This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1944
Page
4
Government urges large scale glycerine supply from soap by products to stock kitchens and factories for wartime use. Officials say glycerine is essential for weapons and medicine, and prompt procurement will aid wartime efficiency and supply chains.
Home economists promote saving used kitchen fat for glycerine and explosives Petrochemical needs. Mrs Margaret McCordie notes fat salvaging supports troops and postwar reconstruction. simple tissue method reduces waste and protects supplies. Households urged to salvage fat, turn in four cents per pound plus red points, and join a nationwide effort for victory.
The wedding of Waller and Starkey conducted at Prairie Home featured wool gowns in gold for the bride and violet for the bridesmaid. Chrysanthemum corsages were worn. Dinner hosted by the bride’s parents, supper by the groom’s. About 50 guests attended. The couple will reside on the Starkey farm in Ferryville.
Jeanette Thompson and M. Sgt. Maclyn Gregory Newell married at West Avenue parsonage Dec. 2 by F Halberg. The bride wore white wool jersey with an orchid corsage. Fern Kircheis served as bridesmaid in light blue. Best man was Harry Niedercorn. A 2:30 ceremony dinner followed at the Fehlberg home before a Minneapolis honeymoon.
Announcement by Mr and Mrs Harold W Dawdy Onalaska of the engagement of their daughter Jane to Lieut William Wall OBrien Fr Belvoir Va son of Mr and Mrs William E O'Brien of Madison Miss Dawdy a Pi Beta Phi graduate of the University of Wisconsin has worked in the governor's office and secretarial staff for Senator La Follette now residing in Washington Lieut O'Brien a UW engineering graduate and Phi Gamma Delta member has taught at Ft Belvoir for a year and his father directs the Wisconsin war manpower commission No definite wedding plans have been made.
A vintage recipe combining one pint Bluepoint oysters with four tablespoons butter and three to four cups milk, seasoned with salt and paprika. Saute oysters until edges curl then add to hot milk and serve at once, yields four servings. Suggest pilot crackers and a buffet style table with a large bowl of mixed green salad.
Readers are instructed to blanch almonds by pouring boiling water over them then simmer for three minutes. After draining they are spread on absorbent paper and dried overnight at normal room temperature.
The article notes that apple cherry grape peach and pear juices contain little Vitamin C and suggests serving other Vitamin C rich foods if these juices are used in place of citrus fruits.
Old Charleston recipe for dark fruit cake and groom's cake with detailed ingredient lists and a two day prep. Includes butter sugar molasses nuts and dried fruit, two methods bake or steam, and storage with wine or brandy to mellow.
Mary Margaret Gleiss became the bride of Capt John McGrath Phalen at St Patrick’s church Sparta Wisconsin with Rev John McGrath of Davenport officiating. Attendants included sister Ann Gleiss and Mrs William Marzel. After a breakfast at Sidney hotel and a reception at the bride’s home, the couple plans a Christmas trip before Capt Phalen reports for duty January 4 at Quantico Virginia.
Pvt Robert H Rolfe left Saturday for Chicago en route to Camp Sibert Ala after completing basic and special service training He spent his 18 day fur lough with his parents Mr and Mrs J F Rolfe 1933 State street Meanwhile local ads promote rebuilt army shoes without coupon four buckle army overshoes and shoe repair West Ave Shoe Rebuilders at West Ave and Adams Channel coal for fireplaces and a fuel company Run by Jerry Cermak Sport announces reopening of his tailor shop at 4th and Pearl Ruths Chapter No 23 plans a 630 dinner on Dec with reservations by Dec 15 contact numbers given Ben 2954 W 1905 R or 2856 R
Ginger works well as a meat seasoning for chicken and duck. Rubbing it inside poultry or over a leg of jam flavored meat can improve aroma and taste.
When storing garments place tissue paper between folds and insert wadded tissue in sleeves to prevent wrinkling.
Home canned tomato juice may separate, and experts say the tendency is usually caused by overripe tomatoes. Proper processing and picking firm fruit can help reduce separation.
De Wayne L. Williams and Deloris E. Lord married in a double ring ceremony at the parsonage with Rev. J O Holum officiating. Attendants were Harriet Lord and Owen Mashek. The groom is a creamery worker from Ontario and the couple will reside there. the bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Lord.
Dr. R. W. Bardwell addresses Hogan School parents on Our Schools Great Values during a Wednesday program at 7 45 p m. The evening includes folk dancing and games directed by H C Reuter.
Ben R. Brody, a 33 year old New York born designer, leads a rapid shift toward practical, high style handbags with personality. His creations include a 47 pound capacity plane travel duffle, a replica stage coach lamp bag, and a chic black faille dressy bag with jewelers gold trimming.
An article argues for consistent rest schedules for young children and cites sleep guidelines by age. It describes a two and a half year old at a crowded department store and emphasizes the health importance of orderly naps and bedtimes.
Joseph M. Tisthammer and Hildegerde Henry plan marriage on December 13 in Donald C. Suessmitt, Winona Minnesota. U S army couple Jean A. Hall and Phillip R. Zurbuchen announce marriage set for December 16 in Bangor.
Practical home and travel footwear pattern using rayon taffeta and upholstery fabric uppers felt soles bright or dark linings polka dot or gingham linings wool yarn pom pom trim comes in small medium and large sizes order by mail for 15 cents plus 1 cent postage with name address pattern number to Anne Cabot Tribune 530 South Wells Chicago.
The Music Study Club meeting is postponed to Friday December 22. Multiple local groups announce Christmas parties and events including PTA circles, ladies aids, WSCS bake sales, gift exchanges, and study club rescheduling across La Crosse and Onalaska venues with various hosts and locations.
Marybelle Richardson daughter of E A Richardson of Lawrence Kansas married Pvt Robert A Peterson of Camp Funston Kansas in a December afternoon ceremony at the home of Sgt and Mrs Ernest Pontius Lawrence The Rev Leonard Wymore led the service attended by family members Attendants were Aea Anderson of Lawrence and Pvt Alex Opaleski of Detroit The bride wore a powdery wool dress with gardenia The couple plans to join the husband in Manhattan The groom is son of Mr and Mrs Abel Peterson 1212 Hayes Street
A guide notes that sheet quality hinges on thread count and fiber count. It emphasizes cotton threads per inch in warp and weft and advises that finer texture with higher tensile strength yields stronger sheets.
The marriage of Joyce Spittler daughter of Mr and Mrs John Spittler Trempealeau to Robert Sacia is announced The wedding will be at Centerville Methodist church her parents set December 30 at seven in the evening Attendants include Mrs Jay Spittler as matron of honor and Mrs Donald Johnson as bridesmaid Roger Sacia brother of the groom is best man and Jay Spittler is groomsman The bride works as a technician at Johns Hopkins laboratories Glen Speings Md
Whitehall Wisconsin special report notes son T Sgt Ernest A Hamilton U S Army marries Marian G Manchester in Wrexham England October 11 at Trinity Baptist Church Rev D O Calvin Thomas officiates. Bridesmaid Lynne Jones of Shotten. best man Sgt Joel Broyles. Hamilton stationed near Wrexham with Army Signal Corps. Bride released from war work to care for her ill mother. three Hamilton brothers also in service.
Nick Skrede of Readstown and Otte Lewison, daughter of Christians Lewison of Viroqua, wed at Mt. Ne Wway ceremony officiated by Rea ttended. Catherine Skrede, sister, and Clinton Sater attended. Dinner was served at the bride's home.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.