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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1944
Page
8
DAR members heard an illustrated lecture on U S history focusing on romantic figures and eras. The talk highlighted famous names and events, pairing colorful scenes with portrait-like narratives to revive 18th and 19th century history for 1944 audiences.
Crochet pattern No. 5694 for a navy wool Hearts and Flowers Vestee with white edging and gold buttons. Includes sizes 12 to 18 and a matching winter sports hood. Send 15 cents and 1 cent postage plus name, address, pattern number to Anne Cabot Wells Chicago 7. Fall and Winter Anne Cabot Album offers more wooly designs and home decor ideas.
Miss Rita Unterberger, a secretary at the state fish and game conservation office in Lansing, leaves with a Waves group from Dubuque. Miss Marian Drake, also set to depart, was told she would be called later and remains at Kerndt Brothers Bank.
A simple closet refresher uses pom cloves with cinnamon. Wrap in tissue, store until it shrinks, then cover with ribbon and hang in the closet.
The doctor’s initial exam covers chest abdomen back and limbs to spot abnormalities aiding diagnosis but may frighten or embarrass patients. Explain the procedure in advance, assure proper coverage, and prepare a warm well lit room with clean supplies and a nurse present for women or children.
Mrs William Quinn of 712 Division Street leaves Wednesday for Chicago to spend the holidays with her daughters Mrs John Melchair and Mrs June Lippert. Also noted are local ads for Burgess Fuel Co described as offering coal and Christmas trees, a chiropractor at 220 North 9th, a West Ave Shoe Rebuilders shop at West Avenue and Adams, Pauls Jewelry Store on the North Side, and fresh nuts at 302 North 8th.
Army chef at Ninth Service Command Headquarters Fort Douglas Utah praises a banana meat loaf as a way to waste less food for 200 men. The recipe blends beef onions bananas eggs bread crumbs and stock then bakes into a large loaf serving six to eight.
Attractive campus style dress for teens with swingtime pep and contrast waist back sleeves and belt. Pattern No 8688 offers sizes 11 through 18 and requires 2 3/4 yards of 39 inch fabric plus 1/4 yard contrast for size 12. Send 20 cents and details to 530 South Wells Chicago 7.
Lansing Iowa special report states Chapter 177 OES elected Mrs Irma Gilbertson as worthy matron and H W Gaunitz as worthy patron with Frances Richie as associate matron John H Thompson as associate patron Susan Bacon as secretary Lena Riser as treasurer Martha Barthell as conductress Virginia Lenz as associate conductress, to be installed Jan 2. Chill fruit never freeze it and never put bananas in your refrigerator.
Staff of the Office of Defense Transportation hold their Christmas party at Hotel Linker with a 6 30 turkey dinner and a gift exchange. Attending include 23 women and men of the staff and guests of Dr and Mrs George R Reay. Also noted are YWCA vesper services and local church tea with church ladies hosting. Alice Collins leaves for Hunter College Wave training after a farewell party. Thursday events include First Baptist Amelia Card circle and Bethel Busy Bees Christmas party.
A report from Major H J Kirk describes American military medical care for wounded in the Orient. Chinese officers and troops learned to adapt U S methods including first aid, sanitation, and evacuation though they held different views on individual life.
Instructions urge thorough drying of hot water bottles ice packs and syringes away from heat. When not in use store items in a box or heavy paper to keep them dry and protected.
Rev. Francis K. Zwilling spoke to La Crosse USO junior hostesses on how American women shape soldier attitudes and civilian readjustment. He urged patient friendship, warned against probing veteran thoughts, and noted servicemen return as changed men valuing faith and comradeship.
Nine members gathered for a class of 43 reunion and Christmas party at the home of Mary Carlson and Betty Mc Henry 202 West Avenue North. Gifts were exchanged by Grace Beznouz Joyce Bantle Mary Hickey Betty McHenry Mary Carlson Eunice Donskey Margaret Struka Marion Smith and Mrs Wallace Soller.
Lightweight fur pelts provide warm insulation and drape smoothly for elegant wrapping. The garments combine comfort with graceful styling, suitable for fashionable wear.
Dec. 11 12 births listed from families in Viroqua, La Crosse area and Whitehall with names including H Sidney Scoville Violet James Matthew Stoll Reuben James Reuben J Trane Kathleen Marie and more. Hospitals in Sparta Cataract and other towns noted with newborns and parent names.
West Salem Hazel Indahl and Oscar Johnson married at Bethel Lutheran Church with 27 guests. The ceremony was led by Rev. O S Paulson and followed by a 7:30 supper hosted by the bride’s parents.
VFW members inviting children to a Christmas party next Sunday evening should call Mrs. Isabel Hale at 2684 M or Mrs. Celia Owen at 3597-1 rather than mailing a card to Mrs. Lillian Welch.
A traditional home mixture for coughs mixes granulated sugar with water to make a syrup then adds Pinex. The recipe yields a pint of cough remedy that is described as easy to prepare and dependable.
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