Cortisone Hope Steps Forward for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Dr. Edwin P. Jordan notes cortisone offers potential relief in rheumatoid arthritis though availability is limited and cost high. He cites uncertain long term effects and emphasizes ongoing research, while highlighting a new preparation called Com. The column also includes a reader question about goiter and mental responsibility with the doctor’s denial of such claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin P. Jordan
NEA
Dr. Jordan
Shirley Ann Nelson and John L Shotwell Wed in Berkeley
Shirley Ann Nelson of Berkeley weds John L Shotwell son of Long Beach residents. The bride worked at Public Loan Corp in Berkeley, the groom is UC Berkeley engineering student. They live in El Cerrito. News item lists local club and society events for Tuesday to Thursday with Christmas gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amil J. Nelson
Berkeley
Calif
la Crosse
Shirley Ann
John L. Shotwell
V. J. Shotwell
Long Beach
Public Loan Corporation of Berkeley
University of California
Ee Avenue
el Cerrito
Homemaker Presidents Meet in Crosse County
The Crosse County Homemaker Presidents gather Thursday December 15 with Mrs Bernard Kneifl at 1105 State Street. Morning program follows by a covered dish luncheon at noon and a Christmas party in the afternoon. Entertainment chair Mrs Manley Hendrickson with members Mrs Arnold Johnson and Mrs Ernest Holley. Mrs William Hafner aids with carol singing and a gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crosse County
Bernard Kneifl
State Street
Manley Hendrickson
Mmes
Arnold Johnson
Ernest Holley
William Hafner
New Viroqua Circle Organizes Lutheran Women
In Viroqua Wisee Mrs Rudolph Nelson leads a new neighborhood women circle affiliated with the Lutheran church. Members meet in the evenings, and a Christmas party hosted by Mrs Nelson raised gifts for an orphanage and proceeds from lunch support the orphanage. The circle plans an altruistic program benefiting youth groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viroqua, Wisee
Rudolph Nelson
Lutheran Church
Nelson
Costume tips to balance hips with glove contrast
A fashion note explains that gloves contrasting with a costume can exaggerate hip width. It suggests pairing white and black or navy with careful choice and advises holding a purse under the arm to reduce emphasis of one hand.
Dorothy Evenson Weds Lorenzo Hicks at West Salem
Dorothy Evenson and Lorenzo Hicks married at Presbyterian Church West Salem November 30 in a ceremony led by Rev William Slosser. Eight attendees included Gloria Severson maid of honor and Stanley West as usher. Reception followed in church parlors with relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy M. Evenson
Lorenzo M. Hicks
Presbyterian Church
West Salem
William Slosser
Gloria Severson
Stanley West
Phyllis Hicks
James Bergum
Berton Mahlum
Lois Romskog
Fay Hicks
Emma Severson
Lois
Fay
Willis Hulberg
Lyman Hicks
Donna Knudson
Stanley Erickson
James Severson
Births in St Ann’s and surrounding areas December
Birth notices list multiple newborns between December 1 and December 11 at St Ann’s and other area hospitals. Names include Roxanna Marie Bonham, Steven Harold Chapman, Roger William Baren, Kathleen Ann Jons, Vivian Hope Oswald, Glen Everett Horstman, a son to Eugene Kroll, a son to Carl Watland, a son to Elling Solum, a son to Wayne Olson, and Gregory George Cavenec with associated parent names and locations in Wisconsin Minnesota and Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxanna Marie
Donald H. Bonham
la Crosse Street
Rita Polus
Steven Harold
Harold B. Chapman
Charles Street
Joyce Tron
Lincoln V. Johnson
Victory
Wis
Patricia Sletten
Roger William
William H. Barenthin
Galesville
Nona Jane Fillner
Kathleen Ann
Sidney -Jons
Bangor
Irene Kamperud
Grandview
Vivian Hope
Norman Oswald
de Soto
Darlene West
la Crosse Hospital
Carl Watland
Anita Iverson
Elling Solum
Thelma Flatten
Wayne Olson
Lorraine Larson
Los Angeles
Calif
Methodist Hospital
Smoothe s the job turning to ironing appliances
A homemaker notes that ironing for a family of five feels like a vacation when shared with an electrical iron. The piece argues that using an appliance could ease the workload for households, especially for larger families, by delegating ironing tasks to machines.
Beverly Bryhn Bells Coulee Bride In Lutheran Nuptials
Beverly LaVone Bryhn of Mindoro and Leslie Clayton Mickelson of Mindoro wed at Bells Coulee Lutheran Church at 1 30 PM on December 7. The ceremony was performed by Rev. O S Paulson with 10 guests. a reception followed for about 175 in the church parlors. The couple will reside near Mindoro. the groom has 18 months of overseas service. Prenuptial showers were given by Mrs Lincoln Gunderson Mrs Alex Johnson and Mrs Harvey Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bells Coulee Lutheran Church
Beverly LaVone Bryhn
Leslie Clayton Mickelson
Mindoro
George Bryhn
Olaf Mickelson
O. S. Paulson
Harold Jostad
Anice Johnson
Phyllis Bryan
Milo E. Bryhn
Glendive
Mont
Gordon Peterson
Ebert Haag
Norman Gilbertson
la Crosse
Orville Bryhn
Tommy
Peggy Lee
la Crescent
Poinsettia
Tiny
Harold Rhyme
West Salem
Gunther Westby
Rushford
John Wathing
Houston
Norman Dahl Ard Violet
Richard Lunke
Pauline
Pauline Thompson
Holmen
Bert Paisley
Les
Henry Peterson
Melvin
Beth Witte
Josie Olson
Bernie Reitz
Melrose
O. O. Holmlund
Bangor
Andrew Larson
Dover
Minn
C. A. Fossum
Vincent Peterson
Ettrick
Irvin Labus
Fred Wehrs
Mies
Ansel Drogseth
Robert Halverson
Mmes
Martin Olson
Alex Johnson
Harvey O. Johnson
Lyman Storandt
Orvis Olson
Melvin Mickelson
Milo Astley
George Berg
Richard Witte
Roger McClintock
Richard Olson
Norris Halvor
Oscar Flaten
Mathilda
Milly Gunderson
Donn Collins
Mildred Reitz
Mervin Anderson
Lincoln Gunderson
Harvey Johnson
Cleaning Fluid Dissolves Many Kinds Of Stains
Household guide explains stain removal with cleaning fluid for candle wax lipstick and grease on napkins and tablecloths. It advises scraping wax, soaking in cleaning fluid, bleaching for whites, hydrogen peroxide for colors, and pre washing lip stains with regular washing.
Hamburger with Mushroom Sauce
Ingredients include 2 tablespoons fat 1 onion 1 pound ground chuck 1 teaspoon tarragon vinegar 2 tablespoons flour 3 ounce can mushrooms milk 12 teaspoons salt pepper. Sauté onion, brown beef, add vinegar and flour then mushrooms with milk. Simmer until thickened. Makes 4 servings.
Salmon Pie Recipe with Salmon and Mashed Potato Top
A fragmented recipe describes making a thick white sauce from butter flour and milk then mixing in canned salmon peas and carrots seasoned with salt and pepper. Butter a dish line with mashed potatoes add the salmon mixture, cover with more mashed potatoes, bake until hot and browned.
Sweet Cranberry Casserole for Potatoes and Sweets
A simple casserole method blends sweet potatoes with cranberry sauce and water then bakes in a greased 2 quart dish. Layer potatoes and cranberry sweet potato mix, bake uncovered at 350 F for 45 minutes until center is done, yields eight servings.
Local Holiday Sales Veiled in Diverse Offers
Local merchants promote Christmas shopping with discounts and a wide range of gifts. Paramount Photo Shop advertises cameras and custom holiday cards at 225 Main Street, while Universal Photo Service and Eastman items cover camera needs. Other vendors offer baked goods, chocolates, wreaths, flowers, linens, and decor around La Crosse.
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Paramount Photo Shop
Main Street
Western Union
la Crosse
Alcoholics Anonymous
John Schneider Co
South Third
Dimension
Eastman
Universal Photo Service
Mill
Godein
Roth's
Flor-Mart
Weston
House of Bauer
Lund’s
Honig’s
Main St
Liberty
Land’s Flowers
State St
Patience Hyde Lodge Christmas Party Honors Members
Patience Hyde Lodge held its Christmas party at Rendler hall on December 8 with Anne Mulligan as chair. A gift exchange followed a covered dish supper and guests included Lola Placey from Chicago. Officers installed were Mulligan as president and a slate including Roy Collins and Julia Outcelt among others, with Olive Garrity as installing officer. Margaret Coney received a 20 year service pin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patience Hyde Lodge
Rendler Hall
Anne Mulligan
Lola Placey
Chicago
Roy Collins
Rose Ryser
Julia Outcelt
Cecelia Nevens
Laura Fitzpatrick
Margaret Campbell
Mayme Schrader
Elaine Devine
Elaine Knutson
Olive Garrity
Margaret Coney
Placey
Leland Briggs Celebrates 10th Birthday in Ettrick
Mrs Irene Briggs hosted a party in Ettrick Wisconsin for her son Leland's 10th birthday Wednesday. Guests included Paul Twesme John Depp Richard Depp Kenneth Johnson Gary Gunderson and Marvin Tranberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ettrick
Wis
Irene Briggs
Leland
Paul Twesme
John and
Richard Depp
Kenneth Johnson
Gary Gunderson
Marvin Tranberg
Klug Spahr couple wed in South Dakota ceremony
Caledonia report notes Mr and Mrs Ignatius Klug plan to make their home. The bride Ruth Spahr formerly of Milbank South Dakota and the groom were married November 23 at St Corona South Dakota.
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Caledonia
Minn
Ignatius Klug
Ruth Spahr
Milbank
S. D
St. Corono
Pigeon Falls Play Presents The Family Wash
Pigeon Falls Wisconsin The Modern Priscilla Club presents The Family Wash at Yorkhall Thursday evening December 15 at 8 pm. This marks its second performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pigeon Falls
Wis
Priscilla Club
Yorkhall
Celebrate 25th Wedding of Clifford and Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Johnson marked their silver wedding anniversary with an open house on December 4 at 1318 Kane Street. About 75 relatives and friends gave a purse and other silver gifts. special guests included Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Stavle. Out of town guests listed from Bangor Viroqua Mindoro Ann and Karen Rommel Coon Valley and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Johnson
Kane Street
Adolph Stavle
William Hanson
Obert Gilbertson
Ronald
Bangor
Willard Hollien
Wayne
Viroqua
Pigeon Falls Club Elects Modern Priscilla Officer Trio
Mrs. Allen Edmundson was elected president of the Modern Priscilla club in Pigeon Falls Wisconsin at their Dec 6 annual meeting. Officers include Mrs Edwin Fremstad as vice president and Mrs Clifford Fremstad as secretary with Curtis Kaas as treasurer. Members finished blocks for two quilts to send to the Children's Home for Christmas and donated money. The club plans its Christmas party on January 3 with gift exchanges.
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Pigeon Falls
Allen Edmundson
Priscilla Club
Edwin Fremstad
Clifford Fremstad
Curtis Kaas
Clara Eid
C. K. Malmin
Bride Jane Wilhelm Weds Lieut James Steele in San Antonio
Jane Wilhelm and Lieut. James Rae Steele united in a candlelight ceremony at Laurel Heights Methodist Church San Antonio Texas on December 7 officiated by Rev J Chess Lovern. Attendants included Elizabeth Sedevie Lieut Al Truso ushers Lieut Charles Jack Waters and Lieut Charles Thomas. The couple plans a honeymoon in Mexico City and will reside at 323 West Woodlawn Avenue after the groom’s transfer to Denver.
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Laurel Heights Methodist Church
San Antonio
Tex
Jane Wilhelm
James Rae Steele
J. Chess Lovern
Charles O. Wilhelm
Loomis Street
Carl B. Steele
Rockport
Ind
Creswal
Char Prescott
Elizabeth Sedevie
al Truso
New York
Charles Jack Waters
Seattle
Charles Thomas
Miss Sedevie
Coon Valley
West Woodlawn
Renee Hubbard
Violet Allen
Tai Sham
Richard J. Wilhelm
Denver
Brown Express Company
The
Express Company
Vick Anniversary Celebrated in Decorah
Following services at the Lutheran church on December 4 friends of Mr and Mrs Oscar Vick gathered in church parlors to honor the couple on their 25th wedding anniversary. The Vicks were married December 2 1924. After a dinner for more than 300 guests a program was held with H C Renaas as toastmaster. A purse of money and other silver gifts were presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomah
Wis
Ernest A. Dickinson
Glendale Avenue
Ts of Pythias Hall
California
William Sullivan
I. O. Gillette
Rockford
Lou Kenyon
Purdy Valley
John A. Neill
la Grange Methodist Church
Tarr Valley
la Grange
Forest Kenneth
Bernard Dickinson
Anne
Nancy Dickinson
Gerald Sullivan
Decorah
Oscar Vick
Vicks
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Shirley Nelson
Shelby Homemakers
Rudolph Smolek
Mormon Coulee
Our Savior’s Lutheran Dorcas Society
WBA
Ida Erickson
Fifth Ave. South
Wilson Colwell Relief Corps
Court House
Ling
New
Viroqua Group
la Crosse Laundry and Cleaning Company
Mate
Riviera Theatre
Bidg
Sporte
NS. Water St
Phene
Phyllis Frozene
Merlin Freilinger
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
New Albin
St. Ann's
Glen Everett
Eugene Kroll
Betty Light
Baltimore
Kroll
Stoddard
Spring Grove, Minn
Gregory George
George Cavenec
East 91St Street
Christine Katie
Beverly Bryhn
Ellickson
Encyclopedia Britannica
la Crosse Cribunel
Gomen
Ettrick Juveniles
Helper
Be Ee
Alay Vian
Pigeon Falls Club
Vick
Newburg
Helga
Laundry & Dry Cleaning CO
WLCX
Vicks VapoRub
Ted Orrom
Greensboro
N.C
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