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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1947

Page

6

Gray Ladies Reorganize For Service

A Gray Ladies reorganization meeting was held at Mrs. Rudolph Horschak's home with Mrs. Francis McCarthy named chairman and Mrs. Agnes Mealy as vice chair. Members listed include A A Natin taeiee Seen, H S Bell, Lilah Guy, Robert Heiam, and others. Five Gray Ladies will visit Tomah weekly to serve at the Veterans Administration hospital, with four new graduates joining a first assignment.

Red Cross Gray Ladies Rudolph Horschak Francis McCarthy Agnes Mealy Shoger Mmes A. A. Natin Taeiee Seen H. S. Bell Lilah Guy Robert Heiam R. L Jean Rolfe Marge Smith Joseph Beranek Paul Muetze J. H. Sheldon Alfred

Vine holders from glass and brass on coffee table

A tall glass or brass pitcher serves as a centerpiece for vines or flowers on the living room coffee table. Brass cuspidors, polished to a bright shine, can hold trailing vines for a decorative touch.

Tea Plants Thrive in Hot Moist Climates

Tea plants are evergreen shrubs that require warm, humid conditions to flourish. They grow best in regions with high rainfall and consistent temperatures, thriving in tropical to subtropical environments.

Fall and Winter Fashion Patterns for Girls and Women

Fashion patterns for girls and women from The Tribune advertise pattern No. 8264 for sizes 6 to 14 with a princess frock, pattern No. 8242 for sizes 34 to 48, and pattern No. 8265 for sizes 10 to 20. Sue Burnett offers 25 cent copies and the Fall and Winter Fashion book with free pattern inside.

Sue Burnett the Tribune South Wells Chicago The Tribune Wells Street

Sit Up Straight Posture Guide by Alicia Hart

A posture guide advises studying with proper light and a firm backed chair. It stresses keeping shoulders straight and hips back, bending from the waist, and avoiding slumping to protect young bodies as they grow.

Alicia Hart

Know Shoe Repair Continues to Ease Footwear Shortages

The piece explains that skilled shoe repair helps reduce footwear shortages. It warns that reshaping risk arises if the shoe fails to return to its original size after resoling. It advocates wooden pegs over nails and favors modern stitching and adhesive methods to preserve shape.

Marriage Licenses La Crovee and Surrounding Areas

Marriages listed by locales include Joseph Siladkr ee Wis and Mac queline Thomas North 23nd street to be married in Crosse on December 27. Donald E Campbell Jr Eau Claire Wis and Leis J Granlund 215 South Seventh to be married in Blair on December 26. John J Daley 1416 Wood and Frances M Johnson 1716 Wood to be married in La Crosse on December 27. William H Corelli Jr Sullivan Mo and Merian Edith Kunert 5822 South eng Fen to be married in La Crosse on December 27. Lyle Becker 520 South Third and Vernetta Becker 61554 South Third to be married in La Crosse on December 27. Additional December 13 entries list Lawrence Johnson Jr and Ann Langley Sparta, Raymond Tooley Sparta and Betha Manke, Francis E Kelsey Angelo and June Bemis, LeRor Jacobson Byron and Alma Wyeville Caledonia, Livya James Hurley and Mary Ellen Davy Browneville Minn, Joseph Edwin O Neil Seattle Wash and Esther Ruth Patrick Le.

Sullivan Merian Edith Kunert South Eng Fen la Crosse DeLyle Becker South Third Street Vernetta Becker Sparta Lawrence Johnson, Jr Ann Langley Raymond Tooley Betha Manke Francis E. Kelsey Angelo June Bemis LeRor Jacobson Byron Alma Wyeville Caledonia Livya James Hurley Mary Ellen Davy Browneville Minn Joseph Edwin O'Neil Seattie Wash Esther Ruth Patrick

Crocheted Hats Feature The New Look Pattern No 5583

Mrs Anne Cabot advertises a crochet pattern for hats to match mink mouton and tweed coats. She notes popcorn stitches for a wide look and tassels made from two shades of ribbon. Send 15 cents plus 1 cent postage to The Tribune Chicago for pattern No 5583.

Anne Cabot the Tribune South Wells Street Chicago

Local Christmas shopping ads list stores and gift specials

Eastman Kodaks and cameras priced 3.00 to 159.00 plus film and photo finishing at Paramount Photo Shop. Numerous gift items including pens watches candy trees and greeting cards from Hoeschler Henig's Lund's and Paul’s Jewelry. Chamber of Commerce director meeting and Townsend club report at library.

Estelle Jahnel Main Street Kodaks Eastman Third Mississippi Watkins R. Sheaffer Parker Hoeschler’s Ruud’s Eaton's Hoeschlers Henig’s Bulova Gruen Elgin Hamilton Paul’s North Side Lund House of Bauer

Blood Poisoning and Germs How Infections Enter Blood

Medical overview of septicemia explains how germs invade the bloodstream through cuts or injuries and diseases. It notes streptococci and staphylococci as common culprits, symptoms of early septicemia, and that early treatment with sulfa drugs or penicillin improves outcomes. Careful wound care and prompt treatment after injury are urged.

NEA Jordan

Webster Yale Programs Christmas Concerts at School

Webster school students present holiday programs on Thursday December 18 at 2 30 pm The upper grades perform in the library while a lower grades program runs in the auditorium Parents and friends are invited to attend.

Webster School

Miss Dorothy Arntsen Honored at Holmen Shower

Dorothy Arntsen, soon to wed Dec 20, was guest of honor at a Holmen Halfway school shower. Hostesses included Mrs. Evenson, Mrs. Stenberg, and many aunts from La Crosse with 75 in attendance. The program featured songs, a monologue, and opening of gifts with assistance from Miss Hanson.

New Citizens Crosse Hospitals Welcomes Newborns in December

In December many Wisconsin hospitals report births. Names and homes include Janice Rosalie Groth Galesville. Todd Jerome Hammer Badger Village Baraboo. Patricia Marie Schiegel Hillsboro. Martha Dawn Wilson Wonewoc. Allen Richard Marshall Kendall. daughter Armstrong Sparta Milwaukee. son For Edward Guy Sparta. daughter Fletcher Norwalk. daughter Link Leon. son Popenfuss Leon Norwalk. daughter Rapp Norwalk. son Belky Sparta. son Mubarek Tomah. son Mautino Tomah.

Martha Dawn Rodney Wilson Wonewoc Wis Dorothy Miller Roy Price Elroy Leona Martiock Allen Richard Bert Marshall Kendall Dorothy Hewuse St. Mary's Hospital Sparta Harold Armstrong Milwaukee Edward Guy Myron Fletcher Norwalk Vern Link Leon Frank J. Popenfuss Tunnel City Otis Clerk Robert Rapp Harold Belky J. A. Mubarek Tomah Joseph N. Mautino

Hollywood Stars Fringing Garments Across Fashion

Fashion notes reveal Hollywood stars fringe scarves necklines pockets sleeves and dress hemlines. The trend spans outfits from subtle trims to bold decorative edges, signaling a shift toward ornate detailing in star styled wardrobes.

Hillsboro Prewedding Shower Honors Lois Kriedman Bride

Hillsboro Wisconsin December 11 prenuptial shower at the home of Mr and Mrs John Wachter honors Miss Lois Kriedman Hillsboro high English instructor who will wed Raymond Knower on December 20 Assisting hostesses were Miss Margaret Noble and Miss Mary Gavrin along with other faculty members and their spouses.

Hillsboro Wis John Wachter Lois Kriedman Hillsboro High Raymond Knower Margaret Noble Mary Gavrin Wachter

Orange Rind Bread and Candied Peel Use

Don’t discard orange rinds. Grind for orange bread or cut into strips to candy for fruit cakes and puddings.

January Nuptials Announced for Beverly Mae Noyes

Mr and Mrs Harold R Noyes of 1527 Prospect announce the engagement and coming marriage of their daughter Beverly Mae to Sgt Robert Walter Larson son of Mr and Mrs Walter Larson of 710 Liberty Street The wedding is set for January 3 Also Miss Elizabeth Weber of 120 North 11 Street will be home for Christmas from Prospect Hall Secretarial School for Girls Milwaukee and resume studies January 5.

Harold R. Noyes Prospect Street Beverly Mae Robert Walter Larson Walter Larson Liberty Street Elizabeth Weber North 11 Prospect Hall Secretarial School For Milwaukee

Washburn Christmas Program to Be Held in Auditorium

Washburn school stages its Christmas program in the school auditorium Thursday afternoon at two. Kindergarten will sing, followed by a playlet Christmas in the Shoe by first, second and third grades and The Story of the First Christmas by grades three through six. Parents and friends invited.

Washburn School

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