Ruth Mitchell recalls days in Nazi prison
Ruth Mitchell recalls her years as a prisoner of the Nazis and the starvation and torture she endured. The sister of Maj. Gen. Billy Mitchell sees justice, as Congress seeks to restore her brother’s rank and a film honors his story. She reflects on courage and personal loss, including her son’s death in World War II.
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Dorothy Roe
Ruth Mitchell
Billy Mitchell
Ruth
London
Lord Byron
United States
Mitchell
Congress
Milwaukee
William van Bredda
Balkans
Zog
Albania
De Soto Couple United in Wedding Ceremony
Na omi Jean Lankford daughter of Mr and Mrs George Lankford De Soto and Orvin Harlan Knutson son of Mr and Mrs Karl Knutson Ferryville were married by Rev Thomas Anderson in the De Soto Methodist parsonage at 1 p m on Saturday December 3 Attending were Mr and Mrs Dale Mueller who hosted prenuptial events The bride wore a navy blue hat and accessories with a light blue suit her flowers pink roses and daisies Mrs Mueller wore a brown suit with yellow mums The Knutsons reside near Ferryville
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DE Soto
Wis
Naomi Jean Lankford
George Lankford
Orvin Harlan Knutson
Karl Knutson
Ferryville
Thomas Anderson
Dale Mueller
Muellers
Mueller
Mrs. Knutson
Pink Bulbs Add Radiance to Complexions and Decor
New electric light bulbs painted pink claim to enhance complexions and warm tones in fabrics, pictures, and foods, while adding luster to furniture and softening shadows by reducing glare according to manufacturers.
Doerre Hardware Offers Wide Range Of Gifts
Gift shopping headaches eased at Doerre Hardware 302 Pearl St. The store lists items for indoor and outdoor use including thermometers car compasses barometers Browning shotguns car altimeters Humidiguide Hodge man Parka binoculars charcoal grills life vests fish skinners car top carriers hunting and fishing maps and knife axe combos.
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Doerre Hardware
Pearl St
Engagement announced for Joyce Crook to Charles Sobkowiak
Mrs. Minnie Crook of 1001 La Crosse St announces the engagement and approaching marriage of her daughter Joyce to Charles Sobkowiak son of Mr and Mrs Walter Sobkowiak of Onalaska. Nuptials set for 9 30 a m Wednesday February 1 at St Josephs Cathedral.
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Minnie Crook
la Crosse St
Joyce
Charles Ek, Sobkowiak
Walter Sobkowiak
Onalaska
Aprons Make Nice Gifts Pattern No 8309 Selections
Three tie-on aprons easy to sew in sizes 12 through 42 advertised for kitchen showers and bazaars. Includes yardage details and pattern order address for Sue Burnett in Chicago Illinois. Also promotes Basic FASHION Fall Winter 55 catalog with colorful ready-to-sew styles for all ages.
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Sue Burnett
la Crosse Tribune
Quincy St
Chicago
Ill
Tiny strawberry tarts as a bright company dessert
A simple dessert idea uses small pastry shells filled with cream cheese mixed with a touch of cream. Layer strawberries over the cheese and glaze with a thin currant jelly glaze for a sweet finish.
Glamor Gifts For Stocking Stuffers From Mrs Fox Club Event
Mrs Fox hosts Chapter AL of PEO for a 7 45 p m meeting with Mrs J W Bibby assisting. A Christmas story by Mrs William Stevenson frames the program while readers explore affordable stocking stuffers and clever wrapping ideas for small gifts.
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Ben F. Fox
11Th St
Chapter AL
PEO
J. W. Bibby
William Stevenson
AP Newsfeatures
Best In Bed Best Cold Treatment Best In Bed Best Cold Treatment
Pediatric expert Dorothy V Whipple advises rest in a well ventilated bed, simple diet, and steam inhalations for classic colds. Antibiotics don’t cure colds and should be reserved for complications or underlying conditions. Maintain full recovery before outdoor activity and seek medical assessment for frequent colds or suspected underlying illness.
Linda Pfaff Recovering After Dog Bite Surgery
Lin da Susan Pfaff 2 1/2 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Warren Pfaff Mindoro Wis is recovering in the Children's Hospital St Paul from surgery to remove the scar left by a dog bite received last June Linda will stay at the Reedy home in South St Paul after discharge with grandparents Mr and Mrs George A Pfaff Mindoro and Mr and Mrs William Reedy South St Paul.
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Mindoro
Wis
Linda Susan Pfaff
Warren Pfaff
Children’s Hospital
St. Paul
Linda
George A. Pfaff
William Reedy
South St. Paul
Reedy
Mint Frosted Layer Cake With Tea Pairings
Prepare a chocolate cake and cover with mint flavored frosting. Use a seven minute frosting recipe, beat and cook over hot water until ready, then stir in two to three drops of green coloring and one to two drops of mint extract. Beat to proper consistency and apply as filling and frosting for two nine inch layers.
Washable Corduroy Teens' Friend
Corduroy is a teen wardrobe staple and washable varieties ease care. Tips cover machine wash cycle and water, color separation, hand washing, drying avoidance, drying techniques, brushing to raise pile, and optional steaming to refresh texture.
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Alicia Hart
NEA
Dental study flags decay in young children urging brushing
A study by the American Dental Assn. finds 50 percent of 2 year olds have decay and 3 or more by school age with 14 percent showing decay in the first permanent molar. The association urges brushing of youngsters’ teeth directly after meals.
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American Dental Assn
Association
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