Viroqua’s Mary Leahy to celebrate 105th birthday Saturday
Mary Leahy, Viroqua’s oldest resident, turns 105 on Saturday December 23. Rev. Michael Merton will lead a Mass of Thanksgiving at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Born near Rising Sun, Crawford County, she later moved to Viroqua to live with daughter Blanche Johnston. She lost many relatives in an epidemic yet thrived, fractured a hip at 94, and remains devoted to her rosary. Her children include a daughter Sister Euphrosia, Cornelius in California, and Victor in Rising Sun, plus 27 grandchildren and 59 great grandchildren.
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Viroqua
Wis
Mary Leahy
Michael Merton
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Rising Sun
Crawford County
Blanche Johnston
St. Mary’s Church
Euphrasia
Presentation Convent
Aberdeen
S.C
Cornelius
California
Helping Hand Club Christmas Party in Melrose Wis
Helping Hand Homemakers met at Mrs Albert Wenzels home in Melrose on December 13 for their Christmas party. Mrs Howard Hemmy led a December safety lesson, followed by Christmas readings by Mrs William Sawyer Mrs Rawleigh Stoker and Mrs Francis Ponterio. A covered dish lunch and gift exchange concluded. January hostesses will be Mrs Raymond Griffin Sr with project leaders Mrs Ponterio and Mrs William Hartung.
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Melrose
Wis
Albert Wenzel
Howard Hemmy
William Sawyer
Rawleigh Stoker
Francis Ponterio
Raymond Griffin Sr
Ponterio
William Hartung
Hot Tips for Shoppers in Cold Weather Stores
When entering a warm store from the cold street, remove the outer coat and check it or carry it for comfort. Back home, soothe shoppers feet with a witch hazel massage.
Our Savior's Lutheran Bridal Pair Tie The Knot
Our Savior's Lutheran Church hosted the December 16 wedding of Sydney Ann Mikelson and Barton McLean Lund. The bride, daughter of Alvin and Mrs. Mikelson of 416 S 22nd St, wore white satin and lace with a heart rose bouquet. the groom is a University of Minnesota student. Attendants included maid of honor Mary Mikelson and bridesmaids Kristin Mikelson Beverly Lund Barbara McBain. best man Donald Oines and groomsmen David Vickerman Kenneth Jick James Reese. music by Mrs. Clayton Burkart and Lester Mikelson. A 2 pm ceremony for about 200 followed by a church reception. After December 21 the couple will reside at 346 N Fairview Ave in St Paul. Shower gifts came from Helen Lund and the University of Minnesota dental hygiene class. Numerous guests travelled from Minneapolis North St Paul Fargo Portage Deerfield and beyond.
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Sydney Ann Mikelson
Barton McLean Lund
George Alvilden
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
Alvin S. Mikelson
S. 22Nd St
Mary Mikelson
Kristin Mikelson
Beverly Lund
Barbara McBain
Julie Mikelson
Donald Oines
Frederick Lund
North St. Paul
David Vickerman
Kenneth Jick
James Reese
Glenn Gilbertson Jr
Carlos Alvarez
Clayton Burkart
Lester Mikelson
N. Fairview Ave
St. Paul
Lund
University of Minnesota
Helen Lund
Frank Wilmer
Leone Baker
W. W. Richardson
Mary
Herbert Paul
K. G. Goldbar
Selmer Mikelson
Minneapolis
Lylith Lund
Wauwatosa
Sandra Nelson
Fargo
N.D
Henry Niemeyier
Lyle Hays
Portage
Ole Oines
Deerfield
Ill
Nancy Bloomquist
Rockford
Inger Breum
Vejle
Denmark
Harmony party and Loyale Homemakers yearend gatherings in Norwalk
Norwalk Wisconsin hosts Harmony party on Thursday December 14 at the Arnold Kortbein home Ridgeville with a noon potluck and games plus Christmas carols. Loyale Homemakers held their Christmas party Saturday December 16 at the Hoffmans with a noon turkey dinner.
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Norwalk
Wis
Harmony
Arnold Kortbein
Ridgeville
Faye Hillyer _ Loyale
Edward Hoffman
Black Beans With Ham SimmeredDinner Classic
Black beans cooked with hambone carrot bay leaf and water simmered until tender. Ham meat carrot returned, onion and pepper sautéed with garlic then stirred in with vinegar. Served with rice. Makes six servings.
Quick Supper Idea with Mustard Batter Fried Luncheon Meat
A fast meal suggestion cuts luncheon meat into 44 inch strips. The strips are dipped in a batter of mustard flour beaten egg and vinegar then fried in hot lard until golden brown.
Amusing Hosiery Patterns Offer from ANNE CABOT
A quirky advertisement invites readers to order eye catching hosiery and sock catch alls with whimsy. Send 25 cents per pattern to ANNE CABOT at La Crosse Tribune Chicago address with name and address and pattern number. Add 10 cents for first class mailing. A 1961 album of designs is available for 25 cents.
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Anne Cabot
la Crosse Tribune
S. Wacker Drive
Chicago 7
Ill
Skillet Apples for Two Dozen Rome Beauty Treats
Large apples recipe uses 242 pounds of Rome Beauty fruit with water sugar vanilla. Simmer prepared apples in syrup until tender, flip midway, then finish and serve warm or cold with custard or pudding.
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Rome
Christmas Party Planned by St Francis Nursing Seniors
St Francis Party Seniors at St Francis School of Nursing sponsor a Christmas party for all students Thursday evening. Linda Depress chairs tables Carol Kelleher invites Judy Erickson handles food Diane Morgan decorates Donna Welper coordinates gifts Judy Morgen directs entertainment Patty Majeski leads the play Linda Hashak directs the chorus.
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St. Francis School of Nursing
Linda Depress
Carol Kelleher
Judy Erickson
Diane Morgan
Donna Welper
Judy Morgen
Patty Majeski
Linda Hashak
Methodist Nuptial Rite At Melrose
Mary Elizabeth Cassel and Peter M. Overlien exchanged vows Saturday at Melrose Methodist Church. Rev. Bruce Willett officiated. The bride wore delustered satin with a seed pearl crown veil. her bouquet featured red roses and white mums. Attendants included sisters, bridesmaids in emerald velveteen, and Kenneth Overlien as best man. About 250 guests attended. couple honeymooned in northern Wisconsin and Minnesota and reside in Melrose.
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Melrose
Wis
Melrose Methodist Church
Mary Elizabeth Cassel
Peter M. Overlien
Bruce Willett
Wilson Cassel
Perry Overlien
Cheryl Cassel
Alyce Cassel
Mary Lee Wike
Kathleen Cassel
Kenneth Overlien
Joseph Mayer
Gene Bue
James van Meter
Jerry Fabian
Albert Hanson
Keith Hardie
Sun Prairie
Clarence Plummer
Sparta
Mary Kay
Madison
Otto Cullman
West Salem
Donald Cassel
Arlene Keily
Judie Dunnigan
la Crosse
Margaret
Gene Murray
Danny
Platteville
Marvin Schiller
Joan
Mindoro
Reuben Magnuson
Helen Magnuson
Whitehall
Mmes
Glenn Overlien
Julian Larkin
Donald Gilbertson
L. D. Peterson
Archie Rice
Emmett Kampen
Henry Nortman
Ilett Gilbertson
Ken Larkin
Harvey Gilbertson
Arthur Overlien
James Dunnigan Sr
Bernhart Gilbertson
Black River Falls
George Mayer
Hanna Overlien
Irma Hansen
Robert
Hubert Hoagenson
Thomas Zeman
Wisconsin
Minnesota
R. J. Melrose
Overlien
Harold Wike
T. J. Hogg
Stuart Lubcke
Lasting Beauty Madonna and Child Cross-Stitch Panel
Embroider this 11 by 14 inch design with color chart and transfers in blue gold deep rose and royal purple. Pattern No 2897-H offers hot-iron transfer and ordering details through Anne Cabot of La Crosse Tribune Chicago address for 35 cents per pattern.
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Anne Cabot
la Crosse Tribune
S. Wacker Drive
Chicago 7
Ill
Heels Linked to Spine Alignment Risk Warns Experts
Experts caution that wearing high heels may throw the spine out of alignment. They advise restricting use to occasions with minimal walking or standing.
Wallpaper roll allowance and wastage guidance
Determine room wallpaper needs by allowing one roll per 30 square feet of area. Add one extra roll as wastage to cover miscuts and errors. Ensure calculation accounts for door and window exclusions if applicable.
Toastmistress Club Holiday Party in La Crosse
The La Crosse Toastmistress Club held a Christmas gathering on Monday December 18 at Ruth Schoenfeld’s 1808 Barlow Street. Readings by Mrs. David A. Thompson and Caro Natrop complemented Christmas organ music. A gift exchange followed with members including Mrs. Martin Scullin and others. Next meeting set for Monday January 15 at 6 30 p.m. at the New Villa.
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la Crosse
Ruth Schoenfeld
Barlow St
David A. Thompson
Caro Natrop
Mmes
Martin Scullin
William Strauss
Adolph Elling
Narvel Somdahl
George van Austyn
John Fenske
Melrose Club Party Brings Families Together at Irving Town Hall
Melrose Wis Trout Run Homemakers and families held a Christmas party on December 10 at Irving town hall. The event opened with a one o clock turkey dinner and featured singing led by Mrs Bruce Odeen and Christmas carols followed by games. Attendees included Bruce Odeen Willard Hart Peter Peterson Claire Bahnub William Bahnub Grath Wenzel Ray Gyrds Victor Burns Bernard Smerna Earl Horswill Arthur Over lien Eva Bahnub Elmer Gilbertson Gladys Odeen La Verne Iverson John Gunnin gan Mary Steine and Elnora Burge with their spouses and families.
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Melrose
Wis
Trout Run
Irving Town Hall
Bruce Odeen
Messrs
Mmes
Willard Hart
Peter Peterson
Claire Bahnub
William Bahnub
al Hanson
Grath Wenzel
Ray Gyrds
Victor Burns
Bernard Smerna
Earl Horswill
Arthur Overlien
Eva Bahnub
Elmer Gilbertson
Gladys Odeen
la Verne Iverson
John Gunningan
Mary Steine
Elnora Burge
Modern manners tips for hosting and babysitting charges
When inviting guests for cocktails provide nonalcoholic drinks for nondrinkers. At large parties hosts may be busy greeting guests and should introduce themselves. A babysitter should state her charges up front before taking a job rather than later.
December Dream Semi Formal At Temple
Job Daughters plan a semi formal at the Masonic Temple this Saturday titled December Dream. Music by Night Beats from 8 30 to 11 30. Honored queen Sue Meir leads with Sandy Soley and Mary Jo Parr as princesses, Connie Kintzler as Guide, Barbara Blank as marshal. Chaperones are Mr and Mrs Richard Meir, Mr and Mrs Chester Soley and Mr and Mrs LeRoy Paar.
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Masonic Temple
Sue Meir
Sandy Soley
Mary Jo Parr
Connie Kintzler
Barbara Blank
Richard Meir
Chester Soley
LeRoy Paar
Gittens-Leidel Post Plans Carol Outing
Gittens Leidel Post 595 of the American Legion and Auxiliary will sing Christmas carols to shut ins on Saturday December 23. A wagon and tractor are arranged. Singers should assemble at 6 30 a m at the clubrooms and bring a covered dish for the potluck dinner.
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LA Crescent
Minn
Gittens- Leidel
The
American Legion and Auxiliary
Rebekahs At Viroqua Fete Vuletide
Nineteen past noble grands of the Viroqua Regina Rebekah order were honored at a Christmas party Monday evening at the Rebekah hall. Present noble grand Mrs Henry Wistenburg and 1960 noble grand Mrs Leonard Nuttestad gave each a gift. two members were honored for 55 years in the order. Boxes of Christmas cookies were sent to absentees.
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Viroqua
Wis
Viroqua Regina Rebekah Order
Rebekah Hall
Henry Wistenburg
Leonard Nuttestad
Mmes
Edwin Thompson
Keith McGarry
Roscoe Jennings
Harry Porter
Herbert Egeness
Harry Mollett
Kenneth Groves
George Groves
Gertrude Wigginton
Joseph Wemette
William Mickrud
Homer Cunningham
Evan Friedell
Garnet Wanless
Kenneth Mills
Mari“jon Nuttestad
Eunice McClurg
Clinton McClurg
R. E. Wolfgram
William ‘Vance
Francis Zietlow
Rae Thuireen
Stella Munson
Rose Zitzner
Inez Thompson
Rebekahs
Old Fashioned Turkey Tomato Soup Recipe Card
A simple turkey tomato soup recipe using a carcass to extract flavor. Simmer carcass with undiluted tomato soup water onion carrots bay leaf cloves and seasonings, strain, then add meat and vegetables. Refrigerate overnight if desired and reheat, yielding about four servings.
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Jackie Heal
John Johnson
Helping Hand Club
Our Savior’s Lutheran Bridal
Rush
Ban-Lon Pastel
Brunswick
Canadian Flyer
Main St
St. Francis Party
Orion
Toastmistress Club
Melrose Club
Job
Gittens-Leidel
Carol
Turkey
Rolly
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