Volunteers host Cuban focus at Mulder Home in West Salem
A December 1 party at the Mulder home in West Salem honored volunteers from St. Francis Nursing Home Breckenridge and included speakers Dr Armando Alonso and Sister Mary Laurice. The event highlighted Cuba's history, literacy and medical resources and the nursing home volunteer program aiding stroke, hearing and blind patients. About 100 volunteers and spouses attended the event with over 1 100 hobby entries last year attracting 5 000 viewers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Salem
Bis
Viterbo College
Trator
Public Accountant
Binnie Shaggy Burrows
Becky Pew
St. Paul
Chile
Pedro Jordan
Minneapolis
Mary Laurice
St. Francis Nursing Home
Breckenridge, Minn
Armando Alonso
Amer
Fidel Castro
Castro
Cletus
Mulder
Laurice
Breckenridge
Ter Mary Laurice
Breckinridge
Minn
Armando
Cuba
Mrs. Olson Heads Bethel Home Auxiliary in Viroqua
Mrs Arthur Olson elected president of the Viroqua Bethel Home Auxiliary succeeding Mrs Otis Holmen of Westby A Thursday activity class led by Mrs Boral Biorn formed at the home members making Christmas decorations for their rooms A Christmas Eve residents party planned with gifts from Lutheran churches
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viroqua
Wis
Arthur Olson
Viroqua Bethel Home Auxiliary
Otis Holmen
Westby
Boral Biorn
Engagement of Ruth G Watkins to Donald R Fell Jr
Mrs Gladys A Watkins of Winona Minnesota announces the engagement of her daughter Ruth G Watkins to Donald R Fell Jr son of Mr and Mrs Donald R Fell Sr of Phillipsburg New Jersey The bride to be attended the University of Minnesota and Columbia University Medical College Nursing The groom to be is a Rutgers University graduate and a Second Lieutenant in the U S Air Force stationed in Sweetwater Texas A summer wedding is planned
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys A. Watkins
E. Wabasha Sr
Winona
Minn
Ruth G
Donald R. Fell Jr
Donald R. Fell Sr
Phillipsburg
N.J
Miss Watkins
Roderick H. Watkins
University of
Lenard
Leo P. Kruschek
Losey Blvd. S
Judith
Albert B. Walshko
Albert Washko
North Hollywood
Calif
St. Paul the Apostle Church
West Los Angeles
Charity Ball Planned by CDA Court Caledonia
Catholic Daughters of America Court Caledonia 555 holds its annual Charity Ball in St. Marys Auditorium Caledonia on Monday December 27 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Music by Gordy Boyum Orchestra features Holiday Gardens as the theme with an open house from 6 to 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonia
Minn
Catholic Daughters of America
CaledonIa 555
St. Mary’s Auditorium
Gordy Boyum
Tomah High Winter Formal Plans Named
Tomah High School in Wisconsin sets Silver Bells Snoball for December 23 at 9 p.m. in the auditorium. Students on the court include Patty Selflow and Dick Holmes, Barbara Levi, Reed Hall, Anna Kiefer, Terry Tralmer, Catherine Levi, Jim Bursinger, Caroline Brown, Hal Handy. Larry Woodbury and his orchestra to play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomah
Wis
Silver Bells
Snoball
Tomah High School
Patty Selflow
Dick Holmes
Barbara Levi
Reed Hall
Anna Kiefer
Terry Tralmer
Catherine Levi
Jim Bursinger
Caroline Brown
Hal Handy
Larry Woodbury
Doll Maker Enters Cosmetics Line For Little Girls
A doll company expands into cosmetics offering Good Grooming manicure set, perfumed soap on a rope, bath powder, cologne, bath mitt, lip pomades, color face powder, and pink nail polish for children.
Caring for marble tables and home sewing tips
A reader shares marble table care guidance from a leading manufacturer. Wipe with lukewarm water, biannual mild detergent clean, avoid waxing white marble, use colorless wax for dark marble, and make a hydrogen peroxide poultice for organic stains. Also mentions mini wardrobe bag for kids and suggests Dacron filler for quilts for durability and washability.
Winter Weddings and Polly's Christmas Pointer Notes
Engagements announced for Judith Kruschek and Mary Lou Shirley with Feb. 5 and Feb. 12 weddings planned in California and Wisconsin. Local features include Polly’s Christmas Pointers, family decor ideas, and savings tips from readers.
Hixton Pair Married At Taylor Hixton
Grace Ann Thomas and Gayl in George West were united in marriage at Our Savior's Lutheran Church Taylor Wis on December 11 at 3 p m. The couple’s parents are Roger Helwig Lyle West of Hixton. The ceremony featured Nola Lien as organist and Cynthia Kniseley as soloist. A 200 guest reception followed in the church hall. The groom serves in the United States Armed Forces.
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Ronnie
Steven West
United States Armed Forces
Host Electric Up-Brush advertised for carpet cleaning
December holiday month prompts friendly visits and quick cleaning tips. Roth's Flor-Mart at 2301 So Ave advertises HOST the new method of cleaning carpets without wetting. Clean walk areas only for 5.95 with easy to use up brush and contact phone 782-2175.
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Roth’s Flor-Mart
So. Ave
DAR Celebrates Holiday Season in Neillsville
Daughters of the American Revolution gathered at the home of Mrs. Ben Sias for a Christmas party on Monday December 13 assisted by Mrs. J G Showers. Mrs A V Bartheld read a Zona Gale story and Mrs Wallace Tolvstad sang several solos. A voluntary offering will fund athletic equipment and a subscription to National Wildlife for the Winnebago Children's Home Neillsville Wis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of the American Revolution
Ben Sias
Birthday Club Holds Christmas Potluck and Corsages
The Birthday Club met with Mrs. Hazel Harden on Thursday December 16 for a potluck supper a Christmas party and a gift exchange. The two oldest charter members Milda Page 78 and Hattie Brown 87 were each presented corsage and scarf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Hour
Hazel Harden
Milda Page
Hattie Brown
District Head Talks to Gittens-Leidel Unit on Hometown News
Mrs. Mary Lou Beckman of the American Legion Auxiliary spoke to Gittens-Leidel Unit 595 on Operation Hometown, arranging to send the La Crescent Echo to Vietnam serviceman James Mades. Unit members hosted a Christmas party. Legion 20th Anniversary dinner set for January 29 and spaghetti dinner February 12.
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LA Crescent
Minn
Mary Lou Beckman
American Legion Auxiliary
Department of Minnesota
Gittens-Leidel Unit
Viet Nam
Gittens-Leidel
la Crescent “Echo
James Mades
Beckman
Flank Steak Marinade and Quick Broil Method
Two pounds flank steak marinated in a mixture of rose wine olive oil and seasoned salt for four hours. Broil near high heat three to five minutes per side then slice thinly across the grain for four servings.
Why white raisins stay bright with sulfur dioxide
Consumer protection specialist Margaret Nelson of the University of Wisconsin explains sulfur dioxide is used on white raisins to prevent darkening from air oxygen and enzymes. The practice, long used for dried fruits, requires FDA approval for any residue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Nelson
The
University of Wisconsin
Federal Food and Drug Administration
Grandview Service Pins Awarded
Thirteen Grandview Hospital employees received service pins at a Christmas party on Thursday December 16. Truman Carpenter earned a 30 year pin and a savings bond. Ruth Jehlen received a 25 year pin and a bond. Donna Schossow Brown Bernette Hansen Celia Heilman Catherine Miller Elizabeth Rice and Laura Snider were awarded year pins. Arlyn Albrecht Carl Linse Delphia Murray and Alma Schallock got 10 year pins, and Janet Schmidt received a 15 year pin.
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Grandview Hospital
Truman Carpenter
Ruth Jehlen
Donna Schossow Brown
Bernette Hansen
Celia Heilman
Catherine Miller
Elizabeth Rice
Laura Snider
Arlyn Albrecht
Carl Linse
Delphia Murray
Alma Schallock
Janet Schmidt
Purple fashion dominates winter styles with vivid makeup tips
The piece notes heavy purple tones like eggplant in winter fashion and advises livelier makeup. It suggests brighter powder and lipstick plus a touch of turquoise eyeshadow to keep color from draining from the face.
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Robert Mulder
Oscar Bedessem
Bangor
Sis
Honig’s
Main St
la Crosse
Raeyro
Keuma’s
Mrs. Olson
Bethel Home Auxiliary
Arenz
CDA
Tomah High
Polly
Jeanette
Santa Claus
Santa
Luke
Elsie
Karen
la Crosse Tribune
P.O
Dept
Radio City
New York
N.Y
Hixton
Taylor
Speltz Studio
Gaylin West
Dar
Birthday Club
Hilton’s Prescription Pharmacy
Newburg
Fewburgs
Grandview
Hitchenflrd
Clark-Bracken
Dial
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