Dear Polly and Practical Homemaking Notes
A long column of Dear Polly letters offers home hacks from folding diapers in a basket to keep baby supplies handy, drying sheets, repurposing old fabrics as curtains, and tiny decor ideas. Readers share tips on baby care, sewing, packing cookies, and making simple Dutch doors functional for nurseries.
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Polly
James
Zelma
W. J
Constance
E.W
Pat
Toy Soldier History Through The Ages In War and Peace
A survey of toy soldiers from ancient Egypt to Napoleon and beyond notes the Cairo Museum figurines, Nuremberg tin soldiers, and notable displays at West Point Annapolis and commemorative pieces. Also contains home craft tips and a marriage notice for Iva Lee Howe and Rev. John E. Carlsson with wedding planned for February 19.
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Cairo Museum
Masashite
Christ
Frederick the Great
Prussia
Nuremberg
Louis XIII
Louis XIV
Rome
Napoleon
J. B. Odiot
New World
West Point
Quartermaster General’s Office
Washington
The
Military Academy
Gettysburg
U.S. Naval Academy At Annapolis
John Paul Jones
Ivan L. Howe
St. James, Minn
Iva Lee
John E. Carlsson
E. S. Carlsson Sr
Losey Blvd
Miss Howe
Methodist-Kahler School of Nursing
Rochester
Minn
University of Minnesota
Rev
Carlsson
Luther College
Decorah
Iowa
Luther Theological Seminary
St. Paul
Scents Romantic Yule Gifts for Women
NEA Beauty Editor advises on choosing perfumes for holiday gifts. Consider age and lifestyle, test on the wearer, match basic scent type, favor light fragrances, and avoid buying in bulk. Gift small purse sized bottles and encourage frequent use to prevent evaporation.
United Church Women Elect New Officers in La Crosse
Mrs. Russell Smith, First Presbyterian Church, was elected president for 1966 1967. She will be joined by Glen Smith as first vice president Tina Miller as second vice president Ruden Ingalls as secretary and Neil Pome roy as treasurer. Directors include H E DeWitt and Clarence Rezek. New nominating committee member C Walt Hammond. Entertainment by St John s Reformed Church with Gifts for the Child and Good Shepherd Lutheran hosts for the Christmas Tea.
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Russell Smith
First Presbyterian Church
la Crosse Area
Hollands Honored At Blair Post Nuptial Shower
Mr and Mrs Charles H Holland of Madison were guests of honor at a post nuptial shower held Sunday December 19 at Fagernes Lutheran Church Blair Wisconsin Hostesses were Mrs Albert Helstad Mrs Carl Helstad and the Priscilla circle Charles Knutson served as master of ceremonies for a brief program Mrs Holland is the former Audrey Eckmann
Colwell Relief Corps Holds Christmas Party
Colwell Relief Corps met at the home of Mrs. Constance Nack on Thursday November 16 for a noon luncheon and gift exchange. Attending were Nettie Standiford Helen Soller Pat Taylor Meta Colby Maisie Bradburn Della Hicke Effie Koch Lydia Kemske Georgina Johnson Constance Nack Carol Doering Florence Barker and Jennette Bjergum.
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Wilson Colwell Relief Corps 2
Constance Nack
Nettie Standiford
Helen Soller
Pat Taylor
Meta Colby
Maisie Bradburn
Della Hicke
Effie Koch
Lydia Kemske
Georgina Johnson
Carol Doering
Florence Barker
Jennette Bjergum
Olson Christening in Taylor Wisconsin
Kevin Roy Olson infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Olson was baptized Sunday December 19 at Taylor Lutheran Church with Rev. W. H. Winkler officiating. Sponsors were Mrs. Joan Ross and Thomas Nehring.
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Taylor, Wis
Kevin Roy
Robert Olson
Taylor Lutheran Church
W. H. Winkler
Joan Ross
Thomas Nehring
Knitted Slippers Pattern 513 N for Ankle Ties
Instructions advertise soft slippers with ankle ties in gay colors and knit crochet soles. Pattern No. 513 N includes sizes small medium and large and lists how to order by sending 35 cents to Anne Cabot at The La Crosse Tribune Chicago address with name address style number and size.
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Anne Cabot
The
la Crossa Tribune
S. Wacker Drive
Chicago
Ill
Barbecue Skewers Move From Round to Grip Friendly Shapes
Readers seek skewers with square twisted or flat profiles to reduce food slippage. The note highlights grip advantages over round rods and notes skewering helps stagger cooking levels from rare to well done. A tip suggests repurposing leftover ham by dicing it into fried rice served with chicken and gravy.
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Emma Jean
Ruth
Carol
E. S
Ettrick
Wis
Sonya Colleen Erickson
Gene Edmundson
Allen Edmundson
Whitehall
Ben Erickson
Osseo
Miss Erickson
St. Mary’s School of Practical Nursing
St. Mary’s Hospital
Edmundson
Trempealeau County Highway Department
Toy Soldier
Santa
Rita
NEA Beauty
Floorence
Pewburys
United Church Women
Women of
Good Shepherd Lutheran
Cme
Aei
Ett
Jellies
Hilton’s Prescription Pharmacy
Hollands
Colwell Relief Corps
Avon ST
Merry Christmas
Jai
Lotties Shop