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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1950
Page
17
A Vernon County Broadcaster recalls stumbling on a filing cabinet marked Suspense in a draft board dungeon. The narrator describes tense hedging about prospects and a surreal scene with a visiting president greeting.
A Waukon Republican-Standard note explains a method from a State University of Iowa pharmacy program to keep a Christmas tree green and needles intact. Buy two drugstore packs containing calcium carbonate and a mix of crystalline citric and malic acids. Immerse the tree stem in water, add the powders, and replenish water as it evaporates.
The writer recalls when starting a journey required careful initial judgment to avoid choosing the same rut on a round trip. The memory paints a simpler yet stricter approach to route choice in the past.
Herald notes that initial days of gnow were pretty, but performance has deteriorated recently. Report highlights ongoing reliability concerns and calls for assessment of factors affecting quality. Industry analysts comment on supply chain and potential seasonal impacts.
A local quip from the Vernon County Broadcaster describes a playful Spoonerism. The joke involves a husband mispronouncing a request to peel potatoes, leading to a humorous mishearing about pale potatoes.
Arcadia barbers discuss possible price increases, weighing how much to charge customers amid changing costs and competition. Local patrons may notice proposed changes in upcoming weeks.
Decorah Public Opinion reports a man claimed an alligator has the only moveable upper jaw and then stalled at a green light. The remark accompanies a stalled vehicle scene observed at the intersection.
A reader who follows this column weekly is sought for a note to his room at Mendota. The piece notes the reader’s fondness for a play and that our column ranks second in his literary preferences.
Report notes Ezra, once believed to possess wealth, died recently and was found to be penniless. The fragment hints at a prior deception or mistaken assumptions about his finances.
In a brief nod to fashion history the piece notes how old time snowsuits with four-buckle overshoes and multiple fastenings made a modern zipper appear glorious. The article from Republican-Herald highlights the evolution of winter wear.
Friends of Dr Gus M Helland in Spring Grove honored his 75th birthday and service to the community with a bedside gift and engraved plaque. The doctor served 35 years in Spring Grove, including a World War I medical corps stint, and remains active in medical and civic groups.
A plaque presented to Dr Gustav M Helland for years of faithful service is signed by Spring Grove and community members. The plaque was displayed at Our Own hardware store last week as Mikkelson commends the physician for alleviating pain and suffering and entrusting his care to the Great Physician.
Pvt. Duahe H. Engh son of Mr and Mrs E Engh of Chaseburg Wisconsin has been assigned to the United States air force exhibit unit at Wright Patterson AF base Dayton Ohio He will work in the transportation section The unit presents aviation progress through a visual education program for the American public After training Engh will travel with the exhibit to explain the mission aims and progress of the air force
Sparta, Wis. sailor John L Sullivan, son of Mr and Mrs Eugene Sullivan, is undergoing recruit training at the U S Navy boot camp at Great Lakes Illinois. After completion he will be assigned to fleet units or a service school for specialized training.
Mrs. John Hemmer has returned to Caledonia after being summoned to Seattle by the illness of her niece Mrs. William Weeks.
Cashton Wisconsin and La Crescent Minnesota families join Clemente Mashak and Jerome Darelius aboard the USS Columbus as Navy crew distribute toys and clothing to war orphans and needy children during a Christmas Day turkey dinner and Santa visit aboard the ship. The event is part of Sixth Fleet U S Navy Christmas outreach in Europe.
A spiritual life retreat for Methodist central district pastors will be held January 2 and 3 at Viroqua Methodist Church. Dr G Ernest Thomas of the general board of evangelism will speak and lead a clinic. Public evangelistic service on January 2 and meals are planned with host help from Rev Paul B White and district officials.
The Berg Hemker post of the American Legion in West Salem launches its annual toy drive with aims to ship over three million toys from the United States to children in territories including Puerto Rico. Church civic and business groups are urged to contribute messages with the toys to spread goodwill.
A Necedah, Wisconsin recruit begins basic Navy training at the naval training center in Gwent Lakes. The program teaches the fundamental principles of naval service as part of initial military life for new sailors.
Calendar notes Christmas week events across Blair Blair Masonic lodge installs officers Upper Coon Valley Lutheran Sunday school program at 7 30 p m Maple Shade homemakers meet at the schoolhouse Taylor high school alumni dance in the gym Whitehall MacDowell Junior Music club at Kay Iverson home 2 30 p m Coon Valley Lutheran Ladies Aid Christmas party at 2 30 p m All listings are from the Coulee Region calendar for December 25 to 28.
Genoa Wisconsin reports special that Gerald Doucet a Marquette dental student and Edward Penchi a Loras College student in Dubuque Iowa are spending Christmas vacation at their respective homes.
Mauston Wisconsin special report states the Mauston Chamber of Commerce elected officers for 1951. Preston McEvoy is president Gordon Standish vice-president Gene Smart treasurer and Ernest Schmocker secretary. Directors set monthly meetings on the first Monday of each month with a follow-up day if the date is a holiday.
New Albin Iowa high school students begin Christmas break on Friday December 22 with classes to resume in January.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Trappe and their son Virgil left La Farge Wisconsin for Florida to spend time with their son Owen and his family.
Glasgow school pupils staged a Friday night Christmas program featuring recitations and plays. Highlights included I Welcome You by Donald Becker What Christmas Means and The Christmas Fantasy by Karen Scarseth plus The Months Go Round and Round and Clever John among numbers.
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