Betty Proksch Weds Fountain City Man In Home Church
Betty Proksch of Fountain City wed a La Crosse groom in a candlelit Christmas setting at Trinity and Reformed Church in Fountain City on December 27. The couple, both from local families, will live in La Crosse after a six o’clock family dinner and their honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Proksch
Fountain City Man’s Bride
Mormon Coulee
Proksch
la Crosse
Neal Richtman
Fountain City
E. D. Rode
Walters
Losey Boulevard South
Cyen
Caralyn Proksch Ingwell
Three Lakes
Wis
Hugh Duffy
Mork Eggleston nuptials in Tomah Wisconsin
Jean Muriel Mork of Tomah and Harold L. Eggleston of Stoughton exchanged wedding vows at American Lutheran Church Tomah on December 28. The bride a UW 1945 graduate taught in Shorewood. the groom a Whitewater State Teachers College alum taught in Oshkosh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomah
Wis
American Lutheran Church
Jean Muriel Mork
Harold L. Eggileson
Norman Nelson
Carroll H. Grapel
Badger
Allan Stoughton
Philip
Alden Mark
Alee
Will Ales
Chicago
Michigan
Gilbert K. Mork
West Foster Street
Elmer Eggieson
Stoughton
University of Wisconsin
Child Hears How Armor Hides a Man at Perth Museum
A father and his four year old visited a Perth museum. On a sudden impulse the father climbed into a medieval suit of armor, pulling the helmet down as the boy asked how a man fits inside. The moment ended with the man inside the suit.
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Perth
Australia
Velvet wrapped pencil handy plant dusting tool
A scrap of velvet wrapped around a pencil serves as a simple duster to clean tiny leaves on houseplants.
Christening of John Neldo in Osseo Wisconsin
Mr and Mrs Selmer Saeter sponsored the December 26 baptism of John Neldo son of Mr and Mrs Chester Haugen of Osseo The Lutheran ceremony was led by Rev O C Anne using the family font previously used for Margarethe Haugen now Mrs Saeter indicating aunt involvement.
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Galesville
Wis
Selmer Saeter
John Neldo
Chester Haugen
Osseo
Saeter
O. C. Anne
Rs. Saeter
Margarethe Haugen
Harebos Mark Silver Anniversary
Local community notes honor Harebos and the group listed for a Silver Anniversary celebration. Raymond Johnson Adolph Stavio Ernest Nehring Lyle Dusso and Ed Bagstad are named among those acknowledged for the milestone.
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Harebos
Rebecca lodge 175 elects new officers in Readstown
Readstown Wisconsin Rebecca lodge No 175 has elected new officers for the year. Alice Glass is noble grand Winifred Mellen vice grand Hazel Grey secretary Lillian Larson financial secretary Mildred McCumber treasurer O O Reiner trustee Ethel and Leola Hawkins served as officers in the lodge.
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Readstown
Wis
Rebecca Lodge No. 175
Alice Glass
Noble
Winifred Mellen
Hazel Grey
Lillian Larson
Mildred McCumber
Oo Reiner
Ethel and
Leola Hawkins
New Citizens Adopted Names and Birth Announcements
A series of birth notices lists new additions to several families with dates in December. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Poul Zee, Mr. and Mrs. Le Verne Meyers, Mr. and Mrs. Line Ortis, and Mr. and Mrs. Russel A. Wel. Other entries mention Dale Menke and Hanke previously of Brownsville, with several daughters recorded in late December.
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Heepstel
Sparte
Dew Geugheer
Merver
Irvie Noth
Poul Zee
Vireous
Dee
le Verne Meyers Cetared
Line Ortis
Russel
Tomah Ceenel
Betts Ter Dee
Geughter
Dale Menke Denlepie
Hanke
Brownsville
Mone
Simple Massage Sparks Glamour Boost
A hair specialist touts scalp and neck massage as a mood lifter and headache reliever. Test for dandruff with a scalp rub and rinse, then apply conditioner. Regular brushing and a light hair groom keep strands neat. the piece also notes a Golden Anniversary in Wisconsin with local family details.
Lemon Rinds Help Cleanse Fingers After Cooking
After juicing lemons save the rinds. Hollowed lemon shells rubbed on fingertips remove stains from foods prepared, as the juice left in the rind aids mild cleansing.
Nanking Hosts Government Eight Times in Chinese History
The city of Nanking has served as the seat of China's government on eight occasions, reflecting its central role in historical political periods and shifts in imperial and national governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanking
China
Store Gains Popularity With 1948 Shoppers
The shop drew teens and matrons in 1948 as Mom's offered mink and sable coats, often paired with matching skirts, reflecting postwar fashion tastes and accessible luxury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mom's
Fragmented textile advice on stitching tension
A partial passage discusses keeping tension loose to make the seam elastic like fabric. The text cuts off mid thought, leaving the method and context incomplete.
Dust cling risks when dosing radiators in old systems
The text warns that during radiator dosing, two or two thirds of dust may cling to the insides rather than vent into the room, suggesting tighter containment or ventilation is needed to reduce airborne particles.
Dorothy Knutson Weds B James Franke at St John’s Church
Dorothy Mae Knutson and B James Franke exchanged marriage vows December 28 at St John’s Catholic Church with Rev Edwin Knauf officiating. The couple, planning a Chicago honeymoon, will reside at 2335 Winnebago Street after mid January. the bride will attend Viterbo College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Mae Knutson
St. John’s
Bride of
B. James Franke
St. John’s Catholic Church
Edwin Knauf
A. M. Knutson
Onalaska
Marian Franke
Washington, D. C
Betty Hafner
Evangeline Knutson
Mr. Franke
B. F. Franke
Charles Street
Manford Knutson
Thomas Dugan
Robert Franke
Better Meal Planning For 1949 From Mrs Gannon
AP report outlines frugal family menus proposed by Frances Foley Gannon New York markets department. It recounts a New Year Eve family gathering with simple fare and a Watch Hour church service. Menu options include corn tomato chowder tongue shepherds pie broiled mackerel and desserts with costs for a family of five around 3.04 2.21 and 2.38 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Foley Gannon
New York City
Department of Markets
Gannon
Lee
Cue
Speen
Argentina’s Congress Faces Suppressed Dissent In Buenos Aires
In Buenos Aires observers say Argentina’s government silences criticism in the congress with press control and one party rule under President Juan D. Peron. The deputies’ minority argues political prisoners fill jails, arrests occur without cause, and mail is censored amid graft concerns, yet serious investigations are rare.
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Argentina
Congress
Buenos Aires
Senate
Juan D. Peron
Chamber of Deputies
Honeymooners Leave Gale For Michigan
Mr and Mrs Harold Brushe plan to settle in Hancock Michigan after their December 20 wedding at West Allis First Presbyterian church The bride was Margery Fraser daughter of Mr and Mrs Hugh Fraser of Galesville Barbara Homer attended the bride The couple met at a reception hosted by the bridegroom s family in Galesville with about 50 guests including Mrs Franklin Hammerschmidt and Miss Homer The bride is in a forestry course at Michigan School of Technology in Houghton and will remain in Hancock while Brushe completes his studies
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Galesville
Wis
Hancock
Mich
Harold Brushe
Margery Fraser
Hugh Fraser
West Allis
First Presbyterian Church
Barbara Homer
Michigan School of Technology
Houghton
Brushe
T. P. McCain
McCain
Franklin Hammerschmidt
Evanston
Homer
Verna Evelyn Hamilton Weds Robert P. Anderson
Verna Evelyn Hamilton and Robert P. Anderson were married at Grace Lutheran church Claire in a ceremony at 8 30 p m December 4 officiated by Rev Quelio. The bride wore green with red roses. attending were Mrs Glen Hamilton in green and pink roses. The groom was supported by his brother Glen Hamilton. They honeymooned in Chicago and now reside in Whitehall.
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Whitehall
Wis
Ernest Hamilton
Verna Evelyn
Robert P. Anderson
Clara Anderson
Quelio
Grace Lutheran Church
Claire
Glen Hamilton
Blair
Chicago
Work Down the Floors for Efficient Shopping
A department store strategy advises starting on upper floors and moving down to the street level to save time and reduce backtracking. Baking tip notes baste baked apples with maple syrup for extra sweetness and flavor.
Engagements Reported for Several Individuals in Trempealeau Area
Mrs. Marie L Gorman announces the engagement and approaching marriage of her daughter Margaret to Francis Wood of Trempealeau. The wedding date is set for January 2. Mr and Mrs N P Wermager announce the engagement of their daughter Dennis Yvonne to Grant Mohr of LaVista. The engagement of Alberta to William Endres is announced by Mr and Mrs Albert Hagen of Viroqua. Endres is the son of Bernie Endres of Viroqua and is stationed at Norfolk Virginia.
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Marie L. Gorman
Margaret
Francis Wood
N. P. Wood
Trempealeau
N. P. Wermager
Liberty Reet
Dennis Yvonne
Grant
Mohr
Ward Mohr
Lairstown
Alberta
William Endres
Albert Hagen
Viroqua
Bernie Endres
Endres
Norfolk
Local Dress Shops Hold Pre-Inventory Sale
Lunde Dress Shop at 309 State Bank Building and Humboldt Resale Shop offer fall and winter dresses and children’s apparel with Thursday and Friday hours. Charlotte's Hat Shop at 206 Rose reduces all winter hats and winter white hats and stays open evenings to 9.
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Lunde
State Bank
Humboldt Resale
King
M. Charlotte's Hat Shop
Rose
Detergent Use Guidance for Home Dish Washers
Non-caking detergents have been developed for use in household electric dish washers. Use only the amount recommended by the manufacturer to avoid waste and ensure cleanliness.
Kendhammers Hold Family Reunion Dinner
Mr and Mrs J Kendhammer of 601 North Street hosted a December 26 family reunion supper for their children grandchildren and great grandchildren. Attendees included George Kohlmeier Sylvester Best John W Messer Jack Kendhammer in Toledo Ohio Marcellus Kendhammer and relatives. Mrs George New of 617 Mississippi Street traveled to Chicago to attend a National Music Teachers convention.
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J. Kendhammer
Th Street
Messrs
Mmes
George Kohlmeier
Sylvester Best
John W. Messer
Jack Kendhammer
Toledo
Marcellus Kendhammer
Katherine Huber
Jadich
George An
Richard
Ilbur Kihler
Wayne
Sharon
Loren
Donald
Robert Kohlmeier
Patricia
Mary
Thomas James
Susan Best
Myron Mosser
Kathleen
Jan
Paul FE. Leinhart
St. Paul
Minn
Patricia Mosser
John Kendhammer
James
Sally
George New
Mississippi Street
Chicago
Check Up Monthly On Figure Size
NEA staff writer notes monthly measurements can reveal changes not seen on scales. Tracking waist hip bust and upper arms helps catch expansion early. Regular tapes detect sag and tone loss, guiding corrective exercise to stay trim and avoid larger gains.
Darker Hose Trend Shapes 1948 Fashion
Women embraced darker colored hosiery in 1948 with new favorites in dark brown black and navy blue signaling a shift in style and wardrobe choices.
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Jean Mork Stoughton Man’s Bride
Daddy
Knight
Gale Christening
Readstown Rebeccas
Er Witten
Reth Aritz Tomah Rex Keneedr
Ger Prendere Call
Mary Bien Mercer
Little Pole
Ico
A. Zelmer
Alice M McLean Rodger
Rayon
Louis Knutson
Kane
Paul Woods
Woods
Darlene Knutson
Alberta Sneath
Kenneth C. Knutson
Viroqua Methodist Church
George Nuzum
Chester Mason
Luella
Francis
Beatrice Elvera Knutson
Knutson
Margaret Alexander
Genoa
Mr. Knutson
Betty Clarke
AP Newsfeatures
Oo Wis
Ial
H. H.rtinaan
Howard White
O. C. Nimmo
Martin
Melrose
California
R.elatives
Gaviord Bruley
Peter Sandee
Oos'burg
Grace Strait
Elizabeth Johnson
Jess Greene
Sparta
E. P. Mantke
Carl Cadby
Kermit Hanson
Clifford Nelson
Black River Falls
An Sander Lynghammer
Jos. C. Bicha
Mlote
Main ST
Franke
Hotel Stoddard
Winnebago Street
Longfellow Junior High
Viterbo College
George Gautsch
Earl Broihier
Patricia Kennedy
Gaynor Maddox
Stete
Stubers
North Fourth St
Gale
Verna Hamilton
St. Paul’s
Leona Gilman
Willard Kelly
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
State St
R H. G. Kemske
Kendhammers
Alicia Hart
NEA
Mader
Mis Camemsaien
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