Northwestern summer session enrolls over four percent rise
Northwestern university reports 1944 summer session enrollment up more than four percent from last year, not counting 1050 navy V-12 students and programs in medical and dental schools and the Technological Institute. The session runs June 27 with three terms and 396 courses in 30 fields. Local students listed include Margaret Alme, Marion Bohrnstedt, Arlene Boyle, Betty Dockendorff, Alice Gilbertson, Jeane Mealy, Dorothy Kemp, Kathryn Ulvilden and others from Hillsboro Prairie du Chien Viroqua Ettrick Ettrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern University
Navy
Medical
Dental
Technological Institute
la Crosse
Margaret Elaine Alme
17Th Place
Marion Ruth Bohrnstedt
Charles Street
Arlene Beatrice Boyle
Loomis Street
Betty Rose Dockendorff
Division Street
Alice Marie Gilbertson
South 16Th Street
Jeane Annette Mealy
Wood Street
Dorothy E. Kemp
West Avenue
Kathryn Mildred Ulvilden
South Sixth Street
Patricia Ferriter
Hillsboro
Anthony Coller
S. J
Prairie du Chien
Patricia Jean Kenny
Tomeh
Annalies Eckhardt
Viroqua
Ruth Barbara Runnestrand
Ettrick
Civilian Women Propose Top Flight War Dept Ideas
WASHINGTON D C Women have won awards for civilian employee suggestions that saved costs and improved army installations. Miss Lutie D. Allen of Lexington Kentucky earned extra pay for a casualty message handling method saving about twenty thousand dollars yearly. Mrs Laura E Avery of Washington provided production record ideas for small arms saving roughly ten thousand dollars annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
War Department
Board
National Capital
Lutie D. Allen
Lexington
Normandy
Army of
United States
France
Laura E. Avery
Avery
Can Baked Beans On Hand Through Canning Day
The piece suggests canning baked beans to have them ready for cravings and invites a neighbor to join a baked bean canning day for shared effort and supplies.
Powder box care note for skin safety
Keep powder box covered tightly at all times. Dust mixed with powder can cause skin defects.
Six Weeks In South And East Travel Report
Mrs. Leslie C. Cilley and daughter Bonnie return from a six weeks trip south and east touring Florida Georgia and New York visiting Fort Benning Lakeland Washington D C and New York City. They saw orange groves cypress gardens Silver Springs and Statue of Liberty while visiting relatives and friends in Buffalo Cherry Valley and Cook Oneonta.
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Leslie C. Cilley
Bonnie
North 20Th Street
Fort Benning
J. O. Roberts
James
Capt Roberts
Silver Springs
Osceola
Washington, D. C
Beulah Cilley
Navy Department
Katherine Cilley
Agricultural Department
Capital
New York City
Statue of Liberty
Cherry Valley
Cook
Oneonta
Buffalo
Use Outer Lettuce For Rich Flavor And Color
The outer dark leaves are richer in vitamins than the inner bleached ones. Shred them into salad bowls or serve wilted with hot bacon dressing. Try cooking one or two leaves with green peas to brighten the peas’ color.
Substantial Salad Buffet Main Dish
For the informal Memorial Day home buffet party combine fresh and quick frozen vegetables into substantial salads. Three Vegetable Salad serves 6 8 uses peas carrots wax beans celery French dressing vinegar onion. Spinach And Macaroni Salad serves 6 with spinach pickles and mayonnaise optional. Serve on lettuce with tomato and egg slices.
Barwick Sends Watermelons to Army Hospital Patients
More than 500 Georgia watermelons were collected by Barwick residents and loaded into a truck for shipment to Finney General Hospital. The fruits express the community’s wish for speedy recovery of injured service members.
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Georgia
Barwick
Army
Finney General Hospital
Thompson couple mark Golden Wedding in Wisconsin farm home
Viroqua Wisconsin Special report says Mr and Mrs M H Thompson celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at their farm near Viroqua. Sons Roy of Antigo and Leslie of Milwaukee attend. The couple previously lived in Chicago for most of their lives where daughter Mrs Addison Lewis resides. Another daughter lives in Cleveland Ohio.
Do Not Wash Eggs Before Storing Says experts
Guidance advises against washing eggs prior to storage. The eggs retain a natural protective coating that seals shell pores, helping keep them fresh.
County Homemakers Meet At Myrick Park
La Crosse County Homemakers Association holds its July quarterly meeting at Myrick Park with a picnic dinner at 12 30 and the program chaired by Mrs Ivan Wright beginning at 1 45.
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la Crosse County
Homemakers’ Association
Myrick Park
Ivan Wright
Service Club Dance at Camp McCoy Sees 250th Battalion
A service club dance is set for Monday night at Camp McCoy with transportation free for attendees of the 250th Battalion. Reservations for the trucks leaving Vocational School at 6:30 can be made by calling Mrs I H Sheldon at 1728 R or Miss Gertrude Bleakley at 3360 W.
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Camp McCoy
250Th
I. H. Sheldon
Gertrude Bleakley
Locals Offer Grooming, Grooming Aids At Town Shops
Local ads promote haircuts and shoe shines at Stoddard Hotel Barber Shop. Germicide helps itchy scalp and dandruff. Wet-skin aids burning feet and shaving. P and J serves Sunday Chicken Salad 25c and lemon jelly roll. Watches advertised for servicemen. Eleanor Blegen backs Athex for tired feet. Charis corsetiere Mrs Grace Sheridan listed.
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Stoddard
Pearl St
Paul's Jewelry Store
North Side
Eleanor Blegen
South 9Th
Athex
Charis Corsetiere
Grace Sheridan
Bright Hair Nets Offer Colorful Styling Options
Colorful hair nets arrive for versatile use with dye. Lavender nets brighten chignon styling while grey nets help veil the forehead creating subtle fashion accents.
Bad News Headlines Found To Spur Civilian War Effort
A study shows negative news headlines mobilize civilians more effectively than upbeat ones, prompting increased support for war measures and higher morale through somber framing. Researchers note caution to balance reporting with public well being.
Community Event Notes for La Crosse Area Week
Red Cross nurse aide commencement at St. Francis auditorium and multiple weekly gatherings. Homemakers meet at Myrick park Tuesday. Daughters of Norway supper and welfare events at Myrick park Wednesday. Holy Trinity baked ham supper and ice cream social at the court house area. English Lutheran sewing and welfare work Thursday. Anna Cronon circle picnic and St. Marys aid activities. Caledonia Street Methodist WSCS picnic Friday at Carne Park with rain plan at church.
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Red Cross
St. Francis Auditorium
la Crosse County
Myrick Park
Camp McCoy
Daughters of Norway
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Leoall
Wm. McKinley Relief Corps
Court House
Bohemian
English Lutheran Circle Red Cross
First Presbyterian
Anna
Caledonia Street Methodist Wscs
Carne Park
Surgical Dressings Open at Red Cross Centers
Red Cross centers list open times for surgical dressings across Franklin, Washburn, Training school, and VFW locations. County centers at Onalaska, West Salem, and Bangor follow a three day weekly afternoon schedule with varied hours Tuesday through Thursday.
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Red Cross City
Franklin
Washburn
VFW
Franklin Vfw
Onalaska
West Salem
Bangor
Mrs Jessica Irvine Learns Son Safe Overseas
Mrs. Jessica Irvine of 344 South 20th Street received a cable from her son, First Lieutenant George G. Irvine, reporting his safe arrival overseas. He is stationed as a liaison pilot for the field artillery and may be in England.
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Jessica Irvine
South 20Th Street
George G. Irvine
Cast Iron Care A Must For New Cast Ware
Wisconsin homemaking expert explains that many new cast iron pieces are unseasoned and must be seasoned at home to prevent rust. Steps include washing, drying, coating with unsalted fat and baking, then rewashing as needed. After use wipe with a towel to keep pores filled and utensils in good condition.
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Wisconsin
Margaret McCordie
University of Wisconsin
Viroqua Club A Youth Fellowship Formed at Springville Church
A youth fellowship club was organized Thursday at Springville Methodist Church in Viroqua. Miss Janet Olson was named president with Shirley Hunter as first vice president, Vera Rood as second vice president, Delores Leonard as third vice president, Phyllis Olson as secretary, and Beverly Leonard as treasurer. Meetings will occur biweekly on Thursday evenings.
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Viroqua
Wis
Springville Methodist Church
Janet Olson
Shirley Hunter
Vera Rood
Delores Leonard
Phyllis Olson
Beverly Leonard
Greens Tendering Method For Kale Sprouts And Broccoli
To make greens tender trim off tough parts and cut pieces small. Boil an inch of water in a kettle with salt, cover tightly. Add greens and keep water boiling for 12 to 15 minutes until tender.
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LA Crosse Tribune
Northwestern
Western Electric
Bell Telephone Laboratories
Audiphone
Lacrosse
M. C. Scherer
State Bank
Elizabeth Britting
Fifth Avenue South
Britting
Des Moines
Boston
Recruiting First Command
Portland
Maine
U. S. Army
Frances Swain
Chicago
J. E. MecConnell
South 14Th Street
William B. McDonough
A. E. Keller
Madison Street
Roger E. Grangaard
Great Lakes Naval Base
North 23Rd Street
Jean Buchanan
Kansas City
Roger Grangaard
Olath Naval Aviation School
I. L. Grangaard
Denton Street
Naval Gunnery Radio Schoool
Alma Lett Gift Shop
Peg
Saya
Pavo
Grago
Doerflinger
Gaynor Maddox
NEA
Georgia Hospitality
Epsie Kinard
New York
Helene Garnell
Guatemala
Carl Bilek
Christine
James F. Quinn
Mary Quinn
Mississippi
Miss Bilek
St. Francis School of Nursing
Wood Veterans Hospital
Milwaukee
Quinn
Milwaukee Railroad
Aspiri
Sth
Kleon
Schultz
Nelson
Myrick
M. C. Knudson
Holmen
Frances
Pfc
Wilfred Hansen
Olaf Hansen
Mindogo
Hansen
New Guinea
Lienlokken
Sue McDonald
Newburg Bldg
Viroqua Club
Eagle Rcon
Jos. C. Bicha
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