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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1944
Page
5
A three piece costume set featuring a checked gingham weskit bag and Dutch cap, offered in wool for fall. Pattern No 8684 provides sizes 12 to 20 with yardage details for size 14 and prices. Send 15 cents plus 1 cent postage to The Tribune Today’s Pattern Service for pattern 8684. The mid summer Fashionhas style book offers 32 pages of sportwear and dresses.
Forty women of the Women's Army Corps completed nearly a year of physical therapy training and were commissioned as second lieutenants in the army medical department. Ceremonies across nine hospitals marked the new officers with a retreat at Fort Devens, Massachusetts. Major Emma Vogel praised the program, noting high demand for therapy aides and expanding civilian enrollment to join the WACs in service.
Margaret Hansen a Westby fourth grade teacher wed Lieut Dalton A. Fleege son of Mr and Mrs August Fleege at St Mark s rectory in St Louis Mo The bride is a Platteville State Teachers College graduate The groom earned his pilot wings in the Marine Corps and he serves as an instructor in St Louis The couple reside in St Louis after the wedding
A parenting tip suggests mixing canned fruit and its juice into milk to boost milk intake for children. The idea aims to improve dairy consumption by adding natural flavor and sweetness.
Mrs Thomas Napier hosted a birthday party for her granddaughter Shirley Ann Froleich ninth birthday in Caledonia Minnesota Shirley from Wilmette Illinois is visiting for a month Guests included Carol and Lois Brining Gordon Pat OHeron Fay Marilyn and Nancy Gengler Patsy John Lucretia Gerald and Paul Beth Joyce and Anthony Klug Betty and Shirley Staine Joseph Brown Also noted Washington monument cost 81 dollars
Miss Danielson of the University of Wisconsin art department urges homemakers to use available flowers and bold color contrasts for pleasing arrangements. She recommends breaking stems for informal balance and notes larger flowers suit big rooms, with various containers and simple vases often best. The UW horticulture list offers combinations of annuals and notes many flowers are best displayed alone or with minimal foliage.
After beets are cooked, plunge into cold water for several minutes to set the skins. The skins peel off quickly with the fingers, making the process easy and fast.
Mothers of Navy men report amused returns from towels shown during leave. Embroider sailor boy figures on tea towels with Pattern No. 5190. Send 15 cents plus 1 cent postage, include name, address, and pattern number to Anne Cabot The Tribune Chicago Illinois.
Ellen M Molldrem of 918 Cameron Avenue Ferryville and James E Castle Camp McCoy were married at Bethel Lutheran Church Saturday afternoon by Rev Carl Pedersen. Attendants Lulu Ekern Holmen and George Evertsen Camp McCoy. The couple plans home at 918 Cameron Avenue after a Fer ryville honeymoon.
The Army Service Forces budget for 1944 includes a 400 million dollar line item for comfort goods to be bought for overseas resale. Items serve both men and women in uniform such as astringents, after shave lotions, lip pomade, deodorants, lotions, powders and more. Feminine items listed include powder compacts, lipstick, hair nets, bobby pins, nail polish, rouge, and shampoos. Purchases occur through post exchanges set up near troop landings.
Thirty two nurse aides joined the Red Cross in La Crosse after completing an eighty hour course at St Francis hospital. Dr E E Seedorf urged service as patriotic work, while Miss Margaret Struka welcomed the group. Mrs Helen La Malle called for more recruits as Mrs Joseph Egan led the pledge. Names of graduates followed with a brief program including piano and vocal performances.
In Galesville Wisconsin on Tuesday evening Marva Lou Berzinski became the wife of Pole Howard Philip Becker. The ceremony at Zion church parsonage was conducted by Rev. Oscar Rem with a brief post ceremony luncheon at the Becker home and a later dinner in Arcadia.
Mrs. Donald Werve formerly Katherine Velva Meyer was guest of honor at a postnuptial miscellaneous shower Friday evening at New Amsterdam church. The event drew 65 guests from Onalaska Brice Prairie Midway and Holmen. Gifts included a purse and a satin quilt from her Milwaukee employer, Chain Belt.
A sequence of birth notices dated from July 22 to July 24 lists newborns at St. Ann’s and La Crosse area hospitals. Parents include Berg Bangor Wisconsin Sobczak Winnebago street McFarlane Barlow street Bigsey Ferry street Shannon La Crescent Minnesota Hauser St. Andrew street Baker Cass street Instenes Hagar street Daffinson Holmen Wisconsin Lars son Pine street Caledonia Minnesota Link Sparta Wisconsin Debine Wilton Fischer Alexandria Virginia Hospital births noted with parent names and addresses.
Caledonia Minnesota July 22 announces upcoming marriages. Eleanora Viola Amunrud and Henry L. Tweeten of Spring Grove Minnesota plan a La Crosse wedding on July 29 with Warren L. Gaustad and Evelyn Ranchel listed in attendance. Severin Rogstad of West Salem and Ruth Johnson of Bangor plan a Burns town ceremony on July 29.
A vintage column offers practical home tips. Protect delicate clothes on the line with a thin cloth and pins. Save gas by heating only after the kettle rests on the stove. Scrub graters after use and clean with warm water. Rub beeswax or salt on iron to prevent sticking. Line shelves with linoleum for a smooth wipe clean surface. For travel dry clean with cologne on a cloth.
University of Wisconsin nutritionist Mrs. Linnea C. Dennett reports tests show correct use prevents jar breakage while improper sealing causes explosions. Precautions for 3-piece glass tops include leaving headspace, turning back to break the seal, and tightening bands after processing to prevent cracks.
Mrs Margaret W Phillips returns to 122 North Seventh street from hospital. Bob Gillette of 1603 Weston recommends Athex for athlete foot. OPA releases 100 pairs of women’s shoes narrow widths only at 3.95 through Saturday. Haraldson’s advertises this week. Charis corsetiere Mrs Grace Sheridan. German agents seek Athex formula as Nazis run out of Russia. Russel S Pope of Bay City Michigan visiting his mother Mrs C W Smith at 121 South Eighth street will return home Wednesday.
The instructions advise never ironing over buttons hooks zippers or buckles. Place these items face down on a soft cloth and press from the wrong side with a moderately warm iron. The note adds a remark that the White House is the oldest public building in Washington.
Mr and Mrs Joseph W Ranchel of Kenosha Wis announce the engagement of their daughter Evelyn Alice to Warren L Gaustad son of Mrs Carrie Gaustad of 40042 South Third Street No wedding date set. Gloria Yandt and Kathleen Michaels had 14th birthdays at the Michaels home 1435 Denton Street with guests for dance.
An easy quick dish for lunch or supper is hot waffles topped with a cheese sauce. The recipe suggests chopped green or ripe olives for a briny finish.
The guide advises wetting a washcloth before applying soap to create a lather with one or two rubs. It emphasizes moist cloth helps generate foam efficiently and reduces waste of soap.
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