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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1944

Page

5

Camp Decorah Outing Sets Stage for 1944 Girl Scout Season

Camp staff is announced for the La Crosse Girl Scouts with Martha Rohl as director and Julie Burr as waterfront assistant. The staff will travel to Camp Decorah Friday and hold a three day pre camp period starting Monday before 56 Scouts begin the first 10 day session.

la Crosse Decorah Margaret Yackel Scout Council A. H Phil Martha R. Rohl Marquette, Mich Julie Burr Rockford, Ill Miss Rohl Edith Macy New York Miss Burr Red Cross Camp Decorah

Cookie Tree Members Plot Unclear County Harvest and Pledges

The report mentions WBA and Gate way division No 57 ORC aux Gray harvesting the County Tree crop last week and a city outcry from a woman director who left without a names list. Mrs. J C Morgan notes a possible future list. Holy Cross women from pacemelc Group fill cookie jars as Mrs. Algie Sprester reports a Burnham Valley Homemakers pledge for the August weekend.

WBA Gateway Division ORC

Auxiliary Officers Re-Elected At National Postal Clerks Meet

In Indianapolis at the 23rd convention of the National Federation of Post Office Clerks an auxiliary group of about 50 editors of workers union magazines gathered. Mrs. Herman H. Lowe of Nashville Tennessee was re-elected president and all other officers were reappointed including vice president Mrs. Martin W. Scullin of La Crosse Wisconsin.

Indianapolis National Federation of Post Office Clerks Herman H. Lowe Nashville, Tenn Meats Ge Martin W. Scullin la Crosse Wis

Barth Haugen Couple Wed In Mabel Home Service

Milaéred Beatrice Barth and Ivan Haugen were married by Rev. Carl Losen at the bride’s home in Mabel. They will reside in Decorah where Haugen works for Decorah Farmers Ice Cream company.

Mabel Minn Milaéred Beatrice Barth Frank Barth Ivan Haugen Paul Haugen Decorah Carl Losen St. John’s Lutheran Church Locust Decorah Farmers Ice Cave Creamry Company

Double Duty Recruit Clothes Warn Of War Time Shortages

Madison reports warn that 1944 45 may be the hardest year to buy new clothing as high price limits and costly materials cut production. University of Wisconsin specialist Helen Pearson advocates using usable old garments and notes that low price lines are scarce and quality poorer until price regulations are adjusted. Alice Sundquist named federal extension clothing specialist to boost cooperation across agencies and farms, aiding impact on farm families.

Madison Wis Helen Pearson University of Wisconsin OPA Miss Pearson Pearson Alice Sundquist Fang

Marriage Licenses La Crosse Area Report

Marriage licenses listed include George White Heater Werton WV and Aletha May Loomis Lansing Is. marriage in La Crosse July 27. George E Everteen Orden UT and Naomi Jean Hansen St Louis MO. marriage to take place in La Crosse with date not set. Wilfred L Hansen Mindoro and Frances E Knudsen Holmen. marriage in Holmen Aug 1. Ronald Kaus 612 King St and Juanita Wileford 1209 S Fourth St. marriage in La Crosse July 29 Caledonia July 27. Arnold M Meyer Shelby Township La Crosse and Georginia Scanion Hokeh Minn.

la Crosse George White Heater Werton W. Va Aletha May Loomis Lansing. Is George E. Everteen Orden Utah Naomi Jean Hansen St. Louis Wilfred L. Hansen Mindoro Frances E Knudsen Holmen Ronald Kaus King Street Juanita Wileford South Fourth Street Caledonia Arnold M. Meyer Shelby Township Georginia Scanion Hokeh Minn

Soap Treatment for Gardeners Nails

Digging nails into soap before work helps gardeners keep nails clean by preventing dirt from getting under them. The tip suggests a simple prep step to maintain hygiene during gardening tasks.

West Salem couple announce Rose Dunlap engagement

West Salem Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dunlap announce the engagement of their daughter Rose to Pfc. George Heller of Camp McCoy. The couple plans to marry August 24 at Camp McCoy. Other notes mention Mrs. Otto Clare and Mrs. Fred Waltman visiting Rochester and Mrs. Stella Hartley visiting Mankato.

Fred Dunlap West Salem Rose Pfc George Heller Camp McCoy Otto Clare Fred Waltman Rochester Stella Hartley Mankato, Minn George New South 3Rd Street

Navy Mothers Dinner Marks Waves Anniversary Observance

Navy Mothers club plans a second anniversary observance for Waves with a five o clock covered dish dinner at the USO. Wave mothers, sailors on leave and families will be guests of the Navy Mothers. The Reverend L C Smith will give the devotional talk and POlc Joseph E Menger, Navy recruiter, will be master of ceremonies. Informal talks, songs and music to follow. Committee chairs are Alma Havens for coffee Laura Casperson for tables and Herbert Kile for food.

Navy Mothers Club USO Navy L. C. Smith Joseph E. Menger Alma Havens Laura Casperson Herbert Kile

Color Test Before A Rinse for Gray Hair

Reader asks how to remove yellowing from gray hair caused by heat and sun. Bluing rinses with violet undertone can counteract yellow if tested on a strand first to avoid pink results. Use oil-based solutions, minimize heat, wrap rods, shield hair from metal stains, and air dry with a hand blower.

Cooling tips to remove sticky buns from pan

To remove stick buns or cinnamon rolls from a baking pan let them cool. Then set the pan over low heat for about a minute to soften the sticky portion and ease release. Use gentle heat to avoid tearing pastries.

Pattern No 8685 Girls Frock Sizes 6 8 10 12 14

The ad promotes Pattern No 8685 for girl frocks in sizes 6 through 14 with yardage for size 8. It invites readers to mail 15 cents plus 1 cent postage and provide name address size and pattern number to The Tribune Pattern Service in Chicago. It also notes a mid summer style book Fashion with 32 pages of sportwear frocks and accessories available for 15 cents.

Tribune South Wells Street Chicago Ill Anne Cabot the Tribune

Keep Breadbox Clean In Summer

Mold can grow in a dark warm breadbox and spoil bread throughout summer. Miss Anita Gundlach urges cool dry storage, weekly hot soapsuds washing, boiling water rinse, and thorough drying. Vent openings, discard stale scraps, cool new loaves, wrap longer storage in waxed paper, refrigerate.

Anita Gundlach

New Citizens Clinic Notices of Births and Marriages

Galesville Wis lists births and marriages including a son for Mr and Mrs Adolph Gilbertson Holmen July 26 a daughter for Mr and Mrs Ed ward Al Sebranck Ethel Thesing Dakota Lutarran July 28 a son for Mr and Mrs Lance Berk La Crescent Minn July 72 and a birth to Mr and Mrs Bimer Blade Tomah Wis July }

Galesville Wis Sale Gaty Tee Adolph Gilbertson Holmen Edward al Sebranck Ethel Thesing Dakota Lutarran Lance Berk la Crescent Minn Bimer Blade Tomah

Adequate Supplies Seen For Year s Canning Season

Wisconsin canners receive assurance of adequate glass jars closures and tin cans for 1944 with prewar lids added. Shipping cartons hold up delivery of water bath canners while jar rings may taste rubbery and need boiling in a soda solution before use.

Madison Wis Wisconsin Linnea C. Dennett University of Wisconsin

Kale and Greens as Alternatives to Spinach

A suggestion to season menus with kale, turnip greens, mustard greens, or dandelion greens as substitutes for spinach and to include occasional raw greens in meals.

Wool goods with plastics forecast at Denver convention

At a Denver wool growers meeting J B Wilson of McKinley Wyoming said plastics treatment will reduce itch and wrinkle in woolen dresses and wool may not reach markets soon. The piece notes the Marine corps founding by the Continental Congress in 1775.

Denver Wool Growers J. B. Wilson McKinley Wyo National Wool Growers’ Association U. S. Marine Corps Continental Congress

Local notices and ads across town

Police ambulance rushed Harold Olson to hospital after a knee injury at 904 South 3rd street. Frank Sinatra new record Night and Day is listed with local merchants advertising Army shoes, waterproof watches, and Athex foot remedy. S. Sgt. Clyde Gander from Camp Polk visits sister in town and relatives in Soldiers Grove Wisconsin.

South 3Rd Street Harold Olson Frank Sinatra Leithold Main Army Shoes West Ave West Avenue Adams Athex Paul's Jewelry Store North Side Ted Fries South 20Th Clyde Gander Camp Polk Orin Bentzen George Street Soldiers Grove Wis

Butte Montana Built Over Richest Mineral Deposits

Butte Mont is described as sitting atop one of the world’s richest mineral deposits, highlighting its historic ore wealth and prominent mining heritage.

Butte, Mont

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