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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1944
Page
4
Photographs from Italy depict Red Cross dressings at the front in an evacuation hospital supply tent autoclave and operating tent. Images show two enlisted men unpacking dressings, blood plasma bottles, nurse sterilizing, and an orthopedic tent aiding an American doughboy.
The Jewish Welfare Board sponsors a two day event with a dance and buffet supper at the AFL labor temple eight to twelve on August 5. On August 6 a Sunday program at Onalaska Park offers ground transport by buses with the La Crosse USO at noon. Milwaukee hostesses will preside and a program of competitive games with prizes is planned. Food and nuts provided.
Lucie Aubrac, famed French Resistance leader, is appointed to the Consultative Assembly in Algiers becoming the first Frenchwoman in a governmental post. The article recounts her bold wartime actions, including rescuing prisoners and aiding the escape of her husband Raymond Aubrac, and notes the ongoing underground effort aiding Allied forces toward full liberation of France.
Melt butter in a large pan then add oven popped rice and mix. Heat in a slow oven at 300 degrees for about 10 minutes. Cream shortening and sugar then beat in egg and flavoring. Sift flour baking powder and salt then fold into the mix. Bake at 375 degrees for about 8 minutes. Yield about 3 1/2 dozen cookies.
Army post laundry officers at Camp Atterbury report a small boy's fondness for stuffed pockets echoes in soldiers habits. Mothers used to rifle Johnnie's pockets before washing find similar quirks in barracks handling of uniforms and laundry.
The Fullerton family preserves a set of six cherry wood handled silver teaspoons inherited from Phoebe Hate Henry of St. Paul and Sparta. Henry married Robert Henry in 1832 in New York, later moving west. Her descendants include Amos Carter and G. H. Timmings, YMCA secretary, with Tim mings aiding the present YMCA building. Mrs. Fullerton’s parents were Mr. and Mrs. Timmings.
Instructions describe making buttermilk bran pan bread with shortening sugar egg bran and buttermilk mixed then folded with flour salt soda and baking powder. Batter rests then bakes in a greased pan at 425 degrees for about 25 minutes yielding nine 3 inch squares served hot.
A young Gascon named Braise won first prize in a cooking contest during the era of Louis XIV by using the braising method. The event highlighted traditional techniques and regional talent in culinary competition.
A playful note suggests using leftover canned corn in dump lings or as a topper for meat pie. The idea blends pantry technique with comforting, rustic dishes.
The list shows a sequence of church circles and auxiliary groups planning events at Bethel Lutheran Myrick Park Mormon Coulee church and city venues. Activities include sewing for Camp McCoy, birthdays, food sales and covered dish picnics with times from 2 to 8 p m.
A how to notice describes coating a rope clothesline with paste or liquid wax and a light dusting to keep it clean and ready for wash day. Wax protects the line from dirt and wear, keeping it dry and taut, while waxed metal lines stay stain free and avoid washday blues.
Military service club members are invited to a Pettibone park picnic on Sunday hosted by the 598th Engineers. Activities begin at 10 30 with dinner and supper served and lifeguards on duty.
Frances Knudson was honored at a Holmen church shower hosted by Margie Sween Helen Johnson Ruby Olson Constance and Evelyn Wall. Out of town guests included Alice Hoff La Crosse Mrs Albert Trinrud Scandinavia and Mrs Chris Erickson Milwaukee.
Gaynor Maddox notes a wartime contest recipe for Shrimp Pet Pie Louisiana Style from the American Hotel association. Ingredients include shrimp, onions, celery, potatoes, and fricassee sauce, baked in biscuit dough at 375°F for 25 minutes. Serves 4.
The Office of the Quartermaster General states that more than 136 square yards of cotton and 45 square yards of woolen material are required to equip and sustain a U.S. soldier for one year.
An advertising note promotes aspirin from St Joseph stores claiming fast relief and high pay. It references vast sales and urges customers to seek St Joseph product lines with a confident tone.
Navy Mothers host a covered dish supper at the USO celebrating the Waves second anniversary. Attendees include eight Wave Mothers two Waves and one navy man with speakers Rev L C Smith and Mrs Mabel Spafford. Joseph E Menger USNR spoke on women aiding the war effort and listed enlisted La Crosse Waves with two on leave.
Local shoppers see a Colonial item listing golf praise and a string of services and stores. Haircuts at Stoddard Hotel Barber Shop, corsetiere Grace Sheridan, shoe repairs at West Ave Shoe Rebuilders, Avon products and Wrist watches for service members, Paul’s Jewelry, Athex athlete’s foot remedy, P and J Sunday snacks.
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