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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1950
Page
6
Science writer outlines insect control history from early drainage to DDT and pyrethrum, notes DDT limits and ongoing search for better killers, and discusses mosquito bites and attempts to immunize humans. Also reports a wedding in Mabel Minnesota with Alveda Deadrick and Burr Griswold, details of attire and backgrounds, and current residence.
Jeanette Vigness and Lieut. Paul Weiler wed in Rushford Minnesota at 4 p m on June 17 in a double ring ceremony assisted by Rev N L Otterstad Rosa Knutson played organ music Bride wore long trained white organza with fingertip veil and orange blossom cap The couple will live in Annapolis Maryland after a trip to northern Wisconsin The groom serves in the Marine Corps and is stationed at the U S Naval Academy Bethesda and the National Naval Hospital staff member bride was secretary at Bethesda Out of town guests attended from Winnetka Minnesota and Washington D C
Margaret Scholze Beltz and Ray Richard Wagner were married at St. Pauls Lutheran Tomah Wis by Rev Dahlke on April 29. AttendantsIncluded Joyce Bernhardt Marvin Wagner and Harold Scholze. The couple resides on the Louis Wagner farm southeast of Tomah with a post nuptial reception at 201 Glendale Avenue for 70 guests.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Olson hosted a June 18 silver wedding celebration for his parents Mr and Mrs Orin Olson. Judith Engerbretson married Raymond Olson on June 17 1925 in Blair. The couple later moved from Vossekoulee to Taylor and run a restaurant. children Raymond Janice and Vernon plus granddaughter Sherry Lou.
A series of birth notices from Stoddard Sparta Wilton Tomah Melrose La Crosse and Coon Valley list June newborns including Diane Louise Virginia Kathryn Sonja Dorothy Beverly Jean Doane and Ronald Raymond along with parent names and cities. An additional DeSoto wedding notes Evelyn Drake and Gordon F. Rusk married June 17 in Gays Mills with plans to reside in Manston after a Black Hills trip.
Helen LaVonne Hoffmann and Frank W. Ellenz were married at St John the Baptist Catholic church Caledonia Minnesota officiated by Rev A E Quisle. The couple’s relatives attended with 60 guests at a hotel meal and reception. After a north shore and Canada trip the newlyweds plan to live on a farm near Caledonia.
The Clipper-Severson reunion at Curran Valley church parlors honors Jean Severson daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Judean Severson. Her marriage to take place at Grace Lutheran Church Dayton Ohio on June 30. Attendees include family and friends from multiple towns.
A simple hash brown method uses 4 cups finely chopped cooked potatoes 2 tablespoons minced onion 12 teaspoon salt 12 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons butter 14 cup hot water and optional parsley. Mix potatoes onion salt pepper and butter. Cook in a skillet until golden brown crust forms. Fold like an omelet and serve with parsley. Makes 5 servings.
A dance will be held at Camp McCoy service club one on Wednesday at eight. Women over 18 may attend and should reserve bus seats with Mrs. E E Dow by Tuesday night. The bus departs from the YWCA at 6 30.
A compact home recipe outlines Crisp Fried Rice using rendered fat celery mushrooms and cooked rice. It directs heating fat and vegetables then adding rice soy sauce and onion salt to finish, yielding about four servings with a note to adjust salt for dryness.
A vintage recipe for apricot pie combines apricot nectar with sugar cornstarch and salt, then adds lemon juice and coconut. Egg yolks heat into the filling, later folded with beaten whites and sugar to form a meringue, baked atop a pastry shell and chilled before serving. Makes 6 servings.
Creamed cottage cheese passed through a fine sieve makes a smooth base for spreads or dunking. Blend with blue cheese sour cream and seasonings. Worcester shire sauce celery and onion salt are suggested seasonings.
NEA staff writer presents a cooling summer dessert from Ruth Wakefield of Toll House Whitman Massachusetts. It features cranberry filling folded into whipped cream or egg whites, frozen for a firm dessert served with chocolate sauce. Also offers chocolate sauce recipe to top ice cream.
An old method suggests cleaning the insides of glass drinking straws by running pipe cleaners through them for efficient cleaning.
Elaine Agnes Clements and Glenn Arvid Bjorge were married at St. Peter’s Catholic church Middle Ridge by Rev Hugo C Koehler on Tuesday June 20 at nine o clock nuptial mass. The couple are children of Mr and Mrs Edward Clements Coon Valley and Mr and Mrs Willie Bjorge Coon Valley. The wedding party included Irene Larson Lavina Cavadini Avis Bjorge as maids and bridesmaids with Isadore Clements Arlin Newburg as groomsmen. Dinner for 50 and a reception for 150 followed at the Clements home and a dance at Cashton hall. They will honeymoon in Illinois and reside in La Crosse. Several out of town guests attended.
The Wednesday gathering of the English Lutheran Couples Club takes place at Onalaska Park. Attendees discuss community events and plan future activities.
Local businesses advertise carpeting and rug padding at Roths Flor-Mart 1217 Weston with phone 2-2175. Lunds Flowers promotes its floral service with phone 2-8541. John Schneider Co showcases removable Venetian blinds at 415 So 3rd with phone 4-1761. Universal Photo Service offers photo finishing and cameras at 514 State St.
A simple method to prevent rust on steel wool is to store it in a glass jar filled with water. The submerged steel wool stays clean and protected from air exposure, extending its usefulness.
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