Modes In Melody Brings Spring Style Preview To St Josephs
A 1950 spring fashion show at St Josephs Cathedral hall showcased 23 models from 12 shops wearing new suits bolero dresses seven eighths coats and veiled hats. Designers featured slender silhouettes with controlled pleats, mid knee to ankle hemlines, bold boleros and bright color accents with white and apricot tones. The bridal quartet highlighted satin gowns and a flower girl in ice blue net while dance numbers and musical ensambles enriched the program.
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St. Joseph's Cathedral Hall
St. Gertrude’s
Mary Howe
Gwen Hutson
James L. Campbell
Judy van Koren
Jey
Loreto School of Dance
Cedar Chests Dual Role for Home Furnishings
The 1950 cedar chest blends practicality with style offering moth protection and linen storage while serving as a window seat small buffet or telephoto stand. Painted veneers and decals broaden color schemes and can transform a chest into a teen or child friendly focal piece with simple sewing organdy skirts muslin foundations and taped hems.
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New York
NEA
California Oranges Outshine Florida In Vitamin C
A government study finds California oranges provide about 20 percent more vitamin C than Florida oranges when compared by equivalent glass measures. The comparison supports west coast fruit as higher in vitamin potency.
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California
Florida
West Coast
Viroqua Hospital Auxiliary Discussed at Meeting
Mrs. A. J. Latimer Vernon Memorial hospital superintendent of nurses speaks to Vernon county women at the senior high school auditorium Friday at three on organizing a hospital auxiliary. She outlines how women can aid the hospital staff and an organization will be formed with officers to be elected.
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Viroqua
Wis
A. J. Latimer
Vernon Memorial Hospital
Vernon County
The Brain as the Most Intricate Structure Known
The brain is the most intricate mechanism known, converting thought to action and autonomously governing essential life functions. The hypothalamus regulates temperature, water balance, metabolism, sleep, and to some degree emotions and sexual functions.
Engagement of Phyllis Ida Wurst to DeWayne Neumann
Mr and Mrs Arthur Wurst announce the engagement of their daughter Phyllis Ida to DeWayne Gerald Neumann son of Mr and Mrs John Neumann Sparta Wisconsin She is a University of Wisconsin alumna Omicron Nu Phi Delta Delta and recipient of the Wisconsin Alumni Research Award and Knapp Fund grant She taught home economics in Milwaukee He majors in accounting at the university and attends law school affiliated with Acacia
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Arthur Wurster
East Pryor Avenue
Milwaukee
Phyllis Ida
DeWayne Gerald Neumann
John Newmann
Low L Street
Sparta
Issurster
University of Isconsin
Omicron Nu
Phi Delta Delta
Wisconsin
Knapp Fund
Neumann
Acacia
Pear Melba With Port Sauce for Dessert
Prepare chilled pear halves in sherbet dishes. Top with vanilla ice cream and spoon Port wine raspberry sauce over. Sauce cooks raspberries with cornstarch sugar salt butter lemon juice and Port until glossy. strain seeds and serve. Works with other fruit desserts and custards.
Births Roundup Lists Newborns Across Wisconsin and Minnesota
A lengthy birth notice fragment reports numerous newborns across Wisconsin towns including Caledonia Galesville Sparta Tomah Norwalk Janesville and La Crosse with parents named and hospital locations. The item also briefly mentions a health note on energy from sweet potatoes highlighting vitamin C and minerals.
Capping Exercise Attended by Local Couple at Milwaukee Hospital
Mr and Mrs Carl Anderson of 753 North 23rd street and their daughter Delores joined capping exercises in the Milwaukee hospital chapel on February 25. Accompanying them were Miss Edna Larson of 410 Jackson street and Miss Jackie Major of 820 Fifth avenue south.
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Carl Anderson
North 23Rd Street
Milwaukee Hospital Chapel
Delores
Edna Larson
Jackson Street
Jackie Major
Fifth Avenue South
House of Bauer Candy
Lund's
Cathedral
Heo
Mathison
John Schneider Co
South Third
Ruud
12Th
Jackson
Roth's
Flor-Mart
Weston Street
Aldrich
10Th
Main
Boston Clam Chowder Recipe and Dinner Menu
A lent time dinner features Boston Clam Chowder with mixed vegetable salad crisp rolls and deep dish peach pie. The chowder uses shucked clams onions potatoes milk butter flour and clam liquor cooked until thickened and served with crackers. Makes 6 to 8 servings.
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Boston
Jewelers rouge promises lasting shine for silver
A new product called jeweler's rouge comes as a heavy brick and claims one application will keep sterling polished indefinitely, saving frequent polishing for owners of silver items.
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Jeweler’s
Realizing What To Say About Children In Guest Visits
A visiting guest contemplates how to discuss other friends' children without triggering the host. The reflection centers on careful remarks to avoid making the mother wonder about her own kids.
Realistic Parenting Advice on Children's Phone Use
A reader cautionary piece contrasts two approaches to a child using the telephone. It argues that parents should avoid distraction while a child calls, since the other child's parents may be troubled by the interruption.
Warriners Mark 50th Wedding Anniversary in Sparta
Mr and Mrs Bert L Warriner celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary at home in Sparta Wisconsin. The couple wed February 28 1915 in Sparta and have two sons Harry Madison and Kenneth Beloit and a daughter Doris Deno teacher in Sparta. They have four grandchildren. Warriner retired recently due to ill health after years as court reporter and later work in pension and clerk of court offices.
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Sparta
Wis
Bert L. Warriner
Ray Sherwin
Walter Peterson
Leo Wakeman
Clyde Deno
George Merow
Dorothy Daehn
Louise Darling
Esther Johnson
Bert Warriner
Did You Know Facial Habits Etch Wrinkles
The essay urges readers to observe facial habits in a mirror to identify actions that create lines. It notes habits like frowning, squinting, and forehead wrinkling can age a face, while pleasant laugh lines add character. Consciously reducing expression can reduce aging effects.
Sherry infused fish appetizers for elegant starters
Readable cooking notes describe sherry based dips and spreads for fish. Recipes include sherry tuna caper dip with cream cheese and tuna, clam cottage cheese dip with sauterne wine, and sardine spread with eggs and onion served with crackers.
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California
Canine feeding myths debunked by science
A dog’s diet is often based on outdated beliefs such as needing only raw meat or being harmed by fats. Modern science and long experience with prepared dog foods show these ideas are false and misleading about canine nutrition.
Drecktrahs Celebrate Golden Wedding in Black River Falls
Mr and Mrs Louis Drecktrah celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at their home 13 South Ninth street with a family dinner at Hotel Freeman and an open house in the afternoon. Attending were relatives from West Salem and Black River Falls including Carl Drecktrah William F Heider Oscar Storandt Mayme Drecktrah Amanda Drecktrah Mary Schmeckpepper and others. The couple married February 25 189? in the old German Lutheran church. They have lived in Black River Falls 32 years. E. Drecktrah and R. W. Boehlke were vacationing in Florida and could not attend.
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Black River Falls
Wis
Louis Drecktrah
South Ninth Street
Hotel Freeman
Messrs
Mmes
Carl Drecktrah
William F. Heider
Oscar Storandt
Mayme Drecktrah
Amanda Drecktrah
Mary Schmeckpepper
West Salem
Fred Drecktrah
Lydia Macke
Oyster Loaf Recipe Showcases Crunchy Crust and Oysters
A vintage guide describes baking an Oyster Loaf in enriched bread with butter and oysters. It covers prep steps, from softening butter and hollowing the loaf to toasting the top crust, baking at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes, and serving with lemon wedges and sauces.
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San Francisco
Eggs Tetrazzini Melt Recipe with Wine and Eggs
A classic eggs Tetrazzini method with butter flour and cream, thickened and seasoned, then combined with six hard cooked eggs. Cook spaghetti then bake with creamed egg sauce, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan for 25 minutes at 350, serving with white wine.
Bacon Sandwiches Recipe Card
Bacon sandwiches use four strips of bacon and eight slices buttered toast with a creamy filling. Mix eggs, mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, salt and cayenne for a spread, toast, then layer bacon and spread to make four sandwiches.
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Sion
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Silhouette
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Janice Mader
Dolores Gerke
Betty Lee Lewinski
Suzanneitz
Theresa Pretasky
Lucille Breidel
Mary Volz
Loretta Flanagan
Lucille Rhinehart
Barbara Bennett
Rita Regnier
Vera Jenks
Peter Sedimair
Charles Conner
Milo Knutson
Thomas Thompson, Jr
James Bannen
Albert Funk, Jr
Jake Hoeschler
E. J. Archambeau
R. J. Schneider
Fred Kroner
Marilyn Purdy
Mary Roberts
Irene Goggin
Janet Nelson
Mary Frances Scherdin
Rosemary Boyle
Field's
S and H
Lottie’s
Ready To Wear
Aletta’s Hat Shop
Zita Maher
Sedimah
Genel
Miss Greene
Lillian Wittenberg
Mellon and
Edwards Mfg
Kienah
Rita
Mrs
Gaile Dugas
Australia
Viroqua Hospital
Harry E.summel
Fields
Lester Cade
Beverly Jean
Conrad E. Bankes
Floyd Bankes
Stoddard
Isidor W. Schaub
Charles Street
Margaret Clements
Francis W. Turner
16Th
Vine Streets
la Garda Kaping
Myron Frederick, Jr
Myron F. Helgerson
Caledonia Street
Clarice Wurzel
Sharon Kay
Washington, D. C
Karen Elaine
Ralph A. Canason
Childress Street
N. E
Dorothy Meier
Coon Valley
Caledonia, Minn
Community Hospital
George Bessie
Dolores Sunder
Galesville, Wis
William Hosey
Ettrick
Adeline Walter
Frank Kiedrowski
Dodge
Mary Margaret Wagner
Gaylord Breining
Galesville
Esther Ackerman
Robert Hovre
Gloria Hierleid
St. Mary's Hospital
John Jones
Bert McIntyre
Clifford Wieman
Louis Livangood
Tomah
Virgil Sletten
Norwalk
John William
James W. Dingeldein
la Crosse
Arleen Halaska
Round
Fie
Newburg
George Vanderzee
Caledonia
Lorraine
Raymond Forer
George Forer
St. James Catholic Church
Jeweler’s Rouge
Madison
Warriners
Mark
Alicia
Neas
Riw Theatre
Drecktrahs
Tetrazzini
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