Queen Mary Gets Last Laugh in Best Dressed Vote
The Dowager Queen Mary, in her eighties, earned nine ballots in a world poll of Ten Best Dressed Women. Though not a final winner, she is praised for dressing in her own style, never bowing to fashion, and remaining unmistakably Queen Mary as fashion shifts around her.
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Queen Mary
England
de Tor Tesse
Princess of Wales
Queen Alexandria
Harrison Williams
Betty Grable
Marlene Dietrich
Miss Grable
Miss Dietrich
Odds on having children of one sex discussed
A Q and A on sex determination the odds of all children in a family sharing one sex. Dr Edwin P Jordan notes roughly a 50 50 chance per birth, explains small family odds, and answers questions on gray hair in pregnancy bad breath heart palpitations Paget disease sciatic neuritis and port wine as a tonic with varied medical opinions.
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Edwin P. Jordan
M. D
NEA Service
Leona Bridge Weds William Swinghammer in Tulsa Ceremony
Leona Mae Bridge of La Crosse and William Charlies Swinghammer were married at St Francis Catholic Church in Tulsa Oklahoma on February 25. The couple’s attendants included Mrs Magdaline Swinghammer of La Crosse and Mrs William A. as bridesmaid with Joe Mobley of St. Louis as best man.
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Leona Mae Bridge
William Charlies Swinghammer
St Francis Catholic Church
Tulsa
Okla
Victor M. Coury
Ralph Bridge
Magdaline Swinghammer
Winnebago Street
la Crosse
William A
Joe Mobley
St. Louvas
Bride Receives Navy Accents At Tulsa Wedding
Blue shanting corsaged with an orchid and Roman hyacinth and her cousin's capen blue tis sue faille worn with American beauty roses across the shoulder. Mrs. Madgaline Swinghamer among out of town guests at her son's wedding and the reception for 75 at the bride's home. They will reside at 6185 McPherson avenue Tulsa after a New Orleans honeymoon. The bridegroom works in sales promotion for Westinghouse Electric of St. Louis.
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Faille
Madgaline Swinghamer
McPherson Avenue
Tulsa
New Orleans
Westinghouse Electric Corporation of
St. Louis
Births at St. Ann’s and nearby Wisconsin towns
March births listed for St. Ann’s area include a son Larry Allen to Arnold R. Thompson and Mildred Lee of West Salem. a son Timothy Lawrence to Donald G. Seloover and Lucille Lopez of La Crosse. a son Steve Robert to Robert J. Traister and Fern Piepenhagen of King Street. a daughter to William Dittman, Manston. a daughter to Bennie Fremstad, Milwaukee, formerly of Whitehall.
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Larry Allen
Arnold R. Thompson
West Salem
Wis
Mildred Lee
Timothy Lawrence
Donald G. Seloover
la Crosse
Lucille Lopez
Steve Robert
Robert J. Traister
King Street
Fern Piepenhagen
Manston
Tap Water Warnings For Aquariums In Historic Note
The text warns that ordinary tap water can harm aquarium fish and suggests letting city water stand in an open container for two days before use. It notes chlorination in oil and possible lead piping as poisonous, plus mentions mixing bacon bits with peanut butter on some crackers as a snack suggestion.
Edna Harnisch and Robert Guenther Wed in Onalaska
Edna Mae Harnisch and Robert Charles Guenther were married at the Methodist parsonage in Onalaska on February 25 at 7 30 pm Rev A M Ivey officiated Estelle Harnisch and George Guenther attended the ceremony A reception followed at the Harnisch home and the couple will reside at 310 Main Street Onalaska He is the son of Charles Guenther Onalaska
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Edna Mae Harnisch
Robert Charles Guenther
Onalaska
A. M. Ivey
Estelle Harnisch
George Guenther
Henry Harnisch
Estelle
Harnisch
Messrs
Mmes
Charle Guenther
LeRoy Harnisch
Merlin Westlie
Ivey
William Guenther
Harold Harnisch
Beverly Anderson
Marilyn Adams
Main Street
Bob
Charles Guenther
Ernest Gilbertson
Odin Klandrud
Orin Bentzen
Wayne Engstad
Clifford Sheppard
Grandma’s Cliches Reinterpreted By Ruth Millett
Ruth Millett notes how modern phrases recast Grandma’s sayings reflecting shifting gender norms. She contrasts belated praise for hardworking women with pressures to stay youthfully attractive and manage many roles from intelligent mother to career woman, with blame increasingly placed on mothers for their children’s failings.
Locals Travel to Paducah for Winter Months
Locals Mr and Mrs Noel Traversy and their son head to Paducah Kentucky to spend the winter at Mrs Traversys home. The item includes multiple ads for Linotile flooring Roths Weston John Schneider Co and Alettas Hat Shop with sales at specific stores and event notices for a rummage sale at Labor Temple and a bake sale at Doerfinger balcony both hosted by Amvets Auxiliary and Presbyterian church.
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Noel Traversy
Paducah
9Th
Mississippi
Aletta’s
Luna's
Labor Temple
Amvets Auxiliary
Doerfinger
Presbyterian Church
Sherried Pudding Recipe Serves Four or Five
Prepare one package chocolate pudding with one percent milk per carton directions. Remove from heat, stir in sherry wine. Pour into sherbet glasses and chill. Top with lightly cinnamon flavored whipped cream. Serves four or five.
Paris Designers Embrace Nostalgia In 1950 Spring Lines
Paris fashion houses reveal a nostalgic bent with Twenties silhouettes at Balmain Dior and Vramant, beaded chemises, fringed accessories, and long skirts. Dior emphasizes vertical lines while Schiaparelli hints at a new mood. Desses and Piquet offer restrained, hip-skimming looks.
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PARIS
NEA
Pierre Balmain
Pioneer Note
Schiaparelli
Jean Desses
Dior
Madeleine Vramant
Balmain
Vramont
Maryse Delort
Robert Piquet
After 50 Spring Make-Up Tips From Eddie Lenz
Eddie Lenz advises older women to tailor makeup to skin tones and pastels, not spring bonnets. Use light cream rouge sparingly for a natural look, avoid heavy lipstick, and prefer pink reds. Small color accents like a carnation or red scarf enhance aged elegance.
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Eddie Lenz
Florida
Zonta Party Planned At YWCA By Zonta International
Zonta International hosts a party Wednesday March 15 at 745 pm at the YWCA with reservations handled by Mrs Loret ta Morley Mrs Gertrude Wailer and Miss Hortense Jones. Speakers include Mrs Gerald Patterson executive secretary of the Family Welfare association. Angel Falls in Venezuela is noted as the world s highest waterfall.
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Zonta International
YWCA
Loretta Morley
Gertrude Walier
Hortense Jones
Hotel Linker
Gerald Patterson
The
Family Welfare Association
As Angel Fells
Venezuela
Compliment Shared Behind the Veil of Courtesy
A social note urges passing along a compliment given about someone when they are not present. The idea stresses courteous behavior and considerate communication in everyday interactions.
Roese Couple Mark 52nd Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Bernard Roese of Harpers Ferry Iowa celebrate their 52nd anniversary on February 24. They were married February 24 1898 by the late Rev Van Nice of Waukon. They have nine grandchildren and recently moved to Harpers Ferry after retirement.
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Bernard Roese
Harpers Ferry
Gena Asleson
Roese
van Nice
Waukon
H. D. Evans
J. C. Brannan
Anamosa
L. D. Mitchell
Rossville
Jack Koontz
Bill
Mont
Clifton Roese
Farmington
Waterville
Pet
Reese
Mr. Reese
H. Collins
Grant
Dick Kilpatrick
Leo Howe
Salt and Pepper Shaker Question Prompts Kitchen Choice
A reader asks about keeping one large shaker for salt and pepper in the kitchen. The suggestion proposes using a combined shaker to add both condiments to a dish with a single shake.
West Salem Observes World Day of Prayer
West Salem Wisconsin reports World Day of Prayer observed at West Salem Presbyterian church with participation from Our Savior’s Lutheran church. Mrs. Harry Spence offered epimony on stewardship. Miss Susan Swarthout opened with origin talk. participants included Mines, J. L. Ranum, W. J. Slosser, Horace Moran, Oscar Gjestwang. Elaine Vruwink sang. organists were Mrs. Claude Backus and Bonnie Wilcox.
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West Salem
Wis
West Salem Presbyterian Church
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
The
Presbyterian Church
Harry Spence
North Presbyterian Church
la Crosse
Susan Swarthout
Mines
J. L. Ranum
W. J. Slosser
Horace Moran
Oscar Gjestwang
Elaine Vr
Scoop sizes and uses for serving dishes
A number 8 scoop holds one half cup and a 16 scoop holds one quarter cup. Useful for mashed potatoes cottage cheese and fish salads.
Double Celebration at Lam Lamprech Housewarming
Relatives gathered at the new home of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Lam Lamprech in Stoddard Wisconsin for a housewarming and for Mrs. Lamprech's birthday. Honor guests received purses from numerous relatives including Lunds and Bjorge families from Viroqua Westby La Crosse and HooKah Minnesota.
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Harry Orson
Patsy
Sherry
Robert
Fred Sordahl
Michael
Su-Ellen
Phillip Bjorge
Roger
Warren
Carrie Lee
Mabel Hoadley
Dale
Cletus and
Dean
la Crosse
Robert Seiers
Hookah
Minn
Henderson Birthday Celebrated by Family Groups
Henderson birthday greetings were extended by many relatives in the Rising Sun area. Families listed include Hendersons from Alvin, Gene, Don and Marie to Ray, Lewis, Glen, Harriet, Phalin, Lucey, Fish, Davis, Swiggum and Pails with others joining in the observance across multiple households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rising Sun
Wis
Bert Henderson
John L. Henderson
Alvin
Gene
Don
Marie
Ray Henderson
Lewis Henderson
Glen Henderson
Harriet
Francis Phalin
James Lucey
Don Fish
Vera Henderson
Gorsion Davis
Tomy
Mary
Gary
Ronald
Robert
Richeard
Donald Swiggum
Marilyn
Duane
Frederick
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AP Newsfeatures
Williams
Duchess of Windsor
William Paley
Ros
Paget’s
Leona Bridge
la Crosse Man
Kathary & Wuensch Sewing Machine Shop
Pearl
St. Ann's
William Dittman
le Crosse
Betty Kendhammer
Whitehall
Bennie Fremstad
Milwaukee
Dorothy Johnson
Aook OF
MNE
National Food Laboratory
Dolly Madison
Edna Harnisch
R. C. Guenther Onalaska
Ruth Millett
Grandma
Mama
Laundry & Dry Cleaning CO
X Monda
Luella Voshart
East Avenue
Bernadine
Robert Cass
Neenah
Caledonia
Peter E. Hougstad
Elaine
Russell C. Schmaltz
Herman Schmaltz
Betty Drake
Robert Kietzke
Claren Drake
Viola
Ed Kietzke
Brownsville
Rosette Hargrove
Christian Dior
Desses
Alicia Hart
Plan Zonta Party
Court House
Sally Ann
Federal Bakery CO
Main St
Gila Maher
Newburg
Angel
Bernat
Per Skein
Knit Shop
North 4Th Street
Uy Cie
Oya
Big Catt
America
ROPER
Northern States Power CO
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