Diamonds go through the mail and ship safely
The article surveys how the Federal Postal System moves precious gems like the Hope and Star of the East via registered mail. It notes insurance costs, historic shipments from Washington to New York, and famous stones including the Cullinan, Jonker, and jewels once owned by Evalyn Walsh McLean. It ends by confirming many diamonds are sent by ordinary parcel post and delivered by direct mail.
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Federal
America
Evalyn Walsh McLean
Washington
D. C
New York
Harry Winston
South Africa
London
Transvaal
England
Edward VII
Africa
Cullinan
Leadership program highlights in Richland County meeting
The West District Home Demonstration Council held at Our Savior's Lutheran Church hall on Tuesday March 5 featured Mrs Kenneth Mosher, Richland County chairman, delivering the keynote on leadership. Nine counties including Monroe, Jackson, Vernon, Trempealeau, Crawford, Richland, Clark, Buffalo and La Crosse were represented with 115 club members attending. The program included skits discussions and quizzes on leadership roles for individuals families and communities with emphasis on teaching techniques job responsibilities parliamentary procedure and member involvement.
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Kenneth Mosher
Richland County
West District
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Hall
West District Council
Monroe
Jackson
Vernon
Trempealeau
Crawford
Richland
Clark
Buffalo
la Crosse
Ernest Rogge
Monroe County
Janet Sperstad
Vernon County
Joan Engle
Nyla Musser
Jackson County
Cecil Bowe
ALCW
Alois Schmitt
Jack Bennett
la Crosse County
Stuffed Flank Steak Bake Roll Up With Stuffing
Flank steak rolled around a cornbread stuffing and vegetables. Cooked slowly in butter and stock until tender, then browned briefly. Slices served across the grain. yields six portions.
Caution on Storing Flammable Liquids and Paints
Advice warns against leaving flammable liquids at home for long absences and recommends storing varnish and opened paint cans outside to prevent fire hazards.
Spring headwear returns with turban sailor and cloche
A spring fashion note highlights the turban the sailor cap and cloche reappearing. It introduces a chic Spanish cordovan hat in black licorice straw as part of the season’s stylish headwear lineup.
Miss Simon’s August Wedding Planned at Wesley Memorial
Miss Simon, research secretary at Wesley Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, awaits an August wedding. Her fiancé teaches zoology at the University of Wisconsin Madison while completing his master's degree.
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Simon
Wesley Memorial Hospital
Chicago
Ill
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Wallerman Lenz engagement announced in Wis.
NORWALK Wisconsin Mrs Leslie Wallerman announces the engagement of her daughter Deanna Marie to Kenneth M Lenz son of Mr and Mrs Marvin Lenz Wausau The couple plan marriage after both complete studies at Wisconsin State College Eau Claire and Stout State College graduation in June and June.
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Norwalk
Wis
Leslie Wallerman
Deanna Marie
Kenneth M. Lenz
Marvin Lenz
Wausau
Wallerman
Wisconsin State College
Eau Claire
Stout State College
Three-Fruit Compote Dessert
Three-Fruit Compote combines grapefruit pineapple and raspberries. Cut grapefruit, remove membranes, seedless segments mix with pineapple, chill. Thaw raspberries and spoon over fruit juices. Serves 6 to 8. Optional: mix all fruit before chilling for pink color.
Engagement of Evelyn Rose Froe gel to Richard Holthaus
Engaged couple Evelyn Rose Froe gel of 1818 Losey Blvd S is to wed Richard Holthaus son of Mr and Mrs Donald E Holthaus R 1 The bride elect a 1961 graduate of La Crosse State College teaches in Manitowoc and the fiancé works in the IBM tabulating department at the Trane
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer F. Froegel
Losey Blvd. S
Daugh
Evelyn Rose
Richard Holthaus
Donald E. Holthaus
la Crosse State College
Manitowoc
IBM
Trane
Couple to Wed Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church
The couple plans to marry this Saturday June 22 at Trinity Lutheran Church. The notice confirms the wedding date and venue and identifies the engaged parties.
Not True to Type Apple Varieties
Apple varieties do not reproduce true to type from seed and are propagated by budding or grafting.
Creamed Vegetables Recipe with Mixed Vegetables
A simple creamed vegetable dish using green peas corn onions and a milk roux. Drain vegetables, measure liquid add milk to 1 cup. melt butter stir in flour, combine with milk, cook until thickened, add vegetables, season, reheat, and serve topped with paprika. Makes six servings.
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Homemaker Council
Arnold Johnson, Holmen
Don Meyers
Kay Frances Kohnert
Robert W. Davis
Curt Kohnert
Mr. Davis
Fred Davis
N. Seventh St
Miss Kohnert
St. Mary’s College
Winona
Minn
Pearl
Play IT Safe
Fashion News
Tse
Tweed
Women’s
Argent
Teneze
Pla Mor LA Crosse
U.S.A
Stanley R. Simon
Wheaton, Ill
Jo Ann
Patrick J. Flynn
Robert E. Flynn
King St
Viroqua
Ernest Reed
Barbara Jean
Patrick J. McGill
Avoca
Robert McGill
Plain
Miss Reed
Lovefood
Main ST
Cerise
Ga Crosse Tribune
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