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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1948

Page

6

Agnes Guberud Elected ACT Auxiliary President

Agnes Guberud was elected president of the ACT Auxiliary for the year at the Saturday meeting held at IOOF Hall. Officers include vice president Esther Nelson, secretary Alice Hanson, treasurer Esther Martinson, Conductress Nanny Sherman, Page Eleanor Kennedy, Sentinel Frances Rudrud, and an executive board led by Ella Wangen with Elsie Josephson and Gladys Roach. A donation was voted for the Henderson family and a joint installation is planned for April 10 at IOOF Hall.

United Commercial Traveler Auxiliary Ioof Hall Marie Dahl Johnson Ella Wangen Elenore Kennedy Agnes Guberud Esther Nelson Viorene Johnson Alice Hanson Esther Martinson Nanny Sherman Eleanor Kennedy Frances Rudrud Delores Lillethan Mary Forss Ida Krumme Margaret Larson Hazel Olson Leona Oit Hattie Evenson Helen Jansky Emma Schroeder Jean Jeide Verna Luedtke Nanny L. Sherman Scribe

Freshmen Sponsor Gay Nineties Party at Westby High

Westby Wisconsin freshmen sponsored a Gay Nineties event in the high school gym. Lorraine Jelen and George Gjefle were named best dressed. Attire included 50 to 60 year old dresses, Gibson Girl hats, and a 60 year old wedding gown. A barber shop quartet performed and the quadrille was the highlight. Jeanne Mork advised the freshmen.

Westby Wis Lorraine Jelen George Gjefle Richard Knudson Ronald Evenstad Lennis Narvestand DuWayne Bjornstad Jeanne Mork

Shredded Cabbage Pan Fry Method

Shredded cabbage is best pan fried for flavor and speed. Place the finely cut cabbage in a heavy skillet with three tablespoons of fortified margarine per quart. Cover tightly and cook on high until steam forms, then lower heat and finish briefly.

Easter toy boom features lifelike bunnies and dolls

The American Toy Institute reports over 5 million bunnies and 2 million dolls produced for Easter with fashion forward outfits. Bunnies show plastic paw handshakes and floor hopping action, while luminous glow in the dark varieties and varied animal toys enhance the holiday display.

Toyland U.S American Toy Institute

Engaged Couple Announces Wedding Plans

Mr and Mrs Paul K Lunde of 1701 South 20th Street announce the engagement of their daughter to Alph A Schultz of 929 Fifth Avenue South. The wedding is set for April 3 at 8 p m at First Lutheran Church.

Paul K. Lunde South 20Th Street Alph A.schultz Fifth Avenue South First Lutheran Church

Marriage of Ethel Mae Jacobson to James C Moen in Blair

Ethel Mae daughter of Mr. and Mrs Archie Jacobson of Independence wed James C Moen of Beach Ettrick township on March 6 at First Lutheran parsonage Blair. Rev K M Arberg officiated. Attendants included Lucille Krisan Sylvia Moen Myrtle Moen Mavis Jacobson Harland Ruff Edward Erickson Arcadia Myron Jacobson Milton Moen. A dance followed at Ettrick Community Hall. They will live in La Crosse and work there. A prenuptial shower at Beach school drew over 100 guests hosted by Mrs Leonard Lemb Mrs Ivan Hanson Mrs Robert Miller and others.

Ettrick Wis Archie Jacobson Independence Ethel Mae James C. Moen Beach Ettrick Township First Lutheran Church Blair K. M. Arberg Lucille Krisan Sylvia Myrtle Moen Mavis Jacobson Harland Ruff Edward Erickson Arcadia Myron Jacobson Milton Moen

Color Schemes Advice From Waverly Stylist Margaret Kiley

Margaret Kiley, Waverly stylist and author of Color Tricks Galore with Fabrics, urges against matching large room areas. She recommends blending and contrasting colors, choosing the darkest rug value once the key color is set, with lighter walls and medium fabrics.

Margaret Kiley Waverly

Tomorrow's Menu for Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

A menu lists breakfast items with half grapefruit cooked whole wheat cereal raisin toast butter margarine coffee and milk. Luncheon includes vegetable soup baked toast potato patties parsley egg baked apples tea and milk. Dinner features stuffed heart with brown gravy mashed potatoes Brussels sprouts enriched bread butter margarine carrot sticks fruit gelatin light cream coffee and milk.

Winter Brides Tie the Knot in Milwaukee Church

Helen Elton De Soto and Harley Brothen Westby wed February 2 at Ascension Lutheran church in Milwaukee. The ceremony united two winter brides and grooms in a small community notice.

Helen Elton de Soto Harley Brothen Westby Ascension Lutheran Church Milwaukee

Vance and Hanson Tie in Soldiers Grove

At the parsonage of Rev. Phillip Davenport on March 9 Emma Vance and Reuben Hanson were married. The couple is living with the groom’s parents and were witnessed by Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Granger.

Soldiers Grove Wis Phillip Davenport Emma Vance Reuben Hanson Fred Vance Andrew Hanson Viroqua R Alonzo Granger

Woman's Club Meeting Place Change in La Crosse

The La Crosse Woman's Club shifts its Wednesday March 17 meeting from Mrs. John Nicholson’s home to Mrs. Browne Mulder’s residence at 1548 Kane Street because Nicholson will be out of town. Also notes Mrs. Carl Danielson of La Crescent returned from Minot North Dakota after visiting a hospitalized brother. Community notices list Trinity Lutheran ladies aid on Wednesday at 3, and Onalaska Methodist WLCS rummage sale on Saturday at 9, both at their churches.

la Crosse Carl Danielson la Crescent Minot N. D Trinity Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Onalaska

Local Birth Notices Upward in Wisconsin Area March Dates Provided

Several birth announcements dated March 13 to March 18 list parents and residences in La Crosse Onalaska Holmen Fountain City Perryville Westby Cochrane Sparta Milwaukee Lansing and other Wisconsin locales. Children named Barb era Carol Pauli Ross Linda Kay Cheryl Fayne Richard Cari Beverly Sonja Marie Patricia Ann John Edward Cinthia Karento Joyce Ann and others are noted with parental names and addresses.

St. Ann Barbera Carol Robert C. Parkin New Albin Jeanne Rue Pauli Ross Roger D. la Fieur Holmen Wis Ann Pass Linda Kay Ralph L. Rogers Onalaska Wis Lydia Hubbard Richard MacClanathan la Crosser R. J West Wells Apt Shirley Melcher la Crosse Grandview Sonja Marie Clarence I. Jerman Perryville Bonita Hoff Armin PF. Heuer Wie Agnes Severson St. Mary's Hospital Sparta

Marriage Licenses in Cresce

Harold Bentzen of 310 South Ninth Street and Mellen Korlb of 420 Charlie Street plan marriage in Cresce. La Croner Poland aims to double pre war nitrates output.

Cresce Harold Bentzen South Ninth Street Mellen Korlb Charlie Street la Croner Poland

Gale Man And Bride Live In Winona

Ronald Schenck and Judith Ferdinandsen wed March 10 at McKinley Methodist in Winona. The couple now live in Winona and work at the state teachers college while continuing courses. Attendants included Betty Peterson and Robert Schenck. The ceremony and reception drew about 150 guests. He is a World War II veteran and a member of Kappa Delta Pi.

Galesville Wis Ronald Schenck Winona State Teachers College Judith Ferdinandsen L. M. Ferdinandsen Chester Schenck L. H. Klaus McKinley Methodist Church Betty Peterson Robert Schenck Evanston William N. Jacobs Miss Peterson Maude Schenck Minneapolis Harry Loucks Rochester Minn Alfred Schenck Algona Franklin Borchard Spencer, Ia Clare Ruble Lloyd Bauer Mound Schenck Army Air Force Kappa Delta Pi

Modern drugs cut lobar pneumonia death toll

Dr Edwin P Jordan explains how penicillin and sulfa drugs have lowered pneumonia mortality from about one in three to under one in twenty. Early diagnosis with X rays and prompt treatment lead to rapid recovery before the old crisis. The column notes readers may ask questions, with one about low blood pressure answered.

Edwin P. Jordan M. D NEA Service Dr. Jordan

Marriage of Higbie Rodden in London March 21

Charles Higbie son of Mrs Dorothey Higbie and Margaret Rodden daughter of Mr and Mrs Edmund Rodden Toront o were wed in London on February 21. Higbie a Cornell 1940 graduate, Marine Air Corps veteran, studies at London School of Economics. Rodden attended University of Toronto, served in the U S Navy Women’s Reserve, and now attends Heatherley school of art in London. Soybeans become fourth largest cash grain crop in the U S.

Wavunkon Charles Higbie Dorothy Medary Higbie Margaret Rodden Edmund A. Rodden Toronto Ontario London Edgar F Medary Waukon Democrat Chatfield Minn Cornell Providence R. 1 Journal Marine Air Corps London School of Economics London University University of Toronto Women's Reserve U. SS Navy Naval Boston Quonset Point England

Crocheted Rug Pattern No 5740 Offer

Crochet this durable rug from jersey strips using a large hook for fast work. Jersey can be dunked in the washing machine for easy cleaning. To obtain complete instructions send 15 cents plus 1 cent postage and your details to Anne Cabot at The Tribune Chicago.

Jersey Anne Cabot the Tribune South Wells Chicago Ill

Local Commerce Board Meets and Openings Noted

LOCALS report Chamber of Commerce board of directors will meet at 12 05 p m Wednesday at the Chamber office. The Pines formerly the Hot Fish Shop is now open. St Patrick s day dinner March 17 at St Mary s 7th and Cameron 5 to 7 p m. Fireside closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Dinty Moore dinners served on St Patrick s day at the New Villa. Fresh Green Bay smelt noted at Smales.

Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Chamber of Commerce the Pines St. Patrick's Day St. Mary’s Cameron Avenue Caledonia Street Storkland Infant Department Byers Market

Vil-toters Bring In Cash For College Girls

Wellesley college girls run a vil-toting errand service for fellow students. The three founders Ann Means Sarah Chivvis and Margaret Mize gather baskets bags and lists from four dormitories. They charge 25 cents per errand and have cashed checks totaling 350 dollars for a single dorm.

Wellesley Mass Wellesley College St. Louis Ann Means Cambridge Sarah Chivvis Margaret Mize St.Louis

Open sesame rule guides simple three color rooms

Margaret Riley of Waverly explains a simple rule of three for decorating a colorful home. The open sesame method uses three large areas walls floor and draperies with two areas in one color and a large piece of furniture in a second shade to establish the room's color shell. Mrs Miguel Aleman hosted a fashion show to raise funds for undernourished children.

New York N. Y Margaret Riley Waverly Miguel Aleman Mexico

Horseshoe Cabie Sweater Pattern Ad

Knit a horseshoe cabie sweater for yourself or daughter in soft fin gering yarn with spring colors. Includes sizes 12 through 18 and instructions. Send 15 cents and pattern numbers 5249 or 5569 to Anne Cabot, The Tribune, 530 Wells Street, Chicago.

Anne Cabot the Tribune Wells Street Chicago

Film on Rejection Explores Child Guidance in Washburn

The Central Council of Social Agencies presents the film The Feeling of Rejection at Washburn school auditorium Thursday March 18 at 8 p m The story examines emotional maladjustment in children with Dr Fredrik Midelfort of La Crosse guiding the evening discussion Co sponsors include the American Association of University Women the Central Council of Parents and Teachers La Crosse County Community Council Thursday Study Club Business and Professional Women's Club Twentieth Century Club and the Central Council of Social Agencies

Central Council of Social Agencies Washburn Fredrik Midelfort la Crosse American Association of University Women Central Council of Parents and Teachers Twentieth Century Club The

Wisconsin Toastmistress Club Receives Charter

Wisconsin's first Toastmistress club will receive its charter from International Toastmistress clubs at a Fireside banquet Tuesday. The event includes city officials, La Crosse club members, and other local reps. Marguerite Breen will present the charter. Officers to be installed are Mrs. C. J. Ping President, Mrs. Martin Scullen Vice President, Mrs. Marvin Ramsey Secretary, Miss Margaret Toepel Treasurer.

Wisconsin International Toastmistress Clubs United States Canada la Crosse

Cleaning a Vacuum Jug Do Not Immersion Wash

Instructions advise against immersing a vacuum jug or bottle in water. Clean by filling with luke warm water, shaking and rinsing. A bottle brush may be used if necessary.

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