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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1944
Page
8
Eleanor A Schroeder and Gerald E Brooks, a Sparta couple, were wed by Rev Arthur Berg at St Johns Lutheran church Tuesday evening. Matron of honor Ray Wanlass and best man John Jones assisted. Family hosted a buffet luncheon after the ceremony. Brooks parents are George E Brooks and Mrs. George E Brooks attended the event.
Mrs. Caroline Rice of 517 Aton Street announces the marriage of her daughter Ann to Sm Hilbert W Becker son of Mr and Mrs Arnold D Becker of West Salem. The ceremony was March 17 at Immanuel Lutheran church parsonage with Rev Walter Gutzke officiating.
A canning clinic is announced for Wednesday March 29 at La Crosse Vocational and Adult schools. Mrs Katharine Schultz head of the homemaking department will conduct the program which opens at two in the afternoon.
Sparta Wisconsin March 21 marriages Frances Adel Golf and Tomah and Frank J Miller Oak Ridge March 21 Matilda G Schueler Tomah and Wilford Lanbecker Milwaukee Caledonia Minn March 21 Carl A Bubbers and Lucille Lemnen. Make them yourself and save that shoe coupon for walking shoes. Crocheted sandals pattern No 5380 15 cents plus 1 cent postage send to Anne Cabot The Tribune Chicago 7 pattern ads and album notice.
Washington reports Governors’ views on the servicemen's vote bill show 20 states unlikely to approve federal ballots while 19 authorize or plan to, with nine noncommittal. President Roosevelt weighs use of state absentee ballots and federal ballots as a last resort amid 856 telegrams favoring a veto.
The guide outlines ration stamps for meats fats and processed foods valid through set dates, gas oil and fuel oil allowances, and period pricing on fruits and vegetables for La Crosse Wisconsin and Winona Minnesota. It lists stamp validity, change allowances, and limited time price ceilings effective March 23 to 29.
Ready for the sun decorative pinafore with tulip applique bonnet trim and matching panties. Uses less than three yards of bright cotton. pattern No 8547 in sizes 1 through 8 years. size 2 ensemble requires 25% of 39 inch material. Send 15 cents plus 1 cent postage to The Tribune Today's Pattern Service.
A dinner dance for 145 at Hotel Stoddard Wednesday night celebrated the 304th Medical Detachment of the 76th Division at Camp McCoy. USO junior hostesses organized the 10:30 program and dancing continued until one. Joe Mader's orchestra provided music.
Secretary of War Stimson stated that 23 American transport planes shot down near Sicily were under a completely unified high command. He dismissed claims of separate air force control as untrue and cited the night amphibious operation as an example of complex coordination across sea, ground, and airborne units.
Washington officials announce a 10 percent set aside on April butter production for war needs. The War Food Administration expects about 13 million pounds to be set aside, with civilian supplies not expected to drop. After April, higher percentages may be required to meet military and lend-lease demands. The government aims to secure supplies for the April-September period of peak production.
In Nottingham England 48 GIs from 48 states toasted American British friendship at a luncheon for U S troops. Lord Mayor Frederick Mitchell greeted soldiers in a red robe at the council house while James S Bills of Ogden Utah delivered a rousing routine speech.
To conserve manpower for peanut and palm production, Nigeria will permit weaving only enough cloth to clothe its people, prioritizing essential domestic needs and agricultural work over excess textile output.
An old advertisement promotes PASTEETH a non acid alkaline powder to sprinkle on denture plates to keep them firmly set. It claims a confident secure feeling with no gummy taste and urges readers to get PF 4 at drug stores.
SpartaWisconsin news notes that Ben Bergerson and his wife Eleva Trempealeau County became grandparents four times in 20 days. Their four daughters each had a baby between February 26 and March 18, including Ronald Michael Dianne Bernice Karen and John births to different couples.
Tunics gained popularity last winter for pajama ensembles and designers showcase rich woolen and velvet fabrics. The trend moves into spring and summer with Celanese calla lily prints, slim trousers, and a bloused tunic ending above the knees. The tunic pajama becomes an accepted indoor dress for work and leisure after long hours.
LOCALS Corp and Mrs Zenas R Parsons visit parents in Sparta. Pvt Virgil Parsons on 15 day furlough returns to Fort Lewis Washington. Police called to Linker hotel for Al Bartyzal hospital transport. Olga Kile reports car stolen 1625 Winnebago green sedan with outside aerial and dented fender. Yost Scalp Formula offered before tax. Mrs Ray Peacock ill at Lutheran hospital. VFW auxiliary rummage sale set for Friday 3 5 and Saturday all day. Girl Scout office hours announced for Linker building.
March dates show births across towns including La Crosse Prairie du Chien Whitehall Strum Sparta Grandview La Crescent Perryville and Waukon with newborns named Aubrey Lia Joern Susan Jo and Amy Joan among others. Hospital days and hours noted as 9 am to 2 pm and 1 pm to 5 pm on Saturdays.
The Public Debate column requires names and addresses to accompany letters. Without attached identifying details the editor will not consider submissions for publication.
A reader from July 1943 claims a bus driver uses a girlfriend to ride to the line end without extra pay, while regular riders wait and pay. The writer calls for fairness and accountability in the city transit system.
Porcelain enameled storage containers are recommended for their sanitation. They are safe for both acid and nonacid foods and prevent discoloration, with no impact on flavor or value.
The piece highlights bright Bolero braids and nitri boleros in gold lilac and blues to pair with dark suit skirts for spring business wear. A soft crushable beret designed to complement suits offers unhurried fussiness and modern as well as vintage flair with silver pins or ornaments.
Fragmentary notes describe a topical remedy with vapor and diffusion effects. Mentions mutton ce ub ae action and Penetra brand, with unclear references to stimulation and nasal symptoms. No clear patient, date, or location identified.
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