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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1950

Page

7

Television Women Club Theme Speakers At La Crosse Meeting

Mrs. G K Boyd opened a La Crosse Woman's club program on television as a modern miracle. She traced Nipkow's 1884 concept, its evolution, and the technology from camera to electrical signal to receiver, noting WW II delays and the rise of a billion dollar industry with 50 stations and FCC oversight.

G. K. Boyd la Crosse Woman's Club L. H. Seemann Ora Bright Raymond Rice Avon Street Nipkow Boyd Federal Communications Commission

Women in Bible Lives and Home Roles Highlighted in Lecture

A club discussion explores women in Scripture as full participants rather than mere helpers. Highlights include Sarah Miriam Deborah Ruth and Lydia, noting their recognized individual contributions and lasting impact on Israel's history.

Lowell Hazard Illinois Wesleyan University Mrs. Seemann Sarah Hannah Miriam Jaccobed Morris Deborah Joel Lydia Phoebe Rahab Ruth Naomi Mary Israel Ora Bright Fannie Crosby Charles Wesley John Wesley

Miss Jessie Craven Celebrates 100th Birthday in Coalbrookdale

Miss Jessie Craven aged 100 celebrated her birthday at Coalbrookdale England with a cocktail party honoring the milestone.

Jessie Craven Coalbookdale England

Galesville Hosts Ruth Taube for OES Inspection

Mrs Ruth Taube grand conductress of the Order of the Eastern Star Oshkosh will visit Galesville chapter Monday evening for an inspection following a 630 banquet at the Presbyterian church Women and their spouses are invited Alma chapter members receive special invitations Junior Activity League of the church led dinner Reservations taken by Mrs Robert Johnson and Mrs Lester Nicols

Galesville Wis Ruth Taube Oshkosh Order of the Eastern Star Presbyterian Church Alma Church Herbert Lyon Robert Johnson Lester Nicols

Norwalk Christening of Rosalinda Jean Sletten

Rosalinda Jean Sletten was christened Sunday at home in Norwalk by Rev. J. R. Petrie of St. Jacob's Lutheran. Godparents were Mr and Mrs Edward Becher. Luncheon followed the 3 p.m. ceremony with family members listed in attendance.

Rosalinda Jean Sletten Virgil Sletten Norwalk J. R. Petrie St. Jacob's Lutheran Church Dward Becher J. R E. Becher Arthur

Gale Girls Stage 1950 Style Show at Galesville PTA

More than 300 attend the Monday PTA meeting in Galesville Wisconsin for a regular business session, a talk by Dr E P Rohde on rheumatic fever and a three group spring style show by the homemaking department with 57 girls modeling outfits. Awards are given in each group and a skit is staged by third graders.

Galesville Wis E. P. Rohde Marian Pientek PTA R. Rictor Blair William Taylor Rohde Jean Gardner

Wisconsin Dietetic Association to Hold Madison Convention

The Wisconsin Dietetic Association meets at Memorial Union, Madison, March 24 and 25, with hospital and institutional dietitians, nutritionists, teachers, and other food and nutrition specialists. Speakers include Dr. Margaret Ohlson on obesity in older adults and K K Thiede on sanitation in institutions. UW faculty share topics, and a noon Saturday luncheon features Mrs. Oscar Rennebohm and Mrs. Luella Morttensen as guest speakers.

Madison Wis Wisconsin Dietetic Association Memorial Union Margaret Ohlson Michigan State College K. K. Thiede State Board of Health Luella Morttensen WKOW

Local Business Notes and Updates in La Crosse Area

Local merchants list new hours and offerings from Little Midget Confectionery to Joe Cream Shop with closures on Fridays. Herman Haberman announces studio lease loss and temporary relocation plans after April 7, requesting customers call to arrange deliveries.

North 10Th Honig’s Wisconsin Rosa Heiser Onalaska Armstrong Roth Flor-Mart Weston Peter Cotton Tail Phonograph Leithold Piano Co House of Bauer Lund’s Cathedral Westinghouse Electric Mart Gillette John Schneider Co la Crosse The Habermans

Whitehall Woman Hosts Open House for 81st Birthday

Mrs. Hattie M. Beach to greet friends Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. in Whitehall Wisconsin. Longest continuous resident of Whitehall for about 70 years. Her father George Olds was the citys first postmaster.

Whitehall Wis Hattie M. Beach

Savory Rice with Mushroom Mix and Optional Peas

For company fare add sliced sautéed mushrooms to cooked rice. Green peas may be added when tender. This dish pairs well with fried chicken and gravy. Pack lunch with a sandwich and cream cheese spread, cinnamon bread, and favorite preserves.

Ornen Lodge celebrates 42nd anniversary of Daughters of Norway

Ornen lodge No. 25 marked its 42nd anniversary at IOOF hall on Tuesday with apple blossoms and a pink and green dinner table scheme. Agnes Mellem welcomed guests and Valeria Holt haus played accordion. A gift was given to Marga ret Bogsta who plans a visit to Norway in April. Officers elected include Agnes Mellem president Gyda Larson vice president Anna Lee secretary Ida Lyhus assistant secretary Bertha Jacobson finance secretary Marie Osberg treasurer Martha Chaplain Stina Scholl conductress Esther Mealy assistant conductress Minnie Tostrud Amanda Johnson inner and outer guards Dagmar Forseth Christine Bakkum trustees Bertha Jacobson Esther Mealy Stina Scholl Martha Lee.

Daughters of Norway of Ornen Lodge No. 25 Ioof Hall Agnes Mellem Valeria Holthaus Margaret Bogsta Norway Gyda Larson Anna Lee Ida Lyhus Bertha Jacobson Marie Osberg Martha Chaplain Stina Scholl Esther Mealy Minnie Tostrud Amanda Johnson Dagmar Forseth Christine Bakkum Martha Lee

Birth Announcements From Wisconsin and Iowa Hospitals

Many births listed from St. Ann’s Decorah and area hospitals with newborns to Mr. and Mrs. Gale D Tim m Mrs Ervin Sprain Edward Omdahl Mrs Virgil Goettleman Mrs Raymond Kuboushek Floyd Schulte Lloyd Sersland Thomas K Field Vern Rodefer Melvin Darling Ralph Happel and Ono McGaf ey ranging March 19 to March 23 in Holmen Decorah La Crosse Fort Atkinson Sparta Tomah Caledonia New Albin and surrounding communities.

Steven Gale Gale D. Timm Holmen Wis R. 1 Carol Holter Ervin A. Sprain la Crosse Bernadine Strand Decorah Hospital Edward Omdahl Virgil Goettleman Raymond Kuboushek Ridgeway Floyd Schulte Fort Atkinson Lloyd Sersland St. Mary's Hospital Sparta Thomas K. Field Donald Isensee Vern Rodefer Tomah Caledonia Minn Melvin Darling New Albinia Mildred Henry Caledonia Community Hospital Ralph Happel Ono McGafey

Decline in Couples Living With In-Laws Signals Housing Improve

New census figures show less than 1.8 million married couples living with in-laws in 1949, down from over two million in 1948. Experts see it as evidence that the housing shortage is easing, though doubled up families remain high. Many are young couples with children under six.

America

Luncheon Fish Salad with Dill Sour Cream

A luncheon salad combines flaked cooked or canned fish with sour cream and chopped fresh dill. Serve on crisp toast or melba toast for a light, easy appetizer or midday dish.

Elaine Horst to wed Robert Garves in Bangor ceremony

Mrs. Elder F. Horst announces the engagement and approaching marriage of Elaine Horst of Mindoro Wisconsin to Robert Garves son of Mr and Mrs Adolph Garves of Bangor Wisconsin. The ceremony is set for April 25 at St Pauls Lutheran Church in Bangor.

Kendall Wis Emil Zimmerman Wilton Marcella Allan Anderson Any Ben Anderson Elder F. Horstman Mindoro Elaine Robert Garves Adolph Garves Bangor St. Paul's Lutheran Church

Fish With Sauce and Easy Fish Sauce Recipe

This cooking note describes broiling seasoned fish fillets with lemon juice and paprika, using hot fat in a shallow pan and turning once until browned, plus a quick green onion and horseradish mayo to accompany. It advises not overcooking and suggests ripening the sauce for richer flavor.

Tibbetts and Foss Married in Washington Ceremony

Marjorie Tibbetts daughter of Mr and Mrs Marvin Tibbetts and Earl Foss son of Mr and Mrs Chris Foss were married at Immanuel Lutheran church Longview Washington on February 18. Attendants were Ruth Foss and Chester Barr. The couple reside in Kalama Washington. Foss is a telegraph operator with the Tacoma branch of the Northern Pacific after two years Army service and telegraphy work in Minneapolis.

Whitehall Wis Vial Marjorie Tibbets Earl W. Foss Marvin H. Tibbetts Spring Valley Chris Foss Vancouver Wash Eau Claire Immanuel Lutheran Church Longview Ruth Foss Chester Barr Woodland Wash Sey Kalama Tacoma Northern Pacific Minneapolis

Vitamin E questioned for heart disease cure

Q and A style column reviews evidence on vitamin E as a treatment for heart disease. Canadian physicians claim benefits across heart conditions, while many doctors find no proven advantage. The piece also covers basic medical explanations of ovaries uterus cervix thyroid metabolism eye conditioning and kidney positions.

J.W. A

Ettrick Baby Birthday Party Noted in Wis Community

Stephen Kent Mc Son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth McLeod celebrated his first birthday with family and friends at the home of Mrs Emil Helstad in French Creek Ettrick Wisconsin. Guests included Dorrance Helstad Rob ert Ofsdahl Gail Yvonne Erickson Jane Enghagen Redsten Hovre Ofsdahl and Kaiser families and others from Ettrick French Creek La Crosse Wallace Osseo and S D. Miss Helen Erickson visited and stayed overnight with Hiram Haugen.

Ettrick Wis Stephen Kent Mc Kenneth McLeod Emil Helstad French Creek Dorrance Helstad la Crosse Robert Ofsdahl Gail Yvonne Ristopher Erickson Kenneth Enghagen Jane Alfred Lien Ardyce Mmes Julia Enghagen Benhard Redsten Allen Redsten Edward Hovre Arthur Ofsdahl Andrew P. Ofsdahl Henry Mahlum Helen Enghagen Carole Redsten Irene Delores Kaiser Julius Hougstad Wallace S. D Martin Nelsestuen Hougstads Ardell Hougstad Osseo Helen Erickson Hiram Haugen Erickson

Service Star Legion installs officers at court house

The Service Star Legion No. 1 met at the court house Tuesday. Mrs. Sadie Austin installed officers for the coming year. Lilah Guy, president, spoke on the Wisconsin division board meeting in Milwaukee. The state convention is set for June 19 and 20 in La Crosse with headquarters at the VFW club rooms.

Service Star Legion No. 1, Inc Court House Sadie Austin Lilah Guy Wisconsin Milwaukee la Crosse VFW Club

Lunds to mark golden wedding anniversary in Minnesota

Mr and Mrs Jacob J Lund of Mabel Minnesota will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on Sunday April 2 with an open house from two to five. Invitations are being issued. The couple has a grandson and mentions relatives James Canton Minn Mrs B E Garson Canton Minn and L J Knuth Wadena Minn.

Mabel Minn Jacob J. Lund Pe Ee James Canton Te Poceae Minn B. E. G Rtson L. J. Knuth Wadena

Bridal shower honors couple at Liberty Pole church

Mrs Herschel Joseph Mrs Frank Wilcox Mrs Lloyd Sorenson and Mrs Edna Christianson hosted a bridal shower for Mr and Mrs Conrad Bankes at the Liberty Pole church with relatives in attendance. Gifts and honors went to Mrs Sylvester Schlicht Mrs Tilmer Hanson Mrs Jeanette Huntington and Peter Steege during the event. Intensive building activities in Tel Aviv have exhausted cement reserves.

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Women of the Scriptures Celia Modern Laundry & Dry Cleaning CO Otto Bunge Eitzen Minnie Bisping Mr. Bunge Wheatland Church Henry Kunz Anna Bunge William Deters Henry Bisping Eir Elmer Ewald Schroeder Edna Louise B. Fruechte Nora Lora Warner-Medlin Studios Italy Bernet Gale Oes Gale Girls Marilyn Blankenhorn Leona Robinson Evelyn Solberg Gerry Lu Birchard Doris Tranberg Patty Sandboe Sally Sacia Donna Halvorson Marilyn Thomas Betty Simonson LaVonne Poss Clara Berg Rose McKeeth Roseanne Olson Carol McKeeth Helen Rindahl Barbara McBride Jean Folkedahl Lillian Havre Majorie Solberg Gloria Sacia Barbara Hammer Florence Hogden Carol Jean Koch Margaret Irvine Vilas Suttie State Dietetic Association Whitehall Open House Sov and Ginis Parron Hetland & Wrobel Jay Sts Ornen Lodge St. Ann's Herschel Rick South 23Rd Carol Edward E. E. FrSpen Tibbetts Foss Ita Maher Newburg’s Lacrosse Surplus Edwin P. Jordan, M. D NEA T.K. A—Il T. Y Ettrick Baby Service Star Legion Mein St. Ph Tel Aviv Tered Sewing Machine CO Flinders Florence Davis Newburg
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