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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1952
Page
10
Visitors in Nassau showcase bold attire with glittering evening dresses and new short jackets. Men rival women in daytime and dinner wear, flashing batik shirts, linen slacks, vivid color combos, and Scottish plaids in formal ensembles.
A 22nd annual survey shows 51.7 percent of styles were modern across Chicago Grand Rapids and New York markets with 72.8 percent of walnut suites in modern styling. The report notes rising modern trends since 1932 33 and records 2047 suites this winter up 226 from last year with mahogany and American walnut as top woods.
The Women of La Crosse Valley host a rally at First AP Church on April 1 with Miss Minnie M. Argetsinger as main speaker. A missionary to the Philippines and former West China worker, she stresses Christian resilience amid war and adversity.
Holmen Wisconsin special report notes the 61st anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Larson celebrated with a dinner at the home of their son Odell Evenson. Guests included son-in-law Palmer Mahlum and daughter, grandchildren Manley Mahlum Richard Judy, Percy Mahlum La Crosse and Robert Wehrenberg Holmen. The couple’s farm home lies seven miles north of Holmen. He is 87 she is 80 and both are natives of the Holmen area with Mrs Larson born Pernelia Glomstad.
About 150 people gathered at United Lutheran Church parlors in Pigeon Falls to honor Albert and Clara Fremstad on their 50th wedding anniversary. Attendants matched their wedding party. six children, 11 grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and siblings joined the celebration.
Nightmares stem from digestive or circulatory issues, with inadequate bedding as a chief cause. Improper sleeping gear leads to tossing and turning and a restless night, leaving one tired and listless during the day.
Blend three ounces of Roque fort cheese with two tablespoons of heavy cream. Form small balls and roll in crushed toasted almonds. Serve with canned peaches on a bed of watercress and sea greens. Accompany with French dressing.
Lt. Waltraut M. Schoenberger of La Crosse is at Brooke Army Medical Center Fort Sam Houston Texas finishing the Women Officers Basic Course at Medical Field Service School. She will report to Camp Roberts California.
Elsie Gillis recounts life at Arctic Bay with husband John and three meteorological officers. She describes improvising meals from seals and polar bears after 900 pounds of intended fresh meat were left at Churchill stretching supplies for a year. Her Arctic stay froze her hair gray and inspired a book North Pole Boarding House detailing island life with Eskimo parties and dramatic isolation.
Frank Renner entertained the Study Club of La Crosse at Mrs. John Zoerb’s home with a flower arrangement demonstration. He showcased daffodils, pussywillows, heather, sweet peas, carnations, carnatons, stocks, and gladioli while explaining design fundamentals. Joining members included Mrs. Andrew Sautter, Mrs. Willard Hansen, Mrs. C. C. Thomas, Mrs. John Hazelhurst, and Frank Renner.
A spring menu suggests deviled spring chicken broilers with a peppy sauce and broiled finish. Pair with fresh asparagus, new potatoes, tossed greens and hot rolls. Adults may enjoy sparkling beer. table decor features spring blossoms and festive glassware.
The recipe describes a glaze called Devil Sauce made with ketchup Worcestershire vinegar sugar Tabasco and onion minced to taste. It instructs basting chicken broilers every 5 to 10 minutes until cooked and browned and suggests serving with rhubarb or strawberries for dessert.
When chicken livers are bought the day before using some cooks rinse in cold water then store in the refrigerator.
A 1940s Associated Press feature notes a severe shortage of trained stenographers. Demand soars as women leave jobs after marriage, while some seek glamorous fields or defense work. Meanwhile machines from IBM and Remington Rand threaten secretaries. Harvard researchers predict electronic desks replacing many office tasks.
Mrs. Mary Crocetti of the Bronx told the Tile Contractors Association convention that practicality rules modern decorating. She argues homes must be washable and easy to maintain, with rooms designed for homemakers to manage without help.
Early American beds required bed steps due to stacked feather beds above the mattress. The habit was seen as comfort then, but modern innerspring and latex mattresses offer a striking contrast to those feathered piles.
Chinaware and wallpaper form pairing decor trends with patterns offered in multiple color schemes. Handpainted dinnerware in complementary color combinations completes the coordinated look.
Local listings show Roths Flor-Mart low prices and quality, Stubers Floor Covering Shop sale mats, John Schneider Co products, Easter goods, Alettas Hat Shop spring chapeau. Onalaska Baseball Club meets at Justin Hougom home 204 9th Ave S Onalaska at 8 pm Thursday.
The new little jacket called the Spencer is shorter than a bolero and pairs with dresses to emphasize the rib-hugging bodice. It serves as a top for sun-back dresses this summer, but contrasting colors or fabrics may visually shorten the figure, so taller slender women should wear it.
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