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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1944

Page

8

Wisconsin Students Active in Sorority and Radio Roles

Jane Greer of Madison initiated into Kappa Alpha Theta at the University of Wisconsin. Richard Crowley, senior English major, will graduate this summer and enter radio work. Mrs. R. H. Johnson, art education major, plans to design on the West Coast after May 27 graduation. She mentors Phi Omega Pi and Sigma Lambda while assisting USO art projects for soldiers.

Madison Wis Jane Greer J Greer Kappa Alpha Theta Jane University of Wisconsin School of Letters Richard Crowley WIBA Crowley Serena M. Crowley Madison Street R. H. Johnson H. W. Brown South 19Th Street West Coast Central High School Long Beach Calif Douglas Aircraft Johnson Phi Omega Pi Sorority Sigma Lamda Phi Omega Pi

Marriage of Gerry to Louise Rhoads at Camp McCoy

Lieut Henry Gerry of the 417th Infantry and Louise Rhoads daughter of Col Owen R Rhoads were married in a ceremony at the 417th Infantry chapel with Chaplain Edward R Taft presiding. Col George E Bruner attended with his wife and a reception followed in the regimental officers lounge. Many girls competed in pipe festivals in Eirezeor Stee.

Camp Mccoy Wis Henry Gerry 417Th Infantry Regiment Billings Mont Louise Rhoads Owen R. Rhoads Camp Young Calif Edward R. Taft 417Th Infantry George E. Bruner 417Th

Complete four piece Baby Set Crochet Trim Pattern 5720

Advertisement for a four piece baby set crochet trim pattern No 5720 by Anne Cabot. Features a baby frock slip panties and sun suit with frills in striped or flowered cottons, sizes 6 months to 2 years. Send 15 cents plus 1 cent postage to Anne Cabot Chicago. Also promotes Anne Cabot Albums with sleeveless sweaters and accessories priced at 15 cents.

Anne Cabot la Crosse Tribune South Wells Chicago

Olson Petrosik wedding at Seattle base joins two families

Olson of La Crosse and Petrosik of Seattle married at the Seattle marine base on February 16. The couple resides at 7615 Sand Point apartments in Seattle. Mrs Petrosik works at the naval air station and Corp Petrosik serves as a band instructor in the Marines.

Rachel Olson la Crosse Alvin Olson Galseville Wis Corp George Albert Petrosik, Jr Seattle George A. Petrosik South 2Nd Street Seattle Marine Base Sand Point Apartments

New Citizens Union Announces March Births and Happenings

March births listed for Jean Ann Raffelson West Salem Hazel Risum Weight Onalaska Raymond Albert Waldie La Crosse Westby Cathryn Bohrnstedt and others along with Lutheran birth Raymond and later Home arrivals. Mexico site plans mention hospital land tracts.

St. Ann's Jean Ann Lyle Raffelson West Salem Wis Luella Schmeckoeper W. Jd. Weight Onalaska Hazel Risum Raymond Albert Ray L. Waldie Kane Street Harriet Ebner Ralph Borgen Westby Cathryn Bohrnstedt John Bernhard la Crosse R. 1 Paul Voeliner Grave Hartung

Whitening Techniques In Lipstick For Whiter Teeth

Alicia Hart advises daily dental care by Mary Small a Broadway radio star to maintain white teeth. She recommends brushing twice daily with vertical strokes, replacing toothbrushes promptly, and avoiding home abrasives while using blue red lipstick to enhance perceived whiteness and a cosmetic enamel for surface defects.

Alicia Hart NEA Mary Small Mary

Try New Recipes For Open House

Gaynor Maddox offers simple novelty dishes for spring entertaining. Hush-Piggy Cakes combines farina dough with pressed sausage, pan fried until brown and crisp, served hot. Ham And Sweet Potato Salad mixes potatoes with ham celery lemon juice and mayonnaise, served on greens with apple slices.

Gaynor Maddox NEA

Silver Wedding Observed by Van Loon Family in Midway

A silver wedding anniversary was celebrated by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Van Loon at their Midway home. The couple have two sons in the armed forces and were joined by many relatives including Neil Gladys and Mary Van Loon, with a wire from Rodney Marshall and a purse from relatives.

New Amsterdam Wis Charles van Loon Midway van Loons Armed Service Pfc Rodney Marshall Holbrid Holmen John van Loon Frank van Loon George Briggs Mmes Alice de Boer Gertrude der Mary van Loon Gertrude de Boer Bronne de Boer Rachel Russell Donald van Loon Marjorie Ruth Norman van Loon Rodney Mar Relaes

Food Saving Tips for Ration Diets and Butter Use

The article promotes using fats beyond high point limits to conserve butter and extend supplies. It notes using fat trimmed from meats for browning and sauces, bacon and chicken fat as flavor enhancers, and chilling butter while cutting with a wet knife to reduce waste. It suggests extending butter with margarine as a family method.

Slim and Neater Spring Dresses Pattern 8626 Features

The notice promotes pattern No. 8626 in sizes 12 to 46 with options in dark silk crepe and flowered cottons suitable for spring and midsummer. It lists yardage for size 14 and price details for ordering from The Tribune Today's Pattern Service in Chicago and flags a Spring Fashion issue.

Tribune Well Street Chicago

Barbecued Spareribs Recipe Card

Barbecued spareribs with onions baked in moderate oven for about two hours yields four servings. Cut ribs at market, place curved side up in pan, layer onions, mix catsup Worcestershire chili powder and water, pour over, cover and bake.

Pythian Sisters Honor Marilyn Espenes at Gateway No. 19

Marilyn Ann Espenes affiliated with Pythian Sisters Gateway temple No. 19 during a Monday ritual at John P. Linton castle hall. Miss Espenes is a past royal princess of Gateway Star council No. 7. Refreshments were served by Lillian Jones and Rae Harley. Ruth Malin of Milwaukee attended as a guest.

Gateway Temple No John P. Linton Castle Hall Marilyn Ann Espenes Miss Espenes Gateway Star Council Pythian Sunshine Girls Lillian Jones Rae Harley Ruth Malin Milwaukee

Leagues of Women Voters Host Box Luncheon Meeting

La Crosse LWV will meet Monday at the training school for a one o'clock box luncheon followed by a program. The text notes a served program but details are incomplete.

la Crosse League of Women Voters

Prairie Du Chien Woman Joins Coast Guard

Genevieve Dohse of Crawford County enlists with Spars and reports in Palm Beach Florida on April 10 to begin basic training. She is the first Crawford County woman to join the Coast Guard. Dohse had been employed in Texas and visited her Prairie du Chien parents before leaving for duty.

Prairie* DU Chien Wis Genevieve Dohse Spars Palm Beach Fla Miss Dohse Crawford County Women Coast Guard Texas Prairie du Chien

Laura Abbott joins public debt bureau in Chicago

Locals report Miss Laura I Abbott has accepted a clerical post with the Bureau of the Public Debt Treasury Department in Chicago. She assumed duty on March 1 1944 and now resides at 7330 N Sheridan Rd Chicago. Buy Yost Scalp Formula before April 1 tax increase. Hoeschler’s corner Main Fifth barbers Sanitary 1804 State. Madam White cosmetics before April 1. Fuller brushes call 3782 M. Vv rummage sale at club rooms Friday 1 to 5.

Laura I. Abbott Bureau of the Public Debt Treasury Department Chicago Abbott Sheridan Road Hoeschler’s Corner Main Fifth Avenue Sanitary State

Gibson Family Marks 50th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Archie A Gibson celebrate their golden wedding with a reception at the home of their son Lawrence Gibson on 7th street. Guests include son Gerald Gibson and daughter-in-law from Minneapolis who observe their 23rd anniversary.

Archie A. Gibson South 7Th Street Lawrence Gibson North 21St Street Gerald Gibson Minneapolis Paul Kaulfuss June Phyllis Neil Burke Lewis Burke North Kickapoo Folsom

Officers Enjoy Social at Regimental Leaders Club

Colonel George S Bruner commander of the 417th Infantry hosted an officers party in the regimental lounge. Maj. Gen. William R Schmidt head of the 76th Infantry Division attended with his wife. Brigadier general Cob Sclifford Mathews and wife joined with Col. Wallace Auette and other officers. A reception for Mrs Bruner opened at six followed by a buffet. A floor show featured Sgt Louis Bocian and S Sgt Chet Slodowick with Sgt Ray Abrams providing music. Arrangements were by Lieut Francis Walsh.

Camp Mccoy Wis George S. Bruner 417Th Infantry William R. Schmidt 76Th Infantry Brig Iston Cob Sclifford Mathews 385Th Infantry Col Wallace Uette 304Th Infantry George E. Norton Francis T. Murphy

La Crosse WMF Circuit Raises Funds for Pacific Lutheran College

Mrs. C K Malmin of Pigeon Falls Wisconsin presidents the La Crosse district Women’s Foreign Missionary Society drive for Pacific Lutheran College Parkland Washington. The circuit’s share of the national $40 000 undertaking totals just over a dollar per pledges or bond gifts. The effort ties to the schools golden jubilee in 1944 and honors Je Peterson of Pigeon Falls, first dean of the college.

C. K. Malmin Pigeon Falls Wis la Crosse Women’s Foreign Missionary Society Norwegian Lutheran Church of America Pacific Lutheran College Parkland Wash NLCA Ing PLC Je Peterson Pigeon Palls Miss Peterson Tacoma E. B. Mng

Wac Promotion Elevates Elinor Muenster in Army Corps

Elinor Muenster of the Women’s Army Corps receives a promotion, advancing in rank within the service. Details on new title and duties were noted by base officials.

Elinor Muenster Women’s Army Corps

Best Grooming Habits For Daily Maintenance

Daily upkeep tips from Daphne Roberts president of the National Association of Women Lawyers. Push cuticle back after washing, apply cream at nail bases, seal polish with a clear liquid, pluck stray brow hairs, and brush out hair with absorbent gauze layers to set waves.

Daphne Theational Association of Women Lawyers Miss Roberts Simon

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