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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1950

Page

10

Wisconsin Women Club Contest Awards Build A Better Community Prizes

Wisconsin clubwomen report significant contributions to living conditions as the Build A Better Community contest advances to the national stage. Forty two state finalists compete for $60 000 in prizes with state winners in three groups earning 100 prizes and a $200 sweepstakes for the top state contestant.

Madison Wis Wisconsin Wisconsin Federation of Women’s Clubs General Federation of Women’s Clubs K. L. Kleinpell Cassville Arshfield Woman's Club Hartland Woman's Club Balsam Lake Study Club Balsam Lake Club Hartland Marshfield Club Middleton Woman's Club Boston

F O Bitters Celebrants Mark Silver Wedding Anniversary

Whitehall Wisconsin special report notes Mr and Mrs F O Bitter hosting a family dinner at their near finished ranch style home on Highway 53 north of Whitehall to celebrate their silver wedding anniversary. Attendees include Dew Meuli Cameron Richard Bitter Mervin Engen Arthur Crabtree Cornell Hagen H J Elstad Adolph Hanson Richard Megrath Ludwig Hammerstad R A Holton Billy and Quinn Holton E L Gilbertson Camille Bitter and others. Bitter a World War II veteran who came to Whitehall in 1923 to pitch for the Whitehall baseball team remains active in trade. He married Olive Hammerstad in Winona March 24, 1925 and they have lived here since.

Whitehall Wis F. O. Bitter Highway 53 Dew Meuli, Cameron Kitehall Richard Bitter Alma Center Mervin Engen Arthur Crabtree Mmes Cornell Hagen H. J. Elstad Adolph Hanson Richard Megrath Ludwig Hammerstad R. A. Holton Billy and Quinn E. L. Gilbertson Camille Bitter August Bitter Eau Claire Whiehall Olive Hammerstad Winona

Whitehall Area Bowling Teams Close Season With Buffet Supper

In Whitehall Wis twelve women’s bowling teams ended winter play with a buffet supper at the Wal gert hotel. Prizes were awarded by Leonard Ellison. Mixers won first prize with 62 wins 26 losses. Cliff and Vi’s team took second and Art’s Electric Pigeon Falls tied for fourth with Independence Hotel. High scores included 222 by Mrs Megrath and season high averages led by Cliff and Vi’s 147. A set of sterling silver coasters honored secretary F O Bitter. Season ends with tournaments to follow.

Marion de Bow F. O. Bitter R. A. Holton E. L. Gilbertson Mervin Engen Independence Hotel Mmes Ben Wozney Cliff Kampa Truman Jacobson Joe Skroch Herman Paper Joe Roskos Cliff and Eddie Sylla York Richard Megrath William Ball Herman Pape Independence Ernest Steen S Marke Roy Webster Avis Thorson Art's Electric Bennie Johnson Son's Electric Wilbur Briggs Sunbeam Norma Hagen Hagen Pontiac Stella Windjue Fortune's Drugs Clifford Dahl Cliff and Vi's Phyllis Brigas Frances Ellen Smart Megrath

Births St Ann's March 28 multiple Wis locations

Birth notices from St Ann's and area hospitals list births on March 25 to March 28 across West Salem Sparta De Soto Almond Waukon Decorah Viroqua and Yuba with parents Vernon Craig Robert Swartz John Young Dwight Elliott Alex Nessestuen and others. includes Rita Rae Pamela Kay Jacquelyn Cheryl Lynn Sharon Kay and Marlyn Gene among newborns with addresses and sponsors.

St. Ann's Rita Rae Vernon R. Craig West Salem Wis Pamela Kay Robert L. Swartz Powell Street Betty Ammerman Jacquelyn John C. Young Central Avenue Sparta Marion Heideman Dwight B. Elliott de Soto Cilla Jane Bohland Alex Nessestuen Ettrick Irene Hogden Fritz J. Seeger Esther Hemker George J. Froegel Johnson Street Almond D. Tester la Crescent Minn Jane Frohmacher Raymond L. Vick Doris Storandt Jack R. Thompson North Ninth Street Mildred Schlicht Decorah Hospital John H. McCu Waukon Elmer Klimesh Spitvil Spillville Vernon Memorial Viroqua Cheryl Lynn Charles T. Harris Viroqua Vernell Long Sharon Kay Kenneth Allen

Holmen couple marks 59th wedding anniversary at home

The Holmen Wis special report notes Ludvick Larson 85 and Pernelia Glomstad Larson 78 celebrated their 59th anniversary Sunday at home. Attendees included Percy Mahlum Maniey Mahlum and Richard La Crosse Rev E T Anderson Audrey Anderson Palmer Mahlum Odell Evenson Robert Wehrenberg and others. The Larsons married March 25 1891 at Half Way Creek and moved to Holmen after 1918 retirement with two daughters three grandchildren and three great grandchildren present. Judy omitted due to travel.

Palmer Mahlum Odell Evenson Robert Wehrenberg Robert Wehrenberg, Jr V. S. Aeree Evenson Wehrenberg Larson Holmen Halfway Creek Mahlum Judy Om la Crosse

Manners At Home for Dine Alone Nights

Alicia Martin offers guidance on solo meals arguing for simple attractive dining. She suggests dressing, a proper setting, and a quiet, enjoyable supper by fire or with a book or radio, noting self care and self esteem depend on thoughtful solitary meals.

Pastel Diaper Gimmick Hits Nursery Trend

The latest nursery fad offers pastel tinted diapers in pink blue and maize. Available in six packs of a single color or in assortments, the new option targets parents seeking playful style for babies.

Radio mysteries replace giveaway programs in listeners minds

A radio observer argues mystery and detective shows captivate insomniacs, noting 15 to 30 minute thrillers air nightly. He argues about societal impact, sponsor reactions, and personal sleep effects from violent plots and melodrama on air.

Estensons celebrate silver wedding at Our Savior's Lutheran

The Estenson couple Edwin and Lulu Estenson marked their 25th wedding anniversary with a Sunday parish gathering at Our Savior's Lutheran church in Whitehall attended by about 100 relatives and friends. Gifts of silver were given as Rev. O G Birkeland spoke briefly. They were married March 26 1925 at the parsonage by Rev Hofstad.

Whitehall Wis Edwin Estenson Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Clarence Schaefer Mr. Estenson O. G. Birkeland Lulu Everson Our Savior's Lutheran Parsonage L. Hofstad Nettie Hanevold Oscar Lyngen Fly Creek Ridge Manley Estenson O. E. Larson Pigeon Township August Ringstad Irvincoulee Finstad Estenson Oscar Ferdinand Theodore Chicago Ole Bow Taylor Albert Kjos la Crosse Iver G. Olson Oliver Iverson Melvin Blair Albert Win Morris Fly Creek Joe Kelly Houston Minn James Mason Eau Claire

Orange Muffins With Orange Sugar Topping

A simple plain muffin batter is enhanced with one tablespoon grated orange rind added to the milk. The batter is lightly mixed and dropped into muffin pans. Each muffin tops with a orange sugar mix of sugar and rind, then baked at 400 degrees F for 25 minutes.

Salt in Cereal: Dissolve for Even Taste

Advice for seasoning cooked cereal notes not to add dry salt directly. Instead dissolve a small amount of salt in boiling water and mix to achieve a uniform flavor.

Electric Needle Only Safe Way To Remove Excess Hair

Dr Edwin P Jordan argues excessive hair is usually cosmetic and not life threatening. He cites shaving waxing and creams as temporary, X ray methods as dangerous, and favors electric needle removal for permanent results despite cost and pain.

Local Easter 1930s shop listings and ads mix

A pasted page shows diverse local ads for nursery stock and plant moving services, resale shop clothing, floor sanding by Roth's Florist Mart, Easter greeting cards, flowers near the Cathedral, Easter bonnets, dress alterations, kitchen flooring by Armstrong Linotile, Easter decor items, a Westinghouse laundry, and a general Electric Mart listing.

Lund’s Aletta’s Ninth Mississippi East Avenue Armstrong John Schneider Co South Third Westinghouse Electric Mart Gillette

Cowboys Bore Them Among British Saturday Moviegoers

British kids in 400 movie clubs report waning interest in cowboy films especially those with violent gunplay. H. G. Hutchinson says Saturday morning crowds of 7 to 12 prefer comedies, good costumes and adventure stories, showing a shift away from graphic bloodthirsty westerns.

London H. G. Hutchinson

Jelen Berg Wedding in Westby Wisconsin

Jacqualine Jelen and Clayton Berg were married March 22 at Westby Coon Prairie church. The ceremony united the couple, with a reception for relatives at the Jelen home and a Minneapolis honeymoon. The couple will reside on the groom’s farm.

Westby Wis Jacqualine Jelen Clayton Berg Westby Coon Prairie Church Aage O. Aasen Ed Jelen Chris Berg Patricia Jelen Frederick Berg Sophie Hermanson Jelen Minneapolis Westy Telephone Company Odie Evenson Beverly Virak

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West Bend Woman's Club Mar Inette Shorewood Woman's Club Cedarburg Kenosha Walworth Middleton Phelps Woman's Club Clintonville P. J. Colbert Bureau of University of Wisconsin Dorothy Enderis Milwaukee William J. Peterson Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Leon Pettersen WFWC Pettersen Hartland Club F. O. Bitters Newburg’s Whitehall Area Main ST Denier Bing Clear la Crome Pere Sine Uteh Alvin Sanitone Modern Laundry & Dry Cleaning CO Sa le Auel Alicia Martner Bief the Sandman Fenee Land of Nod Cou Nalwa Moore’s Book Shop Weno Kicccne Gibson Zaster Gibson 12Th and Jackson Streets Black River Falls John Krome Richard Moldenhauer Art Moldenhauer Estensons Edwin P. Jordan, M. D NEA Berg Agbefore Kathary & Wuensch Sewing Machine Shop Peart Main &T Beauty Cutie Carol Hat Shop
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