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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1944
Page
5
Mrs. McCordic of the University of Wisconsin advises using white shoe polish on shades to reflect light and save electricity. Reco mmendations include two coats for reflectivity dusting bulbs and shades, drying shades, and reusing dull white paper lining to fit hard to replace shades. A 100 watt bulb can outperform four 25 watt bulbs, and old blackened bulbs may be relocated to low light areas.
A seven year old "mother" arrives at a Watford dolls hospital with her "baby" after a long journey. The staff remould hands and feet and repaint the face. Manager H. Clare notes dolls often appear older than their years. Italy features two other leaning towers near Pisa, Garisenda and Asinelli in Bologna.
May births reported for families in Florence Gerke Irene Ku McKenna Davis Poehling Ulrich Roesier Moldenheaver Powers Lenser Murphy Johnson Levendoski Malin Lenser Stapert Stepert Swinghamer and others. Notes from St Josephs Hospital Tacoma Washington and Fort Lewis reference a South Pacific seaman.
A simple dish uses 1 quart sliced raw potatoes 1 onion and fat sautéed 10 minutes then simmered 30 minutes with 3 cups tomatoes salt and pepper until potatoes are tender and tomato juice thickens. Sunflowers aid in easing shortages in South Africa.
A nutrition focused piece extols eggs as protective, mineral rich, high quality protein sources. It includes two dessert ideas using eggs: a prune based meringue dessert and a baked custard with milk sugar and nutmeg. Both aim to use an extra egg and detail preparation steps and serving suggestions.
The Wives and Mothers club will regularly travel to Camp McCoy to sew on Wednesday. Those planning to go should call 3999-J or 1776-W. The bus departs from the USO at eight.
Pattern No 8659 offers a house dress and short smock in sizes 12 through 42. Size 14 dress requires 3 1/2 yards of 39 inch material while the long sleeved smock needs 3 yards. Send 15 cents plus 1 cent postage to La Crosse Tribune Pattern Service in Chicago with name address pattern number and size. Also promotes Fashion summer style book priced at 15 cents with 32 pages of sportwear and day frocks.
The marriage occurred May 1 at the George home in Soldiers Grove. Bette Jean George wore white net with red roses. Pvt Milford Johnson of Soldiers Grove, stationed at Camp Livingston, La, wed. The Rev Roy Williams officiated. Attendants were Mildred McDaniel and Edward Iverson. Supper and receptions followed. Johnson departs for Camp Livingston Thursday. Mrs Johnson remains at the People's State Bank in Soldiers Grove.
The article promotes a three move routine described by Marguerite Chapman, Columbia star, claiming it trims inches from the waist. It says to lie on the back and perform sit ups, jackknife raises, and cross arm crunches repeatedly with controlled abdominal effort.
Thousands of women enjoy decorating at home and saving money by making a three piece kitchen set. The kit includes chair seat chair back and work-stool cover in red and white or other checked cotton and is easy to sew. Send 15 cents plus 1 cent postage and your details to Anne Cabot La Crosse Tribune Chicago for instructions.
Locals Pvt Robert J Buchner of San Diego and his family visit with relatives in Rock Island and Victory Wisconsin before he departs Monday for a new assignment with the 97th Division at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri. Grace Sheridan introduces Charis corsetierre as 2337-W. Glen Huntington and wife plan a root beer stand run in Keosha Ia. Ruth chapter 23 OES hosts a public card party Thursday May 11 at the north side Masonic temple with reservations 2856-R 2954-W.
London authorities require leather footwear producers to allocate 10 percent of output to wooden soles. Each dozen wooden soled shoes may use no more than 14 feet of leather. The Board of Trade arranged lectures on repairing shoes with wooden soles.
Elm Grove school district hosts a father son banquet Saturday at 6 30 p m for district men and boys. Children hold tickets and a steak dinner is planned with a program to follow. Mrs J E McConnell of 400 South 14th street has returned from a winter in Chicago and will spend the summer locally. Tuesday events include Shelby Homemakers 2 p m and Burlington veterans and auxiliaries 8 p m at Cargill home. Saturday rummage sale at First Presbyterian Anna Cronon circle 8 30 a m at the church.
Wartime shortages push new sauce ideas as Charlotte Adama notes sauces can disguise basic foods. Recipes include Jiffy Mustard Chili Sauce, Sweet Sour Sauce, Vinaigrette, and Hollandaise. Each offers flavor variety for fish cakes, vegetables, and cold meats.
The Greater Pittsburgh Linen Supply association announces a new napkin about the size of a dainty luncheon napkin will replace the cover-all type for the duration. Linen suppliers cut down the size to save materials.
Dominic Klimek and Delores Beck of Arcadia plan marriage May 16. Adolph Nogosek and Kupka of Burnside listed for May 5.
Westminster England will in future address rat-catcher M saneae as rodent officer and has raised his salary from $19.40 to $22 a week.
Pittsburgh residents highlight local Irish families with members serving in the armed forces. The Kellys boast seven sons plus T. Sgt. Charles E. Kelly awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. The Murphy, O Toole, and Moran families each list multiple sons in uniform and plans for additional service.
Britain’s General Alexander, famed for strategy, campaigns in top boots crafted by an old Ni Cyprus cobbler. The shoemaker hails the stride as guarding against wakes and weather as Alexander strides to victory in Cyprus footwear.
Verna Mae Tomten of Westby wed Morris Amundson at Coon Valley Lutheran parsonage in Cashton. The 3:30 ceremony was led by Rev. H. O. Bach with sister Pearl Tomten as bridesmaid. Attendants wore teal and navy. corsages were geraniums and carnations.
A new Red Cross nurse aide class begins Tuesday at 7 30 pm at St Francis School of Nursing. All enrolled students are urged to attend the first session.
Dr J A Harbison surveyed 503 pupils at a Christian Brothers school in Dun Laoghaire to identify health issues. Findings include 197 with dental defects, 96 anaemia, 52 uncleanliness, 48 tonsil/adenoids trouble, 45 eye squint, 36 postural defects, 28 defective vision, 27 malnutrition, 19 rickets, 19 scabies, plus 3 organic and 1 functional heart trouble. Saint Nicholas noted as patron of New York City.
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