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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1944

Page

4

Trinity Lutheran Bridal Pair To Make Home In El Paso

Ethelmee Lysaker married Lieut. Erling O. Olsson in an afternoon ceremony. The couple, honeymooning in the Twin Cities and northern Minnesota, will relocate to El Paso Texas where the bridegroom serves as a lieutenant.

Trinity Lutheran el Paso Texas Ethelmee Lysaker Erling O. Olsson Luth Jean Coffin Margaret Rue W. L. Bautsch Emma Lysaker

Central High Mothers elect officers at Friday meeting

Sorenson was chosen president of Central High Mothers. Wollschlager named vice-president and Solie treasurer with Mrs. M F. ee, ee ee, as secretary. Carrie Allen Archibald performed a violin arrangement.

Sorenson Central High School M. F. Ee Ee Eat Wollschlager Ee Ee Eee T. D. Solie Carrie Allen Archibald

VFW Announces Essay Contest Winners in City High Schools

Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary selects prize winners for the Unity for Peace essay contest. The first prize of $25 war bonds goes to James Roth from Aqui nas high school. Second prize is $10 in war stamps. State winners advance to national competition.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Unity For Peace James Roth Aquinas

Ink stain advice warns against milk use

A cautionary note advises readers not to apply milk to an ink stain as it can set the blemish. The guidance emphasizes using proper stain removal methods instead.

Bernice Oldenburg Bride In Viroqua Church Of Christ

Bernice Lucille Oldenburg of New Holstein marries G. Weber of New Holstein at Viroqua Church of Christ. Officiant Rev. Roy Williams, with family members and friends present. Reception for 130. Couple to reside on a farm. bride wore marquisette gown with blue attendants and carried carnations and sweet peas.

Viroqua Church of Christ Bernice Lucille Ong Ben Eee G. Weber New Holstein Wis Roy Williams William Oldenburg Jean Vuocola la Crosse Grace Weber Lawrence Oldenburg Arthur Weber Corrine Wrobel Ronald Arnold Olderiss Dorothy Oldenburg Latera Ella Schroeder

Ninth Annual Spotlight Revels Dance Recital

Pupils of Loraine Neumann Fought present the ninth annual recital Spotlight Revels at the Vocational School auditorium on Saturday afternoon and evening at 2 30 and 8. Performers include Danene Woolley Judy Anderson Lorraine Wadell Carol Kreuzer Nancy Clark Leah Troyanek Alice Jean Reichert Verity Ann Kotinek Dee Dee March Eugene Swanson Gail Tischer Marilyn Miller Judy Roellig Doris Delores Woods Dotty Lou Lehmeier Joan Abicht Karla Rae Stella Bev Janis Cowley Bonn Running Joyce Martinek Jerry Weilandt Gladys Hagen Lois Alice Secord Ruby Murray Lands Mosher Jeanne Allan Patsy Schultz Lorraine Schulz Patricia Retzloff Loretta Lemke and others.

Loraine Neumann Danene Woolley Judy Anderson Lorraine Wadell Carol Kreuzer Nancy Clark Leah Troyanek Alice Jean Reichert Verity Ann Kotinek Dee Dee March Eugene Swanson Gail Tischer Marilyn Miller Judy Roellig Doris Delores Woods Dotty Lou Lehmeier Joan Abicht Karla Rae Stella Bev Janis Cowley Bonn Running Joyce Martinek Jerry Weilandt Gladys Hagen Lois Alice Secord Ruby Murray Landis Billy Mosher Jeanne Allan Patsy Schultz Lorraine Schulz Patricia Higgins Dorothy Noben Mary Jane Phyllis Swanson Jewel Lawrence Patricia Retzloff Loretta Lemke

Dances Set At Service Clubs Across Week

Service club one hosts two dances this Sunday with buses departing Vocational School at four. Regular dances are at service club one on Tuesdays and Fridays. Service club two hosts Tuesday at Special Troops recreation hall and Friday at 417's recreation.

Service Club Special Troops 417’S

Surgical Dressings Center Delayed Opening Announced

Mrs. F. A. Douglas county chairman says the Surgical Dressings dressing center will not open until further notice.

F. A. Douglas

Mid June Wedding Day Announced

Mr and Mrs John Derks announce the engagement of their daughter Cornelia to Robert Gilles son of Joseph Gilles of Onalaska. The marriage is set for Saturday June 17. La Crosse chapter No 22 Grace Stearns Omro Wis held a luncheon at the Trane rooms with honored guests including grand matron Jenne Lyngass Oshkosh and grand conductress Isabel Black Kaukauna. VFW auxiliary elected delegates to the state convention at Kenosha June 28 30.

John Derks State Street Cornelia Robert Gilles Joseph Gilles Onalaska la Crosse Grace Stearns Omro Wis Trane Rooms Stearns Grand Chapter Wisconsin Jenne Lyngass Martha Oshkosh Isabel Black Kaukauna Elise J. Smith Gwyneth Johnson Lillian Clark Elsie Wardenburg Irene Freeman Myrtle Gillette Leone Ott Esther I. Dahl Dora Scheer Evelyn Schultz Genevieve Cunnington Louise Klawitter Helen Kneibush Nell Wilkinson Hazel Fosshage Mildred Bibby Mary Clark Mary B. Markos Laura Rice Emma Swan Lulu Stewart Emma Horner Sadie Pope Cecelia Fortney Lucinda Sorge Alice Hanson Winifred Tanberg VFW Kenosha Ann Muetze Celia Owen Ella Pohlman Isabelle Hale Carrie Day Edna Byrnes Volga Major Dorothy Muetze Pauline Premesberg Bessie Nesler Elizabeth Dwyer Doris Loomis Rita Jolivette Mae Johnson Susanna Nowak Hilda New Emma Morrison Peggy Hefti Frances Rimmert Ida Kevy Kath Smith Marie Linhart Helen Guse Ruby Samuelson Irma Hatke Josephine Grimslid Vesta Wrobel Esterre Hemleben Charlotte Luehne Miranda Rimmert Se Gronbeck Anna Trevallee Michael Desmond Main Street John Desmond Jean Mary Sgt Howze Tex Marjorie Desmond Mount Mary College Milwaukee Desmond

Cataract Girl and Illinois Man Wed in Sparta Chapel

The ceremony united Onlee June Phelps of Cataract Wis and a Chicago native in a Sparta chapel. The Bride wore an orchid suit with gardenias and valley lilies for her corsage. Matron of honor was Mrs Peter Paskrich of La Crosse and Ruth Ann Korpal was bridesmaid. Parents are Mr and Mrs Ward A Phelps and the groom, son of Mrs Theresa Schlamadinger of Chicago, is with the 1309th Engineer Battalion at Camp is. A reception for 40 followed at the Paskrich home in La Crosse.

Tribune Sparta Bureau Sparta Wis June Phelps Dinger Caine Saalin m Peter Paskrich la Crosse Ruth Ann Korpal William McEvoy Corpal's Ward A. Phelps Cataract Theresa Schlamadinger Chicago Paskrich Palace Street 1309Th Engineering Ation Battalion Campis

La Crosse Woman's Club Holds Meeting and Plans Change

The La Crosse Woman's Club discusses John Nicholson's event in Onalaska and notes a schedule change due to bus times. First division members serve as hostesses. Annual reports are to be presented.

la Crosse Camp McCoy USC Roosevelt School la Crosse Woman's Club John Nicholson Lincoln Bethel Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Church Campbell Calvin Hauser YWCA William McKinley Relief Corps Court House

Community club and homemaker meetings weekly schedule

A dense listing of local group activities through Friday and Saturday including East Side Homemakers at Central High, Red Cross canteen corps, Hamilton and Franklin school gatherings, St Michael's sewing auxiliary, Pythian Sisters, and numerous church circles and clubs with times, locations, and hosts noted.

East Side Homemakers Central High Red Cross Canteen Corps Hamilton Homemakers Gateway i Pythian Sisters Lincoln Hamilton English Lutheran Circle Red Cross Lovetoub Christ Episcopal Woman's Guild Our Savior’s Lutheran Ladies’ Aid St. Mary's Ladies’ Aid Thomas Pittman South 19Th

Do It Yourself Crochet Beanies and Accessories Trend

Readers learn to crochet washable foldable beanies in chic styles on a budget. A three-season guide showcases a two-tone beret with ruffles and loops a ring-calot with floral motifs and a coordinated two-tone duffle bag, all made from cotton yarns.

Post Commander's Wife Completing List of Chairmen

Mrs. George M. MacMullin tours Wisconsin counties naming 17 more county Women’s Volunteer committees chairmen for the army personal affairs division. Thirty counties fall under her jurisdiction as she nears completion.

Camp Mccoy Wis George M. MacMulin Western Wisconsin

Classic Pork and Vegetable Stew from Old Recipe Card

This old recipe card describes browning pork shoulder in fat then cooking with chopped tomatoes green peppers onions and garlic. It adds string beans squash and stock simmering for an hour until vegetables are tender yielding four servings.

Wrist Watches Advertised for Service Men

Local shop offers water proof and shock proof wrist watches with luminous dials and non break crystals. Pauls Jewelry Store in North Ide carries them and Avon products can be ordered via 1742 M. Iodine stains may be removed with ammonia.

A. Paul's Jewelry North Ide Avon 1742-M

Mother's Day Service Flag Cake and Spice Cake Recipe

A home style guide outlines two cake recipes for Mother's Day celebrations. The Service Flag Cake uses butter, sugar, eggs, milk, and vanilla with a red sugar border and cinnamon candy stars for a patriotic touch. The Spice Cake combines shortening, brown sugar, molasses, eggs, hot water, and spices, with step by step mixing and baking directions for layer or single pans.

Fashionable handbags aid the war effort and wardrobe needs

A feature notes that women dressing well should own a range of bags from large leather carry-alls for daytime use to pouch and drawstring fabrics for occasions. It highlights corded and plastic hand crocheted bags at higher prices and affordable Celanese satin and shiny black plastic options, paired with black outfits and patent leather slippers.

Uncle Sam

To Keep Lashes Long and Thick with Nightly Mascara

The guide recommends applying mascara thoroughly every night to maintain long and thick lashes. Regular removal and gentle cleansing are advised to prevent breakage and maintain lash health.

City Block Workers Prepare For Fifth War Loan Drive

La Crosse mobilizes 21 wards for the June Fifth War Bond drive. Block workers will go door to door to solicit pledges under the slogan Fight By His Side. Arthur Christensen urges citizens to invest heavily and Mrs. Wachs calls residents to support treasury representatives with home pledges and visible window stickers.

Arthur L. Christensen Christensen Winston Churchill la Crosse Charles Wachs Treasury Department

AAUW Idea Spices 1944 Work Report Event

AAUW annual meeting featured a “Yearbook Blues” calendar with impersonations of the year’s events at Bald win cottage Ebner's Coulee. Notables like Mrs Gunnar Gundersen and Agnes Breene led the program while members and scholars received AAUW scholarships.

American Association of University Women's Annual Baldwin Cottage Ebner’s Coulee Gunnar Gundersen Agnes Breene Virginia McCann Teachers College Sherwood Wing Robert Johns Princess Sapieha Owen T. Jackson Walter Durante Morris Fishbein Hans Bull Graham Hutton The Civic Forum Alf Gundersen George Washington Party William Laux Fred Steele Dorothy Waldo Phillips Joseph Cribben Katherine Martindale Arthur FE. Hebberd L. W. Eidam Otto M. Schlabach Bookfellows Ranous Stewart Mary Woodworth Ruth Raness AAUW

Corn and Crabmeat Chowder Recipe Directions

Recipe instructions describe making corn and crabmeat chowder. Ingredients include corn, crabmeat, milk, eggs, onion, butter, flour, salt, pepper. Steps cover whisking eggs, cooking with onion and milk, adding crab and corn, simmering, and serving six.

Chaplains Aid and Gifts for Colored Win League Honors

The four year old chaplains aid club led by Miss Nettie Bott earned second place for the Catholic Women's league in the Wisconsin Council of Catholic Women state achievement contest. The group sent thousands of altar linens to the New York City chaplains' aid and donated 1,200 pounds of clothing to southern mission centers. Local donations came from La Crosse and several Wisconsin communities.

Chaplains’ Aid Club Catholic Women’s League Wisconsin Council of Catholic Women Arthur Scheel Portage Loreto Club la Crosse Harold Purcell Montgomery Ala Mark SDS Mother Mary Mission Phenix City Andrew Immaculate Conception Missionary Cenacle Camden Miss Gilbert Holy Trinity Missionary Cenacle Holy Trinity C. J. Thensted S.J St. Peter Claver Mission Grand Coteau Holy Family Mission Passionist Fathers

Viroqua Couple Wed In May Ceremony At Local Church

Jean Ewers the May bride of Victor A Jacobson wore white chiffon for the Our Savior's Lutheran ceremony in Viroqua with Rev George Alvilden officiating Delores Jacobson and Herbert Quamme attended the rites. The couple will live on a farm southwest of Viroqua after the wedding.

Jean Ewers Victor A. Jacobson Our Savior’s Lutheran Church George Alvilden Delores Jacobson Herbert Quamme van Buren Viroqua William Jacobson de Soto

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