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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1935
Page
4
Public garden party announced inviting all residents to attend this Saturday. Tickets priced 4009 and available by mail or phone from La Grover Home. Local clubs report planned entertainment and a raffle with proceeds supporting home activities.
The La Crue County Library is closed for repairs and will reopen after restoration. An opening date will be announced when repairs are completed.
The health department reports two smallpox cases in the city and notes the illnesses appear linked within the same home. A young man’s exposure is traced to his employment and a second case is described with its onset more recent. Health officials urge vaccination and careful entry controls to prevent spread.
Executives at UW offices approve a plan to repurpose the Coon Valley nursery for transplanting Scotch pine and tackling seedling production. The site will grow 70 pounds of red oak seed, butternut, bias with, and black locust will be unused. About 500 pounds of hack locust seed will be planted at the La Crosse airport nursery, with hundreds of beds of other seeds already planted.
Circuit court clerk Lars H Instenes announced a Saturday motion day in DeKalb with many divorce cases and foreclosures on the calendar. Friday morning a divorce was granted to Fred Shumway from Grace Shumway on a counterclaim alleging habitual drunkenness.
The Wiley College quartet from Marshall Texas will sing at the First Methodist Sunday service. The group appeared at the church last year and is returning for this concert.
London fashion pages note a shift away from suntan beachwear with coats and hats protecting the neck. Shorts are scarce in current displays as sunburned looks fade and beauty experts forecast a summer of deeper tans giving way to a traditional English complexion.
Lady Davies models a hiplength vivid blue tulle cape over a black crinkled crepe gown with blue hem trim while a duchess wears a black crepe dinner gown with bright floral splashes and a baroness sports a white crepe frock printed in red and blue blossoms. A separate classified teaser suggests using a wooden salad fork for mixing desserts and sauces, inviting readers to call for service.
Paris social scene gathers small slans as the Duchess de Marchena and Baroness Anthony Rothschild showcase flowered crepe frocks at evening appearances.
A designer unveils chintz bags to complement summer frocks in matching colorful pouch designs. The versatile accessories aim to blend with chic country club ensembles and reflect Paris style influence.
The American Legion Auxiliary announced nine winners in the Poppy Poster contest. In the senior group Aquinas students swept prizes with Harold Walsh first, Margaret Eagan second, and Marcella Mehren third, each prize $3, $2, and $1 respectively. Junior group honors went to Ade une Schwellenbach first, Donald Dein inger second, John Weigand third. prizes likewise $3, $2, and $1. Central students received honorable mentions and $1 prizes for Edith Molzahn Evelyn Kakkeby and Sara Jane Padesky.
Susan McCabe notes amethyst glasses are favored for sunny days from golf to walking. Amethyst blocks blue and ultraviolet rays, aiding eye comfort, while amber helps, green offers less relief, and smicked glasses outrank green and blue. Local shopkeeper explains color effects and sells amber and amethyst glaze-glasses briskly.
Two traffic violators faced fines and costs in county court Friday morning before Judge R V Anlstrom. Lester Kocensky of 1517 South Seventh Street paid 1 dollar for one armed driving after a highway 14 stop. Don Shepperson of 1522 East Avenue paid a similar 1 dollar fine for four persons in the front seat. Leonard Broadhead of route 1 Coon Valley was fined 1 dollar and costs for operating a non registered automobile on the highway.
A brown tarpaulin 16 by 20 feet with a six foot square patch was stolen from Oak Grove cemetery. Police were informed Friday morning by C. A. Thompson of 1730 Cameron Avenue. Other items in brief include car door handle removal at Kresge's rear lot, two locks broken on an enclosed truck, and local residents visiting the city. Officers note no other thefts reported over Memorial Day weekend.
Memorial Day observances included river services for sailors and marines. Wilson Colwell Relief Corps led the procession with V F W Drum Corps, G A R, and numerous patriotic groups. W R C drill team wore white uniforms as wreaths were cast upon the water in memory of those lost at sea.
Daily Records notes St Ann's births on May 29 for Nancy Agnes Baushka at 1018 1-2 Jacks and another May 29 birth to the Huntington family at 213 South Ninth Street. Grandview May 31 birth to Albert and Epp at 316 Pine Street. Rockford A1 May 22 birth of Ann Moore to Edward and Mrs La Crosse Moore of La Crosse. Real estate transfer records list Theodore Crivitts and Anna Crivitts transferring property at Sixth and La Crosse Streets to Della Wienke.
Pope Pius celebrated his 78th birthday in Vatican City with a quiet low mass of thanksgiving in his private chapel. Two monsignors serving as secretaries assisted him as a small group of papal court members and relatives attended.
Paris reports a novelty in belts and clothing where plaster steamboat buckles serve as miniature figures. A yellow linen suit with brown and white striped blouse features a buckle showing a plaster steamboat and plastic smoke pouring from the funnels as a stylish accessory.
If you have not tried a vacuum cleaner on your mattresses do it now to remove winter dust and dirt. Use either a small vacuum or the attachment of a large vacuum to form a year round habit and keep mattresses clean.
A children's clinic will be held at city hall Saturday from two to five. It serves all uninsured and children up to sixteen whose parents cannot pay for medical care.
Two men designated as directors of game management work on government soil conservation projects have been receiving instruction at the La Crosse federal building regional offices. Adrian C. Fox will oversee Huron D. D. region work and Dr. William B. Van Dersal will direct game activities for the Pennsylvania region. They have met with Ernest Holt, chief forester, and local staff. Dr. Van Dersal planned to depart for Madison to confer with Aldo Leopold before heading to Pennsylvania.
Paris notes Cecile de Rothschild wearing nearly her entire spring wardrobe in blue tones. Day ensembles include a navy wool redingote with three silver buttons and a dark blue faille tailor suit with white stripes and a white blouse. Evening pieces feature blue lace gown a sky blue faille dress and a sky blue velvet cape. Read Tribune.
Mrs. John Rogowski represented Patience Hyde Lodge No. 21 at the eighteenth international convention in Cleveland. The session opened May 13 with 881 lodges from the states and Canada participating. delegates toured Niagara Falls and Washington, D C, and placed a floral emblem on the tomb of the unknown soldier at Arlington. The group was hosted by Rep. Gardner Withrow and will mark its fiftieth anniversary in Port Huron in January 1939. The Wisconsin auxiliary meeting is set for La Crosse this fall with a large delegation expected.
A collision between two cars occurred at Fifth Avenue and Jay Street at 1 20 Friday morning. Miss Mildred Grace of 1127 South Eleventh Street drove a Hudson north on Fifth Avenue while Edward Lenz of 906 Ferry Street traveled east on Jay Street and turned south onto the avenue. The Hudson sustained damage to the right rear fender and front bumper. Lenz's Ford coupe had damage to the right rear wheel and fender, with the right door glass smashed.
Herbert Horstman of Ban gor pleaded not guilty to driving while intoxicated at county court arraignment. He was arrested by traffic officers Memorial Day and released on $150 bond. A hearing is set for 2 p.m. Thursday June 6 before Judge R. V. Ahistrom. Harold Storandt of Salem also faces charges for being drunk on a highway and is freed on $30 bond.
Vern Hayes of Canton Minnesota was arrested after driving on a sidewalk on Third Street between State and Vine Streets. He faces a drunken driving charge at municipal court Saturday morning. Lennie Whalen of Canton, riding with Hayes, will face a charge of being drunk on a highway. Police picked up the pair shortly after 11:00 Friday morning on Third Street.
The city hall office will stay open Saturday afternoon until 4 o clock to accommodate residents seeking license applications. City Clerk Fred L. Cramer announced the extended hours on Friday.
Use boiled new potatoes with fat and sediment from broiled pork chops or sausages instead of butter. Add the fat, cover, keep on heat a minute longer, then serve immediately for a savory side.
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