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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1950
Page
17
A Sparta Herald reader laments rising prices as she notes the clerk ringing up six items. She sighs at the register total and questions why machines never total under five dollars.
A Town and Country Shopper item from Black River Falls reflects on diplomacy as a fragile peace strategy, likening it to a man who wears a hat to cover baldness. The observation centers on cautious, outward appearances in politics.
A visitor and a daughter joke about ashes on a mantle in a West Main Street parlor. The daughter reveals the ashes belong to her father, who is alive, simply too lazy to empty the ash tray.
A humorous item from the Vernon County Censor notes the average man’s measurements with a playful jab stating 42 inch chest 42 inch waist and 98 around the golf course along with being a nuisance around the house.
A Crawford County Independent note from Gays Mills Wisconsin hints at marital humor urging readers to respect a spouse's judgment with a light quip about marriage. The item reads as a brief community column quip.
In Monroe County, a doctor is roused by a late night call from a "meek" voice claiming to be Mr So and So requesting a house visit to fix his wife's dislocated jaw within the next week or two. The note appears in the Monroe County Democrat.
The community cheers as maples sumach elms and oaks reach peak color this season. Residents note the vibrant hues and consistent beauty from fall to early winter, praising Mother Nature’s enduring display.
A fragment from the Vernon County Broadcaster reflects a woman speaking about marriage and domestic life. The quote notes that many women and their husbands discuss the role of a wife in shaping a home. The source text presents a dated perspective on gender roles in domestic settings.
A terse remark from Sentry Enterprise Hillsboro defines a bachelor as initially unliked and later disliked after getting to know him, prompting internal discussion on workplace attitudes and professionalism.
A soldier tells of a moment in Missouri near Sparta where army drivers pause during a caravan stop. A boy leads a mule past the crowd and asks why the brother grips so tight. The boy’s reply implies the mule will keep the brother from joining the army, prompting laughter among the drivers.
A terse note titled Confidence is the feeling appears in the Kickapoo Scout edition, with a phrase that reads Confidence is the feeling followed by a fragmentary caption. The item lacks additional context or verification within the readable text.
A brief note from Viola News describes insomnia as a contagious ailment attributed to infants passing sleep difficulties to parents.
Camp McCoy commander Col Bullard orders all military personnel in civilian housing to register with Capt Logan Cox to curb high rents. Registrations cover address landlord type of accommodation rooms services rent and lease. Local towns urged to designate an contact to relay information to Camp McCoy authorities.
West Salem Wisconsin hosts a PTA auction at Tilson Memorial auditorium starting 8 p.m. Guy Jewett leads the event with teachers in their rooms from 7:30 p.m. Families are asked to bring garden produce dairy eggs poultry homemade foods candy and handmade goods though items of any value may be bid. Membership dues will be collected at the meeting.
St Joseph's Ridge Catholic parish in St Joseph Wisconsin announces its annual fall festival on Sunday October 8 a homecoming for former parishioners. A country style chicken dinner will run from 11 a m until served. Amusements entertainments and a country style feature are planned. The church sits on the ridge along route five highway 33 east of La Crosse.
Senator Alexander Wiley will address the Melrose Rotary club on Thursday night October 12 as part of his Jackson county campaign tour.
Hillsboro Federated Woman's Club will sponsor a hobby show in the basement of the First Congregational church on Monday October 9 at 8.00 p.m. in Hillsboro Wisconsin. Local residents are invited to display crafts and handiwork.
Sunday list includes cranberry festival St Josephs Ridge homecoming Melrose anniversary dinner Sparta founder's day services 11 and 8. Monday features hobby show West Salem study club PTA auction Sparta meetings. Tuesday sees Fall meeting of Vernon circuit Missionary federation Black River Falls dinner. Wednesday Glasgow Hardies Creek fair Ettrick singing afternoon. Calendar note page 18.
West Salem high school juniors present The Inner Willy a three act comedy Friday October 27 at 8 p m in Tilson Memorial auditorium directed by Mrs Marie Sanders with cast led by Richard Vollenweider Willy and Nancy Twining Olga and a production crew listed. A stray note about a sea lion eating 20 pounds of fish daily and enduring fasts follows the play items.
In Spring Grove Minnesota a Lutheran pastor created a home wire radio system to bring church services and local sports to shut ins. The service links houses to the church and hospital via telephone lines with acoustic coupling and optional special events broadcast when requested.
Tomah Wisconsin unveils its annual cranberry festival with a free lunch at Recreation Park at 11 30 a m. A parade starts at Hollister avenue at 1 30 p m leading to the park for afternoon and evening events including a queen coronation at 8 p m and a firearms versus bow and arrow test.
Black River Falls 132nd tank battalion of the Wisconsin National Guard announces three new recruits Eben Bullock Elmer Gutknecht and Dale Schimming. The unit plans its first annual dance on Saturday Oct 14 with Bob Lipka and his orchestra. A permanent caretaker will be assigned to the armory near the east end of the U S 12 bridge. Four applicant names have been sent to Col. R J Olson in Madison for the adjutant general post.
The Black River Falls Methodist church men's club hosts its first fall dinner Tuesday October 10 at 6 30 p m with Rev Earl Hibbard of Wilton former China missionary as speaker The program follows at 8 p m in the Masonic temple.
At a Wednesday meeting plan called for six senior Scouts to attend the senior conference in Menomonie on November 3 4 and 5. Mrs Olsen will be adult adviser. Attendees include Jacqueline Olsen Donna Stone Jean Folke Dahl Lucile Christianson Shirley Nelsestuen and Joanne Stellflug.
The $150000 La Crescent public grade school is nearing completion and will likely be ready for occupancy this month. Dedication is set for Wednesday November first with a program planned.
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