Sixteen years of care for 67 foster children in Wisconsin
Mrs. Mark Robinson, newly moved to Galesville from Onalaska, cared for 67 foster children after her six biological children. She earned recognition from state welfare officials and letters from Gov. Gaylord Nelson and Vernon Thomson. Now nearly 80, she slows a bit but remains active with church and occasional babysitting. Her other children live in La Crosse, Long Beach, West Salem, Onalaska, and Birmingham.
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Galesville
Wis
Mark Robinson
Onalaska
Robinson
Wisconsin Welfare Department
Gaylord Nelson
Vernon Thomson
U.S. House of Representatives
Robert
Rosemary) Jenks
E. M. Robinson
la Crosse
Loren
Terminal Island
Long Beach
Calif
Fred
Audrey) Baumgartner
West Salem
John
Lyle
Birmingham
Ala
Zukowski announces engagement of Marianne to Marvin Bue
Mr and Mrs John Zukowski of Eau Claire Wis announce the engagement of their daughter Marianne to Marvin Bue son of Mrs Wanda Bue The prospective bride is employed at Luther Hospital Eau Claire and the groom is serving in the Navy aboard the USS Northampton in Norfolk Virginia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black River Falls
Wis
John Zukowski
Culver St
Eau Claire
Marianne
Marvin Bue
Wanda Bue
Miss Zukowski
Luther Hospital
Northampton
Norfolk
Schlink Christening Held in Blair First Lutheran Church
Barbara Jean Schlink infant daughter of Mr and Mrs William Schlink of Minneapolis was baptized in Blair at First Lutheran Church on Sunday October 17. Rev K M Arberg presided with sponsors the parents and grandparents Ray Schlink Osseo Minn and Mr and Mrs Rolf Rude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair
Wis
Barbara Jean
William Schlink
Minneapolis
K. M. Arberg
First Lutheran Church
Raymond Schlink
Osseo
Minn
Rolf Rude
Simple Fall Potato Carrot Dish Recipe
Dice two medium potatoes and four large carrots then boil until tender. Drain and make a small saucepan sauce with 2 cups lemon juice, 2 tablespoons butter, and 1 tablespoon brown sugar until sugar dissolves. Stir sauce into vegetables and serve.
Halloween Costume Dance in La Crescent Hopes for Prizes
Halloween costume dance scheduled for Saturday Oct 30 at Gittens Leidel Post 595 American Legion club rooms in La Crescent Minnesota. Dancing runs from 9 p m to 1 a m with prizes for best costumes.
Two Clubs Represented At Convention
Hi Hopes and Happy Go Lucky Clubs sent 19 members to the Wisconsin Waubeek Activity Association convention in Waukesha on Saturday Oct. 19. Delegates include Dorothy Woffel Kathleen Stokes David Lehrke Leroy Wells Runge Sletten Robert Asfoor Margaret Leach George Baum Rose Hackhart Lillian Welda Laura Chase Olga Johnson Ted Torgerson Donald Willie Darlene Fossum Esther Knutson Cyril Berg and Lester Forss.
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Hi Hopes
Happy Go Lucky
Waukesha
Dorothy Woffel
Kathleen Stokes
David and Daniel Lehrke
Leroy Wells
Runge Sletten
Robert Asfoor
Margaret Leach
George Baum
Rose Hackhart
Lillian Welda
Laura Chase
Olga Johnson
Ted Torgeson
Donald Willie
Darlene Fossum
Esther Knutson
Cyril Berg
Lester Forss
Mustard Cream Sauce for Baked Ham
A quick mustard sauce blends heavy cream with prepared yellow mustard sugar and salt to serve with baked ham. The creamy tang adds rich flavor and a subtle sweetness to the dish.
Carrots And Beans Salad From Fridge Blend
A simple chilled mix of carrots and beans with onion olive oil and wine vinegar. Halved carrots cut into sticks and beans split lengthwise boil until tender then toss with onion salt pepper and oil and chill several hours or overnight. Makes eight servings.
Fold-away towel stand with flip-top drying rack
Compact towel stand with a fold-out drying rack extends over the bath area. Chrome finish unit stores drippables and fits in bath shops and housewares departments.
Young Two-Piecer Pattern for a Busy Season
Advertises pattern No 8137 PATTO-RAMA in sizes 10 through 20 with busts from 31 to 40 inches. Includes jacket and dress options with minimal fabric. Order by sending 50 cents to Sue Burnett of The La Crosse Tribune at Chicago address. add 10 cents for first class.
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Sue Burnett
The
la Crosse Tribune
S. Wacker Drive
Chicago
Ill
Basic Fashion
Cleaning glass vases with hot soapy water and vinegar
Home experts from the University of Wisconsin advise using very hot soft water with detergent to clean glass vases. Add ammonia for power and fill with water and vinegar overnight to remove water lines, then rub with a plastic scour ball and re soak if needed.
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Katherine Bailey
University of Wisconsin
High Cleaning Costs For Leather Coats
Discusses upkeep costs for leather garments in Wisconsin with cleaners often sending items to Chicago or Minneapolis. Prices: seven dollars for a smooth leather jacket, about twelve dollars for a full coat, up to eighteen dollars for suede, plus a couple dollars more for fur collars. Advises matching ensemble pieces, testing leather authenticity, and regular inspection to avoid heavy soiling before cleaning.
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Wisconsin
Chicago
Minneapolis
Ruth Diez
University of Wisconsin
Madison
Round Up Summer Clothes For Storage
Round up summer clothes and summer blankets for storage. Inspect items for stains and pretreat before laundering. Wash in small hot water loads with no starch, rinse thoroughly, and avoid chlorine bleach to prevent fabric damage.
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Katherine Bailey
University of Wisconsin
Mary Squirettes Hootenanny Planned in Crucifixion Auditorium
Area event announces the Squirettes of Mary hosting a Hootenanny on Saturday October 23 at 8 30 p m CDT in Crucifixion Auditorium LA CRESCENT Minn with details for local residents to attend.
Celebrate Snowberry Silver Day
Mr and Mrs Donald Snowberry of Onalaska observe their 25th wedding anniversary with a dinner hosted by their children at the Fireside. They were married Oct 20 1940 at the Methodist Church in New Lisbon. They have three children and two grandchildren with numerous relatives in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Snowberry
R. J. Onalaska
Rachel Robertson
Methodist Church
New Lisbon
Amanda Robertson
Wallace Robertson
Wallace Snowberry
Fred Rosenthal
Tomah
Harry Hauser
la Crosse
David Passet
Bev Snowberry
Onalaska
Russell Snowberry
Minneapolis
Kathy Kirchoff
Tom Lindahl
Stockton, Il
Beauty for Schoolgirls With Witch Hazel
Schoolgirls can freshen and smooth streaks between classes with a dampened cotton square using hazel. A small bottle kept in the locker or handbag provides quick drying skin care. Witch hazel dries quickly leaving a smooth base for new makeup.
Doerflinger's Housewares Offers Shampooer Rent Deal
Clean carpet wall to wall with Safe Blue Lustre. Re-brightens colors and leaves nap fluffy. Rent an electric shampooer for $1 a day at Doerflinger's Housewares downstairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doerflinger’s
Bridegroom Wins Market Argument
A national survey presented at the National Association of Food Chains meeting finds brides usually yield to husbands in buying brands. The study covers 57 million housewives, noting two thirds of brands match mothers, with brides often surrendering when opinions clash. It also highlights income and region effects on frozen foods, stamps, and loyalty to supermarkets. The Kroger Co, Progressive Grocer, and Reuben H Donnelley Corp sponsor the study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour M. Hersh Washington
National Association of Food Chains
Kroger Co
Progressive Grocer Magazine
Reuben H. Donnelley Corp
Baptism for Queleen Joy Affeldt at Blair Lutheran Church
Queleen Joy Affeldt, daughter of Mr and Mrs Quentin Affeldt, was baptized Sunday evening October 17 at the First Lutheran Church Blair. Sponsors were Mr and Mrs Elmer Affeldt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair, Wis
Queleen Joy
Quentin Affeldt
K. M. Arberg
First Lutheran Church
Elmer Affeldt
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Losby
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Dean
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Pearl
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