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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1944
Page
2
A sermon on living by example draws from the biblical Eli and his sons Phinehas and Hophni. The piece argues that clergy must embody their teachings, as failing to train and govern their households brings divine judgment and community harm. It notes juvenile delinquency and parental guilt as modern echoes.
A notice indicates funds authorized by the Ozaukee County Progressive Club in the amount 8862 are paid for by John H. and associated with county political activity.
Greenwood visitor Lieut Everett H Lundby stays with his mother Mrs R L Atkins at 2125 Cameron Ave. West Avenue Shoe Rebuilders offers rebuilt army shoes and oxfords at their shop at West Ave and Adams. A and W root beer stand at 24th and La Crosse streets closes for one week and reopens Tuesday Aug 15. Norm Schultz endorses Athex for athlete feet while King Kababa of Messaroundia jokes about a prize harem trade in a mock battle. Barber shop at 8th and Farnam features shower baths. Harry Parker is noted among locals.
The Rev. Dr. William Parker Finney former manager of the history department for the Presbyterian general assembly and former general secretary of the Presbyterian Historical Society of Philadelphia died Friday at Lake Geneva Wisconsin according to the Presbyterian church.
The present war marks the first time American Indians are required to serve in the U S armed forces as an obligation of citizenship.
Dietrich seeks the Progressive party nomination for attorney general in Wisconsin. He pledges active service as state lawyer and cites 22 years running Milwaukee and Hartford offices. Dietrich, 46, veteran with ties to Wisconsin, Montana State, Marquette and Milwaukee schools and several veteran organizations.
MAULTON Wis prior to the accident Kenneth Woodruff 15 son of Wilson Woodruff of Elroy Wis died Friday from injuries suffered Thursday night when the car in which he was a passenger left Highway 80 south of Maulton and rolled over.
Forrest J. Eherenman of Warsaw Indiana and Sylvia E. Dietrich of 1204 Perry Street are to marry in La Crosse on August 12.
Corporal James Squier son of Mr and Mrs James Squier of 1443 Avon Street is recovering in a Guam hospital from minor wounds suffered on the island. He joined the Marines November 4 1942 trained at San Diego and Texas A&M before El Centro and Camp Pendleton. He went overseas in April 1944 landing on Guadalcanal first then Guam. A brother Pvt Dan Squier attends gunnery school at Camp Pendleton.
The Allied headquarters announced Saturday that Brig. Gen. Lyman P. Whitten will command the U S army air force in the Mediterranean theater, succeeding Brig. Gen. Harold Z. Barton.
Herman F. Rick, La Crosse police chief, will travel to Cleveland August 14 16 for the 51st annual International Association of Police Chiefs conference. Delegates from Canada Cuba and several South American nations are expected along with representatives from the army navy FBI secret service public health service and federal security agency.
William Baumbach’s claim for $35 plus $6.29 interest for painting services rendered in 1938 was granted by Judge O W Sprecher in a contested estate matter in Sparta Wisconsin. Attorney Lambert represented Baumbach and L J Goodman of Gleiss and Goodman acted for the estate.
An advertisement paid by Clement A. Rossbach Treasurer lists a $6 payment to The La Crosse Tribune and notes an additional $6.16 details. The snippet reflects a campaign or ceremonial expense involving Milwaukee address 40 M Plemie ton Ave and a treasurer.
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