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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1944

Page

3

Holy Trinity Ceremony Unites Couple Saturday

Joyce Irene Allen and Maurice Jerome Kocimski wed at Trinity Church with a satin gown lace veil and pastels for bridesmaids. The ceremony featured organ music and a dinner at the Trane tea rooms before a northern Wisconsin wedding trip. The bride will reside with her parents while the groom resumes navy duties.

Trinity Church Joyce Irene Vee Jones Vivian Allen AY Kaiser Raymond Jones James Bennet Trane Wisconsin Ite Phil Prudham la Verne Racine al Kaiser Theodore Kocimski

Woman fined for violating censorship law in New York

Mrs Wei, 50, owner of a doll shop, was sentenced to 10 years in prison and fined $10,000 after pleading guilty to violating federal censorship law. Federal Judge Shack McNally called her a traitor for allegedly selling information to Japanese agents through wartime channels involving her husband’s actions.

New York Weir Shack- Gmey James B.D. McNally de. M Japan Hus Dickinson Tokyo Argentina

Plane ride saves boy after peanut blocks airway

Three passengers swapped seats on an airliner so 3 year old Jimmy Crowell could be flown from Henderson to Burbank in 1 hour 22 minutes. Pilot Rudy Truesdaye and medical crew rushed him to Gilmore Hospital in Hollywood where surgeons removed the lodged peanut inside about two hours after swallowing.

Los Angeles Jimmy Crowell Oere Jimmy Henderson City Nev J. M. Crowell Donald McCor Rudy Truesdaye Burbank Calif Giléren’s Hospital Hollywood

Matching bag and belt set by Anne Cabot

Make a home craft set in navy felt with lip stick red crocheted squares. Quick to assemble in a couple of hours, it matches fall outfits like tweed suits or date dresses. Send for complete pattern and instructions by mailing to Anne Cabot, La Crosse Tribune, Chicago 7, Illinois.

Anne Cabot la Crosse Tribune South Wells Chicago

Kindergarten Frock Pattern No 5772 Offered for Girls

A back to school frock with puffed sleeves and full skirt from a rounded yoke suits small girls. Choose pink and white checks chambray seersucker or percale with simple collar in organdie or pique. Details and sizes 3 4 5 years, 15 cents plus 1 cent postage to Anne Cabot La Crosse Tribune Chicago.

Anne Cabot la Crosse Tribune South Wells Street Chicago

Rebuilt Army Shoes and Local Fixes On West Ave

Locals report West Avenue Shoe Rebuilders repairing army shoes and oxfords at the corner of West Avenue and Adams. Barber shop on 8th and Farnam offers shower baths. Misc notes mention Harry Parker and a Nazi parachuting claim. Athex touted for athletes foot with Mrs. Hoeschier praising relief after her husband bought a bottle. Chiropodist Protz to close for vacation this week.

Army Army Oxfords West Avenue Adams 8Th Farnam Harry Parker England Rudolph Hess Athex St. Andrew Jake Hoeschier North 23Rd Jake H. E Protz

Mc Mahon Says Dewey Failed to Arouse Connecticut

Connecticut Democratic Senate hopeful Brien Mc Mahon states Gov. Thomas E. Dewey did not stir the state as Wendell Willkie did in 1940 and that Connecticut remains firmly for President Roosevelt.

New York Brien McMahon Connecticut U. S. Senate Thomas E. Dewey Wendell Willkie Roosevelt

Storandt Bright Wed in Sparta Home Ceremony

Anna Rae Storandt bride of Lieut. Robert P. Bright in an afternoon ceremony at her parents home in Sparta Wisconsin. Attendants included the bride’s sister and Charles Sterns. Out of town guests from Indiana Chicago Milwaukee and Wisconsin attended a reception for about 100. The groom is stationed at Will Rogers Field Oklahoma City.

Sparta Wis Anna Rae Storandt Robert P. Bright H. R. Hogan William C. Sterandt Spring Street Bright R. P. Bright John K. Fulton Charles Stuart Serns Ruth van Antwerp Storandt S. T. Webb Beryl Milwaukee Ella Vick West Salem C. G. Sterns Max Sayner Harry Reynolds Max Harris Earl Jefferson, Jr Beverly Jackson Marilyn Bright Kathryn Hoffman Lucy Jean Phillips W. T. Jefferson Earl Jefferson W. R. Bruce Miles Luke C. G. Serns Will Rogers Field Oklahoma City Okla

New Arrivals Feed East and Midwest Families

Birth notices list several newborns across Minnesota Wisconsin and La Crosse areas. Daughters born to Ker mit Hervey in La Mollir Minnesota and Gale Papinfuss in Dakota Minnesota. A son to Milton Hearer in Rose Street 1629. A daughter to Rudolph Kammel in Coon Valley Wisconsin. A daughter to Fred Baumgartner in West La Crosse Audrey Robinson. A son to Frederick Schlicht in Letheran Hospital Stoddard Wisconsin. A daughter to Robert Butak 1818 Wood Street. A daughter to Wesley Tietz 701 Winnebago Street Aug 12 13 14 dates.

St. Ann's Ave Kermit Hervey la Mollir Minn Gary Milton Milton Hearer Rose Street Mavis Marie Gale Papinfuss Dakota Geneva Fred Baumgartner West la Crosse Audrey Robinson Letheran Hospital Prederick Schlicht Stoddard Wis Robert Butak Wood Street Wesley Tietz Winnebago Street

Local Marriage Licenses and Upcoming Wedings

La Crosse couple La Crosse Aug 23. Le Roy Lemke of 412 Rose street and De lores Stack of 1620 Denton street plan to marry in La Crosse. Cornelius Miller and Beverly Justin of West Salem to wed in Whitehall Aug 11. Ernest Munson and Irene Johnson of Unity to marry Aug 26 Aug 7. Spencer Gunderson and Alvins Lanberg of Blair wed Aug 12. Nicaragua faces skilled labor shortage.

la Crosse le Roy Lemke Rose Street Delores Stack Denton Street Cornelius Miller R. J Beverly Justin West Salem Whitehall Wis Ernest M. Munson Irene Johnson Unity Spencer H. Gunderson Alvins H. Lanberg Blair

Peaches for Winter Shortcake Suggested by Agent

Miss Anita Gundlach county home agent suggests methods for canning peaches for shortcake this winter. She details peeling in boiling water using a wire basket or cheesecloth, salt and vinegar water to prevent darkening, slicing directly into syrup, and packing hot jars with hot syrup then processing 20 minutes in a boiling water bath at 212 degrees. Use firm ripe peaches and work in one canner load at a time.

Anita Gundlach County Home Miss Gundlach

Military Service Club Dance Schedule and Coordinated Parties

Service club activities list two dances for Tuesday night at recreation halls 417 and 385 with Service club 1 hosting the regular dance. A separate party for Co. A 250th Engineers occurs Monday night at the Avalon ballroom with inquiries to Mrs A J Bates or Miss Gertrude Bleakley.

Service Club Co. A Engineers Avalon Ballroom A. J. Bates Gertrude Bleakley

Greener and Muller Marriage Reported in Fort Worth

Mr and Mrs Charles Greener announce the marriage of their daughter Mary Jane to Flight Officer Fred Muller son of Fred Muller at the Tarrant Field chapel Fort Worth Texas on August 3 the bridegroom is stationed there.

John L. Smith Karen F. P Charles Street Havre de Grace Maryland Lieut. Smith Logan High Schol Aberdeen Proving Ground W. Hammersberg Avon Street Charles Greener St. Andrew Street Mary Jane Fred Muller Tarrant Field Chapel Fort Worth Tex

Disease Beaten by Army Medics in War Effort

Washington reports the War Department summary showing disease deaths in this war are far lower than in World War I and any peacetime year. About ten thousand deaths from all causes, including battle and accidents, were due to disease out of roughly fifty thousand total deaths.

Washington War Department

Negro Operators Begin Regular Philadelphia Trolley Runs

The first Black operator began regular passenger service on a Philadelphia transportation system as the army pulled guards from trolleys buses and trains. Two more Black operators were to start later the same day, part of eight trainees whose upgrade triggered a five day walkout and army seizure of the system.

Philadelphia Philadeli Trol Philadelphia Mass Transportation

How to Line a Hooked Rug to Prolong Life

To prolong the life of hooked scatter rugs and keep them flat, line with sail cloth burlap or sturdy material. Cut lining by laying material flat with rug on top then cut with a turn-in seam. Sew lining to rug edge with a whipstitch and add quilting stitches if buckling occurs.

Ginger ale over fruit for a refreshing dessert idea

Ginger ale poured over diced fruit provides a bright, fizzy finish for a simple fruit cocktail or dessert. China reports a rise in retreading shops expanding domestic tire services.

100th Birthday Celebrated By Mrs Weston

Mrs Jane French Weston marked her 100th birthday with a noon dinner at the Linker hotel in La Crosse attended by grandchildren and great grandchildren. Relatives traveled from Mason City Menominee Madison and Texas to join the celebration and honor the centenarian. Mrs Weston and her late husband Frank Weston married in 1863 in Portland Maine and they moved to La Crosse 71 years ago.

Jane French Weston Raymond Weston Burton Weston Cynthia Dorothy Lawrence Weston Frank Weston la Crosse Australia Madison Jane Nan Sue Mary Carl Weston Billie Menomonie Wis Robert French Bertha Carrie French Minneapolis Myron Savage North Ninth Street Mrs. Weston England Portland Tribune

World’s Finest Flying Fuel Ready After OK Sought

The petroleum industry announces a supersonic aviation fuel named the world’s finest flying fuel. It is ready to start if military plans allow a switch, designed for B 32 bombers B 29 Superfortresses and modern fighters. Refiners can produce over 500 000 barrels daily of 100 octane gasoline, but pacing is needed. Army bombers have dropped 472 054 tons of high explosives this year. 700 000 tons are planned for the rest of the year.

Washington War Council Elling William R. Boyd War Department

Covering vegetables preserves minerals and vitamins when cooking

To protect minerals and vitamins when cooking vegetables, use little or no water and cover the pan. This method minimizes nutrient loss and preserves flavor.

Bride's Uncle Officiates Wheatland Wedding in New Albin

Lillie Emma Reinke and Leonard Wiegrefe wed at St. John's Evangelical church Wheatland with Rev A Vonderohe officiating. Attendants Miss Margaret Wiegrefe Miss Margaret Luttchens Lester Wiegrefe Elmer Heitman guests from Keokuk Elmhurst Caledonia and Ardys Burtness attended. Reception for 100 and dinner for 40 followed ceremony. The couple will reside on the bride’s parents farm.

New Albin Ferns and Gladioli St. John’s Evangelical Church Wheatland Lillie Emma Reinke Herman Reinke Leonard Wiegrefe Herman Wiegrefe Eitzen Minn A. Vonderohe Margaret Wiegrefe Margaret Luttcens Lester Wiegrefe Elmer Heitman Louie Welsandt Helen Kruse Luttchens Keokuk E. H. Vonderohe Gladys Heitman Elmhurst Edwin Burtness Ardys William Reinke L. F. Fruechte Caledonia Wiegrefe

Roosevelt moves to seize five San Francisco machine shops

President Roosevelt ordered Navy Secretary Forrestal to take nominal control of five San Francisco machine shops where an AFL machinists lodge had refused war labor board orders for months.

Washington Roosevelt Navy Forrestal San Francisco AFL War Labor Board

McCormick Domnie Couple Wed in La Crosse

Carol McCormick and Ernest Domnie were married in La Crosse on August 5 with R. J. La Crosse as a participant and R. Mahoney as bridesmaid. The groom, a Navy air gunner with two and a half years of service, earned his wings in Jacksonville and awaits reunion at Hutchinson Kansas. the bride will join him there.

Carol McCormick Hutchinson, Kan

Man whose life ran on the number 13 dies on golf course

Elmer A. La Follette aged 50 died of heart disease Sunday while playing golf in Madison. The obituary notes multiple 13s in his life from birth to military service and addresses in Lincoln, Nebraska, and Madison, including 13th hole at the time of death on August 13.

Madison Wis Elmer A. la Follette France la Follette M Street Lincoln Neb University Avenue

Rug care tip to distribute wear across sizes

To distribute wear on rugs of various sizes, rotate them periodically. This helps even foot traffic and prolongs the rug’s life by preventing uneven aging and fading in high use areas. Regular rotation is a simple maintenance practice.

Elizabeth Annae Wed Bernard J Beranek in Eau Claire

Miss Elizabeth Annae Crandall married Bernard J. Beranek August 10 at St Patrick Church Eau Claire Wisconsin. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Crandall of Chicago formerly Rosann Koblitz of La Crosse. Attendants were Mr and Lloyd Hamilton of Eau Claire. A wedding breakfast followed at the home of Mr and Mrs Harold Kliest.

Elizabeth Annae Bernard J. Beranek St. Patrick's Church Eau Claire Wis Elizabeth Lloyd Crandall Chicago

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