Myrna Loy Quits MGM Over Salary Dispute
New York actress Myrna Loy ends her contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer after months of clashes over pay and publicity. Loy says the firm refused salary, halted payments, and labeled her a test case while seeking fair treatment and holidays. Attorneys claim MGM forfeits future services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
Myrna Loy
Metro-Gold- Wyn-Mayer
Miss Lay
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Notces
Miss Loy
Hollywood
Minnesota Returns To County Relief Plan
The state executive council approves a return to county control of work and direct relief fund expenditures to cut costs and improve results. L P Zimmerman acting SERA administrator to brief federal relief officials on the new system. The plan aims to aid existing borrowers and improve relief outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul, Minn
State Executive Council
L.P. Zimmerman
Sera
Executive Council
Zimmerman
Girl Scout Camp Cook Kidnapped At Bunyanite Camp
Camp Bradfield reels from a kidnapping scare as two campers are tied to trees with a note demanding ransom by noon. After rescue, staff are put to a test with a scavenger hunt and a morale boosting campfire. Local reports describe hikes, wildlife sightings, and Bunyanites preparing rustic furniture. Mrs. Mabel Palms arrives as Cheerio the second to fill in for Marie Gobel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradfield
Bunyana
Mars Patrol
Hall Creek
Bunyan
Paul
Johnny
Shaggy
Mabel Palms
Hixton
Wis
Cheerio
Marie Gobel
Cheerios
Prellwitz Weds Baumgaertner At Parsonage Ceremony
Adeline Prellwitz daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Prellwitz 713 La Crosse street became the bride of Fred Baumgaertner son of Mr and Mrs John Sweeney of Elgin Illinois Wednesday. The 8 30 p m ceremony was performed by Rev J T Gamm at the First Lutheran church parsonage with attendants Miss Mildred Prellwitz sister and Walter Carter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adeline Prellwitz
Frank Prellwitz
la Crosse Strest
Fred Baumgaertner
John Sweeney
Elgin
J. T. Gamm
First Lutheran Church
Mildred Prellwitz
Walter Carter
Reporter Plan Study Group Meets at Wolfe Offices
The Reporter Plan study group gathered at Attorney A. C. Wolfe’s offices Wednesday evening. Mrs. John Flanagan delivered the main report detailing the Civilian Conservation Corps work nationwide. A Par tel Post sale was part of the program to aid future discussion. next meeting set for Wednesday evening August 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reporter Plan
A. c. Wolfe
John Flanagan
Civilian Conservation Corps
United States
Partel
Evening Church Ceremony Unites Olga Hefte and Richard Holberg
Olga Hefte of Staples and Richard W. Holberg of this city wed at St. Peters Church with Rev. Joseph Stump Jr. officiating. The ceremony featured bridesmaid Frances Holberg and a reception for 150 at the groom’s parents’ home. The couple plans to live at 1701 42 Adams Street after August 20. Holberg is a welder at the Trane plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olga Hefte
Richard _Holberg
Ferns
English’pitherais Church
Staples, Minn
Richard W. Holberg
Joseph Stump, Jr
Bergliot Hefte
Milwaukee
Erwin Jande
la Crosse A
Merritt Wagner
Willard Sill
Alvin Bette Neitcher
Holberg
Adams Street
Trane
Willard Si
Auxiliary backs bridge project and outlines upcoming events
At the executive board meeting the American Legion auxiliary endorsed efforts to secure a new city bridge and pledged five dollars toward expenses. They voted thanks to Commander William Gillette for loyalty and harmony in work. Other actions include appropriations to rehabilitation and child welfare, paying picnic bills, and postponing piano purchase. Reports from Eau Claire convention delegates will be read at the next unit meeting on September 11, with annual officer elections. Members are urged to join the Grand parade in Eau Claire next Monday wearing white dresses and red accessories. A glee club music contest will be held at the Presbyterian church August 13 at 1 pm, with leaders meeting at 12:15 to receive instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Bnard
William Gillette
Department of Rehabilitation
Child Welfare Committee
Eau Claire
Legion
Presbyterian Church
Masonic Temple
Rasmussen and Taylor Wed in Decorah Ceremony
Anna C Rasmussen daughter of A C Rasmussen La Crosse and Archie Carlton Taylor son of G F Taylor La Crosse were married in Decorah Tuesday afternoon by Rev C Sandbach First Methodist church. The couple were attended by Mrs B H Landmeyer and J R Geraney. They plan a wedding trip through Iowa and southern Wisconsin and will live in La Crosse where Rasmussen was a former proprietor of the Commercial Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Anna Christine Rasmussen
A. C. Rasmussen
la Crosse
Archie Carlton Taylor
George F. Taylor
C. Sandbach
First Methodist Church
B. H. Landmeyer
J. R. Geraney
Towa
Browsing Through the Shops by Susan McCabh
A midget camera for the many school day larks that students will want to remember will be appreciated as a gift for anyone preparing to leave for college in the fall. These midget cameras are not only low priced themselves but the films for them are likewise inexpensive, so upkeep will never be a source of complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fregonet
Mrs. Marsh
Doug
Mrs. Fragonet
Edna Fragonet
Miss Darien
Hollywood
Tye
Shrine Auxiliary Meets Monday At Masonic Temple
Shrine auxiliary meets Monday afternoon at Masonic temple with Mrs. W J Schick as chairman. Hostesses are Mrs. Orville Hays and Mrs. Henry J. Ahrens. Holmen Homemakers meet this afternoon to be entertained by Mrs. W S Keppel. Members bring colored cord yarn and needle to make balls for October fair. Crocheted rag rug shown. join as new members welcome. Household suggestions for roll call. Calendar note mentions International Date Line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmen
W. S. Keppel
Betrothal announced for Rhoda Burns and James Kneen
Mrs. R A Forde of Hot Springs Ark announces the engagement of Rhoda Ann Burns to James Malcolm Kneen son of Rev and Mrs James T Kneen of Onalaska. Burns a Hot Springs High School and La Crosse State Teachers College student active in Delta Psi Kappa and Girl Reserve work. Kneen is a manager with Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co in La Crosse and attended L S T College with a business administration focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Forde
Hot Springs
Ark
Rhoda Ann Burns
James Malcolm Kneen
James T. Kneen
Onalaska
Miss Burns
Hot Springs High School
la Crosse State Teachers College
Phi Chapter
Delta Psi Kappa
National Physical Education Sorority
Bonanza Springs
Jess D.irvine
North Eleventh Street
Kneen
Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
la Crosse
Beloit - Jean’ Pagels
South Nineteenth Street
Beloit College
Beloit
Stahl Family Visits Capital on East Tour
Mr and Mrs C W Stahl and son Homer travel to Washington on a school system visit from La Crosse Wisconsin They met Rep Gardner Withrow and received passes for the White House Bureau of Printing and Engraving and for the House and Senate The article notes soldiers are taught to use weapons with either hand in drills if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Washington Bureau
Washington, D. C
WN. Stahl
Homer
National Capital
Stahl
la Crosse
Stahls
Gardner Withrow
White House
Bureau of Printing and Engraving
House and Senate
Knox Outlines Republican Platform Planks in New Hampshire
Col Frank Knox, potential 1938 Republican candidate, outlines a six plank platform drawn from the 1932 Democratic program. He calls for reduced government spending, a balanced federal budget, sound currency, state unemployment and old age insurance, strict anti trust enforcement, and opposition to agricultural production limits. He urges adopting the exact language of these planks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton Beach
N. H
Frank Knox
Roosevelt
Chicago
Manchester
Knox
Rockingham County
Republican Club
House approves 40 million cattle disease aid with 10 million cap
Washington lawmakers agree to a 40 million dollar authorization for cattle disease eradiation, with a 10 million dollar limit for the current fiscal year. The measure funds continue work and allows use of the balance of prior year appropriations while awaiting the next session. Senator La Follette notes flexibility to seek more within the 40 million cap. It also permits government purchases of surplus dairy products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
House
Senate
la Follette
Birth notices from St. Ann's on August dates
Daily records note births at St. Ann’s on August 14 a daughter to Mr and Mrs A E Bornatz 119 South Twenty second Street and August 15 a son to Mr and Mrs Arthur Berg West Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St.Ann's
A. E. Bornatz
South Twenty-second St
Arthur Berg
West Salem
Local news briefs and ads from Chicago and region
IOCALS, Thomas G Sutherland of Chicago, once La Crosse supervisor, enroute in city, calls on Judge Leonard Kleeber. An unrelated item lists Power washers and laundry machines from Blackstone by Briggs and Stratton. Also notes Cheyenne Wyoming visit, a police pickup in St Paul, and a hemispheric sun observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas G, Sutherland
Chicago
Leonard Kleeber
Sutherland
la Crosse
Ex Crosse
Woman's Benefit Association
Yerly Hall
Annona
Blackstone
Briggs and Stratton
Lavell Wringer
Charmer Jo Darien Faces Drama at Crest Lake Inn
Jo Darien's year in college leads to a tense affair with Peter Fragonet and a clash with Edna Fragonet. Accusations spill as Mrs Marsh intervenes, Fragonet’s wife arrives, and Jo confronts the intruding chaos amid a lakeside drama at Crest Lake Inn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Darlen
Ja Hunta
Douglas Marah
Creat
Cunacs Nuarrel
Bret Paul
Oo Seeo
Crest Iake
Marah
Huba Montgomery
Solio
Hos
Peter Fragonet
Fragonet
Babs Montgomery
Marsh
Peter
Dragonet
Edna Fragonet
Mrs. Marsh
Joanne Darien
Kohler Company Replies To Suits Asking Damages
Kohler Company and the village of Kohler deny responsibility for deaths and injuries from a strike riot last year. Plaintiffs include Mrs. Emy Engelmann and 26 others seeking total $275000. Mrs. Engelmann seeks $15000 and others $10000 each. Defendants demand trial in Sheboygan county, not Milwaukee County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Kohler Company
Kohler
Emy Engelmann
Sheboygan County
Milwaukee Tires
Also Mentioned on This Page
Star
Minnesota
Greyhound Bus
Fargo
Washington
Minneapolia
Pittsburgh
Duluth
Defroie
Seattle
Sonia S
Les Angtes
Winnipeg
UNION
Baby Too
Girl Scout
Cook
Parsonage
la Crescent
California
Triumph
Michigan Celery Aearts
Chai
Rey
Anna C. Rasmussen
Archie Taylor
Susan McCabh
Cale
James M. Kneen
England
James Douglas
Ruth Young
W. G. Owens
Trevor
Min
Neapolis
Alfred Young
Rose Street
Mr. Young
New Castle On
Dora Rosenberg
Elk Mound
James G. Peterson
Avon Street
Marshfield
Howard Marshall
Olaf Bakkum
North Twenty-second Street
Banco Favors
Mmes
J. Weimen
Sivert Het
Land
J. Jungen
M. Moen
E. E
Ugdahl
Charles Fiedler
FE. Johnson
J. Hegge
J. 5. Gearhart
Nels Haugen
Helmer Nelson
Arthur Bakkum
Clara Miller
Kienahs
Col
Iocals
Turkish Bath
George Great
St. Paul
Third
King Streets
N-Tan
Nard Jones
NEA Service
Ina
Bret Paw
Crest Lake
Sac
Miss Conley
Davis Cottage
Ted Barstow
Dana
Peterman
Carol Kesler
Kerr Glass Manufacturing CO
Sears, Roebuck and Ey
Wisconsin
Corporation
Ben
Fox Film Corporation
Wiliam A. Zabel
James Finnegan
Theodore Dammann
Fox Corporation
Toliet
Snl
James Gordon
Parker
Vacu
Russell J
Fifth Avenue South
WBU
Wisconsin Business University
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!