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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1944
Page
10
A wartime reporter describes a large Allied landing on the French south coast with little resistance and few casualties. French civilians react with mixed emotions as German troops withdraw and Americans begin operations. The article notes presence of fascist and Vichy elements and highlights hopes of liberation by French hosts and American forces.
Newspapers lauded for promoting the fifth war loan with a goal of 16 billion dollars, reaching over 20 billion in cash to the treasury. The effort ran in June and July with Allied council praise from Frank E. Trippein and Morgenthau, thanking the press for supporting national finance.
Senator Wiley said the army service forces must investigate reports that service men were charged for donated cigarettes. Troops at an unspecified base allegedly bought cigarettes from ship captains at 3.50 per carton. Wiley warned grafters could be punished.
Showers and thunderstorms affect the north and west tonight and Wednesday. Partly cloudy elsewhere with locally scattered storms. Temperatures steady with warm humid air. Winds fresh to strong, especially in thunderstorms west portion Wednesday. Cooler conditions move in from the west by Wednesday.
From Hastings to Genoa the forecast calls for the next 36 hours stages to remain practically stationary. Smaller tributaries will rise temporarily with local rain expected tonight and Wednesday.
In Sparta Wisconsin Judge O W Sprecher ruled Herbert Mee 15 and Raphael Eirschele 17 delinquent for careless actions leading to the drowning of Jean Wilson 18 of Tomah. He placed them on probation until age 21. Edward Van Dyke of Angelo testified seeing the boat sink and hearing the girl scream as the youths clung to the sides. The hearing followed July 7 and continued as the judge questioned the boys account of tipping the boat. The judge noted there was no malicious intent though the actions were serious and the district attorney sought character references.
Dr. Harold W. Stoke named president of the University of New Hampshire after a career at Wisconsin since 1940. Stoke, a political science professor and former assistant dean, was acting dean of the graduate school and will lead during transition as a new dean is selected.
In Chicago two municipal court judges Jay A. Schiller and George B Weiss guard the Pullman Standard Car Manufacturing plant, which builds the navy's new landing craft LSM, as coast guard members observe the scene.
A group from Monroe county will travel by bus to Milwaukee on Friday for a pre induction examination. The convoy departs SPARTA at 8 a m.
The notice lists wartime ration stamp validity for meats fats and processed foods with several stamp books and periods. It also sets price ceilings for fresh fruits and vegetables in La Crosse Wisconsin and Winona Minnesota for August 10 to 16, including specific unit prices for bananas grapefruits lemons oranges plums peaches cabbage carrots cucumbers and lettuce.
Sgt Elmer Kohlmeyer a Caledonia native born 1918 was killed in action in France on July 26 according to a war department telegram received by his parents Mr and Mrs William Kohlmeyer He enlisted 1940 trained at Fort Benning Fort Bragg Camp Shreveport Fort Dix overseas December 1942 fought in Sicily and Italy before France He is survived by five sisters Mrs E Lund Madison Mrs John Stoltz La Crosse Mrs Patrick Bacon McCaledonia two brothers Albert Caledonia Wilfred Ettrick
Sparta Wisconsin reports Pvt Jack Stevens 30 was killed in action July 26 after being wounded in June in the invasion of France. He had worked nine years at Sparta Floral Co before enlisting in October 1943 and served after training at Camp Wolters Texas. He is son of John Stevens of Escanaba Michigan and a sister in Muskegon Michigan notified his employers.
The La Crosse district U S employment service seeks men and women to work at Hercules Powder company Badger Ordnance Works in Merrimac Wisconsin. E Wallace Evans says the plant is a top priority and state offices are directing recruiting. Transportation and housing are provided. interested people should contact La Crosse USES or a field representative.
In Albany reporting on Capitol Hill talks, Elliott V. Bell described as Dewey’s top confidant and potential secretary of the treasury if Dewey wins the presidency. Bell, 41, runs the state banking apparatus as a superintendent of banks and is a close adviser in Dewey’s inner circle.
Ettrick Wisconsin residents welcomed returning servicemen over the weekend. Pfc Melvin Aasen visited his brother Rev H O Aasen, Seaman William Gordon visited his parents Mr and Mrs William Gordon, and Pfc Clifford Bell with Pfc James Thompson visited the latter's parents Mr and Mrs Lester Thompson. Pvt Herbert Nelsestuen, with the field artillery, wrote his parents he is now in Italy.
Ernest E. Quinn of Galesville dies at home from a heart attack Sunday night aged 59. Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 p m from Hamre funeral home with burial in Pine Cliff cemetery. He leaves wife Alma and five children plus eight grandchildren and siblings. Quinn operated a pump business with his father and later a garage before retirement. he was active in local bands and fraternal groups.
Dr Jete oe H Trowbridge of Viroqua Vernon county Wisconsin retires after 45 years in medicine and pharmacy He will move to Spokane Washington with his daughter Mrs Dorothy Ellis He previously ran a Viroqua drug store and partnered briefly with Dr Marshall E Sorenson His wife was the daughter of General E M Rogers of Civil War fame He remains active in the Congregational church and leaves behind two sons and many patients
Pfc. Raymond A. Scarff of Marquette serves in France with a railroad battalion restoring Normandy transportation. The unit operates daily passenger trains under Lieut. Col. Fay L. King and cleared debris to repair rail yards. They recovered 15 locomotives from Cherbourg yards in good condition bearing U S insignia.
B. W. Ingli announces a Scouters Round Table meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Leaders from troops planning to join Saturday's waste paper collection must attend for final planning.
Allied successes in France spur a surge in victory betting and push odds against a prompt war end to around October. Current odds run 100 to 15 versus 100 to 7 three months earlier. Some bettors rely on tea leaves dreams or astrology while others fixate on D-day and a December 6 outcome.
Local column lists numerous service members from La Crosse and nearby, including Pfc William A Tyler in New York APO, Sgt Hugh H Loughan new APO, AC George G DeMann completing primary flight training in Arizona, Aviation Cadet Marvin M Lee in Corsicana, and Pvt Leslie W French arriving in England. Other updates note 2nd Lt James E Padesky Notre Dame alumnus, Sgt Eugene Fick promotion at Fort Riley, Myron Turner orientation course in England, and Pvt Robert C Johnson’s marine school graduation at Camp Pendleton with wife Virginia Friesmuth.
Supervisor of Nurses Myrtle Olson announces a free immunization clinic at city hall on Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Appointments preferred to aid those unable to afford private physicians. The event targets La Crosse youth with diphtheria immunization and smallpox vaccination offered, sponsored by the city health department with La Crosse County Medical Society cooperation.
A dozen top swing bands will perform at Shrine Auditorium for three nights to erase the Los Angeles Philharmonic orchestra deficit of 25000 dollars. Stars include Harry James Tommy Dorsey Kay Kyser Freddie Martin and Leopold Stokowski praised the effort as music crossing forms.
Warren A. Ransom 22 son of Dr. and Mrs. G. A. Ransom Caledonia Minn. was awarded the silver wings of a pilot at the advanced two engine pilot school of the AAF Training Command La Junta Calif. He graduated as second lieutenant after completing RANSOM flight training in the AT 24 aircraft a modified B 25 bomber. He is a Caledonia High School and Upper Iowa University graduate. During 10 weeks at La Junta pilots learn bomber handling formation flying instrument navigation weather and recognition of aircraft and ships. On graduation they enter specialized combat training or four engine transition programs.
Sparta residents Mr and Mrs Claus Peterson learned from their son Corporal Floyd Peterson that he has been transferred from New Guinea to Letterman General Hospital in San Francisco. Floyd hopes to be moved nearer home and he has battled malaria since April. His twin Lloyd Peterson also served with the 32nd Division in Australia and New Guinea and spent weeks in hospital for yellow jaundice and tropical ulcers. Lloyd expects to be included in the August return quota.
The Wisconsin National Guard Review reports up to July 31, 2,507 Wisconsin servicemen had died in the current war. Of these, 1,530 were killed in action or died of wounds sustained in combat. The figure is compiled from newspaper clippings.
George Ritter announced the La Crosse Concert Band will present its weekly program at Riverside Park on Wednesday at 8 p m. The event highlights the city’s musical schedule with the band performing in an outdoor setting.
Salable hogs and cattle volumes at Winona and Milwaukee show steady to higher bids for top grades while common counts lag. Cattle and calf sales reveal strong fed steers and yearlings, with llams and ewes uneven. grains and produce feature cash wheat sparse, oats quoted, barley ranges, and refined potato pricing across Chicago markets.
Secre ary Ickes said the anthracite shortage this winter now is estimated at 6 million tons an increase of a million over prior expectations. He ordered maximum shipments to retail dealers cut from 90 percent to 87 42 percent. Officials cited an unauthorized strike at Philadelphia and Reading coal and iron company mines as substantially contributing to the regulation change.
Pfc. Donald W. Blackburn of New Lisbon Wisconsin Route 2 has been promoted to sergeant. He serves as an assistant squad leader with the 34th Red Bull Division of the Firth army in Italy.
Roger Rohde granted divorce from Roselle Rohde in Sparta Wisconsin on cruel and in human treatment. Decree by Judge O W Sprecher notes marriage in November 1893 and one child custody awarded to the father with the daughter cared for by Grace Vian.
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