Coon Valley Veteran Of 70 Missions Home On Leave
Capt. Arthur M. Lien son of Mr and Mrs Alvin J Lien of Coon Valley returns home after 14 months overseas with 70 missions 11 oak leaf clusters and the air medal. He served in the B 26 Marauder Thumbs Up and took part in D day operations. He married and meets his wife and seven and a half month old son before reporting to a Florida redistribution center after August 29.
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Arthur M. Lien
Alvin J. Lien
Coon Valley
Lien
Brook Field
San Antonio
Tex
Glendale
Calif
Kelly Field
Kelly
Quero
Brady
T Fia
Lake Charles
Ireland
St. Andrew's
Scotland
England
Hansel Hansen
Thoralf Olson
Myrland Stafslien
Army Air Forces
France
Fla
American ace Preddy downs six German fighters in Hamburg action
Major George E. Preddy of Greensboro North Carolina a Marine fighter was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for shooting down six Messerschmitt 109s in the Hamburg area on August 6 setting a new American record for one action in this theater. He now has 24 victories with five destroyed on the ground.
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London
George E. Preddy
Greensboro
N. C
Hamburg
Preddy
Weather Record U. S. Department of Commerce Wisconsin and Nearby
Weather forecast notes clear and cool conditions in Wisconsin tonight with a warmer trend by Saturday. Minnesota shows partly cloudy skies with scattered showers possible in the north and west central areas Saturday afternoon or evening, warmer in the north and west. Iowa expects clear and cool tonight with few clouds and a rise in temperature later, warmer conditions in the west.
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Wisconsin
Minnesota
River Readings Forecast for Prom in Genoa
The notice notes a Genoa prom event with river readings, warns of difficulties with pool level adjustments, and mentions that no sea or creek readings will occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anor Fordcast
Genoa
Sunday Services In Rural Churches
Holmen Lutheran H C Smeby pastor holds services at Holmen 10 40 am and at Halfway 7 45 pm. Holmen Ladies Aid meets Thursday with light entertainment by Mmes Severson Clut L and Harold Johnson and B O in attendance.
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H. C. Smeby
Holmen
Halfway
John Kroonemeyer Bible School and Services
John Kroonemeyer leads a Bible school followed by 10 a m services and an 11 a m worship service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kroonemeyer
Bible School
Beach Party Clears Path for Invasion at St Tropez
At St Tropez the first American sailors ashore were a heavy beach party led by Lieut. J G from Elon College North Carolina. They cleared channels for invasion ships as demolition teams under Master Walker controlled traffic. The oldest beach party member is 45 year old Leo Frazer boatswain's mate from Baraboo Wisconsin, a former Chicago bartender who served on the Arizona in the last war.
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France
St. Tropez
J. G
Elon College
N. C
Walker
Times Square
Leo Frazer
Baraboo
Wis
Chicago
Arizona
Walnut Logs Shipped to Soldiers Stalk Makers
In WAUKON Iowa a Dubuque company plans to convert walnut logs into gun stocks with three shipments already sent and several more carloads ready. Palestine court fees are raised ten percent.
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Waukon
Dubuque
F R Denies Willkie Invited For Postwar Talks
The article reports President Roosevelt denying Willkie was invited to a White House conference on postwar security. Roosevelt calls such talk a personal matter and deflects questions on prewar organization proposals. Hull’s statements deny Dewey’s fear of a permanent Allied military alliance.
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White House
Willkie
Roosevelt
Hull
Thomas E. Dewey
Lewiston Soldier Promoted to Sergeant Overseas
John W. Thompson 23 of Lewiston Minnesota has been promoted from corporal to sergeant at an Eighth Air Force bomber base in England. He serves as waist gunner on the B 24 Liberator Lucy Equipment, aiding bombing missions against German industrial targets and Nazi threats to Allied forces in France. Thompson is the son of Mr and Mrs Earl Thompson of Lewiston and a 1939 Lewiston High School graduate.
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Eighth Air Force
England
John W. Thompson
Lewiston
Minn
Elbert Helton
8Th Air Force
Thompson
Lucy Quipment
Germany
France
Sgt
Earl Thompson
AAF
Standard Oil Company
Wykoff
New York Stock Exchange Closes Three Saturdays
The New York Stock Exchange voted to close on August 19 26 and September 2 with the curb exchange following suit. Officials cited no formal reason but a heat wave and staff shortages in brokerage offices during vacation season were noted as underlying factors.
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New York
N. Y
New York Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange
New York Curb Exchange
The
Ration Guide Lists Stamp Values for Foods and Essentials
The guidance outlines red and blue ration stamps for meats fats and processed foods, sugar and shoes, with valid dates and quantities. It also notes gas and fuel oil coupon use, price ceilings on fruits and vegetables in several Wisconsin cities, and specific item prices per listed weights and types.
Tri State Deaths summarize regional obituaries
Obituaries from Iowa Wisconsin and Minnesota report the deaths of Mrs. R C Sander 54 in Waukon IA funeral Saturday at the Presbyterian church burial Oakland Cemetery widow of R C Sander survivor sister Mrs Florence Deeny six years deputy recorder of Allamakee County John P Schilling 59 of Dubuque death in Caledonia Minn Mrs George W Greves 47 born Hilda Hagestad Norse nurse died in San Diego CA survived by husband two brothers and three sisters funeral arrangements pending at North Beaver Creek Lutheran ChurchEttrick Wisconsin
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Waukon
R. C. Sander
Allamakee County
Presbyterian Church
Oakland Cemetery
Fred Herman
Clem Hoag
Florence Deeny
Caledonia
Minn
M. E. Donavan
John P. Schilling
Dubuque
Ettrick
Wis
George W. Greves
San Diego
Calif
Hilda Hagestad
Ettrick Township
Knut K. Hagestad
Norway
George Greves
William
Trempealeau County
Whitehall
Andrew C. Hagestad
Ove Vetterhaus
Colton
S. D
John Fillner
la Crosse
Anna Swenson
North Beaver Creek
North Beaver Creek Lutheran Church
K. M. Arberg
Westby Woman Dies After Lingering Illness
Mrs. Ole Johnson of Westby Wisconsin died at home Tuesday after a long illness. Born October 3 1871 in Eau Claire she married Ole Johnson in 1891. Funeral services Saturday at 1 30 p m at Anderson funeral home and 2 p m at Westby Coon Prairie church officiated by Rev J O Holum with burial in Coon Prairie cemetery. Surviving are 11 children and several relatives including Morgan and Alvin Bergh of Westby and Mrs Maljor Buros of Voila.
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Westby
Wis
Ole Johnson
Eau Claire
Viroqua
Johnson
M. H. Bekkedahl Company
Winnie Rhodes
Blaine
Los Angeles
Orville
Russell
Arnold
Chicago
Irma Gustafson
Florence Brunete
Oak Park
Ill
Violet U Man
Permenpene
Ida Holt
Alice
Corp
Lincoln Johnson
Morgan
Alvin Bergh
Maljor Buros
Voila
Ferdinand Moen
Public Praise for La Crosse County Highway Police
An editor letter commends the La Crosse County traffic department for prompt aid when Harold Ritter fell ill near Coon Valley on August 15. The writer notes swift action by Chief Wright and hospital care within 30 minutes, urging appreciation for the highway police’s constant readiness.
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Tribune
la Crosse County
Harold Ritter
North Ridge
Coon Valley
Wright
Ritter
Clam Falls Soldier Earns Three Gold Foreign Service Ribbons
T. Sgt. Roy G. Pearson of Clam Falls Wis after 18 months abroad earns three gold foreign service ribbons while serving as crew chief with a veteran B 25 Mitchell Bomb Group in the Mediterranean theater. His unit has flown over 400 bombing missions during the Tunisian Sicilian and Italian campaigns.
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Roy G. Pearson
Axel G. Pearson
Clam Falls
Wis
Mediterranean
Winona Livestock Prices Reported by Swift & Company
Winona Minnesota buyers operate 9 am to 4 pm with post closing care. Hog prices mostly steady across weight ranges. sows and hog categories listed. Cattle cash market shows dry fed steady, other cattle weaker. calves and lambs given price ranges and notes on condition and discounts. Illinois Chicago figures accompany regional totals for hogs, cattle, and calves.
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Swift & Company
Winona
Minn
Bologna
Chicago
Milwaukee Livestock
Milwaukee
Potatoes Market Report Across States
Chicago firms report 36 cars in transit and 8 shipments totaling 668 supplies for Russet Burbanks Bliss Triumphs and Long Whites. U S No 1 demand steady at ceiling for some stock, while others are slow. prices listed for Idaho Nebraska South Dakota based on U S No 1 and commercial grades with small ranges.
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Chicago
Small-Lot Purchases Preference Move in Surplus Bill
U S House considers an amendment by Rep Voorhis to require disposal of surplus government property in the smallest practicable lots and to give local merchants preference over large mail order buyers. The measure aims to limit sales to big buyers and favor local commerce when offers are equal.
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Washington
House
Rep
Voorhis
D-Calif
Living Costs Rise for Wage Earners in July
The National Industrial Conference Board reports July living costs for the average wage earner rising 0.6 percent. Food prices lead with 1.2 percent gains, housing up 0.1 percent, and men’s clothing also higher. Electricity and gas fall 0.1 percent.
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New York
N. Y
National Industrial Conference Board
Chicago cash grain and livestock market report
Chicago cash grain lists prices for wheat and barley with regional bids and futures quotes for Sept, Dec, May and July contracts. Chicago produce notes live poultry butter eggs, while Milwaukee reports hogs and cattle prices with ranges for weights and grades.
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Chicago
Oper
Rye
William H Edwards Dies After Long Political Career
William H Edwards 83 longtime Wisconsin Republican figure and more than 20 year state legislator dies in Sussex. Funeral services set for Waukesha tomorrow with city and party leaders expected to attend.
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W. H. Edwards
Sussex
Wis
Waukesha
William H. Edwards
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Republican Party vows support for all candidates
Madison Wisconsin Republican Party chairman Thomas E Coleman announced Friday the party would back all Republican candidates in the upcoming general election campaign.
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Madison
Wis
Thomas E. Coleman
Republican Party of Wisconsin
Local Court Records and Small-City Felony Fees
County Court notes in La Crosse and Baraboo show Herbert C. Kircher forfeiting a cash bond for failing to appear on a stop sign violation and Harry C. Kinner paying fines for a non-registered vehicle on a public highway. Justice Court items include drivers license and reckless driving fines. Tomah fire department reports a kitchen fire at Butterfly cafe caused by grease and an overheated chimney with minor damage.
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Daily Records
la Crosse
Herbert C. Kircher
Baraboo
Wis
Harry C. Kinner
R. 1
West Salem
Sparta
Betty Jones
Maryland
Taychedah
O. W. Sprecher
Tomah
Butterfly Cafe
William Pongratz
Real Estate Transfers Across Several Towns and Cities
Dennis E. Congdon sells to Budd Paisley and wife property in Farmington. George J. Biffle sells to Waldo Triggessed and wife property at Park and 19th streets. Badger Corrugating company sells to Edward T. Puchsteiner and wife Hyde Street between 13th and 14th. Charles W. Roddie and others sell to Burlington railroad property in Onalaska.
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la Crosse
Dennis E. Congdon
Budd Paisley
Farmington
George J. Biffle
Waldo Triggessed
Park and 19Th Streets
Badger Corrugating Company
Edward T. Puchsteiner
Hyde Street
Charles W. Roddie
Burlington Railroad
Onalaska
Lost purse on Market between 8th and 9th
Personal notice for a large black coin purse lost between 8th and 9th on Market. It contains money and valuables. Reward offered if returned to 807 Johnson.
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Johnson
Bids Sought for Onalaska Campbell Public School Alteration
The Board of Education of Joint School District No. 5 invites sealed bids for alteration and construction of a public school on French Island La Crosse County Wisconsin. Bids due 7 30 P M C W T Aug 31 1944 in La Crosse at the upper French Island Public School with separate contracts for General Construction Plumbing Heating Ventilating and Electrical. Bidders must include a certified 5 percent bid bond and may be rejected or bids opened publicly followed by contract and bond requirements.
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Onalaska
Campbell la Crosse County
Wisconsin
Board of Education
Campbell
la Crosse County
French Island
C.W.T
Boyum, Schubert & Sorensen
Hoeschler
la Crosse
Joint Dist. No. 5
Leslie W. Howard
Joint School Dist. No
Notice of Hearing on Estate Administration in La Crosse
State and county court announce a hearing on September 12 1944 at 10 am to hear Mary V Seielstad as administratrix of Albert N Leidstad deceased. Creditors must file claims by December 18 1944. unsettled claims will be examined December 19 1944 at 10 am in La Crosse Wisconsin. Dated August 18 1944.
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State of
Wisconsin
la Crosse County
Albert N. Leidstad
la Crosse
Mary V. Seielstad
Albert N. Seielstad
City of
Hearing on Final Settlement and Inheritance Tax
Notice of hearing on final settlement and inheritance tax in the estate of William Zanter deceased. The hearing, August 16, 1944, at 10 a m, Courthouse La Crosse Wisconsin, examiner William E Zanter executor, request for final account approval debts and claims, residue distribution, and tax adjudication. Attn: Schubert Stevenson Franzini, attorneys, 422 Hoeschier Building La Crosse.
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State of
Wisconsin
la Crosse County
William Zanter
la Crosse
William E. Zanter
Greenfield
R. V. Ahlstrom
Schubert. Stevenson & Franzini
Hoeschier
Ride Down On Parachute After Mine Open Fail
Second Lieut. John J. Egger Jr of Seattle said he rode piggy back on a parachute after his failed to open during England maneuvers. After a 100 foot fall he landed atop another jumper and slid off at 75 feet to save both men. He suffered leg injuries and is in the army hospital in Vancouver Washington.
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Vancouver
Wash
John J. Egger, Jr
Seattle
England
Butist
Egger
Northern States Power declares 1.25 percent dividend
The NSP Wisconsin board on August 15 1944 declared a quarterly dividend of 1.25 percent on preferred stock payable by check September 1 1944 to shareholders of record at the close of business August 19 for the quarter ending August 31 1944.
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Office OF
Northern States Power Company
Wisconsin
City wide cleanup for Boy Scouts pledge drive
Twelve thousand La Crosse housewives will scour attics basements and entire homes for stray papers magazines and cardboard to bundle and place on curbs for pickup by Boy Scouts on Saturday August 19 in a city wide effort aimed at supporting the organization.
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la Crosse House
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Department OF Commerce
Bismerek Dwurth
LA Crosse Airport
New Orleans
Holmen Lutheran
Palestine
Mammoth
Iowa
Clark Gardner
Osage, Iowa
ING
F. R. Denies
N. Y. Stock Exchange
Ration Guide
Associated Press
Winone
California
Goven
Ohio
U. S
Tri-State
Allied Chem Tllinois Central
St. Oil California
American Can Inspirat
Can
St. Oil Indiana
Locomotive
Int
Ivester
St. Oil
New Jersey American Pow
Can . Studebaker Corp
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Swift Co
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T. Kennecott Cap
U. S. Rubber
Liggett and Myers
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Marshall Field
Telais Aviation Corp. S
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Woolworth Bendix Aviat
Nash Kelvinator
Phelps Dodge
Phillips Pet
du Pont
Douglas Air
Eastman
Scott Paper
General Electric
Sears Roebuck
Shell
General Foods Motors Simmons Co
General
el. Bond
Sh. Pitts
Am. Ins
Gisholt Ma. Co
Trust
N. St
Northwest Bancorp
Pb. Soc
Ind
Trane Co. Ee
Winona Livestock
Chicago Livestock
Lacrosse Terminal
South Avenue
Gateway City Transfer Co., Inc
GOP
Justice Court
Richard Brown
H. L. Beckman
Harry Humble
South Front Street
Dorothy Mause
Charlies Street
Jerry Erickson
Mindoro
Lenora Steele
Maynard Williams
Mori
Moo
Hoeschler’s
Fifth Avenue
LA Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press
la Crosse Tribune
le Crosse
Monroe
Jackson
Vernon
Trempealeau
Crawford Counties
Houston County
Florists Telegraph Delivery Association
United States
Minneapolis
Camp McCoy
N. H. Buckstaff
Rtare Toma la Crosse Tribune
Harold Gulbrandsen
Joe Ames
Prospect St
Phone la Crean
Aig
Rowley
Tom
Wig Redding Co
West Ave
Lacrosse Laundry & Cleaning CO
Personals
Doerflinger’s
Hilton
Jay
Hwy 16
Harmony Cafe
General Office
B. F. Goodrich Store
South 19Th
Tru-Value Dress Shop
Mann
Walt’s
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