Write-In Helps Rep Sauthoff Win on Ballot Doubt in Wisconsin
August 25, 1944 Wisconsin primary results show Rep Harry Sauthoff of Madison narrowly missing a party designation for senator. Write-in votes across 31 counties pushed the Progressive total to 23,648, just above the 23,602 needed. Benz leads the Progressive governor slate with 9,448 votes over Vaudreuil, while several other Progressive nominees remain short of the threshold and await the state canvas board’s final decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Harry Sauthoff
Madison
Apss
United States
Wisconsin
Southoff
Sauthoff
Progressive Party
Alexander O. Benz
Appleton
Leo P. Vaudreuil
Kenosha
Benz
Vaudreuil
William H. Dietrich
Hartford
Clough Gates
Superior
Adelaide Woelfel
Chilton
Albert C. Johnson
Windsor
State Canvas Board
Memorial Services for Ensign Sobotta Planned
Memorial services are set for Ensign Jerome J. Sobotta son of Mrs Emma Sobotta of the city. He died on July 18 1943 while serving on an LST in the Solomon Sea. Survived by his mother two brothers Alphone and Paul two sisters Mrs Albin Bill and Marion. Services Tuesday at 9 a m at a local church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ead
Abe Peter
Pants
Nelson
Wis
Paul
Navy
Albin Bill
Reedsburg
Marion
Fire destroys Sparta home of nine with total loss
A Sparta Wisconsin fire gutted a home of a nine child family. An oil stove starting the blaze damaged clothing, fur, and all possessions. The building and contents were a total loss with no insurance. The Brown house nearby suffered minor scorching but was saved. Fire department prevented further damage from spreading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Wis
Shields
Wy Ryeb
Privette Wounded in France for Second Time
Pvt. Leo J. Privette, son of Mr and Mrs Nick Privette of Caledonia Minnesota, was wounded in France for the second time after being released from a prior Normandy invasion injury and Purple Heart award. He is hospitalized in England as war department telegrams confirm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonia
Minn
Leo J. Privette
Nick Privette
Privette
Normandy
England
War Department
Pvt Ole C Leque Reported As German POW In Italy
Mrs Lerue learned from a telegram dated last Wednesday that her son Pvt Ole C Leque. 1% a prisoner of war of the German government, following notice of his missing in action in Italy and confirmation from the International Red Cross. The message, signed by the adjutant general, promised further information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
le Leque
Lameine
Pvt
Ole C. Leque
Italy
Warn About Soldier Passing Bad Checks
The Wisconsin Bankers Association reports the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Richland Center received bad checks signed by Ian Snyder. Two checks passed at Richland Center and one in Lone Rock. Snyder wears an army uniform with sergeant stripes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Bankers’ Association
Farmers and Merchants Bank of
Birthday Notices Pay Tribute to Ardette Olson and Others
Birthday notices honor Ardette Mae Olson of Mindore Wis and Pougies Seley in 1917 Madison surert. Included are mentions of Mrs. Walter Hogue and Oneleaske with best wishes from family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardette Mae Olson
Mindore Wis
Pougies Seley
Medison Surert
Walter Hogue
Oneleaske
Wartime Ration Guide with Stamp Values and Produce Prices
The notice outlines ration stamps A through 32 for meats fats and home canning valid through February 28 1945. Gasoline coupons B-3 B-4 C-3 and B-4 valid for five gallons. new period coupons issued by ration boards. Lists per pound prices for white meat fruits vegetables and potatoes with regional note on varieties and weights.
Polio Toll Rises in Milwaukee Area
Milwaukee area polio cases reach 34 with 29 confirmed and five suspected. Shorewood suffers most, Milwaukee reports 18 definite cases, two in an 18 year old girl, Wauwatosa records one. Shorewood imposes strict quarantine restricting dismounts for children under supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Shorewood
Wauwatosa
Gerald F. Burgardt
Two Gale Citizens Hurt in La Crosse Area Accidents
In La Crosse area incidents, Mrs. Ernest Falkedahl of Ettrick sustained a compound fracture of her right leg after a fall from a high platform at Stenberg pickle station. Charles Pahl of Arcadia, hurt by a dynamite blast near town, was taken to a hospital where his condition is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apital
Ernest Falkedahl
Ettrick
Stenberg Pickle
Charles
Grant Pahl
Arcadia
County Receives July State Pension Aid Totals
The La Crosse county treasurer Marvin Johnson reports July state aid checks for pensions. Old age pension totals $24,325.06, blind pension $406, and dependent children $4,921.97 across three divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse County
Marvin Johnson
Man Hurt After Fall From Ladder While Painting
A man were hospitalized yesterday with injuries from a fall from a ladder while painting a house in Deerfield. Local responders rushed him to a medical facility for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deerfield
Weather outlook for Wisconsin Minnesota shows clouds and showers
Partly cloudy and warmer tonight with scattered showers or thundershowers in northwest Wisconsin and Minnesota. Saturday will be partly to considerably cloudy with more showers, cooler west, and strong winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Ettrick Man Featured in Army Paper Story
Raymond Erickson of Ettrick was highlighted in Stars and Stripes for his action with the Fifth Army near the Arno river on the Italian front. He and fellow Ettrick resident Pfc. Clarence A. Pederson served under General Mark Clark, with Erickson pinned down by German barrages at an observation post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ettrick
Wis
Raymond Erickson
Stars and Sripes
Fifth Army
Arno River
Mark Clark
Clarence A. Pederson
Erickson
Emil Erickson
Blair High School
Navy Supervisor to Visit La Crosse on Friday
Chief Quartermaster Graham, in charge of Milwaukee and upper Michigan navy sub stations, will visit La Crosse next Friday to discuss opening the La Crosse sub station two days weekly. Currently Recruiter E J Beau-Spic arrives Fridays from Ippewa Falls. After next week the recruiter is slated for Thursdays and Fridays. The Great Lakes shipment is planned for Labor Day with the first September quota group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
U. S. Navy
Milwaukee
Upper Michigan
la Crosse
E. J. Beau—_ Spic
Resident Emil North Found Wandering Near Bluffs
Emil North, 65, of 2602 Main, was found wandering near the bluffs shortly before noon by a neighbor. North had former employment at the local quarry, according to reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil North
Main
North
River Forecast Shows Drops Near Tail Water Gages
Hastings to Genoa river forecast calls for a fall at all tail water gages over the next 36 hours with an average drop of 0.2 feet. After that period the levels are expected to become stationary at near present readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Genoa
Local Private Arrested for Burglary at Arnold's Tavern
Pvt. Charles Moriarity aged 22 of the 417th Infantry 76th Division at Camp McCoy was arrested by local police early Friday for breaking and entering Arnold's tavern on South Second Street. He will be turned over to Camp McCoy military authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Moriarity
417Th Infantry
Camp McCoy
Arnold's Tavern
South Second Street
Plans For 85th Trempealeau County Fair Nearing Completion
GALESVILLE Wis Special plans for the 85th Trempealeau county fair nearing completion for Sept 1 to 4. Entries due Friday, fair opens Sept 2 for three days and nights. Ten rides carnival midway entertainment horse show with 60 horses from La Crosse Winona Eau Claire and Black River Falls. Open jumpers venture before grandstand. Galesville Arcadia baseball Saturday noon. Sunday live stock parade. Bond sale lamb calf auction live stock sale cattle. WLS barn dance and final night free dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galesville
Wis
Trempealeau County
la Crosse
Winona
Eau Claire
Black River Falls
Arcadia
WLS
Funeral services for Martha Jane Walter in Viola
Mrs. Martha Jane Walter 85 died Thursday at her son Glen's home in Mound Park Wisconsin. Funeral Saturday 2:30 p m at Viola United Brethren Church with Rev George H McAhren officiating. Burial in Viola cemetery. Survived by sons Pearly and Glen, six grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola
Wis
Viola United Brethren Church
Martha Jane Walter
Glen
Mound Park
George H. McAhren
Viola Cemetery
Elk Creek
Charles
Martha Beighley Toptine
Pennsylvania
Kickapoo Valley
Obituaries for William Carrier and R M Jones
William Elmer Carrier 63 longtime Pine City Minnesota resident died at home after illness. Born February 4 1881 in Yucatan township he farmed then ran mortuary and furniture store married to Daisy in Pine City funeral at Pine City Methodist Church burial Birchwood Cemetery. R M Jones formerly of Bangor died in Fort Worth Texas funeral in Bangor Presbyterian Church burial Bangor Cemetery survived by wife daughter and siblings. no flowers per family request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonia
Minn
William Elmer Carrier
Houston County
Pine City
Carrier
Yucatan Township
Hiram Carrier
Yucatan
Daisyee
Charles Horn
Delbert E. Carrier
St. Paul
Methodist Church
Charles Blake
John L. Parish
Elk River
Lorenzo Johnson
Waite Park
Birchwood Cemetery
Bangor
Wis
R. M. Jones
Fort Worth
Tex
Presbyterian Church
Jones
George Bean
William
Aberdeen
S. D
Attar of Roses Found Hidden in Banks
A garbled OCR note reports Attar of roses used as a perfume base and describes it being deposited in banks. The text mentions Hy rend to son rose es of Bulgaria but lacks clear details or context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulgaria
Milwaukee Pastor Speaks At Sparta Outdoor Service
Milwaukee pastor Merril R. Abrey of the First Methodist Church will be the speaker at the final Sunday evening outdoor service on the courthouse lawn in Sparta at 8 PM. William Benedict will lead the platform program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Sparta Bureau
Sparta
Wis
Merrill R. Abbey
First Methodist Church
Milwaukee
Court House Lawn
William Benedict
Hearing in La Crosse County Probate Court 1944
In La Crosse County Wisconsin a special probate term will hear L J Kaiser estate of Helen Martin to sell real property Lot 20 Block 2 Southside Addition La Crosse for debts at 10am on September 1944. Also final settlement and inheritance tax for George J Haines estate with executrix Florence Haines to be considered October 3 1944. Claims against Florence L Shelby estate due December 26 1944 with hearing January 2 1945. Judges R V Ahlstrom Nath an Comstock attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse County
Wisconsin
City of la Crosse
L. J. Kaiser
Helen Martin
la Crosse
State of
R. V. Ahlstrom
Schubert, Stevenson & Franzini
Hoeschier
George J. Haines
Florence Haines
Nathan Comstock
Siate
Florence L. Shelby
Lillian Henry
Hazel Wister
City of
George P. Ruediger
Attorner
Thomas F. Lyons
Erna A. Young
A. M. Tillman
Court House
Hale & Skemp
State Bank
Albert N. Seiersted
Mary V. Seielstad
Albert N. Seielstad
Said
Victor M. Petersen
McKnight Building
Minneapolis
Minn
Mary Sander
R. W. Pischke
Florian D. Hassa
West Salem
Wis
William Zanter
le Crosse
William E. Zanter
Greenfield
Alteration and Construction Bids for Public School on French Island
The Board of Education of Joint School District No. 5 La Crosse County Wisconsin invites sealed bids for general construction plumbing heating and ventilating and electrical work on a public school at French Island La Crosse County Wisconsin. Bids due 7 30 PM CST August 31 1944 at upper French Island Public School. Bid deposits 50 percent and 100 percent performance bond required. Right to reject any bid and waives formalities. Examine contract documents at Boyum Schubert Sorensen La Crosse. Published by Leslie W. Howard Director of Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse County
Wisconsin
Board of Education
Onalaskia
Campbell
French Island
C.W.T
Onalaska
Boyum, Schubert & Sorensen
Hoeschier
la Crosse
Joint School District
Joint Dist. No. 5
Leslie W. Howard
Joint School Dist. No
Winona Swifts Livestock Report From Winona Minnesota Listings
Swift and Company report from Winona Minnesota shows 9 am to 4 pm buying window with post hours care, weighs, and pricing. Hog prices steady with top around 14.20. cattle steers yearlings 10 to 16.50. heifers 9 to 16. cows 6.5 to 10.5. Chicago and Milwaukee markets listed with hogs 14.75 to 14.65 and cattle from 12 to 16.75. calves 11.5 to 14. Lambs 12 to 13.25 with ewes at 5.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift & Company
Winona
Minn
Bologna
Chicago Livestock
Chicago
Washington
Milwaukee
Milk Bottle Lifespan Measured in Trips
The average life of a milk bottle is 35 trips before it is discarded or recycled, indicating typical reuse cycles and packaging durability in consumer dairy delivery.
County Court Hears Case Of Lewd Conduct In Local Hotel
Miss Beatrice Moldenhauer of Milwaukee and Leslie Bradles formerly of La Crosse now in Michigan were sentenced in county court Friday morning. Each must pay $100 and costs or face 90 days in county jail after being found guilty of lewd and lascivious conduct in a local hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Records
la Crosse
Beatrice Moldenhauer
Milwaukee
Leslie Bradles
Michigan
Property Transfers On Main and George Streets
Helen L. Livingston and others transfer property on Main Street between Ninth and Tenth Streets to John L. Strike and wife. William Pries Jr and wife transfer property at the corner of George and Hagar streets to Dorothy E. June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Helen L. Livingston
John L. Strike
Main Street
Ninth
10Th Streets
William Pries, Jr
Dorothy E. June
George and Hagar Streets
First American Attack Under Flag at Oriskany
The first battle fought by Americans under the Stars and Stripes occurred at Oriskany on August 6, 1777. The engagement featured Patriot forces against British and American Loyalist factions in upstate New York, shaping early Revolutionary War effort and flag symbolism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stars and Stripes
Oriskany
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rep
Progressive
Sobotta
Tribune Sparte Bureau
France
Happy
Ration Guide
Presey
Iratis
California
Orenges
Goren
Concord
Wright
North Dakotas
Marshall Stanley Sayner
S.C.U
S.cs.u. 1St Service Command
Boston
Mass
U. S
Sayner
M. D. Sayner
Spring Street
Milwaukee Area
Gale
la Crosse Hospital
U. 8
Department OF Commerce
Bismarck
Duluth LA Crosse
New Orleans
New York
Ettrick Man
St. Louis
Hoeschlers
Fifth Avenue
Johnson
Fifth Ave
Private Hargrove
Rivoli Theater
Robert Walker
Hargrove
Donna Reed
Robert Benchley
Chill Wills
Kennan Wynn
Private Mulvehill
Bill Phillips
George Offerman, Jr
Donald Curtis
Martha J. Walter
William E. Carrier
Lacrosse Terminal
South Avenue
Gateway City Transfer Co., Inc
Homestake
Allied Chem
Ae Illinois Central
Southern Pacific
American Can Inspiration
Cap. Il
Locomotive I
Harvester
Calif
Indianan Am. Rad
St. S
Standard Oil
Am. Smelt
Int
Studebaker Corp
Johns-Manville
Swift and Co
Tobacco
Kennecott Copper
Texas Co
United Air Lines
Armour and Co
Liggett and Myers
United Aircraft
Bendix Aviat
Marshall Field
U. S. Rubbers
U. S. Steel
Bethlehem Steel
Montgomery Ward
West
Mfg-Warner
Nash Kelvinator Woolworth
Calumet and
Hecla
Ge National ~ Biscuit Youngst
T. S Case
J.J
National Dairy Prod
Natl. Steel
Goodrich B.F
Sears Roebuck Norst
Shell Union Oil
North. Bancorp
Goodyear T
Simmons Co
Gt. North
Sinclair Oil
Trane Co Pub, Soc
Ind
Greyhound Corp
Winona Livestock
WFA
Idaho Bliss
Wisconsin Cobblers
North Dakota
Red River Valley
Cobblers
Nebraska
Chicago Grain Table
Milwaukee Livestock
Nash & Kinsella Laboratories, Inc
Firestone
Yours
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!