Havens Ends Aleutian Tour Returns To Continent
Pvt. William Havens comes back to the continent after 2 1/2 years in the Aleutians. He recalls USO visits by Errol Flynn Marjorie Reynolds Olivia de Havilland and Joe E Brown. He earned a bronze star and spent 21 day furlough with his child. son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Havens of 1327 Green Bay.
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Havens
Aleutians
William
Errol Flynn
Marjorie Reynolds
Olivia de Havilland
Joe E. Brown
Army
Ray Havens
Green Bay
Navy Signalman Sees Action With Pacific Island Battles
Navy signalman York reports action with Pacific Island campaigns from Saipan to Kwajalein aboard an auxiliary tanker. He describes intense firing, surviving a torpedo, and the ship undergoing refit after recent operations in the Gilbert and Caroline islands theaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Pacific Island
Ork
York
H. York
South Eighth Street
Maritime Service
Great Lakes Center
San Franisco
Saipan
Guam
Anewetee
Kwajalein
Gilbert, Caro
Marianna Islands
Live in Chicago Girl Wanted for Light Housework
Advertisements offer a live in position in Chicago for a white female aged 18 to 35 to perform light housework in a new home. No cooking or heavy laundry required. Own room and bath with excellent salary and donut refunds. References required. Send snapshot to J. T-3520 W. Thorndale Ave Chicago.
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Chicago
J. T
Thorndale Ave
La Crosse Man Returns From South Pacific After Two Years
Corp. Rudy Silberschmidt, 207 21st street, returns to La Crosse after two years overseas with a Military Police unit. After training at Fort Custer he left in 1942 for Australia and New Guinea, where he guarded installations and helped load ships. He was injured in New Guinea and evacuated home, returning to La Crosse in early August and awaiting further duty until Sept. 5. He lives with his sister Mrs. Frank Stluka.
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la Crosse
South Pacific
Rudy Silberschmidt
21St Street
Australia
Fort Custer
Mich
Brisbane
New Guinea
Aals Booa Handeles
United States
Frank Stluka
Young Sailor Returns From Pacific Duty After Three Engagements
Luce S2c sailed aboard an aircraft carrier in the Pacific and took part in three engagements during World War II. He joined the Navy on his 17th birthday, trained at Farragut Idaho, and received a 15 day leave in March 1944 before overseas duty in April. His parents Mr and Mrs E L Luce reside on French Island with two brothers in service.
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Pacific
Luce
S2c
Pahe
Peron Score Board
U. S
Car- Ter
Saipan
Navy
Farragut
Ida
E. L. Luce
French Island
Pfc
Arno E. Luce
Marine Air Corps
South Pacific
Archie L. Luce
Emmons Relays Wounded Note From France Purple Heart Mentioned
Corp Robert Emmons of a tank destroyer unit in France writes home about being scratched by Germans and receiving a Purple Heart. He describes the fight as uncertain and notes training and D day involvement. His family details include his Central High School class of 1940 background and wartime duties.
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Robert Emmons
France
Emmons
Losey Boulevard
Central
Camp la
Texas Maneuvers
England
Trane's
Joy
Dale
Larry
Bob
Prospective Holiday Travelers Urged Not To Use Trains Buses
Officials warn Labor Day travel demand would overburden railways already at full capacity. Rail lines carry more passengers each month, risking delays and reduced service for essential travel as extra holiday traffic looms.
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ODT
Rail travel during wartime strains amid crowded cars
Passengers endure cramped aisles and platforms as trains depart with little room for standing. Officials note nonessential travel burdens railroads' core role in wartime transport and emergency logistics.
Ration Guide Covers Stamp Validities and Local Price Ceilings
The notice lists indefinite validity for several four red and blue stamps and specific five pound values for stamps 30 31 32 and 40, plus period four and five coupons. It notes price ceilings on fresh fruits and vegetables for Winans Minnesota Cross Wis Sparta, with detailed per item prices and pack weights.
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Prems
Winans
Minn
Crosse
Sparta
Wis
Rel
California
Goren
Concord
Minnesota
Ohio
Red River
North Dakotas
Washington
Air Lines Seek Women for Training in Minneapolis
Career focused ad invites women to enroll in a resident radio communications and teletype training in Minneapolis. Highlights include high school requirement, quick entry, and good salaries with airlines, CAA, civil service, and broadcast stations. Includes address for T-492 Tribune and low tuition costs. Also a Christmas cards appeal and a housework job listing with flexible hours in Wisconsin.
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Nol
Minneapolis
N.W
Civil Service
CAA
Tribune
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Pvt
William Haven
Lay
RK Clayton
Lacrosse Tribune and Leader-Press
Thanes
Eds
H. J. Marcotte
Frontier Lodge
Ted Bolnick, W. M
Hellwig & Morris Thoughtful Service
Breck
A. F. of
L. Club
Hixon's Coulee
Country Club
North 3Rd
Joe Ames
Prospect St
Borden
Eagle Insulation Co
L. Elora
Tom
Louis Athnos
Wis Bedding Co
West Ave
H. Eagon
Lacrosse Laundry & Cleaning CO
Milton
Charles Saddle Horses
Stabies
Hwy
Por Spencer
Helen Durdahbi
Tru-Value Dress Shop
General Office
May’s
Stevensons
Schilling Paper CO
Walt’s
la Crosse Lutheran Hospital
Suh Ave
Justinger’s Food Store
West Ave. South
George
Bodega
Lindy
South Avenue Cafe
South Avenue
Arena Shoe Store
Rose
Jack's Cafe
Office Girl
Harry Raper
Oldsmobile Garage
Fifth Avenue
THE
WAR Manpower Commission
WMC
U. S. Employment Service
Lacrosse Tribune
Esquire
Michigan Ave
Wisconsin
Wilson
Madison
Chrysler-Plymouth- de Soto
Cass
Fed
Prairie du Chien
South 18Th
Plamor Bowling Centre
Anderson Tire & Battery Service
Delivery Boy
Mulder’s
Montgomery Ward
Badger
City Iron
Lax Auto
South 2Nd
City Car Co
Fifth Ave
Western Teachers Exchange
Plymouth Bidg
Chevrolet
Auto Service
Anderson Tire and Battery Service
McKenzie
DODGE
Losey Bird
Studebaker
D and L
Chevrolet Co
Court House
3Rd St
WISCO
Kendall Oil Wholesale Distributors
Cheney’s
Jay
Casey’s Car Sales
Dahl Motors
Ben Bautch
Arcadia
Lent Business
Coscae Aan Sone
Coon Valley
Boz
19Th
Jackson
Silhouette
Witoka Village
Winona
Myron Sperbeck
42Nd Avenue N. E
Community Loan & Finance Co
Caledonia St
Lee
Hoesch
Guinea
Buna
Silberschmidt
Tribune Photo Corp
Bonin Islands
Richard Luce
Ration Guide
Airlines
Wallace Brown
E. Jackson
Liggetts
Logan
All Girls Orchestra
R. Bretten
Caledonia
Soman
Silphone
Allis-Chalmers
Milwaukee
U.S
Sam
Uncle Sam
Ants
Operavorire
United States Employment Service
Wisconsin Electric Cooperative
E. Wilson
P. T Webster
Cieveland
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