Dredging Bid Reports for Upper Minneapolis Harbor
Dunbar and Sullivan Dredging of Detroit bid 105000 dollars for first stage work on the upper Minneapolis harbor. Bid approval by engineers will take about a week. Work to start within 10 days ofcontract award and dredge 500 feet under the lower Northern Pacific railroad bridge removing rock and sand to create a nine foot channel. Excavated material to be placed along the west bank near Last Thirty-sixth street for a small boat harbor.
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Dunbar and Sullivan Dredging, Company
Detroit
Mich
Minne P Harbor
St. Paul
Northern Pacific
Minneapolis Park Board
Upper Harbor
Floyd ©. Borne
Histavesa
General Walton Walker Calls for Army Volunteers
General Walton Walker announces that the fifth army seeks volunteers from reserve officers to extend active duty. If not enough volunteers arise, other measures will be used to meet the required number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walton Nt. Waoiker
Fifth Army
Convention Attendants at 57th Photograph Assn Meeting
Leonard EG Olson and other professional photographers join thousands at the Stevens Hotel in Chicago for the 57th annual Convention of the Photograph Association of America. The event gathers camera operators from La Crosse and across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard EG
Olson
la Crosse! Photogripher
The
Photograph Association of America
Stevens Hotel
Chiciago
Our Children Employer Should Get Parents' Approval Before Hiring Child
An editorial argues against child labor bargains by minors and urges parental ratification for any job. It cites Matt, a ten year old, whose mother and father warn against early work and emphasize growth, nutrition, and safety. The piece notes laws protect children and urges adherence, with reference to Dr Patri's guide and a request for copies via mail.
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Angelo Patra
Matt
Jaugnea
Bloo
Baby
Patri
P.O
Station G
New York 19
Honor Gold Star Mothers On Stamp
A three cent stamp in honor of the Gold Star Mothers will be issued by the post office department on Sept 21. Nationwide sale of 75 million stamps starts Sept 22. The design shows a palm branch with a star and the words Gold Star Mothers in dark roman print. United States appears across the top in white roman type.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
United States
Conduct Extension Course At Gays Mills
La Crosse Teachers College will conduct an extension course in Gays Mills for elementary teachers this year. The program consists of 17 meetings and carries three credits. Four sessions will be held at the high school starting Saturday September 11 at 9 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ways Mills
Wis
Speekl
la Crosse
Prolonged Drought Threatens Wisconsin Crops Across State
An Associated Press survey reports prolonged drought and heat waves cutting into Wisconsin corn potatoes and forage crops. The northeast is rains sufficient while southern counties face threats similar to the north. Cattle sales rose 26 percent in Green Bay due to feed costs and pasture deterioration. Early potatoes ripened small in Oneida and central yields look strong. grain ranges from fair to poor. Some counties report ruined corn while others expect good yields if rain comes. Farmers seek relief as pasture conditions decline and hay crops shrink. reports cite varying county impacts from Wood to Door and Manitowoc counties with ongoing drought relief needs.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Associated Press
Green Bay
Arle Mucks
University of Wisconsin College of Agriculture
Oneida
Portage County
Langlade
Elmer E. Webster
Harshaw
Winnebago County
Equity Livestock Cooperative
John Novotny
National Farm Loan Association
Door County
Carl Johnson
Eau Claire
Wood County
Donald Rowe
W. J. Rogan
Marathon County
Kenosha County
Manitowoc
John Bucholz
Marinette
Benefit Dance Aids Gale Vet In Ws Community
GALESVILLE Wisconsin September date set for a benefit dance honoring Carleton Jensen. The Rowles McBride American Legion post sponsors the event at Carterville Acorn pavilion with four renowned dance bands contributing music. Jensen, 25, lost much of his right hand in a fireworks explosion July 4 during the Legion three day observance. he is married with a young child and has been hospitalized. Local Legion post plans August session and urges full attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galesville
Carleton Jensen
Felow
Rowles-McBride Post American Legion
Acorn
Carterville
Jensen
Legion Post
American Legion Post
Polio Epidemic in North Carolina Reported Declining
Health officials say North Carolina polio cases are easing but warn caution as schools delay openings and public events are canceled. Through the year 1,721 cases are recorded, 35 short of doubling the previous peak. fatalities total 87.
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Raleigh, N. C
Returns Home From England
Caledonia Minn Miss Henrietta Ryan has returned to Caledonia after years as an exchange teacher in England She is daughter of Mrs Malachy Ryan of Caledonia and will resume her history instructor position in Roches Pens Minn schools in September
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Caledonia. Minn
Henrietta Ryan
Caledonia
England
Ryan
Malachy Ryan
Rochespens Minn
Septemer
Three Resign At Decorah Board Members
Winneshiek county fair board loses three members after Tuesday resignations from Stewart Baker superintendent of swine George Rastetter superintendent of cattle and L Dale Ahern advertising and publicity. They declined to comment when asked.
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Degorah
Winneshiek County
Nurse Wins Visit To Devil’s Lake From La Crosse
Miss Winifred Lester surgical nurse at Lutheran hospital La Crosse was recent guest of Miss Erna Olsen. Mr and Mrs C A Brye Miss Olsen and guest Miss Lester and Borge Olsen went to Baraboo and Devil's Lake Wis.
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Devil's Lake
Ettrick
Wis
Winifred Lester
Lutheran Hospital At
la Crosse
Erna Olsen
C. A. Brye
Miss Olsen
Miss Lester
Borge Olsen
Baraboo
Former UW Professor Charles Greenleaf Dies at 77
Charles Greenleaf, 77, emeritus instructor in the University of Wisconsin French department, died yesterday at a local hospital. He served on the UW faculty from 1915 to 1941 when he retired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Charles Greenleaf
University of Wisconsin
4 H Clubs From County Shine At Junior Fair
Four H members from La Crosse County competed in the Wisconsin Junior State Fair showing creditable results in dress revue home economics judging livestock and poultry contests. Blue red and other ribbons were won along with cash prizes as county groups performed under leaders Miss Edith Brevig Bob Bernard and I A Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barosse
Edith Brevig
Bob Bernard
I. A. Davis
Carol Herold
Chipmunk Coulee 4-H Club
Fern Piaflin
Union Mills
Grace Chalsma
Miss. Herold
Chalsma
Little Theater
Fair Grounds
Gwemils Johnson
la Crosse County
Halmen Fha
Anna Marie Heff
Union Mills- Maple Shade
Hoalmen Fea
Dorothy Matiak
Upper Dutch Creek
Lucky Four
Miss Matiak
Hay Jostad
Brookside
John Gilsdorf
Bangor Club
Donna Mae Knudson
Brookside Club
Eleanor Jones
Clifton Storandt
Ervin Nuttleman
Adut
Ey Ofstedahl
Union
Robert Rhyme
Pleasant Valley Club
Oil Pioneer Dies in Houston At 66
Harry C. Wiess chairman of Humble Oil and Refining died at his Houston home after two major operations in New York City. The 66 year old pioneer leader had recently undergone surgery and passed away yesterday, leaving a void in the nation’s oil industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Humble Oil and Refining Company
New York City
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Quearnl
Fane and
Mullisan
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de Fine
Blaot
Elgye
Gays Mills
Brown County
R. B. Schuster
Gale
Tas
Decorah
Hese
Tamond
Ays Ati
Rose
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GEO. B. Rose, Inc
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