Seek Revised Fund Setup
Wisconsin lawmakers heard a call for revision of the states financial administration to strengthen budgeting and spending controls. Taxpayer group representatives argued most revenues and expenditures lack statutory audits and warned unaudited sums pose risks for the state and private firms alike. The interim committee is led by Senator M. R. Laird.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Y C. B. Melby
Whielhall
Wisconsin
Benn of
Nelson
Buffalo County Taxpayers Association
Fred C. Seideman
T of Kenoshayers, Inc
E. J. Cook
West End Tax Action Association of
Racine
Aioe H. Lichtfeld
Publicity Aids In Salvage Sale At Camp McCoy
Camp McCoy Wisconsin posts publicity notes on a salvage sale that yielded 1587.25 dollars. Captain Malenky said 20 of 68 bids came from new customers not previously notified and materials ranged from milk cans to a rock crusher. A second sale is planned in a few weeks to keep surplus moving for civilian use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Mccoy
Wis
Post
Louis Malenky
Malenky
Iity
Cpt Malenky
New York
Cleveland
Anneapolis
Omaha
Capt. Y
Infantile Paralysis Case Reported in Iowa County
A new infantile paralysis case is reported in Allamakee County Iowa. The patient is Ardis seven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Floyd farmers living southwest of the Kenny treatment location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukon, In
Allamakee County
Ardis
Floyd
Kenny
Weather Outlook Wisconsin Iowa
The U S Department of Commerce notes cloudy conditions in Wisconsin with showers or thunderstorms on Wednesday and diminishing winds after a fresh to strong wind period. In Iowa, scattered thundershowers are expected most of the state tonight with fresh to strong winds and cooler air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Iowa
Polio Quarantines Widen Across Milwaukee Area
Quarantines for children in six more Milwaukee suburbs join city limits to curb an advancing polio epidemic. Total cases reach 49 with 30 in Milwaukee, 18 in Shorewood, and one in Wauwatosa. Racine and Oshkosh report first cases, and Superior notes a new concern. Public officials close schools, restrict activities, and urge vigilance in affected communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Milwaukee
Shorewood
Wauwatosa
Racine County
I. F. Thompson
Oshkosh
Superior
D. R. Searle
West Allis
Fox Point
Whitefish Bay
River Hills
Milwau- Brumbaugh
E. R. Krumbiegel
Granville
Riniker Trooper Wounded in Action in France
Mr and Mrs Joseph Riniker report their son Pvt Earl Riniker a paratrooper was wounded in France He sustained fractures in both ankles during a jump and fought for 22 days before being moved to a hospital in England
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Joseph Riniker
Sumner Street
Pvt
Earl Riniker
France
England
Kenosha Attorney Elected Governor of Kiwanis District
Kenosha attorney Walter W. Hammond was elected governor of the Wisconsin Upper Michigan Kiwanis district at the convention closing session. Franklin Horak of Oconto was re elected district treasurer and 12 new divisional lieutenant governors were named. A welfare expansion resolution was adopted urging improvements at state institutions. Harrison A. Wood of Racine received international trustee tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Walter W. Hammond
Kenosha
Wisconsin-Upper Michigan
Kiwanis International
Hammond
Ben G. Elliott
Frank J. Horak
Oconto
Herbert Turner
Portage
South-Central
Harold la Ronge
Viroqua
Western
John M. McHale
Green Bay
State Board of Public Welfare
Harrison A. Wood
Racine
Pfc Lawrence Stankey Wounded in Action in France
Telegram to Mrs Frank Stankey reports Pfc Lawrence G Stankey slightly wounded in action in France on Aug 8. He was inducted into the army and serves in the infantry with training at Fort Sheridan Camp Croft and Fort Custer. Overseas postings include Iceland England and France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence G. Stankey
France
Frank Stankey
Avon Street
Stankey
Army
States
Fort Sheridan
Camp Croft
S. C
Fort Custer
Mich
Iceland
England
Draftees From County Leave For Milwaukee
Draftees from La Crosse County depart for Milwaukee for August induction. Men from draft boards Nos. 1 and 2 left Tuesday afternoon by Milwaukee railroad and will stay at the Hotel Wisconsin with meals provided. They report to the induction station Wednesday after a recheck exam before movements to reception. Leaders named Tyle R. Mason and Rolland Fitz aid ate listed for draft boards Nos. 1 and 2 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Milwaukee Railroad
Hotel Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Armed Forces
Cen Tyle R. Mason
South Third
Rolland Fitz Aid
Wood Street
Real Estate Transfers and Local Court Guilty Ruling
Daily Records show Robert Wieman and wife transferring property on Airport and Shelby avenues to Jennie John son. George Poehling transfers Bangor village property to Melvin Jensen. Max A Affeldt et al transfer Vine street property between 10th and 11th streets to Bert Rice. La Crosse County Court finds John Hast owner of the Market tavern guilty of permitting a gambling punch board. fined $50 or 30 days jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Wieman
Jennie Johnson
Airport Avenue
Shelby Avenue
George Poehling
Melvin Jensen
Bangor
Max A. Affeldt
Bert Rice
Vine Street
10Th
11Th
la Crosse
John Hast
Market Tavern
Jay Street
Death notice for First Lieutenant Morris Ristvedt
A message received in Caledonia reveals First Lieut. Morris Ristvedt of Fargo North Dakota, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Ristvedt, was killed in action on August 10 in France. Mrs. Ristvedt, formerly Helen Tosterud of Caledonia, is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Tosterud of Wilmington township.
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Caledonia
Minn
Clara Lund
Morris Ristvedt
Fargo
N. D
W. A. Ristvedt
France
Ristvedt
Helen Tosterud
O. J. Tosterud
Wilmington Township
Oldest Westby resident Ole S. Rude dies at 95
Ole S. Rude, one of Westby’s oldest citizens, died Sunday afternoon at age 95 while living with his son and daughter in law P. N. Rude. Born April 1 1849 in Faaberg Prestyl Gulbrandsdalen Norway he emigrated in 1871 arriving at Coon Prairie and later settling around Westby. He married Laurine Lansdalter Tomttengen November 25 1879. she died in 1926 after 47 years of marriage. Surviving are eight children 22 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 1 30 p m at the home and 2 p m at Westby Coon Prairie church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westby
Wis
Ole S. Rude
Rude
P. N. Rude
Faaberg
Prestyl
Gulbrandsdalen
Norway
Coon Prairie
Settee
Bloomingdale
Laurine Lansdalter Tomtengen
H. Halversen
Louis
Belle Lovans
Elbin
Oscar
Henry
Laef
Palmer
Nordah
Eau Claire
Westby Coon Prairie Church
De Soto Man Heinie Ringenbach Dies at Home
Henry Ringenbach known as Heinie, died in De Soto from a heart attack. Born April 8, 1889 in Lansing Iowa, he moved to De Soto as a child. Survivors include his mother and four brothers plus two sisters. Funeral services were held at Sacred Heart church in De Soto and burial in Genoa Catholic cemetery.
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DE Soto
Wis
Henry Ringenbach
Heinie
Ringenbach
Henry
Elizabeth Ringenbach
Lansing
Art
Serena
Herman
Milwaukee
George
Livingston
Calif
Joe
Anne Spartz
Iowa
Minn
Ayme Weisse
Cunningham
Genoa
de Soto Sacred Heart Church
Death of Mrs Alice Lowman at 76 in Richland Center
Mrs Alice Lowman 76 of Richland Center died Friday at the home of her son Elliott in Avalanche. Survived by sister Belle Peckham New Lisbon brother John E James Bowman ND daughter Marie Klock Bloom City and four sons Linford Elliott Irma David La Crosse Dewey Avalanche and Raymond Retreat. Funeral held Tuesday at 2 pm at Bloom City Methodist church with burial in adjoining cemetery.
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Richland Center
Wis
Alice Lowman
Elliott
Avalanche
Belle Peckham
New Lisbon
John E. James
Bowman
N. D
Marie Klock
Bloom City
Linford Elliott
Irma
David
la Crosse
Dewey
Raymond
Bloom City Methodist Church
Missing 10 year old Billy Hastings in Viroqua
Vernon county sheriff says 10 year old Billy Hastings has been missing since 11 30 p m Monday in Viroqua. He is 4 6 tall 56 pounds with brown hair and eyes light complexion. Last seen wearing overalls red sweater and black cap riding a gray bicycle. Eire farmers face coal shortages for steam threshing.
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Viroqua
Vernon County
Lana City
Billy Hastings
Livestock Prices and Market Report From Winona and Chicago
SWIFT & COMPANY in Winona reports buying hours 9 a m to 4 p m. Market steady with extreme top 14.30. Cattle prices vary by weight and class and hogs show strong demand with top around 14.75 in Chicago. Calves, lambs, and stag prices given, with discounts for heavy fill and condition affecting payables.
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Swift & Company
Winona
Minn
Milwaukee live stock market closes steady across grades
The Milwaukee market shows steady tones for cattle and hogs with varied price ranges. Hogs display 1.400 lb steady, while steers and yearlings command up to 16.75 for prime cuts and dairy cattle move between 7.00 and 11.50 for bred heifers and cows. Calves see vealers at 15.50 and vealers 12.50 to 15.00 with culls down to 6.00.
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Chicago Livestock
Chicago
WFA
Milwaukee
Chicago Potatoes and Produce Market Summary
Potatoes show mixed U S 1 prices across regions with Idaho Bliss Triumphs at 3.68 to 3.76 and Minnesota Early Ohio 2.85. Wisconsin and North Dakota listings hover around 3.50 to 3.65. Commercials 2.35 to 2.55. Live poultry steady. butter firm. eggs higher with U S extras 36 to 41 cents.
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Chicago
WFA
U. S
Idaho
Minnesota
Ohio
South Dakota
Bliss
New York Landing Repulsed, Japs Say
Berlin broadcast a Tokyo dispatch today claiming American troops were repulsed in a landing attempt near Cape Torokina on Bougainville in the Solomon Islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Berlin
Tokyo
Cape Torokina
Bougainville
Solomon Islands
Barn Owl Can Eat Its Own Weight in Food
Barn owls can consume food equal to their body weight. This remarkable feeding capacity highlights their efficient hunting and digestion, enabling sustenance from prey at high rates relative to their small size.
Chicago cash grain prices and Chicago grain table details
The report lists cash grain quotes for wheat oats rye and barley with specific grades and prices. It also provides a Chicago grain table showing open high low and close values for wheat oats rye and barley across Sept Dec May and July contracts.
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S. Dec
Funeral services for Mrs Ethel V Moe
Funeral services for Mrs Ethel V Moe who died Sunday will be held Wednesday at 2 30 p m at the south chapel Sletten McKee Co Rev R F Halberg will officiate and burial will be in Oak Grove cemetery Friends may call at the chapel this evening from 7 to 9
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Ethel V. Moe
Sletten- McKee Co
R. F. Halberg
Oak Grove
Memorial for Mrs Herman Bantle at Hellwig Morris chapel
Mrs Herman Bantle 51 of 1207 South Third Street died after a short illness in a local hospital Monday. Survived by husband three daughters and two sisters and a brother. Funeral Friday 1 30 p m at Hellwig Morris chapel and 2 p m at Reformed church West Avenue and Market Street officiated by Rev W Boland. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel Thursday afternoon and evening.
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Herman Bantle
South Third Street
Bruce
Ida) Snyder
Elizabeth Jane
Shirley Ann
Anna Anderson
Muskegon
Mich
Clara Stavens
la Crosse
Otto Goede
Hellwig-Morris
The
Reformed Church
West Avenue
Market Street
Death Notice for Jack Stroeh of La Crosse Wisconsin
Jack Stroeh age 50 of 1220 South Fourth street died in a local hospital after a short illness. He is survived by his wife daughter Mrs Ernest Unnasch at home, his mother Mrs Louisa Stroeh, two brothers Albert and Helmer, and three sisters Mrs Rudolph Smolek Mrs Wenzel Beranek and Mrs Edgar Mundstock, all of La Crosse. He worked at G Heileman Brewing Co for 10 years. Services Friday at 3 pm at home and 3:30 pm at First Lutheran Church with Rev W A Schumann officiating. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the home Wednesday afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Stroeh
South Fourth Street
Ernest
Fern) Unnasch
Louisa Stroeh
R. J
la Crosse
Albert
Helmer
Rudolphy Smolek
Wenzel Beranek
Edgar Mundstock
Stroeh
G. Heileman Brewing Company
First Lutheran Church
W. A. Schumann
Woodlawn
Butchers Allowed to Pre Cube Ration-Free Beef
The Office of Price Administration allows retail butcher shops to pre cube or tenderize top and bottom cuts of utility steak starting Sept 4. Pre-cubing remains banned for the three top grades of meat and other utility cuts. Also, African children in Kenya will receive elementary instruction in agriculture.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
Kenya
War Time Ration Guide and Prices Listed for Minnesota
The notice details ration stamps for meats fats processed foods sugar shoes gas fuel oil and gas coupons with validity notes and ends with a price ceiling listing for fruits vegetables and potatoes in Winona Minnesota La Crosse and Sparta Wisconsin for the week of August 24 to 30. It specifies stamp validity through 1945 and describes regional fruit and vegetable prices including bananas 12 cents per pound and carrots 9 to 11 cents per pound among others. It also lists potato varieties and five pound weights with corresponding prices.
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Associated Press
Winona
Minn. la Crosse
Sparta
Wis
California
Concord
Minnesota
Ohio
Red River
North Dakotas
Washington
Trained Men to Aid in Recruiting Labor
The War Manpower Commission will deploy 200 trained men from Washington to assist in inter regional recruiting for 96 000 workers needed in the next two months for munitions programs. WMC director Paul V McNutt warned that without these workers military goals cannot be met. The crew will operate across regional and local lines in Number 6 covering Illinois Indiana and Wisconsin.
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Washington
War Manpower Commission
WMC
Paul V. McNutt
Illinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
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Tribune Pho
Nancy Jean
A. A. Johnson
Gertrude Ulrich
Farnam
U. S. Department OF Commerce
Jerday
New Orleans le Crosse
C. P
T. W
Dekota
Sons
Greater Milwaukee
Milwaukee County Medical Society
Riniker
Kiwanis
Pfc
Lawrence Stankey
Hotel Linker
MR. Stanley
Corp. Ellis
Legion Listening
Legion
Florence Kabat
Legion Club
United States of America
Legion Club Rooms
Eire
Gen. Foods
Repub. Steel
al Chem
Gen. Motors
Sears Roebuck
Goodrich Shell Union Oil
Simmons Co
Goodyear
Sinclair Oil
Tllinois
St. Brands
C. C
St. Oi
St. Oil Ind
Armour
Nick Can St. Oil N. J
Aviation C
Studebake
Bendix A
Int
Swift
Beth
Steel
Johns-Manville
Timken
Borden
Kennecott
Union Carbide
Borg-Warner
Caterpil. Tract
Nash-Kelv Ln
U. S. Steel
Ches
Nat. Bisc
W. UN. Tel. A
Chrysler
Central RR
el. Mfg
Edis. No. Am. Aviation A
Woolworth
Coppermin
North Amer. Co
Youngst
Edison
Owens-Ill. Glass
Curtiss W
Penney
Douglas Air
Penn. RR Ark. Nat. Gas A
du Pont
Eastman K
Phelps D
Pure Oil
Phillips Pet
el. Bond
Sh. Il
Gen. Elec
Winona Livestock
Milwaukee Livestock
U. S& Patent
Northwest
Chicago Grain Table
Mrs
Earl A. Moe
Butchers
Hank
Senator
Oer
Sen
Budne
Ration Guide
LA Crosse Tribune and Leader Press
Thanes
la Crosse Tribune
le Crosse
Monroe
Jackson
Helen Wall
Hellwig & Morris Thoughtful Service
Kien
Trocadero Nite Club
North 3Rd
North 9Th
Joe Ames
L. Kloss
Rowley's
Main
Wis Bedding Co
West Ave
R. Sacons
Yanzer Sanitarium
North 7Th
Singer Sewing
North 4Th
Singer Electric
Singer Sewing Center
No. 4Th St
Lacrosse Laundry & Cleaning CO
Hilton’s
Jay
Mal Doerflinger
Hwy
Por Spencer
Helen Dyrdabh
South Front
Ave
Cale
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