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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1944

Page

8

WPB faces internal rift as resignations mount

Washington remains unsettled as top WPB figures Julius A. Krug and Sidney J. Weinberg resign amid internal strife blamed on “googie intrigues.” President Roosevelt’s move to shift leadership follows controversy over civilian production and non critical labor areas.

Washington Julius A. Krug War Production Board WPB Krug Sidney J. Weinberg Gogie Weinberg Roosevelt M. Nelson Nelson New York Wilson

Sheboygan Chamber Secretary Resigns to Join War Fund

Sheboygan Wisconsin Al vin Gillett secretary of the Sheboygan Association of Commerce announced his resignation effective September 1. He will become a field representative for the national war fund committee. Gillett previously served as secretary of the Madison association of commerce.

Sheboygan Wis Alvin Gillett Sheboygan Association of Commerce National War Fund Committee Gillett Madison Association of Commerce

Radio Programs Tonight and Tomorrow Broadcast Lineup

A dense TV and radio schedule lists NBC CBS BLU MBS and local stations with shows from 6:30 to 9 and beyond. Programs include American Forum Labor in Politics Ginny Simms Judy Chasteire Greenwood Hildegarde Burns and Allen and musical variety across networks with afternoon and late evening slots.

NBC American Forum Ginny Simms Judy Simone Chasteire Greenwood Hildegerde CBS Burns and Allen Musicel Galute France Wit Court Sinfonietta Page Farrell Perry Mason Dunn Army Service Parces the Irresistibles Nbc American Green Hornet Bolu Arthur Hale Kallenborn Nbc-West Dance Orchestra Gursis Big Town Dreme Cbs Broadcom of Frank Bing Gabriel Heatter Nbc the Doctor R. Massey Cbe Dia American Forum Pove Bdiu Miss Greenwood Dbs Reymond Gram George Hicks Blu Dance Orchestra Mbs Mildegarde Nbe Anniversary of Naval Aviation Cos Mion Berle Bdlu

Television Schedule Fragments and Radio Highlights Admitted

A fragmented listing shows radio and television programs for August with network tags and entertainment details. It references multiple shows from NBC CBS and NBC West, including The Land of the Lost, Ginny Simms, Uncle Floyd, and various serials and dramas.

Fourteen 4-H Clubs at Osseo Fair Represented

In Osseo Wisconsin a Saturday fair hosted by the Osseo Shipping Association drew fourteen 4-H clubs from Eau Claire and Trempealeau counties.116 members competed in judging contests and special events under organizers Miss Edna Langseth and county agents Arnold Woches Jens Klavestad Chester Dumond with judges Hale Kautzer Ruth Frank Florence Pobanz and Wilbur Foth.

Whitehall Wis Osseo Shipping Association Nels Johnson Perry Remington Eau Claire and Trempealeau Edna Langseth Arnold Woches Jens Klavestad Helen Stetzer Chester Dumond Eau Claire County Hale Kautzer Ruth Frank Galesville Florence Pobanz Woches Wilbur Foth Helen Haugen Osseo Dorothy Ingram

Silverdale Resort Cottage Destroyed in Fire

A cottage at the Silverdale resort between Sparta and Camp McCoy burned Sunday around 5 30 p m. Occupants John Johnson a Camp McCoy soldier escaped unharmed but lost all possessions including clothing. Fire department arrived too late to save the building. nearby structures were saved. The loss is insured.

Sparta Wis Silverdale Camp McCoy John Johnson

Reunion in Guinea at Camp McCoy reunion tale

A letter from Capt. Junior Ely to Mrs. Dora Miller describes a homecoming moment in New Guinea. Ely and Maj. Victory Matson, both formerly at Camp McCoy, locate Maj. Robert S. Adler, former post exchange officer, in a nearby South Pacific unit.

Camp Mccoy Wis New Guinea Junior Ely Dora Miller Post Supply Division Victory Matson Robert S. Adler South Pacific Isle

Former Racine Sheriff Fractures Skull in Bicycle Fall

John Anderson aged 66 former Racine County sheriff from 1929 to 1932 sustained a skull fracture in a fall from his bicycle Monday night. Anderson was noted as a former bicycle racer and wrestler.

Racine, Wis John Anderson Racine County Anderson

Dobbins Named New Boys Work Secretary at La Crosse YMCA

Clark Dobbins of Loyal, Wisconsin, will assume duties as the La Crosse YMCA Boys’ Work Secretary starting September 1. He succeeds Sidney Frost, last in La Crosse in 1943, and brings experience from Camp Bradfield Camp Manitowish and Loyal High School. His wife is Lavina Larson of Cashton, Wisconsin.

The la Crosse YMCA Clark Dobbins Loyal, Wis F. H. Griffin Dobbins Sidney Frost Central High School la Crosse State Teachers College Camp Bradfield Camp Manitowish North Central Area Y Camp Frost Loyal High School Lavina Larson Cashton, Wis

YMCA Names Dobbins as New Local Leader

The La Crosse YMCA announces the appointment of Dobbins as local leader, praising him as highly qualified and noting his family: wife and two month old son Michael Elliott. The move from Loyal follows his securing the position, with plans to relocate after finding a residence.

Uate State Teachers College Michael Elliott la Crosse Loyal Griffin Dobbins

Short Circuit Triggers House Fire on Main Street

A short circuit at the E. H. Derr home 1504 Main Street started a 45 minute blaze at 5 43 am Tuesday. Fire Chief George Hanson said no structural damage or injuries occurred. Floor joists and a coal bin partition were scorched. firefighting units from Nos 1 and 3 hose trucks and No 3 ladder truck were dispatched.

E. H. Derr Main Street George Hanson

Backache and Kidney Warnings From Nature’s Warning

Readable text urges attention to kidneys as the body’s waste filters. It warns that failing kidneys can leave poisons in the blood, causing backaches leg pains swelling headaches and fatigue. Doan's Pills offered as relief.

Nature

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