War contract termination clinic educates 50 at La Crosse school
About 50 attendees from manufacturers, auditors, attorneys and banks gathered at a La Crosse area school inside Hotel Stoddard to learn war contract termination procedures. Leaders included J A Baldwin and Maj William D English with several army air corps and navy officials answering questions during a three hour session.
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Armed Services
Hotel Stoddard
la Crosse
Hudson New Richmond
J. A. Baldwin
War Plants Corporation
Eau
William D. English
Chicago Quartermaster Depot
Milton F. Smith
U. S. Army Air Corps
Thomas M. Lyman
Chemical Warfare Division
F. M. Pickens
Army Air Corps
W. D. Flynn
Navy Materials Office
Minneapolis
A. J. Ief
Wisconsin Democrats Rally for Roosevelt Reelect and Peace Plan
Madison Wisconsin Democrats urged liberals to join in a crusade to reelect President Roosevelt. The platform calls for join with United Nations to prevent aggression, use every resource, and lead in world affairs while supporting farm price supports, rural electrification, and social security expansion. The platform also backs judges not becoming political candidates and collective bargaining rights.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Roosevelt
United Nations
United States
National Party
State Agriculture Department
Tri State Deaths Matt O Scow
Funeral services were held in Long Prairie Minnesota for Matt O Scow 79 who died at his home after a long illness Survivors include two sons Logan and Carrol a daughter Genevieve two brothers Peter and Christ and two sisters Mrs Walter Pela and another elder sister
Roosevelt to Speak on Labor Theme Sept 23
President Roosevelt announced plans to deliver his first 1944 campaign speech on September 23 in Washington before the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, AFL, led by Daniel Tobin. He will not campaign nationwide this year and hinted Vice President Wallace will handle most travel with Senator Truman as the running mate.
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International Teamsters Union
AFL
Daniel J. Tobn
Teamsters
Wallace
Truman
Missouri
Roosevelt
Bremerton Navy Yard
Hyde Park farmer discusses raising and selling mas trees
A Hyde Park farmer outlines how he grows mas trees on his farm and markets them locally. He explains methods, pricing, and the supply chain from cultivation to sale.
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Hyde Park
Obituaries for Gill Werner Streeh and families
Obituary notices for Mabel L. Gill 68 of 1619 Travis Street died at a local hospital Born March 30 1876 She is survived by a daughter Mrs John S Espland of Coleman SD two sons S A Gill of Philadelphia and R L Gill of La Crosse a sister and three brothers plus nine grandchildren Funeral services are set for Friday at 3 p m from Sletten McKee Co chapel with officiants and burial in Onalaska cemetery Calvin L Werner 26 of 1212 South 11th Street died in a local hospital Born July 11 1918 He is survived by parents two sisters Ella Mae and Mrs Gordon Jones Funeral services Friday at 1 p m in Sletten McKee chapel and 130 p m at First Evangelical Lutheran Church Burial in Oak Grove Friends may call Thursday 7 to 9 p m John Jack Streeh 1220 South Fourth Street will have services Friday at 3 p m at home and 330 p m at First Lutheran Church West Avenue and Cameron Burial in Woodlawn cemetery Friends may call at home Wednesday and Thursday
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Los Angeles
Calif
William Dee
Sparta
L. L. Solsrud
Minneapolis
J. E. Rhode
Solsrud
Rhode Chapel
Lincoln Cemetery
Olaus Lunsted
Oshkosh
A. W. McMahon
Brooklyn
Hilme
Placerville
Aaron J
Mabel L. Gill
Travis Street
John S. Espland
Coleman
S. D
S. A. Gill
Philadelphia
R. L. Gill
la Crosse
H. B. Ja
Guy W. Atkinson
Howard L. Atkin
Green Bay
Wis
Harry D. Atkinson
South Cay
Sletten-McKee Co
Ev. A. J
Calvin L. Werner
Joseph Werner
Gordon Jones
Ella Mae Werner
Sletten-McKee Company
First Evangelical Lutheran Church
Walter A. Schumann
Oak Grove Cemetery
John
Jack) Streeh
South Fourth Street
First Lutheran Church
West Avenue
Cameron
W. A. Schumann
Woodlawn Cemetery
Thief Advises Victim After Robbery in Boston
In Boston Herbert Snell was robbed of $30 from his wallet. One thief tossed back the empty billfold and quipped that leather is tough to get these days and warned the victim to keep working hard for more.
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Boston
Mass
Herbert Snell
Jungle flyer rule quotes eat what tee monkeys eat
An Army Air Force rule for downed pilots in jungles instructs that they may eat anything their jungle surroundings provide, specifically citing what tee monkeys eat as permissible. The guidance reflects improvised survival advice used in isolated, tropical theaters.
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General Army Air Force
Wisconsin Socialists adopt 24 point platform
The Wisconsin Socialist Party elected Anna Mae Davis of Madison as state central committee chair and adopted a 24 point platform for the November 7 general election. Presidential nominee Norman Thomas will campaign October 29 to 31 with details yet arranged.
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Madison
Wis
Socialists of
Wisconsin
Anna Mae Davis
Norman Thomas
Socialist Party of
Stalin
Churchill
Knights of Pythias Elect Milwaukee For 1945 Meeting
The two day Knights of Pythias convention closed selecting Milwaukee for the 1945 meeting and approving expanded funds for crippled children and returning crippled war veterans. Dave Summerville Madison was elected grand vice chancellor Stanley Slagg Edgerton grand master at arms and Leo F Lange Fond du Lac grand inner guard. Pythian Sisters elections named Mrs Pearl M Instenes Crosse past grand chief and Mrs Elsa Pape Reedsburg grand chief.
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Milwaukee
Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias
Grand Temple
Pythian Sisters
Dave Summerville
Madison
Stanley Slagg
Edgerton
Leo F. Lange
Fond du Lac
Grand
Pearl M. Instenes
Crosse
Elsa Pape
Reedsburg
Iceberg Mass Above Water Meets Rough Estimate
A commonly cited fact states that only one ninth of an iceberg’s mass is visible above the waterline, with the remaining eight ninths submerged. This hydrodynamic reality influences navigation and safety in icy seas.
Local Churches Plan Special Prayer Services For V Day
Churches across the area will hold special prayers and services depending on armistice timing. The La Crosse Tribune will issue official word, with aerial bombs signaling events and a parade planned through Market Square to Riverside Park followed by dances.
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General Citizens’ Committee
la Crosse Tribune
Market Square
King
Main
Riverside Park
Tav
Alexander J. McGavick
la Crosse
la Crosse Area
Lady Jane Grey Queen of England for Nine Days
The article notes Lady Jane Grey served as queen of England for nine days in 1553 before ascent to the throne ended.
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Jane Grey
England
Blind Fitchburg woman knits 58 sweaters for 20 nephews
In Fitchburg Massachusetts Mrs Clara Anctil a 1 year old baby despite total blindness has knitted 58 sweaters for her 20 nephews serving in the armed forces marking an extraordinary display of dedication and craft.
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Fitchburg
Mass
Clara Anctil
Black market violators pay $500000 in New England penalties
Boston report notes New England black marketeers have paid government penalties totaling $500,000 for rationing violations after a survey.
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Boston
Mass
New England
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