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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1945

Page

2

Re Enlistments in Army Service From La Crosse Area

Captain Walter Olson announced several veterans who re enlisted before November 20 and retain their previous ranks. Sgts Edwin B. Larson Jerome W Wateski Paul E Kampa and Narcis H Nekola along with others re enlisted for three years in the air corps or engineers with postings to the European and Pacific theaters and Ft Sheridan. Two new enlistments were Kenneth W Schultz and Floyd Moore both signing for three years and awaiting orders at Ft Sheridan.

Walter Olson la Crosse U. S Pri Edwin B. Larson Liberty Street Ordnance Department 120Th Field Artillery Ft. Sheridan Jerome W. Wateski South Sixth Street Air Corps 186Th Infantry Paul E. Kampa Independence 450 Narcis H. Nekola Lucy 134Th Combat Engineers Pacific Pic. Lamont Nedland South 6Th Street 184Th Olson Kenneth W. Schultz Travis Street Ft. Sheri Floyd Moore Livingston Street Army Air Forces Moore

U.S. Divisions Sail From Europe Homeward Redeployment Underway

The U S 75th and 79th infantry and 12th armored divisions along with part of the 36th infantry division head home from Europe while others prepare to depart. Elements of the 89th 90th and 26th infantry are en route or set to arrive at Calais and Calais area ports with rest awaiting redeployment. Additional units including the 29th 100th 84th 80th infantry 82nd airborne and 2nd armored are alerted for shipment but not yet moved.

Paris U. S High Seas Europe Boston Marseille le Havre United Kingdom Calai 26Th Infantry Calais Camp Pittsburgh Oise 29Th 100Th 84Th 80Th 82Nd Airborne 2Nd Armored

Lon Chaney Cousin Missing Leads to Wide Search

Racine Wisconsin police chief says a broad search is underway for Hallock Chaney a 63 year old cousin of Lon Chaney missing since November 12 from a hotel room. He recently visited Lon Chaney Jr in Los Angeles and relatives request expansion of the search to Colorado and the West Coast.

Racine Wis Arthur J. Muhlke Hallock Chaney Chaney Lon Chaney Muhilke Los Angeles Calif Lon Chaney, Jr Charles Arndt Denver Colo Chaney's Muhike

37th Division Sails From San Fernando for San Francisco

The 37th Division sails from San Fernando in northern Luzon aboard the USS General Howze. It is due in San Francisco on December 16 with Nashville assistant division commander aboard.

Hungarian Food Shortage Forces Budapest Removals

Bread supplies in Hungary were enough only until mid January and fats and other provisions were scarce. Prime Minister Tildy urged nonessential residents in Budapest to leave to ease the food crisis as conditions later improved countrywide.

Parliamen Hungary Tildy Budapest

Lahore shopkeeper fined for underpriced matches

A Lahore storekeeper was fined $14 for selling a box of matches at one penny instead of the controlled two-for-a-penny price. Chun Pao, the first Chinese ambassador to Peru, has just arrived in Lima by air.

Lahore India Chun Pao Peru Lima

Christmas church notices fill iE Tribunes pages

A December 1 1945 church listings page details services across many denominations in La Crosse. It lists First Baptist Seventh Street Baptist Calvary Baptist and numerous Catholic parishes with mass times and sermon topics as well as Episcopal Evangelical Free Congregational and Lutheran churches with service hours and event notes.

Christ Episcopal Church Ninth Main Streets Robert D. Winter Sermon Church School Evangelical Free

YWCA Hosts Dinner Honoring Miss Christine McPherson

The YWCA party residence women and Miss Christine McPherson executive director spoke on members and housing policies at a Wednesday dinner hosted by Mrs Lenora Larson residence director. Attendees included Mmes Hamilton McGovern Weinberger and many Misses from the residence.

Y.W.C.A Lenora Larson Christine McPherson Lioia Flagstad Sally Frison Francis French Janet Gronning Betty Hall Doris Hanson Violet Holty Delores Hurley Mildred Jenkins Muriel Jostad Norma Jostad Edith Kaser Pat Kilmartin Eda Elien Evewell Nestingen Beatrice Oedsma Alice Olson Eileen Sheehan Audrey Stroud Neta Wendland Jane Young

Vehicles Collide In City Traffic Crackdown

Two separate Friday crashes are reported. Mrs. A. G. Raatz and Mrs. Lilah M. Anthony collided at Seventh and Tyler as Anthony turned left. Kingsley Crampton crashed Jefferson bus into Betty Comeau’s car on Highway 14 16 and 53 after Comeau pulled from a parked unlit car. Comeau’s car sustained about 125 dollars in damage with no injuries.

A. G. Raatz Vine Street Lilah M. Anthony South Sixth Street Seventh Tyler Raatz Seventh Street Anthony Kingsley Crampton la Crescent Minn Jefferson Betty Comeau Comeau

Local ads list meals, services and shops in Shamrock

Locals in Shamrock advertise tonight roasts and fish fries at 328 North Fourth with to go lunches. Services include Harper Method permanent waves at 409 State Bank building and cannel coal for fireplaces from Scott Burgess Fuel Co. Hoeschler's Pharmacy offers dependable prescriptions. Ladies hats and remodeling at 727 State. Private Christmas parties arranged by New Villa at 1350.

Shamrock Harper Method State Bank Scott- Burgess Fuel Co Hoeschler’s

Halcyon Days Explored in Ancient Sailor Beliefs

Ancient sailors held that the Halcyon kingfisher nested on waves during the winter solstice, bringing calm seas for a period known as halcyon days. The belief linked peaceful conditions to the nesting bird and the timing of shorter, tranquil seas.

India Pastor To Talk Here at First Congregational

The Rev. Sabapathy Kulandran of Manipay Ceylon will speak at 10 45 a m Sunday at First Congregational church. He will address a joint meeting of the senior pilgrim fellowship and Congregational college club after their 6 p m supper.

First Baptist Church South Sixth Street W. F. Huxford Board of Education Sally Frey First Church of Christ, Scientist West Avenue King Street Noliz Batavian Bank Building Kulandran Episcopal Sabapathy Kulandran Manipay Ceylon First Congregational Church Pilgrim Fellowship Congregational College Club South India United Church International Missionary Council Madras India University of Chicago Chicago Theological Seminary America Mid-West

Indicted in Stolen Plane Transport Case

Federal indictment charges Robert Steiner, 20, of Goldendale Washington, with transportation of a stolen automobile in interstate commerce. Arrested in Kenora Ontario after allegedly stealing a plane in Hudson Wisconsin and flying toward Duluth where it crashed. The case cites the Dyer Act amendment and carries up to five years imprisonment or a $5,000 fine or both.

ST. Paul Minn Robert Steiner Goldendale Wash Steiner Kenora Ont Hudson Wis Duluth Chicago

Island PTA Plans Christmas Party

Lower French island PTA met at the school Wednesday evening to plan the children's Christmas party. Mrs. George Jolivette was named general chairman. The seventh grade staged a Columbus puppet show directed by Frances Hammersberg.

Lower French Island PTA George Jolivette Columbus Frances Hammersberg William Brockman Eugene Bernd Earl Howe James McGill Alva Borsheim Carol Lawrence Elvera Anderson Jane Miller Rita Bernd Joyce Culbert Joyce Ames

Buffalo angler reports six inch perch with two mouths

Leo Adams of Buffalo admitted catching a six inch perch in the Niagara River near Beaver Island that allegedly had two mouths with separate stomach entrances. He says the fish was fed to prove the tale.

Buffalo N. Y Leo Adams Adams Niagara River Beaver Island

Memorial Rites Planned for Ned Phillips

Memorial services for Ned Phillips 13 of La Crosse will be held Sunday at 5 p m in the Bird chapel of the Congregational church. The Rev Fred W Hyslop will officiate. Ned son of Mr and Mrs P H Phillips of 1026 South 21st street was born December 22 1931 in La Crosse and attended the La Crosse State Teachers college training He has a brother Douglas.

Ned Phillips Bird Chapel Congregational Church Fred W. Hyslop Ned P. H. Phillips South 21St Street la Crosse R. Burra Lancaster Robert W. Braatz Winona Great Lakes Sgt Bowland Southeastern Flying Training Command 1St Army Air Forces AAF DeSoto Wis George B. Ellenz East Avenue Westover Field Mass Aquinas High School la Crosse State Teachers College Carl O. Lenser Henry A. Lenser South Ave Santa Ana Calif Lenser Trinidad Puerto Rico

Janesville Doctor Hartman Dies After Illness

Dr Everett C. Hartman a 63 year old Janesville physician died Friday night after several weeks of illness. Native of Green county he had been a member of the Pember Nuzum clinic since 1928.

Janesville Wis Everett C. Hartman Green County Pember-Nuzum Clinic

Destroyed Philippine currency removed from company books

A large amount of Philippine currency valued at 2,564,000 pesos was destroyed at Corregidor to prevent it reaching hostile hands and has been removed from the official accounts.

Corregidor

Troops Return Home From War Theaters

Area servicemen are listed as returning from duty. Names include T. Sgt. Harold R. Simonson of Black River Falls and Corp. Arthur J. Johnson of Tomah aboard SS Mahoney. Others on the M. LT. Victory and Kokomo Victory ships are from Wisconsin towns, with arrivals to Boston and New York dates in late November. Discharges at Great Lakes and Westover Field are noted for multiple service members.

Newport News Mahoney City Harold R. Simonson Black River Falls Arthur J. Johnson Tomah Nyseth Murphy Winona Boston Jack F. Schinagl Ontario Robert V. Nelson Albert Lea Pittston Victory James W. Daley Warrens Pfc Cashus A. Stickney Brownsville Seattle Ernie Pyle Ernest R. Field Whitehall Corp Max S. Nicol Sparta Harlan F. Messling Prairie du Chien Burnnum J. Stetzer Mindoro Orvin D. Sorum Houston Kokomo Victory S. Sgt Vaughn V. Pischke Ellery L. Anderson Viola Otis Sather Independence John A. Clark Hilary Herbert New York Orin V. Huston la Crosse E. B. Alexander CBS W. W. Greely Lloyd M. Dennison George Street Edwin

Wealth and pride in a Missouri farm and Moses farewell

A narrator recalls Missouri fields in Indian summer and a homey farm as a man would say all this is mine yet credit to God. The sermon reflects Moses farewell address urging humility, warnings against covetousness, and the parable of the rich fool about life not resting on wealth. It ties biblical lessons to modern wartime self righteousness and wealth.

Missouri Moses Canaan Joshua Caleb Fammers United States Great Britain Russia

Barracks Bag Stolen From Gannett Hotel Room

Marlo Connelly and Quinn of South Dakota report a theft at Gannett hotel after leaving their room. A barracks bag containing clothes a Brownie camera No 127 a German automatic pistol No 7.65 and two German belts was taken.

Marlo Connelly Quinn S. D Gannett

Aquinas Music Event Highlighted By Winter Concert

The Aquinas music department hosts a winter concert Sunday at 3 15 p m and a PTA meeting Monday at 8 p m The program features the junior and senior mixed chorus the girls glee club a girls trio and the orchestra Directors are Sister Agnes Clare and Sister Ann Catherine Leigh Elder returns as guest soloist selections include Dvoraks Second Movement and Chaminade Spanish Dance The girls glee club performs Ave Maria Praise Be to Thee Jesus Rex Admirabilis and When the Green Woods Laugh The mixed chorus offers Piper for Penny Ode to the Homeland We Thank Thee Lord Now Let Every Tongue Adore Thee and Kathryns Wedding Day The girls trio Mary Ann Roth Mary Simones and Joan Gallagher sing O Irish Hills accompanied by Virginia Albrecht The orchestra plays Carmen selections Courier of the King and Isaacs Salute to the United Nations The concert honors His Excellency Rt Rev John Patrick Treacy coadjutor bishop of the La Crosse diocese.

Aquinas Music Department PTA Agnes Clare Ann Catherine Leigh Elder Dvorak Chaminade Singenberger M Rafael Jesus Rex Palestrina Green Woods Thomas Uggen Cain Bortniansky Bach Luvaas Kathryn Mary Ann Roth Mary Simones Joan Gallagher Irish Hills Londonderry Air Virginia Albrecht Carmen Christopher Bach Isaac United Nations John Patrick Treacy la Crosse

Radio Programs Saturday Schedule With Various Shows

The December 1 1945 radio schedule lists programs across networks from Kiddies Hour through Sign Off. Highlights include Our Foreign Policy, News, Judy Canova Show, Grand Ole Opry, National Barn Dance and a Minneapolis North basketball broadcast. Local sports scores follow a 10:30 Football Scoreboard slot.

WKH Central Minneapolis North

Marriage Licenses from Sparta Whitehall and nearby towns

Marriage licenses show Norma Weiland of Glen dale and Gerald Bernhardt of Tomah, Nov 29. Whitehall couple Homer Bidney and Lucille Dahl wed Nov 30. Harold Johnson and Elizabeth Sluga wed Dec 1. George Knebes and Jane Hagestad to marry in La Crosse Dec 8. Robert Prieur and Mildred Wright to wed in La Crosse Dec 8. Louis Petricek and Caroline Pedersen listed as to wed. further details incomplete.

Sparta Wis Norma Weiland Glendale Gerald E. Bernhardt Tomah Whitehall Homer Bidney Independence Lucille V. Dahl Osseo Harold Johnson Chimney Rock Elizabeth Sluga Hale la Crosse George B. Knebes Rose Street Jane Ann Hagestad

New Citizens at St Ann’s and area births

Notices list several newborns with their parents and addresses in Wisconsin and Seattle. Mary Catherine Reese born Nov. 29 to Howard and Margaret (Werel) Reese of 614 Adams street. Larry James Campbell born Nov. 30 to Wilbur and Lois Campbell, 406 Rose street. A third Nov. 30 birth to Maurice Meunier. Caroline Joan Wolf born Nov. 28 to Roland and Caroline Wolf of Whitehall Community Hospital. Daughters to Irvin Semb and Rod erick Everson on Nov. 28 and 29 respectively.

St. Ann's Mary Catherine Howard D. Reese Adams Street Margaret Werel Larry James Wilbur J. Campbell Rose Street Lois Brinkman Maurice Meunier Galesville Wis Blanche Groning St. Francis School of Nursing Maynard Hospital Seattle Wash Caroline Joan Roland M. Wolf Whitehall Irvin Semb Roderick Everson

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Ie Tribune IN the Churches Baptist Seventh Street Baptist Church Seventh and Winnebago Streets M. Vanderbeck D. D Blessed Man A. Neets H. Rosemblum Calvary Baptist Church Charles and Logan Streets Robert L. Hille St. Joseph’s Cathedral Peter Pape Robert Hansen Richard J. Herrmann Our Lord Mother Holy Cross Church S. Andrzejewski St. James Windsor Caledonia Streets L. B. Keegan Charles D. Brady Msgr. V. Plecity Michael Srastuan Holy Trinity 13Th Park Avenue Very . C. W. Gille Philip St. Wenceslaus Winnebago Msgr Ferdinand Cech St. John the Baptist Catholic Church St. James and Avon Joseph Kundinger Norbert P. Doll Mother of Perpetual Help Christian Science Church OF Christ Eighth Cass Street F. H. Gillette Church OF God Church of God West Avenue North John Kurtz Main Frederick W. Hyslop Sabapathy Ralandran John P. Bird Evangelical Free Church 15Th John Eliefson Christian Endeavor Meeting St. John’s Christopher Bon Zion Christopher Boland Gospel Tabernacle Bethany Gospel Tabernacle North Street Onalaska Avenue O. L. Larsen Young Peoples Meeting Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall Linker Building United World Farnam Street Charles Street Onalaska Delia Herbst Church of the Living Christ Wisconsin Earl J. Rick Lutheran Bethel Lutheran Church George and Sill O. S. Paulson First Lutheran Church West Avenue South Cameron Walter A. Schumann Roland Gurgel Mount Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church 16Th Street T. J. Mueller Our Savior’s Lutheran Sixth Division Streets George Ulvilden Luther South Avenue St. Paul's Lutheran Division Street Mars A. Dale Elm Grove Trinity Lutheran Church Sill and Charles Streets Carl O. Pederson Pastre Sill Street Methodist Salter Methodist Church W. Ross Conner First Methodist Church Stoddard Methodist Church Stoddard Reuben Francis Halberg Jackson and Johnson Street Caledonia Street Methodist Church Caledonia Street Stephen J. Lambright Methodist Youth Fellowship Eighth and King Streets W. Rossconner Latter Day Saints Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Sill Liberty Streets Moody Memorial Moody Memorial Chapel Campbell Road John Ellefson Open Bible Church of the South Eighth Street E.R. Briggs Presbyterian First Presbyterian Church Sixth and King Streets A. J. Niebruegge Young People’s Church First Presbyterian Church of Cargill House French Island North Presbyterian Church Avon Logan L.C. Smith YWCA Ywca Party Bird Arthur Neets Worldwide Evangelistic Association New York City Seventh and Winnebago Harry Rosenblum M. Vanderback Island Pta International Council of Religious Education Wm. Southern, Jr Jesus Daily Records Pelix Quigley Pearl Street Waupun Minnette Sprain Donald Kohlmeier Robert Kohlmeier Eva Flug Elizabeth Girok Rita Wuensch Jackson Street Delbert Evelyn Pierce Stewart Ira Florence Hults Campbell Grace Leipelt Edward Leona Kessler Logan and Herman Tillman Gerald C Anna C. Cox 19Th Barlow Leonard Helen Schnick Grover H Christine Eggenbergen Farnam and Harry and Elsie Johnson Edward Larson Washington Just MacDonald the Florist Aquinas Judy Canova Nation ABC Boston Symphony MBS Happy Billy Boma, Jr Freimark Sales CO Main Street Arenz Shoe CO Terry Bill Monsoor St. Andrew Street
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