Soldiers for City Jobs During Christmas Rush
Soldiers from Chicago, Milwaukee and La Crosse are called to aid in essential labor during the Christmas rush. Three temporaries this weekend include Pvt. Peter Savastano, with transfer firms and the Gateway City Transfer Co. utilizing service members. E Wallace Evans of USES says Andrew Johnson has long arranged such placements and asks employers to report to the USES office in the Exchange building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Milwaukee
la Crosse
Gateway City Transfer Co
Pvt
Peter Savastano
E. Wallace Evans
Evans
Andrew Johnson
Exchange
Last Of Doolittle Raiders Escape From Soviet Internment
The five Doolittle Raiders who landed in Russia during the 1942 Tokyo raid escaped from internment after months of captivity. They belonged to the B 25 bomber crew that attacked Tokyo on April 18, 1942, later interned in the Soviet Union with little U S attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doolittle
Russia
U. S
Washington
James H. Doolittle
United
Tes
Ikkyo
China
Soviet Union
United States
Ver
In the Churches Adventist and Other Faith Services
La Crosse list of Adventist and numerous Christian services across denominations on Liberty and Clinton, Calvary and First Baptist, Catholic parishes, Congregational, Episcopal, Evangelical Free, Lutheran, Methodist, and more with service times, sermons, and religious instruction notes. Local clergy include J H Meier, Robert L Hille gas, Rev W F Huxford, M Vanderbeck, Msgr Peter Pape, Rev L B Keegan, Rev Joseph Kundinger, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
6Th Street
Main and
King
W. F. Huxford
Lansing
Mich
Masonic Lodge Elects Executives At Meeting
Frontier lodge No. 45 F and A M announces installation of officers for 1945 at the Masonic temple Eighth and Main streets on Dec 29. Newly elected officers include Worshipful Master Wallace Massey Senior Warden Gereld Philpot Junior Warden C treasurer O Jy Peterson Secretary L Dean and Trustee A D Sanial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frontier Lodge No. 45
A.M
Masonic Temple
Eighth
Main Streets
J. E
Wallace Massey
Gereld Philpot
O. Jy. Peterson
L. Dean
A. D. Sanial
Fuel Oil Consumption Set At Eighteen Percent
A government estimate places fuel oil consumption at eighteen percent of the total ration as of today. Authorities cite limited supply and ongoing distribution controls affecting civilian and industrial usages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Ee
Homestes
USO Hosts Reassign War Fund Drive Help
Junior hostesses of the USO are asked to assist the war fund drive not the war bond drive as stated Friday. All hostesses assisting in solicitation should contact the USO.
Forty four small vessels declared surplus for armed forces
The navy requisitioned forty four small vessels including power yachts motor sailors house boats and sailing craft for military use. Bids must include 25 percent of the offered price and will be accepted by WSA through December 22.
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Washington
WSA
Central Music Groups Entertain At Assembly
Central high school presented an assembly featuring the orchestra and choir under music director Harmer Root. The program included waltzes and works by world masters, with choir pieces Breathe On Me Breath of God and Let all Mortal Flesh Keep Silence and a solo by Ardell Kienholz All Through the Night. The string quartet performed two selections with Berg Molzahn Johnson and Lyden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central High School
Harmer Root
Root
Ardell Kienholz
Presbytery To Hold Sunday Youth Rally
Youth rally organized by First Presbyterian Church La Crosse at Galesville church Sunday at 3 p.m. Participants meet at Cargill house 2 p.m. Call Ruth Sorenson 2039 W by Saturday to reserve. Rally closes with Communion at 7 30 p.m.
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Stoddard Methodist Church
Stoddard
Wis
Reuben Francis Halberg
la Crosse
Moody Chapel
Moody Memorial Chapel
Ne Road
E. F. Butler
Open Bible
South Eighth Street
E. R. Briggs
Paul Hartman
South America
Presbyterian First Presbyterian Church
Sixth and King Streets
A. J. Niebruegge
D. D
Cargill House
Galesville
Gg of
la Eeemetery
Adheteren
First Presbyterian Church of
Local shops advertise rebuilt army shoes and sauerkraut supper
Locals promote rebuilt army shoes at West Avenue Shoe Corner at West Avenue and Adams. Sauerkraut supper and bazaar planned for Tuesday December 5 at St. John’s Reformer Church at 12th and Market. Aprons in many new styles at 819 Division with phone 1254 J.
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West Avenue
Adams
St. John’s Reformer Church
New Citizens SM. Ann's: Dec. 1 birth notices
Births announced from Norwalk Wisconsin and La Crosse Wisconsin list a daughter born December 1 to Mr and Mrs Peter Schreier of Norwalk and a son born November 28 to Lieut and Mrs Frank Martin associated with Merion Smith La Crosse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SM. Ann's
Peter Schreier
Norwalk
Wis
Seone Tee
Sat
Serpa
Chaseburg
Florence
Quantico
Mation Hospital
Frank Martin
Merion Smith
la Crosse
Franco Regime Faces Trouble
The London Times described Generalissimo Francisco Franco's regime as increasingly insecure and warned that any change could erupt in a catastrophic upheaval or civil war. The paper noted Spaniards may look to Britain for liberty and compromise while stressing no British interest in preserving a regime allied with enemies.
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London
London Times
Francisco Franco
Britain
Times
Thousand Club Invited to Roosevelt Fourth Term Inaugural
President Roosevelt directs that members of the One Thousand club of Democratic campaign contributions be invited to the fourth term inaugural at the White House. A committee headed by Senator Byrd awaits lists as Truman faces oath timing. Over 600 listed, with Dewey condemning the move as selling privilege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Harry S. Truman
Truman
Capitol
Congress
Byrd
D-Va
One Thousand Club
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Wherry
Nebraska
Home Again Pigeon Reunites With Coop After Army Service
G I Joe the pigeon returns to his home coop in Elgin after 21 months of military service. Stationed at Camp Crowder Missouri he aided breeding efforts. Leonard W Peterson, a pigeon hobbyist, notes Joe’s offspring now carry messages at the fort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Ill
G. I. Joe
Army
Joe
Camp Crowder
Leonard W. Peterson
Meyer pleads guilty in Sparta for breaking and entering home
Wilmer Meyer of Sparta pleads guilty to breaking and entering his estranged wife's home before Judge O W Sprecher. He is released on bond pending work placement away from Sparta and a restriction on contacting his former wife.
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Sparta
Wil Wilmer Meyer
Sparte
O. W. Sprecher
Edna Lees
Maryland
South Carolina
Taychedah
Lois Ross
Kiows. Kan
Marriage Licenses Sparta Wis Nov 29 and More
Marriage licenses list Elsie Huff of Wellington and Von H Wildenroft of Wonever Nov 29. Dorothy Mae Sheldon of Rheidon and James L Blackburn of Leon Nov 30. Oscar Johnson and Hare Vv Indah West Salem to be married Dec in La Crosse.
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Sparta
Wis
Elsie Huff
Wellington
von H. Wildenroft
Wonever
Dorothy Mae Sheldon
Rheidon
James L. Blackburn
Leon
la Crosse
Oscar Johnson
West Salem
Hare Vv
Indah
Leaves From A War Correspondent Notebook
American and British soldiers are compared by AP writer William Smith White who served with multiple armies. He notes Americans excel in initiative and mechanical savy while the British Tommies excel in defense and morale, with each complementing the other, and praises American armor know-how.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American First Army
William Smith White
Associated Press
France
Bill
Tommy
John Doughboy
Tommy Atkins
Unity in Heaven and the Call to Christian Unity
A Sunday sermon reflection on the International Uniform Lesson outlines argues that Heaven has no religious divisions and urges unity among Catholics Protestants and Jews. The author recalls past sectarian strife and cites Jesus prayer for unity as a guiding example for all believers in right living and shared humanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Council of Religious Education
War Brings Allied Unity Across Faiths
In this wartime outlook, nations unite and people of different faiths Jews Catholics and Protestants join in common purpose. Old prejudices fade as collective resolve grows amid global conflict.
Would It Be Terrible If No One Cared After Our Death
The passage contemplates whether society would mourn a person who dies or is shunned for wrongdoing. It contrasts the pain of losing a loved one with the fear of being seen as worthless by the community. It also reflects on wartime sacrifice and the desire for brave conduct among those fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
John
Apostle
Mohammed
Unity in faith and right living for a united nation
A sermon asserts that nations endure when citizens from Jews, Protestants, and Catholics know right from wrong and vote for the right. It emphasizes unity of purpose, sanctification through truth, and the church as one body in Christ, citing John 17 and Paul’s letters.
Regional Wisconsin Tax Law Meeting In La Crosse
La Crosse County Bar Association and State Bar of Wisconsin arrange a regional meeting at the Stoddard hotel Monday starting 4 p m. Louis Meldman and John Nevin will address estate and gift taxation and inheritance topics. A dinner follows at 6 30 p m with open discussion and a social gathering planned.
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la Crosse
Communism Ghost Said To Seek Alliance With U S Capitalism
Home Secretary Herbert Morrison warned at a Yorkshire Labour conference that the Communist party shows signs of seeking cooperation with certain forces in several countries and hints at an alliance with American capitalism. He stressed he fears neither strong party membership nor a leftward shift, preferring critique of excesses on the right. Morrison noted Britain's Labour government remains cautious about the Comeau affiliation bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huddersfield
England
P -Home
Herbert Morison
Communist Party
Unite States
Morrison
Yorkshire
British Labor Party
Rema
Comeau
Britain
Labor Party
Fight Looms Over Two F R Appointments
Washington reports a partisan clash over confirming two Roosevelt surplus war property administrators. Senator Chandler accuses Republicans of making it a party fight while Democrats push for a closed committee review next Tuesday after hearings by the Senate military committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Seb
Chandler
D-Ky
Senate
Edward H. Heller
Counterfeit Gasoline Probe Is Revealed in Seattle
A four month investigation into counterfeit gasoline coupons ended with six arrests in Seattle. Secret Service officials said the operation extended to distribution points in Chicago and Cleveland and that over half a million gallons of gasoline had been sold on the coupons in and around Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
A Price Administration
U. S. Cret Service
Chicago
Cleveland
George T. Masury
Secret Service
Masury
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By Henry C. Cassidy
Adventist
Seventh-day Adventist Church
Liberty and
Clinton Street
J. H. Meier
Calvary Baptist Church
Charles and
Logan Streets
Robert L. Hillegas
Seventh Street
Seventh
Winnebago Streets
M. Vanderbeck
Holy Cross Church
S. Andrzejewski
St. James
Windsor
Caledonia Streets
L. B. Keegan
Paul N. Flad
St. John’s Catholic Church
Corner St. James and Avon
Joseph Kundinger
Lloyd F. Geissler
Mother of Perpetual Help
King Streets
V. J. Plecity
D. J. O'Reilly
Ceausen
Parker
Joseph L. Brake
St. Wenceslaus Church
Winnebago
Msgr
Ferdinand Cech
Christian Science First Church of Christ
King Street
God
Batavian Bank
Fourth c
Church OF Christ Church of Christ
Cass Streets
Hyslop
Children’s Church
University of Life
College Club
Episcop
Christ Episcopal Church
Robert D. Winter
Evangelical Free
Evangelical Free Church
John Eliefson
Market Street
Christopher Boland
Trinity
Mormon Coulee
E. F. Menger
Zion
Brownsville
Minn
Gospel Tabernacle
Theos Gospel Tabernacle
North Street
Onalaska
Ah’s Jehow Witnesses Kingdom Hall
Linker Building
Ed Poss
Avenue
la Ccrosse
Church of the Wong Oe
Wisconsin
J. Rick
Jackson Street
Lutheran English Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity
16Th
Harold N. Stoffel
Luther Leagues
First Lutheran Church
West Avenue South
Cameron
Walter A. Schumann
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church
Avon and
St. Paul Streets
Walter E. Gutzke
Our Savior’s Lutheran
Sixth
Division Streets
George Ulvilden
de Soto
St. Paul's Lutheran
Division Street
Mars A. Dale
Elm Grove
Lutheran Students’ Association
Reeneemee
Luther League
South Avenue Lutheran Church
Otto A. Pagels
Trinity Lutheran
Sill and
Charles Streets
Carl O. Pederson
First Lutheran
Carl O. Et
Sill Street
Mount Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church
Park Avenue
16Th Street
T. J. Mueller
Bethel Lutheran Church
George and Sill Streets
O. S. Paulson
Methodist
Jackson and
Johnson Street
Phen J. Lambright
Methodist Youth Fellowship
First Methodist Church
Eighth and King
W. Ross Conner
Salzer Church
First Church
Salzer Memorial Methodist Church
Seventh and Ferry
Salter Church
French Island
North Presbyterian Church
Avon
Logan
L. C. Smith
YWCA
Main Street
Stephen J. Lambright
Caledonia Street Methodist Church
Northside Presbyterian Church
Salvation Army
Vine Street
Warren C. Johnson
Young Peoples
Salvation Meeting
Masonic Lodge
USO
Moen
Photo Service
Arthur G. Benson
Presbytery
Thousand Club
F.R
Justice Court
Temale
Leo Stratton
Tunnel City
Chris Hendricksen
Highway 12
Reynolds’ Court
George DePord
Warrens
William Martin
Hendricksen
Otto Sommerfield
Plymouth
South Pettibone Island
Alvin Holt
South 26d Street
Paul Echenberg
Happy
Weise
Mississippi Street
Emma Johnseon
South 18Th Street
Brazil
No-Man's Land
Hal Boyle
Johnny Doughboy
WM. Southern, JR
Heaven
Lincolnpinch
Studio McCoyrth
Jay
Jno
Paul
Jesus Christ
Sosthenes
Church of God
Corinth
Christ Jesus
Lord Jesus Christ
F. R
Barney's Shine Parlor
Pearl St
Women’s Army Corps
The
U. S. Army Recruiting Office
U. N. Bank
Eau Claire
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