Local archer in La Crosse makes bows and arrows at home
In 1915 Prospect Street, a plant engineer by trade crafts arrows and bows in his garage with his daughter Dorothy assisting. He uses Port Orford cedar and Norway pine with turkey feathers, offers insights on bow wood choices, arrow feathering, and the craft's resurgence as a hobby.
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Fletcher
la Crosse
Englis
Ng Ene
Prospect Street
Dorothy
Logan High School
Port Orford
Oregon
United
Texas
Oklahoma
Cuba
India
Tribune
Old England
Harold C. Fletcher
Prospect
Postwar Building Plan For State Teachers Colleges
The Wisconsin State Teachers colleges seek a $3.97 million postwar building program including a La Crosse library $150,000 a dormitory $200,000 an athletic field land purchase $25,000 and a $375,000 campus appropriation. The plan prioritizes libraries dormitories and student unions with salary raises to meet living costs. Enrollment is down now but expected to rebound after the war, possibly to historic highs, as returning service members pursue education.
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Madison
Wis
Walter S. Goodland
State Board of Normal School Regents
la Crosse
State Department of Public Welfare
University of Wisconsin
Normal School Board
Goodland
Board of Regents
Julius P. Heil
Dublin autographs fetch bids at antique collection sale
Irish collectors of wartime signatures turn to old autographs as antique treasures. A four volume lot sold for up to $52 in Dublin, featuring Caruso and Paderewski from the 1880s. A bookseller bid $40 hints at potential future trade in signed memorabilia.
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Eire
Dublin
Caruso
Paderewski
Topographic Engineer Returns From Military Duty in Africa
Sgt. Edward Erickson of an engineer topographic battalion returns home to West La Crosse before continuing overseas service. He trained in map making at Fort Ivoir and helped develop African topographic facilities, earning a military commendation for his battalion.
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Africa
Edward Erickson
Alfred Erickson
West la Crosse
Erickson
Fort Ivoir
Engineer Battalion
Union
North
United States
Red Cross
Wisconsin Highway Commission
Odaka Captures Three Germans Mistaken for Comrade
Private Odaka of the 442nd Japanese American Combat Team on a recon patrol in France surprised three German soldiers on a muddy path. Mistaken for a fellow unit member, he ordered them to surrender and marched the prisoners to command post.
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France
Robert Odaka
Ewa
Oahu
Hawaii
Odaka
Four Schallers In Service Five Others Doing War Work
Four sons of Mr and Mrs George Schaller of 1107 Moore street serve in the United States army three seeing overseas action. Eldest Corp John Schaller 28 enlisted December 26 1938 stationed across 43 states before overseas. Virgil Schaller 23 radio operator in Germany with anti-aircraft unit landed in England last August fought in France then Germany. Douglas Schaller 22 in the 136th Infantry New Guinea overseas July 1943 Hawaii first. Leo F Schaller 25 in AAF medical unit Sacramento since September former MacDill. Five other brothers work toward victory Orville 32 Electric Auto Lite Rayfield 26 farm Mindoro James 20 farm Bangor Wilfred 30 Bangor Obed 34 Minneapolis.
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George Schaller
Moore Street
United States Army
Schaller
Uncle Sam
Schallers
Corp
John Schaller
Army
Virgil Schaller
Germany
England
France
Virgil
Camp Wolters
Camp Hulen
Tex
Doris Borcherding
West Salem
Trane Company
Leo
Adah Freng
Leo Francis, Jr
Bangor
Schaller Brothers
Victory
Orville
Electric Auto- Lite Company
Rayfield
Mindoro
James
Wilfred
Obed
Minneapolis
Minn
Soldier's letter explains need to fund war relief
A corporal from the 76th Infantry Division writes to a USO hostess praising services that lift homesick soldiers and urges La Crosse county to donate to the War Fund. He notes La Crosse is $8,000 short and asks for contributions via room 204 Rivoli Building. The USO is one of 21 organizations in the War Fund drive.
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la Crosse County
USO
76Th Infantry Division
la Crosse
Rivoli Building
Society Asks For Old Toys This Christmas
Citizens respond to a toy drive led by Z. Monroe of the Family Welfare association but more donations are needed as many large families can only afford necessities. If you have usable toys call Miss Monroe at 891 to arrange pick up for repair at the Vocational school shop and home economics department.
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Z. Monroe
Family Welfare Association
Miss Monroe
Woman's Hat Found in Mailbox Surprises Postmaster
New Albany Indiana reports a postman found a woman's hat in a mailbox surprising Postmaster William Darnell. The incident hints at a casual mystery in the local postal scene.
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New Albany
Ind
William Darneal
Wartime Efficiency Mindset Persists in Peace Britain
A British public opinion note finds most citizens think wartime efficiency for a demon trol should continue into peacetime. The item reflects attitudes toward postwar policy and technological discipline.
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Britain
Simple lemon juice remedy for rheumatic pain
An inexpensive home remedy claims relief from rheumatic arthritis or neuritis pain. Mix Ru-Ex with a quart of water and one of four lemons, take three tablespoons twice daily, and expect results within hours or overnight.
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Ernest Thompson Seaton
Seaton
Navy
Main Street
State College
Edgar G. Doudna
BUY International Parts
War Trafic
Hammes Truck Sales
South
3Rd St
Bernie Hammes
Coalition
Hawaiian
Aleutians
U. S
John
Camp Robinson, Ark
Douglas
South 4Th Street
Out
Feanspepest
Badger Lumber and Coal Company
LA Crosse, Wis
Trust Department
Lacrosse Trust
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