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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1944

Page

5

Rev Francis Sullivan Named New Pastor At Sparta Church

The Rev Francis A Sullivan will lead St John s Episcopal church in Sparta Wisconsin with first sermons at 8 and 11 a m He brings six years of South American mission work and a Puerto Rico post as a government chemist and Inter American affairs speaker He has served churches in New York City Moorehead Minn International Falls Minn and Chippewa Falls Wisconsin

Sparta Wis Francis A. Sullivan St. John’s Episcopal Church F. ©. Drake Fort Sullivan Hospitality House Adalyn Macauley Woodtality House Mamaroneck N. Y St. John the Baptist Father Sullivan South America San Juan Puerto Rico Department of Internal Revenue Portugese Speaker's Bureau Boston University General Theological Seminary New York New York City Moorehead International Falls Minn Chippewa Falls Chippewa

Gstalder in Collier’s Pix From China to Panama

Donald J. Gstalder son of Mrs. John Gstalder is pictured in Collier’s December 2 issue. He served with an army unit directing Chinese air field construction in Panama Central America and India before China assignment. He trained near Boston and in Florida and was stationed in India before China. Fover has received an honorable discharge after eight months of Fort Benning training.

Panama Central America States Boston Florida India China He Fover Fort Benning

Pastor H O Aasen to address PTA in Ettrick

The Rev. H O Aasen French Creek Lutheran pastor will address members of the Parent- Teacher association Monday evening at the high school in Ettrick Wisconsin.

Ettrick Wis H. O. Aasen French Creek

Wounded Hillsboro Man Returns to Duty in France

Hillsboro Wisconsin special report says Pic. Percy Revels is back on duty in France after being wounded August 27, 1942. He trained at Camp Claiborne Louisiana and Camp Howze Texas and went overseas in July 1944. He fought in Italy and France and is son of Mr and Mrs Merit Revels with a brother also fighting in France.

Hillsboro Wis Pic Percy Revels France Camp Claiborne Camp Howze Tex Italy Revels Merit Revels

Hampel Hired As Hokah Buttermaker

HOKAH Minnesota special report: Elmer Hampel and family relocate from Viola to Hokah after January 1. Hampel takes the position of buttermaker at the Hokah Cooperative Creamery. The Hampels, traveling with a son, plan a Florida visit for a month with a daughter in training. another daughter previously went to Florida.

Hokah, Minn Elmer Hampel Viola Minn Hampel Hokah Connate Florida Clarence Verthein

Gift Shop Opens In George Building In Sparta

The Art Chest gift shop opens Monday in the city owned George Building on North Water Street. It is the first business in the building since its 1943 flood resolution. Operated by Arthur Brigham, the shop is run by Mrs. Thomas Jefferson, whose husband recently left the merchant marine and now runs a tobacco business.

Sparta Wis Art Chest George Building

Brady Takes Over Schiltz Elevator In Caledonia

Francis Brady former Houston County agricultural agent assumes management of the P. W. Schiltz elevator after Schiltz resignation. Wayne Hanson appointed Houston County agent.

Caledonia Minn Francis Brady Houston County P. W. Schiltz Schiltz Wayne Hanson

Soldier Hurt In France is Back Home

Pvt Wayne C Emerson of BLACK RIVER FALLS Wisconsin has returned from southern France and is stationed at Camp Atterbury Indiana while undergoing treatment at Wakeman General Hospital He trained at Camp Robinson Camp Pickett went overseas November 2 1942 and served in Africa Sicily Italy and France He sustained wounds from a German 88 mm artillery shell and earned the Purple Heart Good Conduct Medal and the European Campaign Ribbon He arrived aboard a hospital ship October 27 and spent a week at Stark General Hospital before reporting to Camp Atterbury

Black River Falls Wis Wayne C. Emer France States Camp Atterbury Ind Wakemann General Hospital Emerson Army Camp Robinson Ark Camp Pickett Africa Sicily Italy Coast Artillery Pvt Stark General Hospital

Vets To Talk At War Loan Rally In Viroqua

Veterans from World War II will speak at the Temple theater in Viroqua on Thursday at 2 p m as part of the Sixth War Loan drive. The Vernon Drives Special Events committee will feature talks by veterans and show official films from recent Pacific actions.

Viroqua Wis Temple Theater Vernon Drives Pacific

Leave for Lieut. William Jefferson in Sparta

Lieut. William Jefferson, stationed at Miami Florida, is home on a ten day leave visiting his mother Mrs Hallie Jefferson in Sparta Wisconsin He was among American flyers released from a Romanian internment camp His brother Lieut Jack Jefferson also a seasoned overseas flyer began training at Murphreesboro Tennessee this week

Sparta Wis William Jefferson Miami Fla Hallie Jefferson Jefferson Romania Jack Jefferson Murphreesboro Tenn

War Hinders Swiss Chocolate Making Endangers Industry

War halts Swiss chocolate production and prompts manufacturers to seek work for old employees by producing unrationed candy and bars made from raisins grapes sugar and nuts in efforts to sustain their industry.

Switzerland

Sgt Armond Dick of Ettrick Arrives in Dutch East Indies

Sgt Armond L Dick of Ettrick has arrived in the Dutch East Indies with the infantry unit. He entered service in May 1942 with training at Camp Shelby Camp Pilot Knob Desert Training Center Fort Dix and Camp Pickett. He sailed overseas in March 1944 and served in New Guinea before arrival. He earned the expert combat infantry badge for action against the enemy. He married Adella Rose Anderson on August 12 1943.

Adella Rose Anderson Glendive Mont Howard Mack Corp Millard Mack Holland

Thompson Arrives in England for Army Duty

ETTRICK Wis Special report says James L. Thompson has arrived in England. He entered the army in March 1943 with basic training at Fort Jackson Nashville and Camp Atterbury and serves in an engineer battalion. Thompson is a Blair high school alumnus.

Ettrick Wis James L. Thompson England Lester Thompson Thompson Army Fort Jackson S. C Nashville

Caledonia Village Election Schedule

Caledonia Minnesota election set for Tuesday with polls open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. No contests. Incumbents seeking re election include Henry E Wisland clerk John J Koenig councilman Henry S Blexrud treasurer William S Rollins justice of the peace and assessor and Ben Schwebach constable.

Caledonia Minn Henry E. Wisland John J. Koenig Henry S. Blexrud William S. Rollins Ben Schwebach

Radio Programs Broadcast Schedule Summary

Radio networks list an extensive Sunday lineup with NBC CBS and blue network programs. Notable items include NBCs Toscanini concert Joel Matthews program One Man's Family Phil Spitalny Girls and Jack Benny while CBS airs New York Philharmonic Patrice Munsee Blondie Conrad Nagel Theater and Hall of Fame Hour. The schedule also includes music variety shows Shakespeare era talk and dramatic serials across dayparts.

Associated Press NBC Paul Levalie Army Hour Toscanini Gildersleeve Jack Benny Charlie McCarthy Don Ameche One Man's Family Phil Spitalny CBS New York Philharmonic Patrice Munsee Ozzie and Harriet Kate Smith Blondie Conrad Nagel Phil Baker We the People Blu Chaplain Jim Charlotte Greenwook Mary Small Hall of Fame Joe E. Brown Life of Alley MBS Roosiny Aa.f Cleveland Orchestra Mediation Board Horizons Walter Hampden Leonidas Orchestra Mitchell and Alley Mishel Piastro Westinghouse NBC Symphony Manhattan Harold Lioyé Paul Lavalle Dis Andrinini Josephine Houston Bdiu Church of the Air Dbs John B. Kennedy Bdiu Stanley Dixon U. of Chicago Sammy Kaye Ed Murrow Nbc the Matinee Theater Cbs Chaplain Jim USA Sky Riders John Chas Thomas Nbc News of World Olin Downes Bia Mbds Upton Close Nbre N.Y Philharmonic Symphony Cheriotte Greenwood The Army Ethel Barrymore Miss Hattie Daris New England Variety Andre Kostelanetz Nbc Family Time Patrice Munsel Metropolitan Opera Presents Blu P the Shadow Robs Shirer Catholic Radio Service Orie and Harriet Cbs Hall of Fame Paul Whiteman Blu Quick Pannie Brice Dick Brown Drew Pearson Bdia Bandwagon Orchestra Joe Kelly Chas. McCarthy E. Bergen Nbe Walter Winchell Bdiu Horizons Hollywood Nbec James Melton Alec Templeton Cedric Posters Aibs Jimmie Columbus Boys’ Choir Cbs Biu

Holt To Talk At Meeting Of Sparta Group

Frank O. Holt of the University of Wisconsin public service department and Prof. R. J. Golbert state manager for postwar planning will speak at the Sparta Chamber of Commerce meeting at the Methodist church. The program titled Plans for Prosperity in the Local Community will outline a postwar effort with civic group support. T. C. Radde will preside as dinner is served in the church parlors.

Sparta Wis Frank O. Holt Department of Public Service University of Wisconsin R. J. Golbert Committee For Economic Development Chamber of Commerce Methodist Church Junior Chamber of Commerce Kiwanis Clubs Rotary Club Professional Women’s Club T. C. Radde

Viroquan Gets Anatomy Prize at Madison Banquet

Apprentice Seaman Ben R. Lawton son of Mrs John Lawton of this city a navy V-12 medical student at the University of Wisconsin recently received the Dr Charles R Bardeen Anatomy award at a Park hotel Madison banquet The award honors the first dean of the medical school and professor of anatomy Phi Delta Epsilon presents to the student judged by anatomy staff as the year s top worker in gross and histological anatomy. Lawton a member of Phi Eta Sigma Phi Beta Kappa and Sigma Sigma

Viroqua Wis Ben R. Lawton John Lawton University of Wisconsin Charles R. Bardeen Park Hotel Madison Phi Delta Epsilon Department of Anatomy Bardeen Lawton Phi Eta Sigma Phi Beta Kappa Sigma Sigma

S Sgt Robert H Bemis veteran of 56 missions visits Sparta mother

S Sgt Robert H Bemis a 56 mission veteran over Italian fronts and in the China Burma India theater is visiting his mother Mrs Blanche Anderson in Sparta Wisconsin at 816 Kent Street. He recalls 210 combat hours and a crew safe return though they were briefly wounded by flak. His wife Lucille Sterling of Abbottstown preceded him. He mentions a near bomb incident now fixed with metal bands and a new release mechanism. He notes a Cairo stop during Rommel’s march, a notorious monsoon season in the southwest Pacific, and family losses in Italy and England. He is due to report to Miami Florida for reassignment December 30.

Sparta Wis Robert H. Bemis Blanche Anderson Kent Street Bemis Bobby Lucille Sterling Abbottsford Cairo Egypt Rommel Arabia Rommell Slinkin Southwest Pacific CBS

Mormon Coulee 4-H Club to Hold Christmas Party

The Mormon Coulee 4 H club will hold its Christmas party Wednesday at 8 p m at the Mormon Coulee Reformed church. All members are urged to be present because 4 H awards are to be given out. Games will be played and refreshments served.

Mormon Coulee 4H Mormon Coulee Reformed Church

Viroqua Dressings Room Closes After Busy Months

The Viroqua surgical dressings room is closed for the present. October produced 72 300 dressings and November served 65 700. Since 1942 the Vernon county group has made 525 300 dressings with Mrs Adolph Fortney as chair and Mrs Fred Dyson as co chair. The Viroqua chairmen run Westby and La Farge units as well.

Viroqua Wis Adolph Fortney Vernon County Surgical Dressing Group Fred Dyson Westby la Farge

Also Mentioned on This Page

Francis Sullivan Church At PTA Moen Devel Deckle LA Crosse Lea Crosee Uncle Sam Indus Bill Jefferson Sgt Armond Dick of Dutch East Indies Treasury Salute Palm Service News Sports Review Guiding Light Woman of America Ma Perkins Betty and Bob Happiness Jones Widder Brown Sacred Heart Jimmy Allen Main Street Holt John N. Gage Land O’ Lakes Dairy Co Whitehall Col. Gage John Brandt Land O’ Lakes Creameries, Inc Eugene Bautch J. J. Elder USNR American Legion Color Guard United States Robert L. MacCornack Viroquan Anatomy Ero T. Sgt Lyle Bemis Anzio Charles Bemis McCord Field Tacoma Barney Shine Parlor Pearl Street Elms Boulevard Excelsior Springs Mormon Coulee 4-H Club Studio McCoy Jay Lacrosse Mutual Loan and Building Association Hoeschler Bldg Jos. J. Frisch Sec’y Mccleary Clinic D-1224 Elms Blvd Patio Em Geceune Gale
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