Ludwig Given Duty In Japan
First Lieut. William J. Ludwig former La Crosse recruiting officer has been assigned for overseas duty. He will leave Dec 8 for Chicago on 48 days leave then proceed to Yokohama Japan where he has been assigned. His prior service includes the Americal division and ROTC training in Chicago.
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William J. Ludwig
la Crosse
U. S
Regular Army
Chicago
Yokohama
Japan
Lad
Pacific
United States
Australia
Patch
Patton
Third Army
Europe
Lieut
Ludwig
132Nd
Illinois National Guard
Camp Forrest
Tenn
Camp Wolters
Tex
Camp Maxey
Oklahoma
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Game Law Clarifies Pickerel and Pike Scope
A Wisconsin legal clarification explains that the term pickerel refers to pike, and the phrase pike of any variety includes wall pike and sauger, both members of the perch family, not the fish commonly called puke. The note aligns common usage with statutory wording for fishing regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
La Crosse Legion Post Aims To Host 1948 Wisconsin Convention
The Roy L. Wingers post 52 of La Crosse invites the Wisconsin department convention to La Crosse for three days in August 1948. The invitation follows prewar momentum and will be presented for member approval after discussions by committee members Odbert Steele Fellows Schubert Weisensel Billock and Pralle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy L. Wingers
American Legion
Department of Wisconsin
la Crosse
Donald J. Odbert
Odbert
Fred E. Steele
Samuel Fellows
Carl Schubert
L. V. Weisensel
Frank Billock
Rudy Pralle
Department
Legion
Racine
Wise Parents Needed to Guide Today’s Children
Miss Mauree Applegate spoke at a PTA meeting on how modern children are healthier and more capable yet struggle with work habits. She urged parents to involve children in home duties, insist on high standards, and avoid overprotecting or solving tasks for them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teacher Association
Teachers College Training School
Mauree Applegate
College
Miss Applegate
Garments Left At Red Cross Office
Mrs Her man Wolf former chairman of the La Crosse county Red Cross reports several white surgical dressing uniforms and a man's white shirt were left at the Red Cross workroom. Owners should call room 104 federal building to claim them soon. unclaimed items will be disposed of.
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Red Cross
Herman Wolf
la Crosse County
The
Calorie Concept Clarified In Energy Basics
A calory is defined as the energy needed to raise a 300 pound weight by 10 feet, describing the heat energy required for this rise. The term represents a basic unit of energy used in early scientific explanations.
La Crosse Civic Symphony Thrives After Return Concert
After a one season gap the La Crosse Civic Symphony Orchestra under Leigh Elder and Alvin Mikelson drew a large enthusiastic audience. New violinists and strong winds boosted the orchestral balance as Schubert's D minor Symphony and Rosamunde Overture highlighted an inspired program. The piece ended with Friedmann Slavonic Rhapsody and Alf Modahl’s brilliant cadenzas, with calls for a top soloist to headline future concerts.
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la Crosse
John Coleman
Schubert
Elder
Friedmann
Alf Modahl
Indian Stories Told Students By Frank Hopkins
Frank Hopkins of Minneapolis lectured Teachers college students during assembly sharing Sioux history and the meaning of friendship. He displayed an eagle headdress and a tobacco pouch, tracing his life from law career to a traveling storyteller now aged 69.
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Frank Hopkins
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Teachers College
Hopkins
Big Eagle
Fort Snelling
Fort Ridgely
University of Minnesota
Veterans of Foreign Wars Meeting and District News
The Veterans of Foreign Wars urges all veterans to attend a crucial meeting tonight and join the VFW, with 2000 members already. Thomas Rooney post 1530 highlights district representation at Prairie du Chien, with E M Grienke and poppy chair as speakers.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
VFW
Stripe
Thomas Rooney
Prairie du Chien
E. M. Grienke
Department
Coffee Comes to America via New Amsterdam in 1668
New Amsterdam brought coffee to the American colonies in 1668, marking an early introduction of the beverage to the country. The anecdote ties coffee’s early American presence to Dutch colonial trade and urban centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
New Amsterdam
No native mammals in New Zealand aside from bats
A fact-filled note explains New Zealand lacks native land mammals besides bats, highlighting the unique fauna of the country and its ecological history.
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New Zealand
Low Teacher Pay Said to Hamper Education Efforts
Dr Charl Ormond Williams of the National Education Association told the 4 H club annual congress that Americans spend 13 billion dollars yearly on beauty barber shop services tobacco and alcohol while only 2 billion goes to education. She called the situation a national disgrace and urged state action to guarantee every child a decent start with federal support to reduce disparities without directing schools. The shortage of teachers was described as the most critical handicap as young people avoid teaching due to salaries.
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Chicago
Charl Ormond Williams
National Education Association
4-H Club
Dr. Williams
Washington
Perjury Trial Delay for Tony Bruno Boxer
Tony Bruno former Milwaukee boxer saw his perjury trial postponed by one week by Municipal Judge Edward Ruetz after Bruno’s attorney argued a mental examination might be needed. The case ties to testimony at a murder and assault trial arising from a Kenosha highway shooting that left Mike Farina dead and his brother Joseph wounded.
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Kenosha
Wis
Tony Bruno
Milwaukee
Edward J. Ruetz
Bruno
Mike Farina
Joseph
John
Jerome Mandella
Louis Fazio
Dominic Lampone
Farino Brothers
Lester J. Knuese
Ruetz
Blonde or Brunette Shrine in Kyoto Houses Hair Coat
A Kyoto temple shrine displays a massive coat of human hair donated by Japanese women. The unusual offering raises questions about tradition and devotion in the historic site.
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Kyoto
Japan
British Seek US Troops in Greece to Aid Presence
Tass reported from Ankara that Britain was negotiating with the United States to send a small troop contingent to Greece to ease Britain's position and justify prolonged British forces. Separately, Field Marshal Montgomery, visiting Greece, met with the Greek war minister and was received by the king and acting premier.
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Moscow
Tass
Ankara
United States
Greece
Lord Montgomery
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la Crosse Legion Post
Appleton
American Legion Auxiliary
Regular Legion
Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association
W. Leo Murphy
Gateway City Transfer Company
Carrier
C. John Viking
Webber Cartage Lines, Inc
Waukegan, Ill
Edward J
Tribune
Konkol
Madison
Frank J. de Lorme
West Shore Transport Company
Sheboygan
C. J. Williams
Hillside Garage and Transit Company
E. W. Murphy
Quesnal Gross
Gross Common Carrier, Inc
Wisconsin Rapids
E. H. Woehrmann
PTA
By Harold Youngberg
Johannes Fossum
Finlandia
College Assembly
Cootie Bites
Kiefert
Grand Hospital
Hintz
Ee Oeee Grienke
Fred Schell
Foley
Moen Photo Service
Best
Nobby
Tevensons
Kid Beckneys
Coats
Selec
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