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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1947
Page
5
HAL BOYLE presents a humorous post Christmas exchange where a letter to Santa details household mishaps, charity gifts, and mishaps from a sled to a chimney. The correspondent notes misadventures of a daughter and a broken ice skate, ending with Christmas reflections and a request for rest.
Aquinas high school student Ralph Cina was named a winner in the Quiz Kid Essay contest sponsored with the American Heritage Foundation. WEKBH plans to feature him on the 7 15 P M Parade of Stars program tonight following the Christmas holiday and related broadcasts across WEBH NBC and WKBH NBC schedules.
The State Aeronautics Commission announced a second annual Wisconsin aeronautics conference to be held in Milwaukee February 26 to 28. Topics include federal and state aid airport programs, construction, operation and management, zoning, engineering and industry problems, air transport and commission functions. Meetings are sponsored by the League of Wisconsin Municipalities the Wisconsin County Boards Association the Wisconsin State Chamber of Commerce and the commission.
Smoke poured from a truck rear sent O. R. Stalle rushing to warn others while T. C. Pollard hauled burning bedding from the vehicle. The truck carried dynamite cases and a barrel of gasoline triggering a tense roadside response.
The Philippine government reports revenues for the first four months of the fiscal year rose nearly 50 percent from a year earlier, totaling 42,645,247 dollars, up by more than 20 million dollars.
Berlin reports Britain plans to make Germany work and curb Western Germany’s reconstruction. The British zone will stay dollar backed and seek control of the Ruhr coal industry, reducing British influence in Germany.
New York writer Wryllis Cooper laments student plagiarism of radio scripts and industry-wide idea thievery. He recalls wartime NBC scripts, prolific output, and the lonely craft of crafting phrases for radio as he defends original work against copycats and small stations alike.
Early morning in Nel's Rust South Africa a farmer awoke to barking dogs and found a large mamba attempting to swallow a chicken. He fired his gun killing the venomous snake after it had already consumed two other chickens.
Uncle Ray notes Christmas Day offers about nine hours daylight in southern Canada and northern U S, with a half minute more daylight today than yesterday. He views the turning point of the year, the daylight gain through June, and hopes the season inspires lasting world peace and a reminder of Jesus message to love enemies.
Ten illustrations by Frank C. Pape appear in Africa's People and Customs. If you want a copy, send a self addressed envelope bearing a three cent stamp to Uncle Ray in care of this newspaper.
Troop 12 met on December 18 at St Joseph's school to finish puppets and stage preparations for a Puppet Show on December 30 at St Joseph's hall. Tickets go on sale at the door for a 7 p.m. start. show begins at 7:30 with public invites.
Production in Czechoslovakia has risen to over 1,300 railway passenger and freight cars produced each month. The increase reflects expanded industrial output and improved rail services across the region.
An unsigned column urges parents to teach children gratitude after receiving gifts. It suggests quick thank you notes, simple phrases, and model notes for young children, stressing practice until thanking becomes second nature and extends beyond holidays. It also advertises Dr Patri’s feeding booklet No. 303 available by mail.
Mindoro North Bend Presbyterian and Holmen Lutheran announce morning services and programs. Mindoro holds 9 30 sermon The Faithfulness of God 10 30 Sunday school and a New Year dinner at church North Bend offers 10 15 Sunday school 11 00 services and a New Year dinner at IOOF hall Holmen Lutheran says no Sunday school Dec 28 Communion at Lewis Valley 10 30 Christmas tree program at Holmen 3 00 Communion at Holmen 8 00 Luther league afterwards with hostesses Halfway Ladies Aid afternoon church parlors New Year s Day 10 30 Communion at Halfway Lewis Valley choir concert New Year s night 8 00
In Glasgow Scotland a police court heard two deaf mute men charged with stealing 800 dollars. A detective was summoned to explain the charges to the suspects using sign language.
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