Marine Sgt of Ettrick Writes From Moscow Embassy
Meo letters home from Sgt. Briggs describe arrival in Gothenburg and Copenhagen aboard the SS Stockholm en route to Russia. He and five Marines are stationed at the U. S. embassy in Moscow living on the first floor with two bedrooms and a living room. He recounts watches, night shifts, days off, the cost of living, prices for butter and hot dogs, and the cold rainy weather as Russians stare at them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Irene Briggs
Briggs
Gothenburg
Copenhagen
Stockholm
Russia
U. S
Embassy
Reporter’s Letters From Russia Describe Life and Propaganda
A Marine veteran recounts his Russia trip with notes on Helsinki Moscow and Finland. He describes hospitality prices uniforms militia and street sweeping while noting propaganda and local views on the war and United States. Briggs served four years in the marine service and is stationed in Washington as a typist clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
Yelsinki
Finland
Morris
Stockholm
Helsinki
Moscow
Stalin
Formosa
China
Korea
United States
Russia
Briggs
Marine Service
Washington, D. C
De Soto residents share peaceful Christmas in town
De Soto Wisconsin marked Christmas with church school and community programs. Visitors named include Walter Briese Eugene Binner and families from Plainview Minnesota along with residents of Beloit Tomah Reedsburg and Madison. Martha Dobson visits Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DE Soto
Wis
Walter Briese
Eugene Binner
Plainview
Minn
Martha Kleak
W. E. Dwyer
Gladys Olson
Beloit
Lois Olson
Tomah
Eunice Olson
Chicago
Edward Olson
Albert Munson
Joseph Osborn
Sarah Howarth
Bernard Osborn
la Crosse
Pete Osborn
Waterloo
Harry Johnson
Martha Dobson
Edith Dobson
Blair Makes Yule Awards in Christmas Lighting Contest
Blair Wisconsin special report lists awards for the community Christmas lighting contest. Using religious themes first place to Leonard Gunderson and second to Mrs. H J Schansberg. Traditional subjects first went to Harry Paul with Ray Nereng in second. Honorable mentions to Dr O M Schneider Gleston Guielson and Herman Neren. Judges from Brookside and Trempealeau Valley Homemaker clubs. Fewer homes decorated but Blair shines with new street lights this holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair
Waukon Youth Signs For Duty In Navy
Waukon Iowa Thomas Mullaney Jr son of Mr and Mrs T J Mullaney has enlisted in the navy air force and has reported at Des Moines for induction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukon
Navy
Waukon, Ia
Thomas Mullaney, Jr
T. J. Mullaney
Navy Air Force
Des Moines
New Years Watch Night Service by Holmen Luther League
Holmen Wisconsin special notice about a New Years watch night service sponsored by the Holmen Luther League. Event includes election of officers a regular meeting entertainment and a devotional service at midnight led by Rev T Anderson. Refreshments to follow at 10 p m served by local volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmen
Wis
Holmen Luther League
T. Anderson
John Bjerke
Walter Jonas
Carrie Jonas
Myron Steele
Henry Hoff
Joel Ekern
Busy Badger Homemakers Plan Christmas Party in Whitehall
In Whitehall Wisconsin the Busy Badger Homemakers announce their Christmas party to be held at the home of Mrs Irvn Mallum on Saturday afternoon December 30 with Mrs Palmer Haug assisting. A golf benefit bridge is set for Wednesday evening January 3 at the home of Mrs Clarence H Johnson with Mrs Fred Gardner assisting. The Legion auxiliary regular meeting is postponed one week to January 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehall
Wis
Irvn Mallum
Palmer Haug
Clarence H. Johnson
Fred Gardner
Prairie du Chien Plans Birthday Celebration For Reuben Valley
Reuben Valley of Prairie du Chien will celebrate his 100th birthday with a high mass at St. Gabriel’s, a banquet at a local restaurant, and a reception at his grandson’s home. The event marks Valley’s long ties to the Mississippi River and Frenchtown folk songs, with recordings preserved in the Library of Congress. Valley’s family includes three living children, 43 grandchildren, 108 great grandchildren, and 33 great great grandchildren, totaling 187 descendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Valley
Prairie du Chien
St. Gabriel's
Canada
Prairie du Chier
B. J. Kennedy
Erickson
la Crosse
Valley
Library of Congress
Washington, D. C
David Gentes
Frenchtown
Young Valley
Mississippi
Great Old River
Upper
York’s Landing
Mary Wood
Ed Gokey
Albert
Kenosha
William
Rockbridge
Reuben
Merrillan Rail Worker Retires After 45 Years Service
Merrillan Wisconsin special report says Frank Larson, longtime section foreman on the Omaha railroad main line, retires after 45 years of service. He and his wife will remain residents of Merrillan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrillan
Wis
Omaha Railroad
Frank Larson
Larson
Presbyterians Consider Building Manse At Galesville Session
Galesville Wisconsin Presbyterians plan to discuss constructing a new manse for the pastor and family during the annual congregational session on January 4. Officials will report on church departments and organizations and elect officers. A proposed near year budget will be presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galesville
Wis
Galesville Presbyterians
First Baptist Warrens Names Bible Lesson Leaders
The Warrens Wisconsin First Baptist Church announces Sunday worship led by William A Barber with Gerald Potter delivering the message. The service proceeds in the absence of Pastor Rev Lawrence Janssen who is away with Rev and Mrs Janssen and Mrs Janssen's mother visiting Lufkin Texas and returning for January 7 service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrens
Wis
First Baptist Church
William A. Barber
Gerald Potter
Lawrence Janssen
Janssen
Lufkin
Texas
Christmas Furloughs Reported in Caledonia Minns
Pvt. Francis R. Wilkes spent a Christmas furlough with his sister Mrs. Clen Rosse in Caledonia. Recent visitors to the Rollins homes included Mrs. S. E. Engle of Des Moines and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Engle of Preston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonia
Minns
Francis R. Wilkes
Clen Rosse
William
Ralph Rollins
S. E. Engle
Des Moines
Edward Engle
Preston
Christmas Guests Flock to Budde Home in Wilton
Mr and Mrs George Budle and extended family from La Crosse visit Mrs William Budde in Wilton for Christmas gathering. Also visiting are Mr and Mrs Bob Budde and Bobby, Mr and Mrs William Pohl, Con stance and Jacqueline, and Mr and Mrs Franton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Wis
George Budle
Bob Budde
Bobby
William Pohl
Constance
Jacqueline
la Crosse
Franton
William Budde
Seven Injured in Monroe County Holiday Crashes
Sparta Wisconsin Special report lists seven people injured in eight crashes during the holiday period. Incidents include a collision near Sparta on U S 16 involving Dr Stephen Hanson and a semi truck, plus multiple crashes near Tomah Oakdale and Black River Falls with various injuries and vehicle damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Wis
H. R. Biegel
Stephen M. Hanson
Grandview Clinic
la Crosse
U. S. Highway 16
Hanson
Rex Oviatt
Spring Valley
Minn
Chris Hendricksen
Tomah
Jerome Tutsma
Minneapolis
Harold Moore
Camp Douglas
William Mahar
Ninth Corp Engineers
Camp McCoy
Rutsma
Moore
Mahar
Richard E. Rice
George M. Funke
Chicago
Oakdale
U. S
Patricia
Barbara
Donald McNulty
Black River Falls
Melvin H. Crawshaw
Hartford
McNulty
Hannah Natwick
Anthony Roklovits
Biegel
George D. Shaw
James Thurston
Shaw
U. S. Highway 12
Robert Henry
David J. Zwiefelhofer
Chippewa Falls
Fred E. Bean
Walbrucker
Lewis Valley Sunday School Closes For Winter Break
The Lewis Valley Sunday school in Holmen Wisconsin closes for the three month winter vacation after a Christmas program. Eight students earned 100 percent attendance pins. Superintendent Mrs Byron Evenson led the school with assistant Mrs Lindahl Luckason and teachers Mrs Chester Peterson Mrs Gordon Knudson Mrs Walton Ofstedahl Mrs Mildred Wehrs Mrs Jeanette Brudos and Mrs Charlotte Anne Gilbertson. Edward Brudos served as secretary treasurer. School to reopen in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmen
Wis
Lewis Valley
Byron Evenson
Lindahl Luckason
Mmes
Chester Peterson
Gordon Knudson
Walton Ofstedahl
Mildred Wehrs
Jeanette Brudos
Charlotte Anne Gilbertson
Edward Brudos
Holiday In Holmen Visits From New Jersey Couple
Dr and Mrs Jack Sjolander of Princeton New Jersey were Christmas guests of Mr and Mrs Oscar Sjolander and Mr and Mrs Chris Hoff during the holiday season in Holmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmen, Wis
Jack Sjolander
Princeton, N. J
Oscar Sjolander
Chris Hoff
Genoa Men Join Armed Services In 1940s Call Up
Genoa Wisconsin reports several local young men entering military service. Charles Brendel is at Fort Bragg North Carolina Louis Gilardi at Fort Knox Kentucky Richard Alexander at Great Lakes Illinois John Dalsasso at Long Beach California Robert Monti and Duane Jambois depart December 26 for Lackland Air Base Texas Greg Ghelfi will be stationed temporarily at Fort Sheridan Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genoa
Wis
Armed Services
Charles Brendel
George Brendel
Fort Bragg
N. C
Louis Gilardi
Fort Knox
Richard Alexander
Jim Alexander
Great Lakes, Ill
John Dalsasso
Albert Dalsasso
Long Beach
Calif
Robert Monti
Matt Monti
Duane Jambois
Dominic Jambois
Lackland Air Base
Texas
Greg Ghelfi
Joseph Ghelfi
Fort Sheridan
Families Of Genoa Entertain Relatives For Yuletide
Christmas day guests in Genoa included Mr and Mrs James Malin and family from Escanaba Mich at Mrs John Malin home Glen Monti and parents Mr and Mrs Louis Monti Margaret Malin of Milwaukee and Philomena Malin of Madison at the Malin home Mr and Mrs Walter Olson and family from Madison at the Roller home and Mr and Mrs Fred Malin and family from Winona Minn at the Penchi home Also Delbert Malin a Salvatorian seminary student spent the holidays with his parents Sr Kenneth Erickson a University of Minnesota student spent Christmas with his parents and is working at the Minneapolis post office During the season furloughed service members included Robert Deflorian Lawrence Penchi and Marion Gianoli.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genoa
Wis
James Malin
Escanaba
Mich
John Malin
Glen Monti
Louis Monti
Margaret Malin
Milwaukee
Philomena Malin
Madison
A. J. Malin
Walter Olson
Jack Roller
Fred Malin
Winona
Minn
Tom Penchi
Delbert Malin
Salvatorian Seminary
St. Nazianz
Kenneth Erickson
University of Minnesota
Clifford Erickson
Minneapolis Post Office
Robert Deflorian
Air Force
Lawrence Penchi
Marion Gianoli
Army
M. N. Jacobson Celebrates 80th Birthday in Viroqua
Relatives and neighbors gathered in Viroqua Wisconsin to honor M N Jacobson on his 80th birthday with a noon luncheon and gifts. He previously lived in La Crosse for 30 years before moving to Viroqua. Out of town guests included two sons Leland and Orland from La Crosse, a daughter Mrs Willis Danielson of Onalaska, and a niece Juliana Jacobson of Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viroqua
Wis
M. N Jacobson
Jacobson
la Crosse
Leland
Orland
Willis Danielson
Onalaska
Juliana Jacobson
Ontario
Spartans Hit With Six Months Water Bills
Sparta Wisconsin reports water department sent bills totaling about $13,000 to 1,689 customers for six months of service. Bills payable at the treasurer’s office by January 20 with an added 10 days grace. prior due date was the 10th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Wis
Sparta Water Department
Harold Schendel
Names New Leaders for St Pauls Lutheran Aid
SPRING GROVE Minnesota Special St Pauls Lutheran Ladies Aid names 1951 officers Mrs James Ramlo president Mrs James Ness vice president Mrs James Jetson secretary and Mrs John Gulbranson treasurer for the year 1951.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Grove
Minn
St. Paul’s Lutheran Ladies Aid
James Ramlo
James Ness
James Jetson
John Gulbranson
Norwalk Woman Stricken By Polio in Wisconsin
Norwalk Wisconsin Mrs. Robert Shortell wife of the Norwalk school principal is hospitalized in La Crosse with polio in a serious condition. She is the mother of three children aged three to six and Monroe county reports its seventh polio case of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Wis
Robert Shortell
la Crosse
Shortell
Monroe County
Rough Tough Elroy GI Tells Ungarnished War Tale
Pfc. Richard Standiford, son of Mr. and Mrs. Atley Standiford, formerly of Elroy, writes to his parents from Korea describing battle dangers. He recalls heavy bombardment, losses toward his unit, and longing for rest while noting simple hardships like worn shoes and frozen water. He mentions a pig they ate and rice meals as momentos of war. Standiford was a former Elroy high school pitcher who played against regional teams.
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Elroy
Wis
Richard Standiford
Atley Standiford
Greenwood
Korea
S. K
Tomah Backs TC At Tampa
Tomah Wis special edition notes Tomah will be well represented at the Cigar Bowl on New Year’s Day with Mayor and Mrs. L E Curry flying with the TC squad. Traveling by car are William Brown Ronald Scott Robert Boehm James La Berge Philip Schroeder Gerald Clay Myles Frings Irvin Kruk and Robert Elmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomah
Wis
L. E. Curry
Capital Airlines
William Brown
Ronald Scott
Robert Boehm
James la Berge
Philip Schroeder
Gerald Clay
Myles Frings
Irvin Kruk
Robert Elmer
BRF Guard Selects Four for Fort Knox Training
Four members of Black River Falls National Guard are chosen for training at Fort Knox Kentucky. Sgt Donald Bohac will attend the armored school for tank leaders. Privates Allen Hostranser Alonzo Johnson and Irwin Johnson will study tank mechanics and return to Black River Falls after completing their courses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K River Falls
Wis
Black River’ Falls
Sparta Residence Entered and Ransacked
Mrs Otto Sprecher reported a break in while she shovelled a walk near her home. Five dollars were taken. Mrs Don Nichols reported two strings of Christmas tree lights stolen from a tree outside their residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Wis
Otto Sprecher
Don Nichols
Aid Program To Start Soon In Sparta
Sparta citizens urged to enroll in upcoming first aid training as part of nationwide civil defense efforts. R O Chapin, chair of the Red Cross chapter, says 22 qualified instructors are ready and registrations are opening at the Crosby Building Red Cross office city hall civil defense office and Rexall drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Wis
R. O. Chapin
Sparta Red Cross
Chapin
Red Cross
Crosby Building
Oak and
Water Streets
Civil Defense Office
City Hall
Rexall Drug Store
Sparta Officer Reinjures Arm During Fire Scene
Ervin Edwards of the Sparta police force, who fractured his right arm in a fall while installing storm windows in October, rebroke the bone Wednesday while quenching a car fire at the Buck Thomas home. He traveled to Madison for a steel plate and bone reset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Wis
Ervin Edwards
Edwards
Buck Thomas
Madison
Home Lighting Winners Listed
Richard Foss of West Oak street won first prize of 15 dollars for a angels carolers scene. Tom Tourville at 822 Jefferson avenue earned second prize 10 dollars for an outdoor fireplace with a miniature Santa. Third went to Jack Rasmussen on North Water street for elaborate lights. Fourteen entries. Allan Roberts of the Jaycees led the contest under the Chamber of Commerce awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Wis
Richard Foss
West Oak Street
Tom Tourville
Garth Tourville
Jefferson Avenue
Santa Claus
Jack Rasmussen
North Water Street
Chamber of Commerce
Harriet Lower
East Avenue
Lyle Hilliker
South Water Street
John Jones
East Montgomery Street
Allan Roberts
The
Jaycees
Twelve Allamakee youths to be inducted in January
WAUKON Ia Special Twelve Allamakee county young men will leave from Waukon Jan 2 for induction into the armed forces. They are Carl Herman William Bresnahan Frank Eckhardt Donald Spinner Waukon Hugh Weaver Harpers Ferry La Verne Wede Willis Schultz Duane Lammert Melvin Meyer Donald Harris Horace Johnson Postville Alf Myhre Decorah
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukon
Allamakee County
Carl Herman
William Bresnahan
Frank Eckhardt
Donald Spinner
Hugh Weaver
Harpers Ferry
la Verne Wede
Willis Schultz
Duane Lammert
Melvin Meyer
Donald Harris
Horace Johnson
Postville
Alf Myhre
Decorah
Fund Raising Group Named to Back Sparta Blood Bank
Lou Apple of the Rotary Club named a committee to launch a fund campaign for a Red Cross blood bank in Sparta. The Sparta Red Cross chapter faces funds shortages with estimated project costs around 70 dollars. Dr H H Williams W C Sterandt and Dr Dewitt Beebe are named to sponsor the campaign and aid the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Wis
Lou Apple
Rotary Club
American Red Cross
Red Cross
H. H. Williams
W. C. Sterandt
Dewitt Beebe
Youth Organizations Schedule Eve Events
Two New Year s Eve parties are planned by Our Saviour s Lutheran youth groups inviting all youths. Grades five through eight attend 3 30 p m event. high school and up join 8 30 p m entertainment. Refreshments at both. midnight watch begins 11 40 p m with peace prayer by Rev O G Birkeland. General committee: Mary Louise Johnson Irene MacCornack Edward Larson Myrtle Iverson Jerome Jacobson Richard Rice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehall
Wis
Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church
O. G. Birkeland
Mary Louise Johnson
Irene MacCornack
Edward Larson
Myrtle Iverson
Jerome Jacobson
Richard Rice
Brotherhood Plans New Year's Eve Service in Spring Grove
A Lutheran brotherhood sponsors a New Year's Eve program and service in Spring Grove Minnesota. The event begins at 8 p m Sunday at the Lutheran church with a planned evening of worship and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood
Spring Grove
Minn
Lutheran Brotherhood
Lutheran Church
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Ettrick
U.S
Legion Auxiliary
Roy Rogers
Federal
Prairie DU Chien, Wis
Merrillan ‘Rail
Presbyterians
Gale
Mathilda Hagwick
Marvin Hagwick
Clark
Eldred Wait
Duluth
Hagwick
D. Ormonde Walker
Fifth Episcopal District
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Wilberforce University
Wilberforce
Ohio
Karl B. Russell
272Nd Field Artillery Battalion
Frank E. Roberts
272Nd
Walker
Peter C. Bullard
Frank H. Roberts
Boston
Mass
Emily Grant
Kansas City
Kansas
Bishop Walker
Wesley Methodist
U. S. Army
M. N. Jacobson
Elroy GI
Tampa
BRF
Spartan
Chamber At Sparta
Iowa
Jullman Wilton
Wisconsin
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