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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1944

Page

2

Choir To Sing For Soldiers At St Josephs Cathedral

The St. Josephs Cathedral choir of 35 voices will repeat its midnight mass at the hospital. Preceding the mass the choir will present traditional Christmas music with solos and a Missa Rosa Mystica. Reverend Stephen Anders will say the mass.

St. Joseph's Cathedral Hospital Todo Diat Praetorius Gouber Miss Daley Mr. Root William Fries Carlo Rossini Vito Carnevalli Jesu Bambino Pietro von Fries Mozart Biggs Vera White Joseph Kranzfelder Anna Briers J. Collins Helen Mac Daly Dorothy Ariene Rihm Betty Kampschioer Rita Leinfel- Louk Marie Oo Muehlenbein Jane Noelke Jane Runde Betty Simones Mike Smith Larry Dugan Arthur Schmitt Arthur Yost Ned Noelke Stephen Anders

Directory of local churches and services on Liberty to Onalaska

A long list of church locations and pastors across La Crosse detailing services on Sundays and weeknights. It includes Adventist, Assembly of God, Calvary Baptist, Seventh Street Baptist, Catholic cathedrals and parishes, Congregational, Episcopal, Evangelical Free, Lutheran, Church of God, Jehovah's Witnesses, Christ Scientist, Living Christ, Pentecostal and Methodist groups with service times and watch night and New Year events.

Seventh-day Adventist Church Liberty and Clinton Street J. H. Meier Assembly OF God South Third Street R. A. Rieben Calvary Baptist Church Charles and Logan Streets Robert L. Hill Seventh Street Seventh and Winnebago Street Vanderbeck D. D Tucker Winnebago Street First Church of Christ, Scientist West Avenue King Street Batevian Bank Church OF Church of God West Avenue North John Kurtz Congregational First Congregational Church Main Frederick W. Hyslop Department of Church Children’s Church Episcopal Bethany Gospel Tabernacle North Street Onalaska Avenue O. L. Larsen County Home Service Paul Schroeder Blair Jehovah's Witnesses Church of the Living Christ Wisconsin Earl J. Rick Jackson Street Mount Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church Perk Avenue 16Th Street T. J. Mueller First Lutheran Onalaska Carl O. Pederson Sill Street la Crosse Jackson Reuben Francis Halberg Johnson Street Caledonia Street Methodist Church Caledonia Street Stephen J. Lambright

Nelson Gerth Nuptials Recorded At Trinity Lutheran

Joan Nelson daughter of Mr and Mrs George A Nelson married December 9 at Trinity Lutheran church officiated by Dr Carl Pederson. Don Gerth sister and David Lange attended. John Leide and Emil Graf were ushers. Mrs Gerth attends University of Minnesota as a cadet nurse. Ony Gerth is stationed at Norfolk.

Joan Nelson George A. Nelson

Elizabeth Cook and Richard Prieur wed in Florida

Mr and Mrs Whit Cook of Miami announce the marriage of their daughter Elizabeth to Richard P Prieur of Jacksonville Florida on November 185 at See cent Street Jacksonville Florida

Whit Cook Miami Fla Elizabeth Richard P. Prieur Jacksonville Cent Street

Planning Officials Publish Reform Materials for City Growth

The Chamber of Commerce secretary in Crosse received multiple publications from the American Society of Planning Officials in Chicago. Titles include Handbook on Urban Redevelopment For Cities in the Anti Consumer Problem Land Subdivision War Babies and the Future A Program For the Use A loan ing Small American City and Our Cities.

Crosse Chamber of Ceetan American Society of Planning Chicago

Local Addresses and Service Ads in Camp Butner Area

Rebuilt army shoes and four-buckle army overshoes offered near West Avenue and Adams. Addresses include 1702 Liberty street and 36266456 in Co A 355th Inf APO 869th Div Camp Butner. Also service notes on AC Paulson, Luther J. Paulson at Camp McCoy, and Cadet Bernie F. Larson on leave from Eagle Pass Texas. Food store hours and Paradise sweet apples advertised.

Liberty Street Co. A Inf APO Camp Butner West Ave West Avenue Adams Philip H. Paulson O.S. Paulson AC Paulson Arcadia Fla Paulson Blanchardville Wis M. B. Ness North 9Th Luther J. Paulson Camp McCoy Southwest Pacific U. S Fredrickson 8Th la Crosse Bernie F. Larson Irving Larson Green Bay Street Eagle Pass Tex

Speeding motorist aids fire officials in emergency

Harrisburg Illinois police Officer J E Temple pursued James Grandon of Mechanicsburg for three miles and learned he was rushing home to extinguish a fire. Grandon received police escort and assistance to put out the blaze. The report notes 80 percent of food imports.

Harrisburg Illl J. E. Temple Temple James Grandon Mechanicsburg Grandon

Luther League Plans Special Sunday Event

Luther League of Trinity Lutheran Church at Sill and Charles streets sponsors a Sunday 5 p m fellowship hour. The program features music by Violet and Ruth Wekseth and Frank Pooler Jr music students at St Olaf College. Rev George Avil le is speaker. A light repast will be served after the program.

Luther League of Trinity Lutheran Church Sill Charles Streets Violet Ruth Wekseth Frank Pooler, Jr St. Olaf College Northfield Minn Kathryn Esther Vilden George Alville

Homecoming Reception Arranged For Sunday

Youths of the First Presbyterian church sponsor a homecoming reception at the Cargill house Sunday at 5 p m honoring young people home on vacations and furloughs. An annual fellowship event inviting all young people to attend.

Church of the Nazarene North 16Th Street Philip E. Johnson Sueshonnes Presbyteria First Presbyterian Church Andling Streets A. J. Niebrucze D. D Cargill House

Local births announced across Wisconsin and Minnesota towns

Numerous birth notices from La Crosse Onalaska Bangor West Salem and surrounding areas report twins sons and daughters born to local families on late December dates. Names include Jerry Cari Joan Louise Robert Cyril Karen Eiieen Herbert Nolan Donna Rae Marguerite Diane Elaine William Michael and more with residences in La Crosse Viroqua Bangor Chaseburg Dresbach Sparta Tomah Ettrick Blair Caledonia and nearby locales. Hospital origins include Midway in Minneapolis and St Marys in Sparta.

Jerry Cari Joan Louise Alvin Hansen Onalaska Wis Helen Borcherdinging Robert Cyril John Knittle Lansing Karen Eiieen Ellsworth Lamprich Viroqua Elva Btry Herbert Nolan Nolan H. Pryor la Crosse Josephine Orum Robert An Diane Elaine Earl Henry Chaseburg Dorothy Schlicht Grandview Garfield Haney Dresbach Minn William Lee Onstaska Midway Hospital Minneapolis William Michael Marston Schreiber 42Nd Avenue South Schreiber William A. Schreiber St. Mary's Hospital Sparta J. Pasch Tomah Ettrick Black River Palle Hospital William Gerald, Jr William G. Humphreys Marian Beirne Fiji Islands Sgt Humphreys Georgia Whitehall Donald Cole Blair Caledonia New London Conn Francis Cunningham Aceline Miller la Crosser

Courage to live as Christians in daily life

A Sunday School lesson urges courage beyond mere church attendance. It argues real Christians meet temptations in business politics and daily choices with integrity, noting repeated right choices strengthen resolve while shortcuts erode character. Peter and John’s example inspires blameless living and parental love as motivators for steadfast faith.

Christ and Growth in Character at Caesarea Philippi

An old man reflects that Christian character is a growing, flexible tree. The lesson centers Jesus asking the disciples who people say he is, Peter declaring the Christ, and the moment showing Peter’s courage and impulse in recognizing Jesus. The talk emphasizes building character and guiding principles for a future church.

Christ Peters Confession and Apostolic Hope

Jesus questions the disciples at Caesarea Philippi about his identity and Peter proclaims him as the Christ. Jesus blesses Peter and declares the church will be built on this rock with keys to heaven, while warning to tell no one he is the Christ. Then apostolic exhortations urge diligence, growth in grace, and the certainty of future transformation to resemble Christ. Believers are now sons of God, with a hopeful purification as they await appearance.

Jesus Peter Paul John God Caesarea Philipp John the Baptist Elias Jeremias Simon Peter Christ Simon Barjona Hell Kingdom of Heaven Heaven Jesus the Christ Jesus Christ

Special Party At Tomah USO Tonight

Special party at the Tomah USO will be held Saturday from 8 30 to 11 p m. Volunteers their wives and husbands are invited. Snack bar workers library attendants and receptionists are included. Music by Bob Collins and his orchestra. Bridge or pinochle games will be played.

Tomam Te Vis USO Bob Collins

Real estate transfers and court fines listed for La Crosse area

Carl F Balduzzi transfers to Roy G and Louise Dalton property on East Avenue and Leonard Street. Marlynne McCumber Tomah court fines for driving without due caution. John Voves La Crosse stop sign violation fines. Jack Mickschl La Crosse assault charge fine. Edward Schultz forfeits bond for driving without license. Sweden reduces margarine import tax.

Carl F. Balduzzi Roy G. and Louise £. Dalton East Avenue Leonard Street la Crosse Marlynne McCumber Tomah John Voves R. 1 Cos Jack Mickschl North Sixth Street Bernard Servais Edward Schultz

Ranking Yank Pilot In Europe Credited With 34 Nazi Planes

Lieut. Col. John C. Meyer of Forest Hills New York is credited by the U S 9th air force as the American pilot with the most victories in the European theater after shooting down 34 enemy planes all in air combat. He added four more in the past period.

Europe Paris John C. Meyer Forest Hills N. Y U. S. 9Th Air Force Meyer U. S. 8Th Air Force Britain Dave Schilling Traverse City Mich

Wisconsin ODT appoints selective service rep for skilled transport workers

Madison based ODT names Mickle as counter signer of 42 A forms for occupational deferments of registrants under 26 in critical transport roles. Eligible positions include railroad engineers and conductors, trucking company dispatchers and maintenance superintendents, and inland waterway masters and licensed officers on non licensed diesel engines.

Tion Madison ODT Wisconsin Washington Mickle Great Lakes War Shipping Administration

Wisconsin Exceeds E Bond Quota In Sixth War Loan Drive

Walter Kasten, chairman of the Wisconsin war finance committee, announced Wisconsin surpassed its $55 million E bond quota, with sales reaching $56.25 million and rising. Total bond sales in the sixth drive reached $370.9 million, 146 percent of the statewide quota, with individuals purchasing $113.6 million and corporations $257.3 million.

Milwaukee Walter Kasten Wisconsin War Finance Committee Wisconsin Kasten Wi J

Authorization to send Mexican troops overseas

Mexico City reports Senate approval for President Avila Camacho to deploy Mexican forces in final victory efforts. The 201st aviation squadron of 300, training near Greenville Texas, will receive a Mexican flag from Gen. Francisco L Urquizo as it prepares to enter active service on a war front.

Mexico City Avila Camacho Senate Greenville Texas Francisco L. Urquizo Camacho

Executive Counsel Takes Leave Of Absence In Wisconsin

Francis Lamb a Madison attorney and former executive counsel to Gov. Goodland has taken a leave of absence effective January 1. Governor Goodland named Madison attorney Timothy Brown to the post. Lamb will return after the legislative session adjourns.

Madison Wis Francis Lamb Goodland Timothy Brown Lamb

Byrnes refuses to modify race shutdown deadline

War Mobilization Director James F Byrnes maintains a fixed deadline that all animal racing ends by January 3 despite petitions for extensions. He cites changing war requirements and notes advance notice could not be given due to urgent war needs.

Washington James F. Byrens White House Byrnes Fair Grounds New Orleans

Stolen 1935 Terraplane Car Reported From La Crescent

Kenneth Winsum of 730 Char Street reports his 1935 black Terraplane coupe stolen Friday night from Carroll's Night Club in La Crescent. The Wisconsin license plate is 188 234. Police investigate the theft.

Kenneth Winsum Char Street Carroll la Crescent Wisconsin

Omaha Defense Office Manager W J Hons Dies

W J Hons aged 40 district manager for the Office of Defense Transportation died Saturday from a heart ailment in Omaha Nebraska His wife had died a few weeks earlier He came to Omaha in June 1942 from Milwaukee where he worked in freight forwarding before joining the defense office

Omaha Neb W. J. Hons Office of Defense Transportation

German Troops Moving South In Italy Report

Allied sources indicate increased enemy troop and material movement in the Tyrrhenian coastal sector and Serchio valley. German forces claim a counteroffensive push toward Fornago near Barga, with gains of about miles as American Fifth Army units observe intense activity along the coast and bridges.

Rome Serchio Cermay Barga Sento Om

Appreciation Expressed To Salvation Army After Christmas Efforts

Capt Warren C thanks Salvation Army commander in La Crosse and the Kiwanis club for support during the year end Christmas program. The effort funded baskets toys and clothing for those in need and introduced huts for the Saltion Lassies to work indoors, a success to be repeated.

Warren C Salvation Army la Crosse I, Crosse

Satan's Angels Top 500 Mark in Jap Planes

The 475th group of the 5th Air Force based in the Philippines surpassed 500 Japanese planes by Christmas and nears 507 as Maj. Thomas McGuire Jr. adds planes to his tally. Commander Col. Charles H. St. Petersburg, Fla., credited with the 500th kill, notes rising totals as pilots push toward the milk run. The unit, with over 10 aces, includes Maj. McGuire and Lt. John Ballard among top scorers.

5Th Airforce Base Philippines Satan’s Angels Airforce Angels Tokyo Jose Butchers Rabaul Maj Thomas McGuire Jr Pacific Richard J. Bong Poplar Wis Charles H. St MacDonald

Stay Of Execution For Oshkosh Man

A Nevada state court ordered a Friday stay of execution for Paynard Skaug of Oshkosh Wisconsin who was condemned for the Sept 16 slaying of Reno’s Beate Marie Voss. The stay indefinitely halts the March 11 17 week execution date as an appeal by Reno attorney Martin J Scanlan proceeds.

Carson City Nev Paynard Oshkosh Wis Beate Marie Voss Skaug Te Reno Martin J. Scanlan Reno

Texans Spend Christmas on Texas Soil Sea Box Mystery

Two Texas youths in the Marine Corps, Donald Iverson of Wink and another corp, were found to be on Texas soil after a parcel mailed by Mrs. R E McWilliams of Ozona contained a box addressed to a 19 year old corporal. The shipment was part of an anti maneuver.

Washington Marine Corps Texas R. E. McWilliams Ozona Tex Donald B. Gibest Iverson Wink, Tex

Art Treasure Recovered in Alsace Loot Dispute

The Isenheim Alter Screen by Mathias Grunewald, long believed looted by Germans, is found safe and in excellent condition at Haut-Koenigsbourg near Colmar. Captain Marvin C. Ross Baltimore and Monsignor Haug aided the recovery, with other famous paintings also recovered.

Paris Isenheim Alter Mathias Grunewald Haut Oenigsbourg Colmar Marvin C. Ross Baltimore Monsielr Haug Strasbous

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McCoy Adventist Main Streets Peter Pape Robert Hansen Richard J. Herrmann Our Lord Mother Holy Cross Church Ferry Streets S. Andrzejewski St. James Corner Enn A Keegan Paul N. Fed St. John’s Catholic Church St. James and Avon Joseph Kundinger Ee Ie King Streets V Piece D. J. Or Reilly Holy Trinity 13Th and Park Avenue C. W. Gille Philip Seinfelder Joseph L. Brake St. Wenceslaus Church Christ Episcopal Church Ninth Robert D. Winter Evangelical Free The Evangelical Free Church 15Th Winnebago John Eliefson St. John’s Market Street Christopher Boland Trinity Mormon Coulee E. F. Menger Kingdom _ 313 Linker Building Pass Hyde, la Crosse Living Christ Bethel Lutheran Church George and Sill Streets O. S. Paulson First Lutheran Church West A Cameron Walter A. Schumann Sylvester Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church Avon and St. Paul Streets Walter E. Gutzke Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Sixth Division Streets George Ulvilden South Avenue Lutheran Otto A. Pagels St. Paul’s Lutheran Mars A. Dale la Saeng Mission Luther League Trinity Lutheran Sill and Salter Memorial Methodist Church Seventh and Ferry Streets W. Ross Conner Serval First Methodist Church Stoddard Moody Chapel Moody Memorial Campbell Road E. F. Butler al School Athnos Nazarene French Island North Presbyterian Church Logan L. C. Smith Pasao YWCA Round Table Club Ywca Club Nelson-Gerth Cook-Prieur Speeder SM. Ann's U.S. A Roy T. Johnson Salvation Army Temple Warren C. Johnson Adjt. Johnson Fifth Avenue Harry Davidson Johnson Adjutant Whitworth Charlene Taylor Jessie Thompson Home League Helen Allen Whitworth Salvation Trio Adjt International Council of Religious Education Wm. Southern, Jr Caesarea Philippi Earth Mary Elijah Jeremia Tomah Uso Sweden Puritan Insulation Service Eire Arthur G. Benson River BOURS Italy Satan's Angels Isle Ington Madison, Wis Martin Eggen Holmen, Wis Gdcoom
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