Bottling Plant Changes Hands in La Crosse
Irvin B. Newburg has taken over the majority stock of the La Bottling Works Inc. John Sherman remains as superintendent. Newburg’s wife and daughter Martha moved to La Crosse with him. Sara M. Newburg is vice president and Eugene M. Newburg is secretary and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Bottling Works, Inc
Irvin B. Newburg
la Crosse
John Sherman
la Crosse Bottling Works
Central High School
Beloit College
General Motors Corporation
Bendix Aviation Corporation
Chicago
Dae
Martha
Sara M. Newburg
Eugene M. Newburg
Tribune
New Interests
Changes in Withholding Tax and Exemptions for 1945
The article outlines 1945 pay changes including withholding tax adjustments, social security deductions staying at 1 percent, and new tables up to 5000 dollars for singles or 5500 for married filers. It notes expanded dependent exemptions and more liberal rules, with details on how individual tax will be affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Jones
Smith
Carved Bog Oak Crucifix Found at Castlecoote
During reconstruction at Castlecoote in Ireland a bog oak crucifix dating to 1722 was uncovered. The artifact, shaped with a carved figure, represents a historic religious object found amid ongoing local works. Further analysis will determine provenance and preservation needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castlecoote
Eire
First Victory Over German Fighter by Lieut Carr
Lieut Robert E Carr of La Crosse Wisconsin reports his first combat mission in P 51 Mustangs and his first enemy kill. He describes chasing Me 109s and Fw 190s, closing on two pilots, firing with .50 caliber bullets, and watching the German craft crash. Carr’s parents and wife are listed with addresses. he earned a distinguished medal and oak leaf cluster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lieut. Carr
Eighth Air . Force
England
Robert E. Carr
la Crosse
Wis
Fatherland
Lieut
Carr
Lt. Carr
Jerry
A. D. Carr
Loomis Street
Adeline M. Carr
Kane
1944 Year Of Disappointment and War Disillusionment
Washington notes a disappointing year as optimism about Europe’s quick victory faded. Analysts blame overestimated military progress and underestimating Germany’s resolve, with limited Allied political accord and ongoing strategic doubts despite the invasion and atmospheric air battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Hightower
Washington
United States
Europe
Pacific
Hitler
Germany
To Galen
Popu
Further Burma Sections Abandoned By Japanese
British forces push nine miles toward Yeu and nine miles northwest of Mandalay as Japanese rear guards contest. Japan begins destroying the Yeu to Monywa railway, signaling a southward, orderly retreat rather than a rout. Eastern air command reports continue attacks on river and road traffic.
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Burma
Calcutta
Mandalay
Yeu
Aled Land Forces
Southeast Asia
Monywa
Eastern Air Command
Nimitz Says U S Will Hit Japan's Vitals From Pacific
Admiral Nimitz announced in a national short wave talk from Saipan that the United States will carry the war to Japan's vital areas. He cited Allied gains across the Pacific, island-by-island successes, and said task forces will continue assaults throughout the Japanese empire. The broadcast also noted industrial limits and the need for faster ships and more production to match enemy capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Japan
Nimitz
V. S. Pacific Fleet
Pearl Hastor
Office of War Information
Saipan
Pacific
United States
Senin Ten Eanek Uae Ae
Quanti
Make Law To Cover Petrillo Too
Senator Ball of Minnesota urged Saturday that a wartime labor law be enacted to back the government's efforts and apply to Petrillo as it does to others, aligning with the President's policy. The proposal seeks equal coverage under wartime labor authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrillo
Ball
Washington
R-Minn
Churchill Denies Death Rumors Amid Greek Crisis
London reports Prime Minister Winston Churchill dismissed US rumors of his death as exaggerated. He told reporters on Saturday night he was well and continuing work on the Greek crisis, signaling no decline in health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United States
Churchill
Mark Twain
Funds Gone Founder of Mother's Day in Sanitarium
Nearly blind and penniless 83 year old Anna Jarvis founder of Mother's Day is cared for in a sanitarium. Philadelphia records show a $700,000 Jarvis brother Claude S. Jarvis estate from 1926 was dissipated by poor administration. Jarvis started Mother's Day in 1908 as a tribute to her mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Anna Jarvis
Mother's Day
Orphans Court
Claude S. Jarvis
Miss Jarvis
Mother’s Day
Massive Allied air raid pounds Nazi supply lines
More than 2,000 British based American bombers and fighters struck German supply lines from Berlin to Mannheim and Kaiserlautern. The 8th Air Force reported heavy damage to freight cars, yards, bridges, barracks and warehouses after raids on Frankfurt. Weather hindered planned operations by the 15th U S air force in Italy and fighter bomber activity on the western front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
U. S
Gen
Eee
Berlin
Mannheim
Kaiserlautern
Kas
8Th Air Force
Frankfurt
15Th U. S. Airforce
Italy
Obituary of Paul Zoellner Former Oak Grove Superintendent
Paul Zoellner 92 of La Crosse died Saturday at his daughter's home. Born December 21 1852 in Goerlitz Germany he moved to the United States in 1882 and long served at Oak Grove cemetery and greenhouses La Crosse. He retired in 1936 after guiding the Oak Grove operation with Prosper Steves. He leaves a son Arthur W and three daughters Mrs Butler Mrs Adolph E Otto and Irene plus nine great grandchildren and a sister Mrs Selma Boehme. His wife died in 1941.
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Paul Zoellner
Winnebago Street
Oak Grove
Dolora Butler
Goerlitz
Germany
United States
Chicago
Lincoln Park
la Crosse
J. W. Losey
Oak Grove Cemetery
Selma Boehme
Daughter Son In Patschull Family Now Serve Overseas
Mr and Mrs Hugo Patschull of 2543 South 14th street celebrate a son and a daughter serving overseas. Seaman first class Eileen Patschull works in air traffic operations at Naval Air Station Seattle after Waves training at Hunter College New York City. Pvt Delbert Patschull joined the Marine Corps in April and trained in San Diego Camp Pendleton before being shipped overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugo Patschull
South 14Th Street
Marine Corps
Eileen Patschull
Naval Air Station
Seattle
Central High School
The
Waves
Hunter College
New York City
Miss Patschull
National Cash Register Company
la Crosse
Pvt
Delbert Patschull
United States Marine Corps
San Diego
Camp Pendleton
Oceanside
Calif
Radio Programs Color New Year Plans In 1945
New York lines outline New Year Eve dances and five bowl games on New Year’s Day with networks MBS NBC CBS and BLU airing extensive schedules from midnight to 3 a m across coasts. Key games include Orange Bowl Cotton Bowl Sugar Bowl and Rose Bowl with associated announcers and special overseas service programs.
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New York
Honolulu
MBS
NBC
CBS
Fotball
Miami
Georgia Tech
Tulsa
Ted Musing
Jimmy Dolan
Dallas
Oklahoma
Aggies
Bill Slater
Charlies Jordan
New Orleans
Alabama
Duke
Harry Wismer
BLU
Pasadena
Southern California
Tennessee
Bill Stern
San Francisco
College All-Stars
Ernie Smith
England
France
Joseph C. Grew
Robert P. Patterson
Eric Johnston
Philip Murrey
William Green
Edward J. Nobile
Paul de Kruiff
Karl Compton
Alonzo Stagg
Paul Lavaille
Kent Cooper
John Chas. Thomas
Army Hour
Quentin Reynolds
M. D
Sky Riders
Your America
Cleveland Orchestra
Mediation Board
Radio Schedule: WKBH Sunday December 31 1944
Radio listings show Sunday programs from 0:00 to 10:30 with church services, news, musical features, and dramatic programs. Monday January 1 1945 continues with musical clock, news, children's and women's programs, and network changes due to late corrections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WKBH
National Radio Pulpit
Salzer
Jack Benny
Charlie McCarthy
Harold Lloyd
Alice Cornell
Guiding Light
Woman of America
Paul Lavalie
Trans-Atlantic
Dbs
Andrini
Continent
Seles
Ledin
Subsidy Rates Set for Wheat Ground into Flour
The defense supplies corporation on Saturday announced January 1945 subsidy rates for flour grinding. Wheat ground outside the Pacific coast area but not originating there will receive 23 cents per bushel. Wheat ground in the Pacific coast area or originating there and ground elsewhere will receive 27 cents per bushel. Rates take effect January 1 1945 and continue through January 1945 until further notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Defense Supplies Corporation
Pacific Coast
Ration Guide Details New Stamp Validities and Prices
The note outlines upcoming changes to ration stamps across meats fats and processed foods with new red stamps validity from Dec 31 and butter value up, plus blue stamps X35 Y5 Z5 A2 B2 valid indefinitely with five new blue stamps January 1. It lists adjusted vegetable and fruit points and regional price ceilings for Wisconsin and Minnesota including apples bananas cranberries and citrus, and gasoline coupon expirations and heating year allowances.
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Midwest
South
la Crosse
Sparta
Wis
Winona
Minn
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Washington
Michigan
Texas
California
Florida
Two American Formations Stall Nazi Breakthrough at St Vith
From Belgium’s Schnee Eifel region survivors recount a two day stand by two American infantry units delaying a German offensive. Lt Col Robert P. Stout reports these troops blunted the assault and linked with alliedarmor to shield a retreat amid heavy fog and rugged terrain.
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ST. Vith
Belgium
Belgium Ardennes
Eifel
Robert P. Stout
Kansas City
Stout
Schnee Eifel
Siegfried Line
Allies Expect Victory After Costly Battles
James M. Long reports from Paris that Allied optimism shifts to 1945 as von Rundstedt’s counteroffensive slows near Brussels and Antwerp. Eisenhower acknowledges hard fighting, forecasts no quick end, and warns victory will require relentless pressure and continued sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Long
Supreme Headquarters
AEF
Paris
Karl von Rundstedt
France
von Rundstedt
Brussels
Antwerp
Sedan
Eisenhower
Holland
Switzerland
Europe
Aachen Gap
Cologne Plain
Reich
China eases censorship allowing plays authors manuscripts return
China has simplified censor ship rules for dramatic works enabling playwrights to reclaim manuscripts within five days of submission. The policy aims to speed up the review process and reduce government bottlenecks for theater productions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Scarcity of new autos in Egypt shows in seven months
Figures reveal only 30 new motor vehicles registered in seven months in Egypt, with six of them being trucks, signaling a clear shortage in new car supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
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I. B. Newburg
Russia
Sion
Philippines
World Organization
John Grover
Avery
James C. Petrillo
American Federation of Musicians
W. C
James F. King
Eatorr-S
Yrelings
Patschull
Drora
Ceria
Central
Delbert
Eileen
U. of
Olin Downes
Cbs National
New England
America
Nelson Eddy
NBC Symphony
Family Time
Patrice Munsel
Mary Small
Biu
Metropolitan Opera Presents
Blu the Shadow
Bill Shirer
Cbs Halil
Pame
Paul Whiteman
Nbe
Joe Keily
M. C
Chas. McCarthy
E. Bergen
Greenfield
Biu Alexander and Mediation Board
One Man's Family
Ration Guide
Associated Press
Yankees
Schnee-Eifel
Adolf Hitler
Frontier Lodge
Acal
J. T. McCallum
Hellwig & Moni Thoughtful Service
Wylerman
Leatter Mittens Bala
Stephan Hill
Highway 35
WAI R
North Thing
8Th &T
Sanitary Service
Pheas
Prospect St
Roaches, Nelson Guaranteed
Wone & Lo Rien Sa
Riviera Sportswear CO
South Sixth ST
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