Counseling and Training Aims of La Crosse Vocational School
Director John B. Coleman outlines postwar goals for La Crosse day and evening Vocational and Adult Schools. He notes on the extensive programs for veterans and civilians, including 174 fields of training, 311 former GIs in on the farm program, 195 apprentices in 30 trades, and a strong commercial and homemaking department. The piece reflects pride in the school as a community service hub and calls for continued support to build a better democracy through education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Coleman
la Crosse
Citi
J. G. Becker
U. S
Camp McCoy
Board of Vocational and Adult Education
Jaycees
Family Welfare Association
Leland L. Standiford
Donald Sacia
Holmen
Palmer Johnson
Mindoro
Wilbert Losching
West Salem
Utah Centennial Queen Adopts Sunbonnet Crown Plan
Utah plans a royal sunbonnet for the centennial celebration. Proposed by Mrs E E Erickson the metal crown would use Utah mined gold silver and copper with sego lilies and the beehive as motifs. Daughters of Utah pioneers say the sunbonnet will resonate with Wasatch Valley residents more than a diadem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Utah
E. E. Erickson
Wasatch Valley
Wisconsin Known Better as Recreation Belt of America
Wisconsin’s promotional piece urges residents to explore homegrown recreation, highlighting 21 state parks, 14 000 acres of state forests, 7 500 lakes and 10 000 miles of streams. It touts fishing, hunting, boating, and scenic regions from Door County to Apostle Islands, stressing conservation, resort options, and family-friendly hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
U. S
Wisconsin Conservation Department
Badger State
Lakelands
Mississippi River
Lake Midian
Door County
Cherryland
Apostle Islands
Lake Sumor
America
Radio sets in Great Britain reach 10.7 million licenses
London reports that radio receiving sets in Great Britain and Northern Ireland total 10,698,000 based on licenses in force, with 4,450 television sets among them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
London
Northern Ireland
Local Postal Funds Show 4400 Gain
La Crosse post office receipts rise by more than 4400 amid declining overseas mail. Postmaster Wenzel Dvorak notes yearly totals through December 23 show stronger 1946 figures compared with 1945, with December typically the heaviest mailing month and 1944 total at 434,864.10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Wenzel Dvorak
Campaign to abolish Dear in business letters
E Willis Jones leads a Chicago effort by forming The Society for Abolishing Dear in Business Letters. He argues strangers should begin letters with titles like Mr Jones or Mrs Smith without endearing prefixes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
E. Willis Jones
Mr. Jones
Mrs. Smith
Society For Abolishing
La Crosse Plans 1947 Street and City Improvements
Mayor J J Verchota outlines a one year program of extensive street construction in La Crosse including highway re routing, water system upgrades, new libraries, storm sewers, and recreation department expansion. He notes airport completion and the phase out of the electric streetcar system with rail removal compensation. The report highlights ongoing public works, housing, lighting, and city services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Verchota
City of
City of la Crosse
Mississippi Valley Public Service Company
Recreation Department
Common Council
North Side
la Crosse Housing Authority
Veterans’ Housing
U. S
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wisconsin Industrial Commission
Oes Oy Ouene
Grant
Frank Osweiler
Electrical Union
E. L. Schreiber
Julius Zander
Otto Lehmann
Dairy Herd Improvement Association
Tribune
Hiya Toots
J. J. Verchota
U. S. Highway
WHITE
Megul Milo
New Spring
Pastel
Priscilla
Geenniees
Tes IG
Bes
Rayon
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