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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1944
Page
3
Meteorologist reports June precipitation above normal hindered hay and crop drying. Brice Prairie recorded 4.23 inches, La Crosse much rain with 1.75 inches in 40 minutes and hail. Excessive rains June 1 13 and 22 damaged crops, with 89 degree highs and humid spells.
Settle OPA suit yesterday announced settlement of a treble damage case against the Wausau Wisconsin Brewing company for 7237.70 dollars. The suit claimed an overcharge of one cent per case affecting 80826 cases and 1687 eighth barrels. The OPA noted the violations were not intentional.
Readstown Wisconsin Readstown Rebekah lodge closed during its regular meeting last week for a two month recess and will resume duties in September.
Marines who escaped mortar fire formed a living shield over wounded men at the Saipan beachhead. For hours they lay at water’s edge with the wounded, shielding them from shell fragments as evacuation moved offshore. Navy doctors and corpsmen worked four days straight amid heavy losses and destruction of gear. Blood plasma from volunteers aided survival.
The first period of Girl Scout day camp at Myrick park closed with 107 girls attending. Sixty seven were present the full four days and 40 for three days. Enrollment included 32 Brownies 37 Intermediate Scouts and 33 non Scouts. The 15 staff included Mesdames Skyndberg Ridgeway and others plus Miss Fletcher King Hanson Kienahs Watson and Busnes. Activities featured handcraft cookouts and a song contest for the campfire program. The second period will close at week’s end.
Pfc. Joseph Ronnie, reported missing in action, has been found in an English hospital with slight wounds from June 6. He writes he is recovering and hopes to return to his regiment in France, telling his parents not to worry as he adjusts under censorship.
In a St Louis district announcement Captain of the Port offices at Burlington Iowa Rock Island Cairo and Nashville were closed at midnight June 30 reducing staff for sea duty. The Paducah Kentucky captain of the port was elevated with Lieut Edward J Sears in command. Territorial readjustment shifted duties to existing offices and the new Paducah post.
University of Minnesota faculty Dr. W E Peik dean of education and Dr. William A O Brien head of student health service will speak Friday 8 to 9 45 pm at the Institute of Professional Relations session at La Crosse State Teachers College Other speakers include Rev A B Drummond George Hall Ranous Stuart Hugh Corbett and William Groves The program runs through Friday with additional talks panels and a tea before the final Saturday session featuring Dr Peik at 9 30 to 10 30 am and an audience evaluation.
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