Rev Rudolph Karl Dies in Chicago Caledonia Memorial
The Rev Rudolph Karl, longtime Minnesota pastor born 1874 in Posen Germany, died in Chicago after May illness. He served Siloah Milwaukee Zumbrota St Peter Caledonia Union Township and St. Peter, and preached his last sermon May 14. Memorial services planned in Caledonia and Union Township, with a funeral home tribute in Chicago. Survivors include his wife and two daughters.
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Caledonia
Minn
Rudolph Karl
Irwin Kleiner
Chicago
Posen
Germany
America
Hutchinson
Albrecht
Martin Luther College of
New Ulm
Northwestern College
Watertown
Wis
Evangelical Theran Theological Seminary
Milwaukee
Siloah
Jeske
Amanda Lambrecht
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Ruth Kilaye
Alhambra
Calif
Kleiner
Erene
World Service fund gains boost Methodist giving
The United Methodist Church reports a fiscal year end total of $8,000,000 in World Service contributions with a rise of $600,609 or 12.4 percent over 1943. Minnesota and Wisconsin leaders are named among contributors, including Rev. R. H. Mercer and George Jacobs, with regional totals listed for Nerstrand Black River Falls and Janesville.
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Ge A Fe
Minnesota
Dakota
World Service Fund
R. H. Mercer
Nerstrand
North Dakota
H. A. Allison
Black River Falls
Wis
Wisconsin
George Jacobs
Janesville
Weather Bureau Jobs Open to Recruits in Aviation Era
The Weather Bureau seeks meteorologists for aviation staffs as airline commerce grows. Qualified applicants need at least a high school education with math and physics, basic WAC training, and strong Army testing. After basic course, trainees proceed to an AAF installation for on the job training or to a weather station.
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United States
Aviation Room
Federal Building
Wac
Army Air Forces
Truett Baptist Leader Dies in Dallas
Dr Truett a famed Baptist figure dies in Dallas after turning from a career as a criminal lawyer to become a renowned preacher and leader. He served as president of the convention in 1927 and was hailed as a prince of preachers in Baptistdom.
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Dr. Truett
Dallas
Prince of Preachers
Coudert Speech at New York Legion Convention Is Cut
At the New York county convention of the American Legion, Coudert delivered his talk but time ran out. Nathan Straus, WMCA president, said the original address was cut for containing asper sions on allies and material likely to sow disunity at home.
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Coudert, Jr
New York County
The
American Legion
Coudert
Nathan Straus
WMCA
Jerusalem
Jebus
Caleb
Baal Church
God
Moses
Joshua
Saul
David
Esau
Jacob
Othniel
Memorial Service Held For Pfc Lloyd E Olson
A memorial service for Pfc. Lloyd E. Olson will be at 9 a m Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church Sill and Charles streets. Olson killed in France June 7 served in airborne division and took part in Africa Sicily Salerno invasions. He trained at Camp Claiborne and Fort Bragg and went overseas April 1943. He was a lifelong Trinity member and the fourth from his congregation to die in the war.
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Lloyd E. Olson
Trinity Lutheran
Camp Claiborne
Fort Bragg
N. C
Olson
Trinity Lutheran Church
Minister couple assume joint pastorates at two churches
The Caledonia Street Methodist and Onalaska Methodist churches unite under Rev. and Mrs. Stephen J. Lambright from Madison. Caledonia had no pastor for a year while Onalaska had Rev. B A J Mebee until his move. Lambrights preached at Caledonia last Sunday and will lead Onalaska this Sunday. Mrs. Lambright also preached at Onalaska last week.
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Caledonia Street
Stephen J. Lambright
Alice M. Lambright
Onalaska
Madison
B. A. J. Mebee
Lambright
Onalaska Church
Troop School for Christian Soldiers Opens at Evangelical Free
The Evangelical Free church at 15th and Winnebago streets starts its third annual two week daily vacation Bible school Monday from 9 to 11 30 a m For each age group courses include Bible stories handwork scripture memorizing and missions A picnic is planned for Saturday after closing July 22 Enrollment begins Monday morning.
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Christian Endeavor
Evangelical and Reformed
Evangelical Free Church
Winnebago
Golden Wedding Celebration Honors Finch Family in Tomah
Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Finch of 203 North Superior street marked their 50th anniversary with a July 4 gathering at their daughter Mrs. John Cruse’s home in Tomah. Relatives included Frank and Marion Finch, Vernon Finch clan, and dozens of Finch Extended families from Melvina, Black River Falls, Milston, and Loyal, with two three tier cakes presented by Cruse and others.
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Tomah
Wis
Frank M. Finch
North Superior Street
John Cruse
Cruse
Tom Finch
Tomeh
Arthur Thompson
Melvina
Franklin Finch
Marion Finch
Nancy Cruse
Vernon Finch
Loyal
Charles Finch
Belva
Vicky Lynn
Walter Nelson
Ole Peterson
Esther Smith
Kenneth Radcliff
Raymond Morris
Edward Morris
Charles Dell
Black River Falls
Oscar Olson
Milston
Lorraine Thompson
Fritz Solberg
George Finch
Morris Crandall and Sons
Betty Weasel
Lila
Hurley Finch
Death of Ira T. Canuteson in Galesville Wisconsin
Ira T. Canuteson 73 died Friday in a La Crosse hospital where he had been for three weeks. Funeral services are set for Monday at 1:30 p.m. at Hamre funeral home and 2 p.m. at the Presbyterian church with Rev. J. M. Strong officiating. Burial in Pine Cliff cemetery with Masonic rites. Born August 7 1870 in Arcadia township he married Hilda Kellman November 3 1896. He worked 25 years in hardware sales and 25 years in insurance and belonged to an honorary insurance society. He served as village treasurer for two years and was a member of Galesville lodge of Masons and Eastern Star. Survivors include his wife three sisters and one brother.
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Galesville
Wis
Ira T. Canuteson
la Crosse
Hamre Funeral Home
Presbyterian Church
J. M. Strong
Pine Cliff
Arcadia Township
Hilda Kellman
Galesville Lodge of Masons
Eastern Star
William Francis
Velva
N. D
Myrta Belle
Laurel
Dayton Knutson
Seattle
Wash
Mrs. George Stroben Rites Held in Remson
Mrs. George Stroben died at 70 at her Remson home after a long illness. A Caledonia native, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Lichter. She married George Stroben about 49 years ago. survivors include her husband, one daughter Minnie, five grandchildren, four sisters, three brothers, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral mass was held Saturday at 9 am at Remson Catholic church with burial in the Catholic cemetery.
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Caledonia
Minn
George Stroben
Remson
John Lichter
Minnie
Peter Molitor
Slayton
Matt Kaiser
Sioux City
Emil Kriese
Fred Tietz
la Crosse
Nick
Pocahontas
Peter
Minneapolis
Philip
Tripp
S. D
Remson Catholic Church
Rommel’s Beach Defenses Foreshadowed Daring Invasion Plans
A captured report from April 22 reveals Rommel aimed to smash Allied invasion forces at sea before they reached the beaches. He praised the Atlantic wall's static defenses and warned night landings could still overwhelm them, while Montgomery doubted the plan’s effectiveness without mobile reserves nearby.
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France
Rommel
Atlantic Wall
Ohio
Bernard L. Montgomery
Six Speakers Address Group on Education Links
At the La Crosse State Teachers College first annual Institute of Professional Relations, six symposium speakers tied education to church labor radio and business. Dr. Peik and Rev. Drummond led, with AFL organizer Hall and radio advocate Ranous Stewart stressing new ideas and wide access to educational programming.
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W. E. Peik
College of Education
University of Minnesota
Institute of Professional Relations
la Crosse State Teachers College
Dis Health
W. A. O’brien
University of Minneso
A. B. Drummond
First Baptist Church
la Crosse
Germany
America
Peik
Lenore Wilson
la Crosse Institute
Alice Drake
Institute
Emma Lou Wilder
Arthur Hoff
E. G. Wulling
Caleb the ageless fighter and faithful leader
A Sunday school reflection on Caleb from the Old Testament. At eighty five he proves strength and faith, recalling Moses and Joshua, urging Joshua to conquer Hebron, seize the land, and trust God’s promises. The tale highlights courage, perseverance, and the value of steadfast belief.
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Josephus
Caleb
Hebron
Moses
God
Joshua
Shakespeare
Chamber to Decide Vote on Transportation Referenda
La Crosse County Chamber of Commerce board to determine positions on two referenda about airport policies and carrier control at a Wednesday noon meeting. Afterward, bi weekly sessions pause until fall with next gathering in August. Rural affairs committee plans farm city picnic for 4 15 Tuesday.
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la Crosse County
Church Sponsoring Sunday Vesper Service Broadcast
Sunday Vespers enters its 14th year on the Blue Network with July August and September airings. The program features Rev. Paul E. Scherer of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church New York City originating on WJZ Sundays at 230 p m Eastern War Time. Guest preachers include Rev. Dr. Paul H. Roth Northwestern Theological Seminary Minneapolis July 23 and September 3.
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Blue Network
America
Paul E. Scherer
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
New York City
WJZ
Local Notes on Movements and Visits
Pvt. John W. Feizner of Willow Run Michigan visits his parents Mr and Mrs John Fetzner at 1240 Winnebago Street. He leaves July 17 for Nashville Tennessee. Herman Derouin of 1324 Farnam notes quick results from Athex for athlete's foot. Mrs Hannah Desmond hospitalized at St Francis has returned to her daughter Mrs Clarence Quinns home at 1202 East Avenue.
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John W. Feizner
Willow Run
Mich
John Fetzner
Winnebago Street
Nashville
Tenn
Herman Derouin
Farnam
Hannah Desmond
St. Francis Hospital
Clarence Quinn
East Avenue
Vandergrift Jr Wounded in Action Near Mount Tapotchau
Lieut. Col. A A Vandergrift Jr marines was shot in the leg June 28 while leading an infantry battalion against the Japanese near Mount Tapotchau. He is 33, unmarried, and resides with his parents in Washington.
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Washington
Alexander A. Vandergrift
Marines
A. A. Vandergrift, Jr
Saipa
Young Vandergrift
Mount Tapotchau
Caleb Demands Hebron Inheritance After Following Lord
In Gilgal Caleb claims the mountain of Hebron as his inheritance after 45 years, recalling Moses and the Lord’s promise. He vows to drive out the Anakims with God’s help, and Joshua grants Hebron to Caleb, honoring his faithful following of the Lord.
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Judah
Joshua
Gilgal
Caleb
Jephunneh
Moses
God
Kadesh-barnea
Lord
Kadesh-barena
Israel
Hebron
Fines for 22 Cyclists Without La Crosse Licenses
Twenty two riders were fined one dollar each in police court for bicycling in La Crosse without 1944 45 licenses. Chief Herman F. Rick warned that beyond the June deadline to license bikes, violators would face court. Licenses can be obtained at city hall.
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la Crosse
Herman F. Rick
New Citizens Record Dated July Births Across Wisconsin and Minnesota
A list of birth announcements dated July from multiple towns in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Names include Arthur W Bottcher Houston Minn Doris Schams Russell Charles Aiken Mary Jean Klug Diane Marie Olson Marcella Karis Helmer Neperud Francis Olson Cletus Hofman Marie Carroll Frank Antone Guile Huber Sylvan Mahlum La Crosse Onalaska Warrens Sparta Rochester and others. Hospitals cited include Caledonia St Mary’s Sparta and Community Hospital Whitehall.
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St. Ann's
Arthur W. Bottcher
Houston
Minn
Mary Johnson
Russell Charles
Raymond Aiken
South 10Th Street
Doris Schams
Mary Jean
Eugene M. Klug
Caledonia
Alvina Roster
Diane Marie
Melvin T. Olson
Winnebago Street
Marcella Karis
Whitehall
Wis
Helmer Neperud
Pigeon Falls
Francis Olson
Hixton
Frank Antone
Warrens
Grandview
Gile Fa
Guile Huber
la Crosse Street
Sylvan Mahlum
Onalaska
Rochester
L. R. Widmover
Rosella Domke
la Crosse
Marriage Licenses La Crosse and Nearby Notices
La Crosse marriage license shows Arnold Lawrence Everson Rocklend and Gladys Marie Wettstein of 1240 Redfield street to wed in La Crosse on July 12. Sparta Wisconsin lists Genevieve B Lee agene Harry B Scherich of Lincoln on July 6. Lillie C Jamieson nee Ralph Linebarger of Phoenix Arizona also noted. Henry B Penrose of Trenton New Jersey and Doris Noles of Wharton Texas plan marriage in La Crosse with no date set.
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la Crosse
Arnold Lawrence Everson
Rocklend
Gladys Marie Wettstein
Redfield Street
Sparta
Wis
Genevieve B. Lee Agene
Harry B. Scherich
Lincoln
Lillie C. Jamieson
Ralph Linebarger
Phoenix
Ariz
Henry B. Penrose
Trenton
N. J
Doris Noles
Wharton
Tex
Nationalities Represented in Chalette-en Gatinias Village
Twenty one nations are represented among the foreign residents of Chalette-en Gatinias in normal times. Nationalities include American Austrian Belgian Finnish Greek Hungarian Russian Spanish Swiss and Turkish.
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Chalette-en Gatinias
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Adventist
Seventh-day Adventist Church
Liberty and
Clinton Street
J. H. Meier
Assembly OF God
South 3Rd
Rieben
R.A
Calvary Baptist
Charles and
Logan Streets
Robert L. Hillegas
First Baptist
6Th Street
Main and
King
Union
Seventh Street Baptist
7Th
M. Vanderpaster
Anne
Ees
St. Joseph’s Cathedral
Main
Msgr
Peter Pape
Robert Hansen
Joseph Tetzlaff
St. John’s Catholic Church
Corner St. James and Avon
Joseph Kundinger
Lloyd F. Geissler
Mother of Perpetual Help
St. James
Windsor
Caledonia Streets
L. B. Keegan
Paul N. Flad
Blessed Sacrament
24Th
King Streets
W. J. Piccity
D. J. Reilly
Holy Trinity
13Th and
Park Avenue
C. W. Gille
Philip Seinfelder
Joseph L. Brake
St. Wenceslaus
Ferdinand Cech
Holy Cross Church
13Th Ferry Streets
Saaski
Christian Science
First Church of Christ, Scientist
West Avenue
King Street
Lesa Holt
Batavian Bank
Church OF Christ
8Th
Cass Streets
Church of God
West Avenue North
John Kurtz
First Congregational
7Th Street
Children's
Episcopal
Christ Episcopal
Main Streets
Robert D. Winter
Evangelical Free
15Th
John Ellefson
St. John’s
Bethany Gospel Tabernacle
North Street
Onalaska Avenue
O. L. Larsen
Myrick Park
Jehovah's Witnesses
Linker Bidg
Eany
Ed Poss
Onanska
Hyde Avenue
Church of the Living Christ
Wisconsin Bidg
Earl
Rick
Bethel Lutheran
George and Sill
O. G. Paulson
Bell
First Lutheran
Cameron
Walter A. Schumann
Karl Gurgel
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran
Avon and
St. Paul Streets
Walter E. Gutzke
Mount Calvary Ev
Lutheran
16Th Street
T. J. Mueller
Our Savior’s Lutheran
6Th
Division Streets
George Umilden
South Avenue Ev. Lutheran Nee
Wis. Synod
O. Pagels
Divine Service
St. Paul's Lutheran
Division Street
Mars A. Dale
Trinity
Elm Grove
Sill and
Charles Streets
Carl O. Pederson
Sill Street
First Methodist
W. Ross Conner
Salter Church
Salter Memorial Church
Ferry Streets
Jackson
Reuben Francis Halberg
Johnson Street
Chile
Stoddard Methodist
Stoddard
Church OF the Nazarene
North 16Th Street
Philip E. Johnson
Moody Chapel
Moody
Campbell Road
E. F. Butler
Open Bible
South Street
E. R. Briggs
Pas- Deen
Mny
First Presbyterian
6Th and
A. J. Niebruegge
D.D
J. W. Bibby
Irene Thatro
Organsz
North Presbyterian
Avon
Logan
L. C. Smith
Church At Antioch
Weather Bureau
Tribune
David Francis
Francis Murray
England
Eerence
Mildred Cermak
Son
U Sith
Pfc
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Coe
By Don Whitehead
Aladdin
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WKBH
Hugh Corbett
William Groves
Lodi
Groves
Rexford S. Mitchell
Dr. Peik
E. W. Leamer
International Council of Religious Ae
WM. Southern, JR
Canaan
Mount Hebron
Anak
Sheshai
Ahiman
Talmi
Achsah
Church
Larry Hale
L. C. Johnson
Holmen, Wis
Low Olson
Hank Baker
South 7Th Street
Arthur G. Benson
M. D
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