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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1944

Page

2

LAC Church Youths Plan Meetings At Caledonia Street Church

A visiting caravan will aid Methodist youths in a four fold program during five evenings of sessions at the Caledonia Street Methodist church. Betty A. Brown Joan Cooke and Miss Walden head a team drawn from Hemingway South Carolina Wichita Kansas and Atlanta Georgia with varied church and civic leadership roles and resumes.

Caledonia Street Betty A. Brown Joan Cooke Miss Brown Hemingway S. C Winthrop State College For Women Miss Cooke Wichita Kan University of Wichita National Student Christian Movement Wooster AAUW Miss Walden Atlanta Hester Canning Tex

In the Churches in Rosse County July 15 1944

Congregational and interfaith notices from Rosse Tribune list multiple churches and services across Adventist Assembly of God Baptist Catholic Lutheran and more. It details times sermon subjects mass schedules catechesis and weekly devotional events for churches including St Josephs Cathedral First Baptist Calvary Baptist Christ Episcopal Trinity Lutheran and many others in Rosse and surrounding communities.

Rosse Tribune

Diligenti Quints Celebrate First Birthday in Belgrano

In Buenos Aires the Diligenti quintuplets marked their first birthday in good health. The two boys and three girls enjoy sun baths and carriage outings, with Franco Jr. the tallest at 32 inches and 26 pounds, Maria Feranda matching weight, Maria Cristina and Maria Esther similar height, and Alberto weighing about the same. Their mother notes a victory only at one year old.

Buenos Aires Argentina Belgrano Franco, Jr Maria Feranda Maria Cristina Maria Esther A Alberto Senora Franco Deligenti

Daniels Seeks North Carolina’s Broughton as VP Hope

Josephus Daniels predicts the solid South will back Roosevelt in November and urges Melville Broughton as vice president. He calls Broughton embodying progressivism and plans a Broughton for VP breakfast rally with 300 supporters in Chicago today.

Chicago Roosevelt Democratic Party Resolutions Committee North Carolina Melville Broughton Broughton

Christenson Named Acting Price Executive in La Crosse OPA

Alfred R. Christenson appointed acting price executive for the La Crosse district OPA office. He has worked with OPA nearly two years as price associate and district price liaison officer. Christenson is a Stoughton, Wisconsin native and a University of Wisconsin graduate.

Alfred R. Christenson la Crosse OPA Phil. H. Griffin Christenson Stoughton Wis University of Wisconsin Christensen Wisconsin University University of Chicago

Urban Redevelopment Group Holds Meeting

The urban redevelopment committee of the postwar planning commission met Friday afternoon in the Chamber of Commerce conference room to study problems before the group.

Urban Redevelopment Group

Gentile League Won’t Appeal Decision

MADISON Wis Darrell D McIntyre counsel for the center says the Gentile League organizers will continue to function as an association and not appeal the decision.

Gentile League Madison, Wis Darrell D. McIntyre

Deaths Last Night In Southwell and Denver Regions

Death notices report Albert ie Belleroche an English painter and lithographer died in Southwell England and Mrs. Parks 79 of Washington district national treasurer of Gold Star Mothers noted in Denver area figures.

Southwell England Albert Ie Belleroche Denver Senate Parks Washington Oe Teenan Gold Star

Two Score Women Killed In Service Of Nation To Date

Washington reports more than two score women in the nations armed forces have died in duty since the war began. Six Army nurses died at Anzio, twenty three in accidents, and several others in jeep and plane crashes. Prisoners include about sixty Army and sixteen Navy nurses after the Philippines fell to Japan.

Washington Armed Forces Wacs Army Army Field Hake Anzio Women’s Army Corps Wac North Africa Marines Navy Philippines

No Extensive Damage In Storm Reported In Wisconsin

Storms Friday afternoon and evening brought about 0.33 inches of rain in the La Crosse area with winds near 35 mph. Two high power lines downed near Winona, a Lewiston home struck by lightning caused no serious damage, and some grain was toppled by the wind. Samal forecast fair weather tonight and Sunday with cooler temperatures.

la Crosse A. D. Sanial Winona

Blondell Divorces Powell After Eight-Year Marriage

Hollywood star Joan Blondell ends eight year marriage with singer Dick Powell on cruelty grounds in Los Angeles. Settlement awards Blondell half of community property valued at 360000 with Powell keeping 125000 of his separate estate, and Blondell gaining custody of Ellen and Norman. Norman is Powell and actress Blondell’s child with Cameraman George Barnes, whom Blondell divorced in 1935.

Los Angeles Hollywood Joan Blondell Dick Powell Miss Blondell Ellen Norman George Barnes Powell

Rev Homer Yinger to Lead Union Services at First Baptist

The Rev Homer V Yinger returns from Michigan and will preach at the union services of the First Baptist and First churches on July 16. With family he heads to Claremont California to take the pastorate at First Congregational Church the last week of July. He will speak on Christian Statesmanship Today and Tomorrow. Doris Phillips will sing Consider and Hear Me with a ladies chorus and organ by Mrs Raymond Plamadore. Reception of members planned for July 23.

First Congregational Church 7Th Street Main Homer V. Yinger First Baptist Church Episcopal Michigan First Baptist First Churches Claremont Calif Doris Phillips Harker Raymond Plamadore

Real Estate Transfers and Fire Incident in La Crosse

Real estate transfers list multiple property moves in Onalaska and La Crosse including Herman Moe to Cassius Haller on Onalaska property and Joseph Melzarek to William Pass on Prospect Street. Additional transfers involve James Jenkins, Arthur Lee, Flora Von Carlin, and Henry Roehm with specified blocks and cross streets. A fire incident in La Crosse on July 14 at 9:40 p.m. reports a sign blown loose from Frank Mayer store at 125 South 4th Street and response by No. 1 truck.

la Crosse Herman Moe Cassius Arthur Haller Onalaski Joseph Melzarek William H. Pass Prospect Street Moore and Hayes Streets James Jenkins Vance B. Schrader Cunningham Street Onalaska Avenue Burlington Ratiroed Arthur I. Lee Rosella McBride Windsor and Caledonia Streets Flora von Carlin Robert A. Fisher 24Th Street Main King Streets Henry Roehm Henry F. Fox 22Nd Market Streets Frank Mayer South 4Th Street

Lessons From Joshua On Appeasement And Suffering

Wm. Southern Jr. argues that Israel’s failure came from luxury and compromise after Joshua, mirroring Western nations including the United States. He cites Israel’s division, idol worship, and soft leadership as divine discipline, and warns that wealth and ease invite defeat unless nations return to righteous conduct and readiness to fight evil.

Wm. Southern, Jr Chamberlain Israel Joshua Moses God Jordan Jericho Palestine Lot Eliezer Phinas Judah Simeon Dan Asher

Judges 2 6 16 summary of Israel's cycle after Joshua

After Joshua's death the generation forgets the Lord and Israel turns to Baal and Ashtaroth. The Lord delivers them to surrounding enemies and afflictions, then raises up judges to deliver them, restoring temporary obedience before further apostasy.

Joshua Israel Nun Timnath-Heres Ephraim Gaash Egypt Baal Ashtaroth

Funeral services set for Pauline Bantle

Pauline M Bantle 40 of 2202 South 13th street died in a local hospital Friday after a short illness. She is survived by her mother Bertha Bantle two daughters Darlene Engelke and Joyce four sisters Margaret Hemmelsback Minnie Adams Bertha Klinkash Gust Travers and seven brothers Ambrose William Louis Frank Herman Joseph and Rudolph. Funeral 8:30 a m Monday at Hellwig Morris chapel and 9 a m at Holy Trinity Catholic church Rev C W Gille officiating burial in Catholic cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel Sunday afternoon and evening rosary at 8.

Pauline M. Bantle South 13Th Street Bertha Bantle Darlene Engelke Joyce Margaret Hemmelsback Minnie Adams Bertha Klinkash Gust Travers Ambrose William Louis Frank Herman Joseph Rudolph Hellwig-Morris Holy Trinity Catholic Church C. W. Gille

Death of Gustav Engebretson in West La Crosse

Gustav Engebretson 76 of West La Crosse died Friday in a local hospital. Born in Norway August 15, 1867, he is survived by two sisters Anna Nelson of West La Crosse and Helena Dyer of Greenwood, Wis. Funeral Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Sletten McKee north chapel with Rev. Carl O. Pederson officiating. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. Friends may call Monday evening at the chapel.

Gustav Engebretson West la Crosse Norway Anna Nelson Helena Dyer Greenwood Wis Sletten McKee Company Carl O. Pederson Oak Grove

Platteville Man Drowns After Boat Capsizes in Mississippi

Pat May 43 a Platteville business man drowned when his fishing boat capsized on the Mississippi Thursday night. Three companions clung to the overturned craft until rescued.

Mississippi Platteville Wis Pat May Mississippi River

Change in Education at Stockholm Poly School

Stockholm Polytechnic reports English students rising to 1400 while German students drop from 1000 to 700. The shift highlights changing language interests among the student body.

Stockholm Polytechnic School

Roosevelt Buried in Normandy Fourth Division Plot

Generals including Omar Bradley attend the funeral of Brig. Gen Theodore Roosevelt Jr in a Normandy cemetery. His son Quentin, a captain in the Fighting First, watches as the casket is lowered. The 4th Division chaplains and army officers lead the service with rifle volleys and taps as French resistance members place roses on the grave.

U. S. 4Th Division France Normandy Theodore Roosevelt, Jr Quentin First Omar N. Bradley U. S Roosevelt Peter C. Schroeder First Army Chalain Lutheran Church of the Messiah Flushing N. Y Hames A. Bryant Crystal Springs Miss Schroeder Bryant

Death of Grace Ruth Stevens in California

Mrs. Esther Stevens learns of the death of her daughter Grace Ruth Stevens Guscetti at Roscoe California after long illness including diabetes and flu complications. Born January 31 1892 in West Prairie she leaves husband Elmer Guscetti daughter Elaine Delaney mother Esther Stevens brother Stanley Stevens and one grandchild. Funeral services are set for Sam Severson’s home West Prairie at 2 pm Tuesday and 2 30 pm at Centerville Methodist church.

Robert Delaney Elaine Roscoe Calif Esther Stevens Trempealeau Stanley Stevens West Allis Sam Severson West Prairie Centerville Methodist Church

Memorial services for S Sgt Harold M McElhose

Ontario Wisconsin special memorial services set for Sunday at 2 30 p m at United Brethren Church Dell for S Sgt Harold M McElhose killed in Italy May 23 Parents reside on a farm near Rockton Wisconsin.

Ontario Wis Harold M. McElhose Italy United Brethers Dell Rockton

Eleven Bicyclists Fined for Missing 1944 Licenses

Eleven offenders were fined one dollar each in police court Saturday for not having the 1944-45 bicycle licenses while riding in the city. Despite warnings and fines riders continue to use bikes without proper licenses. The deadline for old licenses was June 30. Licenses may still be obtained in room 8 at city hall.

Air Fields In Desert Train 15,000 Aviators

Four southwest airfields in Arizona have passed a million hours in military training flights and trained 15,000 students from 29 countries for the Allies. The hours flown equal the flying time of a 661,980 plane armada on a London to Berlin bombing mission.

Thunderbird Field Ariz Arizona Desert London Berlin

Bell Coulee Lutheran Men’s League Set for Sunday Event

Bell Coulee Lutheran church hosts the Men's League meeting Sunday night with Rev. Dirks of North Bend as speaker. Mrs. Luther Paulson of La Crosse will sing and Miss Janet Stavans of Minneapolis will play violin pieces, assisted by Mrs. David Folts. Committee members are Richard Olson Edward Tomten and Mrs. Gunder Erickson.

Bell Coulee Lutheran Church Men's League Dirks North Bend Luther Paulson la Crosse Janet Stavans Minneapolis David Folts Richard Olson Edward Tomten Gunder Erickson

Postwar Farm Dangers Seen at Wisconsin Dairy Conference

At a dairy mobilization conference in Madison Wisconsin leaders warned of a looming postwar dairy surplus risk as wartime demand wanes. Owen M Richards urged a nationwide business drive to protect markets while Dean E B Fred and Milton Button pressed for quality research and real market actions. Gov Goodland endorsed the association’s plan and Dr Hugo H Sommer highlighted gaps in oleomargarine regulation.

Madison Wis Spe Owen M. Richards American Association Bryce S. Landt Wisconsin Dells American Dairy Association of Wisconsin Milo K. Swanton Richards Wisconsin America E. B. Fred Wisconsin College of Agriculture Milton Button State Department of Agriculture Goodland Hugo H. Sommer Wisconsin College of Washington Internal Revenue Michigan

New Citizens Lutheran and Trempeareau Birth Notices

July 14 in Trempeareau Wisconsin a daughter was born to Sgt and Mrs W E Fields of 323 Avon Street. July 15 Myrtle Papenfuss reports a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Adam Sanfalla.

W. E. Fields Avon Street Trempeareau Wis Adam Sanfalla Myrtle Papenfuss

Also Mentioned on This Page

Adventist Liberty and Clinton Street J. H. Meier Assembly OF God Baptist Calvary Baptist Church Charles and Logan Streets Robert L. Hille Ministry of Reconciliation 6Th Street Main and King A. B. Drummond First Regages Homer Yinger Eon Street South Seventh Street M. Vanderbeck St. Joseph’s Cathedral Peter Pape Robert Hansen Joseph Tetzlaff Our Lord Mother St. John’s Catholic Church Corner St. James and Avon Joseph Kundinger Lloyd F. Geissler Mother of Perpetual Help St. James Corner Windsor L. Keegan Paul N Blessed Sacrament Ae V. J. Plecity Rev. . Reilly Holy Trinity 13Th and Park Avenue Philip Seinfelder Joseph L. Brake St. Wenceslaus Winnebago Msgr Ferdinand Cech Holy Cross Church Ferry Streets S. Andrzejewski Christian Science First Church of Christ, Scientist West Avenue King Street Batavian Bank Fourth Oor Church OF Christ of Christ, 8Th Cass Church OF God West Avenue North John Kurtz Christ Episcopal Church 9Th and Main Streets Robert D. Winter D. D Evangelical Free The Evangelical Free Church 15Th John Eliefson Christian Endeavor Meeting Evangelical and Reformed Trinity Mormon Coulee E. F. Menger St. John’s West Avenue and Market Street Christopher Boland Zion Brownsville Minn Gospel Tabernacle Bethany Gospel Tabernacle North Street O. L. Larsen Arne Hansen Jehovah's Witnesses Linker Ed Poss Onalaska Hyde Avenue Church of the Living Christ Walter C. Rathke Earl Rick Bethel Lutheran George and Sill Streets O. S. Paulson Minneapolis, Minn First Lutheran Church West Avenue South Cameron Walter A. Schumann Karl Gurgel Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church Avon and St. Paul Streets Walter E. Gutzke Mount Calvary Ev Lutheran Church 16Th Street T. J. Mueller Trinity Lutheran Sill and Charles Streets First Lutheran Sill Street Divine Versay Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 6Th Division Streets George Alvilden South Avenue Lutheran Mission Wisconsin Synod O. Pagels St. Paul's Lutheran Church Division Street Mars A. Dale Elm Grove Methodist Caledonia Street Methodist Church Stephen J. Lambright First Methodist Church 8Th and W. Ross Conner Salter Jackson and Reuben Francis Halberg Johnson Street Stoddard Methodist Church Stoddard Church Moody Chapel Moody Memorial Chapel Campbell Road E. F. Butler Nazarene Church of the Nazarene North 16Th Street Philip E. Johnson Open Bible Chapel South 8Th Street E. R. Briggs Younge Presbyterian First Presbyterian Church 6Th and A. J. Niebruegge North Presbyterian Church Avon Logan L. C. Smith Gelatia Price Johnson North Second Street International Council of Religious Jehovah David Solomon Rome Munich Pearl Harbor Dross Bethel Othniel Caleb Judge Arthur G. Benson M. D Rivels Gen. Roosevelt 4Th Division Mrs Elmer Guscetti Harold McElhose Desert Bell Coulee Lutheran Men’s League Fuller F. J. Hofer M. Charis Grace Sheridan Seychelle Islands Sommer Internal Revenue Bureau Pure Food and Drug Administration Food and Drug H. F. Wennerstrom P. O Eau Claire
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