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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1944
Page
8
Wisconsin crop prospects remain above average with high yields in oats and barley. Farmers shift acreage from alfalfa to other hay, boosting clover and timothy but likely lowering overall hay production. Late planting and heavy rain stress cultivation amid labor and equipment shortages. Wisconsin and national conditions remain favorable overall.
Door County orchards are in full swing as 2,500 school-age workers from Arlie a. es join harvest crews. Nearly 30 million pounds are expected by August 15, with state agricultural extension funding transportation via trains buses trucks cars and boats. Local official Mack calls 1943 crop a weak year and forecasts this season will rank among the top years.
Lincoln 4 H club meeting on July 4 at Theresa Homstad’s home approved joining the Fish Creek 4 H club. Lunch provided by Mrs Oscar Homstad.
The notice lists ration stamps validity for meats fats sugars and fuel, with stamp periods and renewal dates, plus price ceilings for fresh fruits and vegetables in La Crosse Wisconsin and Winona Minnesota. It covers apricots bananas cantaloupe cherries grapefruit oranges plums raspberries cabbage carrots lettuce and tomatoes with specific per pound or per dozen prices for the week of July 20 to 26.
The bulletin notes party cloudy conditions tonight with cooler air settling in the south and east regions. Tuesday will see warmer temperatures. Minnesota advisories call for fair tonight and partly cloudy skies with likely thundery showers in the northwest tomorrow, while rivers eddy and pool levels trend slowly downward with stable tributaries overall.
James Gwin chief of the bee and honey section says Wisconsin may produce about 7 million pounds of honey this year, close to 1943 levels but below normal years. Clover nectar is abundant, basswood blooms well, and canker worm damage is limited. He urges saving red clover seed as carryover is small and notes bees' key role in seed production through cross pollination.
Vernon county 4-H plans judging and demonstrations in home economics projects at district events across the county. Members may enter foods and nutrition clothing and food preservation with garments worn in a style revue. Schedule lists De Soto Viroqua Chaseburg Ontario and Hillsboro events with times and venues.
Beekeepers in Wisconsin will meet for two sessions to learn bee care and disease topics. July 25 at Acres in Menomonee Falls features Walter Diehnelt and Walter it son, with C L Farrar and state inspectors James Gwip and John Long. July 27 at Eau Claire Lakes Park hosts talks on bee diseases with microscope demonstrations. Officers include Walter Diehnelt as president and Cornelius Meyer as vice president.
Brookside 4 H group met at the school with all members present. Each member will exhibit one article at the fair. Lunch was served by Grace Jordson and Allegra and Rav Jostad.
The rural affairs committee of the La Crosse County Chamber of Commerce reports 1,577 reservations for the Wednesday farm picnic at Waterloo park. An estimated 2,000 guests are expected with ice cream and beverages provided. Entertainment includes Dots and a Dash, Holmen pep band, the Haug sisters, Mae Kleinsmith, Ona laska accordionist, Uncle Josh and barn dance, plus races, kittenball, indoor baseball, horseshoes and tug of war organized by Walter Weigent.
Vernon county announces a community sheep dipping program. Don Hart and County Agent Johnson invite sheep owners to notify them by July 29 to have flocks dipped this season. Hart will supervise farm boys from Cashton area who will conduct the dipping, freeing owners from self service. The program aims to control external parasites and follows a broader parasite control plan for economic and patriotic benefits.
Wisconsin agronomist F. W. Burcalow notes about 25 percent of farmers grow bromegrass with alfalfa. The mix boosts hay and pasture yields, aids soil erosion control, extends alfalfa production, reduces winter-kill, and adds spring forage. Companion crops balance nitrogen needs and benefit each other.
County agents, high schools, teachers, poultrymen and 4-H leaders will run poultry demonstrations across Vernon County in late August. Farm meetings in each township at 10 a.m. and 1 30 p.m. will cover culling external parasite control and current feeding programs including pasture value. Vernon county meetings are set for August 25 with farm locations to be announced.
In Haverhill Massachusetts two workers delivering 20 tons of coal in temperatures above ninety misdelivered to the Colonial theater. They then moved the coal to the Strand theater after realizing the error and finished the delivery.
Funeral services for Frank Trayer, Lansing born 1871, will be Monday at Immaculate Conception church. Burial in Gethsemane cemetery follows. Surviving: brother George and sister Mrs Fest.
The transportation committee of the La Crosse County Chamber of Commerce will discuss the railroad social insurance bill before Congress at a Tuesday meeting. The session is set for 4:15 p m with George Hoel as chairman.
Infant Robert G. Kadlec of 1623 Green Bay street dies at home. survived by parents James Kadlec and grandparents. Funeral 8:30 a m Madden Funeral Home and 9 a m at St Wenceslaus with Msgr Cech. burial Catholic Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday. Leon C. Sinclair funeral Tuesday 12:30 p m Hellwig Morris chapel. burial Lake City Minnesota. brother Earl of Minneapolis survives. call Monday evening. Clara Belle Maynard 81 died at 1113 Liberty street. survived by daughter Kathryn Birkweder. sons Lyle and Ross. brother John Nichols. five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. service Wednesday 2 p m at residence. burial Oak Grove cemetery. call Tuesday evening.
Wellington reports that New Zealand will revise women’s roles in the armed services. The study covers 8000 tasks assigned to the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force and the Woman’s Army Auxiliary Corps, amid discontent from manufacturers and industries with current conditions.
Winona Minnesota livestock sale hours 9 to 4 with post closing care. Hog prices mostly steady to 60 cents higher, top around 14.15, cattle and calves show mixed bids by weight and class, lambs and sheep steady, Chicago prices show strong hog and cattle movements, market notes on dairy and produce.
The report presents Chicago cash grain prices for Wheat Oats Rye and Barley with detailed bid and ask ranges for No. 2 red No. 1 hard No. 2 hard No. 1 dark hard No. 1 mixed No. 2 mixed and special grades. It also lists Sept Dec May futures opens highs lows and closes for Wheat Oats Rye and Barley with monthly parity and settlement details.
The Bolliger family ran warehouses in Rome during the Nazi era moving priceless items to two protected locations near the Vatican and a monastery. They aided Allied friends, exposed German agents, and saved property for clients from multiple war foes. AP reporter Edward Kennedy also kept belongings hidden, narrowly escaping bombing.
The Public Buildings administration opens classes teaching women proper window washing techniques. Electrons travel at the speed of light, about 186 000 miles per second, in a separate note.
Dairy feed promotes continued high production by adjusting rations for late summer pasture with a blend of high quality proteins vitamins and minerals. The product targets dairy cows to boost profits and health on leading dairy farms.
Captain I Niblock of Islandmagee Northern Ireland a master mariner enjoyed his first rail trip to Belfast on foreign soil. The local traveler expressed delight at the overseas jaunt and the thrill of visiting the famed city.
Police in San Martin Argentina protected graves after guards arrested 28 year old Rodolfo Natal as he was removing coffin handles from a vault. Natal confessed to stealing flower vases and bronze plaques from graves.
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