La Crosse group appeals for funds for child services
The La Crosse Committee of the Children's Service Society mails a wartime appeal for support to aid child welfare locally. Miss Winchell notes war impacts on family life and service demand, with committee members listed and the society’s name change from Children’s Aid Society to Children’s Service Society on June 13.
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la Crosse
Children’s Service Society
The
Children’s Aid Society
Miss Winchell
Paul Morris
Linwood Widrick
John Desmond
R. C. Rice
W. Hall
Sigurd Gundersen
Cc. R. Reay
Otto M
Children's Service Society
Allamakee Soldier Killed In Action
Allamakee reports the death of a local soldier in action. Surviving relatives include his mother and stepfather, and a brother Delbert who works in defense in San Diego California.
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Allamakee
Daity
Delbert
San Diego
Calif
Daughter Is Born To Actress Martha Raye
Actress Martha Raye welcomes a daughter named Melodye, honoring the comedian's sister. The birth and naming are reported as a family event in Los Angeles with details limited to the announcement.
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Actress Martha Raye
Los Angeles
Melodye
Transfers Of Labor Market Areas In Madison Beloit Merrimac
Two labor market area transfers were discussed by Dean William Hadi fice amid the Beloit Merrimac region and the Madison area. The agenda included redefining boundaries and potential impacts on employment and regional planning.
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Madison
Wis
William Hadifice
Beloit
Merrimac
Schacht Shot Report Quoted From Stockholm Dispatch
Radio quoted a Stockholm dispatch saying Dr Hjalmar Schacht minister without portfolio had been shot. The report could not be verified and details remain unclear.
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Radio
Stockholm
Hjalmar Schacht
Schacht
Normandy Battle Losses Stir U S Command As McNair Falls
The Normandy struggle continues with Gen. McNair reported killed in action amid heavy tank clashes near Canisy and St. Lo. Allied air forces press the fight halting German armor while U S generals Andrews and others are noted lost or missing, marking the war’s high cost in leadership.
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Caen
Montrabot
Canisy
St. Lo
U. S
Marigny
Coutances
Periers
S. le
St. Loon
Carentan
Paris
Wo Vendome
Washington
Lesley J. McNair
Frank M. Andrews
Iceland
Air
France
Clarence L. Tinker
Midway
Asa N. Duncan
European
Don F. Pratt
D-day
Nelson M. Walker
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Alfred J. Lyon
Andrews
Philippines
City Health Department Releases 1943 Annual Report
The city health department announced the 1943 annual report on Thursday. The 41 page book lists health data and city officials details, with six hundred copies prepared for distribution to officers and interested parties.
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City Health Department
A. M. Ote
Daily Records Police Court La Crosse
James Hardie of 2147 Mississippi street fined 85 for reckless driving on Market street July 21. Joseph Pendleton of 1117 Liberty street found guilty of speeding 40 mph on the Comsewen duly and pays 10. Charged with overtime parking. James Dety of 423 North 34th street ordered to pay 3. Anita Caulum of 621 Avon street fined 2 for alley parking. M. Saterbak of 1627 Travis street paid a fine of oser eee. Carl Semsch proprietor Carl A. Qameth Dunplay arview Ob Geolhind street fined 10 for illegal sale of fireworks. Arri Nichols of 327 Main street pleaded guilty to illegal sale of fireworks and paid 10. Real estate transfers: Harry W. Miller and wife to Emma O son in West Salem. Nellie Boscog to Sophus Winther and wife on Vine street between Ninth and 10th. Claude E. Aiken to John M. Johneen and wife in Onalaska.
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la Crosse
James Hardie
Mississippi Street
Market Street
Joseph Pendleton
Liberty Street
Comsewen
James Dety
North 34Th Street
Anita Caulum
Avon Street
M. Saterbak
Travis Street
Carl Semsch
Carl A. Qameth Dunplay
Arview
Vine Street
Ninth
10Th Streets
Claude E. Aiken
John M. Johneen
Onalaska
Cherbourg Port Still Not Fully Operational
Secretary of War Stimson said Cherbourg, captured June 26, remains insufficiently repaired to support full Allied use in Normandy. He noted cautious field logistics and that assaults continue on the same beaches while Cherbourg is prepared for permanent occupation.
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Washington
Stimson
Cherbourg
Normandy
John C. H. Lee
World War II Casualty Totals and Pentagon Figures
The report details casualties across major theaters including Saipan, Guam, and the Italian landings, with totals for navy, army, and marine losses. It cites Secretary Stimson noting Japanese deaths in the central and southwest Pacific since November, and compares WWI and WWII casualty accounting.
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St. Lo
Saipan
Guam
Marianas Islands
Tinian
Italy
Stimson
Central
Southwest Pacific
Southeast Asia
China
Navy
Marine Corps
Army
Best sleep color advice leans to blue green hues
Scientists say soft blue and green shades are most effective at promoting sleep. The finding highlights room design choices that can aid relaxation and rest quality.
Senator Taylor G Brown Campaign Swing In Wisconsin
State Senator Taylor G Brown Republican candidate for lieutenant governor in the Aug 15 primary visited La Crosse on Thursday and Vernon County on Wednesday. A Oshkosh dairy businessman former mayor and longtime director of the New American Bank he has served in the senate six years with finance committee duties and was reelected without opposition.
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Taylor G. Brown
Oshkosh
la Crosse
Vernon County
Brown
Platteville State Teachers College
University of Wisconsin
Cashton
New American Bank of
Senate
Joint Committee On Finance
Electric Ranges To Be Made In 3 Months
Washington authorities authorized three manufacturers to produce 12 782 electric ranges in July August and September under a war production board program aiming for 88 000 this year. Only 3722 ranges will go to the public the rest go to government agencies and war housing projects. Malleable Iron Range Co of Beaver Dam Wisconsin is among the selected firms.
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War Production Board
Malleable Iron Range Co
Beaver Dam
Wis
Slogans Seen as Threat to Rural Life by Ackerman
Dr. Joseph Ackerman of the farm foundation told 200 leaders at a three day Catholic rural life conference at St John s university in Collegeville Minnesota that catch phrases like 40 acres and a jeep could destroy rural life. He cited recruits from the last war who later abandoned farmland noting two thirds did not sustain farming. Attendees included Catholic Jewish and Protestant leaders and officials from Wisconsin Minnesota Indiana Illinois Ohio Iowa North and South Dakota Quebec and Manitoba.
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Collegeville
Minn
Joseph Ackerman
Chicago
Farm Foundation
St. John’s University
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Indiana
Illinois
Ohio
Iowa
North and
South Dakota
Quebec
Manitoba
Canada
Khaki Wacky Girls Blamed For Venereal Disease
Michael Morrissey of Indianapolis, president of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, blames khaki wacky pickup girls for 92 percent of venereal infections among service men. He says campaigns against brothels reduced professional prostitutes to eight percent, while promiscuous girls now drive most cases. Let's Go U S A Keep Em Flying.
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White Plains
N. Y
Michael F. Morrissey
Indianapolis
International Association of Chiefs of Police
New York State Association of Chiefs of Police
Morrissey
July 31 Deadline For Canning Sugar Requests
The county ration board announces July 31 as the final day to file applications for 10 pounds of sugar for spring canning. Starting August 15, applications for the 20 pound fall allotment may be submitted, with the full 20 pounds issued if prior 10 pound requests were not granted.
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Lyle S. Gilbert
County Ration Board
Picnic program brings bands and games to river day
The event features Aska Jimmy Le Jeune Onalaska accordionists, Holmen pep band, and Camp McCoy soldiers Gillette and Hilson operating sound gear. Children compete in races with prizes of 25 and 50 cents plus ice cream and pop tickets. A tug of war ends with rural side claiming victory amid mixed teams.
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Aska
Jimmy le Jeune
Holmen
Banberg
Camp McCoy
Corp
Charles W. Gillette
Pfc
Arvin B. Hilson
Boy Scouts
Walter Weigent
Ole Hoff
Legion Post Presents Revue At Inter-State Fairgrounds
Roy L. Wingers post No 52 American Legion sponsors two Ernie Young revue performances at the Inter State Fairgrounds next Tuesday night ahead of the fair opening. Secretary J J Frisch announced shows at 730 and 930 pm, each lasting two hours. Ticket arrangements are handled by George Woodward at 215 South Sixth Street.
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Ernie Young
Roy L. Wingers
Laxerican Legion
J. J. Frisch
The
Fair Association
Fair Association and Legion
Frisch
South Sixth Street
George Woodward
the Legion
Rainfall Totals Boost Regional Crops
A. D. Sanial, meteorologist, reports 1.87 inches of rain fell in the region on Wednesday. The showers help corn and truck garden crops while forecasts call for no rain on Thursday and a cool, fair night with low temperatures around degrees.
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A. D. Sanial
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