Nine World War II Veterans Employed by Dahl Co in City
The Dahl Motor Co employs nine veterans who served in diverse theaters, many under on the job training with the Veterans Administration and Ford programs. Veteransfrom Wisconsin and Hawaii share roles from mechanics to office management, with continued education at La Crosse Vocational School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dahl
City
Dahl Motor Co
Dahl Firm Co
Dahi Co
Mitchell Kolodzie
State Street
Ralph Okuma
North Sixth Street
Bruce Ball
Fifth Avenue
Fillmore G. Millard
North Fourth Street
Eugene H. Amis
la Crescent
Inn
Charles J. Rorabaugh
Jce
Dahl Co
James Schmidt
Johnson Street
Kenneth Schools
Dresbach
Minn
Henry Norwich
King Street
Dad
Veterans Administration
Ford Motor Co
Dahl's
Maurice Enge
Onalaska
Enge
Milla Kolodzie
Okuma
la Crosse
Kolodziej
Army
United States
Camp McCoy
385Th
76Th
Bastogne
Europe
Germany
New Jersey
100Th
Italy
Hawaii
Norwich
Leissring Motor Co
908Th
Eng. Haq. Co
Sheppard Field
Tex
Hammer Field
Calif
Hamilton Field
Santa Rosa
Amis
Texas Camps
Diamond T Motor Car Co
Rorabaugh
Panama
Navy
South Pacific
Tribune
Wis
Mitchell Kolodziej
Fillmore Millard
North
Norway's skaaling ritual and social life described
In Oslo the custom of skaaling binds Norwegians at gatherings as hosts toast with guests, drink aquavit, and uphold communal drinking. Police punish drunken driving with 21 days in jail, while American soldiers are warmly welcomed but social expectations remain strong. The scene blends winter culture, hospitality norms, and a lively nightlife ethos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oslo
Norway
United States
Brooklyn
Portland
Oregon
Tanganyika
Guatemala
Fjord
Constructive Hobby Exhibit Planned For Institute Here
An exhibit of constructive hobbies will highlight the professional relations institute at La Crosse Teachers College on June 19 and 20. The committee seeks contributions from La Crosse residents with hobbies such as handicraft sewing carving doll dressing beadwork or model airplanes. The theme is Recreation Play That Works In Public Relations and attendance is free. Interested contributors may contact Boy Scouts Girl Scouts or Mrs Leon Miller at 231 17th Place or Mrs William Moliter at 420 South 15th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse Teachers College
la Crosse
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Leon Miller
17Th Place
William Moliter
South 15Th Street
Fragment of 1880 La Crosse Chronicle Found in Mirror
Antique-shop owner Albert Solberg uncovered an 1880 Chronicle edition inside a deteriorating La Crosse mirror. The issue blends local notes from Galesville Eau Claire and Albert Lea with items like Mr and Mrs Koenig celebrating anniversaries and an arrest for passing spurious coins by Viroqua gunsmith Lamb. The paper carries small ads and local notices. masthead cites Ellis B. Usher as proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morning Chronicle
Brown
la Crosse
Thomas
Albert Solberg
Rose Street
Solberg
the Chronicle
Galesville
Eau Claire
Albert Lea
Charles Koenig
Koenig
Lamb
Viroqua
Fischer
King and
Second Streets
George Howard
Tribune of Today
Petley
East Water Street
Milwaukee
Ellis B. Usher
Auto Leaders Are Feted
The automo tive industry paid tribute to its elder statesmen Friday night during its golden jubilee. Fourteen pioneers were inducted into the Hall of Fame for helping build a four billion dollar industry with early motorized vehicles. Present were Edgar Apperson, Charles King, Henry Ford, Ransom Olds, Charles Nash, J Frank Duryea, Barney Oldfield, George Holley, John Van Benschoten, Frank Kwilinski, John Zaugg, Charles Snyder, W C Durant, and Alfred Sloan Jr. Durant and Sloan could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Edgar L. Apperson
Charles B. King
Henry Ford
Ransom E. Olds
Charles W. Nash
J. Frank Duryea
Barney Oldfield
George Holley
John van Benschoten
Frank Kwilinski
John Zaugg
Charles Snyder
W. C. Durant
Alfred P. Sloan
Durant
Sloan
First Coal Charter Granted by Henry III in 1217
In 1217 Henry III issued the first charter for coal mining, mainly used by smiths and limeburners, marking an early royal approval of coal extraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry III
England
Also Mentioned on This Page
McCoy
Ball
Air Corps
13Th Air Force
Dutch East Indies
Lillian Pretasky
Camp Williams and Douglas
Millard
Fort Warren
Wyo
Camp Walters
Army Ordnance
Bee Company
Schmidt
Air Force
Marianas
20Th Air Force
Trail City
S. D
Marshalls
Dah! Company
Hal Boyle
Ace High
Normandie
Helen Curtis
DE Luxe Beauty Shop
St. Ave. So
Hedes Ietta
Peverge
West Avenue and
Jackson ST
Main’s Cafe
Road's Drug Store
Ernie’s
Franz Standard Service
Keizer
Larson Refrigeration Service
Arenz Shoe CO
David J. Wilkie
Associated Press
Daggett
Ramsdell
Daggett S
First Coal Charter
Good Housekeeping
Sloppy Joes
South Fourth Street
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