Sailor On Aircraft Carrier Offers Short LST Courses This Summer
A sailor earning six battle stars and serving on an LST describes wartime service from Saipan to Leyte and Luzon. Early June he reports to Minneapolis for orders and sea reassignment. Summer courses at State Teachers College open June 11 include health education and nature study with instructors Gunning and Annett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacrosse Tribune
Tarawa
LST
Saipan
Davenport
Leyte
Luzon
Minneapolis
State Teachers College
Marjorie McGrath
R. J. Gunning
Melrose
Stevens Point Teachers College
University of Wisconsin
Gunning
Thomas Annett
Edythe Sanderman
Richland County
Publication Of 1904 Predicts City Gateway To Midwest
The 1904 publication by Gysbert Van Steenwyk boasted La Crosse would become the gateway of the middle west. It listed 214 firms and 42 local banks and reflected a 35,000 population and 50 years of accumulated wealth. The public library grew from 20,000 volumes in 1904 to 68,430 by end of 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midwest
Gysbert van Steenwyk
Middle West
le Crosse
Dr. Jorris
Hoeschier
Tillman Brothers
Torrance Foundry
Advance Bedding
Funke Boiler Works
la Crosse
Northwest
Bradley And Spaatz To Visit Philadelphia
Bradley and Spaatz return from Europe and will tour Philadelphia in a motorcade as 100 airplanes form an honor salute. Invitations go to the next of kin of 50 visiting heroes, with Lieut. Col. Carl W. Kohls of Milwaukee and Capt. Robert F. Braun of Sheboygan among the invited families. Milwaukee—The Wisconsin State Elks association an
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Carl W. Kohls
Milwaukee
Robert F. Braun
Sheboygan
Wis
Ration stamps and prices announced for week ending June 6
The Office of Price Administration lists ration stamps 1 through 3 indefinite with no plans to cancel. stamp validity dates shown with August 1 for the next stamp. Gasoline ration 15 A four gallons, 16 A six gallons starting June 22, other B and C rations as specified. Fruit and vegetable ceilings apply to La Crosse, Sparta, and Winona with prices per pound or per item for bananas, watermelons, green beans, peas, carrots, cucumbers, various lettuce sizes, onions, peppers, potatoes, and tomatoes for the May 31 to June 6 period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Sparta
Wis
Winona
Minn
California
Texas
Alabama
Shafter
Wisconsin
Suit Over Horse Shoe Incident Seeks 24420
Steve Gogo files a $24,420 suit against the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad claiming an equine footgear thrown by a coworker during a horseshoe game struck him. The incident occurred in Salt Lake City with the defendant named as the railroad company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Steve Gogo
Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad
Berlin mayor vows 50 Nazis shot per life of Russian official
Arthur Werner, the Soviet appointed Berlin mayor, warns Germans that fifty former Nazis will be executed for each attempt on a Red Army soldier or Russian official. He cites reprisals for arson and a death penalty for failing to report foreknowledge. An AP dispatch cites 50k displaced and 100k Allied soldiers needing aid to avoid hunger and epidemics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Arthur Werner
Berlin
Red Army
Associated Press
Geneva
Emil E. Boesch
Red Cross
Werner
Revisions Of State Tax System Proposed In Wisconsin
Two bills would revise the tax system. A repeal of the state utility tax would subject utilities to local property tax. A 3 percent gross income tax would fund $60 monthly pensions for the aged blind dependent children and disabled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Capitol
Assembly
Senate
Lutherans To Meet In City For Eastern District Convention
The Eastern district of the Norwegian Lutheran church of America meets at Our Savior's Lutheran church at Sixth and Division starting Tuesday at 8 p m with 2 p m registration. Theme Building the Future Church Now cites John 4 34 35. Officers include Dr Martin Anderson Oak Park Ill and Rev George Alvilden La Crosse Wis among others. Hosts are Trinity St Pauls and Our Savior's. A Brazil based firm plans a 5 million auto plant.
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Norwegian Lutheran Church of America
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
Sixth
Division Streets
Mississippi River
Martin Anderson
Oak Park
Ill
George Alvilden
la Crosse
Hector Gunderson
Mt. Horeb
Wis
Axel Jensth
Chicago, Il
Mars A. Dale
Church Sonnel
T. di
T. C. Thorson
Chicago
Morris Wee
Madison
O. G. Birkeland
Whitehall
Carl Peterson
Trinity Lutheran Church
N. R. Hjermstad
O. C. Evenson
Our Savior’s
Our Savior's
Trinity
St. Paul's
La Crosse Soldier Serves with 38th Division in Luzon
Corp. Robert L. Kloety son of Mr and Mrs J P Kloety of 628 South Fourth street La Crosse Wisconsin served with the 38th Signal Company of the 38th Infantry Division in the Zig Zag Pass and Zambales mountains campaigns in Luzon. He operated radios from foxholes caves and dugouts and has been overseas over a year after stints in Hawaii and New Guinea. He previously worked as a stock clerk for Ed Phillips and Sons in La Crosse.
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38TH
Luzon
Corp
Robert L. Kloety
J. P. Kloety
South Fourth Street
la Crosse
Wis
38Th Signal Company
38Th Infantry Division
Zig Zag Pass
Bataan
Zambales Mountains
Kloety
Hawaii
New Guinea
Philippines
Ed Phillips and Sons
Col LaFollette Receives Legion of Merit in Philippines
Col. Philip F. LaFollette former Wisconsin governor and MacArthur aide received the Legion of Merit for meritorious service during the Philippines campaign. He departed Manila for home after the award ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
Phil LaFollette
Philippines
Manila
Philip F. LaFollette
Wisconsin
Douglas MacArthur
LaFollette
MacArthur
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tribune
Reuben Davenport
ELKS
Wisconsin State Elks Association
Ration Guide
OPA
J. R. Williams
Major Hoople
Dizzy
Alps
Fey
Tewarami
Brazil
Boots
Gola
Vox
Honey
ONL
Cas
Woors Geiwerd
BY Edgar Martin
Nour
Brother’ Wat
Red Ryder
Fred Harman
Beth
BY Leslie Turner
Walt
Freckles
Nde
By Merrill Blosser
Frontier Lodge
F. and
A. M
OL Dean
Mary
LA LA Crosse Commandery
Alby Blystad
E.C
Mary Powers
Joseph Powers
Ella Frohack
Kienah
Shirley Watrimas
Billford
Julia Fredrickson
Sanding Machine Rentals
Gamble
Harold Gulbrandson
Terry's Music Store
Main
Goodyear
M. Smith
South 8Th
Tree Surgery Institute
E. L. Kloss
Jackson
Rowley’s
Bedding Co
West Ave
EAGON
North Ith
Yanzer Sanitarium
Lacrosse Laundry & Cleaning CO
Singer Sewing Center
Hilton
South
City Car Company
Por Spencer
Helen Dyrdahl
Apt
Kingston Court
F. J. Hofer
W.M.C
South Front Street
Main St
Arenz Shoe CO
Burgess
Ford Hopkins Co
American Red Cross
Losey Blvd
North 11Th
South 4Th
Iris Cafe
North 24Th
Avon
Max
Auto Wrecking CO
Stone
Radleigh’s
Dept
WSF
Pearl
Strike Motor CO
King ST
Dolly Madison Dairies
Man
Anderson Tire and Battery
H. V. Krull
Onalaska
Olun Studs
Pla-Mor
Tillman Bros
S and Stock Man
Schilling Paper Co
Helper
Whitebreast Coal CO
King
Terpstra Ice & Fuel
Clinton and Rose Sts
H. L. Terry
Field Mgr
Unity Ave
Front St
Taylor Lumber Co
Cameron Ave
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