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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1944
Page
8
Ingli announces a city wide paper drive salvaging 57 tons amid heavy workload. Scouts faced limited army truck access and long hours, covering four districts with a next collection on June 17 on the north side. Residents urged to cooperate and place waste paper promptly for the war program.
Alvin Vivian of Onalaska was fined 5 dollars for reckless driving on highway 26 in Campbell the same day Prelyn M Dorn of La Crosse pleaded guilty to loitering in the Mint tavern while under 21 and unaccompanied by a guardian. Dorn faces either a 25 dollar fine or 20 days in county jail.
Wisconsin reports mostly cloudy skies with mild daytime conditions and fresh to strong winds. Minnesota predicts rain tonight and northeast Tuesday forenoon with cooler temperatures and continued strong winds. Iowa forecasts partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with cooler air and fresh to strong winds.
Heavy rainfall from Hastings to Genos raises Chippewa River levels with daily rises of .02 to .30 feet in the next two days, Fountain City to Hastings trend toward stationary or slight rise, and a fresh rise in middle and upper Chip river within 36 hours. Black River unchanged. 24 hour rain totals include 0.8 inches at Viroqua and 0.04 at Sparte. Chippewa valley totals range 0.66 to 3.78 inches.
Hanson, long time assistant fire chief since 1933, assumes fire chief duties after the resignation of Fred C. McGlachlin. McGlachlin returned Monday to hand over responsibilities following his vacation since May 22 and resignation on May 23, effective June 5.
Temperatures in the upper Mississippi valley fell through Monday with a Tuesday low near 50. A cold front passed La Crosse around 2 a.m. Monday. Rain fell lightly here and more heavily to the north, with Park Falls reporting 3.78 inches Sunday. The Chippewa river near Durand is forecast to rise to a 10 foot crest by Wednesday. Winds were around 30 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
Deaths last night list Edward F. McIntyre former Cincinnati Post city editor aged 75. Rear Adm. John I. Bryan USCG retired aged 72 native of Lexington. Arnold Korff 73 Broadway actor and veteran of 300 roles. Mrs. Aldine Davis Hays 57 wife of Arthur Garfield Hays organizer of League of Women Shoppers. Rev. William F. Robinson 72 former president of St Louis University Jesuit educator and native of St Louis.
Bert Milson and Stuart Milson, ages 10 and 13, from Green Bay, left their summer home by motor boat. The moteur failed to start and they drifted nine miles before being found by three civilian planes after 14 hours on stormy Green Bay.
The Senate approved by voice vote a one year extension allowing Admiral Husband E. Kimmel and Maj. General Walter C. Short to be brought to trial over the Pearl Harbor disaster. Senator Clark denounced the official statements as hokum and argued courts martial should not be interfered with. The measure mirrors a House bill.
A compact birthday message mentions St Kenneth Muir with unknown whereabouts. It lists Corp. James Callan of Central Pacific and Mrs. Warner Haag of Mindoro Wisconsin. The note closes with upbeat slogans Keep 'Em Flying and Let's Go.
An ad outlines loans with 29 percent monthly rate and shows costs for $100 and $75 loans paid over different instalment lengths. It promotes Household Finance offering cash for old debts, taxes, medical bills, and emergencies with easy contact options.
Naples radio quoted Lieut. Gen. Mark W. Clark praising the capture of Rome. He said the 5th Army destroyed parts of the 10th and 14th German armies, took 20 000 prisoners, and thanked air support under Lt. Gen. Ira C. Eaker. He urged pursuing the retreating enemy.
Three Camp McCoy soldiers AWOL were injured when their truck tipped over on highway 71 miles north of Norwalk. Pvt James C Cook unconscious in Camp McCoy Station Hospital. Pvts Robert Welles and Earl Nichols also hospitalized. All three from the 808th Tank Destroyer unit.
Mrs Sophie Engstler 75 Hokah Minn widow of Gallus Engstler died in a local hospital after a lingering illness. Survived by four sons Joseph John Caledonia Edward William Hokah three daughters Sister M Silvia Kenosha Wis Sister M Felician Faribault Minn Mrs Joseph Sylvia Graf Winona 21 grandchildren one brother John Hafner La Crosse member of Christian Mother's society Hokah Services Tuesday 9 am at Dwyer funeral home and 10 am at St Peter's Hokah with Rev Hodapp burial Calvary cemetery Hokah Rosary 8:30 pm Monday at Dwyer home calls 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm Monday.
Services are set for Tuesday at 7:45 a m. at Madden funeral home and 8 a m. at St. Wenceslaus Catholic church with Rt. Rev. Msgr. Ferdinand Cech officiating. Burial will follow in the Catholic cemetery. Friends may call at Madden Funeral Home this evening.
Funeral services for Mary Jean Kavanaugh of 520 South 17th street will be held Wednesday at 8 30 a m at the home and 9 a m at Holy Cross Catholic church with Rev. Stanley Andrzejewski officiating. Burial will be at Elroy Wisconsin. Friends may call Monday night and Tuesday Rosary at 730 p m Tuesday.
Ration details announce indefinite validity for four red stamps A8 TS and Us V8 WS on June 4, with blue stamps A8 Q1 valid indefinitely and other m8 V8 June 1. Gasoline A coupons cover three gallons through June 21, with various B and C coupons limited to five gallons, and fruit and vegetable prices set including apples 23 cents per 2 lb, oranges 25 cents per 2 lb, lettuce 12 15 cents per head, potatoes 60 cents per 10 lb bag, and other labeled items with specific prices.
Clouds bringing rain to the Dover Strait overnight cleared at dawn. Sunshine lifted temperatures into the 70s by 8 am. A light west-southwesterly breeze grew stronger, sea choppy, visibility improved from a few miles, barometer steady, high tides at Dover 12:14 pm and Calais 12:29 pm.
National headquarters of American War Dads sent letters to 471 chapters urging observance of Father’s Day on June 18 by hosting events for servicemen and women in uniform and for fathers.
HAL BOYLE recalls Karl Warner known as Molotov, a reckless 24-year-old private who became the Tunisian campaign’s standout scout. He defied rules, deserted posts, and fought fiercely, death cutting short his legend as he single handedly disrupted Italian defenses and earned a posthumous silver star.
A sheep dipping and drenching demonstration will be held at the William Pfaff farm in Lewis Valley on Thursday at 8 30 a m. County Agent W E Spreiter announced Prof James Lacey of the college of agriculture will conduct the demonstration including dip drenching of pigs and lambs and the drenching and dipping of sheep. The event aims to boost production by improving health and wool quality.
MILWAUKEE Wisconsin Masons will celebrate a century of formal organization at their annual assembly on June 13 in Milwaukee Expected attendance is about 7000 Master Masons from across the state The Blue Lodge Officers association of Milwaukee County and the Wisconsin grand lodge sponsor the event as the 100th anniversary is observed
Miss Adolphine B. Ernst, 71, longtime University of Wisconsin extension division figure in Madison, died Monday after a career with UW for two decades and retirement 18 months ago.
James A Gillis of Prairie du Chien Wisconsin died May 30 after a short illness. Funeral services were held Friday at the Lake funeral home with Rev. W K Bodamer officiating. He was born June 24 1856 in Fillmore Minnesota and worked 35 years as a telegraph operator and weather and river observer. He is survived by his sister Miss Lillie Gillis of Prairie du Chien. His wife and stepdaughter preceded him in death.
Joan Fischer six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs William Fischer of Prairie du Chien died Saturday in a La Crosse hospital from spinal meningitis. She became ill Friday at 10 a.m. and was taken to La Crosse in the evening. Survived by parents a sister Jean and grandfather William McClure who died six weeks ago. The note adds a separate historical line naming John Boyd Dunlop who invented hollow rubber tires used on his child’s tricycle.
Special for chickens the mash is rich in natural vitamin sources and formulated to develop hardy vigorous birds ready for early markets. It targets rapid growth and long egg production, with emphasis on grasses and grains as vitamin sources. Dealers are urged to ask for Big Gain Developing Mash.
Winona Minnesota based Swift and Company announces buying hours from 9 a m to 4 p m for hogs and other livestock. All animals arriving after closing will be cared for weighed and priced the next morning. Local stockmen respond with routine market information.
Chicago grain table shows July Wheat opening at 1.60 and close 1.60 with highs near 1.61 and lows 1.59. September and December Wheat follow with mixed ranges and close values around 1.58 to 1.59. Oats and Rye quotes appear with July and September opens and closes centering in the 69 to 74 range for oats, and 1.07 to 1.10 for rye. Barley malting and seed prices listed with 1.25-1.44 nom. and 1.15-1.22 nom. Field seeds include Timothy 5.75-6.00 nom. and red clover 31.50 nom.
hog totals around 23 000 with 34 000 slow. prices mostly steady with several classes quoted. Hog weights 180 to 330 pounds bring 11.60 to 13.75. sow prices 10.65 to 11.00. about 14 000 hogs unsold. Cattle and calves show 16 000 salable cattle and 1 000 calves. steers and yearlings steady to 25 cents lower. heifers weak. cows scarce. top steer price around 17.40 with liberal supply around 15.75 to 17.00. prime heifers reaching 17.15 and fed heifers 14 to 16.25.
In Milwaukee the livestock market shows steady to firm values. Hog offerings range from 150 to 300 pounds with prices from 11.25 to 13.65 per hundredweight and hogs over 325 pounds at 11.25 to 11.60. Cattle and calves also hold steady with steers and yearlings at 15.50 to 16 and vealers from 12 to 16.
Market notes show weak demand for old stock and steady demand for young birds. Receipts include 16 trucks and 3 cars with various fowl prices. butter remains firm with 1,466,280 pounds reported along with grade scores and percentages.
Potatoes show mixed demand with firm California Long Whites and strong U S shipments totals at 267. California Long Whites U S No 1 at 3.94 dollars, California Bliss Triumphs at 4.47, Louisiana Bliss Triumphs at 4.25 to 4.36, Mississippi Bliss Triumphs at 2.75 to 3.00. Southern Triumphs demand moderate with market slightly weaker than prior periods.
China has only about 10,000 motor trucks available to equip an army numbering in the millions, highlighting shortages in logistical support as authorities prepare for large scale mobilization.
Democrats in Mississippi prepare to pick a delegation to cast 20 votes as factional talks center on leaving the nine electoral college votes unpegged amid calls for a pro White supremacy theme. Elsewhere Norman Thomas and Darlington Hoopes lead Socialist ticket in Reading. Dewey gains undisputed support from 24 states and three territories, reaching 391 delegates toward the 530 needed for first ballot nomination.
Lieut. Robert J. Schliesman of Racine, Wisconsin, is identified as part of the first group of U. S. airmen to land at a Soviet base after a raid on Romania. The report places him in the initial landing contingent during World War II operations in the region.
A note explains that caraway seeds are not true seeds but the dried fruit of the caraway plant. The distinction clarifies culinary and botanical use.
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