La Crosse Fire Department Again at Full Strength
The board of fire and police commissioners met at city hall and approved a full complement of executives and firemen. Frank Rogge is named first assistant chief with William McDonnell as second assistant chief, following a long line of prior appointments and service at various stations and ranks.
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la Crosse
Frank Rogge
William McDonnel
Hanson
No. 1
No. 2
Tribune
Personnel Changes At City Fire Department
Gerald W. Fitting promoted to lineman after joining the department on July 11. Edward F. Lonkoski advanced to fireman at No. 1 and Charles LeRoy Weber to fireman at No. 3.
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Gerald W. Fitting
Edward F. Lonkoski
Charles LeRoy Weber
Alumni Dog Show Returns for Society
In Chicago the anti cruelty society hosted a dog show limited to its own alumni dogs. Director Dr. Wesley A. Young noted some entries demonstrated unexpected cross breeding with one major award going to the “muttiest” mutt.
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Chicago
Wesley A. Young
Calf Lift Troubled by Spectator at Moninger Ranch
A spectator reportedly carried a calf aloft on the Moninger ranch to an extreme height, sending it aloft as a speck before placing it in a field where the animal suffered only a fractured jaw.
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Moninger
Ration Tokens Put Into Parking Meters In City
Wellsville New York reports monthly tolls from village meters at 861.66 dollars and 45 blue and red ration tokens.
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Wellsville
N. Y
Begin Mailing Tax Refunds Begin Mailing Tax Refunds
Federal income tax refunds are en route to Wisconsin residents as the Minneapolis disbursing office issues payments. Collector Frank Kuhl reports 10,000 taxpayers named for refunds and 300 more names are being processed, with regular shipments expected.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Frank Kuhl
Internal Revenue
Kuhl
Minneapolis
Veteran Army Officer Receives Masses of Mail Abroad
Chicago reports Frank A. McCoskrene, commandant at Fort Des Moines, a 30 year career veteran with 23 months overseas in World War I, has received 5000 letters last year and 4000 so far this year all from women in the Women's Army Corps in training at the first WAC center at Fort Des Moines.
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Chicago
Frank A. McCoskrne
Fort Des Moines
Women’s Army Corps
Wac
Have One on the House Whiskey Barrel in Parliament House
A barrel of whiskey for members once stood ready for use in the English house of parliament by the sergeant at arms. The facility has recently ended, marking a shift in parliamentary hospitality and access for members.
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House of Parliament
Plan Photo Finishing Classes For Training Girls Planned Here
The La Crosse Vocational and Adult school will offer free day and evening photo finishing courses for girls ages 15 to 25. Director John B. Coleman says rising film demand will need skilled finishers. classes run in local shops with shop owners’ permission. Enroll by calling 2209, talk to Helen Hoeft for details.
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la Crosse
John B. Coleman
Board of Vocational and Adult Education
Telehone No. 2209
Helen Oeft
Groundhog Temperature Drops Near Freezing During Hibernation
Observations show the groundhog's body temperature hovers around 37 degrees Fahrenheit and its heart rate slows to under 10 beats per minute while in extended torpor.
Ultra sensitive hearing devices capture grass blade growth sound
A report notes some modern electronic hearing devices are so sensitive they can detect the subtle sound of a blade of grass growing, illustrating remarkable precision in audio technology.
Senator Chandler Probes Invasion Talk By Major Miller
Senator Chandler announces a probe into Major Henry J. F. Miller for discussing invasion timing. Miller requests permanent rank of lieutenant colonel and return from Europe to the United States after remarks at a cocktail party claiming the invasion would occur before June 15.
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Salem
N. J
Air Force
England
D-day
War Department
Washington
Senator Chandler
D-Ky
United States
Aig Chandler
Army
Miller
Yellowstone vents reveal handkerchief return trick
In Yellowstone National Park visitors witness a curious vent eruption that sends handkerchiefs tossed into one vent back out through another vent labeled Old Handkerchief. The spectacle links natural geothermal activity with a quirky display attracting onlookers.
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Yellowstone National Park
Aspirin Ad Promotes St Joseph Brand At 10 Cents
An advertisement touts St Joseph aspirin as faster acting and dependable and claims it is the world’s largest seller at ten cents. It highlights a big 100 tablet size offered for a low price.
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St. Joseph
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