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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1945

Page

8

Rain Curtails Scout Camporee In Wisconsin

Scouts gathered for a district camporee in Juneau when rain limited activities. Sixty scouts attended from Mauston Wonewoc Elroy New Lisbon Hillsboro Necedah and Union Center with three troops absent. Eisenhower medals awarded for collecting 1000 pounds of paper during March to April.

Robert Beck Juneau Mauston Wonewoc Elroy New Lisbon Hillsboro Necedah Union Center Dwight D. Eisenhower Frank R. Neu Gateway Area Council Eisenhower Roger Retzlaff Bill Huebel Keith Wiseheart Robert Scott E. J. Schott Bill Fox Arthur Bleise

Central High links wartime graduation to democracy debate

211 seniors at Central High received diplomas in a wartime ceremony themed America Must Choose. Speakers warned against dictatorship and isolationism while urging voting, education, and international cooperation, with performances by a clarinet solo and soprano Audrey Jehlen.

SSE Tribune Central High Central High School Vocational School America Richard Coldren Coldren James Laux Aker Laux Congress United States Adolph Arthur Viasak Karna Cichowski Jean Dodds Patricia Johnson Miss Dodds U. S Miss Johnson Dumbarton Oaks San Francisco Audrey Jehlen Shirley Nelson Ronald Gillmeister Roosevelt Gillmeister

State Senate Examines Fag Slander and Taxation Bills

The Wisconsin State Senate reviews a bill to stagger monthly automobile registrations, replacing annual renewals. It concurred on a fair trade contract for liquor firms and prohibits tie in sales. Other actions include disability benefit raises, a state wide 1 am tavern closing bill, and boosted living bonuses for state workers.

Assembly Motor Vehicle Department Senate Milwaukee County

Maj. Kaufman Leaves Camp McCoy for Ft Sheridan

Maj. Stanley L. Kaufman director of the McCoy personnel division leaves Camp McCoy Wisconsin for the Ft Sheridan separation center to be relieved from active duty at his own request. He plans to return to manage his Til business and served all army duty at Camp McCoy. He joined as a captain on July 24 1942 and directed PX recruiting and the creation of a PX school at La Crosse Vocational School. He consolidated unit and post personnel offices and established a Civil Service Rating board to speed civilian hiring. He promoted inter faith activities and worked with the Jewish Welfare Board.

Camp Mccoy Wis Stanley L. Kaufman Ft. Sheridan Ee Til Kaufman Coy Labor Day New York University Sonnel Maj. Kaufman la Crosse Civil Service Rating Board Maj Jewish Welfare Board

Urges Wisconsin Residents to Speed Bond Purchases

Walter Kasten, state chairman of the seventh war loan drive, urged Wisconsin residents to accelerate bond purchases. He cited state total of 89.1 million dollars with 48 million in E bonds and noted individuals have reached 60 percent of their quota while E bond sales stand at 54 percent.

Milwaukee Walter Kasten Wisconsin Kasten

Woman's car hits parked vehicle near La Crosse hospital

Mrs Ida Keiley Huebner drove into a car on Badger Street in front of the La Crosse hospital at 10 33 pm causing 35 dollars damage to her car and 75 dollars to the parked car owned by Mrs Otto Lehmann Police records note the license was revoked for one year and mention halted foreign ballet tours in Argentina.

Ida Keiley Huebner R. J. Stoddard Badger Street la Crosse Hospital Otto Lehmann South 20Th Street Huebner la Crosse William J. Eckert Onalaska Betty Kriesel Everett Erickson Winnebago Street Benny Pfaff Ferry Street Francis Uhier Park Avenue Mabel Hatch Eau Claire Lois Hauser Monroe Twite Prospect Street Edmund Erickson West Salem Mildred Bahr R. J Parneam Samuel Stueland Washington Avenue Ida Kelley Huebner Siod- Gard

Obituary of Mrs. Charlotte E Dammen 58 La Crosse

Mrs. Charlotte E. Dammen aged 58 of 721 State street died suddenly in a local hospital. Born October 11, 1886 in Tomah Wis she is survived by son Capt Arnold Dammen Madison Wis and three grandchildren James David and Jane Dammen. Burial will be at Holy Sepulchre California and services held in Our Savior Lutheran La Crosse and Elstad Lutheran near Lanesboro Minn with Rev Ulvilden Rev Magelssen officiating. Burial followed at church cemetery.

Charlotte E Lottie) Dammen State Street Tomah Wis Capt Arnold Dammen Madison James David Jane Dammen Helmer A. Dammen Dammen la Crosse Hospital la Crosse CBS Our Savior's Lutheran Church Ulvilden Elstad Lutheran Church Lanesboro Minn Nels Magelssen Dahl Funeral Home Our Savior’s Lutheran Church

June Adair Smart obituary from Alameda California

June Adair Smart 19 former La Crosse resident died May 26 in an Oakland hospital. Born in Kendall Wisconsin she attended Logan high school and Notre Dame academy at Alameda. Survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Smart and three brothers and a sister. Funeral May 29 at St. Joseph's church Alameda.

June Adair Smart la Crosse Oakland Calif Alameda Kendall Wis Logan High School Notre Dame Academy H. L. Smart Charles U. S. Army Richard Terry Emil Maurer Reedsburg St. Joseph's Catholic Church Jarnell John

Mrs Storandt Dies At West Salem At 56

Mrs Albert Storandt 56 of West Salem died Thursday at her home. Survived by daughters Mrs Edward Beranek of La Crosse and Mrs William Smith of Cincinnati, a son Clifton of West Salem, brother Percy Dunlap Mt Horeb, niece Mrs Nona Mae Chalsma Columbia SC, five nephews. Eastern Star service Monday 1 30 p m at home and 2 p m at West Salem Presbyterian with Rev Homer Hoewing officiating. Burial in Neshonoc cemetery. Friends may call Sunday evening.

Albert Storandt West Salem Edward Beranek la Crosse William Smith Cincinnati Clifton Percy Dunlap Mt. Horeb Nona Mae Chalsma Columbia S. C Eastern Star West Salem Presbyterian Church Homer Hoewing Neshonoc

Suspensions Handed to Wisconsin Dealers by OPA Official

OPA Hearing Commissioner Thomas E. Fairchild suspended two operators in Western Wisconsin after hearings on charges of fuel and shoe shortages. William Picus of Owen faced a 250 pair shoe shortage charge and ration misuse, receiving 30 days with most stayed. John station was accused of transferring 516 gallons of gasoline without proper coupons and accepting coupons without supplying gas. One case was dismissed and three others held in abeyance. Reopening its Information Bureau after five years Folkestone England appoints women in charge.

Wisconsin Deal OPA Thomas E. Fairchild Chicago Office of Price Administration Phil H. Griffin William Picus Owen Wis Ford John Station

McCoy Induction Station for Youths in ASTRP Program

Camp McCoy becomes an induction station for 17 year old youths receiving Army Specialized Training Reserve scholarships for brief college training. Lieut. Michael Laterza announced three youths received the induction oath this week and last at the personnel office. The trio Thomas P. Burke O Delaparemo and Gary Schlosstein await university assignment.

Camp Mccoy Wis Michael Laterza Army Laterza Thomas P. Burke R. 1 Gary Schlosstein Cochrane

Chamber Secretary Attends Wisconsin Commerce Meet

Hugh Corbett secretary of the Rhinelander chamber attends the Wisconsin Association of Commercial Officers meeting in Rhinelander from June 8 through June 10. He represents the chamber at the state gathering of merchants and business leaders.

Hugh Corbett Chamber of Commerce Rhinelander Wisconsin Association of Commercial Or

Daily Records Fires La Crosse and Court Docket

Fire calls report to 1793 South Eighth Street with an oil burner flood and acid fumes at Northern Engraving Co. A series of property transfers listed in La Crosse area records. Police and county court actions include multiple Drunken driving charges with fines, license suspensions, and trials set for June 11 and June 14.

la Crosse South Eighth Street B. Swancutt Northern Engraving Co Drum Marcus Sherburne Minneapolis Sherburne Loomis Street Morrell Peterson Stoddard Wisconsin Edwin Severson Sparta

Birthday Wishes for Beary Hansen at County Farm

Happy Birthday Beary Hansen celebrated at the county farm. Creamery men in Eire seek a permanent secretary for dairying duties.

Beary Hansen Eire

Logan High School Commencement Honors 98 Seniors

Logan High School held its 34th semi annual commencement Thursday night awarding 98 diplomas. Six graduates entered service in the second semester and eight received war diplomas earned while in the armed forces.

Logan Carl A. Halmstad Halmstad John P. Bird Marion Simonson Richard Luehne Dorothy Fletcher

Services Held For Pfc Orville Leque In Blair

Memorial service for Pfc LeVerne Orville Leque son of Mr and Mrs Anton Leque of Upper Bear Creek Ettrick township will be conducted at First Lutheran church Blair Sunday at 2 30 pm by Rev K M Arberg. East American Legion post and LeQue Legion Auxiliary will attend in a body and advance and retire the colors. A gold star will be placed on the church service flag.

Ettrick Wis K. M. Arberg First Lutheran Church Blair LeVerne Orville Leque Anton Leque Upper Bear Creak Ettrick Township East American Legion Post le Lequegion

Car and Truck Collision Near Arterial Sign

A truck driven by John C. Freng failed to stop for an arterial sign at the county road D and highway 108 intersection at 8:25 am Friday. Wallace Dean Pfaff, 20, Melrose, had the right of way but collided with the truck after attempting to turn out for an oncoming car. Damage was $125 to Pfaffs car and $25 to the truck. Angola has established an annual tax on radio receiving sets.

John C. Freng Bangor Wallace Dean Pfaff Melrose Pfaff

Wartime Ration Guide Lists Meat Fats Sugars and Shoes

The notice enumerates ration stamps and validity dates for meats fats processed foods sugar shoes gasoline and fuel oil. It also provides weekly ceiling prices for fresh fruits and vegetables in La Crosse and Sparta Wisconsin and Winona Minnesota including specific items and per pound prices.

la Crosse Sparta Wis Winona Minn

Progress In County Herd Testing Noted

Dr. W F Ziebell oversees tuberculin tests in La Crosse county with vets in Holland Farming ton Hamilton Bangor Barre Campbell Ona laska Shelby Washington Greenfield Burns. Little infection found so far and cooperation from owners is strong. Additional vets Dr Lewis McKeon Glucksman expected to help mid June as the testing continues. Lets Go U S A Keep Em Flying.

W. F. Ziebell la Crosse L. J. Larson Holmen Holland Lewis and Holmes Farmington Lord Hamilton Shannon Bangor Barre Green Campbell Mullen Dr. Lewis Janesville McKeon Dr. Glucksman

Probate and Creditors Notices from La Crosse Wisconsin

Notice of probate application for Jens Rosholt will and appointment of executor with claims due by October 1 1945 and hearing October 2 1945 at 10 o clock in the forenoon. Also notice of Agnes O Gar estate letters of administration to Virginia Moe with claims due by October 15 1945 and hearing October 16 1945 at 10 o clock in the forenoon.

State of Wisconsin la Crosse County Jens Rosholt la Crosse Carl Rosholt City of City Said Court House Said County R. V. Ahlstrom Albert C. Wolfe Agnes O'Gar Virginia Moe

Medicated Powder Mexiana Soothes Baby and Adults

A medicated powder named Mexiana promises fast relief for diaper rash for babies and also eases itching burning and chafing for adults. The product emphasizes cooling soothing benefits and suitability for warm weather use.

Costalitie Geissescana

Livestock Prices and Market Report from Winona Minnesota

Winona Minnesota Swift and Company publishes livestock trading hours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. after hours care and weighing are provided. Hog and cattle price ranges are listed with top values, classifications for hogs cattle and lambs, and notes on condition affecting prices. Chicago market figures and grain and produce notes follow with salable hogs and cattle, grain quotes, cash grain, potatoes, and produce prices.

Milwaukee Live Stock Prices Steady At Milwaukee Market

Hog prices steady with good to choice butchers 14.65 per cwt and lights 13.75 to 14.25. Sows 13.90, thin and unfinished 11 to 13.25, stags 12.50 to 13.75, boars 8 to 9. Cattle 200 head steady with steers and yearlings 16 to 17.75, medium 9 to 12.50, common 8 to 12. Dry fed yearling heifers 9 to 12.50, dairy bred 8 to 12, cows 12 to 13.50, cutters 8.25 to 9.25, canners 7 to 8. Bulls and veal prices listed with calves at 16 to 15.75 for bulk.

Swift & Company Winens Minn Chicago Livestock Chicago Milwaukee Livestock Milwaukee

Weather Record for Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa Summary

Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with little temperature change for Wisconsin. Minnesota sees mostly cloudy skies through Saturday with occasional light showers in the extreme northwest. Iowa reports mostly cloudy tonight and Saturday with little temperature change.

Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa

River Forecast Signals Slow River Decline After Crest

The Mississippi River will fall slowly from St Paul to Winona after cresting just above that station at midnight. A slight rise is expected at La Crosse within 12 hours, then stationarity. Dams 9 and 10 rises will total 0.3 to 0.4 feet and tributaries will recede until rain resumes.

Mississippi River St. Paul Winona Crest la Crosse Lansing Prairie du Chien

Weather Outlook for Great Lakes and Midwest

High pressure dominates the Great Lakes region with overcast skies across Wisconsin and Minnesota. Scattered showers have occurred in the central Mississippi Valley and much of Missouri and Kansas. Temperatures edge up in the northwest. The forecast predicts fair weather over the weekend with a possible shower late Monday or Tuesday.

Great Lakes Wisconsin Minnesota Mississippi Valley Missouri Kansas Northwest

Report 19 Scarlet Fever Cases In Local County

The health department reports 19 scarlet fever cases with 14 carried over from May and five new ones in June. Officials warn of potential spread as vacations begin and children leave school jurisdiction. Parents should watch for early symptoms and call the health department if suspicious signs appear.

Th Health Department A. M Murphy Health Department Murphy

Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Pacific seeks funds for rail purchase

The railroad asked the Interstate Commerce Commission to issue 5,331,400 in notes to finance 75 percent of the cost to buy 30 diesel electric locomotives 500 50 ton flat cars and 25 steel cabooses under a conditional sale agreement assigned to Seattle First National Bank.

Washington Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad Interstate Authority Commerce Commission Seattle Fim National Bank

Wisconsin Coroners to Form State Association

A meeting of all Wisconsin coroners is set for June 23 in Madison to form a permanent Coroners association. Edward Ace Fischer is named temporary secretary treasurer.

Milwaukee Wisconsin Coroners Association Wisconsin Edward Ace Fischer Madiso

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