Norwegian Baptist Conference Holds Biannual Meeting
The 20th biannual Norwegian Baptist conference gathers at the Baptist church on Charles Street for four days of sermons and addresses. Key speakers include Rev. Wallace Olsen and Dr. E G Roth with sessions on youth and devotional services. Robert L. Hillegas is announced as Calvary Baptist Church pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lvary
Baptist Church
Charles
Streets
Wallace Olsen
Powderhorn Park Baptist Church
Minneapolis
Minn
Gustav Sword
Burma
L. E. Olsen
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Milwaukee
Wis
Roth
Robert L. Hillegas
Calvary Baptist Church
Ilegas
Y- Be
Lagen Sivest
Charles and
Logan Streets
Regian Conference
Wisconsin seeks right to aid airport construction
The Wisconsin aeronautics and Speedy action committee urged early passage of a constitutional amendment to let the state build airports and aid municipalities. A seven member state aeronautics board would regulate flying and appoint a director outside civil service. Revenue might come from an airplan users tax to fund operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin Aeronautics and Speedy Action
Senate
Trecker
Vacation Bible School Opens at English Lutheran Ninth Year
Vacation Bible School starts Monday at 9 a.m. at the English Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity, continuing for two weeks with weekday sessions from 9 to 11. Twelve staff members, led by Mrs. H. G. Seielstad and Mrs. J. Clark, teach nursery through post confirmation groups in Bible study catechism handwork and hymnology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity
H. G. Seielstad
J. Clark
Episcopal Bishop Consecration in Eau Claire Planned
The Rev. William Wallace Horstick of Aurora Illinois is elected bishop of the Eau Claire diocese. Bishop William L Essesx of Quincy Illinois will deliver the sermon. A formal program by George Tucker is awaited before the date is fixed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eau Claire
Wis
William Wallace Horstick
Aurora
Til
Diocese of
William L. Essesx
Quincy
Ill
George Tucker
Peder O Paulson 54 Dies at Brother's Home in Minnesota
Peder O Paulson 54 died Wednesday evening of a cerebral hemorrhage at his brother Henry Paulson’s home in North Prairie Minnesota. He had been ill and was never married. He lived years in Fergus Falls and was a farmer. Services set for Monday at 1 p m at Henry Paulson’s home and 2 p m at Arendahl Lutheran Church. Burial in the church cemetery. Rev A ers, Martin and Elvin of Peterson, Carl and Alsred of Utica, and Clarence of Fergus Falls, and sister Mrs Victor Vogen of Peterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Prairie
Minn
Peder O. Paulson
Henry
Ole Paulson
Fergus Falls
Henry Paulson
Arendah
Religious services listed for La Crosse churches
A local church directory lists Adventist through Presbyterian congregations with service times, pastors, and program notes. It covers Catholic cathedrals, Lutheran and Episcopal parishes, and various Protestant denominations with mass times, Sunday schools, evangelistic programs, and midweek activities.
Committees Direct Mission Visit By Rev Jones In City
A new structure directs a Federal Council of Churches mission with committees on speaking schedule building program music publicity and youth work. Key leaders include Rev A Niebruegge as chairman and Rev J E Thomas Rev H Yinger and Rev C Boland guiding respective areas. The Rev Gee chairs the follow up committee with support from Rev Drummond and Rev Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America
la Crosse Area
Drummond
Mars Dale
William F. Goodrich
Q. H. Hale
Harrison Church
Kenneth Hazelton
E. W. Leamer
L. Brunger
Ray Fawcett
J. Martin
E. F. Menger
B. A. Mebee
C. L. Baldwin
R. A. Rieben
O. C. Nelson
Ray Rice
Carl Schubert
Jacob Becker
Christopher Boland
Yinger
O. S. Paulson
A. H. Sanford
R. D. Winter
John Kroonemeyer
Harold Senne
Owen Jackson
Osa Gunderson
Marse
J. E. Thomas
Ingli
Harold Cram
R. L. Bangsberg
Arthur Teacha Schlabach
Howard
van Steenwyk
Fred Steele
Horace Holley
Hale Hunt
Miss Harmacek
Joseph Haigh
C. E. Schafer
Ernest Hiegel
Edith Davis
May Lees
Betty Tommerstad
I. A. MacAulay
Melvin Olson
E. H. Evenson
William Newhouse
Erwin Lutthens
Frank G. Rowell
W. P. Ashworth
Gee
L. C. Smith
Philemon, Onesimus and Paul in a Roman slave tale
The talk surveys Paul’s letter to Philemon, Onesimus the slave, and the Colossae church. It notes Paul’s plea for forgiveness, his human bond with fellow workers Epaphras Mark Aristarchus Demas Luke, and contrasts slavery in ancient times with modern views.
Pauls Letter to Philemon on Onesimus and relational duty
Paul writes as an elder prisoner urging Philemon to receive Onesimus back not as a slave but as a brother in the Lord. He offers his own accountability and promises repayment, hoping Philemon will show generosity and renewed fellowship in Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Philemon
Epaphras
Mark
Aristarchus
Demas
Luke
Lord Jesus Christ
Duches
Onesimus
Rome
Jesus
Christ Jesus
Paul the
Jesus Christ
Renew Allegiance To Flag On June 14
Wisconsin Governor Goodland designated June 14 as Flag Day and urged all residents to display the flag during flag week June 11 through 18. He framed the day as a reminder of liberty and self-government amid global turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodland
Madison
Wis
Obituary of Mindoro Man Nelson Welda at 63
Nelson Welda aged 63 of Mindoro died suddenly Friday evening. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Pfaff Welda and sister Mrs Frank Fox of West Salem. Funeral services are Monday at 1 30 p m at the Welda home and 2 p m at Mindoro Presbyterian Church with Rev E O Dirks officiating. Burial will be in Farmington cemetery. Friends may call Sunday evening at the Welda home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Welda
Mindoro
Elizabeth Pfaff Welda
Frank Fox
West Salem
Welda
Mindoro Presbyterian Church
E. O. Dirks
Farmington
Lutheran conference trip for Rev. O S Paulson
The Rev. O S Paulson returns Saturday night from the Lutheran Free Church annual conference in Willmar Minnesota. Also notes the largest stock of waterproof watches at Paul's Jewelry Store Northside 1213 Caldonia Street and Gen Hugdahl now at Waters Beauty Shop 316 Exchange Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. S. Paulson
The
Lutheran Free Church
Willmar
Minn
Northwest
Paul’s Jewelry
Northside
Caldonia Street
Gen Hugdahl
Water's Beauty Shop
Exchange
Births at three Wisconsin area hospitals laboring families
New Citizens Lutheran reports a daughter born June 9 to Mr and Mrs James Hendrickson at 2017 Liberty Street La Crosse Hospital records a daughter named Thelma Jane born June 9 to Mr and Mrs Tilman Hasmeen of Taylor Wis Whitehall Community Hospital notes a daughter born June 7 to Lieut and Mrs Wilbur Lindholm of Hixton Wis
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hendrickson
Liberty Street
la Crosse Hospital
Thelma Jane
Tilman Hasmeen
Taylor
Wis
Whitehall
Community Hospital
Wilbur Lindholm
Hixton
Churches Honor Youths With Promotion Services
Regular worship shifts to the boys and girls of the two churches during a joint promotion event. Names listed show graduates from primary to junior departments and a ninth grade recognition at First Methodist with Bible gifts and school year summaries. Children’s day marks a year of cooperation and a vacation Bible school runs from May 20 through June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ragnhild Skaar
Emmett Ford
Ford
Ruth Smith
Myron Boland
Robert Knutson
Gordon Schulenberg
Gerald Michaels
John Grout
Peggy Dalzell
Norene Pawlak
Doris Walch
Betty Lou Ikert
Janice Byers
Junior
Bob Wartinbee
Mary Thompson
Joan Pawlak
Richard Bednar
Jim Krett
Anne van Zandt
Bob Schlicht
Margie Morton
Darlyne Denison
Glen No
Scholastic
Ronald Weidman
Sally Thompson
James Krett
Margo Giesling
Robert Wartinbee
Don Robert
June Kennedy
Bob Falk
Miss Skaar
Maryompson
Navy
Salzer Memorial
Mary Blum
Gene Buchel
Mary Louise Engelke
Allen Isackson
Arlene Koenig
Maynard Petrick
Ronald Smith
Ernestine Cribben
David Gray
Elaine Halderson
Roberta Krutzner
Norma Mach
Denice Peterson
John Rader
Dwain Ramlo
Muriel Rasmussen
George Rowland
Jean Schaumberger
Mina Mae Waldie
Ruth Wilkins
Salter
James Shaw
First Church
James Scha
Interdenominational Bible Camp Opens in Decorah
Decorah hosts the first interdenominational Bible camp with youth from La Crosse area and Wisconsin Minnesota towns. Brinley Evans leads the mission class. a public health nurse will be on site. daily services at 7 30 p m with music and speakers. registrations from Viroqua New Lisbon Galesville Midway Houston Pickwick Winona Spring Valley and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
la Crosse
Viroqua
New Lisbon
Galesville
Midway
Houston
Pickwick
Winona
Spring Valley
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Brinley Evans
Africa
Sudan
Margaret Barret
Betty Mulder
Rachel van Loon
Dorothy Wiley
Ruth Hauge
Leone Norton
Helena Torkelson
George N. Lecuyer
Rocky Ryan
Walter J. Reschlein
John Elefson
R. C. Cousins
Paul Norton
Paul Schroeder
O. B. Ransopher
Fred C. Nelson
Margarine Tax Fight Sparks Senate Hearing Propaganda
Mrs. Margaret K. Taylor testified before a senate agriculture subcommittee as margarine tax reduction plans drew opposition from consumer groups and farm advocates. She cited Vermont margins and argued the tax cut would affect farm income, while clubwomen urged defeat to preserve farmer revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Margaret K. Taylor
National Cooperative Milk Producer Association
Senate Agriculture Subcommittee
Propagana Basskoiben Gana Die Seine
Federated Women’s Clubs
Fort Worth
Tex
Taylor
Vermont
Sam Rask
Blooming Prairie, Minn
Penicillin Now Available at Three City Hospitals
Penicillin is now available at three La Crosse hospitals Grandview Lutheran and St Francis and St Marys Sparta. The War Production Board says more than 2000 hospitals nationwide are serving as depots for the drug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
War Production Board
Grandview Lutheran
St. Francis
St. Mary’s Hospital
Sparta
French Setups Hinge on De Gaulle Visit Tone
The White House and State Department review the French National Committee’s cooperation with Allied invasion command to gauge how fully they back the effort. Officials say the level of collaboration will influence Roosevelt’s talks with de Gaulle and could shape U S relations with the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eral Charles de Gaulle
White House
State Department
French National Committee
Roosevelts
de Gaulle
Marriage Licenses Report La Crosse Area
La Crosse area records list marriages and licenses for John Francis Hoffman and Marjorie Dawne Smith in La Crosse and Gales, Elza Wilson and Nora Brady in Buckhannon, West Virginia, with noted ceremony dates in June. Other filings show Orin Evenson and Agnes Oistedehil set to wed June 10 in Farmington, Robert Byrne and Marion Larkin to wed June 20 in Gale, and Ernest Johnson with Norma Rogn lien to wed June 16 in Unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Francis Hoffman
South Eighth Street
Marjorie Dawne Smith
Gales
la Crosse
Elza Wilson
Buckhannon
West Va
Nora Brady
Whitehall
Wis
Orin Evenson
Agnes Oistedehil
Farmington
la Crosse County
Robert Byrne
Gale
Marion Larkin
Galesville
Ernest Johnson
Norma Rognlien
Town of Unity
Hold Children's Day Exercises at First Congregational Church
Annual children’s day program at the First Congregational Church Sunday 10 45 am includes a processional by the children’s choir and church school baptism of babies the pageant The Everlasting by Bessie M Stratton under Mrs Ernest Hiegel with Rev Homer Yinger narrating and Miss Betty Jane Wenzel leading a speaking choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
7Th Street
Main
Homer W. Yinger
Episcopal
First Presbyterian Church
6Th and
King Streets
A. J. Niebruegge
D. D
Church School
Bessie M. Stratton
Ernest Hiegel
Raymond Plamadore
Homer Yinger
Betty Jane Wenzel
Stella Trane Jackson
Georgie Sutor
Molly
Helen Hale
Bert Phillips
Billy Hogan
G. O. Moore
Jane Hale
John M. Holley
Verda Marlene Anderegg
Jonathan Gunn Bunge
Harold Torrence Crane
Ardis Charline Eagon
Peter Lauren Groves
Judith Mary Gerwitz
Dennis Leroy Hemmingway
Gretchen Lou Hiegel
Horace King Holley III
Marline Jerome Johnson
Richard Leonard Larson
John Franklin Pamperin
William Walter Shely, Jr
Lois Jean Scullin
Vernon Philip Thompson
Richard Lee Thomas
Leah Rae Troyanek
Mary Lou Wiegel
Marcia Kay Webb
Beverly Jean Cowley
Ardis Eagon
Roger Fuller
Peter Groves
Joan Halmstad
Barbara Ingli
Jack Rhead
Franz Schubert
Susan Sieger
Marcia Webb
Evelyn Yinger
Nancy Youngdale
Vehicle Use Tax Stamps Go On Sale In La Crosse
Federal use tax stamps priced five dollars went on sale at the La Crosse post office and Hoeschler building office of the Internal Revenue Bureau. Owners must affix stamps to windshields by July 1 or face penalties. they should dampen the stamp to avoid damage and note the serial number for records. Cash purchases only. no mail shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Hoeschler
Internal Revenue Bureau
Commissioner of
Internal Revenue
Joseph D
Problems Of Schools Discussed At County Taxpayers' Meeting
Ralph Lance of the La Crosse County Taxpayers cooperative addressed taxpayers and school boards at Newburg's Corners. He noted rising costs, rural school closures, transport issues, and falling attendance, suggesting skeleton facilities or cross-district transport as temporary solutions with possible reopenings and continued state and county aid. School boards urged attendance at July 10 meetings to work on budgets and policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Lance
la Crosse County
Newburg’s Corners
Seventh Annual Bible Classes Planned at Seventh Street Baptist
The Seventh Street Baptist church at Seventh and Winnebago will host the seventh annual daily Bible school. Rev M Vanderbeck states the school starts Monday at 9 am and runs through June 24 with sessions closing at noon. Certificates will be awarded and a program held at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Community Bible School
Seventh Street Baptist Church
Seventh
Winnebago
M. Vanderbeck
Holy Trinity
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Baptist Group
E. G. Roth
Wisconsin Baptist State Convention
Cee
P. Stianson
Luther Wes Smith
Executive Board of Education
Vacation Bible School
Adventist
Seventh-day Adventist Church
of Liberty and
Clinton Street
J. H. Meier
Assembly OF God Assembly of God
South Third Street
Seventh Street
South 7Th Street
Our Boys
St. Joseph’s Cathedral
Peter Pape
Robert Hansen
Joseph Tetzlaff
St. James and Avon
Joseph Kundinger
Lloyd F. Geissler
St. James
Windsor
Caledonia Streets
L. B. Keegan
Paul N. Flad
Blessed Sacrament
24Th
V. J. Plecity
D. J. Reilly
Ena Waaaee
Victory
St. Wenceslaus
Holy Cross Church
Ferry Streets
S. Andrzejewski
Christian Science
First Church of Christ, Scientist
West Avenue
King Street
God the Preserver
Batavian Bank Building
Church OF Christ
8Th
Cass Streets
P. A. Millard
Presia
Gg Ry
O Minn
Church OF God
West Avenue North
John Kurtz
Christ Episcopal Church
9Th and
Main Streets
Robert D. Winter
Evangelical Free
15Th
John Ellefson
Brindley Evans
Sudan Interior
Evangelical and Reformed Trinity
Mormon Coulee
Zidh
Hokah
St. John’s
Market Street
Jehovah's Witnesses
Linker Building
Ed Poss
Hyde Avenue
Living Christ
Church of the Living Christ
Wisconsining
Earl Rick
Bethel Lutheran Church
George and Sill Streets
Hoverston
Minneapolis, Minn
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church
Avon and
St. Paul Streets
Walter E. Gutzke
Mount Calvary Ev
Lutheran Church
Park Avenue
16Th
T. J. Ng
Wausau
Our Savior’s ‘Lutheran
6Th
Division Streets
George Alvilden
St. Paul's Lutheran
Division Street
Mars A. Dale
Trinity
Elm Grove
Trinity Lutheran Church
Sill and
Charles Streets
Carl O. Pederson
First Lutheran Church
Onalaska
Sill Street
Caledonia Street Methodist Church
Klein
First Methodist Church
Salter Memorial Methodist Church
7Th and Ferry
John Edward Thomas
Jackson Street
Reuben Francis Halberg
Johnson Street
Ladysmith
Stoddard Methodist
Stoddard
A. m
Moody Chapel
Moody Memorial Chapel
Campbell Road
E. F. Butler
Peter
Nazarene Church of the Nazarene
North 16Th Street
Philip E. Johnson
Young Peoples
French Island
North Presbyterian Church
Avon
Logan
Longfellow
Adolf Hitler
der Fuehrer
Q. Hekin
International Council of Religious
United States
WM. Southern, JR
Saul of
Tarsus
Colossae
Tychicus
Geographic Magazine
Greece
Egypt
Mesopotamia
Israel
Euripides
Sherman Bryba
Great Britain
Plan Congregational
Arthur G. Benson
M. D
Rivoli
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