Camp Scouts Lead Decorah Summer Program
Decorah opened its camp period with a full corps of instructors led by Gerald E. Muir local field executive as general supervisor. Staff includes Gus Bell as camp director and Lester Vanderpan waterfront leader with unit leaders from Caledonia Alma and other towns guiding senior scouts and craft activities for first class and higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Gerald E. Muir
Gus Bell
Whitehall
Lester Vanderpan
Falls
William Rudolph
Hogan School
Alvin Fish
New Lisbon
Robert Haseltine
David Gunderson
Ken Teachout
Caledonia Street Methodist Church
Robert Stauffer
Jim Jensen
Hartland School Board Members Resign
Two Hartland School Board members resign as of June 30 amid tensions over layoffs and student strikes. The board cites heavy press of business and controversy over teacher hiring decisions as key factors in stepping down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bry Brerman
L. J
Hasslinger
Ate Business
Soka
Thew Buschrmann
State Fur Breeders Elect New Officers
Milwaukee report from the annual convention notes Dr. L. J. and Dr. O'Reilly present as four sections convene. Prices for mink average 21.75 per pelt up from 17.20. silver fox 34.70 up from 29.10. platinum fox 92 up from 91.77. G Patrick and Terri Sterling of Lake Placid, N Y elected, with Miss mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Dr. L. J
Dr. O'Reilly
G. Patrick
Terri . Sterling
Lake Placid
N. Y
Insured Mortgage Limits Expanded for Veterans Homes
Milwaukee area veterans now have higher FHA mortgage insurance limits for new homes. The maximum insured amounts rise to 8000 for a three bedroom single family house, 12500 for a two family residence, 15750 for a three family, and 18000 for a four family. Previously limits were 5400 on a 6000 home with 80 percent of excess insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Thomas R. King
Federal Housing Authority
Milwaukee-Kenosha -Racine
FHA
Birthday Greeting for Mrs Pest Tielke Sr
A birthday notice for Mrs Pest Tielke Sr of 1647 Redfield Street Seam Beth Bleckbern Waukesha Wisconsin wishes a happy birthday to the honoree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Pest Tielke
Redfield Screet
Seam Beth Bleckbern, Waukesha, Wis
Grace Lutheran dedicates chapel as mission grows
Grace Lutheran church at 16th and South avenue holds a two year mission anniversary with Rev. Otto Pagels delivering the address. A building fund offering is planned and a noon luncheon at Veterans Memorial park precedes a church picnic with games and prizes for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Lutheran Church
16Th and
South Avenue
Lutheran Mission
Otto Pagels
Veterans Memorial Park
New Citizens St Ann’s Birth Notices Chronicle
A sequence of birth announcements dated June 19 to June 22 lists newborns to numerous families in Wisconsin and nearby states. Names include Howe in Waukon Is Sylvester Hardiman Crawford Tidquist Klug Oestreicher Stein Hagemier Christenson Bautech Maxon Breitenfeld Slaby Blair and others with addresses in Arcadia Le Crescent Tomah Grandview Whitehall Victory Independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Ann's
Charles E. Howe
Waukon
Lorna Kilpatrick
Sylvester R. Hardiman
South 13Th Street
Randolph Crawford
Liberty Street
Theona Netwall
George Tidquist
Arcadia
Wis
Eugene Klug
le Crescent
Minn
Alvinea
Alfred Oestreicher
Denton Street
Lutheran
Orville Stein
Prospect Street
Eleanor Thompson
Paul Hagemeier
Sa. R. 2
Esther Christensen
George Johnny
Gary Lawrence
George Bautech
South Ith Street
Alme Hirschuber
Walter Maxon
Victory
Rene Miller
Grandview
Arthur Newton
Arthur Newton McBain, Jr
South Sixth Street
Ruby A. Bobb
Victor Breitenfield
Superior Avenue
Tomah
Whitehall
Sea Severson
Bilei
Daurok
Oetan
Chester . Blair
Edmund Slaby
Independence
California Tops Tile Consumption Ranking in United States
California ranks second only to New York in floor and wall tile consumption, accounting for about 15 percent of total U S consumption, reflecting strong building activity and housing demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
New York
United States
Viroqua Pastor to Speak at First Presbyterian Service
The Rev. Raymond Fleming of Viroqua Methodist will be guest speaker at First Presbyterian Church Sixth and King streets Sunday at 10 45 a m. Mrs Marie Folts is guest organist, with Harold Dodds Forrest Russell Emil Rasmussen and L K Fullerton in the quartet and the choir led by Mrs Harry Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Church of Christ, Scientist
West Avenue
King Street
Batavian Bank Bidg. Catholic
First Congregational Church
Seventh Street
Main
Frederick W. Hyslop
Henry Friedman
The
Methodist Church of
Prane
Holy Genenon
Evangelical Evangelical Free Church
15Th
John Ellefson
Gospel Tabernacle
Bethany Gospel Tabernacle
North Street
Onalaska Avenue
O. L. Larsen
Ae Alfred Anderson
Superior
Young Peoples Meeting
Eas
Alden Holty
Es Grove
Minn
Jehovah's Witnesses Jehovah's Witnesses
Kingdom Hall
Linker Building
Farnam Street
Onalaska
Delia Herbst
Living Christ Church of the Living Christ
Wisconsin
Bidg
Earl J. Rick
Lutheran Bethel Lutheran Church
George and Sill
O. S. Paulson
Grace Lutheran Church
South Avenue
16Th Street
Richard C. Stiemke
Otto Pagels
Ixonia
Wis
Veterans Memorial Park
Icnk
Moody Memorial Chapel
Presbyterian First Presbyterian
Sixth
A. J. Niebruegge
D.D
Raymond
Raymond Fleming
Viroqua Methodist Church
First Presbyterian Church
Sixth and King Streets
Marie Folts
Harold Dodds
Forrest Russell
Emil Rasmussen
L. K. Fullerton
Harry Worth
Tribune Honors War Bond Campaign Leader Harold Cram
Harold Cram of the La Crosse Tribune received a federal medal for outstanding leadership in selling war savings stamps in World War II. Harry Cullis of the Treasury presented the award at a circulation managers convention in Columbus Ohio. Only 60 such awards were issued nationwide. Tribune carriers sold over 2,000,000 war savings stamps from Dec 1 1942 to Japan’s fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Cram
la Crosse
Marriage Licenses From Wisconsin and Iowa Listings
A summarized list of upcoming marriage licenses includes Roger Willis Bardwell of La Crosse with Mary Beatrice Well of Combined Locks to wed in Appleton on June 29, Merton W Kelly of 218 South 22nd Street with Betty M Wehling of 25 South 22nd Street to wed in La Crosse on June 27, plus other partnerships across Whitehall Blair Lincoln Arcadia Independence Caledonia Moline Chippewa Falls Dorchester New Albin Lansing Harpers Ferry and related locales with various June and July dates. Buy Savings Bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Roger Willis Bardwell
North 24Th Street
Mary Beatrice Well
Locks
Wis
Appleton
Merton W Kelly
South 22Nd Street
Betty M. Wehling
Whitehall
Howard Rogness
Ettrick
Dorothy Frederixon
Blair
Alphonse J. Mathhey
Lincoln
Bernice J. A
Arcadia
Rudolph R. Smieja
Agnes J. Zilla
Independence
Caledonia
Minn
Virgil L. Blodgett
Lorraine £ Brunn
Moline
Wauken
Elizabeth Byrnes
Dorchester
Walter Hammell
New Albin
Dorothy Hopkins
Kenneth Christenson
Chippewa Palle
Teresa Becker
Lansing
Leo Mre Cabe
Alyce Evenson
Harpers Ferry
Clair Gevin
Sunday School Fellowship as Jesus Shared the Last Supper
A reflective essay recalls a breakfast with fellow newspaper men, likening it to Jesus gathering with the Twelve for the Passover. It explores the origin of communion, prayers for all believers, and the challenge of Christian unity amid many denominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Jerusalem
Easter Communion Across America A Sacred Morning
The author describes Easter morning communion services held in Oklahoma Kansas City and California where crowds gather on hilltops and in halls to share a non denominational memorial of faith. Believers from many denominations join in silent reverence and gentle communal touch before returning to their churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Kansas City
California
Passover Supper Sermon Text Refers to Jesus and Believers
A combined excerpt from Luke 22 14 20 and John 17 6 8 20 21 presents Jesus sharing the Passover with the Twelve and instituting the cup and bread as symbols of his body and blood. It also includes Jesus praying for his disciples asking for unity among all believers and for the world to believe in him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Christian Church of Universal Fellowship
Manila Imposes Annual Vehicle Tax on City Roads
Manila authorities announce a new annual property tax on all motor vehicles operating within the city limits. The levy targets passenger cars, trucks, and other licensed vehicles, with proceeds slated for urban services and infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Navy Enlists Three Area Men Amid Reserve Options
Navy recruiter W Wright announces three area enlistments Ray E Beck of Kendall Wisconsin Joseph Feldmeier of Hokah Minnesota and Melvin E Olson of De Soto Wisconsin. He notes changes to family and dependency allowances for post July first 1946 enlistees and urges ex service men to join V-6 inactive naval reserve for billets while preserving longevity and rate rights. Recruiter visits federal building room 313 every Friday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
W. Wright
CGM
Ray E. Beck
Kendall
Wis
Joseph Feldmeier
Hokah
Minn
Melvin E. Olson
DeSoto
Navy Department
Wright
U. S. Naval Reserve
Naval Reserve
Federal Building
Room
Gays Mills Residence Destroyed By Fire
Gays Mills Wisconsin special report states the residence of Jack Whit burned to the ground about 1 30 a m Thursday. Fire started in the bedroom and was attributed to a lighted cigarette. Whit escaped in night clothes losing all possessions and suffering minor burns. Rain prevented spread to nearby homes. Mrs Whit was away at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gays Mills
Wis
Jack Whit
Whit
Church Missionary Service This Sunday at Calvary Baptist
The monthly missionary service is scheduled for Sunday at 7 30 p m at Calvary Baptist Church located at Charles and Logan streets. A sound motion film will study religious and economic life in Mexico and South America under the title South of the Border. An offering will be received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary Baptist Church
Charles Logan
Charles and
Logan Streets
Mexico
South America
Locals Hoesier's Pharmacy Sells Schick Razors
Hoesier's Pharmacy announces new Schick injector razors for sale. The Family Welfare Association presents a radio transcription titled Bad Girl at 9 30 A M Monday June 24 on WKBH.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoesier
Family Welfare Association
WKBH
Deaths Last Night in Major Cities
Samuel Morse 58 night sports editor of the New York Sun, formerly with Omaha Denver Milwaukee and Chicago papers, born in Omaha. Mark Hyman 68 former U S ship ping board counsel and emergency fleet corp official, born in Cincinnati. Col John B Reynolds 59 president of the Chicago Federal Savings and Loan, former VP at Middle West Utilities, born in Clarksville Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Samuel Morse
The
New York Sun
Omaha
Denver
Milwaukee
Chicago
Mark Hyman
United States Shipping Board
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Cincinnati
John B. Reynolds
Chicago Federal Savings and Loan Association
Middle West Utilities Corporation
Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce
Clarksville
Tenn
Real Estate Transfers and Fire Report Highlights
Real estate transfers include Dwight C Kellicut and Rose Kellicut to William Rudy and Selma Rudy for Campbell town property. Transfers also show Reuben Lawson to Phil Brieske and Joseph Berquist at 21st and Adams streets. Punk Stone and Gravel sells to Philip Baker in Onalaska. A rubbish fire at 719 Vine Street near engine No 1 reported by E T Wilson at 4 33 p m on June 21 with no damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Dwight C. Kellicut
Rose J. Kellicut
William Rudy
Selma A. Rudy
Campbell
Reuben Lawson
Phil B Brieske
Joseph A. Berquist
21St
Adams Streets
Punk Stone and Gravel Company
Philip Baker
Onalaska
Vine Street
E. T. Wilson
Saturday Night Radio Schedule Highlights Across Networks
On NBC CBS ABC and MBS stations a lineup features The Spanish Issue Life of Riley and Truth or Consequences on NBC Tony Martin Show and Mayor of Town on CBS Green Hornet Famous Jury Trial and Gangbusters on ABC Twenty Questions Quiz and Leave It To the Girls on MBS anchor the evening with entertainment and quiz programs scheduled through 9 p.m. local time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NBC
Judy Canova
CBS
Alan Ladd
Hollywood
ABC
Gangbusters
Hayloft Hoedown
MBS
Col. Stoopnagie
Jonathan Trimble
Esq
Korn
WKBH Saturday Radio Schedule June 1946 Highlights
WKBH lists a full Saturday lineup from 5:15 PM to 11:36 PM including Show Stoppers News Sport Flash Our Foreign Policy Veterans Adviser Saturday Varieties National Barn Dance Can You Top This Judy Canova Show Grand Ole Opry Truth or Consequences Life of Riley News Hotel Edison Orchestra Three Suns Trio Lee Simms Pianist Muehsebach Hotel Orchestra and sign off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WKBH
Judy Canova
Riley
Hotel Edison Orchestra
Three Suns
Lee Simms
Muehsebach
Radio Schedule Fragment Lists Dense U S Programming Blocks
The listing catalogs daytime and evening network programs with hosts and show titles from 11:00 to 9:30, noting CBS ABC NBC and private show blocks. It ends with an odd line claiming John Law as inventor of the poker chip.
Army Reports Many Recruits In Nationwide Draft Push
Lawrence Pettera of Wauzeka announces his enlistment for three years in the Army Air Corps aiming for European theater duty. Ernest R. Newberry, Richland Center veteran, re enlists for three years in ordnance with European theater service and silver battle star. John W. Quinn, former finance unit veteran, also joins for European theater service. George C. Fuller, Duane H. Doering, Thomas G. Lucey, McKinley Folson and others enroll for varied terms in unassigned duty, air corps Caribbean defense, and Pacific theater postings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Pettera
George F. Pettera
Waureka
Wis
Army
Army Air Corps
Matt
Air Corps
Ernest R. Newberry
Richland Center
Srevice
Ordnance
John W. Quinn
Headquarters Com
Winnebago Street
George C. Fuller
Anna C
Harry J. Fuller
North Second Street
Duane H. Doering
Howard Doering
George Street
Caribbean Defense Command
Thomas G. Lucey
Joseph J. Lucey
North Seventh Street
McKinley Folson
John Folson
Black River Falls
Field Artillery
Pacific
La Crosse Man To Get Degree At Yale 245th Commencement
Judston D. Elston of La Crosse with 700 candidates listed will receive a Master of Forestry at Yale University during the 245th commencement on June 25 in Woolsey Hall. The four day program includes 40 V-12 trainees commissioned as ensigns and three as marine corps reserve second lieutenants. The event features honorary degrees, Yale-Harvard baseball parade and alumni procession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judston D. Elston
Mainstreet
Yale University
Woolsey Hall
Naval Reserve
Marine Corps Reserves
Yale Field
Harvard
Yale Corporation
Woodbridge Hall
Luther League Holds Meeting in Vernon Circuit
Westby Wisconsin Luther League to host 14th annual Vernon Circuit Luther League convention at North Coon Prairie Church Newry with pastor N R Hjelmstad. Registration at 9 30 a m Saturday. junior concert 3 p m Sunday. senior concert 8 p m Sunday at Cashton Community Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westby
Wis
North Coon Prairie Church
Newry
Sixth Service Command Insignia Is Removed
CAMP McCOY Wis Special news states Sixth Service Command shoulder insignia will be removed from uniforms at the station. Col Harry Lutz says 5th Army shoulder insignia wearing rules will be issued later and current 5th Army insignia are not expected to be removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Mccoy
Wis
Sixth Service Command
Harry Lutz
5Th Army
Correction Names Omitted in Holy Trinity Wedding Write-up
The Friday Holy Trinity wedding notice for Rosemarie Strasser and Clarence Herlitzke omitted three groomsmen names Leroy Strasser Sylvester Strasser and Paul Herlitzke in the original write-up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Strasser
Sylvester Strasser
Paul Herlitzke
Holy Trinity
Rosemarie Strasser
Clarence Herlitzke
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Assembly OF God
LA Crosse Tribune
Assembly of God Tabernacle
R. A. Rieben
Tabernacle
Myrick Park
Christian Science
St. Joseph's Cathedral
Main Streets
Msgr
Peter Pape
Joseph Wagner
Richard J. I. Irmann
Holy Cross
S. Andrzejewski
St. James
Windsor
Caledonia Streets
L. B. Keegan
Charles D. Brady
Blessed Sacrament
John Patrick
Michael Mertens
Doom Faron
13Th and
Park Avenue
V. J. Plecity
Philip Seinfelder
Eugene A. Comiskey
St. Wenceslaus Church
Winnebago
Ferdinand Cech
Jil
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
Corner St. James and Avon
John Kundinger
Norbert P. Dall
Mother of Perpetual Help
Church OF God Church of God
West Avenue North
John Kurtz
Church OF Christ Church of Christ
Eighth
Cass
F. H. Gillette
Trinity
Main Dept. S. S
S. S
Luther Leagues
Mount Calvary Ev
Lutheran Church
T. J. Mueller
First Lutheran Church
West Avenue South
Cameron
Walter A. Schumann
Roland Gurgel
Immanuel Ev
Avon and
St. Paul Streets
Walter E. Gutzke
Our Savior’s Lutheran
Division Streets
George Ulvilden
Chetek
St. Paul's Lutheran
Division Street
Ivar M. Gjelistad
Trinity Lutheran
Sill and
Charles Streets
Carl O. Pederson
Luther Park
Saturice Religious School
First Lutheran
Sill Street
Gordon Selbo
Pingord
Caledonia Street
Stephen J. Lambright
Schuyler E. Garth
Vocational Bu
French Island
North Presbyterian Church
Avon
Logan
L. C. Smith
Va— Bible School
Gomer Finch
Chippewa Falls
Hartland School Board
Happy
Automobile
Weisensel
Rivoli
Yellow Cab CO
Viroqua Methodist
Tribune
WM. Southern, JR
Blake Haddon
John
Moses
Church
Associated Press
Arenz Shoe CO
Abe
Dbs
Cliff Edwards
America United
Abe Orson Welles
Abe Lika Chast
Univ. of Chicago
Abe Lyman Bryson
Sammy Kaye
Howard K. Smith
London
Bert Howell
Barlow
Cgueste
Cbe
W. Hampden
John Charles Thomas
Abe Bill Cunningham
Dean M. Thompson
Max Hill
Elmer Davis
Sam Pettengill
National Forum
Robert Merrill
Dhs
NHC Symphony
Eileen Parres
David Harding
Bill Shirer
Abe Conrad Nagel
Paul Whiteman
Abe Vivalia
Abe Cedric Poster
Stan Lomax
Frank Morgan
Abe Gene Autry
Drew Pearson
Dick Powell
Abe Blondie
Dagwood
Cbs Quiz Kids
Joe Kelly
Abe Canada
Orch
Alec Templeton
Abe Alexander
Gabriel Heatter
Curliss Archer
Walter Winchell
James Melton
Ed Wynn
Dbs LaGuardia
Jimmy Feidler
Phil Spitalny
Girl Orch
Phil Baker
Abc Freedom of Opportunity
We, the People
Cbs Serenade
Nbe
Cbbs
John Law
Luther League
Engineering Service
Lakeview Machine Works
Wisconsin Dells
Dolly Madison Dairies
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