Black River Boy Drowns At Merrillan Mill Pond
Lawrence Rollin Durham 16, of five northeast of Hixton, disappeared after diving from the cement pier at Merrillan mill pond near the dam during a late night swim. His companions included Manley Durham and Rush siblings. Arthur Le Springer witnessed the dive and disappearance at about between midnight and 1 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Rollin Durham
Hixton
Merrillan Mill Pond
Sunthee
Lawrence
Manley
Raymond Breheim
Ernest Sekkervin Rush
Marion Rush
Mae Rush
Merrilion
Arthur le Springer
Funeral services set for Wednesday at Sletten-McKee chapel
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Sletten-McKee Co. chapel near the W. Ross Corner with Rev. Paul Olm officiating. Burial follows at Oak Grove cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday evening at the chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sletten-McKee Co
W. Ross Corner
Paul Olm
Oak Grove Cemetery
Mrs Thompson Dies After Short Illness at Local Hospital
Mrs William C Thompson of 1010 Mississippi Street died Sunday night after a brief illness in a local hospital. She is survived by her husband, a daughter Mrs E T Van Voorhels of Rockford Illinois, a sister Mrs Ella Minna of New York, and two grandchildren. Services set for Wednesday at 8:30 am at the home and 9 am at St Josephs Cathedral with Rt Rev Msgr Peter Pape officiating. Burial to follow at Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Thompson
Mississippi Street
Rockford
Ill
Ella Minna
New York
St. Joseph's Cathedral
Peter Pape
Ceme
Fenaey
Roseann Asselin 71 Dies in Minnesota Home
Roseann Asselin 71 of Artkin Minnesota died at a home in Minneapolis. She was survived by two sisters and seven grandchildren. Funeral services are Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. at Hellwig Morris chapel and 9 a.m. at St. James Church with Rev Le Roy Keegan officiating. Burial in French Island Cemetery. Rosary Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roseann Asselin
Artkin
Minn
A. P. Artwein
Inneapolis
Pea
Miles City
Mont
Hellwig-Morris
St. James Church
le Roy Keegan
French Island
La Crosse Mouse Named Work Whistle Annie Headlines Fetch Fame
In La Crosse a warehouse mouse named Annie draws crowds by appearing at exactly 12:25 p m to match the shop whistle. Workers note her precise timing when timepieces fail and the scene grows so large that officials restrict access to the warehouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
la Crosse
Annie
Ion Entantedl
Dick Thornton
Sparta Officer Wounded on Palawan Island
Capt. John Butler of Sparta was injured on Palawan island June 12 as reported to his wife in Wausau and to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Butler. Butler has served since 1941, earning his wings at Kelly Field in San Antonio in October 1941 after pre flight training at Randolph, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Wis
John Butler
Palawan Island
Wausau
Earl Butler
Butler
Kelley Field
San Antonio
Tex
Randolph
Cattle Car Shipment Aids Europe Hospital Orphans
Orbec Sherry of La Crosse announces shipments of several cars of cattle to Greece as part of a rehabilitation program for war torn Europe. The cattle will supply food for hospitals and orphanages, he stated.
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Greece
Orbec Sherry
Viroqua
Pur
la Crosge
Sherry
Wartorn
Europe
Wisconsin Library Workshop At Black River Falls
A five day library workshop sponsored by the Wisconsin Library Commission took place at Fall Hall Glen Black River Falls from June 18 to 22. About 35 librarians attended from across Wisconsin focusing on classification book repair and library administration with emphasis on extending service to rural areas. The Shawano county book mobile was toured at the close to benefit small town residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Library Commission
Fall Hall Glen
Black River Falls
Edna Schaller
Wisconsin
Shawano County Book Mobile
1937 Plymouth Stolen From 1833 George Street
Ralph Yehle’s black 1937 Plymouth four door sedan with license 106 901 was taken from Fourth Street between Pine and Badger streets on June 24 between 10 and 12 p m.
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Ralph Yehle
George Street
Fourth Street
Pine
Badger Streets
Wartime ration guide lists stamps and prices across regions
The issue details ration stamps for meats fats sugar and processed foods with validity through late summer and notes gasoline fuel coupons. It also lists weekly prices for fresh fruits and vegetables in La Crosse Sparta and Winona with specific per pound or per item rates and ends with a reminder to burn waste fats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
la Crosse
Sparta
Wis
Winona
Minn
Franco Discussed Spain Joining Axis But Declined
A German diplomatic report found by the Allies shows Generalissimo Franco and Mussolini debated Spain joining the Axis in 1941. Franco cited near starvation and military unpreparedness, though options like Gibraltar and French Morocco were raised. The Feb 12 1941 document, signed by Baron von Weistaecker and routed via Ribben trop, was shared with top authorities.
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Berchtesgaden
Germany
Francisco Franco
Spain
Benito Mussolini
Gibbraltar
Morocco
Baron Ernst von Weistaecker
Foreign Ministry
Vatican
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Cosmeli
Giuseppe Cosmelli
Berlin
Mussolini
France
Weiszaecker
Ribbentrop
Hitler
Franco
Bordighera
Readstown Pioneer Mrs. Hale Dies at 89
Mrs. Sarah Hale of Readstown Wisconsin 89 died Friday morning after a lingering illness at a Baraboo hospital Funeral services were held Monday at the Anderson funeral home Readstown and the Readstown Christian church Burial followed in Readstown cemetery Rev Lynn D Dietz officiated The second obituary notes Mrs Lennah Lucinda West 84 who died at Cataract early Saturday services set for Tuesday at 2 pm at the home and 2 30 pm at Cataract Methodist church Rev J White of Melrose to officiate
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Readstown
Wis
Sarah Hale
Baraboo
Anderson Funeral Home
Readstown Christian Church
Lynn D. Dietz
Readstown Cemetery
Sparta
Lennah Lucinda West
Methodist Church of
Funeral services for two Wis. children and elders
Funeral services for eight year old Robert Milton Jones who drowned near Rockland will be held Tuesday at 1 30 p m at the farm home near Bangor and at 2 p m at the Presbyterian church in Bangor with burial in Fairview cemetery. He is survived by his parents and several aunts and uncles. Also funeral services for 85 year old Martin Smeby who died Saturday will be held Wednesday at 1 30 p m at his Spring Coulee home and 2 p m at the Upper Coon Valley Lutheran church with burial in the church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor
Wis
Robert Milton Jones
Rockland
Presbyterian Church
F. Parsons
Fairview Cemetery
Coon Valley
Martin Smeby
Spring Coulee
Upper Coon Valley Lutheran Church
H. O. Bach
Milwaukee Supervisor Joseph Michalski Dies After Fall
Joseph N. Michalski, 62, vice chairman of the Milwaukee county board of supervisors, died in a hospital from injuries after a stair fall at his home. He had served as a supervisor since 1913.
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Milwaukee
Joseph N. Michalski
Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Michalski
Winona Livestock Quotations from Swift and Company
Livestock buyers at Winona Minnesota operate 9 a m to 4 p m with after hours care and weighing for arrivals. Hog prices hold steady with tops near 14 30. Cattle and calf quotes cover hogs, cattle, heifers, cows, bulls and lambs with ranges from budget buyers to top grades. Milwaukee and Chicago markets show parallel steady to firm quotes across hogs cattle calves and grains with notable price spreads and inclusive ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift & Compant
Winona
Minn
Bologna
Milwaukee Livestock
Milwaukee
Chicago Livestock
Chicago
Weather Record Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa Fair Tonight and Tuesday
Fair conditions across Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa with cooler pockets in the south and east tonight. Warmer trends expected Tuesday with slightly warmer conditions in the north and west areas and in eastern portions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Mississippi River Forecast Sees Crest at La Crosse Today
Nationwide river forecast shows the Mississippi River falling slowly from St Paul to Winona with a crest at La Crosse this afternoon at 9.4 feet. The rise continues from Prairie du Chien to Dam No. 10 over the next two days totaling about 0.4 feet. Thunderstorms and varying rainfall occurred Sunday across eastern Town and southern Wisconsin along the river, with little precipitation above Winona. High pressure brings clearing skies and cooler temperatures over the northern plains and upper Mississippi valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi River
St. Paul
Winona
la Crosse
Lansing
Prairie du Chien
Town
Wisconsin
Plains
Mississippi Walley
FALSE TEETH PASTEETH PROMOTES FIRM DENTURES
A dental paste promises firmer dentures with a non acid powder that prevents plate loosening and odor. It claims the product raises teeth for comfort and does not sour, urging readers to obtain FASTEETH at drug stores.
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Edmund A. Tietze
Adolph Bachman
Sout'h Avenue
Ration Guide
The
Associated Press
California
Arizona
Georgia
Texas
U. S
Ther Guatos
Liang
Tariks
Oost
Lueky
BY Leslie Turner
Fred Harman
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Boots
TM Gorry
Tre
Trouga
Freckles
Hilda
Edgar Martin
MR. Brown
Sealy SpOrts
BeorriKe
By Merrill Blosser
Red Ryder
Red
Axis
Mrs
L. L. West
Sinclair Oil
Gt. Northa
St. Socony-Vacuum Brands
Hudson Motor
St. Oil Cal
Loco
Cen
St. Oil Ind Am
Inspirat
C. C
Studebaker
Oil N. J
Smell
Nick Can
Paper
Swift
Aum
Texas Co
Armour
Johns-Manville
Timken
Kenecott
Union Carbide
Arch Bendix
United Air Lines
Beth Steel Bos Marshall
Cha
Youngst
Chi
Natl
Steel
N.Y
RRM
Edis
Avia Ark
Gas
Amer. Co
Edison
Northern Pac
Tie Cities Service
Nat. Gas
Ohio Ork
Container
Owens-Ill
Bond and Sh
Pitts. Pl
Douglas Aire
Penn. RR
du Pont
Pepsi-Cola
Gisholt Ma. Co
Eastman K
Phelps
G. He
Gen Motors
Bears Roebuc
Banc
Goodrich
Trane Co
Simmons i
Winona Livestock
Chicago Cash Grain
U. 8 S
Arizona Bliss
U. S&s. Department OF Commerce
Nationwide
Bismarck
Denver
Duluth
New Orleans
Dakota
C.P
T.W
Black
Galesville
W. Salem
Root
Houston
la Crescent
Houston County
William N. Olson
Norito
Orito
Hoeschlers
5Th Avenue
BIG Gain
West Union
Mankato
Alve
David Bradley
Wearwell
Fifth Ave
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