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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1945
Page
2
Sheriff continues inquiry into Olson death with possible hit and run. Investigators inspect garages and seek a large vehicle as a likely source of the fatal impact while noting a $750 cash payment by Olson could relate to the case.
Fond du Lac Wisconsin report notes Leroy Coster of Madison elected as an Eagles trustee amid postwar education moves. The item mentions state efforts to set up schools after World War II and broader community sponsorships in Wisconsin.
Navy newspaper notes suspense in comic strips by S Anguanno and Coe as the Semmes series ends with the crew waiting for a supply ship. The paper says one page of news and three pages of comics were printed to meet the men’s wishes while pilots returning from missions were interviewed and a combat scene filled space on the bottom of the news page.
Fragmented OCR lists several personal notices including names like Mrs Mor roweet, Mr and Mrs Theo A North, Marys Hospital Wis, Mr and Mrs Leonerd Tucker, Mr and Mrs Minor Marria from Lansing, and a child to Mr and Mrs Wale ver Beek with dates June 29 June 08 June 28.
A garbled line references a $12 deal with Derry Benny Corp and a call to “Let’s Get O.G.A” followed by a note to keep them paying. No clear event or names beyond the colorful business tease.
A listing of church houses and schedules includes Adventist at Clinton and Liberty, Assembly of God Calvary Baptist, First Baptist on South Sixth, St Josephs Cathedral, Holy Cross, and many others. It notes masses, worship times, Sunday schools, and special services across multiple denominations in Clinton and surrounding streets.
A page lists multiple churches in Jackson and nearby towns with pastors and service times. Notable entries include Reuben ministries at iM West Avenue Methodist and Stoddard Methodist, plus Moody Memorial Chapel and Nazarene Church schedules. Vacation Bible School sessions run daily with age ranges specified.
First Presbyterian church will hold Sunday services from 9 30 to 10 30 a m during the summer. Beginners primary and junior Sunday school will occur during the church hour so parents may attend services while children are in class. Junior high attendees are also invited to participate.
C R Moen and R C Moen entertained staff at a 6 30 dinner at the Commodore in La Crosse honoring Miss Jane Mitby and Miss Mary Hardy both June brides. Music by Mrs C S Wollan and Harold Edwards accompanied mock wedding sketches and songs by Ruth Nutt and others.
Capt. Christian G. Jensen, head inspector in the La Crosse veterinary food inspection office, was informed by the adjutant general's office in Washington that he has been promoted to major. The news was received Friday.
A Sunday school reflection on Genesis creation emphasizing faith in God as Creator. The sermon contrasts imaginative myths with the Genesis account and focuses on Cain and Abel, sin’s consequences, and the question Am I my brother’s keeper? The text cites Genesis 1 1 5 10 12 16 18 and 27 31 to illustrate creation and humanity in God’s image.
A speaker links the Creation narrative to current world chaos and the San Francisco peace conference. He argues divine order guides history from water to man and urges the Dumbarton Oaks framework to gain a spiritual dimension by breathing a living soul into its plan. He recalls Eden as a utopia that failed and notes toil and struggle as humanity’s enduring condition.
Milwau kee will award honorary degrees at its 64th annual commencement in the Milwaukee auditorium Sunday night. Dr Edwin B Fred will receive doctor of science and Archbishop Francis Spellman will receive doctor of letters. The graduating class numbers 460, the largest since the war.
Beginning Saturday civilians may reserve passenger train seats only five days in advance. The wartime 30 day limit ends, aiming to curb nonessential travel. The change risks ruining planned vacations and could make returns from trips uncertain.
Seaman E J Beauchaine announces a Navy program with petty officers showing radar films and giving talks in the La Crosse area between July 11 and July 23. Organizations should write the Navy recruiting station at the Federal Building in One Falls to arrange personnel.
Robert L. Pierce of Menomonie and Jessel S. Whyte of Kenosha were reap pointed by Gov. Goodland Saturday as members of the board of vocational and adult education for terms ending July 1, 1951. Edgar J. Fransway of Wauwatosa was appointed to the same board to succeed Peter F. Schoeman of Milwaukee, representing the employee group.
Manila report on General Krueger and the U.S. Sixth Army marking two years of combat against Japan. It notes 21 amphibious landings and over four miles traveled while promising to press the fight into Luzon’s wilds until final victory. Krueger praises his troops and expresses pride in command.
In a battered Vienna the city struggles with shortages and looting after bombardments. Citizens endure scarce butter fat and fuel while markets reopen and cultural life slowly resumes under occupation, amid memories of the siege and Nazi crimes.
The Wisconsin Bar Association committee on judicial selection urged cooperation with a joint interim legislative committee to study judges' selection and qualifications. The report references the defeat of Fred R. Zimmerman, a non-lawyer, in the state supreme court race. New officers include John S. Sprowls, Gilson G. Glasier, and Quincy H. Hale taking presidency.
At the second steering committee meeting for the Community Chest plan the group discussed views gathered over two weeks. It was decided to appoint a continuing study group comprising George Sarazin representing J A C Trimble, C M Simon, George Hall, H M Corbett of the Chamber of Commerce.
A recruiter from the west coast will visit La Crosse Wednesday to interview applicants for positions at the ship repair centers.
A new postwar stamp honoring Franklin Delano Roosevelt will be issued on July 26 1945 at Hyde Park New York with distribution to postmasters nationwide starting July 27 The design mirrors the three cent stamp showing Roosevelts portrait on the left and his Hyde Park home at the center and right This is the first of a four stamp series and the two and five cent denominations are to be printed later
A bicycle rider Joseph McMenamy of 1325 Mississippi Street sustained hand lacerations after a collision with a panel truck driven by Richard Rifenberg of 1018 Zeisler Street in the 500 block of Main Street Friday. The right headlight of the car and the bicycle suffered damage estimated at five dollars.
Hugh Hughes, 74, former associate editor and managing editor of the Utica Da Press and former editor of Brych National Welsh Week ly, died Friday night in Utica.
Swedish engineers have designed a two wheel vehicle claimed to mix auto and motorcycle features. It uses a 15 horsepower motor and a carlike chassis and seat. Small idler wheels retract during operation, Stockholm reports say.
The War Food Administration urges farmers to plant 67 to 70 million acres of wheat for 1946. This year’s ~68.6 million acres could yield a record 1.085 billion bushels. A large crop is needed to meet domestic and foreign needs, with much of this year’s crop for relief abroad. A rye goal of 2.8 million acres is set for 1946, up from about 2.2 million this year. State goals to follow.
Two Lincoln County youths were bound over to the county court on a charge linked to a cow shooting near Merrill Wisconsin Otis Busher Rock Falls farmers were involved. Degner recovered a 22 caliber revolver alleged used to kill the 400 pound animal.
Funeral services for Emmett Deviney 45 were at St Marys Lycurgus with burial in the local cemetery. He died in Ogden Iowa where he ran a restaurant. Surviving are his widow four brothers and five sisters including Martin Peter in Waterloo Thomas John Mrs Margaret Fitzgerald and Mrs Ross Core Minneapolis Miss Mary Deviney Duluth and Mrs Sadie Deviney Pipestone.
Foreman Forest Bray reports the La Creme shop hit a new high as three men handled paint in Monday's shift, finishing 42 vehicles in 10 hours at over four per hour. Emery Herman Schmitt and Frank Erick lead the spray team through primer and finish coats amid record business for local theaters.
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