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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1944
Page
10
A compilation from Wisconsin and nearby towns listing local men and women serving in World War II. The notes mention recruits and by name several soldiers with assignments at sea, in Italy, the Caribbean, England, and various U.S. posts. Names include Winston Vv. , Robert E. Feak, Fritchjoff Swiggum, Earl Trauffer, Myron Johnson, Arved Mickelson, Norm an B Metcalf, Paul Kinder, and others with posts from Tarawa to Italy and England.
Extreme east portions tonight show cooler conditions. Saturday brings cooler temperatures to the north and west areas. Partly to cloudy skies prevail. Fresh winds affect the west and central portions tonight and Saturday.
Crest of present flood near Hastings Minnesota with peak stages 0.2 to 0.3 feet above current levels expected Sunday. Minnesota River has crested at Carver. Chippewa and Mississippi basins show a slow fall and tributaries south of Lake Pepin unlikely to change materially.
Forecasted shipments extend north to 48 50 degrees and west to 64 56 degrees while the south end east reports 56 to 60 degrees above zero.
Elizabeth Martin Harris, 95, longtime Two Rivers resident and nurse for U S Senator Thomas J. Walsh when he lived there as a child, died yesterday becoming the city's oldest resident.
The ninth annual Midwest Lodge sale in Oklahoma City saw a bull sell for 9000 dollars to James B. Walker of Stoneville Mississippi. The day also saw a second high bull at 1025 dollars and a top cow reaching 2950 dollars.
The Iowa Conservation Commission moves to condemn the last 146 acres of timbered bluff land along the Mississippi in northeast Iowa to complete a state purchase program. The land will be turned over to the National Park Service for a two section memorial preserving effigy mounds and historic sites near Yellow River and Fort Crawford routes. The area offers rugged river views and potential boat access up Yellow River for miles.
Caledonia Minn Special will convene the third district court Monday with Judge Vernon Gates presiding. A jury list includes residents from Mayville Houston Hokah Caledonia and Winnebago among others. Civil cases feature Goetzinger Isham Lager Schisler Foss Otterness Rank Gross Comeau and Tausche Hardware versus Bahr. Deters Meyer Wiebke and Muenkel carry over.
Miss Jean Belote daughter of Dr and Mrs G B Belote of Caledonia will be among seven attendants for Mac Murry college May Day Festivities during commencement weekend May 12 to 14. A speech major and 1940 Caledonia High School graduate she earned the junior class prom queen title last year and chaired the senior class party this year.
Holmen Wisconsin special report says the Holmen Legion auxiliary will hold its May meeting Tuesday evening in the Legion hall. Mrs Jewett Halverson and Mrs Clarence Moe will entertain. Plans for the Pop py Day drive and Memorial Day celebration will be discussed.
The Associated Press outlines new validity for red and blue ration stamps and upcoming stamp series dates. It also lists price ceilings for fresh fruits and vegetables in La Crosse Wisconsin and Winona Minnesota for May 10 to 16, detailing itemized costs such as apples two for 23 cents and potatoes five pounds at 28 to 80 cents depending on type.
Mrs. Joseph Whitewood aged 66 of 524 Milwaukee Street died at her home Thursday night after a lingering illness. Funeral arrangements are in progress.
Mrs Ches ter A Disbrow who died Wednesday night will be buried at Oak Grove cemetery after funeral held Saturday at 3:30 p m at the home of her sister Mrs John H Gotterdam 947 Division street Rev Wal ter A Schmann officiating Friends may call at 947 Division street this evening
Edward William Grove age 56 of 717 North 10th street died suddenly in a local hospital Wednesday Born July 18 1887 he worked 31 years as traffic manager for Standard Oil He directed La Crosse Traffic Bureau and the Chamber of Commerce served 18 years as secretary treasurer of St Josephs Cathedral Funeral Sunday at 8:30 am at Dwyer chapel and 9 am at St Josephs Cathedral Rosary by Knights of Columbus Friday 8:30 pm at the Dwyer home He is survived by his wife his mother two daughters and three grandchildren
Milwaukee dispatch reports Archbishop Samuel A. Stritch stating Pope Pius XII condemns totalitarian excesses in his encyclical and aligns with democratic thought. He calls America trustee of freedom, urges recognition of minority rights, and warns peace hinges on protecting family and human rights.
Corp. Burton M. Severson, son of Mr and Mrs M Severson, survived a crash landing of a B 24 bomber at Tucson Arizona airfield after landing gear jammed. The crew escaped with no serious injuries as ground crews prepared for fire and medical aid during the emergency drill.
The American Democratic National Committee announced it would back Ohio Governor John W. Bricker if he is the Republican nominee opposing Franklin D. Roosevelt. Chairman Gleason Archer said the party seeks to prevent a fourth term and purge New Deal influence, with regional conferences and planned meetings leading to a St. Louis convention June 1-3.
In Ramsey County district court Walter Butler Shipbuilders Inc of Superior Wisconsin faces a reduced damages claim. Plaintiffs including Bacich Ristau Allen Brink Brink Tiesberg Skog all from Superior sought 334400 dollars. Attorneys agreed to lower the claim to 165600 dollars.
W H Dougherty of Janesville, chair of the state veterans recognition board, endorsed the American Legion drive to raise 250000 to enlarge Camp American Legion at Lake Tomahawk in Oneida county. The project includes a rehabilitation program for returning veterans.
The president's yacht Poto mas becomes the fourth naval vessel to carry that designation marking a historic recur rent naming sequence in royal or government fleets.
Milwaukee hogs steady to mixed with sows down 25 cents and various weight classes priced from 11.15 to 13.65 dollars for heavy to light butchers. Cattle values hold with steers and yearlings at 15.50 to 16 plus cows 11 to 12. Calves fetch 12 to 16 while sheep quotes range from 4.65 to 16 dollars depending on grade and weight.
Butter receipts reached 81 412 pounds with market unchanged and 27 437 cases of U S specials quoted 33 to 35. Live poultry receipts 17 trucks 3 cars with paying prices listed for various grades and fowl. Prices include fowl 25 4 27 Leghorn 25 2 25 roosters fryers and broilers 30 45 33 old roosters 21 4 23 ducks 27 95.
Potatoes in Chicago show steady demand for best quality stock while other stock remains dull. Minnesota and North Dakota Bliss Triumphs, Wisconsin Chippewas, and Alabama Bliss Triumphs U S No 1 quoted from $2.00 to $4.00 with California Long Whites U S No 1 at $4.75.
Lower Cipde Gifford and wife transfer land at the southeast corner of South and Ferry streets to Warren W. McKenzie and wife. George Mashek and wife transfer property in Campbell to Joseph H. Brucegeman and wife. May 11 resuscitator at 1026 Liberty. William Veillancourt, 64, died of heart attack. May 12 hose to Rubber Mills parking lot for a car fire with no damage. Jane P. Walters, 18, pleaded guilty to lewd cohabitation with James Cox. three months jail with sentence suspended and parole to mother. Arrests at Grand hotel. soldier released to Camp McCoy MPs. Mrs. Dorothy L. Marshall pleads not guilty to vagrancy. hearing adjourned to May 22. bail $150.
Walter Pribnow, longtime Sparta high school science teacher since 1929, moves to the University of Wisconsin extension division. He taught radio and pre flight aeronautics and helped lay groundwork for technical radio and flight training now serving in the armed forces. Pribnow is a graduate of Oshkosh State Teachers College with a B.S. degree.
An agreement between the army quartermaster corps and cigar manufacturers will reserve about 20 percent of production for the army exchange service and the navy marine corps and coast guard. Brig. Gen. J E Barzynski announced the plan in Chicago.
The passage notes that chests were lined with cedar for their beauty and fragrance, and only then did people learn the wood acts as a moth repellent.
Chicago auction details show salable hogs near 21 000 with prices generally steady to lower on heavier weights and sows down. Top hogs 200 270 lb fetch 13.75 while 280 330 lb range 11.65 12.15. 170 190 lb at 12.25 13. Few 300 550 lb sows around 10.75 11. Also reported are 1500 cattle and 500 calves with steady to cautious trade. top steers at 15.90, many 14 15.25, beef bulls 13.50, vealers at 16, sheep 2,500 with lambs weak early and ewes around 6.50. Around 17 000 hogs unsold overall.
Wheat and barley quotes show May open and nearby closes around 1.7 for wheat with mixed daily ranges. Oats rye and barley futures list various May through December values, including May oats at 82 and rye near 1.24, reflecting a broad, fluctuating market.
A list of individuals and corporations applying to sell liquor at numerous locations is filed with city clerk for review. Names and exact street addresses are recorded, including 213 215 Pearl and 1200 La Crosse among many other sites, with final authority resting with City Clerk F. L. Kramer.
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