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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1944

Page

20

Parcels Unloaded For Prisoners In Exchange Ship Arrivals

The Gradisca delivered 18 American soldiers and 90 German civilians for exchange. The Gripsholm, with 67 Allied civilians, was to return by June 10 while also planning stops in North Africa and the United Kingdom. Some 23 German civilians remained in Barcelona awaiting agreement.

Estey Te Somgide Germany Gradisca Barcelona Gripsholm United States Marseille Washington Deye North Africa United Kingdom New York Larry Allen

Rural Life Sunday Observed by Mormon Coulee 4-H

The Mormon Coulee 4-H Club will attend a church service at Evangelical and Reformed Church in a full club gathering. Pastor Rev. E F Menger leads the group with 4 H songs the 4 H Creed and creeds recited. Weath president of the club will speak as Rev Menger preaches.

Evangelical and Reformed Church E. F. Menger Ghee Weath

FCC revises transcribed program rules for hourly announcements

The Federal Communications Commission changes require that broadcasts transcribed must announce their status once an hour for records and at the start and end of recorded speeches or discussions. The move replaces the prior 30 minute interval and targets items such as news events and panel discussions.

Washington Federal Communications Commission

Weather Record Showers and cooler tonight and Friday

U S department of commerce forecast showers and cooler tonight with Friday partly cloudy and continued cool conditions. Fresh to strong winds accompany the change in the weather pattern.

Employers Embrace Safety Efforts in Factories

Stanley E Bruemmer reports rising diligence among employers to improve worker safety and comply with state industrial commission orders. He notes the focus on employee protection and training, reflecting a shift toward safer plants and reduced accident risk as of the period described.

State Industrial Commission Stanley E. Bruemmer

OWI Officials Deny Hamstringing Propaganda Efforts

Washington reports resignation of two top foreign language section leaders prompts direct denial from OWI Director George W. Healy Jr. that he hamstrung anti Axis propaganda work. The officials claimed interference and changes undermined their information distribution.

Washington Ofice of War Information OWI George W. Healy, Jr Constantine Pou

Obituary notices of Schoenrock Von Moss McManus Techmer Borseth

Christina E Schoenrock 74 of Shelby died at home after a short illness. Survived by husband three sons Carl Oscar Albert three daughters grandchildren and a great grandchild. Funeral Saturday 2 pm Hellwig Morris chapel burial Woodlawn. Miss Maude Von Moss 48 La Crescent died Wednesday. Survived by four sisters three brothers. Burial South Ridge Evangelical church cemetery. James McManus 76 Cass Street died after a lingering illness. Survived by three brothers and three sisters. Barbara Techmer 78 La Crosse died Wednesday. Survived by one daughter grandson two sisters. Ole Borset h 79 died Wednesday. Funeral Friday 2 pm Hellwig Morris chapel burial Oak Grove. Survived by one son one daughter seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Christina E. Schoenrock Shelby Carl Milwaukee Oscar U. S. Army Albert Rochester Minn Esther Farney Cage Anna Morrison Martha Ciano la Crosse Hellwig-Morris H. N. Stoffel Woodlawn Maude von Moss la Crescent Elizabeth See Lydia von Moss Fred Bolderman Onalaska Kate von Moss Jake John South Ridge Evangelical Church R. Nash James McManus Cass Street Aow Mark Joseph Frank Soldiers Grove Wis Harbert Madison J. R. Hauser Frank Desmond St. James Church LeRoy Keegan Alaska Nelson Barbara Techmer South 6Th Street Daugh A. J. Bothe Henry Muth C. C. Cox S. D Ole Borseth Farnam Street George Ulvilden Oak Grove Cemetery Barney C. J. Hyland Madison, Wis

Hearing on Partition Petition In Bertha O Rourke Estate

Notice lists a June 6 1944 La Crosse County Court hearing for Laura O Rice to partition or sell the estate realty described as Westerly 40 feet of the Easterly 98 feet of Lots 230 231 in Block 24 Overbaugh and Burn Addition La Crosse. Judge R V Ahlstrom. Attorneys Hale & Skemp.

State of Wisconsin la Crosse County Bertha O'Rourke la Crosse Laura O. Rice Overbaugh and Burn Office the Register of Deeds Wisane Ee Eas Pine Street August Miller County of la Crosse

La Crosse Board approves salaries and hires in April meeting

April 3 1944 minutes show Kaiser 1550 Peterson 1850 increases for McDonald and Mc Leod 650 Stuart Andrews leave to enter Navy Elizabeth Millam resigns janitors Nordrum 120 Knothe 120 trust funds to be audited Sons of Norway use Lincoln School auditorium janitor age cap 45 Hogan 30 etc final notices and bids for contracts and alley grading notice to coal dealers.

Board of Minutes and Finance Kaiser Alexander Peterson T. J. McDonald Robert McLeod Stuart Andrews Navy Elizabeth Millam Gilbert Nordrum Beda Knothe Sons of Norway Lincoln School Hogan Board OF Education J. B. Brenner

Probate notices and budget alteration in La Crosse County

In La Crosse Wisconsin notices announce probate hearings for W A Vaillancourt and Meda L Schroeder with dates June 20 1944 and September 18 1944 plus bond for creditors to file by October 8 1944 and September 19 1944. Also a budget alteration by La Crosse Common Council increasing current expense for grading and教育 repairs to Logan and Central High Schools by 159.00 and 12566.20 respectively.

Ration guide details for stamps and price ceilings

The notice lists updated validity of red and blue ration stamps for meats fats and processed foods, gasoline and fuel coupons, and specifies price ceilings for fruits and vegetables in La Crosse Wisconsin and Winona Minnesota. It covers stamps AS through Q8, 30 and 31 sugar, 40 sugar, and 190A and 11-A gasoline coupons with expiration dates and regions. It also provides precise prices for diverse produce including apples bananas oranges lemons lettuce and potatoes.

Associated Press la Crosse Wis Winona Minn

Estate of Louise Lange heirs face creditor claims

In La Crosse County Wisconsin a probate matter for Louise Lange deceased sets a June 6 1944 hearing for Doris Lange to seek administration. Creditors must file claims by September 18 1944 or be barred and claims will be examined September 19 1944. HALE SKEMP attorneys. Notice to creditors also lists Lelia Budd estate with Mayerberg as administrator and a September 20 1944 claims deadline and September 26 1944 hearing at the La Crosse County Court House.

Board of Education Joint School District No Onalaska Campbell la Crosse County Wisconsin French Island C.W.T Upper French Inland le Crosse County Joint Dist Leslie W. Howard Joint School Dist Eling F. R. Schwalbe & Son H. S. Thill Clark & Bracken Hamilton Manufacturing Co J. B. Brenner Fourteenth Street Fifteenth Street Townsend Street Horton Street Common Council City of la Crosse Council Chamber Hell la Crosse Fifteenth Townsend Horton Himerl la Crosse Tribune and Leader Press Western Kentucky Southern Illinois Harrisburgh Franklin County Court House Looney State of W. A. Vaillancourt William A. Vaillancourt Gay Claims City of Said R. V. Ahlstrom Crosby, Schneider & Esch Security Bank Bidg Meda L. Schroeder Page Cannon Wilma Frye Said County nVee Gordon LAW Brody, Johns & Roraff Logan Central L. Kramer Louise Lange Hale & Skemp Lelia Budd la Bodd Mayerberg Caty North 4Th Street

Dus All Livestock Arrivals After Closing Will Be Cared For

The notice states Dus All livestock arriving after the 9 to 6 hours will be properly cared for weighed and priced.

Hog and Cattle Prices See Mixed Activity in Chicago Market

Salable hogs 13 000 total 19 000 good and choice 180 270 lbs slow steady at 13.75 top others uneven steady to 15 cents higher sows scarce steady to strong good and choice 280 330 lbs 11 75 to 12 25 light weights to 11 90 good and choice 150 170 lbs 12 to 13 350 550 lb sows 10 60 to 10 90 few choice light weights to 11 10 000 unsold at least 65 percent support hogs. Salable cattle 4 500 salable calves 800 good and choice fed steers and yearlings strong to 25 cents higher mostly 15 to 25 cents up with best long yearlings 17 heifers shared steer advance bulk 13 to 15 mixed offerings 16 40 uneven but fairly active firm trade on cows bulls strong to 15 cents mostly 10 to 15 cents higher on beef bulls heavy sau sage offerings to 12 25 weighty fat bulls to 14 welters firm at 16 down thin stockers 13 to 14 25 cents higher for weer.

Trucck Chicago Milwaukee

Chicago Produce Market Steady on Young Poultry Prices

Live poultry market steady on young stock while fowl show weakness, receipts 18 trucks no cars. Butter firm with 636,434 pounds received and market unchanged. Eggs on cases unsettled with market uncertain.

Chicago

Grain Market Brief Reflects Mixed May and July Openings

The report lists multiple opening, high, low, and close figures for May, July, Sept, and Dec across grains and barley. Prices show narrow ranges with barley malting and seed values noted, plus field seed quotes for Timothy and clover varieties, reflecting a volatile yet steady market.

Live Stock Prices Milwaukee Market Hogs and Cattle Mixed

Milwaukee market report shows hogs at steady to 10 cents higher with varied weights and yields 180 to 300 pounds priced from 11.15 to 13.65 depending on grade and size. Cattle demand steady with steers and yearlings mostly 15.50 to 16. Calves strong for fancy veal at 15.75 to 16 with many vealers 12 to 15.50. culls and throwouts 6 to 8. Sellers note bulk packing sows and lighter hogs available at adjusted values.

Chicago Potatoes Show Mixed U S Market Signals

Potatoes on track with 183 shipments and 690 supplies for southern Triumphs demand moderate in Alabama and Louisiana markets. California Long Whites steady with No 1 prices at 4.25 to 4.50, Bliss Triumphs in Louisiana at 3.20, Alabama at 3.50 to 3.85 for No 1, commercial 2.75 to 3.00.

Chicago U. S Southern Alabama Louisiana California Bliss

Willkie Denies He Suggested FCC Article

Wendell Willkie refuted claims he urged Gretta Palmer of Reader's Digest to write an FCC critical piece. Palmer testified to a House committee about the alleged suggestion, Fly called it libelous and said the piece was never published. Willkie said he met Palmer by courtesy and never saw the article.

New York Wendell Willkie Gretta Palmer Reader’s Digest Federal Communications Commission Miss Palmer Washington Special House Committee FCC Willkie James L. Fly Supreme Court Palmer

Election Beats Fire In Brashear Missouri

Voters continued the town election after a library fire near Brashear forced the polls to move to a nearby store. Fire services contained the blaze quickly with no injuries reported.

Brasheor

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