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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1944

Page

10

Admit 22 Central Students To Circle Honor Society

Twenty two Central high students, fourteen first time awardees, were admitted to the Circle Honor Society in a Tuesday evening ritual at the school. Marianne Bircher became the first to receive the award three times across sophomore junior and senior years. Special guests included Dr and Mrs Bard Prince G D Scott Kinney and others as Miss H M Josten led the ceremony followed by a lunch and musical entertainment.

Central High Circle Marianne Bircher Carol Anderson Peter Bertelson Mavis Christopherson Nancy Farmam Anne Gundersen Patty Johnson Katherine Schwalbe Jehlen Jean Johnson Marjorie Lunde Vivian Munson Stanley Circle Janet Bill Dittman Ricky Wing Mary Woodworth Patty Yerley Edward Hugdahl Richard Bard- Prince G. D. Scott Sra Hee D. R. Kinney Evanine Malchow C. E. Hayes Fredricks Emmett Smith H. M. Josten

Gale Father Son Program Draws Eighty Attendees

In Galeville Wisconsin the annual Father Son program drew eighty attendees hosted by the FFA chapter. Guest speaker C H Bonsack from the state department spoke on parent child ties at home and on the farm. Howard Bell received the no eyed award for top supervised farm practice. Robert Hilton and Charles Deeren earned awards for completing many farm tasks. W Benter and Albert completed additional recognitions.

Henney Elected Wisconsin K of C Deputy at Convention

Dr Charles W Henney of Portage was elected state deputy of the Wisconsin Council of the Knights of Columbus at the 43rd annual convention closing session Tuesday Joseph F Kubasta Jr of Oshkosh was chosen warden The slate also reelected Leslie J Schlax Kenosha secretary J L Reinhart Wisconsin Rapids treasurer and Allan J Mc Andrews Madison advocate The 1945 convention city site decision was left to officers Bermuda has just given permis natant edge were an omnibus service and electrically pro-

Henney Portage State K Milwaukee Charles W. Henney Portage Wisconsin Council of the Knights of Columbus Joseph F. Kubasta, Jr Oshkosh Leslie J. Schlax Kenosha J. L. Reinhart Wisconsin Rapids Allan J. McAndrews Madison

Life Aboard A Tin Can Destroyer in Pacific War

The article details life aboard a destroyer in the Pacific theater, noting harsh conditions and dangers from bombers, but better on-board amenities than land bases. Captain Edward L. Robertson Jr. and the ship’s wartime record, including Atlantic and Pacific actions, are highlighted along with quirky crew haircuts after the barber’s absence.

Pacific Solomons Tropics South Pacific Island Edward L. Robertson, Jr Rochester N. Y Fedala Casablanca Sicily Malta Gloucester New Britain Admiralty Islands Hollandia Dutch New Guinea

Honor Those Serving From Gale Parish

GALESVILLE Wis Special At a candle light service Sunday boys and girls serving in the armed forces will be honored at morning worship at the Presbyterian church More than 50 candles will be lit by servicemen and women with a moment of silent prayer Afterward Rev J M Dzuro former pastor and chaplain who entered service in 1943 and saw duty in Sicily Italy and Anzio will be honored Others from the church will also be recognized

Galesville Wis Presbyterian Church J. M. Dzuro Armed Services Anzio

Vernon farmers receive $45 378 dairy payments

Vernon county chairman Tilman Ramsett reports $45 378 paid to 3 703 Vernon county farmers for one month’s milk. The payment covers 12 487 500 pounds of milk and 334 350 pounds of butterfat. May and June are treated as one period for dairy payments with applications due by August.

Viroqua Wis Tilman Ramsett Vernon County AAA

Theological Student Returns for Summer Pulpit Work

Russell Van Fleet a Taylor University student returns to Gas City Indiana after visiting parents Mr and Mrs Oscar Van Fleet He has accepted a summer pulpit assignment while continuing his study and hopes for U S A Keep Em Flying support.

Galesville Wis Russell van Fleet Taylor University Indiana Oscar van Fleet Gas City Ind

Radio schedules mixed network programs and talks

AP lists NBC CBS and MBS programming across the day with multiple shows including Mr and Mrs North Eddie Cantor Jack Carson Show and Broadway Matinee. It details times and station blocks for Thursday and regional segments like Northern Baptist Convention and Ladies Be Seated.

Associated Press NBC Mr. and Mrs. North Best the Band Eddie Cantor Morton Downey Key Kyser Sinatra Jack Carson Nation Connee Boswell Dunninger Eddie Howard MBS Hialls Montezuma Xavier Cugat Sky High Orchestra CBS Bernadine Flynn Ted Husing Northern Baptist Convention Julia Sanderson Waves

Radio Schedule Mixes 1946 May May 74 75

Radio listings show a dense May 1946 schedule across WKEA and WKBH with programs from morning through late night including Mr and Mrs North Beat the Band Eddie Cantor and Variety and Mr District Attorney Play. The long roster includes news time sports, dramas, serials, musicals, and guest orchestras.

WKEA Mrs. North WKBH Raymond Grambeing Arthur Hopkins Josh Sto Bill Nbc Jack Armstrong Jack Smith Cbs Chick Carter Farrell Daiiy—bia Quincy Howe News Lyn Murray Tim Healy Blu the Smoothies Jeri Sullavan Volney Hurd Lowell Thomas Henry J. Taylor Fred Waring bin Fulton Lewis, Jr John Nesbitt Johnson Family Mbs Lone Ranger Montezuma Kaltenborn Mr. and Frankie Carle Orch Biu Cecil Brown Abner Biu Fulton Oursier Jean Hershoh Dr. Christian Bdiu Xevier Cugat Orchestra Eddie Cantor Nbec Sinatra Joseph

Pike-Sized Catch Costs Boy Dearly

Glen Hardie, a 12 year old of North Bend, hooked a near 36 inch pike in Black River. The reel snag left three hooks embedded in his right hand. He removed two hooks himself before a doctor finally extracted the remaining one and treated him.

Galesville Wis Glen Hardie North Bend Black River Glen

Women Invited to Work in Madison Foundries

Madison, Wis. U S employment service launches a drive to hire about 40 women from local cake shops for foundry jobs at Gisholt Machine Co. Office manager J E Roberts says the work is reasonably clean and similar to kitchen duties.

Madison Wis U. S. Employment Service J. E. Roberts Gisholt Machine Company Roberts

Red Ultimatum to Bulgaria Sparks Diplomatic Strain

Reports from Ankara say Russia will cut off relations with Bulgaria if policy not changed by midnight May 25. The Bulgars reportedly received a stern Soviet ultimatum after a Monday note amid German pressure for more military support and Russia’s push to pull Bulgaria from the Axis.

Ankara Russia Bulgaria Germany Balkan

Cleaning Camp Tents at Camp McCoy Not a Circus

At Camp McCoy Wisconsin Maj. R. K. Sawyer describes tents between the Sparta gate and the incinerators as repair sites rather than bivouac or circus camps. A 25 man detail from the 76th Division handles cleaning and minor repairs while major work moves to the Clothing and Equipment shop.

Camp Mccoy Wis Sparta Gate R. K. Sawyer 76Th Division Sawyer Maj Maj. Sawyer

Coast Guard’s War Record Notable Except Tripoli Conflict

The coast guard has fought in every war since the United States was founded, with the exception of the war against Tripoli. This statement notes its long service history and absence in that specific early conflict.

Coast Guard United States Tripoli

Senate panel urged to probe possible cruiser transfer to Russia

A report suggests a U S cruiser may have been transferred to Russia as part of surrender terms for the Italian fleet. Senator Tobey of New Hampshire says the naval committee should investigate unofficial reports and determine if official action is required.

Washington Stephen Bridges R. NH U. S Pro Russia Naval Committee United States Tobey R-Nh

Bananas and Ban on Food Linked to Death in Early Hawaii

A historic note claims Hawaiian women were executed as late as 1819 for eating certain banned foods such as bananas coconuts pork turtles or specific fish. The source highlights harsh early laws and cultural penalties affecting women.

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