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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1944
Page
2
Rivoli theater in La Crosse announced the installation and use of the first plastic moving picture projection screen in the city. The new screen, molded with elliptical curves and flaring horn holes, aims to reduce distortion and improve sound distribution, with latest lenses added to the projector.
Festive procession included Washburn and Jefferson students, Longfellow and Lincoln Junior High bands, Boy Scouts, drum majorettes, and St Francis nurses band. Spectators saw red and white and wine and gold uniforms, with Legionnaires and Catholic elementary students following. The pageant underscored sacrifice and liberty with solemn reflections on duties yet to be performed.
VIROQUA Wisconsin Special Morris Moon Vernon county traffic officer investigated a Genoa main street collision Sunday evening. Passenger Donald Wehtrlin of Victory and passenger Raymon were slightly injured. Driver Thomas B. Shinko of Prairie du Lac. both cars badly damaged. no arrests.
Pold II became the first ruler to abolish slavery, marking a historic reform in his realm. The act reflected a shift in governance and humanitarian policy attributed to his leadership.
Confirmation and communion will be held Sunday at 10 30 a m in Ettrick Lutheran church for the confirmands and their families. Confirmands include Victor Ekern Janice Pederson Ann Abell Pederson Lois Erickson Carol Onsrud and Carla Hoff. Hegg Lutheran vacation school starts Monday June 12 with Mrs Theodore Hulberg as teacher.
The Mokmer village fight sees M Eshpeter of Fargo rallying a buffalo detachment to bring ammunition water and blood plasma to the besieged battalion. T/Sgt B Newell from Pittsburgh commands single amphibians to evacuate the injured despite heavy fire. The village fills with maimed and dying American troops as field hospitals strain to cope.
Galesville Wisconsin special report notes influence of Chaplain J M Dzuro now with the American army on the Anzio beachhead. A candle lighting service at the Presbyterian church lit 60 candles and prayed for those in service. An honor roll lists many names including Dzuro and dozens more, with many in active battle zones.
Clinton S. Knutson of Hickory Grove Blair WV Whitehall Wisconsin earned his silver wings and a second lieutenant commission at Stockton Field California after completing Army Air Forces pilot training. He is married to Viola Gunderson of Blair and recently visited his parents and daughter.
Charlies H. Gant manager announced that the Army-Navy E award will be officially presented to Hercules Powder company at the Badger Ordnance Works on June 21.
The fragment notes a share of 38.6 percent in paperboard production tied to a wartime demand phrase. It references the United States context and implies a shift in manufacturing priorities during conflict. The readable text is incomplete, but suggests national production allocation details.
A soldier stole a Buick coupe in Winona Minnesota. Police chased the vehicle into La Crosse Street and Cass Street area. The driver jumped from the car and eluded officers with bloodhounds trailing toward McCoy bus depot. The car is held for Winona authorities. A second theft involved a 1941 Chevrolet from North 24th Street.
Mrs. Peter Rockstad reports her grandson Sgt. Richard F. White has recovered from injuries received overseas. He was wounded December 16, 1942, served with the 22nd Infantry Division, earned the Purple Heart, and is being sent to Camp Roberts, California to train recruits.
Telegraph Plateau is the shallow Atlantic bottom between Newfoundland and Ireland where a score of cables now cross.
Fire at 1542 Kane Street damages drapes and walls in the residence of W. 8. Cozart. Real estate transfers include John E. Alien to Edward F. Hickey and others in Shelby and Onalaska. Court notes report vagrancy convictions, loitering, and preliminary exam dates for several defendants in Temple Sparta and county courts.
Viroqua Wisconsin community hospital corporation expands board and seeks federal funds for hospital projects. Attorney Martin Gulbrandsen named legal advisor to coordinate with federal authorities. A meeting will discuss hospital site, reports from the federal government, and future group growth.
Nationwide strike activity continued with more than 50 000 workers idle as unions test return to work before the war labor board. In Detroit Parke Davis hampered medical supplies. bakery deliveries nearly halted. Loyalists debate resuming work. Pacific Northwest lumber tie-up affects about 40 000. Bread shortages reported in Cincinnati Toledo Decatur and Pana. Demonstrations at Brewster plants urge advance notice for contract terminations and job hunting.
Books on farming remain popular in Britain with publishers delaying reprints for paper. Technical and light topics sell well as Britons return to farming for livelihoods after the war. Prisoners of war win agricultural diplomas and farm institutes report many applicants, mostly townsmen.
Britain requests 6,000,000 pounds of white peas for the summer. Colorado samples were submitted and approved for shipment.
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