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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1948

Page

10

Cana conference invites married couples at Holy Trinity

Married couples are invited to a Cana conference at Holy Trinity parish in La Ney starting 7:30 p m. The session features Rev Fred J Mann from Wisconsin who will address human nature and happiness in marriage. The event is linked to a parish mission led by Rev Hubert Seifert and Rev Mann, with two weeks of talks and open discussion.

Laon Ney Fom Holy Ity Th Street Park Avenue Cialize Mame Cena Prist Hest Fred J. Mann Mowoc Wis Mutual Broadcasting System Cana Holy Trinity Church Hubert Seifert CSIR Glenview Mann

German unions oppose communism pledge continue fight

Milwaukee reports Victor Reuther education director of UAW-CIO said German trade unions fought Hitler to the end and must be supported to resist communism. He spoke to the CIO county council recounting a Europe trip and urged strengthening Berlin unions through moral and financial aid to secure aid in wartime.

Milwaukee Hitler Victor Reuther Uaw-Cio CIO County Council Reuther Europe Berlin

Joint Maneuvers Begin In Hawaiian Waters

In Honolulu today a joint army navy and air force drill starts and runs through Task Force 38 led by the carriers Princeton and Tarawa. The plan includes a simulated attack on Oahu with long range aircraft attempting to intercept the task force.

Honolulu Army Navy Air Force Hawaiian Princeton Tarawa Oahu

College Granted Lease Authority for Fairgrounds Recreation Area

The Normal School Board of Regents in Madison granted Collegt authority to lease city land at the fairgrounds recreation center and to use 15000 for initial work. J R S Mitchell says work begins this fall to improve the area north of the circular track for recreation and physical education, with exclusive college use during the school year and evening access for the recreation department. Maintenance and operation costs will be shared.

Fairgrounds Teachers College Normal School Board of Regents Madison Tal J. R. S. Mitchell Atereest Bchers

Region War Dead Arrive in United States on Carroll Victory

Among the 7,000 American World War II fallen returned aboard the U S Army transport Carroll Victory are Pvt. Melvin L. Johnson of Mondovi Pvt. Lloyd I Klundby of Osseo T Henry E Radtke of Augusta Sgt Melville Haviland of Durand Pfc K M Ames Lt Robert E Carr S Sat and Majon W Ziel La Crosse Pfc Archie E Walker of Eau Claire and Pvt Vernard L Thompson.

United States Europe Carroll Victor Melvin L. Johnson Ida Johnson Mondovi Lloyd I. Klundby Orris Kludby Osseo T. Henry E. Radtke Otto E. Radtke Augusta Melville H. Havland John. M. Haviand Durand K. M. Ames Robert E. Carr W. Ziel la Crosse Archie E. Walker Eau Claire Vernard L. Thompson

Melrose Woman Jennie Hogg Dies at 89

Mrs Jennie Hogg 89 prominent Melrose resident dies at home Wednesday. Survived by daughter Linda Waite Lansing Mich daughter Frances Brown Neillsville son Thomas Melrose five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral Sunday 2 30 p m at Thomas Melrose home. Christian Science service read by Mrs Emma Mc Callum Black River Falls.

Melrose Wis Jennie Hogg Linda (Cash) Waite Lansing Mich Frank Frances) Brown Neillsville Thomas Emma McCallum Black River Falls

State Teachers College to Host Tumbling Club

Plan Tumbling Club members met October 7 with Adviser Gershon to organize at State Teachers College. Jocelyn Burke of Eau Claire named temporary chairperson with Robert Jensen as acting secretary. Jensen Hussey and Alta Thiel of Ottawa Illinois will draft a constitution before the next meeting. Regular meetings set for Mondays at 4 10 p m in the MIAA gym.

Gershon State Teachers College Jocelyn Burke Eau Claire Robert Er Ae Jensen Medford Hussey Alta Thiel Ottawa Ill MIAA Vanced

VA Positions Open In Chicago For Ophthalmoprosthetic Technician

The Veterans Administration announces openings for ophthalmoprosthetic technicians in Illinois Wisconsin and Indiana with salaries between 2974 and 3727 annually. Applications accepted at Branch Office No 7 Chicago until Oct 26 1948. No written exam. selection based on education and experience. duties include designing and fitting plastic artificial eyes.

Chicago Ill Board of U. S. Civil Service Examiners Veterans Administration North Dearborn Street Chicago 2 Sea of Illinois Wisconsin Indiana U. S. Civil Service Region New Post Office Chicago 7 Post Office Court House Building Cincinnati Ohio U. S

La Crescent Lutherans Observe Mission Sunday

First Lutheran Church La Crescent will mark Mission Sunday October 10 with two services at the Methodist church. Guest preacher Rev Herbert Schaller from Tomah will speak at both services. A dinner will be served by the ladies society in the church parlors between 4 and 7 30 p m.

LA Crescent Minn Methodist Church E. G. Hertler Herbert Schaller Tomah Ladies Society

Open Active Duty Period For Waves

Navy Reserve training center announces two week active duty openings for Waves. Interested personnel should contact Lieut. at Reeves Boulevard, reen street.

Gig W. W. Smith Navy Reserve Training Center Cereen Street

Berliners May Get More Food This Winter

General Lucius D. Clay says Berliners may receive a food lift this winter from the Western Allies. He added that if flying weather remains good, every western Berliner will also have some coal.

Berlin Lucius D. Clay Clay

Prowler Reported Near Esco Erickson Home

Police report says a prowler was seen peering in a window at the Esco Erickson residence on Farnama Street Thursday night. Mrs. Erickson notified police at 9 50 p m her young son saw the man but could not provide a helpful description.

Esco Erickson Farnama

Dividend Declared in Madison for Common Shares

Madison announces a dividend of 28 cents per share on common stock. The notice outlines payment timing and eligible shares, with further details to be provided by the company.

Madison, Wis

Reverend Witt Returns to Forrer Church Services

The Rev. B. G. Witt of Winona Evangelical Presbyterian Church returns to preach at Forrer Church on Sunday. Services are at 11 am 2 pm and 7 45 pm with a noon meal in the social hall served by church ladies. This marks his first home church visit since entering active ministry years ago. The home congregation invites all to attend.

B. G. Witt Evangelical Presbyterian Church Winona Witt

Inaugurate Federal Highway Post Office

The federal highway post office begins operations on November 15 with special first trip cadets for named cities. Collectors must request first trip cancellations by sending prepaid, prepared covers to postmasters at terminal cities, with all covers in post masters hands by October 23.

Pope Pius XII Calls Latin America to Cleanse Media

The Pope urged Latin American nations to purge newspapers and films of content that might scandalize or imperil youth. He spoke by radio to the Inter American Congress of Catholic Action in La Paz Bolivia.

Vatican City Pius XII Latin America Pontiff Inter- American Congress of Catholic Oe la Paz Bolivia

Jonas claims write-in votes in ward committeeman race

Eugene F. Jonas of the Peoples Progressive says he won at least one write-in vote in last week's primary for ward committeeman. Official tally showed zero votes until a ballot bag search revealed a missing ballot. Jonas also ran as a write-in for district attorney county surveyor and assemblyman from the 7th district and fears November results.

Milwaukee Eugene F. Jonas People’s Jonas

Angler Hooks Fish with Half Inch Hook in Spokane

Bruce Tiffany of Spokane wrestled with a trout that had a half inch hook embedded in its throat as it escaped another angler, leaving the tackle still lodged in the fish.

Spokane Bruce Tiffany Tiffany

Dairy judging winners draw national high school contestants

Waterloo Iowa report notes San Fett of Plymouth Wisconsin won a dairy judging event. The competition drew high school contestants from across the country, showcasing youth from many states.

Waterloo San Fett Plymouth Wis America

Birthday Greetings for George Richard Zeerd

A birthday message reads for George Richard Zeerd of 1301 North Park Glens Simonsen Mindore Wis along with references to R ee a Robert Rasecy in West Salem Wis.

George Richard Zeerd North Park Glens Simonsen Mindore Wis Robert Rasecy West Salem

Political figure Granata found murdered in Loop area

Granata brother of State Sen. Peter C. Granata was found slain at his downtown apartment near Randolph and the theater district. Autopsy reports two deep head and neck wounds likely caused by an ax or cleaver. Police say the death is murder and continue investigations with no eyewitnesses.

Murr Granata Peter C. Granata 17Th Randolph Street L Brodie Henrotin Hospita Jerry Kearns Violet Rig Crane Uniform Division Michael Walsh Nicholas Salm

Plan Extension of Library Facilities

MADISON Wisconsin delegates at a Wisconsin Library Association conference outlined a plan to extend library facilities to all rural sections of the state. Officials of the state free library commission said Wisconsin once led in free services but has fallen behind in recent years. Many rural areas lack facilities of any kind and no program will reach everyone. Emily Taft Douglas, former representative-at-large from Illinois, will address the conference tomorrow night.

Madison Wis Wisconsin Library Association State Free Library Commission Wisconsin Emily Taft T Douglas Illinois

Teachers Would Mine Coal To Help School

POTTSVILLE PA Seven teachers propose mining coal to raise funds for Blythe Township school district salaries after unpaid wages since March. The plan would use district mine lands in Pennsylvania to boost the salary fund, and the school board viewed the idea favorably.

Pottsville Blythe Township Township School Board

Church delegates warn hysteria could turn incidents into war

In Philadelphia delegates of the United Lutheran Church of America warned that current hysteria over U S Russian tensions could turn any incident, no matter how insignificant, into war. They urged a program of action by the social missions board before the 16th biennial convention with over 1,000 laity and clergy present.

Philadelphia United States Russia United Lutheran Church of America Board of Social Missions

Guide for Draftees and Veterans by Maj Thomas M Nial

The article discusses how draft deferments are determined under the Selective Service Act. It explains that deferments hinge on occupations necessary to national health and safety, like medical and scientific work, and notes uncertainty in who qualifies. It mentions potential future presidential regulations, including farmer deferments, and lists existing deferrals for ministers and students.

Maj Thomas M. Nial Jersey City Selective Service Atomic Energy Commission U. S

Mail Service Delivers Warm Meal to Neighbor

In Eatonton Georgia Mrs Viola Jones sent a hot meal to sick neighbor Mrs Florrie Scott several miles away when the steaming dish was placed in her mailbox ready for the table.

Eatonton Viola Jones Florrie Scott

Dismiss State Charge In Madison Area Rape Case

Judge Roy dismissed a state rape charge against a Madison area man linked to the 1914 killing of Carl L. Car of Superior. Sennett and Winslow, already serving life terms at Waupun, were convicted in the murder. Evjne testified the murder dominated the story and identifying the girl was unavoidable.

Roy Ee Des Est Or Buford Sennett Robert Winslow Carl L. Car Superior University of Wisconsin Sennett

Third Hurricane Batters Bermuda

A tropical hurricane battered Bermuda for three hours last night causing extensive damage. A survey shows damage exceed that from two earlier hurricanes this fall with no casualties. The storm had previously struck southern Florida and Havana.

Hamilton Bermuda Florida Havana

30-Foot Bridge Stolen in Livingston County

A Livingston county 30-foot steel bridge went missing as thieves ripped out the flooring and dismantled the beams. John Slattery, county highway engineer, said the culprits hauled away the steel after tossing flooring into the stream. No witnesses reported seeing the theft.

Chillicothe Livingston County John Slattery

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