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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1948

Page

3

Stirring Elks Address by Hall Defends Lodge Activities

Georga I Hall of New York City, exalted ruler of the Elks, spoke at an Elks Club dinner in New York criticizing Communists and praising Elks programs. He urged unity, warned against subversive ideologies, highlighted support for veterans and youth groups, and defended Lodge charitable work nationwide.

Elks’ Lodge Hall Elks Troy Carl Iverson Riaht Elks’ Scouting Committee George S. Hall New York Albert G. Kolb Tribune

Elk Leaders Toast Heritage at Lodge Ceremony

The gathering featured remarks on American heritage and the Elks. Albert G. Kalb presented a ceremonial cast to the honoree, with thanks from Kalb and past grand exalted ruler Charles Broughton. Dignitaries from Winona Baraboo and nearby communities attended.

Elks The U. S Ingrad Lodge Albert G. Kalb Kalb Hall Charles Broughton Sheboygan Winona Baraboo Files Lake Broughton

Oil Drilling Method Shows Great Changes

The article notes how drilling evolved from 69.5 feet using a hammer to today’s 14 300 feet in Natrona county Wyoming and a 17 823 foot deepest well with sharp rotating bits. It highlights 34 600 firms and over 2 million workers serving the public, with 1 200 000 wells completed since 1659 and 428 522 air producers still active in 25 states.

America U. S Natrona County Wyo Gil

Traveling In Nevada Better Take 3 Watches

Nevada travelers face time chaos as regions differ on daylight saving. Ely clocks revert to Pacific Standard Time while nearby Ely areas stay on Pacific Daylight Time for some towns. Fallon and Reno also switch times in a patchwork pattern, complicating schedules for motorists.

Nevada Salt Lake City Renovia Reno

News On Fabric Finish for Households Explained

Textile technicians outline washable finishes and risks in fabrics used for draperies and summer dresses. Wax or starch glazes may wash out. synthetic resins and plastics create washable or crease resistant finishes but can retain chlorine and cause yellowing. Proper care avoids false waffle pique and preserves nap in napped fabrics. renewable water proofing must be reapplied after laundering.

American Institute of Laundering

Honor Teachers Reception for City Educators in Green Bay

Public and parochial school owners were guests of honor at a reception last night sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and Kiwanis and Rotary clubs. Chairman B. K. Gage said the event highlighted the city’s recognition of teachers’ contributions to the community.

Green Bay Wis The Association of Commerce and the Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs B. K. Gage

Optimists Hear Madison Speaker On Cheese and Wealth

Madison Optimists hosted Archie L. Hirst, a noted Madison member, who spoke on Opportunities Unlimited. He joked about a cheese cooperative and a dead CPA while detailing Wisconsin cheese dominance and dairy promotion begun in 1940 under Governor Julius Hell.

la Crosse Madison Archie L. Hirst Jocal Club Opportunities Unlimited State CPA Willow Room Hirst Wisconsin United States Julius Hell la Crosse State Teachers College River Falls TC Sooibr Memorial Field LCTC

Vote Union Shop At James Plant Fort Atkinson Wis

Employees at three James Manufacturing Co plants in Fort Atkinson Wisconsin voted overwhelmingly for a union shop. The referendum, 374 to 6, was conducted by the state employment relations board under the Taft Hartley act and tied to a labor pact signed a month earlier. The company makes barns and poultry equipment.

Fort Atkinson Wis James Manufacturing Co William Geldard Federal Labor Union AFL State Employment Relations Board

Four Polio Cases Reported in Milwaukee and Nearby

Four new polio cases were reported yesterday by Dr. E B Krumbein city health commissioner. Two cases are Milwaukee residents and the other two are non residents.

Milwaukee EB. R., Krumbiegel City Health Commission

Rebury Colin Kelly With Honors for Your Father

Captain Colin Kelly hailed as Pacific war hero lies buried in North Florida amid family mourners. Full military honors marked his burial after a bomber mission that scuttled the Japanese battleship Haruna. his crew parachuted to safety. President Roosevelt praised his death. he held posthumous awards of the Distinguished Service Cross and Distinguished Flying Cross. The flag was given to his son, Corky, by Capt. William E. Frantz.

Madison Fis Colin Kely Pacific Hood Florida Oung Flier Haruna Kelly Roosevelt Colin Jit William E. Frantz Thelth Air Force

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