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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1949

Page

14

La Crosse Tribune August 1 1949

The La Crosse Tribune issue from August 1 1949 covers local news and events of the day featuring community updates, notices, and brief reports from the city and surrounding area.

Highway Aid Discussion by Fifth Division Officials

State and county highway officials from the fifth division met in La Crosse to discuss federal aid for local road work. T. M. Reynolds and Paul A. Hartwig presided as they reviewed a questionnaire sent to area highway committees. The group planned mailing the forms by August 8 and a statewide costs and work survey to follow. Reynolds announced replacement of school zone signs with regulation black and yellow postings where needed.

Crosse T. M. Reynolds State Highway Department la Crosse County Paul A. Hartwig Monroe Charles Dwyer William von Ruden C H. Koeniner Arthur Lick Buffalo Jen Davis Gaylore J. Schultz Albert Keenlyne H. L. Multhamp D. W. Ulrich Trempealeau Jens Klaverstad Jackson L. N. Johnson Hugh van Horn Charles Bunde Edwin Peterson Vernon M. J. Reidt Mose Marshall Martin Groning Bert von Ruden la Crosse William Schans William Schomberg Terpstra R. C. Clark State Highway Commission Reynolds Madison

Bees Drive Family From Home As Bees Invade Camden Residence

In Camden New Jersey a family faced a bee onslaught when thousands of bees swarmed their home after a tree in the yard fell and produced a nest. Police and firemen could not quell the swarm. Mrs Helen Coffman begged for help as honey dripped from the ceiling. The insects filled the house and yard, leaving the couple unable to enter or evacuate safely.

Camden N. J Pitty Helen Coffman

State Polio Total Reaches 127 Cases

The Wisconsin State Board of Health reported 15 new infantile paralysis cases on Monday, bringing the 1949 total to 127. As of Saturday there were 112 cases, compared with 43 at the same time last year, with cases in Vernon, Waukesha, Marathon, Milwaukee, and Crawford, Dane, Douglas, Vilas, and Rock counties.

Madison Wis State Board of Health Vernon Waukesha Marathon Milwaukee Crawford Dane Douglas Vilas Rock

Polio Claims Belgrade U S Vice Consul

Belgrade Yugoslavia Robert G Braden 29 third secretary and vice consu l of the United States embassy in Belgrade died Monday after contracting poliomyelitis three days earlier The report notes Czechoslovakia began a major industrial reorganization.

Belgrade Yugoslavia Robert G. Braden United States

Weather Record U. 6 Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa

Department of Commerce forecasts clearing and cooler temperatures across Wisconsin with fair and cool conditions. Minnesota expected to be mostly fair tonight and Tuesday. Iowa to see fair and cooler tonight with a Tuesday turn to fair and pleasant conditions.

Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa

River Readings Forecast Stagnant at Guttenberg Area

The forecast shows the river remaining practically stationary for 36 hours near Guttenberg Iowa at dams 9 and 10 with minor fluctuations elsewhere. A half foot drop is expected at Trempealeau and Genoa tailwaters while tributaries recede slowly and the upper Wisconsin holds steady.

Guttenberg Trempealeau Genoa Wisconsin

Weather Watch: Scattered Showers and Cool Air Move In

Scattered thundershowers fell across the northern and central plains and Gulf states. Light rain persisted in Wisconsin and eastern Minnesota with higher totals in upper Wisconsin valley and southeastern states like Charleston 3.42 inches. Temperatures cooled east of the U S as a new surge of cool air crossed the Canadian border lowering readings 10 to 20 degrees.

Plains Gulf States Wisconsin Minnesota Wausau Cloud Minn Charleston S. C U. S North Dakota

Livestock Prices Report From Winona and Chicago Markets

Winona market shows cattle and hogs steady with quotes for barrows and gilts across weight ranges. Chicago bids list salable hogs and cattle with loads of choice steers and heifers and ranges for cows, bulls, and stockers in a bustling regional report.

South St Paul Livestock Market Roundup

USDA market report from South St. Paul notes mixed demand for cattle and hogs. Slaughter steers and heifers firm to +0.25, calves 24.00–27.00, hogs 5.0 thousand head, barrows and gilts 22.25–22.50, sows 18.75–19.50, lightweight sows up to 19.75, and feeder grades uneven with cows steady or unchanged.

Swift & Company Bologna Chicago Livestock Chicago USDA SOUTH

Chicago produce market brief shows mixed poultry prices

Live poultry receipts reach 14 trucks with prices unchanged to up three cents per pound. f.o.b. fowl and roosters listed. Butter steady with high receipts. carrot prices vary by grade and size. Ducklings priced at 23, 90 B car lots quoted, and assorted commodities show mixed current and wholesale figures across multiple lots and grades.

Chicago USDA U. S U. S&s

Chicago Potatoes Arrivals and Prices Report

Potatoes arrivals reach 292 cars in Chicago with total U S shipments 453 Friday 225 Saturday and 25 Sunday. Market steady with moderate supplies and California Leagitites at 3 75 to 4 00 and Idaho Blacks Triumphs at 3 00 to 3 30.

Chicago USDA U. S&s California Idaho Gregor Bliss Russel Texas Bliss Washington

Ethiopia to aid sugar beet growth in low rain areas

Ethiopia plans support for sugar beet cultivation in regions not requiring irrigation and where sugar cane cannot be grown due to insufficient rainfall. The program targets expanding crop options and improving agricultural resilience in drier zones.

Ethiopia

Chicago grain table shows varied futures and cash prices

Wheat futures range from Sept to May with openings around 2.05 to 2.08 dollars a bushel and mixed highs and lows. corn and oats supply similar spread patterns with Sept and Dec contracts, soybeans show modest shifts. cash grain quotes list No 2 red wheat around 1.96 dollars and corn No 1 yellow near 1.41 dollars.

Chicago Saacc

Six County 4-H Club Youths In Competition

La Crosse county will send six 4 H members to the district judging contest in Chippewa Falls Wisconsin on Friday County agent Larry Davis announced four district contests are held in the state and the five top scoring judges from each district will go to the State Fair The La Crosse county representatives were chosen at the county judging contest in West Salem on July 28 Food judging winners were Lois Summerfield Betty Knoblock and Kathryn Brown Daily winners were Morris Myer Robert Ganum and Robert Elliot

la Crosse County 4-H Chippewa Falls Wis Larry Davis Davis West Salem Lois Summerfield Bangor Township Betty Knoblock Wilson

Military Police Classes Noted At Camp Gordon

Schedule from Captain William T. Whittington states MP classes at Camp Gordon Ga. in basic associate basic advanced criminal investigation MP guardhouse administration. Courses run until January 1951 with 90 day tours of duty for engineers open to company grade officers with spare parts experience. more info through the Army Reserve Office.

William T. Whittington Army Reserve Office Federal Building Military Police School Camp Goron Chief of Engineers

Mobile X ray Unit to Visit Onalaska

The Wisconsin mobile X ray unit will stop at the Onalaska Masonic hall on Tuesday and Wednesday. County Nurse Helen Hanson says Tuesday August 2 hours are 1 PM to 3 30 PM and Wednesday from 8 AM to 11 30 AM. Adults over 18 may receive a free examination.

Wisconsin Onalaska Masonic Hall Helen Hanson

Open New Zealand Coal Field Extends Liverpool State Mine

New Zealand opens a new 1,000,000-ton high quality coal field by extending the Liverpool State mine to expand output and supply.

New Zealand Liverpool

Railman Kills Wife and Himself in Wisconsin Tragedy

In Green Bay Johanna Geyer 13 watched as her father William Geyer 46 a railroad flagman shot his wife 45 in bed then killed himself. District Attorney Robert Parins said the couple had separated for months with a divorce in progress. Johanna awoke to the gunfire as her sister 17 and brother 16 alerted police. Merle reported no prior gunshots heard.

Green Bay Wis Johanna Geyer Dist Atty Robert Parins William Geyer Geyer Parvis Johanna Merle

Fire destroys Wilton barn in lightning strike incident

A barn on the Herman Miller farm near Wilton was struck by lightning during an electrical storm and burned at 1:50 a m. Louis Miller moved livestock to safety while the Wilton fire department contained the fire from spreading to a nearby building. Soon after, a second fire at the William Chambers farm two miles east was reported but extinguished by the family when a transformer was struck by lightning.

Wilton Wis Herman Miller Louis Miller Orman Miller William Chambers

Patrolman Kills Wife, Suitor, Ends Own Life

Brooklyn police report Patrolman William R. Lane shot and killed his estranged wife Blanche 28 a waitress and Arnold Myers 37 a carpenter with a wife and two sons as they lay nude in bed before shooting himself at the foot of the bed in the Brooklyn home of Mrs Lane's parents. Emil Binder 50 the wife's father found the bodies when he returned home from work. The Lanes were married last year and had frequent quarrels with several separations.

New York William R. Lane Brooklyn Blanche Arnold Myers

Bathers See Rescue Of Crashed Pilot

Thousands of beachgoers watched four lifeguards row half a mile to aid pilot Robert Hartje 32 who crash landed a rented single engine plane in Lake Michigan after the engine failed at 1200 feet He clung to a wing tip as lifeguards pulled him to safety and he was exhausted but unharmed after the rescue.

Chicago Lake Michigan Robert Hartje Hartje

McCormack Sees No Cut On Excise Taxes

Washington House Democratic Leader McCormack says after a White House conference there is no prospect for repealing wartime excise taxes this session. He warns repeal could require loss of revenue and trigger further tax measures to balance the budget.

Washington House McCormack Mass White House Congress

Christian Pederson 69 Galesville dies after stroke

Galesville Wisconsin March 21 1880 born Norway 1880 obituary notes services set for Tuesday at Zion Lutheran church at 2 p m burial Pine Cliff cemetery survivor list includes wife two daughters five sons and two grandchildren he came to the United States in 1908 and lived with his daughter Melda Larson in recent years

Galesville Wis Christian Pederson Zion Lutheran Church S. E. Verang Pine Cliff Cemetery Pederson Norway United States Colbern Melda) Larson Colbern Larson Vivian Pederson Palmer Holmen Clarence Arnold Oscar James Melrose

Maori children recover found money in creek in New Zealand

Native Maori children find 488 dollars in silver and copper coins in a creek at Pota ka New Zealand. The find is believed to be part of 3600 dollars stolen last January from the Royal Oak hotel Matawhero.

Potaka New Zealand Royal Oak Matawhero

Iwo Jima Flag Raisers Reunite For Film Portrayal

Three surviving Iwo Jima flag raisers Rene Gagnon Ira Hayes and John Bradley traveled from New England Arizona Wisconsin to re enact the historic moment for the movies They spoke of life after the war and their mixed feelings about the publicity Bradley clarified the timing of the flag raising and noted later casualties on the island.

Hollywood U. S Iwo Jima Rene Gagnon Manchester N. H Joe Rosenthal Associated Press Bradley Suribachi Marine Corps Camp Pendleton San Diego Republic Chicago

Parker Pen Co Strike Averted After Union Pact

A Parker Pen Co contract agreement reached Saturday night ends a planned Monday strike by about 1200 union workers. The new contract runs to April 12, replacing the expired agreement from May of last year, with terms not disclosed.

Janesville Wis Parker Pen Co

County Court actions in La Crosse summarize multiple cases

Harold Layland faced three charges with pleas and hearings set for August. Wilson Saley paid a fine for shooting a dog found looting a chicken coop. Several defendants forfeited cash bonds for following too closely or failing to appear. Darold Calkins and William Ryan began terms for auto and non-support convictions. A bank fraud case against Donald Darling led to a $1,000 bond. Police court fined Bergum for license issues and jailed Drunk drivers. Fires report multiple incidents with vehicle and building damage and evacuations.

la Crosse Harold Layland Division Street Wilson Saley South 23Rd Street Saley Glen Kopp Clarissa Minn Gerald Rouse Independence John Stupert Merrillan Wis Sparta H. R. Biegel Monroe County Darold Calkins Green Bay William Ryan Waupun Donald Darling Caledonia Darling Minnesota Farmers’ National Bank of Sparta Monroe County Finance Co Ralph Bergum Winnebago Street Kenneth Anderson West Salem Francis Anderson Gerald Northrup Black River Falls Edward Melaniphy Roy Henneman Mat Conley Chicago

Bids invited for painting work at multiple La Crosse schools

The Board of Education invites separate sealed bids by August 15 1949 for painting at Central High School Logan High School Washburn Hamilton Washington Franklin and other buildings in La Crosse Wisconsin. Bids require five percent certified check and must follow specifications on file. Also notices of administration for Sarah Larsen estate set for August 16 1949 with October 15 1949 claim deadline and October 18 1949 court hearing.

Board of Education Washburn Main la Crosse Wisconsin Central High School Hixon Logan High School Washburn School 8Th Main Streets Hamilton School Adams Streets Washington School 16Th Vine Streets Franklin School Gillette Kane Streets City of la Crosse Authority of Board of Education Walter H. Bigelow Setice State of la Crosse County Sarah Larsen Matilda J. Larsen City of R.V. Ahlstrom Steele MAU & Toepel

Arrest Cicero Driver After Tomah Accident

James E. Palczek, 50, of Cicero Illinois, was arrested for negligent homicide after a head on collision near Tomah Wisconsin that killed 25 year old Mrs Victor Lindrud of Golden Valley and injured five others. The incident occurred when Palczek attempted to pass a vehicle causing the Barnett car from Minneapolis to go off the shoulder. He was released from Sparta hospital Sunday and taken into custody.

Sparta Wis James E. Palczek Cicero Ill Tomah Palczek Joseph H. Barnett Minneapolis Monroe County Barnett Victor Lindrud Golden Valley

Tipsy Gunman Threatens Girl In Money Quest

A drunken robber barged into a Chicago basement apartment posing as a messenger and abducted two year old Sharon Kathleen McCary while threatening to kill her if $4,000 was not handed over. He bound the parents and grandmother, took $50 cash and $100 in jewelry, then fled after gesturing toward the child. Sharon was not harmed.

Chicago Sharon Kathleen McCary South Side William McCary Doris McCary Esther Parnell Sharon Kathleen

Eight Die As Flaming Car Crash Kills Eight In Georgia

In Statham Georgia a car crashed off a roadway and burned, trapping its eight occupants. A mother and her three young children were among the charred victims. Sheriff Delmar Smith identified the dead as Ollie Anderson 26 Geneva Anderson 15 Rose Willie Cawart 11 Nevada Kettle 19 all Winterville. Mrs Pauline Brown 27 and her children Jerry Lee 4 Joe Ann 3 Pauline 18 months Athens.

Statham Here Delmar Smith Ollie Anderson Geneva Anderson Rose Willie Cawart Nevada Kettle Winterville Pauline Brown Jerry Lee Joe Ann Pauline Athens

Lightning strike kills two baseball players in Florida

In Baker Florida a lightning bolt struck a Sunday baseball game injuring 50 others and killing two players. The deceased were Allen L. Joyner Jr. a 23 year old third baseman from Crestview and Harry Moore a shortstop from Baker.

Baker Fla Munson Baker Baseball Clip Allen L. Joyner, Jr Crestview Herry Moore

Father Drowns While Saving Daughter at Crystal Lake

In Crystal Lake Illinois Joseph W Hanten 40 of Milwaukee drowned Sunday after wading fully dressed into Crystal Lake to help his nine year old daughter Judy. His wife and daughter were with his brother Al Hanten when Judy and cousin Nancy Ebhardt 11 of Chicago called for help. Nancy's father George Ebhart and bystanders rescued the girls and Ebhart, but Hanten disappeared with his body recovered 20 minutes later.

Crystal Lake, Ill Joseph W. Hanten Milwaukee Crystal Lake Judy Hanten The Pabst Brewing Co al Hanten Nancy Ebhardt Chicago Nancy George Ebhardt Ebhart Hansen

Postmasterships Approved In Wisconsin By Senate

The Senate approved several Wisconsin postmaster nominations including Francis H. Kartman Cassville Rodney O Helbling Merrillan Henry Jacobson Jr Pigeon Falls William J Gallagher Reedsburg Jerome R Morris Seneca William L Hansley Seneca Gerald Bergerson Strum and Mrs Mary Rooney 89 209 North 11th Street. Died in local hospital early Monday funeral arrangements are complete.

Washington Senate Wisconsin la Crosse Francis H. Kartman Cassville Rodney O. Helbling Merrillan Henry Jacobson, Jr Pigeon Falls William J. Gallagher Reedsburg Jerome R. Morris Seneca William L. Hansley Gerald Bergerson Strum Mary Rooney North 11Th Street

Winnebago mental hospital addition to be finished by Feb

The $3 million Winnebago state hospital expansion aims to add about 230 beds for acute mental patients. Superintendent Byron Hughes reports construction pace meets schedule and completion is set for February 15. Gov. Kohnen? Rennebohm signs welfare budget boosting mental hygiene staffing.

Madison Wis Winnebago Byron Hughes Winnebago State Hospital Hughes Capitol Rennebohm Welfare Department

Howley to Relinquish Berlin Command Post

Brig. Gen. Frank L. Howley will give up his role as American commandant in Berlin to return home. The decision, announced by U. S. Military Gov. John J. McCloy, follows Howley's request to be relieved, praised as courageous and outstanding in line with his combat service.

Berlin Frank L. Howley U. S John J. McCloy Howley McCloy

Obituary of Clara Lehrke of La Crosse

Mrs Clara Lehrke 94 died Saturday night at her daughter’s home 2417 South 13th street Born in Metz Germany on January 18 1854 She is survived by four daughters three sons 33 grandchildren 63 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild Burial will be in Oak Grove cemetery Services Tuesday at 2 pm at the daughter’s home officiated by Rev Fritz H Miller Friends may call Monday evening

Clara Lenrke William Gamradt South 13Th Street Metz Germany John Minnie) Juen Bertha Bruhnke Clara Thiele William Mary) Gamradt la Crosse George William Lehrke Albert Lehr

Frank Greeno 61 Dies in Hixton Wisconsin

Frank Greeno age 61 of Hixton Wisconsin and formerly of La Crosse died Saturday. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 1 30 p m at Jensen funeral home and 2 p m at Curran Valley church with burial in Sechlerville cemetery. Visitation Monday evening at Jensen. Survived by wife two sons Lester and Harold four daughters Mrs Roy Nichols Mrs Willis Young Mrs John Parks and Mrs Don De Boer three brothers Wesley Lloyd and Leo and three grandchildren

Frank Greeno Hixton Wis la Crosse Jensen Funeral Home Curran Valley Church Sechlerville Lester Harold South 29Th Street Roy Nichols Willis

Death Notice for Anna Pusey of Cass Street

Anna Pusey 77 of 2415 Cass Street died in a local hospital. She is survived by one brother Sebastian Wenker of Hayward Wisconsin and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services Wednesday at 9 am at St Joseph's Home 2415 Cass Street with Rev H Crubel officiating. Burial in Catholic cemetery. Friends may call Schumacher funeral home Tuesday evening with rosary at 7 30.

Anna Pusey Cass Street Sebastian Wenker Hayward Wis St. Joseph’s Home Rev. H. Crubel Schumacher Funeral

Death of Mrs Elizabeth Noonan Bohrer Manifests in La Crosse Ties

Mrs Elizabeth Noonan Bohrer 72 died Sunday in Long Beach California. Burial will be in Great Falls Montana. She was born and reared in La Crosse. Mrs Frank Leonard of 717 Hagar street learned of the death Monday.

Frank Leonard Hagar Street Elizabeth Noonan Bohrer Long Beach Calif Great Falls Mont Bohrer la Crosse

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