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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1948
Page
10
County Homemakers present four demonstrations for the Inter-State fair as part of their centennial Nationality Foods program. Edith Mae county home agent directs the events with daily 3:30 P M demos in the 4 H building.
The Ohio national guard may be sent to Univis plant to restore order if the company attempts to reopen. Governor Herbert voiced disappointment and warned he would deploy troops if clashes resume as around 200 pickets gathered at the entrance.
The American Bar Association holds its year meeting in Seattle from September 6 to 10 with President Gregory of Chicago presiding. Preliminary committee sessions will start in Olympia and feature delegates and leaders from Wisconsin and Milwaukee bars including H Hale P Hayes Albert M Hougton Walter J Mattison Carl B Rix and John S Sprowls.
The report notes that 3,000 cocoons yield one pound of raw milk and mentions a worm that spins mulberry leaves weighing fifty times its own weight, attributed to Gordon Gate.
Special ceremonies inducted Admiral Leahy and actor Winninger into the Chippewa Indian tribe. Governor Rennebohm flew in to deliver greetings from the state as Leahy spoke of his early days in the area. The program ended with Anchors Away as the crowd welcomed both men. Leahy planned to fly to Washington today while Winninger prepared for a two week stint at Milwaukee centennial exposition opening Friday.
Zari Taylor fixed at 61000 bond after guilty plea for lewd conduct. Dorothy Zielke of West Salem ordered to pay 100 plus costs or jail days. Frank Hernandez forfeited 125 cash bond for lewd acts. Alien Menke pleaded guilty to driving with four in front. fined 2 dollars. Stacy Silbaugh of Viroqua pleaded guilty to DWI. 100 plus costs or 60 days jail. license revoked for a year. Erwin Mueller pleaded guilty to muffler violation. paid 2 dollars. Arents of Sparta charged. preliminary hearing set. bond 5000.
A large barn, hog house, corn crib, and poultry building burned in Iowa while the family was away. Hay and three cattle were lost. blaze found by passersby who called the Calmar Fire Department, which broke down en route. Ridgeway and Decorah departments arrived too late to save other property. Loss estimated at 10000 dollars, covered by insurance.
Stub Patterson of Sauk City is hospitalized in Viroqua after a late Friday crash on state highway 33 near Cashton. Patterson suffered a fractured collarbone and possible rib injuries. Driver Leonard Flamme of Baraboo was unhurt as his car struck a telephone pole and a tree before stopping. Sheriff H R Biegel investigated.
Inspectors report grounds and bus in excellent condition as 4 H entries rise to 50 dairy butter cases plus many cheeses and eggs. Open class livestock judging Thursday with judges from Madison Madison areas and surrounding counties. 4 H club judging and grooming contests also planned.
A local orphanage group left La Crosse for a day picnic in Trempealeau at 10 a m and plans to return late afternoon. It marks the second such outing in two years funded by Savings Bonds.
Marie Van Leuren 22 of Chicago crowned Queen of Height 1948 at the national beauty contest held during the Chicago railroad fair. Chief Tony White Cloud of the Jemez Indian tribe in Gallup N. Mex. places the crown. he is 5 ft 3 in while Marie stands 6 ft 1½ in. All contestants are members of clubs at the Tall Clubs national convention in Chicago.
Roughly two thirds of the nation's public cooler and freezer space was filled with food on July 1. The U S Department of Agriculture said about 67 percent of public cooler space and 71 percent of public freezer space were in storage during June.
Generally fair with little temperature change in Wisconsin tonight Partly cloudy and warmer Tuesday with scattered showers mainly southwest and west central areas in the afternoon or night Minnesota shows partly cloudy and warmer tonight and Tuesday with showers in the southwest and south portions Tuesday afternoon or night Minor moisture in the mass Tuesday night from a weak trough remains uncertain
Precipitation in the past 24 hours fell as showers and thunderstorms across the southeast, northern lake region, northern plains, and Rockies. Several stations in the southeast reported amounts over one inch, with North Platte 1.34 inches in 12 hours. Morning temperatures remained near August norms, though the Mississippi region showed cooler readings and some northern locations were well above records.
Senator Wiley of Wisconsin urges the administration to back a recent reduction in parcel post rates for Western European relief parcels. He argues relief parcels are the best form of public relations for the American way of life and notes personal letters accompany many packages as effective Cold War propaganda.
A Trans World airline pilot near Indianapolis said he saw nothing of the phenomenon while taking off for St. Louis. Police Inspector Leolin Troutman watched the object for 20 minutes, noting it stood still then moved south. Weather officials doubted a balloon caused the reports and cited overcast skies at 5500 feet.
Galesville Wisconsin Mrs Leonard Redsten 30 died Friday in a Winona hospital after a two week stay Funeral services are Tuesday at 2 pm at Zion Lutheran Church with Rev S E Verang officiating Burial will be in Pine Cliff cemetery She is survived by husband four children mother one brother and two sisters Children are Jerome 11 Larry 10 Anna Marie nine and Virginia six Her mother lives in Ettrick brother Russell in Silver Creek and sisters Mrs Gordon Gunderson Atlanta Georgia and Mrs Leo Greeno Holmen
STODDARD Wis Miss Emma Stokky 70 died Sunday in a Crosse hospital. She is survived by three brothers and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services Wednesday at 1 30 p m at the home and 2 p m at Lower Coon Valley Lutheran church with Rev A I Kvamme officiating. Burial in church cemetery. Friends may call Gilbertson Funeral home in Coon Valley 7 to 9 p m Tuesday.
The infant child of Mr and Mrs Paul Harris Franklin township Vernon died Friday night at a Viroqua hospital. Services were held today at Henthorn Funeral Home Viola at 2 pm with burial in Viola cemetery. Survived by parents and one brother. Mrs Harry the former Irene Johnson of io.
Larry Davis chair of the Crosse Chamber of Commerce announced additions to the acquaintance committee for the annual city county picnic on Aug 11. New members include Ernest Roesler of La Crosse R 1 Adolpheee West Salem Fred Pralie Onalaska Harry Schilling R Onalaska Ernest F Scender Mindoro Ed Pfafflin R 2 Holmen Alois Clements Le Crosse Fred F Miller West Salem Milton aa.
A 1946 Chicago grain table shows Wheat prices for Sept July and Dec options with various opens highs lows and closes. Lard soybeans and cash grain quotes follow with No 3 red and No 1 yellow prices listed. Buying hours and poultry grade details are noted from Swift & Co La Crosse Wisconsin.
Four year old Garry Hanson of Sand Lake Coulee vanished at 4:30 p.m. Sunday triggering city and county searches. By 9 p.m. he wandered back home, unharmed, with no additional details released to the press.
Spillville, la special report: Howard Bernatz 31, mill operator of Spillville, died in a Friday head on crash north of Spillville. Roger Halse of the other car was hospitalized at Decorah. Bernatz leaves a wife and three children, youngest one month. Services were to be held today.
In Omaha Nebraska William J Shields declares his snow white 20 year old cat with one blue and one gold eye is the citys oldest feline.
Salable hogs total 9,000 with top 31.10 for a single load and many weights showing gains. Cattle and calves totals 12,500 with steady to slightly lower moves for fed steers and bulls, high choices near 41.00 for large steers and 38.50 for 925 lb heifers. Illinois produce reports show steady live poultry and eggs with modest butter and potato market shifts.
Local authorities report two inmates escaped from Sparta asylum on Monday. Sheriff Hans R. Biegel released descriptions of John Selfleur, 45, five feet seven inches, 140 pounds with a limp, and a second man described as epileptic, also about 140 pounds. Both wore overalls. sightings should be reported to the county highway police or sheriff’s department.
The Board of Education of La Crosse Wisconsin invites separate scale proposals for painting at Central High School and Logen High School. Bids due by 6 00 o clock August 9 1948 at Weedburn School Building 8th and Main Streets. Walter H Bigelow President.
The City of La Crosse Wisconsin invites sealed bids for 3000000 Street Improvement Bonds dated 1948 and 200000 Sewer Bonds dated 1948 with serial payments through 1958. Bids must meet interest limits 3 percent maximum and be for all bonds with certified check of 5000. Bid deadline 2 pm August 13 1948.
Wisconsin La Crosse County Court sets August 24 1948 hearing for Glen F Cook to probate the will of Mary Owens and appoint an executor. Creditors must file claims by October 26 1948 or be barred with claims examined November 2 1948 at 10 o clock. Dated July 26 1948 by Court order.
In La Crosse County Wisconsin Court to hear Archibald O Olberg petition for administrator of Emma P Olberg deceased The court will determine heirs and creditors must file claims by October 18 1948 or be barred Hearing set for October 18 1948 at 10 o'clock at La Crosse Court House Dated July 17 1948 by order of the court R V A RUEDIGER and JOANIS Attorneys
Wisconsin County Court in La Crosse will hear Alf Wisberg the executor’s final account and claims for debts paid in good faith on September 14 1948 at 10 am. The hearing determines inheritance tax and the distribution to legally entitled heirs. Deted July 24 1948 By the Court AHLSTROM Burr Terrent Attorney
Crosse County owner and holder of a tax certificate issued by the County Treasurer of Le Crosse County Wisconsin lists certificate 1137 for year 1942 amount 2.05 dated October 20 and certificate 1138 for year 142 amount 62.05 dated October 20 describing property in Haiderson and Gaserder Addition to Tower of Follend new Village Holmen lots 1 and 2 Block 1 with three months until tax deed.
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