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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1955

Page

12

Cold War Grips Martin And Lewis In Hollywood Feud

Hollywood reports a growing rift between Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis as they near a scheduled comedy western. Martin says he is ready to work with Lewis again under their Paramount contract, while Lewis answers with no comment and seeks release.

Hollywood Martin Lewis Jerry Lewis Dean Martin Jerry Dean Paramount Lew Wasserman M.C.A Hal Wallis NBC Frank Freeman Paramount Studio Board of York Productions

Pigs Nearly Die When Freight Cars Derail in Wisconsin Yard

In Sparta Wisconsin three freight cars carrying hogs derailed in Milwaukee Road yards causing concern for animal safety due to heat. Two cars were loaded by August Hering of Sparta and one by John Meyer of Bangor. A La Crosse wrecker redirected the hogs toward Madison and Cudahy packing firms after the switch accident. Total load about 16 000 pounds per car worth roughly $2000 each. Observers debated whether the scene reflected relief from high packing rates or heat related distress.

Sparta Wis Milwaukee Road August Hering John Meyer Bangor la Crosse Madison and Cudahy

La Crosse Tribune Publisher and Rates Notice

La Crosse Tribune announces editorial staff and departments. Home and mail subscription rates are listed for La Crosse and surrounding areas with various terms and prices.

Heat Wave Stretches Across Nation With Highs Over 100

The Weather Bureau reports a long hot humid period with temperatures in the 90s and above across the plains and western regions. Pierre and Phillip, SD register 107 degrees, while parts of the Northeast and Pacific Northwest stay cooler. Tropical Storm Brenda weakens over Louisiana as heavy rainfall spreads through Mobile, Alabama, and southern states.

Associated Press Weather Bureau Plains States Pierre Phillip S.D Southwest Desert Blythe el Centro Calif Yuma Ariz Plains Great Lakes Pacific Northwest Pacific Coastal Brenda Louisiana Alabama Mississippi Mobile Ala Rocky Mountain Region New England

Windstorm Hits Millston Field Day but No Injuries Reported

A sudden thunderstorm and strong wind at the Millston-Knapp Sportsman Club field day caused tents to collapse and trees to fall onto cars. Visitors rushed for shelter at Lake Lee while children cried but no serious damage or injuries were reported. The Young America 4-H stand was destroyed, though the village area escaped damage.

Millston Wis Millston-Knapp Sportsman Club Lake Lee Young America

Oil Field Tragedy Claims Three In Five Days

In Kimball Nebraska three Rogers Truck Line workers from Sidney die in freakish oil field accidents. Lloyd Thomas Wyoming section falls under a derrick section catwalk. L D Arnold Kimball dies when truck boom hits a power line. Clyde Gibbs Sidney crushed between cab and trailer as a pipe load shifts and the truck moves.

Clyde Scott Gibbs Sidney Gibbs

Snake In Jeep Sparks Daring Jump Near Portmouth

In Portsmouth Virginia Captains John F West and George N Sanders rode in an Army jeep when a rattlesnake rose between them at about 40 mph. West shouted for calm but Sanders leapt into a roadside ditch. West jumped next. The jeep veered into a ditch and stopped. The snake slithered away unharmed. Both officers were bruised and dizzy.

Portsmouth John F. West George N. Sanders West Sanders

Milwaukee minister faces second heresy trial

Rev. John Gerberding of Menomonee Falls, 33, is set for a church trial on doctrinal deviation after a unanimous vote by the Northwest Synod investigating committee. The case follows the conviction of Rev. George Crist Jr. of Durham and may lead to suspension or removal from ministry. Trial likely in Milwaukee late August with formal charges pending.

Milwaukee John Gerberding Northwest Synod United. Lutheran Church Gerberding Menomonee Falls George Crist Jr Durham Crist Paul E. Bishop Minneapolis Synod Bishop Gerberding Mmay

Soldier Serves With 7th Division In Korea

Army Sgt Arlando Peterson 21 son of Mr and Mrs Carl Peterson 1516 S 8th St La Crosse Wis serves in the 7th Infantry Division Korea The Bayonet division the only U S Army unit in Korea since the ceasefire He is a cook in Company I 31st Regiment Peterson entered the Army January 1954 completed basic at Ft Riley Kan and attended La Crosse State College.

Korea Army Arlando Peterson Carl Peterson S. 8Th St la Crosse Wis 7Th Infantry Division Peterson Ft. Riley Kan LaiCrosse State College

Deaths in Wisconsin and Iowa townships and De Soto

Mrs. Lawrence Thompson 53 of Elwood Ill died at Rice Lake hospital after a heart condition. Survived by husband two children and six grandchildren. Agnes Knarr 87 died in Kendall Wis at daughter’s home. Three daughters one son and many grandchildren survive. Thomas J. Lee 82 of Waukon Ia died after long illness. Carl Hoium 57 of Retreat De Soto Wis died after brief illness. Each death notes birthplaces marriages and funeral details with locations in Whitehall Kendall Waukon De Soto.

Whitehall Wis Lawrence Thompson Elwood Rice Lake William A. Johnson Lincoln Cemetery Ellen Morden Lincoln Russell Morden Garth Mary Lou) Heddens Carroll Thompson Washington Ind Dewey Morden John , Murphy Harold Bartholomew Thompson Kendall, Wis Agnes Knarr Elmer Schendel Wilton Christian Frieda) Schendel Luetta Haseley Kendall Caroline Petzlaff Milwaukee William St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Max Hermann Glendale Cemetery Smith Funeral Home Waukon Iowa Thomas J. Lee Allamakee Street Kelliogg Minn Ellen Kennedy Lee A. E. Sheridan Mary Lee Thomas Minneapolis John James Margaret Passe Katherine Dornuss Wabasha John McDonald Mt. Olivet Bakke- Hanson Funeral Home DE Soto Carl Hoium Viroqua Peter Ingeborg Hoium Crawford County Inez Warren Horum Lorraine Albert New Lisbon Adolph Palmer Baraboo Retreat Methodist Church Walnut Mound Cemetery Olson Hattie Luedke Jesus Christ Henry Luedke Harry Luedke Vida Holmes Alice Parrington Margaret Smith Ingval Knutson Minnie Knutson

Parley Not Changed Red View in Geneva Summit

Washington Rep Lawrence H Smith a Racine Republican and Foreign Affairs panel member said the General Conference did not change the Soviet stance after the Geneva talks He warned that East Germans and others doubt US resolve and questioned strategic goods deals amid unrest behind the Iron Curtain. He noted many constituents oppose commercial trade with Iron Curtain states and urged caution on easing tensions.

Washington Lawrence H. Smith Racine House Foreign Affairs Committee Burreau Smith Bulgaria Free World East Berlin Wisconsin Geneva Russia United States Iron Curtain

Acetylene Tank Stolen From Ray Pfaff Residence

Ray Pfaff of 424 Copeland Ave reports a half filled acetylene tank stolen. The value is listed at 40 dollars. The item was lost on Monday according to city police records.

Ray Pfaff Copeland Ave

Goldwater confident in rebutting McCarthy at Geneva dispute

Senator Goldwater says the American people will rebut McCarthy's charges that Eisenhower allied with tyrants at Geneva. McCarthy attacks the administration's policy while Knowland insists no deal was struck and no concessions to Communist China.

Goldwater Joe Iie Washington Sen. Goldwater R-Ariz Sen McCarthy Wis Eisenhower Geneva Senate Asia Free World Georgi K.zhukov Zhukov Sen. Knowland California China

Mississippians Vote In Governor Primary

Jackson Mississippi voters cast ballots in a Democratic primary to choose a gubernatorial candidate. The five contenders promise to maintain racial segregation despite a 1954 Supreme Court ruling, with little impact from Black voters due to white voter barriers and a literacy test requirement.

Jackson Miss Mississippi U.S. Supreme Court White Citizens Councils

Woman Saves Child as Train Strikes Guardian

In Monroe North Carolina a 25 year old mother Mrs Dorothy Wilson hurled herself onto her three year old daughter to shield her as a boxcar passed, the train grinding over them. Wilson suffered 16 stitches in the hip and 14 in the head while the child Dianne escaped with minor bruises.

Monroe, N.c.fi Dorothy Wilson

Puzzled Pigeon Paroled by Lincoln County Police

In Lincolnton North Carolina William Green returned a homing pigeon that tried to enter his home via the front door. The bird wore an engraved aluminum band reading sAU-55-CNC-87 and was paroled into Green’s custody.

Lincolnton N.C William Green Green

Hearing on Final Settlement in Luella Burke Estate

Legal notices announce a La Crosse County Court hearing on August 9 1955 at 10:00 AM for executor Albert C Burke to examine final account settle debts and assign residue and to determine inheritance tax. Judge R Ahlstrom order. Attorney Carrol J Watgen listed.

State of Wisconsin la Crosse Luella Burke City of Albert C. Burke R. Ahlstrom Carrol J Watgen Rivoli Wis Court House Harrisburg Franklin County Milnois la Crosse County Jos. P. Riese Frank Check George Herrmann Annex II Corner 2Nd State Sts Jos. Priese Geo. Herrmann Mae Opland Gould St Club 14 Highway 14 Shelby Ernest Roesler

Wanted help and nursing staff ads across venues

Classified notices offer travel positions for young women ages 18 to 25 with new furnished care and guaranteed pay, a hospital nursing call for Vernon Memorial Hosp in Viroqua Wisconsin seeks registered nurses for general and obstetric duties, and Job listings for clerking and waitress work at Justinger's Food Store with hours 11 am to 7 pm plus a domestic helper needed for two elderly women in exchange for room board and small wages.

Vernon Memorial Hosp Viroqua Wis Justinger’s West Ave

WANTED WOMEN and GIRLS Job Openings Listed for Local Businesses

A sequence of classified help wanted items details openings at Modern Laundry and Dry Cleaning Co., a Bangor area farm, hotels, cafes, drive ins, tearooms, beauty salons and restaurants. Positions include housekeeper, waitress, kitchen helper, car hop, cook, and beauty staff with ages and training notes.

Apply Modern Laundry and Dry Cleaning Co Sth Ave Bangor Tribune

Help Wanted Ads From La Crosse Tribune Clutter

Multiple employment notices seek free travel for young men and veterans 18 to 28, with new cars and guaranteed pay. no experience required. Positions include TV service man, accounting and clerical work with typing ability. delivery order taker paid $100 weekly. broommaker with room and board. farm laborer for married man. dairy farm work. auto radiator repair mechanic. Contact names and addresses given.

Waukesha County Tribune George A. Miller Hixton Wis Donald B Miller West Salem Tillman Bros Krismer Call Bill Bainbridge Street French Island Home Service Henry la Crosse Woolen Mills Co George E. L. Kioss Jackson Porto Rico Boyle la Crosse Seperate House Frank Hughes Houston Minn Dalr

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