Divorces Granted in Court Session Amid Contempt Findings
Helen Albrecht Maughm of La Crosse was granted a divorce from Karam S. Maughm on desertion charges. One child awarded to the mother. Contempt orders issued for unpaid support and alimony. Jack Hebard and Le Roy Grotevant faced jail terms for failure to pay costs or comply with orders. Hobart Dowell and others were held in contempt or ordered to pay arrears.
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Lea Crosse
Helen Albrecht Maughm
la Crosse
Karam S. Maughm
Ege
Taylor
Estantia San Anselmo
la Colina
Fcs
Argentina
Bergen
Norway
Arkhe Kane
Jack Hebard
R. J. Onalaska
le Roy Grotevant
Onalaska
Hobart Dowell
West Avenue South
Mild West Salem clash leaves at least two hurt
Sheriff reports a brief gang style confrontation in West Salem Sunday evening. Teens from La Crosse and West Salem were involved. two victims from West Salem suffered injuries including a broken tooth and facial cuts as well as head wounds. Vehicle activity noted with seven motor scooters carrying two people each entering the town between 7 and 8 p.m. No full casualty list or causes yet released.
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West Salem
Vern Lamp
la Crosse
la Crosse Battlers
Sheriff's Department
Kansans Vote Today for State and Federal Nominees
Kansans will vote in a primary election to select party nominees for state and federal offices including the U S Senate. Analysts predict a light turnout, with 200 000 to 300 000 voters expected as polls close at 7 p m CST in cities and 6 p m in rural precincts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kas
U. S. Senate
Iis
Street Lighting Discussion Set by City Council
A public utilities committee meeting of the common council will convene Tuesday at 7 30 PM in the council chambers to discuss city street lighting. Northern States Power Company is expected to be heard. City Clerk Fred Kramer notes the session will address lighting needs and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Utilities Committee of the Common Council
Fred Kramer
States
Ower Company
Army Unveils Rank Restructure and Career Plan
The Army and Chevron outline a new title and chevron system under a broad personnel plan. Privates become recruits, corporals shift to private first class, sergeants to corporals, and staff sergeants adopt master sergeant status. Promotions move on ability and seniority within defined career fields. Combat veterans gain gold chevrons and green shoulder tabs.
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Army
John F. Lille
Car Army
Air Force
Stoddard Youths Enlist In Air Corps
Stoddard Wisconsin youths join the army air corps for three years. Robert A. Wrobel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wrobel, leaves for San Antonio Texas for basic training. Blaine Davis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Davis, reports to Fort Knox for basic training.
Scientists Cleared In Loyalty Check At Oak Ridge
The atomic energy commission announced two Oak Ridge Tennessee scientists suspended last May during a loyalty review were cleared. They were not publicly identified and the charges were not publicized.
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Oak Ridge, Tenn
Atomic Energy Commission
Paris milliners push to revive the pot hat trend
Paris designers Simone Cange and Albany lead a return to the tight fitting pot hat for 1948. Other houses mix the cloche with beret, but Albany’s fall hats keep a pure silhouette, hugging the back of the head and finishing just beyond the crown for a more flattering look.
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Paris
Weil
Simone Cange
Albany
Plan 21 Picnics At Myrick Park
City park department announces August picnic schedule at Myrick Park. On August 1 twenty one organizations reserved dates including State Road School, Arcade Bowling, Mothers States Power Co, Northern Engraving Local 395, Holy Trinity Catholic church, Food Dealers association, Ladies Aid, Cathedral 500 club, Copeland park, Presbyterian Anna Cronin circle, La Crosse Trailer Co, Eagles club, Hamilton Homemakers, Jaycees, La Crosse Garment, VFW Post 1530, Railroad Postal Clerks, Standard Oil, Bakers Union Local 386, Sheet Metal Workers Local 316, St Wenceslaus Ushers club.
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Myrick Park
City Park Department
State Road
Arcade
Mothers States Power Company
Northern Engrave Company
Unday
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Food Dealers Association
Ladies Aid Society
Cathedral 500
Bakers Union
Sheet Metal Workers
St. Wenceslaus Ushers Club
84th Airborne Division Begins Two Week Fort Riley Training
Units of the 84th airborne division moved into Fort Riley Kansas for a 15 day reserve training period. Maj. Gen. Ralph M. Immell of Madison Wisconsin commands the unit with Lt. Col. Leslie V. Dix of La Crosse Wisconsin as chief of staff.
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Junction City
Kas
84Th Airborne Division
Fort Riley
Ralph M. Immell
Madison
Wis
Panthem
Immell
Gill
Leslie V. Dix
la Crosse
Iowa Company Sells Harrow Patent Rights
Wauk on Iowa Peterson Implement Company sold the rights to manufacture the Peterson harrow to Karnack brothers of Decorah. All patent rights were transferred. Peterson will keep the Case tractor franchise locally and enter the automobile sales field.
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Waukon
Peterson Implement Company
Karnack Brothers of
Decorah
Peterson Firm
Case
Mrs. Robert Bruce Ayers Dies at 96 in Sparta Wis
Funeral services were held at Lanham's mortuary Monday for Mrs. Robert Bruce Ayers who died Friday at age 96. The Rev J G Morgan officiated and burial was in Farmers Valley. Surviving are three sons Arthur of Los Calif and Carl and Elias of Montana towns.
Coffee seller in San Francisco defrauds Folsom inmate with bad check
Nick Michael, 46, ran a cafe serving inmates and cashed a $20 check from an old customer now in Folsom Prison on bad check charges. Authorities say the payment bounced, exposing negligence by the shopkeeper in handling inmate-related transactions.
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San Francisco
Nick Michael
Nick
Folsom
Church's 91st Annual Session Held At Viola
Viola Wis special notes the United Brethren church will hold its 91st annual session from August 5 to 8 at the Evangelical church in Viola. Bishop Indianapolis will preside. A pre-session service August 4 features Rev. Sherman Cravens of Indiana Central College. The closing 2:30 p m Sunday program includes dedication of the new organ led by Bishop Dennis with Dr. George McAhern giving the address. Ed Mervis, Janesville, is guest organist.
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Viola
Wis
United Brethren Church
Evangelical Church
Indianapolis
Siham
Sherman Cravens
Diana Central College
Dick Ribble
Ed Mervis
Janesville
Dennis
George McAhern
Viola Congregation
Halt Price Spiral Urges Action Before House Adjournment
Washington Representative William H. Stevenson calls for stopping price inflation before adjournment. He criticizes Senate filibuster against anti poll tax and urges restraint of bank credit and government intrusion in private industry to curb costs of living and national debt. He cites food shortages and high prices for wheat corn and meat and questions why Federal Reserve leadership did not testify on monetary controls.
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Tritone
Washington Bureau
Washington
Willam H. Stevenson
le Crosse
House
Senate
Stevenson
Agriculture Department
Thomas B. McCabe
Federal Reserve System
Board of Governors
Troger Retires as Milwaukee Road Traveling Agent
Horace J. Troger of 437 South 22nd Street retires after 39 years with the Milwaukee Road. He began with the New York Central, joined Milwaukee in 1927, served as traveling passenger agent during WWI, and escorted troop trains including a Alaska to Camp McCoy run. He recalls sub zero La Crosse and notes rail travel improvements. He held Kiwanis, Elks, Eagles, American Legion, Plugs and Masonic memberships. succeeded by W. J. Cyemaniak as traveling passenger agent in La Crosse.
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Horace Greeley
Henry J. Troger
South 22Nd Street
Troger
Milwaukee Road
New York Central Railroad
Neapolis
Milwaukee Railroad
St. Paul
Gust 1
Roger
Alaska
Camp McCoy
la Crosse
Trager
Kiwanis, Elks, Eagles
American Legion
Plugs
Masonic Lodge
W. J. Cyemaniak
Cycemaniak
Milwaukee
Wisconsin manufacturing payroll and employment rise in May
Wisconsin's manufacturing sector employed 348000 workers with a payroll of 19745000, a 46 percent gain over May. Average weekly pay was 56.73 dollars, with rubber products highest at 76.14 per week and leather goods lowest at 30.94. Nonmanufacturing payroll totaled 91910, with 34789 in retail trade.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Industrial Commission
Horse racing gates rise in Frankfurt weekends
Horse racing in Frankfurt attracts crowds with gates up to 1¢ 000 each weekend boosting events as attendance and betting activity grow in the German city.
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Frankfurt
Germany
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Stoddard
Air Corps
Schneider
Iowa
Harrow
Mes
Robert Bruce Ayers
IH. J. Troger
Lenetahe
Erickson Bakery
Mercury
GEO. J. Devine, Inc
South Third Street
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