Three-vehicle crash injures man on Rose Street viaduct
A 76-year-old man sustained a neck injury in a late Thursday three vehicle crash on the Rose Street viaduct. Anton R. of Pine Street and Francis J. Felber of Island Street were involved when Felber’s La Crosse Transit Co bus rear ended Yeoman, pushing into Bahr, with bus damage $50, Bahr about $20, Yeoman $40. A second crash at Avon and Gohres streets involved Nathan DeLap of Victory and Leo Westervelt Jr. of Wood Street, with Westervelt and Farley cars each at $275 damage and the truck $75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Street
Anton
Springer
Avon and
Gohres
Nathan DeLap
Victory
Leo Westervelt, Jr
Wood Street
Westervelt
Avon Street
Alfred J. Farley
Westerwelt
Farley
Obituary for Joseph Rolland Foote
Joseph Rolland Foote, 69, died in Corona, California, on July 31. He is survived by his wife Betha Moeser Foote, formerly of La Crosse, who escorted him from Corona. Graveside services are set for 11 a.m. Saturday at Oak Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at Sletten-McKee South Chapel tonight from 7 to 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph R. Foote
Corona
Calif
Betha Moeser Foote
la Crosse
Oak Grove
Sletten-McKee South
Funeral rites for William H. Anderson in Stoughton
William H. Anderson 88 La Crosse resident and former Mons Anderson salesman dies in a local hospital. Services will be Saturday at 3 15 p m at Me church Stoughton burial in Stoughton cemetery. He is survived by a grandson in Iowa and was born March 18 1862 in Stoughton. He was honored in 1948 as the oldest living native of Stoughton. He lived in La Crosse over 50 years ago and later worked with Minneapolis firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Anderson
la Crosse
Mons Anderson
Stoughton
Wis
Anderson
I. J. A. Hagemo
Madison Street
Iowa
Northwest
Minneapolis
Local Man Oscar Stugen Dies After Short Illness
Oscar Stugen 54 of 1018% Red field street died in a local hospital Thursday night after a short illness. Funeral arrangements are underway with details to be announced by the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Stugen
Redfield Street
Mrs Palasco Dies at 58 in Omaha Home
Mrs. Peter Palasco aged 58 of 2110 Farnam street died at her home Thursday. Survived by her husband. Funeral services set for Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Hellwig Morris chapel. Burial in Woodlawn cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Palasco
Farnam Street
Hellwig-Morris Chapel
Woodlawn Cemetery
Stroke sends Daniels to hospital. Christen faints at cafe
Police say Arnold D. Daniels, 60, of 1319 State Street was taken to a local hospital by police ambulance at 9 24 p m Thursday after suffering a stroke. Clarence Christen, 37, of 419 Jackson Street, was taken to a hospital by ambulance at 12 37 p m Thursday after fainting in the Friendship Cafe at 224 South Third Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold D. Daniels
State Street
Clarence Christen
Jackson Street
South Third Street
Johanson Named President of Heileman Firm
Johanson is appointed president of Heileman Co. He previously served as executive vice president and general manager. He joined the brewery in January 1949 after serving as western manager of Reynolds Metals Co. in Chicago. He also formerly held the post of comptroller. His new duties will include those roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eileman Board
Johanson
Reynolds Metals Co
Chicago
Man and Wife Found Shot To Death In Chicago Home
Police found Andrew Kondos, 55, a railroad freight handler, shot multiple times in a first floor bath. His wife Caroline, 51, was found shot in the basement. Investigators noted a blood stained electric fan motor wrapped in rags as the possible weapon. The bodies were discovered Friday by their daughter Lydia Pyka and son-in-law William Ka Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Funay
Andrew Kondos
Caroline
Kondos
Lydia Pyka
William F. Ka, Jr
Ndos
Weather Record Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa Summary
For Wisconsin: fair and a little warmer tonight. Saturday partly cloudy and warmer. For Minnesota: partly cloudy with scattered showers southwest tonight. Not so cool northeast tonight. Saturday partly cloudy with some showers extreme west and extreme south portions. For Iowa: partly cloudy with scattered showers tonight and Saturday. Not much change in temperature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Towa
River Forecast Between Hastings and Guttenberg
The forecast shows a slight rise from Fountain City to below Winona over 24 hours and a 0.5 to 0.7 foot fall from Genos to Dam No 10. Elsewhere no major change with rapid flow declines in tributaries.
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Hastings
Guttenberg
Fountain City
Winona
Genos
Weather Summary Morning Report Central United States
Scattered showers and thunderstorms occurred over eastern plains Gulf region central plains and along the Appalachians to southern New England. Philadelphia exceeded one inch of rain. Temperatures cooled in eastern Lake region southern New England and northern Rockies while plains and upper Mississippi Valley warmed though still below normal in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Desert Southwest hot with Thermal California at 112. Yuma and Laredo reported 111 and 103. The coolest reading was 34 at Eagle, Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi Valley
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Desert
Cali
Yuma
Aziz
Ill
Laredo
Tex
Eagle Colo
Death of Rev. A. J. Rubly at Festina after long pastorate
Rev. A. J. Rubly, pastor of St Mary's Catholic church in Festina for nearly 40 years, died August 1 at St. Joseph's sanatorium in Dubuque. Funeral services will be held in Festina Friday with Archbishop Leon Lenz presiding at the requiem high mass.
Sondreland Hagen’s life in farming and family ties
Sondreland Hagen born in Norway settled in Tamarack at 18 and later farmed in Rosebud Polk County for 31 years with Bertha Marie Warsen. He worked on farms and in logging camps before retiring to Fossum in 1919. Survived by a granddaughter two brothers Mekel Strum and Martin Clearbrook plus nieces and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sondreland
Norway
America
Tamarack
Bertha Marie Warsen
Tamarack Valley
Rosebud
Polk County
Hagen
Fossum
Mekel
Strum
Martin
Clearbrook
Funeral Rites Held for Louis Earl Dammon at Lanham's
Louis Earl Dammon 64 former Bush Prairie farmer died in Milwaukee July 30. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Lanham's mortuary with Rev. Joseph Morgan officiating. Burial in Woodlawn cemetery. He was born Sept 19, 1885 in LaFayette town as the son of Seward and Minnie Dammon. He married Hazel Perkins Feb 2, 1910 and is survived by his wife and son Earl of Milwaukee, with another son Wayne deceased. Also survived by his mother and four grandchildren. mother at Morrow home in Sparta. Dammon had moved to Milwaukee after retiring from Bush Prairie farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Wis
Lanham’s
Louis Earl Dammon
Milwaukee
Joseph Morgan
Woodlawn
Dammon
LaFayette
Seward Dammon
Hazel Perkins
Earl
Wayne
Minnie Dammon
Morrow
Bush Prairie
Mary Ann Sween 71 Dies in Sparta Hospital
Mary Ann Sween 71 died at a Sparta hospital early Friday. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Lanham's mortuary with the Rev. E. E. Clarke officiating. Burial will be in Cataract cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Wis
Mary Ann Sween
Lanham’s
E. E. Clarke
Obituary for Theodore Ellefson 75 of Marshfield and Black River Falls
Theodore Ellefson 75 died August 2 in Marshfield from a heart attack. He lived 46 years in Spring Creek then moved to Marshfield. He farmed in Spring Creek and worked in hotels and as a school janitor. He married in June 1906. Surviving are his wife, two sons Glen Medford and Floyd Marshfield, two grandchildren and brother Harry Black River Falls. Funeral Saturday at 2 p.m. from Little Norway church with a Marshfield Lutheran minister officiating. burial in the church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black River Falls
Wis
Theodore Ellefson
Marshfield
Spring Creek
Ellefson
Glen
Medford
Floyd
Harry
Little Norway
Death of Reinhold Mann in Black Hammer township
Reinhold Mann a Caledonia area farmer died Thursday afternoon after a heart attack while walking to his mailbox. Born Hokah March 6 1881 he was married to Hulda Krueger in 1910. Survived by wife son Arlin daughter Violet Swiddum four sisters and one brother. Funeral services set for Sunday at Engel Funeral Home Spring Grove and St John Lutheran Caledonia with Rev Karl Gurgel officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonia
Minn
Reinhold Mann
Black Hammer Township
Mann
Hokah
Ludwig Mann
Hulda Krueger
Arlin
Black Hammer
Robert
Violet) Swiddum
Fairmont
Ida Doering
Jacob Gabolc
Herman Ziborski
la Crescent
Fred Krueger
Union Ridge
Charles
Engel
Spring Grove
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Karl Gurgel
Red Threats Across Germany Warn of Communist Takeover
In Berlin East Germany leader Walter Ulbricht warned that the Reds will seize West Germany as North Korea's advance in Asia spreads. He denounced the West German and South Korean governments as American puppet regimes and said Chancellor Konrad Adenauer would be tried as a traitor when the Communists control the entire country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
East Germany
Walter Ulbricht
Reds
West Germany
South Korea
Konrad Adenauer
Prisoner Tries Escape Wearing Judge's Coat
A 20 year old federal prisoner named Charles Anthony McDermott fled the county jail after overpowering a jailer and walked out of a judge's office wearing the judge's coat but inside out. Officers recovered him soon after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Charles Anthony McDermott
Kohler and Thomson Tour Kenosha Area For Campaign
Three candidates for state office toured Kenosha county with Walter J. Kohler Verne and Smith Thomson joining a noon luncheon. Kohler pledged highway improvements for the southern state and urged continued anti financial strain in Wisconsin. Len Schmitt of Merrill accused the Republican committee of backing Kohler Jr and exceeding legal spending limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenosha County
Walter J. Kohler
Smith
Kohler
Wisconsin
Washington
Appleton
Len Schmitt
Merrill
Republican State Voluntary Committee
Walter J. Kohler, Jr
Britain to Boost Defense Spending With U S Aid
Britain says it will raise defense outlay to about 9.52 billion dollars over three years if the United States helps absorb the economic shock. The plan envisions roughly 616 million dollars annually and a higher share of national income for military prep for Atlantic pact forces. Holland also moves toward standby mobilization of three divisions to speed defense production.
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London
Britain
America
U. S
State Department
United States
Holland
Locomotive Rams Diesel Kills Three In Wyoming Crash
In Cheyenne Wyoming a unmanned locomotive rolled eight miles downhill and struck a diesel switch engine killing three crew aboard the switch engine and injuring a fourth. The runaway's speed was estimated at 40 to 45 mph as it overran an overpass and catapulted the diesel off the track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Wyo
Wisconsin and Ferguson Split in Senate Votes on Marshall Plan Funds
Washington counts show Wisconsin's senators aligned with the majority once and the minority once Thursday in senate recalls. Ferguson of Michigan joined the minority on the 45 to 40 vote to exempt Marshall plan funds from a proposed 10 percent cut in non defense spending for fiscal 1951.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wisconsin
Senate
Sen
Ferguson
R-Mich
Wiley
McCarthy
Sen. Vandenberg
Commoner William Wallace Emerges as Margaret's Possible Suitor
London reports a 26 year old commoner, William Wallace son of the late Capt. Euan Wallace, has joined Princess Margaret in social circles. Wallace, backed by a U.S. connection through his stepfather Herb Agar, has appeared with the princess at the Palladium amid rival claims that the Earl of Dalkeith is her current escort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britain
Princess Margaret
William Wallace
Capt
Euan Wallace
Herbert Agar
the Palladium
U. S
Bud Ab Ley
Lou Costello
Wallace
Earl of Dalkeith
Dalkeith
Margaret
Wal- Oxford
Wall Street
Seasonal meat price swings, not war boom, seen
The article argues meat prices follow a regular seasonal pattern tied to production cycles. It notes prices rise in early spring and summer, fall in late spring and winter, with peaks in summer, then a brief rise again in late summer before winter lows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Korea
Bee Sting Triggers Fatal Heart Attack in New York Man
Delmar C. Steller, a 46 year old Au burn prison guard, died at home after a bee stung him through the eye. Doctors ruled the death a heart attack triggered by the sting. The incident occurred in South Butler, New York, as his vacation began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Butler
N. Y
Delmar C. Stellersday
Auburn
Durham education committee blocks potato-picking school leave
Durham county education committee refused a request to release children from school to pick potatoes, citing attendance and welfare concerns. The decision underscores the tension between agricultural labor needs and compulsory education in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham County
England
La Crosse Tribune staff and delivery rates notice
The La Crosse Tribune staff listings appear with editorial and production positions and contact details. Home delivery is 35 cents per week in La Crosse with mail subscriptions in first and second zones at $8.00 per year, with other rates on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Burgess
R. L. Bangsberg
J. E. Lienlokken
Alfred W Rice
Gerald G. Moriarity
Ed. Keefe
Howard Colvin
A. E. Teachout
Luther Wilkins
Mgr
E. L. Burgess
la Crosse
Army and Navy set deferment rules for critical occupations
Washington announces a new policy allowing reservists and guardsmen in critical jobs to delay activation in civilian clothes. A 48 occupation list from labor and a 72 essential activities list from commerce guide deferments, with six month renewals and potential cutoff for overriding military needs.
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Washington
Army
Navy
Air Force
Ales
Defense
Johnson
Armed Services
Labor Department
Commerce Department
Septemober
Nordsman
Births reported in Grandview and surrounding towns
A long list of births from Grandview and nearby communities notes dates in late July and early August. Entries include multiple families such as Phalen Blank Seekamp Rundahl Klund Leis Arnold Biffle Wood en Korthals and others with hospitals in Sparta Tomah Cashton Onalaska and Norwalk.
Wisconsin Marriage Licenses List From Sparta and La Crosse
A compiled notice lists multiple couples from Sparta Tomah and La Crosse area who obtained or planned marriage licenses. Names include Leo D Burke Delores M Olson Edwin Fuenger La Verne Neubert Henry A Stalter Georgina Oliver Charles Palen Margaret Hannum Norman Fuchs Joan Prell John Buzzell Jane Teasdale Robert J Butler Erna M Winter Kenneth D Smith Lois Savall Robert Leverich Claire Blackburn Clarence Brieske Geral dine Von Haden Frank W Spencer Norene B Lowe Glen H Oberwortmann Rita M Jungwirth Duane F Baker Eva Dorsey James Czechowicz Eldoris Rose with wedding dates or locations noted in La Crosse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burns
la Crosse County
Lois Savall
Sparta
Robert Leverich
Angelo
Claire Blackburn
Union Grove
Clarence Brieske
Geraldine von Haden
Ridgeville
Frank W. Spencer
Camp McCoy
Norene B. Lowe
Chicago
Ill
la Crosse
Glen H. Oberwortmann
Lamar
Colo
Rita M. Jungwirth
South 23Rd Street
Duane F. Baker
Farewell Street
Eva Dorsey
South 19Th Street
James Czechowicz
South 14Th Street
Eldoris Rose
Division Street
Notable Obituaries Across Cities Mention Thompson Reavis Druva Muskin
Charles H Thompson 78 former associate of editor Frank A Munsey and NY Seattle New London staffs Dr Samuel W Reavis 75 dean emeritus OU college of arts and sciences born Marion SC Julys Druva 67 former general secretary of Latvian labor party Latvian editor and publisher Rabbi Elazer Reuven Muskin 61 vice president of Union of Orthodox Rabbis US and Canada led Beth Hamidrash Hagodol Chicago born Lithuania
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Associated Press
New London
Conn
Charles H. Thompson
Frank A. Munsey
New York
Seattle
Norman
Okla
Samuel W. Reavis
University of Oklahoma College of Arts and Sciences
Marion
S. C. Benton Harbor
Mich
Julys Druva
Latvian Labor Party
Drunken driving fines hit Caledonia residents
Daily Records Police Court reports show Frank Koenig of Caledonia fined $100 with Wisconsin driving privileges suspended for a year. Lawrence Fladhammer of 1302 South Fourth Street fined $75 and had license revoked for one year. Other violations include speeding by William Dissmore and Lloyd Krueger, sign running by Richard Mettille, failure to report an accident by Arthur Knothe, and muffler infraction by William Hinkley with small fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Frank Koenig
Caledonia
Minn
Wisconsin
Lawrence Fladhammer
South Fourth Street
William A. Dissmore
Caledonia Street
Causeway
Lloyd J. Krueger
Green Bay Street
Losey Boulevard
Richard Mettille
Rose Street
Arthur Knothe
Green Island
William Hinkley
Gohres Street
Ask Grocers Aid With Law In La Crosse County
Grocers in La Crosse County will receive letters from a committee formed to ensure voluntary compliance with the loss leader law. The panel, led by District Attorney John Coleman, aims to curb below cost promotions by reporting violations and informing stores of penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse County
John Coleman
Coleman
State Department of Agriculture
Wisconsin Food Dealers Association
Western Wisconsin Food Dealers Association
Ernie Grindler
Koller Store
Ralph Larson
Ralph’s Union Market
Harvey Hauser
Kroger
Richard Carr
Ikert’s Grocery
Vern Marking
Marking’s Food Market
Burglar Steals Six Wrenches From Gene's Motor
A burglar entered Gene's Motor Service at 613 Hagar Street after 8 pm Thursday and took about six wrenches and two pairs of pliers from a rack valued around ten dollars. A soft drink machine was pried but yielded no money. Entry was gained via a window after attempts on two others. the final window was raised to allow entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene's Motor Service
Hagar Street
Coast Guard Recruiting Chief Seeks Eligible Men
Green Bay station announces Friday that enlistments are open for eligible young men. Must be single in good physical condition with a clear police record. Parents consent required for those under 21. Only station north of Chicago and east of Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Coast Guard
Main Street
Green Bay
Wis
Chicago
Omaha
Neb
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Joseph Rolland Foote
Heileman Firm
Ralph T. Johanson
Weather Record
U. S. Department OF Commerce
Denver
Duluth
Lacrosse
New Orleans
Dakota
C.P
T.W
Black
Neillsville
Galesville
W. Salem
Root
Houston
Greyhound
REV
A. J. Rubly
Louis Dammon
Red
Kohler, Smith Thomson
Kenosha Area
The
By Ovid A. Martin
la Crosse Tribune
Grandview
John Patrick
Joseph Phalen
Cass Street
Anne Erickson
Randy Thomas
Donald Blank
Joyce Zunker
Paul Leslie
Owen Seekamp
Onalaska
Selma Toms
Ann Christine
Jaran Rundahl
Coon Valley
Elaine Jahnke
Klund
Market Street
Esther Butler
St. Mary’s Hospital
Marion Denney
Gloria Bennett
Ervin Noth
Tomah
Gladys Quist
Chester Schermerhorn
Cashton
Lucile Sullivan
David Lambert
Mary Walsh
William Misna
Elizabeth Brueggen
Martin Leis
Gracia Barry
Clarence
Tunks
Melvina
Viola Glumske
Elmer J. Arnold
Davida Sinner
Erwin Thomas
West Salem
Alice Thompson
Raymond Biffle
Ontario
Evelyn Clark
Gerald Stark
Arlys Livangood
Herbert Selbrede
Bernice Hericks
Charles C. Aller
Josephine Rey
Kenneth A. Winterfield
Marjorie Williams
Charles R. Schorr
Marian Leana
James R. Wells
Lois Morgan
Lyle Maum
Camp Douglas
Irene Thom
Norman Foellini
Lorraine Ehlo
Edward F. Kimpel
Marjorie Dana
George Walz
Norwalk
Evelyn Schmitz
Gilbert Robernick
Esther
Blade
Lyle Carey
Francis Ammerman
Mary Beth
Kenneth W. Wooden
Mississippi Street
Robert Joseph
Robert E. Gordon
Island Street
Jessie Belle Pfaff
St. Francis School of Nursing
John Korthals, Jr
Chaseburg
Archie Lawrence
Virgil Sherry
Rona P. Heilles
Brownsville
Rice - Olsen
DIAL
Walter Geitz
Prairie du Chien
Wauzeka
Thor
Coolerator
Admiral
Hamilton Beach
RCA
Setchell-Carlson
Lucas, Patek and
Foy
Mid-west
Gillette
Master and Eddy
A. R. Umland
L. J. Krueger
L. J. Schaper
Rivoli
Clintonville Sales Corporation
Clintonville
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