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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1948

Page

2

Demo Big-Wigs Hold Pow-Wow At White House

At the White House last night a gathering of party leaders and five former national chairmen discussed campaign strategy. James A. Farley was absent. Ross said Farley may be en route to Europe. A second conference on campaign plans is set for August 16–17 in Albany with Dewey, Warren, and Brownell plus other advisers.

George White Ohio Robert E.ee Walker Homer Sings Edward Flynn James A. Farley Ross Farley Europe Dewey Earl Warren California Albany N. Y Herbert Brownell, Jr

FCC rules may curb prize giveaways in radio broadcasts

The FCC reviewed prize contests amid industry doubt, noting only a small fraction of callers to Washington area stations supplied prize-winning answers. Analysts estimate networks award over 100000 dollars weekly in cash and merchandise. No station has been shut down for lottery broadcasts, and courts have not interpreted the anti lottery clause.

Bond Washington FCC

Rail workers elect leaders at convention in Washington

Milwaukee resident A. E. Lyon of the Brotherhood of Railroad Workers was named president. Jesse Clark of Chicago was chosen to fill the post at the Railway Labor executives association biannual convention in Washington D C.

Milwaukee A. E. Lyonee Eee Brotherhood Offie i of America AFL Railway Labortives Association Washington, D. C Jesse Clark Chiago

Rushford Man Dies At 92

Knute Olson 92 died after a three day illness at the home of Mr and Mrs Bennie Glenna in Rushford Minnesota He was born in 1856 in Ting vold Norway and later worked in St Paul railroad yards He married Ol bane Skorgen in 1889 and farmed until 1920 Survivors include a sister and two brothers Funeral services set for Saturday at 2 p m at Rushford Lutheran Church with Rev N L Otterstad officiating Burial in Rushford Lutheran Cemetery

Rushford Minn Knute Olson Bennie Glenna Norway Tingvold Ole Marthe South Fork St. Paul Oline Skorgen America Olson England China Gjertrud Skorgen Ole Lee St. Paul Peder O. Lee Rushford Lutheran Church N. L. Otterstad

Group Head Seeks Sharp Break in Meat Prices

CHICAGO group head James Elliott of Minneapolis forecasts a sharp drop in retail meat prices within 10 days to two weeks. He cites talks with packers producers and dealers and says higher receipts plus consumer resistance to prices will spur the decline.

Chicago National Association of Retail Meat Dealers James Elliott Minneapolis

Auto-Lite Buys Former Wright Plant in War Assets Deal

Auto-Lite announces acquisition of the former Wright plant from the War Assets Administration. Auto-Lite takes immediate possession of a site over 217 acres with about 4.5 million square feet of floor space and will finalize title to the property.

A G. Martin War Assets Administration Auto-Lite

B-29 Makes Emergency Landing At Minneapolis

An air force B-28 made an emergency landing at Wald-Chamberlain airport today because of engine trouble on a non stop trip from Munich. The big craft carried 20 passengers and a crew of it and was headed for Salina Kansas with two other planes on a routine training mission.

Minneapolis Wald-Chamberlain Munich Salina Kans

Butcher Gives Aspirins With His Costly Meat

Kalamazoo shopkeeper Merle Nichols responds to rising meat prices by giving customers an aspirin with their bill. He reported today that three boxes of tablets were emptied in one day as customers sought relief from the costly meat.

Kalamazoo, Mich Kalamazoo Merle Nichols Nichols

Dog Leads Rescuers To Lost Child Trapped In Wire Fence

A collie named Laddie guided searchers to a naked three year old boy found trapped in a wire fence near Philo Ohio. Jerry Huffman had vanished between 6 and 7 pm the previous night and was rescued in 55 degree cold by his father and a neighbor with his foot caught in the fence and a grapevine around his neck. He was taken to Bethesda hospital in Zanesville for treatment as residents searched the countryside aided by a fire alarm call and local volunteers from Philo and surrounding areas.

Zanesville Jerry Lee Huffman Philo Laddie Dan Charles Wickham Jerry Bethesda Hosital B. C. Es Roy Robb Huffman National Battery Company Billy

Sunday Services In Rural Churches Holmen Lutheran

Sunday schedule lists services at Holmen Lewis Valley and Half Way with 8:30 a.m. Sunday school and 11 a.m. H olmen service. Afternoon program includes ice cream social with Ed Mahlum and August Engans. Lewis Valley ladies aid meets Wednesday. hostesses named.

Kenneth R. Torvik Lewis Valley Halfway Holmen Half Way Sipheny Seaeen Mahlum August Engans Lewis Valley Ladies Aid Clarence Hanson Carl Hendrickson Ansel Drogseth

Coon Valley IL Church Socials and Luther League Schedule

At Upper Coon Valley church the ice cream social takes place Friday at 6 30 p m on the church lawn. Sunday worship at 9 15 a m with Norwegian service at 8 p m and Luther League meets at the church. Carl Alvin Neprud speaks Tuesday at 8 p m for Luther League.

Coon Valley A. IL Kvamme Upper Coon Valley Luther League Carl Alvin Neprud

Lutheran Services By Rev Rebertson In Borgen Absence

Pastor Luther Borgen is absent Sunday's service at 9 a.m. Rev E C Rebertson of Minneapolis will preach and lead the worship. He will also conduct Zion Lutheran at Blair. Thursday at 2 p.m. Hardies Creek ladies meet with hostesses Mrs Herman Hoft and others assisting.

Luther Borgen E. C. Rebertson Minneapolis Pastor Borgen Zion Lutheran Blair Hardies Creek Herman Hoft

Westby Lutheran Services and Sunday School Schedule

Jacob Andreasen serves as pastor at Westby Lutheran with English services at 9 30 a m and Skogdalen church offering Sunday school at 10 a m. Pastor Andreasen preaches in the afternoon for H O Aasen.

Westby Jacob Andreasen Saviors Skogdalen Andreasen H. O. Aasen

West Salem Mindoro Lutheran Notices

Pastor T Haaland of West Salem posts Sunday services at 11 a m and 9 30 a m in Melrose Mindoro Luther league 8 p m Sunday at Milton Martin farm home ladies aid Thursday 2 30 p m confirmation class 9 a m Burn s Valley Saturday

T. Haaland West Salem Luther League Milton Martin Farm Ladies Aid

Pecan Shell Lining Studied as Potential Tannin Source

The lining of pecan shells is under investigation as a possible tannin source due to its puckering mouth effect when touched by the tongue. Researchers are examining its chemical composition and potential industrial uses.

Mosquitos Gatecrash Nudist Convention Report

An outsider covers the 17th annual American Sunbathing Association convention at a private 115 acre site in Mays Landing NJ. Officers noted access required credentials and even offered a tour if the reporter stripped. Mosquitoes thrived after five days of rain amid sunlit exposed skin.

Mays Landing N. J American Sunbathing Association

Vernon Fair Will Exhibit Conservation

Vernon county centennial fair will feature Wisconsin conservation department exhibits. The central fish and game display will highlight Wildcat Mountain State Park and related programs. Demonstrations include timber harvest, forest fire protection, cooperative game management and game law enforcement to show inter relations and changes over 100 years.

Viroqua Wis Vernon County Wisconsin Conservation Department Wildcat Mountain Champion Valley Timber Harvest

Immell Declines Endorsements Ahead of Wisconsin Primary

Madison, Wisconsin. Republican gubernatorial candidate Ralph M. Immell says he will not endorse any candidates before the September primary. He accuses some on the GOP ticket of using his name without permission and asserts there is no slate or machine behind him.

Madison Wis Ralph M. Immell Wisconsin

Churches Join For Services In Alma Area

Evangelical United Brethren and Reformed congregations from Arcadia Alma Herold Montana Coch rane and Gilmanton join a large parish meeting at Gilmanton Sunday. Dr B H Cain will speak at morning and evening services with Revvervey Accola Rev Harry Doverspike and Rev James La Count taking part. The plan began last year as a state sponsored experiment.

Alma Wis Arcadia Herold Montana Cochrane and Gilmanton Evangelical United Brethren Church Cochrane B. H. Cain Rural Life the Church Ervey Accola Gilmonton Harry Doverspike James la Count

Death by own action note found on Golden Gate Bridge

Police say a note and women’s clothing found on the Golden Gate Bridge were a Communist smear against a witness at the Washington espionage hearing. Inspector Fitzpatrick said the unsigned item targeted Elizabeth T. Bentley, implying the writer jumped with her baby due to Bentley’s testimony.

San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge Washington Thomas Fitzpatrick Unsi Elizabeth T. Bentley Miss Bentley

Study Of Navy Plane Crash Raises Inquiries

A Navy board examined a transport plane wreck 23 miles north of Miami after a collision with a Stearman trainer. Ten sailors were killed, later misstated as eleven. One identified victim is Lt. Comdr Phil Peters, 29, Mobile Alabama. other names withheld pending identification.

Miami Fla Navy Board of Inquiry Navy Stearmar Here Phil Peters Mobile Ala

Overdoing It: Teen Robber Captured After Repeated Attempts

Chicago police report William Hardison, 19, repeated a robbery at Becker Cleaning, 3937 Drexel Boulevard. Patrolman John Hughes chased him after a second break in, and Hardison was captured after claiming the cops were smarter than he expected.

Chicago William Hardison Hardison Hyde Park Alice Fields Becker Drexel Boulevard Miss Fields John Hughes

Telephone Workers Reopen Wage Talks

The Communications Workers of America says it will seek wage boosts for 87 000 Bell telephone workers as it reopens seven Bell system contracts signed in spring. The move affects contracts for 130 000 other union members under two reopening provisions. The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co of Baltimore and DC area plus Virginia and several Midwest Bell firms are involved.

Washington Communications Workers of America Bell Telephone Bell System Bell Companies Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company Baltimore District of Columbia Virginia Indiana Illinois Wisconsin Bell Ted Cincinnati

West Salem Birthday List Notes Local Residents

Birthday notices from West Salem Wisconsin list James William Adams Jr Dennis Marvin Olsen and others with local routes and addresses in a community notices brief. The item records residents on Route 1 and the town’s star route in a compact public birth listing.

Ben Weld West Salem Wis James William Adams, Jr Dennis Marvin Olsen Council Bay

Death Driver To Be Tried

CHATFIELD Minn Special Charged with criminal negligence Harry Joseph Pease 21 Chatfield was bound over to the next term of district court in Rochester after a preliminary hearing Judge Irving Eckholdts court A coroner s jury on June 3 found Pease guilty of causing the death of two men in a May 15 crash Otto Stock 33 Rochester musician and H Michael Hoover 18 a member of Stock s orchestra were killed when Stock s car collided with Pease s truck one mile north of Chatfield on highway 52

Chatfield Minn Harry Joseph Pease Rochester Irving E. Eckholdt Pease Otto Stock H. Michael Hoover Stock

Milwaukee Girl Named Co star for Randolph Scott film

Nancy Olson of Milwaukee is announced as Randolph Scott's co star in a Canadian northwest movie. Discovered in a UCLA campus theater, she will film near Calgary Alberta. she is the daughter of Milwaukee physician Dr. Henry J. Olson.

Hollywood Milwaukee Wis Nancy Olson University of California At Los Angeles Randolph Scott Henry J. Olson Rocky Mountains Calgary Alberta

Call Conference on Mental Health in Wisconsin

A state wide conference on mental health the first of its kind in Wisconsin will be held at Madison Sept 15. It is sponsored jointly by the Wisconsin Society for Mental Health the state mental health authority and the Department of Neurology of the University of Wisconsin Medical School.

Reloit Wis Wisconsin Madison Wisconsin Society For Mental Health State Mental Health Authority Department of Neurocee University of Isconsin Medical School

Withrow Campaign Heads for Third District Tour

Gardner R. Withrow opens campaign headquarters in rooms 208 and 209 of the State Bank building. He plans thorough coverage of ten counties in the Third district with platform appearances in most population centers.

Gardner R. Withrow State Bank Withrow

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