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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1955

Page

8

Soviet Farm Chiefs Tour Minnesota and Midwest

Six Soviet farm chiefs are in Worthington Minnesota for a fourth US week touring farms from Worthington to Olivia. They visit hay plants, corn plots, a Bongarde cheese plant and a high school lunch, then head to Minneapolis. The delegation also stops at Rostov outskirts earlier, criticizing some collective farm operations.

Worthington Minn United States Minnesota Midwest Minneapolis Wyoming Texas University of Minnesota Olivia Biscay Bongarde London Stalin Rostov Moscow Radio Clark Asa V. Clark Pullman, Wash Ros-Sal-Mash Stalingrad Volga-Don Canal

Missing Woman Sought After Car Found Near Union Station

Mrs. Allen disappeared after driving away to a hair appointment. Her car showed 68 miles unaccounted for, blood in and on the vehicle believed three to six hours old, with items missing including a scarf and silk hose. Her mother described the couple as deeply in love.

Union Station Pond Allen

They Come To See Yankees Lose Stengel Says

Casey Stengel says the Yankees are the greatest draw in baseball when they are losing. He notes fans travel from Chicago Milwaukee Des Moines Saskatoon and Kansas City to see them lose, and warn teams on the West Coast should watch attendance drop if New York loses.

New York NBA Casey Stengel Stengel Chicago Milwaukee Des Moines Saskatoon Kansas City Los Angeles

Tomah Man Missing After Leaving City

An elderly Tomah man is missing after leaving La Crosse for home. Russell Crocker, 70, was driving a 1947 Packard black four door sedan with license W73 921 when last seen. He is five feet five inches tall and weighs 140 pounds. He wore a two tone blue shirt and striped overalls.

la Crosse Russell Crocker Tomah

Daily Records Fire and Police Briefs from Sparta

Fire calls logged on Aug 5 include a dump fire on Carr street and an overheated transformer at White Bear Ice Cream Co. A false alarm occurred on Denton and 16th streets. In court, Mrs. Helen Morgan of Sparta was fined $10 for intoxicated driving, and Raymond Clipper of Camp McCoy faced $75 in fines for drinking and driving.

West End Carr Street White Bear Ice Cream Co S. 3Rd St 16Th and Denton Streets Helen Morgan Sparta Raymond Clipper Camp McCoy Justice H. C. Fanning

PSC Hearing Dates Set for Wisconsin Utilities Actions

The Wisconsin Public Service Commission set hearings and issued decisions on multiple cases. Kenosha County crossing requests were denied and a gate signal request for Crossings of Milwaukee Road and County HH was dismissed. Viking Telephone Co. may acquire Forestville Telephone Co. for 2300 dollars. Hull Telephone Co. may raise rates by 200 dollars yearly. Antigo city received 9260 dollars to upgrade water facilities. A hearing on Almond Telephone Co. dam construction in Price County is scheduled for September 9 at Phillips. Central State Telephone Co. rate increase request is set for August 19 at Madison.

Madison Wisconsin Public Service Commission Kenosha County Chicago, North Shore and Milwaukee Railway Milwaukee Road Viking Telephone Co Sturgeon Bay Forestville Telephone Co de Pere Hull Telephone Co Milan Marathon County City of Antigo Waupaca Almond Telephone Co Phillips Price County Jump River Central State Telephone Co Portage County

Wreath laid at Arlington for Hiroshima terror plea

A Hiroshima survivor laid a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery’s tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Rev Kiyoshi Tanimoto prayed for world disarmament under U.S. leadership and lasting peace, while a bugler sounded taps.

Washington Hiroshima Arlington National Cemetery Eisenhower Kiyoshi Tanimoto Hiroshima Peace Center Associates U.S. Army

Show Goes On As Circus Walkout Ends

MINNEAPOLIS Ringling Bros resumed normal operations after a walkout by prop hands that halted the show in St Paul. John Ringling North said most workers returned before the matinee, while others prepared for the afternoon performance. About 40 men walked out after three superiors were fired, North claiming the dismissals were in the best interests of the show.

Minneapolis Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus St. Paul John Ringling North North

Straw Pile Burns Near Tomah Farm

During threshing at the Don Bennett farm five miles west of Tomah the straw pile ignited and burned. The threshing rig was pulled to safety as the fire raged out of control. Oakdale Fire Department responded to the scene.

Tomah Wis Don Bennett Oakdale

Wallet Lost by Local Man Reported Missing

Elmer Williams of 1502 La Crosse St. reported to city police Saturday morning that his brown billfold containing about $250 drivers license car title discharge papers and other identification is missing likely taken by a pickpocket.

Elmer Williams la Crosse St

Harmony Cafe to Close for Redecorating in August

Harmony Cafe will close from August 7 to August 14 for redecorating and vacations. The notice notes a temporary shutdown to refresh the premises and allow staff vacations.

Roth’s Flor- Mart Harmony Cafe

Berserk Unionist Kills Three Agents Then Takes Own Life

In San Francisco a gunman, Charles F. Berglund, shot three AFL Marine Firemen's Union agents, wounding Henry Walker critically, John Hatton and Stuart Hunt lightly. Berglund then killed himself as union leaders escaped unscathed, ending a 60 second assault after clashes over negotiations and a master contract.

San Francisco AFL Marine Firemen’s Union Charles F Berglund John Hatton Stuart Hunt Hatton Hunt Henry C. Walker Vincent Malone Clifford A. Peterson James English Malone Marine Firemen AFL Sailors Union of the Pacific AFL Cooks and Stewards Pacific Maritime Assn

Murder Indictments for Two 12 Year Old Boys

Philadelphia jury handed down murder indictments against Theodore Armpriester and Joseph Ryan both 12 in the drowning deaths of Ellis Palmer 10 and Adolph Sincavage 13. Armpriester allegedly plotted and pushed the victims into the Schuylkill River on July 1 and stole their bicycles. Ryan allegedly followed his companion's lead. Ryan will be handled by Juvenile Court procedures while Armpriester faces regular court as an adult.

Philadelphia Theodore Armpriester Joseph Ryan Ellis Palmer Adolph Sincavage Armpriester Schuylkill River Ryan District Attorney’s Office Arm- Priester Boy

Four Thefts Reported By City Police

City police logged four thefts on Saturday. A 1947 metallic green two door Chevrolet with license K60-718 was stolen from Donald Rahne nfer of 1033 South Fifth Avenue. A 1952 light green four door Chevrolet with Iowa plates 3-3460 was taken around 3 20 a m in Lansing Iowa. Elmer Schultz reported a 14 foot homemade boat stolen from Mt Vernon Street foot, olive drab in color. Vernon Johnston reported hub caps stolen from his car Friday night at the fairgrounds.

Donald Rahnenfter S. 5Th Ave Iowa Lansing Elmer Schultz Glendale Ave Mt. Vernon Street Vernon Johnston Cliff View Pl Fairgrounds

All Negro Jury Empaneled in Texas Delivers Acquittal

In Wichita Falls Texas the first all Negro jury six women was empaneled in Peace Justice Court. The women deliberated ten minutes before returning a verdict of acquittal in a misdemeanor dice game.

Wichita Falls Tex Wichita County Peace Justice Court

Food Official Dies in Green Bay

Forrest G. Plott aged 63 longtime manager of the Wisconsin division of Fairmont Foods Corp dies at a Green Bay hospital He joined the firm in 1910 and came to Green Bay as district manager in 1919 Survivors include two sons and two daughters all of Green Bay.

Green Bay Forrest G.plott Wisconsin Fairmont Foods Corp Plott

Starling Pet Story in Roanoke Nurtured by Girls

In Roanoke Virginia Yvonne Worrell age 10 and Karen Rosendahl age 11 adopted two young starlings that fell from a nest. The birds feed from their hands and even ride on the backs of their pet turtles.

Roanoke America Yvonne Worrell Karen Rosendahl

Two Men Sought After Three Break-Ins in Sparta Area

Monroe County authorities search for two men believed to have stolen a pickup truck and entered three homes and a cottage in the Warrens area Tuesday night. The incident is under investigation with a statewide manhunt underway.

Sparta Wis Monroe County Warrens

Infant Farrell Funeral at St Patrick’s Cemetery

Grave side rites were held Thursday morning at St Patrick's Cemetery for the infant son of Mr and Mrs Donald Farrell who died shortly after birth in a Reedsburg hospital. Survived by parents one sister Annette and grandparents Mr and Mrs Joseph Dszankas East Moline Ill and John Farrell Elroy.

Elroy Wis St. Patrick’s Cemetery Donald Farrell Reedsburg Annette Joseph Dszankas East Moline Ill John Farrell

Spartan resident Christian Henry Hirte dies at 60

Christian Henry Hirte of Sparta died at his home on Friday at age 60. Funeral services are set for Monday at 2 p.m. at Lanham's Mortuary by the Rev. Bremer of Minneapolis. Burial will follow at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday afternoon and evening at Lanham's Mortuary.

Sparta Wis Christian Henry Hirte Lanham Bremer Minneapolis St. John's Lutheran Cemetery

Sophia Dolan 93 Dies in Viroqua Wisconsin

Sophia Dolan 93 of Rising Sun died at a Viroqua hospital on Thursday. She spent most of her life in the area and will be buried at St. James Catholic Church Cemetery after a Monday 9 a.m. service officiated by Rev. Chester Wrzaszczack. Rosary was at Quale Elver Funeral Home Saturday 8 p.m. Friends may visit Gabriel Dolan’s Rising Sun home after 9 a.m. Sunday. Survived by daughter Monica and four sons Gabriel Francis Joseph of Rising Sun and Martin of Chicago.

Viroqua Wis Sophia Dolan Dolan Rising Sun St. James Catholic Church Chester Wrzaszczack Quale-Elver

Promising Fullback Never Plays Football Again

Allen Felch a former Kentucky fullback and Wisconsin native aged 23 is hospitalized at Walter Reed General Hospital with a broken spine after a diving accident at Woodworth Lake South Carolina. Doctors hope for at least partial recovery and he has two years of eligibility left at Kentucky.

Washington Allen Felch University of Kentucky Marinette Wis Kentucky Army Walter Reed General Hospital Woodworth Lake S. C Felch

Sam Levy Dies A Longtime Milwaukee Journal Baseball Writer

Sam Levy, age 60 and longtime Milwaukee Journal baseball writer, died today after four years of heart illness. He covered last night’s Pittsburgh Milwaukee game at County Stadium as official scorer and led the Milwaukee chapter of the Baseball Writers of America. Levy planned to write his game story before collapsing in the morning. Survivors include his widow and son Earl of Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Sam Levy Milwaukee Journal Levy Baseball Writers of America County Stadium Donald H. Willson Willson Earl

Uncle Lee Ball Plans 66th Ballot In Kentucky Primary

Harlan Kentucky resident Uncle Lee Ball, 88, plans to cast his 66th ballot today as the state holds its primary. He recalls old voting days when clerks logged voters by name and marked preferred candidates. He vows to vote for the best man and, in other elections, backs the Democratic rooster symbol.

Harlan Uncle Lee Ball Ball Uncle Lee Kentucky

Youth Hospitalized After Fight At Inter-State Fair

A rural Houston Minnesota youth was hospitalized overnight for observation after a Friday evening fight on Inter State Fair grounds. Raymond C. Feller age 19 of Houston was driven to a local hospital by police. An eyewitness said Feller bumped a girl and was then assaulted by two unidentified teenagers.

Houston Minn Raymond C. Feller R. 2 Feller

First Polio Case Reported At Tomah

The first Tomah polio case was reported. Mrs. Richard Hubert was diagnosed as a polio victim and taken to a hospital in La Crosse.

Tomah Tomah, Wis Richard Hubert Lacrosse

Death of Julius Zander Sr.

Julius Zander Sr aged 8&2 of 1116 Charles Street died Friday morning at a local hospital. Survived by his wife Antoinette, son Julius W. Jr, four daughters Emma Miller Milwaukee Alvina Peterson Ettrick Sophie Thompson Whitehall and Clara Zander La Crosse, sister Andrea Solberg St Paul, brother John Smith La Crosse, 15 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral 8:30 a.m. Monday at Blaschke Funeral Home then 9 a.m. at St. John's Church with burial at St. Joseph's Cemetery Hokah. Rosary Sunday 7:30 p.m. at the Blaschke Home. viewing after 3 p.m. Sunday.

Julius Zander Sr Charles St Antoinette Julius W. Jr Emma E. Miller Milwaukee Vincent Alvina) Peterson Ettrick Ernest Sophie) Thompson Whitehall Clara Zander la Crosse Andrew Sylvia) Solberg St. Paul John Smith

Funeral services for Eustace J Boyle at St Wenceslaus Church

Funeral services for Eustace J Boyle 52 of 1317 Adams St death Friday morning set for Monday at 830 am Blaschke Funeral Home and 9 am at St Wenceslaus Catholic Church Burial in Catholic Cemetery Friends may call after 230 pm Sunday A special Rosary at 4 pm Sunday by the Catholic Daughters of America at the funeral home and another Rosary at 730 pm

Eustace J. Boyle Adams St Blaschke St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church Catholic Daughters of America

Obituaries—Egbert Hendrickson Dies at 59 in La Crosse

Egbert Hendrickson 59 of 312 Cass St died in a local hospital Friday night. Survived by wife four daughters Denise Warmick Carol Scott Jeaneen Nancy all of La Crosse two sons Ray Gale mother Annie Henderson Frazee Minn two sisters Emma Nordley Esther Nordley three brothers Edwin Henry Kenneth Frazee four grandchildren. Funeral 2 p m Monday Hellwig Morris Funeral Chapel Rev Milo L Brekke Trinity Lutheran officiating burial Woodlawn Cemetery. Calling Sunday afternoon and evening. James A Henry 1426 Market St died in a local hospital early Saturday. funeral arrangements incomplete.

Egbert Hendrickson Cass St Edward Denise) Warmick James Carol) Scott Jeaneen Nancy la Crosse Ray Gale City Annie Henderson Frazee Minn Edwin Emma) Erickson Esther) Nordley Henry Kenneth Hellwig- Morris Milo L. Brekke Trinity Lutheran Church Woodlawn

Two Sisters Drown When Father Drove Auto Into River

In Winchester Kentucky Friday night a father misjudged a ferry and drove his car into the Kentucky River. Helen Louise Paul five and Donna Marie Paul seven drowned as Mrs Paul and her infantCarol Ann escaped. Sterling Townsend rescued the infant after the doors stayed locked. State Police traced the act to a mistaken ferry crossing.

Winchester Kentuck River Edward Paul Lexington George Hisle Churnville Ohio Paul Carol Ann Mrs. Paul Sterling Townsend

Wallet Stolen at the Fair Grounds

A city woman had her wallet lifted Friday night at the fair grounds while she left it on a counter to play a bowling machine. Daphne Kennicott of 2818 S. 31st St. reported the loss after two boys, who watched her, disappeared with the wallet containing $13, a driver’s license and other papers.

Fairgrounds Daphne Kennicott S. 31St St

Celler Subpoenas Records From Business Advisory Council

House Judiciary subcommittee chair Rep Celler issues a subpoena for records of the Commerce Department Business Advisory Council before a Wednesday hearing. BAC includes about 200 top corporate executives and meets privately, with the department citing security and privacy concerns about disclosure.

Celler Washington W Walter White Commerce Department Business Advisory Council House Judiciary Subcommittee WOCS Rep. Celler D-Ny House Judiciary BAC Secretary of Commerce Department Philip A. Ray Executive Branch

Weekend cool spell eases heat across La Crosse

Weather forecast in La Crosse predicts a cooler weekend with Sunday highs around 84 and Saturday 85 89. Cloudy skies and local showers taper tonight as a 68 degree sleeping low. heat relief reaches many areas though a Friday 74 percent humidity and a Friday heat prostration report near 7th and State streets are noted.

A. D. Sanial Hackberry and Losey Boulevard la Crosse Santal Milwaukee la Crosse City Frances Shadbolt Pine St 7Th State Streets

Dakota Home Burglarized Reports of missing items and possible hitchhiker

Mrs. Florence Yehle told Sheriff George Fort that about $7.55 in change a ladies watch several beer and food items were taken from her Dakota home along Highway 61 Thursday. She left for work in La Crosse shortly after 7 am and met a hitchhiker en route north. The sheriff suspects the thief entered through a rear window prying loose a screen and fled with the loot including coins beer soft drinks bread and tomatoes.

Dakota, Minn Florence Yehle George Fort Highway 61 Yehle la Crosse Dakota

Revised Children's Code Signed Into Law

MADISON The first complete revision of Wisconsin child welfare laws since 1929 became state statute when Gov. Kohler signed the new code. It consolidates adoption, welfare, probation, and juvenile correction into a single chapter. The measure, prepared by a legislative committee and welfare experts, was praised as a major session achievement.

Madison Wisconsin Kohler

Olson Hurt on Portillo Ski Course During International Meet

Billy Olson, 25, of Eau Claire Wisconsin, injured on the Portillo course in Chile while his Denver University ski team competes in an international meet with Argentina. He is a member of the U S Olympic ski team bound for the 1956 Winter Games in Italy. No immediate word on injury severity.

Santiago Chile Billy Olson Eau Claire Wis Portillo Andean Mountiin Olson United States Italy University of Denver Argentina

Births at St. Ann’s Hospital and area towns

Aug 4 births include a daughter to Francis B. Leis and wife of 207 Rose St, and a son to Robert L. Wagner and Ruth Jandt in Bangor. Additional newborns listed from La Crosse to Tomah with parents and addresses, spanning July 29 to Aug 5, including a Syracuse Indiana entry for Danny Coyle.

Francis B. Leis Rose St Joan Karis Robert L. Wagner Bangor Ruth Jandt Lowell J. Cadd la Crosse Lila Koehler James R. Bustle Weston St Catherine Fernholz Spencer J. Schanhofer Avon ‘St Margaret Hase Elmer M. Muenzenberger Leah Lange Arthur Fulton Wyeville Wilma Koerth Edwin Erdman Mauston Nettie Lutz Eugene Zimmerman Wilton Belva Wruck William Amick Tomah Lois Sommerfield LeRoy Garber R. 1 Warrens Syracuse Ind Danny William Coyle Delores Main

Hoad May Be In Aussie Captain's Doghouse

In Davis Cup action in New York Hoad sits benched for a second straight week as Rex Hartwig takes a singles slot against Japan. Ken Rosewall faces Atsushi Miyaga while Hoad teams with Hartwig in doubles matchups amid reports of domestic discontent.

Hoad Glen Cove N. Y Lewis Hoad Australia Harry Hopman Hopman Canada Rex Hartwig Hartwig Kosei Jama Ken Rosewall Atsushi Miyaga Kamo Miyaga America

Commercial Channels Get Salk Vaccine

Wisconsin's first allocation of Salk anti polio vaccine will go to commercial channels. The State Board of Health reports no requests from public health agencies. Wisconsin receives 22 428 units. shipments likely direct to doctors clinics and hospitals. The board seeks 82 000 units for state institutions. A larger distribution is planned for this fall under new federal legislation.

Madison State Board of Health Wisconsin E. H. Jorris Washington Jorris Congress

Marriage Licenses Issued In Waukon and Nearby Areas

Marriage licenses recorded for John R. Jogan of Jesup with Margaret Brennan of Lansing. Also LeRoy Pope of Caledonia with Dona Quillin of Waukon and Donald Mueller of La Crosse with Phyllis Halverson of La Crosse.

Waukon Iowa John R. Jogan Jesup Margaret Brennan Lansing LeRoy Pope Caledonia Dona Quillin Donald Mueller Phyllis Halverson la Crosse

Fair Sunday special helps La Crosse youngsters ride midways

Collins announced a 10 cent special price on most rides Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. to benefit area youngsters. Secretary Joseph W. Frisch supported the plan after observing large Thursday crowds. The fair closes Sunday at midnight and will begin tearing down to move to Mason City, Iowa, for a next engagement.

la Crosse Collins Joseph W. Frisch Mason City Iowa

Chicago cash grain prices cling to steady ranges

Wheat shows no quotes while corn prices sit around 1.45 to 1.46 for various grades. Oats and soybean products move modestly with soy oil near 11 1 4 and meal at 53.50 to 54.00. Barley malting at 1.40 to 1.40 and feed around 0.93 to 1.03.

Chicago

Baraboo Woman Wins $800 Fire Underwriters Scholarship

Lynn Bartels age 28 of Baraboo received an $800 scholarship from the National Board of Fire Underwriters at the Wisconsin Architects Association meeting in Oshkosh. The grant is presented through the American Architects Foundation of New York by WAA president Julius Isandsted.

Oshkosh Lynn Bartels Baraboo National Board of Fire Underwriters Wisconsin Architects Assn American Architects Foundation of New York Julius Isandsted WAA

Weather Outlook For Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa

Weather record from the US Department of Commerce notes considerable cloudiness with scattered showers in Wisconsin tonight, cooler in the northwest. Sunday brings fair to partly cloudy skies with less humidity and cooler conditions. Minnesota reports partly cloudy and cooler tonight, with Sunday fair and pleasant. Iowa sees local thunderstorms tonight in the north and central, ending by Sunday morning, followed by generally fair and cooler conditions.

Department OF Commerce Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa

Mississippi River Forecast From Hastings To La Crosse

The Mississippi River is expected to rise from Hastings to La Crosse by Sunday morning by about three tenths of a foot, with La Crosse seeing about one tenth foot rise. Genoa to Lynxville may see slight tailwater falls and Dam 10 about half a foot decline. The St Croix River stays at high flow through Monday.

Hastings Guttenberg Mississippi River Minn la Crosse Genoa Lynxville St. Croix

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