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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1958

Page

2

Post Labor Day pickup lifts economy and factory plans

Walter Breede Jr reports a rosy glow in New York as post labor day demand rises. Production climbs in autos steel crude oil and paperboard with electric power hitting a record. GM plans 100000 recalls by mid October while inflation worries and a vast 39.6 billion military bill shape policy. President Eisenhower urges restraint to avert consumer pushback.

Walter Breede JR New York U. S. Treasury Congress Washington Eisenhower

Missionaries to Take Part In Church Series

Temple Baptist Church in North Salem hosts three missionaries for three weeks of conferences and Bible school starting August 11. The Rev. Frank Cole Miss Eileen Prickett and the Rev. Kenneth Handyside will teach, preach, and lead daily Bible studies and a children’s program sailing with Christ. Cole has Japan mission experience and broader book translation work. Prickett aids Indian villagers and medical work. Handyside returns from Congo service with plans to resume missions in 1959.

Cole Ishinomaki Japan Coles Tokyo Wheaton College Wheaton Ill Columbia Bible College Columbia S.C United States Miss Prickett Daily Bible School Young People’s Bible School St. Luke’s Hospital Chicago North Handyside Congo Baptist Foreign Missionary Society of Chicago Moody Bible Institute of Chicago Central Baptist Seminary Kansas City Army Air Force

Quartet At Local Church On Sunday

The Crossmen Quartet from the Lutheran Bible Institute in Minneapolis will sing at 8 15 a m and 10 30 a m Sunday worship services at Trinity Lutheran Church. Members include Wendell Brown Stephen Gabrielsen David Nystrom and Robert Sangstad all students at the Minneapolis school. Brown plans to enter seminary after graduation. The group tours Minnesota Iowa Illinois Michigan and Wisconsin. Lutheran Bible Institute offers Bible study missionary training parish and institutional worker courses with branch schools in Seattle Teaneck and Los Angeles.

Crossmen Lutheran Bible Institute Minneapolis Trinity Lutheran Church Charles and Sill Sts Minnesota Iowa Illinois Michigan Wisconsin Wendell Brown Rochelle Ill Stephen Gabrielson Fertile Minn David Nystrom Cumberland Wis Robert Sangstad Hudson Seattle Wash Teaneck N.J Los Angeles Calif

Gandy Carrying Gun Arrested In City

A 63 year old man named Miller was arrested in La Crosse after arriving on a freight train. Special agent George Lang found a 41 caliber Colt pistol during a search. Miller admitted prior concealed weapon convictions and faces charges of carrying a concealed weapon and possible railroad trespass.

Gandy George Lang Burlington Road la Crosse Lang Fred Miller Bradock Miller

Burned by paving mix on job site in Lake Hallie

A La Crosse man Curtis Switzenberger, 40, is in extremely critical condition in an Eau Claire hospital after being buried by 300 degree bituminous paving material when a one-and-a-half ton dump truck crashed into a paving machine at the Lake Hallie Public Golf Course. Roller operator Arden Troxel, 30, suffered serious burns on his hands. paving machine operator LeRoy Cornelison, 32, Spooner, was seriously hurt. All injured were treated and taken to Sacred Heart Hospital by a local doctor.

Tremely Eau Claire Curtis Switzenberger S. 13Th St Osseo Wis Lake Hallie Paul Kumferman Arden Troxel Augusta Switzenberger Troxel LeRoy Cornelison Spooner Sacred Heart Hospital

UAW seeks NLRB to reopen Kohler probe

The United Auto Workers asked the National Labor Relations Board to reopen its probe into Kohler Co after new Senate Labor Management Committee evidence. The four year strike at Kohler in Kohler, Wisconsin, began April 5, 1954 and is described as the nation’s oldest major labor dispute.

Detroit United Auto Workers National Labor Relations Board Kohler Co UAW Senate Labor Management Committee Kohler Wis

Builds Air-Cooled House For Collies

Dallas art dealer W. R. Fine built an air conditioned dog house for his collies while noting his own home lacks cooling. He quips that if overheated he can go to Alaska or strip, asking humorously if a collie ever takes off his shirt.

Dallas W. R. Fine Alaska Fine

Onalaska man turns self in for writing bad checks

Paul Bacher Jr. aged 34 of 3032 Main Street Onalaska surrendered to city police Friday evening after admitting to writing between 400 and 500 dollars in checks at a bank where he had no account Detectives said one check had already reached the bank and the man returned from Chicago to report the misdeed seeking to “get things straightened out.”

Onalaska Paul Bacher Jr Main St Chicago

Lamarr to receive 100000 a year in separation agreement

Hedy Lamarr will get 100000 dollars annually under a separation agreement with fifth husband W Howard Lee. She will receive half of his income, said attorney Bill Kraker. Lamarr married Lee in 1953. no divorce plans noted.

Los Angeles Hedy Lamarr Texas W. Howard Lee Lee Bill Kraker Miss Lamarr Kraker

Thomson Declines Debate With Nelson on State Debt

Gov. Vernon Thomson rejected a public debate with Democratic governor candidate Gaylord Nelson over state finances. Nelson cited a $11 million rise in debt tied to state building corporations since Thomson took office. Thomson claimed rents will cover costs and urged Nelson to defend his past votes. Other items include Roland Steinle attacking Sen. Proxmire over savings claims and Milwaukee candidates weighing Chicago water diversion.

Associated Press Vernon Thomson Gaylord Nelson Nelson Thomson Roland J. Steinle GOP U. S. Senate William Proxmire D - Wis Sam Steinle West Salem Senate Chicago Lake Michigan Halloway

Bear attack suit seeks 148 551 from city

Parents of 11 year old Mary Hiebner of Waukegan Illinois filed a claim against Racine seeking 148 551 after a bear mauling at the zoo last May. They allege inadequate cage safety allowed her arm into the enclosure causing severe arm injuries and medical costs. The action asks 140 000 for pain suffering disfigurement and permanent disability with 8 551 for expenses and future care. The claim is to be presented to the City Council on August 19.

Racine Illinois Mary Hiebner Waukegan Ill Mary

Town Pays Mayor For His City Hall

Draper North Carolina mayor Harry Lindsey, who owned the Town Hall he used as security for a $20,000 note, will relinquish ownership next month as the note is paid off. He began as a private citizen, won election in May 1957, and received $5,000 annually each July.

Draper N.C Harry Lindsey United States Lindsey

British author Louis Golding dies at 62

London AP reports British author Louis Golding aged 62 died today after several weeks in hospital. He rose to fame about 25 years earlier with the novel Magnolia Street and had been ill recently.

London Louis Golding Magnolia Street

Theft Reported Of Red Lantern At 118 S 8th St

Plumber C M Hammersberg told city police a red lantern was stolen from 118 S 8th St. He noted a similar theft occurred earlier this week.

S. 8Th St C. M. Hammersberg Hammersberg

Jung Denies He Believes In Flying Saucers

Zurich AP report in 1960 quotes Carl Jung saying believers in flying saucers seek fantasy to fulfill psychological needs. He investigated saucer sightings for a decade, concludes observers crave a Savior, not real extraterrestrials. He notes witnesses are honest but guided by desire for help.

Dr. Jung Zurich Switzerland Carl Gustav Jung Jung Earth Aerial Phenomena Research Organization Alamogordo N. M

Big Motor Sinks Small Boat in Tomah Lake

Four Chicago visitors were rescued by the Tomah fire department after a homemade boat with a large outboard motor broke apart on Lake Tomah. The craft sank in about four feet of water. One man had a leg in a cast. all four were pulled to safety by the rescue squad.

Tomah Wis Chicago Lake Tomah Frank Hoke Daniel McCarthy Glenn Baugh Greg Schurech

Felt Promises Hawaii Notice on Johnston Island Tests

Adm. Harry D. Felt, commander in chief of the U S Pacific forces, pledges Hawaii will receive notice of any further nuclear tests at Johnston Island. Gov. Quinn had requested the heads up. The last blast near Johnston Island was clearly visible in Honolulu, prompting some residents to ask if Pearl Harbor was under attack.

Honolulu Harry D. Felt U.S. Pacific Hawaii Johnston Island Here William F. Quinn Johnston Pearl Harbor

Highway named for Gen Trujillo Jr in Dominican Republic

Ciudad Trujillo reports Congress has approved a bill to name a new express highway for Gen. Rafael Trujillo Jr. The 29 year old son of the Dominican Republic strongman is returning home aboard the 350 foot Angelita after a lengthy U S visit.

Ciudad Trujillo Congress Rafael Trujillo Jr Dominican Republic Angelita United States

Egyptian papers deny Murphy snub by Nasser

Cairo reports claim President Nasser did not snub Robert D. Murphy by forcing a 10 hour wait for talks on the Middle East crisis. The delay, according to Egyptian accounts, gave Murphy time to telephone and cable Washington as he sought U.S. assurances against pressing in the U N General Assembly session its original resolution on UAR interference in Lebanon.

Cairo Nasser Robert D. Murphy Eisenhower Middle East Murphy Washington United States U.N. General Assembly United Arab Republic

Sunday church schedules and pastor list across city

A long list of churches with addresses pastors service times and programs. Includes Seventh Day Adventist First Calvary Temple St Joseph Cathedral Blessed Sacrament Holy Trinity St James St John the Baptist and many other congregations with Masses Bible studies prayer meetings catechism and choir events.

Black Hills Passion Play draws crowds to Spearfish and Lake Wales

AP report notes the annual religious pageant in Spearfish and Lake Wales attracts hundreds of thousands. Since 1932 about 5,000 performances have drawn over five million viewers, with German immigrant Josef Meier guiding a small interdenominational troupe. The production features modern touches, camels, horses, pigeons, organ music, and a chorus, performed Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays in Spearfish and on Sundays in Lake Wales.

Spearfish M.D Oberammergau Black Hills Lake Wales Fla Josef Meier United States Meier Christ Jesus Germany

Rev Patton Returns at Wesley Methodist Church

The Rev Harold L Patton will resume the 11 am Sunday service at Wesley Methodist Church with a series on The Questions Jesus Asked The first topic will be Who Are My Brothers Future subjects include Why Did You Doubt Why Transgress by Tradition What Is Your Soul Worth and How Think Ye The church will broadcast via WKBH on alternating Sundays Next broadcast scheduled for Aug 17.

Harold L. Patton Wesley Methodist Church Jesus Wesley Church WKBH

Vacation School At First Baptist Opens Monday

A week of vacation church school starts at 8 30 a m Monday in First Baptist Church 128 S 6th St. for children ages four to fourteen with 8 30 to 11 30 a m sessions. Staff includes L C Lewis superintendent Matt Moser secretary Vernon Curtis beginners D Neumann kindergarten Clarence Rezek primary J Schaller juniors Alfred Scheel junior high. Rev Floyd Harbold pastor will give daily sermonette.

First Baptist Church S. 6Th St L. C. Lewis Matt Moser Vernon Curtis D. &. Neumann Clarence Rezek

Rev Andrews to Speak at First Presbyterian Service

The Rev. and Mrs. Mark Andrews of Erie Pennsylvania with children will attend Sunday morning services at First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Mr. Andrews is a former minister of the local church.

Mark Andrews Erie, Pa First Presbyterian Church Andrews

Also Mentioned on This Page

General Motors Zeker Mr. Cole Robert J. Shifflett Mr. Shifflett Ern Baptist Seminary India Louis E. Wolfson American Motors Corp Dun & Bradstreet Montgomery Ward & Co Denver Lakeside Buick Trinity Lutheran NLRB Collies Hedy Sheep & Lambs U.S. Department of Agriculture Ette Christ Seraphim Atty Stewart Honeck U.S Oregon Milwaukee Seraphim Honeck Kenneth Hiebner Big Motor Gen. Trujillo Deny Adventist King Ralph D. McGann Assembly of God 16Th and Ferry Donald K. Skaggs Calvary Charles and Logan Warren G. Zinn Naand Mission Floyd Harbord Baptist Bible Fellowship South Side Leo Hill N. Salem Rd Loomis Robert J. Shifflet North American Carl B. Zimmerman the Victory Hour ST. Joseph 6Th and Main Louis J. Paquette George Becker Andrew Karoblis Holy Trinity 13Th St. and Park Ave Msgr V. J. Plecity James F. Murphy John J. Lemke ST. James Caledonia St Henry R. Hoerburger Albert W. Sonnberger Richard A. Wisnewski Francis A. Wavra ST. John the Baptist Avon St Hugo Koehier Thomas Langer Mother of Perpetual Help Holy Cross Ferry St Nicholas B. Beschta Thomas Ninneman ST. Patrick’s Joseph N. Bach ST. Mary’s 7Th St Cameron Ave William L. Mooney Francis Hillerem ST. Thomas More 20Th Weston Sts Thomas E. Mullen Henry J. Cassidy ST. Wenceslaus Winnebago Sts Albert Hebert Peter Butz Christian Science First Church OF Christ Scientist West Ave Kinge Church of Christ First Church Ar 8Th and Cass Burdett W. Wakeoan Evangelist N. 9Th Harry Johnson Church of God Kurtz Church of Open Bible Liberty St Episcopal Kenneth E. Trueman George DeDakis ST. Peter's Logan and Avon Paul White Frank Spedl Evangelical Free Bethany North St Onalaska Ave Otto L. Larsen John I. Johnson MOODY Campbell Rd Sorell Anderson Jehovah's Witnesses Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall Church OF Jesus Christ— Ywca Donald Starkey Lutheran Bethel George and Sill Freeman O. Sveom Harold N. Stoffel Robert Smith Good Shepherd 27Th St J. L. Mattes OUR Redeemer 21St Pl Weston Norman A. Nelson OUR Savior’s George Alvilden Walter Larson ST. Paul’s Arthur M. Feroe Trinity Lill Milo L. Brekke Vik Hi Luther League 116Th Ave. S Leon A. Holm Wally Rosheim Luther College Missouri Synod Shorewood Dr Wedgewood Terrace Robert H. Ber Wkbt-Tv Wisconsin Synod James H. Bell Allan W. Townsend Avon and Logan Robert D. Hannon Salvation Army Citadel Eaiwendaaa Congregation Sons OF Abraham Dov Schwarcz United Church of Christ First Congregational Loa.m William W. Dale Robbinsdale ST. John's Reformed West Ave. and Market R. L. Kuether United Pentecostal Apostolic Tabernacle Liberty and Sill Arthur Mansur Joe Tar Lutheran Hour Councilmen of Wisconsin Area Lutheran Churches WKTY R. Kettenacker First Evangelical Cameron Fritz H. Miller Herbert Jaster Grace Evangelical Ward Ave S. 26Th G. F. Albrecht Immanuel Evangelical St. Paul and Avon Walter E. Gutzke Mount Calvary Evangelical Lloyd Lambert ST. Paul’s Evangelical Sand Lake Rd John H. Lau David Lau Methodist Asbury Redfield Winslow Wilson Coming Kingdom Caledonia Lee H. Holmes Curtis Allen Wesley Harold Patton N. 4Th St Richard Truitt Nazarene Church OF the Nazarene Jackson R. Wayne Sharpes Rev. Patton Rev. Andrews
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