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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1948

Page

12

Standard Oil Volume Up In First Half 1948

Standard Oil Co of Indiana reports six months ending June 30 1948 volume of business at 66 179 148 dollars or 4 33 a share versus 40 936 430 dollars or 2 68 a share in the 1947 period. New investment in expansion of producing and refining facilities reached 111 000 000 dollars. Crude production rose 16 percent and refinery runs climbed 17 percent from 1947 levels.

New York Standard Oil Co Indiana Consolidated Companies

Stoddard Farm Youth Shoots Self After Courthouse Visit

Luverne youth Stenslien aged 17, son of Mr. and Mrs Hilmer Stenslien, shot himself with a 22 caliber pistol in Viroqua after a drunken driving arrest nearby. Coroner Ole Johnson ordered an investigation.

Luverne Viroqua Stenslien Hilmer Stenslien Stoddard Sten Sher Morris Moon Mellem Ole Johnson

Lightning Destroyed Barn Near Ettrick Wisconsin

A 6 by 30 foot barn on Alex Mattson’s farm two and a half miles southeast of Ettrick burned after a lightning strike during a hail storm at about 3 30 a m The fire destroyed four or five loads of hay and two calves Witnesses and the sleeping occupants escaped with the Ettrick fire department arriving after the bolt struck The loss was estimated at 1500 dollars due to the swift blaze and limited containment

Ettrick Wis Alex Mattson Cvon

Missing Man Richard Day Located After Friday Disappearance

Sheriff Vern Lamp reports Richard Day, missing since Friday night, has been found. A sister confirms receiving a letter from Day claiming he is working in Egg Harbor Wisconsin.

Vern Lamp Richard Day Day Egg Harbor Wis

Purest helium distributed commercially announced

The Bureau of Mines discloses a new widely available helium supply that is within 0.2 percent of absolutely pure helium. The release emphasizes unprecedented purity and commercial distribution.

Bureau of Mines

Rescuer Dives into Sewage Tank to Save Boy

At 11:30 a.m. Monday Staley walked the two inch sweep over a seven foot gap into a raw sewage tank when he reached Garry, lowered his hand, and pulled the child to safety. Garry was taken to Hillsboro Hospital where his condition was listed as good.

Garry Staley Hillsboro

Discover Body In Mississippi

The decomposed body of man identified as Joseph Wikijan about 60 was found on the Mississippi bank north of Grand Rapids. Canoeists found him after rough water near a highway and railroad tracks. sheriff and coroner investigated and sought further identification from Washington.

Tweedy Winona Aes Sheriff's Department Washington

Quick Action Saves Stricken Man's Life

A county highway squad rushed an iron lung to Francis Hospital around 8 p m Monday after the hospital’s lung equipment failed. Fifteen minutes later police aided by city officers transported the lung to the hospital and within 30 minutes the patient received a new lung and showed noticeable improvement.

Francis

Daily Markets Winona Livestock Prices and Hogs Beefs

cattle and hog markets recap with price ranges for various weights at Winona and Chicago. cattle in mid range with good to choice grades and lower conditions on lighter stock. fat hogs steady to lower on lighter weights. beef cows and vealers mixed with strong to higher demand for select lots. Industry notes from Swift & Co. show poultry and egg price movements and market conditions.

Chicago Livestock Chicago UBSDA Mort

Justice Court fines and real estate transfers listed

Whitehall and nearby towns record fines for speeding disorderly conduct drunken driving and hit and run convictions with amounts totaling hundreds of dollars. Separate entries note transfers of properties including Ferry street parcels and Green Island holdings among residents such as Marie Gruenrer Nels G Stenson and Clara Buntington with multiple names and properties cited.

Porest Jenks Wilton Wie Eau Claire Justice Court P. M. Paulson Whitehall Overs Liey¢ Roseth Blair Sparta Wis Brron Wendell Jones Madiven Justice Court Mondar Ken Cresee Marie Gruenrer Helihen Fo Mary F. Hanson Ferry Street Itt Street Wet Avenir Baward Bicker Nels G Stenson Green Island Clara Buntington Margere Mer Son Sheib

Police issue warrants for men over alleged string of bad checks

Three warrants have been sworn out by city police on men suspected of writing as many as five or six bad checks in the city within a week's time. Two suspects are already under arrest, one in St. Paul and one in St. Cloud, Minnesota. The third man is believed to be a local resident.

St. Paul St. Cloud Minn

Fox bounty dispute over police shooting in city

A reader notes no bounty was placed on the fox shot by police at 17th and Pine streets. Leonard Hass of 15 South 9th Street says he only inquired about a bounty and asserts no bounty was offered or paid.

Fox 17Th Pine Streets Tribune Leonard Hass 9Th Street

Money making odds and ends ads entice workers

An opportunity for inexperienced personnel to learn a trade. Call or write for appointment at the Telephone building Fifth and Jay streets. Offers include a 21-card feature assortment and Christmas card profits. Avon representatives seek part time income via P O Box 269 La Crosse Wisconsin.

Fifth and Jay Streets Amazing Money-Makers Adams, Limits N.Y AVON P.O Box

Full Time Help Woman Teen Car Crew Advert

A female teen seeks part time work to help family with twelve to sixteen hours weekly in afternoons and evenings. Commission potential from 30 to 460 dollars weekly. No canvassing or experience required. Apply via interview at the Tribune under code Z-724.

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