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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1955

Page

11

La Crosse Common Council Minutes Highlight 1955 Actions

July 14 1955 meeting records show budget figures and department costs across Health Fire Police and Public Works. aldermanic and assessor appointments approved while numerous ordinances introduced and referred on parking zoning land use and street improvements with extensive resolutions and notices guiding city operations.

Milo G. K . Knutson Morrows Alf H. Hansen Market Street Seventh Ward Wien Lawrence R. Gibson George C. Freybler TNE MA Aioea Aes F. Purchase Paineasken la Crosse Trader Corp Main Street Town Perative Parking Utility Board West Avenue Jackson Street City of la Crosse City of la Crosse East Avenue Weston Street Barlow Street North la Crosse Wisconsin Rose Street Windsor St. Paul Tillman and Felbers Ton Rose Street Gohres Street North Street Third Street Automatic Voting Machine Corporation Additiona Police Department Health Department Lovey Boulevard Summit Elementary Southside Branch Library Fairgrounds Praternal Order of Eagles Sth King Street Loomis Liberty Prospect Onalesta Avenue Farwell Street Forest Avenue 15Th Place St Andrew, Hagar, George and Kane Streets Onalaski Avenue Cunningham Campbel Mississippi Winnebago Island Street Kane Long Drive 6Th Cass and Division Mverts 22Nd 23Rd Campbell Road la Crosse Street 20Th Bennett Horton Weston Copeland Ave Monitor Carr 15Th St South Ave Farnam Park Ave Onalaska Ave Gohres Council Standard Street 6Th Street Main King Streels St. Cloud Harvey Northern States Power Co Public Service Commission of Northern States Power Company Public Service Commission la Crosse Transit Co 7Th Street 16Th Street Jird Street Avon Street Gould Monitor Street Rose Cb&q J. P. Murphy Board of Public Works Murphy The la Crosse Trades and Labor Counci Eugene Shepard Park Department Public Works Department Building Service Employees Union Copeland Park Robert Amunson American Legion Auditorium Rea 16Th Wisconsin Sportserv Inc

Births and obituaries from Blair and nearby towns

Birth notices list multiple Aug 4 to Aug 10 births for families in Tomah Warrens New Lisbon and Oakdale with parent names and locations. Additional items note deaths of Julius Bratland 69 Blair and Anton Hanson 88 Sparta and Louise Cotton 81 Hillsboro with funeral details.

Frederick Felty Forrest Oler Camp Douglas Arlene Ripley Louise Teynor Vernon Wendt Tomah Irene Arndt David Capper Warrens Joyce Uischner Harold Hanson Box New Lisbon Elfriede Staudt Clarence White Oakdale Helen Johnson Harold Towne Marjorie Stout

Byrnes says Eisenhower health not issue in 1956 bid

Rep. John W. Byrnes asserts President Eisenhower’s health and age will not obstruct a second term. He criticizes Gov. Williams for calling Ike an old man and notes the president would announce if physical conditions preclude running. Byrnes insists Democrats seek health as a campaign issue only.

Washington John W. Byrnes Wis Eisenhower Byrnes G. Mennen Williams Michigan Chicago Williams Republican Party

Deaths of Mrs. Andrew Helgerson and Herman Stoikes

Funeral services were held for Mrs. Andrew Helgerson at Johnstown and Mt. Sterling Wis. She born Nov 30 1883 in Johnstown died Aug 6 at 71 in La Crosse hospital. Survived by five children and many relatives. Also funeral set for Herman John Stoikes 67 in Ontario at Sacred Heart Church with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Rosary at Stoikes home Friday.

Sparta Wis Anton Hanson Portland Lutheran Church Lanham Hillsboro, Wis Louise Cotton Hillsboro Hospital Hart Funeral Home J. Paul Tatter MT. Sterling Johnstown Andrew Julia) Helgerson Rensle Lasse Thompson Mielde la Crosse Andrew Helgerson Mervin Nordahl Sterling Soldiers Grove Norman Helen) Selck Joseph Lillian Michel la Crescent Minn Tobias Olson Mathias Ferryville Lewis Chris Nasseth Tom L. Thompson The Ladies Aid Ontario Herman John Stoikes Sacred Heart Catholic Church Francis Disher Sacred Heart Cemetery Onitario

Deaths of Ethel Fieting and Louis Shie in Tomah Wisconsin

Mrs. Ethel Maynard Fieting 82 died in Tomah after a hospital stay. Funeral services were held at Ninneman's Funeral Home with burial in Greenfield family cemetery. Her husband Frank Fieting preceded her in marriage and a son died in infancy. Surviving sister Mae Maynard Jones of Tomah. Louis Shie 90 died at home in Tomah after a farming life in Oakdale. Funeral at St Marys Church with burial at Indian Creek Cemetery. He married Mary in 1894 and they celebrated a golden anniversary in 1944. three children Ray Edmond and Marian Justin, eight grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren.

Tomah Wis Ethel Maynard Fieting Ninneman Russell ‘Baldwin Greenfield Fieting Amos Greenfield Monroe County Fther Maynard Frank Fieting Mae _Maynard Jones Louis Shie St. Mary's Catholic Church William Rorke Indian Creek Cemetery Mr. Shie Clifton Dora John Shie Oakdale

Second Polio Shots Pass One Million Mark in U S

Nationwide AP survey shows over a million American children received their second Salk polio vaccine shot with the South leading. Vaccination progress, deaths down 46 percent from last year, and variation in states delaying third shots are noted.

Washington Associated Press South District of Columbia South Carolina West Virginia California National Foundation For Leonard A. Scheele Public Health Services Massachusetts Texas Noother Arkansas Florida Illinois Kentucky New York Oklahoma Pennsylvania Idaho Louisiana New Mexico

Funeral Rites Held For Louise Helen Teynor Prairie du Chien

Louise Helen Teynor 67 died August 5 after a long illness and funeral services were conducted at St. Gabriel's Church August 8 with burial in Calvary Cemetery. Born September 3, 1887 in Prairie du Chien she ran a rest home and later an inn. She lived with sister Mrs. W. F. Hellburg in recent years. Surviving are two sisters Anna Freeman and Mrs. W. F. Hellburg. her parents and six brothers preceded her in death.

Prairie DU Chien Wis Louise Helen Teynor St. Gabriel's Church Melchior S.J Calvary Cemetery W. F. Hellburg Anna Freeman

Locals For Carpeting Roth's Flor Mart Offers Low Prices

The Sweet Shop owners Albert and Mrs. Gerth return from a two week tour of the north and west visiting Superior Duluth Devil's Tower Custer Battlefield Yellowstone Park and the Big Rock Candy Mountains. In Englewood they met Rev Vollmers who officiated their marriage 33 years ago in South Dakota.

Roth’s Flor- Mart Albert L. Gerth 22Nd St Wisconsin United States Superior Dulluth Devil’s Tower Wyoming Custer Battle Field Montana Yellowstone Park Big Rock Candy Mountains Utah Englewood Colo Vollmers Gerth South Dakota

Burial rites for Mrs. Cotton held at Mt. Vernon Cemetery

Mrs. Cotton formerly Louise Schueneman, born in Union Center, moved to Hillsboro nine years ago. Her husband Harry died in 1946. She leaves an uncle and several cousins.

Mt. Vernon Cemetery Cotton Louise Schueneman Union Center Hillsboro Harry

Marriage Licenses for Kowahl and Kotlarz in Wisconsin

Ralph Thomas Kowahl of Independence and Bernadine Bernadette Kotlarz of Arcadia obtain marriage licenses in Whitehall Wisconsin and plan nuptials on August 16. Whales, which are mammals, still bear vestigial limbs.

Ralph Thomas Kowahl Independence Bernadine Bernadette Kotlarz Arcadia

No Sale Ends in Minor Crash in Richmond

Mrs Jean Trevett 26 drove yesterday with her 11 month old daughter when the infant moved toward the right door. She reached out and lost control, crashing into two parked cars including a 1955 model being shown to a possible buyer. Neither mother nor child was hurt.

Richmond Jean Trevett

Wants Ads For Sale And Rentals At 2 8040

Brief classified note urging readers to place wants ads for selling or renting items. Provides a contact phone number 2 8040 for placement. No additional details or specifics.

Classifications for draft age expanded by Congress

The article outlines 17 draft classifications used by local boards under the new four year extension. It explains Class 2 deferments for various occupational categories, 3-A for dependents or hardship, 4-A for certain discharged service cases, 4-B government officials, 4-C aliens, 4-D clergy students, 4-F for unfit individuals, and 5-A for those over 26 with conditions. An editor note invites service questions to Maj. Nial via the newspaper with a stamped return envelope.

Congress United States Maj. Nial

Notice of Taking Proofs of Heirship and Creditors

State of Wisconsin La Crosse County notices heirs and creditors of Fritz Norman deceased must file all claims by November 2 1955. A court term to determine heirs will be held November 8 1955 at 10 o clock in the forenoon at the La Crosse County Court House. Dated August 2 1955. By Order of the Court Judge R V Ahlstrom. Attorneys Ray A Sunder Bosshard and Arneson 404 Linker Building La Crosse Wisconsin.

State of Wisconsin la Crosse County Frits Norman Fred Norman Fritz Norman City of la Crosse Said I/R. V. AHLSTROM Ray A. Sunder Bosshard & Arneson Linker Building John R. Horihan Maude Horihan Leonard F. Roraff R. V. Ahlstrom Johns Roraff, Pappas & Flaherty Exchange Building Frank Papenfuss Edith H. Papenfuss Edith H Papenfuss Los Angeles Los Angeles County California R. W Ahlstrom Hubert J. Schleiter Hoeschler Leona M. Wood Walter H. Bigellow Ted William H. Stevenson State Bank Bidg

Local Home Service Ads Offer Repair and Cleaning Deals

A dense printable ad list outlines services from furniture repair and refinishing to packing, shipping, and storage. It includes hardware and tools sharpening, pianos tuned, electric shavers repaired, and pest control with free estimates, all in La Crosse area listings with multiple business names and contact numbers.

Tillman Bros Universal Electric Industrial & School Equipment Co Soard Ph Bill Bainbridge Street French Island Renair Sales & Service Jackson St Tom North la Crosse St. Cloud Ray L. Revor Jackson Henry la Crosse Woolen Millis Co George LU Kloss Ja Jackson Carpenter Dial

Notice to Creditors and probate actions in La Crosse

Wisconsin La Crosse County court notices cite estates of John R Horihan Edith H Papenfuss Indmann Marking and Leona M Wood. Probate filings call for creditors to present claims by October 27 1955 and November 1 1955 and October 31 1955. hearings set at La Crosse Court House with local attorneys listed for representation.

Help Wanted Ads From Tribune Classifieds

Multiple job ads seek women for housework child care and waitressing plus positions for a bookkeeper and circulation workers. Listings include hours and contact numbers with employers such as Christies Spachetti House, Chicken Supreme, Walt's, and Wiscon sin State Employment Office. Key names include Mr Walsh Mr Duffy and locations La Crosse area and Wisconsin offices.

13Th South Ave la Crosse Tribune Caledonia la Crosse Tribune Copeland Ave Christie's Spachetti House Pere Son Bodega Big Walt's Jrd Mississippi Chicken Supreme Rose St Walsh Wisconsin State Employment Office Exchange

Also Mentioned on This Page

Common Council Mary E. Sawyer Appleton Trane Company Edward Wedde Wagner Henry J. Ahrens Special Investigating Committee 4Th Street Badger Street Jay Streets City Attorn 1St Avenue 13Th Street 8Th State Streets Chicago and Northwestern Peter G. Pappas South Avenue Hyde Green Bay 21Et St Onalaska Avenue Rubice Gillette Street Rublee 16Th Steet Horton Street Bennett Street Prospect Street Loomis and Harveys Addition Wall Logan St James Harvey Street Loomis and Lea Crosse Trust Company Funch Powell Hagar St. Cloud Street Avon Livingston Post Office Robert D Bice Metall Caledonia Street George, Kane, Moore Hayes Losey Boulevard Pavine Resoma Campbell Street CB 4&Q Redfield Street Sih Street Copeland Avenue 3Rd 4Th Streets la Crosse River Bridge George DeMann Norbert J Schaefer Meyer Jackson Streets Eagineering Department Livingston Street Erickson Recreation Field Ward Ringling Bros Swartz Office Mary 14Th Street Mississippi Street Loomis and Harvey Loomis and Harvey's Loomisland Harvey's Loomisland Harvey iParks Windsor Street Copeland Charles Black River Clinton Street Mgees Fry Austin Minnesota Harold Schick Peter Nelson & Son, Inc Liberty Street Hayes Street Charles and Charles Streets Guittwood Heights Town of Esby Holiday Heights Milwexkee Norbert J. Schaefer George G. DeMann Ibraks Addition George, Onalaska Taylor Camp Streets 21St Terrace 21St Place Weston St Qist Place 21St St Qist Street Horton St Townsend Denton Street Losey Bivd Cass King Cass Street Swett Shirley A. Tomalka Tomah, Wis Lee A. Johnson North St Grace Jean Brandberg Grandview Hospital James Frederick Ito Kenneth Storandt Hoeschler Drive Wyliss Vogel St. John's Hospital Leavenworth, Kansas Julius Bratland Blair, Wis Juius Bratland Alan Ronald Richard H. Christoffersen Marie Waldenberger Onalaska Spring Grove Francis Pederson Dorothy Ladsten Verlyn Treangen Nancy Norskog Mercy Hospital Tiffin, Ohio Olympia, Wash Debbie Lynn James R. Smith S. Franklin Sr Smith Yvonne Sheehan Thea A. Herreid Ishe Ettrick Lever Herreid Bratl Blair Archie Tressa) Wheeler William Jeanette) Kindschy Palm David Eugene Tojer Irene) Nelson Melrose Gene Hassinger Irvin Colette Jolivette la Herreid Crosse Bertha Twesme Galesville Olaf Leque Lars Myrland Mabel Herreid Mrs. Louise Cotton Ike Herman Stoikes Mrs Ethel Fieting Herb Altschull Keer Georgia Whitehall, Wis Maj Thomas M. Nial Madison Goldy Carl Panke Panke Boat Airedale Bozo Travel Arizona Barron Wallpaper & Paint CO Dial Carl Edward Layland Yanzer Sanitarium North 7Th Spencer Blanche MacPherson South 6Th Jolivette Cleaners Loel North Side SORTL Duffy Cincinnati Ohio Jule Johnson R No 1 Hixton la Crosses Top Machine Products Co., Inc West Ave. So Mt. Vernon St Streed Mr. Kirk Rt 1
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