Car Damaged In City Crash
Several city crashes reported with multiple vehicles involved. A. Lucile Lee Toledo and Charles Pruetz collided while northbound near 19th Street, Lee’s car damages about 100 dollars and Pruetz about 75. Schildman and Albrecht near West Avenue and Ferry Street caused 65 and 25 dollar damages. A bicycle-car collision injured Donna Johansen, and a later intersection crash at King Street and Eighth damaged Zahn and Rackman cars for 150 and 200 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seca. Sete
A. Lucile Lee
Toledo
Charles Pruetz
South 19Th Street
Pruetz
Lee
William J. Schildman
North 21St Street
Peter A. Albrecht
Milwaukee
West Avenue
Ferry Street
Schildman
Albrecht
Donna Johansen
Losey Boulevard South
Paul F. Herde
Avon Street
Losey Boulevard
Herde
Donald P. Zahn
Horton Street
Dorothy Rackman
South Ninth Street
Zahn
King Street
Rackman
Eighth Street
Builder Asks Cutback On Single Family Units
Thom as P. Coogan, president of the National Association of Home Builders, urged Madison NAHB meetings to curb single family home construction. He warned the current home buying may be ending and noted credit curbs could trigger panic buying and rapid construction. He projected over 1.2 million small homes this year but less than 1 million in 1951.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Thomas P
Coogan
Miami
Fla
National Association of Home Builders
NAHB
Wittman Second as Jones Wins Continental Trophy Race
Oshkosh pilot Steve Wittman finished second to John Paul Jones of Van Nuys in the Continental Trophy race at the international air fair in Detroit. Jones set a new track speed record at 187.785 mph over 24 miles, Wittman’s 185.050 not enough to defend his prior Miami record. Prizes totaled 10 000. Wittman earned 1 250 with Sorenson 750 and Brennand, barred earlier for reckless flying, was not in the results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Steve Wittman
Oshkosh
Wis
John Paul Jones
van Nuys
Calif
Detroit-Wayne
Jones
Wittman
Miami
Keith Sorenson
la Crescenta
Bill Brennand
Girl seeks annulment from mom's ex husband in Nevada
A 20 year old woman asks for an annulment from Leo E. Sexton the man her mother Helen Sexton divorced. The mother's divorce came Friday in circuit court and the daughter's annulment petition was dismissed with plans to refile. Both petitions allege Sexton seduced Marge Ann in 1948 and married her without divorcing Helen. Sexton, a part time laborer and farmer, lives about 25 miles east of the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Helen Sexton
Leo E. Sexton
Sexton
Stevens
S. C
Marge Ann
Grantsburg
Wis
Here
Mosquitoes Thrive On Wet Summer
Madison special report on Wisconsin mosquitos flourishing after heavy summer rains. Insect expert R. J. Dicke of the University of Wisconsin says airborne insecticide offers temporary relief, but larval control is key. He recommends oil or oil with DDT on breeding areas and spraying around homes for limited relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wisconsin
R. J. Dicke
University of Wisconsin
Dicke
Four Ambulance Calls Over Weekend
Police ambulance responded four times Sunday and Monday. E Mary Widmayer 65 Dresbach Minn transported after a stroke. Pearl Cotton 58 Copeland avenue fell ill and was admitted. Ethel Busse 67 South Sixth street transported after illness. Leo Peloski 57 South Seventh street admitted after a stroke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Widmayer
Dresbach
Minn
Pearl Cotton
Copeland Avenue
Ethel Busse
South Sixth Street
Mind Games of Shapes and Traits in 1950s Pop Advice
The article discusses body types mesomorph endomorph and ectomorph with notes from Charles Morris on personality and marital suitability. It covers breeding animals for color and temperament, and asserts environment shapes aggression and affection, claiming humans can train or subdue extremes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Dille Co
Birth announcements and court actions across multiple towns
Birth notices from St Ann s Aug 12 to Aug 13 list daughters Betty Ann Eileen Kathy Bettty Jean and son Paul Douglas and Philip Arthur with parental names and residences in Erickson Florence Bahr Clauss Bowman Raben berg Squire Voss Kriebich Berg. Separate court records show driving offenses bonds fines probation and license suspensions in La Crosse Decorah Camp McCoy and surrounding areas with penalties and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Ann
Glen J. Erickson
Erickson
Wis
Florence Bahr
Eileen Kathy
Charles Clauss
Farnam Street
Catherine D’anna
Bettty Jean
Gerald F. Bowman
South Fourth Street
Rose Schultz
Lynn
Wallace F. Rabenberg
Lansing
Jean Magnusson
Paul Douglas
Raymond J. Barrett
la Crosse
Evelyn Girard
Carmen J. Squire
South Sixth Street
San Francisco
Philip Arthur
Earl H. Voss
Voss
Hyattsville
Ind
Lavina
Arthur A. Kriebich
Lavina Berg
Spring Grove
Minn
Truman Sylling
Geneva Collins
Fire and court notes from La Crosse summarized
Fires reported at 129 Copeland avenue owned by Joe Stephans and at a North Fourth Street address owned by J. B. Callahan caused slight car damage. Several individuals appeared in court facing speeding drunken driving and arterial violation charges with fines costs or jail days imposed. details include Ralph E. Sanders Batiste Hunt Lawrence Curran Hugh Hogue Harold W. Mades and Peter Schroeder with a nolle prosequi entered for Peter Schroeder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Cabasos
Camp McCoy
George Watson
la Crescent
Minn
Robert Jarrett
St. Joseph
Burton Jacobson
North 10Th Street
Jacobson
John Junior Schultz
Viroqua
John Green
Wiley Duke
Charles Parker
Olympian Hotel
Harland Edwards
South Third Street
Edwards
Aaron Sanford
Copeland Avenue
Joe Stephans
George Street
North Fourth Street
J. B. Callahan
South 4Th Street
la Crosse
Ralph E. Sanders
New Lisbon
Wis
Batiste Hunt
R. 2
Bangor
Lawrence Curran
Onalaska
Hugh Hogue
Sparta
Harold W. Mades
Mindoro
Robert Doesel
Peter Schroeder
Notable editors and academic leaders die in brief notices
WORCESTER Mass Joseph C DeWolf 68 former executive editor of the Worcester Telegram and the Evening Gazette born Haddam Conn Dr Richard Dukes 78 dean emeritus of the Purdue University graduate school ALTON Ill died this week in another brief obituary note for two prominent figures in journalism and academia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester, Mass
Joseph C. DeWolf
Worcester Telegram
The
Evening Gazette
Haddam
Conn
Moscow officer heads Russia’s leading military school
Col. Gen Vyacheslav, 57, chief of Russia’s premier military education institution is noted. In New York, Alfred J. Miller, 76, president of Ramapo Foundry and Wheelworks of Ramapo, was born in Ontario, Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Vyacheslav
Russia
Tuxedo, N. Y
Alfred J. Miller
The
Ramapo Foundry and Wheelworks
Ramapo, N. Y
Ontario
Canada
Terenty Shtykov
Pyongyang
Shtykov
Driver Injured In Collision On Highway 16
One person sustained a bruised side in a 4:15 p.m. collision on Highway 16 Sunday involving Pearl E. Bohm. Alvin Hemker reported he was eastbound and attempting to pass when a car darted from behind, struck loose rock, and spun vehicles. Bohm had five passengers. Hemker was alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl E. Bohm
Milwaukee
Alvin Hemker
R. J
Hemker
Bohm
Highway 61
W. J. Kolochig
Stevens Point
Glenn Thompson
Des Plaines
Robert Branzow
Eastman
Wis
Thompson
Adolph R. Benish
la Farge
Peter Hansen
R. 1
la Crosse
Highway 33
Benish
Hansen
UN Chief Lie Begins Oslo Weekend Visit After Copenhagen Talk
Trygve Lie arrived in Oslo for a trans Atlantic weekend accompanied by his wife. He spoke with Danish Prime Minister Hans Hedtoft in Copenhagen then declined comment on the talks. He reaffirmed the UN stance to keep forces at the Korean bridgehead until North Korea retreats beyond the 38th parallel, by any means.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oslo
Norway
Trygve Lie
Copenhagen
Hans Hedtoft
Lie
Hedtoft
United Nations
South Korea
Korea
Security Council
38Th Parallel
Past Week Sales Rise 59 Percent Over 1949 Mark
New York Dun and Bradstreet reports a 5 to 9 percent year over year rise in total retail sales last week. The survey notes intensified promotions boosting apparel sales with coats and suits favored, while overall dollars remained moderately above the 1949 level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Weather Summary Across States Shows Cloudy Skies
Weather record from the U S department of commerce notes partly cloudy conditions tonight and Tuesday in Wisconsin with scattered showers in the northwest this afternoon and northeast tonight. Warmer trends center on the east. Minnesota sees partly cloudy conditions tonight and Tuesday with scattered showers in the northwest Tuesday afternoon or night. Iowa reports partly cloudy conditions tonight and Tuesday with little temperature change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Lake Superior
Iowa
River Forecast for Hastings to Guttenberg District
The Hastings to Guttenberg river will remain steady Tuesday with only minor fluctuations at tallwater gages caused by regulation from power dams on the Chippewas river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Guttenberg
Chippewas
Weather conditions across the eastern Lake region and Midwest
High pressure brings cool conditions in the eastern Lake region and middle Atlantic states. Wisconsin enjoys ideal summer weather while the upper Mississippi valley experiences a shallow low pressure with overcast skies. Light showers in northern Minnesota and the Duluth area. Central Plains see scattered showers and thunderstorms with San Antonio reporting 5.47 inches of rain. Temperatures nationally near seasonal normals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Lake Region
Middle Atlantic States
Wisconsin
Misissippi Valley
Dakotas
Ussigo
Minnesota
Duluth
Central Plains
Texas
San Antonio
Tex
New Rocket Successful In First Trial
The Tiny Tim 11.75 inch rocket fired from a Corsair in Korea scored in its first combat test. It destroyed a bridge at Chingju and helped devastate enemy locomotives, ammo cars, and Communist troops while F-80 jets and B-26 bombers supported operations along the Naktong battleline. The rocket, though named tiny, is a powerful ground and air launched weapon evolving from earlier bazooka designs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Chingju
Taegu
MacArthur
Naktong Battleline
Seoul
Navy
Local Airman Reports To B-50 Organization
Pfc. Richard C. Ford reported for duty with the 2nd bombardment wing at Chatair force base Savannah. He transferred from Lackland AFB and is assigned to the wing under the Second Air Force and the Strategic Air Command. Ford is the son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Ford of Onalaska Wisconsin. The unit operates B50 medium bombers, akin to the Lucky Lady II nonstop around the world in 1949.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Richard C. Ford
Mat Chat— Air Force Base
Savannaha
Lackland Afb
Pvt. Ford
Clarence Ford
R. 1
Onalaska
Wis
Second Air Force
Strategic Air Command
Marriage Licenses Listed for La Crosse Area Couples
The La Crosse region records multiple upcoming weddings and licenses. Couples include Donald Mullikin and Vivian Armstrong. Robert Zumberge and Lois Waller. Myron Copus and Beverly Jean Barrett. Orville Larson and Louise Spettel. Norman Anderson and Dorothy Chalsma. and entries from Decorah, Decorah area pairs, Bloomer and Calmar residents, with weddings planned in La Crosse or nearby locales on specified dates in August and September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Mullikin
Ferry Street
Vivian Armstrong
First Street
Fort Francis
Ontario
Canada
la Crosse
Robert Zumberge
Minneapolis
Lois Waller
South Ninth Street
Myron Copus
Rose Street
Beverly Jean Barrett
Orville Larson
North Eighth Street
Louise Spettel
Bowne Sayner
Ronald Schams
Ronald Schnick
Doug
Wrong Prisoner Sprung From Oklahoma Jail
Tulsa police traced a mix up at the city jail after a prisoner’s wife asked if her husband had been released. Captain N C Williams confirmed the release but realized the wrong prisoner had been freed and was sleeping in a women’s cell. The man remained at large as staff sorted the error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
N. C. Williams
Williams
Recreation Department Presents Summer Concert Tuesday
The Recreation Department hosts a 7:45 p m summer concert in the Vocational school auditorium featuring light classical pieces and martial tunes. Conducted by Mrs. Marion Lowry and Leigh Elder, with Kenneth Stor and William Baker directing the bands. The Summer senior band includes 65 players from Central and Logan high schools, with members listed, while the swing band and augmented brass group showcase additional performers and arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vocational School
Marion Lowry
Leigh Elder
Kenneth Storandt
William Baker
Norma Wahlstrom
Janice Brown
Marilyn Brotherson
Jack Miller
Central
Logan
Baker
Library Exhibit Highlights Public Interest Titles
The lobby display features government documents on world affairs, Korean crisis policy, atomic energy, Germany's occupation life, and national parks. New books include Bold New Program about Point Four, Peace by Investment, The World’s Best anthology, The Four Brontes biography, Pushkin Life and Times, Living Wisely and Well, and The Happy Time play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VU. S. Department of Defense
U. S. Atomic Energy Commission
Willard Espy
Pres. Truman
Benjamin Javits
Whit Burnett
Lawrence
E. M. Hanson
Bronte
Anne
Branwell
Charlotte
Emily
Pushkin
Henri Troyat
Russia
Paul I
Alexander I
Nicholas I
Little Guide
William B. Terhune
Samuel Taylor
Robert Fontaine
Fight Manager Target Of Search
Philadelphia police hunted Frank Palermo manager of lightweight champ Ike Williams on charges of conspiracy firearms law violation and threats to kill. Officials linked him to a racketeering battle as two men arrested in South Philadelphia with $10 000 bail each and named James Singleton and Joseph Coffee as Palermo associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Frank
Blinky) Palermo
Chamion
Ike Williams
Palermo
Richard Doyle
James Singleton
Doyle
Joseph Coffee
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Jefferson
Caledonia and
St. James
Tribune
Army, Navy and Air Forces Exposition
Northwest
Grendstead
Inc
Meil
Mom
Albert Edward Wiggam
D. Sa
Reg
U. S. Pat
W. L. Slim
Charles Morris
University of Chicago
John
St. Ann's
Decorah, Ia
Silvia Brooks
Waukon
Associated Press
Denmark
U. SS
Department OF Commerce
Nationwide
Kyre
la Crosse, Wis
Edward
Charles Dickman
Beverly Jean Thompson
Decorah
Roland George Clements
Ruth Vivian Dubak
Bloomer
Robert B. Koehler
Dubuque
Morene G. Bakken
William P. Doubek
Elizabeth Noehl
Calmar
Oklahoma
Lou Crosse
Furriers
Recreation Department
Las Sholes
Terry Sharp
James Stellick
Olive Sutton
Melvin Swanson
George Thaldorf
Allen Townsend
Gerald Turner
Garnet Viner
Norma Walchistrom
LaVonne Weigel
B. Westerlund
Walter Whitworth
Nancy Youngdahl
Douglas Phillips
Janice Boyd
Lee Rozelle
Richard Johnson
Douglas Sholes
Donna Hahn
Noranne Byers
Jay Blanchard
Patricia Ramlet
Gag Tat Ue
Phanstiel’,Actericies
Bay Samt Omer
West Salem
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