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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1948
Page
12
Palmer Hanson, general chairman, calls a special meeting of the La Crosse Business Men's club general committee tonight at 7 30 P M. Committee chairmen are to meet at Hanson's shop 1513 George Street with plans for the Barre Mills event starting at noon.
Rep Stevenson spoke to Sauk county and Wisconsin voters on WIBU about the Communist menace versus American freedom. He framed the issue as free state versus police state and argued true liberty requires belief in God and opposition to communism as anti God and anti American.
The 67 year old Thomas Thompson of Viroqua was found dead face down in the Mississippi River near Genoa. Deputies see no foul play and an inquest may be held to clarify circumstances. Survivors include his wife two daughters and two sons. Burial planned at Viroqua Cemetery with funeral at Swanson funeral home.
The steamer Charles West rests on the river bottom after ramming an underwater object near Drummond Island while loading stone. About midnight Sunday the hull showed a 20-foot breach and no injuries were reported. A wrecking tug, Favorite, was en route to assist the stricken freighter.
MILWAUKEE The university installed its youngest president the 98 year old Rev Edward J ODonnell an alumnus of 1931 as successor to the late Rev Peter A Brooks He was named by the Society of Jesus in Rome and last served as principal of St John’s College Belize British Honduras
A blast and fire in Reno destroyed a frame and brick building near the gambling quarter. Five people died including a city fire chief, with a Reno firefighter reported missing and many injured as onlookers panicked. Investigators led by District Attorney Harold Taber probed the explosion and ensuing damage.
A boy admitted to petty thefts involving wallets from Doerflinger's wrap counter on July 21 and a locker in the Stoddard boiler room on August 9. He dumped items in WKBH washroom and was caught Saturday during another theft at Consumer's market before being turned over to police.
District Judge Harvey L. Neelen began hearing testimony in a John Doe investigation into gambling in Milwaukee County. The inquest will determine if warrants should be issued with witnesses testifying in closed sessions over several weeks, under secrecy rules. The Milwaukee Journal reported allegations of a thriving policy racket in parts of the county.
Gen Jonathan M. Wainwright told the 27th national convention of the Disabled American Veterans that U S military preparedness could prevent World War III. He said there need be no global conflict if America acts now.
The building and grounds committee met at the courthouse Monday morning to report that stoker repair parts for the county building had not yet arrived. The board had previously authorized this committee to decide on repairs or replacement and future purchases. Attending were J. Henry Moran, Joseph P. Riese and Frank Check.
The Winona livestock market shows bid prices for hogs cattle calves and lambs with ranges by weight and grade. Cattle and hog prices are listed, including good to choice and common to fair ranges, with a note on closing hours and handling of livestock arriving after closing.
County Court La Crosse Wisconsin hears probate actions for August Pralle Harmony A Schall Mary Owens Roy E Gage and others with hearings August through November 1948. Executors administrators appointed. claims due by November 16 1948. heirs determined. final accounts and inheritance taxes addressed.
Market notes from La Creer Wisconsin dated August 16 1948 cover poultry prices for various breeds including heavy hens leghorn hens and heavy roosters with grade and feed delivered. Chicago potato arrivals on track shipments and price ranges for Idaho Oregon Nebraska California and Washington varieties are listed with tonnage and regional market conditions.
La Crowe Clarence Driscoll and Palmer Running lead a slate of drunken driving pleas and fines. Nohe, Sparta, and others face bonds or fines for court absences or violations. Recent trials set for Aug 19 to Aug 24 cover unlicensed operation, allowing an unlicensed driver to operate, and common rank offenses. fire and street incidents noted in police blotter.
The notice lists a September 21 1948 primary election across towns wards and precincts to nominate state and county officers including Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State State Treasurer Attorney General U S Representatives State Senator Assembly members and various county offices. It also announces party committeeman elections and a public sale on execution of real estate case involving Holy Trinity Credit Union versus Walter Zielke with sheriff sale set for September 1948.
Multiple brief help wanted notices across Wisconsin including nurses and nurse anesthetist at Mauston Hospital, saleslady, housework and general help, waitresses and cooks at Milwaukee venues, housekeeper for two adults, and numerous in person applications. Advertisements list contact names and locations such as Mauston, Milwaukee, and Grandview Hospital.
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