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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1949

Page

11

Rolfe To Lead Area Kiwanis In Wisconsin District Meet

Lieut Gov Jean F Rolfe of the west central division will preside at the Wisconsin Upper District Kiwanis International convention in Appleton August 21 to 23. The 31st district gathering will include 85 clubs with about 5500 members from La Crosse Richland Center Westby Sparta Viroqua and more. Principal speakers from Clemens E Lueck Gust Keller John Linklater Harrison A Wood and others will attend alongside social events and a governors banquet. A Sunday songfest with prize trophies is planned for Kiwanis members and guests.

Jean F. Rolfe West Central Appleton Wisconsin Kiwanis International la Crosse Richland Center Westby Sparta Viroqua John H. Nickell Oconomowoc Wis Clemens E. Lueck Ripon Gust Keller John Linklater Noranda Quebec Canada Harrison A. Wood Racine William Clyde Donald II Milwaukee Glenn M. Harrison Wausau Frank J. Horak Oconto Bert F. Zinn Cy Johnson Madison Gilmore Gulbrandson Burlington John Hosig Manston C. C. Wiggins Marquette Mich Charles Seifert Leonard Kaufman Manitowoc Tom Taylor Portage

Obituary for William Ray Waters and Elsie Ogle

William Ray Waters seven of 532 North Sixth Street died in a local hospital Friday. Survivors include his parents and grandparents. Private funeral Saturday 2 pm at Sletten McKee south side chapel. Burial Oak Grove cemetery. Elsie Ogle 55 of Minneapolis died Thursday in a local hospital. Husband James survives. Funeral Saturday 2 pm Nelson funeral home, Rev S Raymond Luthy officiating. Burial Woodlawn cemetery.

William Ray Waters North Sixth Street William Waters Walter R. Boisvert la Crosse Elmer Waters St. Paul Minn Sletten- McKee Co Carl O. Pederson Oak Grove Elsie Ogle Minneapolis James Nelson Funeral Home

Frances Balzer 89 Dies Suddenly at Home

Frances Balzer aged 89 of 2306 South 13th Street died suddenly at her home on Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Frances Balzer South 13Th Street

Two Juveniles Admit Bottle Thefts In City

Two boys aged 14 and 15 admitted to stealing beer and soft drink bottles from city garages over several months. They were arrested Thursday and turned over to the probation department for further action.

La Crosse Marriage Licenses and Court Notices

La Crosse announces marriage licenses for Edward Johnson and Hazel Kreinhaus, Clifford Score and Daisy Hawke, Thomas Lacey and Jean Rathburn, Wilfred Lut and Elaine Wood, all with Aug dates listed. County Court reports Mildred Pierce pleads innocent to lewd charges. Ernest Culver pleads innocent. George Dearman convicted of drunken driving with license revocation for one year.

la Crosse Edward Johnson Hazel Kreinhaus Charlies Street Caledonia Minn Clifford M. Score. Willmar Daisy L. Hawke Brownsville Thomas G. Lacey Oskiland Street Jean Marie Rathburn Cass Street Wilfred Joseph Lut State Street Elaine June Wood Charles Street la Crom George Dearman Parewell Street

Death of Mrs. John Jewell noted in Minneapolis death

Mrs. John Jewell 65 of Minneapolis formerly Edith Darwin daughter of Hiram and spouse of John Jewell died Aug 8. Born in Black River Falls she moved to Minneapolis later.

Black River Falls Wis John Jewell Minneapolis Edith Darwin Hiram Darwin Jewell

Carrie Skillerud dies of heart attack on Montana trip

Carrie Skillerud, 59, born near Coon Valley and longtime Pigeon Falls resident, died Tuesday night from a heart attack while en route from Seaside Oregon to the Midwest. Survivors include two brothers Harold of St. Cloud and Amund of San Jose, and two sisters Mrs Mabel Wyman and Mrs Hans Kleven, both of San Jose. Services Saturday at 2 p.m. at United Lutheran Church with Rev C K Malmin officiating. Burial in church cemetery.

Pigeon Falls Wis Carrie Skillerud Coon Valley Seaside Ore Midwest Montana Harold St. Cloud Amund San Jose Calif Mabel Wyman Hans Kleven United Lutheran Church C. K. Malmin

Mrs. L. B. Campbell Dies at 55 in Winona Hospital

Caledonia, Minn.—Mrs. L B Campbell 55 a former Caledonia resident died Wednesday in a Winona hospital. She was the daughter of the late Eli and Bessie Hellickson. She lived in St Charles before her marriage June 23 1920 to L B Campbell. Survivors include her husband two daughters Mrs David Boyum Chicago Heights Ill and Mrs Louis K Jones Morristown Pa one son Robert E Rochester one sister Mrs John Collier St Paul and a step mother Mrs E C Hellickson Caledonia.

Caledonia Minn L. B. Campbell Winona Campbell Eli Bessie Hellickson St. Charles David Boyum Chicago Heights Louis K. Jones Morristown Robert E Rochester John Collier St. Paul E. C. Hellickson

Soldier Arrest Case Ends With Bicycle Theft Charge

Sgt Elmer R Midkiff from Camp McCoy pleaded innocent in county court to larceny of a bicycle valued at 75 dollars and resisting police officers Krause and Hanif while in uniform. Police say Officer Krause suffered $70 dental damage from a blow during the arrest attempt. preliminary hearing set for Monday at 2 p.m. before Judge R V Ahlstrom. bond set at $300.

la Crosse Mildred Quinn Pierce de Soto Ernest Culver Rharn St. Paul Camp McCoy William Krause Elmer R. Midkiff 129Th Infantry Charles Coon Avon Street Krause Edward Hanif R. V. Ahlstrom

Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa Weather Report Summary

Weather record from the U S department of commerce notes fair pleasant conditions in Wisconsin for Saturday. Minnesota sees generally fair skies with possible temperature changes tonight and Saturday and some cloudiness in the far west. Iowa forecast has fair skies northeast and clearing south and west portions tonight with rain in the extreme south this afternoon. cooler tonight and Saturday also fair.

Wisconsin Minnesota Towa

River Forecast Signals Little Change This Weekend

The Hastings to Guttenberg region expects minimal river stage changes over the weekend with a slight fall at Dam No. 10 tallwater by Saturday morning.

Hastings Guttenberg

Weather Conditions Across Regions Show Heavy Rainfall

A 24 hour weather summary notes a narrow rain belt from New England to the cotton belt and into the Great Plains. Topeka reported 4.48 inches in 12 hours with other heavy falls including Little Rock 2.96 and Omaha 2.44. High pressure from Hudson Bay cooled Canadian air into Wisconsin, near freezing north of Lake Superior, while desert SW posted the day’s high with Needles at 108 and Yuma 107. Fraser Colorado registered 28 and Big Piney Wyoming 33 for the low temperatures.

New England Cotton Belt Great Plains Iowa Missouri Kansas Topeka Little Rock Omaha Sioux City Hudson Bay Wisconsin Lake Superior Desert Needles Yuma Silver Lake Rockies Fraser Colo Big Piner Wyo

Winona Livestock Prices and Market Report

Winona Livestock Market shows daily hours 8 a m to 4 p m weekdays 8 to 12 noon Saturday Buyers discount heavy fill and late arrivals are weighed next morning Hog prices rise 25 cents to 1 dollar with ranges by weight Cattle and calf values listed across dryfeds bulls cows vealers and lambs Chicago and South St Paul price reports include bid ranges and top quotes for hogs cattle and calves

Swift & Company Chicago USDA Adulis South ST. Paul Minn

Swift & Co La Crosse Poultry Buying Hours and Prices

Swift & Co La Crosse lists buying hours from 8 p m to 5 p m and quotes light hens at 22c for 4 to 5 pounds up, 20c for 4 to 5 pounds down, Leghorn hens 20c, heavy springs 23c, light springs 20c. Chicago live poultry steady with 24 trucks received, Leghorn fowl 25. Butter steady with large receipts.

Swift & CO la Crosse Éaun Chicago USDA

Auto Damage Reported Across Several Cars

Police logged multiple minor car damages on Friday. George Tranberg reported a bent aerial and broken mirror on a car parked near Northern Engraving. two company employees described a suspect seen nearby. George Frohock noted similar damage at a Fifth and State street lot. Ed Rosenberg reported a damaged car in Minneapolis. Three additional vehicles had broken mirrors and bent aerials or twisted fog lights, all under investigation.

George Tranberg Liberty Street Northern Engraving and Manufacturing Co George Frohock Island Street Fifth State Streets Ed Rosenberg Minneapolis Minn

State Approves Airport Sani tary Sewer and Water Plans

Wisconsin state board of health approved plans for sanitary sewer and water improvements at the municipal airport as part of a broader city project. The $115000 program, approved by the common council and state aeronautics commission, awaits Civil Aeronautics Authority approval and includes roads, apron paving, ducts, and administration area layout with septic and dry well systems.

State Board of Health Wisconsin Common Council State Aeronautics Commission Civil Aeronautics Authority Frank Muth

Time Out For Snack Gives Burglar Chance

Kenosha Wisconsin reports a burglar exploited a kitchen snack break to cut a screen door and enter the living room stealing guests purses. About 22 in cash was taken along with personal items from four visitors including Mrs Anthony Koblenski.

Probate of Will and Creditors Notice in Anderson Estate

Notice of application for probate of the will of Christian Anderson also known as Christ Anderson deceased and for the appointment of an executor or administrator with will annexed. Creditors must file claims with La Crosse County Court by November 7 1949 or be barred. Court to hear on November 8 1949. Dated August 3 1949. By Order of the Court Judge R V Ahlstrom. Attorney Vv Downing Edwards 505 Hoeschier Building La Crosse Wisconsin.

Wisconsin la Crosse County Chrislam Anderson Christ Anderson la Crosse Clarence M. Anderson Christien Anderson Christian Anderson Holmen City of Said Court House R. V. Ahlstrom Vv. Downing Edwards Hoeschier Building State of Ethel L. Traff Doris E. Tollerud Ethel L Said County W. Downing Edwards Hoeschier Caroline C. Coate Mahion T. Horne R V Ahlstrom Co. L. Baldwin Harry van de Water Cite of Agnes van de Water Holland Henry J. Finn Marie C. Finn Lloyd L. Duxbury Caledonia Minnesota Hoeschler Wenzel Knobloch Rueben C. Knobloch la Crose Hubert J John W. Rooney Mary Rooney City of la Crosse Vv. Ahlstrom Clarence J. Weber Board Ofucation Baa of Education Washburn Lacrosse Board OF Education A. F. Jordan

Notice of Final Settlement in Helsappie Estate Wisconsin

Legal notice from Wisconsin La Crosse County Court for the estate of Cornelius G. Helsappie also known as C G Helsapple. On September 13 1949 at 10 am the court will hear administrator Vernard L Helsappie final account and claims for debts residue and inheritance tax. Dated August 11 1949. Register in Probate Lucille M Scherdin Crosby Schneider and Esch attorneys La Crosse Wisconsin.

State of Wisconsin la Crosse County Cornelius G. Helsappie C. G. Helsappie la Crosse Vernard L. Helsappie C. G. Helsapple City of la Crosse Lucille M. Scherdin Crosby, Schneider & Esch van de Steeg Bidg Munson Burton City of Mary Burton Owsley Varco & Bannen State Bank

Appointment of administrator for Ethel L. Traff estate

In La Crosse County Wisconsin the court hears Doris E. Tollerud's petition to appoint an administrator and determine heirship for the estate of Ethel L. Traff of La Crosse. Affected claims must be filed by November 3 1949 with final review on November 8 1949 at 10 a.m. at the La Crosse County Court House. Attorney W Downing Edwards 505 Hoeschier Building.

Probate hearing for Caroline C. Coate estate

In Wisconsin La Crosse County Court to hear Mahion T. Horne's application for probate of the will of Caroline C. Coate and for appointment of executor with will annexed. Claims must be filed by December 5, 1949. probate and claims review set for December 6, 1949. Dated August 1, 1949 by order of the court.

Notice of Tax Deed Taking in La Crosse County

La Crosse County holds a tax certificate issued by the County Treasurer for 2377 dated 1943 on 10.1 acres described as SE1/4 of NE1/4 section 32 T16 R7W with a 1949 amount of 5.20. The notice states that after three months from publication a tax deed will be issued. Esther M. Domke, County Clerk, La Crosse County, August 10, 1949.

la Crosse County la Crosse Country Wisconsin Joseph W. Losey Esther M. Domke

La Crosse County Land Notice By Esther M os Semele

Legal notice details a land description in Simonton's Addition La Crosse City Lot 14 Block 8 with owners Albert J. Koblitz and Joseph Mertick, cert 143 percent year 1943 amount 56 dollars dated October 19 and August 10, 1943 by Esther M os Semele.

la Crosse County Wisconsin Albert J. Koblitz Joseph Mertick Simonton la Crosse Esther M Os Semele Crosse County

La Crosse County Abstract Company Renamed to La Crosse County Title

Secretary Wilma B Winnecke announces the corporation change from La Crosse County Abstract Company to La Crosse County Title Company. The notice states the name change is effective and filed as required.

la Crosse County Abstract Company la Crosse County Title Company Wilma 8 Winnecke

Notice to Contractors for Wrecking 309 311 S 3rd St La Crosse

The City of La Crosse Board of Public Works will receive sealed bids by Aug 30 1949 for wrecking buildings at 309 311 3rd St. Bids require contract and bond of 1000 or a 50 check. Work must start by Sept 6 1949 and finish by Sept 24 1949.

City of la Crosse Board of Public Works Wisconsin 3Rd St S. 3Rd St John H. Barth FP. L. Kramer Fred E. Steele

Inheritance Tax Hearings for Munson Burton Estate

The court sets Tuesday August 23 1949 at 10 am in La Crosse County Court for the execution of the inheritance tax determination for the estate of Munson Burton with Mary Burton Owsley as executrix. The matter of Roy G McKinny estate also proceeds to exam final account and debts with inheritance tax determination, R V Ahlstrom judge, Hale Skemp Nietsch attorneys.

Wisconsin la Crosse Country Roy G. MccKinny City of la Crosse Dorothy McKinny Roy G Mc R. V. Ahlstrom Hale Skemp & Nietsch State Bank Bidg

Lost Labrador and assorted local classifieds mixed listing

Classified notes include a lost black female Labrador with contact 4260 J and reward, a found ladies watch on Highway 35, business ads for bulldozer service and beige services, laundry and upholstery promotions, a frozen ad for Finn Foam fabric cleaner, Boyer’s rug insurance, restaurant hours and specials, corset and beauty shop ads, insurance jobs and office clerk postings, and multiple help wanted instances for housework child care and clerking with contact details across La Crosse and surrounding areas.

Man seeks bakery route work support for family needs

Married man with children seeks part time bakery route work. Call Mr. Cordes at 2628 M between 6 30 and 8 30 Friday. Earn extra money 30 to 60 dollars weekly. Write F 982 Tribune.

Cordes Tribune

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