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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1966
Page
3
The notice lists multiple obituaries from Wisconsin towns including Hillsboro Tomah Kendall Merrillan Prairie du Chien Gays Mills and Madison. It names the deceased with ages locations dates of death and funeral arrangements along with survivors and burial details.
New York AP A city official asks Supreme Court to send Pete the collie case back to the Department of Health for new hearings to prove the two year old dog is playful not predatory. Pete’s death order was stayed and he remains at an SPCA shelter as supporters argue he merely shows affection.
A sister preceded him in death. Mr. Lucey was born June 17, 1899, in Gays Mills.
A county court list shows multiple speeding violations including Darrell Stair Alice Hall and Richard Prochaska with fines from 21 to 138 dollars. Other entries include stop sign violations suspensions driving license revocations and a few pleas or continuances plus a fire department call on August 24 for a car fire in Mauston.
In Los Angeles AP reports Dura Flame, known as the original lady in black, wore baby blue to Rudolph Valentino’s crypt on the 40th anniversary of his death. She arrived with roses and said she attends every anniversary, noting wild past costumes and that she began visiting the crypt the night before in 1954.
Lee Emmanuel, 6, told reporters he feared he had killed God after pulling a shotgun trigger secured in a police car's clamp during a Benton Harbor tour. No injuries were reported as police officials noted the shotgun should not have been loaded.
Several rummage sales this week offer baby and children's clothing and household items. Notable stops include 2502 Wood for a baby and children's sale. 1106 So 28th St for a sale on Aug 25 from 9 to 9. 1324 Avon back porch open Wed to Sat 9 to 5. 601 North 16th St in garage. 1019 Redfield St for Wed through Sat. 1630 Main St Thurs and Fri 10 to 5. 1513 So 9th for family clothing Friday and Saturday 9 to 5. 3137 So 28th and 1337 George for grouped sales.
The La Crosse Tribune publishes daily afternoon editions and a Sunday morning edition. Rates list single copy ten cents and carrier delivery at 60 cents per week with mail rates on request. The paper is a member of Lee Enterprises and the Associated Press, which holds exclusive rights to local news and AP dispatches.
Death notices for Mary Schmeckpepper age 90 of La Crosse and Brian Olson infant, plus Oscar Willenberg and Frank L Buerck services set. Survivors listed include sisters, grandparents, and extended family. Funeral details note dates, times, churches, cemeteries, and calling hours.
Mrs Wilbur Rolloff 41 of New Ulm Minnesota died suddenly at home Tuesday August 23 She was born Altha Jone Miller in La Crosse December 23 1924 She is survived by her husband four sons Michael Robert Patrick and William all at home and three sisters Mrs
Nearly 100 adult campers arrived at Camp Wawheek the Easter Seal camp for the physically handicapped for two weeks of recreation. They joined in swimming trail rides camp outs and cookouts as area residents on vacation are listed with addresses.
William A. Torrance and Retta V. Kurth are to be married August 27 in La Crosse. Gary L. Buros and Connie J. Amann are to be married August 27 in Stoddard.
Richard Cardinal Cushing Archbishop of Boston turns 71 and hosts a birthday party at Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Memorial Hospital. About 100 children are expected to attend for cake and ice cream.
A long list of birth notices from Lutheran and St. Francis Hospitals dated Aug 15 to Aug 23, naming newborns with parents and addresses across La Crosse area towns. The piece ends with a historical note on Burma's Shan peoples, detailing a Burmese king’s conquest and the subsequent territorial confinement of the Shan states.
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