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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1948
Page
2
At a closed meeting in Amsterdam the Wor Council of Churches began formulating positions on world disorder. Dulles argued the Soviet regime is not pure, while Czech scholar predicts Western supremacy decline. Debates focus on East West tensions shaping the upcoming world order pronouncement.
In Wroclaw a gathering of about 500 scientists and professionals from various nations convened to map world peace strategies. The World Congress of Intellectuals aims to unite thinkers on global harmony and disarmament efforts amid postwar diplomacy.
The La Crosse Concert Band performs a Wednesday evening program at 8 p.m. in Riverside Park with Dawn Vaughn as guest soprano soloist. Vaughn attends Gentral High School and sings in the choir and plays viola in the orchestra. Bob Wartinbee, son of conductor Russ Wartinbee, also performs. The program includes Wisconsin's Pride, Mexican Hat Dance, Overture Egmont, and multiple vocal and instrumental solos and ensembles, concluding with selections from The Student Prince and other works.
Milwaukee report says the Wisconsin centennial exposition at State Fair Park Wilt shop passed 1,500,000 visitors, with manager Ralph Ammon declaring strong profits despite heat and rain. Wright of Chicago named on the honor list as bellringer yesterday.
Several local obituaries recount deaths Tuesday night in La Crosse area. John Thayer, 69, of 616 St James Street, longtime employee of La Crosse Garment for 34 years, survived by his wife and children. funeral arrangements to be announced. Mrs Roth Pains, 104, died Tuesday night. survived by husband and multiple children and siblings. arrangements later. Mrs Anna Baum, 4, 1801 Adams Street, service set for Thursday at 2 p.m. at Dwyer funeral home. burial Oak Grove. viewing Wednesday 7–9 p.m. Matthew J Olson, 89, of La Crosse and West Salem, died Tuesday. survived by wife, son, sisters, grandchildren. Funeral Friday 2 p.m. at Dwyer funeral home. burial Meshenoc. Hilda M Eisenla, 84, 1416 Market Street, Norwegian-born. survived by six daughters and two grandsons. services Friday 2 p.m. at Sletten McKee south side chapel. burial Woodlawn. viewing Thursday 7–9 p.m.
Fifty seven youths received a total of one hundred vaccinations at the city health department immunization clinic on Tuesday. Superintendent Dorothy Anderson called the session a success as it aided children entering school who lack access to a family physician. The shots included smallpox and inoculations for diphtheria tetanus and whooping cough, with the next clinic planned for August.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics notes food prices up to July 15 at 216.4 percent of the 1935-39 average as part of a long cost of living rise since August 1939. Earlier August 1939 levels show food costs at 93.5 percent of the 1935-39 average, with further figures for rents fuel clothing and miscellaneous items.
The navy announced the Caroline Mars, the world s largest operational flying boat, will be christened and commissioned in Chicago after a nonstop 4246 mile flight from Honolulu. The 165000 pound four engined Martin is due to land at Burnham harbor near Grant park at noon Saturday after 29 hours in the air from Honolulu. A mobile floating dock will arrive from Akron Ohio by air lift Friday. The flying boat will stay in Chicago for four days.
An OCR messy ledger lists multiple traffic and property notices in La Crosse county. Names include Eugend Gafiobel Ronald Kleinschmidt and Richard D. Purrman with fines for driving unlicensed or unregistered vehicles. Several property transfers and intersections noted. many entries mention individuals and addresses amid scattered aviation and municipal references.
Secretary of Commerce Sawyer announced the soft coal industry seeks a share of scarce steel to assure maximum production. Steel needs are about 376,000 tons yearly based on 620,000,600 tons of soft coal output. An advisory committee may be formed to arrange voluntary steel allocation by the industry under an anti trust immunity plan.
The obituary notes Bishop McGavick, senior U S bishop by age and tenure, will be remembered at a memorial mass. He served since 1921 as bishop of La Crosse, with a career including ordination in 1887, leadership roles in Chicago, and a history linked to notable clergy such as Archbishop Feehan and Monsignor Plecity. Burial set for Tuesday in the local Catholic cemetery.
Under his direction Holy Name society units grew from a handful to near full membership in Me 200 city parishes. He drew national attention by backing the Big Brother movement. Appointed auxiliary by Cardinal Mundelein in 1915, he became bishop of La Crosse in 1922, succeeding James Schwebach. Installed March 21 1922. In 1987 a civic religious program marked his 50 years as priest. Pope Pius XI named him papal throne assistant on May 22, 1937. In 20 years as bishop he founded 12 parishes and 41 schools, and diocese membership rose from 116000 to 120000.
The State Department notes on August 19 claim the United States will not curb American administrative actions and even justifies police intrusion into the Soviet consulate in New York on August 12. It refers to Mrs Kasenkina in hospital under prison-like conditions and denies Soviet access to her, arguing such statements lack credibility given her health.
The city faced a 16 percent drop in water supply due to a well loss leaving no reserve for firefighting. High temperatures topped 100 across Wisconsin with Mather in Juneau County, Sheboygan, Eau Claire, Clintonville and Racine all reporting triple digit readings. An insulator failure at Granville substation caused outages, cooling devices halted, and Milwaukee and Manitowoc logged 100s as repair work began about p.m. Temperature relief appeared limited as cooler air failed to move south from Montana and northwestern Canada amid widespread heat.
An illustrated folder titled Your Son and the U S Marine Corps may be obtained by phone at 412 or by writing to the Marine Recruiting Offer Room 3132 Federal Building. The material is prepared for parents whose sons are considering service with the Marines.
Four year old Michael Berengan of 809 Vine street bruised his knee and ankle with a head bump after darting into a Town taxi on Ninth near Pine. The taxi driver Thomas Baldwin halted and the child was taken home with police escort to a local hospital for treatment. A separate collision at George and Sill streets involved Corrine Johnson driving a car and Frank Leske on a bicycle leaving Leske with multiple bruises and possible concussion. he was hospitalized for observation.
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