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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1950

Page

2

Crash Fatal To McCoyGf

In Tomah Wisconsin a Camp McCoy soldier died after a 1950 convertible crashed off US 12 near Gardner bakery. Robert Joseph Hebert 24 Kansas City Missouri died at Tomah Veterans Hospital. Pfc Isaac V Lewalledn 32 Maysville Georgia sustained non life threatening injuries. Both men from the 501st Transportation Company were involved.

Tomah Wis Camp McCoy Tomah Veterans Hospital Gardner Bakery Robert Joseph Hebert Kansas City Camp McCoy Post Hospital Isaac V. Lewalledn Maysville 501St Transportation Company Hebert Chris Hendrickson

Child Injured In Accident At 19th and Jackson Streets

Eight year old Robert Wood of 815 South 21st street skinned his back and elbow after colliding with a moving car driven by Clarence W. Benz of 1621 George street at 7 25 p m Thursday. Benz was turning from Jackson onto 19th when Wood ran into the car. Wood was taken home by Benz. In a separate crash on State street in the 800 block at 5 29 p m Thursday two cars were damaged totaling 450 dollars. A parked car owned by Robert Dalley was struck by a car driven by Matthew Susanka causing about 300 dollars damage to the Susanka vehicle and 150 to the Dalley car.

Robert Wood South 21St Street 19Th and Jackson Streets Clarence W. Benz George Street Benz Jackson Street 19Th Street State Street Robert Dalley South Seventh Street Matthew Susanka North 23Rd Street Susanka State Dalley

Stolen Car Alarm Proves False at Green Bay Dealership

A young man briefly drove off with a dealer’s newly unloaded car in Green Bay Wisconsin. Police traced the run to a paper firm representative from Oconto Falls who explained he was there to pick up the car. The driver was released after verification.

Green Bay Wis Oconto Falls H. J. Bero

Senator McCarthy Receives Americanism Award in Worcester

Senator Joseph McCarthy of Wisconsin was named the first Americanism award recipient by the Military Order of the Purple Heart during its 18th annual convention in Worcester Massachusetts. He will receive the gold trophy at a dinner Saturday night for his efforts to curb radicals subversives and Communists.

Worcester Mass Joseph McCarthy Wisconsin Military Order of the Purple Heart McCarthy

Ninety Skunks Apply for TV Job at KTTV

Hollywood eightynine skunks apply for one acting job at KTTV station in a bid for a civet to star on the Jack Rourke show. Station officials report a deluge of applicants and deodorized candidates, with no decision yet.

Hollywood KTTV Jack Rourke John Bertha

Swedish Export Mix Sparks Tabletop Chimes and Dowels

A short item notes a new Swedish export combining chimes and dlesticks for table use. The piece highlights novelty in materials and small crafting utility, hinting at design-driven home accessories entering markets.

Obituary for Everette G Bartusch 1917 194? Passed in Illinois Masonic

Everette G Bartusch aged 33 of 213 South Ninth Street died at Illinois Masonic Hospital on August 24 after a long illness. Born June 19 1917 in Chicago he married Retha M Henry August 19 1944 and moved to La Crosse in 1946 where he worked for La Crosse Trailer Corp. Survived by wife three daughters Marion Carol Geraldine one sister Grace and five brothers Clarence Herbert Charles Harold Willard all of Chicago. Funeral from Kranspe Funeral Home 3905 Lincoln Avenue Chicago Saturday at 2 p m.

Everette G. Bartusch South Ninth Street Illinois Masonic Hospital Chicago Retha M. Henry Prairie du Chien la Crosse Bartusch la Crosse Trailer Corp Masonic Order Marion Carol Geraldine Grace Clarence Herbert Charles Harold Willard Kranspe Funeral Home Lincoln Avenue

Mrs Millie J Aspenson Dies at 62 in La Crosse Area

Mrs Millie J Aspenson 62 of 1722 State street died at her home Thursday evening born September 15 1887 in Crawford county near Mount Sterling Wisconsin survived by two daughters Connie Repnik and Vivian of La Crosse three brothers Cameron Olson H M Olson and A T Olson two sisters Mrs Andrew Aspenson and Mrs Lillian Gosell her husband Michael Aspenson preceded in death funeral services Sunday at 1 p m at Our Savior's Lutheran La Crosse and 3 p m at Utica Lutheran Mount Sterling with Rev George Alvilden officiating burial in Utica cemetery friends may call Dahl funeral home Saturday evening.

Millie J. Aspenson State Street Crawford County Mount Sterling Wis Frank Connie) Repnik Vivian la Crosse Cameron Olson Viroqua H. M. Olson A. T. Olson Milwaukee Andrew Ica) Aspen Utica Dahl Funeral Home

Funeral services set for Fritz H. Utecht in La Crescent

Fritz H. Utecht aged 61 of La Crescent Minnesota died Friday in a local hospital. Survivors include his wife four sons Erick La Crosse Richard Army Alaska Henry and Erwin La Crescent two daughters Mrs Garrett Raidt Norwood Ohio and Emma at home one sister Mrs Henry Leidel La Crescent several brothers and sisters in Germany and six grandchildren. Services Monday at 1 p m at Hellwig Morris funeral chapel and 2 p m at Evangelical Lutheran church Rev E G Hertler officiating. Burial in La Crescent cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral chapel Sunday afternoon and evening.

Fritz H. Utecht la Crescent Minn Erick la Crosse Richard Alaska Henry Erwin Garrett Raidt Norwood Emma Henry Leidel Germany Hellwig-Morris Evangelical Lutheran Church E. G. Hertler

Funeral services for Arnold H. Kramer

Funeral services for Arnold H. Kramer 37 of Onalaska will be held Monday at 930 am at Fossum Funeral Home and 10 am at St John Catholic Church La Crosse with Rev Joseph N Bach officiating Burial will be in the Catholic cemetery Friends may call at the Fossum home Sunday rosary at 8 pm He is survived by his wife Celia four daughters Patricia Judith Carol and Rose Mary a son Frederick and his parents Mr and Mrs Fred Kramer born Mormon Coulee Aug 25 1912

Arnold H. Kramer Sand Lake Coulee Onalaska Harold S. D Fossum Funeral Home St. John’s Catholic Church la Crosse Joseph N. Bach Fossum Home Celia Patricia Judith Carol Rose Mary Frederick Fred Kramer Mormon Coulee

Release Funds For Superior Dormitory

Madison Wisconsin Gov Rennebohm approved 393 774 for a men's dormitory at Superior State Teachers college to house 80 men. The building committee had opened bids earlier in the week but no contracts were let.

Madison Wis Superior State Teachers’ College Rennebohm la Crosse River Falls State Teachers Colleges Board of Normal Regents Superior

Retreating Reds Ordered Shot in Korea General Memo

A North Korean army order demands that retreating soldiers be shot. The document lists two directives: do not give ground and anyone withdrawing will be shot. The copy was seized Friday and concerns discipline on the front.

Masan Front Korea

Winona Livestock and Grain Prices Report

Swift and Company notes buying hours 8 a m to 4 p m weekdays and 8 a m to noon Saturday. Hogs top 25 50 for around two loads at 230 pounds, cattle and calves with varied prices, and a Chicago grain table shows Wheat Corn Oats Rye Soybeans and Lard movements with opening and closing quotes. Cash grain quotes list No 1 yellow corn at 1 54 to 1 54 34 and No 2 at 1 54 to 1 53 4.

Swift & Company Chicago S. Dec S. March Rye

Chicago Live Poultry and Butter Prices Steady

Live poultry receipts 32 loads with prices unchanged. Butter receipts 369000 pounds with wholesale prices unchanged except a 0.04 lower per pound on certain car lots. Eggs steady with receipts 8351 cases and selling prices unchanged.

Chicago USDA

Camp McCoy work applications closed until further notice

Camp McCoy personnel director E. C. Pelshaw says no more employment applications will be received for the present and future needs. Sufficient applications exist, and announcements will appear in the press and on radio when new openings are accepted. Selected applicants will be notified to report for work.

Camp Mccoy Wis E. C. Pelshaw Pelshaw

Chicago Potatoes Market Steady as Arrivals Rise

Potatoes arriving in Chicago include 91 cars on track 222 and 340 U S shipments with supplies moderate and demand fair. Prices show Colorado Triumphs at 2.75 to 2.85, Idaho long whites 3.25, Russets 3.60, Nebraska Warbas 2.85, Washington long whites 3.35, Russets 3.70 to 3.80, Wisconsin Chippewas 2.35 and Triumphs 2.25.

Chicago USDA U. 8 S Colorado Idaho Nebraska Washington Wisconsin

Livestock Prices Steady to Higher at South St. Paul Sale

South St. Paul Minnesota cattle and hog numbers showed steady to higher early sales. Slaughter steers 29.00 to 30.50 with high 4 H club steers at 31.00 to 32.00, dairy cows steady, hogs opening sales 25.25 to 25.50 for good to choice 200 to 2490 lb barrows and gilts, sows 21.25 to 23.50 at 400 lb down, light sows 23.75.

Chicago USDA South ST. Paul Minn

Koreans In Offensive Fights Near Masan Front

Two South Korean divisions launched an attack on the Masan front near Chinju and Masan port as Red forces massed to the east. American artillery and mortars halted an estimated 300 Reds before the U S 25th division in the Sobuk Tundok hills west of Masan. Tank led combat and hand grenades were used by the 24th infantry in close fighting.

Hang Chinju Masan Pusan U. S Sobuk Tundok

Endorsement of Rep Gardner Withrow in Labor Aug 26

The railroad unions weekly Labor features Rep Gardner Withrow of Wisconsin 3rd district on its front page with cut lines praising his record. It says he faces a tough Sept 19 primary as Wisconsin P machine leaders oppose lawmakers who defend the people and seek to eliminate Withrow.

Washington Gardner Withrow R-La Crosse Labor Wisconsin P Machine Withrow

Hospital Removals Log Two Local Stroke Victims

Taken to a local hospital in a police ambulance were Dennis McCauley of 1622 Redfield Street after a.m. Thursday and Ray Boisvert of 532 North Sixth Street after a.m. Friday. Police report Boisvert suffered a stroke at 12th and La Crosse streets.

Dennis McCauley Redfied Street Ray Boisvert North Sixth Street 12Th la Crosse

Wisconsin Labor Federation affirms Sanderson for U S Senator

The Wisconsin State Federation of Labor ends its convention with William E. Sanderson of Black River Falls affirmed for the Democratic nomination for U S senator. The group also elected two vice-presidents, returned nine others to office, and named William Nagorsne secretary treasurer. The 1951 convention will be held at Superior.

Oshkosh Wis Wisconsin State Federation of Labor William E. Sanderson Black River Falls U. S Sanderson Wisconsin Farmers Union William Nagorine Milwaukee George Haberman Haberman Nagorsne WSFL Superior Omer Weidman Menomonee Falls Paul Whiteside Kenosha William R. Conners Madison Roy Fletcher Eau Claire John Grant Racine George W. Hall la Crosse Joseph F. Maley Leonard E. Peterson Lawrence Reno Clarence Seefeld Emmett E. Terry Green Bay

Rail unions deny walkout plans amid seizure talks

The Railroad Order of Railway Conductors issued a late Wednesday statement after assurances from management and unions that no nationwide strike was planned. Unions said workers would serve under government seizure with normal pay and conditions if needed, as Canada’s rail tieup raises pressure for emergency legislation. Senator Morse urged Truman to outline a fair settlement and urge双方 to accept it.

Doctor Steelman White House Canada Capitol Hill Morse R-Ore Truman

Australia Recruits Force For Korea

A government source says Australia's Korea destined troop contingent is fully recruited despite 40 percent of applicants rejected for poor health or insufficient war experience.

Canberra Australia Korea

Justice Court actions in Whitehall Wisconsin

Samuel Eastzman of Strum appeared before P M Paulson on non support charges, waived preliminary hearing, and was bound over to circuit court, with $1000 bond set or jail. Arnold Hovey of Chimney Rock pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and received 20 days in the Trempealeau county jail.

Whitehall Wis Samuel Eastzman Strum Justice Court P. M. Paulson Trempealeau County Arnold Hovey Chimney Rock

Speeding and traffic violations headlined in La Crosse notices

A parade of fines and penalties lists motorists from La Crosse area and beyond. Entries include speeding at 38 to 55 mph on Rose and George streets, multiple arterial sign runs, no muffler and no license plate infractions, driving against traffic, and license suspensions. Amounts range from 1. to 25 dollars with several citations for 7.50 or 3.50.

James Kohlwey Harvey Street Avenue Alan O'Meara Division Street Rose Street Leland Hauge Onalaska West Avenue Ray Hale Travis Street George Street Eugene Weibel Pine Street Donald Muller Mtd. R la Crosse Edward J. Rodenkirch Kane Street Walter Allen Caledonia Street Robert Falk South 13Th Street Main Street Adolph Mrachek Winona Minn South Avenue Donald Wuest Loomis Street Causeway Gerlandine Champlin Badger Nyhus Berland Green Bay Street Losey Boulevard Eugene Klos South 16Th Street Jackson Street Warren Thompson Charles Street Donald Shippee Dresbach David M. Robson Pittsburgh Penn Myron Hole Hyde Avenue Donavan Thompson R. Roettinger South 20Th Street Robert McGregor Vine Street

Multiple Court Fines and Pleas From Wisconsin County Docket

Bonds forfeited and fines set for charges including improper passing and speeding. Alfred Fosdal Viola forfeited a $10 bond for improper passing. Albert Cassano Chicago stationed at Camp McCoy fined $100 and costs for driving while intoxicated and banned from Wisconsin for one year.Edward Smither paid $5 and costs for siren noise and had license suspended. pleaded innocent to improper tail lights. case adjourned to Sept. 30 for inspection report. Glenn Chesney paid $5 for an unregistered vehicle. Edward R. Koehler paid $50 for careless driving. C H Tovar and Beverly Tovar paid $1 for license issues. Jack Cain fined $5 for speeding over 55 mph at night. John Forstie Cloquet and Leo Van Alstine Big Rapids sentenced to three days for disorderly conduct. Mary Lou Black guilty of vagrancy, 30 days jail. Dorothy Harris Zielke case adjourned to Aug. 28. bond $300 not furnished.

Alfred Fosdal Viola Albert Cassano Chicago Camp McCoy Wisconsin Edward Smither North Seventh Street Glenn Chesney South 24Th Street Edward R. Koehler la Crosse C. H. Tovar Mtd.r Beverly Tovar Jack C. Cain West Salem John Forstie Cloquet Minn Leo van Alstine Big Rapids Mary Lou Black Dorothy Harris Zielke Ward Avenue Housing Project

City Clerk Extends Voter Registration Night

The City Clerk Fred Kramer will keep the office open until 9 p m Friday to register voters for the September 19 primary. The deadline is September 6. New registrants must appear in person at City Hall. movers and newly married women must re register. Regular hours remain 8 30 a m to 4 30 p m.

Fred Kramer Kramer

British Infantrymen Ship To Korea In UN Mission

The cruiser Ceylon and aircraft carrier Unicorn departed Hong Kong carrying 1,500 British infantrymen from the Middlesex and Argyll and Sutherland regiments to join United Nations land forces fighting North Korea.

Hong Kong Ceylon Unicorn Middlesex and Argyll and Sutherland United Nations

Invasion Projections Grow as Far East Forces Expand

The article notes the Korean war expansion with the US Navy in the Far East surpassing 150 ships including carriers. Britain has sent naval aid and plans to send more. Formosa Strait lies within reach of American airpower from Okinawa and can be patrolled easily, spanning 90 to 220 miles in width.

Far East Britain Strait of Formosa Okinawa Strait

Army Navy Chiefs Return From Korea Front

Army chief of staff General J Lawton Collins and Navy chief Admiral Forrest P Sherman returned to Washington after a brief Korean front visit. They met with General Douglas MacArthur, toured war zones, and reported a strong offensive spirit and optimism among American forces. Collins cautioned that tough fighting lies ahead and said no special report was brought back.

Washington Army Navy J. Lawton Collins Forrest P. Sherman Naval Operations Far East Gen. MacArthur Sherman Air Force Collins MacArthur

House Senate Group Endorse UN Police Force Plan

A bipartisan group of 16 senators and 15 House members urged establishing a United Nations police force of volunteers from small nations to help quell aggression. The plan, to be introduced, would operate to avoid a Soviet veto and was outlined at Sen Sparkman’s office. Senators Capehart Douglas Gillette and Humphrey joined Sparkman in backing the resolution.

Washington House United Nations Sen Sparkman D-Ala Truman United States UN Assembly Capehart Douglas Gillette Humphrey

The Lacrosse Tribune Vintage Entry In 1904 Post

A historical note describes The Lacrosse Tribune entered as second class mail in 1904, marking its postal status and age as a period reference.

Matoe Vane I

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