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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1955

Page

13

Help Wanted Tidbits From La Crosse Tribune Ads

Classified notes show job openings for bookkeeping training with steady 40 hour weeks and pension promises at La Crosse Tribune Co. Also listings for under 27 travel positions with chaperoned groups and fashion selling opportunities offering earnings and no investment.

Ristow c/o la Crosse Tribune Co Crosse Wisconsin Marv. Miller Agency West Salem Wis Russell Schroeder Farnam St la Crosse Tranelant No South 16Th Street Tribune

Bridal Consultant Dept hiring for part time and full time

Advert keeps housewives aware of positions in bridal consultant department with pay range from 10 to 70 dollars weekly. Training provided and car required. Personal interview by calling Mrs. Johnson at 23876 before 2 00 PM.

Johnson A. B Happy Linker Hotel Tribune

U S Faces Australia In Davis Cup Challenge Round

The United States and Australia clash in the Davis Cup Challenge Round at West Side Tennis Club Forest Hills. Vic Seixas faces Ken Rosewall in the first singles with Tony Trabert meeting Lewis Hoad next, followed by the doubles Seixas-Trabert against Hoad-Hartwig.

Forest Hills N.Y. W United States Australia West Side Tennis Club Vic Seixas U.S Philadelphia Ken Rosewall Fin Tony Trabert Lewis Ho

Grand American Handicap Opens With 2000 Shooters At Vandalia

The Grand American Handicap trap shoot begins at Vandalia Ohio with 2000 plus entrants and nearly 100000 in prize money. F B Rees from Heyworth Illinois and Weldon Hopman of Buckley Illinois led 1759 entrants at 998x100 before a committee investigates whether Rees should have shot from 21 yards based on a prior Casey Illinois state shoot score.

Vandalia Ohio Western Hemisphere F. B. Rees Heyworth Ill Weldon Hopman Buckley Amateur Trapshooting Assn ATA Rees Illinois Casey

Hermanski Sells Heavy Equipment in Providence RI

Gene Hermanski former Dodgers Cubs and Pirates outfielder now sells heavy construction equipment in Providence Rhode Island. He played with Oakland in the Pacific Coast League in 1954.

Providence, R.I Gene Hermanski Brooklyn Dodgers Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Pirates Providence Oakland

Bettenhausen Wins Milwaukee Stock Car Race in Record Pace

Tony Bettenhausen drove his 1955 Chrysler to first in the 150 mile national stock car event at the Wisconsin State Fair. He set a record at 1 hour 49 minutes 52.87 seconds averaging 81.9 mph and earning 2115 dollars of the 11700 dollar purse from 17166 spectators. John McGrath finished second in a 1955 Mercury with Marshall Teague third in a 1955 Chevrolet.

Milwaukee Tony Bettenhausen Tinley Park Bettenhausen John McGrath South Pasadena Calif Mercury Marshall Teague Daytona Beach Fla Walt Faulkner Long Beach Bill Kearney Calumet City Norm Nelson Racine Nelson

Giel Reflects On Big Game For Gophers

Giants pitcher Giel recalls his landmark football performance against Michigan, a 11 year wait for the Little Brown Jug. He gained 112 rushing yards, 169 passing yards from 18 attempts, scored two touchdowns and threw for a third, with two interceptions and five kick returns.

New York Giel Giants Minnesota Michigan Gophers Paul

Poirer to Box Christensen in 10 Round NY Match

Gene Poirer of Niagara Falls faces Danish welterweight Chris Christensen over 10 rounds at St. Nicholas Arena in New York on August 29. The bout will be televised nationally.

New York NEA Gene Poirer Niagara Falls Chris Christensen St. Nicholas Arena

Independence Wins 4-3 to Reach Trempealeau Finals

Independence advances to the Trempealeau County league finals by defeating Ettrick 4 to 3 in a best of three series. Wozney held Ettrick to five singles while Independence tallied 11 off Ronnie Bierne. Key hits came from Jim Sendlebach Rich Smeija and Rich Sabota.

Independence Wis Shaughnessey Ettrick Blair Wozney Ronnie Bierne Jim Sendlebach Rich Smeija Rich Sabota Rollie Bierne W. Smeija

Middle Seniors Take Over In Women's National Amateur

The Women's National Amateur golf event at Myers Park in Charlotte moves into semifinals as the so-called middle seniors lead. Jane Nelson 27 and Pat Lesser 22 dominate quarterfinals with 3 under par rounds, while Polly Riley 29 and Betty Probasco 25 win hard earned 1 up.

Charlotte N.C Jane Nelson Miss Nelson Indianapolis Scott Probasco Jr Chattanooga Tenn Polly Riley Fort Worth Tex Pat Lesser Seattle University Nelson Lesser Myers Park Country Club Jane Barbara McIntire Toledo Ohio Pat H. S. Covington Orangeburg S.C Probasco Riley

Cashton dominates Melrose 23 7 in Northwestern league clash

Cashton built a 20 1 lead after six innings then held on to rout Melrose 23 7 in a Western Wisconsin League game. Duane Schmitz started and won for Melrose before being relieved by Joe Thienes. Jim McIntyre homered for Cashton while Emil Timm and Gilbertson powered Melrose. Final stats to be released within 10 days as league plans and all star selections unfold.

Cashton Wis Melrose Wisconsin Holmen Sparta Bangor Duane Schmitz Joe Thienes Schmitz Jim McIntyre Harvernandez Paul Koessler al Stuckey Koessler Bunts Emil Timm Gilbertson

U S Faces Davis Cup Challenge Round With Small Streak

Forest Hills New York United States arrives for the Davis Cup Challenge Round against Australia with a winning streak of one. The rivalry notes Australia held four straight titles until last year and the United States had a four year run before that. War years interrupted 1940 to 1945. Australia first won in 1939 and the 1938 US victory kept the two nations as the sole Challenge Round participants for 17 years.

Bert Hamilton Richardson Seixas Australia Trabert Hoad Rosewall Harry Hopman Talbert Setxas Forest Hills N.Y. UW United States

Milwaukee Falks Cup Second Tourney Win

Milwaukee Falks captured their second straight win in the non professional tournament, beating Council Grove Kansas Indians 10 to 4 in Wichita. Milwaukee remained 2-0 entering the third round while Council Grove opened 1-1. Milwaukee set to face Columbus Ohio or Linton Texas winner Monday for a top ten spot.

Wichita Kan Milwaukee Falks Secondstraight Council Grove Indians Milwaukee Kansas Columbus Ohio- Linton Tex J. Brown Hunter Schwein F. Brown Poquette Lutz Gohesch

Spahn Finds New Pattern In Victory Over Giants

New York. Warren Spahn pitched past the Giants 3 2 and said he has a new pattern of victory. He noted the strike zone is shrinking and his fast ball is slower as he attacks from the knees. Spahn refused to predict wins but said he won’t lose further this season. Braves rookie Chuck Tanner was hospitalized for rib checks with no fractures.

New York Warren Spahn Giants Spahn Chuck Tanner Braves

Baseball Award Leaders in the National and American Leagues

AP summary lists batting leaders Ashburn and Campanella in the NL with .323 average, Snider 103 runs, 116 RBIs, 161 hits. Kluszewski hitting 41 homers, Banks 39, and Bruton 19 stolen bases. In the AL Kaline 354 at bats and 107 runs, Mantle 33 homers, 105 RBIs, 175 hits. Byrne 12 3 record, Donovan 14 4, Score 194 strikeouts.

Ashburn Philadelphia Campanella Brooklyn Snider Cincinnati Mays New York Ennis Bell Kluszewski Logan Milwaukee Aaron es—Bruton Long Kaline Detroit Power Kansas City Mantle Jensen Boston Boone Kuenn Carey

Giambra Set to Challenge Bobo Olson in TV Bout

Giambra faces middleweight champion Carl Olson in a televised 9 p.m. CST bout from San Francisco. Olson, the favorite, seeks to rebound after a light heavyweight title shot loss to Archie Moore. Giambra aims to rebound into national ratings with sharp left hook work and confidence.

San Jimmy Martinez Portland Ore NBC

Civic Pride Umpire Resigns After Argument at Softball Game

In Greenville South Carolina Jimmy Simkins umpired a civic team game. After a batter argued on the plate Simkins called ball three and then resigned his unpaid post saying he agreed it was ball three.

Greenville S.C Jimmy Simkins Civic

Hidden Trap Reveals Storm Hit Golf Balls Discovery

In St. Thomas Ontario a storm felled a rotten apple tree at the municipal golf course. Golfers discovered 11 golf balls inside the hollow trunk shedding light on the vanished drives.

ST. Thomas Ont

Tribune Classified Advertising Rates Overview

Classified ad rates and policies outline a seven day low rate plan and advance payment refunds. Details cover word counts from 15 to 18 words, minimum one day ads, deadlines for receipt and publication, Sunday deadlines, liability limits, corrections, and cancellations. Also includes lost and found notices for items and a free transportation offer for a young man.

Classified column with local services and ads

A dense set of classified notes lists piano tuning and repair, saw sharpening, lawncare items, mattress work, electric shavers repair, watch repair, pest extermination, and various home services. Entries include contact phones and local businesses such as Nort h Crosse Hardware and La Crosse Woolen Mills Co with multiple trades like chimney building and general carpentry.

RAY L Revor Jackson Dial North Crosse St Cloud la Crosse Woolen Mills Co George Eva Fence Data EE UL Kloss Tribune

Speeders' Club Forms in Dunn North Carolina

Speeders convicted in Harnett County are invited to join the 55 Club. Membership cards declare eligibility by speeding conviction and a pledge to aid the fight against speeding in Harnett County and North Carolina. Cpl. Ronnie F Williamson of the Highway Patrol started the idea, with approval from Ed Scheidt, state motor vehicle commissioner.

Dunn N.C Harnett County North Carolina Cpl Ronnie F. Williamson State Highway Patrol Ed Scheidt

Photo Collection at George Eastman House Memorial Center

World’s most complete historical photographic collection is housed at the George Eastman House in Rochester New York, a memorial to the man who popularized photography.

George Eastman House Rochester N.Y

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