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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1958

Page

9

Campus School Doors Open September 11 at 8:25

The Campus School of La Crosse State College will open at 8.25 a.m. Thursday September 11. The staff of 18 is led by director B. J. Young. New kindergarten teachers are Phyllis Pirner and Dorothy Krause. Critic teachers include Rhea Pedersen Agnes Breene Pauline Abel and others. Assistants Edith Drew Mabel Novak Myrtle Baker listed for grades. Further information via Young.

The la Crosse State College B. J. Young Phyllis Pirner Appleton Dorothy Krause Westby Rhea Pedersen Agnes Breene Pauline Abel Bobby Gowlland Howard Fredricks Lester Steinhoff Meta Leibl Marian Granger Orville Brault Teresa Leibhold Eileen Orr Alice Hagar Brault Edith Drew Mabel Novak Myrtle Baker Young

Marriages Filed in La Crosse Area List of Couples

La Crosse area marriage notices list multiple couples, detailing fiancé or spouses and intended wedding dates in La Crosse or nearby cities. Names include Graf and Stoda, Johnsons, Dunham, Bergen and Michel, Wellslager and Zimmer, Staats and Burke, Jenks and Wardwell, Gilson and Daly, Jewett and Knutson, Greene and Ames, Moriarty and Bensend, Bremer and Thomas, Sprinkle and Stoltz, Mathson and Peterson, Amundson and Torpen. Many entries specify Aug 30 as the wedding date.

Julius H. Johnson Avon St Luceena Johnson S. 3Rd St la Crosse John G. “‘Sischer S. 15Th St Jacquelyn Dunham Copeland Ave James Bergen S. 29Th St Darlene Michel S. 14Th St Orville M. Wellslager Jr Minneapolis Jeanean Zimmer Park Ave Richard Staats Rachel Burke Hewitt St Thomas Jenks S. 11Th St Patricia Ann Wardwell S.16th St Dale O. Gilson Richard D. Moriarty Janesville Susanne Bensend Whitehall Ronald J. Bremer Glencoe Buffalo County Janet Marie Thomas Arcadia Carl L. Sprinkle Flora Ellen Stoltz Taylor David C. Mathson Pigeon Frieda Joann Peterson Northfield Wis Dale L. Amundson Shirley June Torpen Sumner

Two Die In Hotel Fire In Seattle

A pre dawn fire at the Hollywood Hotel in Seattle killed two people and injured three others after starting at 2 15 a m. Fire Chief William Fitzgerald blamed an arsonist who has started at least 36 other blazes in two weeks. Police said 22 persons were in the hotel at 1st and Stewart Streets when the blaze broke out. The fires have concentrated in Seattle's Skid Row south end area, keeping authorities on alert. the arsonist was not yet found.

Seattle Wash William Fitzgerald Hollywood Hotel 1St Stewart Sts Southend Skid Row

Extension Classes Set 14 Special Courses at LSC

La Crosse State College announces fourteen courses for 1958 59 offered as extension or on campus Saturday mornings. First semester on campus courses include art for elementary teachers speech methods in the grades physical science for elementary teachers modern drama and physical education for elementary grades. Extension courses cover child development Blair introductory sociology Tomah and geography and current affairs with emphasis on Russia Viroqua. Second semester on campus includes college arithmetic the English novel creative music and contemporary political problems. Extension credit courses add Anglo American geography Blair and current world history with emphasis on Russia Viroqua. First meetings begin Sept 13 at 9 am and Jan 31 for second semester.

la Crosse Russia Viroqua Blair Maurice Graff la Crosse State College

National Probation and Parole Assn Aids Agencies Nationwide

More than a million cases annually handled by the National Probation and Parole Association with private funding from Community Chests nationwide including La Crosse. The NPPA offers guidance to judges probation officers and communities to reduce crime costs and improve juvenile delinquency programs.

National Probation and Parole Assn la Crosse Times Conneticut California Washington Texas NPPA Chicago Hugh Reed

Woman Hurt In Two Car Crash Here

A 22 year old woman, Mrs Floyd William Weinstock, sustained back injuries as a passenger in Floyd William Weinstock's car when it collided at 21st and Jackson streets with a second car driven by Eulalia Callahan.

21St Jackson Streets Floyd William Weinstock Myrick Park Lane Eulalia C. Callahan 23Rd St

Sailor Returns After Six Month Far East Cruise

William R. Halaska machinist's mate second class USN son of Mr and Mrs John J Halaska of La Crosse Wisconsin returned to San Diego August 25 aboard the destroyer USS Orleck after a six month tour with the U S 7th Fleet in the Far East. The Orleck took part in atomic bomb tests at Eniwetok Atoll and in Operation Knockout, a Seventh Fleet combat readiness exercise, visiting Pago Pago Auckland Yokosuka Kobe Hong Kong and Kaohsiung during the voyage.

San Diego Calif William R. Halaska USN John J. Halaska Liberty St la Crosse Wis Orlock U.S. 7Th Fleet Far East Orleck Eniwetock Atoll Seventh Fleet Pago Pago American Samoa Auckland New Zealand Yokosuka Kobe Japan Hong Kong Kaohsiung Formosa

Shelby Chief Issues Fire Threat Warning

Shelby Fire Chief George Harbecke warns residents of increased home fire danger with the start of a new heating season. He urges early checks on oil burners and furnaces and cleaning up summer clutter to prevent tragedies after the department answered two calls earlier in the day.

George Harbecke Town of Shelby Harbecke Shelby Department

American Population Continually On Move

Washington report notes one in five Americans moves yearly with several states gaining large migrant shares since 1950. Migration flows west to California and north to the industrial Midwest, plus farm to city shifts and suburban moves to supermarkets. California's population rose 613 percent since 1900.

Washington Belgium Census Bureau Nevada Arizona Florida Delaware California Congress Michigan Texas Indiana Maryland Ohio Oregon

Navy Squadron Returns With Goodwill Gift

Patrol Squadron 812 from Naval Air Station Minneapolis returns from a two week training duty in the Mediterranean carrying a goodwill rug for Minnesota from the Moroccan people. Lt Rudolf G Freiland of La Crosse is among 112 crew members. The unit delivered $5000 worth of herd and crop improvement materials to the Moroccan agriculture department and trains one weekend monthly in Minneapolis.

Minnesota Patrol Squadron 812 Naval Air Station Minneapolis la Crosse Rudolf G. Freiland Shorewood Orville Freeman Mohammed V Mediterranean Moroccan Agriculture Department Jerseys Holsteins Morocco Wisconsin Mineapolis

Classes in State Road School Fall Term Begin Sept 3

State Road School at 2350 Hagen Rd will start on Wednesday Sept 3 with about 125 students in eight grades. Registration for all students is Tuesday Sept 2 from 9 to 11 a.m. Vivian Erickson is principal and teaches grades six through eight, with Edna Athnos, Dorothy Hayden, and Violet Johnson among the faculty. The school operates in District No. 3 Town of Shelby. Robert Coe is clerk, Carl Hass director, Velma Pederson treasurer.

State Road School Hagen Rd Vivian Erickson Edna Athnos Dorothy Hayden Violet Johnson Town of Shelby Robert Coe Carl Hass Velma Pederson

Fresh Cement Damaged by Youngsters on Losey Boulevard

City police report investigators probing a complaint from the Losey Boulevard paving engineer about youths riding bikes and writing names in fresh cement. Cement pours finish around 5 p.m. with work continuing to 8 p.m. After 8 p.m. the vandalism occurs.

Losey Boulevard

Plane gear falls near two children in Birmingham

Survival gear from a passing KB50 Air Force tanker dropped to ground within feet of two children, Drew Nesmith six and Mary Garrett five, as the craft took off from Birmingham. A carbon dioxide bottle hit Mary Garrett’s yard while the plane returned to the Municipal Airport after the incident.

Birmingham Ala Cecil E. Hanks Drew Nesmith Mary Garrett Garrett Yard

Exterminator To Bait Marsh and Dump Areas

City health department will bait rats this week in dumps and marsh banks from 6th and La Crosse to Myrick Park including the south to north La Crosse area. Residents advised to keep dogs tied for a week and keep children away from dumps. call health department for rabies or resident rodent problems.

City Health Department la Crosse 6Th Myrick Park Health Department

Russian Agricultural Team To Visit UW In August

A nine member Soviet agricultural delegation led by the USSR vice minister of agriculture will visit the University of Wisconsin on August 27 and 28. The dairy research specialists arrived in the United States on August 4 and have toured several states including Iowa and Illinois as part of a summer series of Russian teams visiting the U.S.

Madison U.S.S.R University of Wisconsin U.S Iowa Illinois

City Appeals Police Justice Ruling in DWI Case

The city files a notice of appeal to Circuit Court against Police Justice George P. Ruediger's ruling that the drunk driving charge against Clifford Roys 52 of 815 S 4th St is not a public highway offense. Roys was arraigned Aug 14 in Police Justice Court after being arrested in the 300 block of S 3rd St parking lot.

George P. Ruediger Clifford Roys S. 4Th St Circuit Court Roys Police Justice Court South 3Rd Street Philip G. Arneson Ruediger William Sauer Sauer Arneson

Mosquito Control Sprays Planned for Green Island Area

The Park Department outlines Tuesday night and early Wednesday fogging covering Green Island and nearby North Side districts. The mist sprayer will operate from Main to Jackson streets between 6th Street and West Avenue, from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Green Island North Side Park Department Main Jackson Street 6Th Street West Avenue

Federal Schools Proposed by AFT Official

Selma M. Borchardt of the American Federation of Teachers urged creating federal schools on federal property if states fail to integrate. She noted the 1954 Supreme Court ruling against segregation is being defied and warned of civil disobedience undermining government and equal protection for all citizens.

Milwaukee American Federation of Teachers Selma M. Borchardt AFT Washington Federation United States United States Supreme Court

Two Appeals Before Board Of Review

The citys board of review opened at 9 30 a m Tuesday to hear two appeals from property owners claiming unfair taxation assessments. The board includes the mayor city clerk and the director of finance and purchase and only reviews written objections on a complaint form from the assessor.

Board of Review

Purse Disappears From Store Counter At Penney's

Ruth Whipple of 1521 Travis St. reported her black 10 by 5 inch clutch purse vanished from the counter at J C Penney Co store at 4 50 p m Monday after she laid it there to write a check. The bag contained a red billfold driving license photos and receipts.

Ruth Whipple Travis St J. C. Penney Co

Umbrella Missing From Bench At The Big Shoe Store

Edward Hutchinson reports his ivory handled black umbrella disappeared from a bench beside The Big Shoe Store at 431 Main St while waiting for a bus. He values it as a keepsake and notes it is a gift from a friend in Great Britain.

Edward Hutchinson S. 13Th St Main St Hutchinson Great Britain

Judge Adds 3 Months To Jail Sentence

Robert C. Boardman, 18, of 326 Avon St., appeared in County Court after noon Monday on a concealing a larceny charge and received an additional three months in the County Jail. He was already serving a 65 day sentence from Ona Alaska Police Justice Charles Roddie for fines on drunk driving and tailgating charges. Boardman pleaded guilty on Aug 11 to hauling stolen cigarettes from a Milwaukee Road platform. Judge Eugene Toepel said he may suspend the County Court term and place him under supervision for one year if the Ona jail time is satisfactory and he returns nightly after work.

Robert C. Boardman Avon St Boardman Onaalaska Charles Roddie Milwaukee Road Eugene Toepel Onalaska Judge Teepel

Marine Pfc Reuter Serves With 12th Marines on Okinawa

Marine Pfc Gerald W Reuter son of Mr and Mrs William A Reuter of La Crosse Wisconsin serves with the 12th Marine Regiment of the 3rd Marine Division at Camp Hague Okinawa His parents are listed at 311 Rose St La Crosse Wisconsin.

Camp Hague Okinawa Gerald W. Reuter William A. Reuter Rose St la Crosse Wis 12Th Marine Regiment 3Rd Marine Division

Retail Division Hosts First Meeting of Season

The August luncheon of La Crosse’s retail merchants met at Hotel Stoddard with Howard West of Northwest Airlines as speaker. West, backed by Campbell-Mithun of Minneapolis, discussed Orient life and Asia trade, while Don Holley led and praised the free talk. Future meetings will focus on retail promotion plans and attendance aims.

Stoddard Howard West West Northwest Airlines Campbell-Mithun Minneapolis Far East la Crosse Joseph Rohrer WLCX Chicago-Minneapolis Japan Orient United States Don Holley Chamber of Commerce Holley

Mental Examination Ordered For Youth In Holland

An 18-year-old Town of Holland youth was ordered to the Central State Hospital at Waupun for 30 days of mental observation after being arrested by the sheriff's department. He was found in a woodshed behind his home stealing mail from mailboxes and women's undergarments from clotheslines. He faces possible federal charges for stealing mail.

Holland Central State Hospital Waupun Sheriff's Department

Man Reports Missing Billfold with ID and Cards

Donald Crestman reported at 4:30 p.m. Monday a brown leather billfold with about $7 and his driving license and cards missing from 1122 South 26th Street. Police were notified Tuesday.

Donald Crestman S. 26Th St

Tire Casing Found On Boulevard By Resident

Joseph Dubraks of 2421 Wood St reports finding a new 600 by 16 tire casing on the boulevard in front of his home Monday morning. He is holding it for owner identification and claim.

Joseph Dubraks Wood St

Doerre Hardware Ad Promises Wide Repair Services

It advertises reel repair door closet service glass cutting rental of floor sander plumbing and furnace pipe gutters roofing products fencing hardware paint fishing equipment and free delivery by Doerre Hardware of La Crosse Wisconsin.

Doerre Hdw la Crosse Wis

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