Leaders Fear Racial Tension in Washington D C
Washington civil rights leaders warn of potential racial unrest in the Negro slums as President Johnson cites danger in major cities. They stress home rule for D C and improved housing, jobs, and police communication to prevent riots, noting gaps in poverty and youth unemployment.
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Washington
Associated Press
Johnson
District of Columbia
Tucker
Los Angeles
Billing
Carl Moultrie
Naacp Washington
Moultrie
Thomas Rasmusen
Department
Houston County Fair Junior Champs Named
Houston County Fair crowned junior champions across many divisions. Judy Lee of Houston excelled in clothing with Lois Blegen as reserve. Karen Sherry and Sandra Senn led foods. Diane Giblin and Gordon Pohlman topped garden. Hans Tweeten and Janette Wilhelm won home yard and reserve.
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Caledonia. Minn
Houston
Judy Lee
Lois Blegen
Spring Grove
Karen Sherry
Sandra Senn
la Crescent
Diane Giblin
Caledonia
Gordon Pohlman
Hans Tweeten
Janette Wilhelm
Firemen Face Charges After Freak Accident
Fire Commissioner Quinn says Capt. Wesley Wieringa and driver James P. Tully will face neglect of duty and conduct unbecoming a fireman charges. Tillerman Lloyd Tuttle faces failure to respond to an alarm and conduct unbecoming a fireman. The Aug. 12 incident aboard a hook and ladder truck led to Dessie Mae Williams injury and resulting riots on Chicago's West Side.
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Chicago
West Side
Robert J. Quinn
Quinn
Wesley Wieringa
James P. Tully
Tillerman
Lloyd Tuttle
Dessie Mae Williams
Tuttle
Death notices for Henry E Wisland of Caledonia Minnesota
Henry E Wisland 76 of Caledonia Minn died Friday morning Aug 27 after a brief illness. He was born March 1 1899 son of Halver Wisland married Josephine Longueville Jan 28 1913. He worked at Sprague State Bank 1909 to 1965. Survived by son Eugene. daughters Marian Kimpell and Elsie Palen. brothers Clarence and Joseph. sister Mrs Oliver Freeman. eight grandchildren. Services 9:30 am Monday at St Peters Catholic Church with burial in Calvary Cemetery. Rosary Sunday evening at Steffen Funeral Home.
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Caledonia
Minn
Henry E. Wisland
Mr. Wisland
Sheldon
Halver Wisland
Josephine Longueville
Sprague State Bank
Eugene
Oconomowoc
Wis
Wilfred
Marian) Kimpell
Mt. Clemens
Mich
Victor
Elsie) Palen
Clarence
Joseph
la Crosse
Oliver Freeman
Esmond
N.D
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
Richard Speltz
Calvary Cemetery
Steffen Funeral Home
William A Devine 88 Dies After Lingering Illness
William A. Devine 88 died Thursday afternoon August 26 in a local hospital after a lingering illness. He left six sons Stuart Onalaska William S Florham Park NJ Bernard J Spokane Walter and Gregory La Crosse and John E Baytown TX. three daughters Gertrude Bottcher Edna Fredricks La Crosse and Rose Moran Corpus Christi TX. 24 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. He was retired from Milwaukee Railroad after 49 years and belonged to Knights of Columbus Council 839 La Crosse. Funeral services will be Monday at 8:30 a.m. at Blaschke Funeral Home and 9 a.m. at St Joseph the Workman Cathedral. burial Catholic Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday 3–5 and 7–9 p.m. with Rosary at 8 p.m. Knights to assemble for the 8 p.m. Rosary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Devine
Stuart
Onalaska
William S
Florham Park
N.J
Bernard J
Spokane
Wash
Walter
Gregory
la Crosse
John E
Baytown
Tex
Gertrude Bottcher
Howard
Edna) Fredricks
Henry
South Side
Blaschke
Youth Who Fell From Playground Bars Dies
Milwaukee nine year old Robert Morzewski died in hospital from head injuries after a fall from monkey bars at a Milwaukee school playground on August 16. He never regained consciousness. autopsy was ordered.
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Milwaukee
Robert Morzewski
Edward Roberts
Electronics Used In Farm Record Keeping
WHITEHALL Wis Farms oations are available in other families who are keeping records with the help of electronic machinery. The midyear Enterprise Summary report informs farmers about the performance of livestock and crop enterprises.
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Whitehall
Wis
Ausderau
Trempealeau County
Do-Sis
la Verne Sonsalla
Blair
Wisconsin
Agricultural Records Cooperative
Madison
Agricultural Economics Department
University of Wisconsin
County Ext Office Plans Electronic Records Expansion in 1966
Ausderau announces a substantial 1966 expansion of the electronic records system in Trempealeau County. Farmers are invited to contact the Extension Office Whitehall for details on costs and benefits. Further plans aim to reach farmers outside areas with farm management agents or adult agriculture instructors, with details available at any Wisconsin county extension office.
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Ausderau
Trempealeau County
Whitehall
Wisconsin
Nelson seeks restored funding for Army enlistment program
Sen. Gaylord Nelson urges restoring $15.2 million cut from the military appropriations bill for a special Army enlistment program. He argues the plan would upgrade candidates through short-term schooling or medical treatment. Army officials estimate 42,000 of 70,000 annual volunteers could qualify if deficiencies are addressed.
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Washington
Gaylord Nelson
D-Wis
Senate Appropriations Committee
Nelson
Army
Wisconsin
Probe Continues in Death of Christian Anderson Sr
Investigators probe the death of 73 year old Christian Anderson Sr whose body was found in a secluded area. An autopsy failed to reveal the cause of death due to decomposition. Sheriff Owens doubts foul play while Coroner Smith questions whether the victim could have reached the area with an artificial leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Christian Anderson Sr
Sam Owens
Cyril M. Smith
Anderson
City cites medical transfer and utility mishap in brief notices
Records from La Crosse list Aug 26 incidents including oxygen given to Mrs. Everette Reynolds at 924 Liberty St and transport to St. Francis Hospital for illness. A gasoline flush at 1000 S. 3rd St and a broken steam pipe at Village Laundromat 1607 Losey Blvd S are noted. Aug 27 a 77 year old man Frank Brose is transported to St. Francis Hospital for illness. County court records show disorderly conduct fines of 25 dollars for five individuals and 103 dollars for George Ahrendt.
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Everette Reynolds
Liberty St
St. Francis Hospital
S. 3Rd St
Losey Blvd
City
Frank ‘Brose
Caledonia St
County
Emperor Hirohito Praises General MacArthur
In a July interview at his Nasu villa, Emperor Hirohito recalls postwar years since 1945 and says he met General Douglas MacArthur ten times. He praises MacArthur as faithful to promises, knowledgeable about Oriental thinking, and fortunate to have him in Japan.
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Tokyo
Hirohito
Japan
Douglas MacArthur
Lacrosse
MacArthur
Nasu
Drowning Death After Boat Accident On Lake Geneva
A 17 year old Chicago youth, Martin G Moran, drowned in Lake Geneva when he was thrown from the inboard motor boat he was piloting while pulling two water skiers. Authorities reported Moran was not recovered immediately after the accident near Williams Bay.
Marriages Filed For Severa Couples In La Crosse Area
Multiple couples from La Crosse area plan Sept 4 weddings including Paul J. McCauley and Virginia Karels. Frederick Comeau and Sandra Nohr. James Spagl and Nancy Halla. Aug 28 nuptials listed for Albert Ludden Jr. and Marjorie Woods in La Crosse. Other pairs include Curtis Mindoro Ardelle Knudson and Daniel Schwartz Kathryn Gilbeck in Sparta.
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Paul J. McCauley
Caledonia
Virginia J. Karels
Winnebago St
la Crosse
Frederick A. Comeau
Prospect St
Sandra J. Nohr
North St
Albert Ludden Jr
Marshfield
Marjorie L. Woods
Badger St
Curtis R. Johnson
Mindoro
Ardelle A. Knudson
Town of
Farmington
Daniel N. Schwartz
Vine St
Kathryn M. Gilbeck
Cashton
Sparta
James T. Spagl
Nancy Halla
Adams St
William E. Grant
Winona
Judith A. Jandt
David C. Jensen
R. J. Onalaska
Charlene P. Outcelt
Avon St
Steven P. Finanger
Barbara L. Valentine
S. 29Th Court
State Farm Irrigators Plan Hancock Meeting
Vegetable and fruit growers from across Wisconsin will gather Aug 30 in Hancock to organize action for continued irrigated farming. James Burns Jr. of Almond calls the meeting, saying water rights are at risk as bills threaten well construction and pumping limits. The Water Resources Development Association will welcome diverse growers including cranberry, muck, and potato producers to push productive water use and legislative advocacy.
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Hancock
Wis
Sands
Waushara County
James Burns Jr
Almond
Portage County
Wisconsin
Burns
Water Resources Development Association
Existance
Central Sands Area
Milwaukee County
Rice Lake
Antigo
California, Packing Co
del Monte Brand Foods
Plover
Central Sands
Births La Crosse and Minneapolis Add Newborns
Grandview Hospital records a son, Robert Michael Sekach, born August 25 to Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Sekach of 1528 Adams Street. Lutheran Hospital reports a son born August 25 to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Trocinski, with godfather R. J. Holmen and Irene Manske. Fairview Hospital in Minneapolis lists Kiel Tobias, a son born August 24 to Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Christian, 3120 46th Ave. S., with Dolores Grupp noted.
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Robert Michael
Stephen Sekach
Adams St
Barbara Weissenberger
Lutheran Hospital
Donald Trocinski
R. J. Holmen
Irene Manske
Kiel Tobias
Harlan Christianson
46Th Ave. S
Minneapolis
Dolores Grupp
la Crosse
State Fair Trip Winners Announced
Caledonia Minnesota 4-H exhibitors named to compete at the Minnesota State Fair. Dairy entrants include Gerald Myhre Linda Schleich Darrel Corey Stephen Klug Janet Albee Gail Albee Judy Schleich Mary Schultz and James Solum. Garden produce by Diane Giblin Gordon Pohlsmann Hazel Nelson. Potatoes by Maynard and Allen La Fleur. Arlyn Pohlman in corn and Arlen Peterson in small grain.
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Caledonia
Minn
Houston County
Gerald Myhre
Linda Schleich
Darrel Corey
Stephen Klug
Janet Albee
Gail Albee
Judy Schleich
Mary Schultz
James Solum
Diane Giblin
Gordon Pohlsman
Hazel Nelson
Maynard
Allen la Fleur
Arlyn Pohlman
Arlen Peterson
Readstown Pastor Resigns for Brandon Iowa Call
Rev. Eugene McMahon pastor of Readstown Church of Christ resigns to serve Brandon Church of Christ in Iowa. He will deliver his farewell sermon in Readstown on Sunday August 29. The McMahon family moved to Readstown in October 1961.
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Readstown
Wis
Eugene McMahon
Church of Christ
Brandon
Iowa
McMahon
Local rummage and sale events advertise in August
Listings show multiple rummage sales and events across Arcadia La Crosse Holmen and nearby streets. Items include baked goods and produce, clothing, furniture and housewares with dates, times and locations such as 112 17th Place VFW Auxiliary card party and La Crosse Street Market 1610 La Crosse Street.
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VFW
Arcadia
la Crosse Street
Clyde and
Morris
Holmen
Mississippi
Probate notices fix claim periods for several La Crosse estates
Wisconsin La Crosse County Court in probate issues orders for Joseph A Zeimentz Marvin W Page Edgar A Gundlach Ronald P Platz and William J Kneesel estates establishing probate hearings claim deadlines and heirship determinations. Dates range 1965 September through December with court dates November 1965 and associated attorney details. An appeal notice by Mervin Fruechte concerns a zoning appeal for an attached garage in Shelby dated August 25 1965.
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State of
Wisconsin
la Crosse County Court
Joseph A. Zeimentz
la Crosse
la Crosse County
City of
County of la Crosse
Eugene A. Toepel
Leonard R. Chojnacki
Rivoli Bidg
Wis
Marvin W. Page
Carrol J. Weigel
Edgar A. Gundlach
Steele, Smythe, Klos & Flynn
Lynne Tower Bidg
Main St
State of Wisconsin
Ronald P. Platz
N. George de Dakis
Rivoli Building
William J. Kneesel
Hubert J. Schleiter
Hoeschler
Mervin Fruechte
Shelby
la Crosse County Court House
Board of Adjustment
Jos
Nick Klos
Nick Kloss
Nickolas Klos
Washington
Court House
Steele, Smyth, Klos & Flynn
Lynne Tower Building
Main Street
Miriam Markos
Mary Markos
Jonas, Pappas & Flaherty
Public Works Sealed Bids Sought for Bituminous Alley Paving
City of La Crosse invites bids by 2:00 p.m. September 7 1965 for bituminous concrete alley paving between Cass and King Street 856 sq yd base plans on file with City Clerk. Bids require organizational certificates subcontractor lists and bid bonds of 5 to 10 percent. Plan deposits $5 refundable if plans returned.
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City of
la Crosse
Board of Public Works
Wisconsin
20Th
Common Council
Sherman Stelipflug
John K. Flanagan
Robert M. Schelbie
Carl A. Wahlstrom
Warren Loveland
State of
County of la Crosse
City of la Crosse
21St Street
Cass
King Street
Circuit Court of
Alice A. Dickson
Water Main and Storm Sewer Proposals in La Crosse
The City of La Crosse Board of Public Works solicits sealed bids by 3:00 p.m. on September 7, 1965, for furnishing and installing a water main on 31st Place from Green Bay to Farnam and related work including hydrants and valves, plus storm sewer on 1212 Avon, with plans, wage scales, and bond requirements. Also bids for overhead traffic sign supports at West Ave and South Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of la Crosse
Board of Public Works
City Clerk’s
Wisconsin
St. James St
Winneshiek Rd
C&nw RR
Common Council
City Engineers Office
Sherman Stelpflug
John K. Flanagan
Robert M. Scheible
Carl A. Wahlstrom
Warren Loveland
Board of Public W
la Crosse
Green Bay
Farnam
Farnam St
Certificate of Organization and Authority
31St Place
Sherman Stelipfing
Robert M. Schei
Avon E
Alley
Cass St
S.y
City of
Robert M. Scheibie
City Hall
West Ave
South Ave
Sherman Stellpting
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D.C
Walter R. Mears
U.S
Sterling Tucker
National Urban League
Harlem
Watts
House
Gerald R. Ford
Michigan
New York
Boston
Johnson City
Ford
Congress
Clarence Mitchell
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Joseph L. Rauh Jr
Washington Democratic
Paul Rilling
Commissioners’ Council On Human Relations
Houston County Fair
Linda Kohl‘meyer
Brian ‘Lee
Beth Beneke
New Albia
Gary van Gundy
Pat Loeffler
Larry Denstad
Linda Solberg
New Albin
Tom Tweeten
Kenneth Mark
Bruce Lee
Don Lawson
Ossie Landsom
Ronald Harlevig
Rushford
Marcia Feine
Arlen Pohlman
John Dahle
Arlin Peterson
Myron Rediske
Ho Ikah
Cushion Peak Echoes
Portland Prairie Club
Henry Wisland
Fire Department
Whitehall, Wis
Emperor Hirohito
State Farm
Hancock Meeting
Lacrosse, Wis
Grandview Hospital
Minneapolis, Minn, Fairview Hospital
South Side High School
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