Lay Leader to Speak at Men’s Retreats in Sept
James H. Touchstone of Chicago will address men’s retreats at Pine Lake September 6 and 7 and Whispering Pines September 13 and 14. He serves as associate field director of the General Board of Lay Activities of The Methodist Church and promotes lay leadership across 25,000 local church volunteers nationwide.
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James H. Touchstone
Chicago
General Board
Methodist Church
Pine Lake
Whispering Pines
Touchston
Clark College
Atlanta
Rust College
Holly Springs
Miss
Vollmer Named Democratic Candidate for County Treasurer
The La Crosse Sunday Tribune notes a primary error but confirms Lauren T Vollmer is the Democratic candidate for county treasurer. The article clarifies the treasurer post is on the Democratic ticket with Vollmer as candidate.
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la Crosse
Proxmire Celebration Draws Over 200 Demos at CIO Hall
More than 200 persons attended the Wednesday anniversary party at the CIO Hall marking the election of Sen. William Proxmire. Miss Mary Muehr, chairman of the Proxmire for Senator Club, said attendees heard the senator broadcast an address from Milwaukee during the Victory Dinner.
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CIO Hall
William Proxmire
Mary Muehr
Proxmire For Senator Club
Milwaukee
Six Begin Training As AF Recruits From La Crosse Area
Six local men start four year Air Force training at Lackland AFB Texas. Recruits include Richard B Bye and Dale E Vodde from La Crosse with area men Darrell Heilman James Semke Charles Brauner and Douglas J Garvalia named as La Crosse area inductees under local recruiter T Sgt John W Benson.
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U.S. Air Force
la Crosse
Lackland Afb
Texas
John W. Benson
Richard B. Bye
Theodore Bye
S. 21St St
Dale E. Vodde
Edward W. Vodde
Avon St
Darrell C. Heilman
Almund Heilman
Norwalk
James J. Semke
Vernon J. Semke
Bangor
Charles Brauner
Joseph Brauner
Black River Falls
Douglas J. Garvalia
Mary C. Levendoski
Genoa
Region To Miss 437th Army Band
When the 437th Army Band leaves Camp McCoy for Ft. Riley its absence will impact nearby communities. The 30 piece unit directed by Chief Warrant Officer Thomas G Reed has performed in about 30 concerts and parades in Sparta Tomah Bangor La Crosse and Winona Minnesota.
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Camp Mccoy
Wis
437Th Army Band
Ft. Riley
Kan
Warant
Thomas G. Reed
Detroit
Mich
Sparta
Tomah
Bangor
la Crosse
Winona
Minn
Captain to Attend Commander School
Capt. John Runningen formerly of La Crosse will attend B47 jet commander school at McDonnell Air Force Base. He has spent the past four years as an ROTC instructor for the Air Force at the Catholic University of America in Washington. The Runningen family recently moved from a visit with Mrs. Julia Runningen at 1208 State Street to Wichita Kansas.
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John Runningen
la Crosse
McDonnell Air Force Base
Air Force
Catholic University of America
Washington, D.C
Runningen
Witchita
Kan
Julia Runningen
State St
La Crosse assesses 1952 values rise by 2 million
City of La Crosse reports total assessed value 105,054,920 for 1952, up 2,051,290 from 1951. Real estate totals 84,686,660 and personal property 20,368,260. Chief Assessor Arthur G. Rogge submits the 1958 assessment to the state for 1959 budgeting and tax bills.
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la Crosse Tribune
City of
la Crosse
Arthur G. Rogge
State Office
Supervisor of Assessments
Rogge
Arlington Heights
Volunteers Sought By Wisconsin VA Hospitals
Four Veterans Administration hospitals in Wisconsin seek volunteers to assist in patient treatment. Community volunteers provide unpaid time to help with rehabilitation at Tomah Madison Wood and Waukesha facilities. Contact the Chief of Special Service at a hospital for details.
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Veterans Administration
Wisconsin
Wisconsin VA
Tomah
Madison
Wood
Waukesha
Trane Donors Hit 515 Pint Blood Drive Total
Trane Co employees reached a 515 pint goal during a Red Cross Bloodmobile visit at the engineering building. Thursday added 180 pints while Tuesday and Wednesday totals were 154 and 181 pints. Local doctors aided the effort and the next Bloodmobile visit is set for October at the Naval Reserve Training Center for public donation.
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Trane Co
Red Cross
Vermont
Arizona
la Crosse
R. W. Ramlow
A. G. Britt
F. H. Wolf
L. R. Schmidt
D. F. Doyle
R. B. Horschak
la Crosse County
Blood Program
Naval Reserve Training Center
23Rd
Green Bay Sts
Solons Back Wildcat Park Lake Plan In Wisconsin Hearing
An overflow crowd of 300 heard the proposal to create a recreational lake at Wildcat Mountain State Park near Ontario. The Wisconsin Legislative Interim Committee on Conservation, chaired by Sen. Reuben LaFave, voted overwhelmingly in favor at the courthouse hearing held Thursday night.
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Viroqua
Wis
Wildcat Mountain
Ontario
State Legislative Interim Committee On Conservation
Reuben LaFave
Ocon
Robert Vossen
Lester Voight
State Conservation Commission
Wildcat Park
Voight
Billings Creek
H. M. Wallace
Refuge Officials Brief Rotary on Lake Project and Refuges
Donald V. Gray of Winona spoke to the La Crosse Rotary about the Upper Mississippi Wildlife Refuge. He outlined the 1924 congressionally established area, its 200000 acres in seven districts, and the nation’s seven million acre system, noting hunting access and waterborne recreation trends while stressing the need to protect refuge land from encroachment.
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Donald V. Gray
Winona
Upper Mississippi Wildlife Refuge
Rotary
Gray
Rotary Clubs
la Crosse Group
Congress
Mississippi Valley
Chippewa River
Rock Island
Ill
Alaska
Robert Munk
Joseph Werner
Cameron Baldwin
Annie Mathy
Harper Hospital
Detroit
Robert Topinka
la Crosse
Rep. Withrow Opens La Crosse Office On Sept Eight
Rep Gardner R Withrow of the 3rd District announces the La Crosse office will open at 517 Exchange Building on September 8. He arrived back in La Crosse Thursday.
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Gardner R. Withrow
la Crosse
Exchange Building
Congressman Withrow
AAA Appeals For Safe Driving Over Labor Day
AAA Wisconsin urges safe driving as Labor Day weekend draws many pleasure-bound motorists. Stuart B. Wright notes traffic will peak Monday evening and offers tips: rest when drowsy, drive at safe speeds, check vehicle, keep distance, and stay alert. He reports fatalities per mile are at a record low and urges litter bags to curb debris.
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Stuart B. Wright
American Automobile Assn
Wisconsin
Wright
AAA
Man Bitten by Unknown Dog Reports Incident
Frank H. Wetzel of 1722 Kane Street reported being bitten on the right hand by a dog Thursday. He received hospital treatment and could not identify the dog’s owner.
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Frank H. Wetzel
Kane St
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University of Illnois
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Law
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FAIC
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United States
Vollmer
Hoover
Coulee
Asaf
America
Gift & China
West Avenue
Refuge
Rotary Club
Bernard Lewison
J. E. Leverich
Ontario Industrial Development Committee
Don Jones
Wilton
la Farge
de Soto
Losey Bird
Soa
la Cronse
Ise
Rep
Withrow
Chamber of Commerce
Grandad Bluff
Mississippi
Washburn
Pepsi
Lawrence Thill
Chamber
Gertrude Thurow
Henry Funk
Tribune
Jet
Sheaffer
Statesman
Hardy Mums
Minnesota
Cass St
Lagrosse Floral Co., Inc
Shirley
Inderella
Bsrowrie
Budget Shop
Bonnie Blair
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