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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1950

Page

8

Two-Car Collision Causes Four Hundred Dollar Damage

A Tuesday night intersection crash at Third and Division streets caused an estimated 400 in vehicle damage. Donald Fitting 527 North Third Street drove a car south on Third Street and turned left onto Division. James Schaumburger 5144 North 2nd Street drove north on Third Street. both vehicles sustained damage and the incident was investigated by police.

Third Division Streets Third Street Donald Fitting James Schaumburger la Crosse Tribune Tribune Joseph K. West Salem West Avenue Main Street Wit P.m Edward Huston Champaign Duwne Davis Davis Ling Drive Raymond Puent Las Drive

Pioneer Woman Dies At 90 In Mauston

Mrs. Mary Jane Robinson aged 90 died Sunday in a Mauston hospital. Born March 8, 1860 in Indiana Pennsylvania she married Dor C. Robinson in 1878 and lived in Juneau county many years. Survived by five daughters including Hazel and Mrs Tone Lowe and two sons Don and Henry. Funeral Tuesday at 1 30 pm at Crancall and Sons Funeral Home Mauston with Rev Emmannal Harris officiating. burial Evergreen Cemetery Lingina township.

Mauston Wis Mary Jane Robinson Indiana Dor C. Robinson Juneau County Niles Mich Tone Lowe Hazel Chicago Golda’ Seebacker Kay Janet) Campbell Wausau Mae McDowell Lowe Niles, Mich Don of Henry Wau- Sau Crancall and Sons Funeral Home Emmannal Harris Evergreen Cemetery Lingina Township

Halo Around Sun Observed by Weatherman

A. D. Sanial of the local Weather Bureau explains a halo around the sun seen Wednesday. He says it is formed by sunlight refracting through ice crystals in high clouds and that the color order is opposite a rainbow. Many observers failed to notice the halo amid confusion over the bright sun.

A. D. Sanial United States Weather Bureau Sanial

Local Courts Return Docket From La Crosse

In county court Norman Nek Son 18 of 766 North 2nd Street faced a case for automobile theft with minor involvement and lack of consent. adjourned for a week. Abe Asfoor of 924 Caledonia Street had fine suspended for mileage tax nonpayment. Ray Keeler of 19 South 6th Street paid fines and costs for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. In Onalaska police court Donald Fance 3084 South Avenue paid fine for speeding 40 in a 32 mph zone. Gregory Denene vs Tarkett Silver involved reckless driving with driver’s license revoked for 60 days.

Daily Records County la Crosse Norman Nek Son North 2Nd Street Awit Abe Asfoor Caledonia Street Ray Keeler South O6 Street Onalaska Donaid Fance South Ave Nng Td da Gregory Denene Tarkett Silver

Pneumonia Patient Taken To Hospital By Police Ambulance

A pneumonia patient identified as Mrs. Mona Hult was rushed to a local hospital by police ambulance at 10 40 a m Tuesday. Police reported the patient from a residence on South TAH Street and noted hospital department staff attended.

South Tah Street Hult Mona

Grain and Livestock Prices Slip Amid Mixed Markets

Chicago cash grain quotes show mixed wheat bids with No 1 mixed at 2.31 to 2.50 while No 2 sits around 1.35. Hog and cattle readings move modestly, with losses noted in some weight classes and steady calf values as markets close. Broader reports cover corn soybeans oats and regional cattle prices along with futures open highs and lows.

Chicago- Bar Madsing Sorettlover Alsike Imothy

Chicago Produce Chicago Poultry Prices Rally Low

Uncertain poultry receipts show 44 pounds for posing prices. prices unchanged except 1 cent per pound lower. RoeRossbers at 36-33 Butler firm receipts 548,633. Wholesale prices unchanged except 14 cents per pound higher on 380 cars at St Eggs top firm balance unsettled receipts 5440. Wholesale prices up three cats per dozen. U.S. standards 11-33 current receipts 20.5 draives 38.37 checks.

Chicago P—Iusda Rossbers ST. Eggs U.S

Three bicycles found by county police chief officials

Three bicycles two boys bicycles and a girls bicycle were taken to the county highway police office in the courthouse for owners to claim upon identification Chief Tean A Wright said the bicycles were found in a county field by officers and showed signs of having been there some time none had license tags.

Court House Tean A. Wright

Two vehicles collide near Starlight theater in Hoff incident

Automobiles operated by Care roll Hoff of St. Paul and John R. Bruka were involved in a minor accident Wednesday night near the Starlight theater on county trunk Hoff said the cars ahead stopped suddenly and Bruha's car struck Hoff's rear bumper, breaking the back bumper. The final sentence seems unrelated.

Automouises Careroll Hoff St. Paul John R. Bruka West Avenue South Starlight Theater County Hoff Bruha Mediterranes

Tri-State Deaths and Local Obituaries In Wisconsin

Obituaries from Ontario and surrounding towns report the deaths of Mrs. Orvis Peterson Esther Kerrigan Mrs Edward Nockels and Mrs Ragna Sesvold along with infant David Berg Bangor Services set in Westby Sparta Norwalk Calmar Blui r. Surviving relatives include spouses children and extended families across La Crosse county and nearby communities. Funeral arrangements are pending or announced for each case with churches and cemeteries noted.

Wisconsin Politicians Clash Over Civil Defense And Lobby Laws

Republican Governor hopeful Kohler attacked the Truman administration over civil defense while praising Wisconsin progress in Milwaukee. Democrat Dilweg urged a world peace record, calling for strong action against Stalin. Secretary of State Zimmerman proposed tightening lobby laws and rent protections, as part of a series of state network talks. Senatorial hopefuls like Leonard criticized low school aid, blaming big business and high property taxes, with Schmitt proposing higher taxes on large incomes.

Associated Press Walter J. Kohler Truman Milwaukee Kohller Korea Kohler Wisconsin Disneg LaVern R. Disneg Green Bay U.S. Senate Dilweg Stalin Dilveg Scrater Wiley WHA Madison Fred R. Zimmerman Zimmerman U. S. Senate Leonard Tt Columbus Schmitt

Marriage Licenses La Crosse Couples Listed For Sept Dates

La Crosse marriage licenses issued include La Crosse area pairs and nearby towns. Couples from La Crosse, Onalaska, and Ettricks planned marriages in early September with dates set or tentative. Names include Harry E. Yendersin and Sporlay, Lone E. Groth and Vine street, among others.

la Croscca Harry E. Yendersin Sporlay Lone E. Groth Vine Street Stoddard Gregory Farley Charles Street Irene Rose Street Mari la Crosse Fay Peaslee Bonnie J. Larson West Avenue South Don Wesley Pulver Avon Street Mary Lou Schaper Ettricks Nel Violette Farwell Street Joyce Abbott George Street Carl N. Hauge Onalaska Viola Delphenich Raymond J. Peterson Kin

Tribune masthead and subscription rates

The La Crosse Tribune lists editorial and staff credits and describes delivery and subscription rates. Rome delivery rates are given along with annual and short-term mail subscriptions in La Crosse. Rates include one year eight dollars, six months four twenty-five, three months two fifty, one month one dollar.

la Crosse Tribune W. T. Burgess R. L Bangsberg J.E. Lienlokken Alfred W. Rice Gerald G. Moriarity Keefe Howard Colvin Mgr A. E. Teachout Luther Wilkins E. L. Burgess la Crosse Tribune Company 4Th Cass Streets la Crosse Wis the Tribune Lee Newspaper Group Associated Press Call Tribune Rome Lai Crosse Baye

Wage price control compromise shapes Truman policy

The report to the nation will cover economic and military topics with focus on Korea. A White House official notes the president may discuss foreign policy goals and selective wage price controls, while Capehart and Maybank critique the bill’s scope. The measure would let controls be voluntary or mandatory, with specific findings required before any price ceiling on materials.

White House Maybank Capehart R-lnd Senate House Truman Congress Ade

Births Across Cities Trace August New Arrivals

A sequence of birth notices from La Crosse and nearby towns lists numerous Aug. births. Daughters and sons are recorded with parent names and street or hospital locations including La Crescent Mint, Onalaska, Bangor, Market Street, Wausau, Decorah, Calmar, Harmony, Fort Bragg, Spring Grove, and Fort Bragg noting places of birth and parental details.

Shamrs Kathleen Mary al Wy Weiser la Crescent Mint Patricia Louise Donald W. Mele Logan Street Gustav H. Rossow Livingston Street Verna Waiters Hugene W. Wuensch la Crosse Carol Na Marjorie Ann Beals Wausau Memorial Hospital Wausau Wis Robert Berghind June Ulrich Decorah Eugene Doubek Calmar Merle Schlake Forest Ryan Waukon Ernest Largon Harmony Minn Fort Bragg N.C John Michael Robert E. Facteau Berniece Ahlstrom Spring Grove Curtis Sand Betsy Wiste Paul Roverud Clara Rostad Halph Krome Beatrice Scheldahl

Wisconsin district reorganization dissolves city district

The county school committee dissolved the city district which included French Island and Elm Grove, creating two districts one for the city and French Island and another for Elm Grove. A state hearing request was filed with state superintendent George Watson. Byron Smith chaired the meeting. members listed include Donald Skappel, Goodwin Hass, and Fred Hass. Water and woolless form three piece veil noted.

French Island Elm Grove County School Committee George Watson State Superintendent of Public Instruction Byron Smith Donald Skappel Goodwin Hass Fred Hass

Obituary notices for Mrs Thomas Hamilton and Paul Schmidt

Mrs Thomas Hamilton 58 of Green Island died in a local hospital Sunday. Survived by husband, two sons, six daughters, one sister, nine grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at 8:30 a.m. at Heliwig Morris Chapel and 9 a.m. at St Marys Catholic Church with Rt Rev Sisgr Revert Condon officiating. Burial in Catholic cemetery. Rosary Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Mrs Amelia Birnbaum called to Wabasha Minn by brother Paul A Schmidt death. Schmidt survived by mother, five sisters, two brothers. father died earlier. Service Tuesday 7 a.m. at St Marys Church Wabasha with Rev Anderson officiating. Burial Catholic cemetery, Wabasha.

Orvis Peterson Ontario Wis Orvis Teennie) Peterson Teennie Hanson la Verne Vernon Fboth St. Charles Arinded Eugene Pearl Peter Hanson Estby Melvin Oscar Westey Josie Brendum Hilma Skoglurd Birs Lydia Peterson Selma Kirking Westby Litly Myhre Genoa Hannah Hanson Baryon Thomas Hamilton Green Island Heliwig-Morris Funerst St. Mary’s Catholic Church Sisgr Buria Rosary Amelia Birnbaum Wabasha Minn Paul A. Schmidt Chicago Amelia Birnbaun la Crosse E. J Agnes) Nintemann St Charles Chester Ann) Gauthier Willmer Marie) Gauthier Red Lake Falls H. J Margaret) Stevens Kas~bon George 4. Schmidt Perham Frank Schmidt Portland Ore St. Mary's Catholic Church Anderson

Matron of 138 Faithful Descendants Laid to Rest

Mrs. Frank Barr aged 85 died Sunday at her daughter’s home in Waukon. Funeral services were held Tuesday at United Brethren Church Forest Mills Allamakee County with burial in the church cemetery. Survived by eight children 40 grandchildren 80 great grandchildren and 10 great great grandchildren. Born Beuton County March 39 1863 she married Frank Barr in 1879 at Wapella, lived in Franklin Township Allamakee County over 60 years before moving to Waukon after his death nine years ago.

Diamia Wis Lopecrafs Esther Kerrigan Morrow Memorial Sparta Esther Smith Norwalk John Kerrigan Hey Francis Knopp Plumer Waukon Frank Barr Fritz Berg United Brethren Church Forest Mts Allamakee County Charles Edwards Maquoketa Airs Wi Ames la Crescent Taylor Waukegan Henry Cedar Rapids Harry Chester Monons Guy Postville Emile Jane Fish George Decora Beuton County Wapella Franklin Township

Reds Press Breakthrough As Kigye Changes Hands

North Korean forces mass 110000 to 120000 troops with 30000 reinforcements as Kigye flips hands for a third time in 48 hours. Communist infantry and artillery push near Po hang while MacArthur’s HQ notes a possible new division entering, but Allied lines remain on high ground south of Kigye and on the east coast.

Une Kigye Pohang Munc Arthur Taegu MacArthur Iith

Stolen revolver and camera reported by resident

A seven shot National Defender revolver, a box of cartridges, and a camera were reported stolen from a car in the 300 block on Fifth Avenue South. The theft occurred between 9 p.m. Tuesday and 12:30 a.m. Wednesday while the vehicle was parked. The informant, Alien Stove of 720 South Ninth Street, notified police early Wednesday.

Weather Watch Forecasts Across States

Weather Record U reports considerable cloudiness and cool temperatures across Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa with unsettled showers in parts of the plains. Forecasters note fog along the Pacific coast and a tropical system near New Orleans moving northeast, with light to moderate precipitations and varying temperatures anticipated.

LIVER Hastings Osttenberg Pacific Rockies Gulf Husscenr New Orleans Merth Dette Neer Wray Plains Eea

World Red Movement Behind Huk Raids, Quirino Says

President Quirino said the Communist led Huk raids are part of world Red aggression against democracies. He spoke at a news conference after raids terrorized Luzon towns, urging organization of civilian groups in every community to combat the menace.

Manila Elpidio Quirino Hukbalshap Huk Luzon Quirino

Committee Votes To Put Off UMIT Bill

Washington the senate armed services committee voted 8 to 3 to delay action on a Universal Military Training bill until January. Chairman Tydings of Maryland was authorized to name a subcommittee to draft a comprehensive measure for the new Congress and to seek priority for immediate consideration at the January session.

Washington Senaté Truman Tydings Congress

Aunt Nellie Sherman Celebrates 103rd Birthday in Cadott

Nellie Sherman known as Aunt Nellie in Cadott, Wisconsin, marks her 103rd birthday while planning an annual party. A longtime Cadott resident of 78 years, she moved from Fort Branch, Indiana, when the village had four houses. She remains spry and can bend to touch the floor with her hands.

Cadott Wis Nellie Sherman Chippewa County Nellie Cadonta Fort Branch Ind

Recovery of Stolen Car Found in City Alley

Clar ence Weber circuit court reporter reports a stolen automobile recovered by city police Tuesday afternoon in an alley in the 309 block on Cope's land avenue. The car had been removed from the courthouse ramp Monday and its speedometer showed 200 extra miles when found.

Ang Clarence Weber Circuit Court Cope's Land Avenue Court House

Parliament acts to end rail strike in three daily sessions

Ottawa reports Canada's Parliament will meet three times daily to speed passage of a bill ordering resumed rail service after a week-long walkout. The House of Commons will conduct three sessions daily until final approval, with unions ordered to restore trains and telegraph lines within 48 hours of passage.

Canada Ottawa House of Commons House Is St. Laurent George Commons Senate Railw An For Legion

Newspaper Tried To Put Radio Station Out Of Business

A Lorain Ohio court held the Lorain Journal and four officers sought to destroy radio station WEOL by blocking merchant advertising. The ruling supported the government antitrust charge and suggests a possible path to the U S Supreme Court.

Cleveland Larain Journal U. S. Supreme Court Emerich B Bekt Lorain Station WEOL Elgris Sit Gon Monagre Oly

Wisconsin License Plate Deadline Reminder in Ne VA series

County Clerk Esther M. Domke reminds residents that Tuesday is the final day to apply for the 1951 number plate in the Auto License Deadline Homers of ne VA series.

Wisconsin Esther M. Domke

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