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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1949
Page
15
The Federal Reserve reports August production rose after eight months of decline. Steel output recovered to 83 percent capacity, with mills nearing 86.3 percent by week’s end. Analysts seek to separate real demand from stockpiling ahead of a possible steel strike.
Wisconsin's corn crop is about three weeks ahead of schedule as hot dry weather drives early silage cutting. Canning plants run overtime to process sweet corn. an ample apple harvest is underway with a late crop promising good yield. Some areas report second and third alfalfa cuttings and dry pastures impacting dairy feeding.
Cape Town reports plans to restrict motorists to short trips as an alternative to gasoline rationing. The move aims to reduce fuel consumption while maintaining essential travel.
Police Capt. William O'Brien led Gen. Omar N Bradley and Gen. Lucius Clay to an American Legion commanders dinner in Philadelphia. O'Brien recalled serving as a lieutenant of military police under Bradley in Europe during World War II and Bradley joked about marching in single file ordered by a former subordinate.
Washington D C February 2 Two day work week for coal miners east of the Mississippi has been ordered for next week by John L Lewis head of the United Mine Workers union He instructs miners not to work an extra day to make up for Labor Day and east of the river they have been on a three day week to reduce coal stocks and bolster bargaining position
A large Bellaire blaze destroyed an entire city block Tuesday night with damage estimated at 300000 dollars. The fire began in the Ohio Valley Lumber Co office and spread rapidly to a church, a store, and two homes as firefighters from 10 nearby communities assisted. At the peak about 120 firefighters fought the flames.
Weather report from the U S Department of Commerce notes clearing and cooler conditions with varying cloudiness and light showers in Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa. A large high pressure area moves southeast from Canada, bringing falllike temperatures to the northern plains and upper Mississippi valley as extremes range from 34 to 114 degrees in the region.
Winona buyers are told no calves after 1 p.m. Friday September 3 with markets reopening 8 a.m. Tuesday September 6. Hogs and cattle prices are listed across weight ranges, calves and lambs steady, with regional quotes from South St. Paul and Chicago grain tables included.
Minor fluctuations expected at Dams 2 3 8 9 and 10 while remaining stationary elsewhere in the district for the next 48 hours.
Wisconsin sheriff to auction Shelby property at 10:00 AM September 27 1949 to settle $1598.75 judgment in Bechen Becken v Cox family. Court details note validity of foreclosure decree dated June 4 1947. Real estate described as Lot 9 Block 3 Boulevard Addition Town of Shelby La Crosse County. Also includes job ads and employment notices from Tribune column.
Supreme Court Justice Wiley B. Rutledge is reported out of danger after a circulatory condition. A York village hospital spokesman provided the update on Wednesday.
County court entries list William Stelter fined for improper caution while driving and Hedman forfeiting bond for speeding. Betty Feeney fined for failure to stop. Fred Schrader forfeits bond for disorderly conduct. Charles Novacek Jr. fined for speeding. a check case against H. D. Taylor dismissed with restitution and costs. Multiple La Crosse marriage licenses noted with dates. Justice Court in Whitehall records Orrin Knudtson pleading guilty to drunken driving with license revocation. Fire incident reports include two blazes at local addresses with response details.
Wisconsin County Court in La Crosse set September 20 1949 at 10 am to hear the final account of executor Joseph L Melzarek for the estate of Teofila Tillie Mielearek late of La Crosse. The court will consider debts claims and residue distribution and determine any inheritance tax.
A hearing on a complaint charging fair trade law violations by the Krambo firm and nine Wisconsin bakeries was adjourned indefinitely. The case alleges secret rebates refunds commissions and unearned discounts were demanded and received as a condition of patronage. Witnesses include bakery officials from Fond du Lac Appleton Manitowoc Oshkosh Stevens Point Green Bay and Sheboygan.
Tomah Wis Special Women of the Congregational church federation board will gather Thursday evening in the church social room. On Friday afternoon groups will meet at the homes of Mrs Henry Boomer Mrs Willard Burkepile and Mrs S G Soren.
Numerous classified notices offer sales positions furnace installers dairy farm help and child care. Names and addresses include Jacque's Seed Co Earl Hill Austin MN Paul Bush Sparta WI Marion Pheps Fairbault MN and a home daycare listing with a 1922 Charlies St contact.
Dr Hans Kindler internationally known musician and conductor of the National Symphony Orchestra of Washington D C died at 56 in Watch Hill R I He was born in Rotterdam Holland Also reported Rachel K McDowell 69 religious news editor of the New York Times for 28 years until her retirement in December Born in Newark New Jersey and Jan Boissevain 69 retired New York importer husband of poet Edna St Vincent Millay Born in Amsterdam Holland
Pop Golden, 81, longtime athletic director and football coach at Pennsylvania State University, also served as a Pittsburgh insurance executive.
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