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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1949

Page

2

Regional Trip Involved In City Accident

Three out of town cars collided on Gillette and Liberty streets at 8 44 am with minor damage to each vehicle. LeRoy G Janett Alma was driving a truck that rear ended the first car on the icy road. Bronno J DeBoer Onalaska struck the truck rear in line. Damages totaled 25 75 and none to the truck. A ten year old boy Marlin Huber 507 Caledonia suffered injuries after striking a car on St James Street. Driver Robert Valiquette 2107 South 4th took him to a hospital. A second car was involved as Valiquette stopped. G E Steves Houston Minn and Mrs Gjerda Smith were southbound at Eighth Street and Liberty when Steves collided causing 50 loss to Steves.

Gillette Liberty Streets City Police Rt LeRoy G. Janett Alma Bronno J. DeBoer R. J Onalaska DeBoer Sterandt Marlin Huber Caledonia Street St. James Street Robert Valiquette South 4Th Street St. James Liberty Valiquette G. E. Steves Houston Minn Eighth Street Gjerda Smith South Inth Street Steves

Obituary for Mrs. Anna M. Moulster

Funeral services for Mrs. Anna M. Moulster who died Wednesday morning will be held Saturday at 2 p m at the south side chapel of the Sletten McKee Co Rev J H Meier officiating and burial will be in Oak Grove cemetery Friends may call at the chap el Friday evening from 7

Anna M. Moulster Sletten-McKee Co J. H. Meier Oak Grove Apa

Noben Child Dies in Dresbach Minnesota

Judith Lynn Noben aged two from Dresbach Minnesota died in a local hospital. Survived by William and Mrs Noben, James Noben of Dresbach, grandparents Clarence Holter and Nick Noben of La Crosse. Funeral Monday at 2 p.m. at the north side chapel with Rev Paul H officiating. burial Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation tonight 7 to 9.

Judith Lynn Noben Dresbach Minn William Noben James Clarence Holter Nick Noben la Crosse Northside The Poete Paul H Woodlawn

Death Notice for Mark J. Lawler Former La Crosse Resident

Word has been received of the death of Mark J. Lawler 59 at his Detroit home Wednesday. He was a realtor and accountant in Detroit and educated in La Crosse and Detroit universities. Survivors include three sisters Holicky La Crosse Miss Margaret Sioux City Ia and Miss Myrtle Milwaukee and one brother William Walla Walla Wash. Funeral and burial services will be in Detroit Saturday.

Mark J. Lawler la Crosse Detroit Detroit University Holicky Margaret Sioux City Myrtle Milwaukee William Walla Walla Wash

Federal FHA to end financing for racially restricted property

The federal government announced that no further FHA financing assistance will be given to any racially restricted properties. Solicitor General Philip B Pellman disclosed the policy at a New York discrimination in housing meeting, with copies of his remarks released.

Washington Philip B .Pellman New York State Committee On Discrimination In New York City

Skyrocket Breaks Sonic Barrier In High Speed Test

At MAROC AIR BASE California a Navy Douglas Skyrocket flew 30 feet above ground in a speed test. Officials kept silent while observers estimated speeds between 760 and 800 mph, surpassing the sound barrier measured at 757 mph at Muroc.

Maroc Air Base Calif Navy Muroc

Rep Espie Dies in Eagle Michigan

John P. Espie a Republican veteran of thirteen Michigan legislature terms died of heart disease at his Eagle home Friday morning. He represented the area in the state house and his death ends a long public service career.

Eagle, Mich John P. Espie Eagle Michigan

Charter Night Set By Women at La Crosse Zonta Banquet

About 48 executive and professional women become charter members of the Zonta club of La Crosse at a Saturday banquet in the Linker hotel dining room. Miss Marjorie P. Gile, district 6 governor, heads international reps. officers installed include Lucy Bielefeld president and M. Eileen Davies vice president. Approximately 100 Zontians and guests are expected.

Zonta Club of la Crosse Women’s Service Club Zonta Esther Benorra Lee Josephine Retta Morley Gertrude Valie Genevieve Terry Olive Plamadore Adeline Funk Hazel Leicht Evelyn Roesner Marjorie P. Gile District 6 L Crosse Miss G Sixth Ward Madison Madison Club Meta Steinfort Etta Preston Lucy Bielefeld Louise Cook Ingrid Fantle Viola Fellows Eva Garvalia Nora Grossman Theodora Honig Adella Keniahs Clara Kelly Mary Knutson Iona Kraft Esther Levy Dorothy Main Loretta Morley Janet Perry Margaret Renner Mary Jane Roellig Moira Quinn Gertrude Walier

Court hears multiple witnesses in Larson murder trial

Testimony details Larson’s requests to see his wife and plans to divide a cemetery lot. Doctors and nurses describe missing letters and the search for them. Sister Clarella testifies about a destroyed letter and threats, while police recount searches of the McLoone home and hospital files.

Nola Larson Kriewalds M. Leandra St. Joseph’s Home St. Anthony’s Hospital Carroll Sister Leandra Leandra Cass Street Steinle McLoone William S. Boma Boma Helen Schnurrer and Fox McLoone, Egan and Fox Elizabeth Funk Clarella

Budget debate cites need for economic welfare over yearly balance

Treasury Secretary Snyder defended prioritizing general economic welfare over a strict annual balance. He recalled surpluses in 1947 and 1948 amid a large national debt, noting $56 billion of it due in 1950 and the need for refinancing. NAM urged a yearly balanced budget except in war or national emergency, while Philippines plans a national shipyard with a steel mill.

Treasury Snyder Truman National Association of Manufacturers NAM Association Milwaukee Wiliam J. Grede Harley L. Lutz The Philippines

Two Crashes Reported With No Injuries In County Roads

No injuries were recorded after two separate accidents on county roads. Fred Horman backed into a yard and quoted that there was ample room to pass before a collision with oncoming driver Mrs. Floyd Cowdrey. At Fireside on highway 16 a squad car and two passenger vehicles sustained minor damage as Robert Lackmaster attempted to weave between them. Oscar Lunke was the other driver involved.

Fred Horman South Ninth Street 30Th Street Shelby Herman Floyd Cowdrey North Sixth Street Highway 16 Passence Robert Lackmaster Crosse Oscar Lunke Onalaska

Mount Etna Erupts as Natives Raise Umbrellas

In Catania Sicily residents sheltered under umbrellas as Mount Etna erupted spilling black dust for hours. The volcano, Europe’s tallest at about 10 758 feet, began before dawn and ended around 9 30 a m local time. Large fissures opened near the mouth while villagers from nearby hamlets fled toward the port.

Catania Sicily Mount Etna Europe

Streetcar Conductor Charged with Murder in Segregation Row

In Birmingham a streetcar conductor is charged with murder after a fatal shooting in an argument over seating in the white section of the car. Police say the victim, a Black man, was killed during the dispute. The case is pending further legal action.

Birmingham Ala

Ex Caledonia Mayor E A Carrier Dies At 71 In Caledonia

Ex Caledonia mayor E A Carrier 71 died of a heart ailment at Caledonia hospital after entering Sunday. Born June 6 1878 in Yucatan township he served as mayor for four years and had been a barber for 35 years. Survived by daughter Mrs L W Webster and great granddaughter Lynn Gardner. Funeral at Potter Funeral Home Caledonia with burial in Calvary Cemetery.

Caledonia Minn E. A. Carrier Caledonia Hospital Carrier Yucatan Township Harrison and Celeste Carrier L. W. Webster la Crescent Lynn Gardner Yarna Ariz Potter Calvary Cemetery K. L. Kincade Webster

Coal Strike Ends Early as 11 Hours Shifts to Short Week

The coal strike ends after 11 hours with miners set to work again Monday while the health fund trustees meet in Washington Friday. Charles J. Dawson's seating on the three member board is debated as Lewis argues funds go to hospitalized miners. John R. Steelman hopes for early peace and a longer bargaining period after Truman’s key labor aide called off the strike.

Lewis Miners’ Health and Welfare Fund Washington Charles J. Dawson Tors Ezra van Dawson Truman John R. Steelman Key West Fla Steelman

Veterans oppose bonus tied to sales tax in referendum

State veterans groups voice official stance of the American Legion. The legislature debated a veterans bonus for years but pressed it lightly. Two years ago, voters rejected a bonus financed by a sales tax in a referendum. Some groups objected to the referendum wording.

State Department of the American Legion

Hawaiian Rancher Rolls Over in Alameda Fire

A freighter named Hawaiian Rancher rolled sharply in Alameda California after a roaring fire erupted in its hold. The ship remained afloat after a dramatic two mile dash to reach firefighting equipment.

Alameda Calif Matson

Eccles Attacks Treasury Over Easy Money Bias

Former Federal Reserve Board chair Marin S Eccles faults Treasury policies for inflation and urges Congress to clarify responsibility for national monetary policy. He says Treasury pressures the Fed and seeks to remove federal reserve influence from key decisions.

Washington Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board Treasury Truman Administration Eccles Reserve Board Truman Doug Committee Congress

Fire destroys four story hotel in Sapulpa

An early morning fire ripped through a four story Sapulpa hotel causing about 1 million dollars in damage and threatening guests on the upper floors. Fire Chief Bill Collyer said there were no known deaths but several guests could have been trapped.

Sapulpa Okla Bill Collyer

20 Die in Real Airlines DC 3 Crash in Brazil

A Real (Royal) Airlines DC 3 crashed in a rainstorm at Riberao Claro field near Sao Paulo killing 20 of 22 aboard. Only a woman and her five year old daughter survived. The pilot attempted a feed landing instead of reaching Jacresinho, 250 miles southwest of Rio de Janeiro.

Rio DE Janeiro Brazil Royal) Airlines Sao Paulo Anly Riberao Claro São Paulo Jacresinho Riberno Claro

Plan Swimming Class For La Crosse Boy Scouts

Plan a cooperative swimming class with the city recreation department at Central High School starting next week. 125 La Crosse area Boy Scouts have registered for 7 30 p m. with three sections beginners stroke improvement and life saving. Twelve units not yet reported. Boy Scout council is a Red Feather agency.

la Crosse City Recreation Department Central High School Boy Scout Council Red Feather

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