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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1965
Page
12
Henry Wright 68 of Mabel Minnesota died December 1 after a long illness in a Spring Grove hospital. Services will be held December 5 at St. Olaf Catholic Church in Mabel with burial at St. Marys Cemetery Preble Township. Amanda Bergseth 73 of Black River Falls Wisconsin died December 1 after five weeks in a local hospital. Services set for December 3 at Trempealeau Valley Church with burial in church cemetery.
Arthur Lind 92 of Taylor died Wednesday in a Black River Falls hospital after a long life of farming and public service. Born Hillsboro June 13, 1873 he served on the town and county boards and the school board. Service set for 2 p.m. Sunday at Jensen Funeral Home Hixton with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery Taylor. Edna L. Lord 87 of Ontario died Thursday in a Viroqua hospital after a long illness. Services set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Ontario EUB Church Charles Saleska officiating burial to follow.
The obituary notes a residence contact with Mrs Jane Palen and Friday calls. Funeral arrangements are handled by Smith-Nelson Funeral Home. Surviving relatives include daughter Mrs Vere Ferries of Ontario, six grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Ivan G Dale 79 of Galesville dies December 2 in a Whitehall hospital. He was born July 20 1886 in Town of Gale and farmed all his life. Survived by sister Gerhard Christopherson of La Crosse. burial in Pine Cliff Cemetery after Friday 7-9 pm and Saturday 10 am calls at Smith Mortuary. Millard Herried 63 of Galesville dies December 2 in a La Crosse hospital. He moved from Milwaukee five years ago and ran Gale Laundromat. Born September 27 1902 in Galesville son of Thomas and unknown mother. He married Verna Thompson in 1929. she died in 1958. Second wife Ardyth Hare married July 1963. Survives include son Ronnie of Galesville, daughter Ann Lee Schepp of Milwaukee, brother Edson of Alton Illinois. Burial Pine Cliff Cemetery after 2:30 pm Sunday at Zion Lutheran Church with Rev Vernon Hintermeyer. calls 7-9 pm Saturday and 1:30 pm Sunday before service.
Ray C Davenport 58 of Retreat Crawford County Wisconsin died Thursday December 2 after a heart attack in a La Crosse hospital. He was a employed by Allis-Chalmers in La Crosse. Born July 14 1907 near Retreat he was the son of Frank and Mrs Davenport and never married. Survived by Mrs Albert Hosum of New Lisbon and brother Marion of Retreat. Services Sunday at Retreat Methodist Church with burial in Retreat Cemetery. Friends may call Saturday at Olson Funeral Home De Soto from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Rudolph G. Schlicht, 87, died Thursday at his home in Chaseburg. Funeral services were held Monday at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Chaseburg, officiated by Rev. E. J. Zehms.
Last night’s low and yesterday’s high listed for multiple cities including Bemidji Bismarck Boston Chicago Cincinnati Denver Des Moines Duluth Fort Worth Honolulu Helena Kansas City LA CROSSE Los Angeles Memphis Miami Milwaukee Minneapolis New Orleans New York Phoenix Rapid City Rochester Salt Lake City San Francisco Seattle St Louis Washington Winnipeg and a 72 60 weather outlook. The figures show a mix of chilly to warm conditions with notable extremes in several hubs.
Burial will be in the church cemetery after services for the late Mr. Schlicht who was born in April 1878 and spent his life in the area. Friends may call at Gilbertson Funeral Home in Coon Valley Sunday evening. He married Mathilda Dummer in 1911 and farmed locally. Surviving are his widow a daughter Loretta a son Arnold one granddaughter and four sisters Ida Kapanke Huldah Miller Marie Kroner and Laura Oldenburg.
Clyde Richardson 87 of Sparta died Dec 2 in a Sparta hospital. Services Sunday 2 PM at Kirchoff Funeral Home with Rev. A E Frederick and Forrest Walters officiating. Burial Leon Cemetery. Calling hours Saturday afternoon and evening. He chaired the Town of Leon Board for years and served on Monroe County Board. Survived by two sons Merlin Leon and Vadis Rockland, one daughter Mrs Gilmer Christopherson Leon, seven grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Mauston Wisconsin resident Nicholas Delmore, 78, is hospitalized with severe head injuries after being struck by a northbound car driven by 47-year-old Martin May of rural Manston. Delmore stepped into traffic while waiting for a southbound car to pass and did not see the May vehicle.
Houston County Fair Board will meet at Caledonia State Bank at 1 30 p m Saturday December 4. The group will review the annual report and hold elections for officers and eight directors whose terms expire.
Radio highlights list games with times and matchups. Sparta plays Baraboo Friday at 7 45 p m. Saturday features Notre Dame at Wisconsin at 1 15 p m and Brookwood at Wonewoc Center at 7 45 p m.
William Dolato 46 of 316 North 7th Street died suddenly at home Thursday December 2. Survived by widow Angeline nine children two sons three daughters siblings and in laws. Services Saturday at 7:30 am Blaschke Funeral Home and 8 am at St Joseph the Workman Cathedral with burial at Mormon Coulee Memorial Park. Rosary Friday 7:30 pm.
William B Spears born December 12 1886 in La Crosse died Friday morning at a local rest home. Employed 48 years by Star Knitting Co. Survived by two sons two daughters a sister and 12 grandchildren. Services Monday at 2 pm at First Baptist Church with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. Memorials to First Baptist or Bethany Home.
Archie Olberg of 2117 Cass Street died Thursday December 2. Services are Saturday at 1 30 p m at Sletten McKee Funeral Home with Rev Kenneth Trueman officiating and Oak Grove Cemetery to receive burial. He leaves widow Grace, daughter Mary Yates of Washington DC, son F Forbes Osberg of Cedar Rapids and six grandchildren. He was a former director of First National Bank 1939 to 1965 and a member of the Elks La Crosse Country Club and the American Legion. Friends may call Friday 7 8 p m at the funeral home.
City and county police will handle traffic and auxiliary police direct parking at the Municipal Airport Sunday when Santa Claus pilots his own plane into La Crosse at 2 p.m. The 10th annual fly in of Santa, sponsored by the La Crosse Flyers Association, will pick up mail from young letter writers. Each child will receive a candy treat from the South Side Business Men's Club.
Caledonia High School band concert, postponed from December 5, will now be held at 8 p.m. December 14 in the high school auditorium. Cadet and concert bands will perform.
The Galesville Music Study club will hold its annual Christmas vesper service at the First Presbyterian Church at 4 30 p m Sunday December 5 in Galesville Wisconsin.
The Ga Crosse Tribune reports news from Friday December 3 1965 with distribution on December 4. Details unclear due to fragmented OCR.
Joseph S. Cotter a 53 year old Rochester banker pleaded guilty in U S District Court to misapplying 75000 from First National Bank of Rochester He was released on his own recognizance during pre sentence investigation Cotter a former vice president resigned after charges were filed He faces a maximum 5000 fine and five years in prison or both The government will dismiss two counts at sentencing He also faces state court action with a Rochester Municipal Court preliminary hearing set for Dec 15.
Births report lists a Nov 16 son Terry Gene to Mr. and Mrs. Gale Brierly of Houston with Betty Lou Carpenter as the contact. Also notes a Nov 21 son Ronald Norval to Mr. and Mrs. Norval Brittan of Spring Grove with Janet Templeton as the contact. A Nov 23 daughter Darlene Kay to Mr. and Mrs. Patrick O Heron of Caledonia with Lois Skifton as contact. And a Nov 29 daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McCarthy of Caledonia with Mary Flynn as contact. Holy Family Hospital Manitowoc lists Mrs. Robert J. Braun at 1326 Hamann Road, Manitowoc, Car lie Malin formerly of La Crosse.
Records from Municipal Court Sparta Wis show speeding fines totaling 15 dollars for Wallace Habhegger and Michael Fritsch plus Neil Land and Steven Young for imprudent speed 15 dollars and 25 dollars for leaving the scene of an accident as listed under several defendants in January.
A New York jury found Richard Robles guilty of first degree murder in the 1963 slayings of Janice Wylie and Emily Hoffert. He faces mandatory life imprisonment with two possible consecutive life terms and a 54 year parole ineligibility. Robles, 22, showed no emotion as the verdict was read after an eight week trial.
The report notes about 7,478,000 pleasure ben in use across the United States during 963, reflecting widespread adoption and availability of these items in households nationwide.
Tomah Wisconsin hospital board approved a modified building plan to fit within financing limits after bids and added items totaled 2.1 million dollars. Aims to expand from 54 to 99 beds, retain 35 bed nursing home, and add heating plant, electric plant, air conditioning, ambulance entrance, employee parking and one elevator as funds allow.
Dr. Paul Gotterdam of the La Crosse Board of Health said on Thursday night that water filled plastic coolers for drinks have high bacteria counts and may be unsafe. Merchants are returning unsold stock. Ice Balls was removed from the La Crosse market in mid November.
Francis Solberg of French Creek ETTRICK Wis won in the national corn picking contest at Adrian Michigan. His DeKalb XL 307 entry was among the class winners with judging based on type maturity and overall appearance.
GALESVILLE Wis Santa Claus will visit Galesville several times before Christmas Free children s movies will be shown Saturday afternoons Dec 4 11 and 18 Stores will stay open Wednesday and Friday until 9 p m through Dec 18 and every evening Dec 20 to 23 Stores close at 5 p m on Christmas Eve.
Baby bargains offer 20 percent off all babywear at Stork Shop 715 State. Elsie Otto joins Marinello Beauty Shop. Rummage Sale this Saturday December 4 from 9 to 5 listing girls clothing boys and women sizes. Demonstrator toy sale also runs Monday and Tuesday at 818 Copeland Ave 40972.
A detailed five day forecast for Western Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa notes diminishing winds tonight with clearing skies and a low in the 20s then partly cloudy and warmer on Saturday. Sunday looks mild with mid 20s low. Record highs and lows are listed for Dec 3 1961 and 1940. Rain snow chances remain light northwest by afternoon into next week.
A forecast outlines cargo flows with shipments moving north and west for 15 units and south and east for 20 units, indicating regional demand shifts.
Flood stage readings show a 24 hour change with preliminary figures and regional precalculated data. The report notes elevation shifts and potential impacts on waterways and flood risk assessments.
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