Chicago Sheep Winners Told at International Livestock Expo
William F. Renk and Sons of Sun Prairie Wisconsin dominated sheep judging at the International Livestock Exposition with multiple firsts and high placings in Shropshire and Cheviot classes. Wisconsin honors were also strong for Broughton’s Sons of Albany and Janesville.
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Chicago
William F. Renk
Renk
Some
Broughtons
Somes
Shropshire
Renk and Sons
Broughtons Sons
J. Stewart and Sons
Janesville
Wis
Funeral rites set for George Kilian
George Kilian of Shore Acres dies in local hospital Monday night. Funeral services are Thursday at 2 p m at Hellwig Morris chapel and 2 30 p m at Seventh Street Baptist Church with Rev M Vanderbeck officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Calling hours are Wednesday afternoon and evening.
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George Kilian
Shore Acres
Hellwig-Morris
Seventh Street Baptist Church
M. Vanderbeck
Woodlawn
Election results and local contests in La Crescent and Hokah
La Crescent saw Justice of the Peace votes with Charles Gittens listed but not reappointed. Art Gittens earned write ins. James Farrell won constable with 142 votes while John Oldenburg and Wilhelm Bolduan vied for second constable. A night watchman hiring question failed 95 to 63. Hokah village elected John Gstalder as justice of the peace by seven votes, with Charles Sauer close behind. Herb Wheaton as trustee and C E Bernsdorf as clerk ran unopposed with 42 and 41 votes respectively.
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Miss McCaffery
Ralph Broring
Charles Gittens
Justice of Peace
la Crescent
Art Gittens
James Farrell
John Oldenburg
Willem Bolduan
Hokah
Justee of Peace
John Gstalder
Charles Sauer
Kellogg
Joseph Lynch
Schultz
John Beranek
Clarence Werthein
William Engstler
W. W. Becker
Oscar Bernsdorf
Herb Wheaton
C. E. Bernsdorf
Strofiautical Society Member Seeks Rocket Ship Insight
A member of the strofiautical society shows interest in rocket ships exploring propulsion, design, and space travel concepts. The inquiry focuses on historical and technical avenues for study.
Mrs Betsey Nelson 63 Dies in Local Hospital
Mrs Betsey J Nelson 63 wife of O Christian Nelson 409 North 14th street died Tuesday at a local hospital She was born August 28 1883 in Onalaska Wisconsin Survived by husband two daughters Mrs Beatrice Baker La Crosse and Mrs O B Lunde Peoria IL one son S Sgt Claus B Nelson Chanute Field IL four sisters Mrs Anna Stephenson Los Angeles Calif Mrs H G Affeldt and Mrs E E Mealy La Crosse and Mrs Harry Kee Houston Tex one brother Jule H Munson Los Angeles Calif and three grandchildren Funeral services Friday at 2 pm at St Pauls Lutheran Church Rev L M Gjellstad officiating Burial in Oak Grove cemetery Friends may call Sletten McKee south side chapel Thursday evening and at the church Friday from noon until 2 pm.
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Betsey J. Nelson
O. Christian Nelson
North 14Th Street
Onalaska
Wis
Beatrice Baker
la Crosse
O. B. Lunde
Peoria
Claus B. Nelson
Chanute Field
Anna Stephenson
Los Angeles
Cal
Oak Grove Cemetery
Sletten-McKee Company
Stoddard Resident Julius Bjorge Dies After Illness
Julius Bjorge life long Stoddard resident died Tuesday in a local hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday at 1 30 p m at his Stoddard home and 2 p m at Lower Coon Valley Lutheran church with Rev. H O Bach officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Survivors include his wife and nine children: Thomas and Evelyn Lamprech Stoddard Philip Mabel Hoadley and Gladys Larson La Crosse Reuben Dowagiac Mich Julia Lund Doris Sordahl Viroqua Lester Westby.
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Julius Bjorge
Stoddard
Lower Coon Valley Lutheran Church
H. O. Bach
Thomas
Alvin
Evelyn) Lamprech
Philip
Mabel Hoadley
Harry
Gladys) Larson
la Crosse
Reuben
Dowagiac
Mich
John
Julia) Lund
Frederick
Doris) Sordahl
Viroqua
Lester
City Council Approves Partial Salary Increase Plan
Taxes continue to page one as aldermen debate a raise plan. About 20 top administrative staff miss the rise unless under $300 difference applies. Some employees on progressive schedules get the full 300 plus automatic increases. New hires in fire police and sewage roles start Jan 1 1947. The council unanimously supports except Alder A R Kempter and asks state highway officials to study the Marsh Route bypass between Campbell Road and Third Street.
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A. R. Kempter
State Highway Commission
Public Roads Administration
Marsh Route
Campbell Road
Third Street
Highway Officials Meet On 1947 Road School Plans
Paul M. Hartwig county highway commissioner attended a Wisconsin Rapids highway conference Tuesday. The session finalized plans for the 1947 road school program to be held in Milwaukee. Attendees included highway commissioners county highway committees association and the advisory board of the commissioners with Hartwig presiding as vice-president.
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Paul M. Hartwig
Wisconsin Rapids
Milwaukee
Highway Commissioners
County Highway Committees Association
Advisory Board of the Commissioners
Hartwig
Doris Moen Honored For Wisconsin Garden Project
Doris Moen a La Crosse county 4 H Club member receives national recognition for her garden and food preservation records. She earned an all expense trip to the National Club Congress in Chicago and will lead a discussion summary at the recognition dinner.
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Doris Moen
la Crosse County County
Wisconsin
Miss Moen
Chicago
Wakelin McNeel
Anita Gundlach
Emil J. Schiesser
Stevens Hotel
National Club Congress
Miss Moon
Doris
la Crosse State Teachers College
Kappa Delta Pi
Ramus Plans Women Matinee At Rivoli Theater
The Rivoli will host a women only matinee Thursday with doors opening at 12 45 pm. Ramus II will perform a long set and answer readers questions sent via the La Crosse Tribune coupon system.
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Ramus
Rivoli Theater
Rivoli
Ramus II
Hollywood
la Crosse Tribune
Plan Operetta At Longfellow School
Longfellow school presents a Thursday afternoon and Friday evening operetta. Music features Tschaikovsky selections including Marche Slav Andante Finale from the Sixth Symphony Waltz of the Flowers and Nutcracker Suite pieces. Russian setting in late 16th century offers familiar themes.
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Longfellow School
Tschaikovsky
Russia
County Judge R V Ahlstrom Attends Milwaukee Session
County Judge R V Ahlstrom travels to Milwaukee to join the State County Judges Association meeting. The visit centers on official proceedings and association talks during the convention session.
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R. V. Ahlstrom
Milwaukee
State County Judges’ Association
Justice Court Records From Sparta Wisconsin
Daily records show Leslie Taylor of Sparta fined five dollars and costs for assault and battery in a complaint filed by his wife. Harry Roberts sought a continuance on a twenty five dollar check without funds. Police Court records list Sam Roma forfeiting a five dollar bond for speeding and Lieut. William E. Hamilton forfeiting a ten dollar bond for speeding at Camp Mc Coy.
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Sparta
Wis
Leslie Taylor
H. L. Beckman
Harry Roberts
Leo Zillmer
Monroe County
Sam Roma
Lieut
William E. Hamilton
Camp McCoy
Property Transfer On 13th Street In La Crosse
John Jahimiak and Emma Jahimiak convey property to Frank B Davy and Verna M Davy on 13th Street between Townsend and Chase Streets La Crosse Wisconsin Local conveyance filed with the recorder’s office.
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la Crosse
John
Emma Jahimiak
Frank B
Verna M. Davy
13Th Street
Townsend and
Chase Streets
Evangelist Ade Leads Church Services in Town
The Rev. E. I. Ade of Ohio, regarded as a successor to the late William Sunday, conducts nightly services at 8 o’clock at the Assembly of God tabernacle Seventh and State streets. Services run Tuesday to Friday each week and on Sunday.
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E. I. Ade
Ohio
William Sunday
Assembly of God
Ruth Heintz Granted Divorce in Circuit Court
Ruth Heintz of 12344 South Third receives a divorce from Francis Heintz. Judge Robert S. Cowie presides on Monday. Alimony set at 40 dollars monthly and child support 30 dollars monthly. Custody awarded to Ruth Heintz.
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Ruth Heintz
South Third
Francis Heintz
Robert S. Cowie
Faulty 1933 Monument to Guynemer Collapses in France
In 1933 France unveiled a monument to Georges Guynemer, the famed World War I ace who claimed 53 aerial victories. Four months later the structure crumbled from faulty construction, collapsing the memorial.
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France
Georges Guynemer
Coal Walkout Threatens European Plants and Supplies
European nations face industrial strain as John L. Lewis miners strike blocks American coal. France Belgium Italy Switzerland Denmark suffer most while Sweden Norway Germany show limited impact. Britain reviews supply risks and may seek increased exports to meet demand.
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London
John L. Lewis
France
Belgium
Italy
Switzerland
Denmark
Sweden
Norway
Germany
Britain
Ministry of Fuel and Power
Associated Press
Young child Gunderson dies at 10 months in Blair
Andrea Dawn Gunderson daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Gunderson Lakes Coulee died Thanksgiving evening at 10 months. Funeral services were held November 30 with devotions at home and public services at the First Lutheran church officiated by Rev K M Arberg. Interment followed at Rest Haven cemetery. Survivors include her parents grandparents Aslak Kvaalseth Syver Gunderson and great grandmother Bergit Mikkelsen.
William Brugan dies after heart attack at Midway
William Brugan, 64, died suddenly Tuesday afternoon following a heart attack at his work at Midway. Survived by wife, two daughters Edith Harris and Audrey Thompson of La Crosse, son Kenneth Trempealeau, five grandchildren, sister Mrs Joseph Hammernick of Winona, and brother Edward of Winona. Requiem Friday 9 am at St Bartholomew Catholic Church, Rev John Murphy officiating. Burial in church cemetery. Rosary Thursday 8 pm at home.
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Trempealeau
Wis
William Brugan
Midway
Gile
Edith) Harris
Forrest
Audrey) Thompson
la Crosse
Kenneth
Joseph Hammernick
Winona
Edward
St. Bartholomew Catholic Church
John Murphy
Funeral services held for Mrs. N. H. Nelson in Viroqua
Funeral services for 86 year old N. H. Nelson, lifelong Viroqua resident, were conducted Tuesday at 2 p m at the Viroqua Lutheran church with Rev. O M Kleven officiating. Survivors include four sons Jerr Chicago Harry Scotts Bluff Neb Clarence Michigan Neil Viroqua and two daughters Elnora Tomms Alma Nelson of Chicago. Interment followed in Viroqua cemetery.
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Viroqua
Wis
N. H. Nelson
Elnora Tomms
Chicago
Viroqua Lutheran Church
O. M. Kleven
Jerr
Harry
Scotts Bluff
Neb
Clarence
Michigan
Neil
Viro
Soviet Position on UN Security Council Veto Reins May Shift
Molotov announced a Soviet stance favoring an independent control mechanism once established, aligning with the American draft as a basis for discussion. He said unity is desired and would not insist on their draft, highlighting initial support for unanimous agreement.
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Security Council
Molotov
Flashes Of Life Neglected Groom in Proxy Boise Marriage
Lt Matthew Clayton Beck, stationed in Fulda Germany with occupation forces, married by proxy to Gloria Louise McAllister of Portland Oregon. The bride rushed to ready herself and forgot to tell him the wedding time. A full military wedding will follow upon her arrival.
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Boise
Idaho
Matthew Clayton Beck
Gloria Louise McAllister
Portland
Ore
Beck
Fulda
Germany
Candy bars burned after rancid batch found overseas
Workmen at the Auburn army sub-depot sprayed 1 573 038 candy bars with gasoline and burned them after labeling the lot unfit for use due to rancidity worm damage and mold. Retail value stood at 78 654 dollars 15 cents as Capt M C Ruedy reported.
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Seattle
Pacific
Army
Auburn
M. C. Ruedy
Robbers Force Watchman to Help Load Safe Then Steal Shoes
Three gunmen abduct Clifford Biggs, a truck line garage watchman in Chicago, and haul an 800 pound safe into their car. The weight stalls the vehicle, so the robbers abandon the safe and return to seize 120 pairs of shoes. Biggs says he does not know the safe’s money amount.
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Chicago
Clifford Biggs
Biggs
Policeman Intervenes After Potatoes Speared at Dinner
In Chicago Policeman Phillip Sylvester was dining when a stranger Raymond C. Chappell 26 reached over and speared a hot potato from his plate. Chappell dumped the officer’s coffee and declared I just don’t like cops. He was arrested on a charge of disorderly conduct and taken to Central station.
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Chicago
Phillip Sylvester
Sylvester
Raymond C. Chappell
Central Station
Husband alleges wife paints signs to drive him crazy
George E. Spence 47 sues for divorce saying Catherine 47 hung banners at home to torment him. He testified signs included one in the icebox reading Hands off, I paid for this and another on the hairbrush. Mrs Spence said she works to support two children while he claims he works only three to four hours daily.
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Cleveland
George E. Spence
Samuel H. Silbert
Catherine
Spence
Lemon Juice Remedy Claims Quick Rheumatic Pain Relief
An inexpensive home recipe promotes Ka Ex Compound mixed with water and lemon juice to relieve rheumatic arthritis or neuritic pain. It promises two daily doses with possible results within hours and offers a money back guarantee. Hoeschier Bros. and drug stores endorse Au Ex Compound.
Salvation Army Here Plans Biggest Christmas Celebration
La Crosse’s Salvation Army unit seeks its 50th annual Christmas party with the “Unseen Guest” theme. Maj. C H Dragsbak says letters urge residents to give gifts and participate as co workers to bring Christmas cheer to neighbors. A place card will be sent to donors as proof of providing for an Unseen Guest.
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Salvation Army
la Crosse
Maj
C. H. Dragsbak
Denny Appointed Chairman of FCC
President Truman named Charles R. Denny Jr. of Baltimore Maryland as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission. Denny has been acting chairman since Paul A Porter left to lead the OPA.
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Washington
Truman
Charles R. Denny, Jr
Baltimore
Federal Communications Commission
Charles G. Ross
Denny
FCC
Paul A. Porter
OPA
Riders Escape Injury In Avon Sill Street Crash
A Northern States Power panel truck overturned on its roof at Avon and Sill streets Tuesday morning. Driver John J. Woves and employee Howard Kelly sustained bruises but were not hospitalized. Arnold Clements struck the truck from Avon Street, causing $178.80 damage to the truck and about $4 to the car.
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Northern States Power Company
Avon and Sill Streets
John J. Woves
French Island
Howard Kelly
South 14Th Street
Power Company
Sill Street
Avon Street
Arnold Clements
Harnischfeger Plans Work At Escanaba
Harnischfeger Corp of Milwaukee will start operations early next week around March 1 at a leased Escanaba plant. H D Menck vice president and works manager said the facility will manufacture electric equipment. The site was part of the city owned Steel-Wallace property and earlier used by the Escanaba Paper Co as a warehouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Escanaba
Mich
Harnischfeger Corp
Milwaukee
H. D. Menck
Monck
Steel-Wallace
Escanaba Paper Company
Ancient Labyrinth Ruins Reveal 4000-Year-Old Bathrooms
Archaeologists uncovered the earliest known bathrooms in the Labyrinth ruins in Greece, dating over four thousand years. The find suggests sophisticated sanitation practices in early civilizations and reshapes understanding of Bronze Age infrastructure.
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Greece
Way to Believe Itchy Pimples Relief Balm Ad
When skin is irritated with pimples red blotches and itch ing torture use Peterson's Ointment. Get a 35c box from your druggist and apply this soothing balm for prompt itching relief and smoother skin. Also good for itching of feet and cracks between toes.
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Peterson
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