Police chase crash toll rises in Wisconsin deaths
The 1961 Wisconsin traffic toll reaches 829 after two fatal crashes. Joseph Henry, 22, of Platteville, died in a head on collision near Platteville. Edward Gates, 26, of Orfordville, was killed when his car, chased by Cuba City police, left the road and overturned near Cuba City. Gates' three brothers were injured.
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Grant County
Wisconsin
Joseph Henry
Platteville
Te T Edward Gates
Orfordville
Rock County
Cuba City
al Schmeidher
Gates
Charles Kircher
la Crosse
Pepin
Wis
Paul
Arthur
Minneapolis
Elizabeth
Goodrich Funeral Home
Durand
Woodlawn Cemetery
Carroll G. Anderson
Barron County Car Crash Kills 26 Year Old
In thick fog on Highway 8 about three miles west of Turtle Lake a car crash fatally injured Charles Ofelt 26 of Almena. Riders Eugene and Robert of rural Cuba City and John of Belmont were involved. Local authorities reported the accident occurred Monday.
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Eugene
Robert
Cuba City
John
Belmont
Barron County
Charles Ofelt
Almena
Highway 8
Turtle Lake
Weather Record Lacrosse and Vicinity Update
Fair conditions across Lacrosse area with little temperature change. Tonight low around 30 with a high near 30s Wednesday. Wisconsin sees not as cold tonight with a chance of snow in the far northwest and flurries north, warmer southeast Wednesday afternoon. Minnesota reports variable clouds tonight and Wednesday with possible flurries in the north and slightly warmer tonight. Iowa expected fair tonight and Wednesday with warmer conditions in the west and north-central regions.
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Lacrosse
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
River Readings and Shippers Forecast Report
Daily station readings show 24 hour stage data with changes and sun moon times for Wednesday. Degree day to date totals through Dec 4 1961 include 1541 vs normal 1709 with projections for northerly direction 23 and other directions 28.
Weather Outlook Highlights Low, High Readings
The forecast lists the lowest temperature last night and the highest reading yesterday, with notes on expected conditions and upcoming temperature trends. A brief summary of rainfall chances and wind patterns is included.
Records from La Crosse County Court
La Crosse County Court records show Eugene W. Young 20 of West Salem probation with psychiatric treatment for attempted burglary Nov 8. Michael T. Marcus 1520 Vine St. pleads innocent to deer hunting on Edward Berg property, trial set Dec 8. Clara Maggert 64 Houston theft under $5 from Woolworth's. Jeff Chandler 24 Ris tow Court disorderly conduct. William Erickson 1240 La Crosse St. case continued with counseling. John Fish 55 drunk driving pleads innocent, trial Dec 12. Clarence Strozinsky 53 Tomah granted divorce from Lucille Strozinsky 46 on cruel and inhuman treatment grounds. 1946 marriage, no children, property settlement approved. Ernest Lordahl 28 Viroqua driving in wrong lane. Gary Lange 22 La Crosse speeding. John Murphy 18 Austin passing on yellow line. Carl Vasberg 18 Cuba City speeding. Earl Honaker not guilty to driving while intoxicated. hearing set Dec 11.
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Eugene W. Young
West Salem
Farmer
Mindoro
Young
Wisconsin Department of Public Welfare
Michael T. Marcus
Vine St
Edward Berg
Farmington
Irial
Henry
Clara) Maggert
Houston
Minn
Woolworth’s
Jeff Chandler
Ristow Court
William M. Erickson
la Crosse St
Mary Erickson
John Fish
Locust St
Clarence Strozinsky
Tomah
Lucille Strozinsky
Lambert Hansen
Ernest Lordahl
Viroqua
Gary Lange
la Crosse
John Murphy
Austin
Carl Vasberg
Cuba City
Earl Honaker
Local obituaries and a gambling stat in La Crosse Times
Multiple funeral notices for residents of La Crosse area list deaths, survivors, and service details from various funeral homes. Included items name Mr and Mrs Boetcher and grandparents Heming, Druschke, and Regan families, with dates and burial locations, plus a statewide gambling estimate of 57 percent of Americans gambling at least once.
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Wis
Lewis Johnson
Lanhams Mortuary
A. E. Frederick
Woodlawn
la Crosse
Helge
Edgar Schubert
Thomas Boetcher
S. 8Th St
C. E. Boetcher
C. C. Heming
Portage
Births Reported Across Wisconsin Hospitals List of newborns
Grandview Hospital Dec. 3, son Nicholas Charles to William and Mary Wolley. Mary Pittaway Lutheran Hospital Dec. 2, daughter to Kenneth L Hadley. Darlene Boggs noted. Roger FE Jorgenson Dec. 2, son to Walter Geske. Annabell Moore credited. St Francis Hospital Dec. 1, daughter to James Larson. Mary Hengstl listed. Several other newborns named with parent addresses in La Crosse, Houston, Galesville, Ban gor, and surrounding towns. Memorial Hospital Tomah Dec. 1, son Mark Edwin to Samuel Erb. St. Marys Hospital Sparta Nov. 30, son to Wilbur Filter. Whitehall Community Hospital Nov. 29, daughter to Aloizy Prudlick. Additional mothers listed with addresses in Spar ta and Independence.
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William Wolley
Farwell St
Mary Pittaway Lutheran Hospital
Kenneth L. Hadley
S. 25Th St
Darlene Boggs
Walter G. Geske
Galesville
Annabell Moore
Roger FE. Jorgenson
Houston
Minn
Celia D. Palmquist
Gerald Weis
Jolivette St
Shirley Kubick
James L. Larson
la Crosse
Mary A. Hengstl
Ronald O. Bess
Charles St
Betty J. Dahlby
Donald V. Johnson
Box
la Crescent
Myra B. Frauenkron
David S. Woods
S. 8Th St
Joan F. Vreeland
George P. Wuensch
Bangor
Audrey L. Oliver
Larry F. Johnson
Rose St
Elaine Wehrs
Chester W. Sanford
S. 16Th St
Arleen M. Benny
Norbert G. Tschumper
Bonnie J. Hansen
Richard D. Culhane
Winona
Margaret O'Reilly
Cecil W. Donley
Boschert
Eloda M. Viner
Howard E. Alexander Jr
Johnson St
Suzanne K. Werthein
Max B. Longmire
Jeanette A. Schams
Tomah
Wis
Wilbur R. Filter
S. Water St
Stella A. Fuil
Eugene Severson
Sparta
Anita R. Fennigkoh
Whitehall
Aloizy Prudlick
Eleva
Gerald Annas
Roy Skroch
Independence
Quentin Pronschinske
Arcadia
Locals Rummage Sale at Jackson Street
Community rummage sale at 2311 Jackson offering fake fur hats in white beige gray and black priced 3.98 to 5.50. Walt's open Fridays December 8 15 22 for shopping. Aletta's at 5th and Market hosts the event. The Constitution requires presidential candidates be at least 35 years old.
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Advertising Rates Guide From a Friendly Advisor
A friendly advisor offers help to word your classified ad. Take the low 10 day rate and cancel once results are obtained.
Fragmentary Market Quotes Remain Unclear
OCR shows scattered numbers and prices with no readable context. No names dates or places are evident to form a coherent item.
Specialized Business Services and Home Repairs Mix
A collage of local service ads lists carpet rug and furniture cleaning mothproofing with free estimates from Lappin Cleaning Service. It also offers remodeling carpentry painting roofing siding cabinet work with estimates, and various trades like locksmithing auto keys, speedometer work, upholstery cleaning, masonry, piano tuning, bookkeeping, mattress refurbishing, watch repair, auto body work, interior exterior painting, welding, and massage facilities.
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Gerwitz
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Jackson
la Crosse Business Service
Lax Woolen Mills Co
George
Bernie Thill
Convenient Jewelers
Main
Lee's
la Crescent
Leon Standard
17Th
South Avenue
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Beatrice) Mihalovic
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