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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1961

Page

3

Vote to reject tax revision clears Wisconsin Assembly

In Madison, a 53 39 roll call rejected Gov. Gaylord Nelson's tax revision compromise. Democrats list 22 for rejection, Republicans 31 for rejection, with 21 and 18 votes against and paired votes noted.

Athens Ryan Milwaukee Schaeffer Schmidt, R Sobocinski Tadych Tobiasz Vogel Manitowoc Ward New Richmond Alfonsi Minocqua Barland Eau Claire Baumgart Stiles Clemens Oconomowoc Gee Wisconsin Rapids Grant Green Bay Haase Marinette Harper Lancaster Heinzen Marshfield Hutnik Tony Johnson R. I Mondovi McEssy Fond du Lac Peterson M. J Black River Falls R. E Waupaca Pommerening Wauwatosa Quinn Steiger Oshkosh Uehling Madison Spik R-Whitefish Bay Luedtke R-Wausau Wartinbee R-La Crosse Martin R-Neenah

Assemblyman Martins Salary Pledge To Cut State Costs

Madison- Assemblyman David Martin of Neenah proposed forfeiting his $300 monthly salary to back a 10 percent cut in Wisconsin’s record high budget. He urged a broader retrenchment as the state budget could reach a billion dollars in eight years, warning of heavier taxes if expenditures aren’t stabilized.

Madison David Martin Neenah Winnebago County Wisconsin Martin Fred Risser

Union and Phone Co End Negotiations in La Crosse

Negotiations between Local 990 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and La Crosse Telephone Corp. closed at 5 a.m. Friday. Union officials said the committee would seek adoption by members and will report wage improvements at the next meeting. Committee members named include Hedy Buerger, Penny Mahlum, James DuBois, John Preescl, Harvey Smith, Larry Perry, and Charles Fransen.

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 990 la Crosse Telephone Corp Charles Fransen la Crosse Telephone Fransen Hedy Buerger Penny Mahlum James DuBois John Preescl Harvey Smith Larry Perry la Crosse Northern Engraving Company Bargaining Committee of Local 395 Uaw-Cio Robert Smyth Phil Carter Chicago Charles Gelatt

Local Resident Taken to Hospital After Illness

December 8 at 3 17 a.m. Frank Knes sel 58 of 935 Adams Street was admitted to St Francis Hospital following an illness.

Frank Knessel Adams St St. Francis Hospital

State Funds Released For College Work

The Building Commission approved $189,000 to complete land purchases for science buildings at Oshkosh Stevens Point and Whitewater state colleges and funding to prepare plans for the three structures. They also released $350,000 for Stout State College remodeling and shop equipment and $165,000 for UW Manitoowoc extension center equipment as part of a $700,000 project. Additional funding covered Green Bay extension center equipment, Williams Bay radar remodeling for a rehabilitation center, and $7,000 for two youth camps. The college system gained approval to proceed with a 36 year self liquidating plan for dormitory and student union expansions at nine colleges.

Madison Oshkosh Stevens Point Whitewater State Colleges Building Commission Stout State College Eugene McPhee Board of Regents of State Colleges University of Wisconsin Manitowoc Green Bay State Department of Public Welfare Williams Bay

Christmas Tree Sales Rise by 3 Million

A forestry industry source predicts Americans will buy about 45 million Christmas trees this year, roughly 3 million more than last year. The forecast reflects strong demand across the United States.

Chicago

Rotary Club Hears Spain Travel Talk

Mrs. Arthur Hebberd of La Crosse State College spoke at the Rotary Club noon meeting in the Stoddard Hotel about Spain and Portugal. She cited Napoleon’s remark that Africa begins at the Pyrenees and noted limited prospects for educated Spanish youth. Visiting Rotarian James Erick of Onalaska attended.

Spain Stoddard Arthur Hebberd la Crosse State College

Missing 16-Year-Old Youth Cranshaw in Barre Mills

The La Crosse County sheriff reports Lawrence D. Cranshaw, 16, son of Charles Cranshaw R. 2 Barre Mills, is missing since 2:30 p.m. Friday Dec 1. He is 5'7" 135 pounds with dark hair and was last seen in a gray car coat gray pants and high-top work shoes. He had told his father he planned to go to Bangor to find farm work.

la Crosse

Open House Set at Hans Reuter Hall Dorm

Christmas open house at Hans Reuter Hall, the men's dormitory at La Crosse State College, runs Friday from 7 30 to 8 30 with refreshments. A dance follows from 8 30 to 11 30 in the dorm lounge.

la Crosse State College Hans Reuter

Last Services Set In Old Church Building

Valedictory services for the old St. Pauls Lutheran Church at West Ave and Division St are scheduled for Sunday at 9 and 10 30 a m. Next Sunday opening services will inaugurate the new St Pauls Lutheran Church at 420 West Ave S across Division Street. The church organized nine years ago with the old building dedicated in 1896 and the mortgag e burned in 1908. Special music will conclude with tar vessels being removed from the old church symbolizing its closing.

St. Paul's Lutheran Church West Ave Division St West Ave. S Division Street John Mangan Christiansen Elizabeth Chase

Inter-Sorority Formal At LSC

La Crosse State College hosts the annual inter-sorority formal from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday with the theme Fire and Ice. Bud Wilber Orchestra provides music. committees include Decorations Pi Tau Epsilon chair Judith Grotjahn Independence. Iota Xi Omega chair Jean Otto Tomah. ticket sale chairs Mary Koch Milwaukee and Margy Olson La Crosse. refreshments Alpha Omicron Pi chairs Connie Mayes Beloit and Judith Van Handel Marshfield. clean-up Alpha Xi Delta chair Mary Lou Afferts Portage.

la Crosse State College Fire Bud Wilber Orchstra Pi Tau Epsilon Judith Grotjahn Independence Lota Xi Omega Jean Otto Tomah Delta Zeta Mary Koch Milwaukee Margy Olson la Crosse Alpha Omicron Pi Connie Mayes Beloit Judith van Handel Marshfield Alpha Xi Delta Mary Lou Afferts Portage

Fined For Possessing Untagged Carcass

Calvin E Hauser a 49 year old farmer paid 56.75 and lost his hunting license after pleading guilty to possessing an untagged deer carcass found in his possession The court revoked his hunting privileges for the rest of the year and the next two years Wisconsin Game Warden Dave Hammes identified the untagged carcass.

la Crosse County Calvin E. Hauser R. 1 Dale Waterman Wisconsin Dave Hammes Hauser Waterman

Open House Planned At New Church Of Christ

The Charles Street Church of Christ invites the public to an open house Sunday at 2 p.m. The building bought in August by the La Crosse Evangelistic Association has been redecorated upstairs and downstairs. Evangelist Wakeman named minister. Gene Reynolds and Don Robinson participate in services with others from area churches. A Bible school and staff training are highlighted, and refreshments follow the fellowship hour.

Church of Christ Charles Street The Evangelistic Association New Church — Evangelism Burdett W. Wakeman Wakeman Gene Reynolds Winona, Minn Evangelist Wakeman Don Robinson First Church of Christ 8Th Cass Sts Harold Frost Boscobel Church of Christ Evangelist Cloyd Christman la Crosse Evangelistic Association Harold Niles

South Pole Station Sets Modern Scene For Historic Milestone

A December 14 anniversary marks Roald Amundsen’s 1911 pole arrival as AP reports from the South Pole station. Navy and Air Force teams now fly cargo in rapid routes while hi fi music and ice cream amuse at the base.

South Pole Roald Amundsen Frank Carey Navy-National Science Foundation Antarctic Pole Amundsen Associated Press South Pole Station Norway Robert F. Scott Richard E. Byrd Bay of Whales Ross Sea McMurdo Sound Great Air Force Globemasters

Mission Offering To Be Received At Seventh-day Adventist Church

Members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church at 6th and King Sts prepare for the annual mission offering. The General Conference seeks a $1 million global goal, with La Crosse church aiming for $850. Local leader Lynn Woodliff notes funds support opening new missions and various youth and community fundraising efforts.

Seventh-day Adventist Church 6Th and King Sts General Conference Seventh-day Adventist la Crosse Lynn Woodliff Kane Sr

Six Directors Elected By Local Chamber

Six new directors were elected by the Greater La Crosse Chamber of Commerce to three year terms starting Jan 2. Named for one year as special appointees are Russell Cleary D B Reinhart Karl Schaettle and Alex Skover.

Ross E. Hunt Greater la Crosse D. B. Reinhart Karl Schaettle Alex Skover O. A. Ashland Philip Davy Henry Funk Richard Zoerb Jr Heberlein C. J. Steinhoff Carl Noelke Lee Lane Irving Levy la Crosse

Fox Re-Elected Chairman of Highway Group

Glenn Fox of the Town of Medary was re-elected chairman of the La Crosse County Board highway committee. John Thomas of La Crosse 14th Ward was re-elected vice chair. Levi Cavadini of the Town of Bangor named secretary, replacing Gerald Peterson who was not re-elected. Other members include Orrin Young of the Town of Hamilton and Charles Fredrickson of La Crosse 11th Ward.

Glenn Fox Medary la Crosse County John Thomas la Crosse Levi Cavadini Town of Bangor Gerald Peterson Peterson Orrin Young Hamilton Charles Fredrickson

Four Strings Of Tree Lights Stolen From Christmas Display

Mrs. Ford Robers of 2324 Vine St. reported four strings of outdoor Christmas lights stolen early Thursday. Each string had 20 bulbs.

Ford Robers Vine St

Scouts Collect Toys in La Crescent Drive

Boy Scout Troop 98 of La Crescent collects toys for needy children. Unpainted toys will be repainted. Toys can be left at Heth Hardware for donation.

LA Crescent Minn Boy Scout Troop 98 Heth Hardware

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