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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1955

Page

5

Logan High School Student Council Officers and Members

Logan Council members include President Thomas Scarseth and executive team Richard Lubinsky Joanne Tostrud Barbara Ulrich Jerry Blank and Orby Moss. The group collected for CARE sent food to West Germany Italy Berlin and Yugoslavia and held a clothing drive with Patricia Patterson’s homeroom first at 582 pounds. Eleven teams play weekly, with recreation basketball led by Ronald Johnson and Darryl Wright. Members span numerous homerooms and school groups.

Logan High School Thomas Scarseth Richard Lubinsky Joanne Tostrud Barbara Ulrich Jerry Blank Orby Moss West Germany Italy Berlin Yugoslavia Patricia Patterson Ralph Bailey Joseph Thienes Peter Bronson Richard Hellryde Tim Johnson David Loomis Ronald Johnson Darryl Wright Jack Leitzow Richard Hellrude Mary Finanger William Mose James Blank Dianne Coady James Nelson Linda Taylor Teddy Paulson Jane Ruud John Yehle Fred Abraham Danny Schaller Marilyn Otto

La Crosse Tribune Publishing Details and Rates

Editorial and advertising staff listings for The La Crosse Tribune with office address, circulation contacts, and rates. Includes publication policy, AP membership, and home delivery and mail subscription prices for regions within and beyond 75 miles of La Crosse.

the Tribune Lee Associated Press AP News Tribune la Crosse Sunday Tribune

Butter-Nut Christmas Club ends December 15

The 1955 Butter-Nut Christmas Club deadline is December 15 for sending key strips and jar labels to Butter-Nut Coffee Co. in Omaha. Strips fund gifts for 20 000 children in 250 institutions, with over 35 000 gifts distributed in 1954. gifts include toys, dolls, balls, and sports gear.

Butter- Nut Coffee Co Omaha Neb Santa Claus Midwest

Dike Project Starts Soon Near Houston Bridge

A one mile earthen dike extension to protect Highways 76 and 16 from Root River flooding has been let to Alley Construction Co. Inc. of Faribault for 39 833 dollars. Work begins this month and should finish in 35 working days.

Houston M. J. Hoffmann Alley Construction Co. Inc Faribault U.S. 16

Local Court Daily Records highlight speeding and drunk cases

La Crosse reports Douglas Nass 23 Warrens cited speeding 105 at night with $55 fine. John Mosher 27 Min doro fined $10 for running a stop sign. Chandler Campbell 1224 State St cited drunk on highway with $10. Several defendants plead innocent. trials set for Thursday. bond status noted. Vivian Geer seeks absolute divorce from Ezra Geer. marriage began June 15 1936 in Rockford Illinois. evidence of voluntary separation over five years. Gene De Fine fined $10 by Justice Reynolds for illegal passing.

Douglas H. Nass Clifford Wieman 21St St Wieman Vivian Geer Pear) St Ezra Geer Lyndon Station Rockford, Ill Gene de Fine Chicago Heights Ill Ray Reynolds

Multiple Wisconsin motorists cited for traffic offenses

In Sparta and surrounding towns Robert Young faced a $15 fine plus costs for driving without due caution. John Shelby posted a $16 bond on a stop sign violation. Clarence Sullivan paid $25 and costs for an S D day accident. Donald Cade was fined $50 and costs for reckless driving. Harry Dowden received $100 for reckless driving and a 30 day jail term for driving after license revocation.

Robert Young Manston John Shelby Elroy Clarence Sullivan Kendall Donald Cade Sparta Harry Dowden Eloy

Vivian Blaine Takes Dramatic Lead in Dream Girl TV

Vivian Blaine prepares to star in Elmer Rice's Dream Girl on NBC Hallmark Hall of Fame, a 90 minute straight dramatic telecast opposite Hal March, signaling a potential shift from her singing comedienne image. The piece notes her butterflies before air and recalls her Guys and Dolls fame.

New York Vivian Blaine Blaine Elmer Rice Nbc-Tv Maurice Evans Hallmark Hall of Fame Hal March M.C Cbs-Tv Miss Blaine Eddie Cantor

Otter Expert Delivers Assembly at Logan High School

Emil Lier, famed otter authority from Homer Minnesota, spoke at Logan High School Auditorium. He operates a nine otter farm and showcased films, presenting two 11 month old otters Sunshine and Shadow to students. He urged pet ownership and wildlife observation.

Emil Lier Logan High School Lier Homer Minn Walter Ranis Animal Kingdom Sunshine Shadow University of Wisconsin Extension Division Ranis Logan

Maple Leaf Lodge Christmas Party Set for Dec 18

Readstown Wisconsin Maple Leaf Lodge will hold its annual Christmas party on December 18. Gifts will be exchanged during the social hour after the election of officers. Members are asked to bring sandwiches and a covered dish.

Readstown Wis Maple Leaf Lodge

Births A Stream Of New Arrivals Across Wisconsin Towns

Birth notices list numerous newborns in early December. Names include Melvin and Melvin Smith of Onalaska. Gordon and Patricia Bakalars in Mississippi Street. Ray and Helen Springer of Stoddard. Elmer and Mil dred Peterson of Melrose. Roy and Lil lian Wilson on Losey Blvd. Clarence Stumlin of Onalaska. Alfred Bahr of Coon Valley. Robert Piper of Rockland. Robert Lanzel of Sparta. Wilbur Bollinger of Fountain City. Joseph Benusa of Cochrane. Harold Erickson of Fargo formerly Arcadia. Bud Sobotta of Wenatchee formerly Arcadia. James Honnold of Sparta. plus hospital births at St Mary's in Sparta and Arcadia.

James L. Kroner Mississippi St M. Maxine Cody Stanley J. Wanek Winona Janice Grupa Raymond H. Springer R. J. Stoddard Helen Forer Elmer B. Peterson Melrose Mildred Johnson Richard D. Nehls Francis McMillan Roy A. Wilson Losey Blvd Lillian Reichert Clarence Stumlin Onalaska Margaret Wortman Alfred W. Bahr Coon Valley Arlene Dwyer Robert A. Piper Rockland Viola Schroeder Robert E. Lanzel Sill St Barbara King

Local ads list Christmas gifts and services in New Villa

Local notices advertise personalized photo greeting cards at Universal Photo Service 514 State Street with sample cards, low prices on paint and wallpaper from Economy Paint and Wallpaper Co 309 Pearl Street, carryout specials at New Villa with a 85 cent chicken dish, and various shops offering wallets jewelry and gifts. Also promotion for homemade chocolates, fresh trees, and extended hours at Art's Gift Shop West Avenue State Street.

New Villa Universal Photo Service State Street Economy Pearl Street June Jafek Jafek Goodrich Weber's Shoe Shop Pine St Ray Art's West Avenue Art State

Defendant Wins Case In Allamakee Iowa Verdict

A District Court jury awarded $1,500 to defendant Fred Weymiller of New Albin after testimony before Judge T H Goheen. Vernon Bratland of Spring Grove Minn sought $4,500 damages from Weymiller near Dorchester in 1951.

Waukon Iowa Fred Weymiller New Albia T. H. Goheen Vernon Bratland Spring Grove Minn Weymiller Dorchester

Chimney Fire Reported At Farm Bureau Mill Site

Ettrick Wisconsin fire crews responded to a chimney fire at 5 30 p m Thursday at the Farm Bureau Farm Supply Mill west of the village. Firefighters quickly contained the blaze with no injuries reported and minimal damage to the structure.

Ettrick Wis Eae Farm Bureau Farm Supply

Melbourne man questioned in death of wife and child

Police in Melbourne Florida questioned Philip Van Eeghen 30 about the beating deaths of his wife Patricia 29 and daughter Phyllis 7 found in a car near a funeral home. No charges filed as investigators examined bloodstains and the couple's Saturday disappearance.

Melbourne Fla Philip van Eeghen van Eeghen Patricia Phyllis John Thomas Jimmy Dunn van Eeghe H. T. Williams van Hoeghens Niagara Falls Ont Canada Roger

Army Colonel Pleads Guilty To Biting Officers In Outing

Lt Col Theodore A Brunner of Augusta Georgia pleaded guilty to biting 2nd Lt A James Kentzler of Madison Wisconsin and M Donan I Bothwell of Gilmore City Iowa during a Main River outing aboard an excursion boat. Brunner was fined 2000 dollars. He said he was drunk and unaware of events until returning to the docks. The incident occurred October 1 with 150 to 200 in the party.

Frankfurt Germany Theodore A. Brunner Augusta Brunner A. James Kentzler Madison Wis M. Set Donan I. Bothwell Gilmore City Iowa

Marriage Licenses in Wisconsin for Lienlokken Becker Ferry Ewert

James R. Lienlokken of 2102 Sisson Drive and Diane Marie Becker of 2117 Playfield Avenue plan to wed in La Crosse on December 10. Allen B. Ferry of Alton Bay New Hampshire and Helen Ewert of Sparta are also listed for marriage in Sparta Wisconsin.

James R. Lienlokken Sisson Diane Marie Becker Playfield Ave la Crosse Sparta Wis Allen B. Ferry Alton Bay N.H Helen Ewert

Optimist and Kiwanis Aid Salvation Army Christmas Drive

Optimist Club volunteers rang bells Friday to support Salvation Army's Christmas program aiding needy families. Kiwanis joined with 15 volunteers raising 191.62, while Optimists collected 60.30 led by Ingli. Maj. Clare Edwards urged shoppers to contribute. two other clubs Botary and Jaycees to assist. Five banner Christ mas dinner banners disappeared from Barron’s front door. return notes placed at Main and 5th.

Fight Salvation Army John ‘Sleik Howard Nestingen Carrol Weigel Vernon Tooke Herbert Hoelzer Larry Vaaler Bob Maritin B. W Pat) Ingli J. A.macauley Ingli Kiwanis Club Len Anderson Russ Aldrich Henry Ahrens Earl Wilson Ted Trapp Don Strand Paul Bartelt Charles Waslow Robert McKenzie Jean Rolfe Cecil Gordon Joel Stokke al Francour Kenneth Dahl Clinton Sequist Maj Clare Edwards Botary Jaycees Barron's Main 5Th

Federico Lebrun Birthday Feature Artist and Designer

Federico Lebrun born December 10 1900 in Naples Italy is profiled as a commercial artist and stained glass designer. He earned two Guggenheim Fellowships for murals and studied glass technique in Naples before bringing his patents to the United States. His work has been shown at the Museum of Modern Art in New York and other venues.

Federico Lebrun Naples Italy Museum of Modern Art New York

Tomah VA Hospital Workers Get Prizes

Two VA employees at Tomah Wisconsin received cash awards and certificates of appreciation for suggestions to improve VA operations. Nelle Felton from the supply division and nurse Florence Flesch were commended by Dr. Jackson, the manager, for their interest and effort.

Traffic Deaths Rise in Wisconsin Highways 1955

MADISON The state Motor Vehicle Dept reports traffic fatalities in Wisconsin for 1955 total to 843, up from 1904 year end figures, reflecting an increasing death rate on highways.

Madison Wisconsin State

Democratic chairmen favor Stevenson over Warren Nixon in 1956 poll

A Princeton based poll shows Democratic county chairmen believe Earl Warren would be tougher to beat than Richard Nixon. They also favor Adlai Stevenson over Harriman or Warren, with Stevenson leading Nixon in a Nixon Stevenson contest and Harriman preferred over Warren in a Harriman Nixon matchup. About 1,530 of 3,000 chairmen participated.

Public Opinion Princeton N.J Institute Earl Warren Ice Richard Nixon Adlai Stevenson Averell Harriman Nixon Eisenhower Warren Stevenson Harriman Dwight D. Eisenhower Thomas , Dewey Milton Eisenhower William F. Knowland George M. Humphrey Christian Herter Everett M. Dirksen John Foster Dulles Harold E. Stassen Joseph R. McCarthy Sen. Estes Kefauver Tennessee American Institute of Public Opinion

Washburn Convicted Of Murder In Texas Trial

Harry L. Washburn, 39, Houston businessman, convicted of murder for setting the auto bomb that killed Helen Harris Weaver, 51, at San Angelo on January 19. The jury took 34 hours to reach its verdict. Washburn faces life imprisonment and plans to appeal.

Waco Texa Harry L. Washburn West Texas Helen Harris Weaver San Angelo Washburn Weaver Houston Harry FE. Weaver Kwtx-Tv D. M. Bartlett

Yale Students Celebrate Christmas Dance at Logan High

Logan High School music students and parents attended a Christmas party in the old gym on Monday night December 5. Music was provided by the Logan Recreation Swing Band with refreshments served by local families.

Logan High School Logan Recreation Mmes Gregory McHenry Ray Paulson Arthur Bronson William Niles Howard Duckworth Jr B. Herzog Alvin Hogden Armin Gossfeld Charles Horton Neil Halladay Merle Barton Allen Ames

Bank Offers 10 Percent Reward For Returned Loot

The First National Bank of Lake Geneva offers 10 percent on recovered money from last Wednesday's holdup in which a masked gunman escaped with 74 293 dollars. Bank president Weber Smith announced after a meeting with Stewart Farley of Ohio Casualty Insurance Co. The reward applies to the money and does not mention arrest or conviction. The search for the gunman continues as investigators sift minor clues.

Lake Geneva First National Bank Weber Smith Stewart Farley Ohio Casualty Insurance Co

Car Skids and Flips on Highway 16 Near Lanesboro

Ronnie Darbo 26 of Spring Grove escaped injury when his 1951 Chrysler overturned on Highway 16 one mile south of Lanesboro about 5 pm. Damages to the car were estimated at 490 dollars.

Spring Grove Minn Ronnie Darbo Lanesboro Darbo

Chile Establishes Tourism Commission in Santiago

A new commission in Santiago aims to study and promote tourism across Chile. It will coordinate with government agencies to attract visitors, develop local hubs, and boost regional travel. The body plans to publish reports and host industry forums later this year.

Chile Santiago

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. R. Williams Logan Council Kent Johnson Dave Tostrud Darry Wright Ronald L. Johnson Lavina Gerken James Luehne Nancy Hortsman Gary Lubinsky Karen Herzog Sharon Melvin Ambrose Gorgette Anita Hendrickson Lorna Deyo Andrea Moe Ann Wartinbee William Rinartz Iris Slindee Tony Lemke Doris Schild Diane Urban The la Crosse Tribune W. T. Burgess Der R. L. Bangsberg J. E. Lienlokken Alfred W. Rice Leeward Lee Howard Colvin A. E Teachout Luther Wilkins Ed Keefe E. L. Burgess 4Th Cass Streets Tsalsburys Wazine Wormer Hoeschlers’ Prescription Pharmacy Fifth Ave Richard G. Hawkins la Crosse Certified Public Accountant American Institute of Accountants National Professional Cpa Society Blair, Wis Alvin Berg Blair Harold Fehr Bloomer, Wis Berg California Daily Records County Court Circuit Court Justice Court North Dream Girl Charles Mercer Margot Fonteyn David Wayne J Sadler’s Wells Ballet Mercer Joseph P. Riese Frank X George Herrmann Buildings and Grounds Committee Grandview Hospital Melvin Smith R. 1 Ardith McNeill Gordon F. Bakalars Missisippi St Patricia Wampler Mattias Becker Mary Ann Miller St. Ann's Hospital St. Joseph's Hospital, Arcadia, Wis Wilbur Bollinger Fountain City Joseph Benusa Cochrane Richard Jurowski Arcadia Margie Bischel Arcadia, Wis Jeffery Thomas Harold Erickson Fargo N.D Joan Fernholz Jerome Bud) Sobotta Wenatchee Wash Joyce Kampa St. Mary's Hospital, Sparta, Wis James T. Honnold Rita Icleasby Allamakee Hen Thomas Optimist Club AP Newsfeatures Tomah VA By George Gallup American Institute of Riman Martin Max's Barlow Motors Tom Moore Jr Atty Barney Walker Students of Music Ames Eugene Mahlum Lb. M. Munson Francis Beagles Ted Jacobs Gertrude Lunke I. Ott Dell O'Meary Bernard Herzog Howard Duckworth Sr Chester Britt David Smith Danny Smith Doug Outcelt Joanne Rinartz Helen Limpert Richard Cagle David Hough Barbara MeeCoy Karen Schroeder Jon Her ‘Reid William Temte Robert Slaback Steven Fossum Joel Urban Nancy Niles Larry Dahl Bruce Snyder James Keim Dave Larson Gary Johnson Joyce Jacobs Mary Anderson Lynda Bronson Barbara Wilson Susan Schmuck John Johnson Colleen West Jane Compton Mary McCoy Ken Knutston Marlene McHenry Bonita Panka Nancy Keller Margaret Campbell Darlene Ellis Sharon Krenz Diane Hogden Joanne Harger Judy Kraft Shirley Radde Karen Currie Sandra Kerste Georgina Roberge Thomas A. Nibbe Bob Smith Bill Spencer Jack Horton Rita Tolokken Donnie Jobe Stanley Johnson Richard Mahlum Sandy Jenks Kay Knutson Richard Knutson Karen Jenson Donna Zimmerman Pat Lindvik Kenny Hunter Mary Erickson Sue Melba Robert Trog- Restad Rose Mary Berger Helen Domstrich Mary Lou Keim Shirley Grimslid Janice Laylan Darlene Borgedahl Karen Blankenship Sarah Stenberg Shirley Riniker the Recreation Ellen Aduluteh Mary i Gunder Nancy Harger Judy Wells Bank Toro Amana Merchandise Mart Mr. Paige
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