Inspect Christmas Tree Lights For Safe Holidays Says Fire Chief
Fire Chief Adolph Kessel urged a full inspection of all Christmas lighting before use. He warned 10 to 20 year old strings may have defects and provided a step by step checklist: cracked plugs, exposed wires, cracked sockets, loose connections, and proper fusing. He advised discarding defective strings and cutting up discarded sets to prevent reuse.
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Adolph Kessel
Tron
Kessel
Northern States Power Co
la Crosse
Thief Shows Chivalry in Vienna Burglary
In Vienna a burglar entered a flat at night pointed a pistol at a woman, forced silence, and searched for valuables. Finding the homeowner very poor, he pressed a single dollar note into her hand before leaving through the front door.
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Vienna
Jews of La Crosse Launch UJA Drive With Meeting
La Crosse Jewish community begins a two week push for the 250 million UJA drive. The opening event Sunday December 11 at 7 30 p m at the Synagogue 19th and Main will feature Israel films. State chairman Rabbi David Shapiro will speak. Harry B Dockett leads local efforts. all are welcome.
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UJA
la Crosse
Israel
David Shapiro
Harry B. Dockett
Asbury Methodist Plans Organ Dedication
Asbury Methodist church at 19th and Redfield streets will dedicate a new Baldwin electronic organ on Sunday December 18. St Paul’s pastor H Myron Braun of Waukon Iowa will play, with Dr H Clifford Northcott Wisconsin bishop to participate. Roy Imbs and W Car Johnson led the project after securing congregation support.
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Tribune
Asbury Methodist
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Redfield
Frances Spangler
State
Asbury Methodist Church
Redfield Streets
H. Myron’ Braun
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
Waukon
Iowa
H. Clifford Northcott
Madison
Wisconsin
Asbury
Aldwin
Roy Imbs
W. Car Johnson
Cover Plan In Rock County Aids Wildlife Habitat
The Wisconsin conservation department advances a cover restoration program in Rock county to test multiflora rose as winter cover and forage. Fencing prevents grazing, vegetation returns to reduce erosion, and plantings across 200 leased plots aim to prove practical wildlife habitat on southern Wisconsin land. The project centers on evergreen and mixed species to meet food and cover needs.
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Madison
Wis
Conservation Department
Rock County
Wisconsin
Danish Boy Recues Men From Drowning at Sea
A 12 year old boy in Copenhagen Denmark saved a man and his son from drowning after their yacht capsized He guided them to safety and received a reward of 20 cents for the act of bravery
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Jail census shows 611 inmates as of November 30 1949
Jailer Harry Mueller reports that the November 30 count stood at 611. 1948 total was 612. Drunken drivers lead with 10. vagrants totaled seven. The roster includes multiple categories such as common drunkenness, violations, and minor offenses. One inmate returned from a state hospital.
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Wee Ee Salchy
Harry Mueller
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