Will Of God Guides 99-Year-Old Harris On Saturday
Jacob Harris, born December 13, 1869 in Geneseo Illinois, will turn 100 Saturday. Now living in Hillview Nursing Home La Crosse, he spends days recalling a life moving from Illinois to Iowa and North Dakota. He cites education access as a key change and attributes his longevity to the will of God. He notes his daughters visit weekly and remains sharp in speech while wary of modern world trends.
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Council Approves Sale of Civic Center Parcel
La Crosse Common Council approved the sale of a Civic Center parcel for 449 400 to host a post office and federal building on State Street from 4th to 6th. The Redevelopment Authority backed the sale. Construction to begin within a year after funds are provided.
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Moen Re-elected President Of La Crosse Chordsmen
Richard Moen is sworn in for a second term as president of the La Crosse Chordsmen Barbershoppers with officers Clement Ozburn Thurman Slack Duane Padden and Thomas Claflin named to roles. Board members are Robert Revis Melvin Page and Merrill Gardner. George Weber wins Barbershop of the Year as the chorus plans hospital hospital rounds.
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Charles Kowalke
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Thomas Claflin
Robert Revis
Melvin Page
Merrill Gardner
George Weber
Walter Gudie
Coulee Chordsmen
Toad of Toad Hall at Campus Little Theater
Richard Sewell's musical adaptation of The Wind in the Willows plays at La Crosse State University Campus Little Theater with 15 actors. Bruce Tallon stars as Toad alongside Jacqui Burns as Mole and Laurie Becker as Badger. Performances run 1 and 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, with an out-of-town tour to Tomah Independence Prairie du Chien Lansing and West Salem. Advance tickets available via La Crosse State Extension 375.
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Badger
Jim Stephen
Mike Molenda
Tim van Susteren
Dennis
Joyce
Chad Hansen
University
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Prairie du Chien
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Iowa
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State university system plans Europe trip for 500 students
Madison AP reports more than 500 students from nine Wisconsin State University System schools will visit Europe next spring and summer under 17 study programs. Tour costs are paid by the students.
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Common Council Rejects Plan to Limit Apartments
The La Crosse Common Council voted 19 to 2 to defeat Alderman Ferdinand Sontag’s ordinance restricting occupancy to two unrelated persons per unit and banning pre 1938 homes from triplexes or fourplexes. Storck and Sontag were the dissenters, while others urged redraft or full rejection. The body also returned zoning decisions to committee and rezoned several recently annexed properties for parking, commercial, or residential use.
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Curtis J. Storck
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L Peter Groves
Marie Sargent
City OKs funds for La Crosse Airport ILS and more
Common Council approves $59,000 city share to ready site for instrument landing system at La Crosse Airport. The $500,000 federally financed ILS is imminent with the state paying $41,000. city to provide balance from bond funds and contingency. Also orders bids to replace furnace burner at airport administration building and cancels Redevelopment Authority ornamental lighting assessments.
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County CD Director Outlines Expanded Fallout Shelter Plans
County Civil Defense Director Fred Lehmeier outlined a top flight shelter system for La Crosse County. He said 92 shelters would need 2,400 trained staff for communication medical aid rescue shelter management and protection in a nuclear fallout. Currently only a small nucleus of trained personnel exists. Lehmeier plans to begin town training after Jan 1 and urged interest to unlock state funds for more instructors materials and stockpiled provisions.
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City executive urges keep trading stamps debated
Madison Wisconsin AP A legislative committee heard arguments on outlawing trading stamps with Gateway Foods president claiming bans hurt small business and independent retailers. Supporters said consumer protection necessitates action while opponents called stamps a legitimate promotional device. The committee took the bill under advisement.
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Rhiny) Reinhart
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Library Reading Room Opens in 1897 at LOC
The Main Reading Room of the Library of Congress began operation on November 1, 1897, marking a milestone in the institution's public access to its collections. The opening accommodated researchers and visitors, reflecting a broader expansion of the library's services and resources.
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La Crosse Eyes Farm Purchase For Industrial Park
The council returns farm purchase legislation to committee after a $302 600 promissory note secures buying the Hauser farm at Oak Street and Highway SS for an industrial site. The city has already provided most of the $336 000 price. Aldermen seek clarity on capital improvements funds for park development ahead of Monday night finance committee action. A Chamber congratulatory note and a local critic's list of county parcels underscore debate over private vs public land for industry.
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Holy Cross Ad vent Series third concert Sunday
The Holy Cross Seminary music department presents the third Advent service titled Abendmusik at 7 30 p m Sunday in the Chapel of Christ the King. Rev David Wright First Presbyterian speaker Mrs Bernadette Erickson Madison instructor French horn and Stephen Roselack seminary director of music organist perform Bach Johnson Saint-Saens Dupre and Scarlatti. The series ends with the Christmas concert Friday Dec 19 at 8 p m in the chapel. Open to the public.
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