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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1947

Page

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Free Cancer Detection Center Opens December 22

La Crosse County free cancer detection center to operate Dec 22 in room 223 at the Vocational school from 6 30 to 9 0 pm. Center extends services to area residents by appointment via mail to box 487 or 315 South Ninth Street with name address and telephone. Cancel if needed by calling 569. Center run by La Crosse County Medical Society and the American Cancer Society volunteers, offering monthly service since January with about 150 examinations performed by physicians nurses and Red Cross aides.

la Crosse County Vocational School Pp. m South Ninth Street la Crosse County Medical Society field ‘army of _ American Cancer society Red Cross

Women Broadcasters Urged to Move Beyond Cakes Metaphor

George Jennings of the Chicago board of education told a luncheon of the Association of Women Broadcasters to stop framing women as bakers to radio listeners. He urged using imagination and ingenuity to stir listeners' thinking as AWB regional meeting gathers women from Illinois and Wisconsin to discuss radio issues.

Chicago Womeen George Jennings Radio Council The Chicago Board of Education Association of Women Broadcasters AWB Illinois Wisconsin National Association of Broadcasters

Library of Congress Adds Four Million Pieces in 1945 46

During 1945 to 1946 the Library of Congress expanded its collection by about four million items. The growth reflects a postwar push to broaden archival holdings and strengthen research resources.

Library of Congress

247 Persons Take College Health Tests

In cooperation with the Wisconsin Anti-Tuberculosis Association, 247 students faculty members and employees were X-rayed at the State Teachers College last week as part of a three day program following earlier tuberculin testing. About 86.6 percent were tested with no extra cost to participants.

Tribune State Teachers College Marjorie McGrath A. J. Linden Wisconsin Anti-Tuberculosis Association WATA College Health Center City Health Ellen Brehm Ellen Sexton

Candlelight Concert at Galesville Christmas Program

Candles will light the Presby terian church Sunday at 5 p m as the Music Study club presents its annual Christmas program including a cantata and guest soloists. Mrs G M Wiley presides. committee members and ushers named. Concert features choir with soprano Violet Kenyon and other soloists. A free will offering will be collected.

Galesville Wis Music Study Club G. M. Wiley Mmes Arthur Runnestrand Robert Wlasek Violet Kenyon J. B. Hamre William Taylor William Weverstad Milford Sylvester Rolf Hammer Cleve Sacia Ted Dusseau E. E. Quinn Ray Anderson Alfred Anderson Gerald Muir Paul Theis Elizabeth Kennedy Sylvia Anderson A. F S. P. Ibach Herbert Lyon Robert Roggensack Vernon Severson Helen Hill

Pipeline Network Near War Era Reaches Vast Scale

Just before the war about 100000 miles of petroleum pipelines operated in the United States, reflecting an investment of around 800 million dollars across the sector.

United States

GOP Advances 10-Point Plan For Inflation

Senate Republicans unveiled a 10 point anti inflation program focused on voluntary actions to curb costs. They backed extending export and transport controls and voluntary business inventories agreements while leaving open the option of government controls if voluntary measures fail. The plan targets increased production lower spending debt reduction and tax cuts.

Washington Senate Republicans Millikin (Cole GOP Congress Wolcott House Truman

Compromise Modifies Incentive Goods Shipment Policy

The compromise keeps provisions allowing shipments of cigarettes shoes clothing and similar items to persuade foreign farmers and others to aid recipient nations toward self sufficiency. It adds rules on approved fruits potatoes tobacco and other products and requires aid receiving nations to establish local currency funds to support economic recovery under US supervision. A press and radio representatives access provision remains under conferees oversight.

Senate House United States

Fred H. Bush Dies at 78 in Black River Falls

Fred H. Bush 78 of Black River Falls Wisconsin died Friday night Born March 11 1869 in Richland county He ran a creamery and grocery then became a traveling salesman Retired eight years ago A Mason for 51 years survived by wife daughter Mrs Margo Wonn brother Charles Augusta and sister Mrs George Kendall Springfield Oregon Funeral Tuesday at 1 30 pm at the Masonic temple with burial in Augusta cemetery

Black River Falls Wis Fred H. Bush Richland County Margo Wonn Charles Augusta George Kendall Springfield Ore Masonic Temple Augusta Cemetery

Rent Office to Move in La Crosse Wisconsin

The La Crosse area Rent Office will relocate from the Exchange building to room 204 of the federal building in La Crosse on Friday announced by director attorney William A. O Neil. The office closes to the public on December 19. The Peru government is building a chain of 15 tourist hotels.

la Crosse Area la Crosse Monroe Counties Wis Winona County Minn Exchange Building Federal Building William A. O'Neil Government of Peru

Real Estate Board Wins License Revocation Ruling

Circuit Judge Alvin C Reis denied a stay of execution in Wisconsin Real Estate Brokers Board action revoking the licenses of three Racine agents Morris Brill his son George and son in law Herman Kaplan The board ordered the licenses revoked and the men face an appeal on the merits later The judge said the board order put them out of business and must be respected during review The case hinges on whether the sisters buyer and seller Rose Singer acted in good faith and whether due process was denied.

Madison Wis Alvin C. Reiseri Isconsin Racine Morris Brill George Herman Kaplan Reis L. P Walstead Baumblatt Singer

Lower River In Search For Weckler Clues

The Wisconsin river level will be lowered near Prairie du Lac to expose riverbed for dragging on Monday in the Georgia Jean Weckler disappearance probe. Authorities plan dragging at several bridges from Boscobel to Spring Green as crews slow the current.

Madison Wis Wisconsin Prairie du Lac Georgia Jean Weckler Wisconsin Power and Light Codam Boscobel Spring Green Carl L. Carlson University of Wisconsin Blue River Buford Sennett Richland Center Carlson Weckler

Winona Man Injured In Crash At Mauston

William P. O'Reilly 20 of Winona Minnesota was seriously injured in a collision between two semis on highways 12 and 16 seven miles west of Mauston Wisconsin. He rode with his brother James 21 who escaped injury. O'Reilly suffered a crushed right arm and had an elbow amputation at Mauston hospital.

Mauston Wis William P. O'Reilly Winona Minn Here O'Reilly James Charles Grinolds

Lodge Officers Elected by Gateway Canton No 17 IOOF

Members of Gateway Canton No 17 IOOF met at Sparta Deo lith for officer elections. Walter Marshall was chosen Captain with Walter Shepard as Lieutenant Paul K Ma honey as Ensign Albert Johns as Clerk and E P Shie as Accountant all from La Crosse Crist Axelson of Sparta was retiring captain. Installation will occur in La Crosse early in January. A Sparta dinner followed the meeting.

Gateway Canton No. 17 IOOF Sparta Deo

Obituary: Joseph Barta 74 of La Crosse Area

Joseph Barta 74 of 1519 South Ninth Street died at home Saturday morning. Survived by wife three daughters Caroline Anna Elizabeth, three sons Joseph George and Edward, one sister Theresa Vondrak, and three grandchildren. Two sons and a daughter predeceased him. Requiem Tuesday 8:30 a m Madden Schumacher funeral home and 9 a m at St Mary's Church. Burial Catholic cemetery. Rosary Monday at 7:30 p m.

Joseph Barta South Ninth Street Caroline Anna Elizabeth Barta Joseph George Barta Edward Barta la Crosse Theresa Vondrak Chicago Madden - Schumacher St. Mary's Catholic Church Robert Condon

Driving while intoxicated records La Crosse court

Daily Records from La Crosse note two cases. La Vera Zumach from Onalaska was fined 75 dollars and had his license revoked. Leo Strong of Milwaukee was fined 100 dollars and recommended for an occupational license.

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