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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1947

Page

12

Six Accidents Reported Here In Busy Weekend

City police recorded six minor accidents with no injuries and listed locations including the 500 block on Main Street 13th and bagog streets and 22nd and King. Reports mention missing items a four runner bob sled a German Shepherd named Gog and a brown leather wallet. Car ornament thefts involve fur lined gloves and radiator ornaments from a 1947 Buick with values between 7.50 and 14.

Main Street Bago G 22Nd King Streets Clarence Reed Adams Street George Howe South 325Th Street Adolph Gaffke State Street Florian Abicht South 29Th Street

Tri State Deaths Highlight La Crosse Obituary Page

Obituary items report Joseph N. Coaty 45 of La Crosse died Saturday night with burial at French Island. Martha Christina Stenseng 94 of Rushford funeral at home. Ernest Arthur Taylor 64 of Viola died December 10 with services in Viola. Gilbert G. Robbins 81 of Waukon died Saturday with services at Martins Funeral home. Surviving relatives listed for each case.

Boy Killed While Rabbit Hunting in Michigan

Seventeen year old seized? A 15 year old, Seph A Colegrove, of Meno minee Michigan, was killed Saturday when struck in the face by a shotgun blast fired during a rabbit hunt with his brother in law Tracy Hammond of Caldwell. Hammond said he saw movement in brush and fired.

Seph A. Colegrove Menominee Mich Tracy Hammond Caldwell Hammond

Editor of State CIO News Is Discharged

MILWAUKEE Alfred Hirsch longtime editor of the Wisconsin CIO News since 1942 was discharged from duty as announced by Council Secretary John Sorenson.

State Cio News Milwaukee Alfred Hirsch Wisconsin Cio News Data Vs. Council John Sorenson

Radio spotlight profiles guests on Perry Como and Cavalcade of America

Dororthy Shay appears on the Perry Como Supper Club on WKBH NEEC at 7:00. Claude Jarman stars in Cavalcade of America on WKBH NBC at 7:00, with The Day They Gave Babies Away about a 12 year old who finds homes in 1868. Jascha Heifetz returns for Telephone Hour at 8:00 on WKBH NBC playing Bruch Concerto in G major. Fred Waring offers five Christmas carols by US schoolchildren on WKBH NBC morning.

Dorothy Shay Perry Como Wkbh-Neec Miss Shay Park Avenue Claude Jarman America WKBH NBC Fox River Jascha Heipfitz Europe Heifitz Max Bruch Fred Waring Wkbh-Nbc Waring U. S

Rites Set for Mrs. Orval Freeman in Bangor and Mindoro

Mrs. Orval Freeman 22 of Pollock South Dakota died after a short illness in a local hospital. Born August 6, 1925 in Camp Douglas Wisconsin she was formerly Dorothy Timm of Bangor Wisconsin. Survived by husband two children Gary Lee and Charles Frederick parents Charles and wife of Bangor one sister Elva Garvis Mindoro four brothers Harold La Crosse Arnold Melrose Larry and Charles Mindoro grandparents Carl and Mrs. Kuster Chaseburg Wisconsin. Services Wednesday at Fossum chapel Bangor 1 30 p m and J Paul s Lutheran Church 2 p m Rev A R Stuebs officiating Burial Burns Friends may call at the chapel evening.

Joseph N. Coaty Caledonia Street Tal Plum City Wis Susan la Crosse Joseph Patrick Detroit Mich Walter Joseph Coaty Emery Kane Maiden Rock William Kinsman St. Paul Orval Freeman Pollock S. D Dorothy Timm Bangor Camp Douglas Gary Lee Charles Frederick Charles Timm Wilmer Elva) Garvis Mindoro Harold

Mrs Margaret Stephens 79 Cassville native died after illness

Mrs Margaret Stephens 79 formerly of Cassville Wis died Sunday in a local hospital after a short illness. She is survived by two daughters Mrs Austin Riley of La Crosse and Mrs Otto Olson of Kandiyohi Minn six grandchildren. One was killed in World War II. Burial will be in Cassville cemetery. Friends may call at Dwyer funeral home Monday evening.

Margaret Stephens Avon Street Cassville Wis Austin Sylva) Riley la Crosse Otto G Belva) Olson Kandiyohi Minn Dwyer Funeral

Obituary: John Jenkins 72 of Kenosha Dies From Accident Injuries

John Jenkins 72 of Kenosha Wis died Saturday night from injuries suffered in an accident in Kenosha the previous Monday. He was born in Bangor Wis and is survived by sons Verl of Cleveland Ohio and John of Madison Wis and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 am at the Fossum chapel Bangor with Rev A C Boller officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery Bangor.

John Jenkins Kenosha Wis Bangor Verl Cleveland John Madison Fossum Chapel A. Ce Boller Fairview Cemetery

Weather Record for Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa Cold Wave

U S department of commerce notes a cold wave across Wisconsin with subzero lows in north and west central areas and single digits above zero elsewhere Tuesday. Minnesota expected colder tonight with subzero temperatures and diminishing winds then partly cloudy and less cold Tuesday. Iowa faces subzero to near zero readings tonight with further cooling to 5 below to 10 above in the north by Tuesday morning and light snow in some western areas.

Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa

Shippers Forecast North and East Shipments Halted

Redius predicts 150 miles of La Crosse area during a 36 hour window with shipments protected to the north and west limited to five units and to the south and east near zero.

Redius la Crosse

Sparta Police Captain's Wife Dies in Sparta Hospital

Mrs. Carl W. Schultz aged 61, wife of Sparta police department captain, passed away at Sparta hospital after illness. Local police and community mourn the longtime resident.

Sparta Wis Carl W. Schultz Sparta Police Department Sparta Hos

Repair Work Continues as Street Lights Hit by Projectiles

The Northern States Water Company says 17 street lights were replaced in the last week after incidents where someone fired at or threw hard objects at corner lights. Police expect further repairs as investigations continue.

Northern States Wat Company

Farm Worker Death Toll Tops 1945 United States Statistics

The record notes that accidental deaths among farm workers in 1945 surpassed those in any other U S industry, highlighting a dangerous year for agricultural labor and safety concerns nationwide.

United States

Death in Car Marks Court Notices and Fines

Long police court list shows overtime parking fines for La Crosse residents and businesses. Multiple individuals paid one dollar. others faced higher fines for driving charges and disorderly conduct. court actions include trial dates and license issues.

Winona Livestock Market Report with Hogs Cattle and Grain

The Winona market shows hogs up to 80 cents higher with price ranges across weight classes from 120 to 360 pounds, and cattle ranges for steers yearlings cows and calves with strong demand. Also notes futures for corn soybeans oats lard and Chicago cash grain while listing poultry eggs and produce prices and Saturday hours.

Milwaukee Livestock Prices Report

Milwaukee market figures show hogs 2000 head up 50 to 75 cents with top at 26.65 for 180-300 lb. cattle 1200 head steady with steers 27 to 29. calves 2800 head steady with vealers 77 to 128. sheep 200 head steady with native lambs 22 to 24. Detailed ranges for weights and grades listed across hogs cattle calves and sheep.

Swift Company Seles Eee Gam Chicago Livestock Chicago USDA Milwaukee Livestock Milwaukee

Western Wisconsin Food Dealers to Hold Pancake Supper

The Western Wisconsin Food Dealers association will host a pancake supper at the VFW hall on Third and Division streets Tuesday at 7 p m. Salesmen from Curtiss Candy Co. plan the meal. An 8 15 p m business meeting will install newly elected officers and directors.

Western Wisconsin Food Dealers Association VFW Third Division Streets Curtiss Candy Co

Pirates Raid Dutch Vessel Off Hong Kong

Pirates boarded the 4,552 ton Dutch passenger ship Van Heutz near Hong Kong and robbed passengers of cash and jewelry worth hundreds of thousands of Hong Kong dollars. About 25 attackers seized the vessel and held the captain briefly before escaping in commandeered junks. theft total around 1,000,000 Straits dollars.

Hong Kong Bias Bay Nederkoorn

Golden Mass Planned at Aquinas School

Aquinas High School hosts a Golden Mass sponsored by the Aquinas Council of Student Affairs on Wednesday. The entire student body will participate in Holy Communion and an offertory procession led by council president John Cody and senior class president William Murphy. Gifts of food clothing toys and religious articles will be gathered for distribution to the poor and wrapped in a Christmas spirit.

Aquinas High School Aquinas Council of Student Affairs John Cody William Murphy

Rev G Vann to Lecture at Viterbo College on Education

Rev Gerald Vann OP, English writer and lecturer on Christian education, will speak to Viterbo College faculty and students. He is on a US lecture tour through January and has published works on faith, humanity, and spirituality including The Heart of Man and The Divine Pity.

Viterbo College Gerald Vann Lecure Rev Vann United States Kent England Father Vann St. Thomas

Fisherman Suffers Heart Attack While Ice Fishing

Leslie H Eckhardt 2111 Park Avenue suffered a heart attack during a Sunday ice fishing trip at the gravel pit. He reached his car but could not drive away as it was blocked by other fishermen. another angler took him to a local hospital. Tuberculosis costs the lives of about 2000 children under 10 annually.

Leslie H. Eckhardt Park Avenue Sunday Coult

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs Martha Stenseng Rushford Martha Christina Stenseng N. L. Otterstad Hilda Jacobson Theresa Jennie Poole Odin Minnealis Philip Spooner Inn Ernest Arthur Taylor Viola Viola Evangelical United Brethren Church Gordon Core Theron Cicero Gerald la Farge Carl Hancock Wise Carroll Rhoda Clift Nora Wise Gilbert G. Robbins Waukon Robbins Martin Radio Spotlight Mrs. Orval Freeman U. S. Department OF Commerce Bismarck Duluth Lacrosse New Orleans Plood Dakota Crosse Lansing Black Galesville Lai la Crosse Root B.F. Goodrich Silvertowns B. F. Goodrich Store Fifth Ave Pires la Crosse South 10Th Street Rose Clifford Ieee C. J. Gillmeister Marcia Travis Sheldon Glenn Spangier Holland Police Court O. J. Winter Reedsburg Walter Gunderlock Rose Street R. Chine le Crosse Johnson Motor Company South Sixth Street Charles Warner Pop Street A. J. Roberge Economy Wall Paper Fifth Avenue Paul Bartell Ferry Street Mary Peterson South 1Sth Street Pat Sullivan Powell Street Pred Amme North Seventh Street Dan Burr Prospect Street Clare Huntington Onalaska Raymond Ocilson South 21St Street Robert Luxford South 30Th Street Geneva Delato North Fourth Street Eugene Fisch Gertrude Kropidylowski Winona Eildon Meil Liberty Street Len Weisensel North Pourth Street John Freisinger West Avenue Romey Hammes Kaenkatee Charlies Cowee Manitowoc Joyce Peterson Mississippi Street Gerald Lanhart Green Bay Street George Co. Kunz Gordon Parr North Third Street John Strauss Wit William Everson Dreshach Ray Archibald la Crescent Raeymond Revor King Street Amy Erlandson Division Street Marian Buswell Robert Bernitz Decorah Nels Lundston William Jefferson Vernon Balduzzi Gateway Motor and Supply Company South Third Street McKenzie Chevrolet Company Andrew Scott Prosper Loren Ambueh Charles Street R. W. Pinch Caledonia F. H. Thompson Louis Amundson Robert Keim Rex Crandall Roy A. Owais Richard Betsinger Robert Westness Albert Chiginsky Wayne, Mich Allen Brenegan Vine Street R. E. Sampson Homer L. B. Keller Aberdeen Allen Orr Houston William Bender Stanley Muenkel Arnold Black Holmen Anthony Abbanat H. B. Christianson South Seventh C. F. Roach South 4Th Street Edwin Luche Spring Grove Harold Deaver Viela W. Hoogenhous Kane Street Martha Coleman Cass Street Donald H. Hanson J. Ezener Og Apel John Gray Baraboo Harold Barclay Lyle A. Salmon William Mariette Madison Street Edwin Devine Charies Street William Parsons H. C. Bishey Elk Mound D. J. Farley Chippe G. E. Stines Frank Harder C. E. Thatro Market Street W. W. Krause Wausau Earl Holm Badger Street Harold Mattison Roy Taylor Charlies Street David Schiffer North 23Rd Street Robert Price Marry Alvin Pedretti Viroqua Edward Ertel Lynxville Walter Webster Travis Street Nassar Markos South Third Ine Abraham Elmer Steinke Black River Falls Meford Meyer South 18Th Ted Ernest Charles Livingston Manston Anton Thoeny le Crome FR C. Dobie Sparte Reaw Irvin Brommerick Reynold Copsey Ferryville Roy Hemsleben North Second Street Roy Larson Paul G Nauman Minneapolis Dan Joachim Owatonna W. C. Hohnstein Edward Ehret Russell Gunther Arthur Hanson John Grant Everett Deal Robert Zand Jeanne Hawhey South 20Th Street Franklin Newman Merton Kelly South 71St Lynn van Zandt South 19Th Street Anton Loskaskie Anesel Maier John Schirm A. B. Stuebdbde John Huebner North Sixth Street James Cody North 15Th Street Flay Nelson Gays Mills Freeman Shaffer Muscoda Copeland Avenue Kenneth Pierce Winnebago Street Walden Moore Arthur Czaplowski Elizabeth Porsche Grandview Place Joseph Mattie Maple Street Lester Schultz South Fourth Street Herman Tudahi Nora Hotel Paul Patrick John Gueltzow Apt. C. Ward Avenue Richard Jungen South Second Street Willard Qual W. A. Ells Burt Smith Loomis Street John Haddad William Gantenbein South 14Th Street R. C. Foss James Squire S. Snellbaker Cameron Cameron Avenurt; Elmer Wright, 115 North Sixth Street; Don Ammerman Ray Haugen Clayton Stover Clarence Denvey Spencer Parks Tomah Carroll Weigel Arnold Hanson Frank Zoellner Clifford Elliott Eau Claire Edward Wyss W. J. Pollard Walter Anderson Tom Wilson Charlotte Yehiing Dresbach Sig Sorenson Inez Bonsack Mis Street Barbara Mueller Lobobievard North Fred Kircheis Park Drive Allan Scott John L. Parrote Grover Friell West Salem Stephen Pavela North 16Th Street Kenny Bye Dave Schiefer Leslie Johnson Ward Avenir Curtis Greene Stanley Brevik Allen Stetzer Reuben Lorenz South 17Th Street Oswald Johnson Gould Street Richard Padesky Sumner Street Lloyd Peascher H. L. Hoffmann Hotel la Crosse Hoffmann Hoffmann’s Surgical Appliance CO Masonic Temple New York Northern Ry. Pt Standard Brands Abbott Lab Greyhound Corp Standard Oil Cal Allied Chem. & Dye Homestake Mining Ind Allis-Chalmers Hudson Motor Can Illinois Central Studebaker Corp Car & Pary Inland Steel Jewel Tea United Aircraft Johns-Manville U. S&s Libby, McN Woolworth Marshall Field Youngst Bendix Baldwin Locomotive Montgom Warn Aviation Nash-Kelminator Curb Borden Co Bethlehem Steel Nat Biscuit Ji's Ark Dairy Svem Gas Borg-Warner Natl Steel el Bond & Sh Case Briggs Mig (It) Co NY Central No. Am Aviation Bs North Amer. Co Chesapeake Northern Pacific Badger Meter Chicago & NW Corp Ohio Baison Owens-Ill Glassi Hamilton Mig Park Motor James Int Cellucatton Edison le Pan Am. Airways M Simmons Co Sinclair Oil Goodrich (Bf ST Socony-Vacuum Goodyear T. & R Southern Pacific A Banc Oes Trane Company Winona Livestock Swift & Co Leghorn Springs Colorado CBS Fifth Ave. South Aquinas Rev.g. Vann Schenley Schenley Distillers Corp N.Y.C Joseph Miller Company L. J. Bergerson
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