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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1952

Page

14

Pioneer Area Teacher Miss Francis Lapham Dies at 91

Funeral services were held in Caledonia for Miss Francis Lapham a pioneer Houston County teacher age 91. A longtime La Crosse resident she broke her hip last March and had been in a local hospital since. She taught rural schools introduced manual training domestic science and agriculture and became county superintendent the first woman in the post. Her career included university instruction and Red Cross work in both world wars.

Francis Lapham Caledonia Houston County Miss Lapham la Crosse Europe Orient Red Cross Portland Prairie Lapham Beldin’s Academy Horseae Northwestern University University of Southakota

Janesville Girl Wins Jaycee Speech Contest

Freda Randolph, a Janesville High School senior, won the state title in the Junior Chamber of Commerce sixth annual I Speak for Democracy oratory contest held Saturday night. Ann Wesslen of Athens took second and Lea Paradowski of Milwaukee finished third among 20 state finalists.

Milwaukee Freda_ Randolph Janesville

Izaak Walton League Elects Spindler Milwaukee President

The Wisconsin Division of the Izaak Walton League elected James E. Spindler of Manitowoc as president at its fall conference in Milwaukee. Austin F. Smith of Manitowoc was named secretary. Vice presidents include William Cook Stevens Point J J Cutts Stevens Point Jesse Hogan Beloit Earl Atkins Fond du Lac Dr T H Tessele Sheboygan Falls and Alfred W Rice La Crosse. State directors are A D Sutherland Fond du Lac N J Zein Stevens Point Elmer Zeinneman Sheboygan Querin Delsman Mansfield and Arthur Kaftan Green Bay.

Hunting Mishap Fatal Near Apple River

Harold Merrick twenty nine of Apple River died after a .22 rifle discharged in his hands while he shot at rabbits from a car on a Lafayette County road west of Shullsburgh. Coroner Richard Barth reported Merrick was dead on arrival at a Shullsburgh hospital. Charles Theisen thirty two of Apple River was driving the car.

Shullsburgh Wis Harold Merrick Apple River Shullsburp Lafayette County Richard Barth Barth Merrick Charles Theisen Illinois

Four Vehicle Crash Causes $575 In Damages In City

Police report a Sunday crash at King and Fifth involved Joseph Martell and Donald Erickson. Erickson’s car struck two parked vehicles causing $250 and $25 losses. Martell's car sustained $100 damage and Erickson $200. Separate Saturday accidents injured Raymond Voss, with $300 damage to his car at Fourth and Market Streets.

Joseph Martell George St King Street Donald Erickson Liberty St Fifth Avenue Erickson Herman Anderson Green Bay St Martell Raymond Voss R. J. Onalaska Fourth Market Streets Voss Dale O’heron 4Th St O'Heron Nellie Johnson Rose St John Johnson Rose Logan Johnson John Temp Travis St Rose Street Temp Monay Leonard Leland Viroqua Winneshiek Lines Daniel Cordova Winnebago St Robert Munroe Maple St Eighth Street South Avenue George Miller la Farge Harriet Letchford Waukon State Streets

Notable Obituaries Across U S Died Saturday to Sunday

The Associated Press notes several prominent figures passing away including Rabbi Phineas Smoller of Los Angeles at 49, Judge Otto Kerner of Chicago at 68, Kent S. Clow of Chicago at 64, Sherry T. Mee Adam Jr of Washington at 49, Dr. Thomas S. Bader of Frederick at 92, Col Richard C. Stickney of Stoneham at 63, and Frank Xavier A. Eble of Washington at 73.

Los Angeles Phineas Smoller The Union of American Hebrew Congregations Chicago Otto Kerner U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals Stoneham Mass Richard C. Stickney Philippines Washington Frank Xavier A. Eble U. S. Commissioner of Customs and Treasury Milnesville, Pa

Eisenhower staff asked to return 52 missing radios

New York reports 60 RCA portable radios provided for Eisenhower campaign train with eight returned. James Lambie Jr. circulated a memo urging staffers to inspect possessions and drop off any radios found, noting RCA anticipated some loss but 89 percent may be high.

New York Eisenhower Radio Corporation of America James Lambie Jr RCA

Local residents taken to hospital after Sunday incidents

Gus Zenker age 83 of 1245 Denton St fell and was taken by police ambulance to a hospital at 6 12 am. Henry Bock enhauer 65 of 607 S 8th St had a heart attack and was transported by ambulance. Henry Lund 76 of 2018 George St also had a heart attack and went to a hospital by ambulance. Mrs Richard Candell 55 of 409 S 8th St fell ill and was taken to a hospital by ambulance.

Gus Zenker Denton St Henry Bockenhauer S. 8Th Henry Lund George Richard Candell S. 8Th St

Little Change In Draft Rules Needed Mrs Rosenberg Says

Washington The assistant secretary of defense in charge of personnel Anna Rosenberg said the armed forces can meet manpower needs for 1953 54 with only minor draft rule tightening She outlined plans to keep 3 6 million personnel through June 1954 draft 620 000 from the pool and discharge 1 1 million with the rest from volunteers She suggested stricter rulings on deferments for fathers and the need to improve manpower utilization noting the services are as efficient as big business. She predicted more women would enlist following General Mark Clark's Korea policy and blamed prior low female enrollment on lack of perceived necessity.

Washington U. S Anna Rosenberg Armed Services America Rosenberg Mark Clark Far ‘East Korea

Bakery Workers Get 4 Cent Across the Board Increase

The Chicago WSB regional office informed Local 386 Bakery and Confectionary Workers of AFL Friday of a four cent across the board raise with a 3 cent night bonus for hours 6 pm to 6 am. The plan retroactive to Dec 4 adds 10 cents total with a prior 7 cent boost, provides three weeks paid vacation after 15 years service, approves a health and welfare plan, and reduces the holiday week with overtime after 32 hours. About 80 members benefit. Maximum hourly wage with the increase is $1.50 for a 40 hour week.

Chicago Wage Stabilization Board WSB American Federation of Labor United States Clifford Roys Teaven la Crosse

Firemen Respond To Four Calls In Seven Minutes

The city fire department handled four calls in seven minutes on Monday morning. A resuscitation effort for Mrs. Mabel McConnell ended in death at Green Island after 12 minutes of oxygen and artificial respiration. Subsequent calls addressed flooded oil burners at Ralph Brown’s home, Motor Parts and Equipment, and a defective water heater at F. E. Smith’s residence.

Green Island Mabel McConnell McConnell Ralph Brown Avon St J Inc F. E .Smith N. Salem Rd

Reds Reject Indian Plan to Exchange POWs

Peiping dismisses a U N peace appeal tied to India's proposal for prisoner exchanges in Korea. Chou En-lai denounces the General Assembly resolution as illegal and calls for resuming truce talks at Panmunjom per Vishinsky's plan.

Tokyo Red China Today Korea United Nations India Peiping Chou En-lai U. N. General Assembly U. S Panmunjom Andrei Y. Vishinsky Chou Lester B. Pearson Canada U. N. Assembly Peiping Radio

13 Counties Take Part In Whitehall Homemaker Chorus Workshop

A regional homemaker chorus workshop for 13 counties will be held at the Whitehall courthouse from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday. Miss Margaret Goodell Trempealeau County home agent said Ed Huddahl and Emmett Larig of the University of Wisconsin extension music department will conduct. The Trempealeau chorus directed by Mrs Basil Olson Osseo and accompanist Mrs J O Beadle Galesville will perform in the afternoon.

Whitehall Wis Margaret Goodell Trempéaleau County Ed Hugdahl Emmett Larig Music Department University of Wisconsin Extension Division Trempealeau County

UW Senior Wins 2 Year Rhodes Scholarship

Kenneth Reich, 21, a University of Wisconsin economics senior from Two Rivers, Wisconsin, was named a Rhodes Scholar for a two year study at the University of Oxford beginning October 1953. The award provides about 2000 dollars annually. Reich was one of four Rhodes scholars named from the Great Lakes district including Wisconsin Illinois Ohio Indiana Michigan and Kentucky.

Chicago University of Wisconsin Rhodes University of Oxford England Kenneth Reich Two Rivers Wis Oxford Reich Great Lakes Wisconsin Ilinois Ohio Indiana Michigan Kentucky

Two Die In Fire At Dubuque Hotel

Dubuque Iowa police report two men died in a hotel blaze that gutted the four story Bell Marr hotel Saturday night. Twenty guests escaped, with identified victim Henry Dorweiler, 71, and another man unnamed.

Dubuque, Ia Bell Marr Henry Dorweiler

Obituary: William F Jahnes 83 of Coon Valley

William F Jahnes 83 of R 1 Coon Valley died at home after a short illness. Survived by wife four sons John C William L Edward Edgar all of R 1 Coon Valley one sister Mrs Annie Bartsch of Coon Valley and two brothers Joseph of R 1 and Edward of La Crosse One daughter preceded him in death Funeral services Wednesday at 2 p m Hellwig Morris Chapel with Rev E J Moritz officiating Burial in Reformed Church Cemetery Friends may call at the chapel Tuesday afternoon and evening

William F. Jahnes R. 1 Coon Valley John C William L Edward Edgar John Annie Bartsch Joseph la Crosse Hellwig-Morris Chapel E. J. Moritz Reformed Church Lynxville Wis William Bright Bright Margaret Thomas Alma Dale Genoa Odeen Eloda Evelyn Clinton Lynxville Congregational Church Lynxville Cemetery Viroqua Samuel C. Peterson Peterson Cisco Lena Mary Cushman Buffalo N.Y Ida Erickson Omaha Neb Karen Pollack Alston Mass Vance and Hills Alf Romstad Sparta Augusta Yanke Langham’s Mortuary St. John’s Lutheran Church Arthur Berg Fred Walter Carl Emma) ‘Stannard Cal Elizabeth) ‘Ransopher Bill Hattie) Steinke Louis Galesville Elaine B. Hotchkiss Caledonian State Graded School Molly Swenson Don Nichols Onalaska Lyle Nichols Trempealeau Elaine Nichols Fountain City Presbyterian Church H. A. Wisner Evergreen Cemetery Centerville

Holiday Gift Offers and Local Services Roundup

Shovals hems and dress alterations advertise affordable tailoring at 2-1133. Roth's Flor-Mart promotes low prices and quality carpet installations. Universal Photo Service at 514 State St offers Christmas cards with money-back guarantee. New Villa takes Christmas dinner reservations at 2-1435. The Sweet Shop at 1113 Caledonia sells assorted chocolates in holiday packs. Schneider's offers 3-day delivery on venetian blinds at 415 S. 3rd.

Dial Roth’s Flor-Mart Universal Photo Service State St New Villa Caledonia Schneider's

50 000 Reds Named To Municipal Jobs In Bulgarian Election

Vienna report says Bulgaria named about 50 000 Communist candidates to provincial district and municipal offices. Official returns awaited. Non-Communists were barred from voting and all candidates were chosen by the Fatherland Front.

Vienna Austria Bulgaria Fatherland Front

American-Korean Foundation Led by Ike’s Brother

Dr Milton S Eisenhower president of Pennsylvania State College and brother of President elect Dwight D Eisenhower has accepted the chairmanship of the American Korean Foundation. The foundation will focus on relief and rehabilitation for about 100000 Korean war orphans.

New York Milton S. Eisenhower Pennsylvania State College Dwight D. Eisenhower

Wood Seeks Lawyer Before Plea in Milwaukee Cases

Milwaukee's James S. Wood 20, husband and father, sought a lawyer before entering pleas to new charges. Three additional women identified him, with accusations of hammer strike and knife attacks. Wood admitted hammering but claimed he could not recall using a knife as Judge Neelen postponed to December 22 and set bond at 15 000, totaling 45 000.

Milwaukee James S. Wood Harvey L. Neelen Wood Dist. Atty William J. McCauley Neelen

Man's Body Found In Menasha Sewer Trench

The body of 28 year old Gordon Stebe Jr of Menasha was found partly submerged in a 25 foot deep sewer trench. Police say he may have fallen in after midnight despite barricades and flares. A sewer crew worker spotted Stebe’s head and shoulders under the water at the bottom of the ditch.

Menasha Wis Gordon Stebe I Jr Peter Clark

Toll rises in Kentucky mine fire near Salyersville

In Salyersville Kentucky the death toll from a coal mine fire rose to four as rescue crews recovered two more bodies after 21 hours of effort. Earlier two miners who attempted to escape through flames perished from asphyxiation. A trolley wire short circuit is blamed. no other miners were endangered.

Salyersville

Fire in Christmas Decorations Damages Sheboygan Drug Store

A blaze started in Christmas decorations near a steam radiator caused $8,000 damage to a Sheboygan drug store late Sunday. Fire Chief August Sokoll noted the store was closed at the time and the building sustained $3,000 in damage while stock losses reached $5,000.

Sheboygan Drug Store Sheboyganp August Sokoll

Obstruction by Reds Cited at United Nations

Senator Alexander Wiley accuses the Kremlin of obstruction as Russia vetoes 14 U.N. member applications. The U.S. senator criticizes the Soviet bloc before the Assembly special political committee while Latin American nations seek a path to Assembly approval or a 15 nation commission for future proposals. He warns against hasty action and notes constitutional risks.

United Nations N. Y Russia U.N Kremlin U. N. Progress and Peace Alexander Wiley R—Wis Wiley U.S U. N Wisconsin Assembly Special Political Committee General Assembly

Urge Complete Review Of Huge Backlog Of River Harbor Projects

Investigating congressmen call for a full review of the backlog of authorized river harbor and flood control projects. A House public works subcommittee report faults pork barrel practices and Army engineers for outdated plans and deceptive cost estimates.

Washington House Public Works Army Engineers

County Court records from La Crosse list multiple fines and bonds

William Sullivan 17 of 526 S 16th St fined 5 dollars for speeding in a La Crosse zone on December 6. Edward A Lash Mindoro fined 1 dollar for driving without a license on Highway 16 December 14 Campbell. Irwin D Johnson West Salem fined 1 for driving without a license on Highway 16 December 14 Hamilton. Donald J Willinger West Salem forfeited 5 dollar bond for arterial stop sign violation December 14 West Salem. Wayne D Burns Clarissa Minnesota forfeited 15 dollar bond for driving without due caution December 11 Highway 14 Shelby. Lawrence Garvalia Genoa forfeited 10 dollar bond for speeding December 10 Highway 14 Shelby. Kenneth Witt 410 Mississippi St fined 100 dollars and license revoked for one year. Donald Manuel 2919 S 27th St 100 dollars and license revoked for one year. Harold Swartz 327 S 29th St pled innocent. trial set 10 a.m. Thursday. released on 120 dollar bond. Clifford Neuman Onalaska 5 dollars for leaving scene of an accident. Judge Lambert Hansen ruled in Puls custody case granting three oldest children to father and 9 month old son to mother with 30 dollars per month support, no further settlements beyond 1000 dollars already granted. Dec 12 5:32 p.m. engine 1 W2 S kth St chimney fire Alber Leitz. Dec 13 2:27 p.m. engine 4 to 745 Prospect St refrigerator leak Mrs C Luce. Dec 13 11:34 p.m. engine 4 to 2745 Prospect St gas odor in house Mrs C Luce.

William Sullivan S. 16Th St la Crosse Edward A. Lash Mindoro Campbell Irwin D. Johnson West Salem Hamilton Donald J. Willinger Kenneth Witt Mississippi St Donald Manuel S. 27Th St Harold Swartz S. 29Th St Clifford Neuman Onalaska Lambert Hansen Bernice Floyd Puls Hansen Puls S. Kth St Alber Leitz Prospect St C, Luce Jouse Luce

Christmas Program Planned by Lower French Island School

The annual Christmas program at Lower French Island School is announced for Thursday December 18. Kindergarten through second grade perform at 2 45 p m and the upper grades fifth sixth seventh and eighth perform at 7 45 p m. The public is invited.

French Island School Haven Indergarten Secon

Thom as Thompson Dies in Florida Hospital

Hixton Wisconsin special report states Thom as Thompson died Friday in a Ft. Pierce Florida hospital. The body returns to Hixton for funeral services at Jensen Funeral Chapel on Monday and Upper Pigeon Church at 1 and 2 p.m. Rev E B Christopherson will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Thompson formerly lived in Hixton before moving to Florida.

Hixton Wis Thomas Thompson Ft. Pierce Thompson Florida

Death notices toll from Lynxville to Galesville Wis

Obituaries report the deaths of William Bright 61 Lynxville Samuel C Peterson 77 Viroqua Augusta Yanke 78 Sparta Elaine B Hotchkiss 47 Caledonia area details include survivors and funeral arrangements with church burial locations and times.

Becca Brower 83 Died in Sparta Funeral Set

Becca S Brower 83 died Saturday in Sparta. Funeral Monday at 2 p.m. Lanham's Mortuary officiated by Rev A Fredericks. Burial planned in Pemberville Ohio. Survived by brother Ike Sanders of Sparta.

Sparta Wis Becca S. Brower Lanham’s A. E. Fredericks Pemberville Ike Sanders

Births at Lutheran Hospital Dec 13 and 14

Beverly Jean Gillis born Dec 14 to Mr and Mrs Edward Sauer Jr at 61042 Powell St Beverly Jean Gillis listed with Rita Wilma Klinski as parent details. The Dec 13 birth was a daughter to Mr and Mrs Wilhelm Oelke of rural route 1 La. Mrs Robert Prennig at 1517 Badger ISt. noted.

Wilhelm Oelke la Crosse Robert Prennig Badger Ist Beverly Jean Gillis Edward Sauer Jr Powell St Rita Wilma Klinski

City chest clinic appointments filled for Tuesday

All appointments for the chest clinic on Tuesday are taken by the health department. Those with appointments should keep them or call the department if they cannot. Clinic hours are 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 2 p.m. in room 224 at the Vocational School, funded by the Christmas Seals sale run by the Christmas Seal committee of the La Crosse Public Health committee.

City ‘Chest Health Department The la Crosse

County officials to discuss 1953 traffic and law programs

Plan 1953 activity traffic control and law enforcement programs to be discussed Monday afternoon at the La Crosse Courthouse. County Board law enforcement and highway committees will meet at 3 p.m. with Sheriff-elect Ivan A. Wright Edward Tabbert newly appointed chief of highways police Board Chairman W. L. Christopherson and County Judge Roy V. Ahlstrom.

la Crosse Ivan A. Wright Edward Tabbert W. L.christopherson Roy V. Ahlstrom

Moen Elected President of La Crosse Shrine Club

Robert Moen was elected president at the La Crosse Shrine Club annual meeting held Saturday night at the Masonic Temple. The event included the annual Christmas party for Shrine Hospital children. Other officers elected were Wesley Denny vice president F Evans secretary J R Johnson treasurer and C M Sienson director.

Robert Moen la Crosse

FBI Conducts Police School in La Crosse on Auto Theft

The FBI and La Crosse police sponsor a two session conference in room 103 at the Vocational School from 9 to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Speakers include La Crosse officers Capt. Lyle Gilbert Capt. Robert Loeffler Patrolman Leonard Bennett and FBI officials along with state and federal attorneys. Topics cover spotting recovering registering titles FBI facilities stolen car examination records auto theft rings and interagency training.

Federal Bureau of Investigation la Crosse George Long FBI Long Lyle Gilbert Robert Loeffler Leonard Bennett Melvin O. Larson Motor Vehicle Department William J. Davis National Automobile Theft Bureau Chicago Timothy T. Cronin United States Eastern District of Wisconsin Milwaukee Frank L. Nikolay Western District of Wisconsin Madison R. L. Murphy FBI Office

Fire Routs Hotel Guests in Kansas City Blaze

An early Sunday fire destroyed a two story building in Kansas City’s downtown hotel district and forced over 500 guests from three major properties. One guest, Dr. Ray Bubek of Grand Rapids Michigan, was overcome by smoke and rescued. damage estimates run toward a quarter million dollars with 20 fire companies on the scene.

Kansas City Ray Bubek Grand Rapids Mich New Yorker Oliver Goodman State Hotel Phillips

Holdup Man's Take Rationed To $20 By Determined Woman

MILWAUKEE A robber entered a Milwaukee grocery Saturday night and demanded cash. Miss Clara Dussell 53 faced the gun and handed him two ten dollar bills. The bandit pressed for more but she refused saying they have to work for their money. He fled after one more dollar request.

Milwaukee Clara Dussell

CIO Official Sees Ike Listening To Labor

James B. Carey secretary treasurer of the CIO predicts Dwight D. Eisenhower will listen to labor as president elect. Carey cites Martin Durkin's appointment as secretary of labor and Durkin’s leadership of the AFL Steam Fitters and Plumbers Union as evidence from a radio TV appearance.

Philadelphia CIO James B. Carey Dwight D. Eisenhower Carey Martin Durkin Durkin AFL Steam Fitters and Plumbers Union

Jaycee Board Favors Larger Traffic Patrol

The Wisconsin Junior Chamber of Commerce executive board urged increasing the State Traffic Patrol from 55 to 350 personnel. The move aligns with recommendations from several other state organizations and aims to bolster patrol coverage.

Jaycee Board Madison Wisconsin Junior Chamber of Commerce

Notice to Creditors and Joint Tenancy Proceedings in La Crosse

Notices from Wisconsin La Crosse County Court announce that creditors must file claims against George M. Seitz deceased by March 11, 1953, for review at March 17, 1953. Also details on the December 1952 hearing for termination of Kate Michels estate joint tenancy and potential inheritance tax, with R V Ahlstrom presiding.

Wisconsin la Crosse County George M. Seitz Anna Seitz City of la Crosse R. V. Ahlstrom Hale, Skemp William Michels Kate Michels Albert C. Wolfe Esther M. Domke State of Nannie Colwell Helen Dorset Court House Said Lucille M. Scherdin Hubert V. Puller Mary Forbes MacDonald Mary Margaret MacDonald Co. L. Baldwin John Simon John V. Simon Leona Spah Steele, Man & Toeper Hoeschler Wis Highway Police Highway Commissioner Highway Committee County Highway Committee

Notice of Taking Tax Deed and Probate Notices

La Crosse County publishes a tax deed application notice listing multiple property parcels with certificate numbers, years and amounts for Roy J. and Catherine Miller and others, followed by probate notices for Nannie Colwell and Mary Forbes MacDonald, with court dates and deadlines for claims. Also includes bids on equipment by the La Crosse County Highway Committee with details and submission requirements.

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