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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1965

Page

17

Two promoted to A C division positions at Allis Chalmers

Thomas A. Rodman former Trane industrial relations manager joins Allis Chalmers as manager of employee and community relations for the farm equipment division. Kenneth H. Diekroeger native of West Salem becomes division controller in Milwaukee and Brookfield resident.

Trane Co West Salem Allis-Chalmers Thomas A. Rodman West Allis and la Crosse la Porte Ind Independence Axnard Calif Kenneth H. Diekroeger Allis-Chalmers Research Rodman International Harvester Melrose Park Ill Philadelphia Amherst College National War Labor Board Air Force Milwaukee Diekroeger West Allis la Porte, Ind Boston, Mass University of Wisconsin Boston University The University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Brookfield

City man to appeal order for removal of patio carport

A city man will appeal to the La Crosse Board of Appeals an order from the inspection department to remove a combination patio carport built recently. The board meets at 7 30 p m Monday in City Hall. Assistant Building Inspector Edward K Iverson said a permit was issued to James Stathus of 1903 State St based on a six foot side yard width claim. inspectors later found the space was less and ordered demolition.

la Crosse

Ex City Man Held As Parole Violator

A former La Crosse man Dennis J. Pickle twenty one was arrested on a traffic charge in La Crosse and faces return to Charlotte County Florida on parole violation. Pickle had been on parole from Raiford prison after contributing to the delinquency of minor girls. He could not pay the eighty nine dollar fine and costs at La Crosse Municipal Court.

la Crosse Charlotte County Florida Dennis J. Pickle Copeland Ave Florida State Raiford Fla Pickle Camp Order of the Arrow Lodge The Crosse Municipal Court Pickle Camp

Naval Reserve Offers Film On Viet Nam

A 32 minute film titled Why Viet Nam is available at the La Crosse Naval Reserve Training Center. Cmdr. D. J. Harris says the film, shown to schools clubs and civic groups, outlines U.S. policy in South Viet Nam with President Johnson and Secretary of State Rusk featured. Call 785-0340 to arrange a screening with projectors and operators provided.

Viet Nam la Crosse Naval Reserve Training Center Cmdr D. J. Harris Cmdr. Harris United States South Viet Nam Pres. Johnson U.S Secy Dean Rusk Robert McNamara Naval Reserve Center Harris

Mississippi River Near Seven Feet At La Crosse

Meteorologist Carl Peterson reports the Mississippi River near La Crosse reached 7.1 feet on Thursday with expectations to climb to 8.2 by Monday morning. Winnona and Prairie du Chien were also rising and may reach 7.8 and 11.6 feet respectively as snow and cold persist.

Chippewa St. Croix la Crosse Mississippi Carl Peterson Peterson Winona Prairie du Chien Superior Worland Wyo

Order of the Arrow Banquet Set for December 28

The Order of the Arrow will hold its annual banquet at 6:30 p.m. December 28 in the American Legion clubrooms at 215 S. 6th St. Officers will be elected and the distinguished service award given. Eugene Evenson of Brice Prairie, lodge chief, will preside as members are elected by their troops.

Order of the Arrow American Legion S. 6Th St Eugene Evenson Brice Prairie

Coleman to Develop Dental and Medical Assistant Programs

Coleman Vocational School will develop new programs for dental and medical assistants under state approval. A one year course followed by two years of practical experience will lead to a certificate from the American Dental Assistants Association. The school will assess local and wider needs before proceeding.

Coleman Vocational School State Board of Vocational, Technical and Adult Education Charles Richardson American Dental Assistants’ Association Richardson

Pertzsch Low Bidder On I-90 Spans In City

Pertzsch Construction Co of Onalaska is the apparent low bidder at 362 613 for I-90 bridge work in the north end of La Crosse. The Wisconsin Highway Commission reported the bid. it will be reviewed before contracts are signed. The project calls for two four span bridges carrying eastbound and westbound I-90 over the Burlington Railroad yards and County Trunk Co known as Oak Street. Six Burlington track sets will pass under the bridges. The work is to be completed in 275 days.

Pertzsch Construction Co Onalaska la Crosse Madison Wisconsin Highway Commission Pertzsch Burlington Railroad County Trunk Co County Trunk Gillette Street

Training Programs Expand Career Routes for Female Graduates

The school announces new dental assistant and medical assistant programs plus a practical nurse lab opening. The first licensed practical nurse class starts June 1966 with a possible February 1967 class. Richardson says these efforts create more career opportunities for high school girls.

Richardson

Postal Window Service Extended

Window service for mailing Christmas parcels and stamp sales will run Saturday until 5 p.m. at the main Post Office and North Side station. On Sunday service will be available only at the main facility at 4th and State from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

North Side 4Th and State

More Christmas thefts hit homes in city

Police received two new theft reports as decorations vanished. Mrs. John Selby of 1420 Cass St. said two wreaths were taken from her door, while Mrs. Alvin Koenig reported a Scotch pine tree on a red and green tripod stand stolen from her garage.

John Selby Cass St Alvin Koenig

Festival Group Opens Office Names Officers

La Crosse festival talks end with transfer of Oktoberfest to La Crosse Festivals Inc led by past festmasters. Merchants note short term sales drop during parade but long term impact boosts city profile and future business.

Festival Group la Crosse Greater

Corporation To Operate Oktoberfest In La Crosse

La Crosse Festivals Inc. organizes Oktoberfest with Art Dugan as president and officers elected. Dates for 1966 Oktoberfest are Oct 5 to 9. A chartered Burlington Road train will carry delegates to St Paul for the parade review on Jan 29 with reserved seats and heated auditorium viewing.

la Crosse Festivals Inc 319 State Bank Art Dugan Joseph Becker Russell Cleary Robert Waller Pat Moore Donald Rice Exchange State Bank Ray Ping Sunbeam Erickson Bakery Company Roy Kumm G. Heileman Brewing Company John B. Coleman Coleman Vocational School St. Paul Burlington Road la Crosse

Multiple 911 Calls Include Locked Bathroom Assist and Vehicle Fire

On December 15 a call to 1410 East Ave South assisted a person locked in a bathroom. Later that day responders went to the 1500 block on Vine Street for a car fire involving Donald Atkinson. On December 16 crews at the La Crosse Curling Club fixed a relay switch short in a circuit.

East Ave. S Vine Street Donald Atkinson la Crosse

Christmas Party at the Albatross Coffeehouse

The Albatross Coffeehouse on Front and Main hosts a Christmas party Saturday starting at 7 30 p m with a tree trimming. The Bar Harbour Singers make their debut as a group leading carols with Rusty Burand Ed Faas Tom Morgan and Paul Jacobson. Also appearing are Just Us III the Folkways Mike and Lynn Steve Regals and Paul Cuta. The event is open to the public.

Albatross Main Sts Bar Harbour Rusty Burand Ed Faas Tom Morgan Paul Jacobson Just Us III the Folkways Mike and Lynn Steve Regals Paul Cuta

Theft at Riviera Sports Wear Stuns Local Community

A black extension cable and a wheelbarrow filled with pipe fittings were stolen from Riviera Sports Wear at 1501 Rose Street late Tuesday or early Wednesday, police reported Thursday.

Riviera Sportswear Rose St

Tax Rates Constant In Bangor

Village of Bangor keeps property tax rate at 49 mills to raise 41 141 for schools and 18 711 26 for state and county charges. School costs rise 1 700 and state county charges 300. State tax credit on real estate dips to 3 395 96 for 1966. Personal property tax relief rises to 44 percent from 42 percent.

Bangor L. E. Bedessem Bedessem

Real estate ad warns: burn it down if not sold

A realtor in a western city urges buyers to prepare properties for sale and lists 40 MLS member firms to ensure listing effort. The ad notes timing and market conditions influence sale, with some properties selling the same day and others taking weeks or months.

MLS Ae Mls Realtors

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