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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1945
Page
10
Health Officer A M Murphy urged residents to support the Christmas Seals campaign. He said thousands have been rescued and returned to usefulness through the program, which brings sun shine, nourishment, and fresh air to victims and aims to strengthen home life and prevent juvenile delinquency.
Robert Paisley, 77, died Monday at St Marys hospital. Funeral services were held at Plummers funeral home Wednesday at 10 30 a m and at the Mindoro Presbyterian church at 2 p m Burial followed at the Farmington cemetery with Rev Ernst Clark and Rev Clifford officiating.
Funeral services were held for Arthur H. Fiotating in Sparta Wisconsin. Burial followed at Woodlawn cemetery with service details described in the notice.
In Coon Valley Wisconsin a service was held at 1 30 p m at the Gilbertson funeral home and at 2 p m at the Upper Coon Valley church with Rev H O Bach officiating Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Funeral services for Mrs. Lyman aged 72 who died Saturday were held Wednesday at 1 30 p m at Independence Lutheran Church. Rev O G Birkeland officiated and burial followed at Greenwood cemetery Independence.
Caledonia A O Leo, born March 18 1909 in Brownsville, lifelong resident, died recently. Funeral services will be Friday at 10 a m at St Patrick’s Catholic Church with burial at the Rosary Cemetery. Rosary services will be held Wednesday and Thursday.
President Osmena will depart for Shanghai aboard a C-54 transport plane Thursday morning from his quarters. He gave no statement to reporters.
CAMP McCOY Wisconsin recruits focus on eye and brain work in finance medical processing and records rather than weapons training. The article surveys their forms 201 and 100, adding machine use, slang, and a civilian quality to life on post as they prepare for separation and return home.
Washington reports Capt. Charles B. McVay III was acquitted at a navy general court martial on charges of inefficiency in the loss of the heavy cruiser Indianapolis. The ship was sunk by enemy action near the Philippines Sea last July 30 with heavy casualties. the trial proceeded with findings announced today.
Thirty seven soldiers rescued from the troopship Henry Ward Beecher after five days adrift without a propeller were discharged at Camp Grant Illinois in record time. They arrived at 5 a.m. Monday and left the center by 10 p.m., beating the usual separation time by over two days.
Rep Randolph says the House Civil Service Committee will act next year on an 11 percent average federal pay raise approved by the Senate. The bill uses a sliding scale from 13.33 percent for those earning up to 1440 dollars to 6.68 percent for those earning 9275 dollars, after a 62 to 3 Senate vote.
Mrs. Josephine Mosser 92 of 619 Street died Tuesday morning. Survived by three daughters Emma Abicht Frances Klein and Linda Christ. three sons Charles George and John. a brother Charles Bergler. a sister Anna Sheridan. 18 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Funeral Friday 9:30 a m Blaschke funeral home and 10 a m at St Joseph Cathedral with burial Catholic cemetery. Rosary Thursday 7:30 p m Blaschke home.
Mrs Katherine Dagnon aged 84 of 1112 South Fourth street died Wednesday morning in a local hospital after a lingering illness. She is survived by three sisters Mrs Joseph Schnee berger of La Crosse Mrs John Dagnon of Seneca Wis and Mrs Joseph Folbrecht of Minneapolis Minn Funeral services will be announced later.
Arthur Beutler 45 formerly of La Crosse died Tuesday in Milwaukee after a lingering illness. He is survived by his wife, mother Mrs Martha Beutler of Milwaukee and sister Mrs Grace Lauman of Milwaukee. Services Saturday at 2 30 p m at Hellwig Morris chapel officiated by Rev W A Schumann. Burial in Oak Grove cemetery.
London delegates to the United Nations preparatory commission approved a proposal for elections in trust territories. Pedro Lopez of the Philippines hailed it as a new deal for dependent peoples. The vote stood 31 for and four against with the United States Britain South Africa and China opposing.
Allied officials may set Japan's next election date after ensuring fairness and possibly barring some old-line politicians from office. American sources stated Wednesday.
U S dairy operations report that forty nine large cities rely entirely on motor truck delivery for milk supply. The note highlights widespread distribution methods and potential implications for urban access to dairy products.
The Pearl Harbor inquiry may extend beyond January as the Senate committee eyes a possible 30 day extension. Senator Ferguson opposes limits, urging the inquiry run as long as needed. Meager staff notes hint at early resignations, while new moves seek sworn testimony from Short, Kimmel, and Justice Roberts.
Arthur E. Timm of the Wisconsin Educational Foundation announces a merger with the University of Wisconsin Foundation to cut duplication in fundraising. The combined group will fund four new Madison campus buildings and scholarships, effective early next year.
J Chester Iserman division chief says the La Crosse internal revenue office in the Hoeschler building will close on Monday December 24 and Monday December 31. It will open on Saturday December 29 and Saturday January 5 from 8:30 a m to 5:15 p m with no business on the two closing Mondays. Taxpayers should plan calls accordingly.
Sparta Justice Henry Panning fines Charlies Wood 50 dollars plus costs for driving drunk after allegedly backing into a car and fleeing. Frances Letham of Alabama pleads guilty to drunken and disorderly conduct, pays 5 dollars plus costs. Belmon t Mattson of Whitehall and Ernest Mattson of Eau Claire plead guilty to highway intoxication, each fined 5 dollars plus costs. Real estate transfers list several property deeds in La Crosse and surrounding areas. Multiple other court entries include vehicle registration offense, lewd conduct, and child support cases with various fines and sentences. Fires reported in La Crosse area detail chimney and equipment fires with response units and times.
Patricia Auman, a 17 year old Pasadena junior college sophomore, was chosen as queen of the annual Tournament of Roses. She will be crowned at a December 27 coronation ball and will preside over the New Year’s Day Rose Parade and the Rose Bowl game.
Vice Admiral Aubrey Wray Fitch, new Naval Academy superintendent, warns against rapid consolidation of military forces. He advocates a national security council under the commander in chief with secretaries of war state and navy, stressing careful civilian study before drastic changes. Fitch is a St. Ignace native and former South Pacific fleet aircraft commander.
Medical Examiner William J. Brickley reported the six month old Ronald Carlan died of asphyxiation and acute general respiratory infection. The preliminary autopsy followed the baby being labeled a kidnapping hoax after his mother Rose Carlan claimed he died four days earlier and hid the body in a china closet.
Nine congressmen plan meetings with the navy department to seek an 11.6 percent pay boost for ship repair work in navy yards. Rep Havenner says west coast navy yard workers want parity with private yards where repairs earn 11.6 percent more than new construction. John L. Sullivan, assistant secretary of the navy, will be heard, with Biemiller among the attendees.
Fair and continued cold tonight and Thursday across Wisconsin and Minnesota. Occasional snow flurries in northern Iowa area. Shippers forecast: protect shipments to north 10 to 15 below, west 5 to 8 below, south and east zero to 5 below.
In the next 48 hours there will be no important changes in river stages from Hastings to Guttenberg. The forecast notes stability across the district with no notable fluctuations in water levels.
The cold wave advances into the central and southern Great Plains with temperatures plunging to 6 below in Neosho Missouri and 8 below in Chanute Kansas. Arkansas and Oklahoma feel subzero, while Milwaukee region sees milder readings though northern Wisconsin remains severely cold. Western Montana and North Dakota warm substantially by 20 to 25 degrees.
A fire at Mabel Produce in Mabel Minnesota caused about 10000 in damage. It started around 1 35 pm Monday due to wiring problems and was contained before spreading to Knute Olson Lumber next door. The two story 60 by 80 foot frame building housed a Chicago firm branch handling eggs and poultry managed by Roy Mathison and was insured.
In La Crosse County Arthur J. Schaller and Clara J. Schaller sue F J Pischel William Weaver Fred H. Hartwell John Olesen Mathia Olson John Olson Earl Quackenbush Norma Quackenbush Rae Smith Elia Brudahl Albert Olson Joseph Olson Amy Olsen Nordholz August Olson Mabel Schulz and unknown heirs and others to quit title to a tract in the NE quarter of the NW quarter of Section 25 Township 17N Range 7W in La Crosse County Wisconsin with defendants summoned to appear within 20 days to defend or risk judgment. plaintiffs' attorney is VARCO at 219 State Bank Bldg La Crosse.
Notice of a January 8 1946 guardianship hearing in La Crosse County Wisconsin regarding Lavina Mell incompetent and seeking discharge of guardian La Crosse Trust Company with final accounts and asset transfer. Also includes bids for real property sale and Ordinance 1179 amending zoning transfer of real estate from residential to local business district in La Crosse.
SWIFT & COMPANY of Winona Minnesota lists hogs cattle calves and lambs with top prices and per hundredweight ranges for Good to Choice and Medium grades. Milwaukee and Chicago grain and livestock figures follow including hogs cattle calves sheep and wheat corn oats rye barley and cash grain notes.
Chicago livestock totals show hogs at 24,000 with good and choice barrows and gilts at 14.85 ceiling, sows at 14.10, calves and yearlings steady but generally weaker for week to date. Cattle and sheep see mixed results with proved declines for steers and heifers, but yearlings and select cows hold or rise modestly. lambs and native western types show firm to higher bids through decks and weights.
After droughts lasting up to two years, trees and plants in Australia sprout flowers and fruit when rain returns, renewing growth and vitality across landscapes.
Live poultry receipts reach 13 trucks with no cars while turkey prices include transport costs. Fowl items show 26 to 28.1 percent, Leg horn fowl 23 to 24 percent, heavy young ducks 29, light farm ducks 25.2, and young tom turkeys under 20 pounds at 367. Butter receipts total 209 812 pounds with no price change. Bags receipts 4 649 cases and market remains firm.
USDA notes potatoes show lighter supplies and moderate demand with slightly firmer market. Idaho Russel Burbanks sell around 3.35 to 3.45 dollars for U S 1, Nebraska Bliss at 2.90, North Dakota Cobblers and Pontiacs at 2.25, washed Biss Triumphs at 2.75, and Wisconsin Chippewas at 2.25.
James Tyler, 39, a Minneapolis resident and former orchestra leader, waived examination before U S Commissioner Edwin K Walker and is held on 25000 bond for removal to St Paul on an indictment under the white slave traffic act. He was seized in Chicago last Sunday and is sought in Madison Wisconsin on an unlawful flight charge in a case connected to the death of Lorraine Edin found near Danbury Wisconsin.
In Twin Falls Idaho Arthur Hedin was admitted with head lacerations and refused to name his attacker. Hospital records list him as a professional wrestler.
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