Blame Crashes On Icy Streets
Police reports recount six of seven city crashes caused by slippery cement. Drivers Mason and Hanson escaped injury after a major collision at Moore and Livingston. Other incidents include skids and minor dents on Rose and Sixth streets, and a vehicle strike near North and George.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore and
Livingston Streets
Forrest I. Mason
South Sixth Street
Clarence O. Hanson
Moore Street
Mason
Hanson
Fred Miller
Charles Street
Rose Street
Glen Dodge
St. Cloud Street
Sylvester Wilson
South 19Th Street
Clarence Norman Koblitz
Johnson Street
Sixth
King Streets
Beatrice Rachel
Madison Street
Lydia Terpstra
Adams Street
Logan High Plans Friday Dance with Central Basketball
Logan High Junior Red hosts a Friday evening dance sponsored by Logan Central after the basketball game. Larry Ziemann's orchestra will provide music until midnight. Helen Gilson and Vivian Johnson announce committees for posters tickets and selling duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan High Junior Redall
Logan Central
Larry Ziemann
Helen Gilson
Vivian Johnson
Junior High Council
Rachel Gutzke
Janice Olson
John Bruemmer
Jean Hanson
Joyce Hanson
O'Nieta Feath
Lillian Jorgenson
William Naas
John Pintz
Roland Solberg
Billy Arnison
Donald Bott
Carel Brennegan
Marilyn Brotherson
Christine Erlandson
Susan Fingerhut
Ronald Filottmeir
Phyliss Graff
Joanne Johnson
Janet McCown
Fred McCoy
Janice Netzer
Robert Otto
Kent Thurston
Weather Record For Wisconsin Minnesota And Iowa
Mostly cloudy and quite cold tonight and Saturday with light snow possible in northern and western portions of Wisconsin. Minnesota partly cloudy to Saturday with light snow south portions late Saturday. Iowa partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with occasional light rain at scattered points and warmer conditions. Shifters forecast protects shipments to the north for 39 miles west for 18 miles south for 29 miles east for 23 miles over a 36 hour period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
la Crosse
A L Butts of Tomah Dies at 84
A L Butts, 84, longtime Tomah resident, died at his home from a heart attack. He once ran a furniture and undertaking business and retired 20 years ago to focus on community improvement. He helped create Willow Park later renamed Butts Park and promoted Lake Tomah during WPA days. He operated tourist cabins at the lake for 12 years and is survived by his widow. Funeral arrangements are not complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomah
Wis
A. L. Butts
Butts
City Park Commission
Willow Park
Park Commission
Lake Tomah
Mrs Kenneth Gaarder Dies After Yearlong Illness At 44
Mrs Kenneth Gaarder 44 died Tuesday in a La Crosse hospital after a yearlong illness. Funeral services were held at Holmen Lutheran church with Rev Kenneth Torvik officiating. Burial followed in Long Coulee cemetery. Survived by husband, father, one sister Alma Paulson of Los Angeles, and three brothers George Clermont Ia Gilbert Blair and Ralph Holmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Gaarder
Holmen
Wis
la Crosse
Holmen Lutheran Church
Kenneth Torvik
Long Coulee
Alma Paulson
Los Angeles
George
Clermont
Gilbert
Blair
Ralph
Obituary for Olaus Erlandson of Fish Creek Ridge
Olaus Erlandson 81 died at his home on Fish Creek ridge Thursday at 11 30 a m Survivors include his wife one daughter Effie at home four sons Oscar Sparta Christian La Crosse Emil at home and Alex Baraboo nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren Funeral services will be held Monday at the Fish Creek ridge home at 1 p m and at the North Coon Prairie church at 2 p m the Rev N R Hiltermstad officiating Burial will be in the church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Wis
Olaus Erlandson
Fish Creek Ridge
Effie
Oscar
Christian
la Crosse
Emil
Alex
Baraboo
North Coon Prairie Church
N. R. Hiltermstad
Sunday Services In Rural Churches
Rural church notices list services for Paul O. Metzger and Dresbach and La Crescent churches. Dakota church holds Sunday school at 10 am and MYF at 6 30 pm. Dresbach serves at 10 05 am with Sunday school at 11 05 am. La Crescent hosts services at 11 15 am and a Christmas program at 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eta
Paul O. Metzger
Dakota
Dresbach
la Crescent
Dental Society Elects New Officers at La Crosse Meeting
The La Crosse District Dental Society held its annual meeting on December 15 at Hotel Linker. Retiring president Dr. George Kadlee passed the gavel to Dr. H. W. Hunt, with Dr. D. S. Wheeler as vice president and Dr. L. E. Sparkes as secretary. Attending officers included Drs. Sutherland, Chase, Kundert, Doyle, Lyga, Kelly, Ot ten, Colleran, Bentz, Knoll, Hoeschler, Serstad, Messinger, McGovern, Leinfelder, Rigterink, Muesier, Bibby and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
J. L. Colleran
A. J. Bentz
Oliver Knoll
Frank J. Hoeschler
M. R. Serstad
L. E. Sparkes
E. W. Messinger
T. H. McGovern
A Leinfelder
R. A. Rigterink
H. H. Muesier
H. L. Bibby
New Office Hours Announced by County Clerk
Esther M. Domke county clerk announced a new weekday schedule from 9 to 12 a.m. and 1 to 5 p.m. starting January 1 with Saturday hours 8 a.m. to 12 30 p.m. The prior schedule was 9 to 12 a.m. and 1 30 to 5 p.m. on weekdays and 9 to 12 a.m. Saturdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther M. Domke
20 Stowaways On Ship Docked With Passengers In New York
The Italian liner Vulcania arrived in New York with 20 stowaways aboard in addition to 1,336 regular passengers. The vessel set a transatlantic record for arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Vulcania
Winona Livestock Market Rates And Hours
The Winona market, Swift & Company, lists buying hours 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 12 noon Saturday. Quotes show hogs 20 cents higher for butcher pigs, cattle steady, calves and sheep with varied prices by weight and grade. Chicago bids reflect higher hogs and steady slaughter lambs with grains and produce futures noted.
Milwaukee Livestock Prices Steady to Higher Across Herds
Milwaukee markets report hogs up 25 to 50 cents with mostly 26.75 to 27.00 for 170 to 250 lb porkers and 26.00 to 26.50 for 260 to 300 lb heavies. Cattle steady with steers at 27.00 to 29.00 and cows 15.00 to 19.00. calves 22.00 to 29.00. lambs 22.00 to 24.00, yearlings 12.00 to 16.00, and ewes 5.00 to 8.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift & Compant
Winona
Mins
Chicago
USDA
Milwaukee Livestock
Milwaukee
Poultry and Eggs Price List from Swift A Co
Poultry and eggs prices effective December 19, 1947 from Swift A Co La Crosse Wisconsin. Grade A large eggs 50 cents, Grade B 35, Grade C 26. Pullet 28. Heavy breed hens 19 20 per 4 1/2 pounds. Leghorn hens 13 14. Heavy breed springs 23 34. Legborn springs 19 20. Heavy stags 12 13 per pound. under 4 pounds 11 32. Purchases based on grade and feed free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
General Motors
Standard Ol
Calif
Abbott Lab
Standard Oil
Ind
Allied Chem. & Dye
Standard Ot. N. J
Allied Kid
Gt. Nor
Studebaker
Dan Allis-Chalmers Mfg
Northern Ry. Pf
Swift
E Greyhound
Texas Co
Am. Car & Padry
Homestake Mining
Timken-Det Ax
Hudson Motor
Timken R Bear
Am. Power & Lt
Illinois Central
Union Car
Union Pacific
Am. Smelting & R
Uni Lines
Harvester
United Aircraft
Am. Tel
Int Harvester Pf
U Rubber
Tobacco
Nickel Can
Steel Anaconda Am
Zinc L
Jewel Tea
Western Union
Armour & Cory
Johns-Manville
Western Electric
Woolworth
Kennecott Copper
Youngst
National Steel National Dairy
Badger Meter
Chicago
No. Am. Aviation
Hamilton Mig
American Co
Cellucotton
Com'wealth
Edison
Pacific
Ohio
McQuay
Aeenane
Radio Corp O*s
General Electric
General Foods
Sears
Northwest Banco
Trane Company
Swift A Co
la Crouse
Wis
Leguora
Obituary for Frank Wsetecka 70
Frank Wsetecka, 70, died in a local hospital this morning. He is survived by his wife. Arrangements are to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wsetecka
Brotherhood Meets at Our Savior's Lutheran Friday
Brotherhood of Our Savior's Lutheran meets in church parlors at Sixth and Division streets at 7 45 p m Friday. It will be ladies night and a holiday program has been arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Men's Brotherhood of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
Sixth
Division Streets
Daily Records Crosse Fire Calls And Real Estate Transfers
Daily records show December 18 fire responses at three residences with chimney, stove, and car fires, plus three real estate transfers in La Crosse and a court docket with guilty pleas for arson and larceny and fines. Identified properties include 1218 South Ith Street, 110 Cass Street, 1223 Liberty Street, and Bluffview Land Company to the Stinsons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crosse
South Ith Street
L. Roellich
Soo Cass Street
Nellie Hayes
Liberty Street
James McHugh
la Crosse
Bluffview Land Company
Henry W
Viola Stinson
Final Notices and Hearings on La Crosse Streets and Estates
Public notices from La Crosse Wisconsin detail final determinations of damages for sewer and street improvements on Barlow Denton Hayes and Salter Airport areas, grading on Livingston and adjacent alleys, and hearings on descent and probate for multiple estates with deadlines for appeals and claims.
Princess Elizabeth cloak woven by Australian trainees
An ice blue all wool cloak was crafted in Australia for Princess Elizabeth’s trousseau. It was a gift from 84,000 rehabilitation trainees, designed and woven by 18 yards of merino wool with Australian silver threads. A Waratah motif and six gold Aboriginal-inspired ornaments decorate the shoulders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Princess Elizabeth
Sydney
Notice of Tax Deed Taking for La Crosse County Property
La Crosse County owner Amy Mary Tuller holds tax certificates 658-659 dated 1941 with amounts 2.02 and 1.35. Property described lies in section 32 township 17 range 7 west west of Highway 53 and east of the Chicago and North Western Railway right of way. After three months from publication a tax deed will be sought. Dated October 2 1947. Esther M. Domke County Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LA Crosse County
Wisconsin
Amy Mary Tuller
Chicago and North Western Railway Co
NWR
Esther M. Domke
Notice to Creditors in Prechel Estate La Crosse Wisconsin
In County Court of La Crosse County Wisconsin letters of administration issued to Elsie F. Prechel for Archie E Prechel deceased. All claims must be presented to the County Court on or before March 17 1948 or be heard March 23 1948 at 10 oclock. Dated December 17 1947. R V Ahlstrom Judge Hubert J Schleiter Attorney for Estate 507 Hoeschier Building La Crosse Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
County of la Crosse
City of la Crosse
Barlow Street
East Avenue
19Th Street
Denton Street
21St Street
Hayes Street
Onalaska Avenue
R.R
Salter Airport
Green Bay Street
Weston Street
Losey Boulevard
Common Council of
Common Council
City of
la Crosse
Fast Avenue
Dist Street
Saieer Airport
Circuit Court of
FP. L. Kramer
Livingston Street
Harvey Street
Livingston
Moore
Harver
Adams and
Putnam Streets
Livingston, Moore
Harvey Streets
Adams and Farnam
Cliffview Addition
Emma F. Taylor
la Crosse County
Court House
Lucille M. Scherdin
Crosby, Schneider & Esch
Sec
Bank Bidg
State of
Gregory Joseph Egan
Joseph F. Egan
Said County
R. V. Ahlstrom
Lees & Bunge
Viola Friell
Neil Friell
Viola Priell
Bangor
Steele
May & Toepel
Hoeschler
John P. Lamb
Joseph A. Leider
Schubert and
Franzini
Hoeschier Building
Archie E. Prechel
Elsie F. Prechel
Archie E Prechel
Hubert J. Schleiter
Hoeschier
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James F. Shoger
Ferry
Alfred Westing
R. J
Fountain City
State Streets
Shoger Auto
Phil English
Merrill
State Street
Sidney Syvertson
West Salem
Jule Burton Kish
Onalaska
North and
Department OF Commerce
Gay
la Crosseu
LA Crosse Airport
Orleans
Dekeotsa
Gablesville
Salem Fe
Boot
Houston
Liver
Guttenberg
Dental Society Meets
Ima Frommel
Frommes
Ae Frommes
Seterdey
Yo Scalpa
North Fourth Street
Suite 8
Madison
Eau Claire
Wausau
Oshkosh
Green Bay
Sheboygan
Racine
Stockharker
Winona Livestock
Barney
Chicago Grain Table
Ag Togean
Elc Tien
U. S
Idaho
Maine
Green Mountains
Cne
Brotherhood
Pg Court
John Zimmerman
North 22Nd Street
John Shafer
Duane Forrest Goeodeneeegh
Mindoro
R. 1
ENJOY
LFE
G. I. Bul
Schoool
Eel
Ted Tase
V. L
Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, Minn
Harry Bronson
Intera
Stoddard Hotel
Lego
Olaus Knudsen
Mathilda Kolb
Johns, Rorafpf & Attorneys
Msgr
Condon
la Crosse Rubber Mills
Nora Jarvis
Anna Jarvis
L. Schuman
Lester L. Eggen
Torvik
Conrad Jostad
Legionnaires
Pallbearers
Mindoro High School
Lester
John Eggen
Lund's
Kienahs
Fannie
Modern Exterminator Co
Main
Condit St
EL. Kloss
Jackson
Collect LA Crosse
Black River
Paris
Mary Fox Parm
Uth
Singer Sewing
Kathary & Wuensch
Pearl St
Rowley's
Br Tom
Main St
Skyways
Caledonia
Aliso
Finn
South 6Th
Lacrosse Laundry & Cleaning CO
Chase Shoe Shop
Hilton’s
South 4Th
Socal Doerflinger
Spencer
Elizabeth Griffith
la Crosse St
Fuller Brush CO
Grandview Hospital
K-294
Tribune
Main's Cafe
T-279
South Front
Instructions Auction School
Pfister Auction School
Madison, Wis
Auto Service
Gamble
Pearl
Badger Auto
Pear Phone
Carburetor & Electric CO
Jay
la Crosse Auto
Newburg’s
Newburg Motor CO
Fifth Ave. Sp
Casey’s Car
Willys
Jeeps Sales & Service
W.L.A.D
T International
Frank Sanders
Sparta Country Club
Spartan
Sir Badger
Chevrolet
Pontiac
Onne
FORD
Pine St
Plymouth
NEW Motors
Chrysler
de Soto
R. C. Cheney Co
Cass
Racer
Metal Child's
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