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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1947

Page

2

Twins Joined At Skull Face Tough Posthospital Choice

Indiana medical officials confront care options for two babies born joined at the skull from Bedford. Dr. Casely at Indiana University Medical Center says separation would likely kill both and no institution for under six exists, while father Edward Speer and wife face illness and uncertain future.

Indianapolis Samese Bedford Riley Hospital Donald Casely Indiana University Medical Center Edward R. Speer Speer Crane Naval Ammunition Depot Casely

State College Closes Early For Christmas Break

State Teachers college observed holiday words of the day with Merry Christmas and Happy New Year as students departed for a two week vacation. Classes ended at 11 35 a m and resume at 8 p m January 5.

State Teachers College

Chamber Fetes 4-H Leaders At Holiday Party

A La Crosse hotel banquet honored 4-H leaders with a Christmas party hosted by the rural affairs committee. County agent Larry E. Davis led with Arnold Weber and E. H. Woehrmann assisting as guests drew seating bells. Music from Logan high school quartet accompanied gift distribution and community singing.

E. H. Woehrmann Clarence Hundt Arnold Weber Julia Hatz The Chamber of Commerce Colle 4-H la Crosse Hotel Rural Affairs Committee la Crosse Coun Davis

Airport officials press for improved La Crosse facilities

City leaders and representatives from Northwest Airlines Railway Express and local firms urge a municipal airport expansion to handle air parcel post perishable goods and growing traffic. They cite distance to comparable airports and a 258,510 population service area, urging permanent storage and loading facilities at the field.

Frank Muth Aeronautics Commission la Crosse Rochester Madison Eau Claire Twin Cities Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa Don Rand Northern Engraving Company George Hoel Trane Company Hoel L. H. Brooks Railway Express Company Wenzel Dvorak Northwest Airlines Paul Thomas la Crosse Flyers Association Jack Fanta Fanta-Reed Flying Service Quincy H. Hale Citizens’ Committee

Marshall plan cost estimates and nations list in Europe

The article notes U S aid aims to rebuild Europe with a proposed 17 billion dollar package, potential range 15.1 to 17.8 billion, plus 822 million for western Germany. Ten-plus nations including Austria Belgium Britain Denmark Eire France Greece Iceland Luxembourg Netherlands Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland and Turkey would receive help, guided by George C Marshall's Harvard speech.

Paris Congress Europe Marshall Germany Uncle Sam Austria Belgium Britain Denmark Eire France Greece Iceland Luxembourg Netherlands Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland Turkey Harvard University

Local residents listed in La Crosse Tribune notice

The La Crosse Tribune lists Valley Rudolph Hulberg Brook side Miss Julia Hatz Bangor Mrs Mildred Meinking Adams Valley Miss Dorothy Leibel and others including Mrs Anna Allen Smith Valley Mrs Clifton Storandt Walker Miss Edith Brevig extension of fice County Agent and Mrs E Davis Mr and Mrs E H Woehrmann Mr and Mrs Arnold Weber Miss Blanche Shonat and Tom Burgess in a public notice item.

Larry E. Davis Arnold Weber E. H. Woehrmann Chamber of Commerce Julia Hatz Clifton Storan

Swamp-Root Versus Nighttime Urinary Discomfort

Advert promotes Swamp-Root as a natural remedy for men over 40 with frequent nighttime urges, back pain, and bladder irritation. Claims quick urine flow improvement and reduced acidity with cautions to follow directions. Offers free trial supply from Kilmer & Co. and a full-sized bottle at drugstores.

Dept A. Kilmer & Co., Inc Stamford Conn

La Crosse Airport Hearing Endorses Expanded Facilities

City officials and aviation board staff debated airport needs at a hearing. Jordan and CAA district airport engineer J. S. Zimmerman weighed arguments as City Attorney Fred E. Steele represented La Crosse. The speaker praised local facilities as superior to comparable western cities and urged approval of further expenditures.

la Crosse Aviation Board Fred E. Steele Jordan J. S. Zimmerman CAA

Christmas Pageant at La Crosse State Teachers College

La Crosse State Teachers College trains school presents annual Christmas pageant The Story of the Birth of Christ in the Little Theater with a student processional and five scene pantomime featuring wise men shepherds and Mary Joseph. Students, choir and staff, directed by Margie Smith Edith Wing and Howard Fredericks.

la Crosse Christ Herod Mary Joseph Jesus Margie Smith Wise Men John Bibby Bob Thoeny Lee Rozelle King Herod John Kroner Karl Schubert Clayton Wiggert Bob Frise Dick Thompson Doug Phillips Dick McKinney Herald Terry Hurtgen Pages Roland Lieder James Mack Wayne Pahl Noranne Byers Shepherds Walter Hintz Jonas Stalhos Allan Shilling Roger Fuller Brian Lynch Newell Holley Don Bowman Joe Longfellow Franz Schubert Bert Baker Tony Thompson Dick Milton Kay Falke Steve Burgess Peter Hurtgen Harlan Wills Danny Ortmeier Judd Bowman Edith Wing Howard Fredericks

Viola Boy Injured Sliding Down Hill

Eston Sutherland five years old son of Mr and Mrs Wilson Sutherland of Sylvan broke his leg between the hip and knee while coasting on a sled. He struck a rock and was thrown from the sled and is cared for at his grandparents home Mr and Mrs Robert Sutherland in Viola Wis.

Viola Wis Eston Sutherland Wilson Sutherland Sylvan Robert Sutherland

Truman's Name to Be Entered in Pennsylvania Primary

Pennsylvania Democratic leader says President Truman will be entered on the Democratic preferential primary ballot next May. The law requires 100 signatures in 10 counties and a $50 filing fee, with or without the candidate's consent. Truman has not stated whether he will seek re election.

Harrisburg Harry S. Truman Pennsylvania J. Warren Mickle

Army reserve recruits eligible for early officer program

Army reservists may join the next officer candidate school starting January 15 if aged 21 to 28 at appointment. Capt. William Whittington of the La Crosse army reserves announced the program. Interested reservists should contact Capt. Whittington on the third floor of the federal building.

Wiliam Tittington la Crosse Whittington Federal Building

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