Death Stunt Goes Wrong In Pittsburgh Safety Demo
A staged car wreck for a holiday safety demonstration in downtown Pittsburgh went wrong injuring one stunt man and killing another. Henry Neaman, 26, died at Allegheny General Hospital after being pulled from the wreck. His partner, 18-year-old Watt Harris, was listed in fair condition.
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Pittsburgh
Better Traffic Committee
Santa Claus
Henry Neaman
Allegheny General Hospital
Waet Harris
Ang
Donald M. McNeil
Harris
Neaman
Santa Calas
Santa
North Pole
McNeil
Marriage License and County Court Notices in Wisconsin
Whitehall James Frederick Winheart Los Angles Call and Leora Mavis Pedersen Osseo to be married Dec 21. La Crosse John M St Paul forfeited 2 cash bond $10 for failure to appear. Robert John Sullivan pleaded guilty to drunken driving. must pay $100 and costs or 60 days jail. license revoked. Harold Wiedfeldt pleaded guilty to speeding. pay $5 and costs or 10 days jail. Neil Knudson pleaded guilty to speeding. pay $5 and costs or 10 days jail. Charles Vickery pleaded guilty to drunken driving. pay $100 and costs or 60 days jail. license revoked for one year. Orville Newell forfeited $125 bond for drunken living. Frank J Stack pleaded innocent to drunken driving. bond $125. Police Court Earl Taylor fined $100 and 90 days jail. fines and suspensions listed. Fire calls and incidents at Harmony Cafe, South 19th Street, Badger Streets, Central High School, and other locations.
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Whitehall
Wis
James Frederick Winheart
Los Angres
Call
Leora Mavis Pedersen
Osseo
la Crosse
John M
Harold Wiedfeldt
South Fourth Tiree
Neil Knudson
South Fourth Street
Puys
Charles Vickery
Wauken
Wisconsin
Orville Neweel
Norwalk
Frank J. Stack
Gumner Street
Earl Taylor
Onalaska
Pres la Creme
Harmony Cafe
State Streets
South 19Th
Badger Streets
Aprinkier Alarm
Kane Street
Carl Hill
Central High School
Robert A. Johnston Co
South Front Street
Birthday acknowledgments for Wis. residents noted
The notice lists Mindoro and Deane Forrest Wis R 1 three, Cufford Hendricks Galesville Wis three, marking birthday recognitions for local individuals.
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Goodenough
Mindoro
Deane Forrest
Wis
Cufford Hendricks
Galesville
Dr Frank Gy Gl Br Early Pittsburgh Efforts Noted
Fragmentary line credits longtime contributions to Pittsburgh related to Dr Frank Gy Gl Br. It hints at early efforts and a commemorative note for a late figure connected to the medical or academic community.
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Pittsburgh
Frank Gy
La Crosse Livestock Attends Dairy Plant Quotations
Cattle and sheep quotations list at La Crosse Dairy and Poultry Plant with Monday through Friday operations. Calf market steady with extreme top at 27.50 and calves 25.00 to 27.00 for high grades. Medium to good calves range 15.50 to 21.50 and common 15.00.
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Seeth Avenue
la Crosse
Wis
Nateethee
Winona
South ST. Paul
Minn
USDA
Swart & Company Livestock Prices at Winona Minnesota
Swart and Company quotes hogs and cattle prices for Winona Minnesota buyers. Prices list by weight for hogs and cattle, with ranges for sows barrows and gilts, plus beef, lambs, and dairy cattle. includes hours 6 am to 4 pm weekdays and 8 am to noon Saturday.
Chicago Produce Prices and Receipts Report
Live poultry receipts total 31 loads with prices mostly steady or up to two cents higher. Heavy hens 23-24, light hens 19-19.5, roasters 29-31, fryers 23-26, broilers 22-24, young tom turkeys 29-33, young hens 48, ducks 26-31. Butter receipts two days 656,464 pounds with prices unchanged to one half cent lower on top grade. Eggs top steady with two cents a dozen lower on current receipts 15,938 cases. U S extras 34, standards 30-32, dirties 29.5, checks 29.
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Chicago Livestock
Chicago
USDA
Ieee
U. S
Hedge fence among oldest barriers noted for prickly growth
A shrub hedge fence is described as one of the oldest barriers used to keep animals in and out. The article notes its sharp barbs and widespread use as a fencing method.
Weather Record for Midwest Shipping Forecast
The forecast covers Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa with cloudiness light snow or rain varying by region. Wisconsin expects snow northern and western portions tonight into Tuesday while Minnesota sees cloudy skies with light snow and colder Tuesday. Iowa notes cloudy period with light precipitation and little temperature change. The Shippers Forecast extends 150 miles around La Crosse to Tuesday evening, advising protection for northern shipments.
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Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
la Crosse
Final settlements and inheritance tax notices from La Crosse
Public notices announce hearings on final settlements for Maurice L. Burns, August L. Grams, and Rose M. Crosby estates in La Crosse County Wisconsin. Court orders set hearings on December 1949 and January 1950, with creditors urged to file claims by March 1950. Additional trustees and executors appointed for Richard J. Ray estate with inheritance tax determinations.
No Clues In Death In Madison Case
Authorities reported they still lacked clues in the death of Max Hobert a 69 year old Madison resident. Hobert's trussed and beaten body was found in the Yahara river Friday. He was last seen alive December 6. Police said many interviews yielded no information and the cause of death awaits laboratory tests. Examination continued of a sash corn type rope used to bind the man.
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Madison
Wis
Max Hobert
Hobert
Yahara
Bruce Weatherly
Notice of Hearing on Final Settlement in Several Estates
Court in La Crosse Wisconsin will hear on December 27 1949 at 10 a.m. the final accounts of executors Arthur J Weimar and Walter W Weimar for Mary Weimar estate and related matters including debts inheritance tax and residue to heirs. Attorneys Hale Skemp Nietsch 515 State Bank Bldg La Crosse. Also notices for Charles Weigent Hans J Wein and related estates.
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Wisconsin
la Crosse County
Richard 4. Ray
R. J. Ray
la Crosse
Harriette G. Bar
Richard J. Ray
City of la Crosse
Harriette G. Ray
Fale. Skemp and Nietsch
State Bank
Mary
City of
John W. Rooney
Mary Rooney
W . Coun
Crosse County
Mary Weimar
Arthur J. Weimar
Walter W. Weimar
R. V. Ahlstrom
State of
Charles Weigent
Weigent
Carrol J. Weigel
Rivoli Ridg
Finzi
Hans J. Wein
Ernest O. Hanson
Hale, Skemp and Nietsch
Estate of Amalia Feeley Inheritance Tax Adjudication
James H. Feeley as administrator seeks court examination and adjudication of any inheritance tax due for the estate of Amalia Feeley, deceased, late of Chicago Cook County Illinois. The matter concerns the appraisal and settlement of tax obligations arising from the estate.
Airport Bid Notice for Oil Circuit Breaker Panel Work La Crosse
Public works bid notice for an aviation project in La Crosse Wisconsin requests lowest responsible bidder for oil circuit breaker panel installation at the Airport. Plans and contract forms are on file with the Airport Manager with bid security options and a December 1949 posting by the Aviation Board.
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la Crosse
Wisconsin
Sk.v
Mgr
Common Council
Notice to Contractors for La Crosse Watermain Project
City of La Crosse Board of Public Works invites sealed proposals by January 10 1950 to furnish and install 1022 ft of 12 cast iron pipe 3 112 inch valves tees hydrants and related accessories along Losey Boulevard Glendale Avenue to Ward Boulevard. Work to be completed in sixty working days after April 1 1950. Bidder must file contract and bond. City to return bid check if contract filed. Published December 19 and 26 1949.
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la Crosse
Board of Public Works
Losey Blvd
Glendale Avenue
Ward Blvd
B&i
City of la Crosse
John H. Barth
FP. L. Kramer
Fred E. Steele
Wisconsin
City to Chlorinate Well Water in La Crosse
City records show a 1949 contract to furnish and install chlorinating equipment for the well water supply. The contract includes plans, specs, and bidder information, with completion set sixty days after award and forty five working days after that. Pred E Steele dated December 19 1949.
Plan Steel Price Probe Opens Next Month
The Senate House economic committee will begin a inquiry next month into U S Steel Corp price hikes. Chairman O Mahoney said hearings would start early in January. Benjamin Fairless, president of U S Steel, welcomed explaining the price rise tied to higher operating costs from CIO Steelworkers pension and insurance programs.
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Washington
Senate-House Economic Committee
U. S. Steel Corp
O'Mahoney
D-Wye
Benjamin Fairless
Congress
Fairless
CIO
Congressional
Philip Murray
Steelworkers Union
Wunion-Steel
CIO Reports Net Worth in 1.48 Million Total
The CIO reported on Saturday its net worth stood at 1 480 313 07 dollars as of September 30, up 157 175 03 dollars from the prior year.
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Washington
CIO
Javelina Population Estimated at 106000
Estimates place about 106000 javelina wild pigs in the United States with most herds centered north of the Mexican border. The figure reflects wildlife surveys and regional density patterns across southern states.
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United States
La Crosse Council Approves 1949 Yearend Budgets
Regular meeting notes show Mayor Ahrens presiding as council members Bigelow Kian and Knutson re-elected to the Board of Education. Detailed departmental bill totals are listed from Health to Light, with amounts ranging from 1,056.25 to 24,635.80. Several reports and ordinances are ordered placed on file or introduced, including zoning changes, permits for air conditioning, water mains, and itinerant vendors licensing, plus numerous resolutions on bids, street work, hydrants, and public works.
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la Crosse
Wisconsin
Henry J. Ahrens
Walter H. Bigelow
Leonard F. Kian
Melvin Knutson
Board of Education
Police Department
Health Department
Police Justice
Highway Department
la Crosse County
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Green Island
Hollywood
City of la Crosse
West Avenue
French Island School
Caroline Engler
South Avenue
Adams Street
21St Street
State Road
Board of Public Works
Krane Addition
113Th Street
Shelby
Holy Cross Seminary
Sawyer Estate
Frank Arentz
George Street
Louie Stoltz
Losey Blvd
Glendale
Ward Avenues
Kracklauer
North 6Th
Peter Nelson & Son
City Hall
Edward G. Rohr
Hyde Ave
Green Bay St
Charles Street
Moore
Hayes Streets
Johnston
Weston Street
Henry & Edith Wittenberg
H. W. Lea & Co
North Cay Grove
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Death
Happy
Clark- Bracken, Inc
Fifth Avenue
Sears Roebuck Prentiss-Walters Grae Atch. T
Sinclair
Beth
Southern Pac
Salway Steel
Borden
St. Brands
Gisholt Machine
Case St. Oil
Ind
Heilemann Br
St. Ol
N. J
Ps Home Insurance
Caterpillar Trac
Inv
Cornwith
Edison
States Power
Union Carbide
Cleveland Cliff Northwest Banc
Curtiss-Wright
United Airlines
Douglas Aire
EBI
United Aire
Trane Company
Kimberly-Clark
Winona Livestock
Swart & Company
Winonas, Minn
South ST. Paul Livestock
Barney
Chicago Grain Table
Rye
Sunbeam
Hilzgerald
Fitz
Old Fitzgerald
Ioe
Frank Liquor Company
Kentucky
Weon
U. S. Department OF Commerce
Bismarck
Duluth
Tla Crosse Airport
New York
Dakota
T.W
Lacrosse
Lansing
C.P
Hastings
Guttenberg
Colorado
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Mississippi Valley
Texas
Canadian
Montana
Lake Superior
Utah
Alberta
Andaskatchewan
Maurice L. Burns
Clarence M. Burns
John S. Rorff & Coleman
August L. Grams
August M. Grams
Albert C. Wolfe
Rose M
Fredric W. Crosby
Rose M. Crosby
Aio
Ahlstrom
Crosby
Schneider & Esch
van de
Ua Lees
Lego
la Crosse Country
Amalia Feeley
James H. Feeley
Cook County
Illinois
Aviation Board
F. H. Erickson
Walter T. Roth
Arenz Shoe CO
Tillmann Bros
Modern Exterminator Co
Condit &T
Sparta
South
Home Service Datacleaner
Old Salem House
West Salem
Tri- State Coulee
Tim Severson
Yanzer Sanitarium
North 7Th St
Spencer
Elizabeth Griffith
la Crosse Street
Barron's
Tribune
23Rd and
Main
Auto Service
Anderson’'S Tire Service
Mauneius
Carburetor & Electric CO
Jay ST
Jacobson
Midland
Midland Trailer Sales
Shannon Motors
la Crescent, Minn
Oldsmobile
BUICK
Chevrolet
Mercury
Kennard
Buick Company
W.la.d
Grandview Hospital
R. Carr
Tan
Swartz
Doerflinger
Farwell
Travel
Florida
Dahl
Ford
Auto Mart
DODGE
South 15Th
la ‘Crosse
Kaiser-Frazer, Willis-Overland Sales and Service
Jay Sts
Schaefer
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