Central High chorus and Orchesis unite for Christmas concert
Central High School music groups led by Alvin Mikelson present a varied Christmas program. The concert features the Central High Orchestra and chorus with soloists Marilyn Standiford Shirley Sayner James Garvalia and Richard Reinsvold. Dancers from the Orchesis club perform with Fred Waring arrangements including The Nutcracker Suite and The Spirit of Christmas finale. New tourist hotels in South Africa planned at a cost of 12 million dollars.
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Central High Music
Orrchestra
Orchesis Club
William Baker
Jesus
Christ
Niles Warrel
Granscow
Voris
Malin
Marilyn Standiford
Shirley Sayner
James Garvalia
Richard Reinsvold
Herald Angels
Mendelssohn
Kouitz
Hamblen
Megary
Roger
Fred Waring
Central High School
Saint-Saens
Alvin Mikelson
Evelyn Nirschl
Orchesis
South Africa
Santa Will Visit Victims Of Polio At St Ann’s Hospital
Ten children in the post polio ward at St Ann's hospital will learn on Wednesday evening that Santa Claus will visit. David Britton a male nurse will wear the suit and hand out gifts at a party from 6 30 to 7 p m. Gifts were donated by St Francis sisters and nurses. Candy came from Theodore Norby owner of Norby’s confectionery 1802 Jackson street. Dinner near the ward’s large Christmas tree will close the Ew planned by Joyce Rantle floor supervisor.
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St. Ann's Hospital
David Britton
St. Francis
Theodore Norby
Norby
Jackson Street
Joyce Rantle
Milwaukee hosts 1950 safety plans meeting
Traffic enforcement officials in Milwaukee reviewed past year programs and 1950 plans. La Crosse County Highway Police Chief Ivan Wright reported 115 Outdoor Billboard Association boards statewide, with Wisconsin newspapers and radios promoting driver safety. Attendees included leaders from police, sheriffs, and safety groups.
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Milwaukee
la Crosse County
Ivan Wright
Outdoor
Wisconsin
Wright
John Pole
Wisconsins of Police Association
Donald Johns
Marinette
Wisconsin Sheriffs Association
Wisconsin County Police Association
R. C. Salisbury
Madison
State Motor Vehicle Department
A. R. Jones
Chicago
National Safety Council
James Knox
Outdoor Advertising Association
Union Aide Blame Blaze On Deliberate Dynamite Attack
Inspector Joseph A. Krug of the police special investigation squad said the fire was a deliberate dynamite attack and a union conspiracy theory emerged against the Reuthers. An anonymous call to a Detroit newspaperman triggered a police search at the union headquarters.
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Krug
Reuthers
Union
Detroit
Stalin Birthday Echoes Across Communist World
Molotov denounced the United States and Britain as rulers preparing for a new war for world domination. Satellite countries’ Communist parties cheered Stalin’s birthday, vowing loyalty and calling for purges. Italy’s Communist Party pledged workers' support and sent greetings from an alleged two million members.
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Molotov
United States
Britain
Italy
Communist Party
Stalin
Russia
Air Reservists to hear talks on geopolitics
First Lieut Kenneth W Wooden will address air force reservists at their semi monthly meeting Thursday on geopolitics. Capt Gust now with the regular air force at Math er base Sacramento will also address the 4567th reserve unit. Two films Mission of a Troop Carrier Squadron and Trends in Ordnance 1949 will be shown at the VFW hall at 7 30 p m.
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Kenneth W. Wooden
Air Force
Ll Gust
Mather Air Force Base
Sacramento
4567Th
Gary
VFW
Cub Pack 10 Dens Sing Carols at Hospital
Cub Pack 10 dens from St. John's Evangelical and Reformed Church met Monday evening in the church basement. Under den mothers Mrs. Ralph Kuether and Mrs. Morris Crandall, they visited St. Francis hospital to sing Christmas carols after refreshments.
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St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church
Ralph Kuether
Morris Crandall
St. Francis Hospital
Farmers Say Organization Is Un Democratic
Farmers charged Brannan backed an undemocratic federation. The federation replied that farmers did not need a federal gauge to tell them what is best for their interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brannan
Federation
Truman Says There Will Never Be Another War
President Truman declared there would be no more wars and urged world unity while noting the danger of totalitarian forces. He spoke at a carillon memorial for World War II dead asNorwegian ambassador Morgenstierne warned against democratic collapse and Soviet pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Russia
Wilhelm Munthe de Morgenstierne
Mr. Truman
Gable Couple Weds at Solvang Ranch Ceremony
The marriage of the couple took place in the ranch living room with Rev. Aage Moller officiating. Attendants included the bride’s sister and Basil Bleck of Santa Monica. The Chandler-style reception featured a four tier cake cut with a sword after obtaining a license in San Luis Obispo.
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Aage Moller
Solvang
Basil Bleck
Santa Monica
Gable
Girl Attacked Nearby 21st and Redfield Streets
Sally Franz reports two boys about nine or ten jumped her and a sister Sunday afternoon near 21st and Redfield streets. She sustained a skin abrasion on her back and could not identify the assailants. Police say the incident remains under investigation.
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Sally Franz
Redfield Street
21St
Redfield Streets
Marge Truman Impresses Carnegie Hall. Critics Mixed
Margaret Truman, making her New York debut carried on a national network, earned an enthusiastic ovation at Carnegie Hall. Critics praised her poise and selection of songs while noting her voice was pleasant but not equal to her charm.
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New York
Carnegie Hall
Margaret Truman
Frank Black
Miss Truman
Metropolitan Opera
United Nations
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Douglas Watt
The
New York Daily News
Truman
Man Hurt In Brawl At Club Wonderview La Crosse
Merritt Goettel a 27 year old Westley man was injured in a brawl at the Wonderview night club in La Crosse early Wednesday. He suffered a compound fracture of the right ankle and a head cut after a cement block was thrown. Owners Eugene and Carol Wuensch reported trouble began around 11 p.m. with a further incident around 12:30 a.m. and the ambulance was called at 12:51 a.m.
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Wonderview
Mtd. R
la Crosse
Westley
Merritt Goettel
Eugene
Carol Wuensch
Lagoon Rink Closed as Hole Floods End Ramp
Lagoon skating rink shut due to a hole at the ramp end and water around the edges. Park officials expect possible reopening by Thursday if cold weather persists. Other rinks are being flooded and may open by the weekend.
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Wedness
Mrs Erickson 73 Died After Short Illness In Viroqua
Mrs. Peter A. Erickson aged 73 died Tuesday night at the home of her daughter Mrs. Charles Olson in Viroqua after a brief illness. She is survived by her husband Harold Erickson of La Crosse. four daughters Mabel Johnson Ruth Peltier Mary Olson Esther McIntyre. one brother Walter Scarff of Marquette Ia. ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services at 2 p.m. Friday from Nelson funeral home with Dr. Carl O. Pederson officiating. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday evening.
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Peter A. Erickson
Charles Olson
Viroqua
Harold Erickson
la Crosse
Hiram
Mabel) Johnson
Ivan
Ruth) Peltier
Charles
Mary) Olson
C. E
Esther) McIntyre
Mil Valley
Calif
Walter Scarff
Marquette
Nelson Funeral Home
Carl O. Pederson
Woodlawn
Funeral
Tire stolen from new truck at Hammes Truck Sales
Bernard Konmnes of Hammes Truck Sales reports a tire theft from a new truck parked outside 324 South Third Street. The theft occurred Sunday night near the firm, with police notified on Wednesday.
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Bernard Konmnes
Hammes Truck Sales
South Third Street
Jefferson School Cub Scouts Hold Christmas Party
Jefferson school district hosts a Christmas party for all boys and girls on Thursday night from 7 15 to 9 30 in the school hall. Popcorn hot dogs and ice cream will be served and presents will be available. Parents may accompany their children.
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Jefferson School
Cub
Daily Records Fire Briefs In La Crosse
Fire crews respond to chimney fires at 1312 Rose Street and an avenue location. Reports mention trucks from La Crosse and individuals James Burcum and William. Details are fragmented with uncertain dates and times.
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la Crosse
Rose Street
James Burcum
William
Birthday Wishes Noted For Local Residents
The notice lists birthdays for Mrs. Van Adams of 1727 Avon Street, Mrs. Raymond Hancock of Tomah Wisconsin, and Judy Ann Hickey of 624 South Beventh Street, with the word nine appended.
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van Adams
Avon Street
Raymond Hancock
Tomah
Wis
Judy Ann Hickey
South Beventh Street
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