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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1965

Page

2

Three Baker Brothers Hearings Set for Dec 28

Preliminary hearings for Phillip Baker and his brothers Clayton and Marlynn Baker on armed tavern robbery charges in La Crosse County will be held together on December 28. Bond for Phillip was reduced to 1000 dollars, with the others set at 5000 dollars each. The case slowed due to illness of the prosecutor and a special prosecutor was appointed to assist.

la Crosse County Phillip L. Baker West Salem Clayton Marlynn Baker la Crescent Phillip la Crosse County Court Marlynn Thomas Skemp Skemp Burleigh Randolph Robert Jenkins Leonard F. Roraff Charles N. Goerdt

Elroy Woman Dies In Hillsboro

Irene A. Anderson, 50, longtime Elroy resident, died Saturday night in a Hillsboro hospital. Born September 26, 1915 in Winona Minnesota, she is survived by her husband Joseph two daughters Joan Peterson of New Brighton Minnesota and Lois a son Paul and one sister Elsie Thompson of La Crosse. Services planned for 11 a.m. Tuesday at Elroy Community Church with Rev. William Schafer officiating burial in Fowler Cemetery.

Elroy Wis Irene A. Anderson Hillsboro Winona Minn Joseph James Joan) Peterson New Brighton Lois Paul Elsie Thompson la Crosse Elroy Community Church William Schafer Fowler Cemetery

Russia to Expand Aid to North Vietnam

The Soviet Union signed agreements with North Vietnam for undisclosed additional technical assistance and credits and an exchange of commodities. Tass reported Deputy Premier Vladimir Novikov and North Vietnamese Deputy Premier Le Thanh Nghi attended the Kremlin ceremony with no details released.

Moscow Soviet Union Viet Nam Hanoi Tass Vladimir Novikov le Thanh Negi Kremlin

First Mayor of Necedah Dies At 83

NECEDAH Wis Charles Ol ivett Hillyer 83 died Sunday Dec 19 in a New Lisbon nursing home He served as Necedah s first mayor and as city assessor and school board director He ran a creamery then a tavern until 1950 Services Wednesday at St Francis Church Burial in church cemetery Visiting after 1 p m Tuesday at Hare Funeral Home New Lisbon He was born Aug 14 1882 at Big Springs He married Nell Conway June 20 1906 Surviving are his widow five sons three daughters 35 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren

Necedah Wis Charles Olivett Hillyer New Lisbon Hillyer St. Francis Catholic Church Stanley ‘Chilicki Hare John Hillyer Big Springs Nell Conway John Washington Wilfred James Conway Charles Milwaukee O. E. Matteson Babcock Douglas Ryan W. M. Thompson

Church Honors 51 New Members at Special Service

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church recognized fifty one new members during a Special Service of Recognition on Sunday at 9 am. list includes Burton E Andrus Ad die and Eugene Katherine Bebee Emil Bebee Susan Barbara Bebee Valarie Bebee Larry Arentz Philip Arneson Clarence Bergman Gladys Bethurem Byron Blackmore Elaine Lutiger Christine Stephanie Rosanne Lutiger Bernard Pfingsten Frank Sisson Donald Sni der Archie Sorenson John Stange Rollo Taylor Todd Terri Tracy Emily Linder Ralph Miller Clinton Peterson Roland Schwandt Larry Stephen Mary David Tom Solberg Raymond Sorenson Robert Suter James Roderick Zachary Mark Marilou. A fellowship period followed, sponsored by the board of deacons.

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Burton E. Andrus Addie Eugene Katherine Bebee Emil Bebee Susan

Driving ban adds record in Viroqua case

Records show Roland Hanson of Westby 20 cited for no driving license and failure to return to the scene of an accident. Police also report John Peterson 54 of 32442 Jay St. hospitalized at St Francis after illness at 2 03 a m December 21 by ambulance.

Viroqua Wis Roland Hanson Westby John Peterson Jay St St. Francis Hospital

Local Couples Apply for Marriage Licenses in La Crosse Area

W Bruce Shake of 716 Gillette Street and Ruth M Dahl of 310 North 26th Avenue Onalaska plan to marry December 20 in Onalaska City. James E McArdle Jr of 708 North 10th Street and Jane M Weigel of 126 South 26th Street marry December 28 in La Crosse. Michael J Hayes of 421 2 Ferby Street and Gail A Amsrud of 1212 South 28th Street marry December 27 in La Crosse.

W. Bruce Shake Gillette St Ruth M. Dahl 6Th Ave Onalaska City of James E. McArdle Jr N.10th St Jane M. Weigel la Crosse Michael J. Hayes Ferby St Gail A. Amsrud S. 28Th St

Wisconsin Traffic Toll Near Thousand With Four Deaths

The 1965 Wisconsin highway death count rose to 989 as four more fatalities were recorded. Mrs. Sarah Lesgold, 73, of Milwaukee, was killed crossing a northwest Milwaukee intersection. A tractor overturn in Dane County claimed Werner Rauls, 50. Fred F. Lemerand, 61, near Green Bay died from crash injuries. Edward A. Akalaitas, 51, of McNaughton died from auto accident injuries near Rhinelander.

Associated Press Wisconsin Sarah Lesgold Milwaukee Werner Rauls Dane Springfield Dane County Green Bay Brown County Fred F. Lemerand Oneida John Hyde Edward A. Akalaitas McNaughton Highway 47 Rhinelander Akalaitas

Johnson Erhard meet on nuclear policy and space cooperation

President Johnson and West German Chancellor Erhard discussed nuclear policy and the Berlin issue during talks at the State Department. An Atlantic nuclear force proposal and closer NATO cooperation were explored, while a joint space exploration mission was proposed and Udall was to lead a West Germany visit next month.

State Department Defense Robert S. McNamara Kai-Uwe von Hassel Defense Department West Germany Europe Karl- Guenther von Hase Germany Johnson Erhard White House Bill D. Moyers North Atlantic Treaty Organization ANF Britain U.S MLF NATO Harold Wilson Erhard-Johnson Sun Jupiter Stewart L. Udall

Vietnam War Brings Expanded Rules Near Borders

In Saigon and Washington reports discuss U S commands widening authority near Cambodia and Laos borders. Troops may call artillery, air strikes, and possibly cross into Cambodia if necessary, while officials caution on neutral territory terms and varying interpretations.

Washington U.S Viet Nam Cambodia South Viet Nam State Department Pentagon Prince Norodom _ Sihanouk United States Saigon The New York Times Fred S. Hoffman

Mroch Files First for Alderman Seat in Ward Elections

Ronald G. Mroch 29 of 1327 Adams St filed to succeed Alderman George Bonsack who was killed in a September traffic crash. Bonsack defeated Mroch in April 428-352. Gerald A. Greider now holds Bonsack’s post with term expiring April.

Trane Employes Credit Union Ronald G. Mroch Adams St George Bonsack Bonsack Winona Mroch Common Council Gerald A. Greider Greider South Side Coast Guard

Radio Highlights Tuesday Programs and Basketball Matchup

The schedule lists WKBH at 6:45 p.m. Salvation Army program and 8:45 p.m. Christmas 1965. WLCX offers Vox Pop at 7 p.m. WCOW-FM Sparta airs basketball Cashton versus Kickapoo at 7:45 p.m.

WKBH WLCX Wcow-Fm Sparta Cashton

Stock Quotations From New York Exchange Page

National quotations from the National Association of Securities Dealers show representative inter-dealer prices as of about 9 a.m. Prices exclude retail markups and commissions. Clark Oil and Central Tele appear among listed quotes with figures 364 and 37 respectively.

Marshall CO National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc Central Tele Clark Oil Central Wis. Mir

Livestock and Produce Prices From Chicago and South St Paul

USDA market notes show wholesale prices steady to mixed across poultry hogs and cattle with hogs $1 lower and cattle up to 25 higher. Chicago produce reports weak butter and eggs while South St Paul lists detailed cattle hog prices and feeder movements with regional potato and russet trends. Markets activity and broadcast times noted for KWNO Winona.

Swift & Company Winona Minn West Kwno Chicago Produce Chicago Chicago Mercantile Exchange South ST. Paul South ST. Paul, Minn USDA Most Choice

Four Draft Card Burners Indicted by Jury

A federal grand jury indicted four men for willful destruction of draft cards during a Union Square demonstration. Defendants are Thomas Charles Cornell 31 of New York Catholic Peace Fellowship publications director, Marc Paul Edelman 20 of Mt. Vernon affiliated with Student Peace Union, Roy Lisker 27 of New York linked to Committee for Non Violent Action, and James E. Wilson 21 of Chatham New Jersey. If convicted, each faces up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

New York Union Square Thomas Charles Cornell The Catholic Peace Fellowship Marc Paul Edelman Mt. Vernon N.Y Student Peace Union Roy Lisker Committee For Non-Violent Action James E. Wilson Chatham N.J

Stoddard Firemen Elect Officers

Stoddard Wisconsin Elwyn McGinnis was re elected chief of the Stoddard Volunteer Fire Department at the annual meeting. Elected as assistants were William Gonin and Odell Umberger James LeJeune was captain Lyndon Lawrynk lieutenant Roger Groetsch secretary Marvin Christianson treasurer and Dan Hanesworth and Gary Running named as trustees.

Stoddard Wis Elwyn McGinnis

Suspect Held In Minneapolis Slaying

Minneapolis police hold Michael Danaher 31 in a northside apartment homicide of Merle Pawelk 26. Pawelk was killed by two shotgun blasts as he watched TV. Danaher is estranged husband of Mary Danaher 26 who recently filed for divorce and moved in. The couple’s two other children stay with relatives in Monticello.

Minneapolis Merle W. Pawelk Pawelk Mary Danaher Held Michael Danaher Monticello

Bob Hope Christmas Tour Kicks Off Overseas

Bob Hope and his troupe launched the 14th annual Christmas tour for U S troops abroad in Thailand. They flew to Udorn and Bangkok then on to Takli air base to entertain American servicemen with Caroll Baker Les Brown Anita Bryant and Diane Lynn Batts aboard. Hope will take the group to South Vietnam on Christmas Eve.

Bangkok Thailand Bob Hope Udorn U.S Takli Air Base Caroll Baker Les Brown Anita Bryant Diane ‘Lynn Batts Hope South Viet Nam

UW Hall Designated National Landmark

North Hall at the University of Wisconsin Madison, built in 1851 as a dormitory, was declared eligible for national historic landmark status by Secretary of the Interior Stewart Udall. The four story sandstone building now houses the Political Science Department. Udall selected 65 sites for designation.

Washington University of Wisconsin At Madison North Hall Interior Stewart L. Udall Department of Political Science Udall

Lone Bandit Robs Maple Plain Bank

A bandit robbed the Maple Plain State Bank around 10 45 a m today and fled with an unknown amount of cash. Deputies and state patrol set roadblocks with a helicopter joined the search, initial reports estimated about 3000 dollars taken.

Maple Plain, Minn Maple Plain

First Voter Intimidation Suits Filed in Nation

Louisiana registrar Harvey and six landowners face federal charges under the 1965 Voting Rights Act for pressuring Negro tenant farmers to suppress voting. Judge West set a hearing in Baton Rouge. Katzenbach calls it the act’s first such suit. Other defendants include Daniel Truitt firm and several individuals.

Baton Rouge Louisiana Harvey Jack P F. Gremillion Fletcher Harvey Federal One Farming Company U.S. Dist E. Gordon West Washington Atty Nicholas Katzenbach Edward I. Daniel Jordon Truitt John Spillman R. Harry Daniel Sr R. Harry Daniel Jr B. Harrison Barrow Daniel & Truitt, Inc Katzenbach Mississippi Carroll, Newton, Simpson Warren South Carolina U.S. Supreme Court

Threat of Dominican General Strike Fades

In Santo Domingo a threatened general strike to oppose the army in Santiago faded as workers return to jobs. Labor leaders await President Garcia Godoy's investigation into Sunday's fighting between the army and rebels. Banks reopen and U.S. Brazilian peace force reinforces cool down tensions as clashes leave several dead, including Col. Juan Maria Lora Fernandez.

Santo Domingo U.S Hector Garcia-Godoy Battle of Santiago Garcia-Godoy

Two Killed and Two Hurt in Minnesota Car Crash

WILLMAR Minn AP two young men died and two others were injured in a highway crash on Highway 71 near Willmar. The wreck occurred about 3 a.m. and was not discovered until morning. Dead are Jerry Rue 22 of Eagle Lake and DeWayne Stene 21 of Willmar. Affected survivors are John L Heceron 21 of Spicer and Orin Stene 21 of Eagle Lake. Rue allegedly drove. The incident raises Kandiyohi County deaths to 20 and the state toll to 811 for the year.

Willmar Minn Jerry Rue Eagle Lake DeWayne Stene John L. Heceron Spicer Orin Stene Rue Alexandria Kandiyohi

Quill Declines Finian’s Rainbow Title Role

New York The film offer to Michael Quill head of the Transport Workers Union to play Finian in Finian's Rainbow has been refused. Quill, in his Irish brogue, said he will stay with the TWU.

New York Michael Quill Transport Workers Union Quill Harold Hecht Finian Rainbow TWU

Three Hurt Slightly In Auto Accidents In La Crosse

A La Crosse girl received a forehead cut when the car she rode in hopped the curb and hit a tree on Ferry Street. Carolyn Viner 20 was taken to Lutheran Hospital after police say the driver skidded and hopped the curb. Richard Andres 22 refused treatment for a chin cut. Cheryl Kay Mix 7 was skinned on the cheek when struck by a car while crossing 16th and Redfield Streets.

la Crosse Ferry Street Carolyn Viner Redfield St Lutheran Hospital Dennis W. Zweifel State Road Richard Andres Greenbriar Court Cheryl Kay Mix S. 20Th St Oscar Flaten S. 21St St 16Th Redfield Streets

Missing ingredients in Cran berry Christmas Carrot Cake recipe

The La Crosse Tribune omits two items from the Cran berry Christmas Carrot Cake recipe printed on page 17 Monday. The recipe should include 1 cup grated carrots and 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce.

la Crosse Tribune

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