Eight Car Crashes Mark 24 Hour Period Report
A sequence of accidents disrupted traffic over a 24 hour span. Vehicles driven by Arthur D. Pederson and Richard Koblitz collided near Seventh and Main, causing minor damage. A three car crash on the causeway injured two drivers. Thomas Strittmaier struck Dawson at Third and Pearl, with Dawson hospitalized. A single vehicle went off La Crescent Pike injuring the driver, and a collision on Ward Avenue damaged several vehicles at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday. Multiple incidents reflect slick street conditions and risky driving during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farnam Conta
Ins Am
Adams Street
Nieber
16Th
Schaefer
Adams
Arthur D. Pederson
South 30Th Street
Richard Koblitz
Redfield Street
Seventh
Main Streets
Koblits
Pederson
Con Main
Erson
Causeway
Herbert J. Jud
Benjamin C. Be
South Third Street
Edward S. Tyler
Caledonia Street
Thornd
Leone L. James
Edward
Dam
James
Lorenz
William Dawson
Boscobel
Thomas Strittmaier
East Avenue
Third
Pearl Streets
Dawson
Third Street
Strittmater
Pearl
la Crescent Pike
la Crosse
Richard Griffin
Pine Street
Floyd
Johnson
Household Finance Ad Promotes Quick Cash Loans
An archival advertisement urges readers to borrow from Household Finance for overdue bills medical expenses emergencies and other problems posing as a reliable daily money source. It highlights accessible loans for immediate needs and positions HFC as a solution for urgent finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HFC
Crash Three Vehicles on Ward Avenue Causes Minor Damage
A three vehicle crash on Ward Avenue involved Bernice Halverson of 2821 South 20th El mer E Williams of La Crescent and Jackie Riby of 1013 South Seventh Street. Halversons machine stopped, Williams car slid into it, and Riby rear ended Williams. Estimated damage: $75 Halverson machine, $5 Williams, $40 Riby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Halveron
South 20Th Street
Elmer E. Williams
la Crescent
Jackie Riby
South Seventh Street
Ward Avenue
Halverson
Williams
Riby
Riley
Trempealeau Road Bridge Debate Hints at Regional Trade Loss
Page 1 hearing minutes show Trempealeau county residents pressing for a new bridge over the Black River and improved roads to La Crosse and beyond. They warn a missing three miles of good road harms $500,000 in annual business and call for opening the MacGilvray route and McGilvray road to restore traffic, wood hauling, and Greyhound service. Cooperation with county and state officials is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trempealeau County
Black River
B. B. Farber
Trempealeau
H. L. James
Caledonia
Leavitt
Bottoms
Woodleeveroiag
la Crosse
Ing
H. F. Fiedler
Albert Scherr
Town of
Karn
McGilvray Road
Gerald Lakey
Robert Coyle
Greyhound
Charles Dueil
Paul Lehmann
Galesville
Jens Kravestad
Winona
French Island School Dilemma Sparks State Aid Talk
Community leaders from La Crosse and French Island clash over keeping the current school setup and seek possible state emergency funds. Elliott argues the two areas share a community, while Witt suggests bankruptcy to secure funds. Assemblyman Rice reviews 1947 school law and notes rural focus and potential reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Witt
la Crosse
Witt
Elliott
Raymond C. Rice
Assembly
Engelhard
Moral Leadership Call At La Crosse Jaycee Awards
John Henry Jackson of Milwaukee urged civic groups to provide grassroots moral leadership in postwar society. He faulted a small organized minority for race prejudice and violence while honoring local finalists in the I Speak For Democracy contest and presenting certificates and prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
John Henry Jackson
Milwaukee
The
Jaycees
Jackson
John Seinfelder
20Th Street
Kenneth Erickson
Genoa
George Krismer
South Eighth Street
Aytng and Home Appliances Co
Crescent Jewelers
Terry Music Store
Mary Catherine Maney
South 7Th Street
Nancy Doyle
King Street
Gregory Ziegelmeir
Cler
John P. Treacy
Rabbi A. Album
Harold N
Local contest honors winners in publicized event
James Hayes as jawcee chairman and Walt Hammond as committee member presented awards and introduced the winners during a public event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hayes
Jaycee
Walt Hammond
Transit company gains operation certificate in La Crosse
Public Service Commission grants La Crosse Transit a certificate of operation. No changes to fares routes or schedules are required. City Attorney Fred E. Steele received a confirming letter from Commission secretary Edward T. Kaveny stating tariffs must be filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Service Commission
la Crosse Transit Company
Fred E. Steele
Edward T. Kaveny
Commission
Kaveny
Steele
Transit firm gains certificate as Mississippi Valley sale completes
In its own name before operations, the commission notes no fare, schedule, or route changes. The Mississippi Valley Public Service Co interests were sold to Crosse Transit. The Omaha nets order grants a certificate to Crosse Transit and cancels the Mississippi Valley certificate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Mississippi Valley Public Service Company
Crosse Transit Fs
Omaianets
Mississippi Valley Company
Fall Injures Man in Paint Creek Farm Structure
Robert Gronna was hurt in Paint Creek township after a fall from a farm building. A plank struck his abdomen, apparently causing no serious injury though several ribs are fractured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukon
Robert Gronna
Paint Creek
Purple martins nest in Harrisburg birdhouse annual rite
A colony of purple martins nests each year in a birdhouse set on a busy downtown Harrisburg street in Pennsylvania. The sight draws local interest as the birds return with the seasons.
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Harrisburg
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Seo Deddine
Aquinas
Legion Club
San Jaycees
T. F. McCormick
Maytag
Home Ap
Pliances Co
Walter Hammond
Jaycee Americanism Committee
Seinfelder
Tridane Phete
William Nicholls
Pormoss
Buscve Brwg
Morices
Youngs
United
Prince
Queen Victoria
Germany
Erickson
Parkerhouse
U.S
Ives
Knowles
Fifth Avenue
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