River Falls Man Fatally Struck On Highway
An elderly River Falls resident Elmer K Walby 75 was killed while crossing Highway 35 about half a mile north of River Falls. The 1966 Wisconsin traffic toll rose to 1084 with the day’s other fatalities including two on Highway 43 near Kenosha and injuries from incidents across Nelson Blair Trempealeau County.
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Wisconsin
River Falls
Elmer K. Walby
Kenosha
Robert E. Jackley
Kansasville
American Motors Corp
Margaret L. Feest
Union Grove
Martin Ludwigson
Nelson
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Whasha
Minn
Births list notices from multiple Wisconsin and Iowa towns
Birth announcements dated December in La Crosse area and Waukon Iowa listing newborns by family names and addresses. Includes births to Howe Hirschuber Ashebrook Lind and others with maternal names and hospital or trailer court locations.
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Duane
Olson
Onalaska
Janet Ellen Randall
Ashebrook
Lake Onalaska
Betty Lou Pfantz
Wesley Spurs
Melrose
Florence Heineck
Lloyd H. Lind
Black River Falls
Susan Fitzgiven
Waukon
Iowa Veterans Hospital
Death notices from Tri-State region report multiple obituaries
Obituaries list Ben M. Von Ruden Josephine Pufahl Roy Nelson and others across Wisconsin Iowa and Illinois counties plus survivors and funeral details. Services set in Sacred Heart Kendall Readstown St. Mary's Gays Mills Harpers Ferry and other churches with burial in local cemeteries.
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Cashton
Wis
Ben M.von Ruden
Sparta
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Thomas Mannion
Pine Hollow Cemetery
Torkelson
Anton von Ruden
William
Melvina
Charles
Richey, Mont
Elroy
Josephine Pufahl
Hillsboro
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Kendall
Raymond Wagner
Smith-Nelson
Helen
Agnes
Lucile
Mary
Chicago
Joseph
Kenneth
William Urban
William Levy
Gays Mills
Manny Spencer
Soldiers Grove
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Anton Lecheler
Commersnaes-Martin
James Spencer
Wisconsin
Harpers Ferry
John Clark
Cresco
St. Ann’s Catholic Church
Bakke-Hanson Funeral Home
Waukon
Clark
A. E. Damon
Jordan Plans New Air Arm for King Hussein Amid Tensions
Sources say Jordan will acquire about 36 F104 planes with the rest of the equipment via grant, as Syria and Egypt pressure demands rise and regional leaders accuse King Hussein of border defense neglect. The exact plane count remains classified. Jordan will fund the aircraft while aid could double its current $4–5 million yearly military support.
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Ment
Hussein
Syria
Egypt
Jordan
Woman Injured In Single Car Crash Near La Crescent
Bonnie Sorenson, 34, Madison, sustained injuries in a late Thursday single car crash on Shore Acres Road La Crescent. She was transported by La Crosse police ambulance to St Francis Hospital. The vehicle, driven by Lawrence C. Cornwell of La Crescent, left the road on a slippery curve.
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Bonnie Sorenson
Madison
Shore Acres
la Crescent
la Crosse
St. Francis Hospital
Joe Fath
DeGraff
Great Northern
Walter A. Falkner
St. Paul
Vance L. Baxley
Min- Foster
Neapolis
Christmas Radio Highlights Schedule
Radio highlights list Friday and Saturday with program repeats and sports. Central High concert replay at WLCX at 7 p.m. basketball games on WKBH WKTY and WCOW-FM. Christmas programs run through the day Saturday on WKTY and WKBH with a midnight Mass at St Joseph's Cathedral.
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WLCX
Central High
WKBH
Central
Aquinas
WKTY
Wcow-Fm
Sparta
Black River Falls
Bankrobber Seized by Customers at Exchange National Bank
In Chicago several customers chased and captured a would be robber at the Exchange National Bank. Raymond Hymrod 51 confessed jobless and homeless. A teller Miss Lemitra Poly zos 22 reported the note and $2 200 given. Police took Hymrod into custody and charged him with bank robbery.
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Chicago
Exchange National Bank
Raymond Hymrod
Lemitra Polyzos
Hymrod
Dominicans to Get $10 Million Alliance Loan
The Dominican Republic will receive a $10 million AID Alliance for Progress loan for development projects. The funds will finance school construction agricultural centers irrigation systems health clinics water and sewerage services and roads. It aims to create about 30 000 jobs with favorable repayment terms including 1 percent interest and no principal for 10 years followed by dollar repayments with 2.5 percent interest over 30 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alliance For Progress
Dominican Republic
Agency For International Development
Stock Quotations from Marshall Co and Others
Inter-dealer prices from the National Association of Securities Dealers as of 9:06 am. Quotes reflect representative prices. markets vary through the day. Central Wisconsin material 134-14.
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Marshall CO
National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc
Wis
U S Boat O Brien Drifts After Damage Near Tonkin
The O'Brien was four miles off shore in international waters of the Gulf of Tonkin and left the scene under its own power presumably headed for a repair base. Meanwhile a 48 hour Christmas truce nears as U S Marines clash with an estimated 500 Communist troops. The 26th Marine Regiment reports 110 enemy killed since midnight 16 miles northwest of Hue, with total Communist deaths at 175 since Operation Chinook began. Marine casualties are described as light.
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Hoi
U.S
O'Brien
Gulf of Tonkin
O’brien
Saigon
26Th Marine Regiment
Hue
Austin Youths Die as Train Hits Car in Minnesota
A Milwaukee Road freight train struck a car carrying four Austin area men at the southeastern edge of Austin, killing Billy Foster and Gerald Hallman. Driver Michael Nihart survived. two children in the car were injured. The event was part of a spate of four car train crashes that left seven dead and several injured across Minnesota.
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Milwaukee Road
Austin Minn
Austin
Billy Foster
Gerald Hallman
Michael A. Nihart
Mower County
Minnesota 252
Minnesota
Paynesville
Great Northern
St. Joseph
St. Cloud
Carver County
Cologne
Sheriff's Office
Merlin Eid
Weather outlook for La Crosse and region
Partly cloudy Friday night with more clouds Saturday and a chance of snow flurries. Cold with a 20 percent precipitation chance Friday night and Saturday. Weekend highs near 20 and misty to low single digits. Extended period mostly below normal temperatures with little precipitation.
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South Atlantic States
Plateau
New England
mid-Atlantic States
Great Lakes
Ohio Valley
Tennessee Valley
Lower
Appalachians
Chicago
Duluth
Los Angeles
Miami
New York
Lacrosse
Wisconsin
Fair
Minnesota
Iowa
la Crosse
Motorists Pay Share Of Road Taxes In Wisconsin
Wisconsin motorists paid 156 million dollars in state highway taxes this year per the American Automobile Association. The breakdown shows 98.7 million in gasoline taxes, 52.9 million in license plate fees, and 4.8 million in other driving fees.
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Madison
Wisconsin
American Automobile Association
AAA
Winona and South St. Paul Livestock Markets Report
Hog and cattle quotes from Winona Minnesota and South St. Paul Minnesota show higher hog prices and strong cattle demand. Slaughter cattle and hogs traded mixed with varying weights, while grain and butter markets in Chicago showed mixed quotes and track prices.
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Es Winona
South ST. Paul, Minn
USDA
Wisconsin Budget Crew Seeks 20 Million Increase
The Department of Administration asked for nearly 20 million in tax funded funds, a 14.6 percent rise over the current level, as Wisconsin’s 1967-69 budget hearings proceed. The general state budget totals 1.194 billion, up 35 percent, with highways and conservation adding to a 1.7 billion spending outlook. Official revenue estimates remain private ahead of the final budget release to the Legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wisconsin
Warren P. Knowles
Department of Administration
Knowles
Christmas Spirit Reaches Nationwide for Homeless 11 Year Old
In Thomasville Georgia an 11 year old boy held in jail over theft and a pistol case receives Christmas offers from across the country. Welfare officials trace his grandmother in Miami and arrange for him to spend Christmas with her. Mother is in a Florida prison and the father is unknown.
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Thomasville
Louis Chastain
State Department of Family and Chil
Florida
Cross Returns as Cincinnati Hospital Workmen Reopen
About 200 workers at General Hospital in Cincinnati resumed work on an unfinished addition after a Christmas cross was restored to the building. Project superintendent Ed Snider said the crew felt relieved. James Perin of Frank Messer & Sons Construction Co said the cross had been removed due to complaints but was put back following city action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati, Ohio
General Hospital
Ed Snider
James Perin
Frank Messer & Sons Construction Co
Perin
William C. Wichman
Man Pleads Guilty To Tavern Break-In
Earl G. Steele Jr. 23 of 1807 Caledonia St. pleaded guilty in La Crosse County Court to breaking into Mary's Tap. Sentencing set for Jan. 23. welfare department investigation ordered. Steele released without bond pending sentencing after being tackled by officers and found with cash from the tavern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse County
Earl G. Steele Jr
Caledonia St
Leonard F. Roraff
State Welfare Department
Asst Dist
Seth Stoltz
William Krause
Woman injured after car slips on ice into ditch
Gloria M. Gensch, 28, of West Salem suffered head cuts when her vehicle skidded on an icy County Highway B in Hamilton Town and left the road. She was taken to West Salem Clinic for treatment.
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West Salem
Hamilton
Gloria M.gensch
Beer-Drinking Monkey Hugs New Owner To Cause Crash
An Indianapolis man charged with DUI claimed a monkey caused his crash by hugging him from behind at a tavern. He said the animal blocked his view, leaving the judge to call the tale the most original ever heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
William T. Sharp
Municipal Court
Sharp
Chilton Woman Is Charged With Murder
Miss Cora Belle Young, 29, faces second degree murder charges in the death of Robert Orr, 38, found shot in his farm kitchen after an argument in which Orr allegedly threatened to beat her. Dist Attny Robert E. Koutnik said Young appeared before Manitowoc County Judge Harold W. Mueller who appointed counsel and set bond at 20000.
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Chilton
Wis
Cora Belle Young
Robert Orr
Dist. Atty
Robert E. Koutnik
Miss Young
Orr
Manitowoc
Harold W. Mueller
Wisconsin Rapids Hit by Two Robberies
Burglars struck Wisconsin Rapids in back to back nights. Pasquale's Restaurant lost about 600 from a cash drawer and 3,000 from a desk box, while the Wisconsin Theater was missing about 1,000. Safes were forced open by similar methods.
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Wisconsin Rapids
Pasquale
Wisconsin Theater
River Readings Show Flood Stage Shifts Forecast
River readings indicate flood stage at La Crosse 249 with 24-hour change of 04. Shippers forecast a shift to the north and east for 5 below, and to the south and west zero.
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LA Crosse
Shippers
Probate Notice of Will and Heirship for Bernard P Hammes
Wisconsin La Crosse County Probate Court orders hearing for the estate of Bernard P Hammes who died testate with a will dated September 11 1963. The court fixes March 27 1967 as the creditor claims deadline and March 28 1967 for claim examination and adjustment. Dated December 13 1966 Judge Eugene A Tope l and attorney Leonard R Chojnacki.
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State of
Wisconsin
la Crosse County Court
Bernard P. Hammes
la Crosse
la Crosse County
City of
County of la Crosse
Eugene A. Toepel
Leonard R. Chojnacki
Estate of Clarice Curtis Probate Hearing and Heirship Notice
In the matter of the estate of Clarice Curtis late of La Crosse Wisconsin the court fixes a hearing to admit the will dated August 21 1956 and grant administration with the will annexed. Claims against the deceased are to be filed by March 14 1967 with the hearing to follow. Eugene A Toepel County Judge presiding with attorneys Ruediger and Jeanis.
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City of
la Crosse
County of la Crosse
State of
Wisconsin
Eugene A. Toepel
Ruediger & Jeanis
Wis
la Crosse County Court
James Albert Losie
Albert Losie
J. A. Losie
Campbell
la Crosse County
County of
Court House
John K. Flanagan
Hoeschier
Conrad J. Olson
J. J. Bannen
State Bank
State of Wisconsin
Mery Co. Flynn
Mae Flynn
Mae Cora Flynn
Mary C. Flynn
Laa Crosse
Alex 8. Cameron
Caledonia St
Paul C. Gotterdam
Crosby, Esch & Bartt
Estate Hearings Set On Final Account and Heirship
Multiple probate notices in La Crosse County Wisconsin schedule hearings for final accounts, debts, heirship determinations, and name changes. Courts will hear matters for the estate of James Albert Losie on January 17 1967 and related estates on March 1967 with attorneys listed.
Notice of Sheriff Sale in La Crosse County Wisconsin
Wisconsin La Crosse County Sheriff to sell by foreclosure on January 27, 1967 at 2 PM on the east steps of La Crosse County Building the property Lot 4 Levy's Subdivision and related parcels in La Crosse. Terms: cash. Dated December 13 1966. Paul Wuest Sheriff. Steele Smyth Klos Flynn Attorneys.
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State of Wisconsin
la Crosse County
la Crosse Mutual Loan and Building Association
Ruth DO. Vincent
James Vincent
Alger A. Schilling
Wisconsin
Paul Wuest
Steele, Smyth, Klos & Flynn
Lynne Tower
Main St
la Crosse
Wis
Ye Olde Style Inn Opens Local Gift and Spice Counter
Leonard Kormeyer invites customers to stop by Ye Olde Style Inn at 5th and Winnebago for Watkins vanilla spices cosmetics and related goods. Phone 784-2692 for service.
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Watkins
Leonard Kormeyer
Winnebago
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Sheboygan Falls
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Ben von Ruden
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Readstown
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Richard Alger
Lime Funeral Home
Alvin Nelson
Beatrice
Orvin Rossum
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Rockford, Ill
Robert
Ferryville
Christ Thompson
North Bend Presbyterian Church
James Johnson
South Beaver
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