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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1949

Page

2

Sixty-Three Accidents Logged In City Over Weekend

Police report 23 crashes occurred on La Crosse streets Saturday and Sunday amid icy conditions. incidents involve drivers Vincent Hogden and Kenneth Heffner, plus multiple collisions at Stoddard George, 22nd Cass, Market Ninth and other intersections with damages ranging from 10 to 325 dollars.

la Crosse Vincent Hogden Prospect Street Kenneth Heffner Stoddard Street Stoddard George Streets Hogden Heffner

Collision Kills Two In Chicago Head On Crash

A Saturday head on collision on the Skokie highway in Chicago killed Benjamin Hesser aged 75 and his daughter Crayle Hesser 41. Four others in the other vehicle including Theodore Grep of Lake, Wisconsin sustained serious injuries and were hospitalized along with two more мужчины.

Chicago Benjamin Hesser Crayle Hesser Skokie Highway Theodore Grep Lake Wis Onlyianiehtiy Winnway Kiam Linda

Sister Mary Emmett dies. services set at St Rose chapel

Sister Mary Emmett died Saturday morning at a local hospital. Rosary will be Monday night at 7:30 in the chapel of Maria Angelorum at St. Rose convent. Services will be held there.

Mary Emmett Maria Angelorum St. Rose Convent

Obituary notices for Kohn and Rogstad families

Miss Katheries Kohn of 1426 State street is mourned by sisters Josephine and Charlotte Kohn of La Crosse and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. at Blaschke funeral home and 9 a.m. at St. Joseph's Cathedral with burial at the Catholic cemetery. Rosary Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Friends may call Tuesday. Ruth B. Rogstad, 23, wife of P. Rogstad of West Salem, died suddenly at her parents’ Burns township home. She leaves a daughter Carol Ruth, two sons Reuben LaRue and David Lee, siblings and in-laws. funeral at 2 p.m. at Our Savior's Lutheran Church with burial at Nesho no cemetery. Mrs. Marion B. Youmans, 77, of 911 Cameron Avenue, died Sunday morning. Survived by two sons Stanley and Edward T., two sisters and one grandchild. Funeral Wednesday 2 p.m. at Sletten McKee south side chapel with burial at Oak Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.

Katheries & Kohn State Street Josephine Charlotte Kohn la Crosse Miss Kohn Catholic Women’s League St. Joseph's Altar Society Blaschke St. Joseph's Cathedral Msgr Peter Pape Ruth B. Rogstad Ruth Co P. West Salem Calvin Johnson Burns Township Carol Ruth Reuben LaRue David Lee Anne Johnson Walter Mildred) Anderson West Salem Leona Agnes Johnson John Bobby Russell Burns Stanley Our Savior’s Lutheran Church J. L. Ranum Neshonoc Cemetery Marion B. Youmans Cameron Avenue Middlesex England Edward T Minneapolis Minn Edith Youmans Sincoe Ont Can Nellie Green Suffolk Sletten- McKee Co Mark Andews Oak Grove Cemetery

Death Notice Edward Meyer Norwalk Wis

Edward Meyer 79 died Dec 19 near Norwalk Wisconsin after a life with many trades. He worked as a car p enter, mann and seasons der of the North Western road and over 20 years for Haldeman-Walz Mill and Lumber. Funeral at Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church with Rev Olsen officiating. buried in Wanderer’s Rest cemetery. Four brothers Ernest George Fred and Archer preceded him.

Edward Meyer Norwalk Wis North Western Road Haldeman-Walz Mill and Lumber Company Mare Sparta Meyer Jacob Oscar Ernest George Fred Archer Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church Olsen Wanderer’s Rest

Lone Accident Mars Sunday At 11 30 P M On County Trunk S

Three persons were reinjured and two cars suffered considerable damage after a two car collision on a county trunk road near the Ferris store. Samuel Nichols 23 La Crosse said he was hit by a car driven by Roxy Amundee 23 Onalaska causing $200 front end damage to Nichols car. Amundeen’s car sustained about $175 left front damage and occupants Pat Bauch 25 Fort Riley Kans Arthur Wigdahl Charlene Bautch Donna Henke suffered minor cuts and bruises.

Dfn Island Ferris Store Samuel Nichols la Crosse Roxy Amundee Onalaska Ann Nichols Amundson Pat Bauch Market Street Arthur Wigdahl Thomas Kimbro Fort Riley Kas Charlene Bautch Winona Donna Henke Miss Bauch Kimbro Miss Bautch Highway Norbert Schmidt Coon Valley Sunset Tavern Shelby L. E. Hall

Grant and Miss Drake Wed in Hollywood Romance

Clark Gable and Miss Drake wed after two years of acquaintance begun on a ship returning from England. Drake, born in Paris and now American citizen, joined the star at home with plans for an extended honeymoon pending film work.

Grant England Miss Drake Hollywood Virginia Cherrill Countess of Jersey Barbara Hutton Dime Store Troubetezkoy Bristol Carlos Drake Washington New York Chicago Paris

Christmas Awe Across Europe After War End

King George VI hails Allied aid and says nations must stand upright again. Half a million Rome worshippers attend Pope Pius XI midnight mass as Italy shows strong religious fervor. In Milan and Bethlehem crowds fill churches despite armistice borders cooling Holy Year start.

George VI United States Rome St. Peter’s Basilica Pius XI Italy Milan Vatican Bethlehem Christ's Birthplace Palestine

Bishop Carson to Tour South America Mission Fields

Bishop Carson will undertake a tour across South America visiting Catholic mission fields and congregations to assess needs and support outreach efforts in the region.

Bishop Carson South America

U. S. Observes Second Yule in Quiet Holiday Tone

Christmas stretched into a second half as Americans enjoyed religious gatherings and family festivities. Yet tragedy struck Hyndman Pennsylvania where a tree fire destroyed much of the town leaving one woman missing and many injured and homeless. Weather varied with clear cold skies elsewhere improving mood and business forecasters predict a strong year ahead.

Turkey Pennsylvania Hyndman Europe Alps

Fire rips through Hyndman area as townsfolk rush to safety

Mrs Turner recalls Christmas dinner interrupted by a townwide blaze. The stand-in operator warned of the fire as police, firemen, and Cumberland state police converged on Hyndman. Firefront threatened homes, one man injured, grocer David Horner salvaged part of his stock to serve the community.

Fisher John Moody Cumberland News David Horner Maryland Cumberland Hynd

Home Lighting Contest Attracts 26 Entries In La Crosse

Twenty six entries were received for the Jaycee home lighting contest held during the Christmas holidays. Winners will be announced soon so displays can be viewed. Zone lists include Mrs. R C Johnson 1823 Liberty and other residents across the north, west, and east south sides as judges prepare.

Jaycee Seon Erective Pro Jaycees la Crosse Tribune Brindley R. C. Johnson Liberty William Hall Avon

Townsfolk Rally as Fire Sweeps Local Area

A man reports the town is on fire prompting Pennsylvania troopers to assist. About 25 local citizens are sworn in as auxiliary police to aid regular officers in guarding against looting.

Pennsylvania

Roofing Contractor Dies of Heart Attack on Christmas Eve

Joseph Roth a 52 year old roofing contractor from Sheboygan Wisconsin died of a heart attack while watching his nephew open gifts at his sister in law Lillian Tripas home in Chicago Oxygen was given for 25 minutes but he could not be revived by a rescue squad.

Chicago Joseph Roth Sheboygan Wis Lillian Tripas

Christmas Day Babies Born In City

Three babies arrived in La Crosse on Christmas Day. Janice Lorraine Gates was born at Grandview at 4 57 a.m. to Harley and Wilma Gates of La Crescent. James Harris Gilbert, born at Grandview at 2 26 p.m., is the son of Robert and Martha Gilbert of 209 17th Place. The Weber child, a son born at St. Ann's at 11 12 p.m., is to Carl and Minnie Bren Weber of La Crosse Route 2.

la Crosse Grandview St. Ann’s Janice Lorraine Harley Gates la Crescent Gates Wilma Snyder James Harris Robert Gilbert 17Th Place Gilbert Martha Dudley Stork Carl J. Weber R. 2

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