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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1965

Page

9

Tax Bills Rise In Shelby Schools Transfer To City District

Town of Shelby property owners face higher tax bills as districts shift from July to January fiscal years and join the city district. Readjusted mill rates across Wilson State Road Pleasant Valley Washington Valley View West Salem and Joint District 5 reflect past deficits, makeups and new Vocational School costs. Taxpayers will see larger bills this year with explanations to come in mid January.

Wilson State Road Pleasant Valley Washington Valley View West Salem Roesler Joint 5 Robert Frederick Shelby Frederick Joint

Playing House and Homes A MLS Realty Pitch

A short column uses a child's quip about having a home but not a house to promote MLS Realty Co and related agencies. It emphasizes helping La Crosse families find suitable houses and lists several local real estate firms with phone numbers.

la Crosse MLS

Bankrupt petitions to be heard in Wisconsin federal court

Eleven bankruptcy actions including six for first meetings of creditors will be heard at 9 30 a m Wednesday in the Federal Building courtroom. Leonard Bessman of Madison will preside in Western Wisconsin. Several debtors list liabilities and assets with mortgages and exemptions. Additional cases include Curtis Callaway Bernard Kaiser Karla Clipper Sidney Clipper and Eugene Lamb. no further details released.

Federal Leonard Bessman Madison United States District Court Wisconsin Donald P. Nienas Sr New Lisbon Ronald L. Heffner Tomah Terry Robert Priebe Charles Sr Ervin Ruse Jr Viola Bessman Curtis L. Callaway Bernard J. Kaiser Karla Clipper Sidney Clipper Eugene E. Lamb

Defense contract for 400000 steel helmets awarded

The Defense Personnel Support Center awarded a $1,372,000 contract to Ingersoll Products Division Borg-Warner Corp Chicago for production of 400,000 steel helmets.

Philadelphia Defense Personnel Support Cent ‘Ter Ingersoll Products Division Borg-Warner Corp Chicago

Mitchell to Speak at LCU Graduation

President Rexford S. Mitchell will address La Crosse State University's first formal mid year commencement set for Wednesday January 12 at 7 30 p m in Main Hall auditorium. 105 seniors pursue bachelor degrees as Dustman speaks for students and musical selections accompany the procession and reception.

Rexford S. Mitchell la Crosse State University Main Hall Herman Dustman Northbrook Ill Campus Controls Council Carol Cook Grandad Terrace Ann Rommel Mindoro Karen Kleinke West Salem Student Union Hall of Presidents

UW to Administer Community Program

The University of Wisconsin will administer and coordinate the state's Community Service Program under the Higher Education Act of 1965 Governor Knowles announced. An advisory council will work with the university with James H. Albertson chairing. The plan funds housing poverty health recreation and youth employment projects and includes matching money for equipment and remodeling.

State Commission For Higher Educational Aids

Incumbents File For County Board Posts

Two incumbents seek re election to the County Board Carl F Bruhnke of La Crosse 17th Ward and Milton Schweir of Barre town file with County Clerk Esther Domke. Schweir once represented Barre since 1962 and now serves on parks insurance and agriculture committees and the legislative panel that redrew districts for next springs elections. Bruhnke a board member since 1935 chairs the insurance committee and serves on finance and personnel panels. He operates Bruhnkes Appointment Barber Shop and lives at 1123 South 11th Street. Schweir born September 2 1917 in Barre town attended West Salem High School and La Crosse State University and is a dairy farmer with a farm near Barre Mills. Schweir is married to Margaret Schiller and has two sons.

Carl F. Bruhnke la Crosse Milton Schweiz Town of Barre Esther Domke Bruhnke Schweir Hamilton West Salem High School la Crosse State University Barre Mills Margaret Schiller Mindoro Central High School S. 11Th St Bernice Hitchcock

Zebra Pony Crossed To Produce A Zeony

A zeony foal named Stripes was born at Earl Stuber’s ranch west of Phoenix. The cross between a zebra and a pony features a zebra head and stripes with brown fur. A zebra named Punch has been bred with a donkey, with the foal expected next month.

Phoenix, Ariz Earl Stuber Phoenix Stuber

Thefts Reported In City Neighborhoods

Jerome Blaschke reported a $110 Remington pump shotgun stolen from his car behind his home on Christmas Eve. Mrs. Rosella Millia said a shoulder purse a boy's shirt a dresser set and a bottle of cologne were taken from her car while at church. Harry Nolte reported a sabre saw a ½ inch drill a hand saw and two tires stolen from his garage.

Jerome Blaschke Denton St Rosella Millia S. 7Th St. Thomas More Catholic Church Harry Nolte Harvey St

Campbell Town to Increase Taxes by Four Mills Next Year

Town Clerk George J. Kastner reports Campbell will raise property taxes about four mills for 1966. The rate rises to 59.5 mills before credits from 55.4 this year due to garbage pick up costs and higher school and state county charges. The town expects $85,667.43 for schools, $48,427.26 in state and county charges, with a state credit of $4,371.64 and 55 percent relief for personal property owners.

Campbell George J. Kastner Kastner

Man Struck by Car In Lansing Injury Report

A Lansing Iowa man of 22 identified as Robert J Hawes was treated in St Francis Hospital for a scalp laceration after being struck by a car driven by Melvin H Osmelson on Copeland Avenue. In a second Saturday crash at 3rd and Cass Streets three youths were treated at Lutheran Hospital for facial cuts and chest injuries.

Lansing Iowa St. Francis Hospital Robert J. Hawes Copeland Avenue Melvin H. Oselson Liberty St 3Rd Cass Streets Lutheran Hospital Gwendolyn Sichler Minneapolis Richard Morehouse Weston St Patrick Tambornino Winona Miss Sichler Morehouse Gaylynne Pittenger S. 8Th Ave Onalaska Tambornino Ronald E. Puterbaugh

Fire damages La Crosse home. faulty cord blamed

Fire damaged a bedroom and caused smoke damage to the rest of the house at 105 S. Losey Blvd in La Crosse. Firemen report the blaze at the Harry B. Lockett home started from a faulty electric cord shortly after 4 p.m. Sunday.

la Crosse Harry B. Lockett S. Losey Blvd

Winter Blast Bites Coulee Region With Subzero Chill

Cold wave grips the state as temperatures tumble to five below zero in the Coulee Region Monday night with 5 to 15 mph northwest winds. Snow, sleet, and freezing rain caused highway hazards, power outages lingered, and two traffic deaths occurred amid the Christmas Eve storm.

Coulee Carl Peterson Mercury la Crosse Fairbanks Alaska Superior Milwaukee Racine Kenosha Waukesha West Bend Wisconsin Weather Bureau

Former City Policeman Seeks Office

Alois B. Weiland, a former La Crosse police sergeant and Sew N Sew partner, filed as the first candidate for the 7th Ward aldermanic post to fill the vacancy left by Clayton J. Burkart in October. Filing deadline for the April election is January 25, with a potential primary if more than two candidates run.

la Crosse Clayton J. Burkart Alois B. Weiland Sew S. 19Th St Weiland Common Council South Side 19Th George Bonsack Gerald Greider

Wisconsin Free of Arsonist Activity

Madison report from the Wisconsin fire marshal notes no evidence of syndicate arson in the state and few incendiary fires linked to insurance fraud. 35,458 fires caused about 28 million dollars in damage with nearly 25 million paid in insurance. gaps in explosives laws are cited as a problem.

la Crosse Tribune Madison Bureau Madison Wisconsin W. D. Rossiter Commissioner of Insurance Rossiter

Minnesota Faces Subzero Night With Record -17

Arctic cold front tightens its grip across Minnesota with lows reaching as deep as 17 below in Bemidji and 16 below in International Falls. Rochester stays just above zero at one degree, while Brainerd,\nAlexandria, Hibbing and St. Cloud report substantial cold. Sanding crews work through the night as new snow adds to slick conditions. Cloquet sees three inches.

Alpine Tex Miami Fla Broadus Lewiston Mont Superior Green Bay Park Falls Eau Claire Associated Press Minnesota State

Viet Sergeant Comes From Fighting Family

Staff Sergeant Vernon Larson of Downing Wisconsin serves in South Vietnam and comes from a military family. His five brothers all served. he plans to retire in April after 20 years in the Army. His wife Janet, daughter Sherry 15, and mother Mrs Vera Larson, plus his five brothers, live in or near the Dunn County village. Sherry attends Boyceville High School.

Downing Wis Vernon Larson South Viet Nam Janet Sherry Vera Larson Dunn County Boyceville High School

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