La Crosse Man Sentenced to 5 to 15 Years for Embezzlement
John F. Walljasper, 62, pleaded guilty to embezzlement and received a five to fifteen year term at Waupun State Prison. He must pay restitution totaling 134000 to local investors after embezzling about 272000 over ten years as a La Crosse farm auction firm manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Walljasper
la Crosse
Waupun
Walljasper
Vern Lamp
Dist
Atty
Joh Bosshard
Bosshard
Lincoln Neprud
Neprud
Iowa
Local Marriage Licenses and Record of Matches
Daniel Demko of Detroit Michigan and Clive Sutton of 425 S 22nd St to wed in La Crosse January 31 Whitehall Wisconsin. Marshall Nelson Hale town and Luella Johnson Pigeon town married December 28. Maynard Dahl Blair and Ser ene Anita Johnson Blair married December 27. Myron Halvorson Preston town and Alice Hanson Hixton married December 25. Ronald Zenke Galesville and Mary Lou Kopp Galesville married December 28. John Briggs Ettrick and Delit Emmons Galesville married December 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Demko
Detroit
Mich
Clive Sutton
S. 22Nd St
la Crosse
Whitehall
Wis
Marshall Orlando Nelson
Hale
Luella Mae Johnson
Pigeon
Maynard Norval Dahl
Serene Anita Johnson
Blair
Myron A. Halvorson
Preston
Alice M. Hanson
Hixton
Ronald Zenke
Mary Lou Kopp
Galesville
John O. Briggs
Ettrick
Delight Jean Emmons
Burglar Hits Frolic Inn On Main Street
A thief broke in at the Frolic Inn 205 Main St early Monday, entering via a rear door after breaking glass. Police report $7 in change from the till and a March of Dime bank containing about $10 to $12 stolen, plus an unsuccessful attempt to enter the bowling game machine. The tavern, operated by Karl Hemleben, was closed at 1 am and found open at 9 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frolic Inn
Main St
March of Dime Bank
Karl Hemleben
Schnick to Take Office Jan 5 After Hospitalization
Carl Schnick, clerk elect of La Crosse Circuit Court, will be able to assume duties January 5 after hospital treatment for a virus infection. He has responded favorably. Schnick won last November to replace Pearl Instenes Roop, who did not seek re election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Schnick
la Crosse Circuit Court
la Crosse
Schnick
Pearl Instenes Roop
Obituary notes for Arnold D Daniell and others
Obituaries run for Arnold D Daniell 65 of 1319 State Street who died after a heart attack near the courthouse. He was born in Milwaukee December 9 1887 and worked 44 years as a sales representative for John Pritzlaff Hardware. Funeral at First Presbyterian Church and Oak Grove Cemetery with Fr. Mark L. Andrews officiating. Additional notices include Lars Risetter and Usona Roy deaths with funeral times and locations, plus details of a Schubert obituary and services in La Crosse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold D. Daniell
State St
Milwaukee
Wis
John Pritzlaff Hardware Company
Wisconsin
Minnesota
George H. Daniell
Daniell
First Presbyterian Church
Frontier Lodge
F. and
A.M. la Crosse Commandery No
Tripoli
George
Viola) Theiss
Chicago
Irene Ramsey
Cali
West Avenue
Mark L. Andrews
Oak Grove Cemetery
Usona Roy
N. 3Rd St
la Crosse
Ernest Roy
Pembina
N.D
Ernest Foster
Warroad
Minn
Thressia
Ernestine
Mary
Leo
Mexico City
Mex
Eugene
Paul
Charles
Lawrence
James
Hellwig- Morris
St. Joseph Cathedral
John P. Trant
Sea Scout days remembered for Logan High School anniversary
Burton C. Smith recalls Logan High School Sea Scout memories tied to the 1929 Lake Pepin cruises. He describes early unit formation, doughnut sales funding a 10 day cruise, river trips, and annual Memorial Day parades. Alumni are invited to a 25th anniversary gathering with casual activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Logan
Logan High School
Sea Scouts
Lake Pepin
Burton C. Smith
James ‘Mealy
Felix Novak
Joe Eck‘dahl
Pepin
Dixie
Logan Machine Shop
Sea Scout
Eight Rinks Open For Skating This Monday
Recreation department lists eight rinks Hogan Hood West Avenue Roosevelt St. Andrew Copeland Lueth Emerson as open Monday afternoon and evening from 1 to 9 30 p.m. The Lagoon also set to open 6 1 to 9 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Recreation Department
Hogan
Hood
West Avenue
Roosevelt
St. Andrew
Copeland
Lueth
Emerson
Births recorded across La Crosse area in late December
Twin Mary Philomena and Bernard John born to Bernard V. Lenske at 116 N 19th St. Dec 2. Patricia Ann to Dale A. O’Heron at 827 S Fourth St. Dec 27. Daniel James to William E. Fagan Rt. 42 Dec 28. Jeffrey to James E. Freisinger 226 S 10th St. Dec 28. Herbert James to Herbert M. Becker Rt. Caledonia Dec 28. Margaret Taki to Harry Miyamoto 2223 Ward Ave. Dec 28. Belva Ann to Clarence StumJlin Rt 1 Onalaska Dec 28. Debra Lynn to Robert Kirchner Bangor Dec 27. Diane Marie to Neil A. Knudson Rt 1 State Rd Dec 28. Debra Lynn also listed at La Crosse Hospital. Dec 27. Other births at Memorial, Tomah Memorial, St. Mary’s Sparta. Dates: Dec 19 21 23 26 27 28. Names include Domes, Shutter, Krause, Brandon, Falkner, Carlisle, Wagner, Stark, Robertson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Philomena
Bernard John
Bernard V. Lenske
Vera
Mary White
Patricia Ann
Dale A. O'Heron
Mary Gray
Daniel James
William E. Fagan
Violet Winterfield
Jeffrey
James E. Freisinger
S. 10Th St
Dorothy Funke
Herbert James
Herbert M. Becker
Caledonia
Naomi Koontz
Margaret Taki
Harry H. ‘Miyamoto
Ward Ave
Dorothy May Hackbart
Belva Ann
Clarence Stumjlin
Onalaska
Margaret Wortman
Tomah
Wis
Memorial Hospital
Richard Shutter
Norbert Krause
Edward Brandon
Howard Falkner
B. Carlisle
Donald Smith
Bremen
Ind
Community Hospital
Paul Nelson
Stuart E. Wagner
Marcia Hetznecker
la Crosse
St. Mary’s Hospital
Sparta
Robert Stark
Eleanor Green
Wilbur Robertson
Jacqueline Erickson
Man Drives Forbidden. Multiple Fines From Court
Wisconsin notices list drivers fined for speeding and unlicensed operation in Bangor and La Crosse on Dec 27. Others include fines for license revocation, unlicensed driving, and a few cash bonds forfeited for speeding charges. police and justice court actions plus several La Crosse fire department calls.
Youths Hurt and Driver Fined in Highway 33 Crash
Two 18 year olds escaped with minor injuries when a car skidded and rolled over at the foot of Irish Hill on Highway 33. The driver James L. Lunde pleaded guilty to driving without due caution, fined $5 and costs, and suffered a cut finger. He admitted speeds between 65 and 70 mph while passing another vehicle. the car was a complete loss. Ronald Neuman, a passenger, had a minor back injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Irish Hill
Highway 33
James L. Lunde
Winnebago St
Lunde
Ronald Neuman
Green Bay St
Boma Road
Sparta Man Undergoes Major Surgery at Wisconsin General Hospital
Sidney N. Smith, owner of the Sidney Hotel in Sparta, underwent major surgery at the Wisconsin General Hospital in Madison on Saturday and is reported to be making a satisfactory recovery. The hotel is operated by Charles Doeser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Wis
Sidney 'N. Smith
Wisconsin General Hospital
Madison
Smith
Sidney Hotel
Charles Doeser
Miller Brewing Plans $20 Million Expansion
Miller Brewing Co announces a $20 million expansion to raise annual beer output by about one million barrels. The plan includes a new brewhouse and grain storage building, a new bottle house, and a four story stockhouse addition as part of a project that has already invested $30 million since 1946.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Federel C. Miller
Miller Brewing Co
Miller
Driver, 2, Smashes Dad's Car Into Home
Detroit report says two year old Anthony Widby, left in a car by his father, started the engine and backed into a house, damaging the lawn and structure. The child suffered a bruised forehead while police did not issue a ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Anthony Widby
Jack Widby
Anthony
Helen Pattenaude
Navy says 21 ships hit by Reds in 1952 off Korea
A year-end Navy report says Communist gunfire damaged 21 U S Navy ships off Korea in 1952 with 16 dead and 55 wounded. The tug Sarsi was lost to a mine in August. two crewmen died and four wounded. The fleet kept an absolute blockade while targeting inland. August and September saw the first guided missiles used against North Korean targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Korea
Navy
U.S
Jfelt
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lars Risetter
Lee, Til
Agnes Risetter
Holmen High School
Lee, IU
Asona Roy
Joseph Schubert
South Ave
C. F. Culler
U.S. Fisheries
Copeland Park
Black River
Ray Sampson
Homer Fisheries
Bay State Milling Company
Jack Shelly
Red Cottage
D. E. Field
Lake City
Point No Point
Red Wing
Sadie Grimm
Camp Decorah
Old Black River
Capt. Culler
Henry Knebes
General Foods
Florida
Wally’s
DIAL
St. Ann
la Crosse Hospital
Debra Lynn
Robert Kirchner
Bangor
Charlotte Windsor
Grandview
Alois Gerke
Delores Dwyer
Diane Marie
Neil A. Knudson
State Rd
Lorraine Manske
Walter Gady
Dakota
Louise Lasson
Daily Records County Court
Franklin Peplinski
George W. Clatt Jr
Paul E. Flottmeier
Rose St
Grand Crossing
Leonard J. Tostenson
Canton
Wiscosin
John L. Adams
8Th Ave
Maynard M. Wagner
French Road
Thomas A. Hoyt
Minneapolis
Police Court
Robert Torgerson
Avon St
Raymond Paulson
Justice Court
Norbert Cotter
Fire Department
Caledonia St
Clifford Halmrast
S. 4Th St
I. Knutson
Robert Breidel
Mattress Fire
John Webber
Sparta Man
Miller Brewing
Dad
U.S. Navy
France
Denain
Hormel
Braunschweiger
Beverage Department
Libby
Kraft
Velveeta
N.B.C. Ritz Crackers
Rmour Treet
California
Birnbaums
Birnbaum
David Harkness
Glen Harkness
Kane Street
Maraschino
Kist
Calif
PEAS
Cranberries
George and Gillette Streets
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