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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1960
Page
11
William Mc Fadden of Apple River Illinois elected president of the 196041 farm short course at the University of Wisconsin College of Agriculture Lyle Palmer of Neenah named vice president Edward Kipp of Janesville secretary Gerald Quackenbush of West Salem treasurer and Warren Maas of Seymour along with Edward Gerrits of Greenleaf chosen as agricultural student council representatives
Washington AP notes winter weather raises corn and soybean prices at major markets. The Agriculture Department reports corn up 2 to 4 cents per bushel last week as cooler temps slow farm movement, while light offerings boost demand and soybeans rise 4 to 6 cents.
Mrs. S. L. Persons formerly Babetta Schroeder has been chosen for Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges for 1960 61. A June 1941 graduate of Central High School she will graduate from Atlantic Christian College Wilson NC in January with a BS in elementary education and resides in Goldsboro with Capt. Persons and Bobbe Sue while he is stationed at Seymour Air Force Base.
Mr and Mrs William A Britten and their three active children own a 1947 25 passenger bus rebuilt into a mobile cottage. The bus serves as a home with beds for five a galley a bathroom and a dining area as the Brittens enjoy free bus rides.
The La Crosse City District schools with La Crosse State College will run a series of workshop meetings for junior and senior high staff to learn overhead projector use. First session January 26 at 7 30 p m at LSC Audio Visual Center. Additional sessions February 2 9 16.
Bernard Goldfine, indicted for 790000 dollars in tax evasion, is held in federal custody at the U S Public Health Hospital in Boston. Marshals secured a removal order to determine his competence to stand trial by January 10.
U S Census Bureau data show La Crosse County with a 70 percent urban population from 1960 counts, up from 50 081 in 1950. The county's 72 465 residents yield a density of 155 people per square mile, higher than the national 67 percent urban average and the regional 126. Traffic and service demands rise while local business grows with urban migration.
Madison AP The Legislative Reference Library plans about 400 bills for introduction in the 1961 Wisconsin Legislature. M G Toepel says requests from lawmakers make up most drafting work and the library also edits the Wisconsin Blue Book. The library expects about 450 bill drafts before the session begins January 11.
In Des Moines Iowa police Sgt Pearl Fever on duty in the dispatch office heard a fire alarm and phoned home thinking it was his house. He learned the alarm was for a grass fire and breathed relief.
Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association complains of a broad rise in illegal transportation on highways. They cite a gray area with for hire carriers posing as private ones to dodge regulation and rail rate cuts as factors squeezing profits. John P. Varda seeks legislative study to update transport laws dating to the 1930s.
Viroqua Common Council reconsidered city salaries after initial tabled action on December 13. Only Rudolph Nelson, sewer commissioner and disposal plant operator, received a raise from 310 to 335 dollars per month. Melvin Olson noted city wages compare favorably with similarly sized cities. Evan Friedell, water commissioner, reported 3 284 feet of new mains laid, mainly west of town near a new well. Friedell received a two month leave as he and his wife plan a Florida trip.
In La Crosse County Court Judge Eugene A. Toepel dismissed reckless driving charges against Gordon Tranberg and Gary Jaekel after prosecutors rested and evidence fell short of proving guilt. The Dec. 6 collision in Hamilton Town was cited as the incident.
The YWCA Youth Center announced two events for Thursday and Friday. Thursday 7 to 8 30 p.m. a party for sixth and seventh grade students. Friday 7 to 10 p.m. a pizza party for seventh through tenth graders and their parents. The convocation and reception will be on Jan 7.
Youngsters from tots to teens were guests at the Kiwanis luncheon in their honor at Hotel Stoddard. Lorrie Pierce, now assistant conductor of the Dallas Civic Opera Co. and accompanist for Joan Sutherland, spoke on her opera duties and played piano before guiding the children in solos and group songs. Master of ceremonies was Harmer Root.
About 900 students at the University of Wisconsin will receive degrees next month. More than 500 will earn bachelor degrees while about 490 will receive master or doctoral degrees.
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