Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

La Crosse Tribune in La Crosse, Wisconsin

We have 8,601,093 pages in Wisconsin

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 27 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1963

Page

11

Yggeseth Wins First Event of Ski Jump Tour

Thorbjorn Yggeseth of Norway won the opening four-jump tour event in Oberstdorf with 247.70 and 237.88 foot jumps and 22.07 points. Antero Immonen of Finland was second. John Balfanz of Minneapolis placed seventh with 208.6 points. Gene Kotlarek of Duluth finished 14th with 201.0 points as 79 jumpers competed. Balfanz praised the condition of the course after his jumps.

Oberstdord Germany Thorbjorn Yggeseth Norway Antero Immonen Finland John Balfanz Minneapolis Balfanz United States Gene Kotlarek Duluth Minn

Luther Freshman Paul Hanson Shines Amid Tournament Action

Luther's 6-foot freshman guard Paul Hanson nicknamed Deacon by the public address announcer dazzled in tournament play as the son of Trinity Lutheran Church pastor Rev Lavern Hanson. His competition included Philip Schlachtenhausen of Decorah, a 6-2 freshman guard generating buzz for the next four years. Beloit defeated Carleton 101-94 in overtime, while Winona State edged Carroll 71-70 on a 15-foot jumper by Captain Lyle Papenfuss as the final horn rang.

Page 9 Ripon Luther Paul Hanson Deacon Lavern Hanson Trinity Lutheran Church Iowa Paul Bob Baren Philip Schlachtenhausen Decorah Beloit Carleton Winona State College Carroll Lyle Papenfuss la Crescent la Crosse Central Winona

Halas and His Early NFL Triumph Recalled in Controversy

The article recalls George Halas leading the Chicago Bears to an early championship amid controversy. It notes Halas faced criticism including calls to fire him and even was hanged in effigy outside Wrigley Field as the season ended, reflecting an era of volatile opinion.

McRae Petitbon Halas NFL Wrigley Field

Lacey Signs with Vikings After Gator Bowl Show

Minnesota Vikings inked All-America end Bob Lacey after the Gator Bowl win over North Carolina. Lacey caught three passes and a two point conversion, strained a knee, and joined eight drafted rookies while Jets and Hamilton courted him. Coach Norm Van Brocklin and GM Bert Rose aim to sign four more rookies from Nebraska Auburn Orange Bowl lineup.

Jacksonville Fla Minnesota Vikings Bob Lacey Vikings Minnesota Norm van Brocklin Bert Rose Lacey North Carolina Air Force NFL New York Jets Hamilton van Brocklin Rose George Rose Auburn John Kirby Nebraska Monte Kiffin Mailon Kent

Former State Champion Fares Poorly Against Ralston

Honolulu AP report shows Wally Jensen a former Wisconsin state high school champ, now Army doctor in Hawaii, losing 6-4 to Davis Cup star Dennis Ralston in an exhibition. McKinley beat Higgins 6-4. Jensen and Ralston then dropped doubles 7-5 to McKinley and Higgins.

Honolulu Wisconsin Dennis Ralston Wally Jensen Wauwatosa Wis Hawaii Ralston Chuck McKinley Australia United States McKinley Billy Higgins Jensen Wauwatosa East Higgins

Darlene Hard Heads USLTA Women’s Rankings

Darlene Hard of Long Beach California is voted No 1 in the USLTA women's singles rankings for the fourth consecutive year. The selection awaits approval at the annual meeting in Corpus Christi Texas February 15. Billie Jean Moffitt of Long Beach is ranked second. Wimbledon winner Chuck McKinley tops the men’s list.

New York Darlene Hard Long Beach Calif United States Lawn Tennis Association Miss Hard USLTA Corpus Christi Texas Chuck McKinley St. Ann Billie Jean Moffitt Miss Moffitt Margaret Smith Australia

Gophers Rally Past Army 6-3 In Final Period Comeback

In Minneapolis on Saturday night the Minnesota Gophers erased a deficit with a four goal burst in the final period to defeat Army 6-3 in a college hockey game. The rally highlighted Minnesota's offense as Army's defense struggled late.

Minneapolis Minnesota Gophers Army

Permanent Kennedy Assassination Record Book Offer

A newspaper advertises a permanent complete record on President Kennedy's assassination offered at cost. It invites readers to see details below for access to the book.

Kennedy

Narcotics a Factor In 25 Percent Of U S Crime

A columnist highlights crime statistics and offbeat facts in a satirical roundup. Items include narcotics driving a quarter of U S crime, albatross feeding, odds on aging, and misc anecdotes from Hal Boyle.

U.S New York Boyle New Mexico Santa Fe

Gene Tunneys Son Seeks Congress Nomination

John V. Tunney, 29, son of former heavyweight champion Gene Tunney, announces plans to seek the Democratic nomination for California's 38th District seat held by Republican Rep. Pat Minor Martin. At a Palm Springs party honoring the elder Tunney, the father urged his nomination and election for his son. John resides in Riverside, California.

Palm Springs Calif Gene Tunney John V. Tunney California Pat Minor Martin Tunney John Riverside

Senator Kennard Receives 635-Pound Baby Elephant

Fort Worth Texas Senator Don Kennard became owner of a 635-pound baby elephant after a gift from Bill Newbold, a former local cameraman now with the State Department in Cambodia. Customs charged $1,400 shipping and a 10 day quarantine at $38 daily. The senator questioned Cambodia’s C O D arrangement.

Fort Worth Tex Don Kennard San Francisco Kennard Bill Newbold State Department Cambodia C.O.D

Loewe Donates Music Royalties to Desert Hospital

Palm Springs California composer Frederick Fritz Loewe famed for My Fair Lady donates about 1 million dollars in music royalties to Desert Hospital. He arranged to give the hospital 50 percent of his royalties for the life of the copyright and praised Palm Springs as his favorite place.

Palm Springs Calif Frederick Fritz) Loewe Desert Hospital Loewe the Hospital

Khrush Sees Chance For East West Accord

Soviet Premier Khrushchev said in 1964 there are reasonable prospects for an East West accord with broad measures to slow the arms race and ease tensions. He proposed force reductions, military spending cuts, a non aggression pact between NATO and the Warsaw Pact, no dis semination of nuclear weapons, and zones free of nuclear arms. He cited foreign force reductions and noted the American public may not want war as Lyndon Johnson pursues peaceful settlement.

Moscow Khrushchev United States Soviet Union Henry Shapiro United Press _ International North Atlantic Alliance Shapiro Tass United Sates Lyndon Johnson

Bowling Scores and Standings from Pla Mor Lanes

Bowling scores from Pla Mor lanes show Purdue Wisconsin Michigan State Indiana Slippery Rock Ohio State Minnesota Northwestern Illinois with high games and totals. Team and individual leaders include M Mengelt P Johnson B Weisenberger J Amock and names such as R Lund D Sprehn and F Spah with multiple high scores listed.

Eame TP Wen Doug Potter la Crosse Michigan Jim Rockers St. Mary's Minnesota Larry Tranberg Michigan State Jack Ankerson Ripon Illinois Wiliie Alexander Ripon Iowa Gary Mevis Ripon Ohio State Marilyn Baum Luther Wisconsin Dim Maloney Indiana Ken Peterson Northwestern Harry Prestegard Luther Purdue Slippery Rock Smith M. Mengelt D. Lund C. Deml R. Lund D. Sprehn P. Johnson A. Rieland

Tri State Deaths Feature Wisconsin Obituaries

Mrs Albert Amundson of Westby aged 73 died Sunday in a Viroqua hospital. Former Marie Iverson born March 7 1890 in Town of Coon. Survived by husband one daughter one sister and five grandchildren. Services Thursday at Westby Coon Prairie Lutheran Church. Burial Coon Prairie Cemetery. Mary Dilworth died in Whitehall hospital. Services Tuesday Blair Frederixon Funeral Chapel. Burial Zion Lutheran Cemetery. Josephine Novey 87 of Hillsboro died Dec 28. Funeral 1:30 p.m. Tuesday First Congregational Church Hillsboro. Burial Champion Valley Cemetery. Albert T Wee 69 of Soldiers Grove died Dec 28 in a Viroqua hospital. Survived by wife three sons two daughters nine grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday North Kickapoo Lutheran Church. Burial church cemetery.

Westby Wis Albert Amundson Viroqua Marie Iverson Coon Iver Iverson Clayton Elanor) Lee Casper Hooverson la Crosse Westby- Coon Prairie Lutheran Church H. O. Ansen Coon Prairie Blair Mary (Duxbury) Dilworth Whitehall Frederixon Funeral Chapel L. H. Jacobson Zion Lutheran Cemetery Soldiers Grove Albert T. Wee Helen Gorman Robert Roger Ishmael Charlotte) Aspenson Duane Shirley) Lysne Ferryville Sylfest Herried Madison Peter Fortney Sidney Sherry North Kickapoo

Rockefeller to enter Oregon presidential primary

Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller will enter the Oregon presidential preference primary on May 15 as part of his campaign strategy to win rank and file support. The move broadens Rockefeller’s effort beyond early states as he seeks backing from party members nationwide.

Associated Press Albany, N.Y Nelson A. Rockefeller Oregon New York

Rockefeller targets primaries as GOP support wavers

Rockefeller seeks to overcome divorce and remarriage fallout by pressing primaries in New Hampshire and California while bypassing GOP leaders. An AP survey ranks him fourth behind Goldwater Nixon and Lodge among likely nominees as he resumes active campaigning after Kennedy's assassination. He plans a major Portsmouth address Friday.

Rockefeller Associated Press Barry Goldwater Richard M. Nixon Henry Cabot Lodge New Hampshire California Oregon Dent Nixon Los Angeles Robert Rowan Republican State Committee GOP Sacramento Calif Edmund G. Brown Scranton Nixon Kennedy Portsmouth N.H

Weather Record Wis Partly cloudy and milder for Tuesday

Wisconsin and nearby states show partly cloudy skies tonight and Tuesday with moderating temperatures. Snow traces in Minnesota and light snow possible north Iowa. Five day forecast expects temperatures 5 to 8 degrees below normal with modest precipitation and varying highs from 18 to 27 across western and southern Wisconsin.

Wis Minn Iowa Wisconsin

River Readings and Weather Stages Today

Data shows LaCrosse station readings with a 24 hour stage at 12 450000. Sun rise at 7 39 and set at 4 37. Heating degree days to date 68 total 2513 last year 2671 normal 2790.

Hood Lacrosse

Thomas A Morelli Dies. Former La Crosse Resident

Services for Thomas A Morelli 58 formerly of La Crosse were Dec 14 in Inglewood California Born in La Crosse February 9 1905 to George F and Mrs Morelli he moved to California about 24 years ago He is survived by his widow Dorothy L of Inglewood.

Thomas A. Morelli la Crosse Inglewood Calif George F. Morelli California

Obituary: Jennie Snell 88 Dies in Buffalo Home

Jennie Snell died at her sister Mrs. Thomas Devine’s home 1812 Kane Street early Monday December 30. Born May 13 1875 in Little Falls New York she was the eldest member of North Presbyterian Church. Survived by brother George S. Snell of Winnipeg Canada. Services Thursday 1 30 pm at Dickinson Caledonia Street Chapel Rev Leonard Beenken officiating burial Oak Grove Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday after 4 pm.

Jennie Snell Thomas Devine Kane St Little Falls N.Y North Presbyterian Church George S. Snell Winnipeg Canada Dickinson Caledonia Street Leonard Beenken Oak Grove Cemetery

Births in LaCrosse and Milwaukee Hospitals

In Grandview Hospital on Dec. 26 a son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Shirleigh Van Riper of Onalaska. On Dec. 27 a daughter Tammy Jean arrived to Mr. and Mrs. Roger Johnson of Pine Street. In Rock Island on Dec. 20 a son Scott Alan was born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kumpf. In Milwaukee St. Luke's Hospital on Dec. 23 a daughter Sheila Kay was born to Mr. and Mrs. Myron Bryhn.

Shirleigh van Riper Onalaska Joanne Wakeen Thomas Ghelf Loomis St Marlys Levendoski Tammy Jean Roger Johnson Pine St Eleanor Bjorge Rock Island, Ill Scott Alan Robert Kumpf Rock Island Kumpf Spring Grove Minn Milwaukee Wis Sheila Kay Myron Bryhn Shirley Osley Ettrick

Coast Searched For Missing Duluth Flier

The Civil Air Patrol planned a coast line search from Oxnard to Santa Barbara for Donald Hubert a Duluth man missing since Christmas Day after taking off from Oxnard in a rented Cessna 180. The CAP suspected a local flight and hunted the coast as he had shown interest in the area. A Las Vegas search yielded no trace.

Santa Barbara Calif Civil Air Patrol Oxnard Duluth CAP Las Vegas

Monroe Youth Killed In Illinois Car Crash

Thomas M. Cashman age 17 of Monroe Wisconsin died in a two car collision on U S Highway 12 south of Richmond Illinois in McHenry County He attended St Bede's School in Peru Illinois and was returning home from a Chicago visit Three others were injured in the Sunday crash

Richmond, Ill Thomas M. Cashman Monroe Wis U.S. Highway 12 Richmond McHenry County St. Bede's School of Peru Ill Chicago G. David Dixon St. Louis County Clayton Doyle Claffey Kilkenny Minn. 3 Faribault Kenneth J. Weber Verna Peterson Alexandria

Three Minnesota Children Die After Train Car Collision

A Great Northern passenger train struck a car near Melrose as four suburban Twin Cities children rode with their mother Mary Noel Korf 18. Three children died and a fourth was hospitalized. The toll from weekend crashes rose to 781 for 1963, with two more Minnesotans dying in Kansas.

Great Northern Twin Cities Melrose Kansas Mary Noel Korf New Brighton

Locals share New Year's Eve at VFW Club

VFW Club rooms open for members and invited guests on New Year’s Eve with music dancing and lunch. Donald J. Burritt and family visit Mrs Mary Raith for the holidays while Burritt serves at Rucker AFB Alabama. Universal Photo Service offers film drop for photo finishing.

VFW Formica Advanced Surfacing Co 13Th Weston Donald J. Burritt Mary Raith Rose St Burritt Rucker Afb Ala Universal Photo Service State Street la Crosse King Koin State Road Aletta

Electrolux Cleaner Salesman and Probate Notice

Advertises a Milwaukee area Electrolux cleaner and office equipment sales job with commissions. Also announces a probate hearing in La Crosse County Wisconsin on January 21 1964 for the estate of Elizabeth Buchner and a public zoning amendment hearing on January 7 1964 in La Crosse County Wisconsin.

Electrolux Electrolux Corp Mississippi Street la Crosse Wis Tribune Legal State of Wisconsin la Crosse County Court Elizabeth Buchner de Bonis City of la Crosse County Wisconsin County of la Crosse Eugene A. Toepel Hubert J. Schleiter Hoeschler W. N. Allen Court House Lakewood Onalaska County Richard D. Nagle

Also Mentioned on This Page

Yggeseth Ballanz Pace National Hockey League GFA Montreal Toronto Detroit Boston National Basketball Assn Cincinna Philadelphia St Lou Baltimore St Louis Cincinnati Pumbes Gifford Chandler Tittle Wade Jencks Chi Wade Viking Gophers Triumph President Kennedy Poughkeepsie THE Lacrosse Tribune Poughkeepsie, New York U.s.weather Bureau Seattle Penvert Kansas City Ft.worth Thee York Econd Bemidjit Bismarck Denver Des Moines Pairbanks Helena Angeles Emphis Miami New Orleans Phoenix Rapid City Rochester Salt Lake City San Diego St. Louis Washington Weather Outlook Plains Great Lakes Ohio Valley Mississippi Valley Atlantic States Hal Boyle George Bernard Shaw Farmers’ Almanac Arnold H. Glasow Austin O'Malley Senator Big Bill Hospital Khrush Eagle Merchants Pla-Mor Ic&n Berry’s Ern's Bar Dugan's Dugout Nelson Clothing F. Spah B. Fredrickson R. Hafner J. Mieh D. Spettel B. Bosheka A. Rach Guys & Dolls Falcons Kingpins Hot Shots Blasters Coasters Alley Cats Strikers Woodburners B. Weisenberger E. Ghelf W. Wilder B. Tremmel J. Hyland M Root D. Ghelf E. Scherdin G. Brendemihi M. Ross E.scherdin National Otto's Tav J. Deere Tru-Gas Party House Curly's Ok's Hillside Tar Enders C. Snyder D. Miller H. Daffison B Gaskill J Amock C. Hunt R. Greene D. Meinking High J. Amock Mary Dilworth Josephine Novey Hillsboro New Lisbon First Congregational Church William Schafer Champion Valley Cemetery Hart- Fick Miss Novey Yuba Albert Wee Rocky Robert T. Gray Howell Appling Jr Goldwater William W. Scranton Pennsylvania Grandview Hospital St. Luke’s Hospital Mary Cheryl Kathleen University Hospitals Gary Melrose Community Hospital William Wiechmann Vincent James Schwartz Rosemary Pistilli Hibbing U.S. 53 Cook Arthur Eddie P. Nelson Nelson Gary Miller George Beatty St. Paul Jessie Pratt Kan Wichita Helen E. Smith Highway Patrol Exchange State Bank Surf Weimaraner Stoddard Stoddar Travel General Mills West Bend Tom Main St Florence Beals Law Woolen Mills Co George Gerwitz Const Kleen Air Furnace Cleaning Co Ray L. Revor Jackson Lovold Skoglund George Roberge la Fond Ave Wallpaper and Paint CO Yanzer Sanitarium Ith Russell J. Gile Roth's Flor-Mart, Inc South Ave Blue Moon Lounge Fitz Fritz Uncle Carl B. A. Miller Washington St Tribune MAN
Search Courier

Search the La Crosse Tribune Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The La Crosse Tribune?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication