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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1946
Page
10
Washington reports a government housing decontrol order relaxing limits on nails furnaces and other materials. The office of temporary controls says dealers will drop the monthly 75 percent stock set asides and only honor existing housing priorities. The move aims to accelerate housing supply amid controversy and aging concerns.
Associated Press reports revelers plan large year end celebrations with high cover charges. New York clubs charge five to forty dollars per person, Chicago spots up to one hundred dollars, with supper and extras pushing costs higher. Police warn against drunken driving as New Year’s music networks coordinate broadcasts to mark midnight across time zones.
Seven year old Bobby Braun, crippled since birth, had his Christmas tricycle stolen from his Newark home. Doctors advised use of the bike to help him walk, and his tears showed the longing to reclaim the device that could aid his legs and end his crutches. Authorities seek the missing bicycle and suspect theft.
MILWAUKEE nine The port. 50 president of the Rupert company and the salesmen license of two firms employees The board held the three had demonstrated untrustworthiness toward the public interests and said they had made false promises of a character to influence and persuade purchasers of lots to the latter's danes Rupert said he would appeal to the Dane county circuit court under whose jurisdiction fall actions of the license board.
Wisconsin reports pair and very cold tonight with Wednesday cloudy and cold. Minnesota notes fair tonight with clouds and snow forecast on Wednesday. Northeast por weather includes chilly conditions, with northeast and northwest portions affected by light snow and cold.
An unreliable forecast notes a 150 mile impact area around La Crosse with a 36 hour period. shipments to the north protected for 15 below while southern and eastern routes face 30 to 15 below.
A cautious forecast notes a slight overall drop in stream flow across the Hastings to Guttenberg district with minor reductions in the Upper Pec region. No significant rainfall expected and conditions remain dry overall.
A broad cold snap covers the United States except Florida Georgia and South Carolina. North central areas report temperatures far below normal and a 45 below zero wind chill. Corpus Christi sees 31 as the coast endures freezing temps. No U S storm centers on the map yet though Alberta Canada forms a low and Dakotas see milder air moving in. Light snow is reported in Montana foothills.
Senator-elect Joseph R. McCarthy advocates new labor legislation to give unions more democracy while guarding against excesses by labor bosses. He warns against quick tax cuts, urges deficit reduction first, and favors cautious military spending and declaring the war officially over to restore wartime powers only as needed.
The Samaritan Joseph Bonavita, a Brooklyn tavern owner, handed out $3 500 on New Year 2026 eve after a prior Christmas donation of $1 100. Police controlled the crowd as he moved from the Bowery to Elizabeth Street station seeking safety from eager recipients.
It was ten degrees below zero at 10 50 a m Tuesday and the marriage register of deeds J Wachs recorded only one real estate transfer Tuesday morning. Judge R V Ahlstrom wasn’t called to preside over any sheriff county highway police cases.
Tuesday features New Year’s Eve party at the Legion club rooms starting 9 p.m. Also announced are WKBH radio veterans talks with Ty Krum and the Legion program This Is Our Duty on Mondays at 5 30 p.m. The La Crosse county American Legion banquet is set for Jan 9 at the Legion club rooms with Walter Rose and A J Hopkins among those expected. A firing squad honored veterans at funerals for L W Ender L V Weisensel C A Weisensel Charles Knoblauch James Shoger William Welch and others, and for Russel Schultz.
All government offices except police and fire departments will close for New Year’s Day. Banks, most businesses, and city hall and county court offices will be closed. Post office deliveries and window service will be halted except for special deliveries and perishable goods distribution.
Article advises that thumb sucking nail biting and facial tics in children may stem from anxiety or unmet needs. Recommend consultation with a pediatric specialist and supportive restraint free coaching. Use mirrors and comforting objects to raise awareness and reduce repetition. Angelo Patri cites causes and offers a booklet for parents.
General MacArthur warned Tokyo that Japan must fully embrace democracy or risk only superficial change. He praised reforms since surrender, urged responsible leadership, and urged citizens to exercise self determination as a new constitution and agrarian reforms take effect for future peace and happiness.
Uncle Ray recalls Sir Humphrey Gilbert’s 1853 Newfoundland voyage with five ships and 260 men. He perished at sea after declaring Newfoundland English soil, with notes on fish, trees, animals, and natural resources observed by Edward Hare during the expedition.
An illustrated leaflet by Uncle Ray with pictures by Frank C. Pape. It promises several hundred words on atomic topics and power. Readers can obtain a copy by sending a self addressed stamped envelope to Uncle Ray in care of this newspaper.
LOS ANGELES Charles Wakefield Cadman 65 composer of The Land of the Sky Blue Water At Dawning and other tunes founder and director of the Hollywood Bowl and former music critic of the Pittsburgh Dispatch born in Johnstown Pennsylvania PHILADELPHIA Benjamin M Golder 54 Republican congressman 1925 to 1933 former Pennsylvania legislator born in Alliance Ohio Buy Savings Bonds
Adjt Edgar H Stohler of the Salvation Army will speak Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Salvation Army temple Fifth avenue and Vine street He served in the 358th Infantry during World War II including the Normandy invasion and later battles He is director of the Catherine Booth memorial welfare center in Chicago The Meboe family at 1416 West avenue south will host him during his La Crosse visit He received the Silver Star Bronze Star Purple Heart Arrowhead and five battle stars for France invasion.
Madison Wis January 1947 Howard Ohm legislative reference librarian said staff work on 250 to 350 pre session bills for the 1947 Wisconsin legislature which meets January 8 Most are drafted for statewide associations and sponsored by legislators or committees No tax bills expected until Governor Goodland submits his biennial budget
Jacob Alcaraz died yesterday in San Diego at age 114 his family said he celebrated his 114th birthday on October 31. The obituary notes he lived through more than a century of history and was known locally for his longevity.
Funeral services for Henry N. Hanson 68 of Green Island are set for Thursday at 2 30 p m at Dwyer funeral home with Dr Carl O Pederson officiating. Burial in Oak Grove cemetery. Frank R. Anderson 80 of Minnesot a City died Monday aged 80 a retired Milwaukee railroad rate clerk born August 11 1866 in La Crescent. He lived at 1707 Market La Crosse later moving to Minnesota City last July. He leaves a wife three sons William Oliver Francis two daughters Margaret Staley Grace White 15 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday 1 30 p m at Brestlow funeral home Winona Rev Charles Mosebrook officiating. Burial in Prospect Hill La Crescent after spring in Woodlawn cemetery.
Mrs. Mary Monson McClintock 67 wife of Percy McClintock West Salem dies at home after a lingering illness. Survived by husband five daughters and six sons all of West Salem a sister and brother 34 grandchildren one great grandchild Funeral services Thursday at 1 30 p m at Jo stad funeral home and 2 p m at Our Savior s Lutheran church Rev O T Haaland officiating Burial in Neshonoc cemetery Friends may call at Jo stad home Wednesday evening
Charles J Burns, 75, La Crescent, Minnesota, died at his sister Mrs Golden Turnbulls home Sunday night. He is survived by two sisters Mrs Turnbull of R J La Crescent and Mrs Leo Bauman of La Crosse, two brothers Thomas and John of La Crescent. Services Thursday at 9 30 am at the Bauman home 617 Vine Street and 10 am at the Church of the Crucifix ion in La Crescent with Rev Speltz officiating. Burial in La Crosse Catholic Cemetery. Rosary will be said at the Bauman home Wednesday at 830 pm.
Carl George Ruegg of 945 Adams street dies at home Monday after a long illness. Survived by wife, two brothers John and Matt, sister Mrs Ray Hobanks of Cassville. Funeral Thursday at 8 30 a m Hellwig Morris chapel and 9 a m at Holy Trinity with Msgr Plecity officiating. Burial in Catholic cemetery. Rosary 7 30 p m Thursday at the chapel.
Sylvester Larsen aged 79 of 1728 Jackson Street died in a local hospital Tuesday morning. Funeral services are incomplete.
Chicago markets show salable hogs and cattle with varied price drops and gains across Chicago Milwaukee exchanges. Hogs weaker 1 to 2 dollars, cattle mixed with steers and yearlings steady to firm, vealers strong, sheep steady, and cash grain quotes little changed amid year end trading.
Chairman Ellender said the Democratic members of the special campaign investigating committee will tell the Senate they see no reason to bar Theodore G Bilbo from a Senate seat. He and Maybank and Thomas will file a majority report when the Senate convenes Friday, while Republicans Bridges and Hickenlooper will file a minority report.
Wilfred and Paul Weidler, twins, married the twin daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hofstreeter of Geneva in a double wedding ceremony held in Bluffington Indiana.
Swift and Co La Crosse lists egg grades from A large to C. Poultry prices cover heavy and light hens springs roosters stags and leghorns with weights and prices. Chicago potatoes arrivals 35 cars on track 139 total U S shipments 612. Idaho Russet Burbanks 3.20 Colorado red McClures 2.90 Minnesota North Dakota Cobblers 1.90-1.95 Bliss Triumphs 1.70-1.80.
Gov. Goodland signed extradition papers for Russell G. Pfeifer arrested in Corona California on charges of embezzling 11306 from Wisconsin while cashier of the state motor vehicle department. Dane County Sheriff will effect service in California with intent to bring Pfeifer to Madison for trial if extradition is approved. Pfeifer, employed over 20 years, resigned in 1945 and later moved to California amid an audit by the budget bureau locating malfeasance charges.
A campaign to raise five million dollars for the University of Wisconsin will launch February 5 on a nationwide scale. Herbert V. Kohler of Kohler Wisconsin, foundation chairman, said gifts will fund scholarships fellowships research and a campus expansion including an art institute museum of science and history and an auditorium.
Trinity Lutheran church men's league opens its meeting date to January 30 postponing the program once planned for January 2. Officers announced the delay and rescheduled the event.
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