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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1963

Page

20

Tshombe In Congo Capital For Talks

President Moise Tshombe arrived in Elisabethville to discuss a peaceful U.N. entry into Kolwezi and the collapse of Katanga's secession. He signaled readiness to move U.N. troops into Kolwezi and to implement Thant's unity plan while fighting continued in South Kasai.

Tshombe Congo Elisabethville Katanga Moise Tshombe U.N United Nations Kolwezi Union Miniere Re U Thant Thant Leopoldville New York

Elroy farmer John A. Cleaver dies at 71

John A. Cleaver 71 lifelong area farmer died at a Hillsboro hospital after a long illness. He served 28 years as Town of Plymouth treasurer and many years on Perry School board. He married Helen Wojtowicz in 1918. Surviving are his wife five sons a daughter one brother and one sister and 26 grandchildren. Services set for Friday at St. Patrick Church with Rosary tonight.

Elroy Wis John A. Cleaver Hillsboro Cleaver Town of Plymouth Perry Helen Wojtowicz Clement Oshkosh Gerald Beloit John T Raymond J Paul Lawrence Helen

Cataract area dies, services set for Albert Ball

Albert Ball age 83 died at a Sparta hospital Wednesday. Rev Bruce Willett will lead services at Shamrock Union Church Saturday at 2 pm with burial in Shamrock Cemetery. Lanham's Mortuary in charge of arrangements. Ball survived by three daughters Edith Hoard Sparta Edna Harper Melrose Erma Boris Cataract four sons Henry Eagle William Whitehall Spencer and Loren Cataract 17 grandchildren 19 great grandchildren one sister and two brothers.

Wis Albert Ball Sparta Bruce Willett Melrose Shamrock Union Church Shamrock Cemetery Lanham’s Ball Lowell R Edith) Hoard Leslie Edna Harper John Erma Boris Henry Eagle William Whitehall Spencer Waukegan Ill Loren Richard Duffy Tucson Ariz Frank Ball Milwaukee Jack Livings Green Bay

For a Real Sellebration Classified Ad Offer

Classified note invites readers to phone 2 8040 to hire an ad writer for selling anything. It projects a playful local tone and urges quick action to place ads. The snippet emphasizes a service for crafting sales copy.

Crawford Sheriff Names No 2 Man Radio Operator

Prairie du Chien Wisconsin Crawford County Sheriff Harry Shedivy named Alvin Crogman of Gays Mills as undersheriff. Crogman a deputy sheriff for eight years and radio operator since September will move to the county seat once quarters are found. Kenneth Strauman of Prairie du Chien was named to succeed Crogman as radio operator. All other deputies remain in their present positions.

Prairie DU Chien Wis Crawford County Harry Shedivy Alvin Crogman Gays Mills Crogman Kenneth Strauman Shedivy

Fire damages Pearl Street house in Blair Wisconsin

A Wednesday morning blaze extensively damaged the interior of a Pearl Street residence owned by Mrs. Amos Kolve in Blair. The first floor housed the Clarence Schultz family and the second story the Terrance Beaty family. both pet dogs were killed. Fire reported at 10 45 a m and under control by 2 p m.

Blair Wis Amos Kolve Pearl Street Clarence Schultz Terrance Beaty

Break In At GM Being Investigated

Gays Mills Wisconsin sheriff investigates a break in at the Watson IGA Store on Tuesday night. Thieves drilled the safe dial but abandoned the attempt after breaking the front door glass. No items reported missing.

Gays Mills Wis

Local Market Specials And Store Ads Compact

Locals advertise chicken turkey beef pies 19c each six for a dollar eggs 39c a dozen best quality ground round 69c lb ham butts and bacon 39c lb oranges California juice 3 dozen for a dollar grapefruit 8 for 49c potatoes 10 lb 19c 25 lb 49c La Crosse Street Market 1610 La Crosse St Aletta's hat sale two and five dollar values to 14 95 open 1 5 Friday til 9 post inventory specials mono and stereo records up to 5 98 for 99c Leibhold's 223 Main upholstering and slip covering call 4 4242.

California la Crosse Street Market la Crosse St Aletta Leibhold’s

Dad Jailed For Theft After Nature Trip

BAY CITY TEX AP A father William Hapgood Berry 47 his son Steven 9 and daughter Benny 14 were removed from Matagorda Peninsula after a 47 day expedition said to bring them close to nature. A pilot spotted them and a deputy sheriff found the boat used to reach the peninsula reported stolen Berry was jailed on theft charges. The trio lived in a tarpaulin shelter in freezing temperatures and were later placed in private homes. Berry said he left his car as security for the boat and sought work in Houston after losing his job. His wife and five other children live in Portland Maine.

Bay City Tex Matagorda Peninsula William Hapgood Berry Steven Benny Here Gulf of Mexico J. B. Cole Berry Peninsula Matagorda Cole Houston Portland Maine

Records from La Crosse County Court Docket

Edward J. Jacobs 35 of 1932 Prospect St changed plea to no defense for drunk driving with $125.40 fine. John H. Gundacker 43 of 1501 S 10th St convicted after trial for drunk driving and leaving scene with $210.50. Terminal Express Transfer 908 S 2nd St cited for improper stop lamps with $15. Gary P. Alexander 18 of 1928 Miller St sentenced to 180 days in county jail with stay and two years probation on $5 costs. Roger Olson 30 of Blair changed plea to guilty for drunk driving with $153 or 40 days, later jailed for nonpayment.

Edward J. Jacobs Prospect St John H. Gundacker S. 10Th St Terminal Express S. 2Nd St Gary P. Alexander Miller St

Births and obituary notes from area hospitals and towns

Birth announcements from St Francis Hospital list multiple January births including Joyce M Anderson first daughter of Richard M Ender West Salem and others at Melrose Mauston Wilton Cashton Ontario Norwalk Spar ta La Crosse and Viroqua plus a memorial service for Rev A F Hughes in Bethel Chapel of the Pines. Also listed are deaths and survivors for Rev Hughes a former pastor of First Methodist La Crosse.

Richard M. Ender West Salem Joyce M. Anderson Blaine J. Jostad Melrose Jean M. Lambert Jerome H. Johnson Johnson St Joan R. Michalski William J. Brown Weston St Eleanor M. Martin Leonard C. Carlson S. 30Th St Ursula Mitchell Arvid L. Raiten Lincoln St Mauston Nola M. Worthington Ivan Short Wilton Julika Zielinsk Bennett O. Erickson Cashton Marie C. Willger Ima Guyer James E. Zietlow Norwalk Dixie A. Doudna Ernest B. Leis Sparta Leona Steidl Richard J. Zellmer Black River Falls Barbara J. Johnson

Obituary notices for Olaf W. James and John A. Prise

Olaf W. James 60 of 7092 Charles St. to have services Friday 3 30 p m Sletten McKee Funeral Home burial Woodlawn Cemetery Maxville Ind born Feb 5 1902 Randolph County Ind employed 36 years at La Crosse Rubber Mills survived by daughter Evelyn Clapp Stratford Conn three sisters Thelma Hoyt Muncie Ind Doris Hamilton Indianapolis Beatrice Johnston Indianapolis Ind John A Prise 90 of 1627 Rose St died in local hospital Wednesday born March 9 1872 Wyandotte Mich survived by seven daughters Luella Smith Waukegan Ill Dephane Swancutt Leona Wardwell Carten Dahle Laxrosse Loyal Reynolds San Leandro Calif Hazel Williams San Diego Calif Rita O'Donnell Madison Ill and three sons Ervin John Charles all La Crosse. two brothers Henry Louis La Crosse Edward Tomah. two sisters Martha Rosno Tomah Clara Hay Chicago. 32 grandchildren 26 great grandchildren Services Saturday 9 a m Dickinson Funeral Home burial Green Mound Holmen continuation notice: home Friday after 4 p m.

Olaf W. James Charles St Sletten- McKee H. Dobson Woodlawn Maxville Ind James Randolph County la Crosse Charles Evelyn) Clapp Stratford, Conn Thelma Hoyt Muncie Doris Hamilton Beatrice Johnston Indianapolis John A. Prise Rose St Wyandotte Mich J. B Luella) Smith Waukegan, Ill Dephane Leona) Swancutt Maurice Violet) Wardwell Carsten Helen) Dahle Loyal Lillian) Reynolds San Lean Clara) Hay Chicago, Ill Dickinson Funeral Home Ernest Nelson Green Mound Cemetery Holmen

Weather outlook for multiple cities shows mixed conditions

Last night's low and yesterday's high temperatures vary across a nationwide list including Billings Bismarck Boston Chicago Denver and more. readings show a mix of cold and warm spells with several cities recording negative values and others modest gains.

Mrs Frances A Lepsch 85 La Crosse area death notice

Mrs Frances A Lepsch 85 of 1318 Adams St died at home Thursday morning Survivors include two sons Wenzel and George both of La Crosse four daughters Lillian Gagermeier Frances Seaton Gael Jones and Eleanor Carpenter 11 grandchildren 19 great grandchildren husband Matthew died September 1934 Services Saturday 830 am Schumacher Funeral Home 9 am Holy Trinity Church burial Catholic Cemetery Rosary Friday 3-5 and 7-9 pm Catholic Daughters Rosary 7 pm Friday

Frances A. Lepsch Adams St Wenzel Vennie George la Crosse Joseph Lillian) Gagermeier Leonard Frances) Seaton Gael Mary) Jones Tomah Walter Eleanor) Carpenter Morris, Ill Matthew Schumacher Funeral Home Holy Trinity Catholic Church Msgr. V. J. Plecity Catholic Daughters of America

Ferdinand H Lenser, 75, dies at home in Denton Street

Ferdinand H Lenser, 75, of 1553 Denton St, died at his home early Thursday. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Schumacher Funeral Home.

Ferdinand H. Lenser Denton St Schumacher

Weather Record for Lacrosse and Vicinity

Snow flurries to night and Friday with northwest winds 18 to 25 mph. Lows tonight and highs Friday from zero to minus five. Wisconsin sees flurries ending north and west, colder tonight, not as cold southeast, snow flurries Friday morning, very cold Saturday. Minnesota reports scattered flurries and blowing snow, strong north winds. Iowa: snow and sharp cooling tonight and Friday, ending Friday night. Degree days show totals through Jan 17 1962 at 3,685, normal 3,653.

Lacrosse Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa

Nomination Papers Filed for La Crosse Ward Supervisor Seat

Otto Briggs of 1815 Avon Street filed his candidacy for the La Crosse County Board 20th Ward supervisor. Incumbent Harry Olson of 1823 Avon Street has already submitted his papers for reelection.

la Crosse County la Crosse Otto Briggs Avon St LaCro Products, Inc 20Th Ward Harry Olson

Probate and Heirship Orders for La Crosse Estate Matters

Wisconsin La Crosse County probate orders set filing deadlines for creditors up to April 29 1963 and hearings on April 30 1963. Notices require three weekly La Crosse Tribune publications and mailed copies to interested parties. Also orders for Lavina Fossum will and heirship and for Theresa Manske probate with hearings in February and April 1963. Additional items include Bertha Larson final accounting hearing and a La Crosse fire limits ordinance hearing scheduled February 4 1963.

State of Wisconsin la Crosse County Court Clarence J. Johnson C. J. Johnson City of la Crosse la Crosse County la Crosse Tribune Eugene A. Toepel Johns, Pa Lavina Fossum Lavana Fossum County of la Crosse Hale Skemp Hanson Schnurrer Theresa Bertha Manske Bertha Larson Ruediger and Jeanis City of la Crosse Ity Plan Commission

River Readings Flood Stage and Sunrise Sunset

Flood stage readings show daily river levels with station data for Lacrosse and a note on sunrise and sunset times for Friday. Times listed include 7:35 a.m. for sunrise and 4:57 p.m. for sunset.

Lacrosse

Also Mentioned on This Page

Source U.S. Weather Bureau By Dennis Neeld Kasai South Kasai Luluabourg United States Weather Bureau John Cleaver Lewis Thompson Ettrick French Creek Lutheran Church H. A. Lease French Creek Cemetery Runnestrand Funeral Chapel French Creek Ragna Lund French Creek Valley Milton Harriet Butman Isabelle Barry St. John’s Catholic Church Peter Biden St. Mary's Ridge Catholic Cemetery Ferries Funeral Home Eugene Dougherty John Barry Ontario Crawford Whitehall, Wis Edward L. van Sickle St. Francis Hospital St. Mary’s Hospital Viroqua, Wis A. F. Hughes First Methodist Church Los Angeles Ohio Hughes Ohio Wesleyan Boston University Moore's Hill Evansville Evansville College Hamline University St. Paul Bear Valley Methodist Church Aleda Tarbill Hughes Tammi Lyndall Borden San Diego Calif Gerald Rickman la Farge Alice Jeanette Roberts Arvid Froiseth Soldiers Grove Blanche Martha Cosbitt Donald Jefson Viroqua Delaine Beverly Nelson Richard Larson Barbara Ellen Phillips Washington, D.C Gene Finn Annandale Phylis Proksch Stoddard Finn Billings Bismarck Boston Chicago Denver Dubuque Duluth Galveston Huron Jacksonville Kansas City Knoxville Madison Memphis Miami Minneapolis New Orlean St. Louis Washington Weather Outlook Seattle San Francisco Ft.worth Montreal Toronto York Atlanta Rockies Great Lakes Central Rockies Central Plains Phoenix UPI Mrs Frances Lepsch Alice A. Dickson Tribune Cari Los The la Crosse Shrine Club ALL Masons Thomas M. Hofslen Norman Nelson Dorcas Guild Martha Circle Thomas Hofslien John H. Wood Mattes Main Elks Club Jackson Johnson Animal Hospital Artcraft Rose Street Tte Gerwitz Const Kemp Law Woolen Mills Co Ray L. Revor Jackson Dial Spruce Norway Smoky Beaver Nursery P.O Schneider By Lees Wallpaper and Paint CO Yanzer Sanitarium North 7Th Dial Jackson Plaza Ortho, Inc South 10Th Caledonia Arenz Oxford Peart Sheriff’s Auction Sale Rambler A.M la Crosse Cooler Co John Gilles Sec.Treas Credit Union Trempealeau Pauline E. Earle Noyes and Winkleman Mississippi River Trempealeau County Bette Wood John Quinn Galesville Lee Harnisch Great River Road Readstown Koffee Kup Parmall John Deere McDeering Allis-Chalmers Claron Peck Jim Appleman Merlin Ewing Rueben Dregne Monroe Finance Corp Viroqua, Tomah, Kendall, Reedsburg, Mauston Joe Smith Miller and Schroeder Thorp Finance Corp Decorah Canoe Ridge Blacktop Dean Rilling Lyle Erickson Howard Knutson Community Loan and Finance Co Pauline Earle Russell C. Schroeder Farm and Household Auctions Farnam la Crosse MR. Farmer Bosch Wico Fairbanks-Morse Eisemann Phelon Bendix Scintilla Case Auto-Lite Zenith Stromberg Tillotson & Marvel Schebler Briggs and Stratton Clinton, Lauson Power Products Clinton Willard Auto Electric North 4Th St la Crosse Co Bangor Gomer Roberts Franklin St Alec Uglum Mt. Sterling H. E. Gilbert Mindoro John C. Erickson Call Lee Quall Bob Deal Call Russ Foster Carl Walt Turner Bob Deal Realty Company Homelite Bud's Marine Copeland J. M. Anderson W. Oak Keenan Jerrett David Bradley Tiger Hampshire Bill Fred Schomberg Angus Bull Harold Zeman Kansas Goldyear Welt
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