Fifteen Candidates Vie For Snow Queen Honors
Fifteen contenders vie for La Spanainestal Snow Queen honors as sponsors announce line up. A coronation ball on February 5 at the VFW hall will reveal the queen and her court. Photographs have been sent to Hollywood for judging by a motion picture star with Harry Green handling negotiations. The winner receives a free trip to the St. Paul Winter Carnival and will preside over winter sports events. Names and sponsors of the contestants include Betty Wisland and WKBH, Marilyn Purdy with S and H Sportshop, Jean Struxness and Doerflingers, Ruth McKillip with Kruezer's Furs, Elianor Fenn and Heileman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Spanainestal
Robert Jenkins
la Crosse
St. Paul
Betty Wisland
Mississippi Street
WKBH
Marilyn Purdy
R. 3
Medary
H. Sportshop
Jean Struxness
Fifth Avenue South
Doerflingers
Ruth McKillip
Division Street
Kruezer’s Furs
Elianor Fenn
West Avenue
Heileman’s
Local business directory fragments in La Crosse area
A jumble of names and street addresses appears listing shops and businesses in La Crosse including Gay Frock shop Doris Hale Onalaska avenue Margaret E Toepel Stenographic service Maxine Heintz Avon street Bicha Furs Karyl Moseley West avenue south Breweries Barbara Larson Hillview Swartz Office Supply company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse Tribune
Carol Rogstad
Main Street
Doris Hale
Onalaska Avenue
Margaret E. Toepel
Labor and Taft-Hartley Fight Move Through Congress
Acheson indicated continued action before the house labor committee with Lesinski planning to introduce a bill Thursday and hold hearings next week. Senate labor leaders push aid to education while debating Taft Hartley repeal amid Republican resistance and moves to delay. Air Force seeks 200 million for rocket research and range expansion as existing anti inflation and export controls near expiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Labor Committee
Lesinski
D-Mich
House
Senate Labor Committee
Taft
Rohio
Senate
Pep
Liu
Pepper
Spence
House Banking Committee
Air Force
Congress
Jack Turner Former Radio Musician Dies in Denver
Longtime La Crosse entertainer known as Happy Jack Turner died of a heart attack at his Denver home. Born October 22, 1899 in Hannibal Missouri, he rose to national fame as a pianist and singer on network radio before relocating to Denver four years ago. He is survived by his wife two sons a daughter a sister and two brothers. Burial will be in La Crosse with arrangements incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Jack” Turner
la Crosse
Denver
Colo
Turner
Hannibal
Happy Jack
Callaway Music Store
Main Street
WKBH
St. Louis
Louisville
Chicago
Robert
Jack
Donna
John A. Newman
Roy E. Turner
Harry E. Berkeley
Calif
Henry Gericke Waukon
Henry Gericke
Postville
L. Pateman
Gericke
George Bowles
William Huffman
New Allamakee County
W. R. Ryan
Tillie
Fred
John
Otto Sander
Chris Meier
Ben Mark
Tillie Gericke
China
Bell
Chiang Kai-shek
Weather Hampering Crash Victim Search and More Legal Notices
Lashing wind and rain hindered an American airmen body recovery operation after a B 29 crash on Monday in Argyll hills. The report also lists obituaries from Wisconsin including Henry Gericke of Postville Iowa and Lewis Olson of Mauston with funeral details and survivors. Patrick Kelly of Norwalk Wisconsin had funeral services held for him in Sparta, with burial in a Catholic cemetery and a large extended family noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lochgoilhead
Scotland
Argyll
North Side Bus Line Costs Prompt 15 Minute Schedule Debate
Fey reports surveys show North Side line riders at 4.71 per mile versus 4.8 needed to break even. Company opposes fare hike and favors reducing miles over expanding service. Officials fear longer waits. consolidation aims to streamline routes and end downtown turning points with longer buses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fey
North Side
Oscar Harebo
la Crosse
Mississippi Valley Public Service Company
James Durland
Roellig
North Salem Road
16Th Street
Wisconsin Jaycees Honor Leaders At State Convention In La Crosse
The Wisconsin Jaycees highlighted a successful membership drive and state convention in La Crosse drawing 400 young men. Speakers included Sen Hubert Humphrey Harold Russell and U S attorney general staff member T Lamar Caudle. Don Bell, a war correspondent, gave Bosses Night remarks on defeating communism and UN cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Wisconsin
la Crosse
Hubert Humphrey
Minneapolis
Harold Russell
T. Lamar Caudle
U. S
Don Bell
Manila
Bell
Philippine
Tri State Deaths: Langrehr and Olson Rites Planned
Bangor and Coon Valley Wisconsin report two deaths Mrs Anna Louise Langrehr 52 wife of F H Langrehr died at home in Rockland Funeral services set for Bangor Lutheran church Thursday at 2 p m with calling hours 11 a m to 2 p m at the church Burial will be in Burns cemetery Mrs Amund B Olson 82 died in a La Crosse hospital Survivors include her husband three daughters Olga Wickman Magdelene Klenke Aletta and one son Palmer plus seven grandchildren and a brother Carl Daffinrud Burial at Upper Coon Valley Lutheran church cemetery is planned with Rev A I Kramme officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Olson
Maulton
Wis
Lemonweir
Oconomowoc
Maude Allegar
Emery
Art Ackerman
Joy
Brown-Oliver
Mauston
Patrick Kelly
Norwalk
Patrick James Kelly
St Patrick’s Church
Sparta
Hugh J. Deeny
Thomas
Anna Kelly
Johanna Sullivan
Lyons Valley
Kelly
Cannon Valley
Lloyd
Walter
Juliana
la Crosse
Catherine
Josephine
Milwaukee
Vera
Fish Creek
Lila
Upper Big Creek
Helen
Lynwood
Calif
Anna
Helen Kelly
Bangor
Bangor Lutheran Church
Anna Louise Langrehr
F. H. Langrehr
Rockland
Lanham Mortuary
Burns Cemetery
A. B. Olson
Coon Valley
Amund B. Olson
Upper Coon Valley Lutheran Church
A. I. Kramme
Olga) Wickman
Magadelene) Klenke
Allison Bay
Aletta
Alma
Palmer
Carl Daffinrud
Hospital Holds Annual Election of Officers
The hospital held its annual election of officers and trustees at the nurse's home. Nordahl Nystad was re-elected chairman of the board, with trustees including the Rev. Harold Backer and others. The 1948 activity report praised improved service and equipment. 1949 needs were outlined by Dr. Alf Gundersen and Dr. Thoralf Gundersen’s medical activities plan. Miss Benora Lee gave the nurses report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nordahl Nystad
Harold Backer
Walter Gutzke
George Ulvilden
N. S. Magelssen
Milan Skundberg
Otto W. Marquardt
Elmer C. Hougen
Sigurd Gundersen
Alf Gundersen
H. O. Nystad
Thoralf Gundersen
Benora Lee
Proposing Changes to Motor Scooter Ordinance
City officials seek to amend the ordinance to bar passengers on motor bicycles. Police traffic chief Gil bert cites incidents of multiple youths riding a single motor bicycle and defines motor driven cycles by weight speed and rider criteria as part of the amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle S. Gilbert
Common Council
Fire Rips Duplex Killing Three Children and Babysitter
In Sister Bay Wisconsin a duplex apartment burned at 12 30 am killing four year old Charles Wiegand three year old Sissie Wiegand and nine year old Diane Larson. Fire Chief Melvin Schroeder rescued Diane but she died. The two younger children perished as the building burned to the ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sister Bay
Wis
Charles
Sissie’ Wiegand
Charles Wiegand
Diane Larson
Lester Larson
Wiegands
Melvin Schroeder
Diane
Schroeder
Snow Bowl and Rinks Open in La Crosse Wednesday
La Crosse fans learn skating rinks and the Snow Bowl will open Wednesday. Six rinks will run all day with three more added later. City list includes Hood West Avenue 21st Ward Emerson Roosevelt Goose Green. Copeland Hogan open after 4 pm and Lagoon may host Wednesday night skating as planned by the recreation department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Bill Cremer
Hogan
Recreation Department
Hold Pelt Show to Highlight Wisconsin Fur Pelts
The annual fur farmers international pelt show opens in Milwaukee January 31 and runs through February 3. Harley Wittig of Green Bay, president of the Wisconsin Fur Breeders association, says hundreds of mink and fox pelts will be on display at the Warehouse of the American National Fur Breeders association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Fur Farmers International
Harley Wittig
Green Bay
Wisconsin Fur Breeders Association
American National Fur Breeders Association
DeMolay Chapter to Install Officers at Open Meeting
New officers will be installed by the Joseph Miller chapter of DeMolay at an open meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m Special entertainment is planned All DeMolays and friends are urged to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Miller Chapter
Truman Defends Policies as New Administration Near Inauguration
A reporter questioned President Truman about Communist charges seeking to alter foreign policy. Truman dismissed the idea, pledging to uphold policy plans outlined for his new administration. Senators split on Acheson’s nomination with Vandenberg calling the vote a ratification of firm foreign policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Truman
Acheson
Wherry
Capehart
R-Ind
Jenner
Bridges
R-Nh
Knowlad
R-Calif
Langer
R-Nd
Vandenberg
Connally
Russia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pat Wooley
South 20Th Street
Quinn
Mildred Jorgenson
Charles Street
Zita Maher
Eleanor Steinbrenner
South Sixth Street
U. S. Army and Air Force
Pat Pitz
Adams Street
Rita
Lois Gutzke
Avon Street
Manke
Cannister
Caledonia ST
Jack Turner
Council
Jaycees
Santo Tomas
William Schowalter
William
Milo Knutson
Norman Biebel
Jaycee
Blair
Andrus
Linker Building
Madison
Eau Claire
Wausau
Oshkosh
Sheboygan
Grocer’s
James LeRoy Hinds
Park Avenue
Rey Paul
Green Bay Street
Harry E.hummel
Screnreec” Coenies
Cuaars
Baenes
Roper Gas Range
Penient
Performace
Roper
America
Roger
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