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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1949

Page

13

Free Band Concert Series Opens at Veterans Memorial Park

The La Crosse Concert Band affiliated with Local 201 initiates a seven point free concert series funded by the Federation of Musicians recording and transcription fund. An all- union ensemble, led by D R Artinbee, plans performances in La Crosse Tomah and Onalaska with dates to be announced.

Veterans Memorial Park la Crosse Euanent West Salem American Federe National Federation la Crosse Musicians Association Ne Federation of Musicians Duri United States Canada Tomah Onalaska D. R.artinbee Irving W. Pashak Wilbur Holcomb del Conklin

Berlin Prepares to Receive 2 Millionth Airlift Ton

Berlin officials announce that the Allied air lift is set to deliver its 2,000,000th ton of supplies this Sunday. The milestone ton will be carried by a U S Air Force and Navy crew, with both services contributing airlift personnel.

Berlin U. S. Air Force Navy

Explosion Fatal To Five Paratroopers

Five French paratroopers were killed and six other troops seriously injured at a Souaendeal naval air base in Quimper France as they waited to board a dispatch boat. Cause of the blast was not determined.

Quinper France Souaendeal Nie

Winona Livestock Market Prices and Hours Noted

The Winona market reports daily hours through Friday and Saturday closing times, with a Monday July 4 closure. Prices cover cattle, calves, hogs, sows, and heifers with ranges for weights from 160 pounds to over 500, noting steady cattle and hog markets, discounts for overstocked or heavy fats, and multiple regional quotations from South St Paul and Chicago markets.

South ST. Paul Minn USDA Chicago Cew

Respect River Plea From Fire Chief In La Crosse

Fire Chief Adolph Kessel urged La Crosse residents to show a healthy respect for the river during the Fourth of July. He warned that moments of recklessness can bring lasting tragedy and provided safety points: watch children, avoid unguarded swims, don’t swim alone, slow motorboats near swimmers, and don’t swim after exertion.

Adolph Kessel la Crosse Kessel

State Receives Share of Public Roads Plan

Washington reports the Public Roads Administration backs a 7000 mile highway project. Wisconsin would gain 425.4 miles of rural roads costing 75,025,050 dollars and 24.7 miles of urban roads costing 52,178,950 dollars. The 20 year program aims to link major cities production centers and defense areas.

Washington Theublic Road Administration Truman Wisconsin

La Crosse council approves numerous street and zoning measures

La Crosse Wisconsin city council meets June 14 1949 to approve two hour parking moves on Gillette Street and King Street zones and transfer several blocks from residential to local business districts. Ordinances address sound limits traffic signals street widening and airport area controls. Debates include beer sales petitions and police pension reports with multiple road projects and sidewalk plans listed.

la Crosse Wis Pe Ee Mar Highway Dept Police and Firemen's Pension Fonds Polic Department Industrial Commission Clarence Childers Fourth Street Cameron Ave Division St Tillman Weston St Fast Ave H. L. Taylor Denton Sts City of Gillette Street Rote Caledonia Streets la Crosse Municipal Airport Kine Street 4Th Street Ashley West Harnwell & Harnwell Pleasard Swanson Field Mary Bvovlin South City of la Crosse Jay Street 7Th Avenue 7Th State Street Congressman Withrow Accuirtne Carl Brad Avon St Livingston Street St. Andrew Haver Streets St. James Glinton Streets Perry Street Ord Green Island Caledonia Street Heerar St. Clove Loomis Street Moore Palace State Vine Tist Tth St Cass St South Avenue 1St St Pernem Adame Anthony Pollvoda St. Andrew St Loomis Warver Claire American Legion la Crosse Tshor Pioneer Labor Hal Ass Te Crosse County Lerrarer Ohandain Losey Blvd Denton Bt State St 24Th End Vine Streets Cite la Crosse County Market Streets 21St Street John Schneider 3Rd Street Mississippi Riverbridge Crowley Place 24Th Street Losey Boulevard Eurb Park Avenue East Ave 1St Street Traffic Department Mississippi Street 21St St Losey Bird Wheeler Realty Co South 4Th St Jos C. L. V. Craft 6Th and 16Th 8S Marty Viner Main Street Cb&q Main Streets Th St Cutt Beck Vine Street 4Th 6Th Streets Sth Ave 26Th Place Grad Street 15Th 16Th Chase Street Bfy 3Rd and Dees Sts Wth 4Th State Streets 19Th Street State Street Campbell Road Board of Health V.F Resolut First Ward Edward Lueth Wars and Ceteae Tatoos Greece Ae Ray Ge & Ye Green Bay St Salem Aviation Board Mittee W Avenue King Street State Supreme Court Herod Gorsage Barlow- Weston 22Nd St Market Jackson Streets Adams St Jackson Street 19Th St Palace Street George St Resolution Home Oil Company 20Th Street Travis Barlow Streets Miller Braduce & Eas Sr Isle la Plume Pettibone Park la Crosse Transit Co Cargill, Inc Jefferson School Buchmann L. Kramer

Two Men Given Five Year Probation in Forgery Case

Milwaukee reports two men, George Antonapolis and John Kamuchy, each 61 and 60, respectively, on five year probation after pleading guilty to three counts of forgery. They admitted padding the North Western railroad payroll and cashing checks totaling about 31 thousand dollars. Their attorney noted the funds funded relatives in Greece, not luxuries. Judge Beilfuss suspended the five year terms and placed both men on probation.

Milwaukee North Western Railroad George Antonapolis John E. Kamuchy Bruce Beilfuss Neillsville Kamuchy Antonapolis Greece Beilfuss

Wheat Grower Support Rates Set by Ag Department

The Agriculture Department announced it will support 1949 crop wheat at 2.24 dollars per bushel at the Milwaukee terminal market and 2.21 at Superior Wisconsin. The national farm support will average 1.95 dollars per bushel. Terminal prices exceed farm prices to cover transport costs from farm to market. Chicago and St Louis terminals match Milwaukee, while Minneapolis St Paul and Duluth terminals match Superior.

Washington Agriculture Department Milwaukee Superior Wis Chicago St. Louis Wll Minneapolis St. Paul Duluth

Weather Forecast for Midwest States

The forecast from the Weather Bureau notes fair tonight and Saturday across Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa with cooler conditions in the north. Pleasant and generally fair in Minnesota Iowa with not quite as warm temperatures in the north tonight.

Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa

River Forecast From Hastings to Guttenberg

The Hastings to Guttenberg segment shows virtually no change in river stages through the weekend with steady conditions anticipated.

Hastings Guttenberg

Weather contrasts mark warmest day this season in Wisconsin

Cooler readings in the northern Great Plains lingered in the 70s to low 80s while the Pacific Northwest and northern Rockies stayed warm. Southwest Wisconsin hit mid 90s the warmest so far this season, with Blythe Needles and Silver Lake at 105. A cold front brought showers to far northern Wisconsin and cooler, drier air moved into the upper Mississippi valley. West Yellowstone hit 29 in freezing early morning readings.

Great Plains Pacific Northwest Rockies Mississippi Valley Wisconsin Kansas Oklahoma Texas Desert Blythe Needies Silver Lake West Yellowstone Wisconsin Valley Plains

Help Wanted In Wisconsin Hospital And Shops

WANTED: Girl over 18 to aid in special diet kitchen at La Crosse Lutheran Hospital. No phone calls. WANTED AT ONCE: experienced beauty operator at Fashion Beauty Shop 424 Main with salary and commission. PART TIME: laundry helper apply John Schmeckoeper La Crosse Lutheran Hospital. No phone calls. WANTED: Housekeeper for modern no laundry 25.00 week room and board Write M-678 Tribune.

la Crosse Lutheran Hospital John Schmeckoeper Tribune

Distributor seeks experienced man for food supplement sales

Wisconsin corporation seeks a man with sound merchandising background aged 25 to 60. Must own a car and show financial responsibility. Permanent position in La Crosse. See Mr Spencer at La Crosse Hotel tonight 7 to 9.

Wisconsin Corporation Stoddard Hotel Chester la Crosse Spencer la Crosse Hotel

Hearing on Final Settlement and Heirs for Carl Heller Estate

Notice in Wisconsin County Court La Crosse for the estate of Carl Frederick Heller deceased. On July 26 1949 at 10 a m the court will hear Ole J Peterson administrator final account examination and allowance of debts and claims and determination of inheritance tax and heirs. R V Lees & Bunge attorneys 402 Batavian Building La Crosse Judge.

Wisconsin la Crosse County Reuben W. Goldsmith R. W. Goldsmith Beasie Goldsmith City of la Crosse Reuber W. Goldsmith R. W Goldsmith Court House Said County R. V. Ahlstrom Schubert aj_ FRANZINI Barnly Ciates, Inc River States Oil Co State of le Crosse Carl Frederick Heller Ole J. Peterson Snelby R. V. Lees & Bunge Batavian Bam Bidg Crosse

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