La Crosse State College Becomes Wisconsin State University La Crosse
Wisconsin State College in La Crosse is renamed Wisconsin State University La Crosse following a Board of Regents decision. Students debate the change with views ranging from support to skepticism while administrators begin updating stationery, catalogs, and campus signage to reflect the new university status.
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la Crosse State College
la Crosse
Robert Hoagenson
Mauston
Dan Cibrario
Kenosha
University of Wisconsin
Robert Hudec
N. 23Rd
University
University of Wisconsin At
la Crosse State University
Two Records Added to County Welfare Staff in La Crosse
La Crosse County Department of Public Welfare expands to 22 employees with Marshall H. Graff named case work supervisor and Elizabeth Hecht joining to oversee about 275 clients in old age assistance and aid to dependent children. New hires bring total cases served to about 1,000 across 715 elderly recipients, 680 children and adults in aid to dependent children, 112 disabled, and 200 blind. Budget for 1964 stands at 1,644,942 dollars with 23 percent county funds.
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Ymcaywca
la Crosse County
Malcolm J. Johnson
Graff
Johnson
West Salem High School
Bangor
Air Force
9518Th Air Reserve Recovery Squadron
la Crosse
la Crosse State
La Crosse Caucus Sets Finance Post Vote Thursday
La Crosse aldermen meet at 7 p.m. Thursday to consider appointing Sherman Stelpflug as acting finance officer after M R Birnbaum retired May 28. The council may debate consolidating fiscal functions into a single department, a move urged by auditors and the Taxpayers Association. If named, the nominee goes to the full Council on July 9.
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Stellpflug
la Crosse County
Engineer Loses Limbs In Freight Train Mishap
GREEN BAY AP James Markham 44 a Chicago and North Western Railway engineer lost both legs and his left arm at 2 30 am Tuesday when he fell beneath a moving freight train. Witnesses said the Green Bay man was attempting to climb into the control cab when he slipped and fell. His condition was listed as critical.
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Green Bay (Ap
James Markham
Chicago and North Western Railway
Green Bay
Bradford Protests Drafting Area in New South Side High
Richard Bradford president of the La Crosse Citizens Education Committee objects that the industrial arts area in the planned South Side high school is too small and still wood oriented. He warns today’s industry needs skilled draftsmen and cites his 1958 committee work with local manufacturers.
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New South Side High School
la Crosse
Bradford
Trane Co
Board of Education
Northern Engraving
Auto-Lite
Allis-Chalmers
la Crosse Cooler
la Crosse Rubber Mills
la Crosse Trades and Labor Council
CIO
Harry A. Schroeder
Committee Favors Asking Library Aid In La Crosse
The La Crosse Common Council and Plan Commission favor applying for federal aid to build a new library while a referendum on replacing the Main Library is petitioned by about 7,000 residents. The library board seeks a 900000 project funded by bonds and federal aid with a 890000 bond planned in the five year capital plan.
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Central High School
Alan Anderson
Schroeder
Central
Sigurd B. Gundersen Jr
CBC
School Board
Common Council
Plan Commission
la Crosse
City Plan Commission
Dissenter Blocks Bid For Junkyard
The La Crosse Board of Appeals 3-1 denied a junkyard permit for C. Patros and Sons at 2815 George St. in the Burlington yard area. Residents protested with about 75 people at a hearing. the council considered impacts on property values and nuisance concerns before ruling.
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C. Patros and Sons
George St
Burlington
Moore and
Palace Streets
la Crosse Board of Appeals
Harry J. Olson
North Side
Common Council
Wisconsin Highway Commission
Patros
Burlington Yard
Sheldon Nerby
20Th Ward
Jack Reihl
1St Ward
Charles Beranek
Duane Moore
Olaf N. Hoff
Olson
Cecil Allen
Fined for Failing to File Tax Returns in Milwaukee
Frederick Crane Gartz of Lake Geneva was fined 5000 dollars and sentenced to 90 days in the House of Correction after pleading no contest to willful failure to file federal tax returns on 1959 income of 73166 dollars. Three related charges were dropped.
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Milwaukee
House of Correction
Frederick Crane Gartz
Lake Geneva
Gartz
Bloss pleads guilty to taking car and stealing funds
Richard D. Bloss 26 of the Mississippi Hotel pleaded guilty in La Crosse County Court to taking a car without owner consent and stealing 281 dollars. Judge Leonard Roraff ordered a pre sentence investigation. Bloss to be sentenced at 10:30 a.m. July 22 and remained jailed after failing to post 1000 dollars bond.
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Richard D. Bloss
Mississippi
la Crosse
Leonard Roraff
Wisconsin Department of Public Welfare
Bloss
La Crosse Concert Band to perform in Riverside Park
The La Crosse Concert Band will give a concert at 8 p m in Riverside Park sponsored by the Park and Recreation Department.
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Susan Cibulka
West Ave
Powell Park
Russell Kroner
James Jacobson
Recreation and Police Departments
Powell
la Crosse
Riverside Park
Park and Recreation Department
Holmen Man Announces Run for Assembly Seat
Virgil D. Roberts of Holmen announces as a Democrat candidate for La Crosse County 2nd District assembly seat currently held by Norbert Nuttelman. Roberts, a Milwaukee Road dispatcher, cites giving the district a voice on budgets and taxes. Primary Sept. 8. general election Nov. 3.
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Virgil D. Roberts
Holmen
la Crosse County
Norbert Nuttelman
Roberts
Mindoro
Winona State College
Mindoro High School
American Train Dispatchers Association
The
Lions Club
Holmen Rod and Gun Club
Federation of Lutheran Men
Alice Evenson
Galesville
Spraying Window From Zeisler Street To South City Limits
Workers will spray Wednesday night from Zeisler Street to the south city limits between 10th Street and the Mississippi River. The project covers the area along the river and near residential blocks.
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Zeisler
Good Jobs for High School Graduates
Reader's Digest advertises a July chart of 25 job types with required qualifications pay outlook and advancement chances offering a 2 to 1 edge for diploma holders over dropouts. The promotion urges readers to buy the July issue on sale now.
Miss Dolphin Contest Deadline Friday
The Miss Dolphin contest by Flotilla 10-3 Coast Guard Auxiliary closes at noon Friday with water skiing judged at 4 p.m. in Riverside Park. Miss Dolphin and Princess Four will be crowned, with the winner receiving merchandise prizes and appearances in the American Legion Parade on July 4. Call Mrs. Donald Willson or Mrs. Thomas Kessler to enter.
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American Legion
Verlee Longfellow
Kane
Kathy Williams
Ferry Battens
Janice Fought
West Ave. S
Janelle Willenberg
Ward Ave
Vicky Stange
Tribune
Miss Dolphin
Coast Guard Auxiliary
Riverside
Park
Mis Dolphin
Donald Willson
Thomas Kessler
Burglars Loot Kennard Buick Co and Target Lieder Lumber
Burglars net $28 from Kennard Buick Co at 40 Copeland Ave after breaking a northeast window and prying a cash register. They also broke a front door glass at Lieder Lumber Co, 820 N. 3rd, without access. Other break ins include a boat house entry at 2124 Liberty St and thefts from 1333 Travis St of fishing gear valued around $58.
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Kennard Buick Co
Copeland Ave
Lieder Lumber Co
Vernon Lubinsky
Kennard
Lieder Lumber
R. W. Hansen
Liberty St
Stanley Filzen
Travis St
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