Winners Named in Monroe County Fair Craft Classes
TOMAH Wis. Exceptional interest in woodworking photography and electrical projects marked this year’s Monroe County Fair. blue ribbon winners spanned many towns including Tomah Sparta Wilton Kendall Cashton Camp Douglas Norwalk Oakdale Rockland Wyeville and others with standout names in woodworking photography and advanced exhibits across multiple classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomah
Wis
Monroe County
Daniel, Graf
Grant Boyle
Daniel Pharo
Dormar Olson
Roger Richards
Chris Hanson
Daniel Vieth
Bruce Olson
Steven Foellini
Sparta
Ralph Bennett
Richard Cook
Wilton
Harry Erbs
Donald Chard
Gaylen Hoefs
Kendall
Howard Hanson
Douglas Vieth
Edwin Knoll
Douglas Brown
Donald Jones
Stephen Stark
Roger Breitenfield
Peter Bennett
Michael Webster
Terry Paulson
Cashton
Robert Helgren
Norwalk
Geraldine Wetzel
Camp Douglas
Thomas Baumgarten
Lewis Greene
Brent Retzlaff
Wyeville
David Knoll
Craig Beecher
Larry James
Dennis Oestreich
Peggy Foss
Steven Tucker
Rachel Olson
Sharon Boyle
Oakdale
Thomas Hanson
Donna Malzacher
Dorothea Erlandson
Rockland
Leslie Staege
Mather
Stephen Hubert
Johnnie Malzacher
Don Mashak
David Retzlaf
Dennis Hubbard
William Parch
Charles Siekert
Richard Martin
Albert Felber
Ralph Ovadal
Kevin Morgan
Arthur Bennett
David Bennett
Elmer Pasch
Larry Lince
Stanley Buchanan
Dorman Olson
Gary Nelson
Richard Everson
Deaths Reuben Helgeson and Augusta Draeger Obituaries
Reuben J. Helgeson 78 of 1913 S 16th St died in a Prairie du Chien hospital Tuesday July 23. Survived by widow Myrtle. Services at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Redmound Methodist Church. Augusta Draeger 71 of 1230 Farnam St died Thursday July 25 in a local hospital. Survived by husband Robert C. one son Robert H. of La Crosse one daughter Elaine Knight of La Crosse one brother Rudolph Miller of La Crosse and six grandchildren. Services Saturday at 2 p.m. in First Lutheran Church with Rev. Fritz Miller officiating burial Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends may call Sletten McKee Funeral Home Friday 7 to 9 and at the Church Saturday from 1 p.m. until service time. Included among the survivors is the infant son of Mr and Mrs Gary Peterson with great grandparents Albert Leitz of La Crosse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben J. Helgeson
S. 16Th St
Prairie du Chien
Myrtle
Redmound Methodist Church
Robert
Augusta) Draeger
Farnam St
Robert C
Robert H
la Crosse
Willis
Elaine) Knight
Rudolph Miller
First Lutheran
Fritz Miller
Woodlawn
Sletten McKee
Waukon
Iowa
Elton Bigelow
Lafe Bigelow
Minneapolis
Bakke Hanson Funeral Home
William Tjaden
Oakland Cemetery
Westby
Wis
Gunner Lund
Viroqua
Norway
Curtis Erickson
N. Rodes
California
Anderson Funeral Home
J. O. Paulsrud
Coon Prairie Cemetery
Black River Falls
Ida Simplot
Nebraska
Walter German
Arthur
Forrest
Beloit
Willard
Bristol
John
Lena Simplot
Bellingham
Wash
Olive Lane
Mason City
Earl
Henry Taylor
Methodist
Bruce Willett
Sullivan Cemetery
Perry Creek Park
Langlois-Galston
Clarke S. Bennett
John M. Bennett
Atty. J. Henry Bennett
Viroqua i High School
Rhoda Helgeson
Henry Nelson
St. Paul
Everett
Wynkoop
Churchville
Viroqua Lutheran Church
New Shelter Serves Rain Test in Hillsboro Park
In Hillsboro Wisconsin the new shelterhouse at Memorial Park passed its first test as Stelting and Hubbard family reunions used it for protection from rain. The shelter is a joint project of the local Woman's Club and the City Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro
Wis
Hillsboro Field Memorial Park
Stelting
Hubbard
Woman's Club
Locals Rummage and Thrift Sales Parade Townwide
Several rummage and thrift events run Thursday through Saturday with households offering home goods clothing and groceries. Local markets advertise fresh produce such as corn peaches bananas potatoes and meats. Photo finishing services and a confectionery shop join the weekend notices with sale hours and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North 23Rd
Cameron
la Crosse St
Universal Photo Service
State Street
Bob’s
Vine
Death notices from Tri-State region list multiple local obituaries
Obituaries record Henry Greengrass in Black River Falls Wisconsin aged 59, Elton Bigelow in Waukon Iowa aged 78, Gunnar Lund in Westby Wisconsin aged 84, Ida Simplot in Black River Falls Wisconsin aged 86, Clarke Bennett in Viroqua Wisconsin aged 74, and Julius Sanding formerly of Coon Valley with survivors and funeral details. Burial and church services locations include De Corah Cemetery Sullivan Cemetery and Viroqua Cemetery. notes include places of birth, marriage, and residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black River Falls
Wis
Henry Greengrass
Decorah Cemetery
Chest Division Co-Chairmen Named For Community Chest
Mrs. Joseph Callaway Mrs. R B Horschak and Mrs. Ernest Hiegel are appointed to organize the residential division for this fall's Community Chest Red Cross campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Callaway
R. B. Horschak
Ernest Hiegel
Community Chest
Red Cross
Weather record for lacrosse vicinity and nearby states
Weather summary reports scattered thundershowers tonight and Friday with continued heat and humidity. Wisconsin shows fair southeast with isolated northwest storms, Minnesota notes scattered showers mainly in the northeast and hot conditions, Iowa records scattered northwest to north storms and warmer east. Degree days tally and totals through July 25 1962 are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacrosse
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Mississippi River Forecast Summary and Readings Update
Daily river readings show minor changes through Friday with flood stage levels listed for Winona La Crosse and nearby dams, including 24 hour stage variations and forecast times. Sunrise Friday at 5 47 am and sunset at 8 36 pm mark local daylight, with tributaries at Dodge Black at Gales La Cr at WS and Root at Houston noted.
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Winona
C.P
T.W
Dakota
Lacrosse
Lansing
Prairie du Ch
Dodge
Gales
Houston
Thirteen Milwaukee Officers Admit Vice Payoffs
Police Chief Howard O Johnson disclosed that thirteen vice squad members confessed to taking cash or value from Mrs Johnnie Mae Jackson a known prostitute. The admissions followed lie detector tests at the State Crime Laboratory Madison with written reports pending before action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Howard O. Johnson
Johnson
State Crime Laboratory
Madison
Johnnie Mae Jackson
Births listed from La Crosse area hospitals
A compilation of births across La Crosse area facilities dated July 22 to July 24, noting newborns including Tracey Marie Bari lani Connie Marie Christ David E. Thaldorf and other families. Hospitals include La Crosse Hospital Genoa St. Francis Caledonia Vernon Memorial and Red Wing noting newborns by parents and addresses where available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tracey Majrie
Gerald Barilani
R. J. Genoa
Anita Brown
Connie Marie
Richard iChrist
Kime St
Beverly Ames
St. Francis Hospital
David E. Thaldorf
W. 5Th St
Winona
Carol B. Literski
Robert M. C. Ward
Galesville
Grace O. Ossentjuk
Roger B. Proksch
Stoddard
Helen J. Olson
Fred A. Brown
Barbara A. Lun
Philip A. Malin
Genoa
Kathryn A. Monti
Wayne R. Hollowitsch
Main St
Ruth M. Matiak
Gordon L. Summerfeld
la Crosse St
Carol J. Woloschek
Jerold E. Thompson
S. 5Th
Sandra K. Johnson
Probate and heirship orders filed in La Crosse estate cases
Wisconsin La Crosse County Court probate orders set hearings for the estates of Joseph A. Pavek Henry Erlewein Emil Frank Kabat and Edward P Newburg. The orders fix filing deadlines for creditors and set dates in August October 1963 for claims and heirship proofs with notices to creditors and heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Wisconsin
la Crosse J
Joseph A. Pavek
la Crosse
la Crosse County
City of
County of la Crosse
Eugene A. Toepel
Hale
Skemp
Skemp, Hanson, Schnurrer
State Bank
la Crosse County Court
Henry Erlewein
Hale, Skemp
Hanson, Schnurrer & Skemp
Emil Frank Kabat
Edward P. Newburg
Leonard F. Roraff
Johns, Pappas & Flaherty
Wis
Local job ads seek salesmen and service positions in La Crosse area
Local classifieds list multiple job openings in La Crosse and nearby towns. Opportunities include experienced tire salesmen, route sales, bellman, showroom and dry cleaning staff, accordion instructors, photography, clothing shop positions, and a service station dealership. Paid weekly wages, benefits, and car requirements noted. several specify ages 21 to 40 and 22 to 38. Some ads offer advancement, while others emphasize steady hours and vacation. Departments include hardware, nursery, and grocery store roles with flexible hours in Madison and Winona areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Star-Brite Cleaners
Madison
Wisconsin
la Crosse
Waterloo
McKay Nursery Company
P.O
Wis
Prosperous
Mississippi River
Great River Road
Hwy
Stoddard
P.O. Box
Petroleum Product
Tribune
Lorre Opposes Real Estate Man Using Name Peter Lorre
In Los Angeles AP report Eugene Weingand, a 29 year old salesman, sought to change his name to Peter Lorre but the actor Peter Lorre through attorney Robert H. Shutan opposed the petition. Shutan said Weingand did not deserve to trade on the actor’s name and the case was scheduled for a hearing on October 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Eugene Weingand
Peter Lorre
Lorre
Robert H. Shutan
Shutan
Weingand
Superior Court
Philbrick McCoy
Peter Lorre, Jr
Job Ad for Maintenance Men at Miller Waste Mills
Permanent position. Maintenance men and mechanics with machinery experience desired. Apply in person to Miles Croom at Miller Waste Mills, Inc. in Winona, Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Croom
Miller Waste Mills, Inc
Winona, Minn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Reuben Helgeson
Robert C. Draeger
Gary Peterson
Albert Leitz
Clarke Bennett
Julius O. Sanding
Coon Valley
Edwin Sanding
Caledonia, Minn
Community Hospital
Jack Nelson
Caledonia
Margaret Wiegrefe
Omar Goetzinger
Agnes Noel
Lawrence Hudson
Canton
Ramona Thompson
Clifford Hasleietm
Patricia Nims
Gene Kalash
Mabel
Lillian Larson
Ethelyn Myrah
Curtis Lippe
Dorchester
Helen Sherriff
George Albert
Marie Peter
Raymond Hagen
Shirley Rud
Warren, III
Kathleen Rose
Ray Lipovac
Warren
Agatha Jakubowsky
Lipovac
Red Wing
Minn
Ronald Hendrickson
Grace Chalsma
Holmen
Hellwig & Morris Thoughtful Service
Ave
Weston
Travel
Onalas
Ahier
Lax Woolen Mills Co
George
Ray L. Revor
Jackson
Briggs and Stratton
Clinton
Lauson
Tecumseh
Willard Auto Elec
North 4Th St
Beranek Construction
Gerwitz Const
Kleen Air Furnace Cleaning Co
Lovold
Kohlmeier Bros
American Red Ball
Roy Coster
Tomah Area
Vanzer Sanitarium
North 7Th Dial
la Crosse Tribune
M-210
Bellman
Hotel Stoddard
Marquette University
Russell J. Gile
Roth's
Flor-Mart Inc
South Ave
Gregory
3Rd St
Margaret Joseph
Francis Whalen
c/o St. Clairs, Inc
Onalaska
Major Oil Co
Community Loan and Finance Company
Caledonia St. Dial
Stuber Farm
Bedlington
Chihuahua
Donald Barney
Wm. Harris
New Amsterdam
Dial
Homes For Sale
MLS
Ginskey
South Side
Call
Losey
North Side
Hagar
State
Goose Island
Milson Court
Trane’s and Cooler Co
Hoeschler Drive
Tooke Realty
Ward's
King St
Badger
Jo Ella
Copeland Ave
Sunbeam Kitchen
ICE
Redwood
Pergola
Northru
King Grass Seed
Scotts Spreaders
Quantity Limited
Aqsev Rand
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