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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1968

Page

9

Most Bikes Stolen By Kids Who Are Too Lazy To Walk

Police say most La Crosse bicycle thefts come from lazy youths who steal unattended bikes near pools or games and abandon them nearby. Detectives note no organized ring, and reveal high recovery rates and emphasis on padlocks and bicycle registration to reclaim losses.

la Crosse Wesley Wells Police Robert Loeffler la Crosse County Cies Hoever Wells Loeffler

Diplomas Awarded To St Francis Graduates Across Five Schools

Eighty St Francis graduates received diplomas at com mencement exercises led by Rev Donald Reiff of St Marys Milwaukee and Rev Richard Girt at St Joseph the Workman Cathedral Hospital. Distinct nursing and medical technology levels honored by Most Rev Frederick W King bishop of La Crosse with graduates from La Crosse Wonewape Madison and Omaha areas.

St. Francis Donald Reiff St. Mary’s Com- Hill Milwaukee Kendall Betty Burt Wilton Mary Ellen Cain Soldiers Grove Elaine Capaul Cornell Charlotte Copus Boscobel Catherine Craemer Eau Claire Jennifer Deaver Viroqua Phyllis Delaski Ashland Ann Dreischmeier Wonewape Mary Gilles Athens Rose Mary Haas Madonna Osterhaus Platteville Karen Heinz Trempealeau Ruth Ann Hellwig Coon Valley Terrill Hull Stodidard Alta’ Johnson Strum Margaret Mackaben Janet Slattery Waucoma Marcia Fordyce West Union Jean Harm Joan Reppe Sandra Spinner Lansing Joan Meighan Cedar Rapids Minnesota Patricia Aymond Red Wing Marcia Barck Rochester Lynn Belter Kellogg Carol Burg Linda de Witt Judith Klinski Caledonia Adele Frank Austin Marlene Ryan Harmony Mary Lucille de Lauder Spokane Wash Ill Judith A. Corcoran la Crosse Lawrence M. Hussey Hilo Hawaii Thomas E. Goetzler Kankakee David Bainbridge Dubuque Iowa School of Medical Record Science Lorraine Baron Tomah Jo- Carol McGarvey Madison Carol Pauly Cassandra ‘Schleich Minn Kristine Sorenson Margaret Zellmer School of X-Ray Technology Rosa Butkovich Russell D. Skifton Diane Latimer Jo Ann Buehler la Crescent Mary Jeanne Bindl Manston Kathleen Burke

Storandt Backed For Dairy Council Candidacy

Storandt of West Salem leads a slate backing a state dairy advisory council bid amid disputes over candidate anonymity and vote division. Local supporters from Holmen West Salem Cashton and other districts back Storandt as part of a two part plan including a dairy marketing order proposal. The district covers Monroe Jackson Trempealeau Juneau La Crosse and Buffalo Counties.

Orvis Olson Mindoro la Crosse Storandt Robert Granum Russell Bringe Holmen Earl Rhyme West Salem James R Wells Cashton Olson Monroe Jackson Trempealeau Juneau Buffalo

Four La Crosse youths face juvenile court action

Four La Crosse juveniles were booked by police Tuesday. Two, aged 15 and 17, started a rubbish fire July 19 at John’s Beverage Mart 1812 Jackson Street. The other two, aged 14 and 16, allegedly entered the Bott residence 1317 South 15th Street and stole beer. All will be turned over for juvenile court action.

la Crosse John’s Beverage Mart Jackson Clem Bett S. 15Th St Bott

Park Derby Promises Fishing Fun and Turtle Race

The Pettibone Lagoon event by the park and recreation department runs Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:00 for a kids fishing derby with age groups 5–9 10–14 and 15–17 prizes a rod and reel for top fish winners and a turtle race at 3:15 plus a frog jumping contest at 3:30. Transportation via three chaperoned buses serves multiple stops with return by about 4 p.m.

Park and Recreation Department Pettibone Lagoon Myrick Park Hogan Bluffview Erickson Cliffside Trane Powell Hood Leuth St. Andrews Swanson Badger Copeland

Copper Tubing Stolen From Trane Plant 4

Trane Plant 4 on East Ave and Townsend St reported 400 pounds of scrap copper tubing stolen Monday afternoon. In a separate theft, James Farr of 2929 S 26th St said $52 worth of assorted tools were taken from his garage Monday evening.

Trane Co Trane East Ave Townsend St James Farr 26Th St

City Concert Band To Perform At LCU

The La Crosse Concert Band will perform at La Crosse State University Main Hall at 7 p m Wednesday. Band director D R Wartinbee notes funds come from the iMusic Performance Trust Fund of New York City with no admission charge.

la Crosse la Crosse State University D. R. Wartinbee iMusic Performance Trust Fund New York City

Doctor Charles Link to Join La Crosse Clinic Staff

Dr Charles Link 31 of Waukon Iowa will join La Crosse Clinic Ltd Aug 1 to practice internal medicine He earned a 1958 B S from Loras College and 1962 MD from Marquette University after internship at Lutheran Hospital Milwaukee 1963 Army service 1963 65 and residency at Milwaukee County General Hospital 1965 to present He and wife Rosemarie live at 1915 S 28th St with four children Peter 9 Mary 7 Kathryn 5 Carolyn 3.

Charles Link Waukon Iowa la Crosse Clinic Ltd Link Loras College Marquette University Lutheran Hospital Milwaukee Milwaukee County General Hospital Rosemarie S. 28Th St Peter Mary Kathryn Carolyn Tribune

Classes Planned For Underwriters

The Western Wisconsin Life Underwriters Association will sponsor 34 weeks of CLU exam prep classes starting Sept 19 for candidates aiming at Chartered Life Underwriter designations. Classes cover five national CLU exams with exams by the American College of Life Underwriters in June. Part 4 Finance and Economics will be taught by La Crosse State University staff from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursdays. Enrollment forms are at 1420 Hyde Ave.

Western Wisconsin Life Underwriters Association Chartered Life Underwriter CLU American College of Life Underwriters American College American Society of Chartered Life Underwriters Clus la Crosse State University Lauritz T. Nelson CLU Educational Committee Hyde Ave

Fire Station No 3 Dedication Set In Green Bay Street Area

The new Fire Station No 3 at Green Bay Street and Losey Boulevard will be dedicated at 10 a.m. Friday with architect Carl W. Schubert and Mayor Warren Loveland in attendance. Completed in November the station cost just over $207000. Tours will be offered 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Chief Frank E. Kloss announced.

Green Bay Street Losey Boulevard Carl W. Schubert Warren Loveland Frank E. Kloss

Four La Crescent street projects approved by council

La Crescent Minnesota village council approved four street improvement plans at a public hearing. Projects include Riverview Avenue Hillview Boulevard to north end with curbs gutters storm basins and utilities, Hillcrest Avenue curb and gutter, Park Street curb and gutter from North 4th to end, and Hillview Boulevard section to lot owned by Richard Ames with curb gutter and bituminous surfacing. Debate over street widths settled with engineer 41-foot recommendation accepted.

LA Crescent Minn la Crescent Village Riverview Avenue Hillview ‘Boulevard Riverview Hillcrest Avenue Park Street North 4Th Park Richard Ames Hillview Blvd

Youth Faces Drug Charge Delinquent Fails to Appear in Court

A youth, James M. Herbage, 20, Greendale, did not show for a La Crosse Circuit Court sentencing on illegal marijuana possession. Judge Albert L. Twesme ordered his arrest and threatened bond forfeiture, while noting a Dane County warrant for another marijuana charge. Co-defendants Boutch Williams Santina faced varied outcomes as the case awaits final disposition.

la Crosse James M. Herbage Greendale Trempealeau County Albert L. Twesme Lincoln Neprud Herbage Atty Burleigh Randolph Twesme Terry Gillette Patrick J. Boutch St. Paul St David C. Williams Neenah Nick D. Santina San Bernadino Calif N. 3Rd St Santina Boutch Green Bay

Procession to close Franciscan Sisters celebration at St Rose

A public outdoor procession will close the 90 year celebration of the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration. Began at Viterbo College with benediction from the upper east porch, the route moves through campus streets to the St Rose convent, with benedictions by Bishop Frederick Freking. A Aquinas band trumpet fanfare and Catholic War Veterans gun salute mark each benediction. A reception follows on the convent porch and courtyard with chapels open to visitors.

Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration St. Rose Convent Viterbo College Catholic War Veterans Missis Knights of Columbus Mary of the Angels

Policeman Resigns After Master’s Degree and New Post

David Walchak earned a Master of Science in police administration from Michigan State University East Lansing. He resigns from the La Crosse Police Department effective Tuesday while on unpaid leave and will begin as a training instructor for the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension in St Paul. Walchak, 26, joined La Crosse in August 1964 and holds a Bachelors in economics from La Crosse State University aided by a DOJ grant.

David Walchak Michigan State University East Lansing Mich Walchak la Crosse Minnesota

Playgrounders Hold Bicycle Hike at Three Playgrounds

Trane, Myrick and Cliffside playgrounds joined a bike hike Monday. Youth carried lunches, left Trane Park at 10 a.m., rode to Prairie du Chien with stops to eat and roast marshmallows, and returned about 5 p.m.

Trane Myrick Cliffside Trane Park Prairie du Chien

Howard Re-Elected La Cro Head

Willard Howard of Onalaska was re-elected president of La Cro Products Inc. at a stockholders meeting. Lester Mickelberg Charles Pynn Donald Rice and Arthur Kelly were re-elected officers. Roy Wittenberg and George Freisinger were named directors, with Lauro declaring a 25 cent semi annual dividend and earnings of 1.71 a share. prospects look good for next year.

Willard Howard Onalaska la Cro Products Inc Liberty St Lester Mickelberg Holmen Charles Pynn Charles St Donald Rice Arthur Kelly S. 19Th St Roy Wittenberg Zephyr Circle George Freisinger

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Spirit Richard Nagle Frank Devine Louise Vern Bloss Glen’s Tavern Rose St American Legion Post S. 6Th St St. Francis Schools Dairy Council American Dairy As American Dairy Association of Wisconsin State Dairy Advisory Con Harrison Sterandt West Sa J Lem Hiawatha Wal Dairies Cooperative Sparta Danny LA Crosse ST LCU Gerrard Realty William Giesen Copeland Ave Pfc Wallace L. Giesen Vietnam Pvt. Giesen Camp McCoy Joseph E. Venables Margaret Reynolds Giesen Stanley W Peterson Business Men’s Assurance BMA DIAL Linker Hotel Lynne Tower Howard la Cro Head
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