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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1959
Page
9
Ten finalists in each division of the La Crosse County June Is Dairy Month essay contest were named by co chairs Charles Roddie and John Mathison. First, second and third prizes of 100, 50 and 25 dollars in savings bonds were set for each division. awards will be shown on the Coulee Crossroads TV program Tuesday at 6 30 p m.
A 13-year-old North Side boy was apprehended Sunday for shooting eight small windows out of a Milwaukee Road bank car with a BB gun. He was booked Monday afternoon on a charge of destroying railroad property and will pay for the damage. His case is handled by the police juvenile bureau.
Harold J. Padesky told La Crosse County Chamber of Commerce that labor's stance a year ago cost Electric Auto-Lite La Crosse, with management blaming labor for the closure. He noted higher pay at La Crosse versus Bay City and said the sale would proceed after company action. George Milne reported a price discussion with officials but did not share it with the board. The chamber rejected promoting Outdoors Unlimited, a conservation group proposed by Joseph Gohres and Florian Heintz, which would charge $20 yearly and aim for a statewide conservation agenda. The board also welcomed six new members Begun's Standard Service Medary Motel Ritz Cocktail Lounge Hubert J. Schleiter Victor's Cafe and Wuensch's House of Fabric.
American Motors denies plans to locate a La Crosse plant. Howard Hallas says expansion will stay at existing facilities. Rumors began after Electric Auto-Lite announced closure, but no interest from AMC existed as of May 8.
Edna Williams Po of Nashville sues Betty Buchholz Marion Hall and La Vonne Kimmel plus two insurers for 50 000 claiming medical costs wage loss and aggravation of a pre existing epileptic illness from a March 10 1957 collision in La Crosse The case focus is on whether seizures worsened by the crash with negligence not at issue Attorneys for both sides placed witnesses on the stand as the judge recessed the jury until 1 30 p m Tuesday.
First Lt. David S. Allen son of Mr and Mrs Maurice H Allen formerly of La Crosse has been selected to attend the Air Force Sage School at Richards-Grebaur AFB Mo An interceptor director at a radar site in New Mexico for the past three years where he attained the qualification of expert Lt Allen will be assigned to Grand Forks ND on completion of the Sage school A 1948 graduate of Logan High School Lt Allen served as an enlisted man for seven years prior to receiving an OCS commission He is married to the former Irene Wood of Manchester England and they have two children Steven 5 and Laura 3.
Police apprehended three 17-year-old boys on Tuesday for beer drinking. Two were caught by an officer in a car behind Ganterts Furniture and Rug Co at 110 4th Street. A third was later detained. One boy insulted Camp McCoy MPs and police said his parents were charged for allowing him out after 10 PM. He gave a false name to officers.
Kenoshan Peter McCormick was bound over from County Court to Circuit Court for trial on a charge of illegitimacy. He is free on a $750 bond pending trial and pleaded innocent at arraignment in County Court.
La Crosse United Commercial Travelers Council No. 9 honors two members, Jack Jansky and Lows Larson, for signing up 25 or more members in the past year and earning Silver Club status.
Judge Eugene A. Toepel Monday afternoon dismissed a charge of drunk and disorderly conduct against Harold Mathison of 7292 Rose St. Mathison pleaded innocent when arraigned May 27.
George Conway of 415 King St Onalaska reported a break in at his residence along the Sard Lake Coulee road. Eight packs of cigarettes were stolen and beer cans were found scattered inside the house.
Duane Dickman of 624 S 8th St reported weekend theft from his garage including a rod and Zebco reel valued at 25 dollars and several bobbers and sinkers. Police were notified Monday.
The sheriff's department is holding for claim by the owner four keys and an attached tubular license holder found on May 25 in Veterans Memorial Park.
The La Crosse City District Board of Education approved forming a committee to study issuing two graduation certificates a standard diploma and a certificate of attendance. The committee will include junior and senior high staff and guidance personnel to assess legal and other aspects before a recommendation.
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN Wis A sports shop owner awaits three aluminum boats intended for delivery from Minneapolis A truck driver Warren Schawley stopped to sleep in Kellogg Minn two hours later the boats were missing The boats valued at 900 dollars each
Joan Crawford rejects gossip of poverty stating she earns about 60000 dollars a year from a soft drink company and more from board duties plus movie earnings. She notes husband Alfred Steele, Pepsi-Cola board chair, died April 19, and she plans to sell her Brentwood home to live in New York for business reasons.
Gary A. Baldwin son of Mr and Mrs Adolph Baldwin 2702 Harvey St has been accepted by the U S Naval Academy at Annapolis Md and will enter July 7 Baldwin a 1957 Logan High School graduate was in the Naval Reserves in 1956 entered the regular Navy in 1957 He served aboard the USS Valley Forge He entered the Naval Academy prep school in September 1958 graduating May 15 Baldwin had also been accepted to the Air Force Academy Coast Guard Academy and the Navy ROTC program
A classified ad invites farmers to place low cost harvest sale offers. The notice references an address 28040 and encourages readers to submit their ads to reach buyers efficiently.
The La Crosse County Industrial Development Council approved filing for La Crosse County Development Inc. with initial capital of 150000 to aid existing and new industry. Attorney Jerome J. Klos to file papers. Some doubt voiced due to Electric Auto-Lite closing, but union rep Bernard Thill urged moving ahead, noting past plant shutdowns.
The La Crosse Concert Band visits West Salem Village Park for an 8 p.m. concert supported by funds from the Recording Industries Trust Funds via trustee Samuel R. Rosenbaum. Floyd Larson long served as bass drummer with his son Robert on snare, Kenneth Sterandt is a first chair clarinetist, and Carl Selbrede is noted for his past cornet service.
Officer Gerald Johnston reports three thefts in progress notes. A corner from Mrs. Fred Tschumper’s unlocked car at St Francis Hospital was rented from a La Crescent music shop by Mr. and Mrs Robert Tschumper. A gold Elkhart trumpet valued at 89.50 was stolen. George Ritter of Community Motors cites an aerial broken from a car and missing hubcaps. Douglas La Point reports a spinner hub cap worth 8.50 stolen from a Super Valu lot between 6 and 9 p.m. Thursday.
The La Crosse Health Department will hold its second polio clinic at 9 a.m. Wednesday in City Hall offices on the second floor. Booster shots will be given at the same time. Acting City Health Officer Edward F. Peters said only registered children will receive shots.
Marine Pfc Ronald D. Frisch son of Mr and Mrs Adolph L Frisch 2544 S 16th St completed the U S Naval Electronics Technician Class A School at Treasure Island California placing fifth in his class Frisch a 1957 Central High School graduate enlisted July 2 1958 and is now stationed at B R C 21 A Co C E Bn M C R D San Diego California continuing electronics training
Charles W. Williams of Sparta reports his flat bottom plywood boat stolen from Goose Island. The craft was secured with two padlocks to a large cement block.
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