Lost and found notices and help wanted snippets
A mixed page lists multiple missing items including a white First Communion child’s keepsake, a black male shepherd dog with white chest, a metal flat bottom boat with air chambers, a brown billfold, a grey and white striped female kitten, a 12 foot dark brown Regal steel boat, and various lost items. Numerous help wanted ads follow for riders to Camp McCoy, clerking, waitressing, housework, and skilled trades, with contact phone numbers and locations in La Crosse area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey M. Barker
la Crosse
West Avenue
Market
Ocean City
French Island Bridge
Goose Island Bridge
Winnebago Street
Vores
Dr. Hauser
la Crosse County
Lake Onalaska
Tribune
Stoddard
Classic 1940s Car Classifieds Listing Multiple Makes
A block of vintage vehicle ads lists 1949 Chevrolet models including Freetline de luxe and four door sedans with features like AC heater white wall tires and back up lights. Also shown are 1949 Buick 1495, 1941 Hudson 5 passenger coupe, 1940 Chevrolet coupe and several 1930s and 1937 models with prices and contact numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ryster-Plymouth
RC. Cheney CO
Cass W.L.A.D
Hudson
Chevrolet
Utd St
Tudo
Motor
Ick Strasser
Stoddard
Walt's
South Losey
Grove
Duaine Freng
Smitty
Denton
Silas Dahike
Houston
Minn
Studebaker
South
Major Bills Make Gains Amid Senate Action
Recap of congressional moves extends the reciprocal trade program two years and keeps the draft law to July 1 1955. UMT requires action and a 18 ergonomic shift. both chambers spar over defense and price controls while hearings continue. House and Senate debate foreign aid plans and troop commitments as July 1 fiscal year looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
Congress
Europe
House Foreign Affairs Committee
India
Boys Fatally Burned In Farm Blaze At Challacomb Farm
Four year old Donald Mellenthin and his brother Jackie, three, died when a barn and silo were destroyed on Virgil Challacomb’s farm in Shipman Illinois. Neighbors say the boys may have been playing with matches in the barn and their bodies were found in the silo after apparently jumping from a barn window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shipman
Donald Mellenthin
Jackie
Virgil Challacomb
William R. Mellenthin
Challacomb
Mellenthin
Oys
Two Planes Collide At Meigs Airport
A Marine F-4U fighter crashed at Meigs Field Chicago on Saturday injuring the pilot Lt. Julian J. Collins Jr 25 Rockford Illinois in the Marine Reserve He suffered body and knee lacerations The other plane involved in the collision also landed safely and details remain scarce
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Meigs Airport
Julian J. Collins, Jr
Rockford, Jr
Collins
Marine Reserve
Meigs Rity
Lake At
Eight-Year-Old Drowns in Shale Pit
An eight year old boy named Medford Filkin drowned on Saturday after falling into a 20 foot shale pit while playing on the bank in Springfield Illinois. State Police Lieut John Stuper and sheriff's deputies recovered the body after being summoned by the boy's companions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Medford Filkin
John Stuper
Deer Finds A Home In San Angelo
In San Angelo Texas a deer named Silly an 18 month old doe has been given a home and is noted for her intelligence as she dodges hunters and roams the area under human care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Tex
Fis
Settling Up 65 Cents For Gasoline Theft
A brief item notes a 65 cent charge covering five ais of gasoline that admitted theft.
State Papers Win Awards From NEA
More than 60 awards were announced by the National Editorial Association at its convention. First place for general excellence went to the San Jose Mercury Herald daily and the Virginia Gazette weekly. The awards drew over 1,000 entries across 14 classifications. Other winners include Ripon Commonwealth for Excellence in Typography and North Shore Publishing Co. for Best Advertising Idea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
National Editorial Association
NEA
Association
San Jose
Calif
Mercury Herald
Virginia Gazette
Williamburg
Cochairman
Orrin Taylor
Archbold
Ohio
Buckeye
Pete Dragon
Albion
N. Y
Ripon
Wis
Commonwealth
North Shore Publishing Co
Milwaukee
Truman Signs 365 Million Deficiency Bill With Critique
President Truman signed a 365 million dollar deficiency appropriations bill while denouncing a rider that bans U S aid to any nation sending war goods to Communist nations. He urged Congress to replace the rider with workable legislation at once. The rider would last through the Korean War and aims to choke off Red China. He called the provision seriously defective and warned broad exceptions are needed to avoid weakening U S security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Congress
China
National Security Council
U. S
Free World
Father Nicks Son Wounded by Rifle Accident
Edwin Perry, 12, of Wausaukee was seriously wounded when a .22 rifle bullet pierced a kitchen wall and hit his left arm, a lung, and lodged in his back. Sheriff James Spangler said the father Alvin Perry was cleaning the rifle in a shed nearby when it fired accidentally. He was taken to Marquette General Hospital by ambulance.
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Marinette
Wis
Edwin Perry
Wausaukee
James Spangler
Alvin
Marquette General Hospital
Pies Save Party Seeks Deaf Club in Pasadena
Wilbur Jensen, 76, who is deaf and dumb, bought chicken and apple pies for a party for at least 100 deaf and dumb attendees. Only 10 came, but teen models staged a fashion show and sold $50 of leftover pies door to door. Jensen and neighbors then ate the remainder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasadena
Calif
Wilbur Jensen
Jensen
Thailand approves rice sale for Assam earthquake relief
Bangkok reports the Thai government approves a sale of 200 tons of rice at a special price to India to aid families affected by the Assam earthquake.
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Bangkok
India
Assam
Ring Found In Dishwasher After Coffee Demonstration
In Newport Beach California Mrs I G Peter Beall dropped a $10000 diamond ring into a restaurant coffee cup to show cleansing properties of coffee. A waitress cleared the table and the ring was briefly missing before a dishwasher recovered it in the suds from the garbage disposal. The owner cannot explain how it ended up there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport Beach
Calif
I. G. Peter Beall
Magazines Increase Prague Albania War Time Exchange
Magazines report Prague Albania relations expanding during wartime with new issues produced beyond the seven magazines known before the conflict. The surge indicates heightened cultural or political exchange as the war evolves.
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Prague
Albania
Siamese Twin Fish Found in California Aquarium
A pair of Siamese twin fish is reported in San Pedro California an unusual specimen drawing curiosity from local observers. The fragmented note mentions their joined condition and raises questions about origin and display.
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San Pedro
Calif
La Crosse Tribune Publication Details and Rates
The La Crosse Tribune informs readers of its staff and contact details, publisher W. T. Burgess, editor R. L. Bangsberg, and department heads. It lists home delivery rates 35 cents weekly and mail subs by distance, with annual and six month options and advance payment.
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W. T. Burgess
R. L. Bangsberg
J. E. Lienlokken
Alfred W. Rice
Gerald G. Moriarity
the Tribune
Lee Newspaper Group
Associated Press
AP News
Tribune
la Crosse
Carrier Bay
One Handed Driving Birth in Indianapolis Car
Machinist Cyril Kuchler delivered his sixth child a nine and a half pound daughter in the front seat while driving Frances to the hospital. He held the baby in his right arm, steered with his left, and honked with his elbow as traffic blocked the final three blocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Cyril Kuchler
Frances
Squatter Colony Supplies Most of Singaporeans Fish Food
In Singapore the Feed Colony relies on 25 000 squatter settlers who supply nearly 90 percent of the fish food consumed. Their average earnings total about 80 dollars per month despite their large contribution.
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Singapore
British tests reveal lighter gear for Malaya action
British forces in Malaya tested improved equipment for counter insurgency including a silent rifle lighter radio gear and a smaller manpack designed to ease operations against Communist terrorists.
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Singapore
Malaya
Fire Chief and Mrs Givens Renew Vow in Firehouse Ceremony
In Oshkosh Wisconsin Fire Chief Leo J Givens and his wife reenacted their 25 year old wedding at Sacred Heart church. Six off duty firefighters formed an honor guard as retired hook and ladder truck was brought out for the escorted return to their home for an open house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oshkosh
Wis
Leo J. Givens
Givens
Sacred Heart Church
Young men sought for sales with large eastern firm
Recruitment notices describe sales positions for men aged 24 to 40 with or without prior sales experience. Prospects must be able to visit clients within about 78 miles, have a good car, and be prepared for training. Several notices promise earnings, training, and advancement with national companies, including opportunities in telegraph and direct sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omos
Tribune
Stuart Lee
Milwaukee
Dept
Chicago
Match Corp. OF America
Chi
K-249 Tribune
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Frontier Lodge No
A. M
Priday
Paul G. Kuhlen, W. M
Shriner
Louis Pitzner
Hellwig
Morris
Thoughtful ‘Service
Dial
10Th St. Dial
Jorstad Boat Liveries
la Crescent
Travel
Camp McCoy
Canistota
South Dakota
Richardson
Service Dept
Tom
Tillman Bros
Pourth
Modern Exterminator Co
Ray L. Revor
la Crosse Woolen Mills Co
George
E. L. Kloss
Jackson
Kane
Mare Tain Jacobson
North Tim
Murray Institute
South 10Th Street
Minneapolis, Minn
Guetite
Joe's Pantorium
Jay
Joe Snyder
Kane St
Ralph Tyler
Stanley Home Products
Stanley Hostess
Osseo
Wisconsin
Ae H. Cadby
Black River Falls
Ny— Lyon
Thogersen Hig Co
Wilmette
Justingers Food Store
West Avenue South
Charles W. Palmer
Caledonia St
la Crosse Tribune
P. O. Box
Fountain Mensoet
Ford Hopkins
Marguerite
Hoeschler
Star Cafe
North Lrd
Onie
Nodine Co-operative Ees Ass'n
Dakota
Frank Bender
Gatesville
Coetail
W. Young Man
Bedeer
B . Stoddard
Silicon Ay
Auto Service
Montgomery
Todd
Treilers
Gees Factory
Low's
CASS
Nash
Pontiac
FORD
DE Soto Club
Low‘s
Northwest Motors
Copeland
Randall-Graw Co
Jay Street
Oldsmobile
Losey Boulevard
BUICK
Smith Council No
Leo £. Jenkins
ODD Fellows Lodge
B. P. Gunderson
Noble Grand
Deer
Nicks
The
Keefe
Howard Colvin
A. E. Teachout
Luther Wilkins
Mgr
E. L. Burgess
la Crosse Tribune Company
4Th and
Cass Street
British Test Arms
Alee Hed Belve Electronic Know
Mole
Trane Company
18Th
Bennett Streets
George J. Devine, Inc
South 3Rd
Ray Ripley
Personnel Department
Standard ‘Oil CO
la Crosse, Wis
Arenaia
Nat’ly
Bron Galt
Pico
Bivd. L. A
Singer Sewing Center
5Th Ave. South
Alvin Jolivette
Gamble's
Pearl
ATLAS
Bee
R. C. Cheney. Co
Chrysler-Plymouth
Boden
Cf Chev
Rolet
Rd Oldsi
Dr. Sedan
King St
Copeland Ave
Causeway
C. K
Dahl
BUICE
Super
Hydra-matic de Soto
North 23Rd
Plymouth Tudor
Wally Meiers
Highway 14
Plymouth Forder
Kenneth Roesier
Crosse
Kenneth
Low
West Ave
17Th St
Community Motors
Hudson Commodore
Wilad
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