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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1961

Page

3

Disabled Should Apply For Social Security Benefits

Before 1961 disability became effective, contact the Social Security Administration to file for disability insurance by June 30 1961. Stephen J. Leszcynski La Crosse district office manager warns after that date smaller benefits or loss of eligibility may occur. To qualify prior to 1961 a person must have worked five years in the ten years before disability in covered employment. Women retired at 62 who became disabled after starting benefits do not qualify.

Social Security Administration Stephen J. Leszcynski la Crosse Leszcynski

Emerson School Sixth Graders Celebrate Recognition Day

Emerson School held its sixth grade recognition Friday in the activity room with parents and fifth graders present. Kenneth Storandt, principal, praised completing work while nominating safety patrol members for trips to Madison and the University Radio Hall.

Emerson Joel Helke

Longfellow Junior High to Present Evening Concert

Longfellow groups will perform two selections at the annual concert Monday at 7 30 p.m. in the auditorium. No charge. The finale includes God of Our Fathers and Testament of Nations. Performers include a 60 voice seventh grade chorus a 60 voice eighth grade chorus an 80 voice mixed choir an 85 member band a 55 member orchestra and a 110 member Longfellow Symphony. Elvin Saterbak directs the vocalists and Jim Sturgis the instrumentalists.

Longfellow Junior High School God of Our Fathers Longfellow Symphony Elvin Saterbak Jim Sturgis

Vacation Bible School Opens at Prince of Peace Church

LA CRESCENT Minn Vacation Bible school of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church starts Monday at 9 am. It runs Monday through Friday for two weeks. Classes available for children aged three through eighth grade.

Methodist Church Services in La Crescent Area

In La Crescent and Dresbach worship is at 10 a.m. and Sunday school at 9 a.m. Dakota holds Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 9 a.m. There will be no Youth Fellowship during the summer.

LA Crescent Minn Dresbach Dakota

Locals Rummage Sale and Photo Service Ads

Rummage sale listed for Friday Saturday and Monday at 822 South 6th rear entrance. Modahl Horn Shop offers music instrument repair at 205 South 4th. Universal Photo Service on 514 State Street promises film finishing with satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded.

Modahl Universal Oro Service State Street

Births on May 31 and June 1 1943

A list of birth announcements from Krohn Hospital and area addresses. Dates range May 23 to June 2 with numerous newborns including Joel Giles Roy and Eric Wayne. Names include James A Anderson Patricia Pitt Wanda Beach Dolores Osmus Ramona Walters and more.

James A. Anderson Losey Blvd. S Mary Ann Woolley Daniel R. Crowley 22Nd St Patricia Pitt Keith W. Wohlert Dakota, Minn Wanda Beach Austin Wild Mindoro Edythe Goorish Kenneth F. Romskog Dolores Osmus Charles W. Carhart Trempealeau Ramona Walters Ray F. Drake Park Ave Mary Reget George L. Renner Badger St Marjorie Oliver Joel Eugene Krohn Black River Falls Janet Hoffman Giles Roy Arnold Simonson Jr Chicago Ill Ruth Rue Gene Lewis Robert I. Olson Melrose Lois Peterson Timothy Lee Mayland Klevgard Blair Alice Hedberg

Brendan Behan to fight drunk charges in Hollywood bar

Irish playwright Brendan Behan plans a jury trial on three misdemeanor counts of drunken and disorderly conduct after failing to appear in court while working on a screenplay. Behan, free on 105 dollar bail, contends he was singing a song and was placed under citizen arrest. police say he swung at an officer and missed.

Hollywood Brendan Behan Max Solomon Behan

Ban on Public Gatherings in SA Could Be Lifted

Justice Minister Francois Erasmus says the ban on public gatherings may be lifted early next week if South Africa remains peaceful. He warned the ban could be reimposed if opponents hold demonstrations on June 26 Freedom Day amid ongoing protests against the regime. The ban was set during preparations for the republic declaration on May 31.

Cape Town South Africa Francois Erasmus

Spring Lamb Market Special Opens Seasonal Offers

Spring lamb starts its seasonal run with weekend supermarket specials. Prices vary by region from six cents a pound below last week in New York area to six cents higher in the Midwest. Beef, pork, fowl, fish, and varied lamb cuts share the bargain lists alongside eggs and a wide array of fresh vegetables and fruits.

New York Midwest Maine Florida

Seattle Firms Refuse Soviet Sawmill Order

Two Seattle firms declined a 150000 dollar order for six automatic lumber sorting machines meant for the Soviet Union. They cited Moscow’s bid for North American know how in building a large automated sawmill and vowed not to aid a sworn enemy. Profit on the deal was estimated at 40000 dollars. The order was placed by Yarrow Ltd of Victoria British Columbia, contracted by the Soviets to build and ship the mill.

Seattle Wash Soviet Union Moscow Gordon B. Anderson Puget Sound Fabricators, Inc

Man Graduates From High School At 42

Cipriano Hernandez aged 42, a supervisor for California Electric Power Co., graduated from the evening high school program in Corona at exercises addressed by the man he defeated for the school board seat. He left school in 1937 to work.

Corona Calif Cipriano Hernandez California Electric Power Co

North Dakota Firm Receives REA Loan

The Rural Electrification Administration announced a $466,000 loan to Tri County Electric Cooperative of Carrington North Dakota to expand its system.

North Dakota Washington Rural Electrification Administration Tri-County Electric Cooperative Carrington N.D

School Bill Likely To Delay Adjournment

In Saint Paul the final adjournment of the legislative special session seems delayed as dissension over the school aid formula grows. The Senate passed a 366.6 million education bill, but House leaders delayed action, citing the need to study the impact on districts.

St, Paul House Lloyd Duxbury Caledonia Senate Duxbury Highway Department Peter Fugina Virginia Education Conference Committee Bill Shovell St. Paul Minnesota Education Association The School Boards Association

Bowers Meeting Open To Public Question Explained

Madison AP The University of Wisconsin board of regents may lawfully hold an open or closed meeting on the UW medical school controversy based on whether the issue concerns Dean John Bowers. Attorney General Reynolds says if Bowers resigns and the session concerns his employment, the meeting should be open. if it centers on policy or personnel relations, it may be closed.

Madison University of Wisconsin Board of Regents UW Medical School Medical School John Bowers John Reynolds Reynolds Clarke Smith Regent Bowers Bowlers Conrad Elvehjem

Electra Flies Again After Structure Modifications

The Lockheed Electra, after a year of groundings and speed limits, is returning to normal cruising speeds as 144 of 165 planes have been modified at Burbank to remove a wing shaking flaw. About 21 remain. FAA restrictions eased after wind tunnel tests pinpointed engine propeller vibration causing the shake at 400 mph.

Washington U. S Lockheed Aircraft Corp Burbank Calif Agency Lockheed

Marriages Filed in La Crosse Area on June 10 and 11

A list of upcoming marriages shows couples from La Crosse area towns and beyond filing licenses for weddings on June 9 to June 17. Notable pairs include Burton F. Wethe with Letty L. Anderson and Janet Stewart with John P. Dolezel, among others. Several ceremonies occur in La Crosse and Soldiers Grove with a few couples from Black River Falls and nearby communities.

Burton F. Wethe S. 23Rd Letty L. Anderson Ferry St la Crosse John P. Dolezel S. 10Th St Janet Stewart N. 10Th St Donald E. Sheffer Copeland Ave Judy E. Fryar West Ave. S Arthur A. Stockwell Omaha Katherine R. Sebranek Daniel G. Strittmaier East Ave. S Anna M. Nawrocke Mormon Coulee Road William A. Kneifl Bangor Marjorie Wegner Soldiers Grove Benedict Roskos Sandra Ann Johnson Black River Falls Keith Relyea Taylor Marsha Huff Osseo Michael Kittelson Ettrick Vicki Lynn Hestikind Bernard Sieg Joy Blom Fairchild Leonard Holub Janesville Constance Christianson Vernon Jacobson Alma Center Ruth Seelinger Minneapolis

Mundt Honored at Surprise Birthday Party in Washington

Senator Karl E. Mundt 61 received an advance birthday surprise at his Washington office. Gov. Archie Gubbrud and Secretary of State Essie Wiedenman attended with South Dakota colleagues. Mundt planned to depart for South Dakota that day. a cake bore the misspelled inscription reading South Dakota.

Washington Karl E. Mundt R-S.d Mundt South Dakota Archie Gubbrud Essie Wiedenman Robert Hipple Pierre Capitol Journal Hans Jessen Tulare Lloyd Miller Huron

New Bismarck Federal Building Approved

The General Services Administration announced approval of design and engineering plans for a new U S Post Office and Court House in Bismarck North Carolina. The four story structure will occupy a full block facing Rosser Avenue bounded by 2nd and 38th Streets with a maximum cost of 3 831 050 dollars.

Washington The General Services Administration Federal Bismarck N. C U.S. Post Office Rosser Ave 38Rd St

Kennedy Baggage Closely Guarded For Vienna Trip

Paris reports tight security as President and Mrs. Kennedy depart for Vienna. Two small pickup trucks carrying the presidential party luggage were escorted to Orly by motorcycle police with sirens blazing.

Paris Kennedy Vienna Orly Airfield

Wisconsin Assembly would gain seats under GOP plan

A Republican resolution in Madison proposes increasing the Wisconsin Assembly from 100 to 110 and creating a county based representation. It would cap county shares, limit one county to 10 percent of seats, and remove overrepresentation by cities, with Milwaukee and Dane County examples showing large cuts. Notable sponsors include Romell, Calvert, Zellinger, Stauffer, Merriam, and Jahnke.

Madison Wisconsin Assembly House Assembly Dane County Milwaukee County City of Milwaukee Louis Romell Adams Walter Calvert Benton Vincent Zellinger Phillips William Owen Me‘nomonie Bernard Lewison Viroqua Milford Kintz Richland Center Christ Stauffer Monticello William Merriam Janesville Hugh Harper Lancaster M. J. Peterson Black River Falls R.J. Johnson Mondovi Franklin Jahnke Markesan

Indian Bureaus Get Additional Interior Funds

The Senate Appropriations Committee approved a 69.3 million dollar increase for Interior Department programs including Indian Bureau projects in North and South Dakota. House totals for the year start July 1 stood at 753.3 million with added Senate items for Wahpeton Indian School dormitories White Shield High School classrooms and Loneman Day School upgrades on Pine Ridge Reservation.

Washington Senate Appropriations Committee Department of Interior Indian Bureau North and South Dakota House Department Senate Wahpeton, N.D White Shield N.D Loneman Day School Pine Ridge S.D

United States Extends 2 Million Aid to South Korea

The United States signed agreements in Seoul to provide South Korea with 2 million dollars in aid for education, public works, mine and railroad projects. The funding was approved prior to the May 16 military coup and formalized in a signing ceremony.

Seoul South Korea United States

Inflation Eyes The Economy As Deficits Rise Again

AP analysis notes inflation fears persist amid higher deficits for the coming fiscal year. Steel price warnings, federal spending plans, and gold stability influence stock markets as economists debate whether inflation will surge or remain limited.

TV Commercials Spark Face Washing Habit Note

AP writer describes a preteen girl emulating TV beauty demos washing her face with foamy circles after TV ads. The piece also notes CBS renewed The Steel Hour but dull scripts, and Ed Sullivan features from All the Way Home. It mentions CBS and ABC sports plans around mid June coverage.

CBS Stephen Vincent Benet Eddy Albert Dolores Gray

10 Million Americans Are Stamp Collectors

New York AP reports about 10 million Americans pursue stamp collecting as a hobby with additional investors joining the field. The article notes stamps can offer inflation hedges and liquid funds in crises, cites price gains and notable auctions, and remarks on the international market and diverse motives behind collecting.

New York

Demos Oppose Wisconsin Sales Tax Hurt Farm Income

A dozen Democratic lawmakers from farm areas pledged opposition to a sales tax, saying it would increase the burden on state farmers. Assemblyman William Ward said the group would oppose all sales tax bills now before the Legislature. They argued the tax would raise costs on essential purchases and depress farm spending and capital needs.

Madison Wisconsin William Ward D-New Richmond

Congress extends excise taxes one year to July 1

The House Ways and Means Committee approved a one year extension of 3.6 billion dollars in excise taxes on passenger tickets telephone service alcohol tobacco and other goods. The extension must pass the House and is likely to move quickly. If not acted by July 1 the taxes would expire or drop in rate. The treasury says continued rates are essential and most were raised during the Korean War. The 52 percent corporate income tax is included.

Washington House Ways and Means Committee Congress Treasury

Armenian craftsman engraves grain of rice for peace

Moscow Radio reports an Armenian artisan micro engraves a grain of rice with a Statue of Liberty scene and New York skyline, a tiny Earth, and a bridge of friendship across the Bering Strait. The English Russian inscription reads The peoples of the U.S.S.R. and the U.S.A. for peace.

London Moscow Radio New York Bering Straits U.S.S.R U.S.A

Tomah Couple Given Suspended Sentences For Abandonment

In Sparta Wisconsin Oscar La Vera Brown and Lois Brown were sentenced for abandoning their three children ages 11 8 and 4. Both received suspended terms and two years probation with the State Department of Public Welfare. The case followed a Memorial Day weekend incident tied to Mrs Meyers of Stevens Point and a stakeout by Tomah police.

Sparta Wis Oscar la Vera Brown Lois Lambert Hansen Brown State Reformatory Green Bay Taycheedah State Department of Public Welfare Tomah Arden Oss

Forty three to be confirmed at English Lutheran Church

The English Lutheran Church will confirm forty three young people this Sunday at the 10:30 a.m. service. Rev. Donald Sondra, assistant pastor, notes it as one of the largest classes in the congregation's history. Names include Meri Affeldt Jane Ballant Mary Benz Duncan Cameron Carolyn Carlson Kari Christiansen James Clappier Susan Clappier Carol Ellefson Robert Facteau Susan Fibeger Deanna French Gary Hefti Shirley Hoefke Elizabeth Hoyer Carol Johnson Scott Jungen Rachel Kagel Diane Kircheis Jeffrey Koeller Terry Larson Dianne Manske Cheryl McCormick Candice Miller Rodney Molzahn Toni New Wayne Nelson Gregory O'Brien Lynn Reichgelt Steve Retzlaff Leslee Rightmire Karl Salek Lena Schnick Catherine Jane Schroeder Jeanne Seielstad Linda Skaar William Sparkes Dennis Temte Suzanne Viner Susan Wiedman Richard Young

English ‘Lutheran Church Donald Sondrol Meri Affeldt Jane Ballant Mary Benz Duncan Cameron Carolyn ‘Carlson Kari Christiansen James ‘Clappier Susan Clappier Carol Ellefson Robert Facteau Susan Fibeger Deanna French Gary Heft

Dreadful Book Returns After 129 Years Overdue

New Bedford Mass AP report says a book returned to the public library after 129 years overdue. John M. Bullard found John Winthrop History of New England from 1630 to 1649 in the Crapo family library. City Librarian James E Healey cancelled a $750 penalty noting the work is dreadfully dull.

New Bedford Mass John M. Bullard

Kennedy Proclaims Thursday Display of U S Colors on Buildings

President Kennedy proclaims Thursday as a day to display the flag on government buildings and urges Americans to pledge allegiance and uphold the flag’s ideals and principles.

Washington Kennedy

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