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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1951

Page

12

Injuries Fatal To Farm Hand

A farm hand named Sather died after a tractor accident on a long field. He apparently fell from the seat and a tractor wheel ran over his chest and abdomen. He was found nearby by a searcher and his young nephew present could not clarify the accident. He was born February seventh 1933 in Borst Valley Chimney Rock Township and survived by his parents two brothers and a sister with two half brothers in the armed forces and in Eau Claire.

Sather Halama Borst Valley Chimney Rock Township Martin Sather Orville Ellerd Doris LeMoine Korea Alton Eau Claire

Golf Promoter Held In Contempt In Jury Probe

Chicago report says George S. May promoter of major golf tournaments and a senate crime committee witness was held in contempt for not aiding a grand jury gambling investigation. Judge Julius H. Miner set sentencing for Wednesday for May Edward Rezek and Matt Niesen. James P. Ryan received 60 days in jail for not complying with a Cook County grand jury subpoena.

Chicago George S. May Senate Crime Committee May Julius H. Miner Edward Rezek Matt Niesen Miner James P. Ryan Cook County Grand Jury Rezek Niesen Ryan

Newswoman Demonstrates Courage After Fall in Seattle

Mrs. Fred Woessner publisher of the Menominee County Journal at Stephenson Michigan suffered a broken arm from a hotel stair fall while attending the National Editorial Association convention in Seattle. She identified herself in pain as owner and publisher of the Menominee County Journal, spelling out Woessner to reporters.

Seattle Wash Fred Woessner Menominee County Journal Stephenson Mich National Editorial Association Woessner Virginia Mason Hospital Menomine County Journal Michigan

St Thomas More Graduates Thirty Three Students

Thirty three students graduated Sunday from St Thomas More school. Robert Krueger received highest scholastic honors. Diplomas were presented by Rev Thomas E Mullen at a morning mass and a PTA breakfast followed. The list includes Theodore Banasik Elaine Bashaw Barbara Cross Theresa Dagendesh Patricia Dammon Raymond Chase Phyllis Erickson Patricia Fryda Gerald Fiers Raymond Garske David Haly Jerome Hansen Donald Juen Victor Kampa Douglas King LaVerne Knutson Corrine Krueger Delores Kaiser William Lichtie Gloria Lichtie Rita Meinertz Mary Mekvol d Rhea McKillip Mary E Nontle Geroldinger Patricia Pinker Richard Sciborski Andrew Schwaegerl Lamb John Tostrud Shirley Wuensch Donald Wenger.

St. Thomas More School Robert Krueger PTA Thomas E. Mullen Theodore Banasik Elaine Bashaw Barbara Cross Theresa Dagendesh Patricia Dammon Raymond Chase Phyllis Erickson Patricia Fryda Gerald Fiers

Coal Miner Charged In Staying Of Union Pair

A Cabell County jail inmate faced charges against two union leaders. Charles Wells, 45, president of the United Mine Workers local at Holden, and Robert Whorley, 40, member of the local safety committee, were held on related counts. Both men were associated with a dispute and faced the sabre worded accusation.

N Y Cabell County Charles Wells United Mine Workers Holdenaha Robert Whorley

Tri State Deaths and Funeral Plans in Wisconsin

Obituaries note Jenry W Craig E Wis funeral set for Thursday in Galesville with services at Zion Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife three daughters and grandchildren. Also Dr C H Trowbridge 91 of Viroqua dies in Spokane with funeral Wednesday and Masonic rites possible. Survivors include grandsons and two Rogers brothers in law.

Katherine) Johnson Holmen Ryczek Viroqua Wis C. H. Trowbridge Spokane Wash Qualy-Elyer Oe Oee Iroquay Universit of Wisconsin Columbia University 4. M. Ellis Edith Rogers Tee H. E Rogers Edward Rogers Sparta

Plan Two Speakers At Dairyland Meet

Two speakers are scheduled for the Dairyland Power Cooperative annual meeting. John E. Tepporten discusses Training for Security, and George Haggard speaks on Rural Electrification. The session starts at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the VFW hall with a 12:15 p.m. luncheon. John P. Madgett reports as general manager, followed by board and delegate elections.

Dairyland Power Cooperative John E. Tepporten Wisconsin Schools of Vocational and Adult Education George Haggard Rural Electrification Administration VFW John P. Madgett Co-Op Dairyland Board of Director

Jaycees Hear Reports On Austrian Concert

The Junior Chamber of Commerce directors meet at 8 p m in the Chamber of Commerce room for an early month session. They plan reception promotion and ticket details for the Austrian student goodwill tour. The troupe performs at 8 p m Saturday in the Vocational School auditorium.

Junior Chamber of Commerce Jaycee Chamber of Commerce

Local Marriage Licenses Listed For June Unions Across Cities

Marriage notices show Alfred Schulze and Carol Holman planning a June 9 ceremony in Onalaska, along with Nyseth and Erickson in Onalaska June 10. Additional listings include Horn and Wensole in La Crosse on June 9 and Moore and Barclay in Bangor on June 9, plus several other pairs with varied towns and dates.

Alfred Schulze South Ninth Street Carol Jean Holman Onalaska Orin A. Nyseth Whitehall Elvern Erickson Holmen Ralph Horn

Mrs Francis Morrison obituary notices linger in Wis death

Mrs Francis Morrison known as Effie Morrison passes after a lingering illness at Cross Hospital. She is survived by husband, Harold Morrison of Crosse, Wayne Morrison of Milwaukee, Mead Morrison of Wast, a daughter Frances Germanax of Waukesha, 17 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and a brother Dobson.

Effie) Morrison Francis

Funeral services announced for Frank Fox

Funeral services for eight year old Frank Fox of Mont Salem will be held Thursday. The Rev. William J. Slosser will officiate. Friends may call Wednesday evening at the Fox home.

Frank Fox Mont Salem Fox Ina William J. Slosser Fox

1952 Car Engineering Changes May Have To Wait

FRENCH LICK Ind The SAE summer meeting opened with talks that 1952 model cars will still debut on schedule but several V eight engine plans for 1952 may be delayed. Engineers see substantial changes in 1952 models from Chrysler Studebaker Oldsmobile Packard Ford Mercury Nash Cadillac and others. Where engineering lags styling changes will occur.

French Lick Ind Society of Automotive Engineers Chrysler Studebaker Oldsmobile Packard Ford Mercury Nash Cadillac

Canonization Approvals for Five Held in Vatican Consistory

In a semi public Vatican consistory Cardin als and bishops approved the canonization of three men and two women. The women are Blessed Maria Domenica Mazzarello co founder of the Institute of the Daughters of Mary Auxiliator and Blessed Emilia de Vialar founder of the Sisters of St Joseph of the Apparition. The men are Blessed Antonio Maria Gianelli Blessed Francesco Mario Bianchi and Blessed Ignazio de Laconi. The women will be canonized at a double ceremony in St Peters Basilica and the men on October 21.

Vatican City Vatican Curia Maria Domenica Mazzarello Institute of the Daughters of Mary Emilia de Vialar Institute of the Sisters of St. Joseph St. Peter’s Basilica Antonio Maria Gianelli Lyings Oe Daughters of Th Garden Francesco ‘Mavette Maria Bianchi Barnabites Ignazio de Laconi Miapuchins

Barkley Denounces Move To Attack Government

Senator Barkley denounces a plan he calls depraved aiming at the government and the people. He criticizes lawmakers who turn their backs on the public and stresses the need to defend constitutional prerogatives. The remarks address unnamed officials and the so called governing class in the current political climate.

Barkley Aps Bers Srkley

Three Heart Attack Victims Sent to Hospital After Railroad Incident

Three people suffered heart attacks and were transported to local hospitals after an incident at the railroad yard near 3290. Details of the event and the victims’ identities were not disclosed.

Madison Wisconsin road improvement bids described in list

A Madison Wisconsin report details thirteen road improvement projects with 88 746 miles of work including gravel concrete and blacktop surfacing and related construction. Descriptions and low bids cover western Wisconsin projects in Gra Trempealeau Sparta and nearby locales

Madison Wis Bee Grega She Mae Wisconsin Trempealeau Sparta U Ma Thornton

Moral Rearmament group hears Rangoon abbot chant

At the Grand Hotel Mackinac Michigan delegates and officials of the Moral Rearmament movement gather for a ceremony honoring Dr Frank Buchman. U Rewata abbot of the Aletnya monastary in Rangoon delivers a sacred chant and gifts are presented by the Asiatic delegation. Delegates discuss fighting communism through Christian renewal and spiritual progress.

Mackinac Island Mich Erin Historic Grand Hotel U. Rewata Aletanya Maeneelesy Rangoon Frank Buchman

Youthful Beer Party Destroys Cabin In Wisconsin

Twenty two youths aged 15 to 18 admitted holding a beer party at a sportsman cabin on the Wisconsin River on May 29. Damages were about 200 dollars and the youths offered to pay. No charges were filed. The vandalism was discovered June 3 after a passerby alerted Sheriff Klaas of Grant County who investigated and identified the 22 youths.

Muscoda Wis Wisconsin River Gliff al Klaas Grant County Klaas

Warrant Not Served Sunday in Municipal Case

A court ruling states warrants cannot be served on Sunday and that the statue does not apply to actions between a municipality and individuals. J John Barry agreed, and Judge Kahn’s motion to dismiss was granted in part with a ten on appeal to municipal court.

Gare Scar J John Barry D Kahn Kahn Municipal Co

Frost Leaves Berry Leaves as Warm Weather Looms

A Sand Lake reading notes frost on strawberry leaves but warmer weather is coming. West Salem logged 37 degrees and La Crosse 43, fog clears as sun rises, with 63 by 10 am and 72 expected later. Sanial predicts a June blue sky and near 80s midweek, with showers arriving Thursday and a 50 degree low Tuesday night.

Sand Lake West Salem la Crosse A. D. Sanial Sanial Con

Westby Driver Fined After Auto Crash

Burton Jernandez of Westby paid a 100 dollar fine and lost his license for one year after a drunken driving charge following a 12 45 a m collision in the 2600 block of South avenue. His eastbound car struck a parked truck owned by Willard Dobrunz, which then hit a second parked car owned by Delos Germann. Damages were estimated at 75 dollars to the truck and 60 dollars to the Germann vehicle.

Westby Burton Jernandez South Avenue Willard Dobrunz South 15Th Street

Births Report From Wisconsin Communities

A chaotic clipping lists multiple birth announcements across Wisconsin towns including Black River Falls Tomah Sparta Whitehall Mondovi and Holton areas. Newborns span daughters and sons with parents named and hospitals noted though several entries are partially obscured.

Prairie Alderman Quits Amid Villa Controversy

Prairie du Chien Wisconsin Seventh ward Alderman Bert Cavanaugh resigns effective immediately. Officials cite no stated reason but the move follows heated dispute over the Villa Louis project, affecting local governance.

Prairie DU Chien Wis Seventh Ward Bert Cavanaugh Prairie du Chién Cavanaugh Villa Louis

Head Of College Of Surgeons Criticizes VA Medical Program

In 1949 under Gen Omar Jackson a senior official from the College of Surgeons criticizes the VA medical program headed by Paul Magnuson. The review mentions Hewley Gray's firing and related administrative actions.

of Surgeons Ember Omar Jackc Hewley

Freight engine derails near eastbound track disruption

An aging freight engine derailed after being pushed onto eastbound tracks. The incident halted the line for about five hours as the pilot wheels left the rails, delaying service and requiring recovery work.

Vi-Mit

Moisture Tester Demonstration Planned at Hamburg Farm

Germain Davison, veteran instructor from La Crosse Vocational and Adult Schools, will demonstrate a moisture tester on Selmer Lindahl’s Hamburg farm. The event will be part of a farm demonstration day highlighting recent pasture renovations and local agricultural practices.

Germain Davison la Crosse Selmer Lindahl Hamburg ‘c Ecene

La Crosse Plugs Reelect Officers At Annual Meeting

The La Crosse Plugs re elected their officers Monday night at the La Crosse Gun club meeting the group calling the session the largest and most enthusiastic. Casey Gregorich was reelected to his post as part of the slate.

la Crosse

Attorney seeks further stay in Nazi war trials case

Seven German defendants, labeled enemy aliens, have been granted two stays with the latest on May 24. Attorney Magee requested a further stay Monday night to await a formal hearing before the war court, while chief justice schedules action pending filings.

Young Farmer Refuses Duty In Armed Forces

A young farmer bound over under bond to the next federal term in Midwendone on February 12 after refusing military service. He said his religious views opposed service. a member of a sect since July 1950. His parents, not sect members, furnished the bond for Barrett who recently married four months ago and attended River Falls and Oshkosh State Teachers colleges.

Barrett Midwendone Bartett River Falls Oshkosh

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