Legislation Seeks Full-Time Mayor With 12000 Salary
The La Crosse Common Council Judiciary Committee recommended filing a bill for a full-time mayor at a 12000 annual salary. A Finance Committee move to accept awaits a Council Committee-of-the-Whole debate with two 3-2 votes, signaling a tight path to a possible council vote.
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la Crosse Common Council
Judiciary Committee
Finance Committee
Council
Donald Medinger
Milo G. Knutson
William
Settlement Reached In Damage Suit In La Crosse Case
A settlement was reached in a damage suit over a May 1963 head on collision near St Joseph Ridge. Plaintiffs De vylle Lord and Mr and Mrs Robert Marnach sought damages from Douglas Mikshowsky and All-State Insurance Co with undisclosed terms. A separate report notes a dog bite incident resulting in a 10 day confinement order for the animal.
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la Crosse County
Devylle B
Dan) Lord
Liberty St
Robert Marnach
Kane St
Douglas Mikshowsky
R. 1
la Crosse
All-State Insurance Co
Lord
Marnach
Mikshowsky
St. Joseph Ridge
Milking Contest Set With Two Judges and Two Queens
Two judges and two queens will vie in a milking contest at 11 a.m. Saturday on the courthouse lawn. Participants include Judge Lincoln Neprud, Judge Leonard Chojnacki, Miss La Crosse Barbara Manke, Miss La Crosse County Farm Bureau, and Ray Power, with a surprise contestant to replace John Thomas, who is out of town.
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Queens
Earl Hunter
Lincoln Neprud
Leonard Chojnacki
Pederson Named Head of MD Unit
Glenn R. Pederson elected president of the local muscular dystrophy association to lead the 1964 fund drive. Edith Netzer vice president, Mildred French secretary, William Tierney treasurer. Others named to the executive board include Mrs. William Strand, Clara Green, and Mrs. Ed Stokes among many. The Fire Fighters Local will assist in the campaign with an August session. Mrs Gil bert Chick resigned after eight years.
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Glenn R. Pederson
Edith Netzer
Mildred French
William Tierney
Pederson
E. R. McIlvaine
John Troynek
Carl Haase
William Strand
Clara Green
Ed Stokes
Herbert French
William Netzer
John Hauer
R. Blum
Robert Burkhert
Alice Averson
Robert Jorgenson
Haase
McIlvaine
Tierney
Gilbert Chick
Association
Missing Man Carl Gronland Still Not Found
La Crosse police have no clues on the whereabouts of 71 year old Carl J. Gronland missing since April 13 from his East Avenue home. After a report on April 19 detectives checked his usual places but were told he had not been seen in about two weeks. Gronland, a retired upholsterer, is 5 feet 3 inches, 135 pounds, with brown gray hair and blue eyes.
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la Crosse
Carl J. Gronland
East Ave. S
Gronland
Bank clearings exceed year-ago figure in April
The Greater La Crosse Chamber of Commerce report shows bank clearings at 13,557,849 in April, up from 13,535,445 a year earlier, and bank debits rising to 72,753,261 from 69,614,860. The business barometer lists gains in nine categories and declines in five with shifts in housing, traffic, and utility readings.
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Greater la Crosse
la Crosse Roads
Hastings Wins Logan Junior Ex Speech Contest
Charles Hastings won the Logan High School Junior Ex speech contest on Wednesday morning with his speech about Will Rogers. Finalists included Jewel Johns Mary Niggli Sandi Jensen Patricia Lund Jeanine Bollrud and the Liberty Singers performed at the assembly.
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Charles Hastings
Will Rogers
Logan High School
Jewel Johns
Helen Keller
Mary Niggli
Hasting’s
Western Plain
Sandi Jensen
Patricia Lund
Jeanine Bollrud
Logan
Liberty Singers
Sharon Rude
Barbara Bronson
Lois Wartinbee
Claudia Clark
Jill Laylan
Barbara Blank
Dawn
Lee McBain
Compromise Prayer Amendment Under Consideration
Washington efforts push a compromise amendment permitting school prayers less sweeping than the main proposal. Proponents of the original measure seek a middle ground as House Judiciary Committee enters two to three weeks of action on amendments after six weeks of hearings.
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Washington
House
Judiciary Committee
Hillview Golf Course To Cost 200000 In La Crosse
Ray E. Ping owner of Hillview Golf Course told La Crosse Business Men's Club members that the project will require 200000 dollars. He said golf is a fast growing sport with insufficient courses and Hillview will help ease area congestion. A golf stag is planned for Wednesday June 17 at Maple Grove Country Club with play at 3 p.m. and dinner at 6 30 p.m.
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Hillview
Ray E. Ping
la Crosse
Zoning clash looms as Baytos K mart plan faces opponents
La Crosse attorneys urge local business rezoning to place a K mart on Farnam Losey area while neighbors resist a residential district shift citing parking and traffic concerns. Lawmakers weigh several rezoning requests for Baytos properties and Justinger parcels ahead of July council sessions.
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K-mart
la Crosse Common Council Judiciary Committee
S. S. Kresge Co
Robert Joanis
Stephen C. Baytos
Youngstown
Ohio
Baytos
Krause Kabin, Kourt
Kresge
Losey Blvd.s
Farnam St
S. 26Th St
State Road
Judiciary Committee
Claude Justinger
West Ave. S
Ferry St
City Plan Commission
Sletten-McKee
Justinger’s
Jeanis
Farnam Street
Losey
26Th Street
Losey Boulevard
Doyle
Justinger
Alice Dickson
Former Tribune Photographer Wins Award
Jack Kenward, former La Crosse Tribune photographer now with the Topeka Capital-Journal, won first place in the sports category of the 21st Pictures of the Year contest. His winning calf roping shot was taken at George L Merchlewitz farm in West Salem, showing Merchlewitz leaping from his horse after roping a calf. He left The Tribune in September 1963.
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Jack Kenward
la Crosse Tribune
National Press Association
University of Missouri School of Journnalism
World Book -Encyclopedia
Kenward
Topeka
Kan
Capital-Journal
George L. Merchlewitz
R. 1
West Salem
Merchlewitz
The
Tribune
Committee Heads For Dinner Set for Proxmire Dinner
Ida Learner announces committee chairs for the Sen William Proxmire testimonial dinner in La Crosse on July 18. General chair Miss Learner. arrangements Harold Klos. program Marian Kvnen. ticket sales Clinton Hunt. ad sales Cleo Mullock. speakers hospitality Walter Thoresen. social hour Dan Flaherty. decorations Mary Heinke. program book Mary Muehr. finance Mrs O R Nessius. Tickets are on sale.
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William Proxmire
la Crosse
Ida Learner
la Crosse County
Democratic Party
Miss Learner
Harold Klos
Marian Kvnen
Clinton Hunt
Cleo Mulock
Walter Thoresen
Dan Flaherty
Mary Heinke
Mary Muehr
O. R. Nessius
Skeeter Schedule Weekend Spraying in La Crosse
The city announces weekend spraying by Skeeter Schedule. Friday night routes along Zeisler Street to the south city limits between 10th Street and the Mississippi River. Sunday night routes along Causeway Boulevard to the north city limits between the east and west city limits.
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la Crosse
Zeisler
10Th Street
Mississippi River
Causeway Boulevard
Holzer Greider Picked For Mary E Sawyer Auditorium Board
La Crosse aldermen chose two candidates for two open seats on the Mary E. Sawyer Auditorium board in a secret caucus. Incumbent Holzer and Gerald Greider led eight candidates and will face the full Common Council vote. other nominees were rejected.
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Robert Cline
Holzer
Greider
Harvey’s Bakery
Rose St
Ray W. Nibbe
Kane St
Logan Senior High School
John S. Coleman
S. 2St St
Coleman Vocational School
Carl Schneider
S. 28Th St
Delta Import Motors, Inc
E. Richard Schueler
Wkbh Radio
Olaf N. Hoff
S. 24Th St
S and H Sport Shop
Horace R. Crews
S. 20Th St
Spurgeons Department Store
Greater la Crosse
Neisius Files as Democratic Assembly Candidate in La Crosse 1st
R. Neisius, 1807 Charles St, filed nomination papers for the Wisconsin Assembly in La Crosse County 1st District on the Democratic ticket. A 64 year old electrical worker, he has held local union and credit union posts and previously served on the La Crosse Board of Education and Community Chest co chair. He moved to La Crosse in 1947 after supervising electrical work on the Tomah VA Hospital and is married to Avis Riley. The district includes Wards 1–5 and 9–20.
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O. R. Neisius
Charles St
la Crosse County
D. Russell Wartinbee
Neisius
International Brotherhood — of Electrical Workers
Atl-Cio Credit Union
Di,irectors
AFL Labor Temple Association
la Crosse
Nessius
Nebraska
Sizce
Iive
Veterans Administration Hospital
Tomah
Avis Riley
Rotary Club Marks 45th Anniversary in La Crosse
The La Crosse Rotary Club observed its 45th anniversary with Ralph Steele reading a 1922 paper recounting the club's 1919 founding. The program listed presidents from Bart McCormick to Marvin Schurmacher and featured talks by six Rotarians on their experiences. Guests included John Young of Rochester and Warren Peterson of Tulare with Henry Gatti of Chicago.
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la Crosse
Joseph Callaway
Otto Lieder
D. R. Wartinbee
Joseph Murphy
John Elliott
Rexford Mitchell
Lieder
Rotary
Decorah
John Young i
Rochester, Minn
Warren Peterson
Tulare
Calif
Henry Gatti
Chicago
La Crosse Jr Leaders Plan Dance At Holmen
The La Crosse County Junior Leaders Association hosts its annual dance and 4H queen contest on Friday June 12 from 8 p.m. to midnight at Holmen. Music by the Marauders. Queen candidates: Carol Wolf Linda Jones Bangor Sharon Hauser Onalaska Delight Jostad Paula Schomberg Elizabeth Michelson Karen Rommel. Tickets are available from 4H junior leaders or at the door.
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la Crosse County
Junior Leaders Association
Carol Wolf
Linda Jones
Bangor
Sharon Hauser
Onalaska
Delight Jostad
Holmen
Paula Schomberg
Elizabeth Michelson
West Salem
Karen Rommel
Mindoro
Booster Buttons On Sale For July 4 Program
C B Wiemann announces booster buttons on sale for La Crosse July 4 events. July 3 features Jerry Gilbertson Orchestra at Riverside Park and a Princess Fourth contest. July 4 begins with baton twirling and a fishing contest, then opening ceremonies at Riverside Park. A street dance, Indian program, lacrosse game, fireworks, and a park concert cap the celebration.
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C. B. Wiemann
la Crosse
Air Force Academy
Coloorea
Krade Springs
Colo
Roy L. Wingers
American Legion
Chile
Patton
Wiemann
Jerry Gilbertson
Riverside Park
la Crosse Area
Arta
Pettibone Park
American Waterhawks
County 4-H Band To Practice At Veterans Park
La Crosse County 4-H band schedules practices for June 10 and 17 at 8 p.m. in Shelter House No 2 Veterans Memorial Park. Directed by Duane Young the ensemble performs at Guernsey and Holstein Twilight meetings La Crosse Interstate Fair and the county 4-H achievement program. The group seeks new members with at least one year of 4-H experience who can play trombone cornet saxophone flute or drums.
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la Crosse County
Shelter House No. 2
Veterans ‘Memorial Park
Thomas E. O'Connell
Duane Young
West Salem
la Crosse
Fire damages car on 7th Street in Bernie Oliver's name
On June 4 at 4:39 p.m. a fire damaged the rear seat and cushion of a car owned by Bernie Oliver at 721 S 7th St. A separate incident at 6:55 p.m. at Jeffer son School reported an incinerator backup with no damage. On June 5 at 7:12 a.m. smoke was reported from a furnace blower at Mrs James Klund's residence 2338 Market St.
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S. ‘7Th St
Bernie Oliver
Jefferson School
St. James and
Caledonia Sts
James Klund
Market St
Wisconsin Transit Raises Fares To 25 Cents For 90 Day Trial
The Wisconsin Public Service Commission allowed La Crosse Transit Co to raise adult cash fares from 20 to 25 cents for a 90 day trial, keeping a temporary 5 cent increase permanent to cover higher wages. A July hearing in Oconomesvee will review safety at Milwaukee Road grade crossings.
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Oconomesvee
Milwaukee Road
Cigarettes Stolen From Degen-Berglund Pharmacy
Burglars pried open the front door of the Degen-Berglund Pharmacy at 1904 Campbell Road and took 20 cartons of cigarettes and $26 from the till. The break in was found at 12:24 a.m. Friday by Sgt. Richard Fredrickson and Patrolman Gordon Rieber.
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Degen-Berglund
Campbell Road
Richard Fredrickson
Gordon Rieber
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Coleman Vocational and Adult School
Arthur F. Jordan
Glen Bakken
Robert Tremain
Eft
Roy E. Kumm
Vocational School Board
Jim Lennartz
Marvin Schroeder
Neprud
Stoddard
Bob Abbott
Abbott
Fred Abraham
Bill Mann
Ed Russell
Ed Hutchings
Jerry Antoff
Shelby
Campbell
la Crescent
la Crosse Lutheran Hospital
Hastings
West Avenue
Ferry Streets
Giles Hackner
William Buchner
Buckner
Hackner
W. Cotterwick
Esther Domke
Skeeter Schedule
Holzer, Greider
R. Neistus
R. Neisius
Rotary Club
Wisconsin
George J. Kastner
Veterans Park
Fire Department
M. E. Ripplinger
No Workum Rip
Hi, Chief and
Edna
Raysesan
RIP. Bros
Cities Service
RAU Distributors
Juanita Beck
the “Folkway Singers
Lacrosse
Mississippi
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