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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1945

Page

10

Social Security Rights and Curfew Plan for La Crosse

City considers retroactive pension for retired city workers and a curfew for under eighteens from 10 p m to 5 a m with parental exceptions. Yacht club seeks to move the old tourist house to Pettibone island and dredge the lagoon for a dock at a $400 cost, open to public. Two truck bids surfaced for council approval: International 3 4 ton at $1130.38 and 3 ton highway truck at $2651.20.

Fred L. Kramer A. R. Kempter Kempter Central Council of Parents and Teachers Gage Staats Minnette Sprain Herman L. Rick Yacht Club Pettibone Island Yacht Cub la Crosse Council Highway Department Louis Pass Company

Step By Step How To Take Advantage Of Social Security Benefits

This article explains how to become fully insured and freeze benefits at 65. It outlines earnings tests, primary benefits, family maximums, and a worked example showing how monthly checks are calculated and how freezing can affect future benefits. It also hints at survivor benefits for insured workers.

Social Security A Baltimore

Ettrick Soldier Listed As Liberated

Ettrick Wis special report lists Sgt Dominic as liberated in North Africa during World War II. Names Mr and Mrs Louis Smick of Elk Creek and Leonard A. county noting his release from the war zone.

Ration Guide Details Stamp Values and Frain Teports

The notice lists ration stamps for meats fats and sugar with good-through dates and notes on airplane stamps and gasoline coupons. It also mentions ceiling prices for fresh fruits and vegetables in several Wisconsin and Minnesota cities for the week May 31 to June 6 and urges turning in waste fats.

Reaa SS. Hi. Bas OPA la Crosse Sparta Wis Winona Minn California Texas

War manpower controls to stay in La Crosse area

Area Director Norman E. Schulze said wartime labor controls will remain in effect in the La Crosse Eau Claire Wausau Rhinelander Wisconsin Rapids region. He noted no relaxation is expected until labor markets show a surplus and will discuss potential relaxations at a June 21 22 state labor meeting. The local outlook points to tightening labor conditions due to Camp McCoy veterans Hospital and upcoming cannery season.

Region No. 6 Norman E. Schulze Indiana Illinois Wisconsin Chicago Dean William H. Spencer la Crosse- Eau Claire-Wausau-Rhinelander Wisconsin Rapids Schulze Camp McCoy Veterans Tomah la Crosse

Book Giving Names Money Found In Probe Of Slaying

Police say a book listing names and amounts connected to a slaying probe shows substantial funds with no stated purposes. They note repeated names and consider a theory that two men seeking money from Mrs Langford tried to enter Hotel Marguery. Officials paused questioning after exhausting a list of friends of the slain textile executive and his wife.

New York Langford

Engineers Discuss Black River Dam Plans On Inspection Trip

Army engineers touring the Lake City La Crosse stretch of the Mississippi River talked of a possible Black River flood control dam 23 miles upstream from La Crosse. Preliminary data show a power pool head of 36 feet with 49 feet flood storage, totaling about 85 feet, and storage around 781 000 acre feet at an estimated cost of 6.5 million dollars. Public hearings are set for Rushford July 5 and Prairie du Chien July 10.

Black River la Crosse Army Engineers Lake City- la Crosse Mississippi River Penniman Winona Root River Minnesota Rushford Minn T.W C.P Dakota Lansing Prairie du Chien McGregor Clayton T.W. BA

Contract Let For Construction Of New McCoy Personnel Center

Construction of Camp McCoy’s new personnel center progresses with the first contract awarded to J. P. Cullen and Son. The project converts warehouses 2132 and 2134 into an arrival station and stables the early phase, with subsequent work to build a clothing issue warehouse and connect wings. The plan includes orientation rooms, offices, and specialized spaces, with concrete floors covered by mastipate and steam heating.

McCoy Personnel Center Camp Mccoy Wis H. E. Fillinger J. P. Cullen and Son General Contractors Janesville Col. Fillinger Fillinger Nse

Obituary for Chris Granskov of Moorhead and La Crosse

Chris Granskov 82 died at his Moorhead Minnesota home May 3 after years with National Refining in La Crosse He moved to Moorhead in 1903 His family attended St Pauls Lutheran Church West Avenue and Division Street He served as choir director and held many church positions Survived by his wife two sons one daughter and several grandchildren

Chris Granskov la Crosse Moorhead Minn National Refining Company la Forence St. Paul's Lutheran Church West Avenue Division Street Granskov

Funeral services for six year old Inez Amsrud

Funeral prayers will be held Thursday at 1 p m at Our Savior's Lutheran church Hokah Minn for Inez Thelma Amsrud six who died suddenly Monday morning The Rev George Alvilden will officiate Burial will be in Lower Coon Valley cemetery Friends may call at the Dahl funeral home this evening and at the church adjoining the cemetery after 2 p m Thursday

Inez Thelma Amsrud Hokah Minn Our Savior's Lutheran Church George Alvilden Coon Valley Dahl Funeral

Soviet Trade Union Paper Renames to New Times

The two year old Soviet union newspaper War and the Working Class will change its name to New Times, announced by Moscow radio on Wednesday.

New York New Times Moscow Radio

Col N M Schantz Dies Veteran Wisconsin Adjutant General Aide

Col Nicholas M. Schantz longtime assistant adjutant general of the Wisconsin National Guard died in a Madison hospital at age 63 after six weeks of illness. A Hartford native, he served in the Spanish American War and World War I, rejoined the guard in 1923, and held key roles including finance officer and inauguration organizer. He led state veteran groups and was survived by his widow and siblings. Funeral services set for Thursday.

Madison Wis Nicholas M. Schantz Wisconsin National Guard Hartford Schantz France National Guard Col. Schantz State Guard State Department Madison Veterans’ Council

Average person estimated to have 18 moles

The estimate states that an average person has about 18 moles. This figure reflects a common rule of thumb cited in some medical and scientific discussions.

Weather Record For Wisconsin Minnesota And Iowa

The forecast notes cloudy southwest Wisconsin and partly cloudy northeast with light rain possible, little temperature change. Minnesota shows partly cloudy north and cloudy south with scattered light rain in the extreme south through Thursday. Iowa expecting cloudy skies with occasional light rain tonight and Thursday and little temperature change.

Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa

River forecast shows rising Mississippi from Prescott to La Crosse

The Mississippi River is forecast to rise from Prescott to Lansing with about 0.4 feet increases over the next 24 hours between Fountain City and La Crosse. Minor rises begin at Lynxville and Prairie du Chien on June 9 with La Crosse stage near 9.7 feet Thursday morning. meanwhile all tributaries are expected to fall.

Mississippi Prescott Lansing Fountain City la Crosse Lynxville Prairie du Chien

Weather Report From Wisconsin And Surrounding Region

High pressure remains over the upper Mississippi with fair skies across Wisconsin Minnesota and the Great Lakes. Temperatures rise slightly with light frost at Land O Lakes Wisconsin. Scattered showers are widespread from the central Mississippi valley toward Montana and will move eastward passing south of La Crosse.

Mississippi Wisconsin Minnesota Great Lakes Land O'Lakes Wis Mississippi Valley Montana la Crosse

Lavoptik Eye Remedy Promises Relief and Refund

Advert compares Lavoptik to ease eye burning from strain dust or wind. Claims soreness itching and fatigue relieved or money refunded after 30 years in use. Reputable praise from thousands. Sold at all druggists.

Anderson Bids For Guarantee Of Farm Profits

Congressman Clinton P. Anderson, food boss designate, signals a plan to guarantee farm profits via army and foreign food agencies. He urges written wartime contracts to buy 1946 needs at minimum prices, expanding beyond current WFA funds. He notes looming shortages in meat and dairy, and cites lower egg production and price pressures as justification for action.

Washington Clinton P. Anderson New Mexico Secretary of Agriculture House Food Investigating Committee WFA Anderson Army Foreign Economic Administration Northeastern Cooperative Egg Marketing Associations Middle West

Wave officers designated as naval air navigators

Eighty Wave officers become the first women eligible to serve in U S military flight crews. They will wear navy navigator wings after rigorous training and serve as trans ocean navigators in theaters like Hawaii and the Aleutians. They are trained in Hollywood Florida and Shawnee Oklahoma.

Washington Naval Air Navy Hawaii Aleutians Hollywood Fla Shawnee Okla

Beirne license revoked in Whitehall court

Gerald Beirne of Ettrick had his driver's license revoked by Justice P M Paulson in Whitehall on Tuesday morning and received an occupational permit allowing driving from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. for business after pleading guilty to drunken driving. Beirne was arrested June 1 by Sheriff Basil Erickson, fined 50 dollars plus 6.50 costs. Reck pleaded guilty to reckless driving in Whitehall, fined 10 dollars and 4.40 in costs, arrest May 24 by Sheriff Erickson. Arthur Berg of La Crosse charged with accident and failure to stop, pleaded not guilty, trial set for June 8 at 2 p.m. Bond not required. Marie E Jacques of Prescott charged with over crowded front seat violation forfeited 5 dollar bond. Mrs Elmer Herriod of Grand hotel charged with vagrancy pleaded not guilty, trial set for June 11 at 2 p.m., bond 100 dollars. Lee Peterson of 624 South Fourth Street charged with vagrancy as a common drunkard, sentenced to three months in county jail.

Justice Court Whitehall Wis Gerald Beirne Ettrick P. M. Paulson Beirne Basil Erickson Frank Reck Reck Erickson Arthur Berg Winnebago Street Marie E. Jacques Prescott Elmer Herriod Grand Hotel Lee Peterson South Fourth Street

Real Estate Transfers Across Onalaska Shelby and Campbell

W F Dale and wife transfer property in Onalaska to Marcellous Mason. Matilda Kalb sells in Shelby to Alfred Iverson and wife. Harold S Robertson and wife convey in Campbell to Clifford E Dikerman. Tillman Realty Co transfers Redfield property between 18th and 19th streets to Anthony J Watenski and wife. Marcellous Mason sells Onalaska property to J E Brudos. Isabella Elliot transfers Third Street property between Main and State to Louis J Steinmetz and wife. John H Rohrer and wife sell Kane Street between Palace and Hayes to Kermit M Pederson and wife.

la Crosse W. F. Dale Marcellous Mason Onalaska Matilda Kalb Alfred Iverson Shelby Harold S. Robertson Clifford E. Dikerman Campbell Tillman Realty Co Anthony J. Wateski Redfield 18Th 19Th Street J. E. Brudos Isabella Elliot Louis J. Steinmetz Third Main State Streets John H. Rohrer Kermit M Pederson Kane Palace Hayes Streets

Livestock and grain prices steady with mixed hog and cattle tone

Chicago market report shows salable hogs at 14 to 14.50 per cwt and cattle mostly steady to lower on steers while heifers and cows weaken. Cash grain listing includes No. 1m wheat at 1.79, corn around 1.15, oats 7c, barley 1.15-1.29, with various futures close described for July through December. Potatoes move light with firm tone and several regional varieties priced.

Chicago

Milwaukee Livestock Prices Steady Across Hog and Cattle Markets

Hogs show steady demand across all weights with good to choice butchers at 14.65 and light pigs 13.75 to 14.25, sows 13.90, thin stock 11 to 13.25, stags 12.50 to 13.75, boars 8 to 9. Cattle remain steady with steers and yearlings 16 to 17.75, medium 9 to 12.50, cows 12 to 13.50, cutters 8.25 to 9.25, canners 7 to 8. Calves total 900 with vealers 13 to 15.75 and culls 7 to 11.

Chicago Livestock Chicago Swift & Company Winona Minn Milwaukee

Chicago Produce Prices Hold Steady on Butter Eggs Poultry

Butter firm with receipts of 800275 pounds and market unchanged. Eggs firm at 19174 cases with unchanged market. Live poultry firm with 11 trucks and 1 car of receipts, prices unchanged.

Chicago

Child Fatally Hurt in Sheboygan Crossing Crash

Wayne Kappers a nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Harold Kappers of Oostbury died in a local hospital Tuesday night from injuries received when a truck he rode in was struck by a northbound train at a grade crossing one mile north of Cedar Grove on Monday.

Sheboygan Wis Wayne Kappers Harold Kappers Oostbury Cedar Grove

Notice of Hearing for Administrator in Muehr Estate

State of Wisconsin County Court La Crosse County notices the July 3 1945 hearing for Applonia Wiese to appoint an administrator de bonis non with will annexed of Bernhard Muehr estate. Mary Muehr died May 22 1945 leaving a life estate. the administration aims to complete final distribution. Judge R V Ahlstrom signs. Steele May Toeppel attorneys in La Crosse represent.

de Bonis Non State of Wisconsin la Crosse County Bernhard Muehr la Crosse Applonia Wiese Shelby Mary Muehr R. V. Ahlstrom Steele MAY & Toepel Hoeschier Building

Notices of Class B liquor license applicants in Campbell

The Town of Campbell lists applicants for Class B liquor licenses including Gertrude Plinck Joseph S Nowak Frederick C Miller William A Sokolik Ada Lang Fred Albert Miller Marguerite C Johnson John C Schomers Kenneth W Anderson E G LaFleur Leo L St Jacque Hazel M Culp Stewart I Hults John A Champane Guy W Reed Jorgen Erickson Theodor Ender Town Clerk

Campbell Gertrude Plinck la Crosse Joseph S. Nowak Frederick C. Miller William A. Sokolik Ada Lang Fred Albert Miller Marguerite C. Johnson John C. Schomers Onalaska Theodore Ender

Red Pencil Signature Confusion Delays Gasoline Card

A Wilson North Carolina clerk refused a gasoline application for being unsigned, then repeated the request with a note about a red pencil. Miss Jones later returned the form with a red signature, apologizing she could not find a red pencil locally and borrowed one from a bank.

Wilson, N. C Atin

Roy Wiebke Dies at 49 In Mayville Area

Roy Wiebke 49 died suddenly at his home near Caledonia Minnesota after a heart attack Monday afternoon. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 1:30 PM at his home and 2 PM at St. John’s church, with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Reverend Karl A. Gurgell will conduct the services.

Caledonia Minn Specia Karl A. Gurgell Roy Wiebke Mayville Caedonia Wiebke Calednia St. John’s Church Evergreen Cemetery

Funeral for Mrs. Clara Brigson in Soldiers Grove

Funeral services for Mrs. Clara Brigson age 48 will be held at the Brigson home at 1 30 p m and at Grove Lutheran Church at 2 p m Thursday. Burial will follow in Forest Cemetery. Rev J M Lunt officiates.

Soldiers Grove Clara Brigson J. M. Lunt Brigson The Grove Lutheran Church Forest Cemetery

Burial cleared for Whitehall jail death victim Alfred James

Coroner Martin A. Wie of Independence authorizes burial of Alfred James L. 61 found dead Monday morning in the Whitehall city jail after an overnight stay. Special Oliver Lee of Olympia arranged the authorization.

Whitehall Wis Oliver Lee Olympia Watcired Martin A. Wie Independence Alfred James L Monda

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