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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1951

Page

13

Canoe Jaunt Set By Scouts From Roosevlt School

Seven Eagle Scouts from Roosevelt School La Crosse plan a canoe trip Friday starting Turtle Flowage Wisconsin to Park Falls and back. Led by Bernard Osborne they travel the Flambeau Chippewa Mississippi to Lake Pepin ending in La Crosse with all gear secured.

Roosevelt School la Crosse Park Falls Wis la C Eaeret David Donald Osborne Osborne Turtle Flambeau River Big Falls Ladysmith Flambeau Chippewa River Mississippi River Lake Pepin Explorers Turtle Lake

Mother and Daughter Burned in Wisconsin Gas Blast

A gas explosion at the Parenteau summer home on Lake Dowling set fire to clothing, burning Mrs. Kenneth Parenteau and seven-year-old Audrey in critical condition. A six-year-old daughter was spared burns as Caroline helped remove flames and the family fled to a neighbor before hospital transport.

Superior Wis Kenneth Parenteau Audrey Parenteau Lake Dowling Caroline

Illinois Rail Setup Seen Beating Bombing

Illinois deputy director of civil defense Maj. Gen. John L. Homer told the National Defense Transportation Association that long range enemy bombing could not disrupt railway operations in the state. He cited dispersed rail facilities and multiple alternate routes to withstand any transportation emergency from an attack.

Chicago Illinois Civil Defense John L. Homer National Defense Transportation Association

Abbot Bernard Pennings Honored on 90th Birthday

In De Pere Wisconsin Abbot Bernard H Pennings of St Norbert College the oldest member of the Norbertine Fathers O Praem is honored by Catholic Thursday for his 90th birthday He arrived in Wisconsin in 1893 as a missionary in Door County and will reach 90 on Saturday when a birthday program for laity is held.

DE Pere Wis Bernard H. Pennings St. Norbert College Order of Norbertine Fathers O. Praem Fonsinus Wisconsin Door County

Teaching Earns SMU B S in Journalism for Kenneth F Teachout

Kenneth Frank Teachout son of Mr and Mrs A E Teachout of 1421 George Street La Crosse received a bachelor of science in journalism from Southern Methodist University in graduation exercises June 4 Dr Umphrey Lee president gave the commencement address to more than 700 graduates Teachout is a member of Sigma Delta Chi the Press Club Kappa Tau Alpha and the Mustang Men

Kenneth Frank Teachout A. E. Teachout George Street la Crosse Southern Methodist University Umphrey Lee Teachout Sigma Delta Chi the Press Club Kappa Tau Alpha The Mustang Men

Fireworks Probed After Violations In La Crosse

Police investigate source of illegal fireworks entering La Crosse as reports rise of youths shooting firecrackers. A 14 year old boy was arrested Thursday afternoon at the West Avenue playfield for discharging fireworks and was turned over to the probation department after refusing to name a source.

la Crosse West Avenue

June 21 Clinic Offers Several Appointments

Plan for June 21 includes multiple available slots in the Vocational school room 224 clinic. The Wisconsin Anti tuberculosis Christmas Seals Association sponsors the clinics, enabling the program.

Wisconsin

Turkey Sees Economic and Political Edge Over Last Year

Government officials say despite being near the iron curtain Turkey remains in a stronger economic and political position than a year ago, citing improvements in stability and growth.

Iron Curtain Turkey

Wisconsin conservation congress notes salute long-serving Aberg

Wisconsin lawmakers at the annual congress debate muskies and funding. Delegates push for higher pay for game wardens, oppose costly gestures, and praise William J. P. Aberg with a standing ovation for his 12 years on the conservation commission.

Fred Rehfeldt Appleton Congress Assembly Clarence Searles Wisconsin Rapids William J. P. Aberg Bill Aberg Service of Conservation

Respect for the Elderly Tied to Rising Suicide Rate

University of Wisconsin historian Dr. Erwin Ackerknecht says Americans lack respect for the old, explaining a jump in death by own action after age 55 from 9.7 to 20.1 per 100 000. He compared U S attitudes to France during Northwestern universitys aging conference.

Evanston Ill University of Wisconsin Erwin Ackerknecht History of Medicine Northwestern University United States France

Chief Sues Palefaces For Spoiling His Hay

Yakima Washington Indian Chief Kintus Tecumsen sues for $800 damages in Yakima superior court claiming artificial rain produced by the Big Bend Water Development Company ruined his hay crop on the Yakima reservation. He alleges the rain makers work for wheat growers seeking water for wheat.

Yakima Wash Kintus Tecumsen Yakima Superior Court Yakima Reservation Washington Big Bend Water Development Company

Holstein Auction Net Big Price For Franksville Herd

Franksville held an auction selling 76 Holstein cows at an average of 155 dollars per animal. The total proceeds reached 5200 dollars for the sale.

Franksville

Obituary: Local man dies. service set Saturday

A local man died Thursday morning in a hospital. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Sletten McKee north side chapel with the Rev Ray Richardson officiating. Burial will be in Pine Cliff Cemetery, Galesville. Friends may call Friday 7 to 9 p.m. at the chapel. He is survived by his wife Hanna two daughters Olga Oines of Norway and Leikng Oines of La Crosse three sons Ole of La Crosse Alf of Hartford Mich and Edward of Chicago II three brothers Mathias Oines of Holmen Lorents and Magnus Oines of Galesville and three grandsons.

Sletten-McKee North Side Ray Richardson Pine Cliff Galesville Hanna Olga Oines Norway Leikng Oines la Crosse Ole Alf Hartford Mich Edward Chicago Mathias Oines Holmen Lorents Magnus Oines

Fire destroys corn crib and alfalfa at Waukon stockyard

Fire of unknown origin destroyed a corn crib and chicken house at the E. A. Leschensky stockyard in Waukon Wednesday. The Waukon fire department saved two large stock shelters and a corn shelling machine. The corn crib held baled alfalfa.

Waukon E. A. Leschensky

Drunken Driving and Traffic Fines in La Crosse Court

The Daily Records Police Court in La Crosse lists multiple cases: Eddie Winston Camp McCoy fined 75 dollars with one year driving privilege suspension. Lea Brzezinski Erie Pennsylvania fined 12.50 for drunkenness. several speeding fines ranging from 5 to 15 dollars for motorists on Causeway La Crosse street Losey boulevard and related roads. running arterial sign fines for Gordon Oswald Norman Hagen Oliver Anderson. running stop and go signal for Donald Pierce. leaving scene of an accident for Bagens Hollnagel. improper muffler punishments for Hugh Plata Herbert Snyder Earl Culver Jr. driving without due caution for Robert Cooper. parking against traffic for James Peterson. license issues for Joyce Jen Mitzi Dufner Eva Robinson with various fines. a correction notes a prior typographical error regarding Donald Nichols.

Eddie Winston Camp McCoy Wisconsin Lea Brzezinski Erie Robert. Kitson South 20Th Street Causeway Daniel Lewis South 23Rd Street la Crosse Street Gary Oldenburg la Crescent Minn Earl Street State Road Earl Zimmerman Redfield Street Losey Boulevard Andrew Hunt Gordon Oswald Tomah Norman Hagen Westby Oliver Anderson Estherville Donald Pierce Onalaska Bagens Hollnagel Hugh Plata South Seventh Street Herbert Snyder Liberty Street Earl Culver, Jr Minneapolis Robert Cooper North 22Nd Street James Peterson Kane Street Eee Joyce En Espect Street Mitzi Dufner Hollywood Calif

Innocent Plea Entered in De Soto Fore Charge

Mildred Pierce of De Soto Wisconsin pleaded innocent through her attorney on a fore charge. Preliminary hearing set for 2 p m June 15. Bond $1000. Ernest Ra Cey of Wisconsin v Duke Camp Mc forfeited $10 cash bond for failure to appear on a speeding charge and pleaded guilty. ordered to pay $10 and costs. Dale Holbrook Camp McCoy forfeited $5 cash bond for a certain violation. ordered to pay $10 and costs. Frederick Zal 1632 Badger Street pleaded to driving due care and was ordered to pay $10 and costs.

Frederick Zal Badger Street

Local Court Arraignments Report Improper Name Fragments

A May arraignment lists Helen Elaine Miner of 357 Mark Street Warner on a county court docket with unclear residence and race notes. The fragmentary line mentions an Indian connection and a school teacher at Deia wa, reflecting garbled OCR of a local record.

Birth Announcements From Minnesota and Wisconsin Areas

Birth notices list multiple newborns with dates in late May and early June. Families named include Bernice Larsen, Gilman Rud, Ralph Olson, Howard Osborne, Edward Bakken, Beulah Sylvee, Valerie Jean, Debrah Joy, Kim Alan, Michael Edgar, Sharon Ann, Annette, and more, with locations in Spring Grove, Genoa, Stoddard, Rock Island, La Crosse, Holmen, Galesville, and La Crescent.

Spring Grove Minn Oeeee Bernice Larson Gilman Rud Tinka Bergrud Whitehall Wis Community Hospital Ralph Olson Ronald Richard Howard Osborne West Avenue South Ruth Ee Ee Ee Edward Bakken Genoa Beulah Arlene Sylvee Debrah Joy Hire Sy Schlicht Stoddard Marie Lutheran Nneth T Valerie Jean Dareld Stoda South Oe Street Helen Marie Wil

Marriage Licenses Issued in Sparta and Surrounding Areas

Wisconsin and nearby states list multiple couples approved for marriage in various towns including Sparta La Crosse and La Crescent. Names include Reuben E. Birkholz Mary A. Paulson Clayton Deer Irene Peters Norbert Donskey Virginia Schmitz Stanely Raven Wilma Thoma Leon Schonk Lois Booth Carl Jonson Annette McGowan John Pongratz Ruth Aichner Robert Dengel Lucille Frye Rose Torgerson David Christenson Phyllis Anklem Eloise Rusdal Loren Rust Arlene Erickson Arthur Fisher Hilda Hastings Donald Carson Phyllis Kretche Paul Subera Lorraine Thomas Wayne Calhoun Roswell Eggen Cynthia Feak Warren Engelhart Marlene Kastenschmidt Ray Sallander Kathryn Furiano Oliver Rassad Jeanette Emerton Robert Battin Ronald Jirak Blanche Dubek Omer Anderson Milly Simpson Jerome Schaller Marjorie Harding Charles Johnson Amy Alma Center June 9 16 13 15 dates and locations shown.

Reuben E. Birkholz Cashton Mary A. Paulson Christiana Vernon County Clayton Deer Byron Irene Peters Eagle River Norbert J. Donskey Eee Virginia Schmitz Spa Stanley O. Raven Uae City Calif Wilma J. Thoma Sioux City Leon Schonk Clay City Ind Lois L. Booth Birmingham Ala Carl R. Jonson Camp McCoy Vesta Edgerly Richland Center David Christenson Phyllis Anklem Wausau Wis Viroqua Eloise Rusdal Westby Loren Rust Arlene Erickson Arthur Fisher Steuben Hilda Hastings Genoa Donald Carson St. Ignace Mich Phyllis Kretche Paul Subera Hillsboro Lorraine Thomas Wayne Calhoun Ontario la Crosse Roswell Matthew Eggen Vine Street Cynthia Ann Feak West Avenue South Warren Stanley Engelhart Houston Minn Marlene Kastenschmidt North 16Th Street Ray Sallander de Soto Kathryn Marie Furiano Pineas Oliver Rassad State Street Jeanette Emerton South 10Th Street Whitehall Robert James Battin Eastwaukee

Wisconsin Official Proposes Accident Tax Plan

RHINELANDER Wis A state official floated an accident tax scheme taxing drivers for each crash to fund road needs. The plan aims to shift cost from public funds to responsible motorists, with details yet to be clarified by lawmakers.

Rhinelander Wis Wisconsin

Death rites for Otto Kittelson of Elroy

Elroy Wisconsin Otto Kittelson a former Elroy merchant died suddenly at his home Wednesday Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p m from Our Savior Lutheran church Rev Oscar Thompson officiating Burial will be in the city cemetery He lived in Elroy most of his life apart from Milwaukee after World War I He played in orchestras during that period and later partnered with his late father Helge in a men s clothing store Mrs Kittelson died four years ago He is survived by his mother and one sister Isabel of Chicago Friends may call at Fresley Funeral home.

Elroy Wis Otto Kittelson Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Oscar Thompson Kittelson Milwaukee Reto Elroy Helge Kittelson Isabel Chicago Fresley

Death of Albert Hallingstad in accidental June death

Ole Hallingstad learned his nephew Albert 62 of Ojibwa Wis died in an accidental death on June 5. Whitehall residents Mayme Hallingstad and others attended the Ojibwa funeral on Friday June 8. He is survived by his wife two sons Ray and Clarence his mother Tillie Skogen of Osseo and sister Mrs Joel Haugh.

Whitehall Wis Ole Hallingstad Albert 62 Ojibwa Hallingstad Mayme Hallingstad Edwin Annas Adolph Gilbertson Joel Haugh Osseo Ray

Funeral services for Mrs Peter Fuhr in Viroqua Wisconsin

Mrs Peter Fuhr 80 died Wednesday in a Viroqua hospital. Funeral services are Saturday at Jacobson-Swanson Funeral Home at 1 p.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday afternoon and evening.

Viroqua Wis Peter Fuhr Jacobson-Swanson Funeral Home

Westby Woman Dies in Stoughton Rites For Mrs C T Shannon

Westby friends learned of the death in Stoughton on Tuesday of Mrs C T Shannon long associated with Westby. Survivors include daughters Hazel and Mrs Larry Gerdes Eau Claire and son Claude New York City. Her husband C T Shannon died 23 years ago and two sons Charles and Fred had preceded her in death. Funeral services were held in Stoughton.

Westby Wis Stoughton C. T. Shannon Claude New York City Mrs. Shannon Charles Fred

Dora Larson died at Decorah home in 1865 era obituary

Mrs Dora Larson died Wednesday at her Decorah home. She was born to George and Mrs Donaldson and lived in Algona Iowa. She married Louis J Larson on November 26 1907 and was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

General Services Dora Lar Decorah Algona George Donaldson Louis J. Larson

Decorah Lutheran Church Birth of Rev. B A Johnson

Decorah Lutheran Church records note the birth of Rev. B A Johnson at Canoe on August 6, 1884, son of Mr. and Mrs. Johnson. The entry ties his early life to Clauson and Methodist H. E. Johnson.

Decorah Lutheran B. A. Johnson Clauson Canoe

Lincoln Pupils Win Bird Scholastic Awards at Commencement

Diane Tweed and Stanley Hays received the John P Bird scholastic awards for Lincoln junior high ninth graders. The awards honor scholarship leadership and character as 22 graduates earned the Tri ple Triangle honors. Leo Jenkins presented gifts as classmates performed songs and numbers with the school orchestra.

Diane Tweed Stanley Hays John P. Bird Lincoln Junior High John Park Bird Lincoln Third Ward Stanley Jeanette Joseph Nancy Kastenschmidt Ann Lienlokken Beverly Morley Helen Nicks Darleen Olson Gwen Olson John Payne Kathryn Rahn Ben Stark Norma Tennison Charlene Torgerson Helen Waaler Shirley Wang Edward Werner Karen Wieman Cynthia Wolff Jack Stange Arlan Anthony Hays Calvin Knutson Sharon Thia’ Wolff Daniel K Helen Wagler Beckley Roger James "Roden David’ Ramses Triplett Ronald Suthune Tae Ee Donald Richard

Favorite Dads Listed By Boys Clubs of U S

The Boys Clubs of America honored fathers for Father’s Day June 17. The boys declared that a dad who won’t fish or bait with his son isn’t worthy of fatherhood and insisted a real dad share activities beyond material comforts.

Boys’ Clubs of U.S

Youths Set Teeter-Totter Record For Anniversary

STOCKTON Calif A playful protest by Jim and Duane raised 100 hours on a teeter totter to honor their mother on an anniversary. Dean Edward Betz summoned the students after learning they were missing final exams. He forgave the act but warned them not to repeat it.

Stockton Calif Ogee Jim Duane Ann Edward Betz Dean Dean Betz

Part Of Car Stolen In City Theft Report

Police were notified of a vehicle theft involving William Konrath of 14024 La Crosse Street. He reported the car was taken Thursday night from the 1200 block of South 10th Street.

Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa Weather Outlook

Partly cloudy conditions across Wisconsin through Saturday with clear skies except the extreme south. Minnesota shows partly cloudy to warm trends with a notable temperature rise. Iowa remains cloudy and cool through Saturday with showers or thunderstorms likely in the southwest this afternoon and tonight, extending to the southern region by Saturday.

Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa

Weather notes show varied readings across western states

The report lists sunrise and sunset times for Saturday and notes below normal ranges. It cites high temperatures in Tez and 102 degrees at Presidio with Winnemucca at 31 degrees morning. Weak storm centers were northwest of California, producing limited effects.

Nornal Tez Presidio

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