La Crosse Common Council Proceedings May 1956
Regular and special meetings presided by Mayor Milo G Knutson. Bills approved across departments include Health 7922.09 Fire 34714.28 Police 28101.74 Current Expense 18249.79 and many others. Numerous resolutions, ordinances, and transfers adopted or placed on file, with committees named for grounds buildings and public utilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo G Knutson
Aalco Mig. Co
Municipal Water Dept
Photo Abstract Co., Inc
Fanta-Reed Air Service
Frank Fuchs
Donald R. Colby
George R. Bonsack
Public Utilities
Clinton and Rublee’s
Harry Spence School Pta
St. Thomas More Pta
Losey Boulevard
Weston
Chase Streets
Milson Corporation
North Salem Road
Liberty Street
Monitor Street
Myrick Park
Green Island
la Crosse
Tillman
Steed
Sth
Cameron Avenue
Wedgewood Terrace
Shelby
Sokolik
Clinton Street
Army Reserve Armory
Board of Park Commissioners
Indian Hill Park
Red Cloud Park
Farnam Street
Burlington
Kenneth Kellicot
Housing and Home Finance Agency
Emerson School
21St Street
Horton
Horton Street
21St
20Th Street
Oscar Hagen
City Plan Commission
Green Lake
Wisconsin
7Th Street
Avon
Ward Avenue
Cb&q
Williams ‘Construction Company
Williams,Construction Company
Johnston
North Street
Avon Street
Phillips Petrolleum Company
3Rd
Cass Streets
Weston Street
21St Place
Russell J. Gile
Wisconsin Building and Fire Inspectors Institute
Superior
Perrson
Board of Appeals
Engineering
Park Department
First National Bank of
Dahl Motors la Crosse, Inc
Dahl Motors
City of la Crosse
Health Department
Police Department
la Crosse City
la Crosse Memorial
Wis
League of Wisconsin Municipalities
Tomah
Bernard D. Meyer
North 3Rd Street
North 4Th Street
Policemen’s Protective Ass'n
Millwaukee
Earl H. Colver
Caledonia Street
Harvey Street
Island Street
Loomis
Harvey
Wisconsin Electric Cooperative elects directors and officers
Co-Op directors re elected at the Wisconsin Electric Cooperative annual meeting include W. E. Rabe as president, H. J. Klipstein as vice president, Eber Lamb as secretary, I. A. Frohmacher as treasurer, F. W. Haberman and Wallace Grange as directors. The Oakdale Happy Hour Club hosted a noon lunch with accordionist Harry Habata. A review panel including Ed Stickney system engineer Gervase Shie foreman Earl Cram power use adviser Norma Niebuhr bookkeeper Roy Tra lmer answered questions on cooperative operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Klipstein
Eber Lamb
I. A. Frohmacher
F. W. Haberman
Wallace Grange
Oakdale
Happy Hour Club
Harry Habata
Ed Stickney
Gervase Shie
Earl Cram
Norma Niebuhr
Roy i Tralmer
Tragedy at Lake Wissota Ends In Three Drownings
CHIPPEWA FALLS three adults die in Lake Wissota when a swimming group breaks apart during a diving incident. Jack Anderson 32, his wife Jean 29, and Ruth 22 of rural Cadott are confirmed victims. Debbie 5孩子 witnesses say the mother cried for help and the father tried to assist but could not swim well. Fire crews recovered two bodies in 15 feet of water near the shore. search ceased after the child spoke of her parents only. In a separate drowning, Clifford Larsen 22 of Neillsville died at Lyons Beach Beloit after leaving shallow water with Ivan Peterson Beloit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chippewa Falls
Lake Wissota
Jack Anderson
Jean
Ruth
Herman Pederson
Chippewa County
Anderson
Debbie
Pederson
Allen Campbell
Route 4
Eau Claire
Janesville
Cliffor Larsen
Neillsville
Lyons Beach
Ivan Peterson
Beloit
Larsen
Fairbanks Morse
Births listed from hospitals in Wisconsin area
Birth announcements appear from Lutheran Hospital and multiple facilities including McGregor Prairie du Chien Viroqua and more. Names include Eu gene Burrows Earl Carlson Jack Schultz Harry Groom Thomas Layde Thomas White Thomas Fisher Jr Don Dalbert Clarence Welsch Theodore Vorwald Delbert Adney Harry Cooper H. Lynn Waddell Harry Siverhus Duane Chroniger Vera Peterson Avanelle Reed Robert Stussy Rudolph Berger Everett Lamb Ed win Swenson Robert Skaaland Robert Schmitz Leslie Young and others with dates May 21 to June 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolores Henry
Edwin Swenson
Viroqua
Hope Hall
Robert Skaaland
Westby
Dennise Carlson
Robert Schmitz
Cashton
Elizabeth Breggeman
Deaths in Readstown and De Soto Wisconsin
George Adams 70 of Readstown died suddenly at the Emerson Hotel in Viroqua. Funeral Monday 2 p.m. at Readstown Methodist Church Rev. Hubert Groves officiating. Burial in Readstown Cemetery. World War I veteran survived by brother Leonard Viroqua and sister Myrtle Lewis Readstown. Wick Ames 69 of Retreat died Saturday night of a heart attack. Funeral Wednesday 2 p.m. at Retreat Methodist Church Rev. Roy Williams and C. O. Mader officiating. Burial Walnut Mount Cemetery. Call Tuesday evening at N. C. Olson Funeral Home De Soto. Survived by sisters Lizzie Elvin and Mabel Warren Retreat, brother Edgar Retreat. Two sisters and a brother and parents preceded him in death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Readstown
Wis
George Adams
Enerson
Viroqua
Hubert Groves
Adams
Leonard
Myrtle Lewis F
Retreat Methodist Church
Roy Williams
C. O. Mader
Walnut ‘Mount Cemetery
N. C. Olson
de Soto
Mr. Ames
Freeman
Crawford County
Fay
Nellie Ames
Walnut Mount Cemetery
Retreat
William
Lizzie) Elvin
John
Mabel) Warren
Edgar
De Soto Man Edward Olson 82 Dies in La Crosse Hospital
Edward Olson 82 of De Soto died Sunday evening at a La Crosse hospital. Services set for Wednesday at 1 p.m. at De Soto Lutheran Church. Born Feb 13 1874 near De Soto in Crawford County. Survived by wife Lena Johnson three daughters Ada Erickson Lois Eunice a son Melvin two brothers Albert Sam and a sister Alice. Funeral arrangements through M C Olson Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DE Soto
Wis
Edward Olson
la Crosse
de Soto Lutheran Church
M. C. Olson
Mr. Olson
Freeman
Crawford County
George
Anna Olson
Lena Johnson
S. W
Ada) Erickson
Babbitt, Minn
Lois
Tomah
Eunice
Chicago
Melvin
Albert
Sam
Alice
JusticeCourt Daily Records From Prairie du Chien
In Prairie du Chien Justice Court Earl Laurence of Viroqua charged with intoxication with fines of $10 plus costs. Martin Brantz of Prairie du Chien faced speeding with $10 due. John Bremmer, 20, of Prairie du Chien, charged with disorderly conduct with $25 and costs. Olvin Amundson of Cresco Iowa cited for drunken driving with $200 and costs. Ira Wiswall of Bridgeport charged with drunken driving in County Court with $10 and other costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Laurence
Justice Court
Martin Brantz
Prairie du Chien
John Bremmer
Olvin Amundson
Cresco
Iowa
Ira Wiswall
Bridgeport
Local ads offer photo finishing and shop services
Locals are invited to Universal Photo at 514 State Street for fine photo finishing with satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. The Sweet Shop advertises a 1 lb box of assorted chocolates for 1.20. Watkins Products promotes sextracts spices and Mary King cosmetics with order details. Ladies alterations and sewing services by Mrs Finn at 210 South 7th, phone 4-0831.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universal Photo
State Street
Watkins Products
Mary King Cosmetics
Finn
South 7Th
Leisurely Chicken Causes Accident in Wyoming Town
DANIAL Wyoming A chicken crossed U S 189 in Leisuredly dubbed hamlet triggering a crash. William DeGraw of Labarge slowed to avoid the bird colliding with his brother Jim DeGraw and Jim’s wife Doris who suffered facial bruises. Passenger Merna Krehneger sustained a fractured spine and was hospitalized in Rock Springs. The chicken was unruffled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danial
Wyo
U.S. 189
Wyoming
William DeGraw
Labarge
Jim
Doris
Merna Krehneger
Rock Springs
Richman and Corcoran Named in Winona Case
John Charles Richman and Nel lie Mae Corcoran are connected to a case in Winona. The exact nature of their involvement is not specified in the readable fragment. Further details are not available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Charles Richman
Nellie Mae Corcoran
Winona
Legal Notices of Administration Hearing and Heirship in La Crosse
Court in La Crosse County orders administration for Matilda Gast estate after intestate death, sets June 19 hearing and August 27 deadline for creditor claims, with publication in The La Crosse Tribune for three weeks and notice to interested parties. Also reports La Crosse City District Board of Education meeting actions including expenditures, construction estimates, contracts, and personnel changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Wisconsin
la Crosse County
Matilda Gast
la Crosse
County of la Crosse
la Crosse Tribune
R. V. Ahlstrom
Bosshard & Arneson
Linker Building
Wis
LA Crosse City
Logan Junior High
George Garlid
Central High School
Ralph Bailey
Logan High School
Howard R. Voss
Marian Haniff
Peter Nelson & Sons
Lincoln School
Edna Christianson
Cook
Emerson School
Lacrosse City District Board OF Education
D. L. Anderegg
H. Newell Holley
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WALTS
Mississippi
Ane Deere
Mgr
P. O
Tribune
Scott Burgess, Inc
1000
Copeland Ave
Rawleigh
Rawleigh's
Dept
Minneapolis
Minn
Common Council
Board of Public Works
Walter S. Woods
South 14Th Street
Fire and Police
Chief of Police
Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association
Wisconsin Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriff's Association
FBI
Public Service Commission
la Crosse Steel Roofing & Corrugating Co
University of Wisconsin
Vernon J. Weber
Eugene W. Murphy
Board
Margaret Spence
8Th and
Market Streets
City of
Oak Street
Gillette Road
Rublee Street
Parks
Veterans Administration
Board of Trustees
The
Library Board
South Branch
Naval Reserve Training Center
Green Bay Street
Florence V. Johnson
Vine Street
Fifth Avenue North
Katherine
Edward FP. Lassig
Pearl Street
Farwell
Forest Ave
16Th
22Nd Street
23Rd
Bennett Street
Bennett
21St Terrace
Chase Street
State Ad
Adams Street
20Th
Charles Street
Logan
Gillette Streets
28Th Street
Main
Mton
Redfield
Tenth Street
West Avenue
Campbell Road
Pine Street
Onalaska Avenue
Arnold P. Holter
Milwaukee
Vern Weber
Charles Hofferek
George C. Long
Alderman Marasek
Madison
O Inter
Board of Public Works Department
Alois W. Graw
Robert B. Smyth
St. Paul Lutheran Church
4Th and Vine Streets
Northern Engraving Company
Board of Regents
Fair Association
Fairgrounds
la Crosse Street
East Avenue
Townsend Street
Swett
Alice A. Dickson
Amsrua
Bollrud
George A
George Strauss Brzowsky
Carl Burritt
Donald L. Collins
Joseph T.cotton
Burr T. Davidson
Rosanna J. Delagrave
Louis O.drake
Lem E. Estate Dugan
Arthur W. Fastling
George E. Edwards
Ernest L. Ellis
Fred L. Enos
Louis G. Ferris
Helen J
Fitzpatrick
Merle Flamingo Club, Inc. Francis
Sam & F. L. Erickson
Fredrick
Marasek
Josephine Grybczynski Markham
Rex Markos
George T. Markos
Nasser Markos
William Meir
Paul
Raith
Henry N.reed
Carroll W. Rogers
Eugene
Robert Roster
Duane G. Schneeberger
George E. Schneider
Theresa J. Schultz
Earl O.schultz
Howard A Seaton
Leonard J.sebranek
Edward Servais
Bernard E .Sheetz
John W.shimshak
John R. Short
Roscoe H. J Sivanich
Roy A. ‘Sprain
Theodore H. Stein
Carlyle H. Stellick
Elmer H. Stelter
Carmen E Stephan
John J. Sterling
John W.strasser
Joseph Strittmaier
Williar Strobel
Henry
20Th St
3Rd St
Avon St
Pearl St
Mississippi St
South 3Rd St
Madison St
South 16Th St
South 7Th St
Prospect St
South
George St
Sisson Dr
North
Cass St
8Th St
Island St
Jackson St
Green Bt
Denton St
Ferry St
West Ave
South 6Th St
Rose St
Adams St
2Nd St
South 9Th St
Hagar St
S. 3Rd St
South 6Th
la Crosse St
4Th St
Gillette St
South Ave
Jay St
Main St
Green Bay St
West Ave. S
N. 3Rd St
S. 8Th St
Caledonia St
9Th St
N. Front St
N. 4Th St
Lang Dr
Livingston St
Kane St
Park Drive
North 6Th St
St. Andrew St
Winnebago St
Liberty St
Hood St
Charles St
North 3Rd St
S. Ave
8. 3Rd St
S. 7Th St
Redfield St
Clinton St
No. 3Rd St
Wall St
11Th St
19Th St
Pine St
Kane &S
North 21St St
Fifth Ave. S
Carr St
Johnson St
State St
S. 6Th St
Fifth Ave. N
Loomis St
S. 16Th St
South 2Nd St
South S
South 14Th St
Vine St
South 4Th St
Degen
Bernhard W
Maynard G. Berglund Doerflinger
the William
Company Paites
LeRoy G. Gassen
Matt J. Hilton
Sciborski
Jerome L
Campbell Rd
South 22Nd St
American Legion
Labor Hall Assn., Inc
Eagles
Elks
Knights of Columbus
la Crosse Club
Labor Temple Assn
Fifth Ave
King St
Market St
Main Bt
5Th Ave. S
S. 4Th St
State Road
Farm Page
W. E. Rabe
Wisconsin Electric Cooperative
Wissota
Eugene Burrows
Betty van Dynk
Earl Carlson
Cunningham St
Tomi Fujimski
McGregor Community Hospital
McGregor
Jack Schultz
Worrick R, Ames
DE Soto, Wis
Worrick R. Ames
Daily Records
Whitehall, Wis
Nellie Secord
Mis
Lawrence Benny
Louise Young
Winston Grant
Sveom
Leslie Anderson
Dennis
Llth
Claude Justinger
Barron's
Briggs & Stratton
Clinton
Lauson, Kohler
Willard Auto Electric
North 4Th
Evan Vieregge
Tillman Bros
Home Service
Ray L. Revor
Jackson
la Crosse Woolen Mills Co
Convenient Jewelers
E. L. Kloss
Larson Roofing Service
Gi Gillette
Wallpaper & Paint CO
Ray Guenther
Edward Layland
Yanzer Sanitarium
North 7Th Dial
SOELL
Gillette
Sahara
Whitebreast Coal Co
Jolivette Cleaners
Spencer
Blanche MacPherson
Riesen
Click Candy Co
P&w
Central High
Rita's _Beauty Salon
State
Victor's
North Side
Burlington Depot
Alpine Inn
Onie
Probation Department
la Crosse County Court House
Norman Scott
Gordon Feinberg
Henry Rebhan
Maynard Stratman
Wilfred Waters
Campbell
Joseph V. Hahn
Warren P. Burke
Eeetaaan Devorak
Joseph No- Vivian L. St. Jacque
William A. Sokolik
Carl J. Weis
Edward Barta
Dewey W. Brown
Frank Arentz
Ervin L. Mittelbach
Tool and
Jim Easland
Badger, Inc
la Crosse, Ww
Monson
Singer Sewing Machine Co
Fifth Ave. South
Stuent
National
South 3Rd Street
Previus
Credit Bureau
Reeves
Attleboro
Mass
Tendant
Ketzer
Mobil
Clark-Bracken, Inc
Fry
Stoddard
E&n
Pearl
U.S. Highway
Singing Inn
Weill
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