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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1935

Page

6

Tavernkeepers Push Uniform Tightening of Wisconsin Laws

A joint meeting of the Wisconsin Tavernkeepers' Association and the Wisconsin branch of the National Retail Beverage Dealers' Association urged legislation to close all Wisconsin taverns at 1 1 a.m. and re enactment of the Baker Act limiting taverns to one for every 100 inhabitants. Carl Mohs cited violations of existing laws and asked for unified statewide rules. Senator Garry Griswold of West Salem urged law uniformity and warned tavernkeepers to comply to protect their business amid anti prohibition sentiment. William Berg was instructed to draft a bill combining current proposals to minimize hearings and publicity.

Madison, Wit Wisconsin Tavernkeepers’ Association Wisconsin National Retail Beverage Dealers’ Association Baker Jaw Umithing Carl Mohs Darry Griswold West Salem William Berg

Broughton Withdraws From News League

Charles E. Broughton editor of the Sheboygan Press announced he was withdrawing his paper from membership in the Wisconsin Press News League. The league recently voted to stay neutral on the La Follette work relief bill. Broughton is a national Democratic committeeman from Wisconsin.

Sheboygan Wis Charles E. Broughton Shebsy Press Wisconen Pole Jeupur Heeauer League Wisconsin

Recreation Courses Planned At College

Residents of Crosse urged recreational courses during summer despite no part time fee. The board of regents approved a concession allowing one course for half the regular hammer fee in swimming tennis dancing or other hobbies. Open to housewives students graduates and others seeking skills. If sufficient applications are received special classes may be organized.

Crosse Board of Regents G. M. Snodgrass

Fireworks Blast Kills One and Wounds Six in Elkton

One person died and six were injured in a fireworks plant explosion at a garage building where workers were employed. Thelma Dunlap, 27, of North East, Me, died from burns. Catherine Daniels, 27, Elkton, severely burned. Madeline Stewart, 26, Elk Mills, fractured leg and burns. others suffered burns and injuries. The incident occurred during a past-season fireworks display event at the site.

Elkton Aireworks Thelma Dunlap North £Ast Catherine Daniels Elton Madeline Stewart Elk Mills Ate Apel Harysy Novihy East Asa Tron Hill Reba Chine Ellcton Skall Eugene Fulty United States Wall United States Nelishbors

Court Suspends Fine In Assault Action

Judge Rex V. Amstrom suspended a $5 fine and James Squier paid $4.49 in costs after pleading guilty to assault and battery filed by Charles Mittelbach. Squier, age The incident stemmed from a confrontation over money owed at 1653 Woodstreet. The court record notes Squier spoke to Mittelbach about money prior to the assault.

Rex V. Amstrom James Chalky) Squier Wectarre Charles B. Mittelsbach Woodstreet Squier Avon [Street Mittelbach Ima Blittelbach

G O P Continues Momentum At Grass Roots Conference

The GOP convened a two day grass roots meeting as supporters sang and pledged vitality. National Chairman Henry P. Fletcher praised Springfield gatherings as the start of an aggressive push toward GOP victory next year. Midwest Republicans voiced cautious optimism about unified action amid talks of party realignments. John B. McSwan announced Wisconsin and Leather Goods Manufacturers will retain industry code hours and wage provisions.

Spangler Jnva Hamton Henry P. Fletcher Hamilton Springfield Midwest Chicago John B. McSwan Wisconsin 11 Nojs National Ltage and Leather Goods Manufacturers’ Association

Lindbergh case figures linked to kidnap plot in Utah

Federal agents charge Willeys Mahan and kinfolk in the Lindbergh kidnapping saga. Suspects held in Salt Lake City await transfer to Washington under federal kidnapping law with possible death penalty. About half of the $250,000 ransom recovered, $80,000 found buried near Salt Lake City. Waleys reportedly guided authorities to the stash.

Ley S-Von- Viet Wate Sill Salt Lake City Ta Cowl Lindbergh Iw Willeys and Mahan Washington State J. Connelley Salt Like City Willeys Tavoma Washington Justice de Palimo Hee

Pig Club page one report on trip and talks

John C Burns introduced as a founder of the club stated the Inter State fay would not be held this year and urged continued activity. Speakers included Frank A Grover president of the Chamber of Commerce and W E Spreiter county agent. Grover praised rural support for big club activities. Spreiter noted hog price scales and announced pig winners. Music during dinner hour by St Michael s.

L ' Crosse John C. Burns Frank A. Grover Chamber of Commerce W. E. Spreiter St. Michael’s

Recovery act riders spark Senate confirmation clash

A debate over extending the recovery law includes a rider requiring Senate confirmation of all federal officials earning 2000 dollars a year or more. Secretary Ickes warns it could permit dismissals of the entire force as the act nears expiry. Controlor General McCarl states three groups created under the act must sever ties with the government at midnight, involving about 80 people.

Contake MRA Anto Senate Des & Warning Ickes Chans Con Trollee J. R. McCarl Act—Petroleva Advisors Board Petroleum Labor Policy Board Act of Investigation

Assembly Kills Compulsory Military Drill At U W

Madison voters heard the assembly vote 56 to 22 to approve the Nelson bill requiring male University of Wisconsin students to undergo two years of military training, ending a recent trend of optional drills. The session also failed a Griswold amendment to limit debt and kept a move to delay certain work permit age changes. bills on local aid timing and government payments were tabled or retained for future action.

Madison Wis Assembly University of Wisconsin H. W. Griswold West Salem Paul Alfonsi Fence R. W. Peterson Berlin B. M. Vaughan Wisconsin Rapids National Guard Nelson Assemblyman Kiefer Milwaukee Alfonsi Miefer House Senate

Hillsboro Golden Jubilee to Enliven Wisconsin Village

Hillsboro Wisconsin prepares a two day Golden Jubilee celebration on Friday and Saturday featuring a parade with bands and commercial exhibits. The coronation of a jubilee king and queen will be led by Edward T. Fairchild and a homecoming event, old Hillsboro pictures, vaudeville acts, and the Badger State Barn Dance. Air circus stunts from La Crosse are promised with night winged displays and continuous band music expected from four or more bands.

Hillsboro Wis Hilshore Jihe Edward T. Fairhild Wisconsin Supreme Court Ver- Nar County Ben Berger Ray LeRoy Midwest Badger WIM Dilat la Crosse

Rev Alfred Hughes To Speak In Sparta Sunday

Sparta Wis Special The Rev Alfred E Hughes pastor at First Methodist church of La Crosse will speak at the Sunday evening community meeting on the court house square The Sparta Concert band directed by Dr Lynn Gullickson West Salem will perform James Spradhing will be platform leader Angelo Homemakers club meets Thursday at Mrs Ira Roberts home A picnic dinner will be served at noon and the business meeting program and lesson by delegates will follow.

Sparta Wis Alfred E. Hughes First Methodist Church of

North Bend Picnic Friday Amuses Melrose Wis

The North Bend Community club hosts its annual picnic Friday with a program two baseball games and several contests. A noon picnic dinner precedes an evening dance at the Odd Fellows hall. Also noted are visits, services, and family travels involving local residents and guests.

Melrose Wis North Bend

John Ziemer Rites At Lansing Thursday

Funeral services for John Zeimer to be held Thursday morning at Immaculate Conception Church in Lansing with Rev H J Krieger officiating. Zeimer born Nov 12 1865 in Lansing township lived all life here. survived by wife Mary Helene Rice and five children Loretta McClain Leo John George Lawrence. son William and daughter Gertrude predeceased. Burial at Gethsemani cemetery. Also notes on local obituaries and community notices.

Lansing John Zeimer Immaculate Conception Church H. J. Krieger Mr. Zeimet Lansing Township Mary Helene Rice Loretta McClain Los Angeles Calif Leo Canton Minn John Dubuque George Laurence William Gertrude George Rice William Troendle Excelsior Solana Superior Wis R. F. Hencker Postville Zeimer Gethsemenac, I Cemetery

National Jamboree Big Boy Scout Event

National Jamboree will be the largest peace time gathering of Scouts in the western hemisphere. About 30 000 Scouts from the United States and foreign countries will camp for ten days August 21 to 30 near the Washington Monument. The event will cover over 400 acres and include city facilities such as electricity water sanitation broadcasting studios fire department hospitals and even a daily newspaper. The Gateway Area council leads registrations and is coordinating with Rotary Kiwanis American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars Lions Club and local business groups to send delegates.

South America Western Hemisphere Washington Monument Capital Dome United States Gateway Area Council Rotary Club Kiwanis Club American Legion Veterans of Forestr Wars The Lions Cith K. C Club Business Men's’ Club Loreto Club Lambares

Threat Reveals Amity Between Germany Italy

Rome reports that Italy’s stance toward Ethiopia is reshaping European politics. The shift risks straining England and France, weakens the Stresa front, and pushes Italy closer to Germany. Observers see Mussolini signaling to allies while courting German influence ahead of a Danubian conference.

Germany Italy Andrue Rome Ethiopia Europe Strug Agile England France Stresa League of Nations Itellum Hitler Mussolini Austria

Assembly Puts Recovery Statute On Thursday List

In Madison Wisconsin a conference committee reported on the recovery act dispute. The assembly scheduled the measure as a Thursday special order after both houses passed it previously. The bill faces amendments and potential Supreme Court review to test its constitutionality with labor support and public works emphasis.

NRA State Supreme Court Lawrence C. Whitter Senate Public Service Commission

Executor Seeks Two Heirs in 1913 Hutchinson Missing

Police were asked to locate Emma EF and Lucretia L Morse, who left Hutchinson Kansas in 1913 and have not been heard from. They would be 58 and 50 now. A 4.5106 reward is offered for information leading to locating either woman for Charles S Fulton executor of Rachel E Morse estate. Cree Morse was known on stage in musical comedies and may have traveled with a troupe tied to The Chorelate Soldier. Fulton believes one or both may be in this vicinity.

Emma EF Lucretia L Cree) Morse Hutchinson Kan Charles S. Fulton Rachel E. Morse Fulton

Taxpayers reminded of July 1 real estate tax deadline

La Crosse County Treasurer Marvin Johnson reminded taxpayers that the July 1 deadline applies where an affidavits of inability to pay have been filed for 1834 real estate taxes. He noted many payments already made and that most affidavits were filed in La Crosse city.

la Crosse County Marvin Johnson Johnson City of la Crosse

S V Taylor Sentenced to State Prison for Embezzlement

S V Taylor aged 45 of 503 Cass street was sentenced by Judge Robert S Cowie to an indeterminate term from one to five years in the Wisconsin State Prison at Waupun for embezzling 2741.93 as trustee for Charles Schaller and Rohwedder farm note owners. Taylor pleaded guilty on Jan 30 and Feb 24 1934 and was arrested May 7. Bond was increased to 5000 after initial 3000.

S. V. Taylor Cass Street Robert S Cowie Waupun Rivoli Taylor Charles Schaller Rohwedder Farm

Death plot leads to arrests in Missouri farm slaying

Springfield residents report murder charges filed Wednesday against Lloyd Robinson an 18 year old youth his mother Mary Robinson 49 and family physician Dr F W Schlicht 35 of Niangua Mo in the June 3 killing of farmer Robert Robinson Lloyd confessed to the slaying to collect 10000 in life insurance and named the others as authors of the plot to seize the 8000 mortgage on the Robinson farm The trio is held in Webster County jail awaiting arraignment June 20 authorities warned of possible mob action and said motive was to raise money to cover the mortgage due to foreclose in early June

Springfield Lloyd Robinson Robert Robinson Homer Chiffin Webster County Lloyd Mary Robinson F. W. Schlicht Niangua Ifarmer Marshfield Chaffin Robinson

Silver wedding fete for Stensven couple at Ettrick

In Ettrick Wisconsin a 25th anniversary celebration honors Hans Stensven and his wife Mattie Richolson. About 1125 guests attended at their farm home, with two wedding cakes by Selma and Melva Stensven and a sermon by Rev. K M Arberg. The couple married in Blair in 1910 and have six children. Other community notices follow including showers and local visits.

John Nelson Eleva Ludwig Stensver Evelyn Gelesville Ettrick Mabel Carl Melva Selma Lester Orville

Work Relief Pay Orders Push Wages Beyond Earlier Schedules

Milwaukee reports show many workers would gain wages above the $19 and $94 schedules recently announced for work relief. Supervisory and admin PWA staff and those on permanent building projects receive higher pay, with the state highway department allowed to set rates per local conditions under federal standards. Vatican announces world wide Holy Communion for Catholic children on August 15 to mark a 25th anniversary of Pope Pius X decree. Greenbile County, South Carolina medals were designed after WWII for 5,000 soldiers but 3,000 tokens remain unclaimed.

Mlwaukee Roosevelt PWA State Highway Department Federal Bureau Vatican City Greenshile County South Carolina

Vocational Board Winds Up Affairs Of School Year

The Vocational education board accepted Miss Marie Droster’s resignation from the commercial department and authorized the instruction committee to recruit a replacement. The final meeting of the year reviewed $5,993.79 paid to 25–30 emergency education staff since Jan 1 under WERA. Director John B. Coleman noted fuel oil use and costs for 1932–33 to 1934–35, with reductions from automatic controls and draft regulator. President Funk and Vice President Burghardt were absent.

Marie Droster Board of Vocational Education Instruction Committee John B. Coleman WERA EEF Vocational School Teachers College A. P. Funk Herman Burghardt

Nelsons Visit Scoby and Town Guests Afield

Mindoro Wisconsin special notes Mr and Mrs Arthur Nelson of Scoby Mont visiting Mr and Mrs Alec Hanson. James Glennie spent weekend with son George at Evanstom. Mrs Harry Willey and children of Holmen visited William Keppel home Monday. Ione Small visited relatives at Onalaska over the weekend. Community club met at the high school Tuesday evening. Mae Jewell and daughters Effie Irma and Ruby spent Sunday and Monday with Mrs Grace Paisley La Crosse.

Mindoro Wis Arthur Nelson Scoby Mont Alec Hanson James Glennie George Evan Stom Harry Willey Holmen William Keppel Ione Small Onalaska Mae Jewell Effie Irma Ruby Grace Paisley la Crosse

Obituary notices from La Crosse area deaths and services

Obituaries list multiple local figures: Mrs John M White of Qgnalaska death at her niece’s home, funeral in Viroqua. Erland O Karlstad of Coon Valley died suddenly, survived by three sons, four daughters, and ten grandchildren with services at Upper Coon Valley Lutheran church. George W Loomis, 82, of Haremond Indiana, died at home, followed by services at North Freedom Methodist church. Lydia Fly of 1247 Redfield street to be buried Fry cemetery after funeral at Hellwig Morris chapel. Mrs Henry N Faas death announced in Springfield Ohio, survivors include husband and three children. card of thanks from family for condolences and assistance during bereavement.

M&s John M. White Gulu Burlin Qgnalaska Erland Karlstad Erland O. Karlstad North Ridge West Coon Valley Edward Grant Caledonia Minn Oliver Prairie Farm Wis Axel Berg Chaseburg Clarence Lamb Westby Tilmar Olson Edwin Biihoyde Coon Valley Upper Coon Valley George W. Loomis Milwaukee Street Haremond Ind Ernest John la Crosse Dan Hose O. H. Nichols Richard Dasse Otto Schroeder J.B. Lowmis Minocqua Thamas Tomah Lydia Fly Redfield Street Hellwig-Morris E. Warnholt Fry Cemetery Mormon ‘Coulee Road John Fry Minneapolis, Minn Henry N. Faas Ward Springfield Henry N. Faas Mary Ross Margaret Henory Detroit Nes Fred Briebach Fred Ross Onglaska Ale ES Tee

Legal clemency petition heard for Botley Shaffer

To whom it may concern Botley Shaffer convicted April 17 1835 for hou supporting and sentenced to two years in Wisconsin Stars Prison or Weapon will make application for executive clemency on or after January 8 1970 before the Governor.

Botley Shaffer Wisconsin Stars Jana Eth

Foreclosure sale notice for La Crosse County real estate

Notice of sale on June 27 1935 at ten o clock for cash at the east front door of the La Crosse County Court House to satisfy a foreclosure judgement. Property: North Hall of Lot Laventern 17 and all of Lot 18 in Block 4 Burt Ortbaugh Addition to La Crosse with exceptions. Also includes filing and probate notices for the estates of John P Strasser Allen Nash James F Mullen and related administrations. Contains list of applicants for licenses and tax-related notices.

Wistonsia la Crosse County le Crosse Trust Company S— la Crosse Garden Rule Oil Company Lester A. K Laar Ross E. Enlear Kier |Doertinger Company, & Corporatio Syreen Oil Corporation Corporation Glyec la Crosta Trust Coupany Way Plainelf la Crosza Golden Rule Company Lester A. Kalzer Bose 5 Kelzac Wr Doorfinger Company A Corporation Syreen Ql Corporation m= Corporation I. Oreille Well Sherif la Crosas County Wisconsin Gale County la Route la Crosse Joseph Strasser John P. Strasser Gald Amlstroil Hale & Burke State of Wisconsin la Croses Allen Nash Said Fay da Crosse la Cross Trust Co Father Elven Wiscon Ald Courk Harvey de Rouse la Crasee Said County BR. V. Ahlstrom Brody and Crosby Attorne Camppbell Ived A. Miller Lower Franch Island la Grosen Wh. Plind West la Croase R. Noa Crosae John Lang Medarx le Crosse Attia Gollulex Cold Springs Chimpane Gak Grove Owalaska Henry Wiles Medary Lerasee Kenneth W. Anderson Mashak Fred W. Schroeder Jensen Place Alla Wells Wonbeshiok Ben Fuller Onalaske Onalaska M. Sakellk West la Crosse la Cengse Jay W. Reed Qnglaska Bert Stattle Emil Fritz C. E. Brooks Onalaska Road Rt. Va G. Showes State of la Crosne James F. Mullen City of la Crain Jaime F. Mullen le Crosse County la Crouse Lasald County la See Lasatd RV. Ahestrom Fred G. Sierschmdt Attomney Hoeschler Campbell

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