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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1965
Page
9
La Crosse Redevelopment Authority selects Harborview Plaza for a six block riverfront project. If funded, $8 million in new construction could yield $266000 annual city taxes, with most spent on labor and materials. Regional consultants from Chicago helped with the survey funding deadline.
Training for Camp Ehawee staff started Sunday and runs through Saturday. Six six day sessions plus one ten day period run from June 20 to August 14. It lists 593 registered Girl Scouts with 25 on a waiting list and names key staff including director Mrs LaVerne Lewis and unit leaders from Blair to Kennan.
Three thousand people attended the formal dedication of Gateway Food Center in the Hill industrial park area near La Crosse. The 87 ton railroad train and a 500 square foot food distribution car highlighted the event, with visitors from IGA stores and wholesalers from cities including San Francisco Chicago New York and Topeka. The center serves IGA stores in the Tri State Area and opened December 6 1964 after a long stay on North Front Street.
Richard Zunker of 1646 Loomis Street was elected commander of Roy L. Wingers Post 52 American Legion. He had been first vice commander and succeeds Stephen Leszczynski. Other officers: Richard E. Thomas first vice commander, Richard Nagle second vice commander, Joseph Frost finance officer, Robert Molstad service officer, Joseph Bartl chaplain, Luther Paulson historian, Donald Chesebro and Norman Pohlman sergeants at arms. Executive committee: Clarence Childers, Elmer Jorgenson, Robert K. Mehren. On the house committee is Roland Smith.
Neighborhood Youth Corps workers earned more than 53 000 for 36 430 hours in the last two weeks of May repairing flood and tornado damage. Crawford County led with 16 615 this year while La Crosse, Buffalo Trempealeau and Vernon counties posted smaller totals. Statewide, 448 000 hours of youth corps work are needed to complete the repairs as Gov Knowles seeks a 90 day extension beyond June 24. County leaders say youths remain available after schools close to continue cleanup.
La Crosse Eagles Aerie 1254 and auxiliary install new officers. George Felton is president with Robert Weigel as vice president and Donald Wohlhoefer chaplain. Trustees Richard Pfennig and William Latham begin two year terms. Auxiliary officers include Ann Wendelin president and Lucille Moe vice president.
Roger Erickson reported his billfold with about 80 dollars was taken from his car Sunday night in the parking lot behind the Casino. A left vent window was broken to gain entry. A sport coat and a 10 radio were also missing.
La Crosse Public School runs a cooperative summer program with Campus School and city parochial schools. About 1300 students enrolled with most classes filled. a deaf class runs at Washburn School July 21 to July 30 taught by Frances Kain.
La Crosse will observe National Flag Week this week under a proclamation issued Monday by Mayor Warren Loveland's office.
James J. Howard age 75 of 1332 Caledonia Street died Sunday morning in a local hospital. He was a retired city merchant and long time resident.
Dean E Whiteway a 1965 Central High School graduate will spend this summer in Germany through the Experiment in International Living traveling via Genoa Italy to Solingen as a son to a local family and then cycling with American and German peers. The program operates in 59 countries and exchanges about 4500 youths yearly.
Dr and Mrs Whiteway hosted three Erasmus guests a girl from Holland a young man from Paris and another man from Switzerland during a short visit.
The La Crosse Amateur Radio Club plans a Field Day emergency communications drill June 26 and 27 at WHLA near West Salem. Stations will operate 4 PM for 24 hours using a gasoline generator. Public may attend and guides will explain equipment and coordination with Red Cross Civil Defense police and authorities.
Nelson urges La Crosse County Board to establish a five acre herd of buffalo in Goose Island Park to honor national heritage. He cites a Wisconsin Conservation Department offer of a young pair from Sandhill Game Farm and notes existing regional herds.
The Coleman Vocational School hires a coordinator for a planned practical nursing program with classes possibly starting in January or September 1966. The coordinator Mrs Rudolf Schuldes will develop the program and screen applicants, while a 150 person waiting list exists. Bid totals exceed $12 000 for a nursing training lab with low bids from General George Kathan and Fowler and Hammer. Architect Hackner Schroeder and Associates reviews bids as contracts set to be signed next week.
La Crosse circuit court grants foreclosure to First Federal Savings and Loan on the Starks Warren F and Dorothy M. Stark at 2710 Onalaska Ave for default on Copeland between St. Cloud and Hagar mortgage. Judgment totals 10055.02 including interest and costs. if unpaid in one year, property to be sold at public auction to satisfy the judgment.
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