FHA Title I financing spotlighted at La Crosse bank dinner
Henry Jacobinas from the Milwaukee FHA office spoke at a First National Bank of La Crosse dinner for 90 La Crosse area businessmen. The talk outlined Title I home modernization loans and eligible improvements such as wiring roofing siding redecorating and heating. George W. Milne welcomed guests and introduced bank staff as a Q and A session followed.
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Henry Jacobinas
Center
Milwaukee
FHA
Federal Housing Administration Office
First National Bank of
Jacobinas
United States
George W. Milne
Thieves Break Into Francksen Dock At Night
Thieves struck the Francksen Boat Dock on French Island between 9 30 and 11 p m Thursday sheriff reports. Loot included cigarettes a flashlight soft drinks chips and candy bars. A boat and motor were found near a field and Francksen said he left them at the boathouse before departing at 9 30 p.m.
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Francksen
French Island
Franckson
Wisconsin Socialist Labor Party forms campaign committee
The Wisconsin Campaign Committee of the Socialist Labor party filed organization papers in Madison. Based in Milwaukee, the group organized May 20 and aims to educate workers to achieve peaceful change through ballots. Georgia Cozzini serves as corresponding secretary and treasurer, with Angeline Kleis as secretary, both of Milwaukee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wisconsin
Socialist Labor Party
Milwaukee
Secretary of State
Socialist Labor
Georgia Cozzini
Angeline Kleis
City Awards Contracts For Traffic Signals
John F. Papenfuss of La Crosse was awarded two city contracts totaling 5504 for traffic control signals. He received 4281 for installing signals at 16th and Jackson streets and at West avenue South avenue and Weston street. John Mader bid 4350. Papenfuss also got 1223 for a pedestrian actuated stop and go signal at East avenue Townsend street. Mader bid 1330. Work to start in 15 days and finish within 30 days.
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John F. Papenfuss
la Crosse
16Th
Jackson Streets
West Avenue
South Avenue
Weston Street
John Mader
Papenfuss
East Avenue
Townsend Street
Mader
Bartl Resigns Civil Defense Post Here
Mayor Milo G. Knutson announced that Joseph J. Bartl will resign as city civil defense director effective July 12. Bartl, appointed by former Mayor Henry J. Ahrens in February 1955, cited pressure of business as his reason. He delivered a, brief report on local civil defense after repeated requests from Alderman William C. Gorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo G. Knutson
Joseph J. Bartl
City Civil Defense
Bartl
Henry J. Ahrens
William C. Gorder
Gorder
Tenant Sole Applicant After License Withdrawal
The Common Council is no longer deciding on a Class A beer and liquor license for the South Avenue Beer Depot at 2027 South Ave. Alden Kernin withdrew his license application Wednesday, leaving Eric Shee as the sole applicant for the permit. Shee had sought renewal for eight years while Kernin applied for the first time.
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Common Council
Alden Kernin
Eric Shee
South Avenue
South Ave
Shee
Kernin
Tree Growers Elect Wisconsin Rapids Leader as President
The Wisconsin Christmas Tree Producers Assn. elected Ted Krueger of Glidden president for the coming year, succeeding Lealand Jens of Wisconsin Rapids. George Mitchell of Bayfield was named vice president, Fred Trenk of UW Madison was re elected secretary treasurer after a two day convention.
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Wisconsin Rapids
Wisconsin Christmas Tree Producers Assn
Ted Krueger
Glidden
Leland Jens
George Mitchell
Bayfield
Fred Trenk
Forrester
University of Wisconsin
Palsy Institute At Camp Wawbeek Returns For Third Year
A week long Cerebral Palsy Institute returns to Camp Wawbeek near Wisconsin Dells for the third year. Twenty children age three to six from La Crosse join their mothers in sessions led by Easter Seal staff and Madisons Jaycettes with on site medical support and therapy.
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Camp Wawbeek
Wisconsin Dells
Margaret Easton
la Crosse County
Easter Seal Society
la Crosse
Madison Faster Seal Society
Miss Easton
Institute
Harold F. Schrage
Easton
Jaycettes Organization of
Madison
Two Elected to City Auditorium Board
Willard H. Howard was re elected Thursday night as a member of the City Auditorium Board by the Common Council. The council also elected former 7th Ward Alderman Lawrence R. Gibson as a new member to succeed Robert Gaumer. Howard and Gaumer terms had expired. Mayor Milo G. Knutson announced reappointment of Alderman Clarence H. Bloehorn as the aldermanic representative on the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard H. Howard
City Auditorium
7Th Ward
Lawrence R. Gibson
Robert Gaumer
Howard
Gaumer
Milo G. Knutson
Clarence H. Bloehorn
Auto Driver Injured In Front Crash On State Street
An out-of-state man sustained non serious injuries Friday when his car collided with the rear of another on 7th near State Street. Olvey Lowell, 20, of Sioux Falls, S.D., had upper broken teeth and a cut lip. His vehicle struck a second car driven by a Canton, S.D., resident.
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State Street
Olvey Lowell
Sioux Falls
S.D
Canton
Viner Wins Contracts For Sewer Jobs In La Crosse
Harry G. Viner Jr of La Crosse earns two sewer contracts totaling 34805.39 for storm and sanitary work on Bliss road area and adjacent streets. George J. McKoskey bids 21 543.60 and 14 222.50 respectively. bids for Liberty and Copeland segments rejected for excessive variance from engineer estimates. Engineering reviews plan soil borings to reassess costs and feasibility.
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Harry G. Viner Jr
la Crosse
Viner
McLoone
Bliss Road
28Th Street
29Th Street
Quarry Place
Shadylane Court
George J. McKoyskey
Vine Street
West Avenue
11Th Street
Cameron Avenue
Cass Street
Market
Ferry Street
Avon
Liberty Streets
North Street
Liberty
Charles Streets
Moore Street
Jillview Avenue
la Crosse Sttreet
7Th Street
Division
Cass Streets
McKoskey
Hayes
Palace Street
Copeland Avenue
Causeway Boulevard
D McKoskey
Board of Public Works
Liberty Street
Causeway
Mayor Withholds Legislation Over $90,000 Fair Dispute
Mayor Milo G Knutsch announced Friday he will not introduce fair grounds legislation to avoid harming La Crosse State College amid a $90,000 dispute with the fair association. He said a payment to the association could be followed by a plan to recover the funds and city assets if the money is paid, ensuring no harm to the college.
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Milo G. Knutsch
Fair Association
Common Council
la Crosse State College
la Crosse Tribune
Falls From Ladder Leave Rommel Hospitalized
Robert Rommel 48 of 1325 Hy. Je. Ave. was taken to a city hospital by police ambulance at 6 42 p m Thursday after falling from a ladder. Injuries unknown.
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Robert Rommel
Hy. Je. Ave
City Council Acts To Limit Local Taverns
The Common Council voted 18 to 1 to approve three ordinances aimed at capping tavern growth. An amendment to protect building owners who lease tavern space drew opposition and was narrowly upheld in one vote. The measures set one Class B liquor license per 500 residents and raise the regular tavern license fee by five dollars for each retired license after July 1.
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Common Council
Emil O. Schultz
Schultz
Donald R. Colby
Colby
Tavern Operators’ League
League of
Frank Kaufmann
Tavern League
James MckKillip
T J
Iity
Vandals Damage North Side Beach Facilities
Police report details ongoing vandalism at North Side beach after hours. Damages include cut guide ropes, removed anchors, and tangled lines. A lifeguard boat remains missing and a concession stand was broken into with popsicle box stolen.
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North Side
Poice
Surplus Fund Dips Lower As Council Okays Grading
A local contracting firm won a 1 472 contract for grading Moore street Ona laska avenue and adjacent alleys but the city faced cash constraints as unappropriated surplus funds fell from 29 241 06 to 9 000 by Thursday night. Bids from Kammel Excavating Domke Grading and Excavating and A F Schams Construction competed while aldermen debated funding from the surplus rather than the budget.
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Domke
Moore Street
Liberty
Charles Streets
Onalaska Avenue
Gillette
Rublee Street
West
Avenue
13Th Street
Badger Street
21St
22Nd Streets
Hyde Avenue
Green Bay Street
Kammel Excavating Co
la Crosse
A. F. Schams Construction Co
Mother Hubbard
Hubert Schleiter
Walter Selbo
Sheldon Nerby
Zenno A. Gorder
Gordon
Losey Boulevard
M. R. Birnbaum
Emil O. Schultz
H. J. Schleiter
C. J. Lang
Cooler and Rain Forecast for Coulee Area
A weak cool front moved through La Crosse early Friday shifting winds to the north. Temperatures cooled to a 66 low with highs around 84 on Saturday and a chance of showers. Rainfall totals varied, with Hastings at 2.33 inches and Red Wing up to 3 inches. The Mississippi River is expected to rise about 0.3 feet by Saturday morning. Highs statewide reached 91 at Milwaukee. No tornadoes were reported as severe warnings ended.
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la Crosse
United States Weather Bureau
USWB
Red Wing
Minn
Minneapolis
Chippewa Valley
Hastings
Mississippi
Alma
Prairie du Chien
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Presidio
Tex
Fires in La Crosse and Burlington Railroad Area
Daily Records reports two fire incidents starting June 14 at 928 State St La Crosse with a television set short causing fire damage at the Jack Williams residence. The next morning June 15 an engine fire potential appears near Copeland Avenue Burlington railroad tracks.
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Jack Williams
State St
Copeland Avenue
Burlington Railroad
Poor Teacher Born Not Made by Chester C Newlun
In a critique of educational reformers the author argues that good and poor teaching cross political lines. He contends that both progressive and conventional educators include master teachers and poor performers, and that teaching quality is not tied to a single philosophy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platteville State College
Chest Clinic Planned at City Vocational School
The City Health Department will hold a chest clinic next Wednesday from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in Room 224 at the Vocational School. Appointments may be made by phoning the City Health Department. The county is holding a similar clinic next Tuesday at the same location.
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City Health Department
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D. H. Heuser
Lyle Wenzel
Prospect St
I. E. Ade
Cleveland
Ohio
W. Anderson
Richland Center
Wisconsin and
Northern Michigan
Assemblies of God
Tribune
Coulee
Daily Records
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