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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1959

Page

15

Skyline League basketball? baseball results Hixton Arcadia big win

Hixton beat Arcadia 10 6 1 in a Skyline League baseball game with Roger Reger Don Jacobson and Bob Jennings each posting multiple hits. Arcadia managed 6 runs on three hits. In Gilmanton Melrose crushed Gilmanton 16 2 as Morse and Gunderson led Melrose with two doubles and a single.

Hixton Wis Arcadia Roger Reger Don Jacobson Bob Jennings Don Smick Sobotta Paine Smick Adams Hayden Gilmanton Melrose Bill Morse Tom Blaken Dave Cotton Don Wingers Dick Gunderson Morse Gunderson Williams Neistad Sebrecht Jellen Meulemans May Skyline Whitehall Taylor Norwalk Melvina Ron Hauser Chuck Leuck Richard von Ruden Don Wavra Dick Kastberg Harlan Pottinger Norm Kowitz John Willams Jerome Leis Wilton Camp Douglas al Lind John Arity Kemp Camp End LaVern Haldeman Jim Creviston Arity Haldeman Douglas Lind J. Creviston Saxby Shie

Hillsboro dominates Wildcat League with 15 2 win over Elroy

Hillsboro remains undefeated with a 15 to 2 victory over Elroy in Wildcat League action. Dave Hammer and Bill Stenergon each collected three hits, while Stenerson pitched the win and Elroy’s Harold Anhold doubled as the players reached 13 hits for Hillsboro.

Felroy Wis Hillsboro Elroy Dave Hammer Bill Stenergon Dick Sweeney Sherrin Durkee Stenerson Sweeney Harold Anhold Seymour Marshall Neuman Hanson Moran Anhold

Warriors Irish End Cage Rivalry Amid Financial Dispute

A financial dispute has temporarily ended the 90 year Marquette Notre Dame basketball rivalry. Marquette suggests a 50 50 gate receipts split for next season based on arena sizes. Notre Dame denies coaching clash influenced the split and notes access issues for MU practice and baskets at ND gym.

Cial Marquette University Notre Dame Marquette Milwaukee Bandbox Irish Warrior Athletic Department Irish Eddie Hickey Moose Krause Hickey

River Loop wins and big Genoa Romance blowout

Esofea Esofea beat Fargo 6-2 as Marvin Iverson pitched a three hitter with 20 strikeouts for Esofea. Larry Peterson two hits for the winners and Jerry Cade had a Fargo triple. Genoa wallops Romance 22-3 with Joe Turlano homering and two triples. Ken Schultz struck out 18 in the win. Budd defeated Chaseburg 9-5 as Swenson won and Lenser Ekern and Myhre led with two hits each for Chaseburg.

Esofea Wis Fargo Marvin Iverson Iverson Larry Peterson Jerry Cade Romance Genoa Joe Turlano Tom Venner Glenn Warner Ken Schultz Chaseburg Budd Mississippi River Swenson Hanson Ron Lenser Burt Ekern Vern Myhre

Hoeft Traded For Harshman In Even Exchange

Baltimore manager Paul Richards traded pitcher Jack Harshman to Boston for Billy Hoeft in an even deal. Hoeft came to Boston May 3 from Detroit. Harshman, once a 20-game winner, has slumped this season with six losses in eight starts.

Baltimore Paul Richards Baltimore Orioles Jack Harshman Billy Hoeft Boston Red Sox Hoeft Boston Detroit Harshman Chicago Orioles

Deaths include Baum Asmus Flanigan and Werner notices

Mrs. Carrie Baum, 89, of 1315 Cass St, died at home Monday. Funeral arrangements by Nelson Funeral Home. Mrs. Adelia Asmus, 50, of Holmen, died Sunday in a local hospital. Born Feb 26 1909 in La Crosse, married Jan 5 1929 to George Asmus. Survived by husband, daughter Dolores Romskog, sons Allen and James Asmus, sisters Orrin Young and Leo Hoth, brothers Louie and John Miller, four grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday 2 pm at Christ Lutheran Church West Salem. Interment Hamilton Cemetery. Catherine M. Flanigan, 62, of 205% E Sanborn St Winona MN, formerly Nadine operator, died in La Crosse hospital Monday. Survived by brother James of Winona, sister Ellen Kerrigan, nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday 9 am Cathedral of the Sacred Heart Winona. burial St Mary’s Cemetery Winona. Otto B. Werner, 88, of Bethany Lutheran Home, died Monday morning in a local hospital. Born La Crosse Oct 10 1870. Survived by nephews Frank Funk and Otto Werner of La Crosse. Service Wednesday 2 pm Slet ten-McKee Funeral Home. Rev H N Stoffel officiating. entombment Oak Grove Mausoleum. Memorials requested to Cancer Society or Bethany Home.

Carrie Baum Cass St Nelson Funeral Home George Adelia) Asmus Holmen la Crosse John and Mane Tredrah) Miller George Asmus Asmus Kenneth Dolores) Romskog Mindoro Allen James Asmus Orrin Young West Salem Leo Hoth Bangor Louie Miller Onalaska John Miller Christ Lutheran Church Walter Paustian Hamilton Cemetery Jostad Funeral Home Catherine M. Flanigan E. Sanborn St Winona Minn Nadine James Frank Ellen) Kerrigan Houston John Francis Otto B. Werner Bethany Lutheran Home Frank Funk Otto Werner Sletten-McKee H. N. Stoffel Oak Grove Mausoleum Cancer Society Bethany Horah George Walther Hokah Evangelical Lutheran Church E. G. Hertler Mt. Hope Cemetery Potter-Haugen Caledonia Walther Upper Franconia Bavaria Bush Valley Mound Prairie Township Mary Ruff Peter Elkader Iona Louie Henry Edward Arthur Hokah

Stolen Car Recovered From City Parking Lot

Police recovered a vehicle stolen between 2 30 p m Tuesday and 1 45 a m Wednesday from Market Square City Parking Lot. The car owned by Elizabeth Tostrud of 406 Ferry Street was found in the 1800 block of Denton Street.

Market Square City Elizabeth Tostrud Ferry St Denton Street

Rodney Davis 21 Dies in Auto Crash in Viroqua

Rodney Davis of Viroqua Wisconsin aged 21 was killed in an auto accident near Viroqua early Saturday. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Qualey Elver Memorial Home with Rev. B A Lund officiating. Burial in Viroqua Cemetery. Survivors include his mother Mrs. Darlene Davis of La Crosse and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. I B Larson of Viroqua. He had recently left the Marine Corps and was a Viroqua High School graduate. Friends may call Monday evening at the memorial home.

Viroqua Wis Qualey-Elver Memorial Rodney Davis Here B. A. Lund Viroqua Cemetery Memorial Home Davis Viroqua High School Marine Corps Darlene Davis la Crosse IJ. B. Larson

No Job Too Large Ad Silhouette Trade and Find

Classified brief noting quick want ads and trade find services. Mentions vast range of services and availability for large jobs. Encourages readers to place ads for quick connections and bidding. No specific names, dates, or locations provided in readable text.

La Crosse City plans street improvements and bids opened

The La Crosse Common Council approves 21st Place improvements from Ward to Bennett Street with 8 inch concrete paving and curb. The Board of Public Works filed a final report, hearings completed, and the city clerk announces at a June 27 meeting the share of costs to city and benefited parcels. Also bids invited for water main installation on 25th to 27th Streets and Lincoln Avenue with detailed specs, bond, and wage requirements. Also probate notice for Anna D Olson estate sets July 7 hearing and deadlines for creditors September 13 and 15, 1959.

State of Wisconsin County of la Crosse City of la Crosse Ward Ave Bennett St Board of Public Works la Crosse Wisconsin Alice A. Dickson City of Glendale Ave Lincoln Ave 25Th 27Th St 26Th St Farnam la Crense Sts M. R. Birnbaam Zenno A Gorder John K. Flanagan Milo G. Knutson Carl A. Wahlstrom la Crosse County Court Anna D Olson Anna D. Olson la Crosse County State of Eugene A Toepel Steele, Smyth, Kies Cb&q State St 3Rd 4Th Cameron Ave Division St

Notice to Property Owners and County Bids in La Crosse

Municipal notices alert property owners to improvement costs for several alley and street paving projects in La Crosse Wisconsin with hearings set for June 27 1959 at 9 AM and county bids due June 25 1959 for 1 72 miles of Washington Town highway work including clearing grubbing earthwork culvert installation and sand base. Bids require a 1000 dollar bond and the county reserves the right to reject all bids.

la Crosse Washington la Crosse County Court House Wisconsin Eard Highway Committee Paul A, Hartwig

Funeral Rites Held for Blanche Meltesen 82 Shennington

Blanche Meltesen of Shennington died June 7 at 82. Funeral services were at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sparta with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Surviving family includes three daughters, a son Miles, siblings, and 34 great grandchildren.

Sparta Wis Blanche Meltesen Shennington Trinity Lutheran Louis P. Meltesen Andrew Ralph Heasty Gotthold Trick Racine Morrison Burns Des Moines Iowa Miles Odebolt Birdie Meyer Rockwell City Arthur David Crawford Camp Douglas

President Of Riders Club Dies At Horse Show

Fred C. Handke 43 of 1543 Charles Sr. served as president of the Coulee Region Riders Club and died Sunday at a Bangor horse show. Born March 11, 1916 in Lynn Wisconsin, he worked for The Trane Co. Survived by wife Lilly three daughters Diane Rosalee and Carol Christie of La Crosse one brother Elmer Handke and one granddaughter. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday at Dickinson Funeral Home burial Mormon Coulee Memorial Park Cemetery with calling after 4 p.m. Tuesday.

Fred C. Handke Charles Sr Coulee Ernest Nelson Dickinson Funeral Home Mormon Coulee Memorial Park

Ultra modern music simulates jungle combat for troops

Lt. Richard Hobbs, in charge of the program, says the advanced music simulates nearly every noise a soldier could hear in the jungle, providing a realistic training aid for personnel.

Richard Hobbs

Tribune Classified Advertising Rates for Households

The La Crosse Tribune lists ten day, cash, and per word rates for ads aimed at housewives and individuals. Displays how refunds and advance payments are handled with publication deadlines and cancellation rules.

Tribune

Local Contractors Advertising Various Home Services

Biz services list carpentry roofing masonry cleaning locksmithing and auto repair providers. Firms include Badger Roofing and Siding 1907 West Ave Bo 2-1991, Larson Roofing Service 1416 Gillette 2-0427, Lappin Cleaning Service 4-3833, Joe's Auto Repair 715 South 4th, Aiken Cabinet Shop 4-0293, Gerwitz Coast 20797, LaX Woolen Mills Co 1645 645 George 44-1637, and more offering free estimates and same day service where noted.

West Ave Lappin Tom Gerwitz Ray L. Revor Jackson Larson Roofing Service Gillette Lax Woolen Mills Co George Joe's South 4Th Aiken Cabinet Shop

La Crosse area help wanted and service ads

Classified listings show multiple ads for excavating, graveling, and rock services. lawn care sod and maintenance. several inputs for domestic help including housekeepers, nannies, and cooks. waitresses and kitchen staff. sales and Avon openings. and child care, with contact phone numbers and locations around La Crosse and nearby towns. Strong entities include Jim Beranek, Wm. Brown, Naso’s House of Pizza, Hotel Stoddard, and various Tribune listings.

Jim Beranek Prench &T Irey la Crosse Wm. Brown Chicago Tribune Beauty Avon Cosmetics Naso House of Pizza Tribune French Island Dresbach Minnesota Onalaska Burlington Depot North Side D.m Ownie's George Badger Victor's Lls North Club 14

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