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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1952

Page

12

Eleven Killed in Wisconsin Weekend Mishaps

The Associated Press reports a deadly weekend across Wisconsin with eleven fatalities. Among the dead are Sgt Arthur Millican and Cpl James Stark from Camp Haven, plus Cpl William Radliff near Crandon and Irvin Christopherson near Hudson. Other victims include Mrs Amery Prigge of Lake City and Michael Meagher of Green Bay, with multiple accidents across Crandon, Hager City, Green Bay, and Madison areas.

Associated Press Wisconsin Camp Haven Sheboygan County Arthur Millican Chicago James Stark William K. Radcliff Argonne Crandon Ae McCoy Ofce Cpl. Radliff William K. Radliff Sr 32Nd Engineer McCoy Radliff Irvin Christopherson St. Paul Greyhound Highway 12 Hudson Amery Prigge Lake City Minn Hager City Green Bay Michael Meagher Harry F. Viele

Theft Of Boat Reported Here

The boat valued at about 100 dollars was stolen from Isle La Plume where it was chained to a willow. It is a 14 foot round bottom strip boat sea green with a red splash rail and the anchor and chain were taken. Local reports also note a purse stolen from a bank car in North Side Burlington Railroad yards and a wife’s billfold missing from a home.

James Merrell 16Th Vine Isle la Plume M. E. Burger North Side Burlington Railroad Walter Roth S. 8Th St

Talmadge Heads State Backing Sen Russell in Georgia

A Georgia state slate led by Gov Herman Talmadge will cast the state's 28 Democratic National Convention votes for Sen Richard B Russell. The Democratic State Executive Committee will pick 36 delegates with as many alternates and possibly 200 honorary delegates. The delegation will back Russell for the nomination and oppose a strong civil rights plank, with action likely after a session recess.

National Party South

Wangstad Named President of Sogna-Laget at Virqua Convention

Andrew Wangstad of Minneapolis was elected president at the National Lineage of America annual convention in Viroqua Wisconsin, succeeding J P Vigdahl. Ingvar Overbo of Viroqua becomes vice president, with Theodore Overbo and John R Swangstue reelected as secretary and treasurer. The closing banquet featured Rev H T Haagenson and I M Kalnes. the La Crosse Accordion Band performed as eight states sent representatives. A bridal parade highlighted the event in Banad costume with a silver crown.

Viroqua Wis National Lineage of America Andrew Wangstad Minneapolis J. P. Vigdahl Sogn Norway Ingvar Overbo Olav Nundal Stoughton Theodore Overbo Ingvar John R. Swangstue St. Paul H. T. Haagenson I. M. Kalnes McFarland la Crosse

Coast Guard Recovers Four Bodies After Sloop Capsizes

Coast Guard crews recovered four of seven missing from an 18 foot sloop that capsized in a Cape Cod squall off East Dennis. Rescuers found one man trapped in rigging and a boy, with two more bodies nearby. Identified victims include William Minini 10 Dolores Giametti 23 Eric Sanchione 34 and James Marley 28.

East Dennis Mass Coast Guard Cape Cod William Minini Framingham Dolores Giametti Needham Boston Eric Sanchione James Marley The Sanchione Stella Donald Anastassi Angela Newton

Farm Family Ties Endure Across Wisconsin Regions

A fragment notes a Berg Coulee farm near Holmen where a couple with two children, Arnold of Onalaska and Eunice Irvine of Madison, Wisconsin, maintain a long courtship era by horse and buggy. Arnold built his own home with lumber from the family farm.

Holmen Berg Coulee Black Arnold Onalaska Milford Eunice) Irvine Madison, Wis

Seaway Study Bill Introduced in Senate

A Senate bill proposes a seven member citizens commission to issue an impartial report on the St. Lawrence Seaway project. The measure acts as a substitute for authorizing the 818 million dollar plan now before the Senate and would require the commission to report by June 30, 1953.

Washington Citizens Commission St. Lawrence Seaway Senate Sens. Dirksen Ill Saltonstall R-Mass Smith Congress

62 Casualties Identified in Korean War List No. 586

The Defense Department released List No. 586 naming 62 new Korean War casualties. Among them are eight dead, 52 wounded, and two injuries in battlezone accidents.

Washington Defense Department

Bertha S. Verse 86 Obituary in La Crosse County

Mrs. Bertha S Verse age 86 of 1217 South 6th Street died Sunday at her daughter's home in La Crosse County She was born September 27 1866 in Hamburg Vernon County She is survived by her daughter Mrs Ernest F Retzlaff Sr two sisters Mrs Sophie Bauer and Mrs Minnie Kowalke three grandchildren and three great grandchildren Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2 pm at the Sletten McKee Southside Chapel Rev H N Stoffel will officiate Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery Friends may call at the chapel Tuesday 7 to 9 pm.

Bertha S. Verse Hamburg Vernon County Ernest F. Retzlaff Sr Sophie A. Bauer Minnie Kowalke la Crosse Sletten- McKee Southside H. N. Stoffel Oak Grove Cemetery

Obituary Notice for Olius H Johnson

Olius H Johnson aged 76 of 613 Market Street died in a local hospital Saturday afternoon. Survived by wife Oline four sons Henry Johnson Panaca Nev George Johnson Chaseburg Wis Floyd Johnson West Salem Wis Bert Johnson Tomah Wis a daughter Mrs Irving Larson La Crosse a brother Olaf Johnson Northfield Wis three sisters Mrs Ellen Nelson Milwaukee Wis Mrs Seal Thompson Whitehall Wis Mrs Emma Klinkgenburg Northfield Wis 13 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren A daughter preceded him in death Service Tuesday at 2 p m Our Savior s Lutheran Church with Rev G Ulvilden and Rev Hovland officiating Burial in Wood lawn Cemetery Friends may call Schumacher Funeral Home Monday afternoon and evening and at the church Tuesday from noon until time of service

Olius H. Johnson Market St Oline Henry Johnson Panaca Nev George Johnson Chaseburg Wis Floyd Johnson West Salem Bert Johnson Tomah Irving Oveda)Larson la Crosse Olaf Johnson Northfield Ellen Nelson Milwaukee Seal Thompson Whitehall Emma Klinkgenburg Our Savior’s Lutheran Church G. Ulvilden Hovland Woodlawn Cemetery Schumacher Funeral Home Winnebago

Mrs. Fanney Coy Foote Ward Dies at 82

Mrs. Fanney Coy Foote Ward of Trinidad Colorado died June 13 after a decade long illness. Survived by daughter Claire Winnell and son Harry Foote in California. Burial arrangements in De Soto are planned for Wednesday.

Fanney Coy Foote Ward Trinidad Colo de Soto North la Crosse Vern Claire) Winnell Harry Foote California

Death in Soldiers Grove Follows Broken Leg Injury

Mrs. Josie Olson 74 died Sunday in Prairie du Chien hospital from complications of a broken leg suffered Thursday in a fall at her daughter Clements Knutson’s home in Soldiers Grove. She was born August 13, 1872, and widow of Olaf Olson. Survived by four brothers, three sisters, one daughter, two grandchildren, and a great grandchild. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at Chitwood Funeral Home and 2 p.m. at North Kickapoo Lutheran Church with Rev. Arthur Vorkes officiating. Burial in church cemetery.

Soldiers Grove Wis Josie Olson Olson Clements Knutson Prairie du Chien Crawford County Olaf Olson Knutson Almore Richard Steele N.D Joel Chitwood Funeral Home North Kickapoo Lutheran Church Arthur Vorkes Church

Car break-in at Trane Company on Johnson Street

Charles Kissler of 1403 Johnson Street reported a Saturday morning burglary to his car parked at the Trane Company. Stolen items included a flashlight and a cigarette lighter.

Charles Kissler Johnson St Trane Company

RENOR CONCENTRATE Promises Easy Weight Loss at Home

An ad touts RENOR CONCENTRATE as a safe inexpensive home remedy for overweight. Buy a bottle from a druggist and follow label instructions with no rigid dieting or vitamin fortification. If no results, return the bottle for a refund. See your druggist today for RENOR.

Renor

Strike disrupts Long Island Rail service in New York

Thousands of NY commuters faced disruption as Motormen and engineers of the Long Island Railroad walked out at 3 a.m. halting about 600 daily trains. The strike, linked to the National Railroad Agreement, involves 360 workers angry over grievances and delays in negotiations.

New York Long Island Railroad The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Independent New York City National Railroad Agreement Long Island Michael E. McMahon Brotherhood National Railway Labor Act National Railroad Mediation Board Truman National Railroad Manhattan Brooklyn Queens Nassau Suffolk

Spectator struck by bat at Wisconsin Rapids softball game

Lloyd Olson, 38, of 1233 S. 16th St., watching from the west bleachers, was hit in the forehead by a flying bat when a pitcher missed a ball at the Quality Lumber and Coal Company vs. Wisconsin Rapids game Sunday morning. He suffered a five to six inch cut and was taken by police ambulance to a local hospital at 10:56 a.m.

la Crosse Quality Lumber and Coal Company Wisconsin Rapids Lloyd Olson S. 16Th St West Avenue Olson

Births in St. Ann’s and Nearby Communities

Birth notices from St. Ann’s and several towns list a June 14 to June 15 span. Names include Michael Gray born to Moriarity of 2504 Hass St Elizabeth Gray Perham Minn and a Jun 15 daughter to Maalis North Bend Wis Cleo Sims Benton Duckette Jeanette Nelson Yeadke Winona Minn Margaret Rank Harriet Hellwig and Arthur Augedahi Caledonia Minn Community Hospital.

Michael Gray Gerald G. Moriarity Hass St Elizabeth Gray Perham, Minn James Maalis North Bend Wis Cleo Sims Benton Duckette Farwell St Jeanette Nelson Harold Yeadke Winona Minn Margaret Rank Minneapolis Robert H. Wecker Oak Grove St Apt la Crosse Harriet Hellwig Caledonia

Calendar entries continue with local club and fair events

The calendar lists 4-H and Homemakers activities across Wisconsin in late June including La Crosse Trempealeau Houston and Caledonia venues. Picnics, dairy judging school, and play days are scheduled at Myrick Park Centerville Blair Park Onalaska Park and Caledonia Fairground with start times from 8 p.m. to 11 a.m.

la Crosse Pig Club Myrick Park Trempealeau County Centerville la Crosse County Onalaska Park Houston County Caledonia Fairground Blair Park West Salem County

Sabath Leaves Hospital After Liver Operation

Rep Adolph J Sabath 86 a Chicago Democrat and dean of the House was released from Michael Reese Hospital after a serious operation June 3 He will stay at the Graemore Hotel on the West Side for 10 days or two weeks then return to Washington Sabath in Congress 46 years seeks reelection after liver ailment surgery

Chicago Adolph J. Sabath House of Representatives Michael Reese Sabath Graemere West Side Washington Congress

Milton Beckwith Taken To Hospital After Incident

Milton Beckwith 73 of 1426 Badger Street was taken to a local hospital by police ambulance at 12 43 p m Sunday after an incident involving a hunting knife. Police reported he injured his throat.

Milton Beckwith Badger St

City records three weekend traffic mishaps

Police report three incidents on city streets over the weekend. William Chester of Onalaska slowed on West Avenue near Redfield Street when Vernon Klan of Stoddard rear ended his car causing $70 damage to Chester and $20 to his own. Eight year old Marion Moore of Kah KMinn was treated for abrasions after running on State Street near 10th and falling from a car. LaVerne Davis of Onalaska opened a parked car door on Redfield near Ninth and was struck by John Blenka of 1621 Redfield Street, time 8 38 Saturday. Davis $40, Blenka $50.

William Chester Onalaska West Avenue Redfield Street Vernon Klan Stoddard Chester Marion Moore Hokah Minn Ninth John Blenka Davis Blenka

Young Schulz Draws Life Sentence in Family Slayings

Milwaukee teen John Schulz aged 16 was sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to first degree murder in the Feb 9 shotgun slayings of his mother Katherine 34 and concurrent 14 to 25 year terms for the deaths of his brother Robert 11 and sister Kathleen 6.

Milwaukeep John Schultz Herbert J. Steffes Katherine Robert Kathleen Wisconsin Steffes Schulz

La Crosse Daily Records Court Docket Charges and Fines

Summary of La Crosse County Court actions includes William Whipple charged with vagrancy adjourned to June 19. Several defendants face speeding and stop sign violations with bonds or fines posted. Gas theft by Roland Lewis and Morris Breed leads to $35 fines each. Fire and incident reports list several urban blazes with locations and minimal damages.

William Whipple Olympian Hotel Hilda Johnson Cashton Wis David W. Powers Groveport Milwaukee Railroad Richard Promey Camp McCoy Campbell Theodore V. Gydal Houston Minn Highway 33 Losey Boulevard Bernard P. Roth Minneapolis Milwaukee Railroad Yards Devon B. Mauser Goshen Ind Roland E. Lewis Morris M. Breed Bemel la Crosse Gordon Boersma Chicago Mi1

Marriage Licenses Listed for Wisconsin and Minnesota Couples

George Birkholz of Cashton and Dorothy Matiak of 1712 Mississippi St plan La Crosse wedding on June 21. Martin Krystofick of Lena and Hazel Haas of 1626 Loomis St set La Crosse ceremony in June Caledonia Minnesota. Joseph Hayes of Detroit and Ruth Gittens of La Crescent Minnesota listed for marriage.

George Birkholz Cashton Wis Dorothy Matiak Mississippi St la Crosse Martin Krystofick Lena Hazel Haas Loomis St Caledonia Minn Joseph Hayes Detroit Ruth Gittens la Crescent

Social Security Benefit Boost Sees House Approval

The House approved a social security bill increasing benefits by 300 million dollars and postponed final passage to tomorrow. A voice vote indicated broad support with Rep. Ford calling for a roll call to be taken later. Absence of members tied to Maine primary kept today's vote non-record.

Washington House Rep Ford R-Mich Tomorro Maine

Judge Neprud hears civil suits in La Crosse session

Sixth Circuit Judge Lincoln Neprud held conferences and discussed civil suits scheduled for hearing in La Crosse. He dismissed the spring term jury panel and ordered them to return to court for duty at 1 30 p.m.

Sixth Circuit Lincoln Neprud la Crosse

Adm Wright Takes Mediterranean Command in Navy Shift

Vice Admiral Jerauld Wright assumed command of U.S. Naval Forces in the Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean from Admiral Robert B. Carney. The move shifts headquarters to London, with Carney freeing time to lead Allied operations in Southern Europe and Britain pushing for a separate Mediterranean command.

Naples Italy Jerauld Wright U.S Europe Atlantic Mediterranean Adm Robert B. Carney Carney Britain Earl Mountbatten Lord Wright London

Catholic Foresters Name Arcadia Man Arcadia Man

W A Grota of Berlin was re elected state chief ranger at the Catholic Order of Foresters convention in Madison. Other officers elected include Reinhold Klein Sun Prairie John J Brennan Milwaukee John Creviere De Pere Gilbert Leach Emmett McKeague Milwaukee E G Lins Spring Green and Martin Manning Arcadia Trustees. Next convention set for Antigo.

Madison W. A. Grota Berlin Order of Foresters Reinhold Klein Sun Prairie John J. Brennan Milwaukee John Creviere Depere Gilbert Leach Emmett McKeague E. G. Lins Spring Green Martin Manning Arcadia Antigo

Hearing on Charles R. Benton Will Final Settlement

Notice for La Crosse County Court in Wisconsin announcing a hearing on July 8 1952 at 10:00 AM. La Crosse Trust Company seeks examination of interlocutory and final accounts from 1938 to 1951 and residue assignment under the will plus inheritance tax determination. Dated June 12 1952 by Judge R V Ahlstrom and attorneys Hale Skemp Nietscht Hanson Schnurrer.

State of Wisconsin Wm County la Crosse County Charles R. Benton la Crosse Wisconsin la Crosse Trust Company City of la Crosse R. V. Ahlstrom Hale, Skemp, Nietsch Hanson and Schnurrer

Notice of Hearing on Final Settlement in Della Willson Estate

Hearing before the Wisconsin La Crosse County Court on July 8 1952 at 10 am to examine and allow the final account of executor George H Willson for the estate of Della Maurie Willson deceased. Actions include payment of debts and distribution of the residue and determination of inheritance. Hubert V Fuller is attorney for the estate at 112 N 4th St La Crosse Wis.

State of Wisconsin la Crosse County Della Maurie Willson City of la Crosse George H. Willson R. V. Ahlstrom Hubert V. Fuller N. 4Th St. la Crosse Wis

Estate of August H. Noffke final account hearing

In La Crosse County on Tuesday June 24 1952 Clara M Noffke administratrix seeks examination and allowance of her final account and debts paid in good faith plus assignment of residue and determination of any inheritance tax. Bosshard and Arneson Attorneys.

State of Wisconsin la Crosse County August Herman Noffke City of la Crosse Said County Clara M. Noffke August Herman Nofike R. V. Ahlstrom Bosshard & Arneson

Estate of Irene K Holbek Letters Testamentary Granted

In La Crosse County Wisconsin probate notices announce that F Eugene Simon received letters testamentary for Irene K Holbek also known as Irene Hol bek and Irene K Holbeck. Creditors must file claims by September 29 1952 or be barred with a September 30 1952 hearing for claim examination heirship determination. Dated June 11 1952. Crosby & Esch attorneys 202 Van De Steeg Bldg La Crosse Wisconsin.

State of Wisconsin la Crosse County Irene K. Holbek Irene Holbek Irene K. Holbeck F. Eugene Simon City of la Crosse R. V. Ahlstrom Crosby & Esch van de Steeg Bidg

Public notice of probate claims for Edward J. George Sr

In La Crosse County Wisconsin the Estate of Edward J. George Sr deceased is listing claims against the estate. Creditors must present their claims to the County Court at La Crosse by September 29 1952 or be barred. An examination and adjustment of claims will occur September 30 1952 at 10 o clock in the forenoon at the Courthouse La Crosse. Dated May 29 1952. By Order of Court SCHUBERT FRANZINI

Wisconsin la Crosse County Edward J. George Sr Eileen F. George la Crosse Said R. V. Ahlstrom Schubert & Franzini William F. Bummert Kent Bummert City of Court House Said County Hale, Skemp, Nietsch Hanson and Schnurrer State Bank Bldz

Taft Kefauver clash on radio TV signals tough primary showdown

Washington reports a vigorous Taft Kefauver exchange on radio and TV as both senators push for the Republican and Democratic nominations. Taft calls it the hottest broadcast. Kefauver accuses isolationism. both attack administration honesty and budget plans.

Taft Kefauver ED Creagh Washington Ohio Tennessee

Notice of Filing Commissioners Report in Condemnation Case

Wisconsin circuit court in La Crosse County reports commissioners John Freisinger Elmer Hougen and Gene Luening filed their damages determination for land taken by railroads Chicago Burlington & Quincy and Chicago Milwaukee St Paul for railroad use. Parties named span several individuals and banks. notice dated June 16, 1952.

State of Jacksonville Florida Joseph M. Hixon, III Robert E. Joanis George C. Hixon, Jr Exchange Building la Crosse Wis Joseph M. Hixon III Circuit Court la Crosse County Wisconsin City of John Freisinger Elmer Hougen Gene Luening San Antonio Texas Frank P. Hixon Bradford St Pasadena California Alexander Paul Hixon Cal Irene Whitney Crystal Bay Minnesota Barnett National Bank of Guardian Joseph M. Hixon

Condemnation Action In La Crosse County Lands

A road company seeks condemnation of certain lands in La Crosse County. The filing names Boulevard Chicago and The City National Bank of Jacksonville as guardians and guardians ad litem for Joseph M. Hixon and George C. Hixon Jr, with addresses at 611 Exchange Building La Crosse and 611 Ex.

Notice of Hearing and Probate for William F. Bummert

Notice in La Crosse County Wisconsin for administration of William F. Bummert estate. Kent Bummert seeks appointment as administrator. proof of heirship to be heard. Claims due by September 12 1952. court hearing September 16 1952 at La Crosse Courthouse. Also sale bid notice for government lot parcel between Cat Gutslough and Black River with bid deadline July 7 1952.

County Board of Supervisors Cat Gutslough Black River Riverside Avenue Island Avenue

Racine Vet Heads DAV Wisconsin Chapter Elections

Lloyd B. Cain of Racine was elected state commander of the Disabled American Veterans as the four day convention ended. A nationwide DAV study cited by John E. Feighner found 90 percent of war disabled vets feel the public has forgotten its obligation. Other officers elected included Ray La Belle James La Crosse Harold Otto Norman Ackerman and I V Statz with Ackerman the sole repeat.

Oshkosh Lloyd B. Cain Racine John E. Feighner Cincinnati D.A.V America Ray la Margaret Schranth Fond du Lac Amanda Ottman Antigo Esther Schmeliter Sheboygan

La Crosse Tribune Publication Details and Rates

Editorial staff and departments listed for the La Crosse Tribune. Publishing info includes address, circulation contacts, AP affiliation, and home delivery and mail subscription rates for La Crosse area and extended regions. Rate cards specify weekly and yearly prices with advance payment.

Notice of Garnishee and Summons in Wisconsin Case

The State of Wisconsin to Nichols Poultry and Egg Company Nichols and Co and Herman J Cross d b a Quality Produce Co. You are summoned to appear within twenty days to answer the complaint or judgment will be entered. Garnishee summons to State Bank of La Crosse requires answer within twenty days.

State of Steele, Mau & Toepel P. O Hoeschier la Crosse Wisconsin Garnishee State of Wisconsin la Crosse County Herman J. Cross Quality Produce Co Nichols Poultry and Egg Company Nichols and Co State Bank of la Crosse MAU & Toepel Hoeschier la Crosse

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