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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1947

Page

2

Two Youths Charged With First Degree Murder

Ellery Powell 28 of Kingsford and Wilson 19 of Aurora Wis face warrants for first degree murder in the death of Cedric Levernois 57 Green Bay Wis whose body was found near a tavern at Aurora. They are held in Dickinson county jail Iron Mountain pending arraignment.

Iron Mountain Mich Ellery Powell Kingsford Dickinson County Clean Church Florence County Church Wilson Powell Aurora Levernois Levenois Hornibrook Green Bay Vic Oconto Falls Wis

Ruptured men offered $3.50 truss on 30 day trial

An advertisement touts a new inconspicuous truss for rupture relief promising comfort and ease without straps or heavy pads. Readers are urged to request a descriptive circular and receive a $3.50 truss as a trial gift from the Physician's Appliance Company in Kansas City Missouri with a free offer to act today.

Physician's Appliance Company Koch Bidg Main Kansas City Missouri

Second Division Group Plans Sunday Picnic

The La Crosse branch of the Second Division association invites all former members to a first annual picnic at Onalaska park Sunday at 1 30 p m. Members should bring a dish and utensils. J L Robinson chairs the event with Walter Fischer organizing entertainment including a potential World War I vs II veterans softball game and horseshoes.

la Crosse Second Division Onalaska Park J. L. Robinson 38Th Infantry Walter Fischer

Tiniest Of Quads Born Saturday Dies Before Midnight

Tiny Donna Mae Randash, the smallest of the Randash quadruplets, died just before midnight Monday, 65 hours after birth last Saturday. The three surviving siblings, two girls and a boy, appear in good health. Mother Mrs Edward Randash is reported do ing well. Donna Mae weighed 1 1/2 pounds at birth and 15 ounces, while Dean the boy weighed 3 1/2 pounds.

Miles City Mont Donna Mae Randash Randash Edward Randash Dean

Study License Fee Increases Considered by City Council

Members of the common council's Ways and Means Judiciary and Administration committees will meet at City Hall to discuss higher city license prices. Earlier actions raised Class A and B liquor licenses by 100 dollars and club or lodge licenses by 102 dollars. A proposal would also license all pinball machines and taxicab licenses may rise from 25 to 75 dollars.

Common Council Ways and Means City Hall Ion

Actress June Haver to file for divorce from Jimmy Zito

Hollywood actress June Haver 21 says she will file suit for divorce from musician Jimmy Zito 23 after three months of marriage. They wed in Las Vegas March 9 and remarried here two weeks later, citing incompatibility as the cause.

Hollywood June Haver Jimmy Zito Las Vegas Nev

Col Winn Improves at St Luke's Hospital

Col Matt Winn, 85, turfman, under treatment for a cold and fever at St Luke's hospital, was reported in good condition today. Hospital attendants said he is improving daily.

Chicago Matt Winn St. Luke's Hospital

Major legal clash tests Benchy's traffic ruling

An outspoken complaint argues Judge Benchy overstepped in a traffic case. The author pledges ongoing opposition through the summer, framing the dispute as a fight over rights versus perceived heavyhanded jurisdiction.

Milwaukee pastor on trial recounts church fire ties

The trial testimony details Pastor Lewis denying kerosene purchases before the blaze and admitting later cleaning clothes with kerosene the day after. Detective Hanley describes Lewis describing a prior church fire precaution and accusations focus on motives related to a war memorial site and church expansion.

Hanley McCauley Dr. Lewis John Hanley Lewis Ator Milwaukee

Court Hears Testimony in Island Property Damage Case

Judge R V Ahlstrom opened a county court session at noon Tuesday to hear the case of Clarence W Hanson against Zena and Ernie Owens over alleged oil damage to a strip of grass and berries on Owens land at French Island. Hanson pleads innocent. testimony from county agent Larry Davis and plant life effects followed a midday recess. The proceeding will resume at 3:30 pm with the judge planning a site visit.

R. V. Ahlstrom Clarence W. Hanson la Crosse Hanson Zena Ernie Owens Owens French Island Larry Davis la Crosse County Davis George Jolivette Clarence Hanson Ahlstrom

Tremors Shake Rural East Coast Towns in New Zealand

A wide area along the sparsely populated east coast of New Zealand's North Island was jolted by night tremors causing minor damage to buildings in several small towns. Authorities say no serious injuries reported and investigations continue.

Auckland New Zealand North Island

France Says It Can Contribute One Division To UN Force

A French spokesman said France could only contribute a single infantry division to the proposed global peace enforcement force due to prior military commitments in Indo China and other areas. One division totals about 14,000 troops.

France U.N Lake Success United Nations International Army Indo-China

Wallace Suggests Truman Stalin Berlin Conference

Russian controlled papers in Berlin banner headlines Henry A. Wallace proposing a meeting between President Truman and Premier Stalin in Berlin to discuss postwar coordination.

Berlin Henry A. Wallace Truman Stalin Berin

Gettleman Opposes Straw Poll at Wisconsin GOP Meet

State Senator Bernhard Gettleman, chair of the Wisconsin Dewey for President club, opposes a straw poll planned for the state Republican convention. He warns it will cause dissension and says the poll was not authorized by the state GOP committee. He notes Dewey leads in Gallup and urges unannounced candidates to skip the poll.

Milwaukee Bernhard Gettleman Wisconsin Dewey For President Club Gettleman GOP Dewey Gallup Gettelman

Sword Swallower Injured After Neon Tube Breaks at Park

Detroit report says sword swallower Anthony Mareno, in a sideshow at Eastwood Park, used a neon tube instead of a sword. The tube shattered, he suffered throat cuts and was admitted to Saratoga General Hospital for treatment.

Detroit Anthony Mareno Eastwood Park Mareno Saratoga General Hospital

U S Waterways Experiment Station in Vicksburg

The United States Waterways Experiment Station, the world's largest hydraulic laboratory, is located in Vicksburg Mississippi.

U. S. Waterways Experiment Station Vicksburg, Miss

Meyer Adelman Probe Set to Open in Milwaukee

John Doherty of the CIO Steelworkers union says a three member committee will begin investigating charges against District Director Meyer Adelman on Wednesday. The inquiry may span Wisconsin locals and could last several weeks.

Milwaukee John Doherty CIO Steelworkers Union Meyer Adelman Doherty Philip Murray Adelman Wisconsin

Electrification Progress Revises Farm Electrification Rates

As late as 1935, 65 percent of the nation's farms had no electricity installed. By now 53 percent have been reached, reflecting substantial progress in rural electrification efforts across the country.

Republican Delegates to Meet Friday Night in Madison

La Crosse county delegates of the Wisconsin Republican party will meet at the Stoddard Hotel at 7 30 P M Friday to discuss the state convention set for next Saturday at the University of Wisconsin stock pavilion. The first session opens at 10 30 a m and delegates will ballot for a presidential candidate.

la Crosse County Wisconsin Republican Party Madison Stoddard Eugene A. Toepel University of Wisconsin

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