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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1947
Page
3
A columnist urges parents to keep promises and tell children the truth even when it causes disappointment. Secrets of successful parenting include gentle honesty, preparing for hurt, and avoiding excuses that erode trust. Dr Patri’s leaflet How to Talk to a Baby is cited for guidance.
Harland A. Marceau a 51 year old Wisconsin lumberman dies unexpectedly in Madison. Funeral services are set for Thursday in Wausau. He was active in Masonic lodge work and earlier presided over a Grand Council meeting in La Crosse.
Former President Herbert Hoover joked about the “terrible reactionaries” and the evils of right wing freedoms at a Princeton bicentennial dinner for 11 500 guests. He praised the God fearing people under right wing systems and warned to endure evils of freedom rather than nostalgia The remark was made during Princeton University s year long celebration ending with commencement featuring Hoover and Truman.
In Nepal the royal house controls government including the king, prime minister, and generals. Maharaja Sir Padma Shum Shere Jung Bahadur Rana leads the cabinet, with succession through brothers or sons. Kathmandu houses 110,000 people, electric-lit streets, two large hospitals, and X-ray facilities. Foreign visitors are allowed but Christian missionaries are kept out. The government favors Western inventions while preserving native religious practices.
An illustrated leaflet titled Mymele Rang Tomorrow presents Frank C. Pape images and Uncle Ray written text about Nepal and atom power. It invites readers to request a copy by sending a self addressed stamped envelope to Uncle Ray via the newspaper office.
The Wisconsin state chamber of commerce endorsed a $6,000,000 annual boost in school aids without new taxes. It believes existing tax revenues plus the surplus can cover the cost until the 1949 legislature. It also backed a bill to create a nine member public education study commission with a $50,000 appropriation.
A beginners swimming class will start at 10 a m Wednesday at the municipal pool. Park department Superintendent Henry Streicher said parents should enroll children to learn fundamentals before using regular pools or rivers. Instructors Ralph Speers and Jerry Thompson will teach. A life saving course will be led by Chief Lifeguard Emmett Ford. An advanced course may follow if interest grows. The municipal pool operates under the park department.
Veterans entitled to specially equipped cars due to loss of a leg or use must apply immediately. R K Healy of the Veterans Administration warns the program expires June 30 1947 and applications are available at the VA contact section 408 South Fourth Street La Crosse.
Darrell G. Hoffman son of Mr and Mrs Arthur C Hoffman 1433 Adams Street earned a bachelor of arts in psychology and economics at the University of Minnesota graduation exercises on June 14 He served as senior class cabinet general chairman of June activities and secretary of Sigma Alpha Epsilon He will live in Minneapolis where he is employed by North American Life and Casualty Insurance Company
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