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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1947

Page

13

Locke Leads Large Field in PGA Qualifying

Bobby Locke tees off among 137 rivals in the first qualifying round for the National PGA championship at Plum Hollow. He arrives fatigued after 33 U S tournaments at a 69.3 average and plans several more events before England in August. Defending champion Ben Hogan and stars like Sam Snead, Lew Worsham, Ed Oliver, and Jimmy Demaret vie as six rounds of match play determine the title.

Detroit Bobby Locke United States Locke England Plum Hollow Ben Hogan Plum Low Sam Snead U. S Lew Worsham Pittsburgh Porky) Oliver

Unanimous Reelection of 100-Year-Old War Vet Nods Self

In Spokane Washington Hiram R Gale commander of the Washi Alaska Grand Army of the public was the lone Civil War veteran at the annual convention. He called the meeting to order nominated himself and, with no other nominations, cast his vote and announced a unanimous reelection.

Spokane Wash Hiram R. Gale Alaska Grand Army of the Blic

First natural color sea photograph taken July 16 1926

A historic note records that the first photograph in natural color of the sea was made on July 16 1926. The achievement marks an early milestone in color imaging techniques and ocean photography history.

Baseball 4 Standings Tuesday's Results

Baseball standings and results from Tuesday show National League games with scores including Boston 11 over Cincinnati and St Louis 7 over Philadelphia. American League results include Boston 6 over St Louis and Cleveland 5, Washington 3, Philadelphia 5 over Detroit 2. Multiple interleague matchups and schedule notes follow.

Boston New York Pittsburgh Cincinnati Brooklyn Chicago Cleveland Washington Detroit Philadelphia Louisville Milwaukee Columbus Minneapolis Indianapolis Kansas City Toledo St. Paul Associated Press Washington Uu Association Milwaukee Indianapolis Minneapolis Au St. Paw Wisconsin State Janesville Weusau Fond Appleton du Lac Green Bay Wisconsin Rapids

Winona Livestock Report from SWIFT & COMPANY

Swift & Company reports Winona Mina livestock hours 8 a m to 4 p m Monday to Friday and 6 a m to 2 p m Saturday. Quotations valid until 4 p m. livestock arriving after hours cared for weighed next morning. Excessive freight weight leads to discounts. Condition affects paying prices.

Swift & Company Winona Mina Sourney

Chicago Grain and Potato Market Reports

Grain prices for wheat corn oats and barley listed with open high low and close figures at Chicago for July September December and May contracts. Potatoes arrivals shipments and prices for Alabama Arizona Pontiac California Arkansas and Louisiana varieties noted as U S No 1 quality with washed and unwashed distinctions.

Chicago USDA Alabama Bliss Arizona Bliss California Arkansas Bliss Louisiana Bliss U. S

Transplanting Evergreens Timed Across Seasons

Small and medium evergreen trees can be transplanted successfully at any season except the hot summer period. This guidance notes flexibility for growers and gardeners to plan autumn, winter, spring, or cooler periods for container or field transfers.

Chicago Livestock Market Review and Price Ranges

The Chicago and Milwaukee livestock markets show salable cattle and hogs at varied levels. Hogs remain uneven with steady to 25 cent declines, top hog prices near 25.25, while cattle show mixed movement with steers and yearlings mostly lower and heifers down a quarter. Beef cows and bulls vary within the established ranges as dealers hold steady for good and choice lots. Poultry and eggs prices also listed with current unit ranges and deliveries.

Stags Eh Eh Yahr Lange J. Martin von der Ohe H. Wardwell Erickson Schnbger Klaus Redig Klaus Lucey Kern Bulls Bologna Braves Ewes E. Pohiman J. On Mehren MH. Sliva Ane Krajewski Birkel M. Weigel B. Pohlman Chicago USDA Milwaukee Livestock Milwaukee

Auto crash injures two in Alaska street collision

Otto Sheffeld driving a four passenger car failed brakes and rear ended Fred Spagl on Andrew street Monday afternoon. Mrs. John Wilhelm and Charles Kimball suffered head and hand injuries and were treated at a local hospital. Damages to the Sheffeld car were about 75 dollars. Spagl’s car had only minor damage.

Otto Sheffeld Onalaska Fred Spagl King Street Wok Andrew Street Sheffeld Rubber Mills Spagl Trafic John Wilhelm Alaska Charles Kimball

Father Kills Two Children and Shoots Neighbors

In Miami the 59 year old Chris Russell confessed to beating his two children Peggy 11 and John 6 to death and firing on two neighbors after fearing the children would be placed in a home. He attempted suicide as detectives arrived at his cafe. Neighbors Walter Wolfe and wife were wounded at their real estate office next door. A store clerk said Russell shot at another neighbor, missing.

Miami Fla John L. Deas Chris Russell Deas Peggy Russell John Russell Walter L. Wolfe Russell B. Poppelauer

President Truman Praises Decline in Traffic Casualties

President Truman applauded a sharp decline in the nation’s traffic fatalities while urging further reductions. He cited last year’s 33 500 deaths and over 1 000 000 injuries, called safety efforts started but not finished, and pressed for stricter driver licensing and public safety measures.

Washington Truman T Dat Ontig Peral

Weather Record for Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa

Weather bulletin from the U S department of commerce covers Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa. It notes partly cloudy conditions with rain in southern Wisconsin and extreme southeast portions. Minnesota sees partly cloudy skies with local showers near the Iowa border and cooler Thursday. Iowa reports showers and thunderstorms in the south and east with heavy rain in the extreme south and cooler conditions Thursday.

Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa

River Forecast: Mississippi Crest Near Winona La Crosse

Readings forecast gradual Mississippi rise from Hastings to Guttenberg with nearly stationary stages from Prairie du Chien to Dam No 10 over the next 36 hours. Crest expected at Winona around 8.0 feet by Sunday and at La Crosse near 6.8 feet.

Hastings Guttenberg Mississippi Prairie du Chien

Hartley and Kersten Testify Before Jury in Perjury Probe

Rep. Hartley and Rep. Kersten testified before a grand jury investigating perjury charges against two United Auto Workers officials Harold Christoffel and Robert Buse of Allis-Chalmers Local 242. Christoffel is honorary president and Buse is president of the local union.

Washington Hartley R-Nj Kersten United Auto Workers Union CIO Harold Christoffel Robert Buse Allis-Chalmers House Labor Committee Christoffel Buse

Record High Price For Holstein Bull At Milwaukee Stockyards

Roland Gruber of Chilton sold a Holstein bull weighing 2 465 pounds for 17 75 per hundredweight, the highest price ever paid at Milwaukee stockyards. Plankinton Packing Company bought the animal for 437 53 dollars.

Milwaukee Roland Gruber Chilton Plankinton Packing Company

Tree Felling Yields Low Lumber Conversion

Only about a quarter of felled trees becomes usable lumber leaving timbers short and industry wary.

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Help Constipated People

For years Dr Edwards relieved constipation with his famous Olive Tablets now sold by drugstores. Olive Tablets are mild and thorough acting on both upper and lower bowels to produce natural like movements with no griping. Follow label directions. 15¢ 30¢.

Dr. Edwards

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