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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1950

Page

10

Vogeler May Be Released From Hungarian Jail

Reliable American informants said Vogeler may be released this week and handed to U S officials on Tuesday or Wednesday. The ITT executive, 39, was sentenced to 15 years for espionage and sabotage after pleading guilty. His wife Lucille spoke of relief while U S and British officials discuss the case amid lingering questions about a potential prisoner swap.

Vienna Austria Robert A. Vogeler Hungary Vogeler U. S International Telephone and Telegraph Co Lucille Dean Acheson London Acheson New York Edgar Sanders Sanders Valentin Gubitchev United Nations Judith Coplon Gubitchev I. T Standard Electric

Woman Seeks Post In Maine Primary

In Portland Maine Democratic Lucia M Cormier 38 owner of a Rumford bookstore seeks a seat in Congress in the first district opposing Adrian H Scolten a Portland physician. Scolten a former U S Senate nominee faces incumbent campaigns affect turnout expected light with few issues and a record low 58073 votes in 1942.

Portland Maine Port Lucia M. Cormier Adrian H. Scolten Cormier Scolten U. S. Senate Margaret Chase Smith

Farley Endorsed For New York Governor

The Affiliated Young Democrats of New York State named former Postmaster General James A. Farley as their choice for governor in November. Farley declined comment, and the endorsement appears nonofficial and independent of the state party, though reportedly with Farley’s knowledge.

New York James A. Farley Young Democrats of New York State Farley New York Times Democratic State Committee

Man’s Body Examined in Electric Death Case

Oneida Wisconsin physicians examined the body of John W. Archiquette 51 shortly before funeral services in Sheriff Hugo Baker’s investigation. Archiquette was found Thursday near Gresham and Baker suspects electrocution from a high tension wire as he crawled through a fence. A falling telephone wire may have bridged the high tension line. trees and fence posts were seared.

Oneida Wis John W. Archiquette Hugo Baker Archiquette Gresham Baker

Brother Paul Ruths Mentor Dies at 85 in Virginia

The Rev. Brother Paul C.F.X., the longtime educator who helped shape Babe Ruth early in his career, died at 85 at Sacred Heart novitiate Fort Monroe Virginia. He led the Xaverian order for nine years and supervised St Marys Industrial School in Baltimore for 18 years where Ruth studied. A famed anecdote recalls his rushed trip to New York to buoy Ruth during a batting slump that preceded a home run record. Brother Paul had suffered declining health since 1947.

Fort Monroe Babe Ruth Brother Paul C.F.X Xaverian Order St. Mary’s New York Sacred Heart Novitiate

Sander awaits board decision on license restoration

The New Hampshire board of registration in medicine will delay action on Dr. Hermann N. Sander's license restoration for at least a week. Sander, 42, of Candia, had his license revoked April 19 after his acquittal on a murder charge in the death of cancer patient Abbie Borreto. The board requires all five members present before acting and secretary John B. Wheeler is out of state until Saturday.

Concord N. H New Hampshire Board of Registration In Medicine Hermann N. Sander Candia Abbie Borreto John B. Wheeler

Essin Heads State Progressive Nominees Named at Wisconsin Convention

Milwaukee attorney M Michael Essin headed the Wisconsin Progressive Party ticket for governor with Linton Jahr for secretary of state and Mrs Berta Kurki for treasurer. Essin noted further endorsements were left to the state central committee. Stover labelled leaders as red baiters amid remarks on national party ties.

Milwaukee People’s Progressive Party of Wisconsin M. Michael Essin Linton Jahr Neillsville Berta Kurki Marengo Wis Essin National Party Henry A. Wallace McCarthy Hickenlooper Iowa Truman Acheson Fred W. Stover Stover Hampton Iowa Farmers Union Paul Robeson Progressive Party

Dulles Addresses Korean Assembly

John Foster Dulles told the Korean assembly in Seoul that the American people provide moral and material support in the fight against communism. He said that aid aligns with Korea’s own self respect and primary dependence on its own efforts.

Seoul John Foster Dulles State Department Korean Assembly

County 4-H and agricultural events listed for late June

Calendar notices show county 4-H activities and corn borer field meetings across Monroe La Crosse and Seneca areas from June 26 to July 3 including orchard demonstrations at George Nelson’s Old Hickory orchard La Crescent and can ton shows at Houston park. Events include rehearsals at Kendall high school and 4-H chorus, with times ranging from 8 p m to 10 a m and venues such as Sparta courthouse West Salem and Barre Mills schoolhouse.

Arcadia City Park Monroe County Sparta Court House Seneca Boosters Henry Zojicek Minnesota Wisconsin George Nelson la Crescent la Crosse County Hospital Farm West Salem Houston Park Barre Mills Schoolhouse

Bowdoin Ship Sets Off On 8000 Mile Arctic Quest

The Bowdoin schooner sails from Boothbay Harbor on Cmdr. Donald MacMillan's 29th Arctic voyage. More than 300 townsfolk cheer as the 75 year old explorer, his wife Marian, assistants and student sailors begin a three month cruise to Kane Basin chasing bird and plant specimens for Bowdoin Harvard and Yale museums.

Boothbay Harbor Bowdoin Cmdr Donald B. MacMillan Arctic Bar Harbor Polar Explorer Marian Harvard Yale Edward Thornton Ottawa Robert Marimon Chicago

Oldest UW Grad Takes Honor 3rd Year In Row

Carl Runge, 91, Milwaukee, again receives the gold headed cane for being the oldest alumnus present at the University of Wisconsin Half Century club luncheon. Runge graduated in 1886 and helps lead the event as the club statesmen. Eugene Brossard was elected president, succeeding James O. James, with Edward Ochsner named vice president and Mrs. Burr Jones as secretary.

Madison Wis Carl Runge Milwaukee University of Wisconsin Runge Eugene Brossard Brossard James O. James Evanston

Actress Judy Garland Suspended by M G M

Hollywood reports Judy Garland has been suspended by M G M for failing to report to work on a Fred Astaire film. A replacement will be arranged this week as the studio confirms the second suspension in a year.

Hollywood Judy Garland M-G-M Fred Astaire

County Court Daily Records Highlights Multiple Guilty Pleas

In La Crosse county court Leona Johnson of Hillsboro and others pleaded guilty to various motor vehicle and public disorder offenses. Fines ranged from 1 to 100 dollars with costs, plus jail or license revocation options. Several defendants forfeited cash bonds after failing to appear. Police court addressed drunk and disorderly fines. Fire department responses noted to several oil burner and fireplace incidents.

Leona Johnson Hillsboro Wis Dayton Pertzch Onalaska Lester Smith Aurora Paul Stern Market Street Stern George E. Gilpen Camp McCoy Arnold Gunderson Strum Carl E. Detzler Junction City Kans Edward Goggin Rose Street George Kufenschmid North 22Nd Street John W. Gore Elizabethtown Kry Leo Tuma Ladysmith John W. Ferrye St. Louis Hulda Culver South Seventh Street

Barkley Opposes Senate Investigation Of Amerasia Case

Vice President Barkley rejected the idea of a Senate inquiry into the Amerasia documents matter calling it improper for a senate to act as a grand jury. He sent a Republican resolution to the judiciary committee urging a separate probe of the Justice Department's handling of the case.

Washington Barkley Senate Judiciary Committee Justice Department Amerasia Sen. Capehart Rind McCarran D-New Sen. Ferguson R-Mich Atty Sen McCarthy R-Wis Foreign Relations Committee

Gillette Street Resurfacing to Start When Dry

Highway Commissioner Paul Hartwig announced that Gillette Street will be resurfaced as soon as the area dries enough. The .6 mile stretch will receive two inches of blacktop. project had been delayed by rain but will proceed on schedule when weather permits, following discussions with Supervisor Otto Briggs and the county board.

Gillette Street Paul Hartwig Hartwig Otto Briggs

Stolen Cars Recovered Over Weekend Police Reports

Two vehicles were stolen and recovered. A 1948 Chevrolet owned by Edward Massino was taken from Bill's Auto Port on Fifth Avenue and State Street between 1 and 7 am Saturday and recovered Monday near Mrs. Hulda Bade's residence at 2010 Winnebago Street. A vehicle owned by George Thompson of 1109 South 14th Street was stolen from Avalon ballroom parking lot early Monday and later recovered by the owner.

Edward Massino Milwaukee Bill Fifth Avenue State Street Hulda Bade Winnebago Street George Thompson South 14Th Street Avalon Ballroom Earl

Obituaries of Morse and Jahimiak in Wisconsin notices

Walter E Morse 73 of Onalaska Wisconsin died in a local hospital Sunday. Funeral 2 pm Tuesday Schumacher Funeral Home Seventh and Winnebago Rev Fred R Lemmert. burial Woodlawn Cemetery. Katherine Jahimiak 89 of 1234 South 19th Street died Saturday. Survived by three daughters four sons 21 grandchildren 23 great grandchildren four great great grandchildren. Funeral 8:30 am Wednesday Blaschke Funeral Home and 9 am Holy Cross Catholic Church. burial Catholic Cemetery. Rosary 7:30 pm Tuesday. Friends may call Tuesday afternoon and evening.

Walter E. Morse Onalaska Wis Schumacher Funeral Home Seventh Winnebago Fred R. Lemmert Woodlawn Katherine Jahimiak South 19Th Street Jim Elizabeth) Moats Mary Urban la Crosse John Rose) Roche Lincoln Neb Steve Joe Charles Blaschke Holy Cross Catholic Church Stanley Andrzejewski

Norwegian born woman dies at 72 in city hospital

Miss Oline Harstad aged 72 of 600 King street died Sunday evening in a local hospital. Born June 9 1878 in Vestre Norway she left no relatives. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p m at the Slet ten McKee south side chapel with Rev Geo Ulvilden officiating.

Oline Harstad King Street Vestre Norway Sletten-McKee South Side Geo. Ulvilden

Obituary of Miss Helen Weber Teacher at Hogan and Logan

Miss Helen Weber age 70 of 210 South 22nd street died Saturday night. She taught at Hogan and Logan schools for many years retiring ten years ago. She is survived by two nieces and three nephews. Funeral Tuesday at Blaschke funeral home and St. Joseph's Cathedral with Rt. Rev. Msgr. Peter Pape officiating. Burial in Catholic cemetery. Rosary Monday at 7 30 p m. Friends may call Monday afternoon and evening.

Helen Weber South 22Nd Street Hogan Logan E. J. Kelly la Crosse Donald A. Cameron Denver Colo Joseph A. Koller James Joseph Dresen Blaschke St. Joseph’s Cathedral Msgr Peter Pape

Theft of tire and wheel from truck at Hub Cigar store

A tire and wheel were stolen from a truck owned by Coin Op erating Amusement Co. The theft occurred from the truck fender at the rear of the Hub Cigar store located at 105 South Third Street, and was reported to police on Monday.

Coin Operating Amusement Co Hub Cigar Store South Third Street

Holstein Breeders From Barron Take La Crosse Visit

Twenty Holstein breeders and wives from Barron county toured La Crosse last Thursday visiting the soil erosion experimental station. It marked the second annual trip by the largest Barron County Holstein association, which promotes soil conservation education to improve the Holstein breed. The group visited Grandad Bluff, shared a picnic lunch at Myrick Park, toured a Coulee Region soils display, and viewed the U S Fisheries at Riverside Park, with the event organized by I O Hembre and led by O E Hays, with County Agent Harry Vruwink along.

Barron County la Crosse Grandad Bluff Mississippi Valley Myrick Park Coulee U. S Riverside Park I. O. Hembre O. E. Hays Harry Vruwink

Shelby District No 5 Holds Monday Meeting

Shelby District No 5 Boulevard school will hold a formal hearing at Longfellow Junior High at 8 p m Monday. County school committee will decide whether Shelby District No 5 should be attached to the city of La Crosse for school purposes only.

Shelby District No Boulevard Longfellow Junior High B. W. Ingli Shelby City of la Crosse

Judge Duffy Reaffirms UW Freedom Plaque Rededication

U S Circuit Judge F Ryan Duffy of Chicago rededicated the University of Wisconsin plaque of intellectual freedom in Madison. He quoted the 1894 regents declaration that the state university should encourage fearless sift ing and winnowing to find truth and recalled his class chose the plaque amid opposition to forward moves in human relations and government reform.

Madison Wis University of Wisconsin U. S F. Ryan Duffy Chicago Duffy Great State University of Wisconsin

Graduate killed in fatal bridge accident near Mineola

Gregory Upp 21 a recent University of Missouri graduate was struck and killed Friday night on the Loutre river bridge at Mineola. Coroner said Upp stepped into the path of a car while crossing to join friend Allen Grimshaw a Missouri University student from Seattle. The pair were with a field survey group studying Indian cave dwellings near Mineola.

Mineola Gregory Upp University of Missouri Loutre River Clement Linnert Upp Allen Grimshaw Missouri University Seattle Wash Phillip K. Upp Winnetka Grimshaw

Allies Mining Roads in Europe Defense Move Revealed

Western allies reportedly drill and cover holes on key roads and bridges in West Germany and across Europe to deter a Soviet attack. A Rhine Lorelei route shows concrete caps and explosive charges. French and allied sources confirm planned measures amid East German press furor.

Frankfurt Germany West Germany Europe Lorelei Rhine Koblenz

Furniture Show Promises Luxury Look at Summer Market

Chicago reports the international home furnishings Summer market opening its 10 day run with the luxury look as keynote. The semi annual market expects 18 000 to 20 000 furniture buyers from across the nation.

Chicago International

Break-in Probed at Schmalz Root Beer Stand

Authorities investigate a Sunday burglary at the Schmalz root beer stand on Highway 16 west of Sparta. Entry was gained by breaking the rear insulation board. a billfold with $5 and candy bars and ice cream were stolen.

Sparta Wis Highway 16

Reorganized School Problems Panel Set at La Crosse

The second of four summer institutes at La Crosse State Teachers College focuses on Problems of the Reorganized Schools. Morning features G R Leistikow on Winneconne schools. afternoon panel discusses major issues in integrated districts with members from county committees boards and teachers.

la Crosse State Teachers College Winneconne G. R. Leistikow Wis Joseph Richter Chaseburg Grace Webb Black River Falls Ruth Button Melrose W. D. Griswold West Salem Kenneth Curran Cashton George Glasrud Holmen

Guerrillas Hit Reds In China Report

News dispatches from the mainland claim Nationalist guerrillas struck in Yunnan province driving Communists into major cities. Unverifiable reports say 10,000 Communist deaths and about 100,000 guerrillas in Yunnan, a province bordering Burma and Indochina.

China Taipei Yunnan Burma Indochina

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