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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1956

Page

11

Thirteen Young Men Leave formin Minneapolis Flight

Thirteen young men left Monday from the United States Air Force Recruiting Station at the 209 Federal Building for Minneapolis to join a four year enlistment and travel by a special flight to Parks Air Force Base, California. The group includes Gary D. O'Brien, Richard J. Schneider, Darryl L. Seifert, Robert E. Miles, Neal E. Tornblom, William E. Krueger, James W. Scott, Donald L. Hembd, Jerry D. Anderson, Willard M. Krause, Victor C. Johnson, Ronald F. Potaracke, and Ingvald O. J. Freng, with accompanying families named for each.

United States Air Force Minneapolis Liam E. Krueger Edmund J. Krueger Charles St James W. Scott Wesley N. Scott N. la Crescent St Donald L. Hembd Earl J. Hembd la Crosse Jerry D. Anderson Jorgen O. Anderson Readstown Willard M. Krause Ferdinand H. Krause Victor C. Johnson Melvin C. Johnson Black River Falls Ronald FE. Potaracke Bernard J. Potaracke Ingvald O. J.freng Ingvald O. Freng St. Cloud St Tribune la Crosee Parks Air Force Base Calif David A. Hammes Lea G. Hammes R. 2 Bangor Leonard L. Dunwoody Jr Leonard L

Local youths named in Tribune photo lineup

The Tribune features a photo with multiple youths identified by their parents and hometowns. Names listed include Erickson Westby Alden Lien Mabel Flugstad Oium La Farge Westby Wolley La Crosse Young Melrose Roraff Onalaska Bailey Likely Tomah Bjornstad Coon Valley with partial visibility.

Emil R. Erickson Westby Alden Lien Oscar Lien Mabel Minn Robert K. Flugstad Kermit H. Flugstad Calvin L. Oium Lawrence Oium la Farge William H. Wolley Herrick C. Wolley N. Loth St la Crosse Verlin L. Young Wilmer Young Melrose Gerald L. Roraff William A. Roraff Onalaska Donald D. Bailey William J. Bailey Thomas F. Likely Harry Likely R. 4. Tomah Dennis G. Bjornstad Helmer J. Bjjornstad Coon Valley Tribune

Appeal Board Grants Building Permits To Five Applicants

The city board of appeals reviewed five cases Monday night and granted permits denied for code reasons. Calvin Lachman at 2329 Kane St adds a bedroom enlarging the living room. A. Asfoor and Sons get junk yard boundary expansion at 314 St Andrew St with license. Syl and Bernice Bates may build a porch at 630 S 7th St. Elizabeth A Hofwebher may add a kitchen at 1303 La Crosse St. Lillian Rathburn may subdivide a corner lot at 1002 Avon St with front and rear yard waivers.

Board of Appeals Calvin Lachman Kane St A. Asfoor and Sons St. Andrew St Syl and Bernice Bates S. 7Th St Elizabeth A. Hofwebher la Crosse St Lillian Rathburn Avon St

City Doctors Write Article For Magazine

Two La Crosse physicians, Dr. D. M. Buchman and Dr. Edward Hrowat, authored an article in the March issue of Archives of Internal Medicine. The study began with a routine college entrance physical that found a 23 year old with symmetrical digital clubbing but normal cardiopulmonary physiology. Dr. Buchman practices internal medicine in La Crosse and at La Crosse State College Health Center. he leads St Francis Hospital's internal medicine department and is a diplomat of the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Hrowat is doing a residency at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati.

la Crosse Archives of Internal American Medical Assa D. M. Buchman Edward Hrowat Buchman

Local Traffic Bureau Elects Five Directors

Five new directors were elected to the Traffic Bureau board at its annual meeting. New directors: George Dawes Jr of Badger Inc, Max Wesby of the Pyroti Co, J P Knudson of Witterosse Engineering, O M Blade of Northern Plastics, Paul Shriver of Service Transfer and Storage Co. Holdovers listed, honor seat for Ear F Schultz. At the first meeting Sexauer chosen president, Boylan vice president, Dawes secretary, Knudson treasurer.

Traffic Bureau George Dawes Jr Badger Inc Max Wesby The Pvroti Co J. P. Knudson Witterosse Engineering Inc O.M. Blade Northern Plastics Paul Shriver Service Transfer and Storage Co Bureau Ear F. Schultz Sexauer Rebhan L. J. Boylan Dawes Knudson

Chamber Board Receives Industrial Climate Data

La Crosse County Chamber of Commerce directors heard details on improving the local industrial climate at a noon luncheon. The officers reviewed an industrial site survey by Moffet of Minneapolis and NSP, discussed land fill versus dredging, and noted Muskegon Michigan concessions to attract industry.

la Crosse County Woehrmann Lindekugel Moffet-Nsp Wisconsin Muskegon Mich

Finch Receives Recruit Training Graduation at Great Lakes

Ends Boat Training James Finch son of Mrs Lyda Finch of Onalaska has graduated from recruit training at Great Lakes Hil.

James Finch Lyda Finch Onalaska Great Lakes, Hil

Four Hurt In County Auto Crashes In La Crosse

Two injuries occurred at 6 30 Tuesday on CTH Z Brice Prairie Road in front of Metallics Inc. Mrs. Russell H Colburn 47 was hospitalized with fractured ribs and facial injuries. Edna A Marshall 56 suffered head and hip bruises. A second crash on Irish Hill US 33 injured Harry Alvin Yates III 19 and Richard Eve 18, released after treatment. Police cited wet roads and guard rail damage.

la Crosse Brice Prairie Road Metallics, Inc Russell H. Colburn Colburn Edna A. Marshall Galesville Marshall Harry Alvin Yates, III Palo Iowa Richard Eve Eve Yates Irish Hill Highway 33 Shelby

Business Men's Club to Elect New Officials

The La Crosse Business Men's Club holds a semi annual election at a noon meeting. Current officers are President John Ponzo Vice President Donald E Rice Treasurer Edward Dohiby and Secretary Gordon H Feinberg who will not seek re election after twelve terms. The entertainment committee includes Clyde Cooper chairman Frank Chopieska and William Clark. Picnic plans to be disclosed.

la Crosse Business Men's Club John Ponzo Donald E. Rice Edward Dohiby Gordon H. Feinberg Feinberg Knights of Pythias Clinton and Avon Sts Clyde Cooper Frank Chopieska William Clark

Two Camp McCoy Servicemen Plead Guilty in Delinquency Case

Two Camp McCoy servicemen, John Williams and Clarence Eklund, pleaded guilty to delinquency charges for contributing to the delinquency of three 17 year old La Crosse girls. Each was fined $50 and costs of 30 days in county jail after changing from innocent to guilty. A separate charge against Dale Helke was dismissed. Reuben Halverson, 22, of Caledonia Minnesota, was fined $100 and costs of 30 days in county jail after changing his plea to guilty of disorderly conduct.

Camp McCoy la Crosse John Williams Clarence Eklund Dale Helke Reuben Halverson Caledonia Minn

Close Parking Meters At Main Street Lot

Traffic Capt. Lyle Gilbert says meters near Main Street and the adjacent city lot will be closed for three to four days to enlarge the island by the parking area. The project aims to improve visibility and access for drivers.

Gnc Lyle Gilbert

Losses Reported to Officials as Boat Recovered

Several items were reported missing to city police this weekend. Mrs. Henry Michaels reported a rose gold Bulova wristwatch with expanding band absent. Fred Carlson noted a 16-foot flat bottom plywood boat with a 1942 Johnson motor missing from under a dock. Emil Smith reported a yellow six month old Labrador tied at his home missing. Eugene Loeffler recovered a 16-foot aluminum craft and motor from the mid Mississippi River near Pettibone Park and is awaiting owner claim.

Henry Michaels S. 12Th St Fred Carlson Cargill, Inc S. Front St Pearance Emil Smith Sumner St Smith Eugene Loeffler Mississippi St mid-Mississippi Pettibone Park

Weather summary and rainfall across Wisconsin and beyond

Humidity around 76 percent in La Crosse with warm Gulf flow after rain. Beloit led Wisconsin at 87 degrees while La Crosse reached a warm 71 minimum. Rainfall totals included .44 inches in La Crosse and higher amounts in Neillsville .83 Hokah .28 Phillips 1.03 Merrill .92 Spirit Falls .92 Wisconsin Rapids .50. Forecast calls for continued heat and scattered storms with highs near 88 to 90 and partly cloudy skies. Fog in Superior area and extreme heat in Presidio Texas 104 degrees.

Gulf of Mexico la Crosse Beloit Wisconsin Neillsville Hokah Minn Phillips Merrill Spirit Falls Wisconsin Valley Wisconsin Rapids Williston N.D Kenosha Superior Presidio Tex Mt. Washington N.H

City Seeks Bids for West Avenue Resurfacing and Alley Paving

The city invites bids by 2 30 p m on July 10 for resurfacing West avenue from State street to La Crosse streets and widening from Pine to La Crosse. Bids will also cover alley paving between 22nd and 23rd streets from Campbell road to La Crosse street.

West Avenue State Street la Crosse Pine 22Nd 23Rd Streets Campbell Road la Crosse Street

Aerial damaged and floor mat theft report in city

Car owner Woodruff Richeson reports a 10 aerial was broken from his vehicle parked in a city lot. John L Johnson reports an all white floor mat stolen from his car in the 500 block on north Sth street.

Woodruff Richeson Losey Blvd John L. Johnson Travis St

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