County board weighs camping sites and park needs
The county parks committee was directed to study camping facilities amid claims a lack of trailer parking hampers attracting tourists. The discussion touched on camping in public parks, potential staff needs, and a push to lure weekend visitors from Milwaukee and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board Parks Committee
Gordon Feinberg
la Crosse 2Nd Ward
Feinberg
Parks
Orrin Young
Hamilton
Milwaukee
Chicago
la Crosse
Curtis New President of La Crosse Businessmen's Club
County highway officer George Ruud addressed the La Crosse Businessmen's Club as Curtis Newton was chosen president for six months, with Fred Abraham as vice president and Ed Dohlby and D. H. Affeldt reappointed secretary and treasurer. Meetings were set for July 11 and 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Curtis
The
la Crosse
Field Delegate To Education Conventions
Logan High School principal D. E. Field will serve as one of two delegates from district three of the Wisconsin Education Association to the Washington conference and the NEA Centennial Convention. Field, elected by district teachers, has previous attendance in Parkland Washington and Portland Oregon. He is in his second three year term on the WEA board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Field
Logan High School
Wisconsin Education Assn
Washington
NEA
National Education Assn
Field
Parkland
Wash
Portland
Ore
WEA
United States
Martha Rountree
CBS
Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra
US Post Office
School Teachers of America
Philadelphia
Funk Receives Dual Rotary Honors for Attendance and Service
William Funk was honored at a Rotary meeting for unbroken attendance and for membership in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers for GS years. Robert Funke of La Crosse Radler Corp spoke on the firm’s evolution from a 1865 boiler shop to a nationwide heavy equipment trailer business. A Queen Mary anecdote and a kitchen police note closed the brief program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Funk
Funk
Rotary
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
John Hofweber
la Crosse Radler Corp
Robert Funke
la Crosse
Funke
Ted Neubauer
Louis Elein
Europe
Arthur Moody
Kitchen Police
McCoy
Pentagon
Girl Injured In Fall From Auto
Teenage resident Jean Thompson, 16, of 1336 Wood St., was bruised along her left side and suffered a black eye after falling from an automobile turning a Kane and Logan streets corner. She refused hospitalization. The driver was an unidentified Houston Minnesota youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kane
Logan
Jean Thompson
Wood St
Houston, Minn
Youth in Riverside Park Exposed to Four Girls
Police report a 15 year old boy exposed himself to four young girls walking a dog in Riverside Park on Wednesday. Authorities are investigating the incident and urging witnesses to come forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gils
Riverside Park
All Types Of Activities At Playgrounds
Youngsters participate in a range of activities from scoop volleyball and softball to painting Checkers and crafts at playgrounds. Morning softball leagues form during the first weeks with practice around 230 to 10 am and supervision by Allen Gutzer and Gertrude Thiel at Myrick Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cinea
Myrick Park
Allen Gutzer
Gertrude Thiel
Justin Hall New Commander of Catholic War Veterans Post 421
Justin Hall named commander of Catholic War Veterans Bishop McGavick's Post 421 at a Thursday CWV meeting in the K C hall. Rose Mary Malin leads the auxiliary. installation planned in October with State Commander Victor Baier officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justin Hall
McGavick
K.C. Hall
CWV
Rose Mary Malin
Victor Baier
Oshkosh
Harlan Gavin
William McCabe
Robert Sila
Cecil Rochester
Russell Sieger
Francis Hickey
Thomas E. Stancil
Ferdinand Roth
James P. Pauly
Edward Devine
Leslie Holthaus
Harold Lee
Jerome Malin
Doris Arms
Odelia Bina
Ethel Shoger
Alberta
Teen Age Dance at Logan Center Friday Night
A teen age dance is scheduled from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Friday at the Logan center. Larry Zieman's Orchestra will play for the affair, sponsored by the La Crosse city recreation department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan Center
Larry Zieman
la Crosse City
Bloodmobile rejection rate tracks three day drive
The Badger Regional Bloodmobile visit saw 484 people attempt donation, with 42 turned away for low hemoglobin and other reasons. Over three days 435 pint quota fell short by 93 units, with 119 pints on Wednesday, 111 on Tuesday, and 112 on Monday at St Francis School of Nursing. Physicians present included Britt Jensen Gray McNamara Richter and Wolf. The Madison drive returns August 12 to 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Badger
St. Francis School of Nursing
Sisters of St. Francis
Red Cross Blood Center
Archie G. Britt
Ashild Jensen
Robert H. Gray
Thomas B. McNamara
Joseph Richter
Fred Wolf
Madison Bloodmobile
Presbyterians criticize inactive lay members in Wisconsin meeting
Lay critics at the Wisconsin Presbyterian Synod gathering at Carroll College denounced inactive members. David W. Proffitt of Maryville Tennessee cited that fewer than 50 percent of U S church members attend worship and noted 37 new members for every new recruit despite a 1956 gain of more than 74 000 members against a total of 2 808 803.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukesha
Presbyterian Church In the
United States
David W. Proffitt
Maryville
Tenn
Wisconsin Presbyterian Synod
Synodical
Carroll College
Proffitt
Missing items report from two urban losses
City police were notified of two local losses on Thursday. Charles Hillyer reported a missing bill fold containing about 40 dollars and several ID cards after leaving the Hollywood Theater at 9 30 p m. Mrs Marcella Rosenberg reported two pieces of luggage, a gray tweed overnight bag and a medium bag, taken downtown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hillyer
Barlow Sr
Hollywood Theater
Marcella Rosenberg
Glendale Ave
Mail Carrier Bitten. Dog Bite Requires Medical Care
A local mail carrier needed medical treatment after a dog bite to the lower right leg around 10 a.m. Thursday. Walter Gabel of 1333 Mississippi Street received three stitches after being bitten by a dog reportedly owned by John Burr of 1706 Prospect Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Gabel
Mississippi St
John Burr
Prospect St
New Heileman Old Style Label Unveiled By Brewery
G Heileman Brewing Co president R E Kumm announced a redesigned Old Style label combining the old tale with modern elements. Walter Landor and Associates created a light bright package featuring a red triangle badge, shield and foil for a cool thirst quenching look. Six packs and cases were redesigned for stronger brand identity with advertising support from Compton Advertising Inc of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Kumm
G. Heileman Brewing Co
Heileman
Rhine
America
Walter Landor and Associates
Kumm
Compton Advertising, Inc
Chicago
Thunderstorms Forecast as Summer Arrives in La Crosse
A weather forecast warned of thunderstorms in the La Crosse region signaling the approach of summer. The sun reached the summer solstice peak at 11 21 a m Friday with an 88 degree high expected. Cooler Saturday with a high near 80 and an 60 degree low Sunday. Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for northern Wisconsin with minimal rainfall amounts reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
United States Weather Bureau
Wisconsin
Superior
Duluth
Minn
Eau Claire
Two Bids Awarded By County Board
County Board accepted Seaman Andwell self propelled mixer bid for 10000 and Peter Nelson and Son bid for hospital renovations at 6445. Both were only bids submitted. Highway committee chair Carl Bruhnke said mixer used on short road sections. Institutions committee chair Bernard Zahn noted architect estimate was 7000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaman-Andwell
Carl Bruhnke
la Crosse 17Th Ward
Highway Committee
Peter Nelson
Navy Identifies Recruit's Mother
Identification and address of a Navy recruit's mother were received after she contacted the Navy recruiting substation. Mrs. Julia Hofer of 910 Zeisler Street is listed as the mother of Charles R. Hofer, who left with sixteen others in the Operation Whitehat recruit company. He lives with his father Charlies W. Hofer at 309 North Eighth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Navy
Julia Hofer
Zeisler
Atlanta couple fined for public kiss in court room
Judge F E Andrews in Fulton Superior Court fined a soldier $5 after observing him slap and kiss his wife on the front bench during a domestic relations division session. The incident prompted the judge to discipline the couple for improper conduct in the courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
F. E. Andrews
Fulton Superior Court
Andrews
San
County Board Votes $250 for Beach and More
The County Board approved a $250 contribution to the Neshonec Bathing Beach budget. It referred a request for 250 loads of crushed rock to the Inter-State Fair Assn. for West Salem fairgrounds. It authorized curb and gutter work at the County Home and Infirmary by the city bid contractor if priced the same. It invited the American Legion to consider hosting the 1958 state convention in La Crosse. It referred a 30 day review of Alvin Peterson’s Hoeth Forest land sale to verify bid rules were followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter-State Fair Assn
New West Salem Fairgrounds
American Legion Post
Legion
la Crosse
Alvin Peterson
Onalaska 3Rd Ward
Hoeth Forest
Peterson
Supervisors Approve Two Zoning Shifts
County Board grants two rezoning petitions on Thursday. La Crosse Rifle Club seeks to change a 300 foot by parcel along a section gully to allow a rifle range in Shelby Town. Matthew H. Senn requests similar change for a mink farm site in Fox Township to permit non conforming use modifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse Rifle Club
Section
Shelby
Glenn Fox
Medary
Matthew H. Senn
Section 24
Fox
New Officers Of KC To Be Installed
Newly elected La Crosse Council Knights of Columbus officers will be installed by District Deputy Raymond M Larkin Monday at 8 p m Transfer of the grand knight s gav el from William J Mishler to Leon E Sheehan will occur Mishler becomes a council trustee Paul Marcotte becomes deputy grand knight Ed Quillin is chancellor Robert Westerman recorder Thomas Padesky warden Joseph Wavra treasurer Art Kelly outside guard Roger Kaufmann inside guard Joseph Becker advocate Also Knights of Columbus Building Association directors meet 7 30 p m Monday night Paul L Marcou secretary reports plans for the directors meeting
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse Council
Knights of Columbus
Raymond M. Larkin
William J. Mishler
Leon E. Sheehan Mishler
Council
Paul Marcotte
Ed Quillin
Robert Westerman
Thomas Padesky
Joseph Wavra
Art Kelly
Roger Kaufmann
Joseph Becker
The
Knights of Columbus Building Association
Paul L. Marcou
Tax deeds authorized on three Onalaska property lots
The County Board approved taking tax deeds on three parcels. Helen K. McCauley’s lot 2 block 11 Burns Farnam Burns addition faces $2,535.03 in back taxes. Robert W. and Gladys F. Quinn owe $322.29 on a parcel in outlet 114. Victor and Gladys Leidel owe $23.28 on a North Farnam Street parcel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burns, Farnam and Burns Addition
7Th and
Pine Streets
Helen K. McCauley
City of
Onalaska
Wilson Street
Robert W
Gladys F. Quinn
Farnam St
Victor
Gladys Leiedel
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Harold Evjen
Russell Aldrich
la Crosse 16Th Ward
Aldrich
Young
Goose Island County Park
Mindoro
Stanley Christianson
Henry Rebhan
Campbell
Parks Committee
Army Corps of Engineers
French Island
Clinton Street
Charles Guenther
Onalaska 2Nd Ward
Lake
Curtis
Businessmen’s Club
George Ruud
Ruud
Mayflower Hotel
Washington, D.C
la Crosse Poultry Association
William Gilster
John R. Schnell
Association
Merle Soules
Independence
Iowa
Tribune
Phete
Red Cross Blood Project
Heilemans
Navy
Neshonec
WEW
Siender
M. A. Meyer Company
M. Tth
Madison
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