Mail For City Residents Once Carried In Hat
A historical note recalls early mail service in La Crosse with postmasters from Nathan Myrick to Wenzel Dvorak and the evolution from hat-carried mail to a brick building opened in 1892. It traces offices, postmasters, and the growth of the Mindoro and Bangor posts, listing years of appointments and relocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Myrick
la Crosse
E. A. C. Hatch
HK. J.B. Miller
Miller
W.C. Rogers
Rogers
Leonard Lottridge
W. W. Webb
Charles Seymour
Fourth and Main Streets
Fourth
State Streets
Benjamin T. Byrant
Charlier H.er
R. A. Scott
N Bacheller
J. A. Pettingill
W. B. Techearner
C. C. Looney
Wenzel Dvorak
Mindoro
Lloyd Lewis
Richard Wheldon
Bangor
Barre Mills
Bohemia
Burns
Burr Oak
Halfway
Holmen
Midway
New Ampost
Churches Support Rotary Day Observance In La Crosse
La Crosse churches and clergy back International Day on June 26 led by the La Crosse Rotary Club. Costa Rica ambassador Francisco Gutierrez will speak at a noon luncheon joined by his wife, promoting world brotherhood and UN ideals. Local religious leaders urge attendance and cooperation with nearby clubs in hosting the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of la Crosse
Rotary Club
la Crosse
United Nations
God
Brotherhood of Man
Acenvite
Optimist
Shrine
Kiwanis
Lions
Winona Rotary
Tomah Rotary
Sparta Rotary Club
Ambassador Gutierrez
Historical Society Receives Grover Cleveland Carriage and Relics
La Crosse County Historical Society adds a barouche once ridden by Grover Cleveland to its holdings along with gift artifacts. Items from Bert Gipple, Louis Dahl, Egid Hackner, and others include stereoviews, church furnishings, a repaired mill saw swage, and election papers from 1910 and 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse County
Edward Voight
Egid Hackner
Hackner Company
J. E. McConnell
Hamilton Club
Morning Chronicle
Co. S. Sisson
Lewis Valley
Supreme Court Justice Marries Milwaukee School Leader
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Oscar M. Fritz aged 69 wed Milwaukee educator Anna Marie Millmann aged 61 in a ceremony at Maine University’s Johnston Hall. Rev ter A Brooks officiated. Attendants were Dr J F Zivinska and Irene M Boemer. Fritz on bench since 1929. his first wife Edna Lorch died in 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Oscar M. Fritz
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Anna Marie Millmann
Johnston Hall
Maine University
Ter A. Brooks
S. J
J. F. Zivinska
Irene M. Boemer
Fritz
Supreme Court
Edna B. Lorch
Luther Burbank School
Marquette University Alumni Association
Young Mother Admits Smothering Her Baby
Alameda police said 23 year old Grace M. Jones admitted smothering her four week old infant and burning the body in an incinerator. She told officers Jesus commanded the act. The baby’s charred torso was found in a naval housing project incinerator. investigators searched the ashes for missing parts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alameda
Calif
Grace M. Jones
Jesus
Pat McDermott
John Bramante
Naval Housing Project
University Bulletin Promotes New Picture Uses in Wisconsin
Madison special report notes the University of Wisconsin extension division issues Program Notes to expand film use. From a library of 1800 titles resort owners camp directors and recreation chiefs gain plans for entertaining and educational screenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Bureau of Visual Instruction
Department of Debating and Public Discussion
University of Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Chanute Field to Center Jet Plane Training
Army air force officials announced that after Sept. 1 all RAF mechanic and specialist training for jet aircraft will be centered at Chanute field. Col. J. G. O'Neal said the change alters the current training flow, which now splits 16 weeks at Keesler field Mississippi and 16 weeks at Chanute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chanute Field
Army Air Force
J. G. O'Neal
Chanute
Keesler Field
Miss
College Plans Many Social Events This Summer
La Crosse Teachers College social committee outlines summer plans featuring picnics social evenings games dances weiner roasts lawn gatherings and potential breakfasts card party and bowling party Hans C Reuter chairs with Misses Alice De Bower Margaret Chew and others assisting Student representatives Alta McAfee Frances McNammon Louise Fraser Edna Mae Carter Helen Hayes Gretchen Grams Al De Meres Lee Chenoweth Robert Novak named to committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse Teachers College
Hans C. Reuter
Alice de Bower
Margaret Chew
Lester Steinhof
Clyde Smith
Alta McAfee
Frances McNammon
Louise Fraser
Edna Mae Carter
Helen Hayes
Gretchen Grams
al de Meres
Lee Chenoweth
Robert Novak
La Crosse Realty Company Formed In Real Estate Venture
Articles of organization filed in the office of Charles Wachs register of deeds establish the La Crosse Realty Company. Organizers named are Jake Hoeschler and J. E. McLoone. The firm will deal in real estate and buildings on such property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wachs
Register of Deeds
la Crosse Realty Company
Jake Hoeschler
J. E. McLoone
University of Wisconsin registers 6017 students for summer term
Final registration for the 15week summer semester totals 6017 students with 5439 men and 578 women. Married and single students combine for 2116 married or single women and men, as 5120 men and 897 women are noted for the eight weeks. Over 5000 attend professional institutes in summer months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
University of Wisconsin
Kenneth Little
Wisconsin
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Leck
S. A. Kresky and Associates
the Old Line Life Insurance Co. of America Life, Accident, Health, Hospital
al Daniels
Iver Thorson
Pete Christianson
C. Howard
E. F. Kevin
Outman
August Wolford
George Kingsley
John Miller
L. Brown
Ike Engh
Tony Linker
Abe Gunn
Frank Bartel
Stephan J. Lambright
The
la Crosse Area
Cleveland
Bert Gipple
Galesville
King Street
Eighth Street
South 10Th Street
Lilly M. E. Borreson
City Library
Alexander McMillan
McMillan
State Bank
Philippi Art
John Doherty
Fred Black
H Wrs
Black
Republican
Daily Republican
Wesley Moe
New Port Richey
Fifth Avenue
Oscar Fritz
Jet Plane
College
Rose Street
LA Crosse Tribune
NEW Process Day Cleaners
Three
Northern States Power Co
SEARS
Walnut
Ivory
Silvertone Table Radio
Ohio
Clinton L. Peterson
Milton L. Stoen
Main St
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