Death of Filipino chef and novelist threat at Rinehart estate
Bar Harbor Maine reports the suicide of Blas Reyes a 5 year veteran Filipino chef at Mary Roberts Rinehart estate while facing murder charge against the famed author. Mrs Rinehart described him as loyal and sources say he was under medical care and temporarily insane at the time of the confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bar Harbor
Mary Roberts Rinehart
E. J. Morrison
Blas Reyes
George E. Abbott
Reyes
Hog calling fades in modern age contest
In Omaha the annual hog calling contest dwindles as entrants blame modern inventions. Winners Mrs. Vern Lofgren of West Point and L. Madsen of Nebraska City head to New York to demonstrate hog calls on a radio program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Livestock Commission
Vern Lofgren
West Point
Neb
A L. Madsen
Nebraska City
Auto Accident Victim Undergoes Operation
VIROQUA Wisconsin May report Miss Delores Tollefson 18 daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis Tollefson severely injured in an automobile crash Sunday May 24 underwent spinal surgery at a Madison hospital Saturday morning. Pauline Potter Viroqua driver and Clifford Nelson owner were hospitalized after the accident. Miss Tollefson has not walked since the injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viroqua
Wis
Delores Tollefson
Lewis Tollefson
Madison
Pauline Potter
Clifford Nelson
Miss Tollefson
Clergy Couple Plans Attendance at Lutheran Convention
The Rev. and Mrs. Clarence Sol with Idonis and Deloris McMullin and LeRoy and Gerry Simonson will attend the International Luther League convention in Milwaukee from Wednesday to Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Wis
Clarence Sol
Idonis
Deloris McMullin
LeRoy
Gerry Simonson
Milwaukee
Wednnesday
Two Local Women Die. Rites Planned in La Crosse and La Crescent
Miss Margaret Spettel aged 84 of 317 South 10th street La Crosse died at home Monday morning. She is survived by two sisters Miss Tillie and Sister M Justine. Funeral Thursday. rosary Wednesday evening at home. burial in Catholic cemetery. Miss Emily Welch aged 85 of La Crescent Minnesota died Saturday evening in a local hospital. She is survived by several nephews and nieces. Funeral Tuesday at Presbyterian church La Crescent. burial in Prospect Hill cemetery. Visitation at Sletten McKee Co. south chapel this evening and at church in La Crescent from 12 noon to 2 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Spettel
South 10Th Street
Milwaukee
la Crosse
Tillie
M. Justine
St. Joseph's Cathedral
Peter Pape
Emily Welch
la Crescent
Minn
Presbyterian Church
John Kroonemeyer
Prospect Hill
Sletten-McKee Co
Obituary for Mrs Joseph Schubert
Mrs Joseph Schubert aged 66 of 1726 South Avenue died Sunday in a local hospital after a lingering illness. She is survived by her husband three sons Harold of San Francisco Wenzel and Ralph of La Crosse three daughters Mrs Robert Tooke Mrs Edward Rendler and Mrs Jerome of La Crosse one brother Vincent Faye of Houston one sister Mrs Herman Marman of Dakota Minn and 13 grandchildren. Funeral services will be at Holy Trinity Church at 9 a m with Rt Rev Msgr Victor Plecity officiating. The Rosary will be at home Tuesday at 7 p m Friends may call there Tuesday afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret
South Ninth Street
John
la Crosse
Mary) Dvorak
Harold
Theresa) Beg
Rose
Rudolph
Anna) Kreutz
Katherine Pinker
Mary Pinker
John Pinker
St. Wenceslaus Church
Msgr
Ferdinand Czech
Joseph Schubert
South Avenue
San Francisco
Calif
Wenzel
Ralph
Robert
Rachel) Tooke
Edward
Dorothy) Rendler
Jerome
Fae
Vincent Faye
Houston
Minn
Herman Marman
Dakota
Holy Trinity Church
Victor Plecity
Ony
R J Dolling 62 Springfield Tl Dies
Death notice for R J Dolling aged 62 of Springfield Tl wife Anna Weigel survives. Services set for Wednesday at 3 p m from Sletten McKee Co south chapel with Rev W Ross Conner officiating. burial in Oak Grove Cemetery planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Dolling
Springfield
Anna Weigel
Sletten-McKee Co
W. Ross Conner
Oak Grove
Death of Mrs. Anna M. Atkinson in La Crescent
Mrs. Anna M. Atkinson aged 89 of La Crescent Minnesota died at her residence Sunday morning. She was born in Germany January 10 1858. Survived by two daughters Miss Stellatkinson and Mrs Vera Sacia both of La Doehle of Minneapolis. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna M. Atkinson
la Crescent
Minn
Germany
Miss Stellatkinson
Vera Sacia
la Doehle
Minneapolis
Wisconsin Secretaries Meet at Rhinelander Convention
At the State Convention Everett Woehrmann secretary of the La Crosse Chamber of Commerce attends a Wisconsin Association of Commercial Organization Secretaries meeting in Rhinelander Wisconsin. The event is semi annual extending from June 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Woehrmann
la Crosse
Lewis Trial In Third Week At Calvary Church Fire
Milwaukee arson trial of 73-year-old Dr. John Lewis continued into its third week with District Attorney McCauley pressing cross examination over the January 25 fire at Calvary Presbyterian Church. The elderly pastor denied involvement, calling the accusation impossible and fantastic while blaming threats he received on his testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
John Lewis
William McCauley
Lewis
Calvary Presbyterian Church
Harry V. Meissner
Hitler
Union Mills 4 H Club Presents 3 Act Play
Union Mills 4 H club stages That's What They All Say a one act comedy Tuesday at Maple Shade school with eight cast members Marion Hoff Kathryn Brown Bryden Skogen Charlotte Ann Gilbertson Robert Granum Donald Hendrickson Anna Marie Hoff Ambrose Brown Club open with a mock 4 H business meeting and musical selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Gilbertson
Odell Hoff
Anna Marie Hoff
Marion Hoff
Eileen Hesse
Bernard Timm
Motorcycle Crash Near Bangor Injures One
One person, Marjorie Roster, age unknown, was injured in a Sunday accident at the junction of highways 16 and 162 near Bangor. She suffered a concussion, shock and bruises after a motorcycle driven by Arthur Jennsen swerved while passing a car, skidded, and rolled end over end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor
Marjorie Roster
Cass
Arthur Jennsen
Caledonia
Jennsen
Retail Food Dealers Hold Tuesday Meeting
Western Wisconsin Retail Food Dealers' association will hold its regular meeting Tuesday at 8 15 p m at the VFW club rooms. Current business will be discussed. A motion picture Dollar Garden will be shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Wisconsin Retail Food Dealers’ Association
VFW Club
La Crosse Churches Elect New Federation Leader
The Rev. Stephen J. Lambright of Caledonia Street Methodist Church becomes president of the La Crosse Area Federation of Churches, succeeding the Rev. Fred Hyslop of the Congregational church. Cristine J. McPerson and Reuben F. Halberg are re-elected to key federation posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen J. Lambright
Caledonia Street
la Crosse Area
Detached From Duty Detachment of Molzahn Navy Reservist
Daniel Molzahn son of Mr and Mrs G T Molzahn 627 North 22nd street has been detached from the navy reserve office in the federal building after two weeks of training duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Molzahn
G. T. Molzahn
North 22Nd Street
Navy Reserve Office
Federal Building
Weather Record for Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa
The United States Department of Commerce reports weather across three states. Wisconsin: partly cloudy and cooler tonight. Tuesday generally fair. Minnesota: partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday. warmer in the southwest portion Tuesday. Iowa: generally fair tonight and Tuesday. cooler tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
River Forecast For Hastings To Guttenberg
Weather bulletin shows river levels easing near Lake Pepin and below LaCrosse over the next 48 hours with main tributaries continuing to fall as water flows adjust. Expect gradual lower levels and continued decline in the forecast area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Guttenberg
Lake Pepin
Storm Moves Northeast Fueling Floods Across Plains
A storm shifting from southwestern Nebraska to extreme northern Minnesota brought heavy rain Sunday and Sunday night. Northwestern Missouri eastern Nebraska and western Iowa saw amounts over 2 inches with some as high as 5 inches, worsening existing floods. Skies are clearing in South Dakota Nebraska and western Iowa as a cold front moves east along the Mississippi River. Fair weather prevails in the south and west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Minnesota
Missouri
Iowa
South Dakota
Mississippi River
Winona Livestock Market Report Details Hogs Cattle and Calves Prices
The Winona Minnesota market lists hours for weighing and pricing with post closing follow up. Hogs range from 18.90 to 25.50 with top overall 25.25 and varied weights. cattle show strength with steers and yearlings 24.50 and up, cows 13.00 to 18.00, calves strong at 22.50 to 24.50, lambs 15.00 to 23.00, and market figures for Chicago and Milwaukee references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Goodyear
el Inc
al Red
Cal
al Chem
Madson Motor Stand Oil Ind
Allis Chal
Tllinois Central
Texas Co
Int
Tel & Ase
Timken R Bear
Ameit
Johns-Manville
We Union Carbide
Tel
Kennecott Copay
Air Lines
Kimberly-Clark
United Aircraft
U & Rubber
Ana
Libby
Y Central RR
Heilemans
Cal & Hee TM
North Ameria
Mass
Inv
Northern Pacific
N. States
Ohio Oil
Ches & Obie
Owens-Til Glass
Bancorp
Chi & NW
Packard Motor
Chrysler
Pan Am Airways
Param Pictures
Chi. Mold P
Nat Gas
Marlin-Rockwell
Phelps Dodge
Minn
Prentiss Walter
Radio Corp
Repab Steel
Ray-o-Vac
Curtiss-Win Scott Paper
Salway Steel
DuPont
Sears Roebuck
McQuay
New York Curb East Rod
Shell Union Oi
Ark Nat Gas A Ste Gen Erec Simmons Co
Gen Foods
Sinclair Oil
el Bond & Sh
Ford
South
Pacific Ai
Owirt
Winona
Bologna
Chicago
USDA
Milwalker Livestock
Milwaukee
Chicago Potatoes Market Says Arrivals, Shipments Improve
Potatoes arriving at Chicago totals 342 on hand, 267 on track, with 959 Friday and 682 Saturday and 240 Sunday shipments across the U S. Supplies are moderate and demand slow. Market is slightly weaker on long whites and about steady for red varieties. Arizona Bliss Triumphs fetch 5.40 washed, Pontiacs 5.00 washed, California Long Whites 4.50 washed, Arkansas Bliss Triumphs 4.10 unwashed, Mississippi Bliss Triumphs 2.40 washed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
USDA
U. S
Arizona Bliss
California
Arkansas Bliss
Mississippi Bliss
Driver Falls Asleep Sparks Sunday Vehicle Crash
Har land D Houghtaling of Route 2 hit a parked car at Wood and Cunningham streets early Sunday. He said he fell asleep at the wheel. Houghtaling’s car damage about 250 dollars. the parked car owned by Gene Mendez of 2332 Wood Street about 25 dollars. Passenger Donald E Moeller of Route 2 received a head bruise but did not need medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan D. Houghtaling
R. 2
Wood and
Cunningam Streets
Houghtaling
Gene Mendez
Wood Street
Donald E. Moeller
Veterans of Foreign Wars members head to state convention
Commander Clyde C. Carr Max Affeldt and Vern Gibson relief officers of the Thomas Rooney post No 1530 VFW depart Wednesday for Superior to attend the state convention. The post drum and bugle corps leaves Thursday to defend top state honors as several carloads of veterans travel for the opening Thursday afternoon. The convention runs through June 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde C. Carr
Max Affeldt
Vern Gibson
Thomas Rooney
VFW
Superior
Veterans of Foreign Wars
County Court records show multiple guilty pleas and fines
James Cleary of 432 Rose Street pleaded guilty to vagrancy and got 90 days jail with day work allowed and sheriff custody when not working. Charles Bell admitted embezzlement. 90 days jail suspended, probation and restitution from future wages. Several others pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated or related offenses with fines, license revocations, or probation. Police Court and Municipal Airport notices list fines for DWI and disorderly conduct. numerous flight movements scheduled June 16 17 18 19 20. Real estate transfers note Richard and Lorene Krohn selling West Salem property to Sam Wakeen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Cresse
James Cleary
Rose Street
Charlies Bell
Leo V. Corcoran
Brownsville
Minn
Linus Abts
Pine Street
Vern Fitzpatrick
Mainn
Jack Kreinhaus
Prospect Street
Evelyn Isham
State Road
Erling Fadness
Johnson Street
Charles Collins
Onalaska
Richard Gerwitz
la Crosse
Otto Kreger
Fifth Avenue South
Rachel Giesler
North Fourth Street
Ordell M Swenson
Viroqua
Romey Petratz
Winona
Gerald Mass
KR. 1
Richard and
Lorene Krohn
Sam Wakeen
West Salem
Probate and sale notices amid La Crosse County records
Notices in La Crosse County Wisconsin detail probate for William E Randall and estate of Anna Justman with July 15 1947 hearing, October deadlines for claims, and sale under partition of Metzger and Punks Addition. Also included are tax deed takings and liquor license applications for local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Wisconsin
la Crosse County
William E. Randall
la Crosse
Norma P. Gray
William £. Randall
Onalaska
Said
Court House
City of
R. Ahlstrom
Otto M. Schlabagh
State of Wisconsin
Henry Kienahs
Della Kienahs
Rosa Butzke
Edward Puhlbruegge
Irene Puhlbruegge
John Fuhlbruegge
Rebecca Fuhlbruegge
Robert Fuhlbruegge
Suzanne Puhlbruegge
Gertrude Fuhlbruegge
Lawrence
Margaret Renner
Louise Renner
Leona Kienahs Woodward
Louise Sontag
Metzger
Punk
Wv. L. Lamp
Anna Justman
Roy C. Justman
Crosse
Albert C Wolfe
BE. Horner
Esther M. Domke
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MES. Wangaret Konof
Ou.s
Europe
By John M. Hightower
Associated Presse
Washington
United States
State Marshall
Britain
London
State Department
Russia
Leighia Giet
Anuvencatonta
Encour
France
Soviet Union
Marshall
Harvard
America
Moscow
Will Clayton
Happy
Laurel Lance
Gue Bateman
St. Francis Hospital
Marian Evenson
Wie
Nelson
Union Mills
U. S. Department OF Commerce
Dakota Co
T. W
Lansing
C. P
Black
Neilieville
Galesville
Holley, Dayton & Gernon
Chicago Btock Exchange
Chas. O. Larson
S. Snellbaker
Linus Roehm
Associates
415 State Bank Building
la Crosse, Wis
Winona Livestock
U.S
Barney
Chicago Grain Table
Schneider Roofing & Flooring CO
Municipal
Aeronca
E. A. Keys
Rochester
St. Paul
Ercoupe
Charles French
Camden
N. J
N. H. Marsh
Kendall
Sioux City
Cessna
W. G. Carlsen
Stinson
R. S. Glumach
Kankakee
Virginia
Lake City
Luscombe
H. V. Cassaday
la Parge
Des Moines
Willams
Aurora
Ill
Navy
Army
U. S. Navy
Reurn
Beechcraft
G. E. McNeill
Peoria
Leonard Nelken
Chetek
Clinton
Cub Cruiser
R. L. Stuckey
Taylorcraft
Suits
Lone Rock
John Krall
Middleton
D. N. Mayou
Duluth
Ottawa
John Wilkinson
Weir Mose
Pairchild
Gordon E. Pautz
Bonanza
Ed Parkinson
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Jamestown
N. C
J. D. Barnard
le Seuer
H. Brainard
Teylorcraft
J. Miller
Dubuque
Cub J
Vic Bleyer
Tomah
Schumacher
Funeral Home
Market St
South 4Th
Lund
Spring Grove
Angus Ekern
RUG & Carpet Cleaning Service CO
Onalaske
NEW la Crosse Rendering Co
Crosse Rendering Works
L. Kloss
Jackson
Furn
Tillman Bros
Smiths Sewing Machine Service
O'Mara
A. Singer Sewing Center
Richard
Tom
Rowley's
Dorothy Liebies
A. & C. Johnson Co
Sth Ave
Kane
R. Leroy Pairbanes
Theodore Thompson
Josephine Beth
Mulder
Harry D
South 6Th. St
Adams Steakem
George
Pettibone Island
South 3Rd St
Skyways
Lacrosse Laundry & Cleaning CO
Chase Shoe Shop
North Nints
Dannie Lebakken
Terry's the Music Store
Friendly Dealings
Hilton Pharmacy
Doerflinger's
Spencer
Elizabeth Griffith
le Crosse St
Florence Kennedy
Rialto Cafe
Fuller Brush CO
Apple Fashion Beauty Shop
Bakers
Glacier Park Co
Glacier Park
Montana
Justinger's Food Store
West Ave
Harley Wholesale Coo
Standard Cafe
Schilling Paper CO
Harley Wholesale
North Side
Hasty Cape
Gillette
Tribune
Chambermaid
Hatel Stoddard
Liberty
Bodega
North Ira
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