Van Johnson Embraces Mature Roles and Quality Pictures
Hollywood star Van Johnson discusses his shift from boy next door roles to mature parts. He credits ongoing quality pictures, recent success as Lt. Steve Maryk in The Caine Mutiny, and a patient career path aided by Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. He jokes about an Oscar and keeping a cheerful Hollywood outlook.
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Van
Steve Maryk
Evie
Hollywood
Lucille Ball
Desi Arnez
Bobby
Suspect Cleared in Hartley Abduction Inquiry
Sheriff Robert Scullin and Detective Willard Sill questioned a man Friday morning in the Evelyn Hartley case but released him. They traveled to Richland Center and Boaz to follow the lead and urged the public to contact law enforcement with any information about the missing baby sitter abducted Oct. 24.
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Robert E. Scullin
Willard Sill
Hartley
Scullin
Sill
Richland Center
Boaz
Wis
Sheriff's Department
Evelyn Hartley
McCarthy Places Sixth in National Speech Contest Finals
Michael McCarthy of Sheboygan Wisconsin finished sixth in the finals of the original oratory contest at the National Speech Tournament held Friday night in Greensburg Pennsylvania.
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Greensburg
Michael McCarthy
Sheboygan
Wis
Minnesota Quality House Paint promises better value
Paint mileage is mighty important before buying paint. Minnesota quality house paint offers extra coverage extra long wear extra protection and extra hiding power. Its unexcelled reputation reinforces a better buy for homeowners seeking durable results.
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Minnesota
Trains Rocky Mountain Rocket Derails Near Hallam
The Rock Island Rocky Mountain Rocket derailed near Hallam Nebraska injuring at least 75 passengers. Officials say 16 to 18 were seriously hurt with 61 hospitalized in Lincoln Beatrice and Crete. About 150 were aboard as two sections joined for the eastbound run to Chicago.
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Hallam
Neb
Rock Island
Rocky Mountain
Here
State Safety Patrol
Col. Co. J. Sanders
Lincoln
Beatrice
Crete
Roy Ensign
Fairbury
Col. Sanders
W. O. Nielson
Omaha
Harold Segard
St. Louis
University of Colorado
Phyllis Flodeen
Moline
Ill
Robert Burchke
Milwaukee
Camp Carson
Chicago
Denver
Colorado Springs
Colo
Colorado
Racine Woman Honored By VFW
The Wisconsin division of the Veterans of Foreign Wars honored Mrs. Edwin E. Stille a district advisor on women's activities for meritorious service to state and community. The award was presented by Frank E. Betz VFW commander, noting decades of generous, selfless public service.
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Racine
Wisconsin
Stille
Mrs William Campbell elected president of Wisconsin VFW Auxiliary
Mrs William Campbell of Neenah was elected Friday president of the Wisconsin Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary at a Racine convention. New officers include Mrs Chester Balza Green Bay senior vice president Mrs Ray Mecklenburg Milwaukee junior vice president Mrs Frank Kiggins Madison treasurer Mrs Theodore Johnson Nashotah chaplain Mrs John Lobermeier Park Falls guard and Miss Marie Zuelka Wausau conductress.
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Racine
William Campbell
Neenah
Wisconsin Veterans of Foreign Wars
Chester Balza
Green Bay
Ray Mecklenburg
Milwaukee
Frank Kigfens
Madison
Theodore Johnson
Nashotak
John Lobermeier
Park Falls
Marie Zuelka
Wausau
Mildred Zaharias Born 1912 A Trailblazing Athlete
Mildred Zaharias born June 26 1912 in Port Arthur Texas daughter of a carpenter. One of America's outstanding all around athletes she held numerous championships and was an Olympic track and field winner. Her 1953 cancer comeback stands as a notable sports story.
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Mildred
Babe) Zaharias
Port Arthur
Tex
Rolfer
Q and A column answers on metal making and world facts
The La Crosse Tribune Informa tion Bureau provides answers about powdered metal production its uses in home appliances and auto parts the U N headquarters tourism numbers Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa tallest mountain claims modern church architecture uranium split in 1939 fur coat wear from driving and origins of the over the top slogan.
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U. A
Everest
Mauna Kea
Hawaii
Mauna Loa
Kaiser Wilhelm Institute of Berlin
Hahn and Strassmann
Naturwissenschaft
Physical Science
United States
IBM Graduates Power Wisconsin Sales Network
Kenneth G. Saley of 2922 George St graduates from IBM electric accounting machine engineering school at Indicott New York and is assigned to Mobile Alabama sales and service. La Crosse district leads Wisconsin agency for May. Kennedy buys Band Box Cafe in La Crosse. Osborn elected president of Ford Hopkins Co. with Milton D. Faber as general manager and Stineway Drug Stores president.
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Kenneth G. Saley
George St
International Business Machines Corp. Electric
Indicott
N.Y
Mobile
Ala
Saley
IBM
la Crosse
Wisconsin
William C. Golz
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Equitable
United States
U.S
Walter F. Osborn
Ford Hopkins Co
N. C. Earl Jr
General Stores Corp
Ford Hopkins
Milton D. Faber
Stineway Drug Stores
R. R. E. Osborn
Associated A
FCC
La Crosse Tribune Information and Subscription Rates
La Crosse Tribune publication details list editorial staff and departments. It also provides home delivery and mail subscription rates within 75 miles, 75 to 150 miles, and beyond, with monthly and annual options and payment terms.
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W. T. Burgess
R. L. Bangsberg
J. E. Lienlokken
Alfred W. Rice
Gerald G. Moriarity
Howard Colvin
Msgr
A. E. Teachout
Luther Wilkins
Ed Keefe
K. L. Burgess
la Crosse Tribune
4Th and
Cass Streets
la Crosse
Wis
The
Tribune
Lee Newspaper Group
Associated Press
Government booklet offers fireplaces and chimneys guide
The government issues a booklet Fireplaces and Chimneys with tested instructions for outdoor fireplaces Dutch ovens and barbecue pits and tips for fixing faulty flues. A 20 cent copy can be obtained by mailing the coupon with name address city and state to Information Bureau 1200 Eye St NW Washington DC.
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la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Eye St
N. W
Washington, D. C
Waukon closes grocery as others open new ventures
No. The Waukone Supermarket in the W. C. Decker Building on West Court Street has closed after three years. Nearby, Waukon State Bank installs a new bank vault allowing day and night deposits with insured protection and a bronze exterior door for deposits. Other towns report openings: Tomah office supply store by Harold and Mrs. Fuchs, Viroqua grocery purchase by the Schliefs, Arcadia Coast-to-Coast Store sale to William Rogers and transfer of Henley ownership, Elroy Standard Oil agent shift to John Forbes, Arcadia brewery distributor sale to Werner Bill, and an Aracadia roller rink by Leonard Johnson.
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Waukon
Iowa
Waukon State Bank
Wilton market opens self service in Hett Building
Wilton Wisconsin special reports a new self service grocery store opened by Mr and Mrs Kermit Bartz in the Hett Building on Main Street. Bartz and family live on a nearby farm and have rented out a farm to Carl Bever while moving into an apartment above the store. The piece bundles several short local notes from Wisconsin and Iowa about small business moves, awards, and remodeling.
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Wilton
Wis
Kermit Bartz
Main Street
Bartz
Tony Bartz
Tony
Carl Bever
Local oil firm honors long service with plaques
Home Oil Co awards 15 year appreciation plaques to Roy Loomis Merrillan Claude Wenzel Melrose and Milton Nelson Necedah. A 10 year dealer plaque goes to Ray Strebing Neillsville. Meeting host is C L Milton La Crosse zone manager.
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Gorden
Jerry Hoonsbeen
The
Home Oil Co
Roy Loomis
Merrillan
Claude Wenzel
Melrose
Milton Nelson
Necedah
Ray Strebing
Neillsville
C. L. Milton
la Crosse
Two Soldiers Charged With Impersonation and Theft
Howard J. Becker 19 of West Allis and PFC Richard C. Gallot face larceny and impersonation charges in Waukesha. They allegedly stole $18 from Robert Roller Nashotah after posing as officers, per statements by Asst. Dist. Atty. Clair Voss. Becker admitted involvement. both are linked to Camp McCoy.
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Asst. Dist. Atty
Clair Voss
Howard J. Becker
West Allis
Richard C. Gallot
Camp McCoy
Voss
Becker
Gallot
Robert Roller
Nashotah
Roller
Highway 30
Here
Band To Play Concerts In Nearby Towns
The La Crosse Concert Band schedules three weekend concerts in nearby towns. Saturday at 7 p.m. in Galesville for the centennial program, Sunday at 2 30 p.m. in Veterans Memorial Park near West Salem, and 6 p.m. Sunday at the Veterans Hospital in Tomah. Funded by Music Performance Trust Funds of the Recording Industries, trustee Samuel Rosenbaum. Arrangements by Irving W. Peshak. conducted by D R Wartinbee. Next La Crosse program is 8 p.m. Wednesday in Riverside Park.
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Galesville
Veterans Memorial Park
West Salem
Veterans Hospital
Tomah
Music Performance Trust Funds
The
Recording Industries
Samuel Rosenbaum
New York City
American Federation of Musicians
Irving W. Peshak
D. R. Wartinbee
la Crosse
Riverside Park
Firing Schedule At Camp McCoy This Weekend
Military range drills scheduled on the North Small Arms Range at Camp McCoy Wisconsin from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday June 27 with restricted areas and limited access for the public.
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Camp Mccoy
Wis
Red Cross Clinic Aids Expectant Mothers in Gold Coast Villages
A Red Cross mobile clinic conducts ante-natal work in Gold Coast Villages led by health workers under a trained Catholic Sister, according to Accra reports.
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Red Cross
Gold Coast
Accra
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North Main Street
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Wiemer-Killian
Webb
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Waukon Equity Co
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Black River Falls
Texaco
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Bruce van Gorden
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