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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1952

Page

17

Wisconsin Congressmen Roll on Defense Bill Votes

The roll call summary shows Wisconsin lawmakers and the party mix for voting on the defense production bill and amendments. Votes are listed as Y for yes and N for no, with Zablocki among Democrats and others as Republicans.

Washington Wisconsin Talte R-Iowa Lucas Wage Stabilization Board Smith D-Va Barden D-Nc Zablocki Davis Kersten

Births notice from Lutheran and St. Ann's parishes

Birth announcements list multiple newborns with parents and addresses from Lutheran and St. Ann's churches and St. Mary's Hospital Sparta Wisconsin. Includes June dates for sons and daughters and names of parents and guardians, with locations in West Salem, Park Avenue, Fifth Avenue South, and Blair area.

Otto Brennegen Ferry St Helen Beesky Gerald Pankow Park Ave Carol Dennison Douglas Arneson South Ave Marjorie Wehling Frank Linder Fifth Ave. S Kathleen Reese Thomas Bartlett West Salem Virginia Ruegg St. Ann's William Paul George J. Strittmaier S. 23Rd St Beatrice T. Volk Lester Melvin Reinhold Beier Jr S. 20Th St Violet C. Allen le Roy M. Chalsma R. J. Wilton Lola H. Vix Jerry D. Schultz Kane St Joyce E. Cross Robert C. Mendell S. 14Th St Mildred L. Garske Melvin L. Korish Kane $St Margaret E. Fisher Arthur J. Miller R. J, Hokah Lorraine M. Bernd St. Mary’s Hospital Sparta Wis Wendell Leonhardt Marie Johnson Blair Eldon Friede Badger Donna Toranson Lutheran Kenneth Butcher Houston Valerie Maggart

La Crosse Girl Among Finalists For Office

Two senior high school girls are finalists for governor of Badger Girls State. Mary Durfee of Madison represents Federalists, while Mary Ellen De Met of Milwaukee represents Nationalists. Other state constitutional officer nominees include Federalist Dorothy Krepsky and Mary Winkler, Earliner Racing, Cecilia Beitz. Nationalist Joyce Larsen and Jean Kulas, Kathleen Peese, Mary Herman.

Madison Badger Mary Durfee Mary Ellen de Met Milwaukee Miss Durfee Federalist Miss de Met Dorothy Krepsky Kohler Mary Winkler Chippewa Falls Earliner Racing Wisconsin Dells

West Salem Youth Placed on Probation After Violation

Richard L. Durkin 18 of West Salem was sentenced to six months in County Jail for driving after license revocation. He received probation from Sheriff Roy B. Sampson after being fined 100 dollars plus costs and told to report to Deputy Sheriff Edward Stokes. Durkin appeared before County Judge Roy V. Ahlstrom while in custody. He is scheduled to join the Air Force next Monday.

Richard L. Durkin West Salem Roy B. Sampson Durkin Hamilton Roy V. Ahlstrom Edward Stokes Air Force

New Regent Named for Wisconsin Colleges

Miss Catherine Cleary of Milwaukee was appointed by Gov Kohler to the Board of Regents of Wisconsin State Colleges to succeed Mrs Dorris Marks who is leaving the state. Cleary is daughter of the late Michael J Cleary former Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co president and former UW regents member.

Madison Catherine Cleary Milwaukee Kohler Board of Regents of Wisconsin State Colleges Dorris Marks Cleary Micahel J. Cleary Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co University of Wisconsin Regents Marks

Man Drowns While Rescuing Wife On Mississippi

Clement W. Haydon of East Akron Illinois drowned in the Mississippi River at Prairie du Chien while attempting to save his wife who fell overboard. His wife was rescued by their 13 year old daughter Loretta who pulled her mother into the boat during a family vacation.

Prairie DU Chien Wis Clement W. Haydon East Akron Ill Mississippi

First Edition of The Messenger from La Crosse Training School

First and second graders under Miss Carroll Holman publish The Messenger at La Crosse State College Training School. Editor Jean Shank with Judy Bartl co editor. reporters Ellen Case and Terry Muehlenkamp. Content covers trains farms home life and summer program activities.

the Messenger la Crosse State College Carroll Holman St. Louis Jean Shank Judy Bartl Ellen Case Terry Muehlenkamp

Local traffic fines issued in La Crosse county court

Stanley Merz of Rochester was fined 1 plus costs and a 2 state fee after pleading guilty to driving a nonregistered car in La Crosse on June 27. Robert S. Gilson of Camp McCoy forfeited a 5 cash bond for failing to appear in an arterial stop sign case at 1 45 a.m. June 24 at Highways 16 and 157. Robert J. Klein of Camp McCoy was fined 1 plus costs for driving without due caution on Losey Boulevard La Crosse at 8 30 p.m. June 26. Thomas F. Powell of Camp Mc Coy forfeited a 25 cash bond after not appearing on charges of exceeding the 55 mile per hour night limit on Highway 16 Hamilton June 26.

la Crosse Stanley Merz Rochester Minn Robert S. Gilson Camp McCoy Robert J. Klein Losey Boulevard Thomas F. Powell Highway 16 Hamilton

Speeding Bonds Posted in Sparta Police Court

Sparta Wisconsin notes William Herbert of Tomah posted a 10 bond for speeding. Robert Burns of Camp McCoy posted a 5 bond for speeding. David Thomason of Camp McCoy posted a 10 speeding bond.

Sparta Wis William Herbert Tomah Robert Burns Camp McCoy David Thomason

Multiple Traffic Violations in City Court Revoked Licenses

The docket lists Chester Lewis fined 100 dollars and one year license suspension for drunken driving. Billy Ford charged 30 dollars for driving without due caution and leaving a crash scene. Several drivers face speeding fines ranging from 3.50 to 10.50 with locations including Losey Boulevard Seventh Street and South Avenue. Charles Solberg paid 25 dollars for reckless driving. Emil Peterson Harold Loomis and others were fined for license and traffic violations including U-turns and running signals.

la Crosse Chester Lewis Mtd. R Billy Ford Meridian Miss James Bottcher 23Rd St Losey Boulevard James Cotterwick Viroqua Causeway Ronald Kennnedy Johnson St South Avenue George Mercier N. 8Th St Seventh Street Maurice Thompson Coon Valley Charles Solberg

Wreckage Found of Plane Missing With Seven Aboard

Wreckage located on the east side of Mt Wilson at 3 500 feet level. Air C47 missing since Wednesday identified. no sign of life. Wreckage smouldering indicating crash and burn.

Pasadena Calif Air Ae

Local Names Linked in Regional Notices

Caledonia Minnesota Carl E Potts and Florence Colvin of Waterloo Iowa Sparta Wisconsin Charles A Painter of Lafayette and Anna McGilkin of Sheboygan Falls Eldred F Wagner of Bellevue Iowa and Joan F Keena of Salem South Dakota Harold E Sorenson of La Crosse land Phoebe Lindsay of Sparta

Caledonia Minn Carl E. Potts Florence Colvin Waterloo Sparta Wis Charles A. Painter la Fayette Anna McGilkin Sheboygan Falls Eldred F. Wagner Bellevue Joan F. Keena Salem S.D Harold E. Sorenson la Crosse Land Phoebe Lindsay

Wave Is Assigned To Aircraft Carrier Until W Found

At Norfolk Naval Air Station a report for duty order read Dorothy White as Wave, since the initial W was omitted. A typist error caused Wave to be assigned to the forecastle of an aircraft carrier before the mistake was corrected and Miss White’s orders were changed.

Norfolk, Va Norfolk Naval Air Station

Attlee Crashes Conservative Parley in House of Commons

In London on Wednesday, Clement Attlee wandered into a Conservative strategy session after opening the wrong door. He retreated quickly as Conservative MPs stared in surprise, ending the incident with no harm or injury.

London House of Commons Clement Attlee Attlee

Cars Hit Near Curb In Sparta And Genoa

Police report two crashes in the 100 block of Water Street Sparta and on Cass Street in Genoa near 553 Cass St. Mrs. Catherine Seiler pulled to the curb to pass a truck and collided with Donald McLees. Losses were $25 and $30 with only minor damages.

Cass St Catherine Seiler Mtd. R Cass Donald McLees iGenoa Seiler

Detroit Boarder Sought In Murder Of Landlord Loran Simpier

A nationwide alert was issued for 26 year old Charles Roseberry a Detroit rooming house boarder wanted in the bludgeoning death of his landlord Loran Simpier 45. Simpier's wife Carol 44 was away. Roseberry's last known locations span Wausau Wisconsin and Kentucky as investigators search possible residence locations. Inspector Edward Reilly said a murder warrant would be sought today.

Detroit Loran Simpier Edward Reilly Charles Roseberry Roseberry Simpier Carol Wausau Wis Kentucky

Milwaukee Youth Dies in City Pool Incident

Michael Trump, 14, collapsed and died while wading in four feet of water at a Milwaukee city pool. The medical examiner reported the boy reportedly had a heart ailment.

Milwaukee Michael Trump

Heat Wave Ravages East South as Cooling Front Arrives

The nation faced a scorching June with temperatures around 100 degrees across the East and South. Deaths linked to heat rose to 44 as prostrations spread, while a Canadian air mass brought relief to parts of the Midwest and Northeast. Street scenes showed beaches crowded and traffic snarls as residents sought relief from the heat.

Associated Press Canada Canadian Plains Great Lakes Indiana Illinois Ohio New England New York State Atlantic Coast Middle Mississippi Central Plains States Gulf States Pennsylvania

Two Soldiers Fined For Traffic Offenses At Camp McCoy

Two Camp McCoy soldiers, David Wilson and Fred Horn, were found guilty of driving without due caution after separate Saturday crashes on Highway 16. They appeared without counsel before County Judge Roy V. Ahlstrom, with Asst. Dist. Atty. Ray A. Sunder presiding. Wilson paid $5 plus costs after arrest by Officer James McHugh. Horn paid $10 plus costs after arrest by Officer Herbert Garbers. Both had pleaded innocent.

Camp McCoy David Wilson Fred Horn Asst. Dist. Atty Ray A. Sunder Roy V. Ahlstrom Wilson James McHugh Horn Herbert Garbers

Two Rifles Stolen From La Crosse Hardware

Police report theft of two rifles from Peterson Hardware Store at 1916 Campbell Rd. between 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Thursday. Both Marlins, one 30.30 and one .35 caliber, valued at $75 each, suspected shoplifting.

la Crosse Peterson Hardware Campbell Rd

Motion Day Proceedings in La Crosse Held by Sixth Circuit Judge

Judge Lincoln Nephrud presided in La Crosse on Friday with District Attorney John Shard out of town for a convention. No criminal cases were heard. several civil actions remained on the motion day calendar as proceedings proceeded.

la Crosse Sixth Circuit Lincoln Nephrud Viroqua John Shard

Father Cleared Of Death Blame In Bolner Case

Coroner jury in Philippi West Virginia ruled 3 year old Gary Randall Bolner died of natural causes. George Washington Bolner, the boy’s father, was released after the inquest. Dr Wu found no boot strike and said the child had a heart ailment and would not have lived long. Police had previously said the father struck the boy with a boot during a quarrel.

Philippi W. Va Gary Randall Bolner George Washington Bolner Bonner B. D. Wu Michael Stump James Paugh

Msgr Cech Set for 50th Year of Ordination Mass

St Wenceslaus Catholic Church to host a 9 30 a m service Sunday June 29 for Rt Rev Msgr Ferdinand Cech marking his golden jubilee as a priest. The ceremony features Griesbacher Stella Maris Mass and a banquet at St Joseph Cathedral Hall open to the public.

St. Rose Convent Griesbacher Msgr Ferdinand Cech St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church Mary Lucilda Mary Pierre SS. Peiter and Paul Offeriory St. Joseph’s Cathedral Hall St. Wenceslaus Werther Haupt-Stummer Helmut Braunlich Father Bach Frank Vach Kathleen Hake Lore Mudrak Peter Pape George Hammes Cech Moravia Austria Olomouc Zebreh Wachtel America la ‘Crosse Eastman St. Aloysius Hillsboro Yuba Dilly Mt. Tabor Woodlawn Pius XI Msgr. Cech Pius XII

Arnold Mittelstaedt Dies at 36 in Wilton Wisconsin

Arnold Mittelstaedt 36 died suddenly Thursday morning in Wilton Wisconsin. Funeral services tentatively set for Monday at 9 30 a m at St John the Baptist Catholic Church with Rev Peter Joseph Eichler officiating. Burial in church cemetery. Born Ridgeville March 19 1916 he farmed in Wilton area. Survived by wife Marian Rice two sons Bernard 2 and Edwin 6 his parents Mr and Mrs William Mittelstaedt Wilton two sisters Mrs Herbert Ferries Wilton and Mrs William Schaumacher Cashton and one brother Erwin Warrens.

Wilton Wis Arnold Mittelstaedt St. John the Baptist’s Catholics Church Peter Joseph Eicher Mittelstaedt Ridgeville Marian Rice Bernard Edwin William Mitttelstaedt Herbert Ferries William Schaumacher Cashton Erwin Warrens

Obituary Notes for Ellingson and Johnson Families

Two obituaries from Iowa towns report Mrs. Thomas Ellingson of Waukon dies at 79 after a six month illness with services set at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Surviving children include Harris, Carl, Lester, Mabel, Mardson, and Berg with many grandchildren. A second obituary for Mrs. John R. Johnson, 90, of Lansing notes services and burial, with survivors including daughters Hazel Beardmore and Mrs. Harry Hislop Clinton and sons Rolland and Bert, among others.

Waukon Thomas Ellingson Allamakee County St. John’s Lutheran Church Iowa River Hans Hanson Hanover Township Harris Decorah Carl Lester Mabel Arthur Mardson Union Prairie Township Carl Berg Lansing John R. Johnson Lutheran Church J. K. Preus Oak Hill Cemetery Johnson Hazel Beardmore English Beach Sophie Haroldson Hans Haroldson Norway West Paint Creek Beardmore Harry ‘Hislop Clinton Rolland Minneapolis Bert Everett Wash

Funeral Services for Elmer Fortney Held in Soldiers Grove

Elmer Fortney died Wednesday in a Madison hospital at age 67. Funeral services were conducted in Soldiers Grove Lutheran Church with burial in Gays Mills Cemetery. He was born May 10, 1885 and survived by two sons, siblings, and four grandchildren.

Soldiers Grove Wis Elmer Fortney Soldiers Grove Lutheran Madison P. A. Wahl Gays Mills Agnes Clason Josephine Meyers

Milwaukee brewers seek delay to study fluoridation effect

Milwaukee brewers ask time to learn if city water fluoridation affects beer. Dr. E. R. Krumbiegel presents a Brewers Association letter asking extended delay to the fluoridation plan. Pabst, Miller, and Schlitz breweries are considering potential chemical impacts while the council presses for fluoridation.

Milwaukee E. R. Krumbiegel Milwaukee Brewers’ Association Burward F. Tanghe Water Department Council Utilities Committee Wisconsin Miller Schlitz Pabst

Obituaries of Albert Eggler and Rolf Paulson

Albert Eggler 83 former La Crosse resident died Tuesday at his Parma Idaho home He was born in La Crosse and worked long at Salter Seed Company Survived by wife three children one sister Mrs Dan Thiel Rockford Illinois and one brother Godfred La Crosse Rolf Paulson 46 Holmen resident died Thursday in a La Crosse hospital after a long illness Survived by wife Ida Nelson son Paul father Albert Paulson Holmen sister Alma Paulson Los Angeles brothers George Clermont Iowa and Gilbert Blair Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Monday at Holmen Lutheran Church Burial in Long Coulee Cemetery Jostad Funeral Home West Salem serving Sunday churchgoers may call from 12 30 to 2 p.m. Monday at church.

Lansing Julia Hanson Lutheran Church J. K. Preus Oak Hill Cemetery Miss Hanson la Crosse Hans Hanson Norway Pe Ole On Richard Ole Albert Eggler Parma Ida Salter Seed Company Dan Thiel Rockford Ill Godfred Rolf Paulson Holmen la Crosse Hospital Ida Nelson Paul Albert Paulson Alma Paulson Los Angeles George Clermont Gilbert Blair Holmen Lutheran Church E. T. Anderson Long Coulee Jostad ‘Funeral Home West Salem

Rep Davis Files for Re-Election in Wisconsin Second

Madison report Glenn Davis Republican of Waukesha filed nomination papers yesterday for re election from Wisconsin’s Second District.

Madison Glenn Davis Waukesha Wisconsin

La Crosse Tribune Publisher and Rates Notice

This notice lists the Tribune Editorial and production staff at the La Crosse Tribune Building and details home delivery and mail subscription rates for La Crosse and surrounding areas. It includes rates for within 75 miles and outside ranges, with terms and contact details.

W. T. Burgess R. L. Bangsberg J. E. Lienlokken Alfred W. Rice Gerald G. Moriarity Ed Keefe Howard Colvin A. E. Teachout Luther Wilkins E. L. Burgess la Crosse Tribune 4Th Cass Streets la Crosse Wis The Tribune Lee Newspaper Associated Press AP News Koy

Notices of Hearings on Final Settlements In Wisconsin

Wisconsin notices from La Crosse County announce hearings on final accounts for Anastasia Beranek Charles E Hickey Paul Huber estates. Executors Robert Beranek Ambrose I Hickey Eugene A. seek final account approval residue distribution and inheritance tax determinations at La Crosse Courthouse on July 29 July 1 and July 15 1952 respectively.

State of Wisconsin la Crosse County Anastasia Beranek la Crosse Robert Beranek Anastasia Berane R. V. Ahlstrom Johns, Roraff, Pappas & Flaherty Charles E. Hickey City of la Crosse Ambrose I. Hickey Peresons Johns Roraff, Pappas and Flaherty Paul Huber Eugene A Paul Hu Burns R. V. Steele MAY & Toepel Hoeschler Building

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