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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1952
Page
13
Viola News reports a tonal shift in testing practice from "Testing one two three" to saying "ten billion twenty billion thirty billion" reflecting a humorous modern method. The note underscores how phrasing can change with technology culture.
Ralph Nuzum reflects on the coastal cruise with twelve countries visited. He jokes about American pride and tourist weight gain while noting only Florida and California boast confidence. The note closes with light humor from La Farge Enterprise.
A brief Arcadia News Leader item notes how parental pride is jolted by the agony and emotion shown by children during a magic recital. The piece captures the mix of pride and tension in family reactions at a local school or community event.
The speaker argues higher education harmed many youths during the war by gifting them college access. He laments that many graduates became white-shirt loafers instead of hard workers and contends the world needs people willing to roll up their sleeves and work hard, not rely on unearned credentials.
On a Saturday in May 1928 at 10 am a Milwaukee man named S Clementi driving a Dodge delivery truck lost control while speeding along highway 16 from La Crosse toward the Rainey Lee corner. The Dodge collided with a cement truck driven by W H Walter with Fred Wehrenberg in the cab. Clementi and Wehrenberg were scratched and bruised. both vehicles were damaged and towed away by N O Twining.
Hillsboro Sentry Enterprise warns that rights hinge on effort and awareness. The piece argues passive waiting wastes chances, comparing complacency to missing a boat and stressing proactive action to secure freedoms.
June 29 to July 3 calendar items list events in Wilton Tomah Fountain City Arcadia Norwalk Sparta Blair Spring Grove Warrens Arcadia Waukon Lansing Onalaska with church services picnics meetings and social gatherings at churches schools and clubs across the region.
Clifton Oleson of McGregor Iowa is nominated as the top veteran by years of continuous flying. He is 52 and recently in Prairie du Chien on a fishing trip. Oleson has 37 years of flying, currently piloting a Beach Bonanza for Sunstrand Machine Tool Company, Rockford Illinois, averaging 16 to 17 hours weekly. He began flying in 1915 and earned license No 67 with the Aerial Club of America. He served as an instructor at Kelly and Rantoul Flying Fields during World War I and later did commercial flying and air shows before joining the air mail service in 1931.
Rushford's marching band was selected as the best in the Spring Grove centennial parade on June 21. Mabel placed second in the same division, with the La Crosse VFW drum and bugle corps second and the La Crosse American Legion third in their group.
SPARTA Wisconsin six Monroe County men are slated for Milwaukee induction to fill July quota. Named are Victor Johnson Warren Orville Raabe Wilton Downer Olson Sparta La Vera Lagen Cashton La Mont Erickson Melvina and William Mauel Cashton Mauel moved from Fond du Lac for induction. They report at the Courthouse 7 45 a m per Selective Service Board chief clerk Mrs Sylvia Wildes. Also departing by chartered bus nine men for pre induction physicals. Air Force enlistments this week include Leslie Earl Slater Camp Douglas and Lloyd Corn Juneau County.
West Salem residents received new house numbers from Village Clerk B H Meyer on Friday. House numbers must be displayed above or beside the front door within 20 days, with replacements charged to the residents.
Emmanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church in Tomah Wisconsin observes its 60th anniversary with guest speaker Rev George H McAhren D D of Eau Claire the Northwestern district superintendant Other events include special music by local choir a Sparta group trio from Sparta and a 3:30 pm organ concert by William Peck La Crosse A fellowship potluck follows the 10 45 am service The church was organized in March 1892 and has had twenty ministers to date The current minister is Rev Arthur O Boettcher The boyd trustees organist and church officers are named with longtime superintendent Alan Schneller serving 33 years
The junior and senior Luther Leagues of Our Saviour's Church will hold a joint meeting at Mrs. S. N. Hegge’s home Sunday at 8 p.m. The Elk Creek Luther League meets at Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Anderson’s home Sunday at 8:30 p.m. Ronald Johnson will open with devotions, Rev. Jack Olson will speak, with musical numbers by Robert Johnson and others, readings by Whitehall residents, and a piano solo by Virginia Wold. Soybeans were introduced into Illinois in 1896 and have since become a major crop there.
The Caledonia Argus urges a vote of thanks to those who planned and staged the Spring Grove Centennial Celebration last week. It notes such tasks are burdensome and time consuming, but essential for a successful community event.
Three year old Linda Weber of Dundee Illinois told her mother to walk more closely as they visited the Rev Roy E Williams and the Harold Weber families. The casual remark hints at a playful family moment during an afternoon with grandparents.
The Waukon Democrat notes a revised advertising push for modern air conditioning amid claims of extraordinary comfort. The piece frames the promotion as a near miracle presented in advance publicity.
Onalaska Wisconsin centennial celebration marks four days July 3 6 with river program parade pageant and fireworks. A reunion of La Crosse County School of Agriculture and Domestic Economy runs alongside boys scouts camporee at Onalaska Park.
Prairie du Chien hosts a three day Fourth of July fishing marathon July 4 5 6. Entrants with licenses compete for the third heaviest fish in six species with trophies prizes and a grand prize Johnson outboard motor. Entries allowed within ten miles of Prairie du Chien.
Arcadia Wisconsin residents pushed by petition to the Wisconsin Highway Commission sparked grading on Main Street. The project aims at a hot mix resurfacing after last year's $5,500 road bed prep, which failed to prevent cracking and breakup.
SPRING GROVE Minn July 2 The Riceford Ladies Aid will meet at the church with Mrs Arnold Wiste and Mrs Ole Treningen as hostesses.
A record crowd of about 3000 gathered in Preston Minnesota for an amateur show as part of a two day celebration. Cash prizes went to Jim Holets Chatfield vocalist Miss Pat Anderson Preston pianist and Shirley and Eunice Sulberton Harmony accordionists. Anderson hosted the event. A second show followed Saturday night with similar prizes.
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