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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1954

Page

2

Kohler Talks Stall Again

Negotiations between the Kohler Company and the UAW CIO to end the strike started April 7 were broken off. Kohler chief counsel Lyman C. Conger cited vandalism in Sheboygan as reason to withdraw from bargaining. UAW CIO region 10 director Harvey Kitzman blamed Kohler for the disorders. An international UAW-CIO representative waived preliminary hearing on assault charges against a Kohler non striking employee.

Sheboygan Kohler Company CIC United Auto Workers Union Lyman C. Conger Plumbing Concern Sheboygan and Vicinity Harvey Kitzman Region 10 Uaw-Cio Kitzman Justice Court Kohler Co

Viewing Eclipse Dangers Warn Local Readers

La Crosse experts caution that looking at the eclipse without proper protection can damage vision. Photographers prepare for the event with heavily exposed film while observers are advised to focus on a white paper through binoculars and avoid staring at the sun directly. Totality areas listed include Minneapolis and Sault Ste. Marie with Minneapolis at 5 07 a.m. and the sun moon scale explained.

la Crosse la Crosse Tribune Grandad Bluff St. Joseph's Ridge French Island Nathan Hill la Crosse Valley West Salem Grandad South la Crosse U.S Weather Bureau Onalaska A. D. Sanial Sioux Falls 8.D Minneapolis Manato Minn Stillwater Park Falls Ashland Ladysmith Sault Ste. Marie Mich Ironwood

Stolen Work Boat Reported From Meyer Sand and Gravel Co

The Onalaska Park vandalism and boat theft were reported Monday to the sheriffs office by Sheriff Robert Scullin. A Meyer Sand and Gravel Co work boat from a dredge was stolen Monday night. Vandals damaged park benches and ripped a fuse box cover in Onalaska Park.

Onalaska Park Sheriff's Department Robert Scullin Meyer Sand and Gravel Co

De Soto Man James Bromley Slips into Stroke Trouble

De Soto Wisconsin James Bromley suffered a stroke on Friday and is reported in serious condition at a hospital in Viroqua.

DE Soto, Wis James Bromley de Soto Viroqua Hospital

Weather forecast show regional highs and lows

Preview of US Weather Bureau forecast period ending January 7 pages list daily low and high temperatures for major cities including Bismarck Boston Chicago Denver and others. Data cover ranges from 56 to 105 degrees with highs often in the 70s to 90s and several cities recording record heat.

Weather Bureau Commerce Joannesto

La Crosse School Board plans final architect for Franklin

The La Crosse School Board set a special meeting to finish selecting an architect for the new Franklin School and review plans for a third wing at Harry Spence School. They will consider annexation petitions from nearby Shelby residents and approve June bills, pay rolls, and the fiscal year financial statement.

la Crosse New Franklin Harry Spence Shelby

Centennial Parade Draws Amvet Members in Galesville

Attend Centennial Members of Sack 112 Amvet Post 33 joined the Galesville centennial parade on June 27. Sad Sacks handed out peanuts candy kisses and candy bars to eager children along the march route. Afterward the group circulated through the crowd to recruit booth customers and invited to join centennial parades in Rushford and Caledonia.

Sack 112 Amvet Post Galesville Rushford Caledonia Sad Sacks

Obituaries for Mrs. Ellenz and Edwin Lamb

Mrs. Peter Ellenz of West La Crosse dies after a short illness at 67. Survived by husband two sons six daughters and many relatives. Funeral Thursday at Nelson Funeral Home and St James Church with burial in Caledonia Catholic Cemetery. Rosary Wednesday evening. Edwin Lamb, 66 of 128 N 3rd St dies Sunday. Survived by wife five daughters two sisters and one brother. Funeral Wednesday at Hellwig Morris Chapel and St Joseph Cathedral with burial in Catholic Cemetery. Rosary Tuesday night.

Peter Elizabeth) Ellenz West la Crosse Severin Waupaca Walter Stevens Point Harold Anita) Pearson Emery Lone) Nigh Wisconsin Rapids Edward Rita Pierce la Crosse Phillip Gerhardt Nicholas Paul Hoschiet Caledonia Minn Peter Tillen Leo Esch Henry Meyer Monica Hoschiet Nelson Funeral Home St. James Catholic Church J. J. Sheridan Caledonia Catholic Cemetery Edwin Lamb N. 3Rd St Venezuela Avila St. Paul Viola Zeece Donna Marshall Clinton Iowa J. P. Carney Fargo N.C Tony Voyce Chicago Charles McEvoy Salem Ore T. J. Edwards Seattle Wash Clement Perrysburg Ohio Hellwig-Morris St. Joseph’s Cathedral Louis Paquette Rosary Josephine Mary (Palen) Roble Minneapolis Joseph Palen Andrew L. Roble Armella Hutchings Canal Zone Cyril Frederick Mae Palen Sperry Boston Mass Fred Palen Rochester Nick Hays Kan St. Peter's Catholic Church A. E. Wermerskirchen Calvary Cemetery

Death of George Gehrig at Home

George Gehrig age 66 of 1612 Johnson St died suddenly at his home Monday night. Funeral arrangements handled by Blaschke Funeral Home are incomplete.

George Gehrig Johnson St Blaschke

Mrs Bartelt Found Dead At Home In Ferry Street

Mrs. Paul Bartelt age 38 was found dead in her home at 1130 Ferry Street at 6 45 a m Tuesday. An autopsy was to be performed at noon to determine the cause of death. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Paul Bartelt Ferry St

Ferryville Woman Shoots Kills Self

Coroner William Rider ruled the death of Hazel Peterson, 37, as self inflicted. The body was found by her husband between 8 and 8:30 a.m. Monday with a .22 rifle near the scene. She leaves a husband and two children aged 16 and 13. The body went to Sommersnaes Funeral Home in Gays Mills.

Ferryville Wis William Rider Crawford County William Hazel) Peterson Peterson Rider R. 2

The Clipper Nightclub Opens in Tokyo’s Tourist Trade

A new high priced Tokyo nightclub titled The Clipper targets tourists and American soldiers, showcasing a stylish venue designed to capitalize on postwar nightlife in the capital.

Tokyo

Winona Livestock Market and Caledonia Obituaries

Winona daily livestock hours 8 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday and 8 am to noon Saturday with after hours care. Hog, cattle, calf and lamb markets show steady trends with price ranges across weight classes. Obituaries note deaths of Mrs. Josephine Roble in Caledonia and Dr. A S Trondson in Black River Falls, plus local notices from Sparta and South St. Paul listings.

Swift & Co Junoon Bologna South ST. Paul South ST. Paul, Minn Choice

Melvin Olson Dies at 72 in Viroqua Wisconsin

Melvin Olson 72 died Monday in Viroqua at his nephew Sherman Simpson's home, where he had lived for years. He never married and is survived by three sisters Julia McLees of Billings Montana Ida Johnson of Braubier Canada Christine Erickson of Viroqua and one brother Gilbert Olson of Viroqua. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday at Jackson and Vance Funeral Home with Rev Peder Nordsletten officiating burial in Viroqua Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday night at the funeral home.

Black River Falls Wis Minnie Nanstad Art Nanstad Waukesha Albert Olson Peter O. Peterson Evangelical Lutheran Church Raymond Huss Riverside Cemetery Elmer Onstad Viroqua Melvin Olson Sherman Simpson Olson Julia McLees Billings Mont Ida Johnson Braubier Canada Christine Erickson Gilbert Olson

Mrs. Arthur Gillen, 73, Dies at Home Near Ontario

Mrs. Arthur Gillen, 73, died Tuesday morning at her home near Ontario. Survived by husband Arthur, a daughter Hazel Calhoun, four sisters and two brothers, four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Born January 6, 1881. Funeral arrangements incomplete.

Ontario, Wis Arthur Gillen Ontario Clyde Hazel) Calhoun Ben Krugel la Farge Lester Krugel Three Rivers Mich Delia Sayles Pearl Muller Lynna Jacobs Knapp Erma Jersey Wautoma Gillen

Clothes Swiped as Bathhouse Robbery Travels Home

In Asakusa Tokyo a line of men walked home draped in towels after thieves stole their clothes at the public bath. The incident disrupted a common daily routine and drew local attention.

Tokyo Asakusa

Wiley Urges Clear Thinking Against World Communist Threat

Senator Wiley warns that isolationism is dangerous and that the United States must stay united with allies. He advocates education, stronger information programs, and leadership training to confront Soviet influence and defend Western civilization.

America Soviet Union Sen. Wiley United States U.S United States Information Agency International Information and Exchange

Sen Wiley Warns Asia Over Communism Threat

Senator Wiley spoke in La Crosse urging Asia to fight communism and defend sovereignty. He warned against super nationals and revived cartelism hindering a United Front, while offering aid upon sacrifice. He was joined by his wife, daughter Betty Wiley, and local officials including Rexford Mitchell and Henry J. Ahrens.

Asia Sen. Wiley la Crosse Betty Wiley Central High School William Laux la Crosse State College Rexford Mitchell Eugene Murphy College Board of Regents Henry J. Ahrens Raymond C. Rice Eugene Toepel

Children Start Fire Destroys Shed at Liberty Street Home

Fire started by unidentified children nearly destroyed a shed at 1633 Liberty Street, Harry McCabe residence, at 11 49 a.m. Monday before firefighters stopped it. A car seat inside Oscar Thornd’s car was burned in a separate Rose Street blaze at 11 32 p.m. Monday, believed caused by a cigarette and extinguished by firemen.

Harry McCabe Liberty St Oscar Thornd Rose Street

Brother Of Whitehall Man Killed In Crash

Whitehall Wisconsin special report: Andrew Eggum 47, brother of O J Eggum of Whitehall, was killed in an auto accident in Portland Oregon on Friday. He leaves surviving son Adrian of Portland two grandchildren five brothers Ole J Eggum Herman Lewis and Ben Eggum Mt Horeb and Joe Eggum Oakland California and one sister Miss Synneva Eggum Mt Horeb.

Whitehall Wis J. Eggum Andrew Eggum Portland Ore Eggum Adrian Ole J. Eggum Herman Lewis Ben Eggum Mt. Horeb Joe Oakland Calif Synneva Eggum

Milwaukee crash kills mother of four

Mrs Dorothy Jean Trammell, 31, mother of four, was killed Monday night when she was thrown from a car that collided with another at a street intersection. Passenger Nathaniel Parks, 36, escaped injury. The other driver Henry Bikowski, 39, his wife Doris 20, and their son Clifford 2 were unhurt.

Milwaukee Dorothy Jean Trammell

Alliance plans deepen Southeast Asia ties with allied governments

The group affirmed a shared aim to build spiritual, economic and military strength for common purposes. They pledged freer trade to benefit all participants and widen interchange of goods and services in the region. The record recalls historic Atlantic Charter ideas guiding postwar cooperation.

Southeast Asia Churchill Eisenhower Franklin D. Roosevelt Newfoundland Church Hill White House

Weather Outlook for Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa

The forecast notes considerable cloudiness with showers and thunderstorms tonight in Wisconsin and Minnesota, cooler on Wednesday with continued showers. Iowa sees partly cloudy skies with scattered showers tonight and a cooler Wednesday, with more showers in the east.

EOW L.A. Wagner United States Weather Bureau Mississippi Great Lakes Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa

River forecast for Hastings to Guttenberg steady rise ahead

The Mississippi River shows slight rises from Hastings to Guttenberg with a slow fall elsewhere. Levels will mostly trend down from Lake Pepin, while the lower Chippewa River declines and the Wisconsin River drops below Merrill.

Hastings Guttenberg Mississippi River Alma Trempealeau Lake Pepin Chippewa Wisconsin River Merrill

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