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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1935

Page

6

Kurth Couple Tops United States Features In Modeling

Former Virginia Ortlieb now Mrs Joe Kurth remains a prominent model in national ads. Her work includes Lucky Strike campaigns and a Milwaukee Times studio portrait for a feral show. Her husband, Notre Dame star and Packers alumnus Joe Kurth, runs a La Crosse life office and manages local diamondball while weighing a return to football.

Virginia Ortlieb Joe Kurth United States Lucky Strike Cigaret Times Milwaukee la Crosse Central Life Assurance Society Agency Ta Crosse Athievics

Bar Association Elects Janesville Man As President

Green Lake Wisconsin Otto Des treich of Janesville was elected president of the Wisconsin Bar association at the closing session of its three day convention. Graves of Wisconsin Rapids was named vice president and Gilon Glazier of Madison secretary treasurer. The group adopted a resolution opposing will abolishing special verdicts and voted to continue study of creating a court of administrative appeal.

Green Lake Wis Otto Destreich Janesville Wisconsin Bar Association Earl Graves Wiscontin Rapids Gilon Glazier Madison Ot Tee Trvlna Court of Administrative Appeal

Minnesota To Offer Game Management Classes This Fall

Minnesota plans to offer game management classes this fall as part of a federal program. J N Darling reports the University of Minnesota and state agencies support the effort and seek $250,000 yearly from a leading firearms manufacturer to fund the program alongside a $42,000 contribution from the survey.

Washington Minnesota J. N. Darling Chriological Darling Buckler R.l.mann Litecome Narhon Tle Oonneting Burdtler Pre- Brest

Black Widow Spider Refuses To Bite Amarillo Reporter

Amarillo journalist Gene Flo recounts testing a Black Widow spider and finds it nonvenomous in his experience. He describes the spider’s behavior and web, notes no bite occurred, and doubts the severity of its danger while acknowledging public fears.

Black Widow Amarillo Gene Flo Tex

New Republican Parley Planned in Idaho Preview

Coeur d Alene Idaho officials report Northwestern Republicans near finalizing plans for a Grass Roots gathering akin to Springfield. National committeeman Whitts says discussions since February led to complete plans by April with time and place pending. Potential sites include Salt Lake City or Portland as state chairs respond.

Coeur D'Alene Idaho Springfield Bers l Whitts Whitts Salt Lake City Portland Southwest Whitia

Storm Troopers March in Berlin Eve of Purge Anniversary

Berlin witnesses a parade by Nazi storm troops on the eve of the June 30 1934 purge anniversary. Goebbels addressed thousands at Tempelhof denying calls to march and denounced other countries crises while signaling Nazi strength in Red Berlin. Observers note renewed leftist agitation and internal party shifts as veterans face renewed discipline.

Berlin Adolf Hitler Paul Joseph Goebbels Tempelhof Eirdrome Germany Goebbels Quesi France

Roosevelt strategy on the political chessboard in 1936

National Affairs notes portray President Roosevelt as a chess player shaping policy to hold power through court battles and legislative moves. Advisers say recent steps push for broad federal power, tax changes, and currency stabilization as they navigate NRA rulings and court limits ahead of the 1936 election.

Supreme Court NRA Roosevelt Congress Ren Tennessee White House National Credit

Strike Talks Drift As Wage Accord Teeters

Fragments show labor leaders and officials debating another wage settlement as a possible pause in a coal strike. Roosevelt era figures push for economic stability while operators resist deep concessions amid price, marketing, and morale tensions.

Dickinson Slaying Fallout Rumors Tie to Ferris Disappearance

Police scrutinize claims linking Dickinson’s slaying to Ferris disappearance and a Jackson woman’s involvement. Authorities find no evidence of a party at Dick’s hotel or of Ferris’s flight from a road house. The San Francisco quake and fire of April 18, 1905 are referenced as context.

Inckinson Ferris Polity Jackson Dickinson San Francisco

Japanese influence expands into Manchukuo and Mongolian frontier

Reports say pro Japanese officials extend control into a broad Manchukuo linked strip in North China and Inner Mongolia. Incidents include murders of pro Japanese editors in Tientsin and Chinese irregulars entering the North China demilitarized zone. Russian dispatches accuse Japan and Manchukuo of frontier violations with gunboats and infantry in Siberia Amur border.

China Russia Manchukuo Chinese Inner Mongolia Bianchukuo Topei Moscow Tokyo Blagoveschensk Sunsteng Yangming Tass

Bear Encounter Stuns Alaska Colonist on Northern Trek

Palmer Alaska tale of Harry Campbell a Michigan native now a Mataanuska colonist recounts a wild bear confrontation. He climbs a birch tree the bear attacks then withdraws but later reappears prompting a frantic chase through brush and woods before both sides part exhausted.

Palmer Alaska Harry Campbell Michigan Campbell

Easterners Capture Whist League Trophy

The American Whist league’s 43rd congress trophy in pair whist was won Saturday by Charles 3B Little of Scranton and Joseph Peck of Hartford. They posted 14% match points to clinch the title for top-scoring new members in eight days of play. Mrs Uho Bayless of Los Angeles and Mrs W D Thompson of Racine won the New Amsterdam trophy in the women’s open event with 623 match points.

Skytop Charles Little Scranton Joseph Peck Hartford

Air Line Adopts Faster Schedules Across system

Kansas City Transcontinental and Western Air officials announced a faster timetable to start Monday. Pittsburgh will become a stop for all daily Chicago New York flights and most westbound Sky Chief services. Coast to coast times drop 24 to 33 minutes with Chicago connections reducing Detroit Los Angeles flying time by 50 minutes.

Kansas City Transcontinental and Western Air, Inc Pittsburgh New York

Edward Valentine Starts 11-Day Jail Term For Assault

Edward Valentine of 1409 Liberty Street began an 11 day sentence for assault and battery after choosing jail over a $5 fine and costs. He was arrested on Gregory Farley’s complaint and found guilty. the fine option was not paid.

Edward Valentine Liberty Street Valentine Gregory Farley

Hornsby Trades Strange to Senators for Lary

St. Louis Browns manager Rogers Hornsby sent shortstop Alain Strange to the Washington Senators for Lyn Lary former Yankee and Red Sox infielder. The move reportedly followed a waiver claim.

St. Louisp Rogers Hornsby St. Louis Browns Saturdey Alain Strange Washington Senators Lyn Lary Yankee Red Sox Rou

German Singers Meet At Madison Saengerfest

One thousand delegates from 14 Wisconsin cities gathered in Madison for a two day saengerfest with 500 voices singing German classics. Governor La Follette greeted the group via short wave to broadcast to Germany and Norway.

Madison Wis Wausau State Singing Society Ost Wisconsin Saengerbezirk Wisconsin Seengerkund Arthur Mueller Fond du Lac Frank Blied Jacob Hopten J Saertner Appleton Ernest Fehtman Manitower Joseph M. Thies

Sweden Extends Housing Campaign to Aid Families

Sweden enlarges its housing drive with no slum districts, using a 10 million crown fund to loan money for better living conditions for poor families with many children. In Stockholm a plan offers modern two room apartments at 650 crowns yearly rent. The move marks continued public housing efforts since 1904.

Stockholm Sweden Storkholm

Theodore Roosevelt Jr Burned In Cleaning Fluid Explosion

Theodore Roosevelt Jr son of Colonel Theodore Roosevelt was slightly burned on the face and hands Saturday after an explosion of cleaning fluid at the Roosevelt home. He was treated by the family physician. A maid Jeanette Carminetti was severely injured in the incident.

Oyster Bar N. Y Theodore Roosevelt Jr Theodore Roosevelt Roosevelt Jeanette Carminetti

Two Italian Destroyers Collide Off Taranto

An official communique says six sailors died and several injured in a collision between destroyers Zeno and Malocelio during maneuvers at Taranto naval base. Both ships sustained serious hull damage but reached port under their own power.

Taranto Italy Zeno Malocelio

Two Killed and Three Hurt in Potomac Power Plant Blast

Washington report says two employees died and three others burned in a basement explosion at the Potomac Electric Power Company office building. Fire officials labeled the blast as a transformer-related incident, with ten investigators detailing the cause.

Washington Potomac Electric Power Company

Dean Of U S Judges Resigns Kansas Post

Topeka Kansas William A Johnston resigns as chief justice of the Kansas supreme court after long service. He was 66 and set to be 67 on July 15. The report notes Ruth family estate values in New York. Dorothy Ruth, Babe Ruth's 14 year old adopted daughter, has a valued estate of 54224.

Topeka Kas William A. Johnston Kansas Supreme Court New York Babe Ruth Dorothy

Oklahoma oilman bans relief recipients from hiring

Erle P Halliburton, a wealthy industrialist, declares his firm will not employ anyone who ever received relief. He cites Braddock and Thorpe as examples and argues the nation needs an independent pioneer spirit. He notes he might hire some widows but otherwise supports paying people to work over welfare.

Oklahoma City Pugilist James J. Braddock Jim Thorpe Erle P. Halliburton Dole Halliburton Farflung Braddock Thorpe Honduras

New Evidence Offered for Mooney in Habeas Case

Sacramento attorney George T. Dav, representing Thomas J. Mooney, said Saturday that Warren K. Billings, Mooney co defendant in the 1916 Preparedness Day bombing case, provided new information that could aid Mooney. Dav refused to reveal its nature until he reviews it, after meeting Billings for 45 minutes at Folsom Prison.

Sacramento George T. Davis Thomas J. Mooney State Supreme Court Warren K. Billings San Francisco Mooney Billings Davis Folsom Prison

Salesman Loses Auto In Attempted Death By Own Action

Omsha Nebraska man Harry Slutzky 44 attempted suicide by leaping from a bridge into the swollen Missouri River. Rescued two miles downstream by fishermen, he was later found by his wife to have his car stolen by thieves who drove off while she sought assistance.

Omsha Neb Harry Slutzky Slutzky Missouri

Wood resigns from New Deal post as business rep

Washington reports Robert E. Wood chairman of Sears Roebuck resigns from the federal Works Progress Administration allotment board role. He had planned to serve only until July and had served about two months, becoming the fifth national business leader to leave New Deal posts in recent days.

Washington Robert E. Wood Sears, Roebuck and Company New Deal Wood Works Relief Program White House Judy

Program For Myrick Park Concert Today

The La Crosse Concert Band performs at Myrick Park this afternoon at 3 o'clock. The program includes Zampa Overture Espana Waltz Ung-Kung-F F Herold Fr Waldientel nese In greases KL King ita Selection Istrerees Herbert agant Dance Lenar Tne San Caprice Wellesley Dance Turque B Polak Daniels Jaymone Overture A Thormes.

la Crosse Myrick Park F. Herold King Ita

Social Agencies Will Meet Monday

The Central Council of Social Agencies will hold a meeting at the Hotel Stedderd Monday evening to form a long term recreation program for La Crosse. Mrs Alt Gundersen and R C Busby invite interested citizens to attend.

Central Council of Social Agencies Stedderd Tas la Crosse Alt H. Gundersen R. C. Busby

Mindoro Social News Highlights Farewell and Birthdays

Mrs. Nelson Welda hosted a bridge evening for Mrs. Mabel Erickson who moves to West Salem in a week. Guests included Charles Range Lewis Menser Alec Hanson Claude Welda Maynard Olson William Keppel Lenard Collins and others. Relatives marked Mrs. William Keppel birthday. Out of town guests featured Valentine Kep pel Holmen and several Gilster Kramer Pralle and Hauser families.

Mindoro Wis Nelson Welda Bridge Mabel Erickson West Salem Mines Charles Range Lewis Menser Alec Hanson Claude Welda Maynard Olson William Keppel Lenard Collins Mlsses Holmen Mmes William Gilster Alfred Gilster Fred Kramer Arnold Kramer Val Pralle H. Hauser Lens Pralle Alma Pralle H. Hembre Gordon E.N. Sebo Ebbs Erickson de Land, Kine Mindorn

Rainswollen pavilion collapse injures hundreds at Nanticoke picnic

A thunderstorm toppled a high timber pavilion over a creek in Nanticoke pa injuring about 250 people and trapping 375. Dozens were hospitalized and many treated on scene as doctors nurses and state police rushed to the wreckage.

Nanticoke Tua?termne County Deebris-Loader Croop's Gien

Screen Stars Tie Jester Baseball Game in Blockbuster

Screen's leading men battled the Him comics to a 4 4 tie as a spoof game here Saturday. Bill Gakewell and Al St John featured odd baserunning stunts with a limousine tag around the bases and bicycle dashings amid a parade of comic bits. The affair ended in the fourth after an umpire confrontation and a staged shooting, with the cast insisting they outplayed the pros.

Hollywood Bill Gakewell Ford George Raft al St. John Dirst Endre Jack la 3Ue Charles Murray Murray

Omaha Railway Firm Calls Strikers Back to Work

The Omaha and Council Bluffs Street Railway company called 268 strikers who left April 20 to return to work with seniority as of June 21, 1935. It said those who did not return would lose seniority until the federal court rules or a suit by non striking employees ends. The firm noted a prior warning and pledged to advance those who remained.

Omata Omaha Council Bluffs Stikers

Butcher Boy Admits Slaying of Girl Nine

Greene county District Attorney John C. Welch said Alfred Volckmann a Greenville butcher boy 19 confessed to the nine year old Helen Glean killing. He claimed he attached the girl carried her to a swamp and threw her in a stream then stabbed her through the breast with a butcher knife from his father's store.

Greenville John C. Wech Greene County Garardey Alfred Volckmann Helen Glean Welch Volckmann

Dressner's Attorneys Complete Defense Case

New York TA reports Charles Jean Tiressner’s defense finishing arguments Saturday in the attempted extradition case to France. Two witnesses Jewelers Jules Howard of New Rochelle and Dr. George Tallard testified to alibi details for Tiressner during late June and early July 1928. Cross-examination by French government counsel focused on dates Tiressner was in New York amid prior testimony uncertainties.

New York Charles Jean Tiressner France Jules Howard New Hochells N. Y Pr. George Crossner Sym- Leon Drolet

Nash Motors Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

Nash Motors Company announces its board authorized a regular quarterly dividend of 25 cents per share payable August 1 to stockholders of record August 13. The May 31 quarter reported earnings of 556 510 09 after expenses, taxes, and depreciation. Card of thanks follows for bereavement support.

Kenosha Wis Nash ‘Motors Company Alfred Engelstad Cara Ireny Esith Engeltad Stelmer Engelstad Martha More Som Oscar Tnompson Wile Jard Ferris Theval Larson Helmer Engelstag

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