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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1950
Page
15
Milwaukee political clash escalates as Charles P. Greene accuses rival Carl W. Thompson of stepping down from the national committeeman post. Greene released copies of a letter urging Thompson to resign over party leadership tensions in Wisconsin.
Haifa police receive a prisoner from Zvi Glass who escaped earlier and thanked them for their attentive treatment. He stated he was about to leave Israel. Police checked the case and recaptured him, returning him to prison.
Greene accuses Thompson of wielding patronage through the national committeeman post while circulating reprints from The Milwaukee Journal. He urges resignation to end party bossism and ensure equal opportunities for Democratic candidates. Thompson says he has not yet commented after receiving Greene’s letter.
Atty. Gen. Thomas E. Fairchild ruled that court costs may be taxed against a convicted person only if he is fined in a criminal action. A judge erred when ordering costs paid from bail posted by another person.
Three boys aged 14 to 16 were arrested by police on Thursday night for stealing a boat from the Black River near the foot of Rublee Street. The owner spotted the boat thieves and alerted authorities. The youths will be turned over to the probation department.
Berlin Wisconsin police report seven year old John Ikeman drowned after slipping from a cable while attempting to climb from a water filled quarry pit. His companion Tommy Fuhremann said John hauled himself hand over hand along a 35 foot cable near the granite wall. His body was recovered from 30 feet of water about three hours later.
Young tenor John Anglin sang a varied program at La Crosse State Teachers College, earning high praise for range and tone. He performed works by Burleigh Dowland Handel Schubert Faure and Rachmaninoff across five sections. Next guest will be pianist Herbert Renison on Friday July 14.
Police report a concession stand break in Wednesday night at the Black River bathing beach led to a $15 loss. Warren Smith Jr. owns the stand. entry was gained by removing door bolts. Six cigarette cartons and candy and gum were taken. building sustained no damage.
In Sparta county court Mrs Beatrice Glumske won a divorce from Earl Glumske on cruelty charges. Custody of their two year old daughter awarded to the mother. Alimony set at 10 dollars monthly and 40 dollars for the daughter plus a new child due in September.
Linda Semlar daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Semlar French Island died Thursday in a local hospital. She is survived by grandparents Mr and Mrs Warren Cronk and Mr and Mrs John Semlar of La Crosse. Services and burial set for 10 am Saturday at Oak Grove cemetery with Rev H R Shirley officiating.
Adolph Jacobs aged 70 of Mormon Coulee died in a local hospital early Friday. He leaves four sisters all of La Crosse: Mrs. Henry Neumann, Mrs. Charlotte Huebner, Mrs. Edward Hinges, and Mrs. John Proksch. Funeral services are set for Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at Hellwig Morris funeral chapel with Rev. Ralph Kuether officiating. Burial follows in Jacobs Cemetery in Mormon Coulee. Friends may call at the chapel Saturday afternoon and evening.
Mrs. August Anderson 75 died at her daughter’s home in Bangor on Thursday evening. Born in Norway she came to the United States at age 10 and lived on Fish Creek ridge before settling in Bangor 25 years ago. Surviving are her husband three daughters a son a sister eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral at 2 p m Sunday at Bangor Baptist Church with Rev F F Parsons officiating burial in Fairview cemetery. Fossum funeral home in charge.
Mrs Cora E Shanley aged 81 of La Crosse Wisconsin died Thursday afternoon after a long illness in a local hospital. Born May 16 1869 in Vernon County near Viroqua Wisconsin she was a charter member of the Church of Christ and active in the Cheerful Workers Guild. She leaves two sons Lyle B Shanley La Crosse Roy T Shanley Milwaukee Wis a daughter Elsie Stowe Milwaukee four grandchildren six great grandchildren one sister Mary Darling Paradise California and one brother Myron Isham Waukon Iowa Her husbands Frank A Sargent and the Rev Arthur H Shanley and one son are noted as deceased.
HYANNIS Mass twenty nine passengers escaped injury when the nose landing gear of a Northeast Airline transport collapsed as it landed here Thursday night. The craft slid about 100 yards on its nose before it came to a stop resting on its nose and the two main wheels under the wings. Seat belts held passengers fast.
Bernard A. Sargent preceded her in death. Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Church of Christ Eighth and Cass streets the Rev Howard E Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn cemetery where La Crosse chapter No 22 CBS will officiate. Friends may call at the Dah funeral home Friday evening.
Thomas G. Pretasky 54 of 825 Hagar street died after a lingering illness at a local hospital. Survived by wife Salome and 9 children among 20 grandchildren, with extended family in La Crosse and nearby states. Rosary at the funeral home Friday. masses Saturday at St James Catholic Church. burial in Catholic Cemetery.
After war residual explosives caused the deaths of 1,632 Austrians, with authorities warning of ongoing danger from unexploded ordnance. Officials report cleanup efforts as communities remain at risk in affected regions.
Oliver Olson of 1527 Adams Street reported a radio stolen from his car parked near his garage. The theft occurred between 9 p.m. Wednesday and 6 30 a m Thursday. A Nagoya Japan firm offers canary birds for export to America.
Postmaster Wenzel M. Dvorak announced a temporary courtesy mailbox on the State Street side to replace the regular receptacle under repair. The original box is expected back in use within a few days.
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