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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1954
Page
13
Residents of the Coulee Region witnessed a dramatic air display as winds gusted to 73 miles an hour at the airport amid a thunderstorm. Two rainbow arches appeared as the storm brought cool air into the valley and scattered showers across the upper Mississippi Valley.
Two cars were damaged but no injuries reported in a Tuesday collision on Highway 53 in Holland Township. Warren Mang of Minneapolis testified Herman Heram of Holmen signaled a left turn and failed to provide enough distance. Mang swerved but could not avoid impact. his car suffered major left door and fender damage estimated at 350 dollars while Heram’s front fender and headlights were damaged about 150 dollars.
Captain Malcolm J. Johnson, director of La Crosse County public welfare, will lead a discussion on My Right to the Truth at the Headquarters and Flight A training assembly of 9657th Air Reserve Squadron. The group meets at 7 30 p m in the 305 Federal Building. new fiscal year starts with a requirement of 50 points for a satisfactory year. Newly promoted 1st Lt Robert N Melba will give the weekly intelligence briefing followed by two films Soviet Army in the Attack and Soviet Jet Aircraft Recognition depicting Russian armor, formations, and aircraft such as MIG15 MIG9 Yak15 and MIG19.
Dr. George Kir reported to local police that he misplaced a billfold on Tuesday containing about $30 and valuable papers including a return air ticket to New York. He offered a reward for the find and left his address at Gunderson Clinic care of Elmer Berg.
A Lyndon Station man, Harlan Champlin, 31, was served a meal at a city restaurant and paid a 70 cent bill after a waitress saw him slip a rabbit's foot onto the seat. Police court fined him $10.70. the rabbit's foot was found among his possessions.
Ralph V. Steele has been appointed to the WKBT sales staff. He previously served as a sales representative for Radio Station WKTY since 1948 and is active in the La Crosse Rotary Club Elks and Reserve Officers Association. Other new WKBT members include Jean Kroner in continuity and Jeanne Zaneis Cass as TV traffic supervisor.
Newly elected officers of the La Crosse Business Men's Club will serve July 1 to December 31, 1954 and be installed at a Thursday noon luncheon at Knights of Pythias Hall Clinton and Avon streets. Officers are President Edwin Rohick, Vice President William Freise, Treasurer Edward Dohlby, Secretary Gordon Feinberg. Installation by A. C. Tabbert. Palmer Hanson to present picnic plans.
The American Legion post held a installation at the Legion Club with Carleton Evans as installing officer. New officers include James Simpson as commander and Lee Foley as chef de gare in the 40 et as well as auxiliary president Ragna Stein and multiple vice presidents, treasurer, and secretary forming the new leadership slate.
La Crosse records show Robert Irving of 322 Cass St and Shirley Ormsby of 1009 Green Bay St to marry in La Crosse on July 3. William E. Bonadure of 21 State St and Mary E. Roberts of 1355 Wood St to marry in La Crosse on July 3. Francis Von Arx of La Crescent Minn and Frances Fregin of 1233 Jackson St to marry in La Crosse on July 3. Caledonia Minn couple Dolores Zibroski Hokah and Gene F Yanzer of La Crosse. Ellen Louise Koula and Robert Klimpen of La Crosse, Lois Ann Burmeister of Caledonia and Neil A. Wittrock of Wisconsin Rapids.
Local police received two theft reports Tuesday. R Peterson complained a 2%-gallon gasoline can and a five-gallon can were taken from his boat at Panke Boat Dock Copeland Park. Gil Rieland reported a child's tractor stolen last week valued at 27 or 29 dollars.
The La Crosse Board of Appeals will hear on July 14 an appeal by F. R. Schwalbe and Son and Arthur Schwalbe Sr. and Jr. against City Building Inspector Eugene Dally denying a permit to build a warehouse at 400 S 16th St. The firm seeks a nonconforming use change and exemption from zoning rules for a one story cement block storage shop. The hearing in Council chambers is public with affected parties invited to testify.
Police investigate vandalism at Trane Park shelterhouse where mud clay smeared doors frames and windows after painting. The clay from tennis courts covered two field lights and broke protective brackets. Obscene words were written in mud. Authorities will charge destruction of property.
The La Crosse Public Library and WKBT La Crosse will host Television Preview Nights on Thursday and Friday at 8 p.m. The programs explain how television operates, reception questions, network terms, Channel 8, relay towers from Coon Valley to Baraboo, and include a 30 minute WKBT program preview and a film on microwave relay stations. Displays feature books on television and a photo set of the Coon Valley tower erection.
The Angolite, a weekly by prisoners at Louisiana Penitentiary, complains readers steal papers. It notes 100 copies go on sale and 54 sell, asking who swipes the remaining 467 copies.
June births include Jeanne Elizabeth Sylvester in Caledonia Minnesota to Mr and Mrs Germain A Davison 421 N 22nd. A son to Mr and Mrs Alfred Von Arx June 25 at Caledonia. A son to Mr and Mrs Erwin Deters June 27. A daughter to Mr and Mrs Delone Weibke June 27. A daughter to Mr and Mrs Norman Opsahl Mabel June 28.
A 49 year old man Alois A Jungen of 1520 La Crosse St sustained a neck injury after his northbound car was rear ended by a truck driven by 17 year old Jerry J Horman of Onalaska at 4th and Main. Police charged Horman with obstructed windshield after the mishap.
Army Pvt. Douglas E. Thompson of La Crosse Wisconsin serves in Korea with the 3rd Infantry Division also known as the Rock of the Marne. He joined the Army in November 1953 and arrived in Korea last month after basic training at Fort Riley Kansas.
Morris J. Meyer son of Mr and Mrs Elder Meyer of R J La Crosse received a promotion to sergeant. He attended a unit supply specialist school at Eta Jima and a noncommissioned officers school in Korea. He is stationed near the 38th Parallel and plans to leave Korea August 21 to resume his education in the United States.
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