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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1950

Page

3

Three Cars Crash Injuring Two In Wisconsin Turnpike Incident

Three eastbound cars collided on the Peeney 14-16-61 turnpike at 8:53 p m injuring Erick F Utecht and his wife Alice both taken to a local hospital. Utecht 29 suffered a leg bruise and Alice 23 neck and back injuries with shock.

Peeney Erick F. Utecht State Road Alice Jean Paszkiewicz Winona Minn Utecht Elroy Nissalke Dresbach Paszkiewicz Nissalke South Avenue Jerry Verse Tyler Street Lloyd Luce Redfield Street

Funeral Services for Mrs Clara Board Held in Hillsboro

Mrs Clara Board 86 died Feb 28 in St Paul. Funeral at Hart Funeral Home Hillsboro Friday at 2 pm officiated by Rev J Paul Tatter. Burial Mount Vernon Cemetery. Survived by son Merton St Paul daughter Ollie Casper Spring Valley five grandchildren great grandchildren and several half-sisters and half-brothers.

Clara Board Hillsboro Wis St. Paul Hart Funeral Home J. Paul Tatter Mount Vernon Cemetery Board Clara Tracy Wonewee Township Juneau County Henry Board Alto Norwalk Ira Walz Wanderer'’s Rest Cemetery Vera David Chicago Stanley Naperville Ill Roger Air Force California Allen Farmer Karen

United States Traffic Deaths Rise in January 1950

The National Safety Council reports 2,430 traffic fatalities in January 1950, up four percent from January 1949. Regional trends vary with South Central down five percent, Pacific down 27 percent, while other regions show increases from six to 30 percent.

Chicago National Safety Council South Central States Pacific States North Atlantic North Central

Head Nurse Testifies In Sander Trial

In Manchester New Hampshire head nurse Mrs Abbie Borreto testified she detected death pallor and no breathing minutes before Dr Hermann Sander allegedly injected air into her veins. Nurse Cecelia Smith passed this on as a defense witness stating she thought Mrs Borreto was dead.

Manchester N. H Abbie Borreto Hermann N. Sander Cecelia Smith Hillsboro County Sander Mrs. Borreto Langdell Borroto Hillsboro County Hospital

Wisconsin City Records Nation's Lowest Temperature

The state reported the coldest readings with Land O Lakes at 25 below zero and other spots like Park Falls at 20 below, Wausau 14 below, Eau Claire and Green Bay nine below, Brice Prairie seven below. Frigid air eased to 20 in the city with 15 in the country and a high of 34 Saturday. Light snow fell in La Crosse and Eau Claire areas with more forecast in the south and west.

Wisconsin la Crosse A. D. Sanial Land O'Lakes United States Associated Press Park Falls Wausau Eau Claire Green Bay Brice Prairie la Crosse Station South

Livestock Quotes and Grain Prices From Winona Market

Swift and Company quotes cattle, calves, hogs, and sheep from Winona with live hours 8 p m to 4 p m and Friday 8 p m to 12 noon. Chicago grain tables show wheat, corn, oats, barley, soybeans. livestock notes from Chicago and Minneapolis list bids, weights, and prices for hogs cattle and calves with steady to lower trends and described market conditions.

Swift & Company South Avenue Swift Plant Winona Minnaaeee Et. Po Paul Minn UBDA Tly Chicago Livestock Chicago

Church Men’s League to Host Labor Forum Sunday

Bethel Lutheran church hosts the men’s league in the parish hall at 8 p m for a labor management forum moderated by Dr Maurice O Graff of the State Teachers college Malcolm Lloyd will speak for labor with a management representative to be announced The program committee lists Oscar Harebo Clifford E Johnson and Adolph Stavlo

Bethel Lutheran Church Men's League Maurice O. Graff State Teachers College Malcolm Lloyd Labor Oscar Harebo Clifford E. Johnson Adolph Stavlo

Fire Destroys Granary After Eviction Of Storlie Family

In Eau Claire Wisconsin the Storlie family faced a second disaster in two months when their farm granary burned down after fire forced the family from their home. Mrs Storlie and two eldest sons were working in the barn as the granary caught fire, destroying all contents. The family now stays with daughter Mrs Arthur West nearby.

River Falls blaze destroys H ag Manufacturing building

A dawn fire in River Falls Wisconsin destroyed the H ag Manufacturing Co building wounding no people as 65 workers were across the street. Volunteer firefighters fought zero weather conditions as the west wall and main floor collapsed two hours after ignition. Cause undetermined. Lang Co of Maine has long run the town’s major industry.

River Falls Wis H.ag Manufacturing Co Orin Wenzel Lang Co Maines

Senators Seek One Year Extension of Rent Controls

Democratic leaders asked for a one year extension of the federal rent controls set to expire June 30. Majority Leader Lucas and Assistant Leader Myers indicated they would introduce legislation to continue the present rent law at President Truman's urging. Truman reiterated his call for keeping controls in place for another year.

Washington Lucas D-Ill Myers Dpa Truman

Oshkosh Businessman Dies While Vacationing in Phoenix

Oscar H. Plotkin, 52, prominent Oshkosh luggage company president, died Thursday in Phoenix while vacationing at a winter resort after a period of ill health.

Phoenix, Ariz Oshkosh Wis Oscar H. Plotkin Oshkosh Trunk and Luggage Co

Traffic plan eyed to ease city congestion

Barton proposes one way streets on Third and Fourth to boost business and cut accidents. He urges a traffic commission, new signals, parking rules, curb limits, loading zones, restricted alleys, by pass study, and coordinated signals to reach 27 mph and smoother flow.

Barton Third Street Fourth Street Cass Street South Avenue la Crosse Street Campbell Road Losey Boulevard Seventh Cass Streets Seventh Street Causeway Monitor Street West Avenue Lang Drive Weston Street Common Council King Street Sixth Fourth Jay Streets Main Streets Market Street

Chokes On Fried Egg On Eve Of His Wedding

Charles McCarthy died after choking on a fried egg at a prenuptial party in West Los Angeles. Police detained bride-to-be Mae Bower Ingraham and three celebrants for questioning while an autopsy suggested a fall caused a head wound during the choking incident.

West Los Angeles Calif Charles McCarthy McCarthy Mae Bower Ingraham Mack Sennett Frederick Newbarr Ingraham Irving Ingraham Watch and Clock

Children’s Feet Frozen As Farm Dwelling Burns

Hokah Minnesota fire destroys the Ger Alderton family home driving two families and a friend to shelter in a barn. Fifteen occupants fled as the two story frame house burned from the second floor down. Water cistern ran dry hampering firefighting and injuring two children who had their feet frozen.

Hokah Minn Geraldton Ray Bissen Christ Simon Fritz John Engstler Daytons Dren Dayton Gerald Dayton Simons Agnes Moore

Truman urges fact finding board to resolve coal dispute

The president asked the fact finding board to meet operators and miners and specify concessions and positions on each issue. John L. Lewis and operators met but yielded no progress. Congress shows limited appetite for seizure while 372,000 miners defy court orders and coal shortages deepen. A federal judge issued an 80 day injunction under Taft Hartley, urging good faith bargaining but lacking enforcement. Senator Morse proposed government seizure of pits with emergency action planned.

Mornin White House Richmond B Keech Congress Morse R-Ore Senate Labor Committee

Police and court notes from La Crosse scene

Police report speeding and driving offenses in La Crosse area. Includes fines and jail time for violations on Rose Street and county court actions for improper passing and obstructed view. Fire trucks respond to multiple chimney fires on March 2 in downtown La Crosse with listed addresses.

Hurley Finch Onalasks Donald E. Wuest Loomis Street Rose Street Eres Clifford Lee Onalaska James Limberg Winnebago Soon Bee A Cregan South Street Jose L. Muteler Middie An Kian East Avenue 2 Crosse Roobert Zahem Monte Carlo Cabina Oscar Johnson Bangor Ea Coats William F. Belling R. 1 la Crosse Neenes Eas Siso Fikts

Public Health Not Endangered by Coal Strike Says Lewis

John L. Lewis, head of the United Mine Workers, told The New York Times there is enough coal on hand to last through the dispute if fairly distributed. He said public health and safety have never been imperiled by a coal strike and urged industry to send its real owners to bargain.

New York New York Times John L. Lewis United Mine Workers Lewis Arthur Krock Washington Krock

Baltimore Physician Offers Mercy Test

A Baltimore physician offered to inject 40 cubic centimeters of air into his veins for the defense in the New Hampshire mercy killing trial. The defense contends only 28 CCs were administered in a series of shots. The physician’s offer includes his son performing the injection in Baltimore, a plan noted by medical experts.

Baltimore New Hampshire Manchester, N. H Herman N. Sander Harry M. Robson Universty of Eciiane Aopkins Medical School Robinson

Oldest Civil War veteran Wilcox Turns 104 in Wisconsin

Cadott Wisconsin learns that Lansing A Wilcox a Civil War veteran now 104 lies bedridden at home awaiting a final trumpet. His family notes no big celebration planned with only a few friends and relatives calling. He jokes about feeling like a hundred two.

Cadott Wis Wisconsin Lansing A. Wilcox Anton Buttke John Zilly Maria Wilcox Lansing Wilcox

Mi ser at Teachers College Delights Local Audience

Moliere comedy The Miser presented Thursday by the Teachers College Players under Robert L Frederick drew praise for its charm and period flavor. Donald Angs title role and Charles Odegaard as Flash led a lively cast with Pauline Fladlien Elise and Greta Fortney Marianne delivering strong performances amid ornate costumes and engaging songs.

Moliere Teachers College Agers Robert L. Frederick Mera Donald Ang Flash Charles Odegaard Don Athnos Alire George Aumock Janet Fladlien Elise Greta Fortney Marianne Alice Wilson Frosine Nancy Hamilton Martine

Official Contends Many Children Attend Substandard Schools

Atlantic City N J A U S official says thousands of American children attend obsolete unsafe and unsuitable schools and the nation must spend 13 5 billion in the next decade to fix the system Ray L Hamon head of the school housing section warns 550 000 new classrooms are needed to meet peak loads of 1958 He spoke at the American Association of School Administrators convention closing session

Atlantic City N. J U. S Ray L. Hamon U. S. Office of Education American Association of School Administrators

Death of Mrs Lina Wal in Onalaska funeral planned

Mrs Lina Wal died Thursday in a local hospital after a lingering illness. Born in Guldbra nds dals Norway on October 28 1863 she is survived by two brothers Father of Hills Minnesota and Bergum of Westby Wisconsin. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2 pm at the Fossum funeral home in Onalaska with calling hours Friday from 7 to 9 pm

Lina Wal Guldbransdalen Norway Hills, Minn Bergum Westby Wis Fossum Funeral Home Onalaska

France grants Saar autonomy in 50 year trade for mines

Paris reports a 50 year treaty giving the occupied Saar broader autonomy and the title republic while France gains control of the valley mines. The accord signed by French and Saar representatives promises full independence for the border area after the period, though Germany still claims the territory.

Paris France Saar Germany

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