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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1950
Page
12
Paris reports former French Republic president Albert Lebrun died Monday at age 78. A farmer's son, Lebrun became president in 1932 and served until 1940 when Marshal Petain deposed him after France's defeat by Germany. He later retired to the Alps during the occupation.
Philadelphia report says Edgar Lee Masters aged 81 died Sunday night in a Melrose Park convalescent home after a battle with virus pneumonia. Born 1868 in Garnett Kansas he left law to write poetry including Spoon River Anthology first published in 1914 under the pen name Webster Ford.
In Hampton New Hampshire a legend ties General Jonathan Moulton to a haunted mansion called the haunted house. The general outwits the devil by removing his rings and coins roll when the devil fills his boots. A separate note from Weedon England mentions an 80 year old woman winning second prize in an ankle competition.
Shawano Wisconsin estranged husband Walter Ferry 34 faces a first degree murder charge over the death of his wife Myra Ferry 39 found with a butcher knife through her heart on her front porch. Police say Ferry admitted drinking 25 to 30 0s and was taken into custody in Marion Wisconsin after being questioned at length.
Calvin Flaig Kenneth Michalski and Glen Ristow from nearby communities graduate in Bradley University midyear class of 204. Flaig Michalski and Ristow all earned business administration degrees and held active fraternity memberships. The class, largest in Bradley history, advances toward June commencement.
Chapple, editor of the Ashland Press, vows to press a case to the US Supreme Court over alleged police censorship of accident reports. He requested an AG opinion from Thomas Fairchild, who declined, saying private citizens cannot obtain such an opinion. Dist Atty Ledin will comment next week.
A young woman at Grady Hospital in Atlanta arrives with a fractured thumb and attributes the injury to shaking hands with an ex husband. The item notes that retail competition has revived liberal term credit buying in Venezuela.
Mrs. Daniel Mack 84 dies at her son Howard Mack’s Ettrick home after years of ill health. James Filter 15 dies in Hillsboro hospital. Lulu Hatfield 73 passes in Viroqua. Mrs Clara Tenney 90 dies on her farm near Viola. Survivors, funeral details, and burial locations listed for each.
Circuit court adjourned Monday after Judge Robert S. Cowie was advised by his physician not to preside. Court Reporter Clarence Weber said attorneys will be notified when court resumes.
The La Crosse Catholic grade school orchestra will skip its regular Wednesday practice after a Monday announcement. Catholic schools will stay closed for the week due to a coal shortage.
Obituary notices list William J. McKenna of Jersey City age 69 composer of film scores. Arthur N Curtis longtime Republican committee member. HanNib G N educator and author on race relations. Harry Clifton Hills WWI raider hunter. Sid Grauman Hollywood showman born in Indianapolis. Garnett Kas biographer Garnett Masters. Benjamin Block New York stock broker and Morvich owner.
A downtown parking survey shows 54 percent of day long space used by workers, with only one fifth available to shoppers. Market Square parking mirrors this, as 81 percent walk one block or less to destinations while central space remains fully used.
Cold wave impacts noted across Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa with wind snow flurries and plunging temperatures. Shippers forecast warns protective routes up to 150 miles from La Crosse with readings 10 degrees lower than this morning. River forecasts show rises below dams and swift tributaries. weekend conditions mild east two thirds of the country with above normal temperatures then a cold front and rain/snow in western regions.
A city study details the downtown La Crosse parking shortfall with 437 spaces in the core and a fringe surplus of 45, forecasting demand rising to 650 to 750 spaces by 1960. It notes peak afternoon use, limited nearby alternatives, and need for 400 to 500 new spaces to sustain downtown growth.
A $700000 memorial scholarship fund to honor Henry C. Murphy, Indiana newspaperman, is set up at the University of Chicago. The fund proceeds go to male students with a journalism career aim, first awards due next fall. Murphy led Marion News and Evansville Courier before a Chicago career. He held banking and corporate directorship roles and led Evansville Chamber of Commerce in 1916-17.
Duke the collie, aged 16, died after receiving a $25 000 legacy from Mrs Martha M Benson. The will left the estate to be split between Catherine Hale Home for Blind Women in Kansas City and Mercy Hospital after the dog's death. The note mentions Veneaubie as large as Texas and Louisiana combined.
Elsie Janis born March 6 1889 in Columbus Ohio is honored as a veteran trooper and World War I sweetheart of the A E F She began on stage at eight and toured vaudeville from coast to coast by age eleven.
The La Crosse Tribune lists its publisher editors and department heads including W T Burgess R L Bangsberg Alfred W Rice Gerald G Moriarity Ed Keefe M A Teachout Luther Wilkins and E L Burgess. It notes address 4th and Cass streets La Crosse Wisconsin and states AP news is used for local and AP dispatches. It includes contact for missed papers and home delivery and mail subscription rates.
Chicago tax collector receives a letter stating no tax due but offers ten dollars to fund a bigger and better atomic bomb, claiming to outpace Stalin. The missive mocks wartime weapon race and questions tax policy.
Premier Marshal Tito in Split, Yugoslavia, says Russia and the Cominform must take the first step to settle the quarrel with his government. He denied reports Yugoslavia was negotiating with Moscow to patch up the 20 month old dispute.
Harold G. Houk told a Cleveland convention that hardware stores once selling ice cream sodas grew popular during wartime shortages. The idea proved profitable and many stores kept soda fountains, now forming a large part of their business with out of state stores adopting the trend.
Wisconsin La Crosse County probate notices announce hearings on March 2 1950 for the estate of Herman Fielstad with will probate and heirs at law determinations. Creditors must file by May 17 1950. subsequent May 23 1950 hearing to adjust claims.
State of Wisconsin County Court La Crosse County guardianship notice for Clara Beyer insane requires all claims to be presented by May 24 1960 or barred. Claims will be examined at a court term on June 6 1950 at 10 o clock in the forenoon in La Crosse. Dated February 24 1950. R V Ahlstrom Judge Crosby Schneider Esch Attorneys 202 Van De Steeg Building La Crosse Wisconsin.
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