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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1950

Page

16

Vocational Civic Band Concert Scheduled Wednesday Evening

La Crosse Vocational school Civic band presents its annual concert on Wednesday at 8 15 p m in the school auditorium under Frank Italiano. Doors open at 7 30 p m. Admission by ticket only Obert Gaumer will be commentator with a program including Brotherhood In Hymns Old Comrades Gershwin Selection Willow Echoes Die Fledermaus Chicago World s Fair March Swanee Satire Espana Waltz Cowboy Rhapsody and more. Members from communities within a 60 mile radius participate across woodwinds brass strings and percussion led by Italiano.

la Crosse Johann Strauss, Jr Carl Mader David Bennett E. Waldteufel Rhapote Morton Gould Raymond Bailey Delmar Conklin Doris Howe Janice Boyd Ralph Buehler Carmen Hancock Karen Haug Mary Dwyer Bonnie Wilcox Donna Rae Schroeder Lenore Haefner Norman Stephanson John Schick Robert Roellig Richard Johnson Donald Kowalke Kenneth Johnson Janice Cejaka Alice Jenks Karol Rupenthal Donald Minor Doris Taliano Judith Quinn Robert Perry James Wartinbee Elvera Anderson Barbara McCann Bernard Birnbaum Marilyn Slosser Mary Alice Knutson Richard Thompson Joyce Beers Joan Lietza Janice Brown Barbara Blankenship Joyce Hauser Robert Shepard Melvin Free Marilyn Otto Yvonne Silbaugh Ann Becker Wayne Gilles Donald Johnson Janice Olson Grace Rhodes Robert Mickschl Nathella McLaughlin James Gutzke John Wartinbee Stanley Muenkel James Stellick Felix Beranek

La Crosse Tribune Information and Rates

Publication details for the La Crosse Tribune list staff roles and contact hours. It also provides home delivery rates 35 cents per week and mail subscription pricing for various zones and terms.

W. T. Burgess R. L. Bangsberg Alfred W. Rice Gerald G. Moriarity Ed. Keefe Howard Colvin A. E. Teachout Luther Wilkins E. L. Burgess la Crosse Tribune Company 4Th Cass Streets la Crosse Wis The Tribune Lee Newspaper Group Associated Press AP News

Dean's Pills Endorsed For Backache Relief

An older adults ad touts Dean's Pills as a solution for backache fatigue dizziness and kidney discomfort caused by stress and exertion. The copy claims millions use the product and promises quick relief with mild side effects.

Dean

VA to Close Dental Center and Clinics in Wisconsin

The Veterans Administration announces closures of medical and dental clinics in La Crosse Racine Superior and Wausau on April 7 due to staffing cuts from 1137 to 976 in the Milwaukee regional office. Retained clinics remain in Madison Green Bay Eau Claire and contact offices in La Crosse Racine Superior Wausau Ashland Beloit Oshkosh.

la Crosse Wisconsin J. P. Cullen Veterans Administration Milwaukee Racine Superior Wausau Cullen Madison Green Bay Eau Claire L. Crosse Ashland Beloit Oshkosh

Siamese Twins Born in Tasmania Weigh Questionable Separation

Dr. John Starr reports Siamese twin girls joined at the top of their heads were born to Mrs. Erskine Smith near Burnie Tasmania after a 30 minute birth. The babies and mother are well but the twins must lie head to head in an extended cot. The joint is three inches in diameter formed by the skulls and separation seems unlikely. They are daughters of a Natone district timber worker and his wife, who have five other children.

Sydney Australia John Starr Erskine Smith Burnie Tasmania Dr. Starr Natone

Western Foreign Ministers Plan Potential Meet With Russia

Paris report says British French and American foreign ministers may meet Russia in London next month with a joint session on April 12, aligned with a broader meeting of the 12 Atlantic pact nations to discuss mutual defense. Schuman did not confirm the date.

Paris Russia London Robert Schuman Foreign Office Schuman

City House Ransacked While Residents Away

Police reports state the Loring Raymond residence at 2154 Mississippi Street was broken into between Saturday and Monday. Entry was gained through a rear bedroom window and intruder ransacked the kitchen and three bedrooms, though immediate losses could not be determined.

Loring Raymond Mississ Street Raymonds Beca Monay

Winners Named in Lutheran Essay Contest

Kathleen Bakkum of St. Pauls Lutheran won first place in the My Personal Stewardship essay contest sponsored by the La Crosse Federation of Lutheran Men. Sharon Blank of Trinity Lutheran took second place as part of a program at Trinity Lutheran church during the federation dinner.

Kathleen Bakkum St. Paul's Lutheran Church la Crosse J. L. Ranum West Salem E. T. Anderson Holmen Warren Selbo Trinity Lutheran Church Beth Krause Our Savior’s Karen Wilhelm Onalaska June Holy Herbert Hoelzer Leonard Hetland Gordon Harnwell George Thompson Walter Hough Darrell Wegener H. N. Stoffel Edgar Brudos Joseph Pishaw C. O. Pederson

Francis Sydejko Sentenced for $9000 Shoe Company Theft

Francis G. Sydejko 25 pleaded guilty in Chippewa Falls county court to stealing $9000 from a safe at Brad C. Colbert Shoe Co. The hearing noted $5100 has been recovered and he faced sentencing.

Chippewa Falls Wis Francis G. Sydejko Brad C. Colbert

A Little Too Late

Thomas E. Young age 56 died of a heart attack in a physician's office while under examination. Police said he left work at noon after feeling ill and collapsed during blood pressure check.

West Allis Wis Thomas E. Young Young

Madison man rushed to hospital after heart attack

Earl Beale of Madison Wisconsin was transported by police ambulance from Vicks tavern on Mormon Coulee road at 7 p m Monday after suffering a heart attack police reports said Auckland New Zealand burglar alarm factory was burgled

Earl Beale Madison Wis Vick's Tavern Mormon Coulee Road Auckland New Zealand

Deaths at 67 and 76 in Wisconsin and Iowa

Ralph O Sawyer 67 a well known Galesville insurance man died at home from a heart attack after a brief illness. Funeral arrangements set for Wednesday at Smith Funeral Home and Presbyterian church with burial in Augusta. Elmer Smock 76 of Decorah died Sunday at home. service Wednesday at Steine Funeral Home and Methodist church with burial at Phelps cemetery. John Banning 85 of Decorah died Sunday. services held at Bluffton Community church with burial in Bluffton cemetery.

Galesville Wis Ralph O. Sawyer Smith Funeral Home Presbyterian Church H. A. Wisner Augusta Sawyer Blair Galesville Lions Club Hazel Potts Margaret Mulady Stevens Point Verne Sawyer Wisconsin Rapids Decorah Elmer Smock Steine Funeral Home Methodist Church Floyd H. Weed Phelps Cemetery Nellie Elizabeth Hall John Hall Clayton County Edgewood Winneshiek County Lester Clair Frank Rice Greeley John Banning West Union Bluffton Nathaniel Banning Fred Chright Dent, Minn

Funeral notices from Wisconsin and Minnesota

John Eisischen of Riverside California was summoned by the death of his brother Peter Eischen in Winona Minnesota. Funeral services for Grace Ellen Woodliff aged 68 are at Lanham's mortuary on Wednesday at 2 p m with burial in Mount Hope cemetery. she is survived by her husband Louis and two sons.

Dakota Minn John Eisischen Riverside Calif Minnesota Peter Eischen Winona John Frank Sinclair Rushford Sparta Wis Lanham Grace Ellen Woodliff Louis J. G. Morgan Mount Hope

Permit Three Scout Units For Jamboree

Official word from Boy Scout headquarters to Gateway council executive B. W. Ingli says the council will be allowed three units at the national jamboree at Valley Forge this Summer, up from two. Reservations fill the three units with a seven boy waiting list as alternates.

Boy Scout B. W. Ingli Gateway Council Executive Valley Forge

British Funds Frozen In Oil Financing Freeze Details

The United States withholds Marshall Plan funds for Britain's oil industry due to Britain restricting American oil imports. Dr Oscar Branksy, head of the ECA petroleum branch, said funds will stay frozen until diplomatic talks yield a satisfactory outcome.

Washington—I United States Britain House Commerce Committee Oscar E. Bransky Economic Cooperation Administration Troleum

Frank A Smith Birthday Greeting on Fifth Avenue

A local birthday notice celebrates Frank A Smith turning 21, highlighting the occasion on Fifth Avenue and inviting community well wishes for the milestone.

Frank A. Smith Fifth Avenue Pouth

Faithful Dog's Bark Fails to Warn of Grocery Heist

In Cedarburg Wisconsin Emil Paulus slept through a late Sunday alarm from his watchdog. The dog’s roars went unanswered and burglars later broke into his adjacent grocery, used Paulus tools, and looted a safe worth 1500 dollars with his delivery truck.

Cedarburg Wis Emil Paulus Paulus

Barden Revives Fight Over Federal Aid to Schools

Representative Graham Barden accuses the Roman Catholic Church of influencing defeats in federal aid to education. He cites Francis Cardinal Spellman and recalls a 1949 exchange with Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt. Mrs. Roosevelt spoke at a luncheon opposing the original Senate bill while seeking equality of educational opportunity for all children.

New York Graham Barden D-Sc Barden Francis Cardinal Spellman Franklin D. Roosevelt Roosevelt Committee On Federal Aid Cardinal Senate Roosvelt

Weather Record Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa Outlook

Severe weather changes bring a cold wave tonight through Wednesday. Strong winds shift to northerly with rain changing to snow and heavy snow in northern Wisconsin. Minnesota sees a cold wave with diminishing snow flurries by Wednesday. Iowa has a zero to 10 degree range and lingering bilizard conditions, with a forecast to 6 pm Wednesday for Shipper's Port. Flood warnings persist from Hastings to Guttenberg on the Mississippi River with rising levels easing tonight as colder air moves in.

Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa Hastings Guttenberg Kickapoo Root Zumbro la Crosse Mississippi Montana Dakotas Colorado Kansas Canada South Dakota Mississippi Valley Great Lakes Plateau Indio Calif Canton

Auto collisions dot city after Monday evening incidents

Police logged three crashes in La Crosse area. Lyman Button of Black River Falls reported a $10 vehicle loss at Fifth avenue and King street as he headed south. Russell Bennett of Sparta sustained $100 damage driving east. A tree struck by a car on Rose street caused $150 damage to the vehicle. Richard Vance reported a crash at 14th and King streets with grill and headlight damage while William Thompson, listed at Hoeschler building address, drove north.

Jackson Monroe la Crosse Fifth Avenue King Street Lyman L. Button Black River Falls Russell A. Bennett Sparta R. Co. Foss Rose Street Tom Hamilton Liberty Street Rose Gould Richard Vance Madison Street Polic 14Th King Streets King William Thompson Hoeschler

Dinner Bucket Found in County Clerk Office

A metal inner bucket was left in Esther Domke’s office, county clerk. The item has been in the department since Saturday and the owner is urged to identify and reclaim it.

Esther Domke

Fire damages bedroom at 122 North 10th Street

Daily Records reports a fire at 122 North 10th Street with No. 1 engine and No. 3 engine responding at 9 24 p m on March 6. Hans Davidson credited with minor damage assessment after the incident.

la Crosse North 10Th Street Hans Davidson

Notice of Probate of Will in La Crosse County Wisconsin

Notice to creditors and heirs in the estates of Catherine E Schneider Gustav Burand Barbara Weiss and related matters hearings set March 28 1950 and May 30 1950 claims due by June 1 1950 July 11 1950 and July 1950. Liquid license applications listed for John Marasek and Duane G Roster with addresses in La Crosse Wisconsin.

John Marasek North 3Rd Street Duane G. Roster Perry Street South 3Rd Street FP. L. Kramer

Notice of Hearing for Administration in La Crosse County

In La Crosse County Court a hearing is set for April 4 1950 at 10 am to consider Kroner Casberg and Melvynna Erickson petitioning to appoint an administrator for John M Casberg deceased of La Crosse. If not acted on by June 3 1960 the matter may be barred and final adjustments will occur at the June 13 1950 term. Dated March 6 1960 Judge BR Ahlstrom George Thompson attorney 324 Hoeschier B. S: Bids on gasoline oils and greases to be opened March 15 1950 by the La Crosse County Highway Committee at the Commissioner’s office. Bid forms available from the office. The committee may reject any bid deemed not advantageous. Dated March 3 1950 Paul A Hartwig Highway Commissioner. S: Help wanted ads listing salesmen and farm help with apply instructions for La Crosse Tribune readers.

Wisconsin la Crosse County Catherine £. Schneider la Crosse John 8. Coleman Catherine E Schneider Catherine BE. Schneider City of Catherine EB. Schneider Staid R. V. Ahlstrom Johns Roraff & Coleman Exchange Building Gustav Burand Gust J. Burand Guslave J. Kurand Erwin A. Burand Gust Burand Gustave J. Burand Wisconia Creditons State of Barbara Weiss Arthur G. Timp Schubert & Franzini Hoesehier Building John M. Casberg Kroner BE. Casberg Melvynna G. Erickson Seid Court Seid County BR. V. Ahlstrom George Thompson Hoeschier Og Enwer County Highway Committee Paul A Hartwig

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