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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1935

Page

6

Ex-Sheboygan Banker Held as Embezzler

Ex-Sheboygan banker George Pirc, 27, and Gedeman, 30, face primary hearing on extortion charges totaling 3,500 from Arnold Steimic, 45, former president of the Bank of Sheboygan. Pirc had been held on 5,000 bond for a separate embezzlement case of more than 26,000 from the local American Legion post. authorities say he confessed to extortion and the investigation links a Chicago Investment House. Steimle resigned from his position as details of shortages tied to the Legion and Mrs. Krona's account are under review.

Sheboygzin Wir lPi George Pirc Gedeman Arnold Steimic Bank of Shreboygan Thenocal American Legion Post Slenmie Inggh A. Gler Legion Bertha Kroos Sleimie Chicago Fessler

Federal Mediator Arrives In Detroit

Federal mediator Ward McCrady arrived in Detroit to handle GM strikes and related threats affecting over 13,700 General Motors employees. He planned a secret hearing setup amid protests as the government seeks to ease labor tensions.

Detroit Ward McCrady General Motors Lane Perline Mee Grady Tiger Engiaves Thal

Youth Accidentally Slain Near Newer Kiee Lake

A youth was accidentally slain near Newer Kiee Lake as a firearm discharged during an incident described with limited readable details. Witnesses refer to Watkins as involved, while others unnamed were present. Authorities are reviewing the case for safety and accountability.

Kiee Lake

Two Racine Sues Renoha Grocer Case Details

Local report outlines a collision case involving Lenore struck by a track driven by Tipe and O Mating near 2910 Wripin Ravine. Plaintiffs, including Kenisha Groves and Pant Burethkys, accuse the drivers of negligence and seek damages. O'Malley named for alleged negligence in the incident.

Tipe Pan GSS Dent Blamang O'Malley

Photographs Sent With Address Label For Weingarten Man

A damaged item reports delivering a letter with a pin labeled This gentleman in Weingarten. Photographer forgot the address, but the photo was attached to the outside of the envelope and reached the current destination safely.

Berth Weingarten Carrent Lars

Stork Visits Subway Station Amid Hospital Run

In New York Mrs. Margaret Sperie 34 followed by a stork after leaving a hospital bound for Rota. She was transported by ambulance with a hopeful report of a healthy baby as the stork’s visit culminates near a city subway station. In Moscow a three hour first flight by a new train became world news. Two crew members jumped from balloons tied together during the trip, and both landed separately. Robbery strikes a parked car in Chicago as jewelry valued at $10,000 is taken from Mr. and Mrs. Wolt and Sol London. The diamond ring and bracelet are among the stolen items.

Bea New York Margaret Sperie Rota Fostital Moscow Dedelsk Abu Athe Chicago William Wolt Sol London

Scraped by a Fall on Forty Foot Plunge

In Birmingham a painter named J C Flannagan observed Heed Burrane on a scaffold. Ropes broke and Burrane fell forty feet to the ground sustaining only a scratch. In Finland, twelve people including a woman manicurist were arrested on espionage suspicions for Russia.

Birmingham Ala J. C. Flannagan Burrane Finland Russian Spits Helangfors Russia

Valley Association Backs Wilson Bill

The Mississippi Valley water use committee wrapped up a three day session seeking a nationwide water conservation plan for 26 states. It endorsed the Wilson bill with reservations, urging approval for flood control navigation and conservation projects totaling 329 million dollars, hoping to add more via appropriations and possibly raise near a billion. The House bill would fund the projects with ware relief money from the president's 4.23 billion fund.

Wahington UPI Mississippi Valley Rockies Alleghanies Air Wilson Therommunittes

Phalen Endorsed for Wisconsin Auxiliary President

Mrs Catherine Phalen of Spar from Wisconsin Auxiliary, vice president of the cousin Auxiliary of the American Legion, was unanimously endorsed for president of the Wisconsin Auxiliary at the Lacrosse County Auxiliary meeting in Onalaska. Phalen formerly district wan president and has been active in Southwestern Wisconsin. Similar endorsement is expected at the Baraboo district convention on June 15.

Mes. Catherine

Time Limit Postponed in Housing Contest

Mrs J C Morgan of the National Educational Better Hue Contest announces a delay in the housing contest deadlines. May 17 is set as the final date for high schools while May 25 will close the county contest entries due to an unusually large number of applicants nationwide. The original end date was Friday May 3.

J.C. Morgan Inca Better Hue Rontesi Mary United Staty

Trucks Needed On Highway Projects Across County

A county highway department appeals for 24 hydraulic or power ramp works to be added to highway construction projects. The notice invites those seeking employment to report immediately to the county highway department.

Grandad Bluff Road Blocked by Rock Crusher Crews

West Grandad Bluff road closed as rock crushing operations lay fresh rock atop the highway. Motorists advised to avoid travel and park near the old pump while crews work. Local authorities caution drivers to detour until the area is reopened.

Nadelith

Wisconsin Aims to Reform Desertion Case in Divorced Pair

The report notes Frank Prinz and his ex wife with a desertion charge amid a Wisconsin divorce. Meanwhile a Des Moines area ceremony highlights Lawrence College events for the fourth annual observance as 3000 students vie for a notable program. Old gold coins were found in a South Alabama hotel mantel puzzle.

Southy Mel JL

Stage Strike at Milvaiiles Pr Absul 600

Stage workers at Milvaiiles Pr Absul 600 Liven to Wolsterers a Wholesale Huvaiine facilities and heding companies went out on strike Wednesday. Local unions demand safer conditions and wage adjustments amid unresolved contract talks.

Milvaiiles Pr — Absul Wolsterers Smrike Wed-, Weetlay

New Rail Chief Named After Avierbury Retirement

Clement is named successor to General W. O. Avierbury as Penn Dee ay WL Clerent president. A native of Supbury, Pa, he started as a redman and has held many important positions with the company.

W.O. Avierbury

Progress in La Crosse Concert Campaign Surpasses Last Year

Progress is made in the La Crosse Community Concert association membership drive with advance reports surpassing the prior year. The drive closes Saturday at 6 p.m. with check-up reports for captains on Thursday and Friday. Members gain admission to concerts in La Crosse Winona and Rochester.

la Crosse Lois Woods Gladve Pynn Mary Bigley EP. Hartl Myrile Olsen Esther Runnestrand 5. J. Kreutz Harold Youngsberg Grace Norbeck Eliel Kress Lars Insienes H. M. Church Helen Zeisler T. C. Thompson Harry Dimler Emma Wilder

Madison resorts face state health order testing water

Wisconsin summer resort operators were ordered by the state board of health to file laboratory reports on drinking water tests to operate. The board said regional laboratories are available for tests and sample containers. Other provisions urged include abatement of nuisances, unsanitary conditions, insect screening, and ensuring no employee carries a communicable disease.

Madison Wis Wisconsin State Board of Health

Remains of Mrs Catherine Reilman Buried in Gethsemane Cemetery

The funeral for Catherine Brophy Reilman, born June 8 1839 in Wexford, was held in Lansing and Dubuque with burial in Gethsemane. Survivors include sons John George and Frank and daughters Mrs George Davis and Miss Mary Bellihan among others. A large church collection from Calvary Evangelical funded mission work. Local notices also report births, hospital stays, and a parish card party.

Lansing Catherine Reilman Dubuque Gethsemane Catherine Brophy Wexford John Brophy Michael Reilihan Borh Mary George Davis Mary Bellihan John Harpers Ferry George Jefferson Barrick Thomas Perry Frank Thomas Tully Tavo Breathers M. J. Brophy Brophy Mountain Grove Itc St Patrick's Church Hanley Kraveside Msgr G. L. Haxmeier

Relief efforts reshape labor plans for relief workers

Officials announce widespread drafting of tentative plans to absorb educated and skilled labor into relief work. Proposed roles include lime-keepers, supervisors, engineers, and planners for construction. Censuses and research projects are urged by federal authorities as immediate expansion potential. Existing agencies may supervise these activities under Roosevelt's relief administration.

Ram New York Relief Administration Roosevelt Epewa

All-Church Party Held In Viroqua Wisconsin

Members of the local Methodist church and guests held an all church party in Viroqua with a pre dinner gathering. Garland Turnipseed conducted the program featuring local music festival numbers with piano solos by Leonard Zoggs Wayne Ross and La Rene Hall a cornet duet by Kathleen Lake Eunice Fish and a vocal trio and quartets by local singers. Funeral rites were held for Mrs George Tate a Kickapoo Valley pioneer survived by her son Harvey Tate.

Viroqua Wis la Crosse Leonard Zoggs Wayne Ross la Rene Hall Kathleen Lake Eunice Fish Ralph Graver Lucille Crume Ruth Vig Marjorie Carlson Margaret Molland Mildred Lee Mildred Kieven George Cuthbertson Garland Turnipseed George Tate Viola Kickapoo Valley Arst Bank la Farge

Truck Driver Falls Asleep Crashes Into Tree

A Swift and Company truck crashed into a tree on the east side of 1312 Caledonia Street Wednesday morning after the driver fell asleep. The truck tipped over but the driver walked to a nearby restaurant and then to a hospital in a cab. He was not seriously injured.

Swift and Company Caledonia Street

Caledonia Dinner Plans Highlight Business Club Meeting

Caledonia Minnesota special report notes the annual dinner plans of the Caledonia Business Worner's club discussed at Masome hall. An arrangements committee includes Mrs E Zimmerhak L B West and Miss Verlie Sather and Ascha Gran. Verna Brock er joins as county relief office nurse. Mrs Nicholas Hasch injured in fall. Clarence Gordon fined 75 and costs for careless driving. Donald Klug visiting Kellogg with sister Alvira en route to Wabasha and Kellogg.

Wiliam Fr. Flynn D. C. Merlo Genevieve Rasmussen Celia Bouquet Theodora Bouquet Cordina Burg Kate Bouquet Nicholas Hasch Clarence Gordon New Albania la Crescent BR. Jaszewski J. Kenny Donald Klug Kellogg Edward Klug Alvira Wabasha Richard

Straw Vote Echoes in City Debates Over Parks and Sewage

Citizens discuss urban improvements in La Crosse including a sewage disposal plant, skate park and river clean up. Proposals urge extending park grounds to attract growth, reduce curbs for parking, and improve Grandad Bluff. Opposition cautions about debt and taxes while calling for cheaper household power and river health.

Grandad Grandad Bluff Park la Crosse Johnson Washburn

Funeral Services for Mrs. L. A. Ealey of Fulton

Mrs. L. A. Ealey of Fulton Wisconsin died Saturday evening in Fulton. She was a former La Crosse resident and member of First Presbyterian church. Her husband, formerly with the Burlington road, died years ago. The obituary notes memory and affection for a tender mother.

L. A. Ealey Fulton, TV Ealey la Crosse First Presbyterian Church Burlington Road

Accident Cases Scheduled Here Hearings Opened

Hearings in accident compensation cases were opened at the courthouse Wednesday morning by LM Kitleson, examiner for the Wisconsin industrial commission, with Bertha Holtman recording testimony. Several cases on the Wednesday calendar were settled, and remaining docket items for Thursday and Friday included disputes such as Fantas Standiford vs Moto Meter Gauge and Equipment, Fred Schoot vs La Crosse Rubber Mills, and others.

Court House LM. Kitlleson Wisconsin Industrial Commission Bertha Holtman Commission Charles Jaganac Harry T. Smith James B. Cevally Interstate Company Kitlesan Charles McManus McClintock and Marshall John Lee

Rockland and Onalaska Projects Seek Federal Help

The Rockland area proposes grade crossing elimination and widening of streets plus a new county trunk. Onalaska weighs a bridge to French Island and improvements to I Third and I streets while the city seeks federal approval for several of 21 listed projects in La Crosse area including paving concrete streets, curbs, gutters, and sewer work with no city cost beyond rescue of sewers and underground work.

Vilage of Rockland Highway Department Onalaska French Island Jon Crosse la Crosse Street Sixth Street Forces Avenue West Avenue Green Bay Street South Avenue Jackson Eighth Street State Street Market Street Seventh Street East Avenue Eleventh Street State Cass Streets North Side Project Copeland Avenue Monitor Island Hagar Windsor St. James Street Copeland Rose Street Avon Street Clinton Gillette Main Street Crow Eleventh Seventeenth Street Gillette Street George Street City Limits St. James Jackson Street Third Street Sith Street Crub Cutter Kel Street South Avennue Copeland Park Park Drive Ninth Street Poring Mansior Rose Caledonia J Caledonia Motitor Carr

Commodore Hartley Speaks Here Friday

Commodore Herbert Hartley II former commander of the Leviathan will be the main speaker at a Chamber of Commerce dinner at Hotel Stad dard at 12:16 Friday noon. He has made 870 crossings of the Atlantic and will discuss his experiences as a major ocean liner commander. Members and friends are invited. women also invited to attend.

Herbert Hartley, II Leviathan Chamber of Commerce Staddard Commodore Hartley Atlantic Ocean Commitrce Vnvi

Posse Captures Two In Gonzales Bank HoldUp

In Gonzales Louisiana a posse of citizens captured two of three bandits in a bank robbery. The third suspect was believed cornered in a nearby swamp as officers continued the search. The Bank of Gonzales was held up by an unidentified trio earlier in the day.

Gonzales Bank of Lal

Gratitude from a hen and a mission for a license in Nanking

A fragment from Monett Missouri notes George Erickson nursing a sick faltering hen that later laid an egg as a sign of gratitude. It also mentions a school and a driver’s license effort in Nanking China, and a statistic about 98,233 garages service stations and shops in the United States along Leney Boulevard paving.

Monett George Erickson Nanking China United States Leney Boulevard

Hotel Operator Ordered Out After Lease Breach Verdict

Whitehall Wisconsin special report notes circuit court ruling that Norem must vacate the hotel building leased to Forrest Noreni after a breach of lease and unpaid rent. Judge Cowie found Noreni liable for 79.20 for window replacement and 187.50 for unpaid rent, while testimony covered alleged building damage, wiring, partitions, and equipment.

Whitehall Wis Wham Grover Trempealeau Forrest Noreni Cowie Norem Circuit Court Solight Pisintif Noreem

Milwaukee Man Fined For Drunken Driving

James Johannes, 42, Milwaukee, paid a fine of $59 and costs of $2.50 after pleading guilty to drunken driving in municipal court before Judge George P. Rnediger. He was arrested on Gillette street after striking a machine owned by Melford Nelson parked at 917 Avon street. The accident was reported at 12:50 p m and Johannes was picked up at 1:20 p m Tuesday.

James Johannes Milwaukee Ater Mariine George P. Rne Johannes Gillette Street Melford Nelson Avon Street

Man Charged With Sending Threats To Lindbergh

Paterson police held an 8 year old night watchman on Wednesday amid arraignment on a charge of sending obscene letters that threatened Colonel Charles A Lindbergh with death.

Paterson J4an Philip Mazin Charles A. Lindbergh

Bangor area notes highlight club delegates and choir

Mrs Archie Wolf and Mrs CS Edwards were named delegates for the Women Civic club to attend the Federation of Women's Clubs convention in Tomah on May 16 and 17 with the Bangor Women's chorus invited to sing. The Society of St. held its May Day afternoon in the parish hall with hostesses Mrs Henry Foehling Mrs Rudolph Diesberg and Mrs C Bouska. Troyd Jenkins of Sheboygan visited his sister Mrs Blanche Chamberlain. Mr and Mrs B J Wiles plan a cottage week near Hayward. The Bangor Women's chorus including Mrs KR Ruppenthed Mrs Mary Dowengs Mrs Ch o f Musza Eugene Bossherd and A Gilfillan with Mrs Mathews accompanist took part in the Better Housing program at the West Salem pavilion Tuesday evening.

Bangor Wis Sperial Archie Wolf CS. Edwards Tne Civic Club Federation of Women's Clubs Tomah Bangor Women's Chorus Bgen Tie Society of St. i Barish Hall Mmes Henry Foehling Rudolph Diesberg C. Bouska Troyd Jenkins Sheboygan Blanche Chamberlain B.J. Wiles Hayward Sisting KR. P. Ruppenthed Marry Dowengs Musza Eugene Bossherd

Jaces Plan Baseball Game With Major League Club Visit

The La Crosse Junior Chamber meets at the American Legion club to decide on bringing a MLB team to La Crosse this summer, likely the Chicago White Sox, who may play a local all star team chosen by fans. Also on the agenda are the Class B La Crosse Relays, the May 16 annual meeting, the May 7 stag party at Maple Grove country club with Viking quartet, master Sam Horwitz, and other association projects.

la Crosse la Crosse Junior Association of Commerce American Legion Club Chicago White Sox Sox Central High School Maple Grove Country Club Viking Quartet Paul Youngdale Stanley Rasmussen Errol Olsen Oswald Gunderson Sam Horwitz Siiual Stotdard Hotel

Westby High Band Heads to Wausau for State Tournament

Westby Wisconsin special report says the Westby High School band will compete at the state band tournament in Wausau on May 10 1. Parents of band members arranged transport by car after a Band Mothers Association meeting led by president Mrs Eugene Ballsoud. The trip follows their top honors at a La Crosse festival. Funeral services for Mrs Clara Premstad will be held at Ey West ey Coon Prairie church Thursday with Rev J O Holum officiating. She died Sunday night after a severe stroke. Surviving are two daughters in Westby Mrs Albin Berg and Mrs Clarence Brendim. Platteville Gleemen from Platteville State Teachers College gave a half hour concert at the high school Tuesday morning featuring male quartet and string quartet plus a baritone solo and chorus. Mrs Gladys Hallingstad of St Josephs is spending two weeks at her parents home in Westby.

Calvary Evangelical Church Mission Fund Edward Wilda French Creek Township Me Arid Mors Ved Beoltel Louise Markley Eleanor O'Donnell la Crosse Halfway Creek Mormon Coulee Creek Slate Road Creek Dutch Creek Washington C. A. Boerner Wisconsin League of Municipalities Swentes League Westby Wis Wausau Eugene Ballsoud Mothers Lacrosse Clara Premstad Westey Coon Prairie Church J. O. Holum Fremestad Albin Berg Clarence Brendim Westhy Platteville Gleemen Thelattevile State Teachers College

Milwaukee Banks Cut Interest Rates Again

Milwaukee banks will cut rates effective June for July 1 then raise to 143 percent with semi annual compounding, following a Milwaukee Clearing House association ruling public on Wednesday.

Milwaukee Milwaukee County Milwaukee Clearing House Association

Mayor seeks flood action as golf course under water

Oshkosh Wisconsin mayor Wiecher wired Congressman Reilly and Senator Daly urging the war department to open the Menasha dam sluice gates on the Fox River to relieve flooding. A new nine hole Municipal golf course addition, completed last fall at a cost of 100000 from FERA funds, lies underwater and may be irreparably damaged if waters do not recede promptly.

New Deal Oshkosh Wis Wiecher Reilly Daly War Department Menasha Dam Fox River FERA

Reynolds Named Surgeon General and Shockley as Assistant

President Roosevelt appointed Colonel Charles Ransom Reynolds as surgeon general of the army with the rank of major general. He also named Major Augustus Wroten Shockley as assistant surgeon general with the rank of brigadier general.

Reynolds Washington Roosevelt Charles Ransom Reynolds Mac Njeor Augustus Wroten Shockley

Georgia 325 tax on vehicles upheld

Washington report: Georgia law imposing a 25 dollar annual vehicle tax for trucks used in interstate transportation is constitutional. The Aero Mayflower Company of Indianapolis challenged the measure as an undue burden on interstate commerce, but the Supreme Court affirmed the tax.

Georgia Washington Supreme Court Aero Mayfow Indianapolis

Accused sluice box robber hanged in jail

George Lang, 48, awaiting a preliminary hearing on a sluice box robbery charge, hanged himself in the county jail using a noose tied to steam pipes. A jailer found the body while bringing breakfast.

Placerville George Lang Lang

Sew Coiffures Get Fancy Names in Texas Convention

Hairdressers at a Worth, Texas convention named new coiffure styles with poetic titles such as Titianaire Blue Glow Scripture Bob Coronet Bride Ermine Rhapsody and Heaven Sent, illustrating creative branding in the industry.

Tom Worth Texas Bob

Bee swarm invades Youngstown artist studio incident

In Youngstown Ohio commercial artist Ralph Ellis swatted at a buzzing bee in his studio and a swarm suddenly descended on him. He managed to drive the bees away and cleared the studio, suffering stench and minor disruption from the scuffle.

Youngstown Ohio Ralph Ellis Ellis

Newspaperman Dies At 92 In Pittsburgh

William He French died Monday of heart disease at 92. A veteran newspaperman and public relations counsel for Carnegie Steel for 16 years, he served as Pittsburgh bureau correspondent for the Jed Press from 1906 to 1919. He contributed to the city’s press landscape through decades of reporting.

Pittsburgh William He French Caenegie Steel Company The Jed Press

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