Ingli elected moderator at La Crosse Churches meeting
B W Pat Ingli of La Crosse won the moderator post at the 49th annual La Crosse association of Congregational churches gathering in Sparta. The event named Rev Joseph G Morgan as former moderator, with Rev J Paul Tatter leading devotions and Dr Shirley E Greene delivering the key address on agricultural relations. Delegates from La Crosse and nearby towns attended a day of registrations devotions and committee appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Wis
B. W
Pat) Ingli
la Crosse
la Crosse Association of Congregational Churches
First Congregational Church
Ingl
Joseph G. Morgan
Clarence Kilde
Tomah
Joseph Morgan
Women’s Federation Council
O. D. Willstead
Hillsboro
Alice Beebe
Fred R. Hylsop
Luke Sherwood
Gays Mills
Morgan
Oscar Fease
Adams
Harvey Sherwood
Robert New
Council of Social Action
Claude Aiken
Russell Aldrich
A. W. Bartheld
Paul Haas
Ray Highberg
Fred Hyslop
O. J. Oyen
Laura Ramsey
Frances Swain
Robert Ne
City Comfort Station Reopens After Greyhound Strike
The public comfort station at 301 South Fourth Street reopened Tuesday after AFL Northland Greyhound Lines workers went on strike. The city, owner of the building, leases it to Greyhound and will be reimbursed for custodial work by the firm. Mayor Ahrens secured assurances from Greyhound manager Oscar Talle before reopening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greyhound Union
South Fourth Street
AFL
Northland Greyhound Lines
Greyhound
Henry Ahrens
Oscar Talle
Greyhound Workers’ AF Union
Ahrens
Marquette Labor College Director to Be Honored at Milwaukee Dinner
The Rev. Thomas F. Devine S. J. director of Marquette University's labor college will be honored at a Milwaukee dinner Tuesday night. Industry and labor leaders attend as the college enters its eighth year offering night classes in labor management relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Thomas F. Devine
S. J
Marquette University
Labor College
Recommend Record State Budget Bill
The Joint Finance Committee recommends a record general fund budget of about 105.4 million dollars for 1947-49, the largest appropriation yet asked. The proposal is about 2 million dollars below expected general fund revenue and 1.86 million under Gov Rennebohm’s budget, excluding revolving funds and certain UW monies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Joint Finance Committee
Rennebohm
Highway and Conservation Commissions
University of Wisconsin
La Crosse board approves youth survey request and facility moves
The La Crosse board backed a recreation committee recommendation to ask the county for a youth facilities survey by the state youth services division. Abandonment of the Mt Vernon street playground was advised as Kiwanis funds shift to Green Island area fields. New hires include Irene O Neill A Burnett Engen Cote Latin Elizabeth Millam art Wilbur Sparling social studies Meriel Gralow mathematics Louis Lock sixth grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Field
VFW
Roosevelt School
Lincoln School
Swanson Field
County Highway Department
C. A. Beranek
Wisconsin
Logan Field
Rents Majority Thresholds Revised for Large Landlords
Policy limits rents to 30 percent of gross income when current rates fall below that level. Large landlords owning more than four units may raise to 25 percent operating income, provided net figures do not drop below 20 percent.
Man Admits Gun Threat to Silence Sister-In-Law
A statement released by McCauley quotes Babich saying he bought a gun and used it to scare Patricia to stop her from revealing that her sister was pregnant. The admission was made during the state crime laboratory inquiry at Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Crime — Laboratory
Madison
Man Taken To Hospital After Tetanus Shot Reaction
Andrew Leibel of 2027 Prospect Street was taken to a local hospital by police at 4:23 p.m. Monday after suffering a reaction to a tetanus shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Leibel
Prospect Street
Marine's Final Rites Arranged
Pvt. Melvin James Jennings 19 died on Okinawa May 20 1945 his body to be brought to Caledonia Minnesota for funeral rites at St John the Baptist Church He served as a machine gunner in the Sixth Marine Division and is survived by his parents and two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonia
Minn
Melvin James
Bud) Jennings
Okinawa
Caledonia Wedness
Blaschke
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
Winona
A. E. Kuisle
Jennings
American Legion
Catholic Central
Loretto
John McGinnis
Marine Corps
San Diego
Calif
Camp Pendleton
United States
Guadalcanal
Sixth Marine Division
Frank Jennings
Joseph
la Crosse
Francis
Runoff Seen If Majority Triggers Top Finishers
The article notes a potential runoff Tuesday if a majority is not reached. In the April supreme court race Watson and Gehl led, while Doudna and Goodland were the runners-up. The two way race is non partisan with no extra attractions on the ballots, expected to draw a small turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Watson
Gehl
Doudna
Goodland
Real Estate Transfers and County Court Notes La Crosse
Real estate transfers list numerous property moves in Shelby Onalaska and La Crosse include Henry D Mader to Clarence R and Irma Deyo and Gunnar Gundersen to Bethany Lutheran Home. Court notes include John Gabbois pleaded innocent to fishing in Ona laska refuge with trial set May 5 and several warrants cited. Police fines include Robert Sherr of Dubuque for driving with Wisconsin revocation for a year. Marriages include Stanley O Olson Evelyn Johnson and Richard Nagle Vera Hanson with weddings planned in May.
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la Crosse
Henry D. Mader
Clarence R
Irma Deyo
Green Acres
Shelby
Gunnar
Mary B. Gundersen
Bethany Lutheran Home
King
Cass
Charlies T
Louisa E. Currier
Charlies N
Babette FE
Goerdt
Winnebago Street
23Rd Street
Losey Boulevard
Harris K
Vera J. Slindee
Bert
Myrtle Riley
Rose and
Livingston
Willem A
Lorraine Spence
Theodore W
Alice O. Rozelle
Madison
19Th Streets
East Avenue
Bertha Schnick
Carl
Helen Ames
Onalaska
Omer
Thilds Christianson
Harold W
Selma Welper
Onackson
Ween
22Nd
John Gabbois
Pine Street
Elmer Lang
Wilton
Wis
Hillsboro
Drenken
Robert Sherr
Dubuque
Wisconsin
Stanley O. Olson
Evelyn Ruth Johnson
Holmen
Farmington
Richard Nagle
Hth Street
Vera Hanson
Galesville
John Louis Larson
Ferry Street
Virginia Barbara Albrecht
Obituary for Clyde C. Carr 59 Veteran of VFW
Clyde C. Carr aged 59 of 1111 South Seventh Street died Monday in the Veterans Administration hospital Fort Snelling Minnesota. He was born June 16 1899 in Hoisington Kansas and educated in Canton Missouri and Culver-Stockton College earning a BA. He served as La Crosse VFW Post Commander 1942 1948 and worked at the county veterans service office. He is survived by wife Alice a son Ellwood three daughters Lorena Ramona and Geraldine Hinkle two parents Denver Colorado two sisters and three brothers. Funeral Friday at 2:30 p m Church of Christ Eighth and Cass with Rev Roy Williams officiating burial Oak Grove cemetery with VFW honors. The body lies at the church Friday from noon until services. Friends may call at Hellwig Morris chapel Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde C. Carr
South Seventh Street
Veterans Administration Hospital
Fort Snelling
Minn
Hoisington
Kans
Canton
Culver-Stockton College
VFW
la Crosse
County
Veterans’ Service Office
Alice
Ellwood
Lorena
Ramona
F. E
Geraldine) Hinkle
Richland Center
Wis
E. M. Carr
Denver
Colo
M. P. Carr
Cortland
N. Y
Valeria Lebba
Ben
Frank
Lester Carr
Oakland
Calif
Church of Christ
Eighth
Cass Streets
Roy Williams
Oak Grove Cemetery
Hellwig-Morris
Martha Williams 91 Dies at Home on Liberty Street
Mrs Martha Williams aged 91 died at her home 927 Liberty Street on Monday. Several nieces and nephews survive. Funeral services set for 1:30 p m Thursday at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev Ray Richardson officiating. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at the Williams home Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Williams
Liberty Street
Calvary Baptist Church
Ray Richardson
Oak Grove Cemetery
Williams Home
Gaumer Becomes Jaycee President At La Crosse Banquet
Robert Gaumer assumed the Jaycee presidency at the La Crosse Junior Chamber banquet in La Crescent Minnesota. Norman Biebel retired after a year of leadership and received honorary life membership. About 150 members spouses and guests attended with Ed Helke as master of ceremonies. Prof Russell Oakes showcased Rube Goldberg style inventions. E B Lamp president of the senior Chamber attended as a special guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Ed Helke
Biebel
Man Loading Truck Injured In Accident
Otto Zielke is injured on South Front street when struck by a two ton van at 11 am while loading a truck. He suffers a bruised hand and back bump. the van driver Laurel Benson of Houston Minnesota backs toward the curb. A second panel truck collision occurred on Copeland Avenue near Gould Street at 5:08 pm when Knutson stopped at a new stop sign and Challer rear ended his vehicle. The first truck incurred $65 damage. Lawrence Washington, related to George, names Mount Vernon estate in honor of the admiral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Zielke
Market Street
South Front Street
Zielke
Laurel D. Benson
Houston
Minn
Copeland Avenue
Gould Street
Knute K. Knutson
North 13Th Street
Copeland
Gould and
Joseph Challer
Mississippi Street
Tri-State Deaths Claim Two Infants
Vernon Joseph Karels two month old son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Karels Caledonia died Saturday in a Caledonia hospital. He is survived by his parents four sisters five brothers and grandparents. Funeral services were held Monday at Blaschke Funeral home and St Peter s Catholic church. Burial in Calvary cemetery. James Paul Alexander infant son of Mr and Mrs Wayne Alexander Bloom died Saturday in Richland Center hospital. He is survived by his parents and a sister. Funeral Monday May 2 at Henthorn Funeral home Viola burial in Viola cemetery.
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Caledonia
Minn
Vernon Joseph Karels
Lawrence Karels
Muriel
Joanne
Virginia
Kathleen
Donald
Leland
Wilfred
George
Jerry
J. Becker
Anthony Karels
Bigstone City
Blaschke
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Leonard Clausen
Calvary Cemetery
Viola
Wis
James Paul Alexander
Wayne Alexander
Bloom
Richland County
Richland Center
Henthorn Funeral Home
Paul Nurton
Viola Cemetery
Ann Danaher
Herman T. Schwartzhoff
Harold Schwartzhoff
John Helming
Cedar Rapids
Harold Mooney
Harpers Ferry
Harold Severson
Lansing
Cletus
Mark Schwartzhoff
Chicago
Gregory Schwartzhoff
Minneapolis
Charles Baxter
Webster City
John Schwartzhoff
James Danaher
Joseph Danaher
Waukon
Mary Clematis
M. J. Ryan
Dorchester
M. L. Divany
Waterloo
Iowa
Obituary notices for Belle Sweet and Richard Meehan
Belle Sweet 71 of Sheldon township died Saturday at her daughter’s Minneapolis home. She left four daughters and four sons, with funeral 1 p m in Sheldon township and 5 p m at Stone Church, burial in Stone Cemetery. Richard Meehan 72 of Harpers Ferry, a farmer in Allamakee and Clayton counties, funeral 9:30 a m at Paint Creek township area.
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Caledonia
Minn
Belle Sweet
Sheldon Township
John Anderson
Minneapolis
Clarence
Ethel) Lager
John
Violet) Anderson
Helga Larson
Lloyd
Hazel) Hicks
Tacoma
Wash
Leslie
Nick
Alfred
Bert Sweet
Houston
Tolda
Tollefson
Sheldon
Gunder Midley
Austin
Stone Church
Orrin Anderson
Harpers Ferry
Richard Meehan
Allamakee
Clayton Counties
Creek Catholic
McGregor
Iia
Walter Wright
Garnaville
Bernard McGeough
Waterville
C. J. Damon
Francis
Howard Meehan
San Antonio
Tex
Martin Meehan
Waukon
Marie Meehan
Obituary notices from Iowa towns detail families and funerals
The report lists deaths and funerals across Dorchester Harpers Ferry and Decorah areas. It notes Herman T Schwartzhoff and Mary Ann Dana Schwartzhoff with long illness and large survivor lists, plus multiple other relatives and services in St. Benedict's Decorah and local cemeteries.
Dissmore couple mourn brother in law from Howard
Mr and Mrs Clinton R Dissmore have returned from Howard South Dakota after the sudden death of Mrs Dissmores brother in law Hans Persons 67 of Howard. Persons died of a heart attack while driving to Madison South Dakota where his wife was in a hospital.
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Whitehall
Wis
Clinton R. Dissmore
Howard
S. D
Dissmore
Hans Persons
Persons
Madison
Infant Donald Ivan Julson Dies Hours After Birth
Donald Ivan Julson, son of Mr and Mrs Leonard Julson of Whitehall, was born April 29 at a local hospital and died a few hours later. Graveside services were held Monday forenoon at Lookout Cemetery northwest of Independence with Rev O G Birkeland of Our Saviour's Lutheran Whitehall officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehall
Wis
Donald Ivan
Leonard Julson
Lookout
Independence
O. G. Birkeland
Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church
George Chase Former Waukon Lumber Manager Dies
George Chase former manager of the Waukon Lumber company died April 26 at Pelicane. He is survived by his wife one son Harry and a daughter Oconomowoc Wis. Buy Savings Bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukon, Ia
George Chase
Waukon Lumber Company
Pelicane
Harry
Oconomowoc
Wis
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Ingli
Honor Rev. Devine
By Arthur Bystrom
Siroi i Wl
Atal Stores
Siroil Laboratories Inc
Detroit
Michigan
Marine
North Front Street
Harry Silberman
South Third Street
Douglas M. Seymour
North Ninth Street
THE
Gaumer
Jaycee
Lawrence Washington
Mount Vernon
West Indies
Vernon Karels
James Alexander
Mrs. Belle Sweet
Candlewick
Schank
Knee Sox
Little Miss
Rayon
Utica
LACE
Ben Mont
H. T. Schwartzhoff
St. Mary’s Cemetery
St. Benedict’s Catholic Church
Decorah
Daniel O’sullivan
Schwartzhoff
Highland Township
Mary Ann Danaher
James
Woodrow
Robert Rasmusson
Rasmusson
Berton Cemetery
Clinton Dissmore
Donald Julson
Tern
Barron
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