This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 29 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1952
Page
18
Funeral services were announced for Gunder Overby of Mabel Minnesota and other local residents including a newborn in Waukon, a Sparta businessman Fred Youngman, Alfred Lee of Ettrick, and a Minnesota couple’s family details and burial plans.
Wisconsin farm product prices fell for the sixth consecutive month led by declines in meat animals poultry and eggs. Milk prices rose about three percent from April 1951 while prices paid for farm inputs rose over three percent and the farm purchasing power slipped about six percent.
In Sparta Henry Poss residence 308 Jefferson Ave overheated oil burner. In La Crosse on May 6 an engine responded to 726 S 16th St for flooded oil burner at Russell Patterson’s. On May 7 another engine to 708 Oakland St for flooded oil burner at Teresa Frisch. William Lachman 2329 Kane St fined ten dollars and costs for entering and remaining on a tavern premises selling intoxicating liquor as a minor on May 5 in La Crosse.
Secretary of State Acheson called Moscow’s charge that the United States uses germ warfare in Korea an international crime. He spoke at a news conference and said Russia pretends to seek peace while continuing a hate campaign against America and Americans.
Herbert Lacey of Okauchee was taken by police ambulance from the Knights of Pythias Hall to a local hospital at 10 35 p m Tuesday after suffering a heart attack.
Singing group holds a May 1 installation for the La Crosse Chapter 27 Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Singing in America. Past President Forrest Russell led the ceremony as officers were clothed in regalia. New officers include President John Saecker and Vice President F C Shockley. Directors named: L J Gudie John S Main Z L Urban Walter Herold Roy Clace. Entertainment featured Camp McCoy vocal quintet Sylvia Cobb School of Dancing American Male Chorus and Hilltoppers of Cashton.
Whitehall Wisconsin reports its first Korean War casualty Wallace Herman born March 7 1928. He enlisted Oct 27 1950 and served about nine months in Korea before being killed in action April 29. He is survived by his father Walter Herman mother later Mrs Clifford Borreson Hixton two brothers Melford and Delaine a half brother David Borreson and maternal grandparents Julius Jacobson Whitehall.
Flood relief drive in the county passes 616 dollars with new contributions from Mrs. R. M. Falkenstein James C. McCord and local organizations. The national goal is 10 million for upper river flood victims.
Judge Neprud of the Sixth Circuit held pre-trial conferences in Viroqua for the Crosse spring term. Proceedings continue in his chambers with trial sessions set to begin May 12. A 36-person jury panel has been summoned to the Circuit Court Room for that date.
Mrs. Morris Bagstad of Coon Valley Wisconsin died in Rochester hospital at 36. Survived by husband parents sister and two brothers. Funeral Friday 2 p.m. at Upper Coon Valley Lutheran Church with burial in church cemetery. William E Murphy of Caledonia Minnesota died in Caledonia hospital at 68. Survived by daughter Ruth Danaher son Bernard two sisters four brothers. services Saturday 9 a.m. at Blaschke Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. at St John’s Church with burial at Calvary Cemetery. Mrs. Sadie L Pierce of Sparta Wisconsin died in Sparta hospital at 70. Funeral Saturday 3:30 p.m. at Lanham’s Mortuary. she was born in Vernon County and married to Henry Pierce. survived by four daughters two sons two sisters and two brothers.
The La Crosse Deanery hosts a diocesan educational mission at Christ Church Ninth and Main with leaders Rev Walter Williams Eleanor Snyder and Mary Louise Villaret guiding sessions. Events include a Thursday 7 30 p.m. general meeting and Friday Corporate Communion lunch and multiple sessions for parish leaders and workers. Visitors welcome.
A coroner's jury was sworn after a fatal auto crash near Oakdale. Pfc Donald R. Morris 22 Washburn Wis and Pvt George D. McCollum 21 Dixon Tenn died from the accident. Sfc Federico V Sauter 28 Chicago Ill driver is in critical condition. Roy C Pullam 21 Mayville Wis is less seriously hurt.
Gif ford Anderson 35 was killed when a tree split while being felled on the Nels Jackson farm in Kickapoo Town Vernon County. Leonard Gillingham witnessed the incident as both men, working for Hundt Lumber Co of Richland Center, cut a second tree that snapped about 10 feet from the base and struck Anderson in the head. Deputies Picha and Moon investigated the 4 p.m. accident.
Washington officials say Western Union and the AFL Commercial Telegraphers union discuss their month-old strike for the first time in weeks. The session was arranged by Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Chief Cyrus S. Ching after the company previously declined invitations.
Juniors and seniors will hold a prom night with a post dance movie at the school. Mr and Mrs J A Connelly invited 44 students and escorts to their farm for games and supper, then a 4 am departure for Inspiration Point to watch sunrise and eat breakfast. Coach Harland Philippi will accompany the group. The prom theme is Night in the South Pacific.
Sparta Wisconsin council hears arguments for and against beer sales in pool halls and bowling alleys. Petition signatures show 670 favor removal and 1,283 favor continuation. City considers youth recreation plans and possible city hall basement youth center. Frank Fuenger appointed to council vacancy.
Police search for Robert Schultz aged 12 and John Kenetchy aged 10 who vanished after leaving for school at 8 45 a m Monday. Evidence includes two stolen bicycles abandoned near Campbell Cemetery and Kenetchy clothing found along Highway 16 near the McKenzie farm. Schultz is 5 1 and 98 pounds with blue eyes and light brown hair. Kenetchy is 4 8 and 68 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes.
In Sparta Wisconsin Mrs Glenn Miller wife of a Camp McCoy sergeant leaped from a second story window to escape a fire of unknown origin in the Martin Toohey residence on Long Court Street She awoke neighbor Mrs Toohey who was asleep upstairs All first floor furnishings were saved while the second floor suffered extensive damage with the building valued between four and five thousand dollars Fire Chief Matt Rice notes the upstairs fire caused major destruction.
Mexico City reports relaxations on through air travelers removing transit visa and tourist card requirements. U.S. citizens in transit need only identity proof, while those staying overnight must hold a tourist permit or visa.
La Crosse i Family Welfare Association observes National Family Week with a handicraft display at Electric Auto-Lite plant. Exhibits include textile painting crocheting lace making tatting and wood carving with sale items benefiting the makers such as place mats dollies lace handkerchiefs and lace pillow cases. The Red Feather agency promotes handicraft work for those limited by physical or mental handicaps providing materials and support to earn a small income.
Birth notices from St Marys Hospital Sparta list multiple May 3 to May 6 births including twins for Dr Robert Flynn and Mrs Flynn in Sparta Frances Egan La Crosse. daughters for Dr Edward Lukasek Sparta Virginia Coey. Norbert Leis Wilton Esther Suhr. Wilfred Schumacher Norwalk Bernice Von Rude. Richard Oswald Sparta Rosella Geier. Glenn Schultz Sparta Mildred Grawin. Norbert Schulte Spring Grove Minnesota Rita Kelly. Woodrow Thompson Viroqua Beatrice Zitzner. Merlin Kumlin De Soto Vada Ytrie. William Busby 1910 S Ave Faye Carter.
The Lower French Island PTA will show two youth recreation films this Thursday at 7 30 p.m. Playtown U S A and 1000 for Recreation will be screened for attendees. Other local groups may borrow the films for showing this week.
La Crosse Tribune publication details list editorial staff and departments. It also outlines home delivery and mail subscription rates for La Crosse and surrounding areas, including distances and pricing for various term lengths.
The Red Cross will end registration for flood relief in La Crosse Friday at 5 p.m. Miss Betty Bowser says families should apply before the City Hall office closes. About 70 have registered. the office will stay open through fall for contacted families. Wayne Koski and Mrs. Mary Shugart have left La Crosse after supervising shelters and canteen operations.
Eli Ellefson was found guilty of indecent assault of a seven year old and sentenced to custody of the State Department of Public Welfare. County Judge Roy V. Ahlstrom withheld final sentence for a 30 day examination at Waupun State Prison. Ellefson was moved to Waupun Tuesday by Sheriff Roy B. Sampson. a report on findings will be presented. He has prior convictions on the same charge.
Loren Franklin Finch and Beverly Joyce Stone to be married in La Crosse May 10. Edemencio Bueno and Zelda Stalling to be married in La Crosse May 12. Eldon E. Thompson and Marie D. Amos, Clinton Fetterman and Evelyn Doris Earl listed as engaged, with Camp McCoy and Philadelphia ties.
Prairie du Chien Wisconsin council heard two engineering firms urge a sewage treatment plant as an inevitability. Bartels and McMann of Dubuque and Davy Engineering of La Crosse proposed a $350 000 plant funded as a utility and urged action. Council took no formal steps, approved a traffic ordinance alignment, named W A Reichardt weed commissioner, and planned his attendance at a state need meeting in Gays Mills.
Western Union resumes telegram service at the local office after a five week closure. Manager Paul W. Shutt said messages will be delivered to about 1,600 U S cities and to Canada Mexico and other nations without restrictions. He noted near normal speeds with possible delays during rush periods.
Will Initiate Class Hamilton Lodge 57 Knights of Pythias to begin with a dinner meeting at 6 30 p m in the KP Hall Clinton and Avon Streets. Grand Chancellor Earl Miller Appleton will attend the meeting.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.