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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1949

Page

8

Winona Livestock Prices and Chicago Market Report

The Winona Minnesota livestock report shows hog prices 25 cents lower with ranges for many weight classes and cattle steady to higher across Good to choice levels. Chicago grain and livestock tables provide detailed quotes for hogs cattle calves and grains with nearby and deferred contracts and regional price movements.

Chicago Livestock Chicago USDA Colorado Fed Texas SOUTH

City Council Approves Transit Changes and Bedding Projects

The council extends the La Crosse Transit Co. trial to May 28 with route consolidations. Funds are allotted for a Memorial Field track and curb work, new street widening plans, and a two building approval at the municipal airport. A $10,895 bid secures a front end loader for Bark River Culver.

la Crosse Transit Co Northside 16Th Street North Salem Road John Papenfuss White Way Cass Seventh Streets Papenfuss Board of Education Memorial Field Board of Public Works Avon Street Hagar St. James Seventh Cass Streets Holy Cross Seminary Ward Avenue Losey Boulevard Aviation Board A. O. Sorge Fred Steele Bark River Culver and Equipment Co Eau Claire la Crosse Tribune

Haugstad Benedict listed among 1949 area obituaries and notices

Crash thon a La Crosse freshman would have turned 22 on June 2. Haugstad born in Black River Falls, starred in Alma Center high schools baseball and basketball, served in the navy, and played for Black River Falls after discharge. Benedict born April 21 1923 also a navy veteran and high school sports star. Both have no funeral arrangements announced.

Thon la Crosse Black River Falls Haugstad Alma Center High School Diamond Nine Teachers College Humbird City Navy Phil Saints Milwaukee Humbird Paul Haugstad Robert Traverse City Mich Art Benedict South Pacific Dave Crosse Teachers William Benedict Sparta Carl Middleboro Dean Jim Beverly Beaver Dam Grace Hoag Viroqua

Poultry grading scales list weights and prices

In effect May 13 1949 certain poultry grades set prices by weight and type Heavy hens over 4 pounds 7 cents per pound Light hens under 4 pounds 25 cents Leghorn hens 23 cents Heavy springers over 4 pounds 14 cents Light springers under 4 pounds Bic Leghorn

Mrs. Margaret Geroux Suffering Stroke Taken To Hospital

Mrs. Margaret Geroux, 70, of 7271 Rose Street, was rushed by police ambulance to a local hospital at 6 47 p m Friday after suffering a stroke, according to police reports.

Margaret Geroux Rose Street Saa

Purse Stolen From Bar Owned by Mae Retzlaff

Police report a purse containing about 10 dollars stolen from a bar owned by Mrs. Mae Retzlaff at 2207 Park Avenue. The theft occurred between 6 p m Thursday and 2 a m Friday.

Mae Retzlaff Park Avenue

Safety rules for burning rubbish and waste paper

Safety experts advise burning rubbish and waste paper only in open metal containers on bare ground. Keep a safe distance from combustibles, about 50 feet if possible, to prevent fires and spread.

Lightning Strikes In Angelo Sparks Fires In Two Homes

Stormy conditions hit Wisconsin with a bolt at Angelo knocking out Kenneth Vieth’s phone service. Vieth reported to Emil Schultz at a neighbor’s, where the Schultz home also burned after a lightning strike. Federal weatherman Howard Thompson of Milwaukee said temps fell to 30 degrees overnight but will warm into the 70s Saturday across much of the state.

Angelo Kenneth Vieth Emil Schultz Schultz Howard Thompson Milwaukee Wisconsin

First Free Flight Parachute Jump Credited in Paris

A French parachutist is credited with the first free flight in Paris in 1797. He leapt from a balloon at an altitude of 2,000 feet, marking a landmark in flight history.

Paris

Tools Stolen From Car in Yard Theft Report

Rex Hall reported to police that several tools were stolen from his car parked in his yard. He discovered the theft Thursday morning after entry was gained by prying open a ventilator window. The Baltimore Colts host the New York Yankees in their league opener September 5.

Rex Hall Prospect Street

Schumacher Funeral Home Wedding Flowers Ad

Florists advertise original design and beauty for wedding flowers and corsages. Call 57 Kiena's Flower Shop at 501 Main for arrangements.

Call Kienahs Flower Shop

Lost and found notices from La Crosse area page

Lost items include a grey tackle box with fishing license at Blue Lake and a United States Air Force ring initials MJS with serial 16282161 from Merle Skatson Spring Grove Minnesota. Found items include multiple spaniels and a Bertel Espeland pocketbook with money and valuables. a downtown bank bag with $140 in twenty dollar bills.

Blue Lake Marshall Goff, Jr St. Joseph's Rectory South 17Th Phi la Crosse United States Air Force Ring M.J.S Merle Skatson Spring Grove Minn Bertel Espeland Mabel John WLCX Dr. Hauser

Telephone Operators Wanted for Positions in Illinois

Several openings for single women aged 18 to 30 willing to relocate to Illinois. Experienced operators receive service credit to set wage rate. Apply for personal interview at the Telephone Building 5th and Jay Street, phone 3060 extension 42, ask for Miss Mann. Employment Supervisor.

Illinois Miss Mann 5Th Jay Street

Siding and Roofing Sales Crew Sought in Tribune Ad

Closers and canvassers to sell siding and roofing with two exclusive items. New lines and furnished leads. Call 1 to 3 p m. Guaran tee Roofing Siding Co 1209 Vine St two experienced siding and roofing salesmen wanted. Salary and commission or part basis.

Guareantee Roofing & Siding Co Vine St T-281 Tribune

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