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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1966

Page

8

Counties Swap Bad Check Writers In Madison Exchange

The La Crosse and Kenosha sheriff departments exchanged inmates in Madison Friday after escorts. Milton Dahl Jr 23 formerly of La Crosse now Villa Park Ill pleaded guilty to seven worthless checks and was fined 206.40 with 110 restitution and two years probation to the Wisconsin Department of Public Welfare.

la Crosse Kenosha Jerry Barr Racine Milton Dahl Jr Villa Park Ill Madison Dahl Leonard F. Roraff Wisconsin Department of Public Welfare Dist Burliegh Randolph Beverly A. Anderson Robert E. Anderson S. 29Th St Roraff

Transient Arrested After Fracas in Tomah

In Tomah Wisconsin a transient was taken into custody on N Superior Avenue after an altercation with Bill Rohde. Rohde reported the intruder attempted to break into his home and he pursued him striking with a screwdriver. The transient sustained a mouth laceration and was held by Sheriff Arden Oss until police arrived.

Dr Gilbert Re‑elected to Internal Medicine Board

Dr. Robert L. Gilbert of Grandview Clinic was re-elected to the board of trustees of the American Society of Internal Medicine, a founding member since 1962. He attended the recent New York annual meeting and holds fellowships and leadership roles in major medical groups.

Robert L. Gilbert Grandview Clinic American Society of Internal Medicine Gilbert New York American College of Physicians American Board of Internal Medicine University of Wisconsin Medical School Wisconsin Heart Association

Floyd C. Anderson Dies at 58 in Tomah

Floyd C. Anderson, 58, former Park Motel owner, died in a Tomah hospital on Friday. He retired from the motel business in 1965. Services set for 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Methodist Church with Rev. Thomas Jarrell. burial in Richland Center. Survived by widow Gayle, stepson Lyle Peterson, mother Mrs. Amelia Anderson, brothers Earl and Herb, and three grandchildren.

Tomah Wis Floyd C. Anderson Park Motel Thomas Jarrell Richland Center Ninneman Anderson Gayle Lyle Peterson Delevan Amelia Anderson Earl Herb

Raymond D Lattimore 49 Dies. Survived by Widow and 18 Grandchildren

Raymond D Lattimore 49 of 619 N 10th St died Friday morning May 13 in a local hospital. Survivors include his widow Aline P and her children Fredrick Anderson of Coon Valley Alberta Bolstad Joanne Cramer Carol Deilke Shirley Lanier and 18 grandchildren. He was preceded by two brothers Everett and Thomas. Services Monday 11 a.m. Schumacher Funeral Home Rev Roland Schwandt officiating. Burial Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday 7 to 9 p.m. at Winnebago Street Chapel. He was a World War II veteran and a member of Roy L Wingers American Legion Post 52.

Raymond D. Lattimore N. 10Th St Aline P Fredrick Anderson Coon Valley Arnold Alberta) Bolstad Viroqua Wayne Joanne) Cramer Richard Carol) Deilke Eau Claire Shirley Lanier Denton N.C

Marriage Licenses Filed in La Crosse

Jeffrey E. Hunter of 1602 Ferry Street and Monica M. Bouchard of 410 South 17th Street are to be married May 18 in La Crosse. The notice lists their names and addresses for the marriage license.

Jeffrey E. Hunter Ferry St Monica M. Bouchard S. 17Th St la Crosse

Resorts Need Workers for 1966 Vacation Season

The Wisconsin State Employment Service reports northern Wisconsin resorts urgently need kitchen workers waitresses cooks and other staff for the 1966 vacation period. The Rhinelander office says positions are available to start immediately and continue through late September and October.

Madison Wisconsin State Employment Service Wisconsin Wses Rhinelander

Lunch Money Stolen in Maple Shade School Burglary

Deputy Sheriff Harry Schafer reports a burglary at Maple Shade School in Onalaska. About $18 in lunch money was taken from a teacher's desk after a defective front door was forced open.

Maple Shade Onalaska Harry Schafer

Percival Kahn 85 Pianist and Composer Dies

London AP reports pianist and composer Percy Kahn aged 85 died on Thursday. He accompanied singers Dame Nellie Melba Louisa Tetrazzini and Richard Tauber and also accompanied violinist Mischa Elman.

London Percy Kahn Dame Nellie Melba Louisa Tetrazzini Richard Tauber Kahn Mischa Elman

Minnesota Receives Extra Flood Relief Funds

President Johnson allocated an additional 1 million dollars in federal disaster aid to Minnesota for early spring floods. The total federal relief to the state reaches 1.5 million dollars, intended mainly for repairing roads streets and bridges and constructing dikes.

Washington Johnson Minnessota

Mrs William Wos hart dies at 73 in local hospital

Mathilda Wos hart 73 of 928 South 4th Street died Saturday morning in a local hospital. Funeral services tentatively planned for Tuesday and to be announced by Schumacher Funeral Home.

William Mathilda) Woshart S. 4Th St Schumacher Funeral Home

Tourism Conference Set for June 3 at Northland College

About 500 invitations were mailed to residents in northwestern Wisconsin counties for Northland College's June 3 conference on tourism and outdoor recreation development.

Ashland Wisconsin Northland College

Mrs. Ol iver Rhoades Merrillan Obituary

Mrs. Oliver Rhoades, 76, of Merrillan Wisconsin died May 12 after a long illness in Kaukauna. Born 1890 in Monroe she lived in Merrillan for years. Survived by three daughters Muriel Mathison Tucson Neva Erickson Kaukauna Ruth Frick Chicago and two sons Homer Detroit and Dale in California. She was predeceased by her husband and a daughter Gladys June. Services 2 p.m. Sunday Merrillan Methodist Church Rev Calvin Carrey officiating burial Oakwood Cemetery. Friends may call at church after 11 a.m.

Merrillan Wis Oliver Rhoades Kaukauna Louisa Barmiester Monroe Gordon Muriel) Mathison Tucson Ariz Eugene Neva) Erickson Steven Ruth) Frick Chicago Homer Detroit Dale California Gladys June Merrillan Methodist Church Calvin Car‘ey Oakwood Cemetery

Dick Gregory Convicted in Chicago Protest

Comedian Dick Gregory was found guilty by a jury of disorderly conduct and obstructing traffic for a summer protest against Chicago school administration head Benjamin Willis. He received a $1,400 fine and five months in jail for resisting arrest and battery, with June 8 set for fine imposition and appeal motions. Gregory remains free on $5,000 bond pending appeal. Maynard Mickelson and Arlen Mickelson were convicted of drunkenness after trial in La Crosse.

Chicago Dick Gregory Gregory James Sullivan Benjamin C. Willis Willis

Wisconsin unemployment claims drop to 14366 last week

The Wisconsin State Industrial Commission reported 14,366 unemployment compensation claims filed in the past week, down from 16,303 the prior week, indicating a easing in jobless filings.

Madison State Industrial Commission Wisconsin

Stop Coddling Juvenile Offenders, Wisconsin Sheriffs Say

Wisconsin sheriffs urge changes to the Juvenile Code claiming under 18 offenders are coddled. The 12 member executive board adopted a resolution asking the Legislative Council to recommend tightening laws to prosecute youths like adults for serious crimes.

Wisconsin Dells Wisconsin Wisconsin Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Association Legislative Council

Dual Demand Minnesota Youth Faces French Draft Question

Curtiss H Berglund Jr a Cromwell High School student with dual US French citizenship receives a French draft notice at age 19 while living in Minnesota He is registered with the US Selective Service and could be drafted by France only if he travels to France for residence or stays abroad long term The family notes his wish to remain in the United States where his mother prefers he stay due to distance and safety.

Cromwell, Minn Curtiss H. Berglund Jr Noyon Oise France United U.S. Selective Service Cle U.S. Air Force Curtiss Jr Borglund United States Curtiss U.S

Records Police Ambulance Heads To Hospitals

May 13 at 2:27 a.m. Mrs. Carl Boerner 70 of 229 S 19th St taken to Grandview Hospital for illness. May 13 at 7:57 a.m. Mrs. Harry Hart 73 of 1409 N Salem Rd taken to St Francis Hospital for illness. May 14 at 3:12 a.m. Wilson Webber 53 of 122 S 10th St taken to St Francis Hospital for illness.

Carl Boerner S. 19Th St Grandview Hospital Harry Hart N. Salem Road St. Francis Hospital Wilson Webber S. 10Th St

Fire department reports multiple calls in La Crosse

On May 12 9 27 p m crews responded to Gordon Drewes 2803 Birch St for refrigerator tubing fumes. May 13 12 30 a m to Florence Gisboe 426 Winnebago St for oil heater backfire. May 13 3 51 a m Gannett Hotel mattress fire in a room. May 13 8 16 p m Holiday Inn fire in an overstuffed chair in unit with Mr and Mrs Harvey Hanlon minor damage.

Gordon Drewes Birch St Florence Gisboe Winnebago St Gannett Holiday Inn Harvey Hanlon Gulf, NL

Fallout on China nuclear hopes and rising arms sights

The report notes China’s aim to join the hydrogen club with the Soviet Union, the United States and Great Britain. Experts estimate China could develop a thermonuclear device within four years. Senator Albert Gore says the explosion was larger than expected and warns of a nuclear-armed China within a decade.

Peking Soviet Union United States Great Britain Albert Gore D-Tenn China

Pranksters Rupture City Water Main

In Platteville AP seven water hydrants were opened before dawn, rupturing a water main and cutting service to over 200 residents for nearly eight hours. Officials estimate damage around 500 dollars.

Platteville

Neenah Couple Report Motel Room Theft

Mr and Mrs K W Loehning of Neenah Wisconsin reported jewelry and clothing valued at 10000 dollars stolen from their motel room at the Colonial Inn in Clarksville Indiana while they were dining Thursday night.

Neenah Clarksville, Ind K. W. Loehning Neenah, Wis Colonial Inn

Envelopes Used For Wedding Invitations

Readers note that one envelope suffices for invitations but two envelopes are still considered proper for conveying the ceremony’s dignity and significance.

Locals Group Rummage Sale At 1110 Losey

A locals group holds a rummage sale offering clothing, household items and miscellaneous goods from 9:00 to 4:00 on Monday May 16 at garage 1110 Losey So.

Firemen Drag River But No One In Water

La Crosse firemen dragged the Mississippi for about two hours Friday evening for a woman who apparently was not in the river. At 7 13 p m police received a report of a woman seen in the water at Pearl Street. The search ended at dark. A Saturday call suggested the body matched a missing wife last seen near Green Island and St Joseph Ridge.

la Crosse Mississippi Pearl Street Green Island St. Joseph Ridge

Two Milwaukee Students Fined for Damaging Marquette Statues

Two Milwaukee youths Eugene J. Hanson Jr. and Ronny Johnson pleaded guilty to criminal damage to property after damaging two 15th Century chapel statues at Marquette University. Each was fined 200 dollars and placed on two years probation with orders to fund statue restoration within 30 days after Judge Christ Seraphim's ruling.

Milwaukee Marquette University Eugene J. Hanson Jr Marquette Ronny Johnson Milwaukee Institute of Technology Christ Seraphim Seraphim

Ex Harvard Dean Delmar Leighton Dies at 67

Cambridge Massachusetts Delmar Leighton former Harvard College dean 1952 to 1958 died of a heart attack at his summer home in St Andrews Canada on Thursday Harvard reported Friday

Cambridge, Mass Delmar Leighton Harvard College St. Andrews N.B Canada Harvard

Weekend Weather Outlook With Showers Possible

Partly cloudy and not so cold Saturday with showers possible. Sunday shows variable clouds and a chance of showers. Highs in the 70s Sunday with a cooler trend Monday. Monday morning temperatures near 40.

Birth notices from three area hospitals this week

Grandview Hospital May 12 reports a daughter for Kermit Tressler and wife at 627 S Oak St Ona laska. St. Francis Hospital May 11 lists a son for Wayne and Gloria Reed at 306 N 2nd St La Crescent Minn. May 11 also shows a son for William Coughlin and Gretchen Thompson at 1090 Shorewood Drive. May 11 notes a daughter for Ronald Johnson and Dorothy Ann Brenangan at 1518 S 10th St. May 12 records a son for John L Stintzi and Shir ley Gates at Holmen. West Salem notes a daughter for Robert Shaw and Sharon Joy Justin on May 12. May 12 also lists a daughter for Thomas G Umhoefer and Maureen M McArthur at 3481 Green Briar Court. St Mary's Rochester May 13 reports a daughter for Gerald Weise and Reni Kelly, both formerly of La Crosse.

Wayne K. Reed N. 2Nd St la Crescent Minn Gloria J. Rathbun William E. Coughlin Shorewood Drive Gretchen M. Thompson Ronald L. Johnson S. 10Th St Dorothy Ann Brenengan John L. Stintzi Holmen Shirley R. Gates Robert Shaw West Salem Sharon Joy Justin Thomas G. Umhoefer Green Briar Court Maureen M. McArthur

Knowles To Attend All America Fete

Gov. Warren P. Knowles will fly to La Crosse Tuesday to appear at the All America City recognition banquet. He confirmed his appearance Tuesday night to Peter Hurtgen, 3rd District finance chairman of the Republican party and a member of the recognition day committee.

Warren P. Knowles la Crosse Peter Hurtgen 3Rd District Republican Party

Correction Named After Chief Sanford's Wife in Trib

The La Crosse Tribune corrects a previous report naming Asst. Chief Aaron Sanford's wife as Aileen Gallagher Fitzsimmons. The article clarifies her proper name Aileen Gallagher Fitzsimmons and notes Chief Sanford retires Tuesday.

Aaron Sanford Aileen Gallagher Fitzsimmons Aileen Gallagher la Crosse Tribune Sanford

Legal Notices Order Appointing Time To Prove Will And Heirship

Wisconsin probate notices list two estates in La Crosse County. Henry Carl Schwandt died testate in La Crosse with a December 31 1952 will. hearing set June 7 1966 and creditors must file claims by August 12 1966. Inga Widrick died testate in La Crosse with a October 18 1965 will. probate hearing scheduled May 24 1966 and claims due by July 29 1966.

City of la Crosse County of la Crosse State of Wisconsin Eugene A. Toepel Hale Skemp Hanson, Schnurrer & Skemp State Bank Bidg Wis Alex B. Cameron Caledonia St

Amended Order Extends Time To Prove Schmidt Will

In the Matter of the Estate of David Schmidt deceased the court extends the hearing on the will and heirship determination to May 24 1966. The hearing on probate and administration with will annexed follows. Unknown heirs in Germany and Stuttgart may have an interest. Crosby Esch and Bartl attorneys in La Crosse Wisconsin represent the estate.

State of Wisconsin la Crosse County Court David Schmidt la Crosse la Crosse County Gottfried Schmidt Germany Inga Schmid Gutenberg Street Stuttgart West Wuerttembers Leonard Schmidt Eugene A. Toepel Crosby, Esch & Bartl State Bank Wis

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Dr. Gilbert Floyd Anderson Minnesota Mrs. Oliver Rhoades Maynard Mickelson Arlen Mickelson Caroline St START George Lahue James Hall Riverside Park Tribune Mary E. Sawyer Wisconsin Republican Party Army Wright Quet Fire Department LA Crosse, Wis Laurie ‘Ann Kermit Tressler S. Oak St Patricia Haller Rochester, Minn St. Mary’s Hospital Gerald Weise Reni Kelly Knowles LA Crosse Commandery NO Masonic Temple Wesley Methodist Kmart A. W. Vukonich Solway Road Duluth Johnson St James Bannen Hickory Lane General Mills West Bend Tom Main St Gambles Home Improvement Co Kane ABC Badger Vv Parkview Nursery Dial Yanzer Sanitarium North 7Th Dial Russell J. Gile Blanche MacPherson S. 6Th the Pines Kathan Lumber Co Thompson Rosalie St Evanston, Il Apply Manpower, Inc Sarah Coventry Lake Delton Glen’‘s Rose St P.O. Box South Side Captain’s Lounge Cavalier Inn Vetter’s Walnut Rose St. Young Inquire Blue Tiger Lounge Knotty Pine Gust Staats Dairyland Power Cooperative East Ave National Research Organization Rose Curcio Stoddard Hotel Monoe Léth NCR KNAPP E. M. Bistow Knapp Shoe Brockton Mass ED Phillips & Sons Mt. Vernon St. la Crosse, Wis Dobson Singer Company Pizza Villa Airmail B. J. Dickerson Southwestern Petroleum Corp N. Main St Ft. Worth Texas Jim Patt Beaver Transport Co Beaver Dam Wise Firestone Causeway Blvd Carnival Viroqua Fairgrounds Weydt Andy’s Pizza Palace Elks Club T-335 Tribune
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