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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1973
Page
4
The La Crosse County Board heard a Social Services report on AFDC growth from four programs to 40, with 530 county families receiving aid. Director Malcolm Johnson cited divorce, unwed mothers, added state programs, rent rules, and cross-county migration as key drivers, plus a breakdown of current recipient categories.
La Crosse County Board approved limiting shelterhouse reservations to 12 months in advance and referred a development plan measure to the property committee. The plan would require future development costs and environmental studies before actions, prompted by park land actions near the airport and protests from Izaak Walton League Sierra Club and La Crosse Audubon Society. The board also amended rules to honor six 1974 reservations already made while barring new ones before January 2 of the reservation year.
La Crosse County Board approved contracts for two boilers at Oak Forest. Winona Plumbing Co won the low bid of 11315 for the boilers. Motorola won the $3773.30 bid for four walkie talkies with recharging unit. Ray Hutson Chevrolet won the $3947 truck bid for a one ton six cylinder vehicle. Curly's Chevrolet bid 4035 but lost.
Old records reveal ice skating as a popular pastime in England as early as the year 1015, illustrating a long history of winter recreation.
Mrs. Atchison and husband William loom toward new careers after she earned her diploma via adult courses from Aquinas High School. They balance three daughters and three grandchildren while navigating June 17 nursing exams and Teacher licensure steps.
Gwendolyn Schaldach, 27, faces welfare fraud charges for illegally obtaining 2974.80 from the La Crosse County Social Services between March 1971 and May 1973. A preliminary exam was set for Wednesday May 30 after her appearance in La Crosse County Court.
Death notice announces Rev. Edwin P. Sheppard will officiate the funeral with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends may call at Dickin son Jackson Street Chapel Sunday 4 to 9 p.m. Frontier Lodge to hold Masonic services at 7 30 p.m. Memorials suggested to Wesley Church or United Temple Association Building Fund.
Birth notices list a daughter born at LaCrosse Lutheran Hospital on May 17 to Mr and Mrs Morris Jensen Arcadia Gaseppina Diotallevi. Also listed are births to Mrs Charles Evans 2735 Meadowlark Lane Marilyn Dahlby, Mrs Robert Seymour Ferryville Sandra Bergelin. Paris France May 18 daughter to Mr and Mrs Michel Burton 30 Rue Belgrand Paris Kristine Hatner formerly of La Crosse.
La Crosse County Board approves seven of ten petitions to rezone property. one delayed and two denied. The Lenox request to convert seven tenths of an acre on Highway 16 Town of Medary to commercial for a Kwik Trip store passes 20 to 13, though opposition from neighbors leaves questions about the margin.
Obituaries report Donald Richard Olloff 26 of La Crosse died May 18 in a Minneapolis hospital from a cerebral event. Survived by parents, siblings, and grandparents, with funeral services planned at Dickinson Funeral Home and St. Thomas More Church. Also listed are William Stoltz 68 of La Crosse and Erwin Hagar 77 of La Salle, with funeral details and survivors. Ohio and Puerto Rico connections noted in other death notices. zoning and local board actions summarized in separate items alongside regional weather.
A Thursday graduate of the University of Wisconsin La Crosse faced a county court Friday charged with possession of marijuana. Richard C. Pflueger, 26, of West Salem and Brownsville Minnesota, was arrested Thursday at 2 19 am after a traffic stop on State Street. The case was continued to Wednesday for lawyer consultation. The judge denied a court appointed lawyer. Pflueger, released on 109 dollar bond, has over 100 in the bank, vehicle equity, and about 2000 in stereo equipment. Police stopped the car after erratic driving and a passenger discarded a plastic bag containing jointed cigarettes that tested positive for marijuana.
A unified board to run mental health care for the retarded and alcohol and drug programs in La Crosse County won county board approval. The plan, backed by Finance chair Jerome Klos, shifts 60 percent state funding and aims to replace existing boards with nine members.
Sanford William Severson 53 of Galesville died Friday May 18 in a La Crosse hospital. Funeral at 10 a.m. Monday at St Marys Catholic Church Galesville with burial at Pine Cliff Cemetery. Visitation after 4 p.m. Sunday at Smiths Mortuary. He was born August 5, 1919 in Galesville, married Margaret Johnston in Scotland December 18, 1944, World War II veteran and carpenter. He is survived by his widow two sons William and Peter two daughters Mrs Paul Whillock and Mrs Myron Lamprich one sister Mrs Philip Dickson and one grandchild.
Arlo Charles Abraham 49 of Houston Minnesota died May 17 from an apparent heart attack while en route to La Crosse hospital. He served as Houston County Civil Defense director and veterans service officer and was village clerk. He owned Village Inn and held VFW and American Legion roles including past commander. Survived by wife Inez, four children, sister and mother. Services Monday at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church with burial at Stone Church Cemetery. Military rites.
The Hamlin Garland home in West Salem will be dedicated as an historic site on September 14 by the National Historic Preservation Trust. The event, marking Garland’s 113th birth anniversary, includes a dedication in Tilson Auditorium at West Salem Junior High and a walk to the bronze marker outside the former home now owned by Mr and Mrs Alfred Wehrs.
The La Crosse Tribune announces its circulation and advertising rates. City carrier price is 1.60 dollars every two weeks.
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