$236,000 grant approved for La Crosse Interstate Industrial Park
The Federal Economic Development Administration approved a $236,000 grant to develop the Hauser farm into the La Crosse Interstate Industrial Park, aiming to create jobs in the high unemployment area. The city plans 80 acres with streets utilities and grading costing about $495,000, with final plat hold by the Plan Commission.
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la Crosse
Federal Economic Development Administration
Vernon Thomson
la Crosse Interstate
Emil Hauser
Oak Street
Bernard Mullenbach
Mullenbach
Glen Heisel
Heisel
Auction Sells Fire Truck For 1400 Dollars
Prospective buyers study a 1932 American LaFrance fire truck at a city auction on Isle la Plume. Auctioneer Russell Schroeder calls bids as the truck sells to Joseph Ebner for use by the Shrine Clown Club. Chairs from the department fetch 4 dollars each, with surplus and unclaimed items totaling 3550.50 dollars.
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LaFrance
Isle la Plume
Russell Schroeder
Joseph Ebner
Shrine Clown Club
Tribune
Bill Would Improve Library Services, Professor Says
A Wisconsin bill to create library systems and provide state aid aims to lift library services. Muriel Fuller and W Lyle Eberhart outlined the plan at the Wisconsin Library Association meeting in La Crosse, highlighting central area libraries, material improvements, and educational TV network roles. Mauston Public Library will host the 1972 meeting.
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Wisconsin
Muriel Fuller
University of Wisconsin Extension Division
Wisconsin Library Association
Miss Fuller
la Crosse
Senate
Patrick Lucey
W. Lyle Eberhart
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Margaret Hocker
la Crosse State University
Goodwin Wells
S. Losey Blvd
Leila Straight
Tomah Veterans Administration Hospital
Association
K. Jean Solberg
Gladys Fleming
Viroqua
Bike Ride Saturday To Support Retarded
A bicycle charity event to raise funds for facilities and services for the retarded will start Saturday at Burns Park and proceed to West Salem, beginning at 9 a.m. Riders must bring entry forms signed by a parent if under 18 and sponsors. Forms are at Berg Pharmacy Berg Pharmacy Degen Berglund and Losey stores and at Gwen and Skogen IGA in Onalaska. The New Concepts Foundation and the Wisconsin Youth Association for Retarded Children co sponsor rides in 129 state communities.
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Burns Park
7Th and
Main Sts
West Salem
A.m
Berg Pharmacy
Caledonia St
Degen-Berglund Pharmacy
State St
Losey Blvd
Gwen’s
Skogen’s Iga
Onalaska
New Concepts Foundation
Wisconsin Youth Association For
Preliminary Examinations Begin In Drug Raid Cases
Preliminary examinations for 16 suspects arrested May 13 in a multi jurisdiction drug raid opened in County Court then moved to Circuit Court. Key witness Kim Kasabuske testified as Linda Monick waivered on marijuana possession and LSD charges were dropped. Thomas Jefferson and Merle Church also faced preliminary action. Three defendants bound over for Circuit Court Tuesday included Steven Schlegel Cynthia Schlegel and Donald Blank, each released on $1000 bonds.
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Kim Kasabuske
Wisconsin Department of Justice
Kasabuske
Linda Lee Monick
South Pettibone Island
Steven Schlegel
Cynthia Schlegel
Jackson St
Donald S. Blank
N. 2Nd Ave
Onalaska
Pediatrics Professor To Talk At Symposium
Dr. Gerard Van Leeuwen, professor and chair of pediatrics at the University of Nebraska, to speak at the second annual spring symposium on neonatal emergencies. The event at La Crosse State University, Cartwright Center, welcomes physicians and nurses from Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa with about 150 expected attendees.
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Gerard van Leeuwen
Department of Pediatrics
University of Nebraska
Adolf Gundersen Medical Foundation
Gundersen Clinic
Valhalla Hall
Cartwright Center
la Crosse State University
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
van Leeuwen
Iowa University Medical College
University of Missouri
J. Michael Hartigan
A. C. V. Elson
A. Erik Gundersen
Stephen Copps
Byron L. Annis
Edwin L. Overholt
Six hundred to get degrees at LCU graduation
Six hundred candidates will receive degrees during La Crosse State University's 61st spring commencement at Memorial Field pending weather. 560 undergraduates and 40 graduates will be honored with degrees and diplomas. The ceremony features an Excellence in Teaching award with a $500 prize funded by the Murphy Foundation.
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la Crosse State University
Memorial Field
Mitchell Hall
LCU
Kenneth Lindner
Maurice Graff
Robert O. le Roy
Eugene W. and
Marjorie P. Murphy Foundation
Letters and Science
Carl Wimberly
College of Health, Recreation and Physical Education
Glenn M. Smith
Bernard J. Young
College of Education
Brick Stirs Memories on State Street Brick Road Reface
Three long time State Street residents examine a brick from the road being resurfaced. Elizabeth Funk recalls the 1917 bricklaying while Gladys Schaller remembers dirt streets and dirtier homes. Mary Bart watched crews lay the first bricks from her steps.
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State Street
Elizabeth Funk
State St
Gladys Schaller
Mary Bart
Tribune
Nine Students Named Winners In Poster Contest at Local Schools
La Crosse and Onalaska students win poster contest honors in a United Commercial Travelers event on safety themes. Winners advance to a Racine statewide judging, with top placers moving to a July national contest in New York City.
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la Crosse
Onalaska
United Commercial Travelers
Racine
New York City
Logan
Ronald Roe
Kane Sr
Stephanie Meyer
1St Ave. E
Army Deserter Arrested After Local Break-In
An 18 year old Army deserter William Copus was arrested after a break in at Rent A Tool 1201 La Crosse St late Wednesday. Police say Richard Conniff 25 Winona Minn spotted feet at the window and chased two suspects with Patrolman Kenneth Johnson. Copus was taken into custody at his home at 11 48 p m as he returned. second suspect identity is sought.
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Rent-A-Tool
la Crosse St
William Copus
Badger St
Howie
Richard Conniff
Winona
Minn
Kenneth Johnson
Copus
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Patrick Doyle
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Madison
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IGA
Liberty St
James H. M. Erickson
Byron Blackmore
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
Eau Claire
University Arena
Oshkosh
Titan Stadium
Platteville
Williams
River Falls
Targas
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Quandt
Stout
Superior
Gates
Whitewater
Warhawk
Michael Brooks
Daniel Brooks
R. J. la Crescent
Troop 98
la Crescent High School
Brooks
Church
Brick
Cindy Allison
Bainbridge St
Sandra Kelly
Caroline St
St. Thomas More School
St. Patrick’s School
St. Thomas More
Mary Shithshak
Ray Place
Joan Rachubinski
Sisson Drive
Tamie Zahn
S. 15Th St
Denise Miller
Laura Lang
Hagen Road
St. Patrick’s
Irving Pertzsch
Holy Trinity School
la Cr
Fauver Hill School
Mary Novak
S. 22Nd St
Julie Schnurrer
Sisson
Brian Liethen
Schafer
Daniel Arneson
Jeffrey Liethen
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