Optimist kite contest fills Salzer field with prizes
Cub scouts and many entrants gather for the Optimists annual kite flying contest at Salzer airport. Raymond Erickson notes 15 prizes awarded for categories including largest kite won by Ralph Gorenstein with others placing in second and third. Gerald Preston claimed smallest kite and sunfish unique kite won by Peter Hansen.
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Salzer
Raymond Erickson
Ralph Gorenstein
Patrick McHenry
Robert Davis
Gerald Preston
Gale Becker
James Nida
Peter Hansen
Kenneth Hunter
P. J. Dancer
Gary Rifkin
Thomas Forseth
Jerome Gschwind
Thomas Hofstein
David Slosser
Cubs
William Franz
Arthur Johnson
Frank Morley
Michael Sordahl
Larry Nelson
Edward Gansen
John Czarnetski
Buster Ott
Roy Haysworth
Thomas Polivoda
Gerry Pierce
Darrel Garner
Peter Haugen
Lynn Erickson
Terry Taylor
Thomas Marshall
Orby Moss Jr
Robert Gaumer, Jr
Kent Johnson
Daniel Fry
S. Garner
David Lee Williamson
B. Peterson
Hans Larson of Viroqua Dies at 83
Hans P. Larson 83 longtime Viroqua official and businessman died suddenly at home in Viroqua He served as mayor alderman city treasurer and Vernon county register of deeds and ran Larson Bros Monumental Works He was born May 2 1867 in Norway married Inga Opsahl in 1895 and left four daughters three sons a sister and several brothers survived Funeral plans set with services at the Larson home and Viroqua Methodist church with burial in Moon Cemetery near Cashton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viroqua
Wis
Hans P. Larson
Larson
Vernon County
Larson Bros. Monumental Works
Register of Deeds
Norway
United States
Cashton
Inga Opsahl
Oscar
Francis D
Myrtle) Hart
Casper
Wyo
Hilmer
Frances) Peterson
Pearl
Marceillus Nelson
Alf
Norman
Howard
Washington, D. C
Emelie Melgard
Emil
Superior
Tedeman
California
Viroqua Methodist Church
O. M. Kleven
Moon Cemetery
Con Brothers Face Attempted Murder Counts
Ohio brothers Lloyd Russell and Paul Russell fled from a Michigan prison break in May then hid in the upper peninsula for 10 days ending in a gun battle near Shingleton. Police report the men may face attempted murder or lesser charges after capture and ongoing consultations with the Schoolcraft County Prosecutor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquette
Mich
Ohio
Upper Michigan
London
Lloyd Russell
Paul
Schoolcraft
William Sheahan
Shingleton
Paul Russel
Don Leonard
Upper Peninsula
Lower Peninsula
Leonard
Russell Brothers
North Woods
Three Farmers Placed On Probation For Selling Government Potatoes
In Milwaukee three Wisconsin farmers Nick Dembrowski Louis Dolesal and Clarence Schuerger were fined and given one year probation in federal court for reselling government potatoes intended for livestock feed. Dembrowski of Amherst Portage county was fined 100 while Dolesal of Deerbrook Langlade county and Schuerger of Deerbrook were fined 200 each. They appeared before U S Judge Robert E Tehan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Nick Dembrowski
Amherst
Portage County
Louis Dolesal
Clarence Schuerger
Deerbrook
Langlade County
U. S
Robert E. Tehan
Partial Blame Given Pilot in Fatal Crash
The Dutch air investigation board attributed partial blame to the KLM pilot for the Bombay crash on July 12, 1949. Weather was below minimum at landing and the flight descended too low over rising terrain, killing 13 American newspaper correspondents and 32 others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hague
Netherlands
Dutch Board of Air Investigation
KLM
Bombay
India
Coal Gasoline Such as Montana Coal Tested for Low-Cost Fuel
The article notes a Montana strip-mine coal costing $1.50 per ton could yield gasoline at about eight cents a gallon before profits or costs. Byproducts boost the price advantage. A second coal gasification plant using coal and pure oxygen plus live steam will operate later this year to produce gas treated like natural gas for gasoline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Politicians May File For Office May 26
Whitehall Wisconsin special report notes the first date candidates may circulate nomination papers for the September primary is Friday May 26 with July 25 as the final date. County elections include state officers and a U S senator. Republican incumbents with terms expiring December 31 include Assemblyman G M Wiley county clerk H M Johnson treasurer Everett Guse district attorney John C Quinn clerk of court Marjorie Gabriel register of deeds Lester Brennam sheriff Charles N Keilholtz and coroner Martin A Wiemer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehall
Wis
H. M. Johnson
Trempealeau
United States
G. M. Wiley
Everett Guse
John C. Quinn
Marjorie Gabriel
Lester Brennam
Charles N. Keilholtz
Martin A. Wiemer
Auditorium Site Evaluation For City Use
The report weighs advantages and drawbacks of a proposed auditorium. Benefits include ample size for a building and theater, proximity to athletic venues, easy access by auto bus and foot, nearby Teachers College and heating plant, and favorable soil and utility conditions. Disadvantages note limited off street parking, large InterState Fair investments, reduced space for other athletic activities, and closer sites to central population and business districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers College
The
InterState Fair Association
Most Valuable Stamp Scented Mulberry British Guiana Issue
The magenta colored stamp issued in British Guiana in 856 is regarded by philatelists as the world’s most valuable stamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Guiana
Explosion toll climbs as New Jersey blast damages city
The blast and ensuing fire spread through about 50 phosphorus drums and set off some 100 mines near the American Agricultural plant in South Amboy. Insurance estimates place total damage at 7.5 million dollars while payouts to policy holders may reach four million, with higher sums possible for injured or deceased survivors. The incident follows a coast guard limit on munitions shipments and prompts an official inquiry into the blast’s undisclosed cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Agricultural Company
Hartford
Coast Guard
New York
South Amboy
Merlin O'Neill
McCarthy Aims to Clear Air on Lattimore Case
The McCarthy investigations yielded three weekend developments. An ex OSS agent said a person in the Amerasia case was of greater fame than previously named. Johns Hopkins professors urged the Senate committee to rule on the truth of McCarthy’s charges against Owen Lattimore, who denies the accusation as unfounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johns Hopkins University
Senate
McCarthy
Owen Lattimore
Lattimore
Johns Hopkins
State Department
Lana Wong
San Francisco
Calif
Fong Wan
Jane Russell
Hong Kong
Fong
New York
United States Newsprint Consumption Exceeds Three Million Tons
Newsprint usage in the United States totals more than 3,000,000 tons annually, reflecting the scale of print media production and paper industry demand across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Lansing Toy and Button Firm Holds Annual Meeting
Lansing Co Inc stages its annual sales meeting on May 22 with morning sessions led by VP and sales manager John Brophy. A noon luncheon aboard the Marty Lee II precedes an evening banquet at City Hall. New 1950 button toy lines are previewed and sales staff from across the country attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Lansing Co., Inc
John Brophy
Marty Lee II
Leo Hufschmid
Arlen Bjerke
Lansing Long
Mississippi River
Vince Gottschalk
Chicago
Tampa
Fla
James Garnett
Portland
Ore
Leon Murphey
Jackson, Tenn
Harry Schoenbrod
Ed Shephard
Kent
Frank Spinner
Minneapolis
Paul Stack
Paw Paw
Mich
William Swalenberg
Winston Salem
N. C
B. M. Terry
Henderson
Tenn
Willard Thompson
Lincoln
Neb
Andrew Lea
Rehearing Requested Over Peshtigo Pollution Order
PESHTIGO Wis The city of Peshtigo and Marinette county asylum petitioned for a rehearing of a state water pollution committee order. The order directs construction of a sewage plant by 1952 or joining the city system as untreated sewage is dumped into the Peshtigo river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peshtigo
Wis
Marinette County
Are Men Any Better Driving? Pewaukee Crash Proves It
In Pewaukee Wisconsin Frank Rauwalt taught his 15 year old daughter to drive. Near a railroad bridge Margarete drove poorly causing the car to skid off the road go through a railing and tumble 45 feet. The 1948 De Soto was wrecked while Frank Rauwalt and his daughter Pat Koehn survived with minor injuries. The father claims the crash proves women are not good drivers.
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Pewaukee
Wis
Frank Rauwalt
Rauwalt
Margarete
Ales
Pat Koehn
Coal Interest Urges Oil Import Curbs to Save Jobs
Spokesmen for the National Coal Association and United Mine Workers urged Congress to curb foreign oil imports, arguing job losses in coal and transport sectors. They cited 100 million barrels of residual oil last year and claimed thousands of miners and workers could lose work if trends continue. The testimony opened Senate subcommittee hearings on a broad industry unemployment inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
D. T. Buckley
National Coal Association
Thomas Kennedy
United Mine Workers
Senate Labor Subcommittee
Buckley
Kennedy
Sen
Neely
D-Wva
Livestock Quotes From Winona and South Saint Paul Markets
Winona and South St Paul reports show cattle and hog price levels with bids and closing hours. Cattle and hogs move mixed. calves 1500 head and hogs about 7000 head in Chicago markets. prices vary by weight and grade with steady to higher notes for select categories.
Live Poultry and Butter Prices Steady at Chicago Market
USDA reports live poultry receipts at 15 loads with steady paying prices. Heavy hens 23-25, light hens 20-21, fryers 31-34, old roosters 16-17. Butter receipts two days total 950-595 with wholesale prices steady except 2 cents lower on 89 C grade. Eggs mostly steady with two day receipts 31,508 and wholesale prices unchanged for U S extras and standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South ST. Paul
Minn
USDA
Chicago
U. S
Chicago Potatoes Report Shows Mixed Supplies and Prices
United States arrivals reach 216 cars with 273 on track and total weekly shipments 768 Friday 462 Saturday and 28 Sunday. Demand remains good as Russets strengthen while other stocks hold steady or rise. Idaho Russet prices listed at 4.50 and utilities at 3.40 with new stock supplies moderate and whites steady reds firm. Alabama Bliss Triumphs quoted 3.75 to 3.90 and California long whites 3.15 to 3.35.
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Chicago
USDA
U. S
Idaho
Varda Named General Manager of Wisconsin Motor Carriers
Heads Motor Group announces John P. Varda former Eagle River assemblyman will succeed Edward J. Konkol as general manager of the Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association. Walter R. Arthur of Janesville made the announcement in Madison on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
John P. Varda
Eagle River
Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association
Edward J. Konkol
Walter R. Arthur
Janesville
Safety Record Noted at Barksdale Explosives Co
In Washburn Wisconsin the Barksdale Explosives Co reports 235 workers have completed 36 months with no lost-time injury. Manager F N Hendon cites 1 239 000 man hours without a mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn
Wis
Barksdale Explosives Co
F. N. Hendon
Pseudo-Jap George Psalmanazar Plied by Bishop of London
Britannica notes George Psalmanazar a French impostor posing as Japanese deceived many. The Bishop of London used him to translate a catechism into pseudo Japanese, illustrating his remarkable plausibility as a fraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Psalmanazar
London
Encyclopedia Britannica
Price Trempealeau Road Contracts Okayed
Gov Rennebohm approves a 42772 contract with Price County to surface 3.137 miles of state forest road. Other contracts include L G Arnold Inc for 42140 crushed stone surfacing on 1.135 miles Trempealeau county trunk D and Jaciek Construction Co for 28902 to build a bridge over Badfish Creek on state trunk 59 in Rock County. Dodge County receives 5300 for bituminous surfacing on county trunk C used as a detour during U S 151 work between Beaver Dam and Waupun.
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Madison
Wis
Rennebohm
Price County
L. G. Arnold, Inc
Eau Claire
Trempealeau County
D. Jaciek Construction Co
Denmark
Badfish Creek
Rock County
Dodge County
Beaver Dam
Waupun
Wolverine Senator William Birk Dies After Illness
William C. Birk 65 longtime Michigan politician former state senator and five term Republican legislator died Monday morning in St. Joseph hospital after a long illness. A Calumet native, he lived in Baraga where he served as mayor for two years and chaired the county road commission. He won the 1926 GOP primary and served 10 years representing Baraga Keweenaw and Ontonagon counties, later elected to the 32nd district senate in 1941 for one term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock
Mich
William C. Birk
Michigan
St. Joseph Hospital
Calumet
Birk
Baraga
County Road Commission
Cora Anderson
L’anse
New England housewife defends against libel suit by Adler and Draper
Mrs Hester R McCullough testified she relied partly on a California legislative report on Communism in disputing a January 1949 Greenwich concert by Larry Adler and Paul Draper. The entertainers seek 200000 dollars, saying the published letter harmed their reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
Hester R. McCullough
California
Larry Adler
Paul Draper
Greenwich
MacDonald DeWitt
California UnAmerican Activities Committee
McCullough
J. Joseph Smith
DeWitt
Mrs. McCullough
Senate Fails To Kill FTC Reorganization Plan
In Washington the senate rejected a resolution to kill President Truman’s reorganization proposal for the Federal Trade Commission. Thirty four senators backed the measure while 37 opposed it, short of the 49 needed for passage. The plan would shift administrative functions to the chairman and let the president appoint him, replacing the current system where commission members select the chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Federal Trade Commission
Senate
Commission
Man and Woman Given Terms For Fake Healing Sales
A man and a woman were sentenced in Chicago for selling misbranded healing devices. William R. Ferguson, 49, received two years. Marty Stanalis, 50, one year. They sold dumbbell shaped "terrett applicators" for $50 across Midwestern states. Scientists testified the devices had no healing value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John P. Barnes
William R. Ferguson
Marty Stanalis
Ferguson
Stanakis
Terrett
Wisconsin
Jefferson County D A Heads State RCA Group
Francis Garity of Jefferson elected president of the Wisconsin Reserve Officers Association at the state convention. Garity, a navy reserve lieutenant, is the first navy member to lead the ROA and serves as Jefferson County district attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Francis Garity
Jefferson
Wisconsin Reserve Officers Association
Garity
Navy Reserve
ROA
Jefferson County
First Immunization Clinics Open Tuesday City Health Office
First of a trio of immunization clinics will run 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the north side library, then Thursday at the city hall health department offices. The sessions target children six months to six years whose families cannot afford private care, with diphtheria whooping cough tetanus shots and smallpox vaccine available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Side
Health Department
Garland Weidner
Council Groups Meet to Discuss Water System Upgrade
The public utilities and all other committees of the common council will meet at 7 30 p m Tuesday A representative from Alvord Burdick and Howson will discuss pumping station improvements following a survey of the city water system conducted earlier this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Utilities
Common Council
Alvord, Burdick and Howson
Estimated 85 Percent of Bad Cream From Lax Utensil Care
A historical note states that 85 percent of spoiled cream from farms stems from lax care of milk utensils, highlighting hygiene as a key factor in dairy quality.
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Optimists
Hans Larson Viroqua
Koller’s
Stock Warker
Goodrich
Spiegel
Abbott Lab
Goodyear
Standard Brands
Allied Chem
Nor
Cal
Nor. Ry. Pf
Standard Oil
Ind
Allis-Chalmers
N. J
Homestake Mining
Starrett
Car & Fdry
Hudson Motor
Sterling Drug
Gas & Elec
Ilinois Gentral
Studebaker Corp
Inland Steel
Swift & Co
Texas Co
Power & Lt. Inspiration Copper
Harvester Timken-Det
Axie
Smelling
Int
Harvester Pf
Trans-America
Union Carbide
Union Pacific
United Airlines
Johns-Manville
United Aircraft
Kennecott Copper
U. S. Rubber
Anaconda Copper
U. S. Steel
Armco Steel Keystone S. & W. Western Union Te
Armour & Co
Kimberly-Clark
O.-F. Glass
Westinghouse
Avco
Libby, McN. & L. B's
Woolworth
Baldwin Locomotive
Marshall Field
Worth, P. & M
Bendix Aviation
Montgomery Ward
Zenith Radio
Bethlehem Steel
Nash-Kelvinator
Zenite Products
National Biscuit
Borden Co
Borg-Warner
National Container Bie
Briggs Mig
Ve National Dairy
Ark
Natural Gas
Budd Co
National Steel
Cities Service
Case
Packard Motor Com’wealth Edison
Pan Am. Airways
N. States Power
Congoleum-Nairn
Paramount Pictures
Cleveland
Edison
Penney SB
Bancorp
Penn. R.R
Middlewest
Trane Company
Container Corp
Pepsi Cola
Continental Can
Phelps Dodge
Badger Meter
Continental Steel
Philip Morris
Chicago Mold
Philips Petroleum
Hamilton Mfg
Corn Products
Phoenix
Inter
Cellucotton
Crane Co
Pure Oija’ James Mfg
Curtiss-Wright
Radio Corp
McQuay
Reo Motors
Marlin-Rockwell
du Pont Douglas Aircraft
Ont
P. Republic Steel
Eastman Kodak
Scott Paper
Nekoosa-Edw
Eaton Mig
Sears Roebuck
Ollgear
el. Auto-Lite
Shell Ou
Paragon
Gen. Electric
Simmons Co
Prentiss-Walters
Food
Sinclair
Ray-O-Var
General Motors
Socony-Vacuum
Safway Steel
la Crosse
Southern Pacific
Winona Livestock
Swift & Company
Winona, Minn
Chicago Livestock
i/P
Rye
Nous
Wolverine
Northwest Oviet
Airlines
Sue
New England
D. A
RCA Group
George S. May Company
Caine Linginpsig
Chicago 6
Chicago Fair
Sanitone
Iseavice
Laundry & Dry Cleaning CO
Fifth Avenue
Main St
Caledonia St. Caledonia St
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