Jurors Acquit Crash Driver In La Crosse County Trial
A six member La Crosse County Court jury found Leslie Johnson not guilty of drunken driving after a pickup collided with a car on Highway 16 May 8 near the Harry Horstman farm. The car’s passenger, Centa Randon, died from injuries. Johnson had previously been cleared of negligence by a coroner’s jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse County Court
Leslie Johnson
R. 1
Bangor
Ighway
Harry Horstman
Centa Randon
New York City
Johnson
Justice of the Peace
Edward F. K. Gansen
Ohnson
Fredric W. Crosby
Mark F. Esch
Asst
Philip G. Arneson
George D. Reay
Randow
la Crosse
Lawrence Brown
Crosby
Brown
Harger
William Boma
Gene Randon
Chicago
Ivan A. Wright
la Crosse County
Thomas Gibson
Grant County
Jack Haack
West Salem
Robert Zimmer
Granddad Terrace
Carlet Miller
Russell Johnson
S. 21St St
John Greider
Onalaska
I. H. Kircher
King St
George E. Krause
Market St
Local rummage and sale notices entertain shoppers
Local listings advertise carpeting and jewelry price cuts at Roths Flor Mart and Pauls Jewelers. A rummage sale at Amvet’s Club runs Saturday from 10:00. Aletta’s Hat Shop and Aletta’s items hold Spring hat sales and Bridal veils at sensible prices. Church and club rummage events occur Friday evening and Saturday morning across West Avenue and Market locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roth’s Flor-Mart
Paul’s Jewelers
Caledonia
Amvet’s Club
Aletta’s
Grandview
St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church
West Avenue
St Mary's Church Honors Pastor on Ordination Anniversary
Parishioners of St Marys Catholic Church honored Rev William L Mooney at a school auditorium event marking the 15th anniversary of his ordination. A musical program presented him a spiritual bouquet a purse and red roses before a buffet supper. He came to St Marys from Cadton in July 1951 succeeding Rt Rev Robert B Condon. He was born in Woodman Wis educated at St Gabriels Campion Academy and St Francis Seminary and ordained May 22 1937 in St Joseph Cathedral He served in Army Infantry and Chaplain Reserve Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
William L. Mooney
Father Mooney
St. Mary’s
Cashton
Robert B. Condon
Woodman
Wis
St. Gabriel’s School
Campion Academy
Prairie du Chien
St. Francis Seminary
Milwaukee
St. Joseph’s Cathedral
William Griffin
la Crosse
United States Army Infantry
Chaplain Reserve Corps
Public Library 1951 Activity Figures
La Crosse Public Library annual booklet lists 16 013 library card holders 229 874 items borrowed and 78 962 volumes in the collection after 3 871 new books. Record film circulation 1 206 with 1 182 showings for 54 838 attendees. Expenditures 79 923 75 dollars. Key dates include April 3 city approval of a South Branch Library dedication May 25 and ground breaking June 30 for the branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
South
North Side
New South Branch
American Library Association
Federal Terms Given Robbers
Three men received federal prison terms for a $93,569 bank holdup in Milwaukee last winter. James J. Leather led the gang and got 25 years total, with concurrent counts for armed robbery and prior crimes. Glen D. Maroe and Harold D. Nall received 10 and 8 year bank robbery terms, plus armed robbery counts, to run concurrently. Leather's girlfriend Ann Slyder faces state charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
James J. Leather
Chicago
Glen D. Maroe
Harold D. Nall
Los Angeles
U. S
Patrick T. Stone
Leather
Northwestern
First Wisconsin National Bank
Maroe
Waukegan
Ill
Ann Slyder
Births Report From Across Wisconsin and Minnesota
May 20 to May 22 births listed at hospitals in La Crosse Hopkins Caledonia Tomah and Wausau. Families named include Harp er Wakeen Heberlein Sommerfield Larson Gilson and Wells with newborns David Benjamin and a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. George Wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse Hospital
David Benjamin
Benjamin Harper
Mabel
Minn
Stella Storlie
St. Mary’s Hospital
Minneapolis
George Wells
Hopkins
Ruth Kreibich
la Crosse
Wausau
Wis
Emil A. Wakeen
Wakeen
Caledonia
Raymond Sommerfield
Carl Larson
LeRoy Gilson
Law Of Averages Hits Grace Geier Family
WAUSAU One of Mrs Grace Geier s sons underwent an operation Tuesday another followed Wednesday and a third son is due for surgery next week The widow mother of eleven says it is the law of averages noting I have six boys and five girls
Knights of Pythias Lodge Confers Esquire Degrees
The La Crosse Knights of Pythias lodge awarded esquire degrees to 17 candidates Thursday evening. After the ceremony, Miller Brewing Company screened football-themed films.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse Knights of Pythias Lodge
Miller Brewing Company
Tri-State Deaths Include Spinner and Thompson Rites
William Spinner Jr 78 died in a La Crosse hospital after a fall at home in Lansing. Joseph Thompson 86 died at his son’s Houston home with funeral set at Mabel. Miss Cora Champlin 94 funeral held at Melrose Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
William Spinner
la Crosse Hospital
Spinner
Village Creek
Peter Spinner
Hulda Johnson
Peter
Vincent
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Conrad Schallau
Gethsemane
Burke
Maude Swancutt dies after Viola fall at home
Mrs. Maude Swancutt 81 died at a Vi roqua hospital after a fall at her Viola home Sunday. Funeral set Saturday at 2 p.m. at Viola Methodist Church with Rev. Walter H. Thompson officiating. Burial in Viola cemetery. Survivors include a Campbell brother and three sisters, plus four stepchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola, Wis
Maude Swancutt
Viroqua
Viola Methodist Church
Walter H. Thompson
Viola Cemetery
Henthorn
Maude Campbell
William C. Campbell
Ada Long
Viola
Iva Swancutt
Wauwatosa
W. T. Burdick
Evanston,l
W. C. Stodart
Albany
N.Y
Harold Baldwin
Nekoosa
Walsh Returns Aboard USS Escort Patrol Vessel No 898
Seaman James R. Walsh son of Mr and Mrs William Walsh of 1618 Market St returned to the United States aboard USS escort patrol vessel No 898 after Far East service. The ship trained off Hokkaido Japan and rescued four Korean nationals adrift in a fishing craft for five days during a heavy gale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
James R. Walsh
USN
William Walsh
Market St
Far East
Hokkaido
Turkey to Send 60 Ag Experts for US Farming Study
Turkey will dispatch 60 agricultural experts to study American farming techniques and technologies. The program aims to improve Turkish crop yields and livestock practices by observing U S methods and agricultural management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Beckt and Mrs Martin Liability in 1951 Crash
A La Crosse Circuit Court jury found Mrs Elsie Martin 60 percent negligent in the February 3 1951 collision with Romeo J Becker. Becker was 40 percent at fault. Double damage suits were filed by Becker and Jack Martin against Becker and State Farm Insurance. Jury included 12 members led by foreman Joseph Docklendorff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Martin
S. 13Th St
Romeo J. Becker
la Crosse
Becker
14Th
Weston Streets
Martin
Jack Martin
State Farm Mutual Insurance Co
Joseph Docklendorff
Albert Leisang
Fern Mattox
Virginia Wolfe
Bernice Jahimiak
Francis Ziegelmaier
Marguerite Walters
Freda Instenes
Stella Johnson
Donald Hix
West Sal‘em
Ernest Newburg
Washington
George Gensch
Hamilton
Daily Records: Various traffic fines and cases
Mervin Erickson forfeited a $5 bond for failing to appear on a red light violation at 4th and Main on May 11. Donald LaFluer paid $1 plus costs for driving a nonregistered car on Main Street May 21. Rudolph Secky had costs assessed for driving with an invalid license on the Causeway May 20. Arthur Ammerman was fined $25 plus costs for speeding on Highway 16 Burns May 21 and $5 plus costs for driving without a license. Clarence Klimek fined $50 plus costs and an additional $50 penalty for an overloaded truck on a class B highway May 21. Homer D. Gilliland pled innocent to reckless charges connected to May 21 on Highway 16 Burns. trial set May 28 at 2 p.m. Ivan Petier had penalty suspended for an invalid license charge on May 20 in La Crosse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mervin Erickson
Spring Grove
Minn
4Th
Main Streets
Donald LaFluer
Avon St
Main Street
Rudolph Secky
Onalaska
Causeway
Arthur Ammerman
16Th St
Burns
Clarence Klimek
Independence
Wis
Homer D. Gilliland
Camp McCoy
Ivan Petier
Rublee St
la Crosse
Charges and Fines From La Crosse Wisconsin Court
Robert H. Price of Camp McCoy fined 1 dollar plus costs by Justice Fanning for firing across Perch Lake near the VFW Club. Other notices show Maurice Valley and Marvin Bermont fined for racing and muffler violations on West Avenue and Causeway. Lloyd Stark cited for motor bike and sidewalk violations. B O Marshall and Kenneth Click fined for speeding. Harley Gates pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated, license revoked for one year. Fred McCoy fined for a dog at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert H. Price
Camp McCoy
Justice H. C. Fanning
Perch Lake
VFW Club
Maurice Valley
Gillette St
West ‘Avenue
Marvin Bermont
S. 3Rd St
George ‘Goyette
Causeway
Lloyd Stark
B. O. Marshall
Johnson St
Lang Drive
Kenneth Click
Campbell Road
Harley Gates
Hokah
Minn
Wisconsin i
Fred McCoy
George St
Local Court Notes and Fire Report From La Crosse
Edward C. Schroeder Jr forfeited a $5 bond for failing to appear on charges of driving with a faulty muffler May 22 on Highway 14 Shelby. Daniel Durham of Camp McCoy I was fined $15 and costs for exceeding the night speed limit on Highway 16 May 22. Eugene J. Maerske Camp McCoy forfeited a $25 bond for failure to appear on speeding charges May 5 on Highway 16. Richard F. Bendel 17 of 1418 S. 20th St ordered to pay a $2 fee for driving without a license on Losey Boulevard Shelby May 22. Fires report from La Crosse May 23 at 6:53 a.m. Squad 1 to Cameron Avenue between 21st and 22nd Streets, wires down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward C. Schroeder Jr
R. 1
Richard F. Bendel
S. 20Th St
Losey Boulevard
Shelby
Court adjourns two La Crosse cases over privy vault charge
Two La Crosse residents John Cordes and Marcell a Dammon faced adjourned court hearings on charges of maintaining a privy vault after sewer access. Cordes case paused two weeks and Dammon’s one week as the city health department pursued the matter. A separate note states German films now rival American movies in Austria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
City S Health Department
John Cordes
Prospect St
Marcella Dammon
S. 21St PI
House Group Drafts Ban On Seizure
Washington lawmakers draft an anti seizure declaration to bar presidential power to seize private property. The measure, added to a War Powers extension, would forbid seizures without statutory authority and block changes in wages or prices at seized plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
House Judiciary Committee
Rep. Pickett
D— Tex
Truman
Supreme Court
Sen. Bridges
R—Nh
Sen. Morse
R—Ore
Oregon
Executive Branch
Two Missing Children Found Dead in Ice Box
Saugus Massachusetts Irene Forte and Beverly Pingree both six were found dead in an abandoned ice box eight hours after their parents reported them missing. Police said the children climbed into the box in a neighbor's yard while playing house and the door slammed shut suffocating them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saugus
Mass
Irene Fortes
Beverly Pingree
La Crosse Tribune Subscription Rates Overview
The La Crosse Tribune lists home delivery and mail subscription rates. Local rates cover 75 miles, with yearly, half-year, and monthly options. Rates escalate outside 75 miles up to 150 miles and beyond, with advance payment required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Burgess
R. L. Bangsberg
J. E. Lienlokken
Alfred W. Rice
Eves G. Moriarity
Ed Keefe
Howard Colvin
A. E. Teachout
Luther Wilkins
E. L. Burgess
Mgr
la Crosse Tribune
4Th
Cass Streets
la Crosse
Wis
the Tribune
Lee Newspaper
Associated Press
Call Tribune
Kay
Male Students At UW Feted At Fourth Annual Night
Madison honors and awards were given to male students at the University of Wisconsin fourth annual Men's Night. Recipients include Scott H. Goodnight Award Harley Hinrichs Walter Deike Ri c Larson and many others for scholastic and campus achievements across Wisconsin and Illinois communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
University of Wisconsin
Scott H. Goodnight
Harley Hinrichs
Kenneth Sterling Day
Walter Deike
Freeport
Ill
John Kress Jr
Ric Larson
West Bend
Wisconsin
Donald and
Kenneth Reich
Two Rivers
C.V. Hibbard
Robert Garsle
Wausau
Theodore Herfurth
Richard Larson
Inter Fraternity
Joseph Benton
Appleton
Schreiner
James Hammong
Robert Kennedy
Rhinelander
Schaefer
John Coatta
Dearborn
Mich
William Lane
Edgerton
Rogers
Albert Nicholas
Rockford
Delta Epsilon
Arland Adkins
Readstown
Harold Baar
Oshkosh
William Catlin
Delmar DeLong
Clinton
Alfred Frenz
Cedarburg
James Horton
Gaylord Jentz
Waupun
Kenneth Jones
Endeavor
Stanley Kulakow
Milwaukee
Glenn Laedtke
Donald Mitchell
Omro
Donald Olson
Racine
Fred Putzier
Ellsworth
Leslie Robinson
John Searle
Markesan
Donald
Senate Approves Immigration Plan Amid Sparse Senate
In a sparsely attended session the Senate approved a new immigration bill. Senator McCarran of Nevada, sponsor, said the 302 page measure revises and unifies existing laws to protect the American way of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Sen. McCarran
D—Nev
Local Marriage Licenses Listed for La Crosse Area
La Crosse area couples plan marriages on June 3, 7 and later. Glen Wildt and Marilyn Terpstra announce their La Crosse ceremony. Ralph Mikshowsky and Evelyn Kammel wed in Greenfield. Eugene Schulze and Janet Cox to marry in Onalaska. Kenneth Kroener and Janice Cox to wed in Onalaska. Roger Hefty and Nancy Walters plan a La Crosse ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Wildt
Main St
Marilyn Terpstra
S. 19Th St
la Crosse
Ralph Mikshowsky
Bangor
Evelyn Kammel
Coon Valley
Greenfield
Eugene P. Schulze
Sparta
Janet L. Cox
la Crosse i St
Onalaska
Kenneth M
Two Vehicle Crashes Reported in City and County
At 11 13 a.m. Thursday a collision at 13th and Weston Streets involved John A. Mors of Eagle River and D E Freeman of 130546 S 8th St. The Eagle River vehicle valued at 180 dollars and Freeman’s at 260 dollars were damaged. A separate crash at Losey Blvd and Main Street involved two residents of La Crescent Minnesota with Mrs. Georgia Fay’s car sustaining 50 dollars in damage and a Certified Motor Transport Company truck 5 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Mors
Eagle River
D. D. Freeman
S. 8Th St
Thursiday
13Th
Weston Streets
Freeman
la Crescent
Minn
Losey Blvd
Main Street
Georgia Fay
P. E. Bullock
Certified Motor Transport Company
Library to Close Sundays May to Sept at Main Branch
Miss Muriel Fuller announced that the Main Library will be closed Sundays from May 25 through September 14. Regular weekday hours 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. continue in June. The South Branch and the Worth Side Branch are open weekdays 3 to 9 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muriel Fuller
Aworth Side
Notice of Probate for Robert L. Eagan Will La Crosse
The La Crosse County Court will hear Georgianna Eagan's probate application for the will of Robert L. Eagan deceased at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday June 24, 1952 in the La Crosse Courthouse. Creditors must file claims by August 25, 1952. claims will be examined August 26, 1952 at 4:00 p.m. in the same court. Court orders Judge R. V. Ahlstrom. Attorney Dale G. Waterman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgianna Eagan
Robert L. Eagan
R. L. Eagan
la Crosse
City of
Wisconsin
Said County
Hearing on Final Account in Dasse Guardianship
In the matter of guardianship of Fred W. Dasse incompetent a hearing on the guardian La Crosse Trust Company final account and termination of the guardianship will be held Tuesday June 10 1952 at the Courthouse La Crosse Wisconsin The court appointed R V Ahlstrom judge Clarence J Weber attorney notices applications for liquor licenses in Bradnard Wis include Floyd B Christenson Paul Pe Earl Penni and others pending approval by Hanson Clerk
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Wisconsin
la Crosse County
Fred W. Dasse
la Crosse
la Crosse Trust Company
R. V. Ahlstrom
Clarence J. Weber
Braddard
Wis
Floyd B. Christenson
Paul Pe
Earl Pennei
Borchman’s Add
Glacier Wanted Capable Young Lady Seeks Sewing Knowledge
Job notice from Singer Sewing Machine Co offers in person applications for a capable young lady skilled in sewing. Excellent working conditions with paid vacation hospitalization insurance and other benefits at 122 5th Ave South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singer Sewing Machine Co
5Th Ave
First Class Spray Painter Wanted in Wisconsin
Permanent position for a spray painter with baked finish experience. Supervisory qualifications or experience preferred. Interview arrangements with Mr. Helm at Wisconsin State Employment Service 206 Exchange Building La Crosse Wisconsin. Phone 28182.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justinger’s
West Ave
Tribune
P. O
la Crosse
Helm
Wisconsin State Employment Service
206 Exchange Building
la Crosag
Wisconsin
Encompassing Opportunity to Learn All Apply Details
An encylopedic overview presents how to access available work and educational background resources. It outlines steps to apply, collect required documents, and verify qualifications for various programs. The piece emphasizes clarity, accessibility, and guidance for applicants navigating opportunities.
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Wilhelmina Jerlitzka
T. Mullen
Wilhelmina Herlitzka
Schumacher
Funeral Home
Winnebago
W. J. Harris
Grant’s. Finder
California
Service Department
Montgomery Ward
Continental Mfg. Co
South 2Nd
Dial
Tillman Bros
Modern Exterminator Co
Main
Condit Street
LA Crosse Monument CO
la Crosse St
Ray
Phillips 66
W. Scarpf
4Th St
Home Service
Tom
Yeur
Ray L. Revor
la Crosse Woolen Mills Co
George
Tim Severson
E. L. Kloss
Jackson
Yanzer Sanitarium
North 7Th Dial
Sea Service
Joe's
Jay
Cerise Club
Robert Johns
South 30Th
Hotel Stoddard
Losey
State Road
Krause Kabin Kourt
Phillip Davy
VIS
Ant
Lester Sokol
Fremont Avenue South
Minnesota
Gibson
St. Mary’s Church
Coulee Region
Prescrt Center of
Hosschlers’ Prescription
Fifth Avenue
Public Library
Lutheran
Harry Marshall Jr
Shirley Austin
Lyle Schultz
Ferry St
Geraldine Lamke
Joseph Thompson
Elmer
Houston
O. A. Rust
Lutheran Church Cemetery
Thompson
Nels
Elizabeth Thompson
Martha Redwing
Isabelle Cullen
Chris
Josephine) Amdahl
Clarissa Robinson
Helmer
Emma) Harstad
Harmony
Florenz Thompson
Bernice Thompson
Rochester
Roy
Wil_ Elmer
Vernon
Sun Prairie
Willie
Portland
Ore
Cora Champlin
Melrose
Black River Falls
Melrose Methodist Church
Leo K. Mader
Melrose Cemeery
Miss Champlin
Paul M. Champlin
Vermont
Mel
Ella Chapman
Frank
Hiram
William
Porter
Mrs. Maude Swancutt
Cameron Avenue
American Pictures
Austria
Danny Lebakken
Terry
Terry’s
Friendly Dealings
The
OWL
Long
GOD
Kiss OF Fire
Pee Wee King
Eddie Fisher
Les Paul
Jimmy Boyd
Patti Page
Whoopee John
Guy Lombardo
Four Aces
Ken Griffin
Knutson Radio
Caledonia Street
Glacier Park Co
Great Northern Ry
St. Paul
East Glacier Park
Montana
MR. Barker
Warren Loveland
South Ave
South Avenue
John B. Miller
Victor's
Blue Line Chemical Company
South Broadway
St. Louis 2
Missouri
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