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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1948

Page

2

Church Backs State Anti-Gambling Law and Liquor Warning

The Wisconsin conference of the Evangelical United Brethren church urges continued enforcement of the state anti-gambling law and condemns liquor traffic. New pastor assignments include H. T. Bandt and others to Milwaukee Madison area, Racine Jefferson Kenosha. Additional changes place Harvey Accola in Gilman town Eau Claire district and Gorton R. Bender in Port Washington Appleton district assignments.

Milwaukee Wisconsin Evangelical United Brethren Church Ae Oyte Milwaukee-Madison H. T. Bandt Shenton Charlies A. Rota Jefferson M. A

United States Leads Leather Production Worldwide

The United States remains the largest producer of leather globally, sustaining its leadership in tanned hides and finished leather goods through domestic farms, processing facilities, and export markets.

United States

Warn Against Forest Fires in Wisconsin Timberlands

Federal and state forest officials warned campers in Wisconsin about tinder dry woods after 21 small fires Friday. Paul Zimmerman of Nicolet forest said fires in Florence and Oconto counties burned 100 acres, many started by trout fishermen. Ervin Hoppe of the forest protection office reported 17 fires totaling 100 acres across seven of ten districts in northern and central Wisconsin with standby firefighters on duty at ranger stations.

Paul Zimmerman Nicolet National Forest Rhinelander Nicolet Forest Florence County Oconto County State Conservation Department Forest Protection Teahawk Ervin Hoppe Wisconsin

Part-time Club Parties At Vocational School

The Tuesday gathering at Miss La Verel Cloutier home featured tea and sandwiches with popular records as the Friday club aided by Mrs. Kathryn Kultz celebrated Miss Laura Crump, resigning to marry in June, with a gift. The Wednesday group hiked to Myrick Park for a May picnic and soft ball game after a pot-luck lunch. Polar bears seen swimming 200 miles offshore reported.

la Verel Cloutier North 17Th Street Laura Crump Crump Kathryn Kultz Miss Crump Myrick Park

Bicycle Safety Contest Promotes Civic Responsibility

Optimists sponsor a bicycle safety contest to encourage alert riding and proper traffic manners. Daily violation photos will be published in The Tribune for five days. Participants must be 17 or younger and send a brief pledge with a signature from W. O. Hanson, La Crosse Industrial Safety Council.

The Tribune W. O. Hanson la Crosse Industrial Safety Council Optimists Club

Car Tip Over At Oak Point

Two weekend county highway accidents prompted police reports of minor injuries and non fatal outcomes. On highway 53 near Oak Point a 16 year old from Galesville, Maynard Olson, skidded after attempting to pass and rolled his car after a left turning maneuver by the other driver. Olson and two passengers sustained minor injuries. the other driver Stanley Heath fled but later pleaded guilty to drunken driving and leaving the scene, with fines and license revocation imposed. A second collision on highway 16 involved Adolph Martin and a motorcycle rider David Keil. no injuries were reported.

Maynard Olson R. J Galesville Oak Point Hunter's Bridge Olson Alfred Olson Clarence Olson Vernon Thomas Stanley Heath Joe Brennegan Adolph Martin Minnesota City David Keil la Crosse Martin Jackie Martin

Wisconsin Jaycees Convention Activities Highlight La Crosse Meeting

La Crosse hosts the Wisconsin Jaycees convention with themes Our American Heritage and Leadership Training. Milwaukee led by Mayor Hubert Humphrey and Harold Russell attended as notable figures. Wisconsin Jaycettes elected officers and heard Margaret Easton discuss cerebral palsy work and state orthopedic pioneers dating to 1902. Mrs. James Hawkins of Waukesha will preside next year with Mrs. Rocco Greeve assisting.

Vens Jaycees Hubert Humphrey Minneapolis Harold Russell Wisconsin Jaycettes la Crosse Linker Margaret Easton James Hawkins Waukesha Rocco Greeve Milwaukee Wisconsin Association For the Disabled Camp Waubeek Miss Easton Sparta Madison

Unclear fragment hints at a remedy or relief product

The readable text mentions relief from a villainous pelerThrumetion and a Bee inent with names like SLOAN BAL Peet and SIAN Feu ty. It reads as a fragmented advertisement or mock medical pitch with unclear product details and multiple nonsensical terms.

Rushi Helms

Jaycettes Back Cerebral Palsy Effort For Year

Miss Easton urged the Jaycettes to keep aiding spastics by promoting women in orthopedic fields. She said carrying an unusual torch may reward commitment and the group voted to extend cerebral palsy work at the state level for another year.

Inspection for expansion of Co L 339th Infantry to Class B

Capt. William T. Whittington announced that Company L 339th Infantry, 85th Division, will be inspected Thursday at 8 p m at the La Crosse armory 707 South Sixth Street for expansion to Class B status. Class B authorization was granted last week and required personnel have been procured.

William T. Whittington Army Reserve Office Co. L 339Th Infantry Regiment 85Th Infantry Division Whittington la Crosse South Sixth Street

City License Deadline Set for June 1

City Clerk Fred Kramer warns that license applications including beer alcohol soft drinks bartender juke box and pool hall licenses must be filed and paid by June 1 to avoid denial.

Fred Kramer

Inclusive Anti Red Law Proposal Sparks Labor Rules Debate

Rep Landis proposes a non Communist oath for management and labor negotiators expanding Taft Hartley. He backs amending the act to bar unions without affidavits from top officials and allows firing of subversive workers if listed by the attorney general. The watchdog committee opened hearings as it probes the act. The note ends with an odd bee fact about travel miles for honey production.

Washington Rep Landis Ind National Labor Relations Board Senate-House Attorney General's Office

Two Cars Reported Stolen Over Weekend

Winona police report two cars stolen over the weekend. A black 1928 Dodge sedan with license 6 23879 was taken Sunday at 1 45 a m. and a black 1935 Dodge with 300 in tools and license 67509 was taken Saturday between 12 30 p m and 2 42 a m. The green 1947 Plymouth two door with Minnesota plate 712 508 was stolen Sunday at 2 42 a m.

Winona Minnesota

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