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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1949

Page

14

State Lawman Raps Acheson on Spain Policy

Wisconsin Republican Smith denounces Secretary Acheson for inconsistent Spain policy. He questions why the United States refuses to recognize Franco while recognizing other dictatorial regimes, and cites alleged double standards in China and other nations. He argues for a more coherent diplomacy.

Acheson Spain Washington Smith Venezuela Peru Argentina China

Obituaries of Adolph Johnson and relatives in Wisconsin

Adolph T Duff Johnson 811 Hood street died Sunday in a local hospital after a lingering illness. Born La Crosse May 10 1883. Survived by wife Hulda daughter Ruth sister Mrs Mary Riley La Crosse two brothers Oscar and John. Funeral 2 pm Wednesday Hellwig Morris funeral home Rev H N Stoffel. burial Oak Grove cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday afternoon and evening. Harry O Brewer Sr 52 died suddenly in Los Angeles Friday. Born Terre Haute Dec 25 1896. Surviving four daughters Mrs Harold Swanson Mrs Robert Poellinger Mrs C I Poss and Mrs Ralph Duellman. three sons Harry Jr George Larry. mother Mrs Mary Mott. sister Ida Lee. brother Dewey Terre Haute. five grandchildren. Funeral Friday 2 pm Fossum funeral home Onalaska Rev Carl O Pederson. burial Onalaska cemetery. Mrs Ella Evans 95 Davenport IA formerly Coon Valley WI died Sunday. Survived by son Edwin Davenport and one grandchild. Funeral Wednesday 1 pm Coon Valley Lutheran Church Rev Kramme. burial church cemetery.

Adolph T. (Duff) Johnson Hood Street Boing la Crosse Hulda Ruth Mary Riley Oscar John Buffalo Hellwig-Morris Funeral Home H. N. Stoffel Oak Grove Cemetery Harry O. Brewer Los Angeles Calif Brewer Terre Haute Ind Harold Jane) Swanson Robert Betty Jane) Poellinger C. I Ida Lee) Poss Chattanooga Tenn Ralph Eloda) Duellman Ella Evans Davenport Coon Valley Edwin Coon Valley Lutheran Church Rev. Kramme Viroqua Wis Harry P. Zillig North la Crosse Red Mound Vernon County Loraine Orlin Olson Elaura Alvin Thompson Violet Retreat Methodist Church Roy Williams Walnut Mound Cemetery Retreat Jacobson-Swanson Funeral

Disabled World War I veteran and wife find apartment

A World War I veteran and his wife secured a new apartment after a La Crosse Tribune Sunday notice. Mrs Peter Toma of 830 South Fourth Street contacted the sheriff’s department Monday evening to report rooms for rent. The couple planned to move in that day, according to officials.

la Crosse Tribune Peter Toma South Fourth Street Sheriff's Department

Weather Record For Wisconsin Minnesota And Iowa

Fair and cool tonight with scattered frost mostly light. Wednesday partly cloudy and warmer followed by scattered light showers in northwest portions in late afternoon or at Minnesota. Partly cloudy with a few light scattered showers in northwest tonight and in north and centre portions Wednesday. Warmer except little change in temperature in extreme southeast to night. For Iowa fair tonight not so cool in northwest and extreme west and a little cooler in extreme east with scattered light frost in the low places in extreme east. Wednesday partly cloudy and warmer.

S&s. Department OF Commerce Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa

River Readings Forecast for Hastings to Guttenberg

River readings indicate all lower pools will rise slightly with fall at tailwater gages of Dams 6 7 and 10. No other significant changes expected.

Hastings Guttenberg

Weather brings cold snaps and frost risk across central plains

A high pressure system over South Dakota ushers cooler Canadian air into the central plains and upper Mississippi valley. Wisconsin saw clearing skies and frost risk in the north and center, with winds preventing frost damage. Meanwhile Texas and Gulf states stay very warm with heavy thunder in Arkansas and tornadoes near Garden City in the afternoon.

South Dakota Central Plains States Mississippi Valley Wisconsin Texas Gulf States Arkansas Garden City

Jury acquits man in deer carcass case in Wisconsin

Crandon Wisconsin jury acquitted Delbert Bowling 27 of Laona after being charged with selling a deer carcass to state conservation investigators for 40 dollars last November. Judge Arold Murphy criticized the verdict saying it passes all understanding and dismissed the jurors from further service.

Crandon Wis Arold Murphy Murphy Delbert Bowling Laona State Conservation Department Bowling Justice

Aquinas Latin contest honors awarded to Aquinas pupils

Arlene Sikorski a Aquinas sophomore won a silver medal in the national Latin examination conducted by the Association for the Promotion of the Study of Latin. Mary Volz received a certificate of eminent merit. Other Aquinas students earned certificates of superior merit and honorable mention as about 153 Aquinas Latin students took part in the 15 300 student field from the U S Canada Alaska Hawaii.

A. E. Worsley Elizabeth N. J Arlene Sikorski Aquinas High School Association For the Promotion of the Emil Sikorski South 11Th Street Mary Volz Aquinas Latin Mary Craig Ellen Grams Beverly Zanter Colette Ritter C. Weiking C. Pretasky Dorris Munster A. Hardiman M. Dresen Elizabeth Heitmann Rose Muskat Kathleen Heath G. Downey Donald Kerska Lois Frisch M. Gerke E. Houlihan D. Darlene M. Doerre D. Hammes T. Havlik M. Hegenbarth K. Holicky B. Lee D. Mader E. Phelps P. Senn Y. Sheehan B. Wakeen D. Yost

Man Held On Narcotics Charge In Racine Area

Richard W. Engdahl, 20, of Racine, remanded to county jail on illegal possession of narcotics with $1000 bond after waiving preliminary hearing. Det. Lt. Arthur J. Riley quoted him saying he felt wonderful while smoking marijuana and listening to classical music. Authorities found 40 cigarettes and an ounce of bulk marijuana, and said he processed it himself from supplies obtained from a field between Kenosha and Racine via a library research project.

Kenosha Wis Richard W. Engdahl Racine W. W. Davis Arthur J. Riley Riley Engdahl Here

Three Hurley gambling operators fined after raid

Three people paid a total of $1,000 in fines on gambling charges in Hurley. The Fiesta and Club Francis clubs were raided by state agents, with craps and blackjack tables seized. Fred Fontacchio Jr. was fined 400 dollars on each of two charges. Emil Roya and Emil Mallick were fined 100 dollars each as dealers. Richard Mattrella, owner of the Showboat, faced no court action that Monday.

Madison Wis Hurley State Beverage Tax Department Fiesta Club Club Francis Fred Fontacchio, Jr Emil Roya Emil Mallick R. C. Trembath Richard Mattrella Roya

New Group Promotes Fire Education Plans

The Wisconsin state fire prevention advisory committee, formed to promote prevention education, was organized Monday. Ambrose T. Yehle of Superior was named chairman. The group will work in cooperation with the state industrial commission and attracted representatives from insurance companies, industry, parent teacher groups, schools and agriculture.

Madison Wis Wisconsin Ambrose T. Yehle Superior Grou State Industrial Commission

German Field Marshal von Mannstein Charged With War Crimes

War crimes charges were served Tuesday on Field Marshal Erich von Mannstein. He has been under British guard in a military hospital in Hamburg awaiting trial. The exact charges were not disclosed. British officials described them as war crimes.

Hamburg Germany Erich von Mannstein

Missing Vehicle Report From City Parking Lot

A grey Chevrolet was found mired one half mile east of Irish Hill by a county highway patrolman at 3 a m. On Tuesday at 7 a m city police were informed by owner Douglas Kraemer of 2016 Redfield Street that the car had vanished from the Trane Co. parking lot at 16th and Bennett streets. The vehicle was taken sometime between 11 p m Monday and 7 a m Tuesday.

Irish Hill Trane Co 16Th Bennett Streets Douglas Kraemer Redfield Street I the

Bicycle registration to begin June 1

Police Chief Herman Rick announced bicycle registration starts June 1. No licenses issued before then, and all owners must bring bikes to central station for inspection to obtain plates. Registration will cost 25 cents.

Herman Rick Central Station

James J. Spaulding 57 Dies in Melrose Wisconsin

James J. Spaulding of Melrose Wisconsin died Friday May 20 in a Black River Falls hospital at age 57. Funeral services were held Monday at the Melrose Methodist church with Rev. Howard White officiating. He was born May 31, 1891 in Irving and grew up in Melrose. He married Lahna Stiehl in 1916. The family moved from a farm to Melrose in 1948. He is survived by his wife, a daughter Vivian Schmidt of Melrose, a son Glenn of Melrose, a brother Edward of Milwaukee, and four grandchildren.

Melrose Wis James J. Spaulding Black River Falls

Funeral services for Frank Bozart in Sparta

The body of Frank Bozart who died at a Veterans Administration hospital in Milwaukee arrived in Sparta on Tuesday. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2 p m at Lanham's mortuary with Rev. Briggs of La Crosse officiating. Burial will follow in Mt Hope Cemetery. Friends may call at Lanham's Friday afternoon and evening.

Sparta Wis Frank Bozart Veterans Administration Milwaukee Lanham’s Briggs of la Crosse Mt. Hope Cemetery

Mrs Irene Warner Dies at 59 in Big Creek

Mrs Irene Rosetta Warner 59 wife of Harrison Warner died Monday at her home in Big Creek. Funeral from Lanham's mortuary Thursday at 2 p.m. Friends may call at the mortuary Wednesday afternoon and evening. Surviving are her husband and four sons Lawrence St Paul Spencer Merlin and Harrison Jr all of Sparta.

Sparta Wis Irene Rosetta Warner Harrison Warner Big Creek Lanham Lawrence St. Paul Spencer Merlin Harrison, Jr

Otto Wolfe 58 dies in La Crosse hospital

Otto Wolfe 58 died Sunday in a La Crosse hospital. He was born May 3 1891 in Vernon county son of Perry Wolfe and Rebecca Wilson Wolfe. He married Mary Job Sept 4 1916. she died Nov 11 1939. He married Mable Fuscihofski Feb 16 1947. Survived by second wife four sons Fay Kenneth Donald all of La Farge Darvin Hillsboro four daughters Mrs Kenneth Fry Viola Marie Grace Erma all at home two brothers Albert and Martin La Farge a sister Mrs Jane Dolan and a foster sister Mrs Earl Brewer both of La Farge. Service Wednesday at 2 pm in United Brethren church Dell by Rev McCormick. Burial in Home Cemetery Rush Creek.

LA Farge Wis Otto Wolfe la Crosse Vernon County Perry Rebecca Wilson Wolfe Mary Job Mable Fuscihofski Fay Kenneth Donald Darvin Hillsboro

Obituaries of Adolph Engen and Harry Zillig in Wisconsin

Obituaries note the deaths of Adolph Engen, 68, of Minneapolis formerly of Pigeon Falls born in Norway who worked for P. Ekern store and Honeywell, survived by his wife Anne Scherbak and two children, and Harry P. Zillig, 79, of Vernon county who died after a short illness in a Viroqua hospital, survived by his wife and three daughters. Funeral details in Minneapolis and Viroqua.

Funeral services for Mrs Rossew held in La Crosse

Spring Grove Minn special notice reports funeral services for Mrs Charles Rossew 71 who died May 7 after a lingering illness. Services were May 10 at English Lutheran Church La Crosse with Rev Harold N Stoffel officiating. Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery mausoleum La Crosse.

Spring Grove Minn Charles Rossew la Crosse Harold N. Stoffel Oak Grove Cemetery

Klaus Mann Dies From Sleeping Pills at 33

In Cannes France on Tuesday officials announced Klaus Mann novelist son of Thomas Mann died from an apparent sleeping pill overdose He collapsed after being found ill at his brother Michael Manns home on Saturday The report notes the family and Buddhism reference not relevant to the death

Cannes France Klaus Mann Thomas Mann Michael

Winona SWIFT & COMPANY Livestock Prices and Hours

Winona Minnesota quoted livestock prices from SWIFT & COMPANY with buying hours 8 a m to 4 p m weekdays and 8 a m to 12 noon Saturday. Hog prices by weight, cattle by class, calves, lambs and poultry figures are listed for Chicago and South St. Paul markets with top and range prices and notes on quality and condition.

Chicago USDA South ST. Paul Minn

Another Hollywood Duo Tries Marriage

Nora Eddington Flynn and Crooner Dick Haymes plan a July wedding in Santa Barbara California. Mrs Flynn says she will seek divorce from Errol Flynn on mental cruelty grounds. Haymes is due in Las Vegas in three weeks for a possible Las Vegas visit and a England honeymoon is planned. She aims for legal custody of Deidre four and Rory two with Errol retaining physical custody of Rory.

Las Vegas Nev Nora Eddington Flynn Dick Haymes Santa Barbara Calif Rory

Oil Production Highlight in Jarahueca Field

Exploration concentrates on Jarahueca field as the main oil producer. The report notes the area’s primary role in regional output and ongoing efforts to assess reserves and extraction potential.

Jarahueca Field

Marriage Licenses and Court Notices From Sparta La Crosse Area

Wisconsin notices list multiple marriage license applicants across Sparta Whitehall La Crosse and surrounding towns. Also reported are court actions including a $25 fine for disorderly conduct and drunken driving arrests with preliminary hearings set for late May and early June.

Local ads list Corsets and Pharmacy Services in Town

The page promotes Hilton's Pharmacy at the corner of 4th and Jay with a medicine reminder and Elizabeth Griffith a registered corsetiere at 1303 La Crosse Street. It also notes odorless Fina Foam and Barron's branding.

Hilton's 4Th and Jay Spencer Elizabeth Griffith la Crosse Street Barron's

Help Wanted Female Roles Across City Listings

Classified notes show multiple help wanted ads for women across Wisconsin and Illinois. Positions include silk pressing and stenography in Sparta, a nanny or caregiver role, photographers and waitresses in Chicago, housework and maid duties, and hotel chambermaid posts. Listings request applicants with varying experience and offer modest starting pay and benefits.

Notice of Tax Deed Taking La Crosse County Wisconsin

La Crosse County owner of a tax certificate issued by the County Treasurer. The certificate for Mary A. Staats Outlet 152 Assessors Plat Onalaska No 1032 year 1943 amount 1.30 dated October 19. After three months from publication service a tax deed will be applied for. Dated May 12 1949. Esther M. Domke County Clerk.

City of la Crosse Board of Education Washburn 8Th Main Streets Wisconsin Lincoln Junior High Division Boyum, Schubert & Sorensen Hoeschier Boyum Schubert & Sorensen la Crosse County Mary A. Staats Onalaska Esther M. Domke

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