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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1950
Page
2
The Avalon ballroom hosted the second annual dealer show by Motor Parts and Equipment Inc where over 600 Tri-State automotive men viewed demonstrations and exhibits. Twenty three manufacturers represented, and Robert Clarke of Chicago spoke on good shop practices with the aid of colored slides.
Two pedestrians were injured on local streets in separate incidents reported by city police. A Portland woman 58 sustained hip and hand injuries after a left turning car brushed her near Third and Jay streets, while another accident on King street left Elise Skogstad with a fractured leg after backing a car to turn. Police and ambulances transported the injured to a hospital as investigators logged vehicle damages of 35 and 200 dollars respectively.
Weather notes show mostly fair conditions in Wisconsin and Minnesota while Iowa experiences partly cloudy and cool weather through Saturday. Mississippi River levels fall about 0.3 feet daily with dams adjusting flows. A cold front brings heavy snow to Wyoming and Colorado as storms ripple eastward. frost is reported at Rapid City and Leadville records a low of 12 degrees.
Legal notices announce probate hearings for Emily Hatfield Ane Dorthea Caspersen Emil Benson Wenzel Wietecka Claude Carter and Claud A Carter in La Crosse County Wisconsin. Court dates span June 20 1950 through September 1950 with deadlines August 1950 for claims and heirship determinations. Attorneys listed include Ruediger Joanis Hubert V Fuller Arthur T Holmes Johns Roraff Coleman and Clarence J Weber.
La Crosse county chapter Red Cross board members and committee workers attended a public relations seminar in the Junior Red Cross room. Elizabeth Dimmitt of the St. Louis Red Cross explained public relations details while Rose Mary Tuttle, National Blood Program representative, spoke on the program history and operations. Tuttle spoke at Aquinas and Central high schools and at Logan Friday.
Notice of hearing for the administration of the estate of Richard Leber deceased and determination of heirs. John N. Rebhan seeks appointment as administrator with August 12 1950 deadline. hearing August 15 1950. E F K Gansen attorney La Crosse Wisconsin. See notices for liquor license applications in Stoddard and Greenfield.
Michael Soller Sr., 87, died at his daughter's home in La Crosse on Thursday morning. Survived by wife nee, Agnes Nedvidek. two sons John and Michael Jr.. a daughter Agnes Nedvidek. a brother John Soller. a sister Mrs Were of Strasbourg. eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. Visitation Sunday at Schumacher funeral home with rosary. Funeral Monday at Holy Trinity Church with burial at Woodlawn cemetery.
Funeral services for Mrs. Glenn Ball 52 died in a Madison hospital were held at Galesville Presbyterian Church. Alice Harrington learned of nephew Floyd Curtis 65 who died in Milwaukee. M C Smeby Madison drug salesman died in Sparta after sudden illness at a hotel with cause not announced.
Inspect your automobile battery at least once a month to ensure reliability and extend its service life. Regular checks help spot corrosion and weak connections before they cause starting problems or breakdowns.
Local service clubs staged humorous skits at the VFW for the annual gridiron banquet. Lions Kiwanis Rotary Optimists and La Crosse Business Men's club presented civic satire on water chlorination auditorium traffic and city issues. Ed Dohlby signs off with leaving Arizona.
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