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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1958
Page
2
The forecast predicts generally fair and dry weather for the major part of the nation Wednesday night under a high barometer. Night lows and highs are noted, with emphasis on stable atmospheric conditions.
Three major natural gas companies and top officers pleaded innocent to federal indictments accusing them of conspiring to block a Canadian gas import into Wisconsin Minnesota and Illinois. The firms named include American Natural Gas Co Detroit and president Ralph T McElvenny Northern Natural Gas Co Omaha and president John F Merriam and People s Gas Light & Coke Co Chicago and former board chairman James F Oates Jr of New York. The charges allege a conspiracy to prevent Tennessee Gas Transmission Co from gaining market share in the three states.
The La Crosse County Board debated funding for seven towns seeking aid for road work. Barre’s federal aid secondary project differed from county aid projects, with votes split on funding and a plan to use general funds and contract procedures. Barre passed, while Washington, Bangor and others faced reductions or eliminations. a courthouse fund transfer was approved to cover repair costs.
The report lists hog cattle calf and lamb prices across major markets including Chicago South St. Paul and the USDA quoted ranges. It notes hogs steady with various weight bands from 160 to 500 pounds, cattle steady with primes 25.00 to 33.50 per cwt, calves values from 16.00 to 31.00, and lambs steady with prices from 11.00 to 19.00 per cwt.
Odie Christofferson reported the loss of a set of keys from 528 S 4th St on Tuesday. D Brown reported the loss of license plate number 163480 from 1713 Bainbridge St.
In Paris Pflimlin resigns amid independents' defections after a government ban on mass meetings. Coty begins talks with leaders while Mollet's name is floated as premier candidate. In Algiers a May 13 coup sparked a 50,000 strong protest demanding De Gaulle as strongman leader of France.
A La Crosse State College faculty member and eight students will staff Turtle Island Camp in Pardeeville for the summer. The Volunteers of America own and run the camp, serving welfare families. Fred Lengfeld will direct, supported by Ralph Jagodzin ski, Donald Harms, Lester Martin, Ronald Payette, Katherine Hilvers, Carlan Freitag, Diana Schwandt, Markesan, and Diane Louret of Cascade.
Completes four weeks of individual combat training at Camp Pendleton California on May 23. Course covers infantry tactics first aid demolitions field fortifications and advanced weapons schooling. Says Marines are essentially infantrymen regardless of duties.
Merle Sacia, manager of Midwest Bottle Gas Co., reported to the sheriff that three company trucks in Medary were broken into the previous night. Tools stolen include a dozen wrenches, pliers, three screwdrivers, and prescription sunglasses. Dr. Donald H. Menzel of Harvard College Observatory says moon weather forecasts could soon extend to Earth.
Clarence Boodle of La Crosse was elected chairman of the La Crosse County Petroleum Industries Committee at a La Crosse Courthouse meeting. P. G. Terpstra was chosen vice chairman and W. B. Jeffery became secretary. F. M. Elliott warned that repealing Wisconsin highway fund protection could cripple roads and harm the state's economy.
Johnson Refrigeration Co Inc distributors of York refrigeration held their annual dealer meeting at Concordia Hall. Harold H. Johnson said dealers from Minnesota Iowa and Wisconsin would return with cash exceeding 1000. Factory reps from York Corp attended to discuss product line sales promotion service and application. Attendance was expected to exceed 50 dealers. meeting began at 3 p.m. with dinner planned for 6 30.
Midn. William S. Burgess, son of Mr and Mrs William T Burgess of La Crosse Wisconsin, is named to the superintendent's list at the U S Naval Academy Annapolis for the second term of the 1957 58 academic year. Candidates must average at least 82 5 percent with no less than 80 percent in aptitude and a satisfactory conduct score. The honor brings privileges for the next term and boosts midshipman pride and effort.
Dr Richard W Porter chairs the Vanguard panel as optimism fades after San Diego silence halts a promising launch. The 20 inch sphere carried ultraviolet instruments to study sun rays and their effect on radio comms and storms for the International Geophysical Year.
Auxiliary to meet at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church 410 West Avenue S on Thursday June 5 at 8 p.m. A note mentions that about 47 percent of active aviation pilots in the United States live in seven states California Texas New York Illinois Ohio Pennsylvania and Michigan.
The state will reimburse the county $1,085 listed as an overdraft in the April county treasurer report for the supervising teacher Mrs. Hazel Leicht. The reimbursement will not use county taxes as the state pays its share in the following year, causing the temporary bookkeeping overdraft.
Cub Scouts of Pack 16 held a three ring circus for parents at the Jefferson School. Ring masters Steven Lovejoy Ronald Hole and Thomas Lovejoy introduced acts by clowns musclemen bearded ladies gymnasts stunt men and animals. Awards were given by Cubmaster Arthur Lunde and representative Wendell Lovejoy to Randy T. Blank Walter Nelson Gregory Gran Jay Terry Aylsworth Bobcat winners Thomas Lovejoy Ronald Bernd and David Berger Denner stripes Steven Hole and Thomas Woodruff Wolf badges Steven Lovejoy and E Martell Lion badges Thomas Silver S Hole T Woodruff D Berger and E Martell Gold Arrows William Snyder R Hole Berger Martell and Ralph Geary Silver Arrows. Hole earned three silver arrows and his year pin. Mrs Wendell Lovejoy Mrs Lee Snyder and Mrs Thomas Rose served circus decorated cakes coffee and chocolate milk.
The La Crosse Plumbing Supply Co files a default judgment with Circuit Court Clerk Carl F. Schnick against Jerry Viner Peter Nordness and Vilas Viner for 3173.03 principal 92.54 interest and 68.70 costs totaling 3334.27 for plumbing supplies delivered between March 6 and Oct. 21 1957.
Wisconsin fair and cool tonight with scattered frost in east areas. Thursday partly cloudy and warmer with isolated showers in extreme north this afternoon or evening. Minnesota fair and warmer today with possible thundershowers tomorrow north portion, then colder. Iowa fair but cooler southeast, warmer northwest and extreme north Thursday with possible thunder storms. Shippers advisory limits perishables within 150 miles of La Crosse to above 32 degrees by 6 p.m. Thursday.
Little change expected in river stages over the next 24 hours. Sunrise Thursday 5 27 a.m. Sunset 8 38 p.m. Moon sets at 3 11 a.m. Thursday. Heating degree days Tuesday four. Total for the fiscal year seven thousand one hundred twenty seven.
Milwaukee youths retrieved the world championship pennant after it disappeared from County Stadium during a rally. Dist. Atty. William McCauley met Braves general manager John Quinn who declined to prosecute. The pennant was returned to the stadium following the incident.
La Crosse Public Library will close Friday May 30 for Memorial Day. Summer hours begin with main and branch libraries operating until Labor Day. Main Library children’s department open 9 am to 12 noon and 1 to 6 pm weekdays. Branch hours 1 to 9 pm Monday to Friday. 1 to 6 pm Saturday. children 1 to 6 pm weekdays.
Eisenhower notes auto and durable goods sales remain down but sees signs the recession may level off. He backs the Republican platform on statehood for Alaska and Hawaii and says it is his duty to push for admission of both territories.
Girl Scout Troop 67 and parents held a potluck at Myrick Park for 103 attendees. Yellow candles and world pins marked the fly up and Brownies circle ceremony with Mary Johnson presenting the pins. Leaders include Mrs. Gerald Cobleigh, Mrs. Don Glasbrenner, and Mrs. A. O. Gibbs.
Postmaster George M. Hetherington announced the U S post office will close Friday in observance of Memorial Day. Window and carrier service will be inoperative with regular holiday mail collection and processing of perishable and special delivery matter proceeding.
A Circuit Court jury was sent home after sides reached an out-of-court settlement. Defendants V Tausche Hardware Co Joan Oestreicher a Tausche employee and State Farm Mutual Automobile Co agree to pay 2800 dollars to plaintiffs. Richard Reinke receives 1000 dollars for injuries from an incident on September 28 1955. Travelers Indemnity Co. gets 930 dollars and the plaintiffs attorneys 870 dollars.
Cloyce Campbell announces that Mary Larson MTd. R. 42, a senior in the letters and science division at La Crosse State College, has won an economics honor. Her nomination was submitted and she will also receive a subscription to the Wall Street Journal.
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