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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1970

Page

14

Tri State Deaths From Wisconsin and Montana

Ludvig N Solberg 81 retired rancher from Roundup Montana died Sept 29 born Sept 4 1889 in Ettrick Wis. Married 1913 Emily Brantsag he lived in Montana since 1914 Survived by widow two sons five brothers five sisters and grandchildren services Oct 1 in Roundup Lutheran Church burial Lavina Cemetery. Other Obituaries list Raymond V Wopat 50 Milwaukee Abbie Quam 89 Mabel Minn Katherine Blakeley 87 Sparta Everett E Schamens 81 Sparta Louise Plitzuweit 89 Caledonia Elizabeth Nichols 85 Sparta and others with local funeral details.

Ettrick, Wis Ludvig N. Solberg Roundup, Mont Ettrick Albert Solberg Emily Brantsag Montana Robert Roundup Laverne Powell Wyo Edwin Missoula Mont William la Crosse Joseph Galesville Melvin French Creek Henry Belva Nelsestuen Mina Thompson Selmer Hovre Lloyd Anderson Platteville Luella Kjeldgard Fort Lauderdale Fla Lavina Hillsboro Wis Raymond V. Wopat Milwaukee St. John’s Catholic Church John Hodges Wopat Cemetery Picha Funeral Rosary Wencel Wopat Allis-Chalmers Mfg. Co Lena Cisar Middleton Joseph Stanek New Richmond Richard Hynek Yuba Martha Sinkule Monroe Agnes Hynek Alice Miller Mauston Elroy Union Center Adolph Kendall Rudolph Genoa Mabel Minn Abbie Quam Moorhead Ronald Grabham Lisbon N.D Abbie Casterton G. 0. Quam Walter Stone Katherine Blakeley Sparta St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Bernard Kelly Robert Page James Agan Minneapolis Everett E. Schamens Sparta United Methodist Church Stanley Wiese Donald Ehler Leon Odd Fellows Memorial Leon Congregational Church Heart Fund Opal Judith Davenport Bess Schmitz Ora Olson Alec Schroeder Ashton Orlin John Plitzuweit Caledonia John Louise) Plitzuweit la Crescent St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Marvin Doelger Evergreen Cemetery Potter- Haugen Funeral Home

Inciting Campus Riot Charges At Marshall University

In Huntington West Virginia police charged 24 people with inciting to riot after about 1000 officers dispersed a crowd estimated at 2000 on the Marshall University campus. About 100 to 200 students actively participated as pepper spray and tear gas were used amid a drug raid fallout. A patrolman was injured by a rock thrown through a telephone booth.

Huntington W. Va Marshall University Donald Dedmon

Death Notice of Frank C. Tomalka in La Crosse Area

Frank C. Tomalka, 76, of 1624 Mississippi St., died in a local hospital on Thursday evening Oct 8. He leaves three daughters Jeanne Smaby of Onalaska, Shirley and Joanne of La Crosse, a son Robert of Stamford Conn, eight grandchildren, and brothers Louis and Felix of La Crosse. Services are tentatively set for Monday with calling at Nelson Funeral Home Sunday after 4 p.m.

Sparta Wis Elizabeth Nichols Lanham-Kirchoff Funeral Home Stanley Wiese Melvina Cemetery Roy Wayne Lof Avoca Francis Vieth John Park la Crosse Willis Young Myrtle DeBoer Wesley Greeno l Blair Lloyd Ettrick Leo Holmen Frank C. Tomalka Mississippi St James Jeanne) Smaby Onalaska Shirley Joanne Robert Stamford, Conn Louis Felix Nelson Funeral Home

Milwaukee moves to buy out troubled Transit Co

Milwaukee County Board approves a plan to subsidize then acquire the Transit Co. The program aims to establish a pathway to public ownership of county mass transit, with immediate aid to cope with rising costs, potential fare adjustments, and improved service. The resolution passed 10 to 3.

Milwaukee Transit Co Milwaukee County Board Milwaukee County Transport Co

Arcadia Parish Hall Dedicates To Ex Pastor Msgr Andrzejewski

St Stanislaus Parish in Arcadia Wisconsin dedicates its basement hall to the late Msgr Joseph Andrzejewski with an 8 30 a m Mass on Sunday Oct 11. A life sized portrait will be unveiled and placed in the hall. Attorney LaVerne Kostner will speak. Andrzejewski served Arcadia for 45 years and helped found the local country club and golf course. He died Jan 15 1969. St Stanislaus Holy Name Society organized the project and bought the portrait from King Studios. Public invited.

Arcadia Wis St. Stanislaus St. Stanislaus Church Msgr Joseph Andrzejewski Stanley Andrzejewski St. Mary’s Church Rural Stanley Andrzejewski LaVerne Kostner St. Stanislaus Parish City of John P. Treacy Holy Cross Seminary la Crosse the Elks Knights of Columbus St. Stanislaus Holy Name Society King Studios

Legislation to limit liquor licenses fails by one vote

The La Crosse Common Council defeated by 11 to 10 a bill to raise liquor license fees from 220 to 375 and cap licenses at one per 3,000 residents. Alderman Ferdinand Sontag spoke against the proposal, arguing for free competition. The measure would have capped licenses at about 17 based on current population.]]

Common Council la Crosse George Hickey Raymond Keller James Shoger Roger Vogt Joseph Addis Jack Frost Lawrence Hole Kenneth Niedbalski Patrick Zielke Joseph Murphy Warren Loveland

Wichita State Plane Lacked Safety Certificate in Crash

government experts say the Wichita State football plane did not hold a valid airworthiness certificate and carried no evidence of mechanical failure. The rented craft may have flown into a canyon east of the Continental Divide near Love Land Pass, crashing after attempting a turn. FAA findings note a 10‑day ferry permit expired Sept 21 and the plane had been mothballed in Las Vegas. Public hearings are set for Oct 21 in Wichita to hear survivors and officials from Golden Eagle Aviation and Jack Richards Aircraft.

James R. Polk Washington Wichita State Rocky Mountains Continental Divide Federal Aviation Administration Las Vegas Nev FAA Oklahoma City Jack Richards Aircraft, Co. Inc Utah State National Transportation Safety Board Brad Dunbar Denver Loveland Pass Dunbar John H. Reed Safety Board Wichita Reed Golden Eagle Aviation Jack Richards

Parking bans proposed for South Avenue in La Crosse

A plan to formalize parking restrictions on South Avenue from 3rd to 13th Street, with a 550-foot segment west of West Avenue having a two hour limit 8 am to 2:30 pm and separate no parking windows. Weekday 2:30 to 5:30 pm bans for from 13th Street to Ward Avenue, plus overall 24 hour no parking except specified segments. The measure includes authority for police to tow vehicles in established zones and moves to committee. Birth notices appear for October and November arrivals.

South Avenue la Crosse Loeffler 13Th Street Ward Avenue Joseph J. van Aelstyn S. 19Th St Jane Lickweg Robert Celichowski Onalaska Barbara Burant Ronald F. Johnson Stoddard Marie A. Duerkop

Judgment for Evansville Ve neer and Lumber Co. vs Meyer

La Crosse Indiana court awards $5,000 plus costs to Evansville Veneer and Lumber Co. against Franklin and Frank W. Meyer of Evansville. Two defendants James F. Wurm, 24, Holmen, and La Vern L. Rockwell, 22, Onalaska, failed to appear for driving after revocation and suspension of license respectively.

Evansville Veneer and Lumber Co Evansville Ind Franklin Frank W. Meyer Gould Sr James F. Wurm Holmen la Vern L. Rockwell Onalaska

City Man Named To U S VFW Post

Joseph Ormsby of 2636 S 15th St was named a national aide de camp by Herbert R Rainwater, commander in chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in San Bernardino Calif. Rainwater commended Ormsby for his service to the VFW and his community.

Joseph Ormsby S. 15Th St Herbert R. Rainwater San Bernardino Calif Veterans of Foreign Wars Rainwater VFW Ormsby

Oven Cleaner Fumes Fatal To Teen Ager

Duluth, Minn. AP reports 15 year old Dennis Wright collapsed on a street and died from inhaling fumes from an aerosol oven cleaner. A bag with cleaner residue and the can were found with the youth. The St. Louis County coroner ordered an autopsy to confirm the cause of death.

Duluth Dennis Audrey Wright

Arts Festival Annual Meeting Thursday in Wisconsin Tech

The Coulee Region Festival of Arts will hold its annual meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m in Room 406K of Western Wisconsin Technical Institute. Dr Stephen Copps president said a summary of the year s activities will be given and new members will be elected to the board. The public may attend.

Coulee Region

La Crosse Votes to Close Alleys for Parking, Parking Plans

The La Crosse common council voted Thursday to vacate the two alleys between 7th and 8th streets from Vine to Badger. Western Wisconsin Technical Institute requested the closings. A half block on Pine will become permanent parking per WWTI director Charles Richardson. The other half blocks will be temporary parking then for future construction.

la Crosse Common Council Vine Badger Western Wisconsin Technical Institute Charles Richardson WWTI

Camp McCoy Fire Damages Building

A fire at Camp McCoy Wisconsin damaged an upstairs bachelor quarters room but not the entire building. There were no injuries and occupants were evacuated as smoke and water damage spread through the structure. Origin of the fire was not determined per Fire Chief Ray Northup.

Camp Mccoy Wis Ray Northup

Youth Sentenced to Lincoln Boys School for Probation Violation

A 17-year-old local boy was sentenced by Judge James W. Rice to Lincoln Boys School near Merrill for violating probation. He had been originally sentenced for a La Crosse County home burglary, then left home and was arrested in Madison.

Sparta Wis James W. Rice Lincoln Merrill la Crosse County Madison

Antique Sale at Old Rock School Grounds

Prairie du Chien Wisconsin hosts an antique flea market at the Old Rock School Arts and Crafts Center on Saturday and Sunday October 10 and 11. Dealers from three states will sell antiques and collectibles from noon until sundown.

Prairie DU Chien Wis Old Rock School

Order and Notice for Hearing Final Account Wisconsin

Probate Court in La Crosse County sets a hearing for Martha B Horn estate on October 27, 1970. The executor seeks allowance of the account and determination of heirs debts claims taxes and residue with related adjudications. Dated September 30 1970 by Judge Eugene A Toepel and local attorneys. Amended summons in Perren v Perren case requires defendant to answer within 40 days after publication or face default judgment. Cameron Stoltz licensed attorneys represent plaintiff.

State of Wisconsin la Crosse County Court Martha B. Horn City of la Crosse la Crosse County County of la Crosse Eugene A. Toepel Hale Skemp Hanson, Schnurrer & Skemp State Bank Bidg State of Wisconsin Family Branch Shirley L. Perren Homer Lee Perren, Sr Cameron & Stoltz Caledonia Street Westconsin Alex B. Cameron Steele, Smyth, Klos & Flynn Main Street Robert A. Farnam R. E. Nietsch Rivoli Building

Card of Thanks and Found Notices in La Crosse Tribune

A notice explains that a card of thanks fulfills gratitude needs for floral tributes and kindness when personal thanks are impractical. Inquiries to Classified Department 782-8040. Also found items include a black Labrador with white patches in Holmen to claim at 526 3764 and shotgun shells with owner details required at 784 9967.

la Crosse Tribune Classified Department Grant Blum Holmen

Stray and Lost Pets Reported Around City

Stray basset hound found near Alpine Inn with brown and white coat and silver collar. Lost dogs and cats include a one year old black and white basset with choke chain in South Side, a brown and black German shepherd in Chipmunk Coulee Stoddard area, a gold female Cocker Spaniel near 2915 South 21st Ter race, a Siamese male kitten near 9th and La Crosse Streets. Call numbers provided for each case and rewards offered for some listings. Found golden retriever and Chesapeake near Trempeareau. contact 783-2001.

Alpine Inn Chipmunk Coulee Stoddard South 21St Terrace Chesapeake Trempeareau 9Th la Crosse Streets

Wool carding and washing services offered

La Crosse Woolen Mills at 1645 George Street advertises wool carding and washing services. They provide new wool batts priced at $2.70 per pound and list contact number 784 1637 for inquiries.

la Crosse

Beginner Accordion Classes For Kids At Danny's House

Advertises 20- A beginner accordion lessons for children ages 7 to 11 with free use of accordion and music, payment only for lessons. Contact Danny's House of Music at 307 Main St or call 782-8848. Also piano lessons offered by Mrs. Sandra Nelson at 1806 Adams, phone 784-7810.

Danny

Wisconsin Jobs Ads Aimed at Sex Classifications

The notice explains the state law against sex discrimination in hiring with a carve out for jobs where work nature or conditions justify hiring by sex. It notes Want Ads are arranged separately for MALE and FEMALE classifications and directs readers to review both for positions matching qualifications.

Wisconsin

Help Wanted Advertisements From Classified Section

Multiple job ads request male salesmen in hardware, hotel and service sectors with earnings quoted from 12 000 to 25 000 yearly. Listings include territory in Wisconsin and Minnesota, dairy farm manager, in store bakery manager, life insurance sales and management opportunities, farm help, woodsman, office equipment salesman and station manager. Equal opportunity employer notices appear.

la Crosse Prairie du Chien Sparta Chippewa Falls Menomonie Eau Claire Wis Winona Minn Philip J. Green Edward Don & Company S. Harlem North Riverside Ill Wisconsin Tribune Kastner Super Valu McCaffrey Reserve Life Insurance CO State Bank Omaha Stellick Oil Station South Ave

Capitol Police Chief job opening in Madison

State Department of Administration seeks a Capitol Police Chief to protect Capitol and State building complexes. Requires college degree, five years in law enforcement, three in supervision, good health, under 55. Salary range 12 510 to 14 130 yearly with merit increases. Apply by October 17. exams October 24 and 28, 1970. Equal opportunity employer.

Ing

McKay Nursery Co. Seeks Sales Person in Wisconsin

Full or part time sales position selling nursery stock produced by McKay Nursery Company, Wisconsin's Greatest Nursery. No delivering, no investment required, weekly pay, training by experienced landscape designers. Located near Waterloo, Wisconsin. write Watere loo Wisconsin 53594.

Gale Products Co Galesville Wisconsin Vivian Woodard Cosmetics JET Tire, Inc E. Main Sparta Zeisser St. Apt la Crosse Pizza Hut Copeland Avenue Hillsboro Collect Alice Elliott Tribune Surf Cocktail Lounge North 4Th McKay Nursery Company Waterloo McKay Nursery Co Watereloo

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