Memorial gifts from Julie Burns family to Blessed Sacrament School
The Julie Burns memorial gifts include two television sets with stands and two slide projectors donated to Blessed Sacrament School in memory of Julie Burns, 10, who died in a bicycle truck crash on Losey Boulevard Friday. Her siblings Shannon 12 and Janet Kay 9 appear in the photo with Rev. Gerald Fisher copastor of the parish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Burns
Market St
Blessed Sacrament School
Julie
Losey Boulevard
Blessed Sacrament
Shannon
James Jr
Janet Kay
Rev
Gerald Fisher
Copastor
Blessed Sacrament Parish
Tribune
Union At WWITI Faces Three Way Recognition Fight
The American Federation of Teachers has recognized a teacher union at Western Wisconsin Technical Institute but faces a three way battle for exclusive bargaining rights. A WERC hearing began to decide if a bargaining election should be held and who will appear on the ballot. The WEAC and an independent group also seek recognition, with a decision due within 60 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Teachers
AFT
Western Wisconsin Technical Institute
William Kaln
Wisconsin Federation of Teachers
WFT
Kaln
WWTI
Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission
WERC
Wisconsin Education Association Council
WEAC
Charles Richardson
Kalin
la Crosse
Lutefisk and lefse anchor a thousand years of Norwegian food
The article traces lutefisk, dried cod and lefse from Norway’s harsh climate to modern kitchens. It notes lutefisk origins in cod preservation, the long soaking process with birch-ash lye, and the role of cod in Norwegian life. Norwegians rely on fish due to limited farmland, shaping thrift, faith, and culture that endured in emigration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Harold the Fairhaired
Arctic
Vets Call for Strong Patriotism to Back U S Forces
Frank L. Schneider told Veterans World War I at the 3rd District fall conference at the VFW Club that veterans groups must urge support for the armed forces. He cited 1939 recruit figures and urged a two million volunteer force to match past manpower while stressing ongoing sympathy for conflicts worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Schneider
Veterans of Foreign Wars Club
6Th
Market Sts
United States
Schneider
Cass St
Wisconsin Department
American Legion
Reading Program To Begin In Wisconsin Right-To-Read Effort
Mrs. Margaret Yawkey will direct the Wisconsin Right-to-Read program funded by a 125000 dollar federal grant for first year operation. In La Crosse volunteer tutor training starts Friday 9 to 1130 a.m. in the reading center at UW La Crosse Morris Hall with instructors Joan Clements Mary Schubert Evelyn Pertzsch and others. Pertzsch chairs the local effort and also serves on the state advisory committee with Wisconsin PTA representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Yawkey
Madison
Wisconsin
In la Crosse
University of Wisconsin-La
Evelyn M. Pertzsch
Main St
Onalaska
Pertzsch
Wisconsin Congress of Parents and Teachers
Wisconsin Supreme Court upholds burglary confessions in Loeffler Spah case
The Wisconsin Supreme Court rejected the appeals of La Crosse men Loeffler and Spah, holding that even if arrests were illegal the confessions could still be used. Loeffler and Spah were convicted of a March 30 1971 burglary at 622 S 8th St and theft, with Loeffler later sentenced to probation. Both men have completed probation and were discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Supreme Court
la Crosse
Ted A. Loeffler
Liberty St
Richard M. Spah
Island St
S. 8Th St
Loeffler
Spah
Peter Pappas
Pappas
Drug Case Delayed to Appoint Lawyer in Mescaline Sale
A La Crosse man David B. Aller 25 faces two counts of selling and possessing mescaline with intent to deliver in the Mary E Sawyer Auditorium incident. The case was continued to appoint counsel as a public defender. Holloway is charged with possessing marijuana and pled guilty assigned probation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
David B. Aller
Main St
Mary E. Sawyer Auditorium
Michael Abraham
Aller
Jeff A. Holloway
R. 2
Tomah
Abraham
Holloway
Asst. Dist. Atty
Mark Lukoff
Wisconsin Department of Health and Social Services
Randolph
Roraff
Toepel Named To Judicial Council
La Crosse County Judge Eugene A. Toepel is elected to represent the Board of County Judges on the Wisconsin Judicial Council. Judge Harold Wollenzein announced the appointment to the general projects committee, which is reviewing juror handbook revisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Eugene A. Toepel
S. 14Th St
Wisconsin Judicial Council
Harold Wollenzein
Wisconsin State Board of County Judges
Toepel
General Projects Committee
$14,000 Raised To Aid Israel In Mideast War
Rabbi Elliott Katz announces donations exceeding $14,000 from Jewish and non Jewish supporters for immediate social educational and health aid to Israelis. Funds to go to United Jewish Appeal New York with no arms or war expenditure. some may assist Russian immigrants. Drive began Oct 6 after Yom Kippur services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel
Elliott Katz
Congregation
Sons of Abraham
Rabbi Katz
United Jewish Appeal Office
New York
Russia
Gund Homed Addition Nears Reality in La Crosse Area
Luther Rodvik of La Crescent Nursing Center says Wisconsin Division of Health Policy and Planning approval clears major hurdle for Gund Home expansion on the old La Crosse Hospital site. An Industrial Commission approval remains. phased demolition planned. project valued about 1.85 million dollars and could add 176 beds to reach 226 total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Taylor
Caledonia St
St. Francis Hospital
Roland W. Bentzen
S. 21St St
la Crosse
Harold G. Hauser
Wood St
Gund Home
la Crosse Hospital
Luther Rodvik
la Crescent Nursing Center
Rodvik
Wisconsin Division of Health Policy and Planning
Wisconsin Industrial Commission
Also Mentioned on This Page
Union
WWITI
The
WEFT
Teamsters Union
University of Wisconsin- la Crosse
Viterbo College
New Mexico
Arctic Circle
Lofoten
Baltic Sea
North Sea
U.S
Warren Bey
Oak Ave. S
Adam
Tyke
Steven Noffke
Dist. Atty
Burleigh Randolph
Leonard Roraff
Eugene Toepel
Judicial Council
State Supreme Court
Reuben Peterson Jr
YMCA
S$ Wth St
Lutheran Hospital
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