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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1958

Page

14

USAF Readies White Lance Nuclear Missile for Bombers

The Air Force plans to arm supersonic bombers with the White Lance, an improved Bullpup derivative built by Martin in Orlando. It would be nuclear tipped, provide greater range and firepower, and may use television guidance. Officials have not fully confirmed details.

Orlando Fila Air Force Martin Co The Tactical Air Command Martin White Lance

Helvig Weds Soller in St Josephs Cathedral Ceremony

Helvig and Soller wed at St Josephs Cathedral on Saturday October 4 at 9 am with Rev. Andrew Karoblis presiding. Attendants include matron of honor Mrs James Burcum and best man Albert Soller Jr. Guests from Viroqua Milwaukee and Janesville attended a 300 guest reception at Five-Mile House after a northern Wisconsin honeymoon.

Joan Alice Helvig Raymond J. Soller St. Joseph's Cathedral Andrew Karoblis E. W. Helvig Albert T. Soller James Bergum Albert Soller Jr Walt’s Five-Mile House Thore Hanson Viroqua Joan Johnson Milwaukee Maxine Cooper Janesville Liberty St Wisconsin G. Heileman Brewing Co Richard Soller James Burcum Gene Burcum Bernard Burcum Alice Olson Violet Miller Alvin Amsrud

Ruth Kay Simonson and Dean H Schmalz Wed in Sparta

Ruth Kay Simonson and Dean H Schmalz were wed Saturday Oct 4 at Trinity Lutheran with Rev. O M Skindrud officiating. Attendants included Mrs. Arnold Huettel and Mrs. Leon Gant, Dennis Poss, Jess and Eugene Simonson, Edward Habheggar. A 250 guest reception followed at the Simonson home. The couple will live at 200 E Franklin St after a trip to Washington and the eastern states. Prenuptial showers were given by Mrs. Frank Wendorf and Mrs. Fred Baumbach.

Sparta Wis Ruth Kay Simonson Dean H Schmalz Trinity Lutheran O. M. Skindrud Arnold Huettel Leon Gant Dennis Poss Jess Eugene Simonson Edward Habheggar Simonson E. Franklin St Washington, D.C Frank Wendorf Fred Baumbach

Autogenous vaccines may curb common cold complications

AP reports at the sixth annual Symposium on Antibiotics, Dr. J Morrison Ritchie describes autogenous vaccines made from volunteers’ nose and throat germs tested in winter 1955 56 showing fewer complicated colds. Antibiotic lozenges also reduced complications in a separate 100 person trial. A Japanese team cites Mitomycin C as showing temporary tumor reduction in advanced cancer patients.

Washington J. Morrison Ritchie Public Health Laboratory Birkenhead England Ritchie

La Crosse police court records list numerous traffic fines

A La Crosse daily record of arrests and citations shows numerous drivers pled guilty or paid fines for speeding licenses mufflers and other violations. Cases span La Crosse Onalaska and nearby towns with amounts from five to one hundred dollars and one jail term suspended.

Knowles Praises Wisconsin County Supervisors In La Crosse

Wisconsin's Republican Lt. Gov. Warren Knowles visited the La Crosse area to address the County Board. He urged stability and greater regard for local government, saying current government size is unwieldy and taxpayers deserve credit for the supervisors' work.

Wisconsin Warren Knowles County Board la Crosse Knowles

Pastor and family guests of Caledonia church

The Rev. and Mrs. Charles Mosebrook and their two children will visit Caledonia Methodist Church as guests this Sunday. Dr Mosebrook will preach at Hokah at 9 30 a m and at Caledonia at 11 a m before returning to furlough in Rochester Minnesota for study in Chicago this year.

Caledonia Minn Charles Mosebrook Mosebrook Hokah Philippines Chicago Rochester

Herlitzka Ramlet wedding ushers and attendants listed

Names Steve Elfrid and Ken neth Herlitzka are added as ushers with Roger La Rue and Robert Herlitzka among the groomsmen in the past week wedding. The connections highlight family members serving in the wedding party.

Steve Elfrid Kenneth Herlitzka Roger la Rue Robert Herlitzka

Deaths in Tri-State: Jacobson Solberg Appleton Rites

Funeral services were held for John Jacobson 59 at Hesper Lutheran Church after a stroke. Albert H. Solberg 82 a Blair farmer died in La Crosse hospital and services were set for Blair. Fred Appleton 76 Necedah died in Mauston hospital with funeral at Crandall and Sons.

Mabel Minn Hesper Lutheran Church John Jacobson Hesper David Lee Mr. Jacobson Fillmore County Mader Jacobson Martin la Crosse Celius Josie Jacobson Celia

Elisabeth Bernier 83 Dies in Mauson Residence

Elizabeth Bernier 83 died Thursday at the Andrew Garrigan residence where she had lived for years. Born December 25 1874 in Necedah she spent years in Chicago before moving to Mauston 30 years ago. Survived by brother Patrick Morrissey Racine and niece Mrs Andrew Garrigan with whom she lived. Funeral 9 am Saturday at St Patrick Church Manston with burial in St Patrick Cemetery Rosary 8 pm Friday at Crandall and Sons Funeral Home.

Blair Wis Albert H. Solberg Blair Area la Crosse Zion Lutheran Church F. E. Olson Frederixon Funeral Mr. Solberg Lakes Coulee Preston Township Hans Solberg Elene Houkom Conrad Kjos Solberg Conrad Verna) Kjos Carl Edna) Holle Eddie Arcadia Racine Arthur Helmer Taylor Ft. Atkinson Henry Jennie Gilbert Minneapolis C. O. Boswell Superior Melvin Hill Mauston Elizabeth Bernier Andrew Garrigan Necedah Chicago Louis Bernier Patrick Morrissey

Slides Of Norway Trip To Be Shown

Mrs. C. A. Brye of Ettrick will show slides from her Norway trip for the Fagerness Luther League on Sunday at 8 15 pm. Music recorded in Norway will accompany the talk. Mrs. Brye is assisted by Clayton Sime and lunch will be served. meeting open to the public.

Ettrick Wis C. A. Brye Norway Fagerness Luther League Brye Clayton Sime Elsie Husmoen League

Luther Leagues State Meetings In Wisconsin

Two Luther leagues in the area will meet Sunday. Mrs. C. A. Brye of Ettrick will show slides taken in Norway at Fagernes Lutheran Church at 8:15 p.m. The Trempealeau Valley League will meet at 8 p.m.

Blair, Wis Luther C. A. Brye Ettrick Norway Fagernes Lutheran Church

Sailboating Fascinating Hobby Spurred Club Talk

Robert Luxford of Deluxe Engineering spoke to the La Crosse Businessmen’s Club about sailboating. He recounted buying a racing designed boat in 1954, winning an 87 mile Milwaukee to across Lake Michigan race in 1955, and entering the Chicago Mackinac Island race annually with multiple top finishes. The group voted to hold the Nov 6 meeting at Trinity Lutheran Church.

Robert Luxford Deluxe Engineering Co la Crosse Luxford Chicago-Mackinac Island Milwaukee Lake Michigan Chicago- Mackinac Island Trinity Lutheran Church John Haraldson

Parents Day at Viterbo College First on Campus

Parents of Viterbo College students spend Oct 19 on campus for the first Parents Day. Mass at Maria Angelorum Chapel begins at 10 45 a m luncheon at Marian Hall at 12 15 and a faculty acquaint period. Freshmen receive caps and gowns at 2 30 exercises with Very Rev Anthony Wagener as speaker. Candles flame is passed from Christ candle to alumna Anita Robinson and others. Coffee at Marian Hall closes the day.

Viterbo College Maria Angelorum Chapel Marian Hall Anthony P. Wagener The Times-Review M. Francesca M. Mynette M. Jostin

Two Winners Named In Speech Test At La Crosse

La Crosse youths Edward Parker and Pearl McGuire won the junior and senior divisions respectively in a local speech contest. Delores Myers Harriet McGuire were runners up in junior division while Betty McCarthy and Alvan Parker placed second and third in the senior division. Judges were Charles Burch Theodore Richter and Jon McCoy. The winners advance to Green Bay for divisional judging and the Green Bay winner goes to Chicago on November 8 for the territorial contest.

la Crosse Salvation Army Corps Green Bay Edward Parker Pearl McGuire Delores Myers Harriet McGuire Betty McCarthy Alvan Parker Charles Burch Logan Senior High School Theodora Richter la Crosse State College Jon McCoy Burroughs Corp Chicago

Nixon's Answer Policy Works There Is Peace

Vice President Nixon declares the administration's foreign policy works and brings peace. He argues the policy is a legitimate campaign issue and cites U S action in Lebanon and Formosa as effective points while noting domestic progress.

Salt Lake City Richard M. Nixon Eisenhower John Foster Dulles Nixon U.S Lebanon Formosa

Bake Sale Date Change In Wisconsin

The Squaw Creek Ladies Aid in Black River Falls will hold a bake sale at Overlien Implement Co. on Saturday October 25, moved from the originally scheduled October 18.

Black River Falls Wis Squaw Creek

Local Sales and Rummage Events This Week

Ivy sale offers 4 inch potted plants at 89 cents cash and carry at Kienahs Flower Shop 561 Main. Rummage sales across Concordia Hall Leo Hall and Asbury Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service with dates October 17 to 18. Dessert card party October 22 at American Legion Hall. Fresh rolls every Sunday at Cy's Liberty. Bake sale October 18 at Doerflinger's balcony. St. James Church hosts a rummage sale at 1100 Caledonia.

Kienahs Concordia Hall Elm Grove P.T.A American Legion Hall Leo Hall

Births listed in Oct local notices from Wisconsin towns

Birth announcements record numerous Oct entries for families in West Salem Onalaska Caledonia Sparta Mabel Wausau and Norwalk with names including Patrice Justin Joyce Tholdorf Jane Adams Joyce Pretasky Anita King Emery Constance E Brown Janet Schneiss Luella Lusk Verla Sletten Doris Patterson Virginia Schmitz Dorothy Feltz Anna Marie Hatz Rose Ann Hansen Imilda Thom Arline H Reetz Virginia Misna Ramon a Bever and more from area hospitals and addresses.

Harlan Meyer N. Harmony St West Salem Patrice Justin Harley Jones S. 9Th St Onalaska Joyce Tholdorf Larry Mosher Monroe St. Onalaska Jane Adams Donald L. Burch King St Joyce Pretasky Lutheran Richard H. Tuma Liberty St Anita King Emery Douglas M. Edgar Krause Rabin Kourt Janet Schneiss Marcus Q. Arneson Constance E. Brown William B. Powell 1St Ave Mtd Marcia Denton Melvin A. Pederson Kane St Luella Lusk Robert G. Stueland N. 7Th St Verla Sletten Caledonia Minn. Community Hospital Donald D. Crocker Sparta Anna Marie Hatz Richard D. Parr Wausau Rose Ann Hansen Virgil L. Finnigan R. 4 Imilda Thom James L. Taylor R. 1 Arline H. Reetz Myron F. Schwarz Virginia Misna Sylvester F. Flock Norwalk Ramona Bever

La Crosse County Reports Cash Balance and Receipts

La Crosse County shows an available cash balance of 265 319.31 dollars on Oct 1 and 966 164.68 in government bonds and U S Treasury notes and certificates. County Treasurer Marvin Johnson reports September receipts of 187 538.89 and expenditures of 442 739.24 for the month, starting with a cash balance of 520 519.66.

la Crosse County U.S. Treasury Marvin Johnson Johnson

Gardner Continues Tour in Third District

Congressman Gardner R. Withrow a Republican from La Crosse continues his tour of the 3rd District spending two days in Grant County then moving to Iowa County for today and Saturday He says he is encouraged by the enthusiastic welcome across the district and will return to La Crosse Saturday night spending Sunday in the city.

Gardner R. Withrow la Crosse Grant County Iowa County Withrow

Cashton School Leader to Address Farmers Union Meeting

Kenneth Curran Cashton superintendent will speak at St Marys Local Farmers Union meeting at Misnas Hall in Cashton Wisconsin on Monday October 20 at 9 p m. All members urged to attend.

Cashton Wis Kenneth Curran St. Mary’s The Farmers Union Misna’s Hall

Ontario High seniors hold bake sale

The senior class of Ontario High School will hold a bake sale Saturday at Woods Grocery beginning at 10 a.m. Proceeds go to class activities and projects.

Ontario. Wis Ontario High School the Woods Grocery

Shrine Auxiliary Host Luncheon and Card Party

The Shrine Auxiliary to the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children plans a luncheon and card party at the Masonic Temple on Monday October 20 at 1 p.m. Reservations should be telephoned to Mrs John Mooney or Mrs Russell Braun.

Shriners Hospital For Crippled Children Masonic Temple John Mooney Russell Braun

Democratic candidate Clapp talks corruption and ethics

Norman M. Clapp, candidate for Congress from the 3rd District, argues public honesty protects against corruption and criticizes opponent Gardner Withrow for downplaying the Adams-Goldfine scandal. He notes Adams accepted gifts and that the administration refused fault, stressing the scandal involved top government leaders.

Norman M. Clapp Congress Gardner Withrow Sherman Adams Goldfine Adams Clapp

Postal Examination Set for October Twenty Fifth

An exam to create a list of candidates for first line Post Office supervisory promotions will be held October 25 at 304 Federal Building. Postmaster George M Hetherington will supervise the written test beginning at 8 30 a m. Eligible are regular employees in level four or above and other listed positions converted in 1955. Details from Hetherington or William A Walter Civil Service examiner in charge.

Firstline Post Office George M. Hetherington Hetherington William A. Walter United States Civil Service Commission

McGregor Historian Lena D. Myers Honored Sunday

Lena D. Myers McGregor's historian and Historical Society president will be honored at an open house Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. in the McGregor Public Library. The public and Historical Society members are invited to attend.

Mcgregor Iowa Lena D. Myers Historical Society McGregor, Public Library The Myers McGregor’s Museum

Whitehall Church Marks Laymen's Day

Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Whitehall Wisconsin plans Laymen's Day with speakers Peter Bieri Charles C Johnson and Everett Aspenson at 9 30 and 10 40 a m services led by Rev O G Birkeland The topic is Seek First His Kingdom.

Whitehall Wis Evangelical Lutheran Church Peter Bieri Charles C. Johnson Everett Aspenson O. G. Birkeland

Hearing Order in Estate of Arthur F. Sprain La Crosse

Wisconsin La Crosse County probate court schedules hearing for the estate of Arthur F. Sprain. The hearing, set for November 18, 1958, will determine debts, heirs, inheritance tax, residue, and termination of life estate. County Judge Eugene A. Toeple presides. attorneys listed.

Wisconsin la Crosse County Arthur F. Sprain Barre County of la Crosse City of la Crosse Eugene A. Toepel Steele, Smyth, Klos

Strum Lutheran Church bids seek general through electrical work

Bids close October 28 1958 at 8 PM. Sealed bids for general mechanical and electrical construction to be delivered to Strum Lutheran Church Wisconsin. Plans by E F Klingler & Assoc Inc 121 West Grand Ave La Crosse Wisconsin available for inspection. Bid security required with 5 or 10 percent as specified. Right to reject bids reserved. Also an estate probate notice for Minnie Cunneen dated April 3 1958 seeking letters testamentary with hearing November 4 1958 and claims due by January 7 1959. Published in The La Crosse Tribune.

Cerea Nan Wisconsin Strum Lutheran Church Strum E. F. Klingler & Assoc., Inc West Grand Avenue la Claire Wis Eau Claire-Chippewa Falls Builders Exchange and Builders Exchanges Minneapolis St. Pauli Harvey M. Berg la Crosse County Minnie Cunneen la Crosse City of County of la Crosse State of la Crosse Tribune Eugene A. Toepel Clarence J. Weber

Notice of Application for Taking Tax Deed in La Crosse County

La Crosse County files notice of tax deed filing for parcel described in McHugh's Addition Holmen and related alley parcels. Names include Thomas Johnson as owner. details list certificate number 723 issued 1954 with amount 0.38 dollars and October 19 date. Court sets hearing November 11 1958. Public sale of a 1955 Pontiac at Eversole Rogers to satisfy debt.

la Crosse County Wisconsin Thomas Johnson McHugh Holmen MccHugh Bryan Nee Esther M. Domke Perry E. Norcross

Three Men Learn Furnace Service and Farm Work

An 1958 notice lists earnings up to 3 per hour for learning furnace service. A single man for general farm work is sought at 107 Pear St. La Verne Niemeier, Rt. 1 La Crosse, Barre Mills is listed. A retired man is needed part time at Polar Locker 1920 State Rct. Esther M. Domke appears in the record. Gerald H Kamperschroer applies for Combination Class BY Beer and Liquor License at 1200 South 11th Street. Dated October 15, 1958.

Pear St LaVerne Niemeier Rt. 1 la Crosse Barre Mills Polar Locker Esther M. Domke la Crosse County Gerald H. Kamperschroer South 20Th Street South 11Th Street

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