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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1958
Page
9
A 15 year old Waukon boy was stopped at 4 p.m. Saturday for shoplifting a sweater and polo shirt from W T Grant Co. The clerk held him and $4.98 value merchandise was recovered. He was released to his parents. Police also held a 12 year old for bicycle theft at Hollywood Theater and turned him over to his parents.
Many wearers experience plate slippage and embarrassment while wearing dentures. FASTEETH is an alkaline powder sprinkled on plates to hold teeth more firmly, prevent sour taste, and reduce plate odor. Available at drug counters nationwide.
Seven U S Navy divers dived into Placentia Bay at Argentia Newfoundland seeking the bodies of 10 airmen believed trapped in a Super Constellation crash. One dead, 10 missing, 18 rescued after the plane went down in 30 feet of water near the base during instrument landing amid rain and fog. Wind whipped waves may have broken up the fuselage.
Southerly winds at 17 mph push Gulf moisture northward. Light rain possible tonight though not certain as a northwest wind shifts. Barometer falling slowly, humidity 48 percent, cooler temps begin with 45 tonight and 65 Tuesday. Sunday temps 57 to 69, Monday 80 in warm rebound.
The Rev Msgr Anthony Wagener urges charity as divine life shared with neighbor including the homeless and needy. True charity transcends do goodism and binds heart to heart through Christ’s redemptive work at Calvary.
John Albert Kamprud 70 prominent Ettrick resident died after a lingering illness in a La Crosse hospital. He was cashier VP and director of Ettrick State Bank and held many community roles. Survived by wife Ella Swenson Kamprud two daughters a son a sister three brothers and four grandchildren. Funeral at Ettrick Lutheran Church with burial in Ettrick Cemetery. Devotional service planned at Runnestrand Funeral Chapel prior to the service.
Joseph Rubinstein about 65 was found dead Monday morning in his store Joe's Pantorium and Toggery Shop 413 Jay St Funeral arrangements will be announced later He is survived by one daughter Mrs Edith Schein of Minneapolis and two sons Charles of Milwaukee and Arthur of Madison
Mrs. Herman Tudahl reports seven three-week-old toy terrier puppies stolen from her garage during the night. The incident was reported to the sheriff Monday morning.
City residents in the annexed Boulevard, Youngdale, Deutschberg, Fairview and Tanners Additions will vote at Numsen's TV Shop 1804 Jackson St in the November 4 general election. Those not yet registered must file by 5 p.m. Wednesday at the city clerk's office to be eligible.
County Traffic Police Chief Edward Tabbert said a La Crosse priest Rev. Thomas Francis Garthwaite was seriously injured Saturday when a loose front bicycle fender twisted around the wheel causing the front axle to lock. He was found near Holmen and taken to Lutheran Hospital with a severe head gash and other injuries.
Three recent enlistments in the United States Air Force were reported Monday by the recruiter at 209 Federal Bldg. William Welch, whose mother lives in St. Petersburg, Fla., enlisted Oct. 15 for four years. His wife is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Opfer, 1340 Shorewood Dr. Welch served as an artillery crewman with the U S Army for three years with discharge in October 1956. He was employed for the past year with a local firm. Welch was sworn in as an airman third class. Bertram D. Sasse, son of Ralph M. Sasse, Onalaska, enlisted for four years Oct. 9. He was a private first class in Service Company, 426th Infantry Regiment of the Wisconsin National Guard prior to enlistment. Joseph E. Stemper, son of Mr. and Mrs. George E. Stemper, R. 1, Hokah, Minn., enlisted Oct. 8 for four years. All three were sworn in at Minneapolis and sent to Lackland Air Force Base, Tex.
The 17,409 ton Stanvas Japan tanker exploded in the Arabian Sea, killing 20 crew members. The Patricia rescued 50 of 70 crew as the midship section and bridge were blown away 525 miles northwest of Bombay and 160 miles southeast of Karachi. A naval tow plan is considered.
City police received several minor theft reports over the weekend. Mrs W Gibson of 1801 Cass Street reported the theft of 125 feet of green plastic hose and a lawn sprinkler on Thursday or Friday. Raymond Bros of 2833 Ward Avenue reported a two wheel trail. Robert Sesvold of 408 South 9th Street reported two hubcaps stolen from his car.
Donald E. Schroeder of Coon Valley said he swerved to miss a car in his lane on Hwy 33 then lost control and drove into a field. He and two passengers, Reuben Walters and Thomas R. Christie, suffered injuries and were hospitalized. Schroeder was ticketed for driving too fast for conditions. Trial set for Oct. 29.
G Robert Koopman associate superintendent of the Michigan Department of Public Instruction will address the Wisconsin Education Association convention luncheon at the Hotel Schroeder Milwaukee on Friday November 7. He will discuss What Kind of Education Will the Future Demand and reservations are due by November 1 to Mrs Raymond Casper at 3868 North 42nd Street Milwaukee 16.
A report shows $33 105 contributed to the Community Chest, 15 percent of the $219 298 goal. Division and section chairmen push to finish by Wednesday with a noon YMCA report meeting.
A 2 p.m. Tuesday program for La Crosse County parents on protecting children from rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease will be held in the Courthouse office with County Nurse Helen Hansen. Co sponsored by the La Crosse District Heart Committee and the Wisconsin Heart Association along with the county health dept. A panel of two local physicians Mrs Strand Clare Rajahl and Miss Hansen will discuss and answer questions from attendees.
Raymond Kelley reports a 12 foot tan hunting skiff stolen from his locked and chained boat storage on Round Lake sometime between October 11 and October 17.
La Crosse launches its 19th annual Halloween celebration Friday Oct 31. Some 12305 students in public and parochial schools participate with 28 schools coordinating under the city recreation department. $1,907.36 is allocated for refreshments and activities. Community leaders credit reduced vandalism to improved festivities led by teachers and parent groups.
A burglar or burglars failed to gain at the Gasoline Alley station at 419 N 4th St but stole about 70 dollars worth of costume jewelry from a local residence Sunday. Mrs Donald Jansky reported jewelry and a dozen phonograph records taken from her home between 11 am and 4 45 pm. Police found a broken window at the gas station door at 3 am Monday. entry did not appear made.
La Crosse County residents unable to reach the polls on election day are urged to arrange absentee voting. County Clerk Esther Domke said residents out of town can vote in her office before 5 p.m. the day prior, or request ballots by phone or mail. Ballots must be returned in time for that night's tally, and home voting can be arranged for sick or disabled voters. The office number is 44888.
City aldermen meet in finance and purchase committee at 9 a.m. Monday to review tentative budgets for the health and inspections departments for 1959. The session follows an 7 p.m. presentation by W. L. Fiedler of plans for the tentative interstate highway route.
Don MclIntosch of Viroqua won first place in a MGA at the Sunday La Crosse Sports Car Club event on the Kroger Store lot. Ron House of La Crosse finished second in a Renault Dauphine, with Peter McCormick of Coon Valley third in an MGA and Dick Vollenweider of La Crosse fourth in a TR-3.
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