Varieties of 1951 Triumph in La Crosse Talent Show
La Crosse Industrial Safety Council marked its fifth anniversary with a packed 1951 Varieties show at the Vocational Auditorium. Sandy Scott Marilyn Martin Roy Lyman and many local acts performed to a full house, with comedy pantomime and a Woodchuck song highlight. The concert featured Central high swing chorus and college musicians, with all acts donated and directed by John Sullivan.
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la Crosse
Sandy Scott
Marilyn Martin
Helland
Miller
Cobb School of Dance
Roy Lyman
Industrial Council
Perry Farnam
Darrell Ferris
Harry Olson
H. R. Smith
Bud Pryor
Blair Jacobus
Jake Hoeschler
Gertie
Pat Conway
Hartley
Dwyer
van Vedgel
Central High School
South Pacific
Te College
Mary Ae
Louie
Teachers College
Swan Lake
Danny Lebakken
Ray
John Sullivan
Ping
Vocational School
Tobin Sees Private Enterprise System As Never Stronger
RACINE Wis. The American private enterprise system was never stronger said Secretary of Labor Maurice Tobin at a late night gathering with Democratic candidates. He praised gains in profits in 1950 61 million people employed and weekly factory wages at 59 10. He credited Roosevelt Truman administrations for economic stability and accused Rep Lawrence H Smith of opposing aid to Korea and Europe. He predicted no compulsory draft for defense and that non defense workers would shift to defense plants as needed.
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Racine
Wis
Maurice Tobin
Tobin
Roosevelt
Truman
Democratic Party
Lawrence H. Smith
Po Tobin
Wisconsin
Europe
Milwaukee
Grannie Gets Her Gun Club Survives in Johannesburg
A pistol-packing club of grandmothers formed in 1912 in Johannesburg to defend themselves after a fatal assault. Secretary Mrs. Mery Jane de Villiers leads the group noted for accurate shooting, with trophies adorning her home mantle and frequent eight bullseyes in twelve shots.
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Beast
Johannesburg
South Africa
Mery Jane de Villiers
Bombay Governor Proposes 20 Percent Salary Cut
Raja Maharaj Singh, governor of Bombay, India, urged a reduction of his own salary by 20 percent while defending defense factory allocations as limited. He argued belt tightening would support wartime needs.
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Raja Maharaj Singh
Bombay
India
Lodge Holds Fall Reunion and Seventh Working Session
La Crosse Lodge of Perfection of Scottish Rite Masonry will hold its Fall reunion at the Masonic temple on Main Street. The event includes a seventh working session with a 10 a.m. start and remarks by Secretary O. L. Dean, followed by a banquet headlined by an address from O. M. Schlabach.
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la Crosse
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Roebuck
Sears
Esbestos Bottem
Robin Rouge
Jumbo
Astebasket
Fifth Ave
Dial
Fense
Lodge
Jewelry Store
Caledonia St
Priscilla
New—Modern
Harmony House
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Walnut
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