Kiwanis urged to give equal time to Democratic speaker
L. W. Swett, chairman of the La Crosse county Democratic committee, calls on Kiwanis to provide Equal time for a Democratic speaker before Senator Joseph McCarthy speaks on Communism in the Government. He accuses Kiwanis of aiding McCarthy and politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club of
la Crosse
L. W. Swett
Democratic County Committee
Kiwanians
Joseph McCarthy
McCarthy
Etter Mondsey
Toepel
Kiwanis Club
State Department
Carolina
Lustron Corp
Pam
Senate Housing Committee
Supreme Court of Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin and
American Bar Associations
Auto Wheel Thefts Reported From Two Ford Vehicles
Mrs. James Squier Jr says a tire and wheel were stolen from her Ford after 12:30 a.m. Monday while parked at 509 North 12th Street. Roger Spratt reports a tire and wheel stolen from his Ford on Kane Street between 9:30 p.m. Sunday and 7:45 a.m. Monday. Each wheel valued at over $59.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Squier
North 12Th Street
Roger Spratt
Kane Street
Attempted Burglary Report at Gaso Line Alley Service Station
An attempted entry at the Gaso line Alley service station on North Fourth Street was reported to police Monday. A window pane was removed allowing access but nothing inside the station appeared disturbed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Fourth Street
Witchcraft Question Sparks Courtroom Moment at Queenstown
In Queenstown South Africa a prosecutor asked a woman if she believes in witches and she replied I am a wit. The fragment shows a tense exchange during a court proceeding. The report highlights cultural tensions around witchcraft accusations in local judiciary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queenstown
South Africa
Apple Growers Meet In Winona
Apple growers from Minnesota and western Wisconsin plan their fourth annual meeting November 8 and 9 at Hotel Winona in Winona. J. D. Winter of the Minnesota Fruit Growers' association announced the event, sponsored by the Minnesota association and the Wisconsin State Horticultural society. Esbern V. Johnson, Winona county agricultural agent, is aiding local arrangements. Topics include the 1951 apple spray program, chemical thinning and harvest sprays, and refrigerated storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Winona
J. D. Winter
Minnesota Fruit Growers’ Association
Wisconsin State Horticultural Society
Esbern V. Johnson
Winona County
Auto Crashes Into Residence on Mississippi Street
A car driven by Mrs. Orvan Severson missed a turn and struck the residence of Clarence Tanke at 616 Mississippi Street, damaging siding and totaling about 75 dollars. A bicycle on the sidewalk was also damaged about 20 dollars. Police say the wife believed the private drive was an alley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orvan Severson
South 19Th Street
Mississippi Street
Clarence Tanke
Reimer Moe
Wood Street
David Hogue
Tomah
Moe
Boy 17 Admits Shooting Man in Milwaukee County
A 17 year old boy admitted shooting and wounding 72 year old Oscar Dippe in Greenfield Saturday night. He said the gun was aimed at a younger man not at Dippe and that Dippe intervened and was struck as the trigger was pulled. Dippe remained in critical condition at County General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Herman Kubiak
Oscar Dippe
Greenfield
County General Hospital
Kubiak
Dippe
Aloysius Krawczyk
Farm Bureau Delegates Hear Reports On State Convention
Reports of county activities were given by William Peterson outgoing secretary treasurer Griff Williams Farm Supply manager and Mrs Gladys terson chairwoman of Associated Farm Bureau women Ertel Pilgrim district field man noted progress of the membership drive Delegates elected to attend the state convention were Dale Lenz Joe Lucey Fred Byers Ernest Solberg La Verne Sutton and Loren Burton with alternates Edwin Walters Bernard Moran Milton Duha Gilbert Bunders Richard Mara and Al Gillitzer Discussion of resolutions to send to the state convention centered on farm price support program control of Bangs disease school reorganization dairy product promotion farmers and labor unions and federal audits of income tax returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Peterson
Griff Williams
Gladysterson
Associated Farm Bureau
Ertel Pilgrim
Dale Lenz
Waureka
Joe Lucey
Ferryville
Fred Byers
Ernest Solberg
LaVerne Sutton
Peony Proves Hardy Perennial With Yearly Reproducing Roots
The peony is a hardy flower that, once established, will reproduce new plants annually for many years. This perennial habit makes it a reliable garden staple.
Mrs Libbie Phelps Dies at 76 in Monroe County
Mrs Libbie Phelps, 76, of 528 Division Street, died Sunday at a local hospital. Survived by family, services will be officiated by a named official. Burials will be in Melvina Cemetery in Monroe County. Friends may call at the funeral home Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Libbie Ee 76
Division Street
Melvina
Monroe County
Funeral service for Mrs James McMahon at St James Church
Mrs James McMahon 88 of 134 South 11th Street died Sunday after a short illness in a local hospital. Survived by brother John Foley. Rosary Wednesday 8 p.m. at home. Funeral Thursday 8:30 a.m. at home and 9 a.m. at St James Catholic Church. Burial in Catholic cemetery. Reverend James J. Sheridan officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McMahon
South 11Th Street
John Foley
St. James Catholic Church
James J. Sheridan
Death of Thomas Murray 80 in Hokah Minnesota
Thomas Murray aged 80 of Hokah Minnesota died in a local hospital Sunday night after a lingering illness. He is survived by one sister Mrs Peter Murphy of La Crosse. Funeral services will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Murray
Hokah
Minn
Peter Murphy
la Crosse
Funeral services set for Louis Asfoor
Louis Asfoor 79 of 924 Caledonia street died Sunday morning after a long illness in a local hospital. Survived by brother Abraham Asfoor of La Crosse. Services at Dwyer funeral home Tuesday at 7 30 a m and at St James Catholic church at 8 a m with Rev J J Sheridan officiating. Burial in Catholic cemetery. Rosary at funeral home Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Asfoor
Caledonia Street
Abraham Asfoor
la Crosse
Dwyer Funeral Home
St. James Catholic Church
J. J. Sheridan
Rosary
Emil Guenther 76 Dies at Home
Emil W Guenther 76 of 1401 Pine Street died suddenly at his home on Monday Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil W. Guenther
Pine Street
New Son Born To Mrs. Wilcox After Tragic Fire
Mrs. John W. Wilcox gave birth to a baby boy named Gerald Lewis weighing five pounds 15 ounces in a Sparta hospital after a blaze that killed her two young children John William Wilcox Jr and Caroline. The surviving brother Raymond Wilcox was released from hospital, and the family plans to rebuild at the Haldeman farm area with immediate construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Wis
John W. Wilcox
Gerald Lewis
Raymond Wilcox
John
Wilcox
Haldeman
Desperate Prison Break Leaves 64 At Large in Puerto Rico
Sixty four prisoners remained free on Monday after Rio Piedras prison riot in Puerto Rico where 111 inmates escaped Saturday. Two guards were killed and four injured as 47 were recaptured. ring leaders and more inmates remained at large. Police hunted island wide while fugitives fled via prison kitchen after seizing guard gunfire and arsenal ammunition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Rio Piedras
GOP May Not Reply To Truman Broadcast
Washington Republicans say they cannot fund a rival radio time to President Truman's single shot election broadcast. Democrats plan to air a Saturday St Louis speech summarizing congressional issues on four networks, costing about 50 000. GOP spokesmen say money is unavailable at this stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ublicans
Truman
St. Louis
GOP
Legion Queries Backing General Okay Amid Wisconsin Polls
The American Legion reports broad support from Wisconsin candidates for congress and state legislature for its issues. Legion commander Jerome E. Host said 249 candidates received questionnaires, 174 replied, and 121 backed all legion projects. Questions covered universal military training, national defense, veterans affairs unification, and Communist control legislation. For state lawmakers 227 were polled, 159 answered, 113 supported all four items, with 131 backing a state World War II veterans bonus, 154 easing housing laws, 156 favoring a debt moratorium, and 130 approving a special low liquor license plan for veterans groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
American Legion
Wisconsin
Congress
Jerome E. Host
United States Senate
House
Host
Hoover Commission
Veterans Administration
All
Veterans Affairs
Calendar of town halls meetings and local events
Calendar listings show PMA elections and various gatherings across Greenfield Monroe county Cataract Oakdale Wilton Wellington Rochester La Crosse Vernon Vernon county Viroqua Osseo Trempealeau Houston Caledonia Bangor Washington Trempealeau La Crosse events include Guernsey sales and breeders, homemaker meetings, floor finishing, and farm bureau activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenfield
Monroe County
Cataract
Little Falls
New Lyme
Oakdale
Wilton
Wellington
Rochester Dairy
Niagara
Harmony P. m
la Crosse County
City Center
Northern States Power
Western
Viroqua
Houston
Caledonia City Hall
Shebitona
Shelby
Bangor
Washington
Rural Center
Trempealeau County
Osseo Community Hall
West Salem
Larson’s Hall
Clifton
Rom Farm Bureau
Waukon
Opera
Hams Marry After Meeting On The Air
Frances Brigman of Kannapolis and Jack Krepp of Franklin Pa tied the knot at Brigman home with Rev Walter Benson officiating. Ham friends and relatives nationwide heard the ceremony via amateur radio with Brigman’s father Lee narrating over the ham band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kannapolis
N.C
Frances L. Brigman
Jack E. Krepp
Franklin
Walter G. Benson
Lee Brigman
Miss Brigman
W4kyi
Krepp
Ws3lid
Lucey Defends Record In City Campaign Speech
In a noon speech on the courthouse lawn Patrick J. Lucey Democratic candidate for congress urged voters to question Gardner Withrow about campaign endorsements and attendance. He cited an ad using Withrow’s name to claim improper approvals and pressed why Withrow missed 180 roll calls and voted against national security and dairy policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Patrick J. Lucey
Congress
Gardner Withrow
Lucey
Conference On Political Education
Wisconsin
Withrow
Committee For Responsible Representation
Washington
Naval Reservists to Leave City for Active Duty
Twenty five of forty enlisted naval reservists will report for active duty starting Saturday. Lieut. R K Catt notes the navy now prefers taking units as a whole rather than individuals from organized divisions. The first group of 47 reservists left Sept 6 as part of the same unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. K. Catt
Naval Reserve Training Center
Navy
Catt
Marquette Plans Three-Story Library for 500000 Volumes
Marquette University announced a three story library to house 500000 volumes. The building will be a modified cross design measuring 202 feet long and 65 feet wide at the center. Excavation is expected to begin before the end of the school year. construction costs were not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Marquette University
Wisconsin Teachers Meet in Milwaukee
About 13,000 Wisconsin teachers gather in Milwaukee for the 97th Wisconsin Education Association convention over three days. The event features arena general sessions with speakers Jesse Stuart Dorothy Thompson Gen Robert L Eichelberger and Dr John Schindler. Key business topics include changes to the teachers state retirement system and a proposed separate department for classroom teachers within the WEA. The convention creates a two day school vacation for public pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Education Association
Jesse Stuart
Dorothy Thompson
Robert L. Eichelberger
John Schindler
Monroe
Wis
WEA
Halloween Dancers Eye Headline Name Bands
Halloween night festivities at the YMCA begin at 9 p m featuring big name bands via movie appearances. Now in its third year the event is run with the recreation department for adults 18 and over with refreshments and a spook alley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
Recreation Department
Steel Union Resume Wage Talks Amid USW Demand
The CIO United Steelworkers pressed for a general pay rise as negotiations with United States Steel resumed. President Philip Murray's late arrival delayed start. no comments were made on Timken Roller Bearing’s 10 percent offer for 13,000 USW workers. The talks affect nearly a million USW members and set industry wage patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
CIO
United Steelworkers
United States Steel Corp
Pres
Philip Murray
USW
Murray
John. A. Stephens
Big Steel
Timken Roller Bearing
U. S. Steel
Chamber Committee Plans La Crosse Highway 14 Dedication Meeting
The Road and Bridge committee of the Chamber of Commerce will meet at 4 p m Tuesday at the Chamber office to discuss the La Crosse highway 14 dedication. Members include Edward Gansen as chairman and 14 other listed officials. Additional meetings this week include Board of Directors at 12 05 p m Wednesday and the manufacturers' committee executive at 4 p m Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
la Crosse
Edward Gansen
A. J. Capellen
J. C. Rau
W. N. Astin
G. V. Ritter
George J. Devine
E. E. Simon
Eugene Murphy
Frank Grover
Robert Bartl
Alfred W. Rice
Olaf N. Hoff
A. L. Mathy
Fred E. Steele
William Roden
C. A. Beranek
Chamber
Manufacturers’ Committee
DeMolay Plans Special Regional Assembly Dinner Change
Plan Special Assembly Joseph Miller chapter of DeMolay will hold a regional assembly at the next regular meeting on Thursday November 2. A dinner will replace the previously stated covered dish supper for Masons attending the initiatory degree. Tickets available by contacting O J Walschlager at 21967.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Miller
Order of DeMolay
Tribune
O. J. Wallschlager
La Crosse Farm Bureau Plans Annual Meeting
La Crosse County Farm Bureau will hold its annual meeting Wednesday evening November 1 at West Salem High School auditorium. Earl Jewett president says policy discussions may focus on Bangs disease control and school legislation with other topics reviewed. One director from each township will be elected to the county board, along with county chair and vice chair for associated women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse County
Bureau
West Salem High School
Bang
Earl Jewett
Associated Women
Cadillac Wins Nod In Tilt With Deer
Prairie du Chien Wisconsin early Sunday Special-Gib Herold a local bowling alley operator hit a 200 pound eight point buck that darted into the road causing his 1949 Cadillac to roll into a ditch. He and his wife were unhurt though the car suffered heavy damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie DU Chien
Wis
Gib Herold
Herold
Train wreck near Austin injures seven passengers
A Chicago Great Western passenger train derailed seven people Sunday night near Austin Minnesota when three cars and the locomotive left the tracks a half mile north of town. Sheriff Al Reinartz said youngsters may have tampered with a switch, which was found open and without its lock. The three coaches landed upright in a ditch while the diesel locomotive toppled on its side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin, Minn
Chicago Great Western
Here
al Reinartz
Theft of two shotguns and hunting clothes
Police investigate a burglary from Wesley Wenzel of 1602 George Street. The theft occurred after his car was parked at Club 53 at 11 15 p m Saturday. A Savage 12 gauge automatic and a 12 gauge double barrel shotgun in a leather case were taken along with a red and black jacket and a brown cap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Wenzel
George Street
Club 53
Early Screen Lover Dies
Maurice Costello a veteran Hollywood actor famed as a screen lover of early cinema dies at 73 from heart disease and related complications. He leaves daughters Dolores and Helene Costello and had a career from vaudeville to Broadway and the early film era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Maurice Costello
Dolores
Helene Costello
Costello
Pittsburgh
Mick
Broadway
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Swett
Republican National Committee
Kiwanis
Repe
Toepe
Democratic Party
Farm Bureau
Hatch
Aspiral
St.Joseph Aspirin
Bet Penstix
Fifth Ave
Shepsoto Teat
Mrs
Libbie Phelps
Mrs. James McMahon
Legion
Hams
Carl B. Noelke Company
Main Street
Dial
Schultz
Nelson
South Fourth St
Steel
Cadillac
Bow
Anchor Hocking
Stemware
Pfafflin’s Electric City
West Ave
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