The Winona Republican-Herald from Winona, Minnesota • Page 3

THE WINONA REPCBMCAN-nERALP. WINONA. MINNESOTA. TIlUltSPAT, FBBRUART 19, 1948 3 ivncl the I Fuel Oil Reserve 111,000 Gallons, Mayor Reports wmonft's backlog of fuol oil was 111,000 gftllons on Monday, Mayor John Druey reported today. descrtbPd thn reserve as "very wldlriK that If It weir "thrown open to everyone It would only few days." The mayor repented his Rdvlcc: Conserve whenever powlble convert wherevpr practicable, HP unld thnt thp office (if Minnesota fuel cnnwrvntor had Informed him thnt survey made here hud shown those rpwrvr.i: B.WrO of ovrr elchl drulcrn.

29.000 fKllnnn of No. 1 furl oil ovrr 15 dpulrrn. 50,000 of No. furl oil OTpr IS ilrnlprn. 9,900 Kftllonn of No.

1 15,000 (tullonx of No. 4 ilmlpm. Since this chock inado dealers rwve received uddltloniil the mayor wild. added that there are In the city even though there smull reserve of'every typo of fuc 1 oil. These for indlvldun coiwumpm exist bpcnusn donl- do not hnvr thn kind of oil do- by nornc of their cu.itomorg For exnmplp, siUd he.

a fuel con- numer muy requlrn No. 2 oil, but supplier docs not have any. Another supplier ha.i No. 2 but ho cloni not wish to distribute supply to drulers who arn out bccauno thon his customers would be without. Tor this No.

2 consumer tho fuo oil situation is critical, said tho mayor. "Anyone who Is absolutely out ol oil should rnnke application at the emergency fuel oil office In the city engineering department." he ad' vised. "Ill do my best to secure ol from the emergency pool for rca distress cases. However, there's nc need for anyone to apply If he stll some oil or can got some on. his own." Lewicton Boy Scout Gets Charter Lfiwlftton, Minn.

--(Special)-- Eustormivnn was presented the stw award at a special Boy Scout churler night, court of honor program In the Lewlr.ton High nchool auditorium last night, Tho award was Tniide by Edwin Swetuwn. superlntendpnt of schools who acted as master of ccre- monlrK for occdslon. Others ro- colvtmt were William evnd Jack Buche, Ilrnt class; Chwles Konkol. second class, rind Curl Brunftardt. tenderfoot nlr acout.

Merit buclxcs wont to Blnke In tlremanshlp, persona pathflndlntc; WUliam T. tn reading, music and Industry, and Jwncs E'ustcr- munn In nremnnshtp. WUJInm Larson, recently hppolnt- acoutrtiAster, Inducted two now boys Into tho troop ivn tenderfoot Koouta. They arp Vincent Anderson Robort Dulloy. Mr, Livwon reminded IMTW Mouui tnt)y should to put Into practice KCrut oath law.

to make rnrulw profrreM In scout ndvance- ment to be ready to be of sorv- to their homo, school, church community. Orlud L. Johruton. Wlnonn, uKrumt for tho council, presentee ehurter, complimented tho scouts for the profrrem they made nnd en- oourMed them to continue their advancement. eunplnK und service projects.

Troop 18 uponiored by tho Lvwlston SporUmcn'i olub. Serving oo the troop conunltte nre Dr, Free Roth. chRlrmnn: Kldon Oromels- Clifford Mundoo, Herman Krenzke itnd Harold Solvlic. Tho coenmlttott announced that stops been made to a cub puck. The committee wi- curtd Tellx Pcpln its cubmnstor.

An MI drn mothers nro uppointnd meetings will with tho first meeting to bo hold tho lost of lurch. Packing Company Re-elects Officers Win (Special)--Holding Its annual meotlnfc Tuesday mominc, tho OrJo Packing Corn- puny heard favorable reports of tho 1M7 buslnww, mads partial for the comlnu sowton and ro-olectod former offlcern. ManHtter L. S. MontKornory will continue In charup, startlnic his 13th yenr In OaleRVillo.

DUP to an ovor-ftupply and cxUt- Inif market condltlonn. plari.i for the neiuion were not eomplntrcl. Ilo- olpctrd to offices In tho company wpro Kmlle Krancnr. president; r. Cnnre, vIoe-prpHldcnt.

and O. D. Wltherbee, Others on tho board of directors nro Albprt Shrake. Kay McKcoth rind Rolf Hnmrnrr, in Brief answered call nt 11:05 iv. m.

today at the home of Warren Plcknrt, BOO Bust Third street, where an ovcr- hrnted stove pipe was reported. There was no damage, Board of tho Dm class Boy Scout board of ro- rlpw will mpet today at p. Maxwell llbrnry, W. chairman, Announced. TJnclrrjrtK 1 Samuel Kohixl, J20 Munkiilo avenuo, who underwent an npprndrctorny at Urn CtenprRl hcmpltul I'rldny, rpportpd rrcovprlliK wvllsfiictorlly.

VOLUMK 4B, NO. itrj urinmoun fcr lUpuhllcin-ltBrnia. f7-11 itfonna Wlnonn, Minn. BCJuSciiiT'iiohriiATWi Dr Dkrrlon I'tr WKKII II M.K), mull In la munore. Hniulon.

Olmited, Wlnonk. Waburia, nuffulo. JujKitm. I'rplm ud 1 rear 11.00 month! 00 2 ia.2» I month He All other man 1 rear ta.oo 3 moDUiJ 1 inonLb 11,00 fnlfttO a miittor ai Che pMi- I Winona. Under Ibe i of aCarah 2.

ItTt. Mrs F. Thatcher Gives $100,000 To Northwestern 'U' Frank Hill Thatcher of Wlnolia riven 1100,000 to Northweiitern Unlvemlty Law imhool ai a memorial to her also a Wlnonan, The Associated reported today In a dispatch from Eviuiston. home of the unlvenlty. The university tho to be known a.

the Frank H. Thatcher Memorial fund, will bo held In trust an an endowment fund. MM. Thaloher 1" a former student at Northwestern and Mr. Thntelicr was a Northwestern rraduate.

AlthouKh she still her lefal In Winona. Mm. Thatohnr hiui not been In Winona am a permanent rwldant for Kveral yean! "he spends her time In New York city and California and nil omclal of tlir Lulrd Norton Com- until liln cliwtli unrt fumlly WIM Went ni. now nwnpd Ity Mr, mul Mm. C.

W. llrltta. Mm. Oeunrn K. Ultlp, In niece of Tlmtaher.

Trempealeau Board to Study Pension Setup Whitehall, A resolution authorizing appointment ol a committee to ntudy fcanlblllty of relieving County Judgo A. T. Twcsmo of hln pension administrator position and placing such administration In tho hands of a county board of public welfare was passed at Tuesday's solution of tho Trempea- loau county board of supervisors. Tho committee will also study costs of pension administration In other counties and will report Its findings nt tho next board session. Tho proposal prenontcd to the board by Judgo Twosmc.

Attorney V. Peterson, Blair, member of tho county pension advisory committee, told the board that Trumpcalcau county IK one of only four or six of tho 71 Wisconsin counties still retaining tho county Judgo as administrator. He also told tho board that pension costs increased from $72,000 In 1B41 to around in 1947. A proposal of the state fuel oil administrator, Anthony K. Mndlor, to appoint a fuel oil administrator In Trompcnleau county was voted clown.

Quitclaim to quiet title were Issued, by the county to Jay Dod- moad, Osseo, and Harry W. Elch- mun, Trompoaloftu, for small land parculs they havo acquired, submitted by the Sacred A plat Heart cemetery. Dodge, approved by tho board. Tho annual reports of the highway commissioner, veterans service commission and Service Officer Lon TubbH were adopted. Sheriff's, Justices' and foes were allowed at Among these claims WM one for for policing of the Trem- pcnlonu county fair, put In by fair aj Miscellaneous for damage to livestock by dous were put In at $1,507 but allowed at $1,188, Reports of tho miscellaneous committee on county board fee claims committee on schools and printing and committee on settlement with thv clerk of circuit court and county clerk were adopted as road.

The sum of $fiOO wan transferred from gonurul fund to tho Trum- peuloau county centennial executive committee, consisting of Bert A CUpple, Oalesvlllo, chairman; James J. Robinson, chairman of tho county board; County Clerk Roy H. Matson, County Superintendent ol SchooU Dorrlj A. Bander and County Judge Tho claim of Alf StutUen, Blair referred to the highway committee at the annual session of the county board, was disallowed. Stutllen had claimed $28 damage to his vehicle which he said was bumped by county truck while he WM passing a road construction job.

The claim of Jack Lee. Osseo, lor damage done to the basement wall of his farm home by a county truck, which allegedly ran Into It while hauling shale to his home, was laid over for further investigation by the highway committee. A resolution to appropriate ft bonus for H. T. Thourer, county traffic officer who retired January was tabled on the grounds It would set a precedent for more bonus re quests from othor retiring county officers and employes.

The resolution was presented by A. C. Foster, Arcadia, and A. Bonn, Osseo. Mr, Thouror spoke briefly to the board, thanking them for cooperation shown him during his Working years.

Morris Scow, new traffic officer, was inttflduced to the board by Highway Commissioner Jens Klavestad. Mill City Police Stage Narcotic Raid Minneapolis Police Wild to- duy it quantity of narcotics was sclxed and flvo mon nnd a woman wore urn-stud In raids hero by pollen and federal agents. Inspector of Xugenc Dornath said tho raids were made Into Wednesday at two places on the north sldo; Hn nitld tho six held without charge were: Richard Corr, 21, and wife, Betto, 24, 425 Lyndale avenue north: David Olbbs, 24, and Leroy Landry, 22. 623 Olson highway; and Terry Daniels, 23, and Melvln Cnmpboll, 21, both of 1015 Emerson avenue north. Bornath said marijuana, cocaine and morphine were confiscated.

Society to Honor Wisconsin Professors Two Uni- geography MntllMn, WIs. versity of Wisconsin professors will bo honored for out- Uiindlng work In tholr field at a BOth annual moiillng of tho Cloo- grnphlcal BooUity of Chicago Bat- urctny. Professor Vernor Pinch will re- colvo the Helen Culver medal for distinguished contributions In economic geography, Professor Glenn T. Trowartha has been named recipient of a merit iwnrd grunted for outstanding pub- Icatlons In tho field. Twin Cities to Alaska Air Route Planned 1 )--James Por- syth, representative hero for Alaska Airlines, Hald Wednesday night tho company had boon certified for seven trips monthly between the Twin Cities and Anchorage.

Ho said the lighW would bo mainly a cargo operation, although tho line Is licensed for Annulment Under Consideration in District Court Uncontcstcd annulment of the marrlugo of Elizabeth Jivno Drwall, 22, Winona, and Joseph P. Dnvall, 24, 720 West Fourth street, was under consideration by District Judge Karl Penkelnburg today, following hearing In the Judge's chambers this morning. A cross complaint asking for annulment of tho miwrlBgu wiu fund by Mr. Drwall, following his wife's suit for divorce. The qouple was marired at DCS Molncs, Iowa, October 15, 1948.

and havo no children. Mr. Drwall, represented by Donald Winder, was the only one to testify at this morn- Ing's hearing. Injured Ettrick Youth Undergoes Emergency Surgery Ettrlok, WIs. --(Special)--Walter Wall, 22-year-old assistant postmaster from here who was seriously injured in an automobile accident late Tuesday night, was taken by John Botcher, 60, Hokah, Dies While Walking Home Hokah, Minn.

(Special)--John Botcher, 60, Hokah resident lor 26 years, presumably suffered a stroke and died Tuesday evening while walking along U. highway 10, west of the junction with slate highway -H. His body was found I at 7 a. m. Wednesday by Rhine iBungc on the south shoulder of the i road.

Mr. Bolcher had left the home of his daughter Ruth, where he re- Nldod, early TiioiKlay Ui buy Ico unil visit Mr. Wednesday morning, noticing her father hadn't slept In his bed. Ruth called Mr. Bungc who said Mr.

Botcher had left, for home nt tire preceding night. Mr. Bungc then searched for him, finding Mr. Botchur with his glasses on, the ice cream nearby. There were no bruises on his body, according to Coroner John Potter.

Mr. Bolcher was born at Mound Prairie, November 2, 1887. a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Botcher.

He married Ruth Sheldon Buw.le October 27, 1915, at Mound Prairie. His wife preceded him in death, dying from burns received while lighting a kitchen range 'M years UKO. He Is survived by his daughter Ruth; four sons. John, Glenvllle. Ralph, Bagdad, and Robert and Gerald, Spring Valley, two grandchildren; five brothers, Charles of La Cros.sc.

William, Houston, and Edward, Fred und Joseph, Mound Prairie; and four sisters, Miss Amanda Botcher, Mound Prairie, Mrs. Laura Kirk- phia. designed the Winona tree; wood Washington, Mrs. Min- Public library building, died ycster-: McCtlbCi Angeles, and clay at Bryn Mawr. where iMrSi 5 a Rhode.

La Crossc, WIs. resided. Dr. Laird was born in arrangements an: incom- nona August 8, 1801, the son of Matthew James and Lydia (Powers) lebc R. Hammond New President Of Rotary Club Minn Ktliel Siuirl, above, West Fifth street, Winona county home demonstration agent since July, 1047, has resigned her position to become Redwood county home demonstration agent nt Redwood Falls.

Prior to becoming Winona county home agent, taught homo economics at WashlnRton-Ko- sclusko Dr. W. P. Laird, Winona Library Designer, Dead Dr Warren Powors Lnlrd who, with Edgar V. Seelcr of Philndcl- aTM HAcirrnaH rVip wfnona Free' ambulance Wednesday night to the St.

Francis hospital at La Crossc after spending a day at A Black River Falls hospital. The youth was In fair condition the pub State Normal school a first cousin of the late Mrs. F. S. Bell and S.

L. Prentiss. Cass Gilbert, who designed the Minnesota State Capitol, served as consulting architect for the Dr, Laird, who was a world fa-1 mous architect, attended Cornell today after he underwent an cmer- unlv erslty and wa an instructor gency operation at 11 p. m. Wed- lhcYe 1886-87.

He practiced and nesday. He regained consciousness at 5 m. Wednesday after being unconscious since the accident. He suffered a brain concussion, a double pelvic fracture, minor lacerations about the face and Internal Injuries. The accident occurred as five members of tho Ettrick American Legion basketball team were on their way to Black River Falls after playing a game at Whitehall.

Third Ward X-Ray Drive Leaders Named Appointment of lieutenants was announced today by B. C. Bedore, the third ward captain for the free chest X-ray registration which Is scheduled to start early In March. They are: First Frank Bhec- han. Second Mrs.

Harry Teogarden and Mrs. Milton Dnhm. Third --Mrs. Glenn White and Mrs. Rudy Edel.

Announcement of lieutenants In the second and fourth wards will be made In the near future. Artists to Appear During Centennial Madbon, Krcls- ler, violinist; Vladimir Horowitz pianist, and New York Philharmonic orchestra will appear In Madison next fall when the University of Wisconsin celebrates its centennial. The appearances will be the first of a series of music and drama events, the centennial committee reported. The Public Pulse Ffttr maUnri 0f funeral InUriit wtloomoil. Artlolei muit IM and not onr 400 loni, lha rlfht bilni to eon- any toe loni or to matter for publication.

Na relliloui, medical er panonal contra- nrilfl er arllcUi iupporllnl candidate! far offlee are acceptable. rUeubllcBn-IItriU doe not pn1i11k veree. The writer'! name and addreii mmt kccompiiny eaeh article and If publication ef th! name not dnilred a pen name ihoald be rlvim. Unilrned letteri reeelre no consideration. Where to the puMlo plllill- eallon of the wrlliir'i name will be required be I he will lie given opportunity le dtnlde whether he wlilite the publlihed ever hli ilciialure wllhhild.

Attend Flirty Caucui To tho Editor: When we roud Tho Republican- Herald Saturday February 21 will wo comment, "I nee where THEY elected so and to tho Republican county convention last night," or will It bo our satisfaction to say, 'Last night WE elected so and so to the county convention?" Perhaps you are one who complains. "How bAdly those politicians are running things," Or do you say 'When ore Republicans going to select decent candidates for us to support?" If you fail to take part in your precinct caucus on Friday, February 20, you will have no right to make mch critical comments. The caucus la the keystone of party government, and therefore the koyntone or American government. It IH Important to all Republicans who want Eo see a national, congressional, and state victory for our party In 1S4B. If you want a voice in Republican party pollclun, If you wnnt it ntronp; llupublloiiii prnclnct coinmlLluo, If you want lo noinlnuta your 10411 RIJ- publican presidential candidate, your precinct caucus tomorrow.

Arrange with your Republican or more--to meet you there. The precinct caucus offers you an opportunity to Uko part in making tho policies of your party by choos- nu your representatives who make that policy or by being a representative youraelf, at the party convention at tho higher levels. Decide to run for delegate or alternate, or navo you a delegate to present? Present that name at your caucus. Whatever you do--Kupport qualified candidates. go to your precinct caucus, bring all of your Republican neighbors.

Mrs. Robert (Republican County Chairwoman) studied with architects in Minnesota, Boston and New York for six years, and spent a year In travel and study in Europe prior to teaching at the University of Pennsylvania. He was professor of architecture there from 1BD1 to 1032 and dean of Its school of flno arts from Its founding In 1020. Since 1032, he hud been professor emeritus In architecture at the university. He lectured on the subject at Princeton in 1032-33.

He had served as consulting architect for state, municipal and other public and private groups In many states and Canada. He was a member of the national advisory council, Lingnan university. Canton, China, and one of its trustees for 17 years; a member of the Pennsylvania State Art Commission; of the Great Council of the Cathedral of Washington, D. and of tho Trl-Stato Regional Planning Federation of Philadelphia of which he was n. director.

He was fullow of the American Institute of Architects and had served as president of tho Association of Collegiate Schools ot Architecture. Dr. Laird served as a delegate to the third Pan-American Congress of Architects in 1027, representing this government, and was chairman of the architectural Jury In the art competition nt the tenth Olympics in Los Angeles In 1932. He also served on the Commission on Church Architecture of the General Council of. the Lutheran Church of North America In addition to many other prominent positions.

He is survived by his wife and one daughter. St. Charles Man Hurt When Auto Rolls Off Road Ray Kurth, St. Charles, received minor cuts and bruises -when his car rolled off highway 14 at Lewis- Kin about 3 a. m.

today. Kurth, driving to Winona, was treated at the Winona General hos- iltal at 4:30 a. m. and wns re- eased. He told Sheriff George Fort that, lH car hit an icy spot and went, out of control.

Damage to the car was set al $200. Durand Co-op Exchange Stockholders to Meet Durand. WIs. (Special) A special meeting of the stockholders of tho Durand Cooperative Exchange will bo held nt tho courthouse here at 1 p. m.

Thursday for tho purpose of voting on a resolution to sell the fixed assets of the exchange to the Durjmd Farmers Union Cooperative. Ballots have been prepared and sent out to all the Durand Exchange stockholders who may cither mail them In or bring them to the meeting. Many farmers are members of both organizations. The Farmers Union voted in favor of a merger of the two cooperatives at their annual meeting In February, 1047. Obituary Funeral of Jacob E.

Wall Funeral Hcrvicen for Jacob K. 271) Vi East Third struct, wore conducted at 3 p. m. today at the Fawcett-Hlllyer chapel, the Rev. Philip O.

Murray officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn cemetery where tho Red Men had charge of services at the grave. Pallbearers were Arthur, Fred, Paul and Ray Johns, Winona; Carl Johns, Rushford, and Henry Kalmes, Altura. Funeral of Sandra Jean Glle Funeral services for Sandra" Jean Gile, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Wilmer Glle, Witoka, were conducted at 1 m. today nt the Fawcett-Hlllyer chapel, the Rev. C. R. Cousins officiating.

Burial was In Bush cemetery, Ridgeway. Society VISITING HERE-Mrs. P. L. Ville Monte, Detroit.

is vlsltlns her sister, Mrs. Edward Wy.sockl, BOO Kant Fifth ANNIVERSARY OI'EN HOUSE-Mr. and Mrs. Christ B. Nelson, 503 East King street, will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary at their homo Sunday.

They were married by tho Rev. Philip von Rohr, Attendants were Mrs. Elsie JDuehman, Wlnonn, and Emll Jahnkc. Qllmorc valley, both of whom will bo at tht open house Sunday Irom 2 to 5 p. m.

at tho home. Mre. Nelson bc- her marriage was Miss Olga Jahnkc, Mr. and Mrs, Nelson have three children, Mrs. Richard Janikowski and Mtvrvln and Barry Nelson; all of Winona.

and five grandchildren. A dinner for the immediate family is planned for Saturday. Mrs. Pauline Jahnke, mother of Mrs. Nelson, will be a guest.

The open house Sunday Is for relatives and friends. Births to Mr. and Mrs. Howard McLean, 1151 East Sonborn street, a daughter February 18 at Winona General hospital. to Mr.

and Mrs. Lawrence Janikowskl, route two Goodvicw, a daughter February 18 at the Winona General hospital. to Mr. and Mrs. George HIttncr, 1015 Ollmorc avenue, a son Fe-bruary 10 at the Winona General hospital.

Mr. Hammond Richard L. Hammond, malinger of l.hc Bi-iwnn OpUcul Company, was eltctiirt president, of thn Winona Rotary club by the new board of directors, succeeding William W. Gurney, following the regular Rotary club meeting at the Hotel Wi- noim He will uikc of- flcn July 1. Mr.

Gurney, following the tradition of local club, was elected vice-president. Carrol P. Syvcrson was named treasurer succeeding William Buol. William P. Werner is sucrutary and Charles J.

Olson sergeant at arms. Members of the board of directors, in addition to Mr. Hammond, Mr Gurney and Mr. Syverson. arc Dwight S.

Chappell, Orland Johnson, R. E. Lange and Fred G. Palen. It was announced that the Winona Rotary club in cooperation with the St.

Paul Rotary club again this year will sponsor a week's trip lor two outstanding Winona High school senior boys to St. Paul. The trip will be during the week of February 28. William Galligan, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Glen E. Galligan, will represent the Senior High school and John Paul Wooden, son of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Woodun, Cotter High school.

Businesses should be operated, the Rev. Vernon Johnson, rector of St. Paul's Episcopal church, told the luncheon meeting In such a way that things, which should come first are first. Among those which should be placed Jlrst, said the speaker, are family, friends, community and church. His talk concerned famous Presidents, born in February and their contributions to the nation.

Elton Olson of Madison, Wis, was a visiting Rotarian, Dr. J. S. St. Charles, wan guest ol Mr, Hammond, and J.

Milton Dnhm of Mr. Palen. U. S. Income Tax Office Ready to Advise Taxpayers The Winona office of the Department of Internal Revenue, room 200, postofflce building, will be closed Monday in observance of Washington's birthday, Norbcrt Schmitt, senior deputy who has been in charge of the local offlco since November.

1943, announced today. Mr. Schroitt also announces that beginning March 1 the office will be open daily to help Winonans with Income tax questions. Benjamin P. Morey, 79, Lanesboro, Dead Litnoboro, services for Benjamin J.

Morey, 79. Lnnenboro resident for the last 25 years who died at his home here Wednesday morning, will be held at 1:30 p. Friday at, Uio Johnson funeral home and nt 2 p. m. at.

the Lancsboro Methodist, church. The Rev. Allan Flohr will officiate. Burial will be in the Lunesboro cemetery- Mr. Morey was born at Newburg.

July 18, 18G8. He adopted by Mr. and Mrs. Ira Morey at, tat early ago and attended Newbun? Hn his working llfi as 11 grain buyr. His first wife was Miss Erne Gould, who died a few years after their marriage.

His second wife, whom he married July 18, 1902, Was Miss Winifred Chapman. Uxncsboro. Surviving are his wife: three daughters. Mrs. Bert Wutkin.s.

Solana Beach, and Mrs. Maynard Pratt and Mrs. Leslie Wells, Austin, two sons, Albion and Edmund, Lanesboro; ten grandchildren" five great-grandchildren, and one sister. Mrs. J.

E. Prippcn, Ortonville, Minn. Army Store at La Crosse Robbed La Crossc, An army-navy surplus store was entered here Wednesday night and the burglars escaped with a large amount of cloth- Ing and shoes. Reported stolen by the store owners were 12 gray navy raincoats, one cose of rain hats. 25 officers trench coals, three dozen navy overalls.

15 to 20 pair of shoes (oxford nnd trench), 40 suits of two-piece underwear, two dozen navy blankets and several dozen socks. Referendum Losec at Black River FalU Black River Black River Falls voters Tuesday defeated the referendum which would have combined the municipal offices of assessor nnd treasurer. The vote was 173 in favor of the union and 323 against. Tho measure originally passed the city council and had become a city ordinance. Petitions were filed against the action and enough signatures obtained to bring it to a special vote.

Tuesday's balloting defeated the bill nnd the offices of treasurer and assessor will be elected as before. R. Burr Mann Re-elected Legion Club President Burr Mann was re-elected president of the American Lesion Memorial club. nt the annual of the board of directors Wednesday evening nt the Legion club, Ills election followed the annual meeting of the club membership. which elected three new nnd ro-clected two.

Newly nnnieil to Uie boni'd, for Uirnc-yrar inrmx, urc John W. Du- Cole nnd Loren Torgerson. Re-elected to Die board for three-year term was Mr. Mnnn. while Gordon Closwny was re-elected for a one-year term.

Retiring are Ray Hcrvry. C. H. Shailcr and Lawrence Jux- zewskl. Holdover directors are John Fed- dcrs, R.

C. Lang. Robert Toye, Ray Stcelc, Leo La France, Walter Pel- iccrt and Joseph Bnmbcnpk. At the annual meeting of the officers, Mr. Dugaji was elected vicc- prcsldenl to succeed Mr.

Fedders; J. M. Henry was re-elected treasurer. nnd Adolph Bromor WHS clect- i'd secretary to succeed Mr. Cole.

In his unnual report to ihr mem- PriM(1i'iit Mnnu progress made on tile construction of a 40 by 90-foot addition nt the i ear of the present building and said that it was planned to have the structure, which includes a full basement and Urst story, completed. by mid-year. Damage $70 in Auto Collision Property damage wiui estimated at $70 in one accident which has been reported to Winona police. Cars driven by D. J.

Bochmkc, 380 Vine street, and Andrew W. Earth, Fountain City, collided Wednesday nt 7:05 a. m. at West Fifth and Vila. streets, causing 550 damage to the bumper and right front render of the Wlnona.

car and $20 damage to the front axle and front fender of the Wisconsin car. Nellie Enright Rites at Arcadia Arcadia, (Special) Nellie Enright, 72, Arcadia, died at 1:05 p. m. Wednesday nt St. Joseph's hospital, Arcadia, where she had been since November.

Death followed a long illness. Miss Enright was bom in the town of Glcncoc, July 20. 1875, and Is survived by one sister. Miss Bridget Enright, Arcadia, and one brother. J.

J. Enright, Enid. Okla. She was a member of Perpetual Rosary society and a perpetual member of both St. Joseph's Union and St.

Shrine. Funeral services will be Saturday at 9 a. m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help church, Arcadia, the Rev. J.

L. Hauck officiating. Burial will be in the Olencoc cemetery. The rosary will be said at the home at 8 m. Friday.

Oil production at record heights but your help still essential 7 REASONS WHY OIL CONSUMPTION IS NOW AT AN ALL-TIME HIGH! MORI DIISH INOINIS riw MORI CARS, TRUCKS, iUSSJS MORI Oil MOM IMI U4 MT MJ.L.I.A 1. Ac-LuP Today, can, tiliclci nd mro on the thnn HURA of funl and lubri- comumtd doily. MOftI COMMIftCUl Oil Monomkil hauling. ho.pll.1. imull oil burn.TM.

hon 1750 honw coniumM loni ywr. MOM INDVfTRML USA9I New farmer! au.nu- of Mtroloum. In the firm of oil product! bae nearly doubled tince MORI NIIOI and I a i now movffd by dlpinl trnUum prnttiictl provide power for o( itavl. i a convumn mourttt of potroloum. Spwclnl nnd liitjrlcunt" A pluno Xlittt from 200 to 350 overy liour in 400,000 Ai InilMilry '2 II d.meinl for h.evy oil, Induilriel anil of ollifr leum pcoducta (Towe ana WlfC.

of 1mm wjuirtNl by our Army For without p-troloulh, annot fly mov. cannot HERE'S WHY You JHusf Save fuel Oil Now Unless we all save as much fuel oil as possible, there may not be enough to keep our homes, schools and public buildings warm through the winter. This is true even though more oil products are being produced nnd delivered today than ever before! Faced with the greatest demnnd in history, production ii up to new record heights, nnd crude oil is being rushed to rcfin- criei nnd then to you. But there muy not bo enough to go around, unless every user saves much ho can now. The oil industry spending over 4 billion dollars to meet your needs.

New sources of supply ore being uncovered right now we nro importing more oil thnn wo nro oxporlliiK rollnory nnd distribution fncilltion urn being expanded newer, fuNter methodn of transportation aro being provided. But this expansion takes time. The oil industry, like 10 many others, faces difficulties in obtaining the necet- materials. Save ns much fuel oil, keroteno nnd gasoline ni you can. If everyone cooperates there will be enough for all.

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If everyone cooperates, the current "pinch" need not lost too long. soon it im humnnly possible, there 11 bo enough oil for all your needs. And the greater your coop-ration sooner that day will be. Sponsored by a group of Fuel Oil Supplier Members of OIL INDUSTRY INFORMATION COMMITTEE.