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Newspaper
Kenosha Evening News
Location
Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1946
Page
4
A clipped masthead lists Associated Press United Press and other bureaus with advertising reps Jann & Kelley Inc The notice cites republication rights and local news terms while detailing prices 25 Cents 5 Cents 6 00 a year 1000 a year
The first peacetime U S savings bond appeal runs from June 6 to July 4 on D-Day anniversary. It urges public savings as take home income, guiding funds into non inflationary channels for future use and protection. James W Brook of Brighton dies, a longtime Kenosha County leader and draft board member.
The notice advertises U S government securities offering a return of 4 for every 3 saved, claiming wise investment shields savers from inflation and backs their future by maintaining purchasing power now and later.
The Czechs urge transfer of Glatz in Silesia to Czech control. They seek a small coal basin and a Danube Oder canal strip to connect the two rivers. Czech claims against Germany may gain sympathy as potential compensation for Nazi actions.
John F. Schmitt age 65 longtime Maple House proprietor died at his home 45 North Lyman avenue on June 1, 1921.
Louis G Harbert of Howland Avenue chosen as chairman for the Popularity contest committee of the Kenosha post American Legion during the Legion Outdoor Frolic next week. The committee includes Emil Anderson Albert Axtell James J Barden and multiple others. The item also notes public remarks on divorce, wartime sentiment, Memorial Day hosting, and statements by Harold Stassen and William O Douglas.
Proponents say ward elections bring government closer to average voters. Yet turnout for council seats lags far behind governor or president elections. If warding loses legitimacy, the question remains what alternative ensures representative reach and participation.
Uncle Ray reviews how Sunday through Saturday got their names. Sunday derives from sun and Sonntag or Dies Solis. Monday from moon’s day. Tuesday from Tiw and Mars. Wednesday from Woden and Mercury. Thursday from Thor and Donar. Friday from a Teutonic goddess possibly Freya or Frigg and Venus. Saturday from Saturn linking to Cronus and farming.
General George C. Marshall, envoy to China, warned on Memorial Day in Nanking that China trembles on the verge of a greater calamity. The Chinese Communists control Manchuria and parts of Northern China with 300,000 to 500,000 troops, while Chiang Kai-shek leads more than a million forces. A coalition between Communists and Nationalists faces deep political and economic clashes that threaten any unity.
The Nation Today argues John L. Lewis dominated the coal strike image while miners faded, and rails unions failed to publicize the 44 changes they sought. It notes Truman’s wage offer and a fact finding board, urging broader public presentation to affect negotiations.
William McGhee of Chicago recounts a Detroit Midwest Tournament hand where Oswald Jacoby, recently back from navy service as lieutenant commander, played a spade lead on a three card suit. Jacoby's finesse and overtakes preserved the contract, with strategic ruffing and diamond play to avoid loss of two hearts or defeat if a heart had been returned early.
Miss Stephanie Dougherty of San Francisco notes women often spend more wisely and shop carefully. The article mentions gasoline black markets flourishing in Mexico due to widespread fuel station shortages.
Local churches publish a comprehensive Sunday schedule including Baptist, Catholic, Orthodox, Christian Reformed, Congregational, Episcopal, Evangelical, Lutheran, and Methodist services. Notable entries include Baptist Tabernacle with multiple services led by H. J Freeman, Calvary Baptist with Rev. John Agria, First Baptist on Seventh Avenue with Rev. Robert Gordon, St. Casimir with Rev. Leo Kierstein and Rev. Joseph Lomasz, and St. Matthew’s with Rev. Kenneth D. Martin among many others across streets and avenues citywide. Families are directed to church schools, morning worship, and midweek activities.
Rev Roscoe T Fulton minister at 3217 Roosevelt Road leads Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 00 a m The evening worship features reception of the confirmation class at 6 20 p m Westminster Fellowship groups meet at 7 30 p m Mid week praise and prayer service Wednesday at 7 30 p m
Kenosha Bible Church on 60th Street and 20th Avenue lists services led by Rev. A. H. Levin with Bible school at 10:45 a.m. and morning worship at 9:30 a.m. Special music by Wheaton College Academy Gospel team and Mortensen speaking at 6:30 p.m. Young People's Hour follows. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. Midweek prayer Wednesday 7:45 p.m. Thursday YP prayer 7:40 p.m. Also Peniel Tabernacle and Kenosha Gospel Tabernacle provide additional services and midweek prayer. Wayside Gospel hosts Sunday school 9:40 a.m. and 7:50 p.m. service with Moody Bible Institute music. Winthrop Harbor Community Church, Rev. Felder, has Sunday school 10:00 a.m., worship 11:00 a.m., and evening 7:30 p.m.
South Dakota farmer Sebastian Rohrich voices discouragement in a letter to Beloit Daily News arguing universal conscription makes raising children unprofitable. He compares offspring to hogs, noting costs exceed profits and joking the Rodrichs may be right, though many still raise children. Local editor reflects on enduring family ties and morale.
A Washington gripe board billed as the first of its kind aims to expose and address grievances between army officers and enlisted men. It has completed its first batch of reports, suggesting the program could broaden to ease widespread gripes. In other news a searchlight station at Witham England will house homeless families.
Native women of Papua show a high concentration of body tattoos as they reach maturity, with nearly every part of the body tattooed. The practice highlights cultural identity among the natives and their traditional adornment.
They tried to push their case with government and public but faced intensified heat. Lewis then connected with all parties to press for a welfare fund as a core contract demand. He left the dispute with no loss of face and secured most of the gains he sought.
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