Kenosha High School to Hold Historic Graduation at Kenosha Theater
Kenosha High School stages its 1956 commencement at the Kenosha Theater with about 500 seniors. Joseph Hamelink will present diplomas at 8 p.m. on Thursday June 7. Elgar procession music and a one act fantasy “A Dream For the Class of 1956” are featured with a large cast and musical interludes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hamelink
Board of Education
Kenosha Theater
Kenosha High School
Elgar
Patricia Becker
James Hawkins
Brodszky-MacLean
Leisring
Thomas Palmer Hamilton
Robert Alden Kubec
Baliff
Ronald K. Dulak
Beverly Anne Wiberg
Martel
Club Council Closes Season With Picnic And Cleanup
Alpha Aurora hosted the final Closed Club Council meeting of the year at KYF with Carol Lansing presiding. An all club picnic and cleanup are planned, with Delicia arranging the cleanup and dates to be announced soon. The council thanks participating clubs and individuals for the year’s activities.
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Alpha Aurora
Closed Club Council
KYF
Carol Lansing
Delicia
Roemer couple host Coke tail before St Marys Prom
Jean and Jane Roemer hosted a Coke tail at their home ahead of St. Marys Prom Make Believe. Guests included Herb Lang Irene Rizzo Dick Odgers Joan Albert Carl Rose Noreen Brotke Wayne Adamson Diane Clemens Dorian Slagoski Joan Bears Len Jurca and Ray Schweiger. Floral centerpiece graced the table. Mrs Roemer served refreshments.
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Jane
Jean Roemer
St. Mary’s
Till We Meet Again School Dance at Southport Clubhouse
Ecivres presents the annual last dance at Southport Clubhouse tonight from 8 p.m. to midnight. The Bel-Aires provide music as high school students are invited to attend.
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Ecivres
Southport
Bel-Aires
Washington PTA Potluck Highlights Local Class Art and Fashion
At the annual PTA potluck on May 24 exhibits showcased Robert Kaenje and Robert Desmarais art classes, Miss Koch Handicraft club, and Miss Bond sewing. student fashion featured many named girls with a May 28 student council election naming Kenneth Turk president and John Petzke vice president with Patricia Tyunaitis secretary and Froma Weisberg treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTA
Kenneth Turk
John Petzke
Patricia Tyunaitis
Froma Weisberg
K-Teeners Plan Car Wash Sunday
Frank's Friendly Service Station at Washington and Sheridan Road hosts the K-Teens car wash this Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m. Cars will be cleaned for $1 regardless of tires, with profits benefiting the K-Teen Scholarship fund. Dial 7-5121 for Classified Ads.
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Frank
Washington and
Sheridan Rd
Hiding Family Spat From Tot Makes It Worse
Mrs. Muriel Lawrence argues that concealing parental quarrels harms children. She notes a child’s fear grows when parents hide anger behind closed doors and urges open discussion to protect a child’s sense of security.
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Tot
Jane
Mommy
Mrs. Lawrence
Daddy
Memorial Day Assembly Honors U S War Dead
Girls dressed in white presented floral tributes at a simulated grave during the Lincoln Memorial Day ceremony. Names of participants and assistants are listed, including Bonnie Kley Jill Brunner Sharon Bower and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Bonnie Kley
Jill Brunner
Sharon Bower
Louise Covelli
Nancy Blood
Sue Phillips
Jean Querns
Cathy Nielsen
Penne Oncken
Patricia Horochena
Nancy Jones
Nancy Holland
Lucy Iovine
Antonette Refieuna
Judy Thomey
Barbara Malko
Sandra Silk
Eva Poole
Joan Plaushines
Leah Jensen
Sue Herstedt
Judy Lucas
Penny Gray
Linda Hindley
Lucille Ervin
Barbara Robbins
Lisa Leonard
Barbara Sutcliffe
Loraine Haubrich
Mary Beth Dibble
Betty Kuzmich
Barbara Wade
Sara Shipley
Sue Wisch
Anna Messner
Charlyn Hegben
Catherine Mink
Patricia Peck
Judy Johnson
Judy Bitautis
Betsy Henkel
Mary Harrison
Cathleen Crossin
Sandra Belanger
Gail Hansen
Sandra Zielinski
Jessie Ruffalo
Carol Specht
Roberta Bishop
Rosaline Scola
Marianne Lepp
Roberta Weber
Sandra Sandholm
Nancy Seymour
Sue Tobert
Nancy Kessler
M. E. Baker
Kay Longlais
Patricia Grimshaw
Marlene Coopman
Joyce Jackson
Firefighters Respond From Far Afield To Shady Grove Church Blaze
In Ellerson Virginia county, Shady Grove Methodist church suffered fire damage as crews arrived from multiple areas. Residents note rapid response with volunteers from Glenwood Farms and a Lansing Michigan–based manufacturer loaning a truck for extinguishing efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellerson
Hanover County
Shady Grove
Michigan
Glenwood Farms
Lansing
Mich
Manners matter in dates says teen girls across the nation
A nationwide survey of adolescent girls finds dating etiquette key to selection. Rita, a 17 year old from California now in New York, notes East Coast chivalry differs from West Coast casual behavior. Girls favor courteous, well-groomed, respectful boys who ask where to go, meet families, keep time, drive clean cars, and engage in polite conversation.
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Queen Bees
Rita
California
New York
West Coast
Quiet Storms and Silent Children in Parental Quarrels
A reflective passage notes storms that are half seen and half heard, with parents treating children as if their thoughts and feelings do not matter. It criticizes parental stubbornness and self interest that push children away during conflicts.
Barbs on manners and manners in the open road
A preacher jokes about smiles and manners while noting dangers of provocative dress and highway life. The observation contrasts avoiding palaces with front menu clues and laments waiting for illness to stay home yet still going fishing.
Club group meeting notes and upcoming events
A compiled report covers multiple clubs meeting at members homes. Details include elections, dinners, movie plans, roundtables on teen issues, parades, picnics, and upcoming officers. Names like Glory Wall Sherry Hoyland Kathy Turiano Barb Greb and Jean Wurtz appear with event locales and dates.
Teens Host PJ Party at Home in 1950s Social Evening
Dennet Sheridan hosted a pajama party at her residence with attendees Mary DeFurio Diane Keane Sue Wavro Joanne Rizzo Geri Sela Gloria Dagon and Carole Carstons a Chicago guest. They retired at 5 a.m. The text notes 45000 people injured in New York City traffic accidents in 1955.
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Dennet Sheridan
Mary DeFurio
Diane Keane
Sue Wavro
Joanne Rizzo
Geri Selea
Gloria Dagon
Carole Carstons
Chicago
New York City
Calendar Tonight Koives Presents Till We Meet Again
The Bel-Aires provide music for the last dance of the school year with a program titled Till We Meet Again. Students attend the evening event in a year-end celebration.
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Koives
Bel-Aires
Kimce Club Hosts Mom-Daughter Tea Event
Kimce Klub held a mother daughter tea at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eligio Bianchi 6308 40th Ave. Senior members toured included Marge Huck Pat Willis Gloria Remington Rose Orrico Ruth Berggren and Virginia Querns. Several members and honored guests attended the gathering.
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Darlene Robinson
Neubauer’s
Ruth Bergren
Marge Huck
Rose Orrico
Virginia Querns
Gloria Remington
Pat Willis
Brown’s Lake
Jean Wurtz
Judie Mikulsky
Deena Robinson
Diane Bianche
Jean Wortz
Carol Manson
Katie Arneson
Martin Krueger
Eligio Bianchi
40Th Ave
Kimce Klub
Kimco
Evie Kenney
Sue Stevens
Martta Krueger
Dianne Bianchi
John Mikulsky
Thomas Arneson, Jr
George Stevens
Clarence Huck
Ralph Willis
Tom Querns
Charles Remington
Theodore Wurtz
Lawrence Kenney
Louis Orrico
Ernest Bergren
George Patrick Manson
Tom Robinson
Gdetta Juska
Driver Tries to Make Up for Lost Time in Court
Detroit jurist John R. Smith overslept missing traffic court. police alleged speeding at 55 mph and escorted him to court where reckless driving was charged. He was acquitted of interference with traffic but convicted of reckless driving, fined 50 dollars and the license revoked for two years.
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Detroit
John R. Smith
Smith
Year-Round School Plan At Western Michigan College
Western Michigan College professor Dr L Morris McClure argues for year round schooling saying the nine month term is outdated. He proposes eliminating summer vacation and adding play time activities like camping and outdoor education within the school curriculum.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Western Michigan College
L. Morris McClure
McClure
Seniors Share Their Plans For The Summer
A list of students describes future paths from study and work to travel and weddings. Names include Sandy Wilen Knox Dick Cecchini Barbara Tupka Carolyn Delcorps Larry Bergquist Donna Johnson Dan Reis Kathy Rosmann Judy Turkey Adrienne Domenic Roger Lehman Barbara Ziebell Ron Cairo Priscilla Magnino Harv Burman Lawson Rennie and others.
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Sandy Wilen
Knox College
Dick Cecchini
Barbara Tupka
Denver
Larry Bergquist
Madison
Carolyn Delcorps
Great Lakes
Navy
Donna Johnson
Carolyn
Dan Reis
Kathy Rosmann
Roger Timm
Dan
Mary Ann Collins
Mr. Stuyvesant
Lonely Hearts
KHS
Judy Turkey
University of Wisconsin
Adrienne Domenic
Roger Lehman
the Lakes
Daddy-O
Barbara Ziebell
Ron Cairo
Priscilla Magnino
Harv Burman
Lawson Rennie
Come as You Are Breakfast Honors Elaine Sparks
Fifty six Job's Daughters woke at 7:00 am for a breakfast at Elaine Sparks home 7706 10th Ave. Three girls won originality prizes Mary Cohen neatest pajamas Janet Lloyd messiest hair Shirley Haubrich cutest shoes noting she wore none.
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Elaine Sparks
Job
Sparks
10Th Ave
Mary Cohen
Janet Lloyd
Shirley Haubrich
Keen Teen Describes Aggie Lawrence With School Ties
Keen Teen, active senior, president of Senior Y-Teens, and member of Trident Hi-Style Blue Orchesis portrays Aggie Lawrence. Brown haired blue eyed, she enjoys southern fried chicken and Moonglow, often photographed with Chips. Her secret ambition is Annapolis, with a future at University of Wisconsin this fall to study medical technology.
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Trident
Aggie Lawrence
Aggie
Annapolis
University of Wisconsin
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Kenosha
Peter Lea
Chessington
England
Punch
Peter
Jean and
Jane Roemer
H. Chemero
Washington News
Dial
Elsie Gail
McKoy Shoe Salon
McCook
Neb
Ginger
Chester Chinn
Muriel Lawrence
Peter Fletcher
Lamar Pizzeria
57Th Street
Lincoln
United States
Merchandise Mart
Kenosha's
Home Appliances
George Limpert
Red Triangle
Glory Wall
Sherry Hoyland
Chuck Hujik
S.W.V.O.G.D
Charlyn Hebgen
ELB Sigma Leganettes
Kathy Turiano
Char Gallo
Arlene Barca
Babs Oblen
Kathy Rhey
T Teens
Pat Campolo
Judy Adel
Deltah Omiga
Rose Mary Giorno
Barb Greb
White Devils
Suzanne Pariseau
Eleanore Molinaro
Jan Hoffman
Irene Andrade
Judy Fraid
Judy Lange
Jean Makouske
Barb Gapanowicz
Janet Fonk
Peggy Andrade
Adeoda Blabberettes
Kay Rezny
Rita Sadauski
Eileen Hughes
Kimce
Fea Fourens
Carole DeMarco
Judy DeYoung
Judy Whiteside
Marilee Quilice
Janice Seymour
Pat Braun
Sandy Paulsen
Judy Templin
Judy de Young
LOS Vaqueros
Jacques Bill White
Jacques Club
Johnny Neubauer
White
Jim Crossin
Ron Dulak
Tom Wavro
Dave Stabel
Bob Lee
Wayne Cogell
Gib Schwartz
Bruce Frederick
Dan Travanti
Bruce Orlin
Road Hogs
Gary Sentieri
Ed Wendel
Fred Kappus
Albert Sheffield
Tom Peal
Vogue Fabrics
Roxas
PARTY
Dairylan
Kimce Club
Vanity Shoppe
59Th Street
Riverview
Royalite
6Th Ave
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