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Newspaper

Kenosha Evening News

Location

Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1956

Page

6

Betrothal News Includes Kenosha Couples and More

The notices list upcoming engagements and betrothals: Miss Helen Pelk of Racine with Charles C. Cable, Miss Dixie Lee Keller with Wayne Smith, Edna Mae Milner to John Dennis Bella, and Mary Schuster to Ralph Willems. Wedding dates vary with Sept. 22 noted for Pelk Cable. others not set.

Helen Pelk Racine Charles C. Cable John Pelk Mr. Cable John W. Cable 29Th Ave Keller-Smith Dixie Lee Keller Wayne Smith Beulah Keller 52Nd St Smith Arthur G. Smith Roosevelt Rd

Pottawatomie and Gertrude Alford Camp Open The Scene

Kenosha Girl Scouts resume day and week camps at Camp Gertrude Alford and Pottawatomie Hills near Elkhorn. Some Intermediate and Pottawatomie sessions have openings while most sessions are filled. Health checks, Red Cross water safety, meals supervised by a dietitian, and religious services are provided by a staffed camp for girls with commuting options and youth program activities.

Kenosha Gertrude Alford Pottawatomie Hills Elkhorn Camp Alford 22Nd Ave 7Th St Red Cross Kenosha City Grace

PTA Council Meeting to Feature Mrs Dreyfus Guest

Kenosha County PTA council invites local chairmen and officers to Pleasant Prairie school Monday at 7 45 p m for a meeting headlined by Mrs Dreyfus on PTA policies. She is a former state PTA president and Milwaukee city school board president with workshops led by local leaders.

Woods Dreyfus Milwaukee Kenosha County PTA Council Pleasant Prairie School PTA Dreyfus Milwaukee City Roger Richards Alvin Cliff Elaine Edwards Clarence Dobbs Ptas

Chester Kirk Featured In Vocal Recital In Washington DC

Kenosha tenor Chester R. Kirk son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Kirk appeared at the Musical Art Center in Washington DC in a program with Miss Patricia McMahan He sang Dedication I Love Thee Caro Mio ben Passing By Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes and an old English song He is a pupil of H LeRoy Lewis and plans to return to Kenosha next week to visit his parents

Kenosha Chester R. Kirk C.T.E Washington, D. C Raymond Kirk 24Th Ave Musical Art Center Patricia McMahan Franz Grieg Love Thee Giordani Purcell

MYF Elects Officers at Immanuel Methodist Church

The MYF of Immanuel Methodist Church elected officers for the year. Robert Warren was chosen president, Allan Wohlgemuth vice president, Marilyn Etzelmueller secretary, Janet Petzke treasurer, Janet Brade girdle devotional chairman, Judith Horn witness chairman, Joan Petzke outreach chair man, John Petzke citizenship chairman, Roger Becker fellowship chairman.

MYF Immanuel Methodist Church Robert Warren Allan Wohlgemuth Marilyn Etzelmueller Janet Petzke Janet Bracegirdle Judith Horn Joan Petzke John Petzke Roger Becker

Ordination of Erich Gross by Rev Marnie Koski Sunday

Erich Gross will be ordained to the ministry by Rev Marnie Koski this Sunday at 3 p.m. in Christ's Healing Shrine located at 6333 Sheridan Rd. He will deliver his first sermon as an ordained minister following the ceremony.

Erich Gross Marnie Koski Christ’s Healing Shrine Sheridan Rd Gross

Crossing Guard Honored For Five Years Of Service

Durkee elementary school awarded Mrs. Lloyd Muhlick a special pin for five years of outstanding service as a crossing guard. Police Officer William Schorn presented the pin after she maintained perfect attendance and no traffic mishaps at Sheridan Road and 62nd Street. The PTA also recognized 18 patrol boys and 16 girl hall monitors with gifts during the assembly.

Durkee Lloyd Muhlick William Schorn Muhlick Sheridan Rd 62Nd St PTA Edward Vines Charles Ashley Robert Muh

Evening Bible School Planned by Kenosha Church

Kenosha Bible Church announces a Daily Vacation Bible School held in the evenings due to volunteer teacher shortages. The program runs June 11 to June 22 from 6 30 to 8 30 p m for children aged four to 14 with crafts music and Bible stories directed by Miss Goldie Karr of the Ozark Bible Institute. Registration opens the first evening at the church 75th Street and 20th Avenue.

Kenosha Bible Church Goldie Karr The Ozark Bible Institute Ozark, Ark 75Th St 20Th Ave

Miss Charlene Lencioni Honored With Multiple Showers

Miss Charlene Lencioni feminine details. Three pre nuptial showers were held with 24 28 and 26 guests attending. Corsages were presented and games played. Sisters planned a surprise coin shower and bridal attendants were named. June 23 is set for her wedding to Harold Granger.

Charlene Lencioni 19Th Ave Philip Smith Miss Lencioni Frank Pellicori Rita Lencioni Josette Lencioni Frank LaPaglia Lencioni Inez Palmer Pelican Lake Wis Kenneth Pfaff Jo- Ann Eisenhauer Selma Palmer Mildred’s Hall Miss Palmer Harold Granger Cooper Rd

Nurse Alumnae Banquet Hears Portugal Spain Film

Norbert Roeder presented his film on Portugal and Spain at the Kenosha School for Practical Nurses Alumnae annual banquet held at Cage Thomsen's. Attendees numbered thirty from Eau Claire Jefferson La Crosse Wauwatosa Milwaukee Racine Kenosha and Waukegan.

Norbert Roeder Kenosha Museum Portugal Spain Kenosha School For Practical Nurses Alumnae Association Cage Thomsen Eau Claire Jefferson la Crosse Wauwatosa Milwaukee Racine Kenosha Waukegan H. M. Clerk George Blagoeff Frederick Lutze R.N Fred Dykeman Costanzo Spera Lester Williams T.P.N

Landmarks Elect New Honorary Coordinators

The announcement names Mrs. Carl Peterson and Mrs. Morgan Chase as the new honorary coordinators for the event, replacing prior holders and signaling updated leadership roles.

Esses Carl Peterson Morgan Chase

Book Lovers Meet Planned Club Meeting

Book Lovers club will gather Tuesday at 8 p.m. at 7922 28th Ave hosted by Mrs. Paul Overdier. Reviewer will be Mrs. Edward Thomas with assistance from the host.

Book Lovers Club Paul Overdier 28Th Ave Edward Thomas

Tiny Tidings Birth Notices From Local Homes

To Mr and Mrs Robert Travanty 5910 42nd Ave a son June 1. To Mr and Mrs Dennis Hall Rt. 1 Salem a daughter May 31. To Mr and Mrs Jack Soren sen 7551 22nd Ave a son Allen Wayne May 31. To Mr and Mrs Delmar Brown 3922 6th Ave a daughter May 31.

Robert Travanty 42Nd Ave Dennis Hall Rt. 1 Salem Jack Sorensen 22Nd Ave Allen Wayne Delmar Brown 6Th Ave

Mrs Ostlunds Pupils to Play Piano Recital

Mrs Harry Ostlund will present a piano recital Saturday at 7 30 p m at the Kenosha Woman's club in honor of Mozart's bi centennial. Bradley Weinstock will speak on Mozart and four selections will be played. Duets by Carolyn Henderson and Edith Goldstein plus performances by a large list of students follow.

Harry Ostlund Kenosha Marilyn Rosemann Sandra Johnson Bonnie Peterson Robert Massari Carolyn Houghland Janice Duffin Carole Whitefoot Karen Rovick Karen Mortensen Jane Robinson Sandra King Judith Tews Kirsten Jensen Karen Larsen Carol Karman Bradley Weinstock Peggy Peterson Sandra Margetson Gail Clapham

Lutheran Group To Be Confirmed At Grace Church

A class of 34 will be confirmed at Grace Lutheran church in a 10 30 a m service led by Rev J W Jacobson after two years of instruction They will receive holy communion A church school dinner in their honor follows on Monday at 6 30 p m Names include Robert Badgerow Linda Beth James Braun Kenneth Bredek Karen Cramer Melvin Dahl Harvey Doerring Bonnie Git zlaff Cecile Gorski Diane Hansen James Hebert Dean Homan Dianne Horvat Kirk Jacobson Jack James Barbara Kasten Nancy Kessler Judith Martin Cecilia Mohr Elmer Morton Edith Neubecker Kathy Nielsen Thomas Orgelstrand Sharon Piehl Judith Pischke Robert Pischke Nancy Quiel Ronald Schurr William Secord Charlene Sigger Thomas Tredon Susan Wisch James Wood Susan Nicolai.

Grace Lutheran Church J. W. Jacobson Robert Badgerow Linda Beth James Braun Kenneth Bredek Karen Cramer Melvin Dahl Harvey Doerring Bonnie Gitzlaff Cecile Gorski Diane Hansen James Hebert Dean Homan Dianne Horvat Kirk Jacobson Jack James Barbara Kasten Nancy Kessler Judith Martin Cecilia Mohr Elmer Morton Edith Neubecker Kathy Nielsen Thomas Orgelstrand Sharon Piehl Judith Pischke Robert Pischke Nancy Quiel Ronald Schurr William Secord Charlene Sigger Thomas Tredon Susan Wisch James Wood Susan Nicolai

Summer Art Classes Open for Kenosha Students

The Kenosha Art association sponsors summer classes starting June 11. Registration occurs Saturday June 2 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the museum. Elementary and junior high students will attend Monday and Wednesday mornings for five weeks totaling ten lessons.

Kenosha Art Association

Doc Newland to Headline Ke nosha Square Dance Night

Milwaukee caller Doc Newland will be guest caller for the Ke nosha Square Dance club this Saturday June 2. The dance runs 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. at the Southport beach house with Newland guiding dancers through square and round routines.

Doc” Newland Milwaukee Kenosha Square Southport Beach House

Wesleyan Guild Plans October Event for Silver Anniversary

The Wesleyan Service Guild of the First Methodist Church discusses the October silver anniversary observance at a dinner meeting. Edith Nohling is general chairman with committees named for history, correspondence, program, dinner, and decorations. Officers installed include Lillian Van Gasbeck as president and Hallie Rice as vice president.

Wesleyan Service Guild First Methodist Church Edith Nohling Hermena Hoehn Grace Adams Lena Nelson Ruth Brown Martha Pettey Isabelle Reitman Hallie Rice Carol Poynter Mabel Bond Edith McKenzie Florence Newport Eunice Johnson Miss Johnson Lillian van Gasbeck Grace Havens Florence Barr Circle 11

Evensong Vespers To Honor High School Graduates

Sunday evening service at First Congregational church will honor high school graduates. Pilgrim Youth Fellowship officers including Wayne Cogell Mary Anne Schwartz and Theodora Hepp lead the worship with music by the junior and chapel choirs directed by Mrs Glenda Buchanan Mossman. A reception follows in the dining room and each senior receives a gift. Mrs Milton Ketchum oversees refreshments.

First Congregational Church Pilgrim Youth Fellowship Wayne Cogell Mary Anne Schwartz Theodora Hepp Glenda Buchanan Mossman Milton Ketchum

Orthopedic Pupils Visit Farm See Baby Animals

Kindergarten children from the Orthopedic school toured the D. C. Cooper farm to view baby farm animals in their natural surroundings. Miss Violet Cheal led the group with Otto Steffensen and Robert Olafs, plus mothers from the Kindergarten Mothers club including Mr Mines Barengo Harris Nelson Kliebenstein Phillips and Socha.

D. C. Cooper Farm Violet Cheal Otto Steffensen Robert Olafs Kindergarten Mothers Club the Mines John Barengo Ralph Harris Donald Nelson Charles Kliebenstein William Phillips Leonard Socha

Queen Christina Court Members at Ceremonies

Sixteen members of Queen Christina court Order of the Amaranth attended a session at Lake Lodge Masonic temple where Bay View court was instituted and constituted. The Grand Court of Amaranths called the meeting which initiated 95 new members and installed new officers. Grand officers assisted by royal matrons and patrons led the event. Milwaukee courts served dinner to several hundred members from courts statewide.

Queen Christina Court Order of the Amaranth Lake Lodge Masonic Temple Bay View Court Grand Court of Amaranths Milwaukee Courts

Crusade Launched To Boost National String Players

Mrs Ronald A Dougan of Beloit president of the National Federation of Music Clubs announces a nationwide crusade to increase string players. Dr Thor Johnson of the Cincinnati Symphony is chairman with Dr Lena Milam of Beaumont as vice chair. clubs can earn merit awards for strong string programs and scholarships may be awarded to aspiring players.

Ronald A. Dougan Beloit National Federation of Music Clubs Thor Johnson Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Lena Milam Beaumont Tex

Flag presented to Girl Scout troop at Grant school

Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic presented an American flag to Girl Scout troop 21 of Grant school during a Tuesday ceremony at the school.

Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic Girl Scout Troop 21 Grant School

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Seventh Ave Pottawatomie Camp Pottawatomie Hills Pleasant Lake Girl Scout Council Elmer Brockhaus Paul Thompson Don Bezucha Walter Bloxdorf Roland Gregory Robert Powell Leah Seybold County Grant Edward Kwicinski Mines Alex Penman Edward Woknicz James Workman D. J. Pursell Joseph Kyncs Roger Hubbard St. Casimir’s St. Casimir’s Home and School Association Frederick Roensch St. Mary's Parish Chester Kirk East River Hillis Robert Christy West Calumet Road Edgewood Firemen’s Somers Volunteer Fire Department Bill Giese and His 15Th Ave DeForrest M. Waller, B.S M.A Evening News Anna Brockhaus Mary Larsen James Brockhaus Deborah Lynn Brockhaus Stephens College Columbia Frankie Carle Mary Landgren Lloyd Landgren 5Th Ave Plan Evening Bible School John Granger Dave Burnham Wheaton College the Baptist Tabernacle 24Th Avenue and 63Rd Street St. Catherine’s Newland Otta Dial Wesleyan Guild Sacred Heart 8Th St Winthrop Harbor, Ill Queen Christina Herbert Herbert's Herbert Nobloarner Sweet Adelines, Inc Sheridan Road Broskofice Supply Seventh Avenue
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