Nash Yards Sold Out as Nash Motors Expands
Nash Motors reports all cars at the Kenosha Nash Yards sold with no stockpiling. Alfred Johnson says a second shift starts to meet booming 1950 demand, 775 cars daily capacity, 1.1 thousand spaces, and a one and a half day shipment float. Distribution focuses on 65 percent by truck, 30 percent by rail, five percent direct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nash Motors
Kenosha
Alfred Johnson
Nash
Milwaukee
U. S
Kenosha Auto Transport
Arco Auto Carrier's, Inc
Speedway Transports, Inc
Seaboard
Rocky Mountain
West Coast
Johnson
Thief Steals Cash From Rolbiecki Station Safe
A thief entered the Rolbiecki filling station at Roosevelt Road and opened the combination safe without force. He stole 41 five dollar bills and four ten dollar bills totaling 245 dollars while the store was open between 12 30 p m and 6 p m Sunday, leaving 81 one dollar bills. William B. Rolbiecki reported the loss from his 64th Street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolbiecki Filling Station
Roosevelt Rd
William B. Rolbiecki
64Th St
Municipal Court Revenue Climbs to Record Two Months
Clerk Agnes Sandholm reported April and May municipal court revenue reached a 30-year high. April $6,618 and May $11,855 in fines forfeitures and fees totaled $18,473, far above 1949 levels. Alimony and support paid through the court amounted to $22,473 in May, $3,415 more than May 1949. Increased trucking fines helped drive the record totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Sandholm
Italian descent athletes honored at I A club banquet
Eleven high school athletes of Italian descent were introduced at a Sunday banquet honoring past presidents of the Italian American society. The event at the clubrooms featured remarks by Emil Ruffalo, with toastmaster Nicholas Bagaro and entertainment from Kay Fish studio and an accordion quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Pacetti
Eldo Gentile
Vincent Bonofiglio
Dante Conte
Fred Pauloni
Anthony Gentile
Alan Ameche
Mario Bonofiglio
Joe Diantoni
John Crosetto
Frank Aiello
Emil Ruffalo
Nicholas Bagaro
Bain School
Kay Fish
Leonard Cinelli
Reno Crucianelli
Bob Zicarelli
Louis Pillizzi
Cub Scout Langenbach Wins Capt Eddie Rickenbacker Trophy
Over 1000 spectators witnessed nine year old Michael Langenbach of Cub Pack 7 win the Petrifying Springs race beating 36 rivals to claim the Captain Eddie Rickenbacker Trophy and an autographed racing hero photo. Robert Hockney took design and construction honors and runner up in speedway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Langenbach
Cub Pack 7
Eddie Rickenbacker
Petrifying Springs
Norman Langenbach
59Th St
Rickenbacker
Robert Hockney
Bernard Hockney
35Th Ave
Navy Club Parley Held in Kenosha
The Wisconsin State Squadron of Navy club met at Ship 40 in Kenosha. Commandant John Ivsac announced plans for the national convention set for June 23 to 25 in Elmira New York. Attendees included Janesville Ship 160 Beloit Ship 181 Racine Ship 60 and Milwaukee Ship 53. Royal Mashek of Milwaukee, past commandant, aided in planning.
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Wisconsin State Squadron of
Navy Club
Ship
Kenosha
John Ivsac
Janesville
Beloit Ship
Racine Ship
Milwaukee Ship
Royal Mashek
Milwaukee
Elmira
N. Y
Kenosha Mink Producers to Attend Summer School
A group of Kenosha county mink raisers will join the 1950 Fur Farmers International summer school on June 21 and 22 in Milwaukee at the Hotel Wisconsin. The 27th annual American Fur Breeders Association meeting will be held June 21 with the school, highlighting Kenosha county’s leading mink production in Wisconsin.
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Kenosha County
Fur Farmers
The
American Fur Breeders Association
Wisconsin
Five Injured in Quadruple City Crash Spree
Five city and county residents were injured in four accidents on Saturday afternoon. William Spitzer and Robert Monnier were arrested for driving offenses after a rear collision on 52nd Street, while three others were hurt in a Hy A area crash. A separate late-evening head on collision led to Elmer Gerber’s drunken driving arrest. One pedestrian, John Brock, was also injured in weekend incidents.
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William Spitzer
Rt 3
Kenosha
52Nd St
47Th Ave
Robert J. Monnier
Monnier
Lillian Byterski
Rt. 3
St. Catherine's Hospital
Spitzer
Hy. A
Hy. 42
Mary Johnson
Tist St
Homer Pitman
Johnson
Pitman
Mary Alice Hammond
43Rd Ave
June Jeannot
4Th Ave
Marion Hammond
Robert W. Bruel
Salem
Elmer Gerber
Gerber
Edward J. Ruetz
John Brock
26Th Ave
Peder Nielsen
Roosevelt Rd
Lawsuit Filed Against Hollywood Theater Over Injury Claim
Benjamin Werve and son Michael sue Standard Theaters Inc for 4035 dollars claiming Michael injured March 28 1948 by a wheelchair in the Hollywood theater aisle at 4902 7th Ave. Michael seeks 3000 damages. Benjamin 35 medical bills and 1000 for surgery. The theater firm denies negligence and blames Michael for not watching where he walked.
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Benjamin Werve
31St Ave
Michael
Standard Theaters, Inc
Michael Werve
Hollywood Theater
7Th Ave
Benjamin Verve
Francis B. Schlax
Michael Verve
KYF Marks 20th Anniversary With Summer to Fall Events
The Kenosha Youth Foundation plans a multi month celebration starting with a June 21 dinner for sustaining members at the KYF building. A July aquatic show and a national AAU sanctioned swimming event will highlight public attractions. The final climax occurs the last week of November marking the KYF building dedication anniversary. The general celebration committee includes Alwin Hansen and D D O Connell among many others.
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Kenosha Youth Foundation
KYF
Kenosha County
Wisconsin
Midwest
Kenosha
D. D. O'Connell
Kenosha Food Dealers Postpone Meeting A Week
The regular meeting of the Kenosha Retail Food Dealers association is postponed for one week due to the national convention in Chicago. Secretary Sam Odelberg announced. Attending from Kenosha are Mr and Mrs Carl Canavan Mr and Mrs Joseph Fiorini and Henry and Edward Kuzik. Canavan is state president.
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Kenosha Retail Food Dealers Association
Food Dealers
Chicago
Sam Odelberg
Kenosha
Odelberg
Carl Canavan
Joseph Fiorini
Henry
Edward Kuzik
Canavan
Disses and fines mark quiet Kenosha week in review
Residents face minor injuries and municipal fines as notices report a fall injuring Anna Andrulis trolley l ine near 39th Avenue. Police ambulance transport to Kenosha hospital then discharge. Several local business ads and court fines follow, including Gallo’s Barber Shop move and vehicle violations. A stolen 1947 Nash Ambassador is noted for Eugene Lombardi.
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Anna Andrulis
39Th Ave
Kenosha Hospital
Guttormsen
Cleveland A. Coney
Lth
75Th St
22Nd Avenue
Paul W. Stuehm
38Th Ave
Gallo’s
57Th St
Nash-Kenosha
Gerald Allen Ludwig
24Th Ave
52Nd St
18Th Ave
Paul C. Wilkins
22Nd Ave
Wilkins
von Schrader
John Allen Burns
Hal's Shell Service
Maplecrest Country Club
Call Advance Novelty Co
13Th Ave
6Th Ave
Jane Thompson
Helen Yule Hansche
Eugene Lombardi
35Th Ave
Simmons Company
Inter-Club Meet Set by Racine Kenosha Kiwanis
The annual inter-club meeting of the Racine and Kenosha Kiwanis clubs will be held Wednesday at 12 15 p m at the Elks club. Harvard Smith, chairman of the local inter club committee, is in charge of luncheon arrangements.
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Racine
Kenosha Kiwanis
Elks Club
Harvard Smith
Settle Dispute At Restaurants Reaches Agreement
The Wisconsin Restaurant Association and Hotel and Restaurant Employes Local 571 reach a settlement after a two week dispute. About 60 union workers return to work as terms include higher rates for short hours and immediate top rate for experienced staff. hospitalization coverage funded by employers and a four week probation for extra staff. A related unfair labor practice charge and civil suit were contemplated but not pursued.
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Wisconsin Restaurant Association
Philip Valley
Milwaukee
A. G. Goldberg
Elmer Conforti
Milwaukee Association
Ursula Rudolph
Wisconsin Labor Relations Board
Two Automobile Fires Reported Over Weekend
Four fires hit the city over the weekend. A short in wiring destroyed Bert Morgan's 1937 auto valued at 200 after being parked at 60th Street and 30th Avenue Saturday. Fire caused 10 damages to E. J. Duffy's car at 2103 73rd Street Sunday at 78th Street and 6th Avenue. Two minor calls were answered by firefighters.
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Bert Morgan
29Th Ave
60Th St
30Th Ave
E. J. Duffy
73Rd St
78Th St
6Th Ave
Teacher Nora Belle Binnie to Retire After 28 Years
Miss Nora Belle Binnie, longtime high school English teacher, will retire this Friday as schools close. She previously taught in Durand Tomahawk and Chippewa Falls before joining the district in 1922. Dial 5121 for Your Classified Ad.
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Nora Belle Binnie
Miss Binnie
Durand
Tomahawk
Chippewa Falls
Wheatland 4-H Meeting Features Hugo Murray Talk
Livestock reporter Hugo Murray of Milwaukee spoke at the Wheatland Willing Workers 4-H club meeting Saturday at Bassett town hall. He discussed best meat and dairy project raising and marketing for farmers and consumers. Refreshments followed.
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Wheatland Willing Workers
Bassett Town Hall
Hugo Murray
Milwaukee
Murray
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Terry Hale
Lemke
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Kenosha Mink
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Gloria Lange
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Green Bay
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George F. Stange
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NEW York Life Insurance Company
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Osa Mae
Pine Ridge
Pocahontas
Badger Fuel & Supply CO
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International Harvester
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43Rd St
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Royal
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Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance CO
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56Th St
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