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Newspaper
Kenosha Evening News
Location
Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1956
Page
8
Kenosha total employment fell about 21 percent in the last 60 days due to layoffs in the automobile and furniture industries. Mid-May employment reached 38 950 versus 24 058 in mid-March, with declines tied to weak inventories and soft demand. Manufacturing losses centered on durable goods while nonmanufacturing sectors showed small gains.
A collage of city notices reports and ads include a bicycle theft report from William Lipman a speeding bond forfeiture for Ursula Kisten and Eugene Copeland, a bank by mail service note, a kitchen designer紹介, a rummage sale at 6340 26th Ave and local shop ads. Also mentions vandals at Sam Azarian 6700 39th Ave and a hospital treatment for Chris Larson 51. Other items cover local fines arrests and court actions.
City detectives questioned four sailors held in North Chicago after tire slashing incidents in the area. Det. Lt. Arthur Riley linked similarities to Kenosha cases, noting 18 tires damaged with a three inch blade in eight blocks.
The state Motor Vehicle Department moves to speed up issuance of temporary permits after passing the written exam. Beginning June 7, examiners may issue permits immediately after a qualifying test, reducing prior 12 to 20 day delays. Temporary school permits for students remain unchanged. candidates must hold a temporary license ten days before applying for a permanent one.
A LaShan Auto Sales salesman reported a customer disappeared with a 1946 used car. The man arrived in a 1940 model, traded it for the newer car, and promised to return to pay the difference but did not. Police were notified this morning.
Mrs. Minnie L. Gitzlaff Kutzke aged 68 of Bristol died at St. Mary's hospital Racine after a week of illness. Born January 22 1888 in Somers township she married William F. Kutzke March 23 1910 and was a Zion Evangelical Lutheran member. Survived by husband son Arthur Bristol two brothers Henry and Albert and five sisters Emma Bertha Alma Ella all of Bristol. preceded in death by two sons Willis and Edward and three brothers Charles William Reinhart.
County zoning sessions schedule across townships with meetings in Somers Brighton Paris Wheatland Randall Bristol Bassett Salem and Pleasant Prairie. Kenosha county board zoning committee outlines ordinance draft and building codes as towns prepare local measures and inspectors explain aims and concerns.
Members of Building Laborers Local 237 threaten a Friday morning strike if the Mason, Concrete and Plastering Contractors Association does not sign a new contract. The union authorized the action at a meeting last Saturday after expiry of the existing agreement. A contract proposal includes a 12 cent hourly raise and a 10 cent vacation plan.
Public Works magazine highlights C R Nicolazzo Kenosha director of public works beside Lake Michigan breakwater. It credits his leadership with expanding the water department capacity keeping water use unrestricted last summer. Nicolazzo’s career spans UW Madison Denison University civil engineering degree and Legion of Merit award in airfield construction. He joined Kenosha in 1946 and serves in AWWA and APWA. He is married with two daughters. City Manager R H Custer lauds his administration.
Health officials from Kenosha La Crosse and Milwaukee spoke at a Madison conference urging broader fluoridation of public water. They rejected rumors of bone harm noting fluoride levels cannot poison water and emphasized safety and decay prevention.
Jefferson Rhey, 10, of 1205 67th Street sits resting at Kenosha hospital after a bicycle collision with a car near 63rd Street and Sheridan Road yesterday. The driver, Clayton E. Dreideldis, 65, of 8355 51st Avenue, said he did not realize the crash until the boy had been dragged about 29 feet.
A Kenosha circuit court jury awarded the plaintiff Peter Gulan in a dispute over Lot 13 and Lot 14 in the Carol Beach subdivision. The jury found that County Surveyor Hugh Southmayd entered into an agreement to survey Lot 13 as requested, despite surveying Lot 14. Damages will be decided by Judge M Eugene Baker. the verdict covered liability only.
A circuit court suit by Willis F. Fenske against Gertrude S. Fenk was settled before trial. Fenske claimed $9,052 for work and materials on a home from April 14 to November 7, 1955 and sought sale of the defendant's interest to satisfy a lien. An additional suit by Globe Roofing against Salem Central high school was adjourned.
Kenosha Exchange Club members run a car wash Sunday to raise funds for charity. Chairman Bill Werner says cars will be cleaned at Werner's Kenosha Laundry and Dry Cleaners, 6415 28th Ave, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds support club projects.
John J. Rutchik was elected worthy president of Ke nosha Eagles Aerie No. 1055 in April and will assume office officially next Tuesday evening.
Wesley Orvis and others will be installed in key posts including vice president and treasurer. John Stuart will be treasurer after 36 years in that role. Rutchik to lead the Keno sha delegation at the Eagles state convention in Manitowoc June 8 to 10.
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