Over 317 Graduates to Receive High School Diplomas
The annual Faculty-Senior banquet at Friedens Lutheran Church honored 28 academic and field honors recipients amid speeches by Walter W. Hammond and Rev. Carl Buenger. Larry Hastings received the Hi-Y award. art, Latin, and music honors were named for several seniors. Diplomas will be awarded to 317 graduates in tonight’s exercises at 8 o'clock in the high school auditorium, with Dr. Frank Stutz of Dayton, Ohio, delivering the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friedens Lutheran Church
Walter W. Hammond
Carl Buenger
Larry Hastings
Dino Ianni
Dwight T. John
Nancy Anderson
Audrey Balk
Beverly Buechner
Rachel Conforti
Catherine Conner
Earl Dicks
James Dunn
Rose Frederick
Marilyn Gitzlaff
Mary Alice Graham
Charles Guy
Betty Hansche
Larry Hinz
Sally Holm
Cheryle Hughes
Leroy Justi
Mary Ellen Kindt
Madelyn Kressin
Burton Lepp
Eugene Matel
Patricia O'Hare
Robert Randall
Hollis Schoepke
Ruth Stutzke
Angelyn van Kerkvoorde
Kathleen Vick
Lois Ann Witt
Elaine Zigner
Chicago
Eleanor Keyes
June Broesch
Rosemary Lourigan
Richard Smith
Elmer Burrington
Joan Spies
Gerda Lemke
Alfred Mayfield
John Morrison
Lois Lumpp
Beverly McFaddin
Richard Beard
Seyman Stern
Elaine Hrupka
Jean Pischke
Florence Remington
James Blodgett
Laura Jeanne Lelvelt
Joseph van Gastel
Gloria Forte
Elizabeth Gehl
Lorraine Jensen
Donald C. Anderson
Geraldine Sanborn
Gladys Wordell
Marlin Biehn
Wayne Niesen
Audrey Arthur
Phil Bleicher
Dick Burns
Robert Downing
Frank Stutz
Dayton
Four Confirmands to Celebrate at Beth Hillel Next Sunday
Confirmation services for four at Beth Hillel temple start at 2 p m with music by the choir directed by Mrs George Weisberg and violin solos by Joseph Hoffman. Rabbi Stephen Sherman delivers the blessing as Bibles are presented by Mrs Maurice Gordon and certificates by Harry Chemerow. Open houses follow: S Sterns host Helene on Twenty-seventh Avenue 5 to 8 p m, Lapp hosts Richard 4 to 6 p m, Hoffman hosts Beryl 7 to 10 p m, and Lipman hosts Betty 7 to 10 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beth Hillel Temple
George Weisberg
Joseph Hoffman
Rabbi Stephen Sherman
Maurice Gordon
Harry Chemerow
S. David Stern
Twenty-seventh Avenue
Helene
Samuel M. Lapp
Seventy-fourth Street
Richard
Seventh Avenue
Beryl
William H. Lipman
Fifth Avenue
Betty
Children's Day Service at Cong Church
First Congregational church observes Children's Day on Sunday June 9 at 10 45 a m The Junior choir leads the processional and the baptismal service features Rev G R Cady assisted by Mary Frances Bullamore and Richard Bundies Richard Beard delivers the call to worship Mrs E C Glerum is organist The tableaux program includes named children and adults in scenes and a kindergarten program with several participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational
G. R. Cady
Mary Frances Bullamore
Richard Bundies
Richard Beard
E. C. Glerum
Church Women Tea at St John’s Lutheran Church
Members of the local Council of Church Women are invited to the annual tea at St John’s Lutheran Church on Monday June 10 at 2 o'clock. The event features election and installation of new officers, annual reports, a special musical program, and tea service arranged by the Ladies Aid Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of Church Women
St. John’s Lutheran Church
William Briggs
Harry Swenson
Ladies Aid Society of
St. John’s Church
Weekly C Y O Dance at St James
The Weekly C Y O Dance at St James School Hall opens at 8 with music from popular recordings. Refreshments are served. All city C Y O members are invited, with special honors for eighth grade graduates. Student committee members include Sally Ferris Vernice Farley Hugh Rafferty John Rocknowski and Gail Procarione.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James’ School Hall
C.Y.O
Sally Ferris
Vernice Farley
Hugh Rafferty
John Rocknowski
Gail Procarione
Recital at Racine Honors Mrs Shaw with Chopin Pieces
Mrs Vernon Shaw performed at a Racine Woman's Club recital with students of John Carre Mus.M. presenting. She played Chopin's Valse in G flat major and Grande Valse Brillante, delighting the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Shaw
Racine
Methodists to Present Children's Day Pageant
The First Methodist church will present a Children's Day pageant during the 10:40 morning service titled God's Garden Fair. Directed by Mrs. O. C. Tanner and Mrs. C. L. Mason, the production features 150 children from Beginner to Intermediate departments with a song, readings, scenes, and choral numbers led by Perry. The program includes a Bible presentation to third grade graduates and pin presentations to juniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
O. C. Tanner
C. L. Mason
Ellsworth Frankson
Jane Soddy
Nancy Sherer
Joyce Sherer
Darlene Dix
Barbara Anderson
Lois Schultz
Marguerite Sawyer
Carol Gahart
Virginia Stewart
Robert Overdier
Margaret McElwain
Nancy Baum
Nancy Evans
Sandra Lowell
Joan Larsen
Jane Thomas
Joan Kortum
Patsy Posselt
Jil Pryse
Harriet Scott
Arva Kolmary
Kay Keckler
Barbara Ensfield
Georgetta Zura
Flenore Lois
Carol Anderson
Joan Getschman
Connie Zanio
Jeannine Nelson
Donna Smith
Harry Stine
David Smith
Ronald Bracegirdle
William Connell
Dorothy Rasmussen
Anita Conger
Neal Tanner
Jerry Blodgett
Fay Posselt
Karen Berg
Gretchen Becker
Gail Clap
Sandra Johnson
Alice Lierman
Mary Nayemith
Jean Wolfe
Jean Saxe
Jane Gabe
Nellie Shipley
Helen Johnson
Carl Allison
Mary Goodman
Jimmy Poole
Walter Hallem
Philip Epping
Malcolm Lennon
Harry Schwartz
Murray Rice
Shirley Hammeler
Martha Bullamore
Billy Munger
Bob Nelson
Peggy Frost
Roger Hedstrom
Tommy Pederson
Gerald Hart
Jean Hansen
Judy Potelanias
Frank Lierman
Billy Lippert
Patricia Grover
Margaret Telfar
O. T Steffensen
Friedens Lutheran ninth grade graduates on June 9
Friedens Lutheran school will hold the ninth grade graduation Sunday evening at 8 in the community hall. Prof Elder Keibel of the Lutheran high school in Milwaukee will deliver the principal address. Rev Carl Buenger will present diplomas. A class of 83 with members listed includes Kathryn Hinderer, Mary Sauer, Nina Reiser, Lois Bartel, Barbara Egvedt, and others. The program features a salutatory by Hinderer, a piano solo by Sauer, a junior choir number, and a valedictory by Reiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friedens Lutheran School
Elder Keibel
Lutheran High School
Milwaukee
Carl H. Buenger
Lois Bartel
Barbara Egvedt
Nancy Egvedt
Marjorie Gehrke
Kathryn Hinderer
Hertha Huff
Marjorie Leisten
Marilyn Quandt
Betty Rasch
Nina Reiser
Mary Sauer
Gertrude Schultz
Ruth Shafer
Marion Ungemach
Mardell Waldow
Jeanette Wamboldt
Eleanore Wenzelmann
Robert Caldart
Gilbert Ebener
Gerhard Edenhauser
William Gehrke
Eugene Klopstein
Wayne Krueger
Harold Kubarth
Walter Meier
Henry Meyer
Wayne Nehls
Gerald Nelson
Robert Muarem
Rodger Smith
Charles Sprain
Robert Swartz
Davie Weidner
Altar Society Plans Spring Party Dessert Bridge
St Marys Altar Society announces a dessert bridge and safe Wednesday event to close its season. The party, June 12 at 2 p m in the parish hall, features chairs and committees for serving prizes baked goods apron sale and reservations, with pastel decorations and spring flowers. reservations accepted until Tuesday noon through designated chairmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Altar Society
A. G. Diehl
Thomas Cronin
A. E. Stutzke
Leo Hall
Martha Bell
F. W. Meyer
Susan Willems
William Splaxill
N. J. Raschek
M. J. Thomey
Born Kenosha Families Welcome New Babies
Birth notices from Kenosha and St. Catherine's list newborns. Mr and Mrs Carl Olson welcome a daughter born June 6 at 2518 Roosevelt road. Mr and Mrs Amos Anderson report a son born June 6 at 6816 Twenty eighth avenue. Mr and Mrs Paul Gustafson announce a daughter born June 6 at 1126 Sixty eighth street. Mr and Mrs Angelo Conforti greet a son born June 5 at 2310 Fifty fifth street. Mr and Mrs Howard Gilles announce a son born June 5 at 5017 Twenty second avenue. Mr and Mrs Frank Misurelli welcome a daughter born June 5 at 6029 Thirty-second avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Olson
Roosevelt Road
Amos Anderson
Twenty Eighth Avenue
Paul Gustafson
Sixty Eighth Street
Angelo Conforti
Fifty Fifth Street
Howard A. Gilles
Twenty Second Avenue
Frank Misurelli
Thirty-second Avenue
Mary Fitzmaurice
Los Angeles
Calif
T. E. Fitzmaurice
Fourteenth Avenue
New York
Fitzmaurice
Sixty - Fifth Street
Stout Institute
Larson
Kenosha
Inlaw
Marine
Mario Conforti
Conforti
Joseph
University of Kentucky
Clifton Grosvenor
Hubert
Sarasota
Fla
Elizabeth Michela
Eighteenth Avenue
Pantry mixes shelf storage saves cooking time
Pantry mixes such as gingerbread muf fins and biscuits can be stored on shelves, reducing preparation time and enabling quicker meals.
Rainbow Setting at W S C S Annual Luncheon
The Women’s Society of Christian Service at First Methodist held its annual rainbow luncheon with pastel tables, crepe paper decor, and a centerpiece of purple iris and pink peonies. Speaker Mrs. Leo Vaudreuil discussed women trustees and peacemaking after tracing wartime roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of Christian Service
First Methodist Church
Leo Vaudreuil
Columbus School Holds Exercises
A Columbus school assembly room program yesterday featured 21 sixth grade graduates. Gwendolyn Clark welcomed. Ann Rode saxophone. Paul Rovik violin. Richard Barnes piano. James Hampshire cornet. Mary Holt delivered the farewell. J C Chapel spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Gwendolyn Clark
Ann Rode
Paul Rovik
Richard Barnes
James Hampshire
Mary Holt
J. C. Chapel
Helen Pearson
Richard Varnes
Ronald Fisher
Sarah Garris
Roger Hujik
Delores Kavaliauskas
Clive Kingsley
Roger Lehman
Frank Perri
Patricia Schenk
Wayne Sorensen
Dorothy Tianan
Marilyn Voelz
Gerald Barnes
Delores Celebre
Charles Mohr
Catholic Junior League to Close Club Year
Mothers will attend the final Catholic Junior League meeting Monday at 8 at the Woman's club. An entertaining program is planned and refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Junior League
Woman's Club
Grace Lutheran Church Names Confirmands
Grace Evangelical Lutheran church lists 23 confirmands after a two year Christian doctrine course. The ceremony is Sunday at 10 45 a m with Holy Communion on June 16 during a church gathering inviting new members. Names include Roger Berggren Hetty Tirton Beverly Dyrhovd William Galster Howard Granger Warner Guetavaon Ralphea Guttermaen Wayne Haney Donna Hoff Jay camperesa Keith Krumpos Gerald Langenbach Susan Langenbach Audrey Morton Raymond Morton Elaine Nelson Jerome Nelson William Neumann Charles Olason Carol Piehl Margery Piehl Jack Stein Marilyn Wasrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
Roger Donald Berggren
Hetty Zadah Tirton
Beverly Rose Dyrhovd
William Allen Galster
Howard Eugene
Bridal showers honor local brides in June weddings
Miss June Jarvis to wed Harry Shaltes on June 15 at St Peter's church. Fifty guests attended a shower at St Peter's hall with games and luncheon. Other bridal events included Miss Ruth Spitzer's shower for her July wedding to Roland Hoefer and Miss Sophie Skipper's shower for Chester Pawlak on June 22 at Mrs Vernon Young's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Shaltes
June Jarvis
Harry Shaltes
St. Peter's Church
St. Peter's Hall
Lester Found
Rose Schmit
Ruth Spitzer
Roland Hoefer
Southport
Ohio
West Allis
Sophie Skipper
Chester Pawlak
Vernon Young
Helen Subacz
Margaret Capodarco
Margaret Curren
Betty Maki
Louise Wittkoff
Doris Keefner
Rose Vite
John Viola
Herb Hauch
Carl Bruch
al Zebrowski
Applications for Marriage Licenses
Howard Henry Harms of 3909 Sheridan road and Sheila Ann Smith of Somers have filed applications for marriage licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Henry Harms
Sheridan Road
Sheila Ann Smith
Somers
Engagement announced for Margaret Marie Laursen to Evan Weyrach
Mr and Mrs Arthur Laursen of 1721 Sixtieth street announce the engagement of their daughter Margaret Marie to Evan K Weyrach son of Mr and Mrs Paul Weyrach of 1416 Seventieth street The notice names both families and addresses and states the forthcoming alliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Laursen
Sixtieth Street
Margaret Marie
Evan K. Weyrach
Paul Weyrach
Seventieth Street
Immanuel Baptist VBS Set for June 10 to 23
Vacation Bible School begins Monday June 10 at Immanuel Baptist Church and runs mornings 9 to 11 50 through Friday June 21. A closing program is planned for Sunday evening June 23 at 7 30 with friends invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immanuel Baptist Church
Sixty-fourth Street
Twenty Ninth Avenue
Job Daughters Install Officers Saturday Evening
Bethel No 30 of the International Order of Job’s Daughters holds installation of officers Saturday evening June 8 at 7 45 in the Masonic temple. Installing and installed officers are named with a reception and refreshments to follow in the ballroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Johnsson
Joan Bundies
Jane Petersen
Phyllis Langenbach
Jane Karrmann
Margaret Scott
Susan Langenbach
Helen Yule
Jean Mundt
Joan Mundt
Jo Ann McHenry
Santhy Skarakis
St James School Awards Eighth Grade Diplomas
Thirty students from St James School were graduated from the eighth grade in a festively observed ceremony at the school gym. The event featured floral decorations, a light breakfast for graduates, corsages and boutonnieres, musical performances, and remarks by Rev Harold Petronis. Diplomas were distributed by Rev Claude OBrien as dancing and music followed the formal exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James’ School
Home and School Association
Harold C. Petronis
Bonnie Jean Thome
Edna Mae Holm
Joseph Gaffney
Claude O'Brien
Julia May
Couple Observe Golden Wedding Anniversary in Kenosha
Mr and Mrs John Schwanke of 4208 Seventh Avenue celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary. They wed June 10 1896 at St George's church with Rev F R Dress officiating. Mrs Schwanke, born Lulu Zeihen of Kenosha, and Mr Schwanke, longtime Kenosha park superintendent, now retired, will host family on June 9. They have six children 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schwanke
Seventh Avenue
St. George's Church
F. R. Dress
Schwanke
Lulu Zeihen
Kenosha
Schwankes
Martin Fryseth
Julian Alderson
Raymond Schwanke
Mathias Schwanke
Delbert Schwanke
Charles Schwanke
Cub Scouts Hold Final Den Meeting of Year
Den 1 pack 6 of First Congregational Church met at den mother Mrs J C Chapel on Twenty sixth Avenue for year end review of cub work and refreshment filled gathering. Members Tom Baxter John Chapel Hugh Hansen Gary May Robert Petersen James Chapel joined in sharing summer plans. Coffee once sold by pharmacists for medicinal use noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Den
First Congregational Church
J. C. Chapel
Twenty Sixth Avenue
Tom Baxter
John Chapel
Hugh Hansen
Gary May
Robert Petersen
James Chapel
Pre Convention Meeting in Kenosha Leads to Wisconsin Encampment
Officials from G A R allied orders arrive in Kenosha for the eightyeth annual Wisconsin encampment opening Sunday. The schedule includes a Saturday meeting for Woman's Relief Corps juniors forming the L A Wilcox Junior club led by Pauline Bursek, with ceremonies, greetings, installations, memorials and a Legion dance planned into the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. R Allied
Kenosha
Department of Wisconsin
Grand Army of the Republic
Woman's Relief Corps
Sons of Union Veterans
Ladies of the
Grand Army
Daughters of Union Veterans
Secretaries’ Association of the
G.A.R
W.R.C
L. A. Wilcox
Pauline Bursek
Fred Wallis
WRC
Former Kenoshan To Wed in Denver
Miss Dorothy Jean Burg of Denver will marry Jack D. Sinclair of Saline Mich in a candlelight ceremony in Denver. The wedding party includes Ruth Schmucker as maid of honor and bridesmaids Nancy Burg and Helen Cranor. After a reception the couple plans a honeymoon at a mountain lodge and will live in Ann Arbor Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Dorothy Jean Burg
Russell G. Burg
Jack D. Sinclair
Jacob Lutz
Saline, Mich
Miss Burg
Sidney Jones
Kenosha
Percy M Jones
Ruth Schmucker
Nancy Anne Burg
Helen Cranor
Maid of Honor
Russell S. Burg
Mitchell S. Godsman
George Jacobson
Beldenville
Wis
Ann Arbor
Mich
East High School
Beta Sigma Phi
Sorority
Sinclair
University of Michigan
Air Corps
Tears Prove Superior to Common Solutions in Eye Protection
Laboratory tests show normal tears offer hundreds of times more protection for the eye than the solutions usually used. Researchers highlight tears' natural lubricating and protective properties, suggesting potential for improved eye care products and treatments.
Train Leaders For Summer Work In Day Camps
A three day training for Girl Scout day camp leaders concluded Thursday to prepare for camps starting June 18. Sessions covered outdoor life activities, camp setup, outdoor cooking, and program work with leaders trained at the Little House and Dunnebacke Woods. Registrations close June 11 with vacancies remaining for Little House at Seventy sixth street and Seventh avenue or Dunnebacke Woods at Twenty second avenue and Washington road. Two four day sessions are planned June 18 to 21 and June 25 to 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K.Y.F
Willis Hammond
Alice Strange
Little House
Dunnebacke Woods
Norbert Roeder
Seventy Sixth Street
Seventh Avenue
Twenty Second Avenue
Washington Road
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H. S
Jack Myers
Kenneth Germain
Alex Riske
Music Awards
Roger Allen
Frances Alteri
Linda Ameche
Donald C Anderson
Anita
Lloyd Anderson
Joseph Andrea
Burton Andrews
Richard Angelo
Anne Antes
Alice Antuk
Delores Arentz
Dorin Arentz
Karl Baar
Phyllis Bahrke
Marjorie Bain
Judith Balcaitis
Casimir Banks
Edward Barrett
Gloria Barrows
Joyce Barth
John Bashinsky
William Becker
Lawrence Bernacchi
Thomas
Leader
Beth Hillel
Cong’s. Church
Part
David Trish
Caroline Turner
Madonna
Gene Clark
Christ
Oakley MacPherson
James Lee
Paul Steffenson
Robert Bradshaw
Jack Conner
Joan Johnson
Deatrice Hart
Nancy Kettler
Edward Quandt
Robert Edgerton
Mitzi Alice Dunn
Mary Lou Doerflinger
Wayne Jensen
St. James
Kenoshaw
le Formas and
Sixth Ave
Dial
Friedens
Altar Society
St. Catherine's
Home of
Fine Foods
Flamingo Lake Shore
North American Baptist Seminary of
Rochester
N. Y
Robert Dickau
Nat Miller
Richard Schmeidt
Emil Abel
W.S.C.S
Irene Ilyzynski
van Idreuil
Borowski
Frank Wehner
Wehner
Hoagy Carmichael
Jesus
O'Hara
Spross
Theodore Vanderheide
Herbert Oehhler
Jay Enos
Kenneth Scott
Society
Harry Newport
John McDonough
A. H. Jones
Sam Kraak
Arthur Beales
Grace Lutheran Church
11Th Ave
Miss June Jarvis
Laursen-Weyrach
Girl Scouts
Bow
Job's Daughters
James Casey
Joyce Ritacca
William Lichter
Ruth Farley
Joseph Hunt
Elizabeth Heinisch
Peter Casciaro
Margaret Landre
Eugene Malloy
Mary Ellen Hansen
John Crosetto
Mary Scully
Raymond Williams
Margaret Wilson
John Stancato
Donna Davenport
Clyde Valeri
Jean Thome
William Rice
Mar Llyon McPhaul
Philip Duflois
Mary Seymour
James Griffin
John Barden
Donald Dugan
David Hoyer
Norman Zuehlsdorf
Joseph Ruffalo
Eugene Schulte
John Koker
James Wallace
Ramona Mittelstaedt
Jesse Beatty
Richland Center
Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall
Ella M. Sommer
Kenoshan
Barden
Elaine
60Th Street
the Jubilaires
Union Tabernacle Band
Gospel Tabernacle
Kinzie & Hayes
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