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Newspaper
Kenosha Evening News
Location
Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1947
Page
4
The snippet lists press associations and advertising reps and shows subscription rates in 1894 including weekly, mailed Wisconsin Illinois, and outside states. It notes the issue is entered as second class matter on October 22 1894 and provides volume and number.
In six months 14 Wisconsinites died at railroad crossings and projections hint at 36 more fatalities by year end. The piece urges motorists to pause at warning signals, noting 315 crossings removed by overpasses or underpasses and others guarded by lights bells gates or watchmen.
The text urges drivers to stay alert at railroad crossings and reminds that crossings are only as safe as the motorists who use them. It emphasizes personal responsibility and vigilance to prevent collisions with trains.
General Eisenhower announces three anonymous officers appointed to survey all military avenues now and in the future. They will remain unnamed to avoid pressure from impractical advisers, as the War Department contends with Congress over appropriations for future emergencies.
President Truman’s frequent visits to his 94 year old mother are described as natural and sincere. The piece argues such acts will be warmly applauded by the American people and likely win voter support for his character and honesty.
Congress considers saving funds by abolishing government broadcasts to Europe arguing words combat Communism better than war. The piece notes that while scrapping the armed forces would save more, Congress is unlikely to do so.
An Argentine newspaper advertisement asking how many Argentines wished to live in Tahiti swamped the adver tiser with applications. The piece notes this could not happen in the United States as many service men have learned life on a Pacific island and some Argentines may be unhappy with present-day Argentina.
Analysis argues that improving U S Soviet relations hinge on whether Moscow reciprocates a friendly approach or remains unresponsive, shaping the future tone of diplomacy and potential actions.
Kenosha Council of Administrative Women in Education elected officers for 1922 23 including President Miss Marie Keating and Treasurer Miss Rosalie Lyman. J M Herrmann and John C Niederprim will attend the state Eagles convention in Madison. Park Avenue M E church Woman's Foreign Missionary society elected officers for 1922 23 led by President Mrs John Butcher and Vice President Miss Anna Cooper.
The first group under Brigham Young left Illinois on February 4 1846 with 143 men three women two boys in 72 covered wagons forming the original company.
A condensed list of area church services. Baptist, Catholic, Orthodox, Lutheran, and Protestant congregations provide Sunday school times and worship schedules from Rev. Freeman to Rev. Botkin, with midweek and special services noted for many parishes across the community.
Bonded Storage advertises long distance moving services located at 1346 54th Street and contact number 7157. The notice highlights relocation options, packing, and transportation services for residential and commercial moves.
Salvation Army at 5809 Seventh Avenue lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m and Holiness meeting at 11 00 a m with Young People's Legion at 6 00 p m and evening service at 7 45 p m led by Mrs Roland Quinn. Salvation Army South Kenosha hosts Sunday school at 10 00 a m with Peter Schenk in charge and Home League Tuesday at 2 30 p m. Apostolic Faith Church at 3528 Fourteenth Avenue led by Rev Wm Klopp offers Sunday school at 9 30 a m.
Montgomery Alabama rail officials say W. D. Lowry, 87, freight agent for Western of Alabama and Central of Georgia, has the longest railroad service record in the nation. He is nearing 75 years in the business and remains active.
Texas counties bear full names of men commemorated by the memory they honor with examples including Jeff Davis county Tom Greene county and Deaf Smith county reflecting historical naming practices in the state.
The Caribs are described as the Vikings of South America for migrating to the West Indies in canoes before European arrival. The note stresses his maritime prowess and predates white contact.
A reader seeks the old term for cradle boards and learns the word papoose, tracing origins to Narraganset speech and early colonial usage. The piece notes moss bags from animal hides lined with moss or fur, and shows regional cradle styles using tree bark wickerwork and buffalo hides on the plains.
Frank Hutcheson a book salesman told Eugene police his car was ransacked and books valued at 154 dollars were stolen including 15 Bibles.
The Exxon Curacao refinery in the Dutch West Indies is described as the largest refinery, employing about 10,000 workers and handling a daily capacity of more than 295000 barrels.
Detailed hourly listings show WGN WMAQ WCFL WBBM WISN and others airing news, music, and variety programs. Notable names include Xavier Cugat Benny Goodman Bing Crosby and Judy Canova with shows from 4:00 PM to 10:45 PM across stations.
The Venus flytrap shuts its trap when tiny hairs inside the leaf are triggered. The snapping mechanism closes the leaves to capture insects for nourishment.
DeWitt Mackenzie reports the allied effort to reopen Japan to world trade within two months aims to boost self sufficiency and ease occupation costs. General MacArthur leads plans with U S and other nations to export Japanese goods and bring in raw materials while reserving hotel space for foreign traders.
In a St Louis rubber bridge game at A. S. Novack's home, Novack demonstrates counting and the percentage play. After a sequence of finesses and ruffs, he deduces West's heart holding and uses the percentage to force the contract of six odd, discarding a losing club.
A Georgia golfer says he broke his wife's jaw during at home practice, insists it was an accident. A Minnesota couple told friends they had quarreled for ten years after marrying.
New Orleans reports Bob Moodie seeks the coat finder offering a reward for returning the large blue coat with red pin stripes or selling the pants to the finder. Moodie stated he would also consider other terms if the coat is recovered.
A filled crossword style puzzle lists numerous clues across and down including Den Italian city Office of Strategic Services dab Apportion Haymound Lorenz Half-em Back of neck Offer for sale Brazilian macaw Native of Media Bewildered Dash High mountain He is chair man of the House committee Lukewarm Indian weight Golf mound Clamp English river Agriculturist Low-grade sheepskin Female deer Modicum Newts Greater quantity Snare Aperture Annoying child Slave Scottish sheepfold Symbol fox sodium Tensile strength abbr.
A collection of witty and pointed quotes from figures such as Clement Attlee Anita Loos Henry Ford II and John C Knox touches on war civilization taxes and everyday life. The piece closes with a classifieds call urging readers to dial 5121 for more notices.
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