Kenosha Plans Safety Campaign Meeting at City Hall
Kenosha Safety Council will map continuation of "Operation Safety" at a 7:30 tonight meeting in City Hall council chambers. City Manager A E Axtell says civic and fraternal groups sponsoring monthly programs will attend and discuss bicycle safety and the plan's finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenosha
Kenosha Manufacturers Association
Kiwanis
American Legion Post 21
American Legion Women's Auxiliary
VFW Junker-Ball Post 1865
Kenosha Firemen's Association
Policemen’s Protective Association
Elks Lodge No
Eagles Lodge
Ke-Nash
Kenosha Association of Insurance Agencies
Women's Club
The
Lions Club
George Nugent
Kenosha Safety Council
Nugent
Axtell
Ted Smith
Elks to Present Flag at Vocational School Graduation
The Kenosha Elks lodge 750 will present a silk flag and standard to the Vocational school during June graduation exercises on Thursday June 9 Exalted Ruler Charles Schaefer will make the presentation with the Flag Day committee Kenneth Joanis will recount flag history and Vic Hoover will offer the response Committee members include Vic B Hoover Kenneth A Joanis Arnold F Larsen Lowell E Moriarty Matt Taylor Oscar H Theleen and Jack Yule A Flag Day ritual will be performed on Tuesday June 14 by officers and two Elks at the clubrooms with a large Kenosha Elks turnout and a social hour to follow
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Elks Club
Charles Schaefer
Kenosha Elks Lodge 750
Kenneth Joanis
Vic Hoover
Vic B. Hoover
Kenneth A. Joanis
Arnold F. Larsen
Lowell E. Moriarty
Matt Taylor
Oscar H. Theleen
Jack Yule
Elks Lodge
Kenosha Elks
Mixed doubles tourney underway at Guttormsen's
Alexandria Safage and others listed in local ads and notices. Various items include a driving without license case, bicycle recovery at Simmons Athletic field, theft of a ladder, and prizes and sales at local merchants. City events include Eagles State Tournament prize pickup and a Kenosha County Credit Unions meeting.
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Alexander Safage
Cac Ee
Guttormsen
Crema
Martin Klesczewski
10Th Ave
Lake Shore Lines
Elgin
Paramount Jewelers
52Nd St
Elray Pony Rides
French Drive
Highway 50
60Th St
Simmons Athletic Field
Donald Lampi
38Th Ave
Pierson's
57Th St
Gust Schultz
28Th Ave
Eagles
Roman Kuhagen
Tist St
Woolworth
6Th Ave
Kenosha Hospital
Scout Camporee Winners Listed
Final tabulations from the Lincoln Park Boy Scout Camporee show three units rated A after a two day program seen as the year's most successful event. Forty patrols competed with multiple Troop 22 and 33 patrols earning top A ratings, plus numerous B and C awards across a wide range of patrols.
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Lincoln Park
Panther
Bernie Galley
Eddie Bonn
Charles Blankley
Clarence Bianco
Art Turskowski
Jim Beard
Jim Galley
Lyle Hasenberg
Stevie Gaydos
Bob Krause
Mike Wasurick
Bob Piff
Eugene Krause
Bob Schlax
Tom Hasenberg
Clement Lepanski
David Spera
Jerry Peterson
Jack Hart
Dale Jensen
Dale Anderson
Erville Koehler
Jack Mitchell
Bob Peterson
Albert Woods
A. C. Rehm
James Cowan
Kenosha Post Office Seeks Substitute Carrier Clerk
The secretary of the Board of U S Civil Service Examiners announced an open competitive exam for a substitute clerk carrier at the Kenosha post office. Pay starts at $1.29 hourly with periodic increases. Postmaster A C Grosvenor said eligibility is limited to Kenosha patrons and a written test is required. Applications and blanks are available from Floyd C Barber at window two of the Kenosha Post Office.
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Kenosha Post Office
Board of
U. S. Civil Service Examiners
Kenosha
A. C. Grosvenor
Floyd C. Barber
Credit Unions Target Madison September Delegates
The article notes efforts to curb credit unions in Madison with September action and mentions delegates to be chosen by mail ballot. It also reports the Chamber of Commerce public affairs sub committee on charities and corrections meeting this afternoon at chamber offices to discuss activities.
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Vention of Credit Unions
Madison
Chamber of Commerce Public Affairs
of Charities and Corrections
Chamber
Activi
Greece Records Peak Rayon Output at 1 820 000 Pounds
Greece announced a peak rayon production of 1 820 000 pounds for the year, marking a high point in textile output. The report highlights the surge in industrial activity within the sector and notes the annual milestone reached by the industry.
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Greece
Signs of Life traffic safety urged by Kenosha chief
Kenosha Police Chief Stanley Haukedahl urged motorists and pedestrians to heed traffic signs signals and pavement markings as part of the National Safety Council Operation Safety program. He listed 10 actions including recognizing sign shapes obeying control devices and stopping fully at signs to reduce accidents.
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Kenosha
Haukedahl
Bike Century Run Report Details Local Club Results
The final tabulation shows 24 members and two non members completed the 100 mile ride in 10 hours. The event, run under League of American Wheelmen rules, exceeded the 12 hour limit by two hours. Dick Soens directed the ride with aid from Don Gill and Charles Stanley.
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Keno Cycle Club
Don Gill
Kenoshans
League of American Wheelmen
Dick Soens
Charles Stanley
Nick Fosbinder
Dick Wolff
Grace Jorgensen
Don Babbitt
Larry Cappozzi
Shirley Diehl
Selvio Geliche
Charlotte Gill
Clarence Harper
Mac Kurganowicz
Wade Kollmann
Pete Langer
Tom Lourigan
Don Reiter
John Sabo
Gene Soens
Joann Schaltes
Warren Spaulding
Ronnie Stewart
Dan Watring
Chet Zongolowicz
Ray Rennick
Don Monnier
Motorcyclist Injured In City Crash
William Brendenbehl twenty of 6741 Sheridan Road was injured after his motorcycle struck a parked car owned by Donald Bouchard of Chicago at 4 45 p m in front of 606 Eighth Street. He suffered cuts to his right hand.
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William Brendenbehl
Sheridan Rd
Donald Bouchard
Chicago
8Th St
Letter proposes admission fees to all Kenosha park sports
Mrs. H A Link replies to Mr Heller defending paid attendance for Kenosha Comets and other city games. She argues taxpayers already subsidize activities at Simmons Field and suggests charging admission to all park and school athletic events or transferring recreation to fund broader access. She signs from Kenosha Wisconsin.
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Mr. Heller
Kenosha Comets
Chiefs
Simmons Field
Recreation Department
H. A. Link
68Th Street
Kenosha
Wis
Boy Trapped in Basement Drain Rescued by Firemen
While visiting grandparents, 18 month old Mark Alan Montemurro became trapped with his left leg caught in a basement floor drain. Fire department rescue squad freed him after more than ten minutes. he suffered only minor scratches.
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Mark Alan Montemurro
Frank Montemurro
21St Ave
William G. Anderson
26Th Ave
Fire Department
Mark Alan
Lights Dedicate Outdoor Drill Area at State Armory
The first lighted outdoor drill area in the state will be dedicated at the 126th Field Artillery National Guard armory tonight. City Manager A E Axtell will flip the switch to activate the new lighting unit, with Headquarters Battery first to run the arc light drill following the dedication. Equipment and fixtures were supplied by the War Department. the area measures 150 by 300 feet and uses 201 500 watt floodlights on 35 foot poles. Col. Matt Taylor invites the public to attend the ceremony and drill.
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126Th Field Artillery National Guard
A. E. Axtell
Matt Taylor
War Department
Taylor
Governor Approves U. S. 41 Contract in Kenosha County
Governor Rennebohm approved a major highway project of 8.536 miles on U. S. 41 from the Illinois line to State Trunk Highway 43. The contract with White Construction Company for 801 774 dollars covers two 8.536 mile lanes with high type bituminous pavement on an existing concrete base. Total cost is about 883000 dollars funded from the State Fund.
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Kenosha County
Rennebohm
State Highway Commission
White Construction Company of
Milwaukee
Illinois State Line
Obituary Notice Hannes W Sorensen 38 Dies in Kenosha
Hannes William Sorensen 38 of Kenosha was found dead on his bedroom floor shortly after 5 am from a heart attack. Born March 7 1911 in Kenosha he was the son of Christian Peter Sorensen and Mrs. Sorensen. Survived by his mother and sister Agnete Berg both of Kenosha. preceded in death by his father and brother Hans.
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Hannes William Sorensen
68Th St
Sorensen
Jay B. Glerum
Glerum
Kenoshan
Kenosha
Christian Peter Sorensen
Dynamatic Corp
Christian Sorensen
Agnete Berg
Hans
Former Kenoshan Dies at 49 in Racine
Mrs. Sam Slavik of Racine died Monday afternoon at St. Luke's hospital after a long illness. Born May 5, 1900 in Lake Geneva, she was the daughter of Charles and Mary Giese. She married Sam Slavik May 5, 1928 in Lake Geneva. Survived by husband, mother, a daughter Lamette, a sister Mabel Johnson, and two brothers Howard and Lyle.
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Sam Slavik
Racine
St. Luke’s Hospital
Lake Geneva
Charles Giese
Kenosha
Sam
Mary Giese
Lamette
Mabel Johnson
Howard
Janesville
Lyle
Legion Post 21 Nominates Officers for 1949-50
American Legion Post 21 holds a regular meeting in Memorial Hall to nominate officers for 1949 50. Commander Louis J. Becker notes a nominating committee will present a slate and floor nominations are allowed. A revised post constitution changes elections to an all day ballot on June 21 with installation in October. Executive committee outlines activities for Camp Americare at Big Carr Lake open to veterans and families.
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American Legion Post
Memorial Hall
Louis J. Becker
Becker
Post Executive Committee
Camp Americare Legion
Big Carr Lake
Dogs Bite Two Children In City
Nine year old James Hawley of 4042 13th Ave. was nipped on the leg by a dog owned by Louise Loetz of 3912 14th Ave. Four year old Jay Schiver of Apt. T-4 31st Ct. was bitten on the nose by a dog of Gertrude Bryske, Apt. V-8, 31st Ct. Both dogs were ordered confined for 10 days for observation. Dial 5121 for Your Classified Act.
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James Hawley
13Th Ave
Louise Loetz
14Th Ave
Jay Schiver
Gertrude Bryske
Vacations That Count Editorial Ad Reminder
A promotional editorial stresses starting vacation planning with a medical checkup to assess health and pick suitable trips. It advises carrying first aid items and notes this is the paper's 676th Tuesday editorial advertisement.
Communicable Disease Cases Show Decline
City health officer Dr. A J Randall reports a drop in weekly communicable diseases with 102 cases, down 19 from last week. Mumps lead with 56 cases, followed by chickenpox 24, whooping cough 12, measles 5, rothe rs 4, and one tuberculosis case. Vital statistics show 10 female births, seven male births, six deaths, and 21 marriages.
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A. J. Randall
Blow Torch Blamed In $850 Home Fire
A blow torch used to strip paint at 4512 18th Ave caused a house fire sustaining 850 dollars in damages. Fire units 2 and 4 responded at 3 43 PM. A motor short caused a minor fire and 20 dollars in damages at Jack O Brien's Restaurant 5834 6th Ave after 5 PM. No loss estimate given for Nash Motors fire caused by a defective motor early morning.
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Costantino Sturino
18Th Ave
Steker
Jack O’brien
6Th Ave
Nash Motors
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83Rd St
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Gleason
Kermit Schreck
Alfred Oetting
Superior Service Garage
59Th St
Alley
Robert Wahl
Ill
F.H.A. G. M. Matson Realty Co
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Wisconsin Fuel CO
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Sith
Scout Camporee
Howard A. Gatley
W. B. Tower
County Scout Council
Gatley
Tower
Ben Hunt
Insurance Today
Chas. H. Pfennig, Inc. General Insurance
57Th Street
U. S. Navy
Voice of
People
18Th Avenue
52Nd Street
City Hall
H. T. Rudgal
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T. Water Department
Hannes W. Sorensen
Legion Post
Harry Mayer
Mayer Drug
Ladies OF the Eagles
State Convention
K.C. Assembly
Knights of Columbus
Ralph H. Houghton
Arnold J. Valaske
Math Schmit
James Burns
Ralph J. Altstadt
Edward Meiers
Mathew Kirsch
Inner Sentinel
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Outer Sentinel
Dr. Houghton
Admiral Schmit
Raymond Zeven
Griebel’s Cleaners and Dyers
Turner
L. Turner Sons
Kenosha Wis
Chene
Turner's Telegraph
6Th Avenue
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Bell Dressed
Hue
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56Th St
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