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Newspaper
Kenosha Evening News
Location
Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1952
Page
8
Charles E. Lyons reports from a city shop where gourmet items are showcased at unusually low prices. The feature highlights exclusive imports and limited stock, drawing attention from food enthusiasts and collectors alike.
A New York gourmet shop near Fifth Avenue presents an array of exotic foods from 23 countries. It features a tasting room and a rear onion soup bar, with products like caviar at 32.50 per pound and boar meat from France. Operators Harry and Dorothy Davega plan expansion to other cities.
Workers at Marathon Electrical Manufacturing in Wausau form Local 1791 of the IBEW after a 32 month dispute with an independent union. The company says it will recognize the IBEW as sole bargaining agent, while the UE claims a lockout since February 20 and a strike over contract violations. an expected Wisconsin agency ruling nears, as Unity Day parade plans by UE involve about 600 union members.
Allied jet fighters claimed nine MIGs destroyed and four damaged with no losses in a week of air battles over Seoul Korea. Communist anti aircraft fire downed an F80 and a T6. a B26 Invader did not return from a mission. UN infantrymen halted Chinese troops on a hill position near Chorwon on the western front.
Two men appeared in county court Friday on morals offenses. Steve Grismayer, 73, of 4922 7th Ave., bound over to municipal court on a charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. he posted a $500 bond. Fernand Frese, 68, of 7840 40th Ave., had preliminary hearing set for June 9 on a sodomy charge with a $500 bond. Frese was arrested June 6 for a morals offense against a five and one half year old girl.
Municipal Judge Ed ward Ruetz issued fines totaling well over 500 dollars to numerous violators. Harold F Schultz of Union Grove paid 75 dollars for reckless driving after racing another car across the 6th Ave bridge. Charles D Shore, 19, pleaded guilty to reckless driving for swerving toward two children at Simmons beach. Additional drivers faced fines for hit and run, driving without a license, speeding, and blocking a crosswalk, with bonds forfeited and licenses surrendered in several cases.
In Wrightstown Brown County an eleven year old, Frederick Lesser, drowned after wading in the Plum River despite warnings from his father. His twelve year old brother Gary attempted a rescue but could not reach him as the body was recovered.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Gahart announce their daughter Carol is engaged to Roy Myers of 720 59th Street No definite wedding date has been set.
The Immanuel Baptist Sunday school marks Children’s Day at 9 30 a m with a flannel graph story The Yellow Butterfly read by Mrs John Polanin and a program of readings songs solos duets and choruses by named participants including Rodney Frese Charlotte Kaiser and David Kopf.
The Rev Paul Chropuvka announces the teaching staff for St John s Lutheran church vacation school opening Monday. Staff includes Joseph Klacan as superintendent and Mrs Chropuvka as principal with multiple assistants. The program features visual aids, Bible lessons, hymn singing, memory work, games, and certificates at closing. A lawn social and picnic are set for Friday June 20 on church grounds.
Colorful crochet ideas in fresh color schemes or white. Edge designs from one to four inches using fine or heavy cotton. Pattern 800 offers three designs. Send 25 cents to Kenosha Evening News Needlecraft Dept. in Chicago for pattern 800 with name and address. Also available Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Catalog for 20 cents.
The St George Home and School association hosts a potluck supper Sunday to close the year’s activities. Rev Cletus Uhen of St Catherine’s High School Racine will speak. City pastors invited, event in the school lower hall. Contests and winners noted include pie eating coke drinking and many student events with prizes and a hot luncheon for faculty and students.
Mr and Mrs H C Leiting of Rt 4 announce the engagement of their daughter Bernice Ida to Arlyn Robert Wade son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Wade of Green Bay Rd No date has been set for the wedding.
The Kenosha County Republican Women’s organization plans a Monday 7 30 p m meeting at the Women’s club. James Parmelee will discuss Civil Defense and Walter Lourigan from the Kenosha Public Museum will show films. Mrs Joseph Ritacca will preside and refreshments will be arranged by Mrs Clarence Head and Mrs Curtis Strange. The Wisconsin Republican convention is set for Milwaukee June 13 14.
Mrs Colleen Landreth wed Curtis Housten in a civil ceremony in Waukegan on May 28 witnessed by Mrs James Craig. The couple, to reside in Kenosha, are the daughter and son of local families, with relatives in Tripoli and Waukegan.
The Royal League Old Guard reunion will be held Monday at 8 p m at Danish Brotherhood hall. Committee members include Mrs Charles Zeitler commander Miss Thelma Whitcomb vice commander Miss Mildred Whitcomb adjutant Mrs Jennie Lucas orator and Mrs Pauline Schardt deputy of the Mayflower council Milwaukee will preside over ceremonies A social hour and luncheon follow the program.
The St Casimir’s Home and School association hosts an annual June dance at 8 pm in the parish hall with the Tichy Trio providing music. Before dancing, a dinner is served to eighth grade students as guests of the evening, co chaired by Mrs. Fred Gray and Mrs. Lynn Boostedt.
Peonies begin blooming in Rosendale a 300 resident village at the junction of Highways 23 and 26. Some flowers open Sunday others peak around June 15 with later varieties blooming by June 22.
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