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Newspaper
Kenosha Evening News
Location
Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1954
Page
6
"Strength of Hills" a film on Indian work in South Dakota will be shown at St. Matthew's Woman's Auxiliary meeting. The 7:30 p.m. event at Guildhall includes honoring past guild presidents and a financial rally. Hostesses will be Mrs. Joseph Hindley's group.
Members of 25 years’ standing will be honored by American Legion auxiliary Unit 21 at a Tuesday 8 p.m. meeting in the Legion club. The nominating committee will present a slate of officers. Refreshments will be served during the social hour.
The Club Guide lists the Woman's Benefit association meeting at 7 30 p.m. Monday in Swedish American hall. Lake Bluff sewing circle holds a 1 p.m. Tuesday potluck at Mrs. Vanderheide 29th Ave. A box for Lake Bluff orphanage in Illinois will be packed. OES Thimble club meets 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mrs. Wehrhoff. Ke nosha County Garden club Founder Study group gathers 2 p.m. at Mrs. Borkenhagen. Lily of the Valley Mebekah lodge Past Noble Grands circle meets 7 45 p.m. Tuesday at the Odd Fellows temple. Gleaners society Grace Lutheran meets 8 p.m. Tuesday at Miss Rasmussen.
Units of the League of Women Voters plan meetings Tuesday with morning and afternoon groups sharing a joint session at 1 p.m. at 7808 7th Ave. Hostess for the evening group is Mrs. William Schumacher. Reporters include Mrs. Bernard Tallent and others on the Lake Delton state convention.
A mother narrator argues against pressuring boys to show toughness. Nick's father, ashamed of weakness, models via harsh reactions, harming his marriage and career. The piece suggests fathers need comfort and honest emotion to grow into healthy men.
The Rev. George J. Ossentjuk joined Miss Marilyn Veale and Daniel John Hautzinger in marriage at First Presbyterian church at 7 p.m. The bride wore an embroidered nylon net gown with a net redingote and pearl headpiece. Elaine Hautzinger was maid of honor with bridesmaids in powder blue, orchid, mint, and yellow. Gregory Picazo was best man. A 350 guest reception followed at the VFW hall. the couple will reside in Kenosha after a trip to northern Wisconsin.
Salem Olive M. Hope and Mr. and Mrs. David Elfers traveled to Richmond Illinois Sun and returned with Mrs Ruby Wilson visiting several days at the Elfers home. Monday visitors included Earl Elfers and Karen Rock Lake Mr and Mrs William Elfers Silver Lake and Mr and Mrs Herbert Hein and daughters of Bristol. Mrs Elfers and Mrs Wilson spent Tuesday with Mrs Elmer Fleming at Burlington.
A fragment notes a father’s desire for his children, asserting he would not deny them to his own little boy. No further details or context are provided to identify people, places, or events.
The Junior Woman's Club marked its 25th anniversary with a luncheon at Kenosha Country Club. Founder Mrs. Eugene C. Smith spoke on the club's history, joined by charter member Mrs. Arnold White and other guests. New officers and board members were introduced, and plans for a summer dance on July 24, featuring Freddy Mann's Orchestra, were announced.
Somers correspondents report visitors for Mrs. Gordon Frazier and Mr. and Mrs. George Cooper from Detroit and Milwaukee guesting with the Fraziers. Lt and Mrs Ralph Thomas send birthday greetings from Anchorage while Leo Thomas at Camp Lejeune sends a telegram. Milton Gross recovering from a Sunday automobile accident. he attends St Catherine's High School in Racine. South Africa holds 590000 acres in wattles.
The first wedding in the new Bethany Lutheran church tied Edith Schuemann to Herbert Moericke in a 4 PM candlelight ceremony officiated by Rev. F. A. Naumann. The bride wore wedgewood blue lace with a beaded boat neckline and was escorted by Vaughn Fairclough. attendees included bridesmaids, best man Carl Pooch, and ushers Harold and Harvey Groth. The couple, living at 1802 81st St, plan to reside there after previously employed locally in Moline and Poynette.
Holy Rosary School conducted its annual picnic Thursday in the school hall due to rain. Mrs. Leslie Quandt chaired the event overseeing games, prize awards, and refreshments for the youngsters and a potluck dinner for parish priests, nuns, and mothers.
A presentation of The Magic Flute will be staged at 8 15 this evening in Kemper hall gymnasium. Ruth Wreden and Portia Martin direct the Elsmith adaptation of the Mozart opera with Kenosha students in a large cast including Phyllis Edge as Tamino and Kay Lane Sonja Lokvam Mary Ann Schwartz and Betty Sheldon among others. Local girls assist on crews with Ann Pfennig Julie Willsey Karen Lokvam Judith Frost and Gretchen Zimmerman in makeup costumes and stage roles with John Runge arranging the set.
Lloyd E. Baysinger wed Ardella Lorraine Kressel at 2 p.m. Saturday in Salem with Arthur Bushing officiating. Miss Kressel is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kressel of 6504 24th Ave. and Baysinger is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Baysinger of Salem Rt. 2. The couple planned a reception at the American Legion hall in Silver Lake after a dinner at the bride’s home. The bride works for Lakeway Packing and Baysinger for the Kenosha County Highway Department.
The Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic sponsor a card party for members and friends at 8 p.m. Tuesday. The event will be held at Mrs. M. J. Roeder's home, 924 73rd St, with the ways and means committee in charge.
Tiny Tidings note births for families including Eugene Tenuta in Madison with daughter Loggia born June 4 at St Mary’s Hospital. Dean Parrish in Pleasant Prairie with son John Lyle born June 6. Louis Cundari in Milwaukee area with daughter Carla Marie born June 6. Everett Lee in Winthrop Harbor with son Ronald Kevin born June 6.
Mrs August Lewis CES group will sponsor a card party Tuesday at 2 p m at the home of Mrs Algor Benson 3413 Roosevelt Rd. The notes mention dessert ideas with baked apples and whipped cream or custard.
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