Kenosha Plans Civil Defense Drill For Mock Attack
Kenosha CD director James T. Parmelee announces a Monday evening drill with Civil Air Patrol auxiliary police sheriff’s deputies and radio amateurs. The exercise tests coordination against a 425 aircraft atomic attack scenario with Milwaukee and local shelters, medical teams, and traffic control plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenosha
James T. Parmelee
Kenosha CD
Milwaukee
Kenoshans
Civil Air Patrol
U. S
Alaska
Sheriff's Auxiliary
CAP
Police liaison plan to establish control center contact
All police and sheriff units will notify the control center when assembled and simulated scenarios will be relayed for action, establishing centralized command and coordination.
Mishaps injure three persons in weekend city accidents
Three people were injured in weekend crashes. Judith Ann Skurnick, 3, was lightly hurt when a car collision at Roosevelt Road and 22nd Avenue involved her vehicle. Ben Klafter, 33, rushed Judith to Kenosha Hospital after rear ending a stopped car driven by Joseph Vlahovic, 29. Richard Capelli, 17, was treated for elbow and knee injuries after a collision at 18th Avenue and Lincoln Drive. A bicycle accident in Lincoln Park left Edward Kuzik, 10, with a bruised leg when his bike was struck by Jerome Demerowski, 37.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judith Ann Skurnick
Roosevelt Rd
22Nd Ave
Joseph Vlahovic
35Th Ave
Ben Klafter
37Th Ave
Vlahovic
Klafter
Judith
Kenosha Hospital
Richard Capelli
57Th St
St. Catherine's Hospital
18Th Ave
Lincoln Drive
Vincent Sirocchi
21St Ave
Howard I. Berggren
38Th Ave
Edward Kuzik
24Th Ave
Jerome Demerowski
Sheridan Rd
Lincoln Park
Demerowski
Nicipal Court
Richard Norlander
Pleasant Prairie Township
Pierson
Douglas G. Pederson
60Th St
63Rd St
Sheridan Road
Opera Cervantes
Cooper Rd
Eli Gomez
Kenosha
Great Heart Stoker Coal
Badger Fuel & Supply
Wilpolt’s
Bamboo Room
Susan Ott
Chicago
Michael Ott
Bike Safety Patrol To Meet Tonight
The Junior Bicycle Safety Patrol will meet at police headquarters at 7 oclock tonight. Sgt Ralph Fox urged all members to attend as new policies will be set and new members accepted.
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Ralph Fox
Bar M Rodeo Opens at Arlington Farms June 11
Arlington Farms CYO Popo Club hosts a three day Bar M Ranch Rodeo June 11 to 13 featuring a dancing helicopter aerial act, 20 events including bull riding and calf roping, a sky ride for top rider, a $100 incentive event on Sully the Bull, and a 42 inch tall miniature pony, with proceeds benefitting the Catholic Youth Organization.
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Arlington Farms
Libertyville
Bar M. Ranch
Fred Astaire
Rt. 137
Sully
Yo-Yo
Stranger Lifts $144.87 From Gas Station Till
Ralph Gemignani reported a theft of 14487 dollars from the filling station cash register at 3824 22nd Ave. A stranger lingered from 11 30 a m to 1 p m while the owner waited for an oil change. The money disappeared about 1 p m when the man left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Gemignani
22Nd Ave
Gemignani
National Food Store
Holland Families Adopt Graves of GIs in Memorial Day Tribute
Kenosha families who lost sons in Europe during World War II learn the Dutch honor fallen American GIs. John Bosman of 6912 35th Ave. received a clipping about Memorial Day homage. At Margraten, the largest American military cemetery in Western Europe, hundreds of graves are adopted by local families who keep them neat and flower covered.
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Kenosha
Europe
John Bosman
35Th Ave
Holland
Margraten
Notable Toledo Car Mishap Involving Law Family
In Toledo Ohio Wayne Law Jr and Darrell Lawson, ages 24 and 2, with their grandfather John Lawson in a Kiddy Car, backed into the vehicle, mashed four trees and struck a house. Police declined charges while the grandfather warned of possible personal remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Wayne Lawson
Darrell Lawson
John Lawson
Obituary: Dr John R Evers 60 Bristol Veterinarian
Obituary notes the death of Dr John R Evers a 60 year old Bristol veterinarian who practiced 33 years. Born in Boyden Iowa he lived in Racine and Kenosha counties and married Belle Stonebraker in 1922. He founded the area’s first small animal hospital and served in World War I with survivors including two sons a daughter and three grandchildren.
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John R. Evers
Bristol
Boyden
Henry A. Evers
Racine
Kenosha County
Evers
Chicago Veterinarian College
Indiana Veterinarian College
Belle Stonebraker
St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church
Bristol Lodge of Masons
Washburn Lodge
No. 145
F and
American Veterinarian Association
Warren D
Malcolm J
Camp Gordon
S. W. Waldo
Ames
Henry A
Chicago
Anton
Elizabeth Allen
Marie
Glenn Johnson
Kenosha
George
Pickett
Wis
William Ternes
Oshkosh
Edwin Helms
Greenville
Mich
Andrew Foster
Silver Springs
Mrs. Anna Velas 79 Dies After Illness in Kenosha
Mrs. Anna Velas died Sunday at Kenosha hospital after a short illness. Born in Czechoslovakia on July 19, 1874, she moved to Kenosha as a young woman and married John Velas on February 7, 1899. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, its Ladies Aid, and the Slovak Evangelical Union No. 47. Survivors include a daughter, four grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. her husband and four sons predeceased her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Velas
26Th Ave
Kenosha Hospital
Czechoslovakia
John Sjanta
Kenosha
John Velas
Velas
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Ladies Aid Society
Slovak Evangelical Union
Joseph Cerveny
John Turowski 73 Dies After Illness in Kenosha
John Turowski 73 died this morning at a Kenosha hospital after a six month illness. Born in Poland he moved to Chicago in 1901 and Kenosha in 1902. He worked for American Brass retiring seven years ago and belonged to St. Casimir's church and the Polish National Alliance. Survivors include a son and six daughters and many grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Anna in 1919 and siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Turowski
46Th Ave
Kenosha Hospital
Poland
Chicago
Kenosha
Turowski
American Brass Company
St. Casimir’s Church
Polish National Alliance
White Eagle
Stephen
Emmett
Emmett, Mich.; Mrs. Anthony Bayer, Racine; Mrs. Michael Smilges
Herman Clausen
Lloyd Holmgren
Otto Lemke
Alex Weston
Monroe
Wis
Stanley Narolewski
Anna
Paul
Mary Seroka
Infant Son Dies in Kenosha Hospital
John Edward Mitchell nine days old, son of Mr and Mrs Edward P Mitchell 6626 24th Ave Kenosha, died Saturday afternoon at Kenosha hospital. Born in Kenosha May 27 he left surviving parents a brother William at home and grandparents Mr and Mrs Joseph Mitchell Kenosha.
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John Edward Mitchell
Edward P. Mitchell
24Th Ave
Kenosha Hospital
Kenosha
William
Joseph Mitchell
Strangers Advance on Girl as She Shields Self at Home
A 14-year-old girl told police a stranger entered her home and claimed friendship before making advances. She described him urging her to turn up the radio and following her to the basement where the dog barked. She ran to a neighbor and the man, a 21-year-old, is being questioned by police.
Cops Halt Boys After Rail Handcar Ride
Two boys boarded a North Western railroad handcar at the yard and rode to a spur between 18th and 19th Ave before being stopped by police. They were instructed to report to a policewoman.
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North Western Railroad
18Th
19Th Ave
Reassessment Topic For Public Gathering
Kenosha Taxpayers Inc sponsors a public meeting Monday June 14 at 8 15 p m in Lincoln junior high school auditorium. The session explains why a reappraisal of real estate is needed how it is carried out and what results are expected with a Q and A period. Kenneth A Joanis speaks for the group outlining the project. A Wilkins and Associates representative will explain appraisal procedures. Custer will describe the reassessment history and aims. Property owners can learn steps to request a review of their own property.
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Kenosha Taxpayers, Inc
Lincoln Junior High School
Kenneth A. Joanis
The
Taxpayers’ Organization
Richard Custer
Kenosha Residents Face Fines for Driving Violations
Local municipal court records list William A. Bain 21 of 7212 34th Ave fined 10 dollars for an improperly licensed auto, and Richard Lee Christensen 21 of 401 Sheridan Rd fined 25 dollars for reckless driving after a U turn on 56th St. Other items include dog bite reports and various local ads and notices.
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William A. Bain
34Th Ave
Edmund la Macchia
22Nd Ave
Richard Lee Christensen
Sheridan Rd
56Th St
Albert T. Christiansen
Magdelene Idrizovic
57Th St
40Th St
7Th Ave
Mid-City Fruitland
Minkowski Picnic Grove
Uptown Music House
60Th St
F. S. Marquissee
Ladies of the Gar
Civil Air Patrol
Sturman
Globe Fisheries
6Th Ave
Chocolate Shop
Pierson’s
Emert
Kenosha Hospital
Robert Carson
American Television Service
Southmayd files to seek reelection as county surveyor
Hugh Southmayd, 50, county surveyor, picked up nomination papers on the Democratic ticket for reelection in the fall. He was first elected in 1934 and has been re elected since. Born in Clear Lake Wisconsin he moved to Kenosha at age 11 and finished Kenosha High School in 1920 before joining the county surveyor's office.
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Hugh Southmayd
Southmayd
Clear Lake
Wis
Kenosha
Kenosha High School
County Surveyor’s Office
Flood Damage in Ljubljana Yugoslavia Death Toll Rises
Flash floods have killed at least 20 people in Slovenia and Croatia with damage estimated at 50 million dollars, officials reported last night.
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Ljubljana
Yugoslavia
Slovenia
Croatia
School Reports Due Tuesday
The board of education will hear a report from the committee on architects for the Sunny side and Forest Park schools at tomorrow night’s meeting in the administration building at 8 o'clock. H. R. Maurer will present a report titled Anxiety's Scapegoat The Public Schools and discuss the 1954 55 professional advancement program and personnel committee report.
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Sunnyside
Forest Park
Board of Education
H. R. Maurer
Motorist Fined $100 After Crash Hurts 4
A highway crash Saturday morning left four people slightly injured. Kenosha youth Robert J. Thomas, 20, was fined $100 and costs for driving while intoxicated and had his license revoked for one year. Victims include Melvin G. Simmonds and his wife Hilda, plus Miss Ann Crossin. Crossin was a passenger in Thomas’s car.
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Kenosha
Robert J. Thomas
65Th St
Thomas
Melvin G. Simmonds
39Th Ave
Industrial Commission Hearings Announced Schedule
The Wisconsin State Industrial Commission will hold hearings at the courthouse Tuesday June 22 with informal sessions from 8 30 to 9 a m. Scheduled cases include Jack Lori vs Frank and Otto Ruffalo Const Co at 9 a m Charles Hullweck vs Peter Pirsch and Sons Co at 1 30 p m James M Pillizzi vs Nash Kelvinator Corp at 2 30 p m. Wednesday June 23 hearings list Anthony Melli vs American Brass Co at 9 a m.
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Wisconsin State Industrial Commission
Jack Lori
Frank
Otto Ruffalo
Eisenhower to seek U S air intervention Indo China
Washington report says President Eisenhower planned to ask Congress on April 26 to authorize U S air intervention in Indo China but the plan failed after British opposition. White House and State Department would not comment. A white diamond of 80 percent carats was found in South Africa.
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Washington
U.P
Washington Post
Times Herald
Eisenhower
Congress
U. S
Indo-China
White House
State Department
South Africa
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Shape
Jung
Kenneth H. Jung
Charles H. Curtiss
Evening News
Sons OF Norway
Elks Club
Fifth District
Einar O. Hammer
Madison
Conrad Garmager
Rockford
Bernard Jacobsen
Evanston
Thomas Eggerud
Sam Walker
Eau Claire
Chris Johansen
Irving Highland
Bike Safety Patrol
Clear-Vue T. V
14Th Ave
Laa
Uae
Home Heating Co
Kenosha Building and Loan Association
Halstead Insurance Agency
5Th Ave
Shone
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co
E. T. Wilkins and Associates
Custer
Jeanis
Parmentier Bldg
David L. Phillips
Lennox
Lindas Company
Donald E. Hoyle
Tom-Mar
Sst
Ave
Motorola
Philco
General Motors
Wilson’s Television
Joseph Funck Agency
Te Alece
Britain
Kingston
Smith Printing CO
gSatura
Orpheum Theatre
Industrial Commission
Lawrence C. Jacobs
NEW York Life Insurance CO
Dial
Skoe
Ce Kenisha
Lis
Becker
Firestone Truck Tires
Dees Stores
60Th St. and
56Th Street
22Nd Avenue
City Hall
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