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Newspaper
Kenosha Evening News
Location
Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1946
Page
4
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Kenosha is honored as the site for the eightieth annual encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic of Wisconsin and its affiliated groups opening tonight and continuing to Wednesday. The event honors Civil War veterans with a broader gathering of related organizations drawing over a thousand representatives from across Wisconsin.
Kenosha welcomes groups as guests for an encampment with hopes for a pleasant profitable gathering. The latch string is out and the community believes their patriotic service will inspire continued civic effort.
The Supreme Court upheld press freedom by reversing a Florida court contempt conviction of the Miami Herald for comments on gambling case conduct. It states judges are subject to criticism like other officials and that libel protections apply equally. The decision reinforces free reporting as essential to public oversight.
A historical note recounts Russia establishing Fort Ross near San Francisco from 1812 to 1841 to supply Alaska fur posts. It notes Alaska’s 1867 sale for 7.2 million dollars, Seward’s role, and shifting American views on Russia and Alaska.
A long list of worship times and programs from Baptist to Catholic and Protestant churches in the area. Notable entries include Calvary Baptist under Rev John Agria, First Baptist on Seventh Avenue with Rev Robert Gordon, and St. Patrick parishes with Mass times and feast observances. Also listed are Immanuel, Second, Holy Name and numerous Episcopal and Lutheran congregations with service hours, Sunday schools, and special programs such as Children’s Day pageants and youth meetings.
Rev Roscoe T Fulton of 3217 Roosevelt Road conducts a Children's Day program by the Sunday school at 9 30 a m followed by morning worship at 10 55 am titled The Child Spirit Westminster Fellowship at 6 20 pm and evening worship Prodigal Parents with mid week praise and prayer service at 7 30 pm on Wednesday 7 30 pm
Major John J. Potts leads Salvation Army at 5809 Seventh Avenue with Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. Holiness meeting 11:00 a.m. Junior Band at 2:30 p.m. Young People's Legion 6:15 p.m. Open air services 7:15 p.m. Sunday evening 7:45. Bible study 7:00 p.m. Mid-Week prayer 7:45 p.m. Tuesday Outpost activities Sunday school 10:00 a.m. Holiness meeting 11:00 a.m. Mid-week service 7:45 p.m. Tuesday.
Kenosha Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles installed officers last night. Named were Worthy president Anthony Schmitz, Worthy vice president T H Ellis, Worthy chaplain Howard Dennis, secretary J M Herrmann, treasurer Charles A Burt, inside guard John Powers, outside guard Fred Huck, two year trustee Otto Hopf, one year trustee Herman Binder, aerie physician Dr E C Murphy.
A group of violin pupils led by Holger Jensen performed last evening in a recital. The ensemble included John Hains Joseph Buri Christ Russo Hannas Sorensen Frank Hoffman John Fisher Julius Grotsky Rose Wasilewska Arnold Weick Daniel Erickson Russell Larsen David Swartz Arden Peck Janis Jackson Vera Lee Charles Johnson Gilbert Fredericks Elaine Ashley Edith Klotz Joseph Volnay Samuel Gitlitz Garret Van Westhenen Marinus Ruster Teblo Tiaolo Faulkner Epstein Robert Virgil Walter Reed Ralph Kragh and Fark McCarron. A solo ensemble arrangement was presented.
Earl McCarron Henry Bjorn Margarett Fowler Erik Bjurman Olive Williamson Faulkner Epstein Ralph Kragh Walter Reed Robert Virgil Kathryn Gregosky Olive M Dilday listed in a community notice.
Washington P T A names its officers after an election with Mrs. B E White as president and Mrs F G Joseph as first vice president. Catherine Vomastek becomes second vice president, Mrs. Thomas Barden third vice president, Edith McKenzie secretary, and Mrs. M Baker treasurer.
A collage of pun quotes and a courtroom quip on marriage. An Ohio judge comments on the modern wife and husband sharing roles while agriculture notes urge eating nonlaying hens. A lighthearted column presents playful lines about news phrasing and garden chores.
A column lists multiple churches in Kenosha and Winthrop Harbor with pastors and weekly schedules including Sunday school morning worship and evening services. Notable entries: Apostolic Faith Church Rev. Klopp. Assembly of God at Roosevelt. Nazarene at Washington road. First Spiritual Alliance and Spiritualist Assembly. Foursquare Tabernacle Rev. Horeman. Kenosha Ribble Church Rev. Levin. Kenosha Gospel Tabernacle. Peniel Tabernacle Rev. Mitchell. Wayside Gospel. Winthrop Harbor Community Rev. Felder.
Voice of the People discusses a recent eviction of a family with several children. The sheriff's officers carried out duties mandated by law to enforce a court eviction order due to more than a year of rent default despite the head of the family holding steady employment and a part time job.
Readers ask about sulphur and its uses. The piece explains sources from Sicily Texas Louisiana and Oklahoma, names places and people, and outlines properties from melting at 230 degrees to boiling at 832 degrees and the making of flowers of sulphur and sulphuric acid.
A 40 foot high concrete Buddha statue near Tokyo cost 50000 dollars to build and can hold three thousand people in its lap, drawing attention as the world’s largest image of Buddha.
James Dewey of Sierra Madre California uses acetylene flame a welding rod and pliers in his art creating highly unusual grotesque models through deft tool handling and inventive techniques.
A family faced eviction but received a six month grace period to find new housing and an extra 30 day extension after the eviction date. They were not forced to leave immediately and instead relocated to relatives with lawful due process and adequate preparation. The notice references a taxpayer.
Secretary Patterson orders a nine civilian inquiry into army court martial reforms. The probe targets the caste system favoring officers, cites cases of lenient officer reprimands, and seeks root-cause changes to improve enlisteds’ treatment.
Andre Garnerin made history by descending from a balloon with a parachute on October 22, 1793 landing near the D Day landing area in France.
In the period around Rutherford B Hayes era the time in office for U S presidents has averaged four years for Republicans and more than nine years for Democrats.
In 198 A.D. Didius Julianus bid to buy the Roman Empire and briefly ruled before the legions rose against him and executed him, ending his erratic reign after a few months.
DeWitt Mackenzie notes a historic cooling in Moslem Hindu strife as Jinnah shifts toward negotiating with the Viceroy on participation in a provisional federal government under Britain’s plan for independence. Gandhi supports the plan, Congress backs it, and princes may join. The piece reflects on past debates, Jinnah’s surprise compromise, and the unlikely but possible unity in a future Indian federation.
James Marlow summarizes a Senate committee report criticizing U S aviation research postwar. It cites Nazi jet and guided missile developments, warns of inadequate facilities, and assigns blame to NACA and the armed forces. It urges hundreds of millions for renewed federal support to maintain leadership.
A bridge expert faced dummy and West in a tense hand at the Masters Individual Journal. Declarer won with the jack of spades and led clubs, but West refused to win early, leading to critical misplays and a risked endplay. The writer analyzes how different lines could have yielded six over five odd.
Charles Robert of Portland Oregon uses a discarded ocean going vessel smokestack as his house. He has fitted the stack with a kitchen and bedroom for housekeeping in shipshape style.
Cheetahs are captured and taught by southwestern Asian and northern African tribes to hunt. The predators rely on sight rather than smell to track prey.
A newly issued report outlines the American aircraft industry in the Allied invasions of North Africa Sicily and Italy. It summarizes production and wartime contributions by prime manufacturers and government programs guiding support for the campaign.
A new aviation company in Cuba has purchased United States surplus airplanes to establish an internal air freight service. The move signals expansion in Cuban aviation and potential boost to domestic cargo operations with surplus US aircraft.
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