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Newspaper

Kenosha Evening News

Location

Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1956

Page

5

Coal resurgence drives Ohio Valley industrial boom

The Ohio River region sees billions in new plant construction fueled by coal and cheap river transport. Domestic coal use climbs with steel, electric utilities, and industry. exports rose to about 35 million tons. A steel strike could threaten the rebound, but overall the coal industry projects strong growth as power plants and other sectors move near coal supplies.

Pittsburgh Europe Ohio River Mississippi Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal Ohio Valley Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland Ohio Washington

Car son Chittys Anti Forgery League founder arrested

New York figure Charles Carson Chitty, 33, who founded the Anti Forgery League of America, had his plans halted when he was arrested on a forgery charge. Separately Singapore set a Trade and Industries Fair for July August 1956.

New York Charles Carson Chitty Singapore

Truman Arrives in Paris on European Tour

Former President Truman arrives in Paris for a seven week European tour. He reassures reporters his sprained ankle is nearly healed and jokes about living to 72. A 16 member police escort and plainclothes officers guide him through the East Station as he departs with a brisk stride.

Paris Truman Europe East

Senior Dry Dock Opens Sign-Up Week for 1956 Summer Session

The Senior Dry Dock center announces its summer term starting Monday June 11 with registration for new and returning members all week. Activities run Mondays 7 to 10 pm Fridays 8 to 11 pm, plus a June 22 membership dance and a July 2 tournament kickoff. KYF director George Limpert urges June graduates to join and notes tennis club starting June 18 at Lincoln Park courts with specifics to follow.

KYF George Limpert Limpert Dry Dock Youth Board Bel-Aires Lincoln Park Courts

Community Club Notes and Upcoming Dances

Local clubs list recent meetings and upcoming events. Coquettes sponsor the McKinley graduation dance. Hi Y announces officers including Mike Baker and Tom McMurrey. Other groups cover hayrides, picnics at Fox River Park, and club uniforms.

Joan DiCello Coquettes McKinley Hi-Y Club Mike Baker Tom McMurrey Mike Wilk Ron Pellegrino Don Hallegar al Smested Fox River Park Round Table

Awards assembly honors intramural and athletic teams

June 1 ceremony saw Miss Barbara Horman award plaques to girls teams in basketball volleyball softball and track with eight entries naming room numbers and managers. Coaches Groves and team managers received boys plaques while track and basketball squads earned ribbons and certificates. Rita Savaglio won the DAR Citizenship Award and Helen Mears contest prizes were given by Mr Kaenje marking Diane Hansen Ronald Jensen John Petzke and honorable mentions Marcia Moore Ray Koster. Dial 7 5121 for Classified Ads.

Barbara Horman Betty Moore Alice Bruch Marikay Burmeister Vickie Cairo North Auditorium Karen Marx Lilly Covelli Groves Ronnie Lawson Dennis Lento Joe Ruffalo Jerry Hubbard Leo Bronkalla Barton Groves D.ar Rita Savaglio Helen Mears Womans’ Club Kaentje Diane Hansen Ronald Jensen John Petzke Marcia Moore Ray Koster

Registration Deadline for TV Show Trip

Tomorrow is the deadline for couples planning a visit to the Bandstand Matinee show on WGN TV. KYF outposts may register as couples. 22 couples fit on a chartered bus with adult supervision. Boys wear suits or sports coats. girls must wear skirts or dresses.

Wgn-Tv KYF

YP Fellowship Plans Carousel Dance at St Matthew's Guild Hall

The Young People's Fellowship of St Matthew's Church will sponsor Carousel, a dance at St Matthew's Guild Hall from 8 to 12 p m on Wednesday June 13. Henry Jackson is chairman, George Lindstrom handles publicity, and Joyce Jackson, Penny Palmer, and Shirley Fox are in charge of tickets refreshments and decorations.

The Young People’s Fellowship of St. Matthew's Church St. Matthew’s Guild Hall Henry Jackson George Lindstrom Joyce Jackson Penny Palmer Shirley Fox

Splash Party Held By Delicia Members

A party hosted by Delicia members drew a guest list including Marge Doty Mike Baker Joni Kopeski Doyle Vaughn Carol Lansing Rich Jensen Jo Salituro Joe Jones Anita Standridge Jim Lura Jane VanHarpen Dick Babino Jill VanHarpen John Gorgone Betty Lou Walton Keith Linn Barb Nichols Dick Darula Gretchen Becker Dale Jones Lois Hartenell Jim Schlicting Ann Spaay John Kopeski Judy Webb Ron Somers Darlene Heckel Lawson Renny.

Delicia Marge Doty Mike Baker Joni Kopeski Doyle Vaughn Carol Lansing Rich Jensen Jo Salituro Joe Jones Anita Standridge Jim Lura Jane van Harpen Dick Babino Jill van Harpen John Gorgone Betty Lou Walton Keith Linn Barb Nichols Dick Darula Gretchen Becker Dale Jones Lois Hartnell Jim Schlicting Ann Spaay John Kopeski Judy Webb Ron Somers Darlene Heckel Lawson Renny

Delicta Holds Banquet At The Spinning Wheel

The Ra cine Delicta group held a banquet with attendees including Marge Doty Judy Kiessling Joan Kopeski Carole Lansing Helen Lintz Jean Mogenson Jo Salituro Anita Standridge Jane Van Harpen and Jill Van Harpen Officers elected were Anita Standridge president Jane Van Harpen vice president Marge Doty secretary Helen Lintz treasurer and Jill Van Harpen historian reporter.

Racine Delicta Marge Doty Judy Kiessling Joan Kopeski Carole Lansing Helen Lintz Jean Mogenson Jo Salituro Anita Standridge Jane van Harpen Jill van Harpen

Benny’s Graduation Night Plans and Personal Tastes

Benny Nzoke, a brown haired brown eyed senior from Ke nosha high school, enjoys the song Graduation Day and Standing on the Corner. He aims to tour Europe amid a lively summer and plans to enter the army in the fall.

Ben Agazzi Kenosha High School Ben Benny Europe

Lincoln Lines Printing Class Projects and Student Artists

Ninth grade printing class projects supervised by Francis Oberpriller included Lines From Lincoln closing day programs and admission tickets created by Charles Wallig Nick Pulera Dick Smith Wayne Buck John Kriz Bill Tomczak Bill Sieger Dave Jensen Bob Johnson Wayne Limbach Phil Richie David Tjepkema Jack Petersen and Edward Luebke. Art display on corridor boards featured Judy Kirwan Dan Englund Leah Jensen Eden May Patricia Schoepke Mary Beth Dibble Barbara Hornung Anna Messner Cecile Gorski James Anderson Jerry Tappa Brian Pacetti Grant Garrett Duncan Kancian Robe rt Walton Donald Peterson James LaRose Bruce Bulla James Charleton Phil Bondank and Ray Lucas. The Lincoln Log staff visited the Kenosha Evening News offices on June 1 accompanied by Miss Alva Samulson and Frank Carpentier.

Francis Oberpriller Charles Wallig Nick Pulera Dick Smith Wayne Buck John Kriz Bill Tomczak Bill Sieger Dave Jensen Bob Johnson Wayne Limbach Phil Richie David Tjepkema Jack Petersen Edward Luebke Judy Kirwan Dan Englund Leah Jensen Eden May Patricia Schoepke Mary Beth Dibble Barbara Hornung Anna Messner Cecile Gorski James Anderson Jerry Tappa Brian Pacetti Grant Garrett Duncan Kancian Robert Walton Donald Peterson James LaRose Bruce Bullamore James Charleton Phil Bondank Ray Lucas Lincoln Log Kenosha Evening News

Surprise party honoring Sue Kancan at home

On June 2 a surprise party was held at Sue Kancan’s home with 12 guests. The event honored her membership in St. Mary’s graduating class, with gifts from Mary Ellen Smolinski and JoAnn Odgers.

Sue Kancan St. Mary's Mary Ellen Smolinski JoAnn Odgers

Youth Action Still Perking

A collage of brief regional items covers youth topics from Catholic Central High School in Muskegon offering savings and loans through Holy Family Assn. Credit Union to barbershop price hikes in Knoxville and dating by carrier pigeon in Worcester. Oklahoma City to crown Doris Taylor as queen for dedication. Saskatoon youths earn babysitting certificates with nurse-led courses.

Muskegon Mich Catholic Central High School Holy Family Oklahoma City Central High Schools O Club Doris Taylor Central

Educational TV For Milwaukee Gets FCC Approval

The FCC approved a VHF educational station here for Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Board of Vocational and Adult Education to build and operate it. Director William Pasche said $114,000 is in the school reserve, with Ford Foundation offering $100,000 more. Construction could begin soon and take about eight months.

Milwaukee Federal Communications Commission FCC Milwaukee Board of Vocational and Adult Education William F. “Ssche Ford Foundation Pasche

Calendar dances at St Matthew's Guild Hall and Southport

On Wednesday June 13 from 8 to 12 p.m. St Matthew's Guild Hall hosts Carousel with music by the Mello-Tones. On Saturday June 9 Quo quemus presents Moments to Remember graduation dance at Southport from 8 to 11 30 p.m.

St. Matthew’s Guild Hall Quoquemus Southport

Wig Mask Bowling Party For Kenosha High Students

Wig Mask members of Kenosha High School held a bowling party at Guttormsen’s Bowling Alleys. Readable names include Ruth LeRose Carol Nelson Delores Kleist and others. Prizes went to top and bottom bowlers by team and individual series with awards for improvement and best fall. Free pop provided from project profits.

Kenosha High School Guttormsen Ruth LeRose Carol Nelson Delores Kleist Pete Jespersen Barbara Dubanewicz Dean Stadel Alice Hamre Sandi Cicchini Sandy Fredrick Kay Olsen Rita Hanson Lary Fortmann Ronald Wienke Allen Wohlgemuth Darryl Behrmann Richard Windorf Sandy Karnes Carm Volpendesta Pat Confrti Kathy Rugg Judy Miller Ken Baumgartner John Merriam Linda Holderness

Cerebral Palsy Victim Graduates From Portland State College

Ingerson, a 26 year old cerebral palsy victim, graduates at Portland State College with a 3.81 GPA. He writes only by typewriter at four to five words a minute and uses a wheelchair for class attendance. He dictation answers to his mother and typed all papers himself.

Portland Ore David Ingerson Portland State College Ingerson

Moments to Remember Graduation Dance for Ninth Graders

Quoquemus presents a ninth grade graduation dance at Southport Beach House from 8 to 11 30 p m music by the Mel O Tones. Tickets are available from any Quoquemus member.

Quoquemus Southport Beach House Mel-O-Tones

Summer program kickoff at KYF Outpost centers

Summer activity at the four KYF Outpost centers will begin Monday, June 18. The complete calendar of events, leaders and other information will be announced next week.

Kyf

Summer Club Program Set for KYF 1956

Registration for the 1956 KYF summer club program runs June 11 to 15 at the game room desk with George Limpert announcing. Activities run through August 13 with sessions in Tennis Archery Camera and more for ages 9 to 14 under adult supervision. no fee but own equipment required. Outpost membership and activities like baseball or softball are free.

KYF George Limpert Lincoln Park Courts Roosevelt Park Courts Lake Front Camera Club

Gregettes Hay Ride Ends With Afterparty At Kay Langlais Home

Gregettes held a hay ride with teens Judy Hoye Gene Hansen Kay Longlais Jack Peterson Til Belmonte Bill Tomczak Martha Wojciencho wicz Paul Anderson Carol Rei ser Don Sershon Cindy Si mons Larry Oettle Pat Wierz becki Bob Erickson Marlene Coopman Bob Peter and Pete LaMacchia. Afterward the group traveled to Kay Langlais home for a party. Jean Swank April Lassen and Jan Santoni could not attend.

Gregettes Judy Hoye Gene Hansen Kay Longlais Jack Peterson Til Belmonte Bill Tomczak Martha Wojcienchowicz Paul Anderson Carol Reiser Don Sershon Cindy Simons Larry Oettle Pat Wierzbecki Bob Erickson Marlene Coopman Bob Peter Pete LaMacchia Kay Langlais Jean Swank April Lassen Jan Santoni

Sweet Heartaches and More School Melodies Roundup

A collage of campus themed songs and notes from KHS seniors with lines about events outfits outings and daily routines. Includes Graduation Day June 7 at Kenosha Theatre and a Berlin blockade tidbit noting 8000 tons daily airlift by 1949 National Geographic Society context.

Rock Island Line Gal KHS University of Wisconsin Madison Sally John Culver Wayward Wind Kenosha Theatre Stoker Berlin National Geographic Society

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