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Newspaper

Kenosha Evening News

Location

Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1950

Page

4

Garden Club Rose Tea Tuesday at Kenosha Woman's Club

The Kenosha County Garden club hosts an informal rose tea and program on Tuesday June 20 at the Kenosha Woman's Club. Roses will fill two lounges starting at 2 PM with talk by Mrs. Carl Johnson on What to Do With a Dozen Roses and rose arrangement demonstrations. Colored slides of a Florida trip by Mrs. Horace Fowler of Bristol will be shown along with bird and flower images. Miss Edith Rohling will provide musical numbers. Tea will be served at the close.

Garden Club Woman’s Club Kenosha Woman's Club Kenosha County Garden Club Carl Johnson Florida Horace Fowler Bristol Edith Rohling

Kenosha Graduates Head For Further Study And Careers

Charles T. Jacobs leaves for Riverdale North Dakota for excavation work with the Smithsonian Missouri River Basin survey after earning a BA in anthropology and archaeology from Beloit College. Napoleon J. Magno graduates from Whitewater State Teachers College and plans to study science at Columbia University. Dominick Albi earns a bachelor of music at Chicago Musical College and will pursue a doctor’s degree in music in Milan. Robert N. Randall heads to Sweden as an MIT metallurgist after a degree and will work for Stora Kopparbergs. Dean Axtell earns a BS in accounting from the State University. John Leonard Hogan Jr. graduates from Bradley University with a BS in industrial arts. Jeanne Hunt receives a BA from Whitewater Teachers College and starts teaching in Horicon. Ethel Ann Morrison gets a BA from the University of Michigan. Robert Perry Tyler Jr. earns an AB from Princeton University in a record class of 872 graduates.

Charles T. Jacobs Lawrence Jacobs Sheridan Rd Riverdale N. D Missouri River Basin Survey Smithsonian Institute Beloit College Angel Mounds Ind University of Indiana Diamond Bluff Wrs Napoleon J. Magno Joseph Magno 22Nd Ave Whitewater State Teachers’ College Columbia University New York Dominick Albi Frank Albi 23Rd Ave Chicago Musical College Milan Italy la Scala di Miliano Domnarvet Sweden Robert N. Randall 5Th Ave Massachusetts Institute of Technology Randall E. F. Randall Kenosha Stora Kopparbergs Bergslags Aktiebolag Dean R Bradley Jeanne Hunt James Hunt 39Th Ave State Teachers College Whitewater Horicon Wis University of Michigan Ann Arbor Ethel Ann Morrison Samuel Morrisons 3Rd Ave Michigan Stadium Robert Perry Tyler, Jr Tylers Princeton

Certificate Awarded At University Of Houston Tech

Emil W. Boettcher son of Mr and Mrs William Boettcher of 14th Ave was awarded a certificate of completion by the University of Houston School of Technology at the second annual spring graduation exercises for completing a course in automotive body and paint.

Emil W. Boettcher William Boettcher 14Th Ave University of Houston School of Technology

Black Walnut Trees Grow From Seed

A brief note explains that black walnut trees can be cultivated starting from seeds. It highlights simple steps for germination and planting, emphasizing natural propagation and garden suitability.

Duquesne Tamburitzans Sail on European Tour

Steve Kovacev leads the Duquesne University Tamburitzans on a two month tour to Jugoslavia starting June 22 with performances in Rijeka and later in Italy Austria Germany and France for American soldiers. The group, built from scholarship students, aims to boost American folk arts and will then perform in Northern Wisconsin upon return.

Europe Steve Kovacev Gregory Kovacev St. Duquesne University Matt L. Gouze Rijeka Fame Jugoslavia U. S. State Department America Canada European Command Trieste Italy Austria Germany France Wisconsin Duquesne University Kenosha

Engagement of Jane Olson to Charles Ulrich

Mr and Mrs Bert L Shaw announce the engagement of their granddaughter Miss Jane Olson to Charles Ulrich son of Dr and Mrs C F Ulrich of 525 69th Street No wedding date is set

Bert L. Shaw 75Th St Jane Olson Charles Ulrich C. F. Ulrich

Birth announcements from Pleasant Prairie and surrounding areas

Birth notices report newborns born June 15 and 16 to couples in Pleasant Prairie Kenosha Somers and nearby areas with names and street addresses of parents including Taylor Koster Terwall Jentz Steve sand Roskies Cap pelen Schacht Maples Reed.

William Taylor Pleasant Prairie Ralph Koster 45Th St John Terwall Roosevelt Rd Alfred Jentz Box 33 Arthur Stevesand 18Th Ave Richard Roskies 38Th Ave Arthur Cappelen Box James Schacht Somers Donald Maples 26Th Ave John F. L. Reed

State Post Office Meet Draws National Clerks Leaders

Mrs. Lewis Hradsky and Mrs. Frank Kuryanowicz attended the state convention of the National Federation of Post Office Clerks and auxiliaries in Milwaukee. Speakers included Edward W. Knabe and John M. Torka, with Kenosha delegates reporting on local activities at a Schroeder hotel banquet where Congressman J. T. Zabloke spoke.

Lewis Hradsky Frank Kuryanowicz Milwaukee National Federation of Post Office Clerks Edward W. Knabe Wisconsin Federation of Post Office Clerks John N. Schaack State Auxiliary Martin W. Scullin National Auxiliary Robert J. Rogers National Federation George A. Haberman Wisconsin State Federation of Labor

Grace Fellowship League Holds Annual Officer Election

Grace Fellowship League elected officers after a supper hosted by Mr and Mrs Marvin Fischer and Mr and Mrs Paul Raddatz. New officers are Merle Felke president William James vice president Mrs Carl Nelson secretary and Mrs Willard Ludlow treasurer. No meetings until early fall fellowship rally planned.

Grace Fellowship League Marvin Fischer Paul Raddatz Merle Felke William James Carl Nelson Willard Ludlow

Grace Church Plans Combined Service and Picnic

Grace Lutheran church schedules a joint service and Sunday school at 11 15 a m on Sunday followed by a basket picnic at Alford Park Area 5. Races games prizes and refreshments will entertain children while a program for parents rounds out the day.

Grace Lutheran Church Alford Park Area 5

Visiting Nurses Meet In Kenosha At Office

Visiting Nurses to Meet The Kenosha Visiting Nurse Association will hold its regular meeting Monday June 19 at 4 15 p m at the office 618 56th Street.

Kenosha Visiting Nurse Association 56Th Street

Marie Doctor and Arthur Molinaro wed in Kenosha

The marriage of Mrs. Marie Ar lene Doctor of 7818 Sheridan Rd and Arthur Emil Molinaro of 5500 24th Ave was announced. Justice of the Peace Charles Carlson performed the ceremony on Saturday June 10 at 10 30 a m. Attendants were Mrs Emma Kemmon and Edward Vite. The couple will reside in Kenosha.

Marie Arlene Doctor Sheridan Rd Arthur Emil Molinaro 24Th Ave Charles Carlson Justice of the Peace Emma Kemmon Edward Vite

Betrothal at Graduation Party

Mr and Mrs Albert A Kroening announce the engagement of their daughter Kathleen Edith to John R Merten of Burlington The announcement came at a graduation party for Miss Kroening held at Kenosha High School teachers venue with diplomas tied to a punch cup in gold and forest green ribbons No date has been set for the wedding

Albert A. Kroening 24Th Ave Kathleen Edith John R. Merten Edgar Merten Burlington Miss Kroening Kenosha High School

Bible School Program Tonight at Baptist Tabernacle

The Daily Vacation Bible school children of the Baptist Tabernacle at 63rd Street and 24th Avenue present their closing program for parents and friends at 7 o clock. Rev. Kenneth Kolmodin directs with Miss Beverly Chambers and Mrs. Eric Palmelin as department superintendents. The four departments perform memory work recitations, songs, and flannel board talks, with named students participating in each group.

Carol Petersen Jack Petersen Carole Johnson Geraldine Peterson Kay Peterson Ruth Ann Stipanuk Connie Petersen

Women of Moose Celebrate Anniversary at Milwaukee Meeting

Women of Moose held an anniversary night at the Moose club annex with charter members and past regents honored. Guests came from Milwaukee West Allis Racine Noreen and Gulliver Mich. Entertainment featured Geraldine Peterson Judith Hammeler JoAnn Bjurmen and Kaye Fish students. Accompanist Jean Ditson. Refreshments prepared by Florence Scalzo chair John Clause Harry Wolcott Celia Smith Earl Schiebe Mary Morton and Helen Lasky. Table decorations by Mrs. John Serpe. Mrs. Hammeler presided and Mrs. Pierson spoke on the group history.

Women of the Moose Moose Club Milwaukee West Allis Racine Noreen Gulliver Mich Geraldine Peterson Judith Hammeler JoAnn Bjurmen Kaye Fish Jean Ditson Mmes Florence Scalzo John Clause Harry Wolcott

Square Dance Planned for Union Grove Club Event

A benefit square dance by the Union Grove Square Dance club is set for 6 p m Sunday June 18 at Liggets Royal Palm Resort Browns Lake. Proceeds will buy recreational equipment for Wisconsin Colony and Training School children with Marge Merhoff providing music and 16 state callers donating services.

Union Grove Square Dance Club Liggets Royal Palm Resort Browns Lake Wisconsin Marge Merhoff

Republican Women Meet in Kenosha County

Ke none County Republican Woman's club will meet Tuesday June 20 at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs William Rieschl 1112 68th St Reports of the recent state convention at Milwaukee will be given.

Kenosha County Republican Woman's Club William Rieschl 68Th St Milwaukee

Congregational Church School Holds Picnic

The First Congregational church school held its annual picnic at Petrifying Springs park on Wednesday. Dr. George R. Cady presented a letter from the Sunday school board honoring Mr. and Mrs. Otto Steffensen for their service. A program of races produced many winners across multiple age groups in events such as the 50 yard dash, wheelbarrow, three legged and shoe contests with names like Jane Goodman, Audrey Jensen, Hugh Jensen, Walter Hallen, and Jack Schultz among the champions.

First Congregational Church School Petrifying Springs Park George R. Cady Sunday School Board Otto Steffensen Jane Goodman Marla McCarty Sandra Jensen Audrey Jensen Boni Bon Margaret Young Mary Ann Schwartz Barbara Kettler Sandra Kidd Eva Jane Poole Ruth Meyers Sheila Mcllrath Hugh Jensen Wayne Presterl Donald Schultz Walter Hallen Donald Dietman Frank Lierman Jack Schultz Fred Roessler John Kazanjian Peter Bellaver Pat MacLeer Bill Roessler Martha Bullamore Glendene Brockway Nancy Kettler Maria McCarty Ervin Roth Edwin Goss Gary May Hugh Hansen Brent Whitworth Roland Krumpos Lawrence Monberg Wayne Jensen

Ladies of the GAR Return From State Session at Sheboygan

Members of the Ladies of the GAR returned from the state encampment held June 11 to 14 in Sheboygan. Mrs Clarence Michels was elected state department patriotic instructor for 1951 and memorial rites were led by Mrs Michael Roeder along with a list of participants. Ke nosha will host the 1951 convention.

The GAR Sheboygan Clarence Michels State Department Michael Roeder Caroline Saunders Lester Curran Bertha Planmiller Fred Belongia Frank Coleman George Manupella Carl Hammar Charles Stenstrom Owen Hannaway F. S. Marquissee Lawrence Michels Kenosha

Union Vets Auxiliary Delegates Return from Encampment

Frank Hubbard Frank Coleman Charles Stenstrom and Caroline Saunders returned from the GAR encampment in Sheboygan. They acted as delegates of the Sons of Union Veterans Auxiliary. Mrs Saunders and Mrs Coleman served as state inspector and inside guard. Mrs Coleman was named alternate to delegate at large and Mrs Hubbard was elected press correspondent by the state encampment.

Frank Hubbard Frank Coleman Charles Stenstrom Caroline Saunders GAR Sheboygan the Sons of Union Veterans Saunders Coleman

Nicolina Perri Graduates From Wisconsin School for the Deaf

Miss Nicolina Perri daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Perri 5511 Ith Ave was among graduates of the Wisconsin School for the Deaf at Delavan on June 11 She earned typing and weaving majors was senior class vice president prom queen and homecoming queen in 1949 At 20 she won the American Legion scholarship and served as basketball captain school monitor and girls sports award winner

Nicolina Perri Thomas Perri Lth Ave Wisconsin School For the Deaf Delavan Miss Perri Kenoshan American Legion

Bonnie Thome To Give Recital At Woman's Club

Miss Bonnie Thome daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Thome 1717 75th St will sing in a voice recital at the Woman's club Sunday June 18 at 4 p m presented by Maurice G Ivins She will perform Italian music folk songs and light classics She was a soloist on the Mary D Bradford high school commencement program and has been a member of the high school A Cappella choir

Bonnie Thome Harry Thome 75Th St Maurice G. Ivins Woman's Club

Jolly Eight Club Organized At Home Meeting

The Jolly Eight held its first regular meeting at Mrs. Tony Capponi’s home. Mrs. J Don Chiappetta was named treasurer and other members include Mrs. Sam Tenuta Mrs. Jim Cesario Mrs. Michael Chiappetta H E Corey Peter L Covelli and Joseph Covelli. They enjoyed cards and television. The next gathering is set for July 20 at Mrs. Peter L Covelli’s home.

Tony Capponi J. Don Chiappetta Mmes Sam Tenuta Jim Cesario Michael Chiappetta H. E. Corey Peter L. Covelli Joseph Covelli 23Rd Ave

PYC Open House At New Protestant Youth Center

Protestant Youth council invites the public to tour its new recreation center at 52nd Street this Sunday from 3 to 5 PM. Church guides will lead visits, with instrumental music and a luncheon served by the PYC auxiliary.

Protestant Youth Council 52Nd St PYC

Carlisle Stenstroms announce engagement of Gladys Lorraine

Mr and Mrs Carlisle Stenstrom announce the engagement of their daughter Gladys Lorraine to Charles Schlitz son of Mr and Mrs Sylvester Schlitz of 4001 30th Ave. The couple plans a future wedding.

Carlisle Stenstrom 55Th St Gladys Lorraine Charles Schlitz Sylvester Schlitz 30Th Ave

Milwaukee Rose Show at Whitnall Park Saturday

The Milwaukee Rose Society in cooperation with the American Rose Society will hold a rose show at Whitnall Park in Hales Corners on Saturday. The event opens to the public from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Milwaukee Rose Society American Rose Society Whitnall Park Hales Corners

Catholic Junior League Semi Formal Dance at Kenosha Club

The Catholic Junior League holds its annual semi formal summer dance at Kenosha Country Club this Saturday evening. Joe Petrini's Orchestra will play from 9 to 1, with proceeds benefiting St. Catherine's Hospital nursery. Co chairs are Mrs. Robert Wells and Miss Mary Lou Shannon, with ticket chair Mrs. Robert Healy and a committee led by Miss Grace Johnson, Miss Margaret Urban, Miss Patricia O'Hare, and Mrs. Bernard Batemberg. Novel decorations are planned under Betty O'Hare and Nancy Shannon.

Catholic Junior League Kenosha Country Club Joe Petrini St. Catherine’s Hospital Robert Wells Mary Lou Shannon Robert Healy Grace Johnson Margaret Urban Patricia O'Hare Bernard Batenburg

Fashion Needs Good Foundation

Paris fashion for spring emphasizes a smooth line with a flat stomach and disciplined waist. Nylon foundation garments assist wearing dresses properly. choose girdle or all in one based on figure. Try on for fit, age, and purpose, check comfort by movement, and view full length in a well lit mirror.

Paris

Betrothal Announced for Joyce Cruzen to Bernard Vena

Mrs. Marian Cruzen and Mr. Guy Cruzen disclose the engagement of their daughter Joyce to Bernard Vena son of Mr. and Mrs. L P Vena in Wheatland and at a recent party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. John Vranak on 40th Avenue.

Marian Cruzen 23Rd Ave Guy Cruzen Wheatland Joyce Bernard Vena L. P. Vena 31St Ave Cruzen John Vranak 40Th Ave

Peonies to Be Shown in Rosendale Wisconsin

The public may view thousands of peony varieties in Rosendale Wisconsin with peak blooms on June 18 and 25, Sundays expected to showcase blooms.

Rosendale Wisconsin

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