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Newspaper
Kenosha Evening News
Location
Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1950
Page
4
The piece argues that Americans pursue varied associations and clubs, often trying groups like Communist and Socialist societies in youth, then leaving them as beliefs prove unsuited. It contrasts nonsubversive youthful exploration with genuine subversive intent and urges cautious judgment of political outcomes.
R B Whitaker was elected president of the Kenosha High School Alumni Association at a meeting tied to the centennial celebration. Other officers named include Marrian Brister vice president Rosalie B Lyman secretary and Urban J Zievers treasurer. Mrs Seeger retires as president.
DEWITT MACKENZIE visits two Maine fishing camps along East Grand and Grand lakes. Pete Spencer, known as Barefoot Pete, and Betty Spencer built Greenland Cove Camps from scratch while Jack Williams develops Pine Lodge at Grand Lake, both blending livelihood with frontier living.
A long listing outlines Sunday worship times for numerous churches across the city. It includes Baptist, Catholic, and other parish services with morning and evening masses, Sunday schools, Bible studies, and weekday devotion offerings led by pastors and priests at Calvary Baptist, First Baptist, Holy Name, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, St. Benedict’s, St. Casimir, St. George, St. James, St. John’s Chapel, St. Mark’s, St. Mary’s, St. Peter’s and others.
A detailed listing of Orthodox Catholic, Christian Reformed, First Church of Christ Scientist, Congregational, St Matthew's, St Andrew's Chapel, Evangelical United Brethren, Lutheran, and Methodist congregations. Includes addresses, pastors, and weekly schedules for liturgy, services, Sunday schools, and special observances.
A compilation of worship schedules across multiple churches and faith groups in Kenosha including First Presbyterian Roosevelt Road and 33rd Avenue, Salvation Army facilities, Assembly of God, Baha i Center, First Spiritualist, Nazarene, Foursquare Gospel Tabernacle, Church of God in Christ, Kenosha Bible, Peniel Tabernacle, Temple of Spiritual Truth, and related activities with times for Sunday schools, morning worship, evening services, youth events, and midweek meetings.
Magellan was killed in the Philippines before finishing his voyage. Eighteen crew members completed the circumnavigation and returned to Spain. The text also covers horse racing history, the Benedict origin, and fog versus cloud differences. A set of quick factual Q and A items.
Joseph Koslosky a grocer traded in his old car and 1405 dimes saved over ten years for a new automobile in Connellsville Pennsylvania The dimes were stored in ten quart buckets as proof of the savings and purchase.
Identical twins Mrs. Leon B. Miller and Mrs. Edgar M. Towne both became mothers within a day of each other in Flint Michigan. Miller delivered a girl and Towne a boy, marking a rare simultaneous family milestone.
United Pentecostal Church at 3528 14th Ave led by Rev. W. V. Barnett offers Sunday school 9:45 to 10:30 a. m and evangelistic service at 7:45 p. m. Weekday Bible study and prayer at 7:45 p. m. Wayside Gospel at 18th Ave and 37th St has Sunday school 9:30 a. m and evening service 7:30 p. m with Ralph Wilmington speaking. Young people's meeting Saturday 7:30 p. m and cottage prayer Wednesday 7:30 p. m. Winthrop Harbor Community Church led by Rev. Everett R. Felder holds Sunday school 10:00 a. m worship 11:30 a. m and evening service 7:30 p. m.
Oswald Jacoby explains when an early pack freeze is advantageous in canasta. Against two small hands, freezing can stabilize the play and may yield a big score if opponents fail to meld out quickly. He cautions it works best against weak players and outlines safe discard decisions and partner coordination.
Dr Tingfu Tsiang warns against admitting Chinese communists to the UN as worsening Soviet actions. Rep Andrew Biemiller ridicules the Dixiecrats as Southern Republicans. Truman champions grass roots governance. Acheson says progress hinges on forward action. Lehman cites no simple peace formula amid world division.
The item notes an Arizona musician was arrested for having two wives and not blending harmony, while a separate case mentions two Ohio men pleading not guilty to stealing 25 gallons of cream in a lighthearted, quip filled piece about family and vacation time.
Frances Hill, 24, described as a bloomer girl by police, received 90 days in jail for shoplifting after jewelry and clothing were allegedly snatched in a department store and hidden in her capacious bloomers by a companion.
Ruth Millett argues against easy divorce noting merit in choosing a worthy spouse and maintaining mutual respect after marriage. She urges young couples to consider character and moral integrity to reduce divorce and strengthen homes.
The narrator details a personal battle with barber routines from clippers and thinning scissors to nose and ear trimming. He fears swift clipping, sideburn risk, and the repeated post haircut touch ups, while worrying about hot towels, the sun lamp, and potential shocks.
Harry Griffin claimed he was clipped when paying $1 for a haircut and took the barber’s clippers. He faced Judge Claude Cooper who fined him $50 for the incident in Superior Wisconsin.
The human eye shows greatest sensitivity to green but perceived color depends on the viewer mood with red and violet shades varying by observer.
A reader shares experiences caring for chameleons over winters and summers. Lorene Woehler recalls keeping nine chameleons in Chicago, feeding them flies and mealworms, teaching them to drink from an ink dropper, and how they shed skins and lay eggs. She notes many fail to keep chameleons alive and suggests seeking chameleon food from pet shops.
Kenosha Evening News published daily except Sunday by Kenosha News Publishing Co. in Kenosha Wisconsin. Associated Press United Press and Wisconsin Daily League members. Subscription rates listed for weekly delivery and mail across local counties and wider regions. Post office matters note second class matter since 1904.
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