Army Figures Loss to Lake Hero at Nearly 500000
Wisconsin shoreline damage from waves and high water reached 5 179 000 last year with Kenosha accounting for about 458 500 of that amount. City lake front property suffered 390 600 in damage. harbor docks and buildings 9 500. Private lake front losses were 52 400 with 6 000 unreported.
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Wisconsin
Lake Michigan
Kenosha
George Kumpe
Milwaukee
Great Lakes
Lake Front
Robert Smith
Michigan
Upper Peninsula
Lake Superior
Greer Bay
Sturgeon Bay
Illinois and Wisconsin gas rate clash sparks savings and protest
Ohio? No. Illinois and Wisconsin rate moves create a split picture as 36 Chicago suburbs anticipate savings of about 245000 dollars yearly while Kenosha faces a proposed 10 cent weekly increase. North Shore Gas Co. negotiates a price cut with the Illinois Commerce Commission and the Texas through Illinois pipeline seeks higher rates for 16 utilities.
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State Line
Chicago
Winnetka
Winthrop Harbor
Kenosha
Illinois
Michigan-Wisconsin Pipe Line Co
Federal Power Commission
Wisconsin
Michigan
Iowa
Missouri
North Shore Gas Co
Waukegan
Illinois Commerce Commission
The
Natural Gas Pipeline Co. of America
William J. Wuestenfeld
Power Commission
Fire Prevention EMA Safety Topic at Kenosha meeting
Industrial fire-fighting and prevention take center stage at a Kenosha Manufacturers Association council session held at the Elks club on June 23. Ted Smith will outline new fire-prevention challenges faced by fire crews and plant supervisors, featuring motion picture demonstrations and guidance on fuels solvents and storage. The EMA Safety Council comprises local industrial executives responsible for worker health and safety. A Haleakala silversword plant is described as native to a crater in Hawaii’s Haleakala National Park.
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Kenosha Manufacturers Association
Industrial Safety Council
Elks Club
Ted Smith
EMA “Safety Council
Razor Blade Diet Sends Teen to Chicago Hospital
William Hinkle, 19, was hospitalized after an apparent overdose of razor blades in Chicago. He claimed swallowing 40 blades, doctors confirmed blades in his stomach via X ray but could not count them. Hinkle refused to explain, was taken to Cook County Hospital by a Grant Park taxi driver, and facing psychiatric evaluation.
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Chicago
William Hinkle
Cook County Hospital
Hinkle
Lakefront
Grant Park
Tolbert
Carbondale
Young Hinkle
Belleville
Ill
TV Rights Sought for Rice Lake Area by WJMC Owners
W C Bridge and Max Levine of Superior said they will apply to the FCC for television rights in the Rice Lake area. They seek ultra high frequency channel 21 allotted to the area. Rice Lake ranks 22nd of 25 Wisconsin cities without TV service on FCC priorities.
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Rice Lake
Wis
W. C. Bridge
Max Levine
Superior
Federal Communications Commission
WJMC
FCC
Wisconsin
Mathew Burghardt Enters Sheriff Race
Nine candidates seek the sheriff post as Mathew Burghardt of Pleasant Prairie Township files for nomination as a Republican. The note adds Burghardt runs a tavern on Rt. 1. The second sentence about Phoenicians and wax candles appears as non sequitur in the piece.
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Mathew Burghardt
Rt. 1
Pleasant Prairie Township
Obituary Minnie Egelhoff Dies After Long Illness
Minnie Egelhoff 80 of 401 71st St. Kenosha died at a local hospital after a lengthy illness. Born in Plymouth Wis Sept 24 1871 she married Fred Egelhoff in 1892 and moved to Milwaukee before settling in Kenosha in 1949. Survived by son Carl K. Milwaukee daughter Mrs Oscar Haertlein Kenosha two sisters Plymouth and two grandchildren two great grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Aug. 19 1945.
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Minnie Egelhoff
Kenosha
A. J. Hubin
Miss Ida
Miss Olma
Plymouth
Mrs Elizabeth Thomas Dies of Heart Attack
Mrs Elizabeth Thomas 77 of 5818 10th Ave died at home after a heart attack this morning. Born in McHenry Nl December 19 1874 she came to Kenosha in 1890. She married John Koehler 1892 who died 1898 then Mathias Thomas in 1900 who died 1930. Survived by two sons Bernard and Edward two daughters Mrs William Brady and Mrs Eddie Gulan a brother Fred a sister Mrs Kathryn Gilles and five grandchildren. She was a member of St James church.
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Elizabeth Thomas
10Th Ave
McHenry
John Karges
Kenosha
John Koehler
Mathias Thomas
St. James Church
Bernard
Edward
William J. Brady
Eddie Gulan
Fred
Kathryn Gilles
Kenosha Woman's Mother Dies in Green Bay
Anna Van DeLeest 78 died at her Green Bay home after a short illness. In 30 years she visited Kenosha often. Survived by two sons Antone and Edwin. four daughters Mrs. Harry Muller Mrs. Elmer Johnson Helen. daughters Mrs. Jack Vesey of Chicago. five grandchildren. Husband died in 1946.
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Anna van DeLeest
Green Bay
Wis
Kenosha
Antone
Edwin
Harry Muller
Elmer Johnson
Helen
Jack Vesey
Chicago
Kenoshan's Father Gustave Schinke Dies at 77
Gustave Schinke 77 of Elkhorn Wisconsin died at home after a short illness yesterday. He is survived by two sons and three daughters including Charles and Mrs Walter Hintz of Elkhorn Frank of Delavan Mrs Griffith Jones of Kenosha and Mrs Frank Schultz of Salem.
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Gustave Schinke
Elkhorn
Wis
Charles
Walter Hintz
Frank
Delavan
Griffith Jones
Kenosha
Frank Schultz
Salem
Kenosha Woman Tells Of Husband's Burma Trek Homeward
Mrs. Miriam Shaw visits Kenosha as her husband, Robert Shaw, a former U S secretary and current vice counsel staffer, walks and hops rides from Rangoon through India Pakistan Turkey toward Europe. He plans to reach London then return to the United States by July 20.
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Kenosha
Asia
Near East
Europe
Robert Shaw
Paul J. Shutt
Shaw
Miriam
Rangoon
Burma
U.S
Famed Miller High Life Band to Play Free Kenosha Concert
Edwin C. Schmidt leads the Miller High Life concert band in a free 8 p.m. Sunday show at Wachinotoon haw Kenosha. The 40 member group features the Miller High Life quartet soprano Miss Hulburt and baton twirler Miss Miller High Life with Roy Bernier as master of ceremonies. The band includes veteran symphony musicians and conductors of other ensembles, with members lecturing in colleges and teaching future musicians.
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Edwin C. Schmidt
Miller High Life
Kenosha
Wachinotoon Haw
Miller High Life Quartet
Margaret Hulburt
Roy J. Bernier
America
Milwaukee
Schmidt
Miller Band
Local News Inside: Fines and Ads Fill City Pages
LaRue Pearson of Chicago fined $50 and costs in municipal court for illegal passing on a curve. Various local ads promote appliances, summer sales, and services from retailers and restaurants across multiple streets, with notices about hours and offerings. Albert Saenz was fined $15 and costs for reckless driving, with prior related fines.
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LaRue Pearson
Chicago
Liddle Fans 15 as Milwaukee 2-0 over Indianapolis
Don Liddle set an American Association season mark with 15 strikeouts and only two hits allowed in Milwaukee's 2-0 win over Indianapolis. Bruton and Williams provided the offense, scoring on Klaus' double and a Williams triple. Kansas City edged Louisville 9-8 in 10 innings as Toledo beat Minneapolis 9-4 and Columbus defeated Toledo 7-4. Babe Barn a night at Miller Park featured a grand slam by Babe Barna for Minneapolis relations.
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Don Liddle
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Brewer
Bob Hutson
al Smith
Liddle
Kansas City
Louisville
Toledo
Minneapolis
Columbus
Indians
Bill Bruton
Dewey Williams
Brews
Billy Klaus
Bruton
Hank Ertman
Williams
Blues
Mickey Owen
Kal Segrist
Segrist
Don Bollweg
Art Shallock
Babe Barna
Babe Barn
Miller Park
Woman Driver Injured in City Collision
Mrs Harriet C Grewe 43 of Kansasville sustained minor injuries when her car collided with a vehicle driven by John Echerd 63 of Beardstown Illinois at the Highways 50 and 83 junction. Echerd was fined five dollars and costs in municipal court for failing to stop at a light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet C. Grewe
Kansasville
John Echerd
Beardstown
Ill
Echerd
Traffic study group opposes closing 50th Street in Kenosha
Kenosha traffic study group last night opposed closing 50th Street at the North Shore crossing. It cited three reasons including insufficient basis from Nash plant operations, potential truck shunting to other streets, and 50th Street likely remaining a major westward route. The PSC had ordered 50th Street closed and 45th Street opened at the tracks. the city plans a rehearing. The group endorsed opening 45th Street and proposed rerouting Nash body trucks, improving signing, prohibiting parking near Roosevelt Road, and establishing a 60 foot right of way in new subdivisions. They also urged safety island at 7th Ave 56th St and one-way changes for 61st and 62nd Streets from 14th to 22nd Aves.
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Kenosha
50Th St
North Shore Crossing
Nash
Benaenanaweahialas
Otah
Mmi
State Public Service Commission
45Th St
PSC
North Shore Railroad
45Th St. Crossing
52Nd St
30Th Ave
Roosevelt Rd
39Th St
7Th Ave
56Th St
Washington Rd
61St St
62Nd St
14Th Ave
22Nd Ave
Employment Gains Reported in Kenosha Wisconsin May
The state employment service flags Kenosha as one of three Wisconsin markets with large May gains led by higher automobile production. Hiring of women increased with Superior and Marinette also posting sizeable gains. Overall spring totals rose by 3,885 across eight cities.
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Kenosha
Wisconsin
State Employment Service
Superior
Marinette
City to Fight Fourth Phone Rate Hike
Kenosha will oppose Wisconsin Telephone Co's fourth postwar rate request before the state public service commission. The proposal seeks about 1.7 million dollars annually, with a 15 cent monthly rise for residence service and higher charges for business lines and auxiliaries. Council president Nicholas Wade calls the demand out of line and vows to fight it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenosha
Wisconsin Telephone Co
State Public Service Commission
Nicholas Wade
PSC
Horses in Use 5000 Years Ago at Susa Excavations
Excavations at Susa the Elamite capital reveal horseback riding was practiced over five millennia ago. The finding places early equestrian activity in a major ancient urban center.
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Susa
Elam
Earth
Crash Driver Fined In Municipal Court
William Emond, 20, Milwaukee, was fined 10 dollars and costs in municipal court for driving illegally with a temporary license. A reckless driving charge was adjourned to June. Emond drove the car that crashed into a stop light on Highway 41 and county trunk K Tuesday night injuring three other Milwaukeeans. he was committed to county jail for failure to pay the fine or post a 200 dollar bond.
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50Th St
Ralph England
Bristol
Kenosha
63Rd Place
Apple
Sheridan Rd
Pleasant Prairie Fire Station
Geneva Rd
Stanky’'s
14Th Ave
Turner's Gardens
Turner’s Gardens
West 75Th St
Cooper Rd
Pierson's
22Nd Ave
LeEsthers
Uptown
Albert Saenz
7Th Ave
65Th St
18Th Ave
21St Ave
Saenz
William Emond
Milwaukee
Emond
Highway 41
Corey's Death Accidental Says Coroner Jury
A six man coroner's jury ruled Ralph W. Corey 61 Minneapolis Minnesota death accidental. He died June 11 from injuries in an automobile crash on June 8 at 22nd Ave and Berryville Rd as a passenger in Theodore Fonk's car which collided with Edward Benner's car. Jury found Fonk did not see Benner's vehicle in time and Benner was not speeding, with no criminal intent shown.
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Ralph W. Corey
Minneapolis
Minn
Corey
Kenoshan
22Nd Ave
Berryville Rd
Theodore Fonk
18Th Ave
Edward C. Benner
Racine
Fonk
Benner
Prince Ali Khan Visits Chile to Meet Jockey Juan Marchant
Rumors swirl about Prince Ali Khan's stop in Chile, but friends say the purpose was to contact leading jockey Juan Francisco Marchant and inspect Chilean thoroughbreds.
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Prince Ali Khan
Chile
Juan Francisco Marchant
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C. J. Werwie and Co
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