Kenosha Couples Celebrate 56th Wedding Anniversary
Family and friends of Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Fink of 6016 19th Ave. gather Sunday evening for their 56th wedding anniversary. The couple, long retired, have deep local roots with ties to the First Methodist Church and a daughter in Van Nuys. Their son Howard died in a plane crash nearly a year earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Fink
19Th Ave
Somers
Fink
Alice Cook
Libertyville
Ill
Milwaukee Railroad
Chicago
Kenosha
Herrick Unit Captures Vera M. Davies Trophy
Paul Herrick auxiliary unit 429 won the Vera M. Davies trophy for the second year running as the unit with the highest membership growth. Officers elected include Mrs. Gerald Hix president and Miss Rose A. Monte first vice president. Delegates to the Eau Claire convention were chosen with Mrs. Hix and Mrs. Milosh as delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Herrick
Vera M. Davies
Louis Bandelin
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Club
Gerald Hix
Rose A. Monte
James Ivy
Vincent Milosh
Jack C. Berry
James Puterka
Sylvester Gennaccaro
Harry Wade
Hix
Milosh
Department
Eau Claire
William Lyons
Alex Ames
King Hospital
Berry
Lyons
Tausta Battenberg Rites Announced
Ruth Tausta of Anndale Minnesota and John Battenberg of 516 14th Street Carlos Hermosa had a civil ceremony in Mexico City on May 22 with Alan E. Hool of the American consulate registering the marriage. Witnesses were Matilde Osio and Adolfo Ce villa. Dennis Alan Smith attended from Philadelphia. Both served in the U S Marine Corps at Camp Lejeune. The bride studied occupational therapy at Minnesota and the groom majored in art at Wisconsin, with plans to finish at Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Tausta
Annandale
Minn
Ruth
John N. Battenberg
Lawrence G. Battenberg
14Th
St. Carlos Hermosa
Mexico City
Alan E. Hool
American Counsulate
Matilde Osio
Adolfo Cevilla
Dennis Alan Smith
Philadelphia
U. S. Marine Corps
Camp Lejeune
N. C
University of Minnesota
University of Wisconsin
Guild Programs Highlight St Marys Lutheran Group
The Woman's Guild of St Marys Lutheran Church hosted a Thursday afternoon meeting with a Sunday school program. Joan Hansen and Linda Johnson sang solos, Suzanne Henkel and Carol Voight played piano, Robbie Henkel recited, and Sandra Paulsen performed an accordion solo. Mrs Carl Larsen organized the program and led devotions. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Guild of
St. Mary’s Lutheran Church
Joan Hansen
Linda Johnson
Suzanne Henkel
Carol Voight
Robbie Henkel
Sandra Paulsen
Carl Larsen
Miss Burgess Weds W C Bull in Somers
Delia F Burgess and Willard C Bull exchanged nuptial vows at Somers Congregational Church on Saturday June 14. Reverend Ralph Mayo officiated. Bride’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Ira F Burgess Kelloggs Corners. groom’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bull 6614 26th Ave. Best man was David Burgess. A dinner followed at the Harold Albright home Racine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delia F. Burgess
Willard C. Bull
Somers Congregational Church
Ralph Mayo
Ira F. Burgess
Kelloggs Corners
Albert Bull
26Th Ave
Lyle Savage
Elmer Pomeroy
Racine
David Burgess
Harold Albright
Hayer Ave
Romans First Chose June As Month for Matrimony
The article traces wedding customs from ancient Rome to today noting June as a favored month due to superstition and moon phases, and contrasts past bridal traditions with modern rites including bouquet tossing, garter changes, and the practice of the best man ensuring the groom reaches the altar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North America
Rome
Women’s Guild Hosts Program Echoes at Baptist Church
Delegates to the American Baptist convention in May at Chicago presented a program titled Convention Echoes at a Thursday meeting of the First Baptist church women’s guild. Miss Sarah Garris performed a musical number and Kodiak group members acted as hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Baptist Convention
Chicago
Women’s Guild of the
First Baptist Church
Sarah Garris
Kodiak Group
Mrs Hollister Auxiliary Heads New Officers at Spring Meeting
Mrs George Hollister was elected auxiliary head with a slate including Mrs Anthony Kozakowski senior vice president and Edward Pepke junior vice president. Other officers, executive board members, delegates to Eau Claire convention list, and a chorus potluck are noted along with remarks by Marvin Martin on the United Youth project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hollister
American Legion Auxiliary 21
Anthony Kozakowski
Mies
Edward Pepke
J. Stuart Voight
George Murray
Floyd Kishline
W. W. Richards
Raymond Koehler
Leopold Vena
Eau Claire
Yorton
Hollister
Kozakowski
Joseph Kontont
Lawrence Jensen
Rueben DeVroy
Rowan Schmidt
Richards
Marvin Martin
United Youth Project
Ragnhild Congdon
7Th Ave
Francis Noble
Albert Friedeck
Julius Roepke
Ray Koehler
Svea Lodge 210 to Sponsor June Picnic at Alford Park
Svea lodge 210 members host a Sunday picnic on June 29 at Area 1 Alford park for members and families. A 12 30 p m potluck dinner is planned with coffee ice cream and refreshments provided. Officers oversee arrangements with games for children and adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Svea Lodge 210
Alford Park
Marriages Listed For Several Wisconsin and Illinois Couples
A series of double dates show upcoming marriages between Robert V. Walden and Dorothy Mae Krause in June, followed by Richard R. Ott Jr and Viola Streblow, Dragan Pantovich and Anne Zivalich, John Schiese and Mary Lou Wickersham, William Mieczko and Josephine Mieczkowski, Jerry Jeranek and Emma May, Elmer Wisnefsky and Darlene Meyer, Robert Lipke and Robina Montgomery, Gene Haye and Patricia Rosing, and Anthony Ruseckas and Rose Richer with dates in late June and early July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert V. Walden
14Th Ave
Dorothy Mae Krause
13Th Ave
Richard Robert Ott, Jr
30Th Ave
Viola Ruth Streblow
Dragan Pantovich
Menominie Ave
S. Milwaukee
Anne Helen Zivalich
54Th St
John Albert Schiese
Somers
Bristol
Robert Louis Lipke
Robina Mae Montgomery
17Th Ave
Weaver Gene Haye
Elisha
Zion
Ill
Patricia Ann Rosing
Pleasant Prairie
Anthony John Ruseckas
Rose Anna Richer
7Th Ave
Graduates Take Positions At Home And Across Milwaukee
Si Trecroci and Lawrence Eugene Hinz are among graduates. Trecroci earned a BA from the University of Wisconsin and joins Alpha Tau Omega. Hinz, from Marquette University School of Dentistry, becomes an oral surgeon at Wood Veterans Hospital. Betty Jean Fonk, Cardinal Stritch graduate, interns as a medical technician at St Joseph’s hospital and earned top class averages and honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Si Trecroci
Peter Trecroci
23Rd Ave
Trecroci
University of Wisconsin
Alpha Tau Omega
Chicago
Lawrence Eugene Hinz
Lawrence Hinz
Roosevelt Rd
Marquette University School of Dentistry
Wood Veterans’ Hospital
Omicron Kappa Upsilon
Psi Omega
Milwaukee
Betty Jean Fonk
Clarence Fonk
Cooper Rd
Cardinal Stritch College
St. Joseph's Hospital
Fonk
Catholic Suma Association
Injustice You Learn From Youth and Adulthood
Muriel Lawrence argues that teaching children to expect perfect justice harms them as workers spouses and parents. She cites a nurselike tale of a talented woman who quits over perceived injustice and warns parents to avoid fostering Noble Victims of Oppression. The piece urges training children to earn rights and handle ordinary frustrations calmly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muriel Lawrence
Earth
Allison
Biography as the most convincing art form at Main Library
Gilbert M Simmons library book display highlights biographies as vivid windows into living lives. Ileana, Princess of Romania, in I Live Again, Rebecca Jewel Francis in Lady Unafraid, Cobina Wright in I Never Grew Up, Langston Hughes in Laughing to Keep From Crying introduce readers to diverse eras and cultures through personal journeys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert M. Simmons
Ileana
Romania
Austria
United States
New England
Nelson
Rebecca Jewel Francis
Lake Superior
Cobina Wright
Langston Hughes
Miss Helen Althoffs Students in Recital at Roosevelt Rd studio
Miss Helen Althoff hosted a recital by her pupils at the Roosevelt Road studio on Wednesday evening. The program featured piano solos duets and trios with a social hour and refreshments following the performances.Participants included Rose Marie Palmen Shirley Peterson Douglas Willoughby Sandra Frisk Charlene Pichos Marlene Krist Joy Massa Charlene Peachy Darlene Krist Diana Bloxdorf Janice Seymour and Shirley Krist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Althoff
Roosevelt Rd
Rose Marie Palmen
Shirley Peterson
Douglas Willoughby
Sandra Frisk
Charlene Pichos
Marlene Krist
Joy Massa
Charlene Peachy
Darlene Krist
Diana Bloxdorf
Janice Seymour
Shirley Krist
Grace Picnic at Grace Lutheran This Sunday
Grace Lutheran church hosts its annual basket picnic at Alford Park Area 5 with outdoor worship at 10 45 a m and games and entertainment through the afternoon If weather turns foul the service moves to the church and the picnic shifts to the church hall at 2 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Lutheran Church
Alford Park
Camp Pottawatomie Hills Opens for Kenosha Girl Scouts
Camp near Pleasant Lake nine miles north of Elkhorn Wisconsin covers 120 acres with a gate house infirmary a craft barn and lodge. Six units serve Pixie Puckwudjie Chippewa Highlands Alps and Range girls with weekly and biweekly sessions June 22 to July 26. Parents may bring girls Sunday. bus service is not provided. Safety measures include a registered nurse health certificates a trained dietitian and Red Cross supervision. Betty Altenhofen of Milwaukee returns as camp director.
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Pottawatomie Hills
Kenosha Girl Scouts
Pleasant Lake
Elkhorn
Wis
Highlands
Red Cross
Betty Altenhofen
Milwaukee
Holy Rosary Groups Meet and Install Officers
Holy Rosary junior group installed officers at a Wednesday meeting with John Koling as president and Bert Doty as vice president. The senior group plans a 7:30 p.m. Tuesday meeting while the 7 a.m. Sunday mass will include holy communion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Rosary
Holy Rosary Church
Mines
John Koling
Bert Doty
Edward Sweda
Frank Gallo
John Premo
Ways and
Stephen Grbavac
Raymond Torcaso
James Chiappetta
Joseph Cravetta
Amedio DiChristopher
Minnie Stancato
Charles Rizzo
John Rizzo
Eugene Nuti
Angelo Rizzo
Marshal
Ellen Morch
First Christian Church Opens Summer Service Schedule
The First Christian church starts its summer schedule with Bible school at 9:00 a.m. and communion at 9:45 a.m. At 7:30 p.m. children will present the vacation Bible school program directed by Mrs. Russell B. Cosner. A display of handcrafts and posters from the National Attendance contest will be shown with award announcements and perfect attendance certificates.
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First Christian Church
Russell B. Cosner
Look Out
Christian Churches
Tiny Tidings Births List from Peoria and Kenosha
A stream of birth notices from Peoria and Kenosha records daughters and sons born to local families. Paired with full names and birth dates, entries list Paula Jean, Sherry Lynn, Linda Louise, Peter Alex, Gale Marie, Gary Joseph, Patricia Ann, Jeffrey Marie, Debra Lynn, William Joseph, Jeffrey Allan, Cheryl Lynn, and other newborns along with parental addresses and parents’ names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland Nicholas
Rt. 3
Sherry Lynn
Richard Wightman
10Th Ave
Linda Louise
Joseph Aiello
24Th Ave
Peter Alex
Layton Topel
39Th Ave
Gale Marie
Walter Swiatko
54Th St
Gary Joseph
John Borland
14Th Ave
Patricia Ann
Mario Barsuli
15Th Ave
Jeffrey Marie
Earl Jones
11Th Ave
Debra Lynn
Howard Radatz
35Th Ave
William Joseph
Clarence Murdock
16Th Ave
Jeffrey Allan
St Andrew's Picnic Sunday in Racine
St Andrew's Episcopal chapel hosts its annual church school and parish picnic at the DeKoven foundation Racine. An outdoor holy communion service starts at 10 30 a m with Rev Thomas A Whitney celebrant. Children will play games supervised by Jack Finch and treats provided by the Ladies auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Chapel
de Koven Foundation
Racine
Thomas A. Whitney
Jack Finch
First
Milwaukee
DeKoven Foundation
Ladies Auxiliary
Initiate Mrs. Coleman Joined Lewis Lester Club Meeting
The Initiate Member Lewis Lester club, comprised of past presidents of the Auxiliary to the Sons of Union Veterans, initiated Mrs. Frank Coleman at Tuesday’s meeting at Mrs. Michael Roeder’s home. Guests included Mrs. Carl Hammar, Mrs. Owen Haway, and Mrs. William Clay. A potluck dinner was served. Mrs. George Manupella will host the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Lester Club
Sons of Union Veterans
Frank Coleman
Michael Roeder
Carl Hammar
Owen Hannaway
William Clay
George Manupella
Marriage of Mrs. Emma Hagopian and Jack Kalagian
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hagopian announce the marriage of Mrs. Emma Hagopian to Jack Kalagian. The ceremony was held Saturday June 14 in Waukegan with attendants Mrs. George Kalagian Racine and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Landenberger Kenosha. The couple reside at 3922 6th Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Hagopian, Jr
6Th Ave
Hagopian
Emma Hagopian
Jack Kalagian
60Th St
Waukegan
George. Kalagian
Racine
Walter Landenberger
Kenosha
Also Mentioned on This Page
L. R. Finks
Joseph Wedelstedt
Wedelstedt
Peter Wendt
Priscilla
Jerry
Robert
Arthur Bloxdorf
Diana
Linda
Ellen
Arthur
Richard Mazzei
Rickey
William Wedelstedt
Lawrence Kecklers
Lawrence F. Keckler
Noreen Pinnola
James L. Fonk
First National Bank
Johnny Neubauer’s
S. Sheridan Rd
Willard Fonk
Howard Biehn
Howard Christoffel
Charles Fonk
Miss Pinnola
Herrick
Tausta-Battenberg Rites
Applique
Miss Burgess
W. C. Bull
Lee
Stern
Mrs. Hollister
Joseph Duveen
S. N. Behrman
Duveen
East Side
Slaughter
New York City
Mr. Putnam
Peter Putnam
Morristown
N. J
M. M. Musselman
Paris
Monte Carlo
Spain
Mallorca
Andre Maurois
Grace
Paul Nielsen
Peoria
Paula Jean
St. Francis Hospital
Kenoshans
Jean Kleist
George Kleist
75Th St
Nels Nielsen
St. Catherine's
Louis Starrine
25Th Ave
Cheryl Lynn
Raymond Kaufman
St. Andrew's
Mel
Luisa
Magnavox
Renosha
Lutheran Church
Outdoor Service
Deena
Georgia
Louse Wart
Georgia Covington
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