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Newspaper
Kenosha Evening News
Location
Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1949
Page
5
A pamphlet titled Your Job Future After High School advises high school graduates in Kenosha to plan for both marriage and a career, urging readiness for home duties alongside work life. The material was distributed by the Wisconsin State Employment office.
Mr and Mrs Dominick Bruno of 6617 32nd Ave reveal the engagement of their daughter. The notice lists the couple in a local social annoucement style typical of classified pages.
Miss Mayabelle Majeske daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Majeske and Alvin Houtsinger son of Mr and Mrs John Houtsinger married at Kenosha Bible Church in a candlelight ceremony. Rev L Jackson Derby officiated. Reception for 150 followed and couple to Minnesota then settle in Kenosha.
Miss Jean Crow mezzo soprano entertained a large audience at the First Methodist church recital presented by the Comradeship class. Accompanied by Mrs. Frank Wehner, she sang four groups of numbers and was introduced by Mrs. Claudia Reed. A tea followed.
Lily of the Valley Rebekah lodge met to hear reports before summer vacation. Committee chairmen outlined plans for fall activities. A report on the Rebekah Assembly at Stevens Point was presented by Mrs. Clifton Hawkins Mrs. Frank Higlin and Mrs. Harry Grams who received the decoration of chivalry. Memorial services were held under Mrs. Lester Curran. A social hour followed led by Mrs. Thomas Davis Russell Rockwood Harold Uphill Hans Hansen and Clifton Hawkins.
Teen-age dance at Southport Beach clubhouse from 8 to 11 30 this evening featuring Fritz Holtenhoff's orchestra for the dancing.
Kenosha County Republican Women's group will meet at 7:30 pm Thursday at the home of Mrs. Michael Aiello 6808 20th Ave. Report from the state convention by chairwoman Mrs. Ritacca. Guest speaker will be Mrs. Jane Barclay Racine first district chair. Plans for future activities to be discussed.
St. Anthony's Joan of Arc Senior society held a monthly meeting to plan the annual picnic at Pennoyer Park on July 17. The refreshment committee includes Mary Kuchera Ann Modory and Sadie Jurik with reservations via June Modory. Reverend James Schlaffer gave a talk to close the gathering.
Ruth Elaine Fonk, daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Fonk of Rt 3 Box 434, announced engagement to Ronald Dade son of Mrs Dorothy Dade of Janesville and Ivan Dade of Kenosha. No wedding date set.
Numerous pairs listed with full names and street addresses connected to June 24 to June 25 dates. Entries include Benton I and Skilbeck, Balok and Fenske, Hodal and Haber, Homan and Ventura, Kubart and Boehme, Jellesen and Todd, Van Wie and Axtell, Flatley and Molinaro, Roepke and Wendorf.
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