Father Saves Son in Lake Michigan Rescue
A 71 year old Chicago father Joseph M Valero Sr leaped from a pier into Lake Michigan near Simmons Island and rescued his eight year old son and a teenage would be rescuer. Fishermen aided until guardsmen arrived and the trio were brought to safety. The boy was taken to Kenosha Hospital for shock and a mouth injury. The Valero family's summer home is at 8445 Lake Shore Drive in Carol Beach.
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Chicago
Lake Michigan
Joseph M. Valero
Simmons Island
Joseph, Jr
Valero
Walso
Wast
Ke“Nosha
Police
Lake Shore Drive
Carol Beach Subdivision
Injury to North Carolina boy in city auto incident
A five-year-old boy from Tarawa Terrace North Carolina visiting the city darted between parked cars and was struck by a passing car. He, Robert Gregory, sustained a head injury and was taken to Kenosha hospital by police. Ina Long reported she was heading north when the collision occurred and the driver said he did not see the boy until impact.
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North Carol
Robert Gregory
Tarawa Terrace
N. C
Kenosha Hospital
Ina Long
33Rd Ave
KHS Debaters Reach Semifinals at National Forensic League
Kenosha High School debaters advance to the National Forensic League semifinals in Muskogee Oklahoma. William Scheckler and Robert Kubec upset Houston pre-tournament favorites to push into finals and semifinals in orig inal oratory and extemporaneous speaking. Mary Ann Smoler also reaches the girls’ semi finals while Conrad Brimnie of Chicago forfeits a $10 bond for traffic light violation at Hy 41 and County Trunk K.
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Muskogee
Okla
Kenosha High School
William Scheckler
Robert Kubec
Houston
Texas
Kubec
Scheckler
Mary Ann Smoler
Conrad Brimnie
Chicago
Herman Krueger
Park
Obituary Irene Chaput 47 Dies at Home in Kenosha
Irene Opal Chaput 47 of Route 1 box 113F died at her home after a long illness. Born February 14 1909 in Verdon Illinois she was daughter of Nora McClughan and the late Charles Bates. She lived in Kenosha since 1927 was married to Homer Chaput February 15 1947 in Chicago. She belonged to Trinity Lutheran Church. Survivors include her mother Mrs. Nora McClughan of Dallas Texas husband Homer Chaput one daughter Mrs. F L Vaughn Kansas City Missouri one brother Lt Col George W McClughan Waco Texas and three grandchildren plus stepmother Mrs Hannah Bates of Verdon NL.
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Irene Opal Chaput
Rt. 1
Verdon
Ill
Nora McClughan
Charles Bates
Taylorville
Kenosha
Homer Chaput
Chicago
Chicago. Mrs. Chaput Was A Member of Trinity Lutheran Church
Dallas
Tex
F. L. Vaughn
Kansas City
George W. McClughan
Waco
Hannah Bates
Survivors of Leopold Elinowski Noted in Obituary Correction
Survivors of Leopold E linowski aged 70 of 5600 24th Ave include son Henry A. of Chicago brother Victor Jelen of Kenosha and sister Mrs Mary Varnis of Chicago plus two grandchildren. An incorrect listing in Thursday's Kenosha Evening News was an error of source.
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Leopold E. Elenowski
24Th Ave
Henry A
Chicago
Victor Jelen
Kenosha
Mary Varnis
Kupfer Files Papers to Seek District Attorney Nomination
William O. Kupfer of 1714 50th St. filed nomination papers for district attorney. A Republican and Notre Dame law graduate, he previously served on the county school committee for 1% years and is married with three children.
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William O. Kupfer
50Th St
Kupfer
Kenosha High School
University of Notre Dame
University of Wisconsin
Coopers Plan Health Project Initiated by Men’s Foundation
R Y Cooper president of Cooper’s Inc announces Men’s Foundation of Cooper’s to promote male health and fitness. University of Illinois fitness expert Dr Thomas Cureton will consult, guiding age tailored programs. Plans include media dissemination and future retailer materials for customer distribution.
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Cooper's, Incorporated
R. Y. Cooper
Kenosha
Cooper
Thomas K. Cureton
University of Illinois
Coopers
Railroad Sues Kenosha Woman Over 1954 Crash
The Chicago North Shore and Milwaukee Railway sues Miss Adeline Craig of Racine for 944.75 in Racine circuit court plus insurance costs. The 1954 collision at Taylor Ave crossing occurred when her stalled car allegedly ignored signals and a flagman. No injuries were reported.
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Kenosha
Adeline Craig
Rt. 2
Chicago, North Shore and Milwaukee Railway
Racine
Miss Craig
General Casualty Co. of America
Taylor Ave
Damage Action for $11477 Filed in Circuit Court
A Keosaha couple Bennie Volpendesta and wife filed a damages suit for 11477 in circuit court against Donald E. McCathren over a Sept 8 1955 auto crash at 23rd Ave and 54th St. Mrs Volpendesta seeks 10000 for injuries and husband seeks 1477 for car damage and loss of companionship.
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Kenosha
Bennie Volpendesta
54Th St
Donald E. McCathren
21St Ave
Volpendesta
McCathren
23Rd Ave
Local Kenosha Becomes Hub for Forthcoming Events
Police investigated a report of a 16 year old slugging victim as city activity included many local ads. The page lists a large rummage sale, tavern promos, job ads, and routine notices about permits, rentals, and a bum check incident in Kenosha.
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F.H.A
S. J. Wember
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wice
Johnson’'S Tire Shop
Jaycee
Chamber of Commerce
Public Service Building
Richard Robsel
James Angelo
Edward Jenkins
Richard Jones
Robert Sterelczyk
Angelo
Fred Chiapetta
Jack Hoye
Rolland McCulloch
Clifford Baril
Eugene Ketchum
William Knessow
McCulloch
Eugene Schilling
Joe Greco
James Erwin
Roger Heck
Charles Dilday
KHS
Sheridan Rd
Joe’s Town & Country
Delicatessen
Sheridan Road
State Line
ST A Tay Westinghouse
Saves
56Th St
Irene Chaput
Dial
7TV
RADIO
63Rd ST. PH
J. Lloyd Bennett
Rep
42Nd Ave
Coopers Plan
Robinson‘s Standard Station
Washington Rd
Wes Robinson
Optimist Club
Loyal
Order of Moose
The
Kenosha March of Dimes
United States Steel Bride
Heil Company
Milwaukee
Wdy
Albert Christiansen
First National Bank of Kenosha
Donald Carlson
Great Lakes
63Rd St
Williams
Roosevelt Rd
Lily Lake
Wis
Martin's Tavern
Kenoshan
68Th St
IGA
40Th Ave
Agony Boys
Duke and
Ralph’s
14Th Ave
Tillie and Nel’s
Tillie and Nel’s, 1327 63Rd St
Charlie’s Tavern
Oriental Kitchen
8Th Ave
28Th Ave
Ken and Babe’s
22Nd Ave
Uptown
Lindas Company
Trout Valley
Elkhorn
Bill Walker
Keily and
Bill’s Tavern
7Th Ave
Stern’s
Jacob Stern
6Th Ave
Gabardine
Sharkskins
Lennox Central
Sturtevant
Franksville
Bemberg
Piersons
Ritter’s
Ritter’s Bakery
Colonial Sports
Gus Kressin
Michigan
California
Mid- City
L. J. Gallagher
Specia Linen
Adv
Earl I. Smith
Rt. 3
Burlington
Bristol Township
Fred Cripps
31St Ave
38Th Ave
Kenosha Monnday
Becker Awning & Shade
Consult
DR. Heinze & Assoc. Optometrists
63Rd Street
Lear-Vue T. V
En Sato
Buffalo
Artistic
55Th Street
Shantung
Weyenberg
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