Finance Bandits Hit Beaver Dam
A noon Wednesday stickup at the Beaver Dam Household Finance Corp. office netted $1,600 as two armed men robbed the downtown facility. Police believed the robberies follow a pattern seen in Lake Geneva Janesville and Kenosha incidents, with similar tactics and a blue car used to flee. The heist mirrors a prior $2,300 Nov. 24 at the Kenosha office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Household Finance Corp
58Th St
Beaver Dam
Kenosha
Lake Geneva
Janesville
Finance Company
Wisconsin
Thorp Finance Company
Lions Complete Plans for Circus
Lions spon sored circus plans discussed at a noon luncheon. Ticket sales close Friday night with many tickets still available. A citywide canvass will bring 500 underprivileged children to the Mills Brothers matinee. Plans for Ladies' Night at the Kenosha Yacht Club on June 29 were announced. Officers to be elected and installed and July August meetings cut to monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenosha Youth Foundation
Fred Molitor
Circus Committee
Mills Brothers Circus
V. J. Lucarelli
Baraboo
Lowell Moriarty
Kenosha Yacht Club
Pushed from Train Injured Man Reports
Walter Minard of Aliceville Alabama, 26, said he was pushed from a moving Milwaukee Road boxcar four miles west of Kenosha on Wednesday. He was found near the Salvation Army building and taken to St Catherine’s Hospital with a cut eye and a dislocated knee. His condition is listed as good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Minard
Aliceville
Ala
St. Catherine's Hospialt
Milwaukee Road
Kenosha
Minard
Salvation Army
7Th Ave
Voice of the People urges move of government to Fort Knox
A reader argues Congress should relocate the White House and Capitol to Fort Knox Kentucky proposing bomb proof cellars and a new centralized capital. He compares to moves by Russia and Australia and cites costs of rebuilding versus moving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
White House
Capitol
New York
Washington
Fort Knox
Indiana
Russia
Petrograd
Moscow
Australia
Melbourne
Canberra
William Ostberg
Stolen car parts and local ads pepper Lincoln park notes
Police report several handlebar reflectors and valve caps stolen from parked cars in Lincoln park. A separate crime note cites two rear tires stolen from Russell Manning’s car after parking on Highway 41 near the state line. The page also lists local ads for dances, ponies, poultry, repairs, and shop services with addresses and phone numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Park
Rec
Guttormsen’s
Elray
Highway 50
60Th St
Cable Coal Co
Carl Acerbi
55Th St
4Th Ave
Propeller Club
Maple Crest Country Club
Freddie Mann
Orchestra
McKeon Road
Shaw’s Poultry
Hwy
McKeon Rd
Hwy. Q
Norman Burkee
24Th Ave
Roosevelt Rd
Dairyland
52Nd St. Ph
Charlie Morzejko
14Th Ave
Kenneth Phelps
18Th Ave
le Esther’s
22Nd Ave
Robert Ludwig
45Th Ave
Harold L. Rose
40Th Ave
75Th St
Pershing Blvd
52Nd St
Alex Aull
Turner’s
Roses
L. Turner Sons
6Th Ave
Neubauer’s
Kenneth Wreidt
Kansasville
Ernest Oberhofer
Oberhofer
Wreidt
Taylor County
Albert Zastrow
Medford
Wis
Heineken
Morzejko
14Th Avenue Tavern
Crystal
Crystal’s
Russell Manning
Milwaukee
Highway 41
Manning
KHA Considers Tenants For 28 Additional Homes
The Kenosha Housing Authority screening board meets this afternoon at the city manager's office to select tenants for 28 homes completed or near completion. Fifty seven KHA homes have been rented to date. City manager A. E. Axtell says at least 15 homes house families dispersed citywide due to the housing shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenosha Housing Authority Screening Board
KHA
A. E. Axtell
Kenosha Civic Council revival plans discussed
A preliminary committee met at the American Legion club to plan reviving the Kenosha Civic Council active since 1946. The group will meet July 13 with the last executive committee to map reorganizing under American Legion Post 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenosha Civic Council
American Legion Club
American Legion Post 21
Farmers' share of dollar falls to 49 cents in April
The Bureau of Agricultural Economics reports farmers earned 49 cents of every dollar spent on farm foods in April, the first sub fifty-cent share since May 1943. Analysts say farm income may dip below wartime levels but likely won't return to pre war lows. In Kenosha county 1948 farm income reached 11.659 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Agriculture
Washington
Kenosha County
Census Bureau
BAE
White Construction Low Bid On Four Kenosha County Resurfacings
White Construction of Milwaukee emerged as the low bidder on four highway resurfacing projects in Kenosha County, totaling 149,690 dollars for 7.466 miles of bituminous concrete on County Trunks C EZ and K and on a mile of State Trunk Highway 83. Contracts await governor approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
White Construction Company
Milwaukee
Kenosha County
Sterny New President of Zionist Organization
William Sterny was elected president of the Kenosha district of the Zionist Organization of America at a Monday meeting. Joseph Hoffman was named vice president, Sidney Phillips treasurer, Alex Temmer recording secretary, and Harry Chemerow corresponding secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sterny
Kenosha
Zionist Organization of America
Joseph Hoffman
Sidney Phillips
Alex Temmer
Harry Chemerow
Women urged to teach home safety for safer driving
Mrs. L. L. Partridge of the Kenosha Woman's Club urged wives and mothers to influence safe driving at home. The June Signs of Life campaign by the Kenosha Safety Council and local groups promotes highway courtesy, proper driver training for youngsters, and car maintenance, with emphasis on recognizing the five basic shapes of highway signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Partridge
Kenosha Woman’s Club
Kenosha Safety Council
Milwaukeeans to Visit Kenosha in Industrial Tour
One hundred Milwaukee industrial leaders will tour the Macwhyte company plant in Kenosha on Tuesday morning. They will join a 12:15 p.m. luncheon at the Eagles club with Kenosha business representatives. Speakers include A E Axtell Ray Weisbrod Arthur H Hall and Norman Greening. Entertainment by Raoul Boutan. The Chamber of Commerce sponsors the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Kenosha
Macwhyte Company
Eagles Club
R. S. Kingsley
Chamber of Commerce Committee For
A. E. Axtell
Ray Weisbrod
Milwaukee Association of Commerce
Arthur H. Hall
The
Milwaukee Journal
Norman Greening
Raoul Boutan
Optimist Club Backing Kenosha Bike Derby
Kenosha Optimist Club will sponsor a bicycle derby for children 15 and younger in cooperation with the Kenosha Wheelmen. Dr. O E Minshall announced the event will be held at the Washington Park bowl on Saturday afternoon July 16. Further information on competition awards and entry blanks will be released later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenosha
Berry Produces Plant Growth in Strawberry
Mrs. Herbert Gissell of Wood Rd found a strawberry with a plant growing from its heart while picking berries for a shortcake. The Kenosha News botany head offered no comment. Two white blackbirds were found at Barnwood England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Gissell
Wood Rd
Kenosha News Botany Department
Barnwood
England
Obituary of John P. Casazza 68
John P. Casazza 68 of 7111 16th Ave. died at home after a long illness. Born March 4, 1881 in Cincinnati he served in the Spanish American War and worked as an auto painter in Detroit before moving to Kenosha in 1923. Survived by three sons three daughters a brother two sisters and eight grandchildren. Wife and three children predeceased him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Casazza
16Th Ave
Cincinnati
John A. Casazza
Lexington
Infantry Volunteers
Cuba
Savannah
Detroit
Kenosha
Nash Motors
St. Mark’s Church
John A
Samuel F
Rockford
Joseph
Grace
Margaret
A. C. Pedley
Samuel
Fenton
Mich
Charles Kaufhold
Walter Parkes
Long Illness Fatal for Mrs Felix Lupi at 63
Mrs. Felix Lupi 63 of 2121 55th Street died at her brother Dominick Tirabassi’s home this morning after a long illness. Born Giovanola Tirabassi in Ascoli-Piceno Italy December 26 1885 she lived in Kenosha 45 years. Survived by husband six sons a daughter a brother a sister and many relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Lupi
Dominick Tirabassi
Giovanola Tirabassi
Ascoli-Piceno
Italy
Vito Tirabassi
Kenosha
Mt. Carmel
Human Rights Committee Plans Meeting Tonight
The Kenosha Committee on Human Rights will meet tonight at 8 o'clock in the city manager's office to adopt a constitution and by laws. Victor M. Cain today became the 14th member of the committee, announced by City Manager A. E. Axtell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenosha Committee On Human Rights
Victor M. Cain
A. E. Axtell
Conner Urges Rural School Aid in Wisconsin
F E Conner state schools superintendent told Kiwanians rural schools in Wisconsin need help as they rank 44th nationwide. He cited three bills to bolster rural districts, including funding for transport and county consolidation efforts. He cautioned state aid remains low at 15 percent, leaving 85 percent of costs to local property taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
F. E. Conner
Elks Club
Conner
Police Warn Housewives Against Peddlers Here
Police warn housewives about peddlers and itinerant merchants operating without licenses after complaints. Det. Lt. Arthur J. Riley notes licenses at city hall, fingerprinting and basic data at the police station. Itinerants pay 3 per day with a $200 bond. peddlers $20 yearly or $10 for three months in Kenosha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur J. Riley
City Hall
Kenosha
Kenoshans In the Service Update
Retired Marvin Davies son Elizabeth Davies 6113 Sheridan Rd assigned to Ninth Corps training battalion Lanier Field Sendai Japan for basic training. Kenosha grads Floyd Fiebrantz and two others arrive in Japan for occupation duty with Battery A 77th Field Artillery Battalion Camp Drew Koizumi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Davies
Elizabeth Davies
Sheridan Rd
Ninth Corps
Lanier Field
Sendai
Japan
Davies
Kenosha High School
Army
Camp Breckinridge
Floyd F. Fiebrantz
Harry Fiebrantz
69Th St
48Th Field Artillery Battalion
7Th Infantry Division
Camp Younghans
Jinmachi
Honshu
Fiebrantz
Kenosha City
1St Cavalry Division
Lawrence Sorensen
Jacob M. Sorensen
Box 65
Paul J. Ferraro
Sam Ferraro
77Th Field Artillery Battalion
Camp Drew
Koizumi
Kenosha
Camp Stoneman
Alif
Burned Somers Plant To Locate Elsewhere
Somers township loses Bardon Rubber Products as Donald J. Rasor announces move to Union Grove in Racine county after a fire destroyed the Highway 43 plant. About 25 workers affected. key personnel retained while others are recruited locally. Union Grove Lions Club donated the site for a new 62 by 92 foot factory to open around Aug. 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somers
Donald J. Raser
Bardon Rubber Products Company
Union Grove
Racine County
Highway 43
Highway
Rasor
Union Grove Lions Club
Ground Broken for New High School at Washburn
A community drive in Washburn Wisconsin culminated with the groundbreaking of a new high school to replace the one destroyed by fire in 1947. The event marks the completion of long efforts to rebuild the local educational facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn
Wis
Detroit Visit Report Highlights Kenosha Promotion
The Detroit visit report presented at the Detroit chamber luncheon noted Detroit business leaders were impressed by Kenosha's hospitality, industry, and beauty during their stop. The board opposed a bus fare increase by Kenosha Motor Coach Line and discussed plans for the county fair exhibit in Wilmot and the Wisconsin Chamber executives meeting in Rhinelander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S. Kingsley
Chamber of Commerce Committee For the Promotion of
Kenosha
Detroit
Chamber Board of Directors
Elks Club
Kingsley
Kenosha Motor Coach Line
Public Service Commission
Commerce and Industry
Wilmot
Charles Dilday
Chamber
Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Executives Association
Rhinelander
Schedule of KYF Summer Trips for Kenosha Youth
L. O. Denyes announces KYF summer trips for boys and girls ages nine to 14 with adult supervision. The first 40 applicants are accepted. Planned visits include Snap-On Tools, Brookfield Zoo, Chicago airport, Pet rifying Springs bike trip, Sox game, Coca-Cola plant, Cubs game, Camp Amokijig, Milwaukee radio station and Milwaukee Zoo. Dial 5121 for classified ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenosha Youth Foundation
L. O. Denyes
KYF
Snap-On Tools Corporation
Brookfield Zoo
Chicago
Chicago White Sox
Boston Red Sox
Kenosha
Chicago Cubs
New York Giants
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Zoo
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Finance Bandits
Lions
Male ’Godivas
Springbrook Rd
Tobin Rd
Voice of
People
Griebel’s
ST. City and
Ead
Silver’s
St. Adv
Pierson’s
57Th St
Vincent-McCall Company
56Th St
Harriet
Joe Levi
Victory Tavern
63rd _ St
Adv
Lee Wits
Cath
Nations
Alifornta
Mexico
Civic Council
Howard R. Reinherz
R. B. Whyte
Jessel Whyte
Oscar Theleen
Walter Canavan
Lyle Bull
White Construction
Sterny
Zionist Organization
Kenosha City Limits
Mills Bros. Circus
Lions Club
Optimist Club
Human Rights Committee
Senate
Assembly
OF America
Central
22Nd Avenue
Freittzen
Jantzen
Feiteen
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