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Newspaper
Kenosha Evening News
Location
Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1952
Page
7
City engineer Robert Smith reports basement backups hit the southeast again after a second storm in 10 days. He cites two inches per hour rainfall for eight minutes and overloading by new housing on the 75th Street trunk, urging traps and temporary disconnections as immediate protections while awaiting city relief.
A business executive finds relief from chronic worry after chiropractic examination and adjustment. The article argues that understanding the disease cause and proper adjustments ease fear and restore health, reflecting a series on Chiropractic by I. G. Moe at 520 58th St. Tel. 2-3583.
Ninety disabled children from Kenosha county will stay at Camp Wanbeek in Wisconsin Dells through July 6. The group includes James Chart Linda Moses Joanne Reweda and Susan Weinholtz. Activities feature swimming overnight cook-outs crafts and a new kiln for ceramic articles as part of the fifteenth season run by the Wisconsin Association for the Disabled with Easter Seals support.
The Wisconsin Eagles state convention opens tomorrow at 3 p.m. and runs through Saturday. Delegates will pledge cooperation with the Eagles war service board to support the national defense program, urge weekly purchases of war savings bonds, aid civil defense volunteer recruitment, and lead civilian mobilization councils.
A large crowd of police personnel their wives and guests is expected at the 16th annual Policemen's Ball Wednesday at Maplecrest Country Club. Buddy Mann's orchestra and Chet Kunde's polka band will provide music. Dancing runs 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sponsored by the Policemen's Protective Association. More than 1,000 attended last year.
Municipal court fines in Pleasant Prairie township for speeding. local classifieds advertise services, sales, events, and meetings. Includes reminders of Carnivals, garage closures for Carter Carburetor school, a Kenosha Policemen’s Ball, and VFW post activities with Liberty Bell campaign discussion.
The first five weeks at Camp Oh Da Ko Ta on Dyer Lake are filled with openings remaining for weeks six to eight July 27 to Aug 17. The extended season doubles previous years due to higher demand for camping by younger boys. Any registered scout or non scout turning 11 while at camp may attend. Edward Stevens, life scout from Explorer Post 5, was named camp bugler.
A Kenosha County tavern owner offers a $300 reward for information leading to the apprehension of two thieves who stole a bottle containing money for a wheel chair purchase for Orthopedic School. August Majerko, owner of Gus.
City council heard a report by Smith on sewer design to handle peak five year flood levels and rising Lake Michigan water. He outlined measures at 75th St outlet, trunk sewer gate, new storm sewer manhole, lakefront pavement, pumps at the plant, and twice weekly patrols to keep outfalls open. He urged downspout removal and asked council for policy. The council was shown progress on the relief program and plans to bid more units as staff allows.
Beas New Outpost on South Sheridan Rd. reported a theft of a donation bottle containing about $100. A man's watch worth $11.50 and a gold cigaret lighter valued at $7.50 were also taken. The bottle sat behind the bar and collected fines for profanity with Majerko matching each donation.
An editorial advertisement notes at least a million people in the United States may have diabetes. It promotes early detection by a simple test and insulin control, praising conscientious pharmacists for supplying needed medicines.
Voice of the People letter from H C Copen, Kenosha County Supervisor, refutes secrecy and misstatements by Supervisor Harris about the pension committee. Copen notes his four year tenure 1940-1943, denies ongoing membership, and urges open disclosure of committee actions and a transparent public welfare proposal including a temporary director and salary details.
Weather figures show Kenosha neared a record for precipitation in 1952 with 17.18 inches by June, including .80 inches yesterday. June totals reached 4.03 inches, while the 1951 year to date was 19.20 inches by June 30. Despite floods, county crops largely weathered the wet spell as farmers await sun.
The Kenosha Radio Communications Society will set up a transmitter and receiver in courthouse space to coordinate ham radio efforts for Civil Defense. John Shilpey donated a radio tower, while members fund another. construction starts this weekend with Orlando Rotunda handling build. The club reported on Hy. 32 dedication and annual field day with Harry Ostergaard named top operator.
Kenosha high school debate coach John D. Davies was among 12 recipients of diamond keys at the NFL tournament opening in Boston. Keys honor coaches guiding schools to over 10,000 league points. Local students Marvin Martin Donovan Cummings Clayton Wilmington John Schmidt compete. Wilmington also to join student congress. In Sheboygan a 3 1/2 year old Jane Knaus drowned after falling from a dock into the Sheboygan River. authorities recovered the body.
Mrs. James LaPat 63 of Pleasant Prairie Township died Monday at Redel Nursing Home Zion after a long illness. Born in Hungary September 20 1888 she came to Racine in 1907 and married Andrew Dennis in 1907. After his death she wed James LaPat in 1922. Survived by three daughters a sister and two grandchildren.
Nancy Joan Chaput aged three months died at her home on Monday after a three months illness. She was born in Kenosha on November 28 1948. Survived by parents Warren and (Mrs) Chaput two sisters Janet and Patricia both of Kenosha and grandparents Albert Chaput Joseph Wallig and their wives all of Kenosha.
Thirty five teenage international students on a 24 day traveling scholarship tour will arrive in Kenosha Friday noon. They travel under the American Field Service program which brings foreign youths to study in U S preparatory and high schools. A Greyhound charter bus will enable sightseeing en route to their next stops.
Italy's electric power production last year rose by about 30 percent compared with 1949, signaling robust postwar energy growth. The gain reflects widespread expansion in industry and urban infrastructure across the country.
Three Chicago men paid fines totaling $160 in municipal court this morning for fishing illegally on Powers lake Sunday. Jerry Kostal 52 and George Cudina 44 were each fined 75 dollars and costs for fishing with borrowed licenses. The licenses were revoked for one year. James Blaha 56 was fined 10 dollars and costs for fish without a license. All three were arrested by state and county conservation wardens.
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