Wilmot Voters Reject School Land Purchase
In Wilmot the school board election drew light turnout as outsiders were barred from voting. A 08 to 22 vote rejected buying land for a new high school while six trustees were chosen, including Glen Pacey and Al Fisher. Deputies guarded entrances as voters were screened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmot
Glen Pacey
Stanley Stoxen
Ann Daernke
Amil Aveasui Avi Wnce Yvcaind
al Fisher
Ray Loth
Henry Beirds
Des Moines Seeks Buyer for Mayor's Car
The Des Moines city council looked for a buyer for Mayor Abe Chambers' official 1948 Chrysler as he would not ride in it. Chambers is a Ford dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
U.P
Abe Chambers
Chambers
Police Report May Sees 266 Arrests and 123 Traffic Crashes
Police booked 166 during May with 266 arrests total 13 women and 99 aged 16 to 25. Major offenses included four petty and one grand larceny two burglaries one rape two frauds and one carrying a concealed weapon. Traffic incidents totaled 123 with one fatality and six injuries as part of 691 accidents since January.
Firearms School Hosts 100 Officers From Midwest
The Sherman County sheriff's department hosted a two day firearms school at Camp Logan Illinois attended by 100 enforcement officers from Wisconsin and northern Illinois. FBI Special Agent Wesley Glewwe instructed on sub machine guns shotguns rifles and pistols with practice firing. Kenosha police and county deputies formed a large portion of attendees alongside participants from Racine Madison Waukegan Winthrop Harbor Zion Lake Geneva and nearby areas. Chief Deputy Frank Odar led the event marking the sheriff's department hosting for the first time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff's Department
Wisconsin
Illinois
Camp Logan
Ill
FBI
Wesley Glewwe
Washington, D. C
Glewwe
Kenosha
Kenosha County
Racine
Madison
Waukegan
Winthrop Harbor
Zion
Lake Geneva
Frank Odar
32nd Division Veterans to hold Madison reunion
The 32nd Division Veterans Association known as the Red Arrow division will stage its 31st annual reunion in Madison from September 2 to 4. The group gathers World War I and II veterans for ceremonies and commemorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Division
Veterans Association
Red Arrow” Division
Petitions Show Strong Support for Mercury Lighting on 6th Avenue
Property owners on 56th Street from 5th Avenue to Sheridan Road signaled widespread support for mercury vapor lights, with 96.87 percent of front footage on one block and 70 percent on the adjacent stretch. A separate petition on 6th Avenue between 55th and 59th Streets shows 63 percent of front footage signed. The Chamber of Commerce circulated the petitions and plans new drives on 6th Avenue A, 58th Street, and 22nd Avenue as part of the lighting survey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
56Th St
5Th Ave
Sheridan Rd
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
6Th Ave
55Th St
59Th St
58Th St
22Nd Ave
Dozen Reenlist In Wisconsin Guard Unit
Dozen members of the Headquarters Battery 126th Field Artillery Battalion reenlisted June 22, marking the unit's third year of postwar reorganization. Reenlistees include M Sgts Verner Erickson William Powers and others. Capt. Jack C. Berry announced new enlistments welcomed for a limited time. ex service men are preferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
126Th Field Artillery
Wisconsin National Guard
Verner Erickson
William Powers
Donald Christensen
George Menden
Delbert Pedley
Raymond Anderson
Elmer Bukatz
Richard Delcords
Oliver Kangas
Eugene Vaughn
Eugene Klopstein
Albert Wedeikis
Congress
Jack C. Berry
173Rd Field Artillery Battalion
Lyle F. Milligan
Tavern Operator Loses Two Licenses
Alfred Baddeti, 44, operator of the Surf tavern and restaurant on Hy. 42 north of the city, had both liquor and beer licenses revoked for one year by circuit court after a gambling raid by state agents on May 14 at a nearby house occupied by Badoloti. A permanent injunction barred the Surf from possessing or operating gambling equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Baddeti
Sheridan Rd
Surf
Hy. 42
Badoloti
Lighting Fixtures Bought for School Lighting
The board of education approved the purchase of fluorescent lighting fixtures for the new McKinley elementary school. Ideal Lighting company was awarded the contract and Rohling Electric company will install as subcontractor. Total cost about $10,200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
McKinley Elementary School
Ideal Lighting Company
63Rd St
Rohling Electric Company
23Rd Ave
Municipal court fines and local notices in town ads
Local court records show Richard D. Schick and Everett A. Caye fined for offenses in municipal court. The page contains adv notices for Guttormsens Recreation bowling, diamond mounting at Dale's, furnace cleaning, front street barber shifts, free pony rides at El ray Stables, and community events at Navy Club with fish fry and curfew reprimands for youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guttormsen
Tott’s
45Th St
Elray Stables
French Drive
Emil M. Makos
Rt. 1
Salem
Bristol
The
Elks
Kenoshans in the Service Meet After Docking in Lisbon
Pfc Charles Pilliger Jr USMC and Eugene Metten USN both sailors aboard the USS Salem waited for the ship to dock in Lisbon Portugal before meeting their families Mr and Mrs Charles Pilliger Sr and Mr and Mrs George Metten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Pilliger, Jr
USMC
Charles Pilliger
56Th St
Eugene Metten
USN
George Metten
22Nd Ave
Salem
Lisbon
Portugal
Wisconsin ROTC Cadets Begin Six-Week Summer Camps
Six Wisconsin ROTC cadets join six week training leading to commissions as second lieutenants. Among them Melbourne E. Rabedeau Jr Ronald C. Meteiver Richard C. Deming Russell L. Georgeson John W. Schnurr Harvey H. Schevink attend camps at Ft. Monmouth Camp Gordon Ft. Eustis Camp McCoy and Ft. Lee plus one at North Carolina State University. S/Sgt Edmond S. Mahon arrives in Newfoundland to serve as historical writer for the directorate of intelligence HQ command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ROTC
University of Wisconsin
Melbourne E. Rabedeau, Jr
Buchanan Rd
Ft. Monmouth
N. J
Ronald C. Meteiver
Taft Rd
Camp Gordon
Richard C. Deming
Cooper Rd
Ft. Eustis
Russell L. Georgeson
5Th Ave
Ft. Sam Houston
Tex
John W. Schnurr
Wilmot
Camp McCoy
Wis
Harvey H. Schevink
18Th Ave
North Carolina State University
Ft. Lee. Va
Fathers-for-a-Day program at Brookley AFB draws 70 orphans
Sgt Tim T Burtt son of Mr and Mrs J J Burtt of 3526 60th St was among 30 airmen of the 1919th AACS squadron at Brookley AFB Alabama who took part in the Fathers-for-a-Day program. Seventy children from three orphanages attended the Dad's Day program at the field on June 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim T. Burtt
J. J. Burtt
60Th St
Brookley Air Force Base
Ala
Bjorn Family Man Arrives in London for Duty
S Sgt John D Bjorn arrives in London with wife Norma after reporting for duty with a military armed group. Son of Mr and Mrs Yngve Bjorn of 6821 14th Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Bjorn
Yngve Bjorn
14Th Ave
London
England
Norma
Child Tumbles Trigger Collision In City Intersection
A two year old boy fell from a moving car causing a crash at 9 35 p m at 50th Street and 24th Avenue. Victor E Muller Sr 28 and Henry P Schneider 59 drove two vehicles injuring three people including Schenider’s wife Gertrude 51 and Lena Zarletti 36. All were treated at St Catherine's hospital. Muller Jr 2 suffered a head cut and Muller was charged with arterial violation and posted a 3 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor E. Muller, Sr
Kansasville
Henry P. Schneider
5Th Ave
50Th St
24Th Ave
Muller
Victor E. Muller, Jr
Schneider
Gertrude
Lena Zarletti
37Th
St. Catherine’s Hospital
$20 000 Suit Filed Against Bus Company
Fred Lemke and his son Raymond Lemke filed a $20 000 damages suit in municipal court against Kenosha Motor Coach and Continental Casualty. Raymond, riding a motorcycle, suffered a fractured leg and injuries from a collision with a Kenosha bus on August 10, 1949, and he has been unable to work with an eight month anticipated recovery. The father seeks $5,000 for medical expenses and lost earnings. Jury trial expected in fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lemke
18Th Ave
Raymond
Kenosha Motor Coach Company
Continental Casualty Company
Raymond Lemke
Lloyd H. Anderson
7Th Ave
60Th St
Sheridan Rd
Service award presented at Great Lakes ceremony
William R Hallowell received a 30 year service pin in the 9th Naval District headquarters ceremony at Great Lakes. Rear Admiral J Cary Jones USN, commandant, presented the pin from the administration building steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
9Th Naval District
Great Lakes
William R Hallowell
27Th Ave
J. Cary Jones
USN
Hundreds Tour Nash Factory Drive Off New Cars
Vacationists from across the country tour the Nash plant in Kenosha and take home new Rambler and other Nash cars. Factory officials report 400 to 500 weekly visitors with tours and buyer transport by rail, bus, or chartered aircraft for out of town dealers and customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nash
California
Texas
Oregon
Kenosha
Chicago
Canada
N. D. Myers
Palos Verdes Estates
Calif
K. R. Abbott
Fontana
Henry Galbis
Palo Alto
E. A. Menzel
Ortonville
Minn
Harry Walker
Vesta
Calif. Nash
Airport Topic Of Dinner Meet
A joint Chamber of Commerce board and Retail Council meeting at Hotel Day ton 6 30 p m Thursday will discuss the Ke nosha Racine airport project. Downtown Christmas decorations mercury vapor light petitions and county fair participation also on the agenda with Wallace Beach chair presiding and Alex Altergott hosting guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenosha Racine
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Retail Council
Dayton
Wallace Beach
Chamber
Alex Altergott
Sues Ex Husband For 17200 Dollar Damages
Mrs. Anna Wojt sues ex husband Paul Wojt for 17200 in municipal court alleging a beating at his hotel restaurant on 2925 60th St. with injuries including a fractured arm and bruises that left her unable to work. She seeks 5000 actual damages 5000 punitive damages and 7200 back wages from six years of employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Wojt
53Rd St
Paul Wojt
60Th St
Wojt
Kiwanis to Host Rotarians at Wednesday Luncheon
Kiwanis members will welcome Rotarians as guests at a joint luncheon Wednesday at 12 15 p m at the Elks club. Tom Kelly renowned conservation artist will present a program and sketch pictures illustrating his topic while giving a talk on conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Elks Club
Tom Kelly
Kelly
Former Kenoshan Abraham J. Decker Dies at 66
Abraham J. Decker of Wales Wisconsin died at Waukesha Memorial hospital after a long illness. Born October 21 1883 in Salem township he worked for Peter Pirsch and Sons retiring in 1948 before moving to Wales. He married Caroline H Greb in 1907 who died in 1948. He is survived by a son Harold A Decker of Kenosha three daughters Mrs Gerhard J Schmidt Mrs Harold Herber of Milwaukee and Mrs Alvin Roth of Kenosha his father Jacob Decker a brother Russell a sister Mrs Francis J Clarke and eight grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham J. Decker
Wales
Wis
Waukesha Memorial Hospital
Decker
Salem Township
Peter Pirsch and Sons Company
Caroline H. Greb
Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church
Harold A
Kenosha
Gerhard J. Schmidt
Harold Herber
Milwaukee
Alvin Roth
Jacob Decker
Russell
Francis J. Clarke
Victoria Picken Dies After Prolonged Illness at 79
Victoria R Groves Picken, 79, of 914 44th St., died Monday night at Kenosha Hospital after a lengthy illness. Born in London Canada on Sept 23 1870 she moved to Kenosha as a child and once ran the Badger Barbecue on Highway 83 south of Salem. She was a member of the First Baptist Church Ladies Aid and the American Legion auxiliary. Survived by two sons Harold P of Chicago Ralph G of Kenosha, six grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria R. Picken
44Th St
Kenosha Hospital
Victoria Groves
London
Canada
Kenosha
Hy. 83
Salem
First Baptist Church
Ladies Aid of the Church
American Legion Auxiliary
Harold P
Chicago
Ralph G
Rudolph A. Leute Dies at 76 in Kenosha Home
Rudolph A. Leute, 76, died at his residence at 1417 58th St. after a long illness. Born in Ludington, Michigan, he moved to Kenosha in 1911 and married Anna Feindt in 1900. He worked for the Simons company and Nash Motors, retiring in 1940, and was a member of St. James church and Modern Woodmen of America. Survivors include his widow, a daughter Mrs. John S. Costello, a sister Mrs. Mary Stokes, and four grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph A. Leute
58Th St
Ludington
Mich
Kenosha
Anna K. Feindt
Leute
Simmons Company
Nash Motors
St. James Church
Modern Woodmen of America
John S., Costello
Mary Stokes
Fall City
Wash
Freighter Ravnef jell Crashes in Lake Huron Fog
The Norwegian freighter Ravnef jell, 2,500 tons, collided with the Great Lakes excursion vessel City of Cleveland II in heavy fog on Lake Huron. Three lives were lost. City of Cleveland II severely damaged. Ravnef jell minor damage and will arrive in Kenosha soon to pick up 60 Nash automobiles for Antwerp.
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Ravnefjell
City of
Cleveland
Lake Huron
Kenosha
Antwerp
Great Lakes
Detroit
Probation Violator Robert Haynes Remanded to Wisconsin
Robert Haynes 25 of Kenosha is to be returned from Ohio for probation violation. He completed a term for a worthless check offense in Warrensville Ohio and is sought for leaving Wisconsin on Sept 26 1949 while on a two year probation. Haynes was placed on probation June 19 1948 for attempted burglary at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Haynes
Kenosha
Ohio
Haynes
Warrensville
Give Them A Good Start
The article stresses routine childhood physical examinations to detect hidden weaknesses. It argues that many later health problems stem from undetected childhood issues and that regular exams ensure no serious organic disturbance goes unnoticed.
Hard Surfacing Of School Play Areas Favored
A $150000 bond proposal to hard surface play areas in Kenosha schools is among July recommendations by Dr. Eugene Lawler and a 20 member Northwestern University team preparing a 20 year expansion guide. Bids for Deming area to be opened July 11. McKinley area funded at $5000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenosha Public Schools
Board of Education
Eugene Lawler
Evanston
Northwestern University Department of Educational Research
Lawler
Deming
McKinley
McKinley Junior High School
Council
Racine
Kenosha
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Nash Auto Plant
Evening News
Rambler
Wilmot High School
Peter DiCello
Central High School Association
DiCello
International Harvester
Coolerator
Iron Rite Ironers
Hamilton
Simon Electric and Refrigeration Service
Roosevelt Road
Glen Rogers OR
Royal
Pocahontas
Wisconsin Fuel CO
28Th Avenue
Becker
Ideal TV
Richard D. Schick
57Th St
Richard Hoffman
Franksville
Hoffman
52Nd St
Navy Club
Hertz
57Th St. Adv
Alford Park
Stanley Werner
William Steele
16Th Ave
Werner
Steele
3Rd Ave
Newfoundland
Edmond S. Mahon
James L. Mahon
Directorate of Intelligence
Headquarters Command
Letter Press
Badger Press
Bus Company
Air Line
Edmund Lamacchia
Travel Service
22Nd Avenue
Charles H. Pfennig, Inc
Bikicmies
Kenoshan
Harry Mayer
Mayer Drug
United States
Mass
Setriangle Triangle
Mmode
Solas
Easy
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