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Newspaper
Kenosha Evening News
Location
Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1946
Page
1
Geraldine Lodginski weds Julius Piekarski at St Marys church while Irene Hoye weds Richard Brennan at St Mark's. Multiple att types note attire, attendants, and receptions. Brides, grooms, families, and employers cited with residence in Kenosha Milwaukee area.
Miss Rachel Spizzirri and Reinhold Edquist wed at Holy Rosary Church in a 9 o’clock ceremony with Archways of white flowers and an Ave Maria played by Eve lyn Stancato. The couple, both from local families, will honeymoon in northern Wisconsin after receptions for 500 guests at the Italian American hall.
Miss Isabelle Marie Verbonse wed Bernard R Kaminski at St Peter's Catholic church at 9 AM. Rev Joseph Paulaconis officiated as floral urns plus iolas and palms framed the altar. Genevieve Klevickis sang while Victor Verbonse presented the bride.
The couple wed at St. Peter's parish hall with 150 guests at a post ceremony reception. Out of town attendees came from Joliet Chicago Duluth St. Paul Dayton Ohio Milwaukee Benoite and California. The bride Mrs Kaminski formerly worked at Snap-On and the couple will reside at 4420 Seventeenth Avenue. The bride is daughter of Mrs Helen Verbonse and the groom’s parents are Mr and Mrs Anton Kaminski.
The ceremony was officiated by Rev. Joseph Michaels at St. Alphonsus in New Munster. Ruth Clare May, daughter of Edward and Mrs. May of Salem, married George James Horvat, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Horvat of 7419 Twenty seventh avenue. Bernice Robers sang Ave Maria. Attendants were sisters Julie and Theresa May. Best man Raymond Priddis. ushers Charles Schurman and Edward May Jr. After a 12:30 dinner at Brown's Lake, the couple left for a northern Wisconsin honeymoon. Both newlyweds work at Snap-On Tool. Ruth is a St. Mary's high school graduate.
Miss Dorothy Madeline Nelson daughter of Clyde Nelson of 1025 Sixty-fifth street and Edward John Neveraski son of Mr and Mrs Stanley Neveraski Bristol were married this morning at 9 oclock at St James church. Rev Harold Petron officiated with St James choir. Three hundred guests invited to reception at Archer club at 7 30 this evening after dinner for families and wedding party. After a wedding trip the couple will reside with the bride's parents.
Mr and Mrs Chester Harry Woroch announced plans to reside in Madison after their morning wedding at St George church The groom a WWII air corps veteran and university student will honeymoon briefly in northern Wisconsin before settling at 2118 University Avenue The bride Dorothy Marie Scholler formerly worked for Snap On Tools and the couple's ceremony featured altar bouquets and palms with the school choir singing the mass
A sacred concert is planned Sunday afternoon at the Kenosha Bible Church. The Salem Ladies Ensemble from Chicago directs by Miss Lillian Arnesen will perform to benefit the Lydia Children's Home which seeks a new building for at least 100 children. The 3 o clock program includes hymns, instrumental pieces, and an offertory.
A list of potential marriages includes Joseph Johnson of 5303 Thirty second avenue and Anna Genevieve Laurinaitis of 5124 Eighteenth avenue. Clarence Zellen of 6844 Twenty ninth avenue and Mary Sue Aceto of 6422 Twenty first avenue. William Ellison Jr of 2104 Fifty seventh street and Marguerite Betz of 2104 Fifty seventh street. Adolph Desnis Jr of Philadelphia Pa and Helen Alisauskas of 2006 Forty second street. Alois Tennessen of 5913 Tenth avenue and Catherine Miriam Timmons of Somers. Arthur Gaines of 6113 Eleventh avenue and Helen Boldman Billings of 6122 Tenth avenue. Edward Latawiec of 2316 Seventy first street and Mary Kopesky of 7412 Tenth avenue. August Surprise of 2519 Sixtieth street and Margaret Bagley of 3903 Seventh avenue. Gilbert Donat of 6570 Fifth avenue and Eleanor Urban of 5502 Thirty third avenue. James Van Beckum of 5135 Seventeenth avenue and Mary Lauke of 5137 Twenty eighth. Milton Smith of Waukegan and Agnes Long of Waukegan.
The Rev. Emil Dornfeld, field representative of Bethesda Lutheran Home of Watertown Wisconsin, will be the guest speaker at St. Luke's Evangelical Lutheran Church Sunday. He will speak at both 9 and 10 30 o'clock services about the home and its school operated by the Synod of Wisconsin with other states.
The bride wore a long Gress gown with elbow length veil held by a seed pearl crown. Her father presented her at the altar as maid of honor Miss Rita Dagenbach wore blue grey taffeta with cap sleeves. bridesmaids Ruth and Lucylle wore baby blue satin. Best man was Eugene Woroch, other brothers Richard and usher Donald Scholier. Dinner for relatives occurred at 1 p.m. and a 7 p.m. reception for 250 guests at St. George hall.
The Ladies auxiliary No. 465 of the N A L C will meet at 7 45 to discuss the convention. The Woman's Benefit Association meets Monday evening at the Swedish American hall. Martha Tarbell circle of the Im Manuel M B church also meets Monday at 7 40 with Mrs Ray Etvermueller as chairman. Hostesses are Mrs Martin Krause Mrs Jesse Robinson and Miss Margaret Roemer.
Mirs Miss Virginia Peterson entertained Thursday evening at her home 7205 Eleventh avenue honoring Mrs D O Tower the former Miss Mary Jane Cordtz Kitchen utensils and accessories were given to the guest of honor by the group Luncheon was served by Mrs James F Nelson to the Mines Thomas D Arcy Jack Murphy William Frazier Adolph Spitzer and Robert Bryant plus Misses Marie Denig Ruth Balk Ethel La Fond Ruth Gillespie and Alice Strange
The Paul Herrick post of the American Legion sponsors a dance at Maplecrest Country Club this evening from 9 to 1. It is the post’s first such event and organizers hope it becomes an annual affair. Spike Robinson's orchestra will provide music.
Betty Scheffler of Evanston will be guest speaker at the Baha i center 5912 Twenty second avenue Sunday evening about The Days of Divine Justice. A prominent Baha i Youth member from Chicago she has spoken in Kenosha before and will speak at 7 30 pm with public access.
Born to Mr and Mrs Lee F Ison at Robinwood hospital Toledo a son on June 27 Mrs Ison formerly Miss Margaret Hamsing of Kenosha. Also a son to Mr and Mrs Willard Battey Bristol on June 28. A son to Mr and Mrs Lawrence Batet 1804 Hamilton St Racine on June 28. A daughter to Mr and Mrs Wallace Hucker 5132 Sixth Ave on June 28.
Union Grove announces the engagement of Winifred Thom to Raymond Edwin Hansen, son of Mr and Mrs A F Hansen of San Leandro California. No wedding date set.
Girl Scout day camps ended Friday after two well attended sessions at Dunnebacke Woods and the Little House. Merit badges were awarded, with numerous names listed for prints leather campcraft design and other honors. An exhibit and program formed part of the Little House completion.
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