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Kenosha Evening News

Location

Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1949

Page

5

Advertising Man Sees Optimistic Growth for Trade

An advertising executive voiced optimism about national centers and Milwaukee sourced supply growth. He noted rising Kenosha retailers relying more on Milwaukee channels as demand expands with the line “As you grow, so will we.” Edward Reddeman led group songs with Clarence J. Muth at the piano, both Milwaukeeans. Raoul Boutan performed as accordionist and vocalist during lunch, then the trio toured Western Printing in Racine before heading home.

Ing Milwaukee Edward Reddeman Clarence J. Muth Raoul Boutan Western Printing Company Racine

Youth charged with arson and assault in barn blaze

Edward Hunt 19 of Orfordville faces arson and assault with intent to do great bodily harm after a farmer was wounded and a barn burned. Judge Ralph Gunn set bond at 5000 and a preliminary hearing for July 5 with a mental examination ordered. Hunt admitted shooting John Yusten 78. Yusten’s wounds were not serious and the barn burned.

Janesville Wis Orfordville Ralph Gunn Edward Hunt Hunt Rock County Miles Sweeney John Yusten Yusten

Alabama Bans Wearing Masks in Public and Private

Alabama tightens law against hooded masked activity after Gov. Folsom signs bill following 84 to 4 House vote and Senate approval. Sheriff McDowell hails measure as curb on mob violence in Jefferson County, with fines up to 500 dollars or up to one year in jail. Japan's comeback is cutting in.

Birmingham Ala U.P Holt McDowell Alabama Jefferson James E. Folsom House of Representatives Senate McDowell Henry Mize Tuscaloosa

Kenoshans In the Service Highlighted Names and Assignments

Seaman recruit Merton E. Mahoney of 7436 22nd Ave is training at Great Lakes Illinois with future fleet or service school assignments planned. First Lt Melvin D Sonneborn of Warsaw Illinois and husband of Lillian Sonneborn will crew USS Union in the Point Barrow Resupply Expedition delivering 45000 tons of navy and allied equipment to northern Alaska. Pfc Raymond A Vogel of Antioch Route 2 has joined the air police at Offutt Air Force Base after transfers from Lackland.

Merton E. Mahoney USN Arline Williams 22Nd Ave Naval Training Center Great Lakes Ill Mahoney Melvin D. Sonneborn USMC Carl Sonneborn Warsaw Lillian V. Sonneborn Rte. 3 Kenosha USS. Union Point Barrow Navy Petroleum Navy Air Force, Coast and Geodetic Survey Bureau of Indian Affairs Civil Aeronautic Authority Weather Bureau Alaska Communication System Bureau of Standards Pfc Raymond A. Vogel Rt. 2 Antioch Witmot High School 3902Nd Air Base Offutt Air Force Base Omaha

Milwaukee Shoe Executive Killed in Highway Crash

Sylvester A. Weyenberg a 51 year old Milwaukee shoe executive was killed when his car struck a culvert on Highway 83 near Hartland Wisconsin He resided at North Lake and served as director of Weyenberg Shoe company and vice president of Simplex Shoe Manufacturing both Milwaukee firms.

Hartland Wis Sylvester A. Weyenberg Milwaukee Highway 83 Here Weyenberg North Lake Weyenberg Shoe Company Simplex Shoe Manufacturing Company

Retired Rabbi David Philipson Dies at 87

Dr. David Philipson 87 longtime Cincinnati resident and oldest retired rabbi of Reform Judaism in the United States died early today at Beth Israel hospital Brookline Mass he previously lived in Cincinnati Ohio and was associated with reformed Judaism in America.

Brookline Mass David Philipson Cincinnati Ohio United States Beth Israel Hospital

Housing Plan Trimmed Down to Senate Size

The house reduced its housing bill to match the Senate by cutting public housing units from 1,000,000 to 810,000 and annual subsidy from 400,000,000 to 308,000,000. A voice vote eased its path. A Republican bid for deeper cuts failed under banking chair Spence.

Washington House Senate Spence D-Ky Banking Committee

Forgery Bond Set in Milwaukee Man Case

Bond of 10000 dollars set for Harry Petashnick 53 of Milwaukee on forgery charges tied to a loan scheme from Bank of Sheboygan. He allegedly obtained 75000 dollars using fictitious names and addresses and lists of imaginary roofing work. Case processing may bypass grand jury in federal court.

Milwaukee Harry Petashnick Floyd E. Jenkins Bank of Sheboygan Petashnick Herbert Hunke Sheboygan Asst U. S. Dist. Atty E. J. Koelzer Fond du Lac Calumet Manitowoc Kewaunee Door Koelzer

Tucker and Aides Set Trial Date for Fraud Case

Preston Tucker and seven associates face trial October 3 in Chicago on mail fraud conspiracy charges. Federal Judge Walter J. Labay set the date after defense requests for more time. the defendants also stand accused of violating securities rules tied to the no longer feasible rear engine car project.

Chicago U.P Preston Tucker Walter J. Labay Frank J. McAdams Tucker Security and Exchange

Engel Promises To Return Gems In Courtroom Showdown

Chicago swindler Sigmund Engel claims he will return $50 000 in jewels to New York divorcee Pauline Langton but blames his alleged loss on his twin brother Arthur. Police describe him as a long time con man who has fleeced around 50 women and faces jail as he fights new charges in Arlington and Chicago.

Chicago U.P Sigmund Engel New York Arthur Engel Pauline Langton Arlington Phoenix Ariz Arizona

Wisconsin Man Receives National Safety Medal

Michael Selinski of Marion Wisconsin was awarded the President's Medal of the National Safety Council for saving Arthur Raffin of Clintonville after Raffin was knocked unconscious by an electric shock atop a pole in Waupaca county. Selinski revived him and brought him to the ground and was presented the medal by Voyta Wrabetz, head of the state industrial council.

Madison Wis Michael Selinski Marion National Safety Council Wisconsin Power and Light Company Selinski Arthur Raffin Clintonville Raffin Waupaca Voyta Wrabetz State Industrial Council

West German Food Trucks Seized by Soviet Guards

Russian guards seized 11 west German food and supply trucks near Berlin and forced some drivers to distribute produce in the Soviet sector. Charles A. Dix, U S transport chief in Berlin, protested to the Soviet military government over the seizure.

Berlin W.P Charles A. Dix U. S

One to 10 Years For Mrs. Garnier

Riverside California reports Mrs. Agnes Garnier, 53, received a sentence of one to ten years in Tehachapi prison for the slaying of real estate operator John E. Owen. Superior Judge Russell Waite denied a new trial. attorney Sam Houston Allen plans a bail pending appeal. Allen claimed the all woman jury convicted her of adultery and called it manslaughter.

Riverside Cal U.P Agnes Garnier Tehachapi John E. Owen Russell Waite Garnier Sam Houston Allen Allen Owen Irene Rich

Racine Pastor to Head Milwaukee Lutheran High

The Rev. Elmer Eggold of Racine will assume the position of director of the Milwaukee Lutheran high school on July 1. He will succeed the Rev. E. H. Buerger, who will remain at the school as an instructor in religion.

Milwaukee L.P Elmer Eggold Racine Eggold E. H. Buerger

Shawano Child Drowns After Boat Incident

Barbara Ann Skalitzky aged five drowned on Shawano Lake after apparently falling from a boat she shared with two other children. Two nearby boys fishing found her body soon after. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Skalitzky of Shawano.

Shawano Wis Barbara Ann Skalitzky Shawano Lake Ben Skalitzky

Storm Hits Kyushu Area Killing Dozens, Damaging Homes

A heavy rainstorm around Kagoshima City, Kyushu, left between 25 and 35 people dead and about 1,000 houses destroyed or damaged. The region had suffered a prior typhoon last week. no occupation personnel were reported injured.

Tokyo Kagoshima Kyushu

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