Colorful parades mark Kenosha playground costumes at fests
Numerous playground parades at Columbus Bonnie Hame Lincoln Sheridan Roosevelt and Pennoyer parks showcased hobos storybook and hat costumes. Judges named 27 entrants across events with winners for most original most colorful and best dressed among many age groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Park
Thomas Kovack
Jolene Covelli
Raymond Redlin
Joseph Capponi
Judith Ann Capponi
Grace Lyn Covelli
Ronald Rizz0
Frances Iaquinta
James Ruffalo
Lincoln Playground
Francis Karabetsos
Ralph Serpe
Lou Ann Serpe
Don Mayew
Pat Pilger
Terry Hale
Paulette Waterstratt
Tom Lane
Richard Arneson
Billy Little
Gary Brusch
Bob Kerngarn
Patty Ann Raphall
Jim Tully
Dave Hartzell
Elsie Reynolds
Roosevelt Playground
Albert Frank
Eve Layton
Sue Ann Venton
Sandra Metten
Carol Munns
Peggy Tobert
Toni Matrise
Ruby Robertson
Harold Hart
Gerry Thomas
James Davidson
Dave Koenig
Ben Hart
Paul
Pennoyer Park
Barbara Whitefoot
John Morton
Marla Foth
Bonnie Coward
Tommy Cass
Ellen King
Richard Cass
Terry Rice
Barbara Steinhoff
Fritz Frank
Joseph Pias
Herby Pias
Allan James Jackson
Betty Coward
Sandra King
Valarie Vollmer
Margaret Bollendorf
Mary Kuklenski
Bible Class Honors Teacher on 83rd Birthday
Immanuel Methodist Church Bible class surprised former teacher Mrs Pauline Knoedler at her home on her 83rd birthday. The program included vocal duets, a recitation, and a luncheon with a cake centerpiece. gifts and a color theme of yellow and white were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immanuel Methodist Church
Pauline Knoedler
Gilbert Petzke
Rudolph Schneider
Henry Junkel
Henry Jung
Anna Strunk
Mmes
Paul Knoedler
William Jacob
Charles Bornhuetter
William Pauschert
J. L. Panzlau
William Petzke
William Melville
Alfred Schmidt
Fred Nelson
Elizabeth Kessler
Frieda Daum
Laura Petzke
Lepp Chosen for Colorado Speech Institute
Gerald P. Lepp of 6832 5th Ave is among high school juniors and seniors from across the nation chosen for the Colorado Speech Institute at the University of Colorado this month. The program aims at self improvement in speech and training for community leadership with Lepp specializing in forensics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald P. Lepp
5Th Ave
Colorado Speech Institute
University of Colorado
Lepp
Schubert Club Picnic At Petri Springs Park
About thirty Schubert club members enjoyed yesterday's outing at Petri fying Springs park. A pot-luck luncheon was served. Musical conundrums and games followed, supervised by Miss Minnie Larsen, club president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schubert Club
Officers Installed At Mt. Carmel Church
The St. Therese society of Mt. Carmel church installed new officers led by Rev. Raymond Long. President Mrs. Lloyd Hunter, Vice President Mrs. Nello Copen, Secretary Mrs. Dominic Pellegrino, and Treasurer Mrs. Jerald Sicilia. Committees named and festival plans finalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Therese Society of
Mt. Carmel Church
Raymond Long
Lloyd Hunter
Nello Copen
Dominic Pellegrino
Jerald Sicilia
Ben Covelli
Peter LaMacchia
Eva Oldani
Paul Falduto
MACCW
Mt. Carmel
Fino Stela
al Luciani
Nello DiLetti
Alfred Greco
Tiny Wearables Lavish in Detail
A three cornered pants crowd is served with fine hand made wearables for infants. Delicate imported dresses slips bonnets and garments feature shirring embroidery and trim. Hand knit sweaters and bootie sets use soft yarns with floss embroidery and nursery motifs.
Tripoli Shrine Auxiliary Cancels July Meeting
The Tripoli Shrine auxiliary has canceled its July meeting due to unspecified conflicts. Members are advised to watch for further notice about rescheduling or alternate plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripoli
Local Birth Announcements List
To Mr and Mrs Donald Vos Wheatland a daughter June 28 Memorial hospital Burlington Kenosha To Mr and Mrs Robert Brown Box 26 Russell Ill a daughter June 29 To Mr and Mrs Antone Orlowski 5806 14th Ave a daughter To Mr and Mrs Ernest Fredericksen 6613 19th Ave a son To Mr and Mrs Norman W Thompson Rt 4 Box 626 a daughter June 30 St Catherine s To Mr and Mrs Reuben Weber 4619 30th Ave a son June 29 To Mr and Mrs Arthur Fries 6724 38th Ave a daughter June 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Vos
Wheatland
Memorial Hospital
Burlington
Robert Brown
Box
Russell, Ill
Antone Orlowski
14Th Ave
Ernest Fredericksen
19Th Ave
Norman W. Thompson
Rt. 4
Reuben Weber
30Th Ave
Arthur Fries
38Th Ave
Whats new personal notices for the News page
Readers are invited to share their updates for the News social page by phone letter or in person. Send change of address new job moves engagements or other personal events to help neighbors stay informed about local comings and goings.
Stork showers and gatherings fill Kenosha week
A series of local social events includes a stork shower honoring Mrs. Wesley Ledanski hosted by Mrs. Frank Ledanski on West 60th Street with thirty guests, and a crystal shower for Miss Joyce Rohling at Mrs. Theo West’s home. Also noted are a yacht crew dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. George Stange, a stork shower for Mrs. Donald Benoit, and a seventh birthday party for Mary Mildred Schulte with twenty guests. Additional items cover a dental or optical congress in Minneapolis, the Blodgett family graduation trip to King's Point, and Florida vacation plans for the Rasmussen family. The note ends with a quirky fact about Monaco citizenship rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Ledanski
Frank Ledanski
West 60Th St
George F. Stange
38Th Ave
Kenosha Harbor
Emerson J. Both
Symphonic Orchestra
WGN
Chicago
Great Lakes
Mr. Both
Mr. Stange
Kenoshan
Mary D. Bradford High School
Donald Benoit
Agnes Klemm
Julius Klemm
28Th Ave
Mary Mildred Schulte
Willis Schulte
5Th Ave
Alice Hastings
Janice Wilson
Terrie Wilson
Mary Johnson
Barbara Pedley
Linda Reno
Emily Gumm
Beverly Gumm
Gail Schmitz
Billie Wilson
Marelyn Rowlands
Anita Jones
Cathy Wilson
Dawn Wilson
Mickey Huettle
Mary Lee Anderson
Susan Petersen
Donna Kay Druktines
Mary Schulte
Cathy Anderson
Robert H. Newman
69Th St
American Optometric Association
Minneapolis
Joseph Blodgett and
Jim
Jerry
Bristol
United States Merchant Marine Academy
King’s Point
Long Island
N. Y
Blodgetts
Niagara Falls
Watkins Glen
Washington D. C
Mt. Vernon
Mammoth Cave
Dudy Penza
Whitney Point
Kenosha
Ove Rasmussen
Jane
Sheridan Rd
Florida
Rasmussens
Kenoshans
Messrs
Mmes
Fred Albright
Miami
Arthur LeMieux
Orlando
George Houtsinger
Sulpher Springs
Past Presidents Install Officers for Ladies of the GAR
Past presidents met at Mrs. Caroline Saunders home to install new officers. Elected were Lawrence Michels president Charles Stenstrom vice president Owen Hanaway historian Frank Coleman chaplain LaVerne Marquissee treasurer Caroline Saunders secretary Fred Belongia conductress Carl Hammar patriotic instructor. Luncheon followed for 11 past presidents and a gift was given to Mrs Saunders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Gar
Caroline Saunders
60Th St
Simmons Beach
Mmes
Lawrence Michels
Charles Stenstrom
Owen Hanaway
Frank Coleman
LaVerne Marquissee
Fred Belongia
Carl Hammar
Lester Curran
The
Ladies of Gar
Clarence Michels
Saunders
Country Club Card Party Declared Huge Success
The Women’s club welfare department hosted a Thursday afternoon card party at Kenosha Country Club. Ninety bridge tables were set up with other games, desserts served, and flowers adorning the rooms. Mrs. E. H. Kleist chaired, with Mrs. Irwin J. Little as co-chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Club Welfare Department
Kenosha Country Club
E. H. Kleist
Irwin J. Little
No Belt Slacks for Men Debut Comfort Smart
The new slacks eliminate belts suspenders or buckles by an elasticized waistband. Tiny concealed sponge rubber pads keep shirt tails tucked inside the trousers. Available in fabrics and colors, the slacks combine smart appearance with comfort and serviceability.
Scout Day Camp Closes After Two Week Session
After two weeks of outdoor camping crafts and hiking Scout Day Camp closed for Kenosha Girl Scouts and Brownies at Camp Gertrude Alford and the Little House. About 54 intermediate scouts attended Camp Gertrude Alford this week 40 last week and roughly 140 Brownies registered at the Little House both weeks. Closing ceremonies featured a treasure hunt initiation and pin awards to PFCAU members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenosha
Gertrude Alford
Little House
PFCAU
Catherine Mink
Gay Kiteley
Naomi Phillips
Sarah Arneson
Janet Waldron
Mines
Paul Thomas
Oliver Zierk
Alvin Nelson
Rowland Gregory
Frank Wilen
William Myers
Herbert Kley
Donald Wheeler
Harriet Kleeb
Noema Lorenz
Bernardine Pavlovich
Joyce Niehaus
Maryann Tully
Judy Karabetsos
Carol Jean Jansen
Mies
Frank Bobusch
Henry Willems
Edward Rosko
Sam Sturman
Harry Wolcott
Mary Hops
Sally Brown
Elmer Brockhaus
Walter Bloxdorf
B'nai Zedek Picnic Set For July 9 At Jess Minkowski Farm
The B'nai Zedek annual picnic will be held Sunday July 9 at the Jess Minkowski farm 802 N Sheridan Rd starting at 1 30 p m Max Mostove chairs the event assisted by Irving Silberberg Charles Klafter Mrs Irving Skurnick and Mrs Max Wolkomir Ladies of the Sisterhood will help with food Games and contests for all ages are planned Dancing on the patio will feature a waltz contest Pony rides and tasty food will be available throughout the day Open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B'nai Zedek
Jess Minkowski
N. Sheridan Rd
Max Mostove
Irving Silverberg
Charles Klafter
Irving Skurnick
Max Wolkomir
Sisterhood
Lithuanians Plan Picnic for July 9
Final plans for a Lithuanian picnic set for July 9 sponsored by St. Peter's Catholic Women's League. The event will be in St. Peter's parish garden with Kugeli sausage and sauerkraut on the menu. Musicals run 5 to 9 p.m. and children’s games are organized by Mrs. Albert Luckas and Mrs. Anthony Venskus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's
Nan and George Pollard Win Praise for Child Murals
Nan and George Pollard of Kenosha receive national notice from Mademoiselle for hospital murals by Nan painting animals on walls with George projecting drawings. They met at Layton School of Art and now work in Wisconsin art projects including the Wisconsin State Fair Alice in Dairyland exhibit featuring their murals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nan
George Pollard
Kenosha
Mademoiselle Magazine
George
57Th St
Layton School of Art
Milwaukee
Samuel Lowe Company
Pollards
60Th St. George
Waldo, Wis
Burlington
Wisconsin
Laura Wheeler patterns and needlecraft book offer
Lifetime beauty and easy grand embroidery and crochet project Pattern 921 with charts photos and concise directions. Send twenty cents to Kenosha Evening News Needlecraft Dept Chicago Ill for pattern transfer and copy of Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Book with illustrations of crochet knitting embroidery and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Wheeler
Kenosha Evening News
Needlecraft Dept
P. O
Chicago
Ill
Convert Old Baby Buggy Into Back Saving Laundry Cart
A vintage baby buggy is repurposed into a practical laundry cart designed to reduce bending and back strain. It explains simple steps to convert wheels, frame, and fabric for heavy laundry loads. The project offers a low cost solution for chores.
Kenoshans Enrolled at Whitewater College for Summer Courses
Fifteen Kenoshans are registered to teach courses at Whitewater State Teacher's College this summer. The list includes Rob ert B. Andreoli Louise M. Braunschweig Walter D. Cladwell Joseph E. Ferraro Dorothy Gillmore Malcolm C. Young Alice Heide Ralph E. Lehman Bernice H. Leschinsky Mary A. Martello Marion E. Ratshinske John C. Stine Thomas W. Tabili Eva A. Thomas Delor J. Wagner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewater State Teacher's College
Kenoshans
Robert B. Andreoli
Louise M. Braunschweig
Walter D. Cladwell
14Th Ave
Joseph E. Ferraro
24Th Ave
Dorothy Gillmore
Malcolm C. Young
Alice Heide
20Th
Ralph E. Lehman
23Rd Ave
Bernice H. Leschinsky
72Nd St
Mary A. Martello
39Th Ave
Marion E. Ratshinske
Sheridan Rd
John C. Stine
5Th Ave
Thomas W. Tabili
49Th St
Eva A. Thomas
Delor J. Wagner
34Th Ave
Final Honors Awarded to Washington U Engineering Graduate
Robert James Kehm of Rt. 3 Box 679 received final honors at Washington University in St Louis for academic excellence in the school of engineering. He is son of Mr and Mrs Walter James Kehm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington University At
St. Louis
Robert James Kehm
Rt. 3
Walter James Kehm
Kehm
Marriage Announcement for Irma Scott and Richard N Lauer
Mrs Irma Scott of Wau Sau and Richard N Lauer of 4307 6th Ave announce their marriage as of June 10 at Crown Point Indiana. They will reside at Lom bard Ul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irma Scott
Wausau
Richard N. Lauer
6Th Ave
Crown Point
Ind
Lauer
Lombard, Ul
Engagement Announced for Harriet Zongolo Wicz
Mr and Mrs Anthony Zongolo wicz announce the engagement of their daughter Harriet to Casimir Ragowski of Fort William Ontario Canada. The wedding is planned for July 15 in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Zongolowicz
24Th Ave
Harriet
Casimir Ragowski
Fort William
Ontario
Canada
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Columbus
Bonnie Hame
Walter Parisen
William Cross
Douglas Lambert
Frances Wood
Jim Wrath
Louis Zagame
Dennis LaMaar
Jerry Wood
Nancy Alfredson
Peter Groves
Martha Brown
Clyde Belongia
Robert Pavlovich
Rosemary Rossa
Lincoln
Sheridan
al Thomas
Sheridan Park
Walter Knutson
Jack Casey
Margery Wells
Burke Harris
Wilma Rosenberg
Martha Shaffer
Tim Desmond
Tommy Wells
Marilyn Wade
Roosevelt
Yukta
Tom Steinhoff
Jack Mettner
Harvey Vedder
Pennoyer
Southport
Little Annie Rooney
Tonto
Southport Park
Mary Holm
Sally Holm
Edith McNeil
Beverly and
Kathy Engstrom
Sharon Kay Horne
Leif Petersen
Teresa Johnson
James Rhode
Charles Braze
George and
Ritchey Taylor
Georgialee Horne
Judy Bitautis
Gerald Lepp
Institute
Waukee
E. Minkowski Wholesale Company
Sone S105
Iota
Visiting Nurse Association
American Legion Auxiliary
Einar Udstuen
VNA Board of Directors
Reuben DeVroy
Community Service
Raymond Koehler
Auxiliary
St. Catherine's
Banco
Joyce Rohling
Theo West
27Th Ave
Robert Preston
Emmett Shaffer
Mr. and
Mrs. Stange
Monaco
B’nai Zedek
Mademoiselle
Caunra
Wheer
Uptown Jewelers
63Rd St
Whitewater College
Mills Bros. Circus
Sponsored By
Lions Club of
Lepp and Co
Bell Clothing House
Walgreen's
Wilson's Variety Store
North Western Drapery Co
Bob Pinzger
Shoe Store
Fterling
Gottfredsen
and Nicoll
Association of Quality
Council On Foods and Nutrition
American Medical Association
ADGER
Badger
Lake Crest
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