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The Journal Times from Racine, Wisconsin • 6

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Community WeurJ Citif attcf Ccunty 0imaQ A RACINE SUNDAY IULLITIN OA Sondoy, Mar J', 1970 Si Stanislaus Names Winners Twelve students in grades through 8 were winners in the annual oratorical contest at St Stanislaus School. The contest and a spring music festival were staged for for about 200 parents and other guests at the school. Judged on diction, gestures, poise and personal appearance, the first and second place win It A A 0 ners at each grade level were: Third, Vivian DeHahn and Mark Kawa; fourth, Susan Fal-bo and Catherine Gotthardt; fifth, Susan Paur and Mary Biondi; sixth, Joseph Kowalski and Jane Paur; seventh, Margaret Jakubowskl and Diane Baran; eighth, Mary LeGault and Kathy Kuzla. The oldest building on the Yale campus in New Haven, is Connecticut Hall, which was built in 1732. vr JournI-Tlmn Photo bT Chuck D'Acqulsto Racine's Kilties Drum Corps stepped smartly in their second Racine parade of the year, as part of the Memorial Day observance honoring Racine's and America's war dead.

Cool temp-peratures and partly sunny skfes brought a good turnout for the parade, which ended at Graceland Cemetery. In all, 15 marching and musical units were in the parade, along with veterans groups and others. A Speaker Urges Keeping Memorial Day Solemn ft some are performing today in I Barracks 2618 and American Veterans Columbia Post 1-20. McCallum said that throughout the nation, "organizations such as our Veterans Council are engaged in local and state activities in upbuilding their own communities, in securing for their people the fullest possible use of the facilities and opportunities available for them and and women who would not submit to evil powers which time and again have attempted to impose their will upon free men." "History will attest to the fact that without fail there has been among us those who will use any means to subject their will upon us," Huck said. "Those same history books will point out that good men were willing to fight and die to prevent injustice." This is the last year Memorial Day is a May 30th observance, since it falls on the last Monday in May starting next year, but Americans should not permit it to degenerate "into a day of revelry or a three-day holiday of convenience." Arthur McCallum, Racine's Memorial Day speaker, said Saturday it should remain a day "of solemn reflection and rededica-tion to the principles which have made America great." McCallum reminded the Vietnam." McCallum warned that no nation "incapable of gratitude to its defenders can expect the long life which every nation seeks." He cited those heroic dead who preferred battle to the loss of country or the betrayal of human institutions which carry the hopes of men." They contrast, he said, with "our present-day cowardice Journal-Tlmra Photo by Chuck D'Acqulsto War was the dedication speaker at the 2 p.m.

event. Participants included members of the Racine, Kenosha and Milwaukee Red Arrow Clubs. The monument was moved from Milwaukee County when Highway 32 was relocated to make room for a freeway north of Milwaukee. The Colors were raised over the relocated 32nd (Red Arrow) Division on memorial Saturday at its new home north of the Intersection of Highways 31 and 32. Former State Sen.

William F. Trinke of Lake Geneva, saluting In foreground, who served with the 120th Field Artillery in the Division In World in providing others." 'Such matters as these the Shooting Complaint Results in Arrest rehabilitation of the disabled, caring for the children who suf- LaFolletfe Decries SST Funds 'peace at any price Moratorium "Many have given much so gathering at the Graceland Day supporters and other para Cemetery World War II Monu A complaint of shootine in that we might enjoy the good fered by the wars, national settlings that we do," Huck said.lcurity and measures to bring "We have come further and will (about permanent peace are all sites who have avoided fighting for our country and have given aid and comfort to America's the 1500 block of Geneva St. "The approval by Congress spend large sums of tax money ment that the traditional dates for Memorial Day and some has resulted in the arrest of a go further than all of mankind for on a plane which, if successful, discussion Memorial last Wednesday of an additional $290 million for the SST (super other holidays will be abandoned enemy by their reactions inside that preceded us. Our failures Racine man for carrying a con proper subjects and reflection Day." on our nation." nexi year Decause oi a new will merely save a few hours of traveling time from America to cealed weapon. and shortcomings are successes mentally safe," LaFollette emphasized, "and anyway, I don't believe the government has any business manufacturing commercial aircraft, especially when the price tag for taxpayers will run over 3 billion dollars." sonic transport plane) is a good example of misplaced priori' Was Main Speaker McCallum was main speaker Andrew Williams, 27, of 1348 Liberty was arrested after and achievements when compared to the past." ties," said Douglas LaFollette Europe for only a very small fraction of the American public," LaFollette pointed out that, OAK CREEK MAN DIES MILWAUKEE (AP) Henry The Memorial Day observance for the Memorial Day program.

He is a former commander of Friday. police went to the scene and stopped his car as it was leaving the area. is sponsored by the Racine Vet C. Rule of Oak Creek, former "the afterburners required for LaFollette, a candidate for erans Council which includes director of the Kenosha County federal law. "Keep Spirits Up" "We should not, at this time, let our spirits fail or our interest lag, due to a change in a date," McCallum said.

"It is but the simplest tribute we pay when we take time to remember gratefully the services our soldiers of the past Racine's Veterans of Foreign Wars who last vear became take-off may create a fantastic Republican organization and la Police reported finding a gun noise problem and that the air Congress, criticized Rep. Henry Schadeberg for voting against an amendment to delete SST Racine County's veterans serv bor's representative to the State Employment Relations representatives of American Legion posts 76, 310, 546, Navy Club Ship 60, United Spanish War Veterans Camp 16, VFW ice officer. under the front seat of the auto. Williams was released on $250 signature bond and ordered to funds from the. Department of Racine Mayor Kenneth L.

SMART FELLOWS MIAMI (AP) The graduat-in gclass at Edison High School ing class at Edison High School rians five boys who finished with identical 4.5294 point averages out of a possible 5. They'll share the honor. Board from 1946-51, died Saturday after a short illness. He Transportation appropriations Huck, addressing the gathering, pollution in the stratosphere would have incalculable effects on life on earth. "Such projects should not be begun until it has been demonstrated that they are environ- Post 1391, Disabled American appear in Branch 3 County Court for 1970.

have rendered, services which said it is to honor "those man Veterans Chapter 9, World War was 60. on June 8. Speaking in the home of Milt Davis of Janesville, LaFollette remarked, "Had I been your congressman, I would have voted-to remove these millions of dollars from the overpriced, You'll Find More noisy and polluting jet and to spend them on urgent programs such as medical aid, health re Local News on Pages 7A and 1 search, education, anti-pollution measures and many others which now go under-funded." In addition to being a dis- tortion of national priorities to immmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm r4J-U-T JUT I 13 limn 1 '-i. f) -sit fh i i Wri llDfJVn6 1 GOLDBLATT'S lVJ.JI 1.9 COMPLETELY INSTALLED Journil-Tlme Photo by Chuck D'Acqulsto LAST RUN The last train to travel over the 94-year-bld swing-span bridge, crossing the Root River between J. I.

Case Co. and Western Publishing Co. property, made the run Wednesday. In April, the Public Service Commission (PSC) allowed the Milwaukee Road to abandon a 400-foot spur track serving Walker Manufacturing Co. The PSC said abandonment authority was necessary to remove the bridge.

Built in 1876, the bridge section at the right could be opened or closed. Since 1934, however, the structure has, in essence, Deen a nxed bridge. Boaters have asked that repairs be made to allow boat traffic, but the railroad said it would cost $100,000 to make the bridge so it would open, and explained that turning machinery and locking devices are out of operation and several piers have already been removed. The U.S. Coast Guard's Department of Transportation said the bridge affords navigation a vertical clearance of 8.7 feet above low water'.

Plans for removal of the bridge have not been announced. Hem hecctatinf By Kathy Bercham A.A.S. For manv vearx wa hnv had a number of pieces of furniture on wheels, portable Racine Couple Married 70 Years serving units for taking foocr from the kitchen to the dining area, and television sets on wheels are very functional allowing the set to be turned easily for convenient viewing. Casters are not really new. ARMSTRONG 6-FOOT WIDE VINYL INLAID FLOORING her name Is on it.

She can write checks the same as I can." He doesn't smoke or drink, because "I couldn't afford to with all those children." In her younger days taking care of her big family, she "baked six loaves of bread every other day and made Danish coffee cake." "That was good," Petersen commented. She used to knit i if "The Lord is going to help Israel.) Their own homeland, their own flag, and Jerusalem not divided He's blessing them in their own homeland." As to mini-skirts, "I don't like them. And I like long hair on a woman." Mrs. Petersen said: "When I came over here my hair was so long I could sit on it. I braided it and put it up." She wears it shorter and "set" now.

"I have so)(many granddaughters who take care of it. I had a permanent for Mother's Day," she said. She attends Bethel Tabernacle every Sunday, and on Mqther's Day was the oldest person there. "Th0y gave me two plants," she said. 1 Doesn't Smoke, Drink Petersen has little hope for the world "I think it's awful bad, getting involved in all those wars.

According to the Scripture it is close to the end. Complete With Installation 8.49 Value! Save "I helped build this house I'm living in," he said. He continued on the job until he was 74 "and worked with the young fellows," then "retired. But his retirement has been a busy one. Until a year ago, when he fell and broke his hip his family.

He also built two at home, he drove his car "every day we went out to eat," he said. "We drove to Franksville." At 90 years of age, he received a safe driv-, ing citation. The Petersens made frequent trips to Florida. He enjoys reading and both watch TV. The news and current events, gleaned thmt newspapers, the Bible and books are his main interest.

As to his favorite videoview-ing, he said "the girls are baring themselves too much. I don't like it. I like the news, morning and night, and the Lawrence Welk show, but I think I liked the Lennon sisters better." Book on Mideast A book he is reading now "Who Will Win in the Middle (Continued from Page 1A) records, shows their direct descendants now number 127 7 children, 26 grandchildren, 76 great-grandchildren and 18 great great-grandchildren. Sons' Daughters' Names Their two sons are Harry and Stanley, and their five daughters include Mrs. Dorothy Seeger, Mrs.

Paul (Ann) Mrs. Roy (Myrtle) Stewart, Mrs. MiedeJ (Gladys) Martinsen, all of Racine, and Mrs. William (Agnes) Hedera, Lauderdale, Fla. Their more than 60 years in Racine is in a way linked to its history, Petersen pointed out.

As a mason, his first big job was helping to build the Lucius Apartments on Main St, He did all the mason work on the Walker Manufacturing building on Michigan and worked for the "United Brethren" when the mansion at 11th and Main Sts- was razed and the Evangelical United Brethren Church was built. Busy Retirement In addition, he built "maybe a dozen houses" for homes in Florida. V' q. yd. what is new is making a decorative focal point of them.

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They're too young. It seems like marriage isn't sacred anymore." Mrs. Petersen admitted that she had never learned to drive. "Yes, she did," her husband said. "She drove a baby buggy." Attractive random chip "Sabril" pattern in choice of clear' or lightly colored vinyl.

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The way people are now trade wives that's the way it was then. He repeated that he thought springs in Yellowstone National Park with temperatures ranging Goldblatt's, Elmwood Plaza Open 11-5 RAPIDS DRIVE PLAZA East? Israel, Egypt or Rus- marriage should be 50-50. "I Shop Today Sun. 1 to 5 p.m. from 16 degrees fahrenheit to boiling.

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