Bob Placek – 8th Grade Graduation
The invitation scanned here was for Bob’s 8th grade graduation from the Trautwein School (Racine, WI) in 1952. Originally built in 1912, the Trautwein School was enlarged with an addition in 1954. Students at the time petitioned to keep the school’s original tower, which housed the old Trautwein bell. The school, known at the time as one of the four Western Complex Schools (along with Bartlett, Hood Creek and Franksville), closed in 1981. Biob is in the bottom row, second to right.
A photo from the Internet of the Trautwein School.
Placek – LaCanne Wedding Photo
Harold Anton Placek married Olive Mary LaCanne on Saturday, June 15, 1935.
Best Man and Matron of Honor (on the left) were Jim Stibor (also a cousin of Harold) and Dorothea Frook (a sister of Olive). Groomsman and Bridesmad (on the right) were Carl Krause and Julia Placek (Harold’s sister).
Bob Placek Takes a Navy Trip
As a student at NSB High, Bob Placek was selected to go on a Navy trip where they cruised from Jacksonville to Norfolk. Perhaps he was interested in the Navy, but my guess is he took the trip just for the plane rides at the beginning and end!
Robert Placek-Kathy Simmons Wedding
From the Daytona Beach News-Journal
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Harold Placek’s New Business
From the October 14, 1954 edition of “The Pelican”:
After moving the family to New Smyrna Beach from Racine, Grandpa Placek started a local business selling and servicing televisions. Article includes information on the family.
Phi Kappa Tau – Bob Placek
Bob was a brother of the Phi Kappa Tau fraternity at the University of Florida (Alpha Eta chapter). He is the third from the left in the row next to the bottom.
Wegener Communications Makes Inc. 500 – 1985
From the Gwinnett Daily News: November 19, 1985
Grandma Placek’s Kittens
From the May 14, 1978 New Smyrna Beach News-Observer
Polaroid of the Kittens
Jevišovice – Last Home of Frank Placek, Sr. in Czech Republic
Jevišovice is a small town in Moravia. Moravia, along with Bohemia, is one of two regions that comprise the Czech Republic. It was founded before 1289 A.D. Approximately 1100 people live there today. The picture below is taken from a postcard. Frank, Senior left Jevišovice in 1892 with his wife and children, including infant Frank, Jr. who was born there only months earlier.
Postcard of Jevišovice