Julie Lerke

"... by political groups which would sense the maturing youngsters’ inevitable resentment. While the foundation has no adoption provisions, a number of American couples have expressed interest, among them Mrs. Julie Lerke, 4.5, of Whitehouse, recently named “New Jersey Mother of the She adopted five illegitimate youngsters born of Americans to Korean mothers. She has two children of her own and five ..."

"... Bob? adorned the bus. There were strings of holly on the door and mistletoe at the driver's side. Everything went as planned a l, 16 adopted. of family. there's Julie Lerke, 47 and lier husband Kurt, 56. And there are their 18 natur- eight other persons from state Pope Offers hospitals are living in a real things.? has been rejected free ..."

"... Year Has Adopted 10 Whitehouse, mother of 10 adopted children of five races and two children of her own has been named New Jersey Mother of the Year. Mrs. Julie Lerke, 45, says the honor, which puts her in the running for the American Mother of the Year award, must have come from persons who know the children because she's too ..."

"... in a family of 16 adopted children for a New Jersey couple. The account of a veteran's return to Korea to aid children of American gi's inspired Kurt and Julie Lerke to help. Into their own family of two children, they have adopted 16 more over the years. ?They are all races and have every physical disability imaginable,? says Mrs. Lerke, ?brain damage, cerebral palsy, hemophilia, asthma and meningitis.? The youngsters, age 2 to 20 were all formerly rejected in other homes. Now adjusted happily in the home, they help with ..."