Letters From Sun Readers Question Greendale Police Staffing
Dorothy Bruett writes to Greendale Sun detailing a reduced police staff since 1945 with only two fulltime officers since April 1946 and no one on duty after 2:30 a.m. daily. She notes emergency calls, unpaid home duties, and strain on residents while defending the chief and department against unfavorable commentary.
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Woerdehoff
The
Sun
Police Department
Greendale
Greendale Caucus Urges Visionary Trustees for Town Future
In Greendale the caucus calls for men and women with clear vision to lead the village through precarious months ahead. Voters weigh candidates who will chart a safe course and resist feuds and bigotry to keep Greendale a proud home town.
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Greendale
Greendal
Good Earth
Eterniy
Birthday Ball Thanks From Greendale Co-Chairs
Co chairs Mrs Merrill Burke and Jim Ircvik extend heartfelt gratitude through the Greendale Sun for the splendid cooperation of committees in planning the annual Birthday Ball. They praise the willing spirit and goodwill that filled the event with a warm atmosphere and simple heartfelt thanks.
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Greendale
Merrill Burke
Jim Ircvik
Storm Warnings At Schultz Tavern Crowded By Happy Night
Report notes Schultz hosted a busy night at his tavern with many patrons seeking relief from a storm. E Koenigereiter worked on the scene as a private jit-employee.
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Schultz
E. Koenigereiter
Village Voices on Work and Weather in Local Town
Town residents praise the village crews for solid work during a storm and wartime rationing, noting the grocery store’s steady run and post office efficiency. Seiler the Beer Man delivered in snow with cold beer, while emergency fire units responded rapidly to a blaze at 43rd and Loomis despite gale force winds.
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O. K
43Rd
Loomis
O. EK
Village Caucus Names Candidates and Shel ter Plan Discussion
The Greendale village board considered having newly appointed village manager Robert Eppley contact Milwaukee County fathers about placing a shelter at 43rd and Forest Home Ave to aid residents and bus riders. The plan aims to relieve harsh elements and improve transit access, though the Transport Co. does not support village activity and uses streets for business benefiting Milwaukee. A shelter at the triangle of 48th and Oaklahoma was also discussed as a feasibility option.
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Greendale
Robert Eppley
Milwaukee County
43Rd
Forest Home Ave
Transport Co
Milwaukee
48Rd
Oaklahoma
Many New Greendale Candidates Nominated At Caucus
At Greendale village caucus on Feb 6 1947 six new candidates for the board of trustees were nominated. A rare tie vote led chair Cliff Bowen to order a coin toss between Brietzman and Monroe Ariens. Nominated for the spring election were Norbert Gardener Eli Surges Monroe Ariens Howard Haug and Art Niemzek. Incumbents Art Marcus and Al Lenz declined renomination. About 150 people attended. The caucus committee of Steve Vento Cliff Bowen and Mrs Jack Oberhofer was re-elected. The spring election will be in April.
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Greendale
Board of Trustees
Cliff Bowen
Harold Barr
Brietzman
Monroe Ariens
Norbert Gardener
Eli Surges
Howard Haug
Art Niemzek
Art Marcus
al Lenz
Steve Vento
Jack Oberhofer
March of Dimes Ball praised by Greendale community
A Greendale notice thanks Jim Ireynk and Ma Burke led March of Dimes Ball volunteers, praising their work despite a storm. The writer distinguishes this committee from the prior Fourth of July Celebration group and urges continued town volunteer spirit.
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Jim Irevnk
Ma Burke
Village Board Honors Anto Shabart As Treasurer Emeritus
The Village Board of Green Dale votes to send a letter of appreciation to Anto Shabart for service as village treasurer. The treasurer role merged with the village clerk position in a recent reorganization, with Shabart remaining closely associated with village affairs.
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Anto Shabart
Greendale
Tony
Village Election Editorial Open Letter to Greendale Voters
A local newspaper declares open coverage of the Greendales village election for two years. It pledges to disclose candidates backing, aims to expose flawed incumbents, and to use its power to help elect good men to the village board.
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Greendales
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Harold P. Bruett
Greendale Sun
Village Caucus
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Mr. Shabart
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