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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1925
Page
8
Paul Ungrodt, a 24 year old college graduate, was elected mayor of Washburn Wisconsin in 1924. He cut city expenses and forgone his own salary to revive a town mired in 85000 dollars of debt while restoring credit and rebuilding confidence in its government.
The article credits Ungrodt with reviving Washburn by securing a $20 000 bonded loan to wipe debts and restore credit. He raised one year taxes, cut fire department costs by 6000, abolished the street commissioner post, had a council committee run it, merged superintendent and high school principal roles, and trimmed city legal expenses to 259. Citizens feel a new civic spirit and confidence as the town prospers. if he runs again, he could win the largest majority ever.
Five thousand Greek junior Red Cross members sent plum puddings to American homes tomorrow. The gifts express thanks for Christmas packages sent last year by American junior Red Cross members.
Mike McTigue defeats Tiger Flowers at Madison Square Garden in the Christmas fund event, earning another world light heavyweight title chance after losing the crown to Paul Berlenbach last summer. Reports say Flowers controlled several rounds with sharp attacks, while McTigue rebounded with improved defense.
Fidella Barba defeated Lew Perfetti by six round decision after a sharp late surge, while Perfetti and Barba shared a tough exchange in New York. Godfrey outpointed Martin Burke in ten rounds, and Ernie Jarvis faced Izzy Schwartz in a separate bantamweight bout.
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