YWCA to Open Summer Camp June Twenty‑First
The YWCA summer camp, popular last year, will open on or about June 21. Riverside Camp cottage is secured again with a houseboat addition to accommodate more girls. Bertha Hoefke returns as camp director with an assistant. A camp party met Friday to relive last year and plan the season. Fundraising includes shampooing manicuring darning and a May Breakfast on Decoration Day to support camp expenses.
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Young Women’s Christian Association
Riverside Camp
Bertha Hoefke
Firing at Suspect in Milwaukee Jail Visiting Room
Greek resident Alex Giebes, 26, allegedly betrayed and assaulted his wife, leading Vincent Leo Teevans, 32, railroad employee and smoke inspector, to fire twice at him in the county jail visiting room. One bullet ignited Giebes coat but caused no injuries. Teevans was arrested after a warrant sworn by District Attorney Yockey.
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Milwaukee
Alex Giebes
Vincent Leo Teevans
Giebes
Teevans
Yockey
Range explosion kills one at hotel kitchen
In Sault Ste Marie on May 19 a range exploded in the International hotel kitchen, killing 25 year old Jean Junior and injuring three others. Fire crews responded as the waterfront kitchen was heavily damaged.
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Sault Ste Marie
Mich
Canadian Sea
Jean Junior
Fire insurance rate bill reported favorably by assembly
The bill on fire insurance rates and rate making proposed by the legislative fire insurance investigating committee received a favorable report from the assembly committee on insurance and banking last week. A substitute bill with changes from the hearings was recommended, with two members dissenting.
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Madison
Wis
Legislative Fire Insurance Investigating Committee
Assembly Committee On Insurance and Banking
Robber Beating Fatal in Chicago Restaurant
Charles Hart, a Chicago restaurant owner, was beaten with a gas pipe during a robber attack early today and is dying from a fractured skull. The assailant, described as a Black man, escaped.
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Chicago
Charles Hart
Hart
Artist Alfred Mueller Kills Himself After Rejected Proposal
In Chicago on May 19 Alfred Mueller shot himself after attempting to kill Mrs Elizabeth Farley whose marriage proposal he had asked for. Mueller stood before his painting The Trail of the Lonesome Pine when the act occurred.
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Chicago
Trail of the Lonesome Pine
Alfred Mueller
Elizabeth Farley
Mueller
Farley
Prince of Pilsen at La Crosse Theater Tonight
Spotlight promotes Henry Savage company presenting The Prince of Pilsen at La Crosse theater on May 21. Featured songs include The Message of the Violts and Song of the Cities. Cast includes Jess Dandy Bernard Ferguson Fred Lyon Campbell Duncan Lottie Kendall Edna Pendleton Dorothy Delmore Norma Brown. Scenic costumes newly prepared and augmented orchestra to enhance performances.
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Frank Pixley
Gustave Luders
Jess Dandy
Bernard Ferguson
Fred Lyon
Campbell Duncan
Lottie Kendall
Flowers Decorate Annex Gym and Y M C A Exhibit
Eight hundred students faculty and alumni gathered in the Hixon Manual Training annex gym for a reception hosted by Mr F P Hixon and Mrs B E McCormick. The event featured an eight piece orchestra, floral decorations, and new dances amid a gymnastic display by Y M C A members demonstrating gymnasium benefits.
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New Hixon Manual Training Annex
F. P. Hixon
New Majestic Summer Run Praised by Big Audiences
In the Majestic’s summer debut crowds filled the house as Kinemacolor films drew unanimous praise. Vaudeville decor with evergreens fountains and lights framed the screen while front seating stayed distortion free. The color pictures impressed with natural hues and sharp detail.
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Majestic
Good Service Talk No 28 Billing Changes
The notice explains a June change in gas and electric billing. May bills arrive June 1, June readings will be taken citywide over the month, so June bills cover part of the month while July bills cover the full month. Bills are due on delivery with a ten day grace before penalties.
Films Displayed Last Night Feature Colorful Kinemacolor
Films displayed last night drew strong interest with Eggs and Egg Spraments a trick film and a Hawthorne drama Feathertop. The colorful costumes showcased Kinemacolor’s color capabilities.
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Hawthorne
Pia
Kinemacolor
Arrest Fly Breeders in Detroit on Nuisance Charges
In Detroit on May 19 thirty four people were arraigned in recorder's court for maintaining nuisances that serve as breeding places for flies as part of an anti fly day crackdown.
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Detroit
Mich
Toda
Recorder’s Court
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