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Newspaper
Manitowoc Sun
Location
Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1936
Page
1
The column riffs on aldermen budgets and street projects, noting a planned 10 cent tax hike and dam repairs costing 115000. It critiques election motives and calls for serving the public, with digressions on local quirks and community life through spring into baseball season.
City council unanimously rescinded a 46 foot street widening plan after federal officials said four extra feet did not justify the cost. Eighth street will remain 42 feet while utilities underground Ninth street and Eighth street wiring proceeds. The vote also underwrote a $3,000 centennial celebration and discussed harbor, parking, shelters, and other municipal matters.
Federal officials agreed to take over maintenance of the inner harbor channel from the river mouth to the second railway bridge, ensuring a 21 foot depth. Mayor Arthur Schuetze announced the decision after returning from Washington, with support from Congressman Geo Schneider and local officials. Funds are not yet assured, but a final decree is expected later.
Pred A Fredrich, re elected Maple Grove town chairman, tendered resignation as a member of the Maple Crest sanitary board. He was renamed for a three year term last fall. The other two members are B S Bedell and Vee Praredie Rit Jr.
Adam Puwnoski of Two Rivers pleaded guilty in municipal court to possession of unstamped liquor. He was fined $75 with court costs totaling $87.42.
Manitowoc plans a week long centennial celebration from June 28 through July 4 with a grand parade as the kickoff. The program includes floats, a monster pageant, exhibits, a county wide talent show, fireworks, flower and pet shows, an industrial expo and athletic day. Organizers will issue a centennial Herald Times edition and a Color Craft Books let also, with decorations supervised by R C Milski.
Judge EdwardS. Lchmitz in probate court ruled that 20762 dollars of Mrs Henry Schreihart funds must be included in the estate. The gift to sister Miss Mayme Hartwig was found inadequately supported while the Marshall street home was willed to the sister. Income from the estate will go to both sisters Mayme Hartwig and Mrs Hart.
Reports from Madison County show a statewide drop in tax sales. In this county tax levies totaled 1,449,018 with 112,156 going to tax sale and purchased by the county. The sale share was 7.7 percent versus 12.8 percent the prior year.
A Pere Marquette carferry became stuck in the draw of the Tenth street bridge shortly before 1 PM Tuesday, causing a heavy traffic jam. Police seek a remedy for southbound congestion at Tenth and Franklin due to the bridge routing.
The Public Works Administration approves the slate of plans for a new south side junior high school designed by Chicago architect John Chubb. The Board of Education plans to call for bids with openings set for May 13.
Train 114 departs here for Milwaukee at 1 40 pm with a 20 minute shortening. Beginning next week the departure moves to 2 00 pm and the Milwaukee arrival is 12 50 am.
The stove manufacturers of the country abandon the United States Chamber of Commerce over a dispute rooted in the chamber’s position on bus and truck legislation. The move signals a broader challenge to the chamber’s influence in industrial policy.
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