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Newspaper
Manitowoc Sun
Location
Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1935
Page
1
An alderman jokes it is the same difference while a bank scare prompts a hurried call. A would be loan seeker tries to drum up courage and is labeled as deception. The Freier Saengerbund voices music on land, and a city council session flags chiseling as near art. Windiate House marks another anniversary, and fair events are urged with light wordplay.
The text contemplates buying a yacht for 75000 dollars and mentions city impressions. It shifts to questions about a house, hometown sports teams the Cubs and ChiSox, and curiosity about Santa Claus as a relief pitcher. It notes curious stories and mixed belief.
The piece notes the Vindicate House served meals costing four and a half cents per person including rent allowance, contrasting with what families on relief can afford at home. It mentions a guilty conscience driving behavior and questions reform.
Residents discuss cautious parking around the downtown area noting widespread attentiveness to curb rules and vehicle spacing as new enforcement measures attract attention.
A terse line notes how some people always spot the horse that cannot win, hinting at wit and skepticism in casual chat. The remark uses playful humor to observe judgment and certainty in a betting vibe.
Water remains high in Lake Michigan prompting city officials to assess impact on local supply. Officials warn continued high levels may affect infrastructure and delay plans for additional storage.
A fragment notes a cradle phone priced at eight cents and an added charge of two dollars for an unspecified feature. The terse line questions value and practicality, reflecting early consumer pricing chatter.
Readers note a $135000 plan for a city hall expansion. cries of growth and funding questions surface as the community and editor Charles Broughton brainstorms how to attract audiences. The piece also mentions weather, local taverns, a shared loss in the paper world, and the need for clear reporting.
The city adopts a 24 hour traffic signal cycle and plans to reissue street name decorations. Officials tout increased safety and local pride as crews roll out new signage and timed signals across districts.
Vague notes say the council is slated to begin at 7 30 but a quitting time could yield the same result. The item reflects uncertainty about scheduling and duration of the session.
A scattered column references breweries and distilleries fading from memory. Discussions touch on park projects a wading pool, squatters, urban life, fashion in a nudist colony, and looming budget time. Comments reflect small town chatter and shifting social trends with playful, ironic tone. Indicates general city life and cultural quips rather than a single event.
A mosquito shows no preference as it bites at various times and targets, illustrating the insect’s indiscriminate feeding behavior across different environments.
The note marks the beginning of a fourth year and expresses optimism about reaching a final milestone. It conveys forward-looking resolve and a positive outlook for completion.
The city council split 7 6 over a 135000 city hall addition and again over a 370000 plan for a south side junior high and an assembly addition to McKinley school. If approved by federal authorities the city could gain 227250 in grants with the rest financed by bonds. Referendum on the school plan failed 9 4.
The Manitowoc County Diamond Jubilee Fair opens with many businesses closing by 11 a.m. and crowds streaming to the grounds. The exhibition halls, grandstand attractions, racing program, and model home draw big crowds as Two Rivers day is noted for Saturday.
Work has begun on a $22 000 addition to the Holy Family Conservatory of Music and Art on South Eleventh street. Kasper Construction Company holds the contract. The two story building will be 40 feet wide and 50 feet long with an assembly hall on the first floor.
Manitowoc Ship Building Corporation and Burger Yards receive a bulletin on constructing 41 wooden ships for the federal government and both may bid. Boats range from 20 to 40 feet in length.
Sergei Tulach, head of the police traffic department, says the public is cooperating nicely in the drive for better and safer driving conditions. Parking and other regulations are generally observed and the checkup continues.
The Calumet county Democrats urged Editor Charles E. Broughton to run for governor but he did not accept the overtures.
City officials and Leo L. Holstein will meet next week to discuss the Public Works Administration program. The talk covers adding costs for city hall, junior high, and McKinley school, plus lands, architect fees, furniture, and landscaping under the 45 percent grant.
Federal court delays decision on the Alabama, Carolina and Christopher Columbus. Rumor of junking the large whaleback excursion steamer cannot be confirmed. Junking would be costly. The Alabama is valuable and unlikely to be junked. the Carolina is small enough that bids might be obtained.
The Freier Saengerbund the state’s oldest singing society hosted a Monday night boat ride and party aboard the White Swan. Guests included Idwin Schuette Mr and Mrs Oscar Rudie Captain and Mrs Billy Williamson and Oriental TyggiCo. Gov LaFollette commented on a new code for cleaners and price cutting.
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