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Newspaper
Manitowoc Sun
Location
Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1935
Page
1
A rambling, folksy column laments municipal budget fights and local concerns. It notes upcoming primary elections, debates over recreation, a potential town hall addition, and hints at local business and development in a casual, seasonal voice. The piece closes with holiday wishes and a promise to return next Friday.
Daniel C. Bleser, former Kingsbury Breweries president, was elected chairman of the Kingsbury Inc board at the annual directors meeting. Officers include Louis Kunz as president and Otto Senglaub as secretary. The firm reports rising sales in Manitowoc area and discusses reorganization plans.
The Manitowoc Portland Cement plant, in operation since last April, shut down last week for seasonal repairs. 126 men work across three shifts. Key supervisors will be recalled after the first of the year to oversee reopening. No opening date is yet set.
County Engineer Edwin Fenner was elected president of the Walton bank league at the annual meeting last week. Ed Dunning was named vice president, Marvin Fehrman treasurer, and Leo Monday William Eck and George Maresch named directors.
Local merchants report doors open last night and will stay open tonight Saturday night and Monday night. On Tuesday they close at 4 o clock. Do your Wistmas shopping tonight or tomorrow to avoid last minute rush.
The Rainbridge was sold last week to Maritime Securities. Officials discuss implications for imported goods and city trade routes. A train on the limited near Belgium was delayed over three hours due to engine trouble. another locomotive was borrowed from Milwaukee.
Furene Kadow was named president of the Manitowoc Insurance Board with Ben Frank as vice president and Brenk Vraney reelected secretary treasurer.
The government dredge Kewaunee sank early Sunday near Park Street after breaking from the dock and sliding into the river center channel. Damages are extensive though insured. motors and generators will be ruined and require replacement. Engineers plan to use a floating dock section to remove heavy gear and pumps to refloat the vessel.
Keak Po Town named chairman of the Fox River Valley Safety conference to be held in May in this city. A L Nimtz heads the social school and Henry Detjes is treasurer. The committee aims to meet monthly and plan snow removal, while county highway crews prepare for winter duties and the utilities commission handles funding and reimbursements.
Lincoln Highs were defeated by Appletor last Friday night with the final score 20 to 2. The margin of victory widened in the final minutes of play.
The city council voted eleven to two to reject a $3780 recreation budget for a full program and director. Aldermen Pilger Randolph Klusmeyer Amerson Bruechert and Bartelme opposed. Dr. Thompson presented letters of support while WPA and PWA bill payments and sewer projects dominated other discussions.
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