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Newspaper
Manitowoc Sun
Location
Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1936
Page
1
City council debate hints at no Eighth street or park work
Report notes the Monday night session lasted four and a half hours with no mention of finishing Eighth street or Washington park. It cites forecast of more snow, plans to buy a snow plow, and remarks on local civic topics including fishing and small cafe trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth Street
Washington Park
Hospitality invites guests to share views on the house and residents
The article urges visitors to express their opinions about the home and the people within it. It emphasizes candid feedback and respectful conversation to improve hospitality and communal living.
Townsfolk debate politics and personalities in chatter
The passage sketches a mix of local views on Joe Louis, education, Townsend Plan, sheriff candidates and political races. It notes public interest in local officers and hints at divided opinions about third parties and civic life.
Collecting Wits and Wordplay Amid Local Gags and Jests
A collage of quips and quirk from a 1920s column includes political jabs at a Prohibition convention in Niagara Falls, social witticisms about money and manners, vacation humor, and a local police “rider” detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prohibition Party
Niagara Falls
Circus in Town Tomorrow Supposed at Tented Ground
Town teems with talk of a tent circus coming tomorrow and a hint of plans by local youths, while Prosperity Corner fades from mention. Some observers speculate a political gathering of young democrats and a possible republican retort, with a wary note that the army might be called upon.
Local man prone to sleepwalking explains odd ritual
A local man, who says he walks in his sleep, sleeps with pants and shoes on. He cites a quirky admission as his reason and hints at a detour from the straight and narrow path. The piece notes a chance to revisit childhood days as part of the reflection.
And so we quit
A terse note implies cancellation of a planned parade with expected public audience. No official reason given. The statement signals an abrupt end to the event and leaves local residents uncertain about future plans.
City looks to speed personal tax payments and relief reforms
City council ordered the city attorney to start a campaign to collect delinquent personal property taxes back to 1930 and added an extra clerk for four months. A new system to insure prompt payment was approved, and a 35 member citizens committee was named to study poor relief cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cityttorney
Eaward Meyer
Citizens’ Committee
Wernecke
Waldo Boulevard
NYA
Franklin
Routine business dismissed and adjournment at midnight
The assembly disposed of a mass of routine business and, as usual, adjourned at midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isual
Popularity Contest To Name Queen and Court
A Manitowoc centennial committee launches a popularity contest to name Miss Manitowoc Miss Columbia and eight princesses for a four night pageant. Eligible girls aged sixteen to twenty six compete by selling tickets with advance sales bonuses. Nomination blanks are at the centennial offices local sponsors and newspapers. Wooden nickels will be accepted as cash at participating stores and volunteers are invited to help production as Roger Company begins work. An advance celebration is planned at Manitowoc Rapids on June 18 and 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Company
Manitowoc Rapids
Local Officials Enter Sheriff Race On Progressive Ticket
George Kiel chairman of the county board and fair committee secretary declares candidacy on the progressive ticket for sheriff. William Mielke and Max Hiller also contest the race with others quietly considering. John Skubal and John Ellman reportedly seek nominations. Aaron Peterson may run though campaigning hasn’t started. Kiel, long active in politics, was reelected county board chair without opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kiel
Fair Committee
William Mielke
Max Hiller
John Skubal
John Ellr Mn
Aaron Peterson
Night Force
Memorial Day Parades Marked by Large Crowds and Peace Tone
Memorial Day events allowed morning and afternoon parades to run without incident. Visiting soldiers not traveling to Kewaunee joined local marchers. A Evergreen speaker, Attorney Range Shebovenn, condemned future wars and urged nonintervention. Business paused nationwide as thousands visited cemeteries parks and the airport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kewaunee
Evergreen
Attorney Range
Shebovenn
Manitowoc Ships Win Two Games in Weekend Action
The Manitowoc Ships won both ends of a weekend series. Saturday they beat Oshkosh 4 to 1 as Rosinsky held the visitors to six hits. Sunday Lefty Schoe pke pitched a one hit game, and Manitowoc won 3 to 1 against Green Bay. They will play Nee-Menasha on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitowoc
Oshkosh
Almer Rosinsky
Schoepke
Green Bay
Nee-Menasha
Police add Joseph Smrz as relief traffic rider
The traffic squad gains a relief rider Joseph Smrz will work eight days and nights per stretch and spend the rest of his time on duty at headquarters allowing four men on duty at all times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police Department
Joseph Smrz
Eighth Street Delay Pushes Celebration Back
Eighth Street will not be ready for the planned celebration with completion now projected for mid July. State highway width changes delayed the project by at least thirty days and bids opened at Madison show a local county contractor ready to move in quickly if awarded the job. Merchants report heavy business losses while work continues, with paving awaiting the contractor post next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth Street
the Merchants and Manufacturers Association
Madison
South Eighth Street
Quay
Washington Streets
City Council Eyes Special Month-End Avena License Approvals
The city council may call a special meeting at month end to approve avena license applications. Law requires advertisements be run for fifteen days before action can be taken.
Gerald Muchin Named Bnai Brith President for Coming Year
Gerald Muchin was named president of Bnai Brith for the coming year succeeding Jack Barenbaum Julius Graff as vice president Bernard Schwartz as secretary Sam Brenner as treasurer Jack Barenbaum as monitor Dave Balkansky as assistant monitor and Alfred Muchin as trustee for three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Muchin
Bnai Brith
Jack Barenbaum
Julius Graff
Bernard Schwartz
Sam Brenner
Monitor
Dave Balkansky
Alfred Muchin
Street Signs Replaced with Clearer, Neater Plaques
New street signs are being installed gradually. They improve readability and present a neater appearance compared with the old signs, boosting legibility for residents and visitors.
May Marriage Licenses Dip From Last Year Record
May marriage license permits totaled 48 this year, down from 62 in May last year. The month began with a threat to surpass last year’s record.
City Hears Test Planned for New Well at Silver Creek Park
The council was informed Monday night that the Gray Mileager company would be ready this week to test the new well at Silver Creek park. The test date was not definitively set. Adolph Johnson, former local nun who has served as assistant director of the division of registrations of the counties and exchange commission in Washington, has resigned to join a Chicago law firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ld Street
South Seventhtreet
Park Committee
South Side
Teitgen
Cansel
Rahr
Wisconsin
Utility Commission
Eighth Street
Calumet Avenue
Silver Creek Park
Adolph ©. Johnson
Division of Registration of
The
Counties and Exchange Commission
Washington
Chicago
Supreme Court Reverses Damages in Bergner Case
The court reversed the iewit damage award against Her van Bergner and ordered dismissal. Bergner had been granted 2400 for injuries from a crossing accident in Cleveland on April 15, 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Hervan Bergner
Bergner
Cleveland
Five nets of the William Schultz ircus highlighted in centennial Little Chute event
Five nets of the William Schultz circus will be featured during Little Chute centennial celebrations in June. The event marks the town’s 100 years with a showcase of rare circus artifacts and local heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nets
William Schultz Ircus
Little Chute
Also Mentioned on This Page
George Peterson
Fish and Game Association
Joe Louis
Congress
Townsend
As Wu
Hird
Zioncheck
Prosperity Corner
T. H. Turnbull
CC. B Vahle
M. Harwell
Schuetze
Cemetery and Parks Committee
J. A. Huppert
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