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Newspaper
Manitowoc Sun
Location
Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1936
Page
1
A garbled column blends local political jabs, election quips, and social observations. It references Wisconsin sports and a new athletic director while weaving anecdotes about postmasters, divorces, and odd sayings. The piece reads like a late era column with scattered names and places obscured by OCR.
The piece notes walking as a healthful sport yet warns it can be dangerous. It muses on mud in campaigns and soil conservation, then shifts to domestic life observations about voice tone and behavior, household duties, child traits, and social pace. It resembles a humorous column of scattered vignettes.
A brief in Sheboygan captures a local crowd urging one more round before leaving. The line reflects a casual request for an additional item or drink as the gathering nears its end.
Water becomes expensive when purchased in large quantities as a necessary resource. The quote highlights the financial impact of securing ample water supplies for daily needs and operations.
The speaker claims that the country spends six billion dollars annually on gambling and suggests significant funds are at stake. The remark highlights the scale of gambling expenditures and hints at the broad possibility of unusual events or losses, mentioning a ton of pig iron disappearance as a provocative aside.
A quirky column notes the year's end approaches and hints at playful, risky schemes to sell back goods to merchants. It mentions extending credit from the telephone company to twenty two dollars and jokes about husbands and wives, ending with a wry comment on life.
The note humorously objects to the lack of information about air mail service, suggesting the topic needs clearer details or an update. No further statements are provided on routes schedules or policy.
The piece parodies local issues with spray sprinklers on Heights Street and a petition idea. It mentions daylight saving shifts, earlier council meetings, and public sentiment about neighborhood matters. The closing line promises a return next week and denies prize announcements.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled the Two Rivers city manager lacked authority to discharge former Police Chief Thad Logan prompting a return of the case to city fire and police officials for possible back pay and a new hearing. The ruling mirrors prior Madison cases about pay cuts and municipal law compliance.
The daughters of the American Revolution sponsor a May program to mark the landing of the first settlers in the city a century ago. Students, descendants, Boy Scouts, and officials will gather at the Seventh street landing with a high school band, a speech by RK G Plumb, and a flag rising as part of the ceremonies.
Municipal court Judge Bredeson ruled in favor of Henry Fanslau awarding $436 for damages after Edward Mrotek drove a car into Fanslau's storefront in 1934. The decision centers on the civil action arising from the incident.
The Fox River Valley and Lakeshore Safety Conference parade on May 21 will showcase safety messages with cooperation from business, schools, civic groups, and fraternal organizations. Fire Chief James Kuplic chairs arrangements as Seventeenth Street starts the route toward the fairgrounds for a 5 pm procession and banquet.
The Centennial committee plans a booster club funded by fifty cent booster badges and a membership card. Badges and cards will be sold soon. Commander was named to head the marine end of the program which may include government craft and a Venetian Night parade on the river. The first day, Sunday June 28, will be Church Day with special church programs.
The local unit of the Association of Power Engineers marked its 85th anniversary at the Odd Fellows hall Saturday night. About 125 guests attended with Henry Knell, one of the two living charter members, present while Thomas Peroutka attended in illness. Gustav Lauch, a longtime member now retired, received a life membership as the session concluded a big success.
Mrs. Mary Doring Baker seeks a Nevada divorce from George F. Baker a Kingsbury Breweries salesman claiming cruelty. She wishes to return to New York and asks for division of the home furnishings with no alimony. Married in 1929.
The Manitewoc Portland Cement company will reopen its plant next Monday and hire 125 men. Many former workers have already been called back as the company anticipates a strong season. The White Swan has been delivering cargoes of cement regularly.
Attorney and Mrs H L Markham marked their golden wedding anniversary on Monday. Both enjoy perfect health and the Colonel remains active in the practice of law.
Circuit Judge Arnold Murphy sustained the 19383 Bahr Malting plant valuation at 1 578 000 and the Wisconsin Malting plant at 410 840, following appeals from the board of review. He found no unfairness or discrimination and noted potential future hearings on 1934 and 1985 assessments and possible appeals to the state supreme court. Tax officials monitor similar cases across Wisconsin cities with malt houses.
At a conference of aldermen and Edward G. Littel, rep for Gov. LaFollette, officials considered a new work relief plan. Funds would come from state and federal governments. Possible projects included a community center, police station, city hall addition, and a new Twenty-first Street bridge, but no action was taken.
Arthur Dueno head of a local manufacturing concern pleaded not guilty in municipal court to a five count complaint for obtaining money under false pretense. The complaint lists victims including Charles Lorenz Ray Bubb NEB Luebke Walter Wilms and John Fischer all employed by Dueno. Bail set at 1000 and furnished as steps to annul the proceedings proceed.
Edna Ohm leads the vocational school operetta The Lady of the Terrace with Harold Evans Eleanore Klein Robert Wordell Calvin Wordell Calvin Green Robert Middelstaedt Trene Kadow Lawrence Micheltree Laura Felber and a chorus of fifty students rehearsing for performances on May 21 and May 24.
A Samuel Kunin Sons representative paid a $25 fine plus costs in municipal court last week for misbranding canned goods. Exhibits included canned peas labeled Carrots and Peas with a note “prepared from soaked dried peas” and a similar label on lima beans. The maximum fine was paid.
The O. K. ball club will join the Shore league and Jim Kean will again serve as manager. The move aligns the team with regional competition and signals continuity in leadership for the season.
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