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Manitowoc Sun

Location

Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1936

Page

2

River freighters depart as season starts late

The freighters John A Kling Charles C West A M Byers Peter Reiss and John A Reiss ran down river and left for the season before midnight delaying the official start. The Wilson departed earlier and the David Z Norton will leave after minor repairs. The Wabash will dock next with rivets to be removed. Wooden Nickles will be issued about June 1 for the centennial and redeemable but likely souvenir use.

John A. Kling Charles C. West A. M. Byers Peter Reiss John A. Reiss Wilson David Z. Norton Carferry Wabash Ann Arbor Sheboygan

Little Gallery Bridge Party With Mrs Chase Oil Exhibit

The Little Gallery hosts a bridge party on May 16 on the Henderson boyt store third floor in connection with an annual oils exhibit by Wisconsin artist Mrs Chase. Mrs Chase will attend and discuss the paintings. Prizes from the gallery and a room prize will be awarded. The exhibit stays open until 8 30 p m.

Little Gallery Henderson Boyt Chase Wisconsin

Theodore Roosevelt Excursion Steamer to Enter Service June 19

A 120 crew will man the excursion steamer Theodore Roosevelt when it enters service June 19. The vessel will operate between Chiccaro and St. Joe with South Haven Moonlight trips from the municipal pier. Captain Hl A Dedatre will command and Joseph Peroutka serves as chief engineer.

Theodore Roosevelt Chiccaro St. Joe South Haven Municipal Pier Hl. A. Dedatre Joseph Peroutka

NYA Employs Six Women and Twelve Girls in City Projects

The NYA organizes varied tasks including city assessor record work drafting, indoor and outdoor recreation, school patrol and sanitary duties. Judge H AL Detling denied the county's demurrer in the damarre action of Fred Sohn Meeme farmer related to Highway relocation. Schut f died a year ago and the estate will carry the case forward.

NYA H. AL Detling Etrcuit Damarre Fred Sohn Schut F

Warrant Issued for Local Worthless-Check Suspect

Sheriff Max Hiller reports a warrant issued for Fred J. Miran, alleged to have passed worthless checks in Appleton and Green Bay, with service to be attempted in Appleton. The Junior Association of Commerce hosts a cabaret dance at the Hotel Manistee tomorrow night with Lyric eight piece orchestra, followed by a dinner meeting Monday. Mrs. William Haun chairs the event assisted by Mrs. William Reeder at the St Andrew bean supper tonight featuring a door prize and other awards.

Appleton Police Green Bay Max Hiller Fred J. Miran Appleton Junior Association of Commercce Manitewoc Lyric William Haun William Reeder

County Receives 3439 Refund on Dog License Taxes

The county is in receipt of a 3439 refund on dog license taxes paid to the state. The notice notes the refund amount and indicates the funds were collected as part of the dog licensing program.

A Blue Garden Guide for Hot Summer Days

A horticultural note advises designing a blue flower garden with easy annuals. Lobelia, morning glory, linaria, gilia, cynoglossum, anagallis, asperula, brachycome, Browallia, mirella, larkspur, petunias, centaurea, verbena, and lupin are highlighted for true blue blooms, hardiness, and summer to fall color.

Browallia

Schnettler Nominated for St Naizianz Postmaster

John Schnettler is recommended for the St Naizianz postmaster position and would succeed C P Shea if confirmed. The role pays 2800 dollars annually.

John Schnettler St. Naizianz C. P. Shea

Fredric Strouf Transferred Within GE X Ray Office Network

Fredric E. Strouf son of Mrs Blanche Strouf of 219 North Sixth Street has been transferred from Chicago to the New York offices of the General Electric X Ray corporation.

Fredric E. Strouf Blanche Strouf North Sixth Street Chicago New York General Electric X Ray Corporation

Death of Ferdinand Heckmann in Meeme

Ferdinand J. Heckmann died at his home in Meeme on Tuesday. He was buried this afternoon. Survivors include three daughters, two sons, 22 grandchildren, and one great grandchild.

Ferdinand J. Heckmann Meeme

Delayed UCT Local Council Meeting Set for Tomorrow

The United Commercial Travelers local council and Ladies Auxiliary will hold a postponed meeting at the Catholic Community Center tomorrow evening. New officers will be installed.

United Commercial Travelers Local Council Ladies’ Auxiliary The Catholic Community Center

Lincoln High Names 1936 37 Co-Captains

Fred Glee and Chester Stechmesser were reelected co-captains of the Lincoln high school swimming team for 1936-37. Both will be seniors next year.

Fred Glee Chester Stechmesser Lincoln High School

Holy Cross Cemetery Association Incorporation Filed

Articles of incorporation have been filed with the register of deeds here for the Holy Cross cemetery association of Mishreot. Under the organization perpetual care tenders can be accepted.

Holy Cross Cemetery Association of Mishreot

Captain Cavanaugh Dies After Found Unconscious Aboard Ferry

Captain John Cavanaugh aged 67, senior commander of the Grand Trunk line and master of the City of Milwaukee ferry, was found unconscious aboard the vessel and died at a Milwaukee hospital last week. Captain Charley Mc Cauley, the first officer, has been given command.

John Cavanaugh Grand Trunk Line City of Milwaukee Way Milwaukee Charley McCauley

Admiral Byrd Talk Draws Near Capacity at High School

The Saturday night Admiral Byrd talk at the high school auditorium drew near capacity but was marred by an equipment accident that prevented showing all of the film. A report of wage cuts on WPA projects was denied by George Boyer who heads the Green Bay district.

Admiral Byrd George Boyer Green Bay

Fire truck collision injures crew after chimney fire

Capt. Anton Dulik and Herbert Gehrke, driver, were injured and Jos Bonk, pipeman, unhurt when an American LaFrance fire truck from North Eighth Street station collided with a milk truck at Eighteenth and New York avenue Saturday morning. The truck had just answered a chimney fire at 1815 New York avenue and reportedly did not sound the bell or stop for the arterial. Damage to the fire truck was about $500. the milk truck driver Vernon Pelties of Mishicot was not hurt.

Anton Dulik Herbert Gehrke Jos. Bonk North Eighth Street Eighteenth and New York Avenue Eighteenth Street Vernon Pelties Mishicot

William C. Lampe dies after weeklong illness prominent local figure

William C. Lampe, 64, longtime resident active in business and public life, died Saturday night in hospital after a weeklong illness. Funeral was Wednesday at First Evangelical Lutheran Church. He worked 25 years for Schuette Co and held roles as bank teller, Merchants Credit Bureau manager, and county supervisor. Survived by his widow, four brothers and three sisters.

William C. Lampe Ev. Lutheran Schuette Company Merchants Credit Bureau Lampe

East Dominates Green Bay Triangular Track Meet

Green Bay East won the triangular meet at Green Bay last Friday night with 92 points. Appleton finished second with 76 and Manitowoc tallied 26 points.

Green Bay East Green Bay Manitowoc Appleton East Manitowoe

Juvenile arrests solve string of petty robberies

A gang of boy robbers was rounded up here last week and appeared before juvenile court. Their cases have been disposed of, and the arrests helped solve many petty robberies in the area. Nayes may not be used in juvenile jails.

State tests two wells but withholds findings

A twenty five year old report notes a state test of two wells with a 55 minute duration in each case. The article states no information was released about the results, and references a quar ter century ago.

Fire Chief Inspects New York Ladder Trucks

Fire Chief James Kuplie traveled to Clintonville last week for a personal inspection of several aging ladder trucks for the New York department. The trucks are equipped with 85 foot ladders.

James Kuplie AL Clintonville New York

Woolworth Company Charged Over Benzoate Cherry Sale

The F. W. Woolworth company is named as defendant in a municipal court action charging them with offering for sale chocolate covered cherries containing benzoate of soda in violation of law. They have twenty days to answer.

F. W. Woolworth Company Muunicipal Court

Assessors Meeting Adopts Modern Valuation Methods

A county assessors meeting at the court house discussed modern assessment methods and urged officials to be well fortified with facts when appearing before the board of review.

Court House Board of Review

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