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Newspaper
Manitowoc Sun
Location
Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1936
Page
1
City notes on council actions and local humor run together
Monday night the council approved two new police officers and a plan to avoid a court order, with town chatter about targets and a 100 year celebration. The column critiques spending on paving brick, election talk, a centennial committee joke, and various local anecdotes.
Humorous Snippets and Wordplay Highlight Weekend Vibes
A collage of quips about quiet houses, failed schemes, and social slips. A tourist jokes about California grapefruit and lemon season while natives rib a patch of dandelions. The piece closes with a sly nod to gossip chains and a promise of more next week.
Utility Plan Wins Council Approval by 11 to 2 Vote
The council approved moving forward with a utility plan to construct a 2 inch pipeline parallel to the lake intake. Bids will be sought and work begins promptly to prevent needle ice blockages next winter. The project costs about 72 thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oe Bi
Khumvever
Lallensack
Utility Commission
Program Announced for Fox River Safety Conference
The Fox River Valley and Lakeshore Safety conference unveils a May 21 program with a marine session a full banquet for about 1,500 at the White Horse Milk warehouse. Roger Hoar of Milwaukee will speak on industrial dust explosion prevention while multiple sectional meetings run 1:30 pm at venues across the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox River Valley
Paul W. Edward
Central Labor Council Union
Tenth
Washington Streets
Isser Oly
Masorie Temple
Chicago Street
Capitol Theatre
Library Hall
Corn R Eighth
Chicago Streets
Circuit Court
Court House
Armory Building
South Eighth Street
Elk Club
National School Gym
William O'Donnell
John Thiel
Lincoln High School
Henry Detjen
Tragic Farm Death After Dump Box Crushes Worker
Herbert Baars 29 of Meeme was killed Sunday afternoon when crushed between a truck dump box and the body as he repaired the vehicle on the home farm. Death ruled accidental by county coroner Dr. Gerald Rau. Funeral held Wednesday. survivors include widow, parents, and three sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Baars
Meeme Farme
Isit
Sheboygan
Gerald Rau
Weis
Two Rivers May Seek Rehearing on Laggan Case
Two Rivers actions begin with council approval for City Attorney Fred Dicke to file a rehearing request after consulting the Wisconsin League of Municipalities. The aim is to challenge a ruling affecting cities with manager forms of government and fire and police commissions. The city has until May 17 to pursue an appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Two Rivers
Supreme Court
Two Rivers City Council
Fred Dicke
Wisconsin League of Municipalities
Twitiveres
Freighter Returns to Port After Engine Trouble
John Kling did not start last Thursday night but was forced to return to port due to engine trouble. The big freighter left Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frente
John Kling
County Board Considers Two Million Dollar Highway Bond Issue
County board members ponder a referendum on a 2 million dollar highway bond to build four miles of concrete road across multiple routes. A special order sets Monday for the vote as officials review shelter house funding, storage shed needs, and highway equipment costs totaling 151 319 dollars with an 18 000 dollar snow removal deficit carried to next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Crest
Peter Witak
William Christianses
D. George Hoffman
Hoffman
Manitowoc
Two Rivers
Kiel
A. B. Us
Ais
Irving Pasteur Held Pending Extradition on Check Charge
Irvings Pasteur 85 is jailed in St Paul on several months old worthless check charges and refuses extradition. Sheriff Haller traveled to Madison to obtain papers and return with the prisoner, who is believed to have flagged several hook in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvings
Relief Shippers Distribute 660 Bushels of Apples
The Selah Washington relief shipment delivered 660 bushels of Roman Beauties to relief clients through the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relief Department
Selah
Washington
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