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Newspaper
Manitowoc Sun
Location
Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1936
Page
6
Mrs Charles Burgdorf, 70, died at Kiel Wednesday morning after a ten week illness. She is survived by her husband a son a daughter a grandson and a brother.
H. C. Grove of New Holstein suffered fatal injuries in a two-vehicle collision with a farm truck at a rural intersection ten miles west of Sheboygan on Wednesday. Five other people sustained injuries in the accident.
The Eunice Guild of the First Presbyterian Church presents Perks of Pearl Ella in the church parlor on Monday May 25. Rehearsals have progressed nicely and the play promises to be a major success with plenty of laughs. Tickets are available in advance.
Paul J. Libenhorn was reelected head of the Meistersingers Guild at Two Rivers for a fourth consecutive term. Al Vogel of this city was named vice president. Herbert Beduhn succeeded Heber Clayton as secretary.
Records show the board of supervisors created the county physician post in 1897 with a salary of $100 annually. Dr. F. S. Luhman was elected and served in the role for many years.
Mrs Sophie Larsen age 92 died Monday at 61 North Fifth Street where she lived with her daughter Johanna. Born in Norway she married and lived there until her husband was lost at sea. Funeral held Thursday afternoon.
Miss Clara Prochazka has resigned after many years with the big daily. Attorney Herman Runge of Sheboygan will speak at Memorial Day exercises. For the first time no Civil War veterans will participate.
Two Rivers World War Veterans approved organizing a ladies auxiliary to the post. The move aims to broaden community support and involve spouses and local women in post activities and service projects.
The list shows committees: Assessment Everett La Fond Edward Dusold Winford H Johnson Herman C Tills Earl Reichert and Finance Wm Mertens Charles Kunz Otto Wiegand Otto C Heidemann Louis Voigt and others across General Claims Public building and improvement Sheriff and justice Tramps Rules and order Salaries Education Printing Insane Tax certificates Purchasing Poor and blind Approval of bonds Sanatorium Resolutions Ambrose L Eberle Edward Dusold Adam Klein Judiciary Adjustment Legislative. Two jail terms given at Sheboygan for window breaking. Dombrosky loses a finger. damages about 315 dollars.
The Copper Boiler Works led by Karl Kawalle introduces a simple self-feed coal water heater with low cost and easy installation. The sturdy stove aims for long life and growing demand, signaling expansion to distant cities. Local buyers are urged to inquire locally for a home heating solution.
Dr N W Allan an optometrist long based at 911 Washington street has moved to the second floor of the Manitowoc Savings Bank building. The new quarters offer modern professional offices and feature the latest scientific instruments reflecting the era’s push for enhanced service.
A. HR. Khefoth’s North Sixteenth street residence was entered Sunday night and about $18 was stolen from a dresser. George Hervey’s car was stolen but recovered, and a bicycle taken from the H. G. Barlow home was also recovered.
At the annual meeting of the Magles Auxiliary Mrs Anna Lambres was reelected president and a majority of the other officers were renamed.
Mrs. Sarah Sibree Bornemann 75, once a teacher in the old district schools, died in Oconomowoc last Thursday. Funeral Monday at Eyvergreen. A pioneer city daughter, she was married to Captain Bornemann after the Civil War and lived in Chicago where he died 15 years ago. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Anna Bush of Fond du Lac.
The Theodore Roosevelt will depart on June 19, a week earlier than normal, with South Haven added as a port of call. The schedule is tight and the ship carries 120 crew members, most recruited locally.
Alice Gauthier aged 53 died at her Manitowoc Rapids residence last Thursday afternoon and was buried Monday morning. Survived by a husband six daughters three sons and three sisters.
Thomas G. Ryen 78 died Saturday at his home in Cato. He was buried Tuesday afternoon. Surviving family includes a daughter two sons and five grandchildren.
The Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsors a model airplane flying contest at the airport this Sunday with an exhibition of stunt flying. A new tri motor four passenger plane is expected to arrive for the event.
Manitowoc plans to bid to host bed related conventions in 1937 and the United Commercial Travelers seek the 1937 annual state meeting of their organization.
Frank Forest aged 86 died Saturday at his Rockland home where he had lived for 78 years. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon. He is survived by three daughters, a son, a sister, 24 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
The Nee-Menasha team defeated the Ships 7 to 2 in the opening game of the season last Sunday. They travel to Tw Rivers this coming Sunday for their next contest.
Our high school baseball team opened the season with a 5 to 4 ten inning defeat at Sheboygan last Saturday. A city survey will assess possible postal facility improvements. Saturday May 23 is the final day to file cases for the June circuit court term opening June 2.
Permit records show ten new residential permits issued for a local development and all projects are currently under construction.
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