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Newspaper
Manitowoc Sun
Location
Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1935
Page
1
A brief, reflective note on brisk chatter and scattered thoughts captured as a casual recording. The piece hints at quick, transient ideas and urban motion, inviting readers to listen to snippets of daily talk and wandering musings.
A collage of oddities and wisecracks from town life. The column mocks city aldermen, talks of ruinous newspaper competition, and lampoons local issues, wages, and curious events from hunting to dancing and a deputy sheriff. It blends humor with sharp, casual commentary on politics and society.
A series of humorous observations on dogs, social behavior, and media influence. The author muses on why some keep vicious dogs, how dogs affect friendships, family trees, and the idea of motorist caution about wet spots. It also touches on radio individuality, perception of truth, and laughter at human blunders.
A rambling collection of clues from a bygone era touches on census business, G men, daylight saving time, Chicago standards, football heroes, whispering women, and cautionary tales about wealth and death. It weaves social commentary with humorous asides and segues into future hints.
Mlanitowoe county faces an organized push against relocating Highway 147 from Mishicot to Coopers Town to shorten a route to Mari Vel. County board approved the plan connecting 147 with 141 at Maribel road, aiming to remove two sharp curves. A highway committee hearing is set for Tuesday November 12 in the courthouse assembly room. Local farmers along the widening of three and a half miles west of 141 have largely agreed, with state funds totaling about 35 000 dollars allocated for the project.
The utility commission plans to ask the city council for permission to advertise bids on installing high pressure boiler and auxiliary equipment estimated at 120000 dollars. Plans and specifications are ready. Two existing boilers will operate in fall and winter and a reserve safety measure is required.
The contract for erecting an annex room brick addition to the nurses’ home at Maple Crest sanatorium Whitelaw was awarded to Emil Woodon for 4892.80 dollars. The heating contract went to G T H Kadlies at 1975. The building is to be completed to Keb 1.
The state plans to allocate 25 thousand for highway improvements on State Trunk Highway 141 in Centerville. A public hearing on the refine project costing about 2,000,000 will be held at Two Rivers on Tuesday with officials ready to present the case. More than 100 have filed for old age pensions and a hearing on Monday will add names to the list. Prison disturbances led to inmate placements at the county jail after incidents this week. Scout leadership training continues at the vocational school.
Manitowoc regains port prestige as the Wisconsin and Michigan Steam up company leases the old Goodrich docks to serve as an auto shipment terminus. The steamer Nevada, converted to an auto carrier, will run Muske Gon to Manitowoc with a 125 car capacity and begin December 1. The plan uses Manitowoc as a driveaway hub for lake shore cities and distant points, with western traffic loaded on freight cars. the warehouse will provide substantial storage and daily Nevada trips.
Committees named by faces for the homecoming events Friday and Saturday at Now.S and 9% Woodrow Wilson Junior high. Dr. G J McCulley will oversee plans for a bigger parade bonfire and celebration. Robert Lindwall chairs high school relations Emil Benishek leads bonfire Alois Fischl Jr head of parade Jerome Walker decorations and merchants Paul Oberland pub Nelly A N Dedricks Two Rivers relations. Two Rivers provides opposition for the big game Saturday afternoon concluding the celebration.
The Manitewoc Ship Building Corporation is the low bidder on a $110 000 steel hull for the government dredge Kewaunee. Bids were opened at Milwaukee and have been sent to Washington for final approval. No word yet from Washington, with an announcement expected soon. The job will employ a sizable group for a period of weeks.
A federal team will start in the city and Two Rivers within weeks to collect statistics on historical scenic business and industrial topics for tabulation by the American Guide. The survey covers topography flora fauna historical settings Indian tribes reservations archeological remains parks monuments landmarks literature music drama libraries museums and more.
Reuben and Char ence Mathes Kiel Eugene Somers Sheboygan and Jasper Magniss Rock ford Hl confess to Sherit Drep 3 Sheboygan robberies and other planned crimes. Somers described the rang and the Capital theatre hecpyerfit. amid patrols, tides and tickets, some may not fire gl. Fisheries and repairs overshadow local news.
The freighter Ritamerald unloaded a carload of coal at the Portland Cement company docks Monday night.
Manitowoc advances three new federal funded projects with grants near 40000 and about 150 workers to be employed. Washington park work includes a lily pond and band stand expansion. other projects cover street drainage sewers and water mains in Evergreen cemetery. City awaits final federal approval for south side junior high and McKinley school work.
The Orania sailed from Oslo and arrived Monday with a deck load of aluminum ingots unloaded here. The hold contained canned goods and fish. After unloading the aluminum the freighter continued to Milwaukee and Chicago to dispose of the remaining cargo.
Mayors of the Ox River Valley cities and nearby towns gather in this city Tuesday for an all day conference on relief matters. They plan concerted action in the relief effort with the unemployable as the central issue.
The passenger freighter Missouri of the Wisconsin Michigan line was brought here for bow plate repairs after hitting the Milwaukee dock. The vessel was promptly returned to service once repairs were finished.
Police continue roadside checks for brake safety. Officers inspect cars that appear unable to stop or drive properly, performing quick brake evaluations to prevent accidents.
Fragmentary OCR indicates new safety signs for motorists near multiple schools. Text is garbled but references a big sign placed in or near a zone to alert drivers and promote caution around student areas.
The report lists Nintene County at 735 dollars, Brown County at 2,197,500 dollars, Sheboygan County at 1,810,000 dollars, Kewaunee at 87,000 dollars, and Calumet at 1,285,000 dollars, outlining 1923 indebtedness across multiple counties.
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