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Newspaper
Manitowoc Sun
Location
Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1935
Page
1
A jumble of newspaper chatter covers water woes in Ethiopia and Wisconsin crop notes, AAA program references, Christmas shopping hints, legal pay questions, and a tease of GOP advertising. The piece driftily touches on networks, tech, Dionne quintuplets, and public mood without clear events.
Residents debate airport payments and city hall addition funding as weather nears. The cemetery runs self supported while bidders gather at Saturday auction. A public hearing on the budget drew near two dozen attendees amid pointed social remarks and old political jabs.
The text argues that authorities bluff when enforcing the law in Oregon, stating officials must either follow through on threats with spending on advertising or abandon plans they do not intend to execute.
The speaker muses on political momentum after an election and the possible revival of business activity during a breathing spell. Odd classified ads, “For Sale” baths, and farm values are noted alongside a light remark about a man and his heavy overcoat. Mussolini is cited with expectations about England.
A local grouch remarks that nothing is worse than a widow and a woman who is married and keeps a man. The quote ignites a small community row over marriage and gender roles.
A humorous note suggests a painter attempted an grand varnishing of the town, yet a single quart proved insufficient. The line evokes local color and a playful exaggeration of effort versus result.
A jumble of wry observations touches on small worlds, auto mileage, a traveling salesman, and the speed of a thoroughbred. It hints at politics in Louisiana, automotive bargaining, and idle chatter about Umpire Moriarity, Alfalfa Bill Murray, and gifts for a finance committee.
Madison issued a new PWA schedule reducing monthly hours while raising hourly rates. Unskilled workers start at 50 hours monthly at 55 cents, intermediates at 60 hours at 68 cents, skilled workers at 60 hours at 70.40, and professionals see a 20 cent cut. Total monthly pay shifts but some jobs added. the change is framed as a labor victory despite protests over reassessments by RK C Herman in Neenah and strong opposition from large manufacturers in the Valley city.
The 1936 Community Chest Fund drive starts strong as Rahr Malting Company the Rahr family and Frank A Miller donate 2000 dollars two weeks before the official kickoff. The advance gifts committee works to secure more large contributions ahead of the formal opening.
Under Sheriff Richard Hiller arrested John Peroutka, tavern keeper at Francis Creek, last week for allowing gambling devices. Peroutka pleaded guilty in municipal court, paid a fined amount of 40 dollars plus costs, and named Israel Axel and Jack Healy as owners. Frank Kotehe, a former deputy, faced resisting an officer charge, pled not guilty, with a hearing set for November 1. Also, a Madison ruling states mediation board members are not limited in service by county board rules for committee work, while another ruling restricts the poor committee to its own membership.
J E Pierpont first vice president of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway, who began as a telegraph operator at Two Rivers, visited there this week and said business conditions are improving.
A cabbage weighing 22 pounds won a recent contest entry suggesting it would yield a large batch of kraut. The article notes the size as a standout among submitted vegetables.
Norman Hippert was named president of the Federal Labor Union TRR25 at Two Rivers, marking a leadership change in the local labor federation and signaling a shift in regional organizing efforts.
Police commission ruled Officer Muchowski acted within his rights and duties after a complaint by Arthur Schwantz over entering without a warrant and frightening children. The case's drama included claims about boots owned by Peter Reinhardt and denial by Peter Dryll. A ship undergoing remodeling into an automobile carrier is also noted.
The Box River Valley convention drew 300 plus visitors with 250 at a 6.30 banquet and dance at the Elks club. Ten new members and four reinstatements pleased the local council. A safety drive was started as the auxiliary hosted visiting ladies at the Hotel Manitowoc. Appleton won the 1936 meeting.
For a second year the city health department offers diphtheria protection to trade school children. Immunization in public and parochial schools starts late this month with permission cards sent to parents. About 500 received the toxoid test and 800 the Schick test.
The annual Manitowoc County Feathered Stock association show runs November 22 to 24 at the fair grounds and will be free. John G. Johnson serves as show secretary with William A. Halbach of Waterford as judge and Jed Boreherdt Jr. as pigeon judge. The event consistently attracts a large entry list.
A county board special meeting was called for Wednesday October 24 to decide on the County Trunk Ho project and to consider purchasing more lake shore property for park use.
Funds were provided Monday for the employment of 80 additional men on WPA work and the men were put to work on the Michigan avenue improvement project.
City officials led by Mayor Schuetze and City Attorney Meyer defend using 66000 from the utility department to lower taxes. A. Brandt questions legality and fairness, while the Public Service Commission reportedly requires authority. Merchants association protests, as school budget rises 23000 with higher wages and coal costs.
Rahr Malting will erect a 600000 bushel concrete storage elevator at the end of Washington street east of Seventh street. The gate and fence were removed Monday and foundation work has begun. The existing wooden elevator at Seventh and Washington will be torn down later to reduce fire risk.
Green Bayers lost to the Cardinals in Milwaukee last Sunday by 1 to 0. The Packers offense failed to punch in a touchdown as they fought for points.
The county will receive a check for 14289 dollars as its share of taxes from utilities operating in the county in December.
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