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Newspaper
Manitowoc Times
Location
Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1928
Page
7
The article discusses the feasibility of Two Rivers linking to Manitowoc’s municipally owned electric plant and weighs public versus private power. It warns that private interests may profit at people’s expense and urges safeguarding public interests while noting poor road conditions and risks of fire for warmth during cold weather.
A Paris report notes a bumper champagne harvest with nearly 2 090 090 gallons produced, surpassing last year's 2 000 890 gallons and rival prewar highs. Sugar content also improves, signaling cheaper champagne for consumers. In Paris markets bottles of Bordeaux reportedly cost around seven to eight francs, reflecting broader price declines.
Manitowoc area notes show Washington High debates against Kewaunee Oconto Neenah and Neenah Georgia with a booster push. Managers plan posters tees and talks while teams travel and stay home for matches, aiming to draw crowds and strengthen forensics.
At a Wednesday meeting the Recreation Board voted to host a community Christmas tree in a park area near the soldiers monument with an outdoor program at the opera house on Christmas day. The Girls' Chorus under Mrs Raymond Schneider will lead the program with about 45 members already joining and rehearsals ongoing.
Dramatic work led by Prof. R. D. Winn at Washington High School this year features junior and senior boys. A one scene playlet titled Tuning In On Rotary is planned for presentation before the Rotary Club of Two Rivers. Cast includes Francis Schully Wesley Campbell Clermont Reinhardt Lester Christofel Calvin Tomischefsky and Norbert Schroeder with Reinhardt and Tommy in leading roles.
Mrs William J Mertens hosted friends at her home on 1814 Twenty second Street Wednesday evening. Guests enjoyed sheepshead and banco with prizes for Mrs Adolph Horsman and Mrs Henry Tilbur. Arthur Witchke won the test prize. a dessert course followed. Guests included Adolph Borstman Joseph Hotebl Henry Tilhar George Pesersks Arthur Francisco John Meyer Fred Sorteman and Esther Meyer.
St John’s Lutheran church choir holds weekly meeting on Wednesday evening to rehearse for the Christmas program. A special business meeting for members follows, starting at 7:40. Mr and Mrs Albert Wilson of Green Bay visit locals. Dorcas Society meets, luncheon served after agenda.
Mr and Mrs G A Magee returned from Chilton after attending theTuberal for Mrs G A Magee the mother of Chas Schwalbe a county pioneer. She died at Appleton after three weeks illness at age 41. Funeral held Wednesday in Chilton with large attendance. TRLOC Franks Frankhet returned from a northern deer hunting expedition but did not shoot a deer.
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