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Newspaper

Manitowoc Times

Location

Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1928

Page

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Judges and Voigt to Speak at Kirwan Tribute Dinner

Judge Michael Kirwan will be honored at a 6 pm dinner at Hotel Manitou hosted by two county bar associations. Attending are Judge Chester A. Fowler, Attorney J. Schmitz, Henry Graasse, and Judge-elect Edward Voigt, with readings and musical numbers planned as Kirwan retires after more than 25 years on the bench and a record of even handed justice.

Michael Kirwan Twen- Ayrsaven Fourth Judicial Circuit Supreme Court BK. Nash Kaisle Harlan. Groffman Edward Wanke Chester A. Fowk

Residents and visitors mingle in city and nearby towns

The clipped notes record numerous locals and visitors: Mrs. Raymond Halvorsen travels to Lansing to visit relatives while John West calls on Chicago for the day. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Stebula relax in Milwaukee. Mrs. J Sedlacek stops in Sheboygan for a day. Mr. and Mrs. J Garrow spend time in Milwaukee. Others include Mrs. P G Dawson in Chicago for a few days. C W White of Oshkosh in the city today. Mrs. Earl Bentley visiting her husband employed here. Dr. Hefilian Kahlenberg off to Milwaukee on a brief business trip. Additional entries note Mrs. E Lackhert en route to Mich with a Chicago-bound leg, Miss Giddyea Cool visiting from Chicago, Mrs. William Scher visiting Berlin for Sevaet days, and several names tied to travel or visits in Santiago Gabe, Denmark, and other locales.

C.W. White Oshkosh

December Checker Tournament Leads Newton with 102 Points

Dan Newton tops the December round robin checker tournament with 102 points from 52 of 88 games. Carl Deidrich trails with 50 points from 32 games as standings list 40 games for Kunish with 36 points and others like Reid erer 39 points and Drum 41 points. A prize cup for the winner and books from local merchants are offered.

Dan Newton Whecker Bank Wendemuth Two Rivers Kun‘ish Paul Reiderer Carl ‘Daldziel T. Ba 'Aarus Nimz Bob Drum Wiles Kane Kiel aHter Boni Arrnold Krueiser Art, Buratilst John

Norman Holtz Escapes Injury in Local Car Mixup

Norman Holtz of Rural Route 7 escaped injury after a collision with a car driven by William C. Ziebell at Twenty first and Washington streets. Holtz swerved to avoid the other vehicle and struck a curb near the Herman home, narrowly missing the curb and tree. his car had minor damage while Ziebell’s fender was dented.

Norman Holtz Route 7 Twenty-first Washington Streets Holtz William C. Ziebell North Heighth

Manitowoc County names first agricultural agent and reappoints Smith

R. BR. Smith, Manitowoc County agricultural agent since 1991, signed a two year contract to run to July 1 1931 at the first meeting of the new county agricultural committee in his courthouse office. He came from Cookston Minnesota where he led the farm crop department for the Northwest School of Agriculture, a University of Minnesota substation. Edward Svoboda died at Oshkosh hospital at 10 30 after a week long illness. Funeral Friday at 2 from his home 1602 South Fourteenth street with Rev. Wilson officiating. Burial at Evergreen. Born Mishicot March 23 1392 he was thirty six. Surviving widow Antoinette Svoboda five sisters and five brothers.

County Agricultural Committee Mr. Smith Edward Svoboda Osh-' Kosh South Fourteenth, Street O'Cllock Wilson Evergreen Mishicot Eawird Svoboda Olive Kilmer Michigan Svoboda Chicago Northwestern Antoinette Svéboda This City Elmer Tuesburg Arthur Zoerb Two Rivers August Schuendek George Frey Frank Hotka Milwaukee Rudolph Svoboda Anton and Joseph Svoboda Kansas City Charles Svoboda Philadelae Frank Svoboda

Residents crave kettle bells as Salvation Army kettles missing

On street corners residents wonder where the kettles are with bell ringing to signal aid for the needy. Salvation Army headquarters promised a statement, but Manitowoc locals insist on a few more days of kettle collection and bell rings.

Salvation Army Manitowoc

Wounds Nine During Standoff After Deputy Shot

An armed fugitive wounded nine during a stand off when storming a home. Deputy Whithurst and Sgt Conley exchanged fire. Conley shot the fugitive in the abdomen and then in the head. The attacker died an hour later. The sister in law and three children were in the house during the battle. Several policemen injured including Deputy Commissioner Mullen and Sgt Aitken.

Whithurst Conley Mullen Andrew Aitken

Smoke At Koehler Store Sparks Downtown Alarm

A furnace door opened and filled the Koehler jewelry store basement with smoke at six last evening. Fire engines responded quickly but no damage occurred, while downtown shoppers and clerks witnessed the alert in the Commercial Street area.

Koehler Koehler Jewelry

Deer price sparks talk of hunters and holiday hustle

A fragment from Norweriance mentions Julius Pohl among local hunters with a buck and a joke about deer hides at $3.4 per pound. The piece veers into holiday spending, local bets on gambling in Sheboygan County, Santa Claus wishes, and a playful jab at paydays before Christmas.

Julius Pohl Mae

Eagles Concert Broadcast Draws Wide Acclaim

The Eagles club concert broadcast from WOMT last evening drew strong praise with many calls of commendation. Station Mikadow Theater aired from 8 to after 9 as several requests were honored. Municipal Judge Albert Schmidt spoke on Eagles activities and wartime aid, noting fifty thousand members in the Thirty-second division and a $2,000,000 fund for dependents.

Eagles Club Aluminum Goods Marine Band WOMT Mikadow Theater Albert Schmidt National Eagles Humbers Eagles

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Fowler Voigt Ir. Adgress Edward Voigt Music Adéressa J. Semitz Henry Graass oRepromes Michael Gee Raymond Halvorsen Lansing, Mich John West Louis Stebula J. Sedlacek Sheboygan Stra P. G. Dawson Dr. Hefifian” Kahlenberg Giddyea Cool William Scher Berlin Wiltsin Raetzleft Santiago’ Gabe Eneigh Theodore Aehirmeyen Dochl Wor Fae Sars Herman Exitien Geigel and Josephdchie Denmark Garbisch Masaeroteie Rev. Kinka Ernst Nass and Sons Glermont and Elroy the Times R. BR. Smith Manitowoc County BR. BR. Smith Precia América Norweriance Sheboygan County Honey Youngstown Cleveland Plain Dealer Charlie Newark Advocate Fred Zimmerman Santa Claus Eddie Pasewalk Migosh Gene Tunney Patsy Cavanaugh Santa Wisconsin M. R Stern Whitman Drug Store Washington Street Bridge Meas Rene ES Paes
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