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Manitowoc Times

Location

Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1928

Page

3

Pilon Wins Top Insurance Prize In Wisconsin National Life Contest

George C Pilon of Oshkosh a representative of Wisconsin National Life Insurance is named number 1 in the companys Gold Watch contest for writing weekly policies over forty eight weeks with four weeks vacation. He ranks sixth in the Big Ten club for total policies this year and has previously won a watch in 1926 and cash prizes in 1927. The company praises his consistent production and habit of never missing a week. Pilon has been with the company six years and writes all lines of insurance. Other brief items note Mr Flentje fatally wounded by an unknown hunter near Eagle River, visits by Mrs Louis Behlow and family, Miss Anna Weselsky funeral at Saint Luke, and Albert Pilon and George Strasson visiting on business.

George C. Pilon Wisconsin National Life Insurdnce Company Oshkosh Pifon Poli ‘Cies Pilon Wisconsin National Company Behlow John

Christmas charity spurs baskets for needy across the nation

The writer celebrates the Christmas generosity of Americans as baskets containing food clothing and toys spread kindness. He notes both rich and poor gain from giving and questions pitying excess in a woman’s wardrobe while urging shared joy and charity this season.

United States America

Elks Card Party Featured at Penne Elks Club

A Penne Elks Club card party for members and ladies was held Wednesday evening at the Elks club rooms. Attendees enjoyed five hundred and bridge with Mrs Melvin Goodchild and John Kahlenberg earning top honors. In bridge, Mrs Frank Liebick won first prize and Melvin Goodchild claimed the men’s high honor. A luncheon followed.

Elks Melvin Goodchild John Kahlenberg Frank Liebick

Bridge Repairs Close Milwaukee Structure This Week

A defect found on the gion1 bridge caused its closure this morning with repairs underway under the Straus Bridge company of Chicago. If repairs continue as planned the bridge may reopen tonight. if not, it could close again Friday. The Milwaukee Bridge Company, supervising, expects final completion by Friday.

Gion Milwaukee Straus Bridge ‘Company of Chicago Bel

Vocational Men Ready For Sime

The Sheboygan vocational school basketball team faces Two Rivers vocational school at Washington high gym Saturday evening December 15 at 8 p m. Both teams boast experienced coaches and a spirited battle is expected as Dean Barber coaches the local boys. Barber plans a surprise against the Chairmakers.

Sheboygan Vocational School Two Rivers Vocational School Washington High School Dean Barber Imentor Sheboygan Barber

Cooky Sale by American Legion Auxiliary

The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors a candy and cookie sale at the Wisconsin Public Service office on Saturday afternoon December 15. Sale starts at 1 30 p m. The public is invited to attend.

The American Legion Wisconsin Public

Fire Department Dance Set At Opera House New Year Eve

Arrangements are complete for the annual fire department dance to be held at the Opera House on Monday evening December 31. The program features continuous dancing with Gasell's Orchestra and the South Side Brass Band providing music. These affairs are well attended and a good time is promised.

Ae iGasell Algo

Cash Way Grocery Co to Buy Ott Glick Store Here

Cash Way Grocery Co Inc will take over the Ott Glick department store in this city in a few days. C M Deschane head of Cash Way will close the deal and J L Eckener from Green Bay will move here to manage the store, keeping the operation aligned with Ott’s former grocery approach.

Peter Ott Ott-Glick Cash Way Grocery Co., Inc C. M. Deschane Cash-Way

Times Office in City Moves to New Washington Street Location

The Two Rivers Times relocates its office four doors south of the current quarters on Washington Street after today. The telephone number will be changed to a new line tomorrow, with Dialband 6452 continuing to provide courteous service and path to readers.

Two Rivers Times Washington Street

Water flood damages vacant house after burst pipe

Eriil Rohde of 1313 Hawthorne avenue reported a water pipe burst flooded a neighboring unoccupied residence opposite his. The house owned by Louis Ahrens. Supervisor Capraro of light and water department shut off the service. Considerable damage is expected. Moose members plan a regular meeting at Modern Woodman Hall in the Schroeder building for this evening.

Eriil Rohde Hawthorne Avenue Louis Ahrens Capraro Light and Water Department MOOSE Loyal Order of Moose Woodman Hall Schroeder

Also Mentioned on This Page

Anna Weselsky St Luke’s Church Holy Cross Cemetery Edward Little Harry Everett Wash Fond du Lac Albert Pilon Fond du, Lac Wisconsin National Life “Insurance Company George Pilon George Strasson American Insurance Company Misa Margaret Everson Aslwaukee Reta Two Rivers the Times DIAL SIME Cashay Outent Buys Blue Ribbon Restaurant Zew, Rivers Wis Cashway Grocery Chain Stores, Inc Oveglick Cogswell Saeed
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