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Newspaper
Manitowoc Times
Location
Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1928
Page
7
The piece reflects on improving public speaking through practice, citing Disraeli and Bryan as examples. It notes early discouragement, eventual success in contests, and argues that eloquence remains a timeless asset beyond college life.
The article traces the Christmas tree as a relatively new but firmly established feature of celebrations dating back up to two centuries. It notes the growing display of trees reflects a widespread, evolving custom embraced by diverse communities while not harming timber supplies.
Personal mentions show a flurry of visits and travels from Milwaukee to Sheboygan Madison and Chicago. Names include Henry Thompson Arnold Burgard Clarence Mueller and many others visiting relatives and attending funerals, tournaments, and university breaks during the holiday period.
A long list of city actions is under review including charges for a Western Union clock, an ordinance to halt handbill peddling, enforcement in districts, warehouse insurance, water and light plant coverage, procurement of insurance maps, underground wire easement on Lake Street, treasurer’s bond, poor relief charges, municipal buildings and post office, new stop signs, insurance ratings, Twenty eighth Street lateral, and a financial statement.
Two Rivers and Manitowoc battle on Friday at Washington High with revenge on tap after recent wins by Two Rivers and a string of strong veterans. Becker leads Manitowoc with Streu and captain Bushy aiding the offense while Two Rivers fields Kuplit Gorychka and Vierig to counter.
Unclear fragments describe an aviator receiving unusual garments from friends. Mention includes a gray business site and two pairs of trousers amid scattered phrases about items and greetings.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Fenney were surprised at 2004 Garfield Street Saturday evening by friends marking Mr Fenney s birthday. Guests enjoyed a 500 card game with prizes awarded to Clarence Elliott John Bonfigt and Waller Cavalle. Lunch followed then more cards and gifts for the host.
A group of friends gathered Saturday evening at Ervin Waskow's Twenty-ninth street home to celebrate his birthday. Guests enjoyed games, dancing, and a luncheon for a list of attendees including Misses Charlotte Bin, Weteller Covenette, Marie Payette, Paula Jurgens, Rose Gajdys, Clara Funk, Gertrude Althea Evelyn-Mertens, Helen Gajdys, Margaret Skoorch, Anna Hackelberg and Messrs Forrest Gustaveson, Clarence Bridges, Leo Chadek, Alfred Jurgens, George Jurgens, Arthur Waskow, Grant Gustaveson, and Clarence Diedrick.
Mr and Mrs Hairy iEforst and Mr and Mrs Frank Liebich hosted a Sunday chicken dinner at Hexsel's hall Francis Creek for numerous friends. An afternoon of five hundred games followed with honors to Mrs Joseph Dahm first Mrs Raymond Ahearn second Mrs Krause consolation to Reuben Plantico first King Sears second Roy May consolation. A very enjoyable time was reported by the guests.
A social event of the G 8rs Chrd Social committee is postponed due to an epidemic among members of the Lutheran club and entertainment committee. The postponement affects dates and arrangements for friends and attendees.
Edward Suess of Route 1 Sturgeon Bay faced a possible hearing after speeding on Roosevelt Avenue toward Chicago. Burt Johnson of Manitowoc and Del Perry on Washington Street received warnings for traffic violations. George Deprey, a city fireman, reported a motorist hit his parked car on Eighteenth Street with the same vehicle failing to stop, causing slight damage. A garage break in at John Rieker’s home led to the theft of a rear license plate, with police on the lookout for the missing plate.
A junior high student from a Chinese background captained the newly formed seventh and eighth grade soccer team, leading them to a second place finish. He is also pursuing basketball and resides with his uncle Chin Bing who runs a city laundry.
George and Mike Kanzelberger were treated to a birthday gathering by fifty friends at their Twenty fourth Street home on Sunday. Sheephead and five hundred provided entertainment with Martin Brunner winning first in sheephead, George Brunner second, and Mrs. Joseph Brunner consolation. Mrs. James Wieeees took first prize in five hundred.
Mr and Mrs L M Garfield and daughter from Hill City Minnesota visited C E Mer s home. Police were called to a South Side muys where a family argument began. The couple made up and returned to Green Bay to stay with Clinton Anderson, brother of Mrs Garfield, for a time.
Mike Dahm Jr., who suffered a broken leg after being struck by a car, was moved to the news hospital this morning. A regular meeting of the Foresters is planned with an X ray to be taken. members of the Knights of Columbus club are asked to attend. Raymond Stelzer of Mishicot underwent tonsillectomy and surgery was performed.
Ned Kupper, a retired Hoboken butcher and father of 14, boasts 142 grandchildren and great grandchildren. He counsels others to keep their bodies busy and not worry, sharing his long life lessons.
Washington high school debaters enter the second round after averaging around 500 per cent in the Northeastern Wisconsin conference preliminaries. Neenah visits Two Rivers to face the local negative squad, while Purgold travels to Oconto to debate the conference champions.
Rumors spread that Jvamtington High School may close before Christmas amid an influenza outbreak. School records show twenty five percent of students absent, with absences tied to flu across the city. No official announcement has been made as yet, but rising absentee rates threaten continued operation. Mr and Mrs Alwin Krause spent Sunday with friends at Green Bay.
William H. Adams known as Billy Adams, the long serving Colorado governor, reflects on 47 years in public office. His quiet style, ranch life, and refrain from unnecessary talk mark his political approach as he recalls early challenges and persistent leadership.
President-Elect Herbert Hoover began the last stage of a goodwill tour in Latin America with a stop in Montevideo Uruguay after arriving aboard the Argentine cruiser Buenos Aires from Buenos Aires across the river. The arrival marked the first stop on the trip northward and was met by Paraguayan officials.
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