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Newspaper
Manitowoc Times
Location
Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1928
Page
2
The Roosevelt chapter of De Molay hosts a Christmas dance on December 28 at the Masonic temple for college and university students home for the holidays. Soft lighting and Christmas decorations set a dreamlike scene as the Wisconsin Rhythm Kings perform, led by General Chairman Fred Schmitz who predicts a record turnout.
A Christmas Eve double engagement was announced at the Bernard Jacob home on North Tenth street. Miss Josephine Dufek of Mishicot will wed Bernard A Jacob, and Miss Helen Dufek will marry John McKeough of this city. Josephine works at Holtz Grocery, Helen teaches in the public school, Bernard Jacob works in Grand Rapids, and McKeough is with Bohuette Construction in this city. No marriage date has been set.
Mr and Mrs Louis Schleisleder of 2215 Wollmer Street announce the engagement of their daughter Maribelle to Martin Ulrich son of Mrs Emma Ulrich of Two Rivers The engagement was announced at a 5 o clock dinner at the Schleisleder home with 25 guests in attendance Miss Schleisleder works in the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Co office here while Mr Ulrich is a machinist in the Goods company shops at Two Rivers A wedding is not set but is expected in June.
The engagement of Miss Lucille Niedercorn known as Dolly to Jack Bachus was announced at the Burkart home on Christmas Eve. The couple, popular in the city, include Miss Niedercorn a Lincoln high school graduate class of 1925, employed at Manitowoc Savings Bank, and Bachus at Aluminum Goods Manufacturing. A wedding date has not been set.
Mr and Mrs John Bertler announce the engagement of their daughter Helen Bertler to John Musiel son of Mr and Mrs Frank Musiel The announcement was made at 820 North Sixth Street on Christmas Eve Helen Bertler works on the office staff at A G M company while John Musiel is employed at the Hamacheck Bleser garage The couple have not set a wedding date.
In Milwaukee, Miss Alice Meany a Milwaukee Public Schools instructor announced engagement to Percy M Reddin city building inspector of Milwaukee son of Mr and Mrs Matthew Reddin The engagement was declared at the Meany family home 616 Huron Street No wedding date has been set.
The Wisconsin Federation of Music Clubs presents statistics showing growing appeal of classical programs despite jazz influence. U S music activity rose since 1870. 1880 to 1890 concerts were only about a tenth of 1895 levels. In 1927 New York City hosted as many concerts in one season as in the previous twenty. Dallas had more concerts in 1927 than the entire nation did in 1880, and even the smallest state now has more musicians than the country had in 1880.
The 1924 graduates plan a reunion banquet at Lincoln High School cafeteria tomorrow evening followed by a dance for alumni at the K C Hall. A snowball festival theme will feature suspended snowballs and color decor for a festive winter party with Sax Schumann’s 10 piece orchestra providing music.
The Lakeside Country club mid winter dance is set for tomorrow at the Hilks' clubhouse. The Charles L. Fischer "Round the World" orchestra will provide music for dancing, followed by refreshments. This stop is the orchestra's last northern city visit before returning to Miami to perform at the Roney Plaza hotel.
A Christmas Eve engagement announcement was made at the Pleuss home 1012 South Twelfth street. Miss Lola Pleuss of Washington High School 1923 graduate and Manitowoc Savings Bank employee will wed Ervin Schwab, son of Mrs. Herman Schwab of 1612 Marshall street. Both men graduated in 1923 and work for Aluminum Goods Manufacturing and the bank respectively.
Mrs Frances Steinbach of 512 St Clair Street announces the engagement of her daughter Eleanor to Leonard J Kaufman son of Mrs Mary Kaufman of this city A 630 dinner was served with favors concealing the engagement message Miss Steinbach is a graduate of Oshkosh State Teachers College and has taught in Waukegan Illinois for several years Mr Kaufman runs the L J Kaufman Company at Ninth and State streets.
Announcement reports the engagement of Miss Marie Cerny daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Cerny to Kenneth Morris son of Mr and Mrs James Morris Pine Street The couple are from Wisconsin Avenue and work at Aluminum Goods Company and the Buick Star company Electric Department No date has been set for the wedding
Mrs Fred Hradka will be hostess to Sanctuary Guild members at 1103 Wisconsin Avenue Wednesday evening for the next regular meeting. On Friday afternoon December 28 the Guild plans a Christmas party at the Guild hall for the church school children.
Man itowoc items list residents visiting relatives in Dubuque Chicago Milwaukee Two Rivers and Kalamazoo and returning home. Several locals plan visits to Lake Linden Michigan Santa Monica California and Great Lakes naval base. An accident report notes a collision at New Sons Avenue and North Eleventh Street with injuries and a car damage estimate over $200.
Engagement announced at the Matte home 1307 Marshall street. Miss Gladys Pacer daughter of Mr and Mrs John Pacer Bryant Wisconsin and Walter Matte son of Mr and Mrs Jos Matte both work at Aluminum Goods Manufacturing. No wedding date set yet.
Byrd battles modern city temptations and family tensions after moving to Cleveland with husband Larry Brown. She plots home, children, and stability while Larry’s risky ventures strain their marriage. A visit from Progress Polk reveals a chance to buy a house and a potential job, hinting at a precarious future.
Paul Saunderson resumes studies at the University of Cincinnati after Christmas at his parents' home. Guests on Christmas day included Mr and Mrs Gust Eggert and families from Kenosha Arcadia Green Bay Two Rivers. Lincoln Wilhelmy was fined $6.76 in Municipal Court for a disorderly conduct charge from the police department.
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