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Newspaper
Manitowoc Times
Location
Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1929
Page
2
The article argues that fears of mass unemployment from machinery are unfounded. It contends that machine production has raised wages and shortened hours, expanded industries, and allowed consumption of goods previously unattainable, while acknowledging short-term disruption from new inventions.
The passage notes rabbits survive due to hazards, pedestrians show little early result, and people judge others by habits. It questions motives behind spending on cigarettes and radios, with phones being common though radios are experimental. It ends by observing uncertain behavior between poetry and income tax work.
Washington high School hosts a triangle debate featuring Manitowoc and Sheboygan after a final preliminary round. Traveling squad Clermont Reinhardt Calvin Tomaschefsky and Paul Freye speak first while Charley Margatter Dick Horn and Johnny Rennick present the affirmative.
Clement Lueck of Ripon is spending several days here visiting friends and relatives. Henry Westman of Milwaukee is spending the day here transacting business.
The Lions club annual dance at the Hiks club on Sixteenth street drew a large crowd, with decorations, dancing from eight to one, and refreshments. Proceeds will fund the organization’s educational fund. Credit goes to the organizing committee for a successful event.
Two Rivers holds third in Northeastern Wisconsin basketball standings at .800 after four wins against one loss. Neenah leads with 5-0. Kaukauna visits Friday and again Feb 22 at Sturgeon Bay before March 1 showdown with Neenah. String Landreman stars for Kaukauna in bid to even series.
Alfred LaFond Sr a longtime resident, had his left foot amputated at Holy Family hospital in Manitowoc on Wednesday. He had been living with his daughter Mrs Omar Gauthier in Manitowoc for two years. He is remembered fondly by friends in this city. L. O. Watson of Fond du Lac is visiting today.
A Jefferson street resident reported damage by a tenant upstairs and the occupants will vacate Saturday as police investigate. A South Side woman complained of verbal abuse by a neighbor. investigation underway. Anton Theiss whereabouts sought on request of Mrs Theiss with possible non support or abandonment charges. A crash on Twenty fourth street and Forest avenue involved Frank Lodl and A J Lockman. fender and axle damage reported and an officer responded to a scene.
Mesdames E. J. Soik and J. K. Stephany have returned from a brief visit at Milwaukee. A dance will be given at Washington hall on Saturday evening with the Rivoli theater orchestra providing music. See act in an other column.
Mrs Albert Rumpf entertained friends at her Forest avenue home on Wednesday evening for her birthday. The group played 500 with prizes awarded by score. First prize went to Miss Anna Becker, second to Miss Julia Althen, and consolation to Mrs Joseph Liddle. A lunch followed for the guests.
The Junior Sodality of St Luke's Catholic Church hosted a Valentine party at Marquette Hall on Wednesday evening. Washington High School orchestra provided music for dancing and refreshments were served.
Mrs Hattie Reimers hosted the Five Hundred club at her Madison Street home on Wednesday evening. Honors were awarded to Mrs PF Mertens first and Mrs William Mertens second. Dainty refreshments followed the games.
The Knights of Columbus Auxiliary will hold a regular meeting at the rooms on Sixteenth street this evening. After the meeting, cards will be played and lunch served. All members urged to attend.
A sample arterial sign approved by state and federal authorities has reached the city. The board plans to order fifty signs and recommends council approval at the next meeting. Signs are rectangular with a red Stop, bright night visibility, and Thru Street above.
The Hamilton band concert is ready to stage at the Opera House this evening and again Friday evening. Eve Lorenz Lueck organized a varied program promising to surpass prior concerts. Tickets should be held and attendees seated before 8 5 for a smooth start and to permit dancing after the concert.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars sponsored a Wednesday evening dance at Washington Hall. Gesell's orchestra provided the music and drew a well attended crowd.
George Hinkley recovering well after appendectomy at Municipal hospital. G S Hamilton and Thos W Suddard of Hamilton Manufacturing at New York on business. George Olp of Manitowoc and T D Mosley of Oshkosh visiting and transacting business. Gordon Peashek family moved to Manitowoc for future home. Clement Wayne of Milwaukee visiting friends. Mrs E P Hamilton to host Round Table Friday at Washington street home with a fine program and supper. City recreation department cleared snow from ice at Sixteenth street foot on the river Twin River and youths enjoy skating. other rinks also well patronized.
The Washington high school band will broadcast its delayed radio concert over WOMT Tuesday from 5 45 to 7 00 under Director Jones with manager Francis Kadow stating an effort to air the program soon. The lineup includes marches overtures novelty numbers serenades waltzes and a duet In the Gloaming performed by John Wondruch on cornet and Louis Brown on baritone with oboe solo by Robert Webster and features Moonlight on the Nile and Thunderer among others.
The monthly meeting of the recreational board will be held at city hall this evening at seven o clock to allow members to attend the Hamilton band concert. Mr Bickely, director, will report on the National Recreation and Playground convention held recently in St Paul Minnesota. The St Paul gathering was one of the largest yet recorded with a three day session and broad state representation.
Ice on Lake Michigan is reported to be worse than ever due to an extreme cold spell. Smaller local fishing boats face trouble reaching nets and some abandon attempts to leave port. Only about fifteen miles of open water were reported on Wednesday.
The thaw left city walks slick with ice as residents urged sand or salt to prevent pedestrian injuries. The funeral of Mrs Agnes Suffle was held at Sacred Heart church with burial at Calvary cemetery. The street department mobilized workers to clear streets in recent days. William Steen and wife returned from Chicago after a serious illness in a sister. John Schneider went to Milwaukee for a hardware convention.
The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company backs a plan to open Highway 17 north of the Manitowoc county line to Kewaunee to restore truck milk collection to Manitowoc. Work has begun and the road may be open by today or Friday. Farmers report fair cross roads and snow banks remain high. Rural mail carriers face no trouble and farmers keep mail boxes clear to aid deliveries.
Frank Hoida was operated on for appendicitis at the Municipal hospital this morning. Harold Wilsman, who had an operation earlier, returned home Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Manville LeFond is receiving treatment at the hospital. Lionel Schwedler returned home this morning after appendicitis surgery at the Municipal hospital about ten days ago.
Henry Wilson of Sheboygan and Olo of Manitowoc visited for business. The Altar Society of Sacred Heart church hosts a bake sale Saturday afternoon at Borusky's grocery on Washington street. Sale starts at 2 o'clock. The public is invited.
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