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Newspaper
Manitowoc Times
Location
Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1929
Page
4
The Empire theater introduces talking pictures in Two Rivers offering high quality vaudeville on the screen. The piece argues this advances entertainment for smaller cities by bringing first rate vaudeville to local audiences and invites those who haven’t seen talking pictures to enjoy the new experience.
A reflection on how political clashes in Wisconsin mirror the bruising of a boxing ring. The piece urges voters to let Governor Kohler finish his term if the public supported him, and to pause conflict until proven misconduct is established. It calls for clearing the charges and restoring peace by authorities.
The Wisconsin inauguration gathered hundreds from Sheboygan and across the state as Governor Kohler took the oath with retiring Gov. Zimmerman present. Mayor Schmedeman led the executive committee and the ceremony aired on WTMJ. The address urged leadership across industry, transportation, and finance with constitutional co operation as the guiding principle.
Miss Margaret Darling daughter of Professor and Mrs Darling longtime local residents died in Milwaukee on Friday after a nervous breakdown. She was 24 and a 1921 high school graduate. Funeral services were held today in Milwaukee with funeral notices locally.
The funeral of George H. Dicke, who died Thursday, was held at 2 pm from his daughter Mrs Edward Grover's home on West Street. The Masonic lodge conducted the services, with burial in Pioneer's Rest cemetery.
Paul Larson underwent an appendectomy at the hospital this morning. Miss Thyra Hansen, a patient for two weeks, was discharged home on Sunday. Mrs. Frank LaBudde had an appendicitis operation at the local hospital on Sunday.
The council will decide whether to make the hospital a municipal institution by council action and review a plan to rename Highway 163 from Washington to Monroe. Auditor Siefert will outline audit options and steps. Other items include alley improvements, a Washington street basketball banner, tax refunds, Monroe street real estate assessments, bids on cars, and the treasurer’s bond.
Fred Williams of Chicago visits with friends in town while Ella and Margaret Ross of Marinette spend the weekend here. Mr. and Mrs. William Hanes of Chicago stay several days with friends and relatives. Harry and George Jacobson from Chicago and Escanaba return home after visiting Edward in Marche. John Schroeder goes back to Menasha after several days with friends and relatives. W N Morgan of Chicago enjoys a few days here with friends. Fred Brayton of Appleton visits Two Rivers for multiple days with relatives. Floyd Allen of Detroit visits Two Rivers for several days with friends.
A border reports the loss of a wristwatch from his room as police begin inquiry. Chief Schroeder holds a fox hound at headquarters to be claimed by its owner after identification. dog is young with a bruised leg. Robert Becker traveled from Milwaukee after his father Jacob Becker fell ill and died at 10 45 p.m. He had long worked for the Wisconsin News. Mr and Mrs Milton Zuehl visited West Allis relatives before returning home. Mr and Mrs Fred Neilsen of Chicago spent the weekend in town. Miss Mary LeClair returned to Milwaukee after two weeks with her parents. Misses Bessie and Lenorah Hagley of Milwaukee were weekend guests returning home today.
Downtown thermometers mark sixteen below zero at 8 a.m. with no rise by 9. Streets are icy and walks sanded to prevent slides. Cars towed to garages amid frozen roads as the city endures another frigid winter day. Sunday saw similar cold, with the mercury near ten below at 9 a.m. and the cold lasting throughout the day.
Jacob Becker died Sunday night at 10 45 at his daughter Mrs Mike Wyszinski's home 1417 Twenty first street The cause was dropsy and pneumonia He was born in Germany March 17 1857 and came to the United States as an infant He leaves four children Robert Milwaukee Oscar Manitowoc Walter and Mrs Mike Wyszinski local with twelve grandchildren Funeral services Wednesday at 2 PM from his daughter's home Rev T A Hawkes officiating Interment Pioneer’s Rest cemetery
Mr and Mrs August Schwake hosted a gathering at Route No 2 Saturday evening with guests playing sheephead. Prizes awarded to Mrs Henry Thielbar Mrs Henry Rediker and Mrs Adolph Steiner for the ladies and Emil Rehrauer Henry Thielbar and Henry Rediker for the men. William Brieder won the blind prize. A lunch followed.
Miss Alice Kowalski entertained many friends at her home on Saturday evening for her birthday. A dinner at seven followed by banco provided evening entertainment. Several locals and visitors were noted in attendance and various residents planned upcoming travels and visits.
Jersey City mayor Frank Hague refuses to testify before the Case committee saying he will appear after the election. The committee cites him for contempt. Hague is freed by a writ of habeas corpus. The case tests the authority of the legislature and raises questions about bias and jurisdiction.
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