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Newspaper
Manitowoc Times
Location
Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1929
Page
2
Residents along Lake Michigan discuss a seven year natural cycle of lake level changes. They argue rising water now favors Chicago and questions past efforts to curb water diversion by the Chicago Sanitary District, citing the secretary of war and Supreme Court rulings.
Citizens are urged to be patient as investigators hold back details to avoid hindering a potential conviction. The article stresses trust in the county's new district attorney and anticipates progress without guaranteeing immediate results.
Admiral Billard and Mellon discuss Coast Guard staffing under civil service rules. They note permanent appointments are limited and many months may pass before enough eligible agents are available. The Prohibition Bureau could benefit from more funds for investigations and public education, but not until the survey results are known and proper use planned.
A special committee will review sites for a new southside school tonight at 7 30 pm at Washington Fgirt school. Members include City Manager Donnelly, Supt. Bishop, Eckley, a council member, a planning commissioner, and a board of education member. Discussion will cover several sites including one near Roosevelt school and another western addition site. A decision is needed to avoid delaying home construction and possible condemnation. The group also considers an office building plan for state use, including Post Office site acquisition.
A morning ceremony at St Luke's Catholic Church united Miss Marcella B. Beitzel and Glenn Lewis with Rev. Father C Hugo officiating. The Avery wedding party included a best man and other attendants as the couple began their married life.
The bride daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Beitzel and the groom son of Mr and Mrs K G Lewis of Russell Iowa were married with a 30 minute schedule change in trains No 204 202 and 253 affecting times for shipments. A reception followed at the bride’s home and a trip to Milwaukee Chicago was planned. Both families are well known in the community.
In Stockholm the surge in the stamo plane popularity hits music shops hard. The violin piano flute and clarinet show declines as buyers flock to new devices reducing inventory and sales across instruments.
Inclement roads force postponement of the dual debate between Neenah and Two Rivers over third place in the Northeast Wisconsin Conference preliminaries. Principal I B Clarke says the event may occur Thursday or be canceled. Joop finals must be decided by Monday.
A cold snap halts the clock at St John’s Lutheran church, delaying maintenance and prompting hopes that normal temperatures will revive the timepiece. In Milwaukee A F Cecis pushes changes to Furniture Mart laws while Beduhn attends a Chicago convention on Wisconsin furniture trade. Representing 17 fishing firms, talks with the state conservation commission in Liladiaon seek strict spawning season rules and net mesh adjustments to protect hatcheries and the broader industry.
Thirty friends gathered at 1906 Garfield Street Mand for Mrs. Van Gates birthday celebration. The evening featured cinch and bunco games with prizes to Mrs. Chasten Pasek Orst, Mrs. Charles Rindt second, Mrs. Frank Leit third, and consolation to Mrs. Car Ften Becker. bunco winners were Mire John Measman first and Mrs. Joseph Bohne consolation. A lunch followed and Mrs. Gates received a beautiful gift.
The Times invites readers to share county and Two Rivers news via phone or in person. Readers can dial 6452F or drop items in the editor box at the office for inclusion.
Mrs John Mrotek acted as hostess to the Five Hundred Club at her home at Washington and Twentieth streets on Monday evening. First prize went to Mrs Halle Katrowehi, second to Ed Hatha, and Mrs J B Schroader earned consolation. A lunch followed the game.
The bridge club of Miss Helen Neuenberger met at her Twenty-fifth Street residence Saturday evening. High honors were won by Mr and Mrs Ivo Kronzer. Congratulatory remarks were given by Mr and Mrs Gary Christensen. A lovely lunch followed the game.
The Senior Marquette club meets at Marquette hall this evening with business transacted before a program then dancing. All MJ members are urged to attend for the social event and entertainment. The Altar Society of St. Luke's hosts a card social at Marquette hall Wednesday evening with Cinch sheepshead bridge and five hundred games.
City sports notes report ongoing Gage Leagues basketball operations under Artin Eckley with North End Cardinals facing a high school squad at H. P. Hamilton gym. A previous practice saw the Cardinals lose to Two River All-Stars 116 to 18 as missing players limited performance.
A jumble of social items notes a social gathering with a lunch and candy displays, a regular meeting of a local Eastern Star chapter at the Masonic rooms, and several residents visiting from Milwaukee and Reedsport. Details are fragmented and dated, with attendees including Mrs Arthur Wragg and Oscar Alberts.
Eugene Larson had an appendix operation at Municipal Hospital this morning. Mrs. Derwin Lapton and baby returned home on Monday after a two week confinement. Mrs. Louis Dutano Jr of Madison Street underwent an operation at the hospital this morning.
Four young men pleaded guilty in polite court to tearing down banners and flags on Washington Street Friday night. Each received a fine of £5 plus costs totaling $9.82, with payment due this afternoon. They must also compensate for the damage to the signage once assessed. An officer had earlier directed the group from a shop on Wi street where the signs were toppled and broken. One defendant was ordered to appear again to confirm his guilt, implicating the others.
City readings ranged from 4 to 8 below zero in all sections this morning. The sun appeared briefly and noon values remained several degrees below zero. Fire Chief Raha voiced surprise at the unusual cold spell and noted no fire department calls.
An Ezat side resident unable to locate his boarding house on Monday evening was assisted by neighbors and brought home. He was under the influence and saved from exposure as the thermometer fell far below zero.
Commonwealth Telephone company offers a limited amount of six percent cumulative preferred stock to the public through subscribers and area offices. Call the local office for information. Miss Lou Wittig, who had spent several days in the city, left for Milwaukee on Monday.
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