Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Manitowoc Times in Manitowoc, Wisconsin

We have 8,601,093 pages in Wisconsin

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Manitowoc Times

Location

Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1929

Page

2

Council Reconsiders Move to Reroute Highways

The American Legion backs a push by conservationists to create a state park from Maribel Caves near Fond du Lac. Readers urge action, noting high regional interest and ease of access from Green Bay and nearby cities. The piece argues the Maribel Caves project should be prioritized over other park requests and calls for community involvement to secure the land.

Two Rivers American Legion Conservation Commission Maribel Caves Fond du Lac The Times Green Bay Manitowoc Sheboygan Appleton Oshkosh

City Council Agrees Underground Wiring Plan And Budget Move

The council discussed routing wires underground for 1928 paving projects and adding paying projects to the May submission list. They tabled Sixth Ward precincts' petition, adopted an Evergreen cemetery lot sale ordinance for perpetual care funds, and confirmed Dr. W. G. Kemper as city health officer.

Evergreen Max Staehle Nelle Anderson Peter Anderson

Arbitration Key in Milk Supply Dispute Across States

A Lake Villa raid by farmer pickets halts a Soo Line milk shipment as 150000 gallons spilled from four cars. Police guard roads while Bowman Dairy faces a sweeping injunction from Judge Edwards prohibiting interference with shipments and outreach to other farmers.

Fred D. Walmsley Frank Reser Thhe Borden Dairy Products Company Frank A. Kuitman Charles Wieland A. W. Medsker Bowman Dairy Company W. C. McQueen Farmers’ Pure Milk Association Don Geyer Henry C. Becker Health Department Bureau of Dairy Products Lake Villa Lake County Lake Bowman Company Clare C. Edwards Waukegan

Times readers urged to send in local news

Subscribers are told the Times covers state national and county news plus Two Rivers items. Readers urged to phone 6452, bring news to the editor box or drop it at the office. J Hartwig of Milwaukee represents Dernell Food Products in the city for several days.

the Times Two Rivers Hartwig Milwaukee Dernell Food [Products Company Businness

Lengthy council meeting debates highway reroute and hospital plans

The Monday council session ran long as officials debated rerouting highway 163 via Monroe street bridge to Twenty-second street amid protests from Washington street property owners. The vote to reconsider the change passed, with next meeting set to decide. Hospital matters included securing debt and approving nominees for governors, while bids for city insurance and vehicles were opened and discussed for police, city engineer, and general coverage.

Washington Street Highway 163 Monroe Street Bridge Twenty-second Street Corneilman Farrell

Chimney Blaze Reported In City Neighborhood

The chimney squad of the fire department answered a call to the residence of Joseph Schultz at 1805 Emmett street shortly before 7 o clock this morning and extinguished a chimney blaze with no loss reported.

Fire Department Joseph Schultz Emmett Street

Five Hundred Club Meets Beduhn Home

Mr and Mrs William Beduhn hosted the five hundred club at their Twenty sixth Street home Monday evening. Mrs Arthur Wilsman won the ladies prize while Arthur Wilsman captured the men’s prize. A luncheon followed the games as R E Williams of Chicago visited for business. Henry Schmitt of Milwaukee has returned home after spending several days here on business.

William Beduhn Arthur Wilsman R. E. Williams Chicago Henry Schmitt Milwaukee

City council reviews streets plans and water plant update

The council discussed condemnation for opening and widening School Street, signals for river traffic to protect ice rinks, and a proposed 88 foot street costing about 3000 extra. They also considered paving approaches to Washington Street bridge and new water filtration plant recommendations.

Recreation Board Planning Commission Washington Street Bridge Gordon Peashek Webster and Twelfth Streets William C. Boehringer Ed, Carron Amity Seventeenth Street Bridge Carron Street Department State Board of Health Donnellys

MacDowell Music Club Short Program Evening

The MacDowell Music Club met at the Dickson home on Twenty sixth Street with Mrs. Herman Scahlerierg and Misses Marcia Furtney and Lilian Crosby as hostesses. George Braun led a program on Late Church Music featuring solos by Mrs. Kahlenberg and Mrs. Hewell Evans, quartets by Gordon Barner Harvey Gesell Milton Zuehl Wilbur Dickson Emma Boettcher and Marcia Furtney, and final numbers by Mrs. Roland Klinkner Mrs. Walter Johnson and Milton Zuehl. A dainty lunch followed.

MacDowell Wilbur Dickson Gordon Barner Harvey Gesell Milton Zuehl Roland Klinkner Hewell Evans Emma Boettcher Marcia Furtney John Kahlenberg Greenland Walter Johnson Reginald de Koven

Payment of Bill Argues Council Over Survey Charges

Fireworks followed the council meeting as A L Trudeau sought to pay a $40 bill for surveying done when Donald Ames was city engineer. The council said Ames was owed the amount, noting Ames did work outside city hours. City Attorney Dicke estimated potential city involvement near $1,000 and suggested a split if applicable. Ames maintained he acted properly and no action was taken.

A. L. Trudeau Donald Ames Trudeau Ames Biehl Dicke Ames Durliner

Settlement for Injury 15 Made

The city council, in executive session after the regular meeting, settled the personal injury case of Mrs. Clara Weber of Manitowoc out of court for 575 dollars. The figure resulted from a compromise between Mrs. Weber and her attorney and City Manager Donnelly, and the board approved the agreement.

Clara Weber Manitowoc Joseph Paider Bisso

Battle at the Opera House pit Two Rivers vs Manitowoc City

The Battle of the Century at the Opera House tonight features Two Rivers Legionnaires facing Manitowoc City in the season’s second game. Red Evans and guards aim to neutralize Bazal and Logan as Steffes and Haberman clash for the jump. Seats remain at Kirst's drug store with a post game dance expected.

Opera House Peel Rivers Legionnaires Manitowoc Two Rivers Manitowoc Five Red Evans Legion's Five Kimberly-Clark Koll Gossens Evans Becker Steffes Bazal Logan Haberman Kirst

Senior Sodality session plans interchurch party

The Senior Sodality of St. Luke Catholic Church held a Monday business meeting in the church. They planned a forthcoming party for the St. Mark and Sacred Heart Sodality groups and then celebrated with a Marquette hall party. Five hundred honors were awarded to Lilian Brunner and Eleanor Becker. Marcella Calchinski and Marcella Ruelle won the top prizes. A lunch followed, served by Theresa Kanzelberger Johanna Ammerman Victoria Marek Helen Frank Marie Frank and Beatrice Weiss.

St. Luke’s Catholic Church St. Mark’s Catholic Church Sacred Heart Catholic Church Marquette Hall Lilian Brunner Eleanor Becker Marcella Calchinski Marcella Ruelle Bhanco Theresa Kanzelberger Johanna Ammerman Victoria Marek Helen Frank Marie Frank Beatrice Weiss

Grunwaldt Injured In Highway Crash Between Cities

Leonard Grunwaldt of this city received a deep cut on his nose when his car struck the track of a Manitowoc metal concern on highway 17 between this city and Manitowoc on Monday afternoon. He went to a physician's office where the wound was dressed and later went home. No one was hurt else and Grunwaldt’s car was slightly damaged.

Grunwaldt Leonard Grunwaldt Manitowoc Grunwald

Purgold Stand Fifth In Lineup In Midseason Standings

Midseason Northeastern Wisconsin conference standings show Oconto atop with five wins and Neenah close behind. Two Rivers holds three wins in four starts at .750, while West DePere and Algoma have perfect records in reported games. The race centers on Two Rivers, Neenah, and Oconto as the season halves, with implications for second place and title.

Purgold Two Rivers DePere Nicolet Bay City Oconto Neenah West DePere Algoma L. B. Clarke Becker Boys Sherboygan Cahir Sheboygan Northeastern Wisconsin Oconto Wisi Csiveecaee Rebynrad Clintonville East DePere Oconto Falls Shawano New London Gillett Woo Kewaunee Menasha Kaukauna

Director Jansky Receives Golden Rule Fellowship Honor

Local funeral director Chas J Jansky is admitted to the Order of the Golden Rule a national group of funeral directors. The honor is rare with one director per locality chosen for high ethical standards. The symbol features an armed knight and the motto Service measured not by gold but by the Golden Rule.

Chas. J. Jansky

Mrs Wyszinski Hosts Five Hundred Club Night

Mrs Nic Wyszinski hosted her five hundred club at home Monday evening. Winners included Mrs John Mrotek for high, Mrs Mike Kanzelberger second, and Mrs Herman Kappellmann consolation. A lunch followed and the gathering was enjoyed. Rev H Thuecks spent Monday in Milwaukee on business. Martin Greenwood left for Milwaukee for a RCA radio course. Mr and Mrs J Reynolds of Boston are visiting Jefferson St for several days. Police found a car in a private driveway on Washington St and will issue a warning to the owner. George Kahlenberg is in New York and Canada for the Kahlenberg Marine Engine Co. Hospital notes: Miss Alvina Streu returned home after visiting relatives. Harold Wilsman underwent an operation at Municipal Hospital. Mrs Orin Dodge will attend a relative’s wedding in Neopit Wis.

Kemper Schroeder W. G. Kemper Max Staehle Utility Commission Water Department Cleveland Avenue Lombardy Magnola Charles L ySmuth Fred Kasten A. Schneider A.schneider Charles Hoeffner F. H. Gebbe la Follette Avenue McMullen and Pity Construction i Co Elon Grey-Robinson Construction Cmpany E. H. Wey Hotel Hamilton R. G. Mohr Highway Commission Monroe Street Walling Wadhams Oil Company Schnorr Washington Street Wyszinski Nic Wyszinski John Mrotek Mike Kanzelberger Herman Kappelmann Alvina Streu Harold Wilsman Kewaunee

Milwaukees Queen of Death Rosalind Schwartz Schafrin

Mrs. John Schafrin daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Schwartz Milwaukee died at home after lingering illness aged 25. She was Rosalind Schwartz before marriage and a Washington High School graduate of 1921. Survived by husband a baby eight months old parents three brothers two sisters and several relatives. Funeral Wednesday 2 pm at Milwaukee with interment Greenwood cemetery.

John Schafrin Sam Schwarz Milwaukee Schafrin Rosalins’ Schwartz Th Washington High School Simon Schwartz Manitow Myron Bernard Jack. Abrams Chicago H. J. Hylan Detroit Greenwood Cemetery

Mrs Henry Scheer Surprised At Home On Lincoln Street

Mrs Henry Scheer was pleasantly surprised at her Lincoln street home on Monday evening in honor of her birthday anniversary. A game was played with prizes awarded to Mrs Thomas Vidlin first, Mr Walter Kotarek second, Mrs Jot Kotarek third, and Mrs Ben D Menosky consolation. A lunch followed for Mesdames Vidlin Kotarek Kotarek Smoglawski Laine Kornik Emon Kozlowski Poirct Weir Weir Mennosky Kotarek and Miss Gladys Allen.

Henry Scheer Licoln Street Thomas Vidlin Walter Kotarek Jot Kotarek Ben D Menosky Henry Laine Anton Kornik Aaron Emon Frank Kozlowski John Poirct George Weir Anton Weir Ben Domennoksy John Kotarek Maryeir Gladys Allen

Miss Roohr Surprised At Aunt's Home Birthday Party

Miss Gertrude Roohr was surprised at the home of her aunt Mrs Adolph Hruszek on Hast Twenty-first street on Sunday evening for her birthday. The games Cinch awarded prizes to Mrs Joseph Greycarek first and Miss Gertrude Roohr second. men Joseph Greycarek first and Adam Roohr second. A lunch followed and Miss Roohr received a gift.

Gertrude Roehr Adolph Hruszek Hast Twenty-first Joseph Greycarek Gertrude Roohr Adam ‘Roohr Roohr

Mrs. Clarence Fencl Is Guest of Honor

Mrs. Clarence Fencl was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower hosted Monday evening at Mrs. William E. Schultz home with Mrs. Zeno Schultz and Miss Nora Beitzel as hostesses. Five hundred produced high honors for Mrs. Anton Soucoup and consolation to Mrs. Ted Dahl. lunch followed and gifts were presented to Mrs. Fencl.

Clarence Fencl William E. Schultz Zeno Schultz Nora Beitzel Anton Soucoup Ted Dahl Fencl

Manitowoc Girl Sings Over WOMT Station

Esther Krajeck daughter of Mr and Mrs John Krajeck of Twenty fourth street was heard singing several vocal selections over WOMT Manitowoc Monday evening Radio fans who missed the supper hour segment missed a real treat

Esther Krajeck John Krajeck Twenty-fourth Street WOMT Manitowoc

Sacred Heart Girls to Give Card Party

The Sodality Girls of Sacred Heart church will hold a public card party on Wednesday evening January 23. Games include five hundred sheephead cinch and banco with prizes. Lunch will be served and all are invited to attend.

Sodality Girls of Sacred Heart Church

Marquette Club Postpones Meeting to Jan 29

The Junior Marquette club meeting scheduled for this evening is postponed until Tuesday evening, Jan. 29, due to semester examinations at Washington High School, from which all members come.

Marquette Club Washington High School

Planning Board to Meet Thursday on Street Pavement Width

The planning commission, tasked by the city council to decide the pavement width on Twenty-eighth street, will gather Thursday January 24 at 1 p.m. in City Hall to finalize the plan.

Planning Commission

Sheepshead Tournament Set At Waverly Hotel

The regular weekly sheepshea tournament will be held at the Waverly Hotel buffet this evening.

Waverly Hotel

Also Mentioned on This Page

Maribel Caves State Park Bahr’ Construction Company Schuette Construction Company Joseph Stppick Fricke Aid Rugowski Smugler W. C. Boehringer Hospital Erna Griep A. Kummerow Peter Schroeder H. C. Gowran Thos. Gagnon A. H. Lohman H. Zuehl Boehringer Donnelly George Pilon John S. Gagnon Estee Wisconsin Public Service Five Hundred Club Beduhn Home Wisconsin Public Service Company Public Service Company Lake Street Lake Shore Park School Street MacDowell ‘Music Club Arguges Up.underwood Donald MacIntosh California Denior Sodality Purgolds Charles J. Jansky Order of the Golden Rule Father H. Thuecks Martin Greenwood Radio Corporation of America J. Reynolds Boston Mass Jefferson Street George Kahlenberg New York City Canada Kahlenberg Marine Engine Company Orin Dodge Neopit Wis Mmilwaukee the ‘Ouene Hom Miss Roohr Miss Krajeck Sacred Heart Girls Ea -Records Ison
Search Courier

Search the Manitowoc Times Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Manitowoc Times?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication