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Manitowoc Times

Location

Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1929

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Want Towoc Man Backs Business In Government

Manitowocal Vits, president of the Wisconsin Manufacturers association, hailed a businesslike shift in politics as the governor pushes tax relief, budget reform, and department consolidation. Kohler outlined income tax exemptions, a budget office, and centralized agriculture departments aimed at aiding farmers. Prof Hatch urged farmers to adopt business methods to adapt to changing conditions.

TOWOC George Vits Manitowoc Wisconsin Manufacturers’ Association Milwaukee Provernor Wits Walter J. Kohler Kohler Sele K. I., Hatch College of Agriculture University of Wisconsin Hatch

Bank Here Chooses at Annual Meeting

At the annual stockholders meeting the First National Bank elected Oscar M. Richter to the board to fill the vacancy from Joseph M. Connell's death. The rest of the board and officers, including M. H. Dempsey as president and George Vits as vice president, were re-elected.

Oscar M. Richter First National Bank Joseph M. Connell M. H. Dempsey George Vits F. T. Zentner W.N. Kitten Thomas Higgins C. A. Zeman L. J. Wegner G. Anderson S. D. Eckels Frank Kerscher O. M. Anderson E. L. Pleuss B. Schwanke

Boy Scouts to Hold City Exposition at Orpheum

The Rotary Club of Manitowoc will sponsor the first merit exposition Feb 21 22 and 23 at the Orpheum theater. Michael Lutze is general chairman assisted by Rotary committees. Scouts will demonstrate in 14 booths led by Scout leaders and Rotarians with prize incentives for top ticket sellers.

Rotary Club of Manitawoches Orpheum Theater Michael Lutze Rotary Club Tthe Orpheum Emil Ziarnik Herbert Schipper Halver Halverson G. W. Biaesser Harvey Stangel Julius Stupecky Adam Hendrick L. D. Thompson Marvin Ferdman Edgar Wilson Wesley Boswell Richard Schrieberg Samuel Caldwell

Eagles Parade Broadcast Promotes Old Age Pensions in 1927 Event

WOMT and WITMJ aired a dual program highlighting the national Eagles convention. Judge Albert Schmidt narrated from the Eagles clubhouse describing the parade, floats and bands while Manitowoc talent performed. The broadcast praised Eagles aims and the Manitowoc aerie.

WOMT Eagles Manitowoc WITMJ Milwaukee Aluminum Goods Company Marine Band The Albert Schmidt Order Judge Schmidt Manitowoc High

Wisconsin Construction Totals Reach 1928 High

Last month Wisconsin awarded construction contracts totaling 10,971,500 as reported by F W Dodge. Residential work accounted for 4,811,700 and public utilities 2,135,300 while education projects reached 780,000. 1928 saw 168,372,200 of new construction started, up from 143,379,200 in 1927, a 16 percent rise.

Wisconsin F. W. Dodge Corporation Tolol Asio

Marine Band Concert Delights Milwaukee Audience

The saxophone quartet played from WTMJ as the Marine Band resumed at 9 30 offering an eclectic program including Overture Hungarian Comedy Sextette from Lucia Sunny South The Maid en s Prayer Italian Nights and Nola A silver jubilee tribute in February 10 11 drew hundreds of messages with requests for more. Christ Schade state secretary announced a statewide talent portion featuring numbers from nearly all series in the state.

WTMJ Milwaukee Marine Band Aenue Manitowoc Eerie Christ Schade

Three Plans To Be Discussed By City Council

Three voting plans are slated for council discussion following a petition for two Sixth Ward precincts. Options include dividing each ward into two precincts, revisiting the fourteen ward plan, and purchasing voting machines to replace precincts. The machine proposal is new and would overhaul election official duties if adopted.

Holstein Breeders Adopt Farm Prefix Trade Names

Holstein breeders in this state and neighboring counties adopt farm prefix trade names to identify herd lineage. William G. Eberhardt selects Eberhardt as a herd prefix, A. E. Lorfeld uses Lupine, and Robert McLain chooses Bournstead, with each registered Holstein carrying a name and number for identifying bloodlines.

Holstein-Friesian Association of America William G. Eberhardt Eberhardt A. E. Lorfeld Cleveland Robert ©. McLain Oakfield Fond du Lac County

Kiel Scouts to Meet Manitowoc in Terrace Gardens Tilt

Roads to Kiel opened in time for Kiel Scouts basketball team to travel for a game with Manitowoc city tonight at Terrace Gardens. Danny Peppard was snowbound but expected to join. Kiel will present an all star lineup with a 7 30 start for the prelim and 8 30 for the main game.

Kiel Manitowoc Terrace Gardens County Highway Commission Maintowoc Danny Peppard Osman

Farmers Urged to Feed Pheasants in Snowbound Wisconsin

Heavy snows across Wisconsin are killing many ring-necked pheasants released last year by the state conservation commission. The agency appeals to farmers to help protect the birds as food becomes scarce beneath deep snows.

Wisconsin State Conservation Commission

Scream Triggers Arrest of Chicago Robbery Suspect

Miss Irma Steuber, a Manitowoc girl working as cashier at a Chicago restaurant, screamed during a cash theft. The episode spurred a chase that ended with the youth thief, age 16 or 36 per report, being overpowered and captured after grabbing $300 and fleeing. Diners panic as the incident unfolds.

Irma Steuber Chicago Miss Steuber

Wisconsin Bankers Cite Intelligent Banking At Milwaukee Meet

At the mid winter conference in Milwaukee Simmonds urged intelligent banking as the cure for bank failures. U L Lunenschloss of Madison also spoke to officers and committee chairs of county units of the Wisconsin Bankers Association.

American Bankers’ Association Simmonds Milwaukee Wisconsin Bankers’ Association U. L. Lunenschloss Madigan

Senator's Daughter Willing to Marry Lenroot Bromberg

Notice of intention to marry filed in Los Angeles by Miss Dorothy Clough Lenroot daughter of former Senator Irvin Lenroot and Robert Bromberg federal bankruptcy referee. Lenroot lists Washington DC as home address. Classified ad notes employment help.

Los Angeles Dorothy Clough Lenroot United States Irvin Lenroot Wisconsin Robert Bromberg Lenroot Washington, D.C

Police blotter details roommate, child care and troubles at city home

A woman asked if she could leave her children with another person while she attended a show and was told it was acceptable if the caretaker was old enough. A drunken man, taken into custody at the Northwestern depot, stayed at Hotel Carle overnight and resisted leaving. A South Side family dispute was resolved before officers arrived, and a light wire down at Eleventh and Chicago streets was reported to the utility crew.

O. K Northwestern Depot Carle South Side Eleventh Chicago Utility Department

City Hall Hearing on S70 Zoning Ordinance

The zoning committee of the city council will meet at city hall at 7 30 this evening to hear South Side residents complaints about the proposed districting. The committee aims to act so the ordinance can be sent for passage before the spring election. A main issue is the diagonal highway from the southwest bisecting property. The road would run as a primary arterial from the county south to the city. North Side residents reportedly agree with the ordinance as all complaints have been settled.

South Side

Senate Considers First Deficiency Appropriation Bill

Senate with United Press notes first deficiency appropriation bill under review while Judiciary committee handles routine business. House resumes District of Columbia appropriation bill debate as foreign affairs committee holds Columbus monument hearing in San Domingo. Ways and Means committee continues tail revision hearing.

United Press Senate Judiciary Committee House District of Columbia Foreign Affairs Committee Columbus Monument San Domingo

Vergin Chosen for State Electric Research Committee

Utility men from several sections of the state are placed on committees to carry out electrical research work. C. J. Vergin of Mannowoce is named to one of the research committees by A R Frahmi chair of the electric section of the Wisconsin Utilities association.

C. J. Vergin Mannowoce A."r. Frahmi Wisconsin

Fresh grocery specials advertise eggs butter and produce

Readable ad lists fresh eggs at 35 cents, creamer and butter, lettuce and tomatoes by the head, two pounds of bull date for 25 cents, Robene cookies at 25 cents per pound, Dandy cookies 2 for a quarter, graham crackers, plain soda crackers, and other items. It notes Friday fish delivery including pickerel pike perch whitefish shrimp and halibut and provides the Manistewoc Marine Grocery phone.

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