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Manitowoc Times

Location

Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1929

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Judge Chloupek Advocates Practical Economy Plan

Manitowoc county judge John Chloupek urged the county board to adopt compulsory domestic science courses in schools as a remedy for waste and lack of economy. He cited mothers pension growth from $2,000 to $26,000 and detailed 14 months of pensions and county court figures, stressing education of future generations to curb overspending.

Manitowoc John Chloupek Chloupek Judgey Chloupek Mothers Manitowoc County Chinunosk

Senate Secrecy Criticism Sparks Call for Open Roll

In heated remarks Senator Dill decried closed deliberations as dangerous to democracy. He cited a United Press roll call showing him voting against West and urged full publicity of the final Senate judgment. Senator Bruce suggested an executive session to identify the guilty party.

Senate Dill United Press

William Denessen Dies at Green Bay

William Denessen aged 66 long time lake captain died at Green Bay hospital at noon Wednesday He began sailing at twenty one and worked in active service until retirement He is survived by his widow six children two brothers two sisters and ten grandchildren Funeral arrangements undecided but service will be held at Green Bay.

Willian Denessen Green Bay Hospital

Weather cripples Sheboygan roads in record freeze

Sheboygan County faces paralyzed traffic as snow removal funds run out and the highway department lacks equipment. Only the Lower Falls road remains passable between Sheboygan and Sheboygan Falls. Commissioner Abbelohde urges state legislature or county board action for relief while promising no steps until higher authority acts.

Sheboygan County George Abbelohde Highway Department Lower Falls Sheboygan Sheboygan Falls Abbelohde

Minor incidents prompt police report last night

A drunk guest at Hotel Carle, three companions, and two stray dogs prompted police attention. An ambulance call at the North Western depot and a broken window at West Field comfort station were noted. The window breakage was settled without prosecution. Mrs. August Enniper arrived from Ebbrillion and was taken to Holy Family hospital after reaching at six on the evening train. Harry Luecke reported a vicious dog on South Seventh Street and patrolman Reinhold Boeder was ill and unable to work.

Carle North Western West Field August Enniper Ebrillion Holy Family Hospital Harry Luecke South Seventh Street Reinhold Boeder

Brillion Reedsville Assemblymen Introduce Bills

Brillion and Reedsville lawmakers introduced several measures. Charles A Barnard seeks repeal of driver licensing, Thomas A Sullivan vows liability relief for unpaid guest riders, and Joseph L Barber proposes two year auto registrations with license plates issued directly from Waupun state prison.

Assembly Charles A. Barnard Brillion State Assembly Thomas A. Sullivan Peedsville Waupun Joseph L. Barber Marathon

Court confirmation asked for big sale

Court confirmation of the sale of the Peshtigo Paper Company, a bankrupt corporation, to the Bondholders' Protective committee was expected here tomorrow. Morris A. Fox of Milwaukee, chairman of the bondholders' committee, has offered $250,000 for the property. The plant was originally valued at $3,000,000 and organized during the late war with funds from numerous small investors in Northeastern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan.

Milwaukee organizers push state chamber of commerce drive

The Association of Commercial Secretaries started plans to form a Wisconsin state chamber of commerce. A resolution called for a program committee report within 60 days. The group proposed dividing the state into five regions and launching a membership drive among about 200 trade associations.

Milwaukee State Chamber of Commerce Association of Commercial Secretaries Emet Yester Olution Phil ‘Gray Manufacturers’ Association Chamber

Milwaukee Cleanups Sweep Triggers Citywide Raids

Milwaukee authorities launched a stringent vice cleanup led by the district attorney and amplified by publicity. Four men were held on statutory charges, with vagrancy warrants issued for 15 more after a raid on the municipal court spectators. Suspects included William Koster, Mylo Enderson, Joseph Fless, and Edward Vandrese, linked to a case involving a 19 year old girl.

Milwaukee William Koster Mylo Enderson Menasha Joseph Fless Edward Vandrese Fless Vandrese Betty Vandrese Atten Wauwatosa Ing

Need for a special hospital urgent in Wisconsin

A Wisconsin Association for the Disabled meeting crowded the assembly chamber as speakers urged a dedicated hospital. The talk traced legislative steps from 1911 creating a school for crippled children in Sparta to today’s push for orthopedic care, noting over 8,000 crippled youths in the state and only seven beds allocated for their treatment.

Wisconsin Association For the Disabled Assembly Gillette St. Paul St. Paul, Minn McGovern Sparta Wisconsin

Garrow Attends Big Lions Celebration Amid Snow Delay

B J Garrow, local agent for the Ann Arbor line, returned from Spooner where he attended the Den of Lions charter night as representative of Rev M S Weber district governor. His return was delayed twelve hours due to snow and a northbound train being stuck.

B. J. Garrow Spooner den of Lions M. S. Weber Garrow Ann Arbor Spencer

Congress Today naval build plans reviewed by committee

Congress Today reports the naval affairs committee discusses shipbuilding plans and routing business. The House considers minor bills as part of the day’s proceeding.

United 1 Prose Sena Naval Ehuliske Building Naval Affairs Committee House

New Clauses Center of Congress Battle

The article reports on the congressional clash over prohibition and tax provisions. It notes four of six probable conference members oppose the prohibition increase, with Crampton Wood Byrnes and McKellar as key figures. Senate conferees Warren Smoot McKellar expected to be bound to Senate instructions amid possible compromise. The Senate advances naval cruiser bill prep while the House handles minor calendar items.

United Press House Rep Crampton Mich Will Wood Ind Byrnes Dem Tenn Senate Warren Wyo Smoot

Arbitration Proposed In Kaukauna Bus License Dispute

An arbitration proposal will be put forward at a February meeting between Wisconsin- Michigan Power and the city of Menasha over a $300 bus license fee. The company threatened to suspend service through Kaukauna Appleton Neenah and Menasha, forcing officials to deploy free ride buses as transport options were reduced.

Kaukauna Wis Wisconsin- Michigan Power Company Menasha Power Company Appleton Neenah

Highways Opened Through County After Snow

County highway commissioner Orval Breuer reports good conditions given heavy snowfall and winds. Open routes include 17 163 147 10 31 42 141 north and south and 49 across the county. Highway 32 from 31 to Kiel partly open, with upper north portion rough. County Trunks A H partly open, D expected open by evening. Plows and tractors widening roads. many counties further east less fortunate.

Orval Breuer Kiel

Pumper Delivery Planned for Manitowoc May

Mayor Schroeder and City Clerk Arthur Zander signed a contract for a new 1000 gallon pumper. Mack Truck will deliver to Manitowoc around May 1 for 13000 dollars. It features a Nyron Jackson centrifugal pump and an absolute guarantee with a six month return option. Delivery is ninety days after contract acceptance.

Mack Truck Company Manitowoc Schroeder Arthur Zander Nyron Jackson

Saunders illegal fishing case deferred in crowded court

Trial of George M. Saunders of Green Bay on illegal fishing charges was postponed as circuit court handled a civil action. The Saunders case sits at the foot of the calendar after attorney John A. Kittel requested a later trial due to illness. A separate suit, Clar& Haese v Weyna Starz, with minor guardian Ofilla Haese, proceeds as jury selection and testimony unfold following an auto accident basis.

George M. Saunders Green Bay Clar& Haese Ofilla Haese Althea Weyna Philip ‘Weyna Olson Saunders

Twenty six children examined at local baby clinic

Twenty six children were examined at a baby clinic held at the courthouse on Wednesday. Dr. Margaret Nelson and Miss Ellen Raether, assisted by County Nurse Georgiana Geimer, from the state board of health at Madison, led the examinations. The results found one overweight child, various defects including teeth, tonsils and adenoids, eyes, nose, glands, goitres, skin, bones, muscles, and a heart defect, plus one child with subnormal mentality. Despite cold weather and poor roads, attendance was down but the clinic was considered a success as the season's first event of its kind.

Margaret Nelson Ellen Raether Georgiana Geimer State Board of Health Madison

Gaps in Evolution Questioned by Early Scientist

A historic discussion argues that major invertebrate groups show wide gaps in fossil records, challenging an evolutionary time element. It notes no proven link between humans and apes, while suggesting man appeared on earth largely in his present form.

de Vries Earth

Butter protection bill proposed in Wisconsin legislature

Manitowoc county dairymen back a 5 cent per pound tax on oleomargarine to fund the common school fund. Assemblyman Earl D Hall of Tunnel City introduced the measure today, reviving a proposal previously defeated by narrow margins in past sessions.

Manitowoc County Earl D. Hall Tunnel City

Vocational School Programs For Manitowoc Saffey Issued

The Manitowoc Saffey vocational school issues programs for January to March covering meeting schedules enrollment diploma and graduation details. Mayor John H. Schroeder commends the plan in a statement accompanying the program.

Manitowoc Saffey School John H. Schroeder

Two Arrests May Clear Up Local Robberies in Racine

Police questioned Earl King and Hercules Demetroupoulis after they confessed to robbing Gatona Bovi, poolroom proprietor, of 42 dollars. They also admitted to two taxicab robberies in the past month as investigators pursue a broader series of petty robberies.

Racine, Wis Gatona Bovi Earl King Hercules Demetroupoulis

Death of Marquette English head John OD. Logan

John OD. Logan 60 longtime head of the English department at Marquette University died in Milwaukee of pneumonia. Born in Halifax Nova Scotia he joined Marquette in 1926 and led the department from 1927. He was known in Canada as a poet writer and lecturer.

Milwaukee John OD. Logan Marquette University Logan Halifax Nova Scotia Marquette Canada

Globe Laundry Enlarges Plant Reach

The city zoning committee met at city hall last night and approved an addition to the Globe Laundry plant on the south side. The company has an option on an adjoining south lot and plans expansion. Whether the project will receive a special exception or join the regular zoning ordinance was undecided. South side residents attended and raised minor objections. No final decisions were made and the diagonal road question remained unsettled. A further public hearing is planned before the committee prepares its recommendation to the council.

Globe Laundry Company Globe Company South Side

Reckless driving charges dismissed after settlement

Reckless driving charges against Clifford Thorison were dismissed after he settled with Ed Brey Sr. for damage to Brey’s property on North Highth street. Thorison’s car allegedly drove into the yard, killing several valuable trees. Richard King of Powers, Michigan, visiting at C Stefaniki’s on North Twenty first street.

Clifford Thorison Thorison Ed Brey, Sr Brey North Highth Street Richard King Powers Mich Great Lakes Naval Base Chicago C. Stefaniki North Twenty-first Street

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