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Newspaper
Manitowoc Times
Location
Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1929
Page
7
A late 19th or early 20th century style note suggests paying taxes in four installments of 25 dollars each with the final payment due March first. It urges taxpayers to save the money in a bank or home account, deposit each 25 dollar installment, and then present the full 100 dollars at city hall on March first, claiming it provides independence and ease.
National automobile association finds tourists prefer routes that minimize delay and congestion, turning highways into byways for efficiency. Article notes motorists stop en route for restocking and rest, while women gain voting rights and quickly discover new political conflicts.
A reflective line notes doubt over who is lying when a man claims opportunities abound in life. The quip questions truth in motivational messaging and warns against gullibility.
United Press summarizes Hoover's expected Latin American policy focusing on moral diplomacy, arbitration, and non-interference while expanding American diplomatic corps. It highlights four economic proposals: promote aviation and highways, limit external loans to productive uses, honor contracts, and settle disputes via national courts without diplomatic brinkmanship.
Harvard University equips with new seismographs to trace New England quakes to their exact source. The university will cooperate with the Canadian government stations at Ottawa, Toronto, and Halifax. Old seismographs, in use 20 years, were less sensitive. the new instruments average about 30 events per month, over seven times the old rate.
The Lions Club committee organizes the annual dance at the Elks Club on Sixteenth Street for Wednesday evening February 6. Invitations will be mailed soon. Proceeds will fund the social, with music and refreshments provided. preparations are well underway.
Signals are being placed from the street center to the curbs at Washington and Sixteenth streets with delays due to cold weather. One unit will be at the southeast corner and another at the northwest corner. A trial will determine if the Washington and Seventeenth street center intersection signal should also be moved.
Mesdames Chas Randolph Lil Ian Cutler and Arthur Heinkel attend the district convention of Rebekahs at the Odd Fellows Hall Manitowoc today. A fine program is planned with a banquet after the afternoon session and another session at 8 pm followed by a musical program. Mrs Randolph of this city is a Past President of the district.
Mrs. Anna Rudebeck entertained her Five Hundred club at her daughter Mrs. Paul Libenhorn’s home on Twenty sixth Street Wednesday evening. High honors went to Mrs. August Schultz, second to Mrs. Otto Hexing, and third to Mrs. Otto Baum. A tasty lunch followed the games.
Clerical society updates include Knights of Columbua meeting scheduled for this evening at their rooms on Sixteenth Street. Residents report two clogged sewers to the city Manager Wednesday prompting street department dispatch to fix the issue. Junior Sodality of St. Luke's church plans a tentine party for members at Marquette hall on Wednesday evening February 6. Clement Becker returns to DePere to resume studies at St. Norbert's College after visiting his parents. C. M. Lieders of Milwaukee visits the city on business while Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Kelley of St. Louis, Mo. stay for several days with friends and relatives.
Joseph Volinsky faced Justice Larkin and pleaded guilty to a double D charge. He paid a total of 14.37 dollars including fines and costs, and was released. A Tuesday night incident involved B. Mla Wolfisky and a huski chore in a stupor with a dangerous gas range risk. Albert Venne reported a son who stays out late, prompting police inquiry. Edward Gilbert toppled an arterial sign on Thirteenth and School streets, car skidded, sign broken and to be replaced.
Mrs Ivo Kronzer was hostess to her five hundred club at her home on Tuesday evening. High honors were won by Miss Helen Neuengerger, while Mrs Walter Johannes received consolation. A lunch followed the games.
At a Wednesday reception at her home on Twenty fifth street Mrs Arthur Lohman formally introduced her daughter in law Mrs Leslie Lohman to Two Rivers and Manitowoc society. Mrs Lohman formerly Miss Elizabeth Snyder of New Orleans and she became the bride of Leslie Lohman on Oct 23. The reception was a very pleasant affair with 125 social set members present assisting hostesses were Mmes H E Gowrdn T W Suddard E J Spik Fred Eggers Sr and Charles Krause. Dainty refreshments were served.
Local members of the R. A. M. chapter at Manitowoc attended a Wednesday evening meeting in the city. Grand Lecturer H. M. Kittstey delivered the principal address, which was greatly enjoyed.
A card social is being held this evening at St Mark's School on the southside under the St Ann's Altar Society. Preparations have been made for a large turnout as community members are invited to attend.
The fire department was summoned to 1308 Nineteenth street at 7 30 Wednesday evening to extinguish a chimney fire. No damages or losses were reported. George Olp of Manitowoc is in the city on business.
Arnold Zander Jr son of Mr and Mrs Arnold Zander of this city was named to fill the position of secretary treasurer of the Wisconsin League of Municipalities after the resignation of Professor Ford H McGregor of the university extension division. Zander, a University of Wisconsin College of Engineering graduate, has years of engineering experience and has done post graduate work in political science and city planning. He is already in charge of the position and has many friends in this city and Manitowoc who will be pleased by his promotion.
Health Committees of the State Medical Society advise warm and cold water therapy to boost circulation for frost bite and chilblains amid zero weather. Proper care emphasizes gradual warmth, dry dressings, avoidance of snow rubbing, and seeking physician care after first aid, with preventive bath therapy suggested for fall readiness.
Two hundred people attended the card social at Sacred Heart church school on Wednesday evening. High honors in sheephead went to Herman Kuehl, with Mrs William Klose second. Miss Anna Becker won first in five hundred, Mrs Winifred Nejedlo second. In cinch first went to Mrs John Skrzyzki, second to Mrs Braul. in bunco first to Mrs George Bonk, second to Mrs Ben Dombrowski. A fine lunch followed and thanks were sent to all who attended and helped.
A planning commission session at City Hall this afternoon will decide pavement width for Twenty-eighth Street. Property owners are expected to attend to present their views after Monday's council meeting failed to reach a decision and referred the issue to the planning commission.
Attending the annual convention in Milwaukee are T. W. Suddard of Hamilton Manufacturing Henry C. Grover and Kurt Wilke of Aluminum Goods Company. The conventions are interesting and very instructive, and are always largely attended.
The Wednesday evening event at Washington hall drew a fair crowd even with the cold. Brault's Canadians supplied the music for the gathering.
Classified notice urges readers to use Times Want Ads to obtain results. It promotes the advertised service as the quickest route to access postpaid results and summaries from the newspaper.
The office has moved four doors south of the old location and near the telephone. The number appears in the left hand corner at the top of this section. Keep it handy for news tips and emergencies, and call this office by 6:45 PM.
Farmers in the city report major roads in good condition while cross roads remain piled high with drifts. City streets are largely passable though slippery, with sand and ashes used on many sidewalks. Highway to Kewaunee is open with few cars passing this morning. state routes to Green Bay also open. County snowplows have been busy but Orange Line buses have not yet appeared at noon today.
Clifford Necker, age not stated, was treated for appendicitis and returned home Wednesday. Thomas Lawrence underwent an operation at Municipal Hospital this morning. Mrs. Michael Kienetz, hospitalized for two weeks, was able to return home on Wednesday.
A dance event is planned for Saturday evening at the American with both Old and Yo! in attendance. The notice invites readers to see a separate column in this section for details.
John Roubal returns to Sheboygan after visiting friends. Miss Margaret Griep stays briefly at 41 Waukee before leaving. Mrs. Rose Glee returns from a Milwaukee business trip for Rivoli theater interests. H Rosenstein of Chicago visits the city on retail calls. Oscar Rohm of Chicago tours the city for business. F R Reiley of Milwaukee spends several days here. Clement Reiley of Chiessdatt also in town for business. Mrs Arthur Glee hosts her bridge club on Twenty second Street. Mrs Eli Gagenberg returns home after visiting relatives. Mrs Fred Mertens wins high in bridge. Mrs Arthur Wilsman second. A lunch is served.
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