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Newspaper
Manitowoc Times
Location
Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1928
Page
5
The piece argues criticism of officials rarely harms the honest worker. It states officers reading criticism should remain calm, knowing their records are sound. It asserts most administrations have at least some faults, but honest officials can stay unruffled, accepting public scrutiny as part of duty.
A readers plea to keep the Ol Debil Sea visible between Manitowoc and Two Rivers. They urge avoiding shoreline parks that would veil the waves and diminish the natural grandeur. Advocates warn against artificial beautification that could spoil the landscape for motorists and locals.
The notices detail a Pardeeville family reunion for Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Hoffman and their ten children, most residing in the state, plus a 67th birthday dinner for Mr. William Tegge at 1510 TwentySecond Street. Also noted is the Michigan marriage of Miss Florence Schrimpf of Manitowoc to George Spaeth from this city, with guests awaiting their return from honeymoon.
The column reports a series of social events in Two Rivers including miscellaneous showers, Birthday observations for Norman Behrend, and a Five Hundred club gathering hosted by Mrs. Eras Behrendton. It also notes business changes at Ott-Glick company, with Mr. Glick retiring and plans for a new store under Ott ownership, plus various residents traveling, visiting Milwaukee and Clark's, and wedding anniversary celebrations.
The Holy Name society of St Luke's Catholic church will hold a breakfast after the 7 45 am mass Sunday with many members attending. The K of C quartet will perform selections and an address The Rip Brother Movement will be given by H F Sutton of Green Bay. Prof Charles G Stangel of Manitowoc, president of the diocese, will be the guest.
Ashington High principal C Clark writes a ten-page pamphlet on Wisconsin Inter-Scholastic Athletic Association rules. He gathers questions and answers for students, aiming to mimeograph copies for all in the high school and to enlighten readers on complex athletic eligibility rulings.
Appleton may be required to pay county taxes after a dispute pending before the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The treasurer of Appleton challenges a tax assessment as unconstitutional, asserting the city’s immunity from the levy. The case hinges on state constitutional interpretations and potential fiscal impact on the city’s finances.
A fragment reports a marriage barrier applied last year following immigrant notices. The terse item mentions officials and eligibility concerns but lacks complete names or places.
Coach Barber’s team traveled to Kewaunee to meet Hill City in a tough afternoon gridiron clash. A final practice was hampered by Fain and wet ground conditions, but Barber aimed to keep opponents off their feet as Kewaunee’s squad, known for surprises, presents a strong challenge after recent basketball losses to the same opponent. The Pur gold likely fielded Belz It Klinkenberg Hoffman Freye Belislerg Hippert EB Becker Pupeter Becker Rosy Stanul and others in the opening lineup.
New York report says Herbert Hoover leads in the Literary Digest national poll with 1,201,869 votes to 688,829 for Alfred E. Smith out of 1,911,257 cast. Hoover drops from 68 percent to 63 percent as Smith rises to 36 percent in the Oct issue preview.
Rev. F. E. Schlueter leads 9:30 a.m. church school and 10:45 a.m. worship on Religious Comebacks. Evening sermon by Rev. T. A. Hawkes from Grace Congregational church. Mishicot services include morning worship at a.m. and church school at 0 a.m. Young People’s meeting at 8 p.m.
Rev. T A Hawkes Minitter leads Grace Congregational Church Sunday at 9 30 a m with Sunday School at 10 45 a m The morning preaching service carries the subject Fraternalism Guests from the Odd Fellows lodge will attend during the service at the church in the city
Rev W G Haase pastor announces 2 am German language divine service 9 30 am Sunday school and 10 30 am English language service with the message We preach Jesus Christ and Him crucified in the German and English worship times
St Luke's Catholic Church lists Sunday Masses 6:30, 7:45, 9:00 for children, and 10:15 in High Mass with weekday 7:30 masses also noted. Christian Science Society at Hotel Hamilton offers Sunday school 9:30 and a Wednesday testimonial at 8, with a free reading room 2 to 4 daily. St Mark's Catholic Church shows Rev P J Nilles presiding with Low Mass 9:30 and High Mass, continuing the parish schedule.
Sacred Heart Catholic parish announces Rev. Matkowski to lead Masses with a children's Mass at 7 20 a m and a High Mass at 9 30 a m on Sundays and weekday Masses at 7 00 a m.
A large tarantula was found Friday afternoon at Marek Grocery when Mr. Marek opened a crate of bananas. The spider was captured and chloroformed and will be taken to Washington High School for use in the science department’s experiments.
A sizable group from Two Rivers accompanied the High school Purgold team to Kewaunee for a grid battle this afternoon. Among the travelers were many high school students who filled the stands with loud cheers and energetic yells.
Columbus Day observed in the city with only the closing of schools on Friday. The notice invites readers to submit news items by dialing 7521 for contributions.
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