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Newspaper

Manitowoc Times

Location

Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1928

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Firefly Earns Warm Capitol Applause In Manitowoc

The Firefly staged at the Capitol theater in Manitowoc drew strong audience praise for May Valentine’s company. Nina central figure Merian Lowell impressed with a bright voice and charm while Irwin Johnson and George Vogel earned notes for singing and acting. The chorus and cast delivered a solid performance though some early acts showed amateur touch.

Valentine, Opera Company Manitowoc Capitol Theater May Valentine Bermuda Nina Merian Lowell Dorothy Cressy Sybil van' Dare Irwin Johnson Jack Travers George Vogel Herr Franz Johnson Mr. Vogel Lawrence Stewart Ax Jenkins Jean

Benefit Social for St Boniface Fund Draws Large Turnout

Mrs BE L Kadow hosted a benefit social at 1410 South Tenth Street for St Boniface fund with over 182 guests, the largest yet. Sheephead and bunco awards went to several ladies and gentlemen, including Mrs Frank Bonk and John Roecklein. A bead basket was won by Henry Mendil. Knights of Pythias dance party at Chili Bill's hall drew nearly 100 dancers led by Martin Georgennon and Koebke, with a five piece orchestra entertaining the crowd.

BE. L. Kadow South Tenth Street St. Boniface Fund Bunco Frank ‘Bonk Charles Rusboldt Ignatz Franz John Riederer E. Hablewitz John Roecklein Laura Conklin Harold Hall Edward Braxmeier Henry Mendil Tance Chili Biel Knights of Pythias Chit Bill Martin ‘Georgennon Mr. Koebke Wason Uveryopes R* G Héssél-' Wis K. of C John Schmalz Clarence Helsen Hessel

Bake Sale and Rummage Event Notices

Community notices list a bake sale by Schuette Bros. Groceries on Friday October 19 hosted with JLA auspices in So City. A rummage sale by Astern Star Auxiliary at Corher Sth and Jay Streets also Friday October 19. A book social at the Lutheran School Hall on Thursday October 28 at 8 p.m. Corner Eighth and Hantock Streets. The first game of the league series scheduled for Friday October 19 at Schriehattis.

Bake Sale Schuette Bros. Grovery Auspices J. L. A. Socity Corher ‘Sth Jay Streets Astern Star Auxiliary Lutheran School ‘Hall Hantock Sts Schriehattis

Mrs Zich MI Attends National Legion Meet in Texas

Mrs. Lyla Zich reports a successful national convention of the American Legion and auxiliary in San Antonio Texas. New national offices include Mrs Fichtlem of Georgia as president and Mrs Nellie Hart of Wisconsin as national vice president. Delegates praised parade events, visited gardens, met General Pershing, and toured Mexico amid warm hospitality in the southern city.

Lyla Zich The American Legion San Antonio Texas Zich American Legionary Fichtlem Georgi Dsia Natonal Aukillary Nellie Hart Mian Wisconsin Fral Adaline Macau‘ley Sperican Legion Auxiliary Wes Ltary Fidac Bes Dam Racine Jin Mia General Pershing Gunter Hotel the Legion Mexico Antonio Waco

Halloween Party at Klusmeyer Home

Ruth Klusmeyer hosted a Halloween party at her South Twelfth Street home for friends on her tenth birthday. Guests enjoyed decorations, games, and a 4:30 supper with prizes awarded to Caroline Wernecke Oss Krele and Jeanette Sten.

Ruth Klusmeyer Ed. Klusmeyer South Twelfth Street Hallowe’en Hallowe'en Caroline Wernecke Oats Krele Jeanette Sten Arlene Naomi Belsner Caroling Wereckéziar Krele Leonarthiy Perneson Ruth Hollander George Hollander Green ‘Street Grace Kitail Alice Schmidt Lillian Hesse Lurich Viola Fientje Florence Tollefeon Wilma Becker Erma Gustman Evelyn Kunish Mildreg Grol Lucille Krozinski

Grotesque DeMolay Hallowe'en Frolic Planned

Final touches were added today to the DeMolay Hallowe'en frolic at the Masonic Temple on Oct 19. Guschmitz, committee chairman, says the dance will be one of the season’s most conspicuous events with grotesque yellow and black decor, bats, witches, and grinning Jack o lanterns around the ballroom.

Masonic Temple Guschmitz

Married Sixty Years Today at Nordheim

Mr and Mrs Frank Mrotek celebrate their sixtieth wedding anniversary at their Nordheim Manitowoc County home. They married at St Casimer church Nordheim with Rev B Buczynski officiating as the church's first couple. Nine children were born. seven living including Mary and Blanche Mrotek at home, and relatives plan open house. They have 17 grandchildren and one great grandchild. The sapphire anniversary is noted with well wishes and family attendance.

Frank Mrotek South Nineteenth Street Rose Mrotek St. Casimer’s Nordheim Manitowoc County B. Buczynski Maryrotek Blanche Mrotek Mrotek

Fashion and health warn of fall and winter risks

Public health officials warn that hurried social life and skimpy dress in fall and winter raise illness risks for women. Experts note women’s body fat provides warmth, while men feel the cold. statistics show higher rates of respiratory, digestive, and external injuries for women in these seasons.

The Earth Service Public “Health Service United Press

Silver Wedding Celebrated by Local Clubs

Mr. and Mrs. Ben Schermetzler marked their silver wedding anniversary at home on Green Street with a sheepshead gathering. Prizes went to Mrs. William Dobbert Mrs. Fred Schwartzenbart and Mrs. Mat Zingsheim as guests enjoyed lunch.

Ben Schermetzler Green ‘Street Sheepshead Club Sheepshead Willam Dobbert Fred Schwartzenbart Mat Zingsheim Joseph Fricke William Dobbert Sophie Riederer John Fricke William Roeder Ben Strupp John Steifvafer Ernst Wilhelmy Herman Schwab

Marguerite and Hal Tangle Over Secret Plans

In a drawing room scene from 1928, Marguerite defends her independence as Mrs Reynolds questions Hal’s expectations. Marguerite insists she and Hal never pretended to love, while Hal vents anger about Marguerite and Charlie Harris. Irma pushes for travel, Steve frets over work and freedom.

Hal Marguerite Irma Steve Charlie Harris Emse Steve Brockton

Song of the Housewife to Celia

A lyric poem dated 17th century style prayer of fidelity to Celia. The speaker declares constant affection, claims no change in heart, and asserts that beauty and kindness found in Celia surpass all other offerings. The verse contrasts unchanging love with a restless world and asserts easy fidelity.

Charles Hedley

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