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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1925
Page
15
A city health officer declares strict enforcement of quarantine rules to curb scarlet fever. Twenty homes are isolated as families ignore home confinement. violators face arrest, fines, and possible imprisonment. The official also urges proper garbage disposal with covered cans to prevent disease spread.
The Kiwanis meeting featured a memorial for Rev John Collier who died that week. Rev Walter Ryder read the tribute in Mr Ryder's absence. Boy Scouts and American Legion speakers discussed summer camp activities and community cooperation to prevent juvenile issues.
The Saint Olaf choir performance draws a large crowd at Grand Green Hall near Northmeht Minh. Local organizers report strong attendance, with music praise for the choral group and expect continued public interest.
In municipal court a defendant faced indecent exposure charges with a 20 dollar fine or 30 days workhouse. A physician advised further examination for mental condition. Other cases included a drunk on Main Street with 18 dollar fines plus costs, and Adam Lechtingait fined for parking at Me nomines park. Herman Kosch pleaded not guilty to charges brought by the district attorney with trial set for June 2 and jury drawn June 1.
Born in Vermont on a farm in Stowe he moved to Fond du Lac later in life. Mr Manks, about 79, spent years in life insurance with several firms including the New York Equitable Life and Wisconsin National. He held roles as secretary and superintendent of agencies and served on local boards before retiring. He married Carrig Burch in 1888 and was active in Kiwanis and Knights of Columbus. Funeral set Thursday at 2:30 p.m. from 26 East Second Street with Rev. L. P. Teoke officiating. Burial in Bienal Cemetery.
Hickenn A. Nanks of Fond du Lac, connected with the Wisconsin Life Insurance Company, died early morning around 6:45 at his Fond du Lac home. The death followed a period of illness with high blood pressure and heart trouble noted by observers.
County committee reviewed bills and approved inspections of roads to be improved. Discussions touched on local officials after arrests of Oakhorn citizens who protested, with unnamed individuals denying wrongdoing.
Illinois is hard hit as Denkeen Phyvicln notes Wert of Frow during a trip to a national quivering. Dr J N L Conley returns from Louisville after attending the medical section meeting of the American Life convention.
The text describes a convention of medical directors, auditors, and officers traveling from Carlinville to Stain Singin Wan over rail and car. Wisconsin faced harsher conditions than expected due to advanced weaponry and weather. Crops suffered with fruit blamed and corn stunted by heat during the stay in Louis.
The Normal School holds commencement in the auditorium tomorrow morning. Eoise Webster, long time Norton school faculty member, becomes teacher emeritus. John J. Callahan will deliver the address, with D I Allen and Emily F Webster contributing talks. The program includes an orchestra, vocal, and a diploma ceremony led by President H A Brown.
Reorganization of the Fox River Valley Osteopathic Society will be effected at a meeting in the Atheard hotel at 6 30 p m Tuesday evening. Dr J B Rogers of this city is temporary chairman. Dinners at 7 will precede discussions. Speakers include Dr V W Purdy and Dr J Elton of Neenah Bu waukes, and Dr C C McCormick of South Haven. About twenty five to thirty are expected.
Rev Walter 8 Ryder and Mrs Ryder depart Oshkosh to attend the Wisconsin Baptist State convention in Madison. Ryder is to speak at 10 20 am on The Place of the Preacher in the Unfinished Task as part of a four day gathering including the Baptist Ministers union and the Baptist Women’s Missionary Society. An address by Mr Ryder at Madison will appear elsewhere in this issue.
Mira Jane Tolman died at Mercy hospital this morning at 6 20, after four weeks illness. Born March 4 1918, she attended the Normal training school and was a member of the Bungay School of the Plymouth Congregational church. She was the couple’s only child. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm from 127 Frederick Avenue with interment in Ellenwood Cemetery.
Short Notes report Barnel Kedley visiting Ainnigee and Colorado Springs with plans to return via Bt. Lowla. Dr and Mrs Roy B. Chady invitees from Oshkaah now in Lake Worth Florida. Wisconsin convention attendance by Deh Kouh Association of Commerce secretary Swarth. Chicago visits by Allan C. McCullough and family. Loulas McCullough returns from Chicago. Bernice Segal returns from Perry Hall to spend summer with Morris Segal family. Mohammed Northweer mentions attendances before Northweer.
United Press dispatch from Ottawa reports an extraordinary measure to aid Home Bank depositors after its collapse. The bill would reimburse $5,450,000 to depositors as part of relief. The legislation passed the House of Commons 100 to 20 amid concerns it could set a precedent for broad claims if other entities fail.
United Press dispatch from Chicago reports Matt Kennedy, secretary of the National Association of Music Merchants, blaming kitchenette apartments for the spread of jazz. He says jazz is a national type of music shaped by modern life and small living spaces. Delegates at the Music Trades of America convention discussed the issue.
In the fall at Ferry Hall two distinguished individuals Mies Begal and Mina Terer will accompany a student named Am. The event highlights high distinction achievements in the Rotor program during the academic year.
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