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I 5 Sake New The News Tribune Plans To Be the' Voice Kiev It Will Pay Our Headers To Study the Advertisements 44 Community Newspaper Serving the famous Lake Geneva resort and datry region. $2.50 PER YEAR 5c PER COPY NEWS TRIBUNE, LAKE GENEVA, WISCONSIN, THURSDAY, DEC. 3, 1931 VOLUME 51 NO. 43 LAKE GENEVA PURE MILK ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING Open Forum Well Attended Monday Night Henrys Wedding Riot of Fun from Start To Finish Williams Bay Completes Three Public Projects Water System, Sewage Treatment and Pavement Dedicated GIVES THANKSGIVING PROGRAM AT SCHOOL The music department, directed by Mrs. Harry MacDonald, gave a splendid Thanksgiving program in the high school auditorium, November 24.

The program is as follows: By the Sea, Schubert High School Orchestra. America Triumphant, Demarest Girls Glee' Club; Now Thank We All Our God, Crueger Boys Glee Club; Address, Our Extra Four Hours, Rev. T. A. Stubbins.

Landing of the Pilgrims, Chorus; My Country Tis of Thee, School. At the close of the program, Mr. Hodge presented Mr. Winegarner wit a birthday gift. High School Basketball Season To Open Friday Against Antioch Team Last Years Team Practically Intact and a Successful Season Is Expected On next Monday night, the Lake Geneva unit of the Pure Milk Association will hold their annual meeting at the Y.

M. C. A. Don Geyer and other speakers will (present the topics of the hour. Election of officers will be held and any other business necessary will be transacted.

News Tribune Quintet Play First Game With Williams Bay Tomorrow Town Team Must Play Their First Game Out of Town Because of Playing Facilities Tomorrow night the basketball quintet, sponsored by the Lake Geneva News Tribune, will open their playing season' at Williams Bay, where they will meet the South Shore cagers at oclock in the city high school building. The boys have put in two nights of hard practice and several nights of preliminary work and feel fit to cope with teams that have been practicing for a longer period of time. The town team has been using the Y. M. C.

A. for practice, but unless playing facilities are arranged some way will be forced to play all of their games out-of-town. The high school building is occupied by school activities and unless some arrangements are made whereby the boys can use the YMCA gymnasium or some other appropriate building, the team will have to play their games out of town. Lets get behind the town team. Its big advertising for Lake Geneva and should be encouraged and backed by the business houses and local citizens.

Twelve boys are putting in their spare time to make a good team and help keep the name of Lake Geneva alive during the winter and they should be encouraged for their efforts. ELKHORN LEGION TO SPONSOR AMATEUR BOXING CARD DEC. IB The Elkhorn Legion Athletic Club will sponsor another amateur boxing show December 10. Douglas Berkley of Fort Atkinson, Southern Wisconsin lightweight champion will again appear in the wind-up against the best-amateur available, an attempt is being made to match him with Gilbert Wfohlweb-er of' Milwaukee. Lefty Esterling has been matched with Lou Warner of Milwaukee.

Warner knocked out Hoskins in four rounds at Elkhorn last he has stopped Buck Weaver of White-water in one round and holds a decision over Johnny Winn of Milwaukee, also a decision over Joe Stutz of Milwaukee, 1930 Golden Glove Champion of Wisconsin. He has appeared twice on Elkhorn cards winning from Hoskins and dropping a decision to Buddy Beyers of Twin Lakes. Warner is a tall rangy chap weighing 168 ipounds. Jimmie Walsh of Janesville fought a great fight in the last card, winning from Dahlberg in three torrid rounds. He has been matched for this show with Harold Floyd of Racine, one of the most popular amateur fighters ever to appear on an Elkhorn card.

Both of these boys are aggressive and very fast, they have both shown in some of the best bouts ever staged here and this should be a wonderful fight. Other boxers to appear on the 'card will be Art Walsh, Leslie Lender and Glenn Smith, Smith is a newcomer to the resin ring and hails from Lake Geneva. 2 CHARLES LAWRIE HONORED ON HIS 76TH BIRTHDAY -Thanksgiving Day being Mr. Charles Lawries birthday, Ihe family had a birthday Thanksgiving dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs.

Grover Kull. The feature of the dinner was a birthday cake with 76 candles. Mr. Lawrie was presented with a gift of gold coin. Those present were and Mrs.

David Crabtree, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Chase, Douglas, Charles and Bobby Chase, Mr: and Mrs. Arthur Lawrie and Charles, Mr. and Mrs.

Raymond Youell and infant son, Bobby, Mr. and Mrs. Lome Bagnall and infant son Billy, Ethel Chase, of Whitewater Normal, Ann Kull of Madison and Mr. Walter Chase of this city. MR.

AND MRS. CHAS. BERNDT ENTERTAIN 12 GUESTS Twelve guests were entertained on Sunday by Mrs. Charles Berndt at a dinner in honor of their infant son. Merlin James, who was baptised on last Sunday.

Mayor Taggart Gives Talk On Citys Proposed Plan At the meeting of, the Fellowship Forum- last Monday evening, there was held a very interesting discussion on what might be done by the city of Lake Geneva regarding the conditions of unemployment and the beginning of work now on improvements on the lake shore as well as the rebuilding of the pole lines of the city lighting system. The discussion was preceded by a luncheon with about forty men present. At the close of the dinner the meeting was called to order by Mr. R. B.

Buck-nail, who introduced Mayor S. P. Taggart as the speaker of the evening. The speaker proceeded to outline the proposition which has been engaging the attention of the city council for some time regarding the unemployment problem and what might be done to furnish employ ment to those who are now idle and who must be taken care of through charity unless they can get work. The program contemplates the doing of work now on projects which will have to be begun at an early date and thus give work and wages rather than charity, and that the taxes will not be increased.

Mayor Taggart gave an outline of the plan of proceedure emphasizing figures to show that whether the work is done or not the unemployed must be fed, and in the end if the work is done, the city will be ahead to the extent of the work done and the workers will be earning a living for their families instead of accepting charity. The plan seems to have much to recommend it. Hereis a compilation of figures which show the relative rates this year and last and the tion in taxes if the bonds are issued and the work done. Comparative Levies Made By, City of Lake Geneva, for Years 1930-1931 1930 1931 $113,000 $70,131.95 54,000 47,031.69 School Co. and State City Library Hospital 1 55,000 50,000.00 5.000 5.000 4,691.33 5,000.00 $232,000 $176,854.97 Reduction, 1931 $55,145.03 Tax Rate 42.48 33.00 Reduction 9.48 Total Assessed Valuation 5,500,000 5,361,520.00 Reduction $138,420.00 To the City JJudget of $40,000.00 for current expenses, $10,000.00 was added to retire 000.00 principal, and to pay $4,750.00 interest on bond issue of $100,000.00.

This added levy is included in the rate of $33.00 per thousand. Its omission would have made the rate only $1.88 per thousand less. SIDNEY SMITH ENJOYS LIFE IN ARIZONA The issue of the Arizona Republic of Phoenix on Sunday, November 8, carried considerable publicity regarding Sidney Smith, our noted cartoonist of the East Shore. On one page an illustration shows Sidney in complete cowboy garb with a typical western bronco' and saddle. Another cartoon which we suspect is one of Mr.

Smiths own shows Mr. William Wrigley and Sid conversing over the back lot fence of their neighboring homes. The giant cactus are shown growing Andy Gump heads for blossoms and Smith greeting his neighbor, Mr. Wrigley, with Well, neighbor, hows the crops? Mr. Wrigley who is busy planting a tree upon which the fruit appears to be PK Speariment, replies, Fine, this is a great climate for gum trees.

An article states that Mr. Smith, who is stopping at the Arizona Bilt-more Hotel northeast of Phoenix and not far from Mr. Wrigleys ranch, states that Mr. Smith said he liked it so well there that he might postpone his trip to Honolulu. Mrs.

Smith and Sidney are with him. TRACTORS REPLACE OLD HORSE POWER The Wisconsin Drainage Company of Elkhorn, which had at one time more than 200 horses in use in the operation of their dredges have finally cleaned out the last of their herd, selling seventeen head Friday, last week. This horse power has all been replaced by dredges and tractors for the operation of their Audience Enters Spirit of With the Performers Last Night The success of the, play, Henrys Wedding, staged by the Gardeners Association last night as the opening night and continuing tonight was assured when the audience seemed to sense the spirit of fun portrayed on the stage and. entered in with the heartiest cooperation in having a good time. It would be impossible to go into details describing various characters and their manner of, handling iparts, but suffice to say that there wasnt a dull moment from the time the first curtain went up until -f I the close with the happy marriage of I Jack and Mary and assurance from Samantha that they and their children would be provided Tor.

Allan Peacock at the piano put vim and go into the choruses and songs. The chorus girls did themselves proud in-every scene. Professor C. R. Hodge as announcer and traffic cop portrayed scenes of the early 90s in the couples which he introduced, the bicycle girls, the celluloid collar boy the floradoras beautiful girls, the stage Johnnies with of course, the bathing girl and gallant life guard, and on downtthe line adding no end of fun to the manner in which he introduced the actors.

The leading, part, the bachelor bridegroom, as portrayed by A. G. Bullock needs nothing more said. Mr. Bullock did the job in his characteristic way.

The negro spirituals as portrayed by a large group of members of the Mystic Shrine, produced roars of laughter by their Brown, the lawyer, Flannigan, the cop, and main tough guy with Raymond Niles in the part were all that could be desired. Comments of praise were frequent as the audience was leaving the auditorium and the chances, are that; a much larger crowd even than was present last night will greet the perform eriTtni their second appearance tonight. The Association, which is sponsoring this play are certainly entitled to a generous patronage as the fund3 will go to the furthering of their splendid work in the community. KIWANIS CLUB PLANS FOR COMING BANQUET At the noori-day luncheon of the Kiwanis Club on Tuesday, Dec. very interesting discussion was held anent'the coming banquet of the club which will be held in the near future to which are' invited the Ki-wanians and their wives of this and surrounding cities.

The committee in charge of the arrangements are planning a most entertaining program and the prospects are for a large attendance. The club also took up in its discussions the matter of activities which lie within the proper scope of the organization and which may developed as the winter months proceed. DIES FROM EFFECTS OF BURNS RECEIVED Elmer Ravn, who suffered severe burns at the Power and fight substation at Genoa City on August 5, died last Friday night at the Walworth County hospital. He had been a patient there ever since his accident. The funeral was held last Monday and burial was made at the Walworth cemetery.

Elmer Ravn was born at Delavan, June 1, 1901, and was married to Adeline Toda of Walworth seven years ago. His widow, his mother, and three brothers, Clarence, Everett, and Aided, all of Delavan, survive him. Walworth County Boy Wins State Recognition Rex Whitemore, 4-H club member of Walworth county was nominated by the Statq Club department for special recognition because of excellence in club work. They joined the Wisconsin delegation of 4-H club members at the 13th National Club Congress at Chicago this week. Over 2,000 boys and girls, representing all sections ofthe United States, are in attendance.

In addition to taking part in 4-H judging and demonstration contests, club members are having opportunity to visit places of special educational interest in and about Chicago. Many Wisconsin club members sent exhibits for competition in the club exhibition. These included corn, potatoes, (poultry and eggs, canned goods, clothing, and home improvement projects. I With a colorful parade and a number of snappy speeches, Williams Bay dedicated its new waterworks and its sewage treatment works on -Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 24.

At the same time the new paved highway (No. 36) was opened from the eastern to the western limits of the village. Headed by the high school band, the parade under Eric Werner, as Marshal, formed at the west end of the new pavement and proceeded to the center of the village where addresses were made by County Judge Roscoe W. Luce and Village Attorney Alfred L. Godfrey, each emphasizing the vital bearing of good water, good sanitation and of good roads to the growth and prosperity of a community.

The ribbon was then cut by Florence Werner of the village high school and the line of cars then proceeded to the end of the new concrete. Returning by route 50 and the Elkhorn road visits were made to the sewage works and to the pumping station. Engineer Lewis H. Kessler of Madison who designed and supervised the installation of both sewer and water systems explained the operation of both plants and spoke in particular of the exceptional quality of the village well and of the precaution tak- -en under the State Board of Health to protect the water from pollution. Under a contract which called for -the delivery of 500-gallons per minute for twenty-four hours the well.

had actually delivered over 850 gal-r-. Ions per minute for 42 hours with very little drawdown. Among the many visitors present from other towns a considerable delegation came over from the village of Grafton, where similar pub- lie improvements are in(grogress. Brief complimentary talks wer made by Mayor Richard Goldberg and Inspector John Junger of Grafton. Other talks, were given by E.

J. Tully. of the State Board of Health, Lyman Gates of the Elkhorn Light and Water by Bruce Adams of Chicago, L. W. Swan of Elkhorn and by local men including Caryl Ripley, Supt.

of Water, Eric Werner, chairman of the building committee of the Village Board, J. Jorgenson, chairman of the Finance Committee, and Henry Granzow, of the Board of Water Commissioners. After thanking the officials of the county and state highway com- missions for the benefits brought to the village by the new pavement. President J. S.

Hotton turned over the completed water and sewage works to the water commission consisting of Oscar Waterbury, chair-. man, D. J. Oetjen and Henry Granzow and declared both (plants in op-(Continued on Page 5) MORE EGGS FROM FEWER HENS RECORD OF WISCONSIN FARMS Hens and pullets of laying, age on Wisconsin farms have been laying one-fifth more eggs per 100 birds than at the same time last year, according to reports on November 1 to the state and federal crop reporting service. The number of chickens on farms shows a decline as compared to last year but with the large increase in the rate of egg laying there has no doubt been some gain in total egg production as indicated by November first For the United States the total production of eggs on November 1 this year shows a 10 per cent in crease as compared to a year ago, judging by returns for farm flocks belonging to federal crop reporters.

The number of hensand pullets of laying age in the same flocks on November 1 this year is 5 per cent less than in 1930. The number of eggs laid per hen this year on November 1, is 19.4 compared with 16.4 at the same time last year. Laying per flock reflect total production and with laying in the United States being 14.7 eggs per farm flock on November 1 this year as compared to 13.0 last year, there is an indicated increase in total production. The average farm price of Wisconsin eggs made a gain of about 25 per cent in October as compared to the September price bringing the farm price of October 15 to 22.2 cents per dozen. This is the highest average farm price of eggs for any month so far during 1931 and is a little more than four per cent above the pre-war average.

The Lake Geneva High School Basketball Team will open their season of play at the high school gymnasium on Friday, December 4, with a team from Antioch, Illinois, f-high school. Two games will be played starting at 7:30. Practically the whole team of last year will be playing this year and a very successful season is looked for. Hansen, center will be unable to play fbr the first two games owing to a recent auto accident. Season tickets are being sold this year for $2.00 which will be good for the seven home games on this winters schedulerOwing to conditions, single admissions will be 35c instead of 50c as in previous years.

The basketball schedule for the high school is as follows: Friday, December 4, Antioch, at home; Friday, December 11, Whitewater College H. at home; Friday, December 18, Fox Lake, away; Wednesday, December 23, West Allis, at-home; Friday, January 8, Elkhorn, away; Friday, January 15, Burlington, at home; Friday, January 22, Delavan, at home; Friday, January 29, White-water College H.S., away; Friday, February Delavan, a wy February .12, Fox Lake, at home; Friday, February 19, Elkhorn, at home; Friday, February 26, Burlington, away; Friday, March 4, open. ECHOES FROM THE PAST COPY OF DAILY PUBLISHED IN 1879 Last Friday Alderman Roy Wight-man brought in a copy of the Lake Geneva Daily News -which was printed on June 11, 1879. The Mast- Head shows Charles E. Chapin, local editor, and -subscription price, 15c per week.

Among other interesting items we find prices for fish, cisco per dozen, 50c, black bass per pound 8c, perch 6c and rock bass 5c per pound. Round trip rates on the steamers were 50c, and row boats per day at $1.00. We also note that much of the local news printed in the paper refers to fishing and boat riding and the amusement parks. The paper was afive column four page sheet, and ofr the 'five columns of the front page, four of them were filled with display advertising. The inner two pages are made up of general articles, none of local note, and the last page contains part of a column of local news and the rest is display advertising.

We note in the advertisements that John W. Sherman has purchased of D. Wl Sherman the entire stock of horses and carriages in the Sherman Livery Stable. E. McGraws Livery Stable was situated on Broad Street oposite the Whiting House, and R.

D. Shorts Livery Stable was on La Salle Avenue opposite the Whiting House and fine driving and saddle horses, carriages, and hacks were available at the lowest prices. Arnolds Drug and Book Store sold (Continued on Page 5) Catholic Choir Prepares for Christmas Recital Under the direction of Miss Martha OLeary the choir at St. Francis De Sailes Church will prepare for their special Christmas music. They will hold a meeting for choir practise at Miss OLearys home on Tuesday evening, December 8, at 547 Center street and on the following Sunday afternoon they will have choir practise at the church.

Special music for the midnight mass will be practised. Those in the choir are: Martha OLeary, leader and organist, Mrs. A. F. Glass, Mrs.

Harry Lowry, Margaret Tenwinkle, Norma Northberg, Katherine Host, Anne Russell, Mary Ann Nowicke, Ruth Houren, F. Higgins, John Russell, Basil Rafter, Ed. OLeary and R. BriegeL Association of University Women Sponsor Study Groups for This Winter The Walworth County Branch of the American Association of University Women, under the I general chairmanship of Mrs. V.

S. Downs, is sponsoring three study groups in Lake Geneva. These are of two types, parental and non-parentaL A group for nonparents under the leadership of Miss Stubblefield, will study European Foreign Policies. There are two groups for parents. Mrs.

Frederick Taggarts group will study the pre-school child; Mrs. Maurice Durkees the pre-adolescent. These study groups are. open to members of the' Association, and to others who are interested. The pre-school child group will meet with Taggart at 3 p.

m. on Friday, December 4th, at her home, 424 Broadgtreet. Other group ipeetings will announced. DR. EDWARD FUCIK OF WILLIAMS BAY ENDS LIFE TUESDAY The village of Williams Bay re- ceived a shock Tuesday morning with the newg that Edward Fucik, prominent physician of the village, had committed suicide.

The body was discovered by his wife who investigated his failure to return to breakfast. He had gone out to the garage with the remark to Mrs. Fucik that he was going to warm up the motor of his car. Although he left no note in explanation of his act, Mrs. Fucik stated that there was no foundation for the report that he had been worrying over financial matters.

Dr. Fucik has been a leading factor in the activities of Williams Bay for many years and will be sadly missed from the ranks of those who are really active in their interest in the welfare of the community. He enjoyed a splendid medical practice and at times held membership on the village board, school board, and was always in the fore-front of any movement for betterment. Dr. Fucik was a 32nd degree Mason and formerly president of the Walworth County Medical Society.

In 1929 Dr. and Mrs. Fucik celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. Besides the widow, he is survived by three brothers, George, Robert, and John, a sister, Mrs. Lillian Laadt, and his parents, Mr.

and Mrs. John Fucik. Masonic services will be held on Friday morning at the Congregational churfth at 11 oclock. 1 Auxiliary Asks For Silks For Occupational Work In order that the many friends of the American Legion Auxiliary will have an opportunity to their discarded silks for the Occupational Work of disabled veterans at Soldiers Hospitals, the local unit has set Wednesday, December 9, for the shipment of these articles to Milwaukee. Anyone wishing to donate cast-off silk hose or underwear, kindly Phone 285 and they will be called for promptly or bring them to the meeting of the Auxiliary to be held at Horticultural Hall, Friday, December 4.

ENTERTAINED BY CHICAGO FRIENDS THANKSGIVING Mr. and Mrs. Gust Tesch and family of Bloomfield sent Thanksgiving at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Graf of Chicago where they enjoyed a turkey dinner with all its Delaps Celebrate 64th Anniversary of Their Marriage 1 Celebration, at Home of Son On Delavan Prairie Mr.

and Mrs. Henry Delap of 946 George Street; celebrated a double event on Saturday of last week, in the 64th anniverary of their marriage and the 82nd birthday of Mrs. Delap. They were guests of honor at the home of their son, Claude Delap, on Delavan Prairie, and a number of their friends and relatives were present. Mrs.

W. B. Holcomb, a daughter of Chicago, and her son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Trieger, of Chicago, and Mr.

and Mrs. Claude Delaps daughter, Mary June Delap, 10 years- old, who makes her home in Chicago with her aunt, and also two grtiat grandchildren, were present Henry Delap is one of the few remaining veterans of the Civil War who still attends the ceremonies on Memorial Day. His father, Anthony Delap, was the first blacksmith in Elkhorn. Mrs. Delap was Miss Ellen Ginerva Flack, sister of Mort Flack, prominent citizen of North Geneva.

She was born in Geneva Township and attended the first fair at Elkhorn. She was married to Henry Delap 64 years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Delap are in good health and enjoy life.

275 Girls Attend Conference At Burlington; Twenty-two Communities Serd Delegates The Older Girls Conference held at Burlington, November 21, exceeded all expectations in attendance. Two hundred and seventy-five girls participated in the conference and exactly 200 remained for the evening banquet. The theme of 5 the confer ence, Servant or Master of My Leisure Time proved very popular and brought much lively discussion in the eight differenfvgroups held for that purpose. The adjjregs by Miss Stone, Girl Reserveecretary of Racine, proved very, suggestive on the many good things that can fill and enrich our leisure moments. Dr.

I. Lubbers of the Carroll College, Waukesha, brought forth some very fine things from the life of India. At the banquet Prof. E. G.

Lange, Supt, of Schools, at Delavan, gave a very challenging message on the subject, Time Wasted is Existence; Used is Life. Delegates were present from following towns; Kenosha, Salem, Trevor, -Twin-Lakes Wilmot, -Union Grove, Waterford, Rochester, Lake Geneva, Walworth, Fontana, Genoa City, Williams Bay, Elkhorn, Delavan, Brighton, Lyons, Oconomowoe, Waukesha, Yorkville, Racine and Burlington. Burlington had the largest delegation with 70 delegates and Lake Geneva was second with 30 delegates. Miss Betty Stubblefield of the Lake Geneva high school invited the conference to hold their sessions in Lake Geneva next year. WHITEWATER CLUB CALVES GO TO THE INTERNATIONAL Everett and Erling Calkins, of the Whitewater Club, will show 6 their senior Milking Shorthorn Heifer Cal- ves at the International Live Stock Show, this week at Chicago.

The calf shown by Everett, won first prize and champion in the lb classes at the State Fair this year; and the calf shown by Erling won second in the club classes and first prize in the open class. if I.

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