The Greendale Review Newspaper - Revisited Week 12 - 1/14/39 to 1/28/39 to 2/11/39

With this year being the 75^th anniversary I thought it might be interesting as well as fun to look back at Greendale’s beginnings from the viewpoint of its own residents and local news stories of the day. Every Thursday through the end of the year, I will be posting humorous, relevant or just interesting stories from Greendale’s original newspapers.

The following selected stories are copied exactly as they were originally written (including some misspellings) unless otherwise noted. Some may be shortened with “…”. They will be in bold and italicized type.

Also, just a reminder - Greendale first opened to residents on May 1, 1938

The Greendale Review – Saturday, January 14, 1939

THE HUB OF THE GREENBELT

Contractors Test Movie Equipment at Greendale Theater

   The thrill of seeing pictures flashed on our screen, of hearing our sound equipment, was experienced by Greendale residents, who attended the motion picture theater for the first time Thursday afternoon, January 5, 1939, and saw movies of short subjects.

   The trial run, for the purpose of testing the movie equipment, began at 2 p. m., to which the public was invited.

   All the contractors who had participated in the building and equipping of the theater, were present. The tests proved satisfactory.

   Here’s hoping the theater opens soon!

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Recreational Notice

   Mothers need not fear to send their children to the skating rink at Broad and Northway as adequate supervision has been provided.

   The recreational Department announces that an instructor will be at the rink to teach all those interested in learning to skate. We hope you like it.

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WHY?

   So many dilapidated Xmas trees standing in yards?

   Not become a reporter for the “Review”?

   So much trash stacked behind those picket fences?

   So many cars still parked in driveways at night?

   Not visit the dandy game room?

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CO-OP CHAT

   Have you seen the coal exhibit at the Gas Station.

   Reports to your Co-op Board of Directors prove definitely that the gas station is “in the black”. …

… A prominent native of Greendale was observed plodding behind his jalopy “pushing” the flivver up and down various lanes courts and streets. When Ray from the station finally caught up with him he found only a gas line missing.

   See your Coop. stations manager and have your car checked.

   If you see McAfee “the bonny Scott’ piloting a new and different car each day you’ll know he is contemplating purchase of a new automobile.

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Boy Scout News

   Scout Troop No. 505, moved into its new headquarters Friday, December 23, 1938. The new club house is located in the old school house, at 76^th and Grange avenue. It is not quite ready for public inspection as yet, but will be in the near future. …

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Basketball

   Three basketball teams have been arranged to compete in round robin, playing every Saturday afternoon. The boys are plenty hot and are sure interesting to watch. … Any person interested in playing, get in touch with Mr. Bennett. The teams are as follows:

The Little Greenblades

G. Brent                                  A. Marcus

H. Smith                                       R. Rice

C. Lunde                                    K. Glynn

The Flat-Foot Flusseys

A. Lenz                                      W. Sliwa

L. Gillingham                  H. Brandenburg

Ed. Schramm                         Ed. Trudell

Jitter Bugs

W. Splittsloesser                        D. Glynn

E. Schmidt                                 G. Brook

W. Niemczyk                            H. Badura

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   Patrons of the new barber shop are fascinated by that newest and latest gadget----the electric lather machine. Archie says its really a time saver and a sanitary efficient method of providing the old “seeds”.

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The Greendale Review – Saturday, January 28, 1939

THE HUB OF THE GREENBELT

Penny Mail in Greendale

   First class mail, sealed letters, may now be sent within Greendale Village for one cent per ounce. This is due to the fact that Greendale has an independent Post Office and has no government carrier.

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Warning to Hunters

   Greendale and its surrounding area is a wild Game Refuge. The Federal Government prohibits any hunting on this property. Also no discharge of fire-arms is allowed in Milwaukee County.

   Constable Alois Werner and government guards are inaugurating an intensive drive to apprehend all violators.

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License Issued For “Schnapps”

   “Schnapps” is the proud possessor of the first dog license issued in Greendale, by Village Treasurer Henry B. Radtke. The owner is Herman Lawonn, 6810 Northway. To date Treasurer Radtke reports that four dog licenses have been issued in the Village of Greendale.

   You can get “Fido’s” license at the Administration Building every Friday evening from 7 to 9 p. m. from now until April---and if you don’t, “Fido” won’t live here any more.

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Greendale Women’s Club Is Formed

   Plans for the reorganization of the former Woman’s Social Hour into a Greendale Women’s Club are well under way. Meetings were held January 10 and 18 to discuss the forming of a Women’s Club. …

… It was decided to hold meetings on the first and third Wednesdays of the month, meetings to be held both afternoon and evening to enable more women to attend.

   Most of the women felt that the Greendale Women’s Club will prove itself a more wieldy organization if it is divided into groups such as Handicrafts, (sewing, knitting, crocheting, etc.) Child care, Current events, Music, Art, Literature, etc. These various groups will be decided by the women themselves. …

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Men’s club To Hold Dance

   Greendale Men’s Club will sponsor a dance at Matt’s tavern Hall---Highway 36 and Howard Avenue, Saturday evening, February 4, 1939 at 8 p. m. Admission 25 cents per person. Lunch and refreshments will be sold in the hall. Everybody is welcome.

   Ben Hennig, Secretary of Entertainment Committee, announces there will be no advance sale of tickets.

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The Greendale Review - Saturday, February 11, 1939

THE HUB OF THE GREENBELT

Greendale To Have Squad Car

   Specifications are being drawn up for a squad car for Greendale, by Mr. Walter Kroening and the Committee on Public Safety.

   Plans include complete radio equipment, to be tied up with the Milwaukee Police Department, Radio Station W.P.D.K. This will be the thirteenth community to hook up with Milwaukee on a police network.

   Additional equipment is also being ordered for the Greendale Fire Department, including boots, coats and helmets. The chief will be garbed in all white!

   The Committee on Public Safety include Trustees Willette, chairman, Dean and Jacoby.

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Corporate Seal Contest Winner is Announced

   Due to the many fine entrys, the judges of the Corporate Seal Contest, had a difficult time selecting a winner. After considerable deliberation, however, the design submitted by Marshall Bartos was chosen as being the most symbolic of our village.

   The description of the Corporate Seal of the Village of Greendale is as follows: A drawing of a gear, which indicates our industrial workers; opposite it is a grain sheaf, symbolizing our agricultural workers; in the middle is an eagle, which means we are under government guidance; at the foot of the eagle is an open book, showing our cultural life; and on the pages of the book the words “on common ground we stand united.” The whole is surrounded by the words, “Village of Greendale, Incorporated Nov. 1, 1938.”

   Congratulations, Mr. Bartos and thank-you to the owners of the splendid entrys.

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Next week –What to do with your extra wire hangers!

Thanks to the Greendale Historical Society, for which I am a member, for providing the original newspapers.

Please leave a comment if you like these postings – thanks!

Steve Peters