With this year being the 75th 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
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GREENDALE REVIEW – Saturday, September 9, 1939
Police Enforce Bike And Dog Ordinances
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The campaign conducted by Officer Kollross to license the dogs in Greendale has been very successful. At the beginning of the campaign there were 38 licensed dogs and there are now 78 with 8 more licenses due. There are also 21 pups that are not old enough to be licensed. As soon as they become 6 months old they are required to have a license. The next step is to see that the licensed dogs do not run at large without a leash or accompanied by the owner or someone to control them. Dogs that are not on a leash or accompanied by someone will be picked up and held at the police dept. The village ordinance states that such a dog must be held six days and if not claimed in that time must be disposed of. It also says that the owner will be charged a penalty of 25c per day for each day the dog is held.
The bicycle riders in Greendale are becoming a problem to the police dept., the motorists, the pedestrians and parents alike. Bicycle riders should read the following rules and abide by them. Violators will be given “tickets” by the police officer.
1. Bicycles shall not carry more than one person, except bicycles constructed for more.
2. Stop at all “stop” signs.
3. Ride only on the right side of the street.
4. Do not hold on or hitch bicycle to any other vehicle.
5. Do not ride at night without a light in front and reflector or lamp on the rear.
6. Do not ride abreast of another bicycle rider.
7. Do not ride out of driveways, or from behind parked cars, without stopping and looking to see that sidewalks or streets are clear of traffic.
8. Do not ride on the sidewalk, except where necessary to cross one.
9. Do not engage in any trick riding or weaving on any street or public highways.
10. Obey traffic signals and the orders of traffic officers and school patrols.
The Police Dept. has the following articles at the station.
Two tricycles, 2 scooters, one pair of child’s sandals, on Wisconsin State flag, 2 sweaters and one handkerchief in one bundle found in front of the drug store. One child’s bathing suit found at the wading pool.
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GREENDALE BOY SCOUTS ATTEND STATE FAIR
Boy Scouts of Troop 505 of Greendale attended the Wisconsin State Fair Saturday, August 26. Transportation for the boys was furnished by Jack Burnham, Scout Committee Chairman, Leonard Underdale, Earl Prescott and Charles Murdaugh.
Upon arrival at the fair the boys registered at Camp Ammon, after which they dispersed to look over the fair. At 12:30 they reassembled for the big parade of boy scouts representing scout councils of all sections of Wisconsin. After parading through the fair grounds the boys ended up in front of the administration building for speeches by state and boy scout officials. Governor Heil was the principal speaker and through his efforts and those of the fair officials the boys were admitted to the grand stand for the motorcycle races and the big outdoor show. It is estimated that the 22 scouts of Greendale consumed 223 hamburgers.
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FIREMEN STILL ON SICK LIST
Two of Greendale’s volunteer firemen who were injured in the fire which destroyed the big barn on August 5 are still on the sick list, according to Chief Robert Taylor.
Ervin Zillmer, who suffered a broken thumb is expected to return to work in the near future, and Clarence Krause, who suffered a lacerated heel is now able to be about on crutches. The men have received a compensation of $25 a week from the firemen’s fund since being incapacitated.
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VENTO THANKS RESIDENTS
The opening week’s business at the Greendale Shoe and Valet Shop was entirely satisfactory and bodes well for future success, according to Steve Vento, proprietor.
Vento wishes to express his sincere thanks and appreciation for messages of good will received from friends and neighbors. The large bouquets which brightened the window the first few days after the shop’s opening were sent to him by the Greendale Co-op Association and Erwin Koenigsreiter, manager of the theatre.
A supply of tennis shoes is being stocked for the convenience of mothers whose children are taking gymnasium at the school.
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GREENDALE REVIEW – Wednesday, September 20, 1939
Announce Beauty Shop To Open on Thursday
Mrs. Helen Huebner, who has been selected to manage the Greendale Beauty Salon, announces open house, Thursday evening, September 21. Everyone is invited to attend.
Hazel George, radio commentator for the Bree Cosmetic Co., will be a guest of Mrs. Huebner that evening. The winner of the “name” contest will also be announced.
The shop is fully equipped with all the latest equipment for permanent waving and all other branches of beauty culture. The shop is one of the most beautiful in Milwaukee county and everything possible has been done to provide for the comfort of the patron.
Mrs. Huebner states that she will start giving service Friday, September 22, and appointments will be taken Thursday night. She will run specials on all services for the first month and free souvenirs will be given. A beautiful compact will be given with any permanent and a smaller gift with other services.
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EXPLAINING THIS ISSUE
In publishing this issue of the paper three days in advance of our regular date the review staff wishes to explain that it is following an established precedent.
All businesses in Greendale have been announced in a Grand Opening ad in our paper. The beauty salon’s opening date happens to occur between issues so we have advanced our publishing date for this one issue in order to welcome another new business to our village.
The next issue of the Review will be on the regular day, Saturday October 7.
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Next week – The drug store adds camera supplies.
Thanks to the Greendale Historical Society, for which I am a member, for providing the original newspapers.
Steve Peters
