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 – Wednesday, March 20, 1940
CONGRATULATIONS
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On Monday, March 11 Mr. and Mrs. Douglas McClure became the parents of a bouncing baby boy.
Doug finds it impossible to comprehend the reason for Junior’s chubbiness. He expected a good sized, long-legged son.
Then, too, H. Wagner of the variety store confused poor McClure still further by presenting him with a baseball, knife, hammer and a policeman’s outfit, all for the new baby!
The manager of the variety store has a free gift for every new daddy in Greendale.
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New Garbage Rules Distributed Here
New garbage and refuse collection rules and regulations adopted by the village board of trustees were distributed this week. These regulations summarize the householder’s responsibility set forth in Ordinance No. 25 which was passed by the village board on February 6, 1940. Complete instructions are given for the disposal of all refuse.
Tin cans, which were formerly disposed of with combustible rubbish, are now to be stored with non-combustible rubbish together with ashes, bottles, broken glass, etc. This practice will reduce the labor costs at the incinerator plant. Tin cans should be properly rinsed before disposal so that they will not become a nuisance at the village dump.
According to Walter E. Kroening, village engineer, an excessive amount of coal is now necessary to properly burn the garbage. During the last year, over 30 tons of coal was required for this purpose. If garbage is thoroughly drained and properly wrapped, it is hoped that a substantial saving in coal can be effected.
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TRAPSHOOTERS! ATTENTION!
A trapshooting club is being organized in Greendale. This club will be open to everyone and women as well as men are urged to join.
Members of the club will, after a suitable location has been selected, build the necessary equipment. The cost of the complete layout will be determined by the number of members. As this will be a non-profit organization, members should be able to shoot at an appreciated saving.
This fascinating sport is rapidly increasing in popularity, and a trap located here in Greendale will be a great source of enjoyment to onlookers as well as participants.
There are two notices, one in the post office and one in the administration building where those who are interested may sign up. For details you may consult Robert L. Thomas, 5612 badger Court.
Watch for a notice of an early meeting.
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DRUG STORE EMPLOYS ANOTHER PHARMACIST
Pharmacist Kendall Des Jardin, in true Greendale spirit, has employed another pharmacist who resides in this community. The Greendale drug store now has two full-time registered pharmacists to serve the community during regular hours and in time of emergency.
The new employee is Clarence Anderson, residing at 5617 Dendron Lane. Clarence, as well all know him, was born in Milwaukee 33 years ago and was educated there in grade and high schools. After attending accredited schools of pharmacy he received his full registered papers at the age of 21. His record includes time spent in some of the busiest drug stores in Milwaukee.
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CORRECTION
In the last issue of the Review Luke and Harriet Peters of 5613 Berry Court were erroneously named Wojcink. Our apologies, new neighbors. (Editor’s note – they are no relation to me)
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Advisory Council Runs Clean-Up Campaign
The members of the junior high school student advisory council are sponsoring a campaign to protect plants and shrubs and lawns and to keep Greendale clean. They are urging that students keep the shrubs from being broken and to protect lawns by using the walks. Trees, shrubs, and grass have been planted at considerable expense and they believe that every effort should be made to preserve them.
Adults are also asked to cooperate with the advisory council and the school children in this endeavor to keep Greendale clean. They can cooperate by refraining from cutting across empty lots or any place where grass has been planted. It is hoped that this appeal will prove effective in reminding everyone of his civic duty in preserving Greendale’s trees and shrubs.
Students Introduce Campaign
The campaign to keep Greendale beautiful was introduced at a junior high school assembly on Monday, March 4. Earl Cutler presided at the meeting. The other members of the council who made contributions to the discussion included Eileen McCally, Bill Katt, Patricia Nichols, Audrey Moran, Iris Schaper, Dan Chartier, Thomas Villa, Phyllis Haertel, Marjorie Williams, Raymond Burnside, and Paul Pearson. W. Kroening, Mr. Stange and J. Drought who attended the meeting also gave short talks stressing the need for cooperation in preserving and protecting plant life in Greendale.
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A BICYCLE IS A VEHICLE, RULES OF SAFE RIDING ARE:
1. To obey all Traffic Regulations, such as red and green lights, one-way streets, stop signs and hand signals.
2. To ride in a straight line.
3. To have a white light on front and danger signal on rear for night riding.
4. To have satisfactory signaling device to warn approach.
5. To give pedestrians the right-of-way.
6. To look out for cars at crossings and pulling out of parking spaces.
7. Not to hitch on vehicles.
8. Not to carry another person on bicycle.
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NOTICE
In order to give the ladies of Greendale an opportunity to secure pieces of dinnerware they have missed, the theatre will feature another “ladies choice nights” this week.
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GREENDALE REVIEW – Wednesday, April 3, 1940
Brinkman Is Re-Elected President
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RADKE RE-ELECTED JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
Out of 876 registered voters, 694 went to the polls yesterday and elected the following village officers. George J. Brinkman, President, Henry Radke, Justice-of-the-Peace and John Dean, Raymond Miller and Alfred Lenz, village trustees.
The voting up to noon was fair and after six o’clock the fire house was jammed. Clerks completed counting at five a.m. Wednesday morning. …
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Next week – Keep Greendale Clean!
Thanks to the Greendale Historical Society, for which I am a member, for providing the original newspapers.
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'Greendale, Wisconsin - Then and Now'
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Thanks,
Steve Peters
