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“First sheriff’s system patch ’em and catch ’em” from the August 20, 1964 Door County Advocate
Ed Battershill brought to the combined offices of sheriff and jailer a professional competence suited to the need of the times — one that no other…
Sep 26, 2025
“Memorial Drive” from the June 12, 1956 Door County Advocate
Last week the city engineer stuck up some sticks along Memorial Drive with strips of white cloth attached. Contrary to public rumor this is not a sign…
Jun 10, 2025
“Our Mayor Says . . . . A Change” from the November 11, 1954 Door County Advocate
Nov. 11, for many years celebrated as “Armistice Day,” has now become “Veterans Day.” There is much merit and a deep significance expressed in this…
Nov 9, 2024
“Fair has reflected county for more than 100 years” from the August 10, 1971 Door County Advocate
After having survived the vagaries of weather and economy for more than a century, the Door County Fair can claim to be a very durable institution.
Aug 16, 2024
"Rich lode of local history mined by ex-mayor Greene" from the June 16, 1970 Door County Advocate
“You might say I have a huge lump of curiosity,” says Stanley Greene, when asked how he became the unofficial historian of Sturgeon Bay.
Jun 9, 2024
"Taxes and the Christmas Story" from the December 20, 1956 Door County Advocate
Does the unpleasant subject of taxes have any relationship to the Christmas story and the Christmas season?
Dec 27, 2023
"City had wild celebration At end of 'War to End Wars'" from the November 12, 1968 Door County Advocate
Stanley Greene describes how Sturgeon Bay celebrated the end of World War I; the day of the Armistice is now celebrated as Veterans Day.
Nov 10, 2023
"Our Mayor Says . . . . A Matter of Scents" from the September 24, 1953 Door County Advocate
By — MAYOR STANLEY R. GREENE
Sep 4, 2023
"Quarries provided city 'golden age of stone'" from the June 10, 1976 Door County Advocate
Their stone made some of the finest harbors on Lake Michigan, built hundreds of beautiful and enduring buildings, on both its shores, and helped to make…
Jul 31, 2023
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