February 24, 1944, Appleton Post-Crescent
Since the date of this news item, Lincoln has joined Washington in the celebration of birthdays in February, culminating in Presidents' Day. Originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington, the holiday became popularly known as Presidents' Day after it was moved as part of the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, enacted in 1971 as a means to create more three-day weekends for the nation's workers. The day is sometimes understood as a celebration of the birthdays and lives of all U.S. presidents.
The last name mentioned in the article Jerome Gawlich has an address of 304 Myers Street. This life long Menashan never heard of this address. Any Information on this would interest me.
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