The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1925-03-19

tract for 900 and to hold it for Ne
nosha giving the city the right to pur-
chase the tract or not at the same
price that was paid for it plus carry
ing charges. Of course, this offer had
no conditions attached to it and the city
is grateful to Mr.. Afford for his gen
crosby, public spirit and assistance.
There was still another tract that
was needed to complete the project
and that was Jacobs Island, consisting
Of about 27 acres joining the Afford
and Pennoyer tracts. This emergency
was again met by the voluntary offer
of A. H. Lance and w. H. Afford joint
ly to furnish the money to buy the is
land for $4,000 with the understand
ing that the city would purchase the
tract or not in the future at the cost
price, plus carrying charges. Mr..
Lance has been a member of the park
board for many years and was thor
oughly interested in the work. Mr..
Afford was elected a member of the
council three years ago when the city
adopted the manager form OF govern
ment, and he has since acted as Presi-
dent of the Council. Both these men
have taken part in the many move
ments for civic betterment in the past
including the organization of the pa
triotic fund, the Red Gross, the Com
munity Chest Operating at present to
relieve distress and supervise the
charity work of the city and county,
and every other public and civic enter
prise started here.
The action of Messrs Lance and Al
ford has therefore placed within the
power of the city, in the future, to
develop a complete lake shore park
driveway running several miles, and it
will be one of the most beautiful parks
anywhere. The example of these men
has brought keener interest in our
city development especially with ref
erence to the future and the commun-
ity has become convinced that not
many years away, Kenosha will be the
envy of other cities of the land
W. H. Afford.
w. H. Afford came to Kenosha in
1915 as vice-president of the Nash
Motors company, and he has been a
directing genius in it's financial af-
fairs which are probably the strong
est and best set-up of any automobile
company in the world. His office is
always open to the humblest work
man who needs advice for home or bus
mess or wishes to make complaint
about his work or a suggestion which
he thinks. will benefit the company.
He gives personal attention to any
employee who needs help or assist
ance. This has resulted in making a
community of feeling in the Nash Mo-
tors plant which is of great benefit
to everybody. Mr. Afford objected to
being nominated for the city council
until the citizens asked his help in or
ganizing the new manager form of
government. He accepted a renomina-
ton and election and while his time is
exceedingly valuable as vice-president
of. the large Nash Motors company, he
has given the necessary time to d.
rect public affairs here. The school
survey, the city plan commission and
every other public movement secure
his active support. He is splendid
citizen, and all of us are proud that
he is a Kenoshan. We hope no con-
dition will ever arise which will take
him from us.
A. III. Lance.
A. L. Lance has been president
of the Simmons company and one of it's
largest stockholders. Mr.. Lance was
born here, and there has been no pub
lie movement in the last 40 years that
Z. L L "a II
has served in various Offices in the city
and was one of the original school sur
vey committee whose advice led to the
organization of the city planning COM
mission. He was one of the three
original advocates Of the civic center
which is being developed here. He has
been director of the First National
Bank of Kenosha for many years and
has been associated with many other
business enterprises. The Lance home
and the grounds are the most beauti-
full in the city, and the leading social
functions of the city are held in it.
Mrs. Lance was a daughter of the late
2. G. Simmons, SRI, who gave the city
it's magnificent public library and was
the most influential man here during
his lifetime.
The action of the above two citizens
is an illustration of the cooperation
which is being shown here to build a
better city. Everyone hopes to have
this spirit grow in order that Kenosha
may continue to enjoy the blessings
of the united efforts of its citizens.
Among the strong factors in securing
this community cooperation have been
the efforts of the city council and G.
H. Osborn, city manager. Their abil-
ity and foresight have been direct
ing factor in getting the city to look
ahead in it's program. The recent fl
nancial statement of the city makes
a clear showing of the result of their
efforts to make money go long way.
The work of the city plan commission
could we'll be studied by other cities.
Any information can be secured from
]. M. Albers, secretary.
Kenosha's effort to build a great
city by securing the cooperation of
every citizen is succeeding.