May 1985
Volume 10
Number 5
Features
The Trials and Tragedy of Citizen John
As the heir to millions of dollars from the Miller brewing fortune, he built hospitals and churches, fed the hungry, put shoes on the feet of the poor. Then Harry John went to Hollywood, and the world’s largest religious foundation teetered on the brink of collapse.
By James Romenesko
High-Test Health
You only go to a doctor or other health-care professional when you’re sick right? Not necessarily.
By Judith Woodburn
King Kohl
A private man, Herb Kohl had secretly dreamed of owning a basketball team for years. Then one day, his dream came true and he was thrust into the limelight in a way he never imagined possible.
By Dough Moe.
Under the Big Top
The funny, fascinating, gritty, glamorous story of the circus life in Wisconsin.
By Chappie Fox
Shades of Summer
These are the clothes that say summer, but softly.
By Arlene Wilson
Departments
Outfront
By Charles J. Sykes
Letters
Advice and dissent.
The Insider
A Vietnam-era vet faces the fears that consumed him for years; the secret behind “One-Hour Martinizing”; a conference for restoring the male mystique; Pressroom Confidential and more.
Edited by James Romenesko
Sure Things
A do-anything service for the slightly extravagant, a better teapot, and a second lease on life for quality children’s toys.
By Patricia Hale
Calendar
Merriments for the month of May.
By Dawn M. Behr
Dining Guide
All about eating out.
Milwaukee Classified
Columns
Film
A wistful little movie called Purple Rose of Cairo.
By Mike Wilmington
Restaurants
Heartfelt tips on low-fat dining.
By Willard Romantini
CityLights
A night in the life of a cable television junkie.
By Perry M. Lamek
Theater
A plucky little theater company lives on dreams and daring.
By Harry Cherkinian
Sports
Bold predictions about the fate of the Brewers.
By Michael J. Uruske
Design
The governor’s mansion gets a long-overdue face-lift.
By Michael Muckian
Wisconsin Gourmet
The season of the herb is upon us.
By Carole Grohmann and Jane Hootkin
MetroScene
Heaven on earth as seen through the eyes of photographer Steven Foster, the beat of some very different drummers, and more.
By Judith Woodburn
Endgame
Brewer Paul Kalmanovitz’s boorish brand of business.
By Charles J. Sykes
On the Cover:
Rosary photograph by Photography Unlimited, Inc. Harry John photograph by Joop Koopman.
