WILLIAM J. SMAGLIK
(1939 - 1951)
Playing With Clothesline Rope, Boy, 12, Hangs Himself in Attic.
Youngster Strangles in Hangman's Noose
Manitowoc — A youngster experimenting with a hangman's knot accidentally hanged himself Wednesday evening in the attic of his home.
He was William J. Smaglik, 12 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Smaglik, 1409 South 11th street.
The boy's mother found him in a kneeling position, his neck encircled by the noose. Mrs. Smaglik cut the boy down, placed him on a nearby bed and summoned police. A fire department rescue squad, also called to the scene, worked on the boy for approximately 30 minutes without success. Hewas pronounced dead by Dr. Theodore Teitgen, county coroner, at 6:05 p.m. Dr. Teitgen termed the death accidental, attributing it to strangulation.
According to police, William apparently had tied one end of the clothesline rope to a nail protruding from a rafter in the unfinished attic. The theory was also advanced that the boy may have jumped off an adjoining bed.
Police said that William had been taught to tie the knot by an older brother. The knot had been tied in such a manner that its release could easily be managed ordinarily. However, the tattered condition of the rope may have made it impossible for the youngster to yank the knot loose, police theorized.
Mrs. Smaglik discovered William as missing when she and three other children sat down for supper. The body was found between two beds in the attic, where he often played.
Mr. Smaglik, a chef at a local restaurant, had left for work at 5 p.m. approximately 30 minutes before the boy's death was discovered. The father told police that he had seen the boy toying with the rope and placing it around his neck and had cautioned him about the danger of such practices late Wednesday afternoon.
Young William was to begin his seventh year at St. Boniface Catholic school next month.
Funeral Saturday
Funeral services for William will be held at the Pfeffer funeral home at 8:30 a.m. Saturday and at the St. Boniface church at 9 a.m., Rev. Alfred Pritzl officiating. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery.
The boy was born in Manitowoc in 1939. He is survived by his parents, two brothers, Robert and Edward, both at home, a sister Mary, also at home. Also surviving are the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Smaglik, of Milwaukee and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Buretta, of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday. The rosary will be recited there at 7 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 16, 1951 P. 1
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(1939 - 1951)
Playing With Clothesline Rope, Boy, 12, Hangs Himself in Attic.
Youngster Strangles in Hangman's Noose
Manitowoc — A youngster experimenting with a hangman's knot accidentally hanged himself Wednesday evening in the attic of his home.
He was William J. Smaglik, 12 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Smaglik, 1409 South 11th street.
The boy's mother found him in a kneeling position, his neck encircled by the noose. Mrs. Smaglik cut the boy down, placed him on a nearby bed and summoned police. A fire department rescue squad, also called to the scene, worked on the boy for approximately 30 minutes without success. Hewas pronounced dead by Dr. Theodore Teitgen, county coroner, at 6:05 p.m. Dr. Teitgen termed the death accidental, attributing it to strangulation.
According to police, William apparently had tied one end of the clothesline rope to a nail protruding from a rafter in the unfinished attic. The theory was also advanced that the boy may have jumped off an adjoining bed.
Police said that William had been taught to tie the knot by an older brother. The knot had been tied in such a manner that its release could easily be managed ordinarily. However, the tattered condition of the rope may have made it impossible for the youngster to yank the knot loose, police theorized.
Mrs. Smaglik discovered William as missing when she and three other children sat down for supper. The body was found between two beds in the attic, where he often played.
Mr. Smaglik, a chef at a local restaurant, had left for work at 5 p.m. approximately 30 minutes before the boy's death was discovered. The father told police that he had seen the boy toying with the rope and placing it around his neck and had cautioned him about the danger of such practices late Wednesday afternoon.
Young William was to begin his seventh year at St. Boniface Catholic school next month.
Funeral Saturday
Funeral services for William will be held at the Pfeffer funeral home at 8:30 a.m. Saturday and at the St. Boniface church at 9 a.m., Rev. Alfred Pritzl officiating. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery.
The boy was born in Manitowoc in 1939. He is survived by his parents, two brothers, Robert and Edward, both at home, a sister Mary, also at home. Also surviving are the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Smaglik, of Milwaukee and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Buretta, of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday. The rosary will be recited there at 7 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 16, 1951 P. 1
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WILLIAM J. SMAGLIK
(1939 - 1951)
Playing With Clothesline Rope, Boy, 12, Hangs Himself in Attic.
Youngster Strangles in Hangman's Noose
Manitowoc — A youngster experimenting with a hangman's knot accidentally hanged himself Wednesday evening in the attic of his home.
He was William J. Smaglik, 12 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Smaglik, 1409 South 11th street.
The boy's mother found him in a kneeling position, his neck encircled by the noose. Mrs. Smaglik cut the boy down, placed him on a nearby bed and summoned police. A fire department rescue squad, also called to the scene, worked on the boy for approximately 30 minutes without success. Hewas pronounced dead by Dr. Theodore Teitgen, county coroner, at 6:05 p.m. Dr. Teitgen termed the death accidental, attributing it to strangulation.
According to police, William apparently had tied one end of the clothesline rope to a nail protruding from a rafter in the unfinished attic. The theory was also advanced that the boy may have jumped off an adjoining bed.
Police said that William had been taught to tie the knot by an older brother. The knot had been tied in such a manner that its release could easily be managed ordinarily. However, the tattered condition of the rope may have made it impossible for the youngster to yank the knot loose, police theorized.
Mrs. Smaglik discovered William as missing when she and three other children sat down for supper. The body was found between two beds in the attic, where he often played.
Mr. Smaglik, a chef at a local restaurant, had left for work at 5 p.m. approximately 30 minutes before the boy's death was discovered. The father told police that he had seen the boy toying with the rope and placing it around his neck and had cautioned him about the danger of such practices late Wednesday afternoon.
Young William was to begin his seventh year at St. Boniface Catholic school next month.
Funeral Saturday
Funeral services for William will be held at the Pfeffer funeral home at 8:30 a.m. Saturday and at the St. Boniface church at 9 a.m., Rev. Alfred Pritzl officiating. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery.
The boy was born in Manitowoc in 1939. He is survived by his parents, two brothers, Robert and Edward, both at home, a sister Mary, also at home. Also surviving are the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Smaglik, of Milwaukee and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Buretta, of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday. The rosary will be recited there at 7 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 16, 1951 P. 1
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(1939 - 1951)
Playing With Clothesline Rope, Boy, 12, Hangs Himself in Attic.
Youngster Strangles in Hangman's Noose
Manitowoc — A youngster experimenting with a hangman's knot accidentally hanged himself Wednesday evening in the attic of his home.
He was William J. Smaglik, 12 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Smaglik, 1409 South 11th street.
The boy's mother found him in a kneeling position, his neck encircled by the noose. Mrs. Smaglik cut the boy down, placed him on a nearby bed and summoned police. A fire department rescue squad, also called to the scene, worked on the boy for approximately 30 minutes without success. Hewas pronounced dead by Dr. Theodore Teitgen, county coroner, at 6:05 p.m. Dr. Teitgen termed the death accidental, attributing it to strangulation.
According to police, William apparently had tied one end of the clothesline rope to a nail protruding from a rafter in the unfinished attic. The theory was also advanced that the boy may have jumped off an adjoining bed.
Police said that William had been taught to tie the knot by an older brother. The knot had been tied in such a manner that its release could easily be managed ordinarily. However, the tattered condition of the rope may have made it impossible for the youngster to yank the knot loose, police theorized.
Mrs. Smaglik discovered William as missing when she and three other children sat down for supper. The body was found between two beds in the attic, where he often played.
Mr. Smaglik, a chef at a local restaurant, had left for work at 5 p.m. approximately 30 minutes before the boy's death was discovered. The father told police that he had seen the boy toying with the rope and placing it around his neck and had cautioned him about the danger of such practices late Wednesday afternoon.
Young William was to begin his seventh year at St. Boniface Catholic school next month.
Funeral Saturday
Funeral services for William will be held at the Pfeffer funeral home at 8:30 a.m. Saturday and at the St. Boniface church at 9 a.m., Rev. Alfred Pritzl officiating. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery.
The boy was born in Manitowoc in 1939. He is survived by his parents, two brothers, Robert and Edward, both at home, a sister Mary, also at home. Also surviving are the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Smaglik, of Milwaukee and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Buretta, of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday. The rosary will be recited there at 7 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 16, 1951 P. 1
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