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Newspaper
Shawano County Journal
Location
Shawano, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1939
Page
1
Fragmentary calendar note lists sowing events with scattered names and dates. It mentions shows, hunts, and society activities with unclear dates and several garbled phrases. The readable items hint at community events around April and May, but specifics are unclear.
John Yonan, Persian rug merchant of Appleton, addressed the Rotary Club on Monday. He described 32,000 miles of travel across 15 countries, spoke of interviews with leaders, and contrasted the United States with foreign nations while warning Americans of potential involvement in war.
Joy Chonzel son of Mrs. Charles Guenvet of this city has accepted a position in the Leloral prison at Leag baworti, Nansas. He and Mrs. Guen vel and their son Warren set for fans Wednesday morning. Mr. Guerzel will supervise the viceealiondl gat project work of the Inquetes and will be over those who try In direct contact with the prisoners. He recently passed a civil serving o Niminutinon, receiving an excel Avaih revilary. Mr.Kienwel was formerly employed as bookkeeper at the Hots Manu- Curbirivyy company here, a position held since 1929. He has been active in church and civic life, is vice president of the local branch of the Catthotic interhts of Wisconsin, and a member of the Sacred Vessey Alalo gloria. He appeared with the Shiowdnio Male Chorus Tuesday eve ums, taking outstanding work in the enstee! show presented Wor Thfeu tiny's Priveiuls Memore.
The Our Fellows plan a special program on Monday evening April 17 at Old Fellows hall for Thomas Wildeys birthday. The speaker will be My Chase of Oconto and after the program a smelt fry will be served.
A registered Guernsey bull was sold by Robert A. Wenderth and EH Hopke of Clintonville. The animal named Warrior or Red River 261- Logo is registered with the American Guernsey Cattle Club Peterborough New Hampshire.
Ten people were injured in a series of auto accidents across the county on Sunday. Eight suffered injuries during a head on collision two miles east of Pella. Car occupants included Elmer Suehring and Harry Schmidt, among others from Pella and Gresham. Robert Lindroth was treated for a broken nose after a collision involving Elvin Schroeder.
Attorney General John B. Martin states Shawano county judge will keep a 3500 yearly salary until the county board acts, despite legislature granting extra circuit and justice court powers in 1925. The 1930 set amount remains unless changed by resolution, with no extra pay for added duties.
Funeral services for Lawrence Frailing 22 Marion youth were held Monday at St John Catheran church in Marion. Rev Ohirogge officiated. The deceased was killed in a farm accident on Friday. Survived by his mother Mrs Ben Frailing Marion and a brother Reno at home. Pallbearers were Jerome Daley Lester Seiderkrantz Clarence Verck Arthur Bowers Arthur Krantz and Rueben Brown.
Walter Eberlein of Shawano High School won first place in the state extempore speech contest held at Carroll College in Waukesha. The Shawano delegation, coached by Otto Birr and including faculty members Donald Olson and Sarah Mielke, marked a historic triumph as the second Shawano student to win this state honor.
City offices are being remodeled in the basement of the public library. It will be weeks before officers move in to a bank like treasurer counter and new public waiting area. Treasurer Nachtwey and Clerk Dettman will occupy the new offices. council chamber to be ready for sessions. Meanwhile they stay in the old room opposite.
About 100 delegates attend the district convention of Wisconsin county fair boards at the Utility building. William T. Marriott presides. Guests include Louis W. Cattan of Shawano County Fair. Morning talks cover Midway Rules, Horse Pulling Contest, Temporary Heating Stands, and Fight on Cancer Exhibit. Afternoon speakers include Herbert J. Smith, Julius Cahn, A. W. Kaibur, and Marriott on state aid and WPA legislation.
Miss Lucille Fierce of Manitowoc won 3800 in a circuit court jury verdict after two days of argument in an accident damage suit. The jury found Zagiman negligent for failing to keep a proper lookout. Marion was cleared of blame. Funds cover future disability and pain. The incident occurred near Shawano on highway 29 near Pinehurst tavern.
Mrs Sinddard state adjutant of the Woman's Field Army of Horicon Wisconsin will speak at the Woman's club rooms in the Utility building at 1:00 pm this afternoon. She will discuss organizing an educational program for cancer control and all city and county officials and club representatives are urged to attend. The meeting is open to all interested people.
About 400 delegates expected at the annual session in Shawane City with 100 registrations at Community Hall. Arthur A. Pahr will preside and introduce speakers Dr. J. F. Shaw and Dr. Allen Filek as topics cover education methods and rural health concerns. Three board members from each district attend along with clerks and directors, with open attendance for all school board members.
On Saturday the team claimed first place in the National Forensic League state extempore contest at Waidesha with a standout performance. Participants from multiple schools highlighted the event as a major achievement.
Arrangements are under way for an orthopedic field clinic in Appleton on Saturday April 15 from 9 36 a m to 3 00 p m at the Carrie E Morgan school 120 East Harris Street The clinic will exam children from the Appleton orthopedic school and serve Outagamie county and neighboring areas Doctors Robert P Montgomery and Herman C Schumm from Milwaukee will conduct examinations The Outagamie County Medical Society and the crippled children division of the state department of public instruction sponsor this event with local committees and staff from the crippled children division and vocational education also assisting to interview parents and arrange for training and employment opportunities.
The Menominee Indian American Legion Post No. 417 in Neopit will hold its first meeting Monday evening April 17 at 3 00 PM in the Catholic school gym. W R Kenney eighth district commander will present the charter and Carl Raidant Shawano county commander will install officers. Shawano county now has nine posts with 424 members, the most in the county. A free banquet follows the 8 09 PM meeting. An additional Legion dance is planned Friday April 14 at the Community hall in Reshena.
Funeral services for Mrs. John Pleshek 70 who died Wednesday in Neenah will be held Saturday at Sacred Heart church at 9:00 AM. She was born December 10 1886 in Wakeeton and is survived by her husband a brother three children Frank Anna Rose and two daughters in law and 15 grandchildren. Interment will follow in the Catholic cemetery.
The Shawano Male Chorus staged Blacktown Follies at the Commun hall before a full audience. The program mixed songs, humorous sketches, and riddles with colorful stage design. Interlocutor Birger Gabrielsen received praise for its vocal support, while Alvin Achten sang Old Man River and Roy Guenzel paired with Gerald Grass in comic scenes. The Barber Shop Quartet delivered Parade of the Wooden Soldiers assisted by a lively cast.
The Shawane Woman's club announces the first rehearsal and organizational meeting for a new women’s chorus. It will meet Friday at 1:30 PM in the Utility building labs. Members of Shawane and Junior Woman's clubs may join. 24 have already shown interest. Mrs Grover Schumaker will lead the chorus with Mrs Jacob as accompanist. The group forms three departments and plans a public appearance in Shawane.
Shawano county lady teachers plan a meeting for April 20 in Shawano. A 6:30 dinner will be served at the Presbyterian church parish hall. Program features a travel star and moving pictures of Blexteo by John Goergen, a Lincoln School eighth grade dramatization directed by Miss Agnes Strong, art display led by Miss Ace Aderman, and music by the Junior High School Glee Club directed by Miss Agnes Brewer. All county teachers are urged to attend.
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