Milwaukee Youth Drowns at Shawnee Lake During Vacation
Raymond Szymanowski, 21, of Milwaukee, studying to swim, drowned near Webbery Point at Shawnee Lake while four Milwaukee friends vacationing at Charles Sell cottages on West Shore were nearby. He left the cottage to learn to swim, anchored his boat, and disappeared into deep water. Companions and a few nearby children failed to locate him until hours later. his body was recovered for funeral arrangements in Milwaukee. He is survived by his parents and Jenkins Jachor. Funeral services are planned in Milwaukee.
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Shawne Lake
Ubiscanua
Raymond Szymanowski
Steest
Milwaukee
Webery Point
Charles Sell
West Shore
Vietira
Ieichi
Zankowski
Joe Goetz
Atl
Tigh Gemrpanion
Point
Slis
Raymond
Fle
Josber Jachor
Covana Cuonard
Bie
Galen
Milwearfom
Cinerk
Seymour Newsman J J Van Vuren Dead at 77
Henry J. Van Vuren publisher of the Seymour Press died at his Seymour home after a paralytic stroke on June 25. Born February 3, 1862 in Chicago, he trained as a printer in Neenah and Green Bay, established a Jolani newspaper in 1885, joined the Seymour Press in 1887, and retired in 1929. Surviving are his widow, three sons Harry, Roy, and Clyde, a sister, seven grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in Seymour today.
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Henry J. van Vuren
Seymour Press
Seymour
Mr. van Vuren
Chicago
Neenah
Green Bay
Waupaca
Jola
Guy W
Chippewa Falls
Floyd
van Vuren
Shawano
Pastor Addresses Rotary on War Conditions in Asia
Kev Waller Ja Schilling, pastor of the Congregational church in Clintonville, spoke to the Rotary Club on war conditions in China and Japan. He noted about 60 percent of war materials for China came from the United States and argued foreigners held not many privileges in either country. Attending officers included Dr. Clark of Wichita Kansas and Dr. G. Davidson of Shawano.
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Kev. Waller
Ja. Schilling
Clntonville
Rotary Club
Monuey Ngon
China
Japan
Schillings
Ching
Wtp
Sehilltage
Teast St
Uniteel
Codi
Cie Club
Dr. Clark
Wichita
Kunsag
Davidson
Shasentiles Withington
William Suluilla
Clintonville
Schultz
Wey, Schilling
Shawano Rotary
Bao
Conference Held at Cynm Be Church
A quarterly conference of the Achyeuicn cute Sturwerto MM churches met at Cynm Be Church. Dr I Selhagenhant presided. attendees included Vernon Bohll and various church members. The meeting discussed church advancement and future arrangements for the community.
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Cynm. BE
M. i
I. I. Selhagenhant
Supardchkeudonl
Pricow Dhatriel
Amck Sitiawernto Chirretes
Vernon Bohll
Ee Darniter
Janis Atms
Jel Dats
Pol Burts
Wms Letaheimer
Mig Efecings
Mire
Kelsaetlin Lorain
Orval Clemings
Aten Tani Kotiwer Au Clayton
Works
Pagslees Ow Book Is Han Ta Dy Vied Ctem Pagslees Ow
Fragmented OCR text notes a local book project by a community group at St. Janes church. It mentions a cook book and a completed section, with references to publishing and testing, but the garbled words obscure clear outcomes.
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Pagslees
Tabitha
St. Janes
Vutling
Calendar of Coming Events Around Town
A garbled calendar lists community events including aid society meetings and church notices. It mentions men's clubs, county park pronouncements, and a county market day, with a mix of unreadable lines and partial dates in August and early September.
August Huebner Laid To Rest In Leopolis
Funeral services for August Huebner of Leopolis were held at his daughter’s home and at the Leopolis Lutheran church. Born in Germany December 9, 1865, he came to the United States with his mother and settled in Herman. Survivors include three sons Theodore Shawano Walter Leopolis, and Ker mit Black River Falls, six daughters and 27 grandchildren. Two sons died in infancy.
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August Huebner
Leopolis
E. Schmidt
Schmidt
Leopollg
Rueben Stubenvoll
Earth Funeral
Germany
Herman
Augusta Barbeth
Theodore
Shawano
Walter
Kermit
Black River Falls
Hd Schmidt
Walter Braun
Pella
Arnold Kriewaldt
Belle Plaine
August Watters
Caroline
Fred Blaschke
Milwaukee
Hilbert Bartelt
Walther League District Convention At Wausau
The 20th annual North Wigeongin Upper Michigan Walther league convention will meet in Wausau Saturday and Sunday, August 56 and 6. Registration begins Saturday morning with business meetings, a Saturday evening recreation program, and a 10 30 Sunday morning service at Grand theatre led by Prof. W G Poluck of St Louis. The banquet follows Sunday evening. Trinity Gutheran church hosts with St James Walther league and affiliated society represented.
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North Wigeongin-Upper Michigan
Walther League
Wausau
Grand Theatre
W. G. Poluck
St. Louis
Walther League Society of
Trinity Gutheran
Waugau
St. James’ Walther League and Affiliated Society
10 and 8 Elect Officers for Year
10 and 8 elect officers for the year. Somm ers and W E B Mason were elected delegates to represent the local 40 and 8 at the American Legion state convention in Oshkosh August 12 to 15. H J Roge and R K Monroe named alternates. J W Schneers elected Chef de Gue with a Tuesday evening meeting. Other new officers include Shet da Train O Ts Sommers, Commis Intendante H Rose, conductor C B Van Rossum, Garde de ky Porte William Ixort, Garde de Prisonnier O Druckrey W BE Mason, W J Mulsap Commis Voyageur Wi o Y Graft Lampiste D H Winter Cheminots KK Monroe L W Veterson George Merrill.
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Sommers
W. E B. Mason
American Legion
Oshkosh
H. J. Roge
R. K. Monroe
JW. Schneers
Shet da Train
O. Ts. Sommers
Commissaire Intendante
H. Rose
Jack Anderson Eliminated in National Tennis Tourney
Shawano tennis star Jack Anderson fell in the quarterfinals of the national tournament to Budge Putty, Los Angeles favorite. Anderson, son of Mr and Mrs A Anderson, won his earlier rounds decisively and is a sophomore at Shawano High School.
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Shawano
Jack Anderson
Budge Putty
Los Angeles
Jack
A. ©. Anderson
Shaiwarne High School
Presbyterian Church to Resume Services on August 6
The First Presbyterian Church will resume services this Sunday, August 6, after Rev. Garth Gee completed his annual vacation. During the three weeks away there were 10 services held at the church.
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First Presbyterian Church
Garth Gee
Eighth concert to feature Miss Reichel this evening
The high school band presents the eighth summer concert on the school campus with contralto Miss Charlotte Reichel as soloist under Harold M. Shlimovitz. The program includes Aida overtures, Verdi selections, Sousa marches, and a vocal Gypsy Love Song. Funeral services for Lawrence J. Lane held Monday in Shawano with American Legion rites. He rose quickly in the milk business, serving with Consolidated Badger and as Black Creek postmaster. He leaves widow Dorothy and two sons, with brothers in Shawano and Black Creek.
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L.j.lane
Charlotte Reichel
Harold M. Shlimovitz
Reichelig
Stevens Point State Teachers’ College
Balfe Hermit
Kildare
Holmes Bells
St. Mary’s
Friendship Camp at Lake Draws 74 Homemakers From Two Counties
Homemakers from Shawano and Brown counties gathered at Shawano county park for a weekend Friendship Camp. Fifty three from Shawano and twenty one from Brown attended two days of crafts, recreation, and group activities led by Miss Helen Stetzer and Miss Gertrude Hoffman. Highlights included a dressing table demonstration by Hildegard Wimsch, a bed making session by county nurse Miss Gollnick, campfire programs, moving pictures of Guatemala, and honor coupes awarded Sunday before a 3:30 pm dismissal.
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Shawano
Brown Counties
Shawano County Park
Brown County
Hildegard Wimsch
Angelica
Josephine Pollich
Helen’ Stetzer
Gertrude Hoffman
Shawano County
Walter Schmidt
George Thimke
Shawano Council Approves Wallrich Plat for New Park Area
Shawano city council accepted the M. J. Wallrich Land Co. plat replacing the old Shawano Lumber yards with a new residential section. The plan includes a public park donated by Wallrich, and E. F. Hartman’s South Shawano addition was presented. A new policy splits blacktop street costs two thirds by property owners and one third by the city starting January 1, 1940, with city reports filed.
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M. J. Wallrich Land Company
Shawano Lumber Company
Shawano
Wallrich
E. F. Hartman
South
Light and Water Commission
Hold Last Rites For Mrs Augusta Busch
Funeral services were held at St. Pauls Lutheran in Bondavel for Augusta Busch nee Lemke who died at her Bonduel home after a three year illness. Rev. Walter Plischke officiated with interment in the church cemetery. Born June 4 1845 in Barkow Pommern Germany she married Herman Busch in 1862 and came to Wisconsin in 1868. Survivors include two sons six daughters 25 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren with one daughter dying in infancy.
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Augusta Busch
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Bondavel
Walter J. Plischke
Augusta Lemke
Bonduel
Barkow
Pommerin
Germany
Herman Busch
Hartland
Busch
Marriage Licenses Granted in County Clerk Office
The county clerk reported licenses applied for by Marvin Nue man and Myrtle Wagner, Hilder G. Luepke and Marie Larson, Kenneth Bartelt and Elian Anderson, Alfred Kuhn and Kathryn Hoffman. Also noted were Mrs. Peter Tatteau and Mr and Mrs. Withur Eienbecker with daughters Mary and Lois visiting Appleton guests at local homes.
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County Clerk's Office
Marvin Nueman
Gillett
Myrtle Wagner
Cecil
Hilder G. Luepke
St Louis
Marie Larson
Bonduel
Henneth Bartelt
Endeavor
Elian Anderson
Bland
Alfred Kuhn
Shawune
Kathryn Hoffman
Gresham
Peter Tatteau
Withur Eienbecker
Mary and
Lois
Appleton
Frank Bartlein
G. J. Prast
Installation of officers by the Odd Fellows
Installation of officers for the order of Odd Fellows was held at the old Fellows hall Monday evening. New officers included William Rickert N G Louis Schnese V G Robert Steuner warden Ernest Giese conductor John Montour chaplain Otto Druckrey R SM G William Herman L 5 N G Harold Butenhoff RS V G Elmer Hoppe L 8 VG Stanley Frozen secretary Frank Dengel treasurer Arthur Wolf financial secretary.
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Order of Odd Fellows
Old Fellows’ Hall
William Rickert
N. G
Louis Schnese
V. G
Robert Steuner
Ernest Giese
John Montour
Otto Druckrey
R. SM. G
William Herman
Harold Butenhoff
Elmer Hoppe
Stanley Frozen
Frank Dengel
Arthur Wolf
Henry E Schuster Reopens Hotel After Three Year Hiatus
Henry E Schuster resumes operation of the Schuster hotel after three years away. The building has been redecorated with new furnishings. Schuster is noted for German cooking and game preparation with 22 years in local hospitality. Ruth Adams spent the weekend in Racine visiting friends.
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Henry E. Schuster
Schuster Hotel
Schuster
Misa Ruth Adams
Racine
Rites for Dr. C. F. Rodolf 65 Today
Dr Charles F Rodolf age 65 father in law of Mrs Matthew Walirich will be laid to rest at Woodlawn Cemetery this afternoon in Madison. He died Sunday in a Tulsa hospital and his body was brought to Schneers Funeral Home for 2 00 pm services conducted by Rev Clyde J Miller. He previously lived in Madison and was a past president of the Wisconsin State Dental Society. Survivors include his widow one daughter two grandchildren two brothers and two sisters. Pallbearers listed: Ed Aschenbrewer Caspar Wallrich Marshall Wallrich Dr L Peterson John Gallagher Jr Kenneth Martin.
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Charles F. Rodolf
Matthew Walirich
Woodlawn
Rodolf
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Schneers Funeral Home
Clyde J. Miller
Rudolf
Madison
Wisconsin State Dental Society
Walrich
Ed Aschenbrewer
Caspar Wallrich
Marshall Wallrich
Dr. L. Peterson
John Gallagher, Jr
Kenneth Martin
Mission Festival to be Held at Dicke's Grove Underhill
Christ Ev. Lutheran church of Underhill plans its annual mission festival next Sunday August 8 with divine services in Dicke's Grove. German language sermon at 10 45 a m by Rev Schreiber Hayes and English service at 2 15 p m by Rev Schneider Osonto. Chicken dinner served between services and public invited.
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Christ Ev. Lutheran Congregation
Underhill
Dicke’s Grove
Schreiber
Hayes
H. Schneider
Osonto
Shawano Farmers and Old Timers to Meet at Lake Park
Shawano will host a big farmers and business men gathering at Shawano Lake Park next week. Old baseball stars will play the Shawano Badgers with Ed Reed umpiring. The event includes a picnic on Sunday August 6 featuring contests, a dairy queen selection, and a milking contest, plus free buttermilk and entertainment by the Shawano High band.
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Shawano
Shawano Badgers
Fieds
Badgers
Ed Reed
Holly Boehm
Marvin Schultz
Bill Buche
Gilbert Gottschalk
Phil Hoffman
Fred Wirch
Franklin Schweerg
Louis Born
John Lieg
Charles Lenges
Shorty Krenger
Ed Martzke
Bill Grab
Carl Schweers
Earl Gilson
Ralph Kuchuk
Fair Grounds
Bata
Shawane Perfect Seed Circle
Shawano County
Fred Eberlein
Shawano High School
Leonard Hartwig
Mayor Schroeder
E. L. Schroeder
Roman Magksavitch
H. H. Meyer
A. L. Pahr
O. W. Rawlow
H. W. Butenhoff
Curtis Black
William Mehlberg
Dr. Schroeder
Roman Muskavitch
Fred Harriman
I. A. Zahradka
George Rupple
Art Braun
Hivery
Shawano Lake
2-Day Sportsmen's Jamboree Draws Crowds in Shawano
Officials of the Shawano County Conservation association hailed the third annual jamboree at the county fair grounds a success with strong public interest in conservation. State Director H. W. McKenzie spoke Sunday about conservation, praising the county’s fish and game farm at Payette and defending department information. Exhibits featured live fish and game, a fawn, rabbits, and mounts by Kenneth Hoffman. Junior league games saw Gresham top Shawano juniors, Schmidt's All-Stars beat Wittenberg, and Tigerton defeat Weber's. Prizes included a 14-foot Thompson row boat and an Elto outboard motor awarded to winners. over 300 prizes were donated by local businesses.
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Shawano County Conservation Association
H. W. McKenzie
State Conservation Department
Shawano County
Paynette
K. Johnson
Department
McKenzie
Conservation Department
sWiseonat Woods
Gresham
Kenneth Hoffman
Phil Hoffman
Shawano Juniors
Schmidt
All
Shawano Library to Be Redecorated
The Shawano Public Library will close next week for a complete redecorating of the building with effective closing hours starting Monday. Books are exchanged with the county library and about 25 new volumes will join each collection. Nine custodians were removed due to WPA funding cuts, but branches will stay open limited hours. Regular hours return by September 1 with more new books distributed.
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Shawano Public
Shawano County 4-H Members Set for State Fair Roles
Shawano county 4-H boys and girls will take prominent roles at the state fair with several members serving as contest judges. Hildegard Wunsch heads home economics demonstrations, Keith Brooks and Jarraine Jahnke lead agriculture and clothing judging, while Vivian Buckbee and Myrtle Martin share health judging duties. Dairy demonstrations will be entered by Byron Johnson and Herman Hetftan in Madison, with other county participants joining demonstrations in health and zinc contests.
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Shawano County
Hildegard Wunsch
Angelica
Keith Brooks
Tigerton
Vivian Buckbee
Jarraine Jahnke
Mattcon
Myrtle Martin
Robert Muck
Byron Johnson
Herman Hetftan
Wittenberg
Madison
Mattoon
Tigertom
Shawano Lake
Harold Wunsch
Fritz Heck
Appleton
Births and admissions in Shawano area hospital notes
Births: Mrs. Fred Martzke Jr Shawano a boy and Mrs Herman Frank Tigerton Rt 1 a boy. Patients entering last week include Mrs Joseph Kiemert Shawano Rt 1 Airs Leonard Williams Bowler Rt 1 Alice McAuly Birnamwood Rt 1 Mrs Anna Korth Cecil Blanche Woshinski Bonduel Airs Lawrence Harvey Tigerton Nina Dumke Bowler Rt 1.
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Fred Martzke, Jr
Shawano
Herman Frank
Tigerton
Joseph Kiemert
Leonard Williams
Bowler
Alice McAuly
Birnamwood
Anna Korth
Cecil
Blanche Woshinski
Lawrence Harvey
Nina Dumke
Bloody August traffic toll warning note
The state highway commission labels August as Bloody August noting Augusts often see more fatal traffic accidents due to heavy traffic and heat. In Wisconsin over 100 deaths occurred in August in prior years. Officials urge safe driving and safe walking to keep this months toll down.
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State Highway Commission
Wisconsin
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