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Newspaper
Shawano County Journal
Location
Shawano, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1939
Page
4
Governor George D Aiken defends Vermonts fiscal restraint in a speech marking the states World Fair exhibit. He argues against debt and centralization, praising self reliance and local control as foundations for tomorrow, urging other governors to emulate Vermonts stance amid national budget strains.
The New York World’s Fair impresses as a grand display of progress yet struggles to draw crowds and cover costs. Officials, led by Grover Whalen, cut admission, halved auto parking, and introduced a one dollar bargain ticket with lunch to boost weekend attendance while keeping concessions and child rates in place.
Editorial cites a New York Times critique of public investment myths and state capitalism. It argues private capitalism created prosperity, notes government regimentation harmed recovery, and warns that delaying removal of obstacles could push the nation toward bankruptcy and a stifled economy.
Summer is the time to prepare for cold months. Have furnaces and chimneys cleaned by a qualified expert, stock fuel neatly, remove flammable scraps, and check exposed wiring. Avoid amateur repairs. a small cost can prevent large losses. Clean out papers and clutter to reduce fire risk and protect your home.
Isidore Whitmark writes an autobiography tracing the rise of modern popular music from ragtime to swing. He argues that economic conditions influence music’s tone, contrasts Herbert era melodies with swing, and notes a shift from individual artistry to big business in contemporary rhythm driven works.
A pretty August wedding was solemnized at Gresham on Wednesday with a single ring ceremony by Father A. M. Grill at 10:00 AM. Katherine Hoffman wore a white net gown over satin with a fingertip veil and carried snapdragons and white roses. Attendants included Ruth Hoffman of Shawano as maid of honor, Marie Hoffman of Milwaukee, August Kuhn and Gordon Schmidt. A dinner for 75 followed at the bride’s home, and a dance was held at the Gresham pavilion that evening. The couple plans to reside on Andrews street in Shawano after a two week wedding trip to Milwaukee and Chicago.
Miss Marie Larsen and Elder Luepke wed in a single ring ceremony at seven, with Rev. Walter J. Plischke officiating. The altar featured palms and cut flowers. Lohen grin and Perfect Love were part of the service. Bridesmaids and attendants included Mrs. Erwin Zessin and Helen Luepke among others. The bride wore a white marquisette gown with train and long tulle veil. A wedding supper for 40 followed, with a later reception for 100 at the bride’s mother’s home. The couple, after a trip to Fort Wayne Detroit and Canada, will reside in St. Louis, Missouri.
Miss Ellen Sophie Anderson daughter of Nels and Mrs Anderson of Eland Wisconsin married Kenneth Bartels son of Mr and Mrs Fred Bartels of Endeavor Wisconsin. The ceremony at Wittenberg Lutheran Church featured Mendelssohn wedding march and singing. The couple plan a northern Wisconsin wedding trip and will reside in Gleason after September 5. Both graduates of Central State Teachers College the bride taught at Moundville and the groom is principal of Gleason Public School. Attending out of town were numerous Bartels and Anderson relatives from several Wisconsin towns.
Miss Myrtle Wegner of Cecil became the bride of Marvin Neuman at a 3:00 pm Saturday service at the Evangelical church in Cecil. The Rev. H Wilking read the ceremony as guests heard Lohengrin performed by Mrs. E F Wilking and hymns by the church choir.
About 160 former students and teachers gathered at Pine Ridge School last Sunday for a reunion with picnics, songs led by Ben Barker, and readings by Sarah McConley Wescott of Oshkosh. Attendees traveled from Oshkosh Clintonville Shawano and beyond to share memories and celebrate two birthday anniversaries.
Historic notes recount the Wolf River’s role as a log highway to New London and Oshkosh, the 1890s damming at Shawano, and the transformative 1928 water raise. Fred G. Brennan of Chicago builds a pine log cottage on Balsam Row with Kielcheski builders, celebrating river heritage and future quiet days beside the enduring Wolf.
Mrs. Martin C. Karth entertained her five hundred club at the Karth cottage by the lake Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Otto Hartman and Mrs. Otto Egert received honors as the husbands attended the 6:00 PM dinner for 18 guests. Miss Aileen Darrow was honored at a shower Monday afternoon at her mother Mrs Mae Darrow’s home. Chinese checkers provided activity with prizes to Mrs Vernal Knope and Mrs John Tohas. A Dorcas society meeting is planned for the church basement this afternoon.
About 20000 Badger Boy Scouts guest the Wisconsin state fair on Youth and Scout Day August 26. Camp Ammon hosts 17 Wisconsin councils with 160 flag section and bands, amid 17 scoutcraft booths and a full program of stunts games and an Indian pageant. Governor Heil and local officials will review the parade and events. Free admission with registration cards. half price grandstand access. night show features Flying Colors and fireworks.
Bernard M Baruch praises the magazine as a standard for readers and urges continued quality. The notice offers a free sample through a special arrangement with the newspaper, directing requests to Dept. H The Reader's Digest Pleasantville N Y.
Dennis Carroll Schwartzkopf, son of Walter Schwartzkopf and Frances Buck, born in Birnamwood on June 29, baptized at Filas Lutheran Church on August 6 by Rev. Chris Domke. Sponsors are Eugene Buck and Mrs. Glenn Buck.
Rudolph Christiansen, Shawano county Farm Security Administration supervisor, reports a three farmer committee named by Secretary Wallace to aid in administering the FSA tenant purchase program. Walter Wright of Gresham Fred Harriman Shawano Rt 2 and Roman Muskovitch Shawano Rt 3 will review applicants and recommend loan recipients based on character experience and family ability. Loans target productive farms with borrower earnings. loans denied if adequate terms are available elsewhere. Applications may be made at the Shawano FSA office.
Martin Reisenweber of Shawano County is named among the 13 top June flocks cooperating with the Wisconsin College of Agriculture. His 386 Leghorn birds averaged 17.56 eggs. Extension poultryman J B Hayes, returning from the World Poultry Congress, notes poultry is a billion dollar industry and a key income source for many farms. Hayes also lists upcoming state radio programs on WHA and WLBL in August featuring Wisconsin Hatchery, Wisconsin Certified RO P Aust, and Wisconsin Turkey Growers Association with Florence Esterly.
More than 2 000 acres of potato fields are being inspected to certify seed quality. Applicants list Triumph Iriss Cobbler Greenfountain Chippewa Rural New Yorker Russet Rural Katahdin Russet Burbank and White Hoss varieties. Over 100 growers in Barron Burnett Bayfield Door Douglas Florence Langlade Marinette Oneida Oconto Price Polk Rusk Shawano Washburn Walworth Vilas and Walpace counties seek certification. The tests cover yield disease and purity under strict standards. Subscribes for the journal.
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