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Newspaper

Shawano County Journal

Location

Shawano, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1939

Page

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Bonduel Men and Youths in Court Case Details

Bonduel man Orville Heing 25 and Roger Eloing 21 faced charges in a district court, with two youths also implicated in an alleged attack on Elierian Werner at a Bonduel tavern on October 28, 1908. Witnesses described injuries including broken ribs and contusions. The proceedings continued as attorneys and witnesses testified, with additional references to related cases and prior records. In a separate note, Green Bay Kiwanis secretary Williams Haefs spoke to the Rotary Club on balancing work and home life, urging greater attention to family and responsible living.

Ulenil Court Jsy Orville Heing Monduel Vailly Menih Gane Debe 1 V. Warner Liurmin Warner Purkencer Mie Roger Eloing Bonduel Kesill Ray Howeg Cisse Orville Roger Aled Elierian Werner Bondial Tavarte Wanner Faldie Lieb Tlnner Testin Wny Vortela Trip James HA. Lar Adolph Lehner Oconto Falls Gerie Orville Hetns Burghery Williams Haefs Green Bay Haefs C. B. Engberg Appleton Walter Dixon George Merrill Ralph Kuchuk Robert Thimke Walter Gigstad Lesser Walter Rotary

Morrison fountain pen offer in Shawatio County Journal

An advertisement pitches a Morrison lifetime fountain pen as an ideal Christmas gift. Readers are urged to subscribe to the Shawatio County Journal to receive the pen, claiming popularity among subscribers and promising two styles for men and women.

Adurnal Shawatio County Journal Morrison Merernib Otter Cuitiskiius Sengon Viera Therion Hota Clarke

Calendar of Coming Events and Church Activities

A fragment lists midweek Advent services at St James Lutheran English service and various local church events. Items include choir rehearsals, organ dedication at Bon tassom, Pontiff services, and a Budding schedule of December activities at several churches and lodges.

St. Toha St. James Neishbors St. James Lutheran Church Von's Curt Tack Triday Meskelvall Menasha Costeork Tilly St. Lutherin Pivacue Servicg Mle Janfoy Worman's Club Mile Chorus Howshonipcaming Wate Thesday Vwether and Son Aten Pence Witte Eli Chorus Theatre Midwikwle Advent Service

Scout Bean Feed To Be Held Next Wednesday Eve

The annual scout bean feed will be held at the Community hall next Wednesday evening December 13. All Boy Scouts, their parents and others interested in scouting are invited to attend the county wide event. George Krautkramer is general chairman with R H Grade 139 in charge of arrangements. Tickets are 15 cents at the door and attendees must bring their own bread and utensils.

George Krautkramer R. H. Grade Tut Willie Pete Rosenberg Hl. M. Shumovitz Caspar Wallrich Vailey Council Mr. Engberg Valley Scout Executive Herb Heilig

Buck Contest Prize Winners Announced

Shawano deer hunters earned prizes from Farmers Hardware for deer meeting contest rules. William Eich won first for the largest buck at 204 pounds, Ralph Schroeder second for best horn spread with 14 prongs, and Bark Schroeder third for smallest buck at 105 percent pounds. Prizes included a sheepskin vest gun case and sheath knife.

Shawana Farmers Hardware Company William Eich Ralph Schroeder Hig Barkt Schroeder Shawano Rt. 2 Mr. Rich Mr. Schroeder Earl Schroeder

Christmas Musical in Shawano High School Sunday

The Shawano Ministerial association sponsors a sacred Christmas music program in the high school auditorium on Sunday December 17 at 3 00 p m. Participating churches include Fence Evang First Presbyterian Int Gospel Tabernacle Methodist Episcopal Sacred Heart Catholic and St Johns Episcopal. Each choir will sing two anthems and a mass choir from all groups will perform two numbers. The local high school band will contribute several selections. The public is welcome to attend this holiday event.

Shawano Ministerial Association Ciology Fence First Presbyterian Int Gospel ‘Tabernacle Methodist Episcopal Sacred Heart Catholic St. John's Episcopal Shawano

Death of local farmer Theo Meyer at 46

Theodore Meyer a well known farm er of this community died at his home Wednesday afternoon after suffering a heart attack while in the barn. He was found on the barn floor by his son Roger. Surviving are his widow two children Luella and Roger a sister Mrs Otto Eggert and Mrs Hattie Lawton. Earth funeral home handling arrangements with date not set.

Theodore Meyer Meyer Roger Milwaukee the Earth Funeral Home

Funeral Held for Ernest Schwartz of Herman

Funeral services for Ernest Schwartz were held at his home and Elias Lutheran church with Rev. Chris Domke in Herman. The longtime local farmer died suddenly at home while helping his son with chores at about 9:00 am Sunday. He was born April 23, 1865 in Brandenburg Germany and married Anna Schwartz October 28 1892. Surviving are his widow three sons Otto Ernest and Herbert a daughter Mrs Edgar Jung one sister Mrs Augusta Otte ten grandchildren and one predeceased daughter Ella.

Ernest Frederick Schwartz Herman Farmer Elias Lutheran Church Chris Domke Mr. Schwartz Brandenburg Germany Christ Schwartz Herman Anna Schwartz Otto Mariiett Herbert Edgar Jung Augusta Otte Ella

Male Chorus to Present Christmas Concert Sunday

The Shawano Male chorus will present its Christmas concert at the Community hall Sunday evening, December 10, with guest artist Joseph A. Johnson, baritone. The 28 member group, directed by Eric Albers and accompanied by Mrs. William Cantwell Jr, will wear tuxedos as part of a program including Lift Thine Eyes and Hallelujah Chorus.

Shawano Joseph A. Johnson Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra Johnson Wausau Elis’ Whatel Eric Albers William Cantwell, Jr Associated Glee Clubs

R. J. Tonn Named Chief of Police of City of Shawano

R J Tonn a longtime Shawano police figure was elected chief after the fire and police commission unanimously recommended him The Shawano city council accepted the recommendation Marvin Schultz was named assistant chief succeeding W A McDowell who led the force for 23 years and has retired Tonn served 18 years on the force and previously as assistant to McDonell The move follows Shawano's shift from a two officer force to an eight hour schedule including the retirements and reshaping of roles

R. J. Tonn Shawano Fire and Police Commission Mr. Tonn Marvin Schultz W. A. McDowell McDonell Mr. McDonell Yonn Torm McDonel Police Department

Shawano High Cast Wins In Play Contest Round

Shawano High School drama group directed by Robert Lewis won the first round state league contest and defeated Two Rivers in a dual match at Two Rivers. The winning play A Happy Journey advances to Stevens Point for another elimination, as the Wisconsin High School Forensic Association sponsors the series.

Shawano High School Two Rivers Shawano Gillett and Robert Lewis Dramatics Stevens Point Dramatics Division Wisconsin High School Forensic Association

Reverend Benjamin to Speak at Bonduel Rally

Rev M S Benjamin of Milwaukee will speak at the Green Bay district Christian Endeavor youth rally in Bonduel on December 10 evening. He hopes to visit Shawano friends, with plans to stay through Monday afternoon. Benjamin, pastor of Bethany Presbyterian in Milwaukee, formerly led Shawano’s First Presbyterian Church.

M. S. Benjamin Milwaukee Green Bay The Christian Endeavor Bonduel M. J. Wallrich Benjamin Shawano Benjamins Rev. Benjamin Bethany Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian Church

Woman's Chorus to Be Featured at Theater Party

The Crescent theater hosts a holiday season theater party on December 18 and 14, featuring the Woman's club chorus of Shawano and the Junior Women's clubs directed by Mrs. Grover Schumaker. Accompanist Mrs. Jacob Klein. The 25-voice chorus performs Chimes of Spring Country Gardens When de Banjo Plays The Green Cathedral and Christmas carols. A string ensemble with Mrs Archie Ruth Mrs Grover Schumaker and Mrs Milton Eggert provides instrumental support with accompanist Mrs William Cantwell Jr. A current film Jamasica Inn starring Charles Lawton is shown as a feature.

J Crescent Theater Woman's Club Nagle Jamasica Inn Charles Lawton Woman’s Club Shawano Woman's Club Junior Woman’s Club Grover Schumaker Jacob Kiein Lincke “Country Gardens Grainger Banjo Wilson Green Cathedral Hann Herald Angels Mendelssohn

Organ Dedication at Peace Church Sunday Afternoon

Peace Evang and Ref church will dedicate its new two-manual and pedal pipe organ built by the Roesler Hunholz Organ company of Milwaukee. The console is oak and mahogany trimmed, with an architectural design matching American Guild of Organists specs. Rev. John Scheib of Kaukauna will deliver the address. Special music includes choir and organ solos. The church, organized 37 years ago, now serves about 400 members and invites all to attend the dedication on Sunday at 3:00 PM.

Roesler-Hunholz Organ Company Milwaukee American Guild of Organists John Scheib Kaukauna Wis North Wisconsin Synod Peace Church

Large Community Christmas Trees Decorated Across City

Three large community Christmas trees are being decorated and will be ready for lighting by Saturday. Trees stand at the post office grounds, near the Badger office, and by the Arno hotel, with wreath arches across all four city entrances and festive lights. Local merchants are adding window decorations to create a holiday mood in Shawanov.

Badger Arno Shawanov

Theft Case Hearing Set For Saturday

Preliminary hearing for John Hoffman Jr charged with theft of 94 dollars from a Shawano county tavern was set for Saturday after a Monday court appearance. Hoffmann posted 500 dollars bond and was represented by Shawano attorney H Fischer. The state alleges the money was taken from the proprietress' purse in the Morris area between Tigerton and Wittenberg on December 1.

John Hoffman, Jr Shawano County Hoffman H. Fischer Shawano Morris Tigerton Wittenberg

Death claims Mrs Charles Sechrest in Lesser

Mrs Charles Sechrest died Saturday evening at her home in Lesser at age 73. Born in Two Rivers May 20 1866 she moved to Lesser in 1901. Survived by husband two sisters three daughters a son three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 1 and 1 30 p m Xavier's Lutheran church Lesser. Burial Woodlawn Shawano. Wendt funeral home Bonduet in charge.

Charles Sechrest Lessor

Water rate hearing set for Shawano utility in Madison

The commission announces a formal hearing in Madison on December 7 to investigate the Shawano municipal water utility. The inquiry began on the commission’s motion after a group of consumers filed a petition six weeks ago amid complaints about rates and practices.

Muunicipal Shawano Madison

Intelligence tests written by Shawano High students

About 280 students from Shawano High school, 152 seniors and 132 sophomores, wrote standardized intelligence tests Tuesday morning. The exams gauge seniors' college aptitude and allow state-wide comparison of student performance on form tests.

Shawano High School

Vandenburg Supporters Call Meeting in Stevens Point

The Vandenburg committee invites friends to a meeting at Hotel Whiting Stevens Point Saturday Dec 9 at 2 00 p m. Supporters are urged to attend and participate in the event.

Vandenburg Vandenburg Committee

Shawano council slashes city salaries in May 1940

The Shawano city council reduced salaries for all officers except the city clerk, treasurer, and assessor, plus fire and police commission members. Mayor Schroeder cast the deciding vote after a tie. The cuts, part of a broader budget move amid higher taxes and costs, take effect in May 1940 with refocused allocations for the treasurer and light and water departments. The council also discussed road sanders, cemetery lots, and a new water sewer plan.

Shawano Martin Karth J. B. Gordon George Frank Fred Gruetamacher R. H. Grade Louis Peterman E. L. Schroeder Fire and Police Commission Light and Water Department R. H. Gehrke Hugo Anderson Splittgerber Clintonville United Charities League of Wisconsin Woodlawn Cemetery Light and Water Commission Fred Gruetzmacher Gordon Frank Grade Karth Fire and

Outagamie County Board Lauds Judge Werner for Service

The Outagamie county board passed a resolution praising Circuit Judge Edgar V. Werner whose 24 year term ends January 1. The resolution hails his fair impartial rulings and notes the counties and state will suffer a loss as he relinquishes his duties. The board wishes him good health and God speed.

Outagamie Tenth Judicial Circuit Tenth Circuit Wisconsin Werner

St James Father and Son Banquet Set for Tuesday

The Men’s club of St James Lutheran church hosts the annual father and son banquet at the school hall on Tuesday December 12 at 6 30 pm. Grover Beversdorf chairs the entertainment committee, Herman Gehrke handles ticket sales, Atty M G Hherlein will speak, and Morris Ringle and A J Felten will toast and respond. A trumpet musical program by Koebler Kroenke Albers and Ringel completes the evening.

St. James’ Lutheran Church Tabitha Society Grover Beversdorf Herman Gehrke Atty M. G. Hherlein

Odd Fellows Hold Annual Roll Call and Homecoming

The Odd Fellows lodge will hold its annual roll call and homecoming on Monday December 1 at the lodge hall. Grand Secretary Arveson and the grand master will attend as principal speakers. Roll call will be followed by a program and a 6:30 supper by the Rebekahs for twenty five cents. Members unable to attend are urged to write or telephone in. the committee asks all to be present.

Odd Fellows’ Lodge Odd Fellows’ Hall Arveson Stanley Frozen Rebekahs Odd Fellows

SCHOOLS CLOSE FOR CHRISTMAS VACATION DATES ANNOUNCED

Shawano public schools will close on Friday December 22 for Christmas vacation and resume January 8. Lutheran parochial school pupils take vacation December 22 to January 2. Catholic parochial school closes December 21 and resumes January 3.

Shawano Public O. A. Reetz A. J. Felton St. James’ Lutheran

Masons Observe Past Masters' Night Tonight

The Masonic lodge will observe Past Masters' Night this evening December 7. The lodge convenes at 5:60 p.m. with a 6:45 p.m. recess for dinner. Work in the M. M. degree with two candidates will take place. All members urged to attend.

Masonic Lodge

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