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Newspaper
Shawano County Journal
Location
Shawano, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1939
Page
4
Shawano merchants stock a North Pole like scene with toys and gifts for kids. Stores brim with festive displays as Christmas preparations fill windows and homes. Children anticipate stockings and morning wonders on Christmas Day.
The Child Study Association and Dr. Leo Kanner defend everyday parents against expert theories. They urge independence from anxiety and repression, urging positive guidance over fear of imagined disaster, and even permit humor in childrearing.
The Wisconsin state highway commission warns that unlit wagons trailers and farm implements or autos with faulty lights pose a traffic danger. Offenders face enforcement as officers across the state cite sections of the traffic code. In one county a driver received a 10 day jail sentence after a serious crash. The commission notes hazards from cars with one headlight or no tail light and urges motorists to inspect lights as cold weather arrives.
The National Association of Manufacturers reframes the pioneer idea toward modern science and technology, announcing 1940 prizes for outstanding inventors and researchers, tied to the 160th anniversary of the American Patent System. The piece notes Roosevelt doubled Thanksgiving Day pay days and calls for action on pay.
Governor Raymond Baldwin proposed immediate job creation through 200 hours of intensive training in trades for unemployed individuals. The plan targets youth with no experience and older workers needing brushing up, aiming to reduce unemployment by sending notable numbers to new schooling. In Hartford area, 2000 to 3000 jobs are expected as classes begin.
In Pittsburgh a group of top business, science, religion and education figures issued predictions about life in 1959. They foresee full employment, more leisure, rocket ships, remote control chores, photo-electric use, glass brick houses and clothes, and reduced incurable diseases. The broadcast promises a pleasant, forward looking entertainment.
A special cross section of Who's Who voters shows 54 percent think FDR will run in 1940 and 46 percent think he will not. On whether he would be elected if he runs, 45 percent say yes and 55 percent no. Only 21 percent would vote for him, 79 percent would not, with strong Republican tilt and notable indecision on first two questions.
Teachers at the Missouri state convention in St Louis praised newspapers as essential classroom maps to explain changing world geography and current events. They noted pupils seek headlines meaning and teachers must stay informed about present and past history. The piece also asks if the Congressional Players will revive Debt Takes a Holiday due to public demand.
Mrs. John Cundy heads the Junior Woman’s Club Christmas dance with a December 26 semi formal at Club Shalagoco. The Married People’s Club holds its Christmas dance December 27 at Community Hall. Thanksgiving dinner at Rev. and Mrs. B Schueler’s home announced Norma Schueler and Rev. Reynold Lille’s engagement with spring wedding planned. Maureen Kadletz’s fifth birthday celebrated. Kathleen Kadler’s tenth birthday to be observed. A 6:30 dinner for 16 guests hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Laehn for returning travelers William and party noted.
Miss Irene Schuh and David Tomashek were married in a Friday morning ceremony at Sacred Heart church. The double ring rite was conducted by Rev. H Halinde. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schuh, wore a blue suit with dubonnet accessories and white carnation corsage. Bridesmaid Lenice Schuh wore a dubonnet dress. best man Peter Tomashek was the brother of the groom. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tomashek, attended Shawano High and Lawrence College and works as a cheese maker. The bride, a dental hygienist, graduated from Colby High and Marquette University. A breakfast followed. out-of-town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kipp and Mrs. Clarence Tomashek and daughter Jeanne.
Mrs. Lawrence Peterson of Pesatigo state chairman of Junior Women's clubs will address the local Junior Woman's Club Monday evening December 11 in the city Utility building. She will discuss the national convention held in San Francisco last May where she was a delegate. Music by Miss Ruth Adams will follow.
A special tribute marked the Woodlawn Cemetery Society monthly meeting as founders were honored. Readings by Ann Reetz and Betty Morganen highlighted the session noting the society's 1898 origin and leadership changes.
Members of the Five Hundred club and their husbands were entertained at the M C Earth home with a social afternoon, dumpling and sauerkraut dinner, and prizes awarded by Eggert family members. The Presbyterian Ladies Aid met for a Christmas basket planning and a film on The Foreign Missions in Africa. Baptisms, weddings, and birthday celebrations were noted, including infant Wancy Mae Lindner and the marriage of Sampson’s Florence Kolkowski to Jerome Lotto. The Shawano Art Club will meet to study 18th century French art led by Mrs Phil Hoffman with Boucher as the artist.
The annual Red Cross roll call in Shawano closed with contributions totaling $656.18 led by Mrs. Walter Schmidt. The report is incomplete but expected to rise as all workers submit gifts. county effort surpassed last year though quota was not met. Names and gifts from numerous volunteers and groups are listed, highlighting broad community participation.
St James Lutheran invites congregants to a three week Advent series in German and English. German services are Wednesday evenings at 7 39 with dates December 6 13 and 20. English services are Thursday evenings at 7 30 on December 7 14 and 21.
Births: Mr and Mrs Ed Wolf Bonduel delivered a boy on November 30. Patients admitted last week include Everett Jensen Shawano Rt 3 Ernest Tesch Shawano Rt 2 Mrs William Steege Rt 2 Wittenberg Dan Carroll Gresham Alvin Zingler Rt 2 Shawano LeRoy Dibbie Shawano Mabel Palser Leopolis Mrs Ed Serg Gresham Rt 2 Mrs Arnold Steuver Star Rt Shawano
Levi P Schumaker born November 28 1858 at Woodville Wisconsin died November 28 on his 21st birthday anniversary after brief illness Funeral services were held at First Presbyterian Church Friday December 1 Rev C A O Neill officiated The mixed quartet sang The Old Rugged Cross and In the Sweet By and By at the service and Rock of Ages at Woodlawn cemetery He was survived by five children two daughters in law three brothers and a sister among many grandchildren and great grandchildren He had worked in teaching farming real estate and general merchandise before retirement to Shawano his gardening hobby noted by friends and family The large turnout at burial reflected the esteem in which he was held.
Alan Rogers of Chicago, brother of John R. Rogers involved in Linotype development, is quoted in Linotype News Brookyln. He extols the Linotype as a humane machine and warns American youth about tuberculosis cancer and ink poisoning, urging caution for aspiring writers around newspapers.
Progress of the Menominee Indians million dollar lawsuit against the United States government was reviewed at a special tribal council in Keshena. BE L. Wilkinson, tribe's Washington counsel, spoke to about 150 members and outlined status of the legal actions, noting 13 separate suits and recent demurrer outcomes. A Department of Interior report is awaited before further hearings in the Court of Claims.
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