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Newspaper
Shawano County Journal
Location
Shawano, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1939
Page
3
This holiday message by The Safety Man urges Americans to celebrate with peace and gratitude while preventing accidents. It warns that nearly 100,000 lives were lost to accidents last year and stresses caution in all activities, especially driving in icy, sleet, or dark conditions.
The column reports Lilly Jowler Bowlers beating Barlan luxe three times and nearby teams like Leopolis and Shawano also winning. It mentions labor board decisions, holiday events, school activities, and locals such as Mary Jean Koysmitter, Clint Freeman, and the Davenport American Legion gathering, with notes on theft at Pingel warehouse and upcoming Christmas programs.
Frank Heling and son called at the Carl Jeske home Monday evening. Carl Jeske and Clarence Kuhn helped Henry Stuebs butcher Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Kuhn and son and George Degener visited John Krause Friday evening. Stan Phillips family spent the weekend at the parental home.
The Rev. H.B. Wilking leads Holy Eve services and German communion at 10:00 a.m. A Christmas program by the Sunday school and choir is set for 7:80 p.m. Christmas Day schedule includes Tinglish services and holy communion at 10:06 a.m. A Christmas wish, Glory to God in the highest, peace on earth, good will to men, is shared.
Mrs Johanna Westgor marked her 70th birthday on December 12 while Christmas preparations bustle. Anton and a Mrs Peterson celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary on December 13 with family guests. Dartball teams from the area split results against Peace church. Committee gatherings included Ladies Aid and L D R Christmas events with members meeting in Leeman and at Falk and Wisniewski homes. Oscar Lindsten underwent a major operation at a Green Bay hospital last week.
Mr and Mrs Louis Weigel of Shawano visited at the Elmer Nicholaus home Thursday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Paul Raasch and daughter Nancy of Green Bay visited Grandma Raasch and the Gus Raasch family. Henry Aingworth left for Menasha to sell Christmas trees. Inez Ainsworth spent Sunday with Henry Ainsworth. Green Bay visitors J V Micksch Tony Van Boxel and Kathryn Bohr joined mil Popelka family Sunday.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Tuhoiski on Sunday, Dec. 17. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Ward visited Appleton on business. Mr. and Mrs. William Courchane of Kimberly spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Joel Ward. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Sorensen of Pittsfield and Mr. and Mrs. Norman Liesch and daughters Janette and Gloria of Green Bay called on relatives Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Boya and Lyons, Richard and Donald of Appleton spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Ward. Mrs. Merton Snow and children of Green Bay spent Thursday night and Friday with relatives here.
The Dreger brothers returned home last Sunday to spend time with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Dreger, in a quiet family gathering that also included Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Cardiff and other relatives.
The Shawano 4 H club held a Christmas party with a slide lecture on Brookfield zoo birds and animals provided by the leader. Members exchanged gifts around the tree and finished by singing carols, planning to go carolling Wednesday evening.
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