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Newspaper
Shawano County Journal
Location
Shawano, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1939
Page
1
A long, jumbled year chronicle details election selections, city clerk appointments, and truants, with deaths of prominent residents. Police actions, hospital funding, and community services are referenced, alongside numerous obituaries and local incidents.
The calendar lists church, school, and community events for the week including services at Shawiah and St Shawiah churches, Christajas party, and youth activities. Also appearing are meetings of the Mothers League, Presbyterian Lilies, American Legion auxiliary, and Boy Scouts troop activities.
Congressman Reid F. Murray addressed the Rotary Club Tuesday noon discussing agriculture problems and administration policies. He, a member of the agriculture committee, warned of gimmicks and warned against surplus purchases and dairy price schemes while pledging to serve the district. Guests Ralph Fredenberg and C. H. Bonnin attended.
Allen Werbelow, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Werbelow, was appointed varsity cage mentor at Highland Park High School Waukegan. A young coach with a rich athletic background at Shawano Whitewater Michigan State, he has taught commercial subjects and served as fresh-soph coach and varsity grid mentor since February 1938.
Two Leopolis State Bank defendants were discharged on polly prosequi by Circuit Judge Riger V. Werner after a court advised ruling. Elderly Wrederiele W. Schmidt and former assistant cashier Victor Sousek were released. five others remain charged with 60 counts of irregular banking practices.
Bicycle owners in the city are urged by Chief of Police Rw. J. Venn to obtain bicycle licenses from Chef Louis Weipel at the city clerk's office in the public library building. Licenses begin today and will be issued daily from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Each applicant must bring their bicycle.
The children's annual Christmas party will be held at the Eagles Hall on Friday evening December 29 starting at 7 30 o clock. A program will be presented by the children and gifts will be given to the youngsters. It is open to Eagles members and their families.
Ferdinand Kupsky a county pioneer was laid to rest after funeral services at St Martin's Lutheran Belle Plaine with six grandsons as pallbearers. Born in 1880 in Germany he came to Wisconsin at age seven and helped develop the Belle Plaine area through farming a sawmill and community leadership. Surviving are five sons three daughters nineteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Four town treasurers representing Belle Plaine Richmond Waukeches and Wescott will begin collecting taxes January 5 at the Citizens State Bank and every Friday through March 13. Taxpayers from the named towns will find their treasurers there on each Friday. The change from Saturday to Friday follows new federal banking commission restrictions requiring banks to close on Saturdays.
The state industrial commission lists hearings in this city on Wednesday January 17. Martin Liss versus Co operative Shipping association at 9 00 Frank Bracket versus Lemke and Feltz at 9 30 Alvin Herms versus Calvin John at 10 30 Alice Peters versus Martin Orchard at 1 30 Myrtice Darling versus Stanley Tischar at 2 30.
Shawano is aglow with Christmas decorations despite the mild season. Dr Stubenwoll and Earl Gilson standouts feature a Mother Mary scene and a rustic cabin with a deer. Pahr Mayhew Milsap Wallrich Cantwell and Cantwell homes add wreaths lights and festive touches.
The Salvation Army annual social service maintenance appeal is now on in Shawano county with local chairmen and treasurers from Wittenberg Birnamwood Mattoon Bland Advance Till eeda Tigerton Caroline spearheading fundraising. Funds stay in the division where raised and no officer or worker solicits in uniform. The 1939-40 drive seeks greater support from residents as local solicitors call.
Funeral services were held in Milwaukee for Mrs Ida Glaubitz 70 a Wittenberg resident who died at her home December 23 Rev R W Hawkins officiated at the Wittenberg mortuary before the body moved to Milwaukee She was born March 25 1869 lived in Milwaukee 1869 to 1891 married to Robert Glaubitz March 10 1891 he died 1925 She lived in Wittenberg since 1891 Survivors include four children Clarence Edward and Paula Milwaukee Elaine Zauder Manitowoc four grandchildren and two Milwaukee sisters
Dr. BE Schroeder, Shawano mayor, was lauded by the Milwaukee Journal for cutting city salaries to relieve taxpayers. The piece contrasts public employee pushes for higher pay and pensions with calls to curb public service expansion and avoid overburdening taxpayers.
Needy Shawano families received 85 Christmas food baskets delivered Sunday afternoon. Donations came from Chamber of Commerce, public welfare, and individuals aided by United Charities funds. Boy Scouts helped with city truck delivery. packing led by Mrs. Alvin Achten and Junior Woman's Club members.
The Civil Service Commission sets January 5 as final date in Washington for Neopit postmaster examination applications. Acting postmaster is Myrtle G. Skenadore after Louis Washingawatok resigned December 7. Neopit, a fourth class office paying 852 dollars yearly, will hold exams in Shawano. Applicants must reside in Neopit delivery area one year before January 5, be 21 to 63, in good health. veterans up to 70 may apply with proof.
A 1939 Pontiac Road owned by Ben Krusiak was taken Friday night from near a Main Street theater while the owner watched a movie. Abandoned two blocks away on Savoyer street early morning. Sheriff’s officers searched much of the county but no return of the vehicle. The owner kept keys in the ignition, marking the fifth car stolen in recent weeks.
Shawano marks a year of progress amid unusually snowless Christmases. Housing booms and business renovations defined 1939, with building permits totaling about 168000 including a new disposal plant. New homes, street-level improvements, and modernized shops highlighted the year, signaling optimism for 1940.
Shawano will start collecting 1939 real estate and personal property taxes on January 2, with dog licenses also issued then. Taxes must be paid by January 31 to avoid interest, unless the council extends the deadline. Dog taxes are $1 for males and $2 for females. Tax bills will be mailed Saturday to property owners.
County Clerk reports 294 marriage licenses issued in 1939, up 35 from 1938. April is peak month for applications. The Stoehr family of Gresham illustrates a strong year with six weddings, including Walter and Olive Stoehr in Gresham and other Stoehr marriages across Appleton Milwaukee Chicago and Embarrass.
The Shawano Woman's Club will hold the last meeting of the old year on Friday afternoon December 29 at the club rooms. Local participants will present music and readings including Misa Ruth Marie Swen and Duane Schumaker from Lawrence College and Miss Jane Anderson. Afternoon tea will be served by club members.
Births list reports a girl for Mr and Mrs B J Sturm in Matteen, a boy for Mr and Mrs Charles Koch in Shawano, and a girl for Mr and Mrs Daniel Lowe in Tigerton.
Donati Olson, Shawano High debate chair, announced a varsity team to defend the prompt that the federal government should own and operate railroads. On the affirmative are Helen Steinke and Robert Thimke with Irvin Druckrey as alternate. Roy Sieber and Dick Rosenberg protest the motion with Harry Thimke as alternate. Sophomores Sieber and Rosenberg, juniors Steinke and Thimke, and seniors Druckrey and Thimke comprise the team.
Funeral services for Mrs Hans Engebretsen 55 who died December 23 at her Wittenberg home were conducted Tuesday at Smith funeral home with Rev Johnson of Aniwa officiating. Burial in Mooreton North Dakota followed. Born in Minnesota she married June 16 1916 in Mooreton. A year ago the family moved to Wittenberg. Husband and five children survive.
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