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Newspaper

Shawano County Journal

Location

Shawano, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1939

Page

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Increase in County Pension Payments for January Month

The article notes a rise in January pension disbursements for county retirees, detailing sum totals and adjustments. It references Sanitary and other aid payments, pensioner checks, and a review by Leo Stefan daily and Shawiana county officials.

Aceaedine Leo Stefan Daly Shawiana Oesasion Pondion Taruacy A. Bo Lal Tneturie Lois Minh Lts Saeedue Nina

Scout Camporee Set for Clintonville in Central Park

Welter Digan reports the 40th annual Scout Camporee will be held in Clintonville next spring. hundreds of tents will dot Central Park as Scouts and Cubs from Shawano County attend. About 4 000 youths are expected to participate, with local routes and units planning travel from nearby areas.

Clintonville Welter Digan Ane Repell Central Park Gluse Cubs Staswano County Cube

Calendar of Coming Events for February in Local Organizations

A chaotic calendar lists numerous February activities from churches and clubs. Items include Ferme? Livin' Aid society, James' Mona club, Loyal Neighbor, Welty sleetball, Lumberjack carnival, and various meetings at Maen Star, St. James, and other groups.

James’ Mona Club Pridhey Welty New London Bt. C. Church Board Shawano Club Koemig Pet Aeranyte

Crowd over 8000 attends New London ski meet

A crowd estimated above eight thousand attended the central U S ski tournament in New London on Sunday. Wind and snow delayed the jumping, with no records set. the longest jump reached 160 feet by an Ishpeming jumper. Merrill Barber of Vermont, eastern champion, leaped 152 feet after returning from Norway. Noted jumpers included Walter Bratthind, Sverre Stredheim, Gunna Oman, and Tat 4ochevski, president of the Central U S aviation distance champ.

U. S New London Shawano Stroy Merrill Barber Vermont Norway Walter Bratthind Nutinngl Sverre Stredheim Staal Gunna Oman Tat 4Ochevski Adlesk Sac Avell Wmaidtesr Wwe One Supmatle Sewer Cab Sis Ali

Records Reveal Life of Former Government Superintendent

A notice honors the late Esther Allen Skinner and her father, former government official Esther Allen, who served as superintendent at multiple Indian agencies from 1902 to 1925. He retired to Raymore, Missouri, and died around age 72. Esther Mary Skinner, his granddaughter, died earlier, and his widow Frances Badger died over a year ago.

Ca Ue EL Pratt Keshena Chilocco Oklahoma Allen Shawano Cass Lake Minnesota Chippewa Consolidated Agency Raymore Esther Esther Mary Skinner Esther Allen Skinner Mr. Allen Frances Badger Kansas iKungas Agricultural College Manhattan

Shawano Club Honors Festival King and Queen

The Shawano club honored Milton Eggert and Miss Gertrude Albrecht as festival king and queen at a Hotel Bilmay gathering. Oscar Ramlow won Fred Werbelow's beard prize, while Harold Shlimo yue left before the award. Werbelow, wintering in Florida, follows Shawano's whale ker contest and the February 4 lumberjack carnival.

Shawano Club Milton Eggert Gertrude Albrecht Werbelow Florida Shawano

Minstrel Show by Shawana Male Chorus Planned

Harvey Stubenwoll will direct a galustrel style minstrel show to be presented late in the month by the Shawana Male Chorus with Eric Albers directing music and singing. Mrs. W. H. Cantwell will be accompanist. A special show has been written for the presentation, promising one of the chorus's biggest efforts since its organization. This will be the second concert of the season with the last due in March or April.

Harvey Stubenwoll Eric Albers W. H. Cantwell

Mary Jesse Pioneer Shawano Lady Dies in City

Mrs. Mary Jesse longtime Shawano pioneer dies in Shawano city after living on a farm at Pella with husband Albert Jesse who died in 1903. She leaves 11 children, four daughters and seven sons, plus many grandchildren and great grandchildren. A short service was held at the Earth funeral home before burial at the Jesse home.

Mary Jesse Shawane Peter Hoppe Pelle Albert Jesse Pella Jesse Weed Street Herman Mathilda Reimer Nicholson Louisa Harry Palmquist Laura A. C. Mailaba Shawano Mary Martin Mattoon Albert, Jr Mark Clintonville Charles Elmhhurst William August Tacoma Washington Arthur Gustave August Beppe Karl Hoppe Milwaukee The Earth Funeral Home

President's Birthday Party Is Successful This Year

W J Milnno, chair man, says the president's birthday party at Community hall drew a large crowd with Thera Archie Ruth and his orchestra for dancing. The event featured three American flags and a 10 o'clock radio message. A secondary benefit card party at the Catholic school hall offered schafskopf and bridge prizes awarded to local participants.

W. J. Milnno Thera Archie Ruth Schafskopf Paul Frank Mieike Oesterich John Wirch Louis Schnese Louis Ascher E. Manning Kk. K. Kurtz Geeping Henry Westphal Zachow, Jow

Deadline extended for 1939 auto licenses March 15

Governor Heil signed a bill extending the 1939 auto license plate deadline from February 1 to March 15. The measure, backed by State Senator Jess Miller of Muscoda, was among the first acts of the 1939 legislature and follows his prior approval of a law setting elections for judicial terms and the superintendent of public instruction at the regular spring judicial election.

Heil Jess Miller Muscoda Superintendent of Public Instruction

Valedictorian Walter Eberlein of the Class of 1939

Walter Eberlein is named valedictorian of Shawnee High School’s class of 1939. The senior contest cast member, editor in the school paper, and former band and orchestra participant is praised for excellence. Buckbee, Miss Buckbee, a senior with band and orchestra ties, is highlighted as an outstanding student and senior hobby club member.

Walter Eberlein Welter Bis Hberlebi Chase Shawams Hist Iy Bite Buieitiae

William S Scheil 67 Laid to Rest in Wescott

William S Scheil aged 67 of Wescott died Saturday of heart disease. Born in Germany on February 11, 1872 he came to the United States as a young man. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Earth funeral home with Rev Plischke officiating. He left seven daughters Hattie Loehle Chicago Meta Robbins Shawano Olga Robbins Shawano Laura Raddant Tomahawk Gertrude Diennis Milwaukee Elsie Dever Milwaukee Esther Ryan Milwaukee one sister and two brothers surviving.

William S&s. Scheil Wescott the Earth Funeral Mr. Scheil Germany Hattie Kert Loehle Chicago Meta Bred Robbins Shawano Olga Herbert Robbins Laura Robert Raddant Tomahawk Gertrude al Diennis Milwaukee Elsie Earl Dever Esther John Ryan Algo August Schoenick Belle Plaine Gustave Reinhert Green Bay Plischke Bondueil

Mrs William Jeske Dies After Long Service at Woodlawn

Mrs William Jeske of Belle Plaine died last Thursday after a 25 year care of Woodlawn cemetery. She was a loving wife, mother of Leonard 15, mother and stepfather Frank Bartz, Belle Plaine, brother Albert Utke, Belle Plaine and half brother Louis Bartz on the family farm. Funeral at St James Lutheran Bonduel with Rev Plischke officiating. buried Woodlawn. Pallbearers named. Hundreds paid floral tributes reflecting local esteem.

Wiliam Jeske Wooten Qother Woodlawn Cemetery Woodlawn Leonard Frank Bartz Belle Plaine Albert ‘Utke Louis Bartz St. James’ Lutheran Church Rev. Plischke Bonduel Ray Rossow Albert Schneider Clarence Maroh Max Schumacher Herman Ringel Herman Gast

Fire destroys Arnold Hottenstein home in East Shawano

A Wednesday morning blaze in East Shawano completely destroyed the residence of Arnold Hottenstein. Fire officials received the alarm around 7:30 AM. The fire, of unknown origin, quickly consumed the house and most of the furnishings despite efforts to combat the flames.

Arnold Hottenstein Shawano

Lumberjack Carnival Schedule Highlights By City

Morning events include grade and high school ski races and skating at Shawano county schools. Afternoon features a snow bowl all star game, lumberjack parade, tug of war, log chopping and rolling on Main street, plus supper, then evening fireworks bonfire and the crowning of royalty. Night programs include a carnival ball, bingo, door prizes, whiskers contest, necktie awards, and a grand community singing finale.

Shawano County Archie Buth North Western Fiepot Marl Gilson Main Street M. EB Main St Legion Hall Odd Fellows’ Hall

Outstanding Winter Event to Be Held Here Saturday

For overflow crowds who do not wish to dance at the carnival hall the Odd Fellows lodge will sponsor a carnival game at the Odd Fellows hall Saturday evening. Trade awards will be prizes and ten cent carnival tickets will be accepted for playing. No admission charge. The game operates under the Chamber of Commerce auspices and is conducted by the Odd Fellows.

Odd Fellows’ Lodge Odd Fellows' Hall Chamber of Commerce The Odd Fellows

Shawano High Cagers to Meet New London in Conference Game

Shawano High cagers host New London in a pivotal conference clash at the local gym. New London is among the league’s strongest teams and expected to challenge Shawano, which aims for another victory. Fifty seats are reserved for Shawano lumberjacks marching in a themed parade with cheerleaders and ad displays for upcoming events.

Shawano High New London New London High School Shawano David Shevyana Shawana Sears Seic Gallagher's Drug Sto the Gam Starks Sioclogk

Mrs Gustave Herzfeld Laid to Rest at Red River

Mrs Gustave Herzfeld daughter of Milwaukee County born March 2 1873 taught in Shawano and Milwaukee counties before marrying Gust Herzfeld in 1900. The couple farmed in Herman Township and she is survived by her husband two children Pauline and Milton two grandchildren and a sister. Rev Kroeneke officiated at Red River with pallbearers Raymond Berdell Frank Zabringer Rueben Pingel Theodore Schoenberger Edward Ferg and Henry Miller.

Guisteve Rueben Pingel Theodore Schoenberger Edward Ferg Henry Millereld

Lumberjack Supper at Methodist Church

The Methodist church hosts its annual lumberjack supper on Saturday February 4 aligned with Shawanee's lumberjack carnival. Camp style dining with oilcloth, tin plates, and old time music. George Rinehard leads the kitchen as volunteers staff service for a hearty, crowd friendly meal.

The Methodist Church M. E. Church George Rinehard Shawanee

Valen tines Near Century Old Passes Through Family

George Rinehard holds a 99 year old valentine that originated with his father's half sister Eliza Ziegnfuse in Pennsylvania. The delicate paper embroidery has preserved the token of sentiment through generations before reaching him.

George Rinehard Mr. Rinehard Eliza Ziegnfuse Pennsylvania

Lumberjack Carnival to Highlight Shawano Event Saturday

The lumberjack carnival returns to Shawano on Saturday February 4 with coronation of monarchs Milton Eggert and Gertrude Albrecht. Miss Albrecht teaches at Shawano High School. Eggert works for Weber Veneer and Plywood. Prince Gordon Schmidt and others join a parade featuring historical lumberjack camp scenes and old logging gear.

Ueange Milton Eggert Gertrude Albrecht Miss Albrecht Shawano High School Xir Eggert Weber Veneer and Plywood Company Gordon Schmidt Prince of the Inez Darling Prine the Wolf River Gervaise Parker Duke of

Attention: jumperiani iss ip B appear at WIRY

A scrambled OCR style notice mentions jumperiani and ip B appearing at WIRY, with limited legible context. The fragment hints at a location or callout on a broadcasting or event schedule. No clear persons organizations or dates are readable.

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Snow Bowl Parade and Businessmen Ice Game Report

A fragmented item notes a snow bowl football game involving Ei and businessmen An well with a parade planned. The reference to a Back Page suggests continuation. The readable lines imply a local sports and civic event tied to a postgame parade.

Gehrke to Attend Milwaukee Sheet Metal Convention

R F Gehrke president of the Wisconsin Sheet Metal Contractors association will attend the 28th annual convention and silver anniversary of the Master Sheet Metal Ventilating and Air Conditioning Contractors association of Wisconsin at the Plankinton hotel February 6 7 and 8 He will open the meeting Monday morning and serve on the convention committee A special school by a leading heating and air conditioning engineer will be held Tuesday session runs three days with speakers from the state industrial commission a cards and a dinner dance are planned Gehrke is the 17th president of the state organization and urges dealers to attend including the instructional school on Feb 7

R. F. Gehrke Wisconsin Sheet Metal Contractors’ Assenation Milwaukee Tcmorrow Wiscon Plankinton Hotel Gehrke State Industrial Commission Plankington Master Sheet Metal Association Blatz Hotel Mrr. Gehrke School of Instruction

Camp Scene Window Display At Farmers Hardware

The lumberjack carnival window at Farmers Hardware features a miniature logging camp with bunkhouse logs tramway and skidding crews. Ira Weeks and Charles Gilmer built the scene while Sched prepared the display in a winter woodland setting.

Farmers Hardware Store Ira Weeks Charles Gilmer

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Pratt Revmore Chile Conceepcion Concepcion Proela Charlotte Buckbex William S. Scheil WM. Jeske Gustave Herste Red River Methodist Valentine
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