Dream Castle Tumbles and Reformbacklash Sweeps States
A 1937 state government reorganization bill is crushed amid a wave of legislative opposition. Governors Laboulette Heil and Bricker oversee mass layoffs and cost-cutting as public demand for reduced government ends the era of executive overreach. The U S Congress also trims federal spending as a broader shift toward frugal governance emerges nationwide.
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Dream Castle
Labollette
Lafolette
United States
la Follette
Falollette
Julius P. Heil
Ohio
Bricker
Martin L. Davey
Heil
Congress
Roosevelt
U. S. Senate
House
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Wiley
Congress In Momentous Session Aims At Balance Of Budget
Alfred Klyan in Barrons argues the 76th Congress shows more pro business stance and independence from pressure while divided on fiscal policy. The president backs higher spending to raise national income, with advisers urging increased output to balance the budget via tax receipts and reduced relief costs.
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Alfred Klyan
Barron’s
Congress
iMraue
King Weeles
Federal Reserve Board
Congress Faces Spending Clash and Armament Push
A bitter debate rages over whether large federal spending can permanently raise income, with Senator Byrd leading opposition that favors limits. The president pushes a sweeping peacetime armament program, facing mixed views though broad support in major papers. Fiscal policy, social security revisions, Wagner act changes, and tax issues loom as Congress toasts a pivotal session in a turbulent year.
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Sweden
Byrd
Virginia
Roosevelts
Congress
Europe
Move to limit governor terms to three in state
Senator White of River Falls introduces a joint resolution in the upper house seeking a constitutional amendment to bar a governor from serving more than three terms. The piece argues presidents have two terms, notes past attempts and Roosevelt talk, and urges careful consideration of the governor term limit proposal.
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White
River Falls
LaFollette
United States
Roosevelt
Everybody's Business: Fire Destruction Hits Nation Hard
The piece warns that fire destroys wealth and opportunity beyond insurance. Direct losses run about 800 million annually with indirect losses pushing total toward a billion, a value that would fund jobs, homes, cars, highways, and educations. It calls fire a national issue and urges universal prevention efforts.
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America
Note taking powers for clear thinking and action
Robert R. Updegraff states in Rotarian Magazine that modern life floods the mind with ideas and impressions. He argues developing the habit of making notes helps capture valuable thoughts and awakens thinking, turning fleeting notions into potential results.
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Robert R. Updegraff
Rotarian Magazine
Shawano Women’s Club Debates Alliance with Great Britain
The Shawano Women’s club meets Friday afternoon with a chance to hear the high school debate team argue the resolution that the United States should establish an alliance with Great Britain. Sacred Heart school will present a music program. Tea will be served. committee chaired by Ed gar Manning includes Mrs. A. R. Swen and others.
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Shawana Women’s Club
United States
Great Britain
Sacred Heart School
Birs
Edgar Manning
A. R. Swen
Antone Kuchuk
Athol Kuchuk
Herbert Lane
R. W. Lane
A. 3. Larson
Sleeping Sickness in Horses Is Discussed
Farmers heard Dr. Beach discuss sleeping sickness in horses at Shawano and Tilleda meetings on January 24. He described the germ disease, its transmission by mosquitoes and flies, brain involvement, and vaccination with chick vaccine as a safeguard. Eastern and western types vary in fatality, with higher death rates in the eastern type and potential human transmission. Shawano county plans collective vaccination for the coming season.
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Shawano County
Tax Payments to Feb Ist Total 43000
City treasurer Roger Nachtwey reports 43000 in taxes collected by February 1, about 1000 less than last year. City council extended the tax payment deadline to March 2 with no 2 percent penalty. No deferree tax payment certificates will be issued due to lack of legislative extension. Manard ducks churn water to surface for worms.
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Roger Nachtwey
Cemetery Society Holds Regular Meeting
The Shawano Woodlawn Cemetery society met for its February meeting at the City Utility building. The session covered business matters with hostesses and a series of social events including birthday and dinner parties, bridge games, and art club discussions across numerous local clubs and individuals.
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Shawano Woodlawn Cemetery Society
City Utility
King Weeman
J. B. Gordon
Niemeyer
Frani Dengel
O. Wiegand
Pauline Schneers
A. Kuchuk
E. Priem
Siedschlag
Clara Meyer
Last Rites Held for Mrs Otto Moede in Pella
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon for Mrs Otto Moede of Pella at Hermansfort Lutheran Church with Rev. Utteck presiding. Burial followed in Fella Cemetery. Lillie Krueger, daughter of Mr and Mrs August Krueger of Pella, born July 3 1802 in Pella, died recently. she left a husband four daughters and two sons and her parents survive.
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Otto Moede
Pella
Utteck
Hermansfort Lutheran Church
Fella
Lillie Kruegr
August Krueger
World Day of Prayer Observed Friday February 24
A union service will be held at Peace Church on Friday February 24 at 7 30 p m with participation from Methodist Presbyterian and Peace Evangelical churches A joint committee from the three churches handles arrangements Watch for future announcements
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Peace Church
Methodist
Presbyterian
Peace Evangelical
Mrs. Paul Knutson of Navarino Laid to Rest
Mrs. Paul Knutson 44 of Navarino died at a Green Bay hospital at 4:00 a.m. on Sunday January 22 from a heart ailment after a December ankle fracture worsened. Laura Aebischer, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Aebischer, born July 14 1894 in Howard near Green Bay, grew up in Navarino and married Paul Knutson on April 22 1919. She was active in the Norwegian Lutheran church and Ladies Aid. Survived by one son Winferd, her mother, three sisters and two brothers. Funeral held at Muehl funeral home Seymour then Norwegian Lutheran church Navarino with Rev Axel Blom. choir selections at both services.
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Paul Knutson
Navarino
Green Bay
Laura Aebischer
William Aebischer
Howard
Galesburg
Winferd
Saraphine Aebischer
Howserd Hurlburt
Shawano
Clarence Mommaerts
John Bastyens
Sam and
Elmer
Muehl Funeral Home
Seymour
Axel Blom
Jesus
Betty Hurlburt
Marie Berndt
Grace Pues
Elaine Christianson
Helmer Peterson
Theodore Christianson
Ken Pnes
Emil Berndt
al Starck
Henry Westgor
Milk Testing Clinic Planned in Shawano County
Fieldmen for Shawano dairy herd improvement associations with Al Cramer and E Waldenfeldt of the College of Agriculture will hold a milk testing clinic in Shawano on Tuesday February 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Invitees include dairy plant operators DHIA directors and other interested farmers. The program covers milk testing result comparisons and factors causing variations with a follow up discussion on quality improvement.
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Shawano County
World-wide education reform pioneer Maberry in 1934
Arthur L Maberry deputy state superintendent of education led a rural Bangs No Home Work program starting in 1934. Since then 121 schools with 807 teachers serve 19 407 pupils in Maberry's district. The method spread to Washington DC New York City Los Angeles Columbus New Brunswick San Antonio and other areas.
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Shawano County Journal
R. A. Roddy
Arthur L. Maberry
East Texas
Bangs
Texas
Maberry
Washington, D. C
New York City
N. Y
Los Angeles
Calif
Columne Mmo
New Brunswick
Canada
San Antonio
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