Invisible spending proposal rocks 1939 debt debate
The piece profiles President Roosevelt's invisible spending plan as a workaround to raising the debt limit. It explains the fixed Congress set debt ceiling of 45 billion dollars versus a 40.3 billion looming debt, and details objections from lawmakers about swift action. It notes a proposed 3 billion dollar public works program financed outside the budget to avoid debt limits, risking expanded government power and complex political battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Paul Malson
Washington
Mallon
Congress
White House
VVA
Lis
Sumihind Tt
Woild
Uns
Drivers and safety rules guide city highway use
An editorial extols safety on the roads and praises new and cautious drivers. It stresses that responsible behavior at the wheel reduces fatalities and accidents, noting the public benefits of obeying traffic rules and prudent driving as vacation travel rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Showa Ind
Wvronker
Tinweleaaio
Wunisoushi
Che Tada
Perkins
Los Cimadard
Highways and Safe Driving Caution Message
Advises drivers to slow for tight corners and straight stretches and to drive carefully with no regrets. Emphasizes safety on highway travel and prudent speeds.
House Votes 358 to 1 to Eliminate Undistributed Profits Tax
The House overwhelmingly rejected the undistributed profits tax in a 358 to 1 vote, urging further sweeping tax reform. The piece argues that nuisance taxes deter investment and growth, calling for a broad revision to restore prosperity and encourage industrial expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Easy Money Fails as Policy for Economic Recovery
The piece critiques the easy money thesis once favored by bankers like Winthrop W. Aldrich. It argues that lower interest rates and higher bank reserves have not spurred lending or revived capital markets. Declining investment returns and eroding purchasing power hinder growth, and the policy is deemed a barrier to recovery. The author calls for abandoning easy money as government policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop W. Aldrich
Chase National Bank
Aldrich
Wake Up On Tax Burden Ignorance Drives Spending Belief
A public opinion survey shows most Americans pay hidden taxes through purchases and income, yet 25 percent believe they do not contribute to government costs. The article highlights that low earners under $20 a week bear about a hundred dollars annually in taxes, fueling apathy toward government waste and inefficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Institute of Public Opinion
Wedding Bells for Weber Franckowiak in Cecil Ceremony
Misa Ruth Weber and Frank Franckowiak were married in a single ring ceremony at the Sacred Heart manse officiated by Father Henry Halinde. The bride wore a white Chartelly gown with lace, net, and a long veil. maid of honor Irene Weber and bridesmaids wore peach tones. A reception for 100 followed at the bride’s home. The couple will reside in Shawano with many out of town guests attending from Cecil, Milwaukee, Neopit, and elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Ruth Webe
Frank Franckowiak
Cecil
Sacred Heart Manse
Henry Halinde
Albert Weber
Irene Weber
Evelyn Franckowiak
Miss Franckowiak
Diane Page
Raymond Jarek
Gordon Weber
Simon Franckowiak
Hotz Manufacturing Company
Shawano
Paul Dittman
Leo Zehren
Herman Bublitz
Victor Lemke
Art Lemke
Ed Lemke
Trina
Lloyd Wegner
Evelyn Francowiak
Pauline Ryholewski
Andrew Steck
Ben Zantow
Sheboygan
EB. G. Zantow
E. Jeske
Manawa
Charles Bantow
Baraboo
William Jeske
Symco
Melford Kredeman
Albert Frechette
Neopit
Mia
Ed Weber
Wedding Solemnized at Neenah First Presbyterian
Miss Leah Buebner and Lester Brackob wed at 7:30 p m in Neenah at the First Presbyterian church parlors Rev W R Courtney officiated Attendants were Leora Brackob and Karl Huebner After a dinner the couple left for Eagle River They will reside in Milwaukee where Brackob works for Wisconsin Coal and Ice Co Out-of-town guests included Mr and Mrs John Brackuh Shawano Other notices cover Ladies Aid meeting birthday lawn party in Oconto Falls a miscellaneous shower at Sandy Beach and a 25th wedding anniversary celebration for Mr and Mrs J P Goddake in Green Bay street Mirrored social events and family notices from the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Neenah
Leah Buebner
Emil Huebner
Abbey Ave
Menasha
Lester Brackob
Milwaukee
John Brackob
Shawano
W. R. Courtney
Leora Brackob
Karl Huebner
Miss Brackob
Eagle River
Brackob
Wisconsin Coal and Ice Company
John Brackuh
Earl Redman
Oconto Falls
George Redman
Lucille
Arthur Habeck
Wars
Ben Kuhn
Arthur Hoffman
Marion
Jane
Albert Gueths
Gerald
City
Herman Herms
Maahs
J. P. Goddake
Green Bay Street
Mr. Goddake
J.C. Goddake
Mise Goddake
Goddake
E. ©. Farber
Merrill
Birthday celebrations span Lyndhurst and bridge games
Guests including Mr and Mrs Rudolph Bucksdorf and Miss Doris Buchholtz of Shawano attended Charles Buchholtz and his son’s birthday at Lyndhurst where 83 year old Charles enjoyed Schafskopf and a luncheon centered by an 88 candle cake. Mrs Bert Mayers hosted 20 friends for contract with high honors to Mrs William Cantwell Jr and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Bucksdorf
Doris Buchholtz
Shawano
Charles Buchholtz
Lyndhurst
Schafskopf
Mr. Suchholtz
Bert Mayers
William Cantwell, Jr
Wol Lidke
Charles Koch
Alvin Achten
Frank Popp
Edward Dillenberg
Casco
Dillenberg
Laona Plans Big Paul Bunyan Exposition
Laona Wisconsin hosts the third annual Paul Bunyan logging exposition July 27 to 30. About 400 lumbermen, the largest hardwood mill owner Connor Lumber and Yard Co, and United States Forest Service participation mark four days of lumbering displays. Free parking and admission. Visitors dine camp style at the Paul Bunyan mess Hall in the heavy timber district gateway to the virgin forest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Bunyan
Laona
Wis
Gateway To the
Virgin Forest
United States
Connor Lumber and Lard Company
Paul Bunyan Mess Hall
United States Forest Service
Wisconsin
Whitcomb and kin enjoy week of visits around state
Whitcomb Mr and Mrs Clarence Star and children spent the past week at Watertown visiting relatives. Miss Josie Kading of Evanston AL is vacationing with her parents Christ and Mrs Kading. Dr and Mrs G W Krubsack and family of Clintonville were guests at the Ted Treptow home. Mr and Mrs Mike Quick and family and Maurice Quick of Wisconsin Rapids visited George Quick. Christ Kading and daughter Josie visited John Griesen near Bowler. Mason Buck and Alfred Buck traveled from Pasadena to Mercer for a brief outing. Bert McLaughlin was elected treasurer at the school meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Star
Watertown
Josie Kading
Evanston
Christ Kading
G. W. Krubsack
Clintonville
Ted Treptow
Mike Quick
Maurice Quick
Wisconsin Rapids
George Quick
Josie
John Griesen
Bowler
Mason Buck
Alfred Buck
Pasadena
Calif
Mercer
Wis
Bert McLaughlin
Baptism of Gerald William Schroeder in Shawano
Gerald William Schroeder son of Lyle and Marion Schroeder born May 4 in Shawano was baptized July 6 by Rev. Chris C. Domke at his grandparents home Mr. and Mrs William Schultz. Sponsors were Mr. and Mrs Willam Schultz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald William Schroeder
Lyle Schroeder
Marion
Three Counties Represented At 4H Club Camp
128 boys and girls from Brown Langlade and Shawano counties attended the Shawano County 4-H club camp at Shawano lake. The week featured health exams, drama, folk dancing and swimming groups, and the annual camp paper The Camp Fire Fly with staff editors and reporters.
Camp cheers as 4-H youth showcase skills at Shawano Lake
Audiences enjoyed performances and a Shrubs and flowers demonstration by Keith Brooks of Shawano county. Five outstanding campers earned master coups: Mrs. Walter Schmidt cam cook, Miss Gollnick Shawano county nurse, Miss Mehore swimming instructor, Miss Tischner plaque maker, Miss Drozdik drama coach. Ray Turner of Washington spoke, as did Mr. Zahradka. John Goergen screened movies. Camp closes with inspired youths ready to lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Langlade
Shawano Counties
Shawano County
Shawano Lake
Brown County
Brown County 4-H Clubs Sent & Boys and 25 Girls; Langlade County
Amundson
William McNeel
State Department
Gertrude Hoffman
Gollnick
Marion Hebert
Green Bay
Francis Kline
Finger
Rhinelander
Chichicasterago
Louise Gresch
Langlade County
Happy Hayseeds
Betty Vickery
Zelma Morgan
Maxine Mehore
Olga Drozdik
Geneva Amundson
Camp Firefly
Jeanne Brooks
Mable Stege
Margaret Steckhauer
Oravella Dueshler
Norman Martell
Keith
Keith Brooks
Walter Schmidt
Cam Cook
Mehore
Tischner
Drozdik
Civil Service Exams Open for Navy and Weather Jobs
The Civil Service Commission announces open competitive examinations for several positions in Navy Department Weather Bureau and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Closing dates vary with region, July 24, July 27, July 31 and August 3, 1939. Applicants must meet age limits and file in Washington D C or at post offices as directed.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Commission
Washington, D. C
Colorado
Navy Department
Indian Field Service
Department of the Interior
Weather Bureau
Department of Agriculture
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
C. P. Goddake
U. S. Civil Service Board of Examiners
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Shawano County Journal
Saputy
Ruth Weber
Frank Franchkowiak
Mary, Echtner
Mary Echtner
Echtner
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Harry J. P. Bell
Oak Park
Mlinois
Frank Tuma
Anaheim
California
Ruth Bien la Blond
Whittier
Joseph Smiley
George Stewart
Fond du Lac
Ed Echtner
Martin Echter
William Steffi
Anna Steffi
Lena
Earl Fenn
Gene
Seymour
Frank Echtner
Chicago
Franklin Porter
Marian Nysted
James Echtner
Carl Steffen
Fred Laghn
George Brath
Bilmay Hotel
Woman’s Bridge Club of
Wittenberg
Lake
Fred Kersten
Ladies’ Aid Society of
St. James’ Lutheran Church
School Hall
Alvin Klug
Charlotte Reichel
A. J. Felten
Ella Hall
Hulda Haase
Agnes Hickinbotham
Emma Huebner
Amanda Huebner
Rose Ziemer
Olga Kleeman
Anna Keup
Herman Gast
Paul Herms
Arthur Gast
Sandy Beach
Herms
Gast
Smalley Street
Caroline Nikolay
Marie Dillenberg
Whitcomb
Civil Service Examinations
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