Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Shawano County Journal in Shawano, Wisconsin

Page 1

We have 8,601,093 pages in Wisconsin

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Shawano County Journal

Location

Shawano, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1939

Page

1

Shawano High School 148 Graduates in Annual Commencement

Nearly 150 seniors from Shawano High School received diplomas at the Wednesday night commencement in the school gymnasium. Ben Bennett delivered the keynote, urging initiative and integrity amid changing times. Loren Hotz received the scholarship loyalty and achievement award. valedictorian Walter Wherlein and salutatorian Charlotte Buckbee were named. Eberlein spoke on Youth and Democracy, urging active civic education for the nation’s youth.

Shawano Hkgh School Geymnasium Williama Rainey Gennet Sulter Shawan High School Bennett Wiys Loren Hotz O. L. Hot Shuwane Loren Haseen Wilby Walter Wherlein M. CG Deberlein Shawano Charlotte Buckbee Eberlein America

Sportsmen Elect Delegates State Conservation Meet

Stawarno county delegates to the State Conservation Congress were re elected to Mil the same positions this year at a meeting of sportsmen at the local courthouse. Notables included A Hi Wenske Shavw ano William Seering Gresham and William Lotlman Cecil who were again chosen to attend the state meeting. They backed abolition of the horn law and supported an open season for trapping minor wildlife. Discussion covered sea fishing inertia and a trap policy. meeting chaired by Mr Fen oke with conservation reps present.

Stawarno County Mil Wenske Shavwano William Seering Gresham William Lotlman Cecil Sportamen Fenoke

Eight Persons Become Citizens of U S A

Eight individuals were granted final papers to become naturalized citizens after a court examination presided by Circuit Judge V Werner. Among the eight, Cinderson Suumilnavien was noted as the oldest applicant. Rosinski Fu Tag and Gertrude Gaumbartner were among those listed. Additional new citizens include Brooning Gresham Daniela Mattuon Michael Roslin Valmarity Weehwardschultz Bonded and Arthur Herman Schmidt.

Tilaa United V. Werner VC Wathen Chisago Caisies Cinderson Wittenberg Suumilnavien Agh Og Stutivans Rosinski Fu- Tag Amd Gertrude Gaumbartner Shawane Ine Atat Clude Brooning Gresham Daniela Mattuon Michael Roslin Valmarity Weehwardschultz Bonded Arthur Herman Schmidt Hirnamwood

Calendar of Coming Events for Shawend Readers

A partial calendar lists events in June including St. James' graduation exercises, a performance circle, church invitations, Rotary meeting, Scout gathering, and a weather league gathering. It mentions dates like June 11 and June 15 with local organizations such as Workers and Job Guild and Rebekahs.

Heelyas Witt Jobs Guild Juy St. James’ Gutherian Perfoert Sead Cirele Sumy Dane Shaweno Rotary Shawend Clap Misethag

Shawano to Host Large Motorcycle Rally Weekend

About 10 000 visitors are expected in Shawano for a two day motorcycle rally June 17 18. The State Motorcycle Dealers Association sponsors the event in partnership with the local Chamber of Commerce. Two thousand riders are anticipated for the state wide affair with parades races and a high school band program. Noise control measures will be emphasized while prizes are awarded for clubs and drill teams.

Shawano Oscar Ramlow Chamber of Commerce Service Ramlow State Motorcycle Dealers’ Association Chamber of Commerce Shawano Lake H. M. Shumovitz Fair Grounds Ramlow Awarts Rally Association Committee Diners Wisconsin

Decline Noted in Shawano Building Permits

Shawano saw a slow May in building activity with five new homes approved at a total estimated cost of 13 500. April had four new homes at the same total. Minor projects fell in May to four permits totaling 425, after 11 permits and 3 200 in April.

Shawano Oscar Dettman Dettman

Births at Shawano Hospital and community notes

Births: a Shawano area couple, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Kenyon, welcome a girl. Week’s admissions include El Doxtater Bowler Elaine Fritchie Le Roy Hauke John Peterson Tom Ryan. Shawano County Cheesemakers Society to hold a meeting tonight at See corni CRIES. secretary Larson reports free lunch after.

Aira Ernest Kenyon Shawano el Doxtater Bowler Elaine Fritchie LeRoy Hauke Er Montour John Peterson Mattoon Tom Ryan Shawano County Cheesermakers’ Saaberation See Corni Aneament Saas Laas

St James' Lutheran school to award diplomas Friday

Fifty boys and girls will receive diplomas at St James' Lutheran school's commencement in the school hall Friday evening at 8:00. Rev J F Potratz of Belle Plaine will give the commencement address. The program includes a processional, vocal and instrumental solos, class history, prophecy and a valedictory, followed by diploma distribution. The 1939 class roster lists thirty eight graduates with names such as Carlton Schmidt Ruth Petratz Leona Buhrandt and Duane Malley among others.

St. James’ Lutheran School J. F. Potrata Belle Plaine St. James' School E. S G. Ruprecht A. J. Felten Leona Buhrandt Ruth Potratz J. F. Potratz Reginald Ringel Rose Spohn Rachel Lemke Duane Malley Ardis Giege St. James Carlton Schmidt William Stach Wallace Grogskopf Merton Fischer Harvey Marotz Florence Darling Ruth Petratz Arlene Packard Beverly Mae Krause Robert Moegc Harold Koenig Marlin Zeuske Neal Knope Harl Druckrey Margaret Anderson Marion Hesse Lenor Hanke Mae Kruse Doris Mae Krueger Robert Packard Gordon Kelt Clyde Zahn Willard Brown Arnold Koepsell Ardis Giese Maxine Schroeder Ruth Reinholz Dorothy Behnke Ruth Beverndorf William Scheider Marvin Hesse Harvey Wetzel Wills Heling Dorothy Beske

City to Receive About 4500 From License Fees

The city treasurer expects roughly 4500 in revenue from beer and liquor licenses and cigaret permits as taverns, restaurants, drug stores and others renew or obtain permits. Applications are piling up at the city clerk’s office before permits expire June 30. Dettman notes 4600 has been collected since last July 1 from tavern, liquor and beer permits, with 22 taverns contributing most via combined class B licenses. Two class A liquor liens were issued to drug stores.

Dettman

Circuit Judge Murphy to address Shawano Bar Association

Circuit Judge Arnold F. Murphy of Martinette will address a Shawano County Bar Association dinner meeting at Red Lion Inn this evening. The event is ladies night with wives of members invited to attend.

Arnold F. Murphy Matinette Shawano County Bar Association Red Lion Ina EB. Li. Aschenbrener

Annual Company F hike set for Wednesday

The 22nd anniversary Com pany F hike will be held next Wednesday evening June 14 starting 6 00 p m at Community hall ex service men invited must register by 6 00 p m and bring mugs and canes but hats left at home. The march ends at pond bridge then to Balsam Row for picnic supper and entertainment with detailed assignments listed for registration reception marching convoy mess refreshments custodians colors firing squad and other volunteers.

AML Pond Bridge Balsam Row Carl Raddant R. E . Lindroth W. J. Milsap George Ludolph, Jr Oscar Drckrey Harley Acord M. P Dick Tony Art Hoffman H. Brewer H. J. Rose A. Er C. Naber C. B. van Rossum W. EB. Kriefall W. W. Rinehard Franklin Sehweers Wiliam Grab Herman ‘Strutz Albert Goeths Henry

Young Shawano mother Dorothy Krause Dallman dies

Dorothy Krause Dallman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Krause, died at Municipal hospital early Wednesday. She was born June 19, 1914, and leaves husband Harl Dallman and daughter Goldene, plus parents, sister Mabel, brother Leonard, and grandmother Mrs. Gust Krause. Funeral at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Dallman farm home and 2:30 p.m. at St. James Lutheran Church. Interment Woodlawn cemetery. Earth Funeral Home in charge.

Harl Dallman Frank Krause Dallman Farm St. James’ Lutheran Church Walter M. Schroth Woodlawn Cemetery Pallventers Carl John Gilbert Roy Dallman Ervin Harald Zahn Dorothy Krause Dallman Waukechon St. James’ Lutheran School Shawane High School Robert Dallman Shawano Rt. 1 Dorothy Goldene

Menominee stumpage payments total about 64000 dollars

About 64000 has been paid to Menominee Indians in the past three days as per capita stumpage payments for 1938. Enrolled members roughly 2000 receive 32.79 each, with funds from a timber value pool set aside by the Menominee mills. Distribution began June 5 under guard, to prevent trouble, though scarce, and merchants report improved relations with Indian authorities and shoppers in Shawano. Ralph Fredenberg praised fair merchant treatment at a Chamber of Commerce meeting.

Shawano Menominee Keshena Indian Agency Shawana Ralph Fredenberg Keshena Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

Otto Wolfgram 55 Laid To Rest In Local Funeral

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon for Otto Wolfgram 55 who died Sunday. Rev A W Rhumb led rites at the Wolfgram home and Peace church with interment at Woodlawn cemetery. Born in Germany June 24 1883 he came to America at age 12. Survivors include wife Anna a stepson Gordon Wolfgram and two sisters Mrs Marie Fritz and a sister in California. Pallbearers were H B Mittlestadt Ed Rossow Otto Holtz William Boehm Charles Foesch and Charles Ramthiem. Coroner ruled death by self inflicted act. he had been in poor health.

Otto Wolfgram A. W. Rhumb Wolfgram South Main Street Peace Church Woodlawn Cemetery Germany America Anna Zeuske Pelican Charles Foesch Charles Ramthiem Leonard A. Hartwig

Repeal and Pass City Ordinances at Shawano Meeting

The Shawano County Journal was named official city paper at a Tuesday council session. Officials repealed sections of ordinances 267 and 269 tied to a state bond law, new bond rules for taverns set at 200 dollars with signer flexibility, and penalties cut to 200 dollars to keep cases in justice court. Auditors Smith Ellington and Schuitles praised city finances for 1938 with two recommendations toward the Shawano Municipal Hospital association.

Shawano County Journal Herman E. Koehler Justice Court Smith, Ellington and Schuitles Green Bay Shawano Municipal Hospital Association C. I. Smith, Co. P. A

Achievement Day Program Held by Homemakers in Shawano

Over 100 members of homemakers clubs and guests attended the annual Achievement Day at Shawano Community hall on Wednesday June 7. The program opened at 10 with Mrs. Adam Grosskopf presiding, assembly singing led by Harold Shlimovitz, and selections by the 4-H joys chorus. County agent George F. Baumeister welcomed the group.

Shawano Adam, Grosskopf Harold Shlimovitz Shawano High School George F. Baumeister Clarence Loken Women’s Department Wisconsin Agriculturist Magazine Lois Johnson Hurley Mc. Shlimovitz Ralph Bridgeman University of Wisconsin Sihler Mach Marjorie Christiansen Homemakers’ Club

Former Tigerton president H F Meyer dies at 75

H F Meyer former president of Tigerton and Shawano resident died June 1 at age 75. Funeral services were held Monday at the Meyer residence conducted by Rev Walter M Schroth. Born Manitowoc October 5 1885 he married Hate Dietrich in 1907 and later moved to Wittenberg. He managed a Tigerton grain elevator for 27 years and led Tigerton as village head and school board president. Survivors include widow three children Ruth Lawrence Voight Melitts Oscar Leonard and Henry Jr six grandchildren. Burial followed in Evergreen Manitowoc.

H. F. Meyer Tigerton Walter M. Schroth Meyer Mr. Meyer Shawano Manitowoc Hate Dietrich Wittenberg Afr. Meyer St. John’s Lutheran Church Ruth Lawrence Voight Melitts Oscar Leonard Sheskebee Minnesota Henry, Jr Karl Schneers

Funeral Rites For Paul J Garbrecht Held On Monday

Funeral services were conducted here Monday morning for Paul J Garbrecht veteran chief mail clerk on the Peninsula division who died at his home in Chicago Friday June 2. Interment was in Woodlawn cemetery. Surviving are his widow three sons one daughter and four grandchildren all of Chicago plus two sisters in Nebraska and Shawano.

Paw J. Garbrecht Chicago The Earth Funeral Home A. W. Klumb Walter Reisner Silas Darling Arthur Wolf August Cattan Frank Dengel Luke Herzwurm Chris Fritz Chris Bauerfeind Conrad Weinig Woodlawn Paul Garbrecht Fommerin Germany G. Garbrecht Baltimore Maryland New London Shawano Garbrecht Paul Ishpeming Michigan United States Mina Raisler Bear Creek Milwaukee Song Herbert R John P Donald Margo Marthaey Bennett, Neb Clara Meyer Gertrude Raisler Herbert R. Garbrecht John P. Garbrecht Herbert Garbrecht

Also Mentioned on This Page

Council State Conservation Yhurmday, Jones Te Carthage E. F. Butler Abby Scott Bowen Josie Milsuid Denver Hancock County St. Mary’sa Obeesemarkers Murphy BAR Association Liverpool England North Wales Thetis Parloar, N. C Shawan County Journal Dwight Nichols R. G. Cardwell John Cardwell Leah Neensh Mr. and William Erdman Mrs. Nella Huebner Manasha Paul J. Garbrecht
Search Courier

Search the Shawano County Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Shawano County Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication