Tax and fiscal problem shows huge defense and relief spending
A 1939-40 budget breakdown shows nine billion dollars likely to be appropriated, with nearly 1.4 billion for national defense and almost three billion for public works and relief. Interest on debt and veterans aid rise, while agriculture subsidies top 1.5 billion. Reducing costs seems unlikely while defense and political pressures persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OQUA
United States
Congress
Treasury
Alainst
UUC
National Youth Administration
Wie
House
Reactionary to promote recovery debate in investors survey
More than three quarters of investors have funds to back new enterprises but hold back. The survey cites 62 percent blaming heavy taxes, 63 percent fearing labor troubles, and 73 percent fearing new taxes on industry as reasons for hesitation.
Calls for Tax Reform to Spur Jobs and Recovery
The piece argues 83 percent of the public blame government taxes on corporations. It cites Brookings and Arthur Krock noting a model tax revision and private support among Congress and treasury officials, while public opposition and fear of backlash hinder reform to revive employment and curb relief costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookings Institution
Congress
Arthur Krock
New York Cites
Home fire hazard checks for safer living
Basic tips urge regular building inspections for fire risks. Focus on roofs chimneys and ventilation keep yards clear of dry grass leaves and clutter store flammable liquids in metal containers and avoid oily rags. Ensure heating systems and gas appliances are serviced and equipped with safety shutoffs. keep work rooms neat and orderly to reduce fire danger.
Tax reform urged to curb low mood and tax excess
The Providence Journal argues high income tax rates hurt the economy by diverting funds to tax-exempt securities and stifling growth. It cites 1916 and 1921 rate effects, urges a constitutional convention to cap rates at 25 percent on income inheritance and gifts, noting legislative support in Wyoming Rhode Island and Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence, Rhode Island
United States
Journal
Treasury
Congress
Wyoming
Rhode Island
Iowa
Confirmation Services Set at Belle Plaine Church
Belle Plaine Saint John Lutheran to confirm a class of 15 in a service on June 11 at 9 00 p m Rev John F Petratz will conduct the confirmation at Saint John s Church The group includes Delores Bartz Hellfuss Clarence Daebler Henry Husse Ruth Krueger Doris Kruse Anda Lindow Arnold Mehlhorn Waldave SMehlhorn Ruben Retzlaff Vernices wie additional children Janice Boyer Kiovella Ranidant Justlius Splittgerber and Franklin Utke are listed as children of St John s parish
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St John's Lutheran Church
Belle Plaine
John F. Petratz
Delores Bartz
Hellfuss
Clarence Daebler
Henry Husse
Ruth Krueger
Doris Kruse
Anda Lindow
Arnold Mehlhorn
Waldave Smehlhorn
Ruben Retzlaff
Vernices “Wie
St. John's
Janice Boyer
Kiovella Ranidant
Justlius Splittgerber
Gid Wranklin Utke
Freshman Sophomore Livestock Judging Winners Named
Lavern Felts of Tilleda and ten top contestants in the fourth annual freshman sophomore livestock judging contest at the University of Wisconsin were honored. Wallace Gluth Ruswell Johannes Gilbert May Melvin Gasser Walter Babula Arthur Hirabronner Jeery Pesek Fre dolph Hendrickson John Horlamus Warren Deppe named high men. medals awarded by Wisconsin Livestock Breeders association officials. A. E. Dariow praised the students’ work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavern Felts
Tilleda
University of Wisconsin
Lavern
Wallace Gluth
Lodi
Ruswell Johannes
Wautoma
Gilbert May
Mineral Point
Melvin Gasser
Baraboo
Walter Babula
Hawkins
Arthur Hirabronner
Darlington
Jeery Pesek
Park Falls
Dolph Hendrickson
Milltown
John Horlamus
Weat Bend
Warren Deppe
Lake Mills
Bees
Wisconsin Livestock Breeders’ Association
A. E. Dariow
Department of Animal Husbandry
Fifty percent attend class of 1929 reunion at the 45 club
A very successful reunion of the class of 1929 of the local high school was held last Saturday evening at the 45 club on the tenth anniversary of graduation. Dinner featured turkey and sides followed by speeches, poems, and dancing with speakers including H E Hornby Fond du Lac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Swanke
Bob Way
H. E. Hornby
Fond du Lac
Tigerton High
Hornby
James Way
Way
Marie’ Hein
New London
Hd | Kaplanek
Lucy Herrmann
Evelyn Lutz
James Kestel
Violette John
Darien
Walter Lehman
Wausau
Joe Reinert
Henrietta Ruppenthal
Cleveland
Wis
Helen Spieth
Rosendale
Marie. Hoeft
John Harnon
Robert O'Dell
Robert Way
Tigerton
Walter “Lehman
C. Kopp
Melitta Meyer
Clara Petko
Lillian Satre
Anthony Sprenke
Robert Day
Winifred Winel
Five Shawano seniors honored at informal dinner
Five high school seniors Walter Eberlein Edward Sommers Donald Rosenberg Robert Marotz and Loren Hotz were recognized at an informal dinner hosted by Donald Olson for outstanding work in forensics during four years of high school. All five participated in state Wisconsin Forensic Association contests and national events, earning multiple awards and holding leadership roles in drama and athletics.
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Donald Olson
Walter Oberlein
Edward Sommers
Donald Rosenberg
Robert Marotz
Loren Hotz
Shawano
Madison
State Assembly
Walter Eberlein
Wisconsin
Oklahoma City
Wooster
Ohio
Eberlein
Wisconsin N. F. L
Carroll College
Beverly Hills
California
Marois
Rosenberg
Gansler
Miss Elvira Koch and Joe Stechauner Wed in Wisconsin Church
A charming wedding took place at Immanuel Lutheran church in White, Clay Lake on Saturday afternoon. Miss Elvira Koch and Joe Stechauner exchanged nuptial vows before an altar of palms and flowers at 3:00 pm. The bride wore white mousseline de soie with lace, long sleeves, circular train and a pearl halo veil. her bouquet was white calla lilies. The ceremony featured a double ring rite, with Rev. K. Going officiating, and a reception for 100 guests at the bride’s home. The couple will reside in Milwaukee where both work. the bride is from Underhill and the groom from Milwaukee.
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Immanuel Lutheran Church
White
Clay Lake
Elvira
Koch
Joe
Stechauner
Rev
K. Going
Wallace
Mary Jane
Audrey Ann Jaschek
Donald Lee Bergner
Orvel Koch
Tony Stechauer
Jesus
Arthur Benter
W. F. Koch
Underhill
Rt. 1
Phoenix Hosiery Company
Milwaukee
Rudolph Stechsumer
Gumtz Buth marriage announced in Shawano
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Elaine Gumtz and Gordon Buth on April 29 at St. John's Episcopal church. Attendants were Miss Mary Post and Cecil Johnson. Couple took a Milwaukee trip after the ceremony and will reside in Shawano. Mr. Buth works at Coch Tan food market and Mrs. Buth at Powder Puff beauty shop.
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Elaine Gumtz
Arthur Gumtz
Gordon Buth
H. O. Buth
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Clyde J. Miller
Mary Post
Shawano
Cecil Johnson
Clintonville
Milwaukee
Buth
Miss Emily Schuettpelz Weds Alfred Reed Bride From Howe
Miss Emily Schuettpelz daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Schuettpelz of Howe became the bride of Alfred Reed son of Mr and Mrs D Reed of Underhill The ceremony took place at Mt Olive Lutheran church Suring by Rev H P Westmeyer The bride wore a light blue gown with matching accessories and carried a mixed bouquet Harold Holl was matron of honor Clyde Schroeder was bridesmaid Harold Holl and Clyde Schroeder attended the groom The couple will reside in Underhill Also noted a 63rd birthday party for Ed Lenges with dinner and gifts and a Sacred Heart school picnic and a bridge event with several ladies receiving honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Schuettpelz
Carl ‘Schuettpelz
Howe
Alfred Reed
D. Reed
Underhill
Mt. Olive Lutehran
Suring
H. P. Westmeyer
Harold Holl
Clyde Schroeder
Reed
Ed Lenges
Lenges
Harry Warner
Green Bay
Herman Warner
Bonduel
Reinold Wruck
Lois
Antone Egen
AOD
Ben Habeck
Herman
William Moeach
William
Jane
White Clay Lake
Albert Schroeder
Marvin Schroeder
Herman Koehler
William Huebner
Robert Gerke
City
Centennial plans and local birthday celebrations in community notices
The Ladies Aid of St James Lutheran met at the school hall with Rev Schroth guiding the business agenda. Students Morris Ringel and Gordon Schumacher performed with piano accompaniment by Eric Albers. Refreshment chairwoman chosen for the county fair centennial on June 25. Nearby, Mrs Walter Schmidt celebrated her birthday with friends from Lena and Clintonville among others. Mr and Mrs Obert Raasch honored on their 25th wedding anniversary with about 100 guests and a late-night lunch. Presbyterian Senior Young People plan a final summer meeting with a 7 pm picnic for all members.
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Ladies’ Aid Society of
St. ‘James’ Lutheran Church
Schroth
Eric Albers
Morris Ringel
Gordon Schumacher
Morris
Gordon
Albers
Charles Foesch
County Fair
Walter Schmidt
Ralph Hall
Lena
A. W. Parsitt
Clarence Haile
H. E. Halle
Clintonville
T.R. Rockman
Cecil
R. Hoppe
Thomas Larson
Hubert Mittlestadt
City
Obert Raasch
Mrs. Raasch
Shawnee High Yearbook Rebirth Under Student Editors
Shawano High School seniors reshape the 1939 Shawnee yearbook under Walter Eberlein, dedicating it to Miss Sarah Mielke. The book discards stiff formality with humor and group captions, featuring student-authored photos, notable clubs, and a signature page at the back.
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Shawane
Shawnee
Walter Eberlein
M. .G. Eberlein
Shawano
Sarah Mielke
Hke
Edward Sommern
Lois Theis
Carl Wege
Jack Kuchuk
N. F.L
Final Rites for R E Wedgewood Held on Friday
Funeral services were held Friday at First Presbyterian Church for Richard E. Wedgewood of Chicago who died here May 31. The service included Masonic rites, solos by Ray Rossow, and a grave procession at Woodlawn Cemetery. Relatives from Oconto, Marion, Green Bay, Abrams, Little Suamico and Shawano attended. A Chicago tribute by Al D Harney described “Shawana Dick” as Shawano’s friendly hotel greeter who brightened many lives and remained a beacon of cheer. Prices paid by farmers for farm machinery in 1988 were above pre war figures.
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First Presbyterian Church
Richard E. Wedgewood
Chicago
Garth Gea
Ray Rossow
Clyde J.afiller
Woodlawn Cemetery
Frank Schneers
Henry Graser
Fred Eberlein
B. J. Winter
Robert Upham
Wiliam McDowell
Shawano
al. Dharney
Wedgewood
Shawana Dick
Wisconsin
Shawano Dick
Etica
U. S
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Belle Plaine Church
Hume
Tigerton High School
Marie Hoeft
Robert O’dell
Tigerton Chronicle
Joe Stechauner
Gust Prey
Martha
Ben Weber
Mies Hahere
Eriend
Egypts
Elmer Prey
Sacred Heart Catholic School
North Beach
Dettman
Charles Naber
Leopardig
Lawrence Mirkes
Gerald Riley
Usiak
John Gallagher, Jr
John ‘Gallagher
Gould Howe
A. O. Anderson
Kenneth Martin
Layde
L. Peterson
Chariss Upham
Alfred Nelson
Rockford
Ilinois
Lorena Matney
Caroline
Harry Schelke
Ida Hanson
Lee Rouse
Margaret Bankert
R. E. Wedgewood
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