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Newspaper

Shawano County Journal

Location

Shawano, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1939

Page

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Riders Rally Draws Shawano Crowd in Weekend Meet

About 1 400 motorcyclists and thousands of spectators filled Shawano for a two day state rally. J R Jones won the expert five mile final amid a muddy track and a late accident. Harold Caldwell of Muncie was thrown over a guard rail but escaped serious injury. Other winners included Crain Cathcart Milwaukee and John Stiegelhor Milwaukee. Local events featured amateur and novice heats with several injuries reported at Shawne Municipal hospital. Walter C Chilsen of Morrill Daily Herald spoke at Rotary about domestic policy and inflation and urged stop of foreign imports.

Wiftteen Shawano Saturay J. R. Jones Jonason Twormus Rube Larson Milwaukee Albert Molson Sturgis N. 10 E. E. Jamieson Wackier Melson Harry Peters Mervin Melgard Larson Richard Grogs Shawne Municipal Hospital Moxwk Joe Kuehunstedt Wirnkegen Walter C. Chilsen Morrill Daily Herald Rotary Club Chilsen McCord Merritt Arizona Chilson America England France Germany Chilgon Chamber of Commerce Morrill Wallace Chilgen Alty H. W. Guenzl Merrill Rotary Fred Cohn U. & Weather Observer

Menominee Council Meeting Seeks Mill Manager Nominees

The Menominee council meeting at Koghona Monday discussed candidate approval for the mill manager job and pending temporary budget. Assistant Commissioner William Zim Jaermin Jr of Washington, D C attended, with selection input deferred to public advisory meetings starting June 26.

Gneral Aoutell Menomines Trollans Hefd Koghona Power Naatapor William Zim- Jaermin, Jr Assisunt Tublue Affairs Washington, D. C Uribe Gertey Hogre Muetings Jung Crndihess Wilde J.C. Bohsen Cepia Prastoentamio Ietion Hee Peter Sheol Amd Terry Geriignen Mintcerer Olere Teantes G. Mreehette Arbetdery Board Northodatern Wisconsin Menmita Ey AL Hotly Green Bay Imi J. Thon Kawiiines C. Mader Costin Towt

Calendar of Coming Events In June

Calendar notes church and community events across Senter 0 WY and surrounding areas. Methodist Ladies Aid and St Johns Guild listings, county conservation meeting, Boy Scout campers, circuit centennial, peace church demonstration, Rotary Shawano meeting, and Scout gatherings appear for June with dates include June 20 22 25 27. Local groups and churches invite attendance and participation.

Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society WY. C St John's Guild absoThert Conservation Cintonville the Totus Creation Peace Church

Boy School Patrol Outing Honors Cadets At Picnic

Twenty four members of the boys patrol enjoy an annual safety patrol picnic at Shisvuno lake. City traffic officer Louis Weigel and police and fire officials will present awards for service during the year. Lunch games and a softball match cap the event, with named cadets include Herbert Beyer Edward Bivethausen Marvin Breitzman Marion Buettner Fred Duebler Byron Fearson Caf Hofferman Eldon Heise LaVerne Johnson Leslie Krause Edwin Krueger Eugene Grnerger Ralph McKenna Clarence Menlhorn Roy Ninman Don Pieper George Priem LeRoy Raasch Oliver Raasch Chester Schardt Rueben Staub Edward Steifin Harold Timm and Ray Wetzel.

Shisvuno Lake Tutu Police and Fire, Commission Louis Weigel City Trafic Folowing Herbert Beyer Edward Bivethausen Marvin Breitzman Marion Buettner Fred Duebler Byron Fearson Caf Hofferman Eldon Heise LaVerne Johnson Leslie

Hospital Notes Births and Recent Admissions

Births list includes a boy for Mrs. W. O. Baum Howler a girl for Mrs. Henry Olson Clintonville and a girl for Mrs. Adolph Reimer Cecil. Recent entrants in the past week include Carol Ann Buettner Shawano Mrs Victor Dillenberg Shawano Mrs Julius Hoffmier Shawano Rt. 2 Alec Lepscher Neopit Wilma Maurguardt Tigerton Mra Hugo Voigt Tigerton Rt. 2%

W. O. Baum Howler Henry Olson Clintonville Adolph Reimer Cecil Carol Ann Buettner Shawano Victor Dillenberg Julius Hoffmier Rt. 2 Alec Lepscher Neopit Wilma Maurguardt Tigerton Mra Hugo Voigt

Shawano County highway employees party held June 24 1939

Invitation cards are required for admission at the Shawano County highway employees party on the evening of June 24 1939 with attendees urged to subscribe for the Journal.

Shawano County

Well Known Belle Plaine Leader Ben Rouse Dies

Belle Plaine resident and Shawano county board member Ben Rouse died at his home after a brief illness. Born July 4, 1891, he married Elora Brieske in 1914 and built a life in Belle Plaine. Funeral services were held at his home with burial in Belle Plaine Cemetery. survivors include his widow and six children.

Ben Rouse Shawano County Board of Supervisors Belle Plaine Rouse Ben Plopper Green Bay M. E. Church Iit Benjamin Rouse Clintonville Horace Jerome Rouse Elora Brieske Richmond Waukechon Elmer Lee Dorothy Juna Harriet James

Five Shawano Students Earn Degrees at State University

At the University of Wisconsin commencement in Camp Randall Field House on Monday June 19 five Shawano students were awarded degrees including Eileen Schreidt and Michael Eberlein. Reuben Engel earned the PhD, with several other Shawano County residents receiving bachelor and master degrees in arts science education law and engineering. Approximately 2000 bachelor level degrees were conferred before 12000 relatives.

Shawano Unniversity of Wisconsin University Camp Randall Eileen W. Schreidt Michael G. Eberlein, Jr William A. Grosnick Wiliam F. Eberlein Reuben A. Engel Ernest Engel Reuben Alb Engel Madison Shewano High School State University Shawano County John D. Donald Cecil William Grosnick Woodrow Feitz Tilleda C. O. Feltz College of Engineering Michael Wiliam Eberlein M. C. Eberlein Wiliam Harvard Hugene Brodhagen Bonduel Hileen Schmidt Lero Edward Olsen Wittenberg Nora Jean Dorman Victor R. Krueger Dc. A. Dykstra Hans V. Kaltenbarn Unty Fieldhouse Princ Olav Norway

Jamboree Plans Move Forward By Local Sportsmen

At a special meeting of the county Conservation groups plans were to be completed for the annual sportsmen jamboree. The two day event, held at the county fair grounds, is set for July 29 and 30 with committees appointed. H C Hayter and A H Fenske would outline the program. An expected turnout of 5000 in 1938 is noted.

Help Gerhard Gross H. C. Hayter Shawano County Fish and Game Association A. H. Fenske County Fair State Conservation Commission

Eberlein Jr to join Shawano law practice

Michael Eberlein Jr will join his father M G Eberlein as a partner in Shawano next week. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School on June 19 and had worked with his father during summer recesses. The firm is one of Shawano’s oldest, with Joseph McCarthy a former partner who left to become circuit judge.

Michael Eberlein, Jr Atty M. G. Eberlein Eberlein University of Wisconsin Law School Shawano Shawano High School Lawrence College University of Wisconsin Mberlein Albert Larson Joseph McCarthy McCarthy Mike Michael, Jr

Shawano High Band Second Summer Concert Tonight

The Shawano High School band presents the second concert of the summer season at the high school campus tonight at 8:00 PM. Director Harold Stlimovitz leads a program including Our Special march, Old Time Favorites medley, Barnard Panora overture, Merry Widow waltz, Arab Night overture, and Taps. Dorothy Jane Raddant is a soloist and Penny Serenade is also featured.

Shawano High School Harold Stlimovitz Jewell Barnard Panora Holmes Merry Widow Lihar Cherrie Goldman Matimpa Golo Levi Dorothy Jane Raddant Yoder Penny Serenade Jewell Taps

Lutheran District Synod Convention Opens at Bonduel

The 15th convention of the North Wisconsin district of the Missouri Synod opened at St. Pauls Lutheran church in Bonduel with Rev W J Plischke pastor. Rev Henry Grueber preached the sermon and Rev F J Werth gave the confessional address. President W L Kohn was reelected by a large majority as 225 delegates and visitors attended.

North Wisconsin Missouri Synod of the Lutheran Church St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Bonduel W. J. Plischke Henry Grueber D. D Milwaukee F. J. Werth Butternut Wis W. L. Kohn Merrill KB. Kuechle Wisconsin Rapids N. P. Thlig Shawano St. Louis Paul Roehrs Wausau Saxony Germany Perry County Missouri Union

Orgateron Demonstration at Peace Church Sunday

An Everett Org at Peace Church concert is set for Sunday evening June 25 at 8:00. Appleton organist Donald Gerlach will perform with a program of organ numbers, choir selections, solos and congregational singing. All members and friends are invited to attend this musical event.

Everett Orgatron the Peace Church Donald Gerlach Appleton

Body of E. A. Allen Sent to Green Bay for Burial

The body of B. A. Allen, Raymond, Missouri, former Indian agent at Keshena, was shipped to Green Bay for burial. Funeral services were held Monday in Fort Howard cemetery. Allen left Keshena about eight years ago and died in Missouri on February 25.

B. A. Allen Raymond, Mo Keshena Green Bay Fort Howard Allen Missouri

Lutheran Circuit Centennial Celebration to Honor Saxon Pioneers

The Rev. Ernest G. Kuechle of Wisconsin Rapids will speak at morning service as the circuit marks its centennial on Sunday June 25. Two joint services at Shawano county fair grounds at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. will unite congregations. The centennial recalls the Saxon Fathers arrival 100 years ago and the start of Christian education with the log cabin Concordia college and seminary.

Ernest G. Kuechle Wisconsin Rapids Shawano County Fair Grounds Concordia College Concordia Seminary St. Louis Missouri Missouri Synod The Lutheran Church United States South America India China Lutheran Valparaiso Indiana Carl Klebesader Bethlehem Lutheran Congregation Pella Bethlehem Church Wiesmann Grove W. Lange South Dupont Tilleda Lehrer Kiebesadel Beyer Dicke J. Diehl G. A. Barth C. Schwan H. Stubenvoll

Cheese and Buttermakers Ass'n To Hold Two-day Session Here

The Northeastern Wisconsin Cheese and Buttermakers association plans a two day convention in Shawano at the Community hall in October. Officers and directors including Obert Raasch Elwood Mitchell A H Graf Allan Stemper Earl Whiting William Kusta and Emil Bergner attend the meeting. The event aims to promote Wisconsin dairy products and will draw industry leaders and exhibitors from the region.

Wisconsin Cheesermakers’ and Buttermakers’ Association Shawano Shawano Hotel Oscar Ramlow Chamber of Commerce Obert Raasch Elwood Mitchell A. H. Graf Allan Stemper Earl Whiting William Kusta Emil Bergner Wisconsin

Five Lawsuits Begin Joint Trial In County Accident Case

Five lawsuits are being tried jointly this week in circuit branch court before Judge C B Dillett after a December auto crash near Highway 47 involving automobiles driven by A G Anderson and Alfred Eggert. Litzen and Mrs Litzen of Gresham sue both drivers. other suits name failures and estates. The eight man four woman jury viewed the scene yesterday. case expected to continue several days.

Circuit Branch County Court C. B. Dillett A. G Anderson Alfred Eggert

Hold Last Rites For Mrs Frank Klitzke

Funeral services for Mrs Frank Klitzke were held Tuesday at 1 30 at the home and 2 at St James Lutheran church with Rev Walter M Schroth officiating Pallbearers were Fred Dobbs Art Maby Art Allender Ben Kuhn Gust Reinke and Ernest Oberle She died at River Pines sanitarium Stevens Point after a long illness Lena Wusterbarth born May 24 1891 in Nebraska came to Wisconsin at age 10 Married to Frank Kilitzke June 22 1910 they lived in Gillet then Shawano Survivors include her husband two sons Rueben and Victor two daughters Effie and Delores two brothers Fred Ernest and Carl two sisters Mrs Fred Gandt and Mrs Emil Arndt and two grandchildren Evelyn Mosher a daughter died a year earlier.

Frank Klitzke St. James’ Lutheran Church Walter M. Schroth Fred Dobbs Art Maby Art Allender Ben Kuhn Gust Reinke Ernest Oberle Ehlitzke River Pines Sanitarium Stevens Point Lena Wusterbarth Nebraska Wisconsin Frank Kilitzke Gillett Shawano Rueben Victor Effie Delores Fred Wusterbarth Ernest Pulcifer Carl Oconto Falls Fred Gandt Emil Arndt Evelyn Mosher

Marriage licenses filed in the county clerk’s office

The past week saw applications from Steve Stucs Bowler and Florence Roberts Holster, Leo Otto Gresham and Viola Krause Shawano, William Marshall Fond du Lac and Mabel Preal Tigerton, Melvin Starcheski Bear Creek and Lily Deak Shawano.

County Steve Stucs Bowler Florence Roberts Holster Leo Otto Gresham Viola Krause Shawano William Marshall Fond du Lac Mabel Preal Tigerton Melvin Starcheski Bear Creek Lily Deak

Warning to graduates on dubious correspondence courses

Superintendent 0 A Reetz warns recent high school graduates against signing up for questionable correspondence courses. He notes several locals pay in advance for unclear programs and advises checking with the high school office for recognized representatives. He offers an option to enroll in university work via Shawano with tuition about 20 per unit.

Shawano Oo. A. Reetz

Valley council Boy Scout camporee set at Central Park

Readiness for the 10th annual Valley council camporee in Clintonville as about 1,000 scouts from 42 troops gather Friday to Sunday June 23 to 25. Registration Friday. events include campcraft, knot tying, woodcraft. parade at 3 pm. council campfire. church services Sunday. visitors welcome except taps to reveille.

Valley Council Central Park Clintonville

Class of '39 plans to hold reunion in 1944

Shawano High School's 1939 class, totaling 148 students, has completed plans for a 1944 reunion. Milas Charlotte Buckbee, the class salutatorian, appointed a committee led by Lais Theig to organize the event on December 29, five years hence.

Shawano High School Milas Charlotte Buckbee Lais Theig Lois Thele Urban Gottschalk Ruth Mehemty Jean Cowan Fred Dowling Hugo Beversdorf Virginia Odertel Cerl Wege Robert Marotz Lloyd Duwe Irene Wagner Betty Wogsiland Alice Ruth Don Rosenberg Art Kriewalit Walter Mhberlein Miss Buckee

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Fipten Merrill Herald Thoriy Slanday Shawano Club Oud Wrenows Roy Voetuy Sime Retekans Sarno’ Walther League M. Eberlein, JR Series Tonight Lutheran District Synod Orgateron E. A. Allen Lutheran Circuit Rev. Kuechla Bethlehem Luth Church OF Gio Leonard Kopitzke Afshon Association Albert Graf Zachow A. Reetz HR. S
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