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Newspaper

Shawano County Journal

Location

Shawano, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1939

Page

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Grant Twenty Tavern Licenses At Adjourned Council Session

The city council granted 20 tavern licenses and two applications were moved to hold at an adjourned meeting last Wednesday night. One new license raises totals to 22. two partnership applicants were split with one partner to apply alone. Several owners were adjusted to satisfy inexperience or structure concerns, including Bartelt Lieg Mahl and Hartlepon with changes to applicants. Additional licenses covered A and wholesale beer, liquor, pharmacy, and a bottled beer license for a restaurant. no ownership shifts occurred. A petition to declare the ward alderman vacancy was referred to the city attorney, tied to Dr J A Gordon’s absence and a proposed appointment process.

Jerod Bartelt Harald Lieg Bartelt Lieg Liege Morris Hartlepon Hartlebon Alis Alina Mahl Walter Mahl Stanley Tischer Murdock Hotel William ©. Felcher Albert Wolf N Third Drug J. AG. Gordon Walter Weinig

Paper mill picnic draws 700 at county park

The annual Paper Mill picnic at county park on Saturday drew about 180 families or around 700 people. Prizes from Wadhams Oil lined contests, with events like tug of war, cracker eating, and balloon blowing. Pony rides, a grand ball closed the day with a hearty community turnout.

Paper Mill Stanley J. Frozen Charles Sell John Zogelman Ray Oberle Otto Hartman Lillian Oesteriech Norma Phideman Mable Jesse Alex Martin Lloyd Packard Paper Roils Wadhams Oil Company Ben Brunner Childre

Sportsmen Plan Bigger Shawano Jamboree At Fair Grounds

Local sportsmen met for plans for Shawano County Conservation Association’s third annual jamboree at the fair grounds on July 29 and 30. Prizes include a fishermans boat an Evinrude motor and a 40 piece dish set with 200 prizes total. The event funds conservation work.

Shawano County Conservation Association State Conservation Department Shawano County

Hospital Notes Birthea Week Births and Entries

Birthea hospital reports several newborns including boys for Mrs. Stanley Bartlein in Shawano Mrs. Harry Foehling in Tigerton Mrs. Charles Heignar in Bonduel Mrs. Milton Wasson in Bonduel and Mrs. Lynn Isaacson in Underhill Also Ket. New patients entered during the week include Mavis Hoppe Shawano Et Marthe Kunz Shawano and the couples Lee and Darwin Howe in Bonduel Ed Surpriac Tigerton.

Birthea Stanley Bartlein Shawano Harry Foehling Tigerton, Jrl Charles Heignar Bonduel Milton Wasson Lynn Isaacson Underhill Himer Richter Ket Mavis Hoppe Marthe Kunz Lee Darwin Howe Ed Surpriac Tigerton

Calendar of Coming Events at Shawano Churches

Thursday June 39 Rand concert at high school. Methodiat Ladies Aid society. M. E. Sunday school picnic. Shawano churches invite you. Monday July 3 Methodiat church board Odd Fellows Shawano club Scout meeting Rotary. Thursday July 4 Independence Day Wadnewtay American cemetery.

Rand Methodiat Ladies’ Aid Society M. E Shawano Methodiat Church Board Odd Fellows Rotary

Centennial Lutheran services draw 2000 at county fair

More than two thousand Lutherans from circuit No 1 gathered at the county fair grounds on Sunday June 25 to mark the Saxon immigration centennial. Speakers included Rev Knechle of Wisconsin Rapids Rev Selle of Milwaukee Rev Plischke of Bonduci and Rev Boettcher of Gresham with Prof LeRoy Rincker of Concordia Milwaukee delivering a pointed sermon on Isaiah 40 28 31

Circuit No. 1 County Fair Mrnast Knechle Wisconsin Rapids F. Selle Milwaukee W. Plischke Bonduci O. W. C. Boettcher Gresham LeRoy C. Rincker Concordia College Rincker Jesus Christ J. F. Petratz Belle Plaine W. M. Schroth Shawano E. A. Albers A. J. Felten

June Aid Payments Totaling Fifteen Thousand Four Hundred Forty Eight

County records show June aid disbursements of 15 448 for old age assistance dependent children and blind aid. Eight more elderly and dependent children recipients raised department costs by 104 50, totaling 31027 for 558 recipients and 165 families with 353 children receiving 34097 50. Blind pensions unchanged at last month.

Leo Stefaniak

Pleasing Program at Orgatron Demonstration at Peace Church

A pleasing program was presented at the Orgatron demonstration at Peace church Sunday evening. The congregation considers purchasing a new pipe organ. Donald Gerlach of Appleton played the organ and led several groups of numbers. The junior choir under Mrs Arthur Wolf contributed songs. Ruth Marie Swen a Lawrence College student and soloist sang He Shall Feed His Flock and How Beautiful Upon the Mountain with Mr Gerlach accompanying. Audience members were invited to inspect the organ.

Peace Church Donald Gerlach Appleton Mra Arthur Wolf Ruth Marie Swen Lawrence College

Last Rites For Mrs Amelia Buettner Held On Sunday

Mrs Amelia Buettner longtime Caroline resident died June 21 at home after four days of illness. Funeral at 1:30 at the Buettner home and 2:00 at Lutheran church in Caroline with Rev Stubenwoll and Rev Stubenvoll officiating. Burial in church cemetery. Survived by seven children nine grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Amelia Buettner Caroline Pioneer Theodore F. Buettner Buettner Caroline EB. C. Stubenwoll Clintonville Grant Shawano Emma Hoffman Alma Wetzel John Andrews Clara Meyer Harold Meyer George Hill Arthur Ydia Laasch Herman Gehner Bowler Walter Laasch Green Bay William

Mrs H Nordwig 68 Dies After Stroke in Seneca Home

Mrs Herman Nordwig aged 68 died at her Seneca town home Tuesday morning after a stroke the previous day. Born in Germany Feb 26 1871 she came to America with her parents settled in Steuben county. Survived by husband three sons four daughters eight grandchildren two brothers and other relatives Funeral services Friday at 1 30 pm at home and 2 pm at the Lutheran church in Tifleda with Rev Domke officiating. interment in church cemetery.

Herman Nordwig Saneca Germany America Tenor Reinhold Jesse William Kreitzman Shawano Albert Schilling Pella Reinhold Maluey Otto Kroll August Kroll Tifleda Domke

Represented at State Club Camp Shawano 4-H Delegates Attend Madison Week

Four-H clubs from Shawano county sent delegates to the state 4-H club week at the College of Agriculture in Madison. Leaders and officers from 65 counties discussed building local programs and planning for state club activities. Delegates stayed in university dormitories and mingled with students while meetings featured J. D. Wickham and others.

Shawano County College of Agriculture Madison Daye Diang J. D. Wickham Wisconsin Supreme Court J. A. Craig Janesville Susan B. Davis Wisconsin August Derleth Rock City Eben Bell Ernes Lakes Tad BU

4-H Leaders Gather at Shawano Lake Camp

Over thirty 4-H club leaders and junior leaders attended the annual leaders camp at Shawano lake. G F Baumeister and Miss Gertrude Hoffman led discussions on club program progress and future plans including the dairy queen contest and county fair. The event closed with a Sunday morning farewell.

Shawano Lake G. F. Baumeister Gertrude Hoffman Miss Hoffman Harold Wunsch Jeanne Brooks Shawano County

Weather history and tips shared at Rotary meeting

Fred Cohen of Green Bay, a U S weather observer, traced the rise of weather reporting from 1850 through 1872 and outlined how observations are gathered today. He noted past temperature ranges, higher rainfall, and warned that northeast winds predict snow while Gulf winds bring heavy rain.

Fred Cohen U.S Green Bay Rotary Club Congress War Department Department of Agriculture Shawano Cohen Old Fort How United States Canada Gulf

Heart Attack Fatal To Tigerton Farmer

Albert Ziegenhagen 63, of Tigerton Rt 1, was found dead in a lane near his farm after starting to drive cattle. Coroner Leonard Hartwig reported a heart attack as the cause. Survived by widow, two sons and one daughter.

Albert Ziegenhagen Tigerton Rt. 1 Leonard Hartwig Mgr Ziegenhagen

Power Grinder Installed at Meifert Blacksmith Shop

Adolph Meifert installed a new power grinder in his Division Street shop. It enables both coarse and fine grinding and makes his blacksmith operation the sole of its kind in the city. Farmers will benefit from the expanded service as demand remains high.

Adolph Meifert Division Street Meifert

Local Marriage Licenses Filed This Week

Names filed include Donald Wege of Milwaukee and Katherine O'Brien of Shawano, Charlies Chicago, Bernice Mickelson of Witten, Carl Roens of Manawa and Carol Well of Birnamwood, with others noted in county clerk records. Applications for licenses were recorded during the past week at the county clerk's office.

Folowing Lcenses Donald Wege Milwaukee Katherine O'Brien Shawano Charlies Chicago Bernice Mickelson Witten Carl Roens Manawa Carol Well- Birnamwood

Inquest in Death of Chicago Youth Continued

The inquest into 16 year old Anthony Gregor’s death by electrocution near Shawana lake will resume July 5 as coroner Leon ard Hartwig reports. A coroner’s jury heard two witnesses and viewed the body after Mrs Frank Knight rescued the boy with a leather jacket sling. The Wisconsin Michigan Power line serving a cottage lot carried 2300 volts and was repaired after the incident as jurors examined the broken insulator and crossbar while considering vandals as a theory.

Anthony Gregor Chicago Shawana Lake Leonard Hartwig Antone Gregor 58Rd Street Frank Knight Berwyn Gregors Gregor Jack Knight Martin North Beach Cottagen

Group Illustrated Pamphlets At The Shawano Library

Shawano Public Library receives a collection of illustrated pamphlets from Brookgreen Gardens featuring works by 38 sculptors. Notable pieces include Albert Laessle’s wildlife statues such as The Dancing Goat and The Frog and the Katydid, and Katharine Ward Lane’s dog statues. Evelyn Tongman’s Busts and public memorials like Boy and Fish Fountain appear, with pieces at Harvard labs and Rockefeller estates. The set, worth eight dollars, highlights Brookgreen gardens and museum collections.

Shawano Public Library Brookgreen Gardens Georgetown North Carolina Shawano Art Chtb Peter Psa Albert Laesgle Kathstine Ward Lane Biological Laboratory Harvard University Evelyn Tongman Metropolitan Museum of Art Pocantico Hills New York John D. Rockefeller Robert, Tait Maren Washington, D. C Teneer

Hiblion Festival of Belle Plaine Services Sunday

St Martin's and St John's Luther an churches Belle Plaine announce annual mission festival Sunday July 2. German language service at 10:00 led by Rev John F Petratz with Rev W Uttech from Herman in charge. English service at 2:30 by Rev H Baxmann of Green Bay. Lunch served at noon with refreshments and music by Nicholson.

St. Martin’s St. John’s Lutheran Belle Plaine John F. Petratz W. Uttech Herman H., Baxmann Green Bay

Industrial Commission to Hear Cases July 12

The State Industrial commission will hear the following cases at the Spurt Balls in Beswano on Wednesday July 12. San Nancher Se Rabon Goat Co Tarnekt Meyerson va Weber Veneer & Plywood Co Edward Wrachaite wa Fred R Comb Co Willard Tetting ve Werlein & Eberle 1 0 pm 2 30 p m

State Industrial Commission Beswano San Nancher Se Rabon Goat Co Tarnekt Meyerson Va Weber Veneer, & Plywood Co Edward Wrachaite Fred R Comb Co Willard Tetting

Testimony Near End In Litzen Eggert Accident Case

The seventh day of testimony in the Litzen Eggert Anderson accident case concluded last night with experts from the University of Wisconsin and a Milwaukee handwriting expert verifying statements. Five people were involved in the December 18 crash that killed Mrs Alfred Eggert and left others with permanent injuries. Attorneys expect further sessions, with counter-suits totaling over 75000 dollars.

Alfred Eggert University of Wisconsin M. G. Eberlein A. O. Anderson J. R. Roebuch W. F. Steve University of Wisconsin Physics Department Eberlein John F. Tyrrell Milwaukee Lee Putnam Putnam Jack Ainsworth Mutual Adjuster Shawano County A. ©. Anderson

July 11 Deadline for Payment of Property Taxes

Saturday noon July 11 is the deadline for payment of property taxes for those with extensions by affidavit, says Grover Beversdorf, county treasurer. Unpaid balances remain. payments urged to avoid delinquency and penalties. Total extensions reach 111,563.51 with about 28,720.86 collected. roughly 390 delinquents paid in the past month, easing totals.

Grover Beversdorf Grover Beverndorf Iowever

Programs at Park to Begin on Friday

Summer programs will be held at the county park Friday evening June 30 and continue weekly all summer. People wishing to participate should contact Maurice Bentz, recreational leader. The events drew hundreds last year and are popular with campers and vacationists who provide much of the entertainment. The first open air program of the season.

Maurice Bentz Aty

Five Simple Rules For Safe And Sane Fourth Of July

A state highway commission advisory urges safe driving during the first five days of July. Follow five rules: obey traffic laws, allow time for trips and avoid fatigue, avoid walking on highways at night, carry a light if needed, and adjust to weather and traffic conditions to prevent fatalities.

Wisconsin Weath Road Herc

Shawano Lake Mecca Turns Summer Draw For Holiday Week

Shawano Lake becomes a magnet for visitors over the weekend and the Fourth of July holiday. Officials report rising demand for accommodations as cabins hotels and trailer camps fill near Shawano Lake and County Park. Nearby Keshena Indian village sits seven miles north, with Menominee Munsee residents, a government center and tribal affairs office serving the area.

Shawana Lake Oscar Ramlow Chamber of Commerce Shawano Shawano Lake Wis Shaw Wolf River Keshena Menomines Massachusetts Tribal Council

Shawano High Band Open-Air Concert Tonight

The Shawano High School band will present another open-air concert on the high school campus this evening. Harold Shumovitz announced the program including Victor Herbert favorites and Taps. A new strawberry variety from Reece's nursery in Herman County is noted as particularly delicious.

Shawano Harold Shumovitz Rosse Nursery Herman Baawricher Saver Regsee Es Reece’z Nursery Wen See

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wadnewtay, S Aneilary Orgatron H. Nordwig Lake Lake Friday Shawano Library Hiblion Festival Obrurches Victor Herbert Holmes
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