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Newspaper

Shawano County Journal

Location

Shawano, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1939

Page

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Spring Session of the County Board Opens Next Tuesday

The Shawn county eesd of sie pemvnieva WEE meet at the Court house news work Taualay for the opening. Many resolutions are offered for consideration as vital matters facing the county are discussed. County Greek Mealph Buell will give the first report to the county bench. Trobertose Benduel will preside, with 26 supervisors attending, including Malvin Schrylter from Witten Heng to represent thatville.

Shawn County Court House Eounty Rae Dev Pach Mealph Buell Trobertose Benduel Lhe Shwune County Board of Snipervisiors Malvin Schrylter Witten- Heng Ville

Colorful Pictures Shown by John Goergen at Rotary

At the Rotary club noon meeting in Hotel Bilmay John Goergen presented a reel of autumn scenes captured in Shawang County and Michigan. He explained subjects were chosen for beauty and showed sunsets, cloud forms, Wolf River scenes, farms, and a cornfield with pumpkins. He also recited Whistler and Van Dyke verses to accompany the visuals.

Rotary Club Bilmay John Goergen Shawang County Michigan Hach Goargen Loon Lake Shawano Lake Sunday Milwaukee Journal Mr. Goergen Journal Wolf River Brooks C Goergen

Primitive Menominee Pagan Funeral Held in Neopit

A primitive Menominee pagan funeral for Jobin Amoub, 70, was held on the Menominee reservation near Neopit. The simple rite at the pagan burial ground, with a late-era sermon and a procession by bobsled, reflected a blend of tradition and modernization as the spirit journey and clan bonds were invoked for the departed.

Donald Hicioik Jobin Amoub Neopit Hirtway Keyhena Neople Cha-pa-yaw-kua Htm Napatia Monontinee

Calendar of Coming Events March 2 to 8

Calendar lists society meetings tours and services from March 2 through March 8. Includes Ladies Aid groups church services school events Shrine troop Boy Scouts and Lenten observances with venues at Crescent theatre and local schools.

Seushing Ciclo Hoa Meletibous Iaythorait Lacies’ Aid Society Bond A. ML Fumes’ Monts Club Crescent Theatre Prhilny Sihawitne Libthe Tioviow' Ik Cresent Theatre Suturidiy Blaret & Cinvertion of the Society of America Urespent Paul Theeloy Mata Chirety Tern Star Dent Tuenhey Mane Arnecuie Tselab Byleriin Ladies’ Aid. Society Th Nehoot

Little Review to Be Presented at Crescent Theatre

Mrs Mildred Rudolf Wallrich will present her pupils in a Little Review at the Crescent theatre on March 2 3 4 as an added attraction with the regular feature. Twenty three pupils in nine costume filled parts will perform including Little Old Lady Queen of Hearts Spanish Dance Fast Step pers Bare Blue Walking Sticks High Kicks Swing Taps and Tackling in Time with babies good fairy and dream fairies.

Mildred Rudolf Wallrich Crescent Theatre Carol Laehn Charlotte Laehn Maureen Gallagher Ann Peterson Virginia Wallrich Carol Damrau Patsy O’brien Dorothy Jane Heinz Mary Jean Naber Peggy Kral Anita Skoglund Audrey Gorondale Maxine Chaimson Delores Chaimson Jean Wallrich Norma Powell Merelyn Powell Fern Dittman Carol Mader Betty Lou Berg Betty Jane Hanstedt Marshia Wallrich Merelyn Chaimson

Conduct Last Rites for Miss Hattie Giles 69

Funeral services were held Tuesday morning for Miss Hattie Giles age 69 who died Saturday afternoon at the Myron Robbins home where she had lived ten months. A former Shawano nurse with many friends she resided with a nephew J Wright before moving to the Robbins. Rev Clyde J Miller officiated at 9 00 am at the Episcopal church with interment in Neeenoh Cemetery. Her body remained at Karl Schweers funeral home until the service.

Hattie Giles Myron Robbins Miss Giles Shawano J. Wright Robbins Clyde J. Miller Episcopal Church Neeenoh Karl Schweers

Pension and Aid Payments for February Distributed

Leo Stefaniak reports February pension and aid payments for Shawano county. Total disbursements reached $10,152 with 822 children from 154 families receiving $3,812. Old age pensions rose by $88.50 and blind beneficiaries increased to 29, totaling $615, up $11.50 from January.

Leo Stefaniak Shawano County

Perifece Seed Circle Holds Regular Meeting

Members of the Perfect Seed circle met at the utility building last evening to hear breeders cooperative reports. Discussions covered seed listings for sale, artificial cattle breeding, and a radio interview on Wisconsin dairy program. Lunch followed. Ronan Muskevich, president, presided.

Memibers Perfect Seed Circle Breeders’ Cooperative Wisconsin Ronan Muskevitch

Real Estate Tax Payment Extended Under New Law

Local taxes on real estate are extended to March 8 without penalty due to a state extension plan. The city treasurer states affidavit filings are required for the extension, which could push payment until July 1 with delinquency and interest rules applying if not filed.

Roger Nachtwey Aly Nachtwey

Births and weekly admissions at hospital notes

Births listed for Mattoon Gresham Shawano Leopolis and Tigerton with newborn daughters and sons on February dates. During the week, named patients entered include Hayter Haberlein Meverdene Upper Aschenbrener Knope Roepke Rahn Buettner Dickinson Bantz Geider Nordwig and others in Shawano Birnamwood Sitting and Tigerton areas.

Rudolph Fischer Mattoon W. C. Schwartz Gresham Rupert Braatz Shawano Archie Carroll Walter Bork Tigerton Rt. 2 Dorothy Hayter George Haberlein Birnamwood Grover Meverdene Rhinehold Upper Francis Aschenbrenner Leopolis Elmer Knope Charles Roepke Dorothy Rahn Sitting Bernard Buettner Bobby ‘Dickinson Viola Bantz Antigo William Geider Herman W Nordwig

New Safety Lesson Book For Teachers In Shawano County

The State Highway Commission at Madison announces a new safety lesson booklet for teachers in Shawano County schools. Free copies will be mailed while supplies last, following the model of the prior accident case study book. The 100 Wisconsin accident illustrations accompany simplified traffic code sections and accident statistics for student investigation.

Shawano County State Highway Commission Madison Wisconsin Highway Commission

Stevens Point Glee Club Vesper Concert Program

The Stevens Point Girls Glee Club of Central State Teachers College presents a free vesper program at Shawano High School gym Sunday at 3:00 pm. Soloists include Charlotte Reichel and Kyleene Atkins. piano by Via Mae Knutson. pieces span Handel, Dvorak, Bland, Romberg and more. Shawano High School Girls Glee Club and mixed chorus join March 12 with Parker directing. Public invited to attend.

Girls Glee Club Central State ‘Teachers’ College Stevens Point Shawano High School Shawano Pidl Charlotte Reichel P. J. Michelsen Glee Club Via Mae Knutson Alfred Whitehead Charles Gilbert Spross Stradella-Lester Glee Club Ula Mae Knutson Herbert Clark Marguerite Adams Robert Bowers Anton Dvorak Eyleen Atkins Doris Soderberg Leota Brandt Inn August Labitzky Betty Johnson Betty Gustin Kyleene Atking the Piper Old Virginny James Bland Ethel Hill Leota Brandt Ula Mae Knutson Oscar Rasbach Chariotte Reichel Morning Oley Kyleene Atkins G. M. Parker H. M. Shlimovitz Frank Schneers Gertrude Albrecht Leo Voltz

Weekly radio drama series announced by WHA bloc

The WHA players unveil a Saturday matinee drama series featuring radio versions of classic and modern plays. A broad lineup includes Big Ion The Gay Lord Quex The Doctor in Spite of Himself Rosmersholm Will Shakespeare Don Giovanni False Gods and new original works. Broadcast over WHA 940 and WLBEL 800 kc at 3 30 PM Saturdays.

WHA Big Ion Quex

Prominent men to attend annual Badger meeting

Representatives from the department of agriculture and markets and the Farm Credit administration will attend the Consolidated Badger cooperative meeting at the high school gym next Tuesday. About 1200 to 1400 patrons and families expected. T G Stitts of Washington DC will address the group. Reports by the president secretary and treasurer open the morning, followed by lunch and an afternoon session electing 11 new directors. Albert Klebesadel will preside. George Rupple to present the annual report.

Department of Agriculture and Markets Farm Credit Administration Consolidated Badger Cooperative Bfarch T T. G Stitts Washington, D. C Cooperative Research and Service Division The Stitts Badger Crescent Shawana Theatres Albert Klebesadel George Rupple

Demand for Library Books Widespread Among Readers

Librarian Mrs. Charles Veslak notes heavy demand for both fiction and non fiction titles at the public library. Readers queue for works by Battome Douglas Field Mason Maurier Du Maurier plus Byrd Chr istone Damon Leonardo De Vince Ferrer Ferber Hal say Hertzler Lin Lindbergh Van Doren.

Charles Veslak Battome Douglas Rachel Field Frankau Royal Regiment Mason

World Union Prayer Service Observed in Shawano

The World Union Prayer Service was observed in Shawano with members of Peace Presbyterian and Methodist church missionary societies gathering at the Evangelical Church of Peace Friday evening. Mrs. Arthur Owen Mrs. J. B. Gordon and Mrs. Agnes Wright led the opening worship. Mrs. J. R. Denyes of Lawrence College spoke on Is Prayer Worth While with special music by Miss Jean Schmidt and Miss Marion Melendy.

World Union Shawano Christian Missionary Societies Peace Presbyterian and Methodist Church Missionary Societies Evangelical Church of Peace Arthur Owen J. B. Gordon Birs Agnes Wright J. R. Denyes Lawrence College Jean Schmidt Marion Melendy

Menominee Enrollment Bill Seeks U S Roll Revisions

Congressman Reid F Murray introduces H R 4497 to enroll Menominee children born to enrolled parents on Shawano county areas and on reservation births after 1935. The measure directs the Interior Secretary to assess blood quantum for those named on the 1935 roll and adjust enrollment accordingly by June 30, 1940.

Reid F. Murray Shawano County Congress Committee On Indian Affairs Murray Senate House of Representatives United States of Americas Secretary of the Interior

Society of American Foresters to Convene Here on Saturday

About 80 foresters from across Wisconsin will attend a field meeting in Shawano on March 4. The event includes a 75 mile tour of Menominee reservation logging camps, lunch at a Menominee camp, an evening banquet, and a session on Farm Woodlot Management with two speakers. Local invitees include R. H. Fischer and George Baumeister among others.

Wisconsin Society of American Foresters Richard de Langy Neopit Iit Menomines Indian Reservation Bilmay Menominee Reservation Lake States Lutheran School R. H. Fischer George Baumeister M. Stener Charles Naber Joe Stark M. J. Walirich O. K. Johnson A. EB. Fenske William Seering Gresham Earl Gilson A. A. Weber Oscar Ramlow Louis Brunner

Funeral Held for Maria Marquardt in Madison and Herman

Maria Fredrica Marquardt died at 235 W Gilman Madison on February 21 at 83. Services were at Schneers funeral home and Elias church Herman. Born in Germany she came at 13 with her parents. She married William Marquardt in 1874. Survived by son William of Gresham and four daughters in Indiana Wisconsin and Washington, plus grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Maria Fredrica Marquardt W. Gilman Street Madison Schneers Funeral Home Elias Church Herman C. C. Domke Germany William Marquardt Marquardt William 5 Gresham Amelia Seering LaPorte Ind Ida Waegli Shawano Mary Petersen Esther Gollubske Seattle Washington

Congressman Murray Suggests Different Tune at Anthem Debate

Rep. Reid F. Murray discusses opera star Frederick Jagel and Jagel's critique of the national anthem with House members. Murray says the sweetest music would be the drumming of $2 million in the pails of Wisconsin farmers, reflecting a farmers' relief aim.

Reid F. Murray Frederick Jagel Jagel House Murray Wisconsin

Indian Bureau Lays Blame to Market on Menominee Dairy

Washington reports say Menominee reservation delegation will fail to oust the dairy management. The Indian Bureau says market demand for lumber and dairy products, not management faults, caused reduced income on the Shawano Wis. reserve.

Indian Bureau Washington, D. C Shawano Wis Indianureau

Cheesemakers Association to Hold Special Meeting

The Shawano County Cheesemakers' association will hold a special meeting at the Chippewa cheese house next Tuesday evening March 7 to discuss matters tied to a recent association resolution. Secretary Louis Ringel urges all members to attend. The Shawano lodge No. 170 F. and A. M. meets Thursday March 2 at 8:00 PM with work in the M. M. degree.

Shawano County Cheesemakers’ Association Chippewa Louis Ringel Shawano Lodge No. 170

Farmer Business Men's Meeting Program in Shawano

The program committee met on a Saturday in the county agent office to plan the Shawano farmer business men meeting on March 16. The event will feature a noon banquet with morning and afternoon sessions. Local speakers will discuss Shawano county agriculture and related topics with R. K. Froker from the college of agriculture and a state AAA office representative as guests.

Shawano Soil Shawano County R. K. Froker The College of Agriculture State AAA

Brother of Geo Schutz Succumbs in Milwaukee

George Schutz’s brother Frank B. Schutz, 70, died Sunday at his North 29th Street home in Milwaukee after a recent heart attack. Funeral held Wednesday. Frank was Milwaukee postmaster under Wilson era and active Democrat. Survived by widow two sons, a sister and George Schutz.

George Schutz Milwaukee Frank B. Schutz North 29Th Street Kir. Schutz J. Schutz Wilson Bor Germantown Washington County Wisconsin Schutz NRA Julius P. Heil Liberty State Bank Frank J Lake Worth Florida Robert J A. O. Wilmot George Shawane

Precautions At Shawano Hospital To Curb Flu

Dr. C. E. Shibenvoll city health officer says no immediate flu epidemic danger. Shawano 3 municipal hospital restricts visitors to relatives as a precaution. County Afghan measure announced by Arthur W. Braun and county physician Dr E. L. Schroeder. Mrs. Margaret Checie supports steps amid no epidemic stage.

Shawano 3 Municipal Hospital C. E. Shibenvoll City Health Stubernvoll Arthur W. Braun E. L. Schroeder Margaret Checie Stubdengoll

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CMAT Rotary Miss Hattie Giles Perifece Seed Circle HINES New York New York City James J. Hines Tammany L. G. Habert H.C. Coon F. A. Childs H. B. Nathan L. 8. Dorsey D. Jeidell Basil A. Anglin George Kraus Ted C. B. Halsey F. Woodruff A. F. Priest William Dansiger H. Harwood Percy Green Mr. Dansiger Stevens Point Glee Club Monti Kreisler Evelyn Scola Mae Knutson Senorita Bolero Dessaure Houseley Sigmund Romberg Sarjeant Reid Murray Shawano Municipal Hospital Roepke Marshal Kielblock Otto Druckrey Louis A. A. Mendez Druckrey Maria Marquardt Cong. Murray Cheesemakers Geo. Schutz
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