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Newspaper
Shawano County Journal
Location
Shawano, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1939
Page
5
Numerous Shawano residents and visitors are noted in a bustling round of social calls and trips. Laverne Sasman from Graen Jay visits. families like Seifert and Muehi spend weekends in Madigon. Antone Kuckuk plans a South and Mexico trip. many locals host relatives from Milwaukee Neenah Green Bay and beyond.
Mrs Berd Andrews left for Milwaukee Monday to visit her daughter Mrs James Gehr. H Zahn cashier of the State Bank of Cecil returns home after Mayo Clinic treatment. Mr and Mrs Robert Babington hosted Miss Smith and Miss Laura Livermore from Appleton. Mrs Edna visited in Oconto with Rev Reiff and family. Mrs Reiff formerly Miss Alyce Graser. Mrs Thoras Bartlein of Watbeno visiting in city for an extended time spent a week in Clintonville with Frank Bucholtz. Mr and Mrs William Lane and sons of Stephenson Michigan spent the weekend at L J Lane home. Lee Lane a Ripon College student also stayed with his parents. Mr and Mrs Albert Trathen of Madison, Miss Gretchen Nommensen of UW and Miss Rachel Nommensen of Oshkosh State Teachers College visited Mrs F C Nommensen. District Attorney James Larson returned from Madison after attending mid winter conference with 40 counties represented. speakers included Chief Justice Marvin Rosgen Perry, Attorney General John E Martin and Oliver L O Boyle.
Wisconsin applies to the Federal Communications Commission for a 16 hours a day statewide station linked with the University of Wisconsin. The goal is to provide an all Wisconsin service with no advertising, extending coverage to night and day, and to reduce reliance on Chicago and Illinois clear channels. The plan includes adult discussion programs, extension courses, and non-duplicating content aligned with Wisconsin life and institutions.
Wisconsin livestock reports show about 515000 horses on farms, down from 526000 last year, with total state value about 4308000 below 1938 estimates. The average value drops to 118 per head from 124, and 52000 horses are under two years old. An unrelated Los Angeles law requires a picnic permit for dinners over 25 guests.
Crescent Theatre presents Yonue weekend shows March 2 3 4 with Bringing Em Back Alive and Past and Loose on stage star Robert Montgomery Rosalind Russell plus Seorts and News and She Little Review. Preview Honolulu with Eleanor Powell Robert Young George Burns and Gracie Allen and Our Gang Comedy and News.
Antigo Production Credit association cuts its loan rate by one half of one percent effective February 23. Secretary-treasurer Waldelich states the move, supported by Federal Intermediate Credit Bank activity, will save about 800000 annually for 243000 members in 535 associations. The Antigo group notes use of budget plans and notes discounted with the St Paul bank.
Pamphlets announce Badger Boys State sponsored by Alonzo Cudworth Post No. 23 American Legion Milwaukee Wis and to be held at St Johns Military Academy Delafield June 17 to 24. About 606 boys from 71 counties chosen for leadership will participate with a $15 fee plus transportation funded by sponsors.
March birthday listings for Lenne Hawke Underhill Betty Ann Grow Jack Willis Brown Velda Gruetzmacher Pella Ervin Rosenberg Mabel Jane Raddant Gloria Mae Brandemuhl Marc Leywellan Schreiber Josephine Carlson Patricia Ann Dodge Gladys Tews Homer T Erickson Lowell Luebke Margaret Muraski and Orville Gaedke observed in Shawano Gillett Gresham Bowler Pulaski Angelica Belle Plaine symbols of local community notices.
The state highway commission cautions that pedestrian accidents will increase this month due to icy streets and reduced visibility from rain and snow. More walkers on rural highways and longer daylight in evenings contribute to higher risk. drivers and pedestrians should exercise caution.
Classified items include logging outfit and camp equipment for sale with viewing times at Long Lake Wisconsin, contact info Supt. Kent Rideout, and a Wis HY seed corn listing with prices. Local church notices list service times for Episcopal, Christian Science, Methodist, Lutheran, and Gospel Tabernacle, plus sympathy note for family.
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