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Newspaper

Shawano County Journal

Location

Shawano, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1939

Page

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Annual Badger Meeting Draws Hundreds of Attendees

The Badger cooperative annual meeting drew hundreds at the city hall gymnasium on Thursday with about 3,500 present. Gov Garth Cae opened the session as officers were elected to serve for the year, naming Carl Saundlmoh and others to director posts. Tom G Stitts urged farm cooperation as a key to lasting rural prosperity amid government programs.

Velvet Tehgo Nevi Thany Garth Cae Carl WP. Saundlmo Mathaon J. T. Bentenon Aut John Aoromald Coulowsy B. Uligen Witherhore Disk Ty Oxtn Alfred Dy Schmidt Lyndhurst Alta Klobusadel Shawano Tleury CG. Schmidt Bonduel Be Ef. Wunsch Advance Thomas Hardy Appleton George Lemke J. G Hite Tom G. Stittschlot Cooperative Research and Service Division Farm Credit Administration

Special Shawano county cheesemakers meeting discussed one man commission

About 25 to 30 members of the Shawnee Evening Leader shawnee Wisconsin read communications from Ralph Ammon director of markets. Leonard Kopitzke was instructed to appear in Madison at a hearing on a one man commission bill. A letter was drafted to be sent to the Shawnee Evening Leader and to Mr. Ammon, requesting publicity for the letter while avoiding controversy.

Shawano County Cheesemak Association Chippewa Leonard Kopitzke Marlon Madison Ralph Ammon Koy Ammon Shawne Shawane Wisconsin Stguvang Al-Danowing In- Astligemk

Calendar of coming events in March month

A garbled calendar lists multiple events from March 9 to March 19 including Willing Workers Healer C Johns Guild Mt sk Mle Pls Schwlab Tash Noble Crags Trarmteel Merely Shuwane churches Vesper service Junior Woman's Club Male chorus Shawano Odawelows Soanusethag Lavhekahs County Breeders Convervattion association card party County teachers meeting Wrounesaiy Methodist Sunday School board Laymon tranp Boy Scouts Linton Tecuten sorviews St Pertricley dinner at Sacred Heart Beneal.

Healer C Johns Guild AL Mtsk Mle Pls Ktay Schwlab Tash Shawano Club Odawelows Soanusethag Nesalay Lavhekahs W. Ms Simyene County Breeders’ Cooperacting Convervettion Association Wrounesaiy Methodist Sunday School Board Jones’ Walther Tongue Laymon_tranp Boy Scouts Linton Tecuten Sorviews Mare Sacred Heart Beneal H. M. Shlimovitz G. M. Parker Frank Schneers Gertrude Alrecht George Leo Volts Holy Holy Dykes Gypsy Life Balfe Roses Belts St. Michael’s Tower Sasticcates Knyrett Ge Leolts Holmes Selverado Clarke Nevin

Shawano Debaters Take Second in State Tournament

Shawano High School debate team finished second at the Wisconsin High School Forensic Association event held in Madison. Shawano trailed two first place teams by a slim margin as judges noted a near share of the title. Shawano’s affirmative earned 95 points. Coaches and students later attended a breakfast conference at the Wisconsin Union for critic analyses.

Shawano High School Madisom Hall Claire Kenosha Shawano Wever University A. Z. Wever H. L. Eubank University of Wisconsin J. H. Baceur University of Redlands California Vernon W. Thomson Richland Center Donald Olson Stevens Point Robert Marotz Edward Soramers Roy Sieber Donald Rosenberg Roger Cantwell Walter Eberlein Wisconsin Union

Mold Last Rites for Wm. Huycke

William Huycke former Shawano resident died Friday of a heart ailment after seven months ill. Funeral at Methodist Episcopal church conducted by Rev. Herbert J. Lane. Born Warwick Canada January 1 1861 he came to Wisconsin as a child. Survived by five children William Morrison IL Frank Two Rivers Nora Mrs Mearl Wilson Ogdensburg Viola Mrs Walter Cronce West Allis Albert Two Rivers and five brothers. Interment Woodlawn cemetery.

William Huycke Methodist Episcopal Church Herbert J. Lane Huycke Shawano Two Rivers Warwick Canada Pred Brei Joe Boehm Hol Schoenfeldt Woodlawn

Breeders To Hold Special Meeting In Shawano County

The Shawano County Breeders' Cooperative will meet Tuesday evening March 14 at the Utility building to amend by laws for Farm Security Administration aid. The group plans to buy more bull calves with FSA funds and must address attorney objections before approval. President Fred Harriman urges member attendance. meeting starts at 8:00 PM.

Shawano County Breeders’ Cooperative Farm Security Administration FSA Fred Harriman Breeders’ Cooperative

Public Card Party To Benefit Conservation Work

The Shawano County Conservation association will host a public card party at the Community hall next Tuesday evening March 14. Proceeds support conservation efforts in the area. Prizes include merchandise totaling fifty dollars and a grand prize five tube General Electric radio. Games include Schafskopf bridge and skat. The public is invited.

Shawano County Conservation Association Gerhard Grogs Conservation Association Tigerton

Lester Bradley Takes Over Murdock Hotel Management

Lester Bradley is now in charge of the Murdock hotel and will serve as manager until Mr and Mrs Harry Sanderson return from Florida in April. The Sandersons, who operated the hotel for two years through a corporation, plan to resume duties after their Miami trip. Bradley previously served as day clerk from 1919 to 1923 and is well known locally.

Lester Bradley Murdock Harry Sanderson Florida Sandersons Sanderson Miami Bradley

Final Rites for Edward Green of Belle Plaine

Final rites were held Saturday afternoon for Edward Green a prominent Belle Plaine farmer and logger who died at his home last Wednesday evening. He had been in failing health for the past month. Services were at the First Presbyterian church with interment in Woodlawn cemetery. The Odd Fellows lodge provided the grave service with six brothers as pallbearers. Edward J. Green born August 4 1868 in Wisconsin spent much of his life in Belle Plaine and operated a 160 acre farm for 44 years. He married Anne Albertina Ahsman in 1894 and they had four children. His long career in woods and logging firms him as a kindly neighbor and friend.

Edward Green Belle Plaine First Presbyterian Church Woodlawn Garth Gee Odd Fellows’ Lodge Odd Fellows David Winter Edward J. Green Wausau Wis Fred Green New London County Asylum Dick Gumner Black Brothers Joe Black Mr. Green Anne Albertina Ahsman

Lyetle Review Dance Recital Delights Crescent Audience

The Little Review by Mildred Rudolf Walirich at the Crescent theatre last week pleased audiences. Nine parts featured babies in pink nighties and blue slippers in Tuck Em in Time, with Fern Dittman as a skilled toe dancer and dream fairies Mercia Wallitch and Marilyn Chaimson. The Little Old Ladies wore black and white taffeta in the gay eighties style, while Peggy Kral and others performed Walking Sticks in pink pajamas and bonnets.

Mildred Rudolf Walirich Crescent Theatre Carol Laehn Dorothy Jean Heinz Carol Damrau Virginia Wallrich Ann Peterson Noreen Gallagher Patsy O'Brien Benita Pratt Charles Laehn Fern Dittman Fern Dream Fairies Mercia Wallitch Marilyn Chaimson Carol Mader Betty Lou Berg Betty Jane Hanstedt Peggy Kral Audrey Gerondale Maxine Chaimson Anita Skoglund Marilyn Powell Mary Jean Naher Delores Chaimson

City Council Extends Real Estate Tax Payments to July 1

Regular meeting of the city council approved an extension of real estate tax payments without penalty to July 1, 1939, with affidavit must be filed by March 18. Taxed extended by affidavit become delinquent after July 1 and incur eight tenths of one percent monthly interest from January 1. Council also authorized sale of 35,000 dollars in sewerage bonds at a premium of 2,321 dollars to support sewerage work. Caspar Wallrich Insurance Agency awarded city compensation insurance. Meeting adjourned and to resume March 10 for unfinished business.

Shawano Caspar Wallrich Insurance Agency

Weed and Seed Clinics Announced for Three Towns

Spring planning prompts county agent to host three weed and seed clinics with George M Briggs and Henry Lang. Meetings set at Green Valley March 13 Wittenberg March 14 and Shawano March 15 for farmers to bring grain and seed samples for impurity and barley seed examinations. Mr and Mrs E J Buettner visited Caroline to see Mr Buettner's parents.

George M .Briggs College of Agriculture Hendry Lang State Weed Department Green Valley Wittenberg Shawano Court House Farmera Briggs

Foresters Hold Annual Meeting in Wisconsin Snow

About 75 representatives from federal forest service units in Wisconsin and Upper Michigan joined the Wisconsin section of the American Society of Foresters for a field meeting and trip despite heavy snowfall. Richard DeLaney led tours through Menominee Reservation and discussed selective logging, disease control, and maple syrup production. A 18 year old white spruce plantation yielded $120 per 5 acres, while a 155 year old white pine stand near Neopit had 20 percent of volume removed since 1938. Luncheon, talks on forest crops, farm woodlots, and syrup production followed, with Langlade county agent John Omeruik addressing syrup quality and centralized processing by Antigo producers.

Wisconsin American Society of Foresters Federal Forest Service Federal Upper Michigan Indian Service Menominee Indian Reservation Richard DeLaney Neupit Reservation Shawano Neopit St. James’ School Hall John Omeruik Langlade County Antigo

New Visiting Rules Adopted at Hospital

Shawano Municipal hospital introduces a single visitor rule with patient cards. Each patient receives a card for visitors in turn, limiting visits to one person at a time to promote rest and comfort. Hospitals nationwide have adopted similar policies to keep visits brief and nonintrusive for patients.

Shawano Municipal Hospital

Nomination papers circulated for city offices

Nomination papers are out for Roger Nachtwey candidate for city treasurer to fill the unexpired term of Grover Beversdorf. Arnold Erwin also seeks the treasurer post to oppose Nachtwey. Dr. J. B. Gordon, alderman from the first ward, aims for that seat after succeeding Claude Miller. Other candidates include Arthur Fenske of Shawano hotel and Samuel Priem, first ward grocer.

Roger Machtney Grover Beversdorf Arnold Erwin Nachtwey J. B. Gordon Claude Miller Dr. Gordon Miller Arthur Fenske Shawano Hotel Samuel Priem

Regular March Session of the County Board Opens

The Shawano county board began its regular March session Tuesday with 36 members answering roll call. Hierman Marotz took oath as new supervisor, as Wisconsin association bills loom, and two resolutions on asylum water and cemetery plat were laid over. The session runs through the week with routine business and officer salaries to follow.

Shawanty Wisconsin County Boards Association Madison Hugh Harper J. D. Eastwood Frank Stew Wescott Lake Drive

Postal Clerk Remmel Charged With Rifling Mail

Edward H. Remmel a Shawano post office clerk and longtime city mail carrier is held on a 500 dollar temporary bond on charges of rifling mail. Postal Inspector T H Barkow filed the case in Shawano with commissioner Edward Aschenbrener noting the removal of 40 cents from a letter. He is expected to be bound over to Milwaukee federal court once the commissioner recovers. Remmel submitted to arrest and waived a preliminary hearing but was not bound over due to the commissioner’s illness. He has been suspended from service.

Edward H. Remmel Shawano Edward Aschenbrener United States Remmel T. H. Barkow Appleton Milwaukee

Wisconsin Cheese Broadcast Attracts Out Of State Buyers

A national Wisconsin cheese broadcast drew more than two thousand requests for recipe books. Earl B. Whiting and Wilbur G. Carlson promoted Wisconsin cheese industry and a spring sales drive. Books titled 101 Smart Ways to Serve Wisconsin Cheese offered from Cincinnati to Denver.

Wisconsin Earl B. Whiting Gillett Wisconsin Cheesemakers’ Association Wilbur G. Carlson Wisconsin Agricultural Authority Cincinnati Denver Carlson Whiting

Two Men Die In Head-On Collision On Highway 55

Lawrence Mueller aged 20, brother of Rudolph Mueller who runs Lime Kiln Hill cheese factory, died in a head-on crash on Highway 55 north of Seymour on Thursday. Frank Miss, a Mueller farm employee, also died. Virgil Pues of Navarins drove another car and was injured along with Edna Pues and James Dinglediem. Roy Schmit of Seymour, a passenger in the Mueller car, and two passengers in the Pues car were hospitalized with injuries.

Lawrence Mueller Rudolph Mueller Seymour Frank Miss Mueller Farm Mueller Virgil Pues Navarina Roy Schmit Pues Edna Pues Navarins James Dinglediem Navarine

Male Chorus Minstrel Show Set for April 11

The Shawano Male chorus has set April 11 for a minstrel show featuring Black Town Follies at the Community hall. Rehearsals have run four weeks and Eric Albers directs the music while Harvey Stuben woll and Birger Gabrielsen lead the lines and lyrics. The show features a dozen or more funny men plus a 36 voice chorus. The Community hall stage will be enlarged for the occasion.

Shawano Eric Albers Harvey Stubenwoll Birger Gabrielsen

Scenes of Rotary Convention to be Held in Cleveland

Monday club program in Cleveland featured Herbert J. Ross showing a Rotary convention reel from headquarters. About 1,500 delegates from every continent and all 48 states expected for the June session, the city’s first since 1925. Highlights included George Hager and Paul Harris, with notes on past conventions and calls for attendance to foster Rotary friendship. F. G. Stitta spoke on Farm Credit administration work and Badger plant praise. Myron Gueller named as new student member replacing Walter Eberlein. Gueller cited for scholastic standing and track records.

Cleveland Ohio Rotary Club Hotel Bismay Herbert J. Ross Rotary Shawn George Hager Rotary International Paul P. Harris Chicago Salt Lake City Scotland F. G. Stitta Washington, D. C Farm Credit Administration George Rupple Stitts Agricultural Department Myron Gueller Walter Eberlein Gueller

Sunday School Attendance Gains at Two Shawano ME Churches

The Shawano Methodist Episcopal church and the Advance church report rises in Sunday school attendance. Pastor H J Lanes explains gains align with a national church school advance, backed by denomination education boards. Local superintendents H Halverson and Mrs J P Henning oversee Shawano and Advance programs.

Shawano Board of Education Chicago Church School

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Gianctous Sis- Ston Fawano Cieesemarkers WM. Huycke Conservation Ass Murdock Hotel Justic Justice United States Supreme Court Charles ©. Hughes Congress Roosevelt John N. Garner William B. Bankhead Edw Green E. J. Buettner Caroline Mr. Buettner Mrs Theodore Buettner Roger Nachiwee Foresters Rotary Convention City M. E
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