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Newspaper

Shawano County Journal

Location

Shawano, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1939

Page

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Conventions Schedules Shape Shawano City Meet May June

City groups announce two conventions in May and June to discuss economic growth and new industry. The 70 member Chamber of Commerce directors led by officials address county delegates, with Roan leaders and local clubs preparing sessions and debates on industrial prospects and civic development.

AL Line Ole Reilly Srortt Owiehe Wisconsin Alanine Rotc Weltet Jovay Diveckers Lisuliy Mucking Buesilay Chambeer of Commerce Osean Landow Milweyikes

Glen Sherman program pleases audience at high school recital

The high school music department presented Glen Sherman at the auditorium Tuesday evening. Sherman offered two Gluck pieces Ballet and Gavotte Nocturne Opus 10 by Chopin and Debussy Clair de lune among others. His interpretation won praise from parents and students as he delivered graceful tones and three encores.

Clon Stuenin Auditoriu Jemibers Shawano High School Mioasdh Une High School Sherman Millaner Dus West Govotta Koeth Chopin Eibeas Guy Rod Debussy Urouphe Mack Vellety Sheri

Goers Awarded $115.84 in Collision Case

In a County Court ruling Judge C. G. B. Dil Jert awarded Pam Agins and Goers $115.84 after a New Year collision at Main and Green Bay. Attorneys discussed the outcome as the judge imposed a relief payment and noted negligence claims. The accident involved Kiger and Melvin Schroeder, and details cited by the court reflect the event’s timing and venue.

Adolph Kiger Melvin Sehrowder Geaiaal Main Green Bay Arsine Dillett Ee Vaurs Santen

Calendar of Coming Events Reads Like a Planner

Calendar of coming events lists groups such as Ladies Aid Society and The Jot rn s Guild with dates in late March. It mentions men’s banquet on March 2 and a junior women’s table event with rehearsals and club meetings. Local church services and troop activities are noted alongside community gatherings.

Hursluy Fothadiat Lites’ Aid Society Or GY C. Jotrns Guild Weilay Oretrboumeda Iien Junior Wonwui Stuwwaue Club Ohi Willows Scott Tacettinge Linstern Dachy

Seventh District Women's Clubs Convention in Shawano

Shawano will host the seventh district convention of women's clubs on May 11-12 with 250 to 300 attendees. Delegates from seven district clubs will gather under district president Mrs. BR. N. Rightsell. interim planning led by Mrs. Arthix Prehn due to Rightsell’s illness. Local hosts include the Shawano and Junior Woman’s clubs. further details to follow.

O. A. Reetz Shawano BR. N. Rightsell Stevens Foint Arthix Prehn Wausau Gertrude McGee Rightsell Prehn Reetz Herman ‘Towne Herman ‘Towne, President of the Junior Woman's Club

Meet the Coach John J Jung at Necedah High

Necedah High school coach John J Jung is profiled from Cleon Wailport's Meet the Coach column in the Milwaukee Journal state sport roundup. Born Shawano July 15 1912 he graduated in 1930, attended Ripon College on a scholarship, earned two summer state university sessions toward an MA, and earned high school letters in football basketball and track. He captained the Ripon track squad his senior year and now coaches three sports at Necedah where football had not existed and basketball success was limited before his arrival. He tied Mauston for football and won basketball with a small enrollment, plus district court titles and regional setbacks last season. His third year records show basketball .760 and football .555. He enjoys sports photography hunting and gingle and teaches mathematics and science in addition to coaching.

John &. Jung Necedah Milwauoe Journal Cleon Wailfport John 0. Jung Necedah High School Shawano Ripon College State University American Legion Ripon

RILE AFFIDAVITIES FOR TAX EXTENSION

Final date passes for extending 1839 real estate taxes to July under affidavit plan. Taxes unpaid after March 21 or lacking affidavits become delinquent and go to the county treasurer. City Treasurer Nachtwey reports no last minute rush. some affidavits filed and gradual response since month start. Beginning this week the tax roll will be turned over to the county. delinquency amount unknown until completion.

Roger Machtney Machtwey Nachtwey

Shawano High Band Ends Vesper Hour Concert Series

Shawano High School band closed the vesper series with a well attended spring concert led by guest conductor Harold Bachman. Director Harold Shlimovitz organized the program featuring Clintonville High, De Pere High, and Central State Teachers College choirs with soloists and pianists, plus Glen Sherman the visiting pianist in a free finale for parents and friends.

Shawano Harold Bachman Harold Shlimovitz Mmusic Gervase Parker Madrigal Club Edith Callies Jack Tischer Clintonville Everett Goll de Pere Lester A. Skornicka Central State Teachers’ College Stevens Point Charlotte Reichel Frank Schneers Gertrude Albrecht Shawano High School Glen Sherman

Henry Werner 84 dies after long illness at Advance

Henry Werner aged 84 died early Friday at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Wolf in Advance after several days illness. Born in Germany he came to America at 36 and lived near Sheboygan before moving to a farm by Green Valley. He was an elder of St Johns Church Advance. Survived by eight children 35 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at the Fred Wolf home and St Johns church with burial in the church cemetery.

Henry Werner Fred Wolf Advance Ness Germany America Sheboygan Green Valley Werner St. John’s Church Louis Hintz Robert Kanzenbach Paul Nischke Ed Franz Alfred Werner Herman Mayer Morgan William Werner Oregon

Fire consumes Green construction office building

Fire department responded to a Monday morning blaze at the temporary office of Charles W. Green on the Shawano sewer project grounds near Iwen Box and Veneer. The fire, caused by an overheated stave, damaged part of a two by four structure but firefighters saved portions of the building.

Charles W. Green Shawano Sewer Project Iwen Box and Veneer Company

Shawano Library Patrons Urged to Return Books by March 28

All Shawano station library patrons are notified to return their books by March 28 for the periodical book exchange. Many newly purchased books will be added at that time.

Shawano Station

Johannes resigns as manager of Menominee Mills

H W Johannes, manager of the Menominee Indian Mills for three and a half years, resigns effective April 15 1989 to become general manager of Rit Lake Lumber at Rib Lake Wisconsin. The move follows tribal council disputes over the mill’s finances and a recent 40 percent pay cut amid debts.

H. W. Johannes Washington, D. C Johannes Rit Lake Lumber Company Rib Lake Wis Mil Ralph Fredenberg Rib Lake Lumber Company Menominee Indian, Mills

Spring arrives with warmth and mixed memories in Shawano

The Shawano station records mark March 21 as the first day of spring at 6 29 AM with a high of 49 degrees. Bells of spring appear in streets as bonnets and buggies reappear while ice still coats Wolf River and Shawano Lake. Weather history notes colder years, including 11 degrees below zero after March 15, a Shawano record.

Winsom c Wolf River Shawano Lake R. H. Grade Shawano

Nomination Papers Filed by All City Aspirants

On Monday ten candidates filed nomination papers for city offices in Shawano with a Tuesday election set for April. Incumbents Roger Nachtwey and others face opposition for treasurer and first ward roles while Herman Marotz seeks the first ward unexpired supervisor term. Judicial and circuit judge candidates from Appleton Antigo and Shawano are listed.

Sling Aprila Shawano Fred Brei Arneld Krohn J. B. Gordon Fir Thend Fetiske Sam Priem Walter C. Weinig Raymond Oberle Eric Kleeman

Krohn to Seek Shawano City Treasurer Post

Arnold H. Krohn announces candidacy for the unexpired Shawano city treasurer term. A longtime resident and local taxpayer, Krohn has lived in Shawano for 25 years.

Arnold H. Krohn City Treaurer Krohn Shawano

Scouter Steak Fry Brings District Scouts Together

The northern district held its annual scouter steak fry at the Community hall on Tuesday evening with about 35 scouts leaders and friends attending. Delegations from Neopit Clintonville Brobarrass Wittenberg Bowler and Marion joined in a social gathering to meet new committee members leaders and cubbers. The event featured a steak fry supper prepared by George Krautkramer and included talks by Herbert Heilig and Chris Larson on scouting work and district activities. Hd Aschenbrener chaired the meeting.

Neopit Clintonville Brobarrass Wittenberg Bowler Marion George Krautkramer Herbert Heilig Appleton Heilig Chris Larson Hd Aschenbrener

Shawano County to Issue Tax Deeds on Unredeemed Certificates

County Clerk Ralph J. Kuchuk and deputies begin serving notices on property holders with unredeemed tax certificates totaling 167 450 dollars from 1924 to 1933. The county board authorized deeds once notices are served, focusing on a large farms list as certificates older than six years can be deeded. Some certificates predate 1924 are outlawed after 15 years.

Ralph J. Kuchuk Shawano County Kuchuk

Morris man and Bowler woman seek marriage license

William Schwartzkopf of Morris and Lillie Radun of Bowler applied for a marriage license at the county clerk’s office on March 17.

William Schwartzkopf Morris Lillie Radun Bowler

Rural Folks Enjoy Pictures and Talks at Aim Hall

About 300 rural residents gathered at Cassetta's hall Aim Monday night to view color cooperative scenes from Wisconsin and hear talks by Ike Walton Green Bay Equity Sales and George Rupple Badger cooperative manager. Sponsored by County Agent Baumeister this institute is part of a four stop series with meetings planned in Pleshek's hall Belle Plaine town hall and Richmond town hall this week.

Cassetta Aim R. E. Fischer State Department of Agriculture and Markets Ike Walton Green Bay Equity Sales George Rupple Badger Cooperative Baumeister Wisconsin Pleshek’s Hall Belle Plaine Town Hall Richmond ‘Town Hall

Shawano High Prom Set for June 2 Under New Leader

Shawano High announces the junior senior prom on June 2 with Vernal Rosenow as general chairman and Loretta Iwen as faculty adviser. A 14 member decoration committee is led by Eloise Lane, with Marjorie Iwen heading invitations and Helen Rosenberg in charge of refreshments. Ruth Staub and Lois Druckrey lead the programs while John Martin chairs the music committee. Kenneth Theis oversees cloakroom arrangements.

Shawano High School Vernal Rosenow Loretta Iwen Eloise Lane R. W. Lane Marjorie Iwen Helen Rosenberg Ruth Staub Lois Druckrey John Martin Kenneth Theis

Frederick Schoenike Dies at 85 in Shawano Area

Frederick Schoenike father of auctioneer Arthur Schoenike, died at his daughter’s home near Shawano on a Saturday at age 85. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Earth funeral home and St. James Lutheran church with burial in Woodlawn cemetery. He was born April 1, 1854 in Lebanon Dodge county and married there. survived by wife, two daughters, four sons, two brothers, one sister, 22 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.

Frederick Schoenike Arthur Schoenike Shawano the Earth Funeral Home St. James Clintonville Lebanon Dodge County William Beversdorf Henry Kell Arthur Edward Adolph Gresham William Duluth Minn Gunrat Watertown Milwaukee Sophie Swieg

Shawano Conservation Association Meets Over Speaker Idea

Members of the Shawano Conservation Association discussed bringing a Ducks Unlimited speaker before the next duck season. The group also considered a program to remove rough fish from Shawana lake as part of conservation efforts.

Shawano Conservation Association Ducks Unlimited Shawana Lake

Improvements at Shawano County Park Highlighted by Official

A. L. Pahr county superintendent and planning board secretary spoke to the Shawano club, outlining park improvements including a new sanitary building under construction expected to please summer visitors. Ripon College students began their annual spring vacation. Lane family members returned home for a week off.

A. L. Pahr Miral Planning Board Shawano Club Ripon College Lee Lane L. 7. Lane Victor Vernon Lane H. J. Lane Robert Lane Charles Ramlow Mary Reed

Rotary talk on history of the newspaper era

Ray I. Hanson editor of the Clintonville Tribune spoke to the Rotary Club at Hotel Bilmay on the evolution of newspapers from runner delivered news to modern paid publications. He noted radio’s impact on big papers and the enduring value of local papers to small communities. Oranges from Albert Engel were shared with members.

Ray I. Hanson Clintonville Rotary Club Bilmay Hanson Johan Gutenberg Florida Albert Engel Engel Shawane

Frank E Bridgman Retires From Government Service

Frank E Bridgman, longtime clerk of the Massachusetts House, has announced retirement from government service at age 70. A farewell dinner at the Somerset Hotel March 28 honors his career dating to 1837 under James W Kirgball. His father served as US agent at Keshena. Bridgman lists Shawano friends Grandma Winans and Charles Brooks.

Charles Brooks Frank E. Bridgman House of Representatives Boston Mass Boston Globe Bridgman Hotel Somerset House James W. Kirgball Stockbridges Menominees Oneidas General Grant Frank Bridgman Grandma Winans Mr. Brooks

Bonduel Forms Its Own Fish and Game Club

Bonduel has organized a conservation club to be known as the Bonduel Fish and Game Club. Directors elected at the organization meeting were A. G. Gruwell Al Druckrey Art Kroenke Robert Rose Elmer Richter and EP Heuschen. The directors will elect officers for the coming year.

Bonduel Bonduel Fish and Game Club A. G. Gruwell al Druckrey Art Kroenke Robert Rose Elmer Richter Ep, Heuschen

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wooians Gbs Adi Suri Uanally PAM Aghs Goers Arthur EH. Fenske Arthur I. Feniske Shawano Hotel Mr. Feniske Shawano Fire and Police Commission South Side John Jung ALT High School Menominee Mills RIB Lake Lumber CO SHENK Scouter Bohemia Moravia Hungary Rand McHally Poland Vany Romania Shawano County Journal Rand A McNally Czechoslovakia Sudeten Slovakia Bohemia, Moravia Ruthenia Republic of Wocodrow Wilson Fred. Schoenike Members OF Conservation Association Conservation Club Bondufi
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