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Newspaper
Shawano County Journal
Location
Shawano, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1939
Page
7
Legal notices announce foreclosures in Shawano County Wisconsin with details of parcels, courts, dates, and sale terms. Listings include parties such as Florence Bubertner Evans Clara Evans Thos Fadurala Farm Mortgage and others with sale dates in 1938 1939 and various property descriptions and sheriff sales.
W J Dolan as administrator announces a public auction sale of Olive Olson deceaseds property in Shawano County Wisconsin. The land described is in Navarino and Waukechon towns, with terms to be announced at sale. Sale date May 16 1939 at 10 a m at the Shawano courthouse.
Wisconsin lawmakers heard strong opposition to the Richier bill reestablishing the 1923 milk price control law in urban areas. Opponents say it harms rural farmers and raises city prices, while supporters warn against chaos if repealed. The piece also covers the state budget, political realignments, and upcoming revenue measures.
J Casper applies to the Town Board of Richmond Shawano County Wisconsin for a Class B Retailer license to sell fermented malt beverages and intoxicating liquors at 8.37 A 3 AW 24 A Bee 8-27-15 in the Town of Richmond from now until July 1 1939 subject to Wisconsin statutes including Chapter 178 and amendments.
The United States Civil Service commission announces open competitive exams for Auditor marine accounts at 3200 yearly and Junior tabulating machine operator at 1440 yearly. Applications for the first two exams must be filed by May 29 from eastern states and June 1 from Colorado and western states.
May 22 the notice invites applicants from states east of Colorado and by May 25 from Colorado for forestry student aid of 1260 dollars per year. Open to students who have completed at least two years of a 24 year forestry course by June 30 1939 and who are in their sophomore junior or senior year in the 1938 39 school year. Applicants must not have passed age 25. Full information from C P Goddake secretary of the U S Civil Service board of examiners at the city post office or from the secretary of the board at any first or second class post office.
Dr Cornelius A Harper recounts Wisconsin's early public eating places, noting about 10 000 today versus a sparse past. He recalls 1840s taverns serving travelers, inns doubling as social hubs, sugar parties with maple syrup, wild game dinners, and liquor at most taverns, with ads like Planter's House Hale's Corners offering "a little of the critter."
SafetyMan Fred W Braun cautions drivers that accidents occur even on dry surfaces and clear weather. He notes many drivers misjudge curves and passing on dry roads. The piece stresses continued careful driving despite favorable conditions.
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