Grandma Winans Pioneer of Shawano Dies at 102
Mrs. Mary Winans oldest resident and settler of Shawano dies suddenly at noon. Funeral at 2:00 this afternoon at Mrs. Towler's Main Street home with Rev. H.K. Lang officiating. Interment in Woodlawn cemetery. Mrs. Winans taught early schooling and appeared in Shawano society since 1853, tied to the Murray and Huntington lineages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HK. J. Lang
M. B. Church
M. Buche
Athol Kuchuk
Ben Lurker
Woodlawn
Iis Preat-Prandyens
Grandia Winans
Shawano
Ule
Julius Uy
Huntington
Indiana
Shmuel Huntington
Uaration of Independence
Kias Mureray
Menominee Reservation
Captain Murray
Wisconsin
Juliig A. Murray
Choe Murray
Ort Wayne
Wabash
Meir
Teuk Tnel
Ciuknier
Ermiloga
Jobe Wine
Liu
Neenah hosts North Wisconsin Synod merger meeting
Local delegates from 85 Evangelical and Reformed congregations in northern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan gather in Neenah as the North Wisconsin Synod forms, uniting about 18 000 members. Leaders from the general synod and Philadelphia office attend as merger terms are settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helkey
AL W. Klumb
Veuve Eivangelical and Reformed Church
Silas Darling
Todiay
Neenah
Evangel and Reformed
Wisconsin
Upper Michigan Peninsula
Hyvatyeliceal Synod
North Amerviva
Reformed Church
United States
Well
W. Goebel
Chicago
General Synod of
Thy Church
William Fi. Lampe
Philadelphia
Calendar of Coming Events May 1 to May 22
A fragmented calendar lists events from Willing Workers and Sensore Jonnts Gall to Seventh District Woman's Club convention on May 22. Other entries include a May 13 music festival, church gatherings at Peace church, rehearsals, Rotary, Odd Fellows, and various church and ladies auxiliary activities through May 17.
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de A
Sensore Jonnts Gall
Suet Sigma Phi
Woman's Club
Rikay
Hospital Auy
Cuuntonvine
Stewano
Mattie
Peace Church
Mucintsy
Star
Rotary
Shreveelib
Odd Fellows
Score Meethy
Philathea
Presbyterian Ladies' Aldaoctaty
Wyhsche Co
Christian Mothers
Englow
Blames
Walther League
Watneeday
White Shrine
Librarian Testifies On Rural Library Aid Plan
Mrs. Charles Veslai Shawano librarian told the joint assembly senate committee about Shawano county library progress and rural access. She urged extending service to all rural residents and cited $2500 backing by the county board. Alfonsi's bill would create a fund to support libraries operating with local funds and limited traveling library aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Veslai
Shawano
Joint Educational Committee of the
Assembly and
Senate
Alousi
Veslais
Shawano County
Wisconsin
Vegslak
Alfonsi
Movie shown at Rotary meeting highlights shadows
John Goergen presented the youth film Highlights and Shadows at the Hotel Bismay noon Monday for Shawano Rotary. The film took members to the Wastman Kodak plant. The secretary read a Rotary HQ report praising the Shawano club as a live organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Goergen
Rotary Club
Bismay
Tiuree Townships Buy Pumper For Rural Fire Dept
Belle Plaine Richmond and Waukechon townships voted in April to fund a 500 gallon four wheel drive pumper. The unit will be kept at Shawano Utility building, operate with the Wescott system, and a meeting will organize a rural fire department for the three townships. It will include a booster tank and snow plow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Plaine
Richmond
Waukechon
Shawano
Wescott
Mothers and Daughters Banquet at Peace Church
The Peace Church hosts two banquets with the May 23 event for Motior or Motior daughters and a May 28 Mothers and Daughters gathering in church parlors. A 6:30 p.m. dinner precedes a good program open to all mothers and daughters in the congregation and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Men's Brotherhood of the Peace Church
Marriage Licenses Filed In County Clerk Office
The past week saw multiple marriage license filings in the county clerk’s office. Eimil Schwartz of Pella and Lilie Bruss of Herman pair. Ervin Koenig of Shawano and Mabel Raddant of Waukechon pair. Louis Wilt of Shawano and Adella Schroeder of Waukechon pair. Casimir Sook and Jean Bonk, both of Green Valley pair. Frederick Eberlein, a student at St Norbert College, spent the weekend in Shawano with his parents, Mr and Mrs M G Eberlein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eimil Schwartz
Pella
Lilie Bruss
Herman
Ervin Koenig
Shawano
Mabel Raddant
Waukechon
Louis Wilt
Adella Schroeder
Casimir Sook
Green Valley
Jean Bonk
Frederick Eberlein
St. Norbert's College
M. G. Eberlein
Shawano County Board Ends Four Day Session on Slot Machines
Shawano county board voted 21 to 17 to rescind a nine year old resolution directing cleanup of slot machines, paving the way for legal operation this summer. The move followed a week of debate, protests by local clergy, and support from the 26 county committee for rehabilitating northern counties. An unofficial regulation plan for machines was proposed, citing Oconto county example limits and safety concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawano County
Shawanno County
William J. Pingel
Fred Eberlein
Pingel
Shawano Ministerial Association
Eberlein
Grover A. Meisner
Oconto County
Circuit Court Opens With Full Calendar At County Court House
Circuit Court with Judge FH V Werner presides at the county court house. Most hearings expected to settle out of court. Notable cases include The State vs Roger Heins, Orville Heins, Philip Aubel, and Ray Aubel for beating a Bonduel tavern keeper. Also Sol N Block of Cairo, former Murdock hotel manager, charged with assaulting Volney King with a blackjack on February 7, sending him to hospital. Several other criminal cases and numerous jury issues listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
FH. V. Werner
County Court House
Atate
Roger
Orville Heins
Philip
Ray Aubel
Bonduel
Sol N. Block
Cairo
Murdock Hotel
Volney King
Block
King
Vernal Rosenow and Miss Florence Certel Lead Junior Promenade
Vernal Rosenow and Miss Florence Oertel will head the annual junior promenade set for June 2 in the high school gym. Miss Oertel, daughter of Mrs. Ella Decertel, is a popular junior student, while Vernal is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rosenow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Rosenow
Florence Certel
Florence Oertel
Miss Oertel
Ella Decertel
Vernal
Walter Rosenow
Shawano Days Sponsored by City Merchants
Two great bargain days are offered by local Shawano merchants on Wednesday May 10 and Thursday May 11. The Shawano Days event, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce trade promotion committee, offers deep discounts and complete stocks. Shoppers are urged to buy now for summer wardrobe and home furnishings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawano
Carl Raddant Elected Vice Commander 3rd District
Carl Raddant of Shawano Legion and county council commander was elected vice commander of the eighth district at a Stevens Point conference. Fremont's Arlin Pitt was named commander. Attendees from here included Art Braun R H Grade Gerald Riley George Merrill and Mr Raddant. Henry O Regner West Bend Wisconsin department commander delivered a highlight address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Raddant
Shawano Legionnaire
Stevens Point
Arlin Pitt
Fremont
Art Braun
R. H. Grade
Gerald Riley
George Merrill
Mr. Raddant
Henry 0. Regner
West Bend
Department of Wisconsin
Local students win high honors at music festival
Shawano High School music students earned top honors at a Clintonville festival on Saturday. The event split contestants into five groups A to C, with first second and third place winners across vocal instrumental and choral categories. Next week on May 13 district band festival contests are set for Clintonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clintonville
Shawano
Jack Kuckuk
Virginia Oertel
Virginia Certel
Jack Kuchuk
Idnet
Death Claims Mrs. Lohren gel 61 in City
Mrs William Lohren gel aged 61 died Friday afternoon. Funeral services were held Monday at St James Lutheran Church with Rev Walter Schroth officiating. Born November 1 1877 in Germany she came to America in 1909 and settled in Iowa then in this county at Richmond before moving six years ago to this city. Survived by husband William, son Otto of Shawano, brother Henry of Markesan Wisconsin and five grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lohrengel
St. James Lutheran Church
Walter M. ‘Schroth
Germany
Wiliam Lohrengel
America
Iowa
Richmond
Lohrengels
Otto
Shawano
Henry
Markesan
Wis
iCHoir Musical At Peace Church
A choir musical will be presented at Peace Church on Sunday evening May 14. Sponsored by the senior choir and directed by Orville Kroening. Proceeds fund gowns for three members. Solo and instrumental numbers plus band and organ music. Small 10 cent admission. Public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Orville Kroening
New Addition To Shawano Municipal Hospital Opens to Public
The Shawano Municipal Hospital completed a new south wing addition on May 1 2030 and invites the public to inspect it Friday May 12 from 1:00 to 3:30 pm. The project drew 839 donors contributing 13497.75 for equipment including the obstetrical department funded by the Olive Ainsworth foundation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawano Municipal Hospital
American Legion Auxiliary
Eastern Star and Shrine
E. H. Regal Construction Co
Royal Arch Masons
Peacechurch
G. EB. Strandt
Wisconsin National Bank
Citizens State Bank
First National Bank
St. James’ Church
Shawano
City of
Seventh District Convention Opens Here on Wednesday
More than 200 Wisconsin clubwomen attended the Seventh District Convention of the Wisconsin Federation of Women's Clubs in Shawano. The two day session featured greetings from Shawano and Junior Club leaders, a luncheon at the Presbyterian church hall, and varied programs led by Mrs. Raymond M. Rightsell. An afternoon program included Harriet Humphrey speaking on The Golden Jubilee, Dr. A A. Trever discussing The Social Gaddly a Plea for Tolerance, and Dr. Irvin E. Deer addressing Behind the Scenes in Hallyswood, with a tour of the Menominee Indian Reservation planned for guests after the sessions. A maple sugar souvenir was provided. The banquet was set for 6:30 at St. James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Federation of Women's Clubs
Shawano
Presbyterian Church Hall
Raymond M. Hightsell
Stevens Point
Tth
Rightsell
E. H. Ruprecht
Garth Gee
First Presbyterian Church
Grover Schumacher
O. A. Reetz
Herman Towne
A. W. Prehn
Wausau
Harriet P. Humphrey
Wisconsin Federation
Woman's Stude
A. A. Trever
Appleton
Lawrence College
Irvin E. Deer
Evanston
Hallyswood
Menominee Indian Reservation
St.James
Talent Quest Held at Clintonville
North Wisconsin upper Michigan Walther league district hosted a Clintonville talent quest with Morris Ringel of St James winning bass solo, Robert Marotz second for an original ovation, and a mixed quartet placing second under director Miss Irma Jackel. A youth service opened the session as Rev. Theodore Dorpat spoke on Do We Have What It Takes broadcast on WSAT. Wittenberg ladies trio won first in their group. Wausau leaguers to host district convention August 5-6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Upper Michigan
Walther
Clintonville
Morris Ringel
St. James
Theodore HE. Dorpat
Grand Forks
N. D
WSAT
Wittenberg
E. H. Adprecht
Choral Union
Paul Groteluescher
Wausan
Rebekahs Hold District Convention in Odd Fellows Hall
The district Rebekah session opened Tuesday at the Odd Fellows hall with delegates from Oconto Marinette Peshtigo and Shawano plus visitors from Clintonville. A 6 PM dinner fed 1375, candles lit the green decorated room, and 8 PM evening work featured Shawano handling degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows
Oconto, Marinette
Peshtigo
Shawano
Clintonville Lodge
Odd Pellows
Shawano Lodge
Alice Farewell
Assembly
Louise Payne
Farewell
Sheboygan
Payne
Oconto
Walter Brusewitz
Mildred Anderson
Nelson lauded in chemistry work
Orlando Nelson, a Milwaukee chemistry instructor, is praised for a published summary of a new method to denote malt properties in Industrial and Engineering Chemistry. He formerly taught at Shawano High School and conducted experiments at Froedtert Grain and Malting Company with apparatus from Marquette University’s Prof. John Koch and Lawrence Ernst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlando Nelson
Nelson
Shawano High School
South Division High School
Milwaukee
Froedtert
John Koch
Marquatte University
J Larson Shines In University Music Program
John Larson of the University of Arizona played a key role in a special music presentation at the university auditorium on May 5. He earned recognition for his own composition Mardi Gras written for a three act dance mimes. Larson will receive his master's degree in music on May 31, 1939, and plans to pursue teaching after graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Larson
University of Arizona
University
Larson
Mimi
Arizona Daily
Garland Hampton
Tucson
James Larson
Mia
Cecelia Larson
Shawano High School
University of Wisconsin
Laraon
Chorus Delights Wausau Audience in Two Showings
The Shawano Male chorus pleased a Wausau audience Sunday with two well rendered numbers. Directed by Eric Albers the choir joined the mass group as about 1200 locals attended the Wineconsin Association of Male Choruses event at Central High school auditorium. Over 400 voices filled the mazy chorus. The local chorus plans a May 19 final concert at Community Hall, a May 21 performance at Wittenberg, and a May 25 banquet to close the season. Officers for the new season will be elected next Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawano
Wausau
Eric Albers
Wineconsin Association
Central High School
Maazy
Sng
Wittenberg
Mural to Adorn Local Post Office
A 12 foot mural by Eugene Biggins of New York City will be hung above the Shawano post office door in a local exhibit. The artwork, approved by the Treasury Departments fine arts section, features three woodsmen at work, a man with an axe, a river scene, and a distant farm as it decorates the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawano Post
Eugene Biggins
New York City
Grand Central Galeries
Treasury Department
Woodeman
Axe Magee
Tim
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Grandma Winans
AWA
AY Synod
Thurainy
Mary Winans
Tiuree Townships
County Board, OF Supervisors
Clark G. Kuebler
Northwestern University
DIST
Frieda Lemberg
Violet Neitzel
Peter Tomashek
Betty Grow
Dorothy Lind
Janet Hickenbotham
Marjorie Iwen
Conover Nichols
A. Ruth
Melendy
Virginia Reetz
Dorothy Jane Raddant
Gordon Schumacher
Leonard Jeske
C. Martin Steinberg
Betty Morgan
Roger Huebner
Robert Weis
Adrian Gangen
Dorothy Weix
John Martin
Fabian Cheek
Dorothea Martin
Ida Kriewaldt
Bute
WM. Lohrengel
Olive Ainsworth Foundation
J. B. Gordon
KE. L.chrostler
L. W. Peterson
A. A. Cantwell
Migs Grace Mijelde
Gertrude Sedwick
Emmy Zahn
Elisabeth Krueger
Gertrude Engle
Ann Bilasczyk
Mabie Dahl
Alice Darrow
Bernice Whert
Inex Erdmen
Marion Harris
Margaret Meyers
Mildred Niemeyer
Lorrains Noel
Eleanor Plier
Martha Schroeder
Lucille Seifert
Jeanette Tebo
Alice Wilson
Taabdell Ber‘emson
Tay
Raymond M. Rightsell
Rebekahs
J. Larson
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