Jury to Try Karen Andre in Murder Trial Play
Shawine High School presents a staged murder trial in which Karen Andre stands accused. The audience witnesses a jury that is drawn and sworn, then deliberates as evidence and testimony unfold in the play. The curtain rises at 4 00 PM and the verdict is expected near 10 00 PM, with the audience watching the jurors decide guilt or innocence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen Andre
Lance Wahl
Hese Destausy Srean
Bothmen
Womden
Shawano Theatre Showcases Local Motorcycle Rally Scenes
Secretary of the Shawano Chamber of Commerce announced a theatre showing of motor rally footage recorded here and around Shawano Lake. On Tuesday afternoon, officials from the Wisconsin Motorcycle Association and the local Chamber of Commerce prepared plans for a large motorcycle convention to be held in Shawano May 15. Thousands of motorcycle fans are expected to visit, and organizers promise Shawano’s biggest rally yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscnr Iialow
Chamber At Commerce
Lag
Shawano
Shawano Lake
Wiscorain Motoryolsy Association
Chamber of
Com- Tastee
Shawans Mae
Talking Movie Shown At Rotary Meeting
John Joorsen attended a Rotary meeting where a film titled Champions of the feidivon was shown. Directed by Dotete Chirk, the documentary touted American football culture with footage of professional players and the Pagurs, including a full football game in slow motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Joorsen
Rotary Oelit Mornkay
Fim
Foote Pallless
Tar
Tins Matt
Swiss Steak Dinner by Methodist Ladies at Church
The Methodist Ladies of Ald society Wisaree host a Swiss steak dinner this evening at the church. Serving begins at 6 o'clock. Prices are 50 cents for adults and lower for children. Myeryons welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Ladies
Ald Society Wisaree
Myeryons
Calendar of Coming Events May 18 to May 28
Calendar item lists community activities and church events for May 18 to May 28. Includes Litth:nce Review supper at Crescent. Male chorus concert. St James church rally. Rotary meeting. Rebeka and Walther league mother and daughter banquets. Parent-leaguer banquet at Br. Tignesaehuok.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL. Society
Nce
Crescent
Methodist Church
Wriday
Sonday
St. James
Altiies
Rebeka
St. Janes
Walther
Fesce
Br. Tignesaehuok
Royal tour welcomes king and queen to Canada
The Chateau Frontenac entrance will greet King George VI and Queen Milzibeth of Hangland this week on their North American tour. They will stay as guests of the Canadian government at a luncheon, meeting Canada’s privy council members and the king will deliver his first North American speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quches
Canada
Chateau Frontenac
George VI
Milzibeth
Hangland
North America
Edward Weissenborn Pioneer Settler Laid to Rest
Funeral services for Edward Weissenborn pioneer settler were held Saturday at his home in Shawano County. Born October 30, 1868 in Schoenstadt Germany he came to the United States with Eva Ginder about 48 years ago settling at Beaver Dam before moving to Phelps and later Shawano where he served 28 years as superintendent of construction at Neopit. He died May 10 after a 10 day hospital stay. Survived by son Emil Weissenborn and three grandchildren. wife died five years ago. Interment at Hagle River with a Masonic service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Weissenborn
Garth Gee
First Presbyterian Church
Himil Weissenborn
Hagle River
Schoenstadt
Coberp
Germany
Shawano High Band Wins Honors at Clinton Music Festival
Shawano High School band directed by Harold Shlimovitz earned first place in concert and first in sight reading at the Clinton festival held Saturday. The marching band placed second in its division, with the mixed chorus already noted the prior week at Clintonville. The strong showing reflects credit on the school and on Mr. Shlimovitz and his assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawano
Clinton Hilly
Harold Shlimovitz
Shawano High School
Clintonville
Shumavitz
Jean Wogsland Elected President of Oshkosh Teachers College
Misa Jean Wogsland daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Wogsland of this city was elected president of the student council at Oshkosh State Teachers college. This marks the first time a woman student has held that post. Wogsland is an outstanding student active in major college events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Jean Wogsland
Carl Wogsland
Oshkosh State Teachers’ College
Vagaland
Hospital Notes Births and admissions in weekly report
Births list three infants Mrs Ervin Keehan Gresham a boy Mrs Harry Oslow Gresham a girl Mrs Stanley Phillips Shawano a girl. Patients entered during the week: Helen Peters Gresham Mrs Walter Sullivan Neopit A B E Wedgewood Shawano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ervin Keehan
Gresham
Harry Oslow
Stanley Phillips
Shawano
Helen Peters
Walter Sullivan
Neopit
A. BE. Wedgewood
Poppies To Honor War Dead On May 27 In Shawano
War dead pray in memory as poppies will be worn on Saturday May 27 in Shawano. Mrs Conder poppy chairman of the Edwin Elefson unit of the American Legion auxiliary announced arrangements discussed at the recent auxiliary meeting. Disabled veterans in government hospitals and 78 hospitals and 41 states are producing 12,000,000 poppies for distribution this year and proceeds fund welfare work for veterans and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawano
Conder
Edwin Elefson
American Legion Auxiliary
Veterans’ Administration
Wisconsin Department of the Auxiliary
Europe
Auxiliary
Legion and
Legion and Auxiliary
Dance Review at Crescent Theatre by Mrs Wallrich
Mrs Mildred Hedolf Wallrich presents a new Little Dance Review at the Crescent Theatre this evening with two more shows Friday and Saturday matinee. The program features Hungarian dance Carol Mader and Fern Dittman and a Can Can by Maxine Chaimson and Anita Skoglund, plus jumping rope Marilyn Powell and acrobatic Norms Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Hedolf Wallrich
Crescent Theatre
Marilyn Powell
Norma Powell
Carol Mader
Fern Dittman
Virginia Wallrich
Maxine Chaimson
Anita Skoglund
Audrey Gerondale
Peggy Kral
Gaaz
Jeanne Vallrich
Marilyn Chaimson
Marcia Wallrich
Powell
Betty Lou Berg
Jane Hanstedt
Mary Jean Heinz
Delores Chaimson
Jeanne Walirich
Charles Lawin
Dorothy Jean Heinz
Virginia Wall‘Tih
Carol Damrau
Woreen Gallagher
Patsy O'Brien
Bonita
Funeral Rites Held for Thomas J Wavrunek Pioneer Harness Maker
Final tribute paid Wednesday to Thomas J Wavrunek a pioneer harness maker of Shawano who died at St Josephs hospital Milwaukee after pneumonia following an operation born Bohemia April 22 1869 he came to Shawano in 1888 and built a long respected business at Main street surviving are his widow and two children John and Blanche of Milwaukee with two children earlier death of a son and a daughter noted Funeral services were at Sacred Heart church with burial in Sacred Heart cemetery pallbearers nephews from Milwaukee and Holy Name Society honorary pallbearers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Wavrunek
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Milwaukee
Sacred Heart Church
Father Halinde
Sacred Heart Cemetery
James
Frank
John
Charles
Joseph Kozlik
Frank Vala
Holy Name Society
Mr. Wavrunek
Bohemia
Thomas
Mary Wavrunek
Stengelville
Wis
Manitowoc
Shawano
Dodge and Gamble Company
Fosdick
Main
Division Streets
Charles Dunn
Wavyrunek
Main Street
Thomas Wavrunek
Mary Boehm
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Catholic Knights of Wisconsin
Wavrinek
Thomas Wayrunek
Blanche
Republicans Hold Conference Here in Wisconsin
The northeastern Wisconsin Republican conference met at Hotel Bismay last Sunday with 14 county chairmen. Four other statewide meetings were held in Madison Hall Claire Ashland and Milwaukee. B H Holran chaired. Harold Meyer served as secretary. Delegates listed from Forest Marinette Florence Portage Appleton Brown Oconto Langlade Door Kewaunee Marathon Wood Shawano and others. Waupaca County did not send a representative. Plans for future meetings aim to further knit Republican groups across Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Hotel Bismay Jast
Madison
Hall Claire
Ashland
Milwaukee
B. H. Holran
Marathon County
Harold Meyer
Shawano
G. H. Reddick
Forest County
W. T. McCaskey
Marinette County
CG. R. Ti+derman
Florence
A. E H. Redfield
Portage
C. L. Kolb
Appleton
P.F. Duveneck
Brown
Blain ‘McQueen
Oconto
John ‘Tradewell
Langlade
H. M. Schuyler
Door
E. P. Happel
Kewaune
Inspiring Meeting by Seventh District Club Women
The Seventh District of the Wisconsin Federation of Women’s Clubs held a two day convention with 85 delegates returning home after inspiring messages and reports. Hosts Shawano and Junior Woman’s clubs organized events at parish hall M church parlors and St James school hall. Mrs Raymond Rightsell of Stevens Point presided, spring flowers adorned the platform, and musical numbers and devotions framed the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Federation of Women’s Clubs
St. James’ School
Shawano
Emil Ruprecht
Garth Gee
Grover Schumaker
Walther League Rally at Shawano
The Walther league of St. James Lutheran Church hosts the spring rally for Lutheran young people on Sunday May 21 with an outdoor program at Shawano County park. Registration 1:30 to 2:00 pm, contests in softball volleyball track and field and horseshoes, outdoor supper at 5:30, then a business meeting and campfire vesper led by Rev. A F Fergin of Antigo. An alternate plan for bad weather moves to St James church with 2:00 pm registration and a devotions program including minutes, roll call, demonstrations, and a talent program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walther League of
A. F. Fergin
Antigo
St. James’ Church
League Board
Bonduel Society
Clintonville
W. J. Plischke
Bondusl
Shawano Milk Price Lowered In Regulated Market
A new milk price schedule took effect Monday May 15 in Shawano under the departments order, with most dealers complying. Milk testing 3.9 will sell for 9¢ per quart and 5¢ per pint, while prices rise to 10¢ and 6¢ for tests above 3.3 and under 4.6, and above 4.6 set at 11¢ and 7¢.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture and Markets
Court of Honor Held by Scouts for Troop 40 and 39
A Court of Honor for first and second class scouts was held in the Catholic school hall Tuesday evening. John Ascher received the first class badge, Don Berer Frances Bowa and Elmo Prusilx the second class, and Lawrence Mirkes Lloyd Hartwig Dan Naber and Paul Van Rossum the tenderfoot badges for Troop 40. Troop 39 awarded second class to Melvin Chanlier John Smash John Lawe Raymond Fish Philip Bowan Raphael Bowan Richard Bowan Carl Elsholtz Irvin Wilber Charles Funk and Joe Flynn. Herbert Heilig chaired the leadership training commission and was the main speaker. Charles Engberg and Ed Aschenbrewer spoke and distributed badges. Ed Wolf Lee Main and EH. F. Manning presided. Father Hilsdonk opened the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Holy Name Society of the Sacred Heart Church
Neopit
John Ascher
Don Berer
Frances Bowa
Elmo Prusilx
Lawrence Mirkes
Lloyd Hartwig
Dan Naber
Paul van Rossum
Melvin Chanlier
John Smash
John Lawe
Raymond Fish
Philip Bowan
Raphael Bowan
Richard Bowan
Carl Elsholtz
Irvin Wilber
Charles Funk
Joe Flynn
Herbert Heilig
Leadership Training Commission
Tha Valley Council
Charles Engberg
Valley Council
Ed Aschenbrewer
Ed Wolf
Lee Main
EH. F. Manning
Father Hilsdonk
Woodland Prom Set for High School Gym Theme
The decorations committee announces a woodland setting for the annual junior prom in the high school gym on June 2. Pine branch ceiling lights resemble stars, a rustic entrance gate, grass and flowered bleachers, and a central natural rock garden will decorate the venue. Invitations go out to 650 next week. Florence Oertel is chosen prom queen with Vernal Rosenow as prom king.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plorence Oertel
Vernal Rosenow
Grey Squirrels as Pets at Dolan Home
Walter Dolan keeps tame grey squirrels as pets on Franklin Street. Several families are fed and sheltered, with the animals friendly enough to eat from hands and climb on arms. The hobby began five years ago, yielding seven young last year and six this year as amused visitors watch their antics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Dolan
Our City
Dolan
Franklin Street
Mr. Dolan
Final Shawano Male Chorus Concert May 19 1938 39 season
The Shawano Male Chorus presents its final concert Friday evening May 19 at 8 15 in the Community Hall with Duane Schumaker and Janet Fiewell of Lawrence College featured. Milton Eggert is elected president for next season, Everett Fredenberg secretary treasurer, Gerhard Gross librarian, Birger Gabrielsen retires after three years. The program includes Bach Tenesnokoy Sullivan Gounod and songs by Sanderson Fox and Maunder with Schumaker and Fiewell performing several solos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawano
Duane Schumaker
Grover Schumaker
Janet Fiewell
Lawrence College
Schumaker
Herbert
Fiewell
Lawrence Conservatory
Phyllis Gebo
Milton Eggert
Everett Fredenberg
Gerhard Gross
Birger Gabrielsen
Ferdinand Pocket Dies at Marion After Six Weeks Illness
Myr and Mrs Frank Lutz attended the funeral of Ferdinand Pocket in Marion on Wednesday afternoon. He had lived with his daughter Mrs Martha Heige at Split Rock for six years and died after a six week illness. Survivors include Mrs Frank Lutz Elsie and Arthur Pocket and Mrs Martha Reige. Funeral services were at the Lutheran church in Marion with interment in the church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myr
Frank Lutz
Lautz
Ferdinand Pocket
Marion
Pocket
Martha Heige
Split Rock
Amelia Hkoepke
Asom
Elsie
Milwaukee
Arthur
Martha Reige
Fred Ziemer
Legionnaires Meeting at Bowler May 25 at 8 PM
A meeting of legion posts and auxiliary units will be held at Bowler on May 25 at 8:00 PM. Bowler post will present the program and William Kenney, eighth district commander, is expected to attend. Earlier, Gerald Riley C Raddant George Merrill and Hans Ellefeon attended Bowler post meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Posts
Auxiliary Unite
Bowler
William Kenney
Gerald Riley
C. Raddant
George Merrill
Hans Ellefeon
Masons Meet Tonight In Shawano Lodge Gathering
Shawano lodge No. 170 F and A M plans an evening meeting at 8 o'clock with Master Mason degree work. Visitors from James A Garfield lodge Milwaukee are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawano Lodge No
M. M. Degre
James A. Garfield
Milwaukee
Obituary of O O Wiegand longtime Shawano county leader
O O Wiegand former county clerk and political figure died at his home Wednesday at 4 30 am after weeks of illness. Born July 3 1860 at Centerville Manitowoc County he shaped Shawano County public life for decades including service as county clerk from 1910 to 1938 and as supervisor assemblyman and mayor. Funeral Saturday at 1 30 pm at the Wiegand home and 2 pm at Peace Evangelical Church with Rev A W Klumb officiating. Interment at Woodlawn cemetery with OOF services. He left a widow two sons and four daughters and nine grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
QO. O. Wiegand
Wiegand
Peace Evangelical Church
A. W. Klumb
Woodlawn Cemetery
C. O
Shawano
Tina Rueckert
Cecil
Fred Brewer
Citizens State Bank
County Board of Supervisors
the Peace Church
Shawano County
The
Order
Edna Wiegand
Lawrence College
Oscar
Detroit
Michigan
Ashley
Alberta
Grace
Earl Tipton
Siebert
Maryland
Pearl
LeRoy Rueckert
Bonduel
Henry
Milwaukee
Mary Kleasig
Cleveland
Wis
Earth Funeral Homes
Shawano Sewage Plant Contracts Approved
D R Kennicott director of the Public Works administration announced approval of contracts for a Shawano Wisconsin sewage disposal plant. Hron Bros Inc West Bend Wisconsin will perform sewage plant work for 73830 dollars. PWA awarded a 72818 dollar grant toward a project estimated at 161818 dollars. Construction began November 19 1938. Docket Wie 1501 F.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. R. Kennicott
Public Works Administration
PWA
No. 2
HAH
Shawano
Wis
Hron Bros., Inc
West Bend
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rotary
Shawnaefit
Old Kelows
Tucaday
Weissenborn
Jean Wogsland
Oshkosh Teachers’ College
Legion Auxiliary
Thos. Wavrunek
Harkness
Seventh Dist. Club
C. O. Wiegand
Dolan Home
TGR Rss
Bach
Wee Sullivan
Jeanie
Janet Flewell
Phylis
Gounod
Sanderson
Mac
Fox Duane Schumaker
Herbert Duane Schumaker
Mary's
Bartholomew
Maunder
Ferdinand
Legionnaires
Masons
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