No Third Term for Presidents, Jefferson's Precedent Cited
The piece argues against a third term for any president, tracing the precedent from Jefferson and Monroe. It notes ten presidents won second terms but none a third, cites Theodore Roosevelt and Calvin Coolidge, and praises public wisdom in rejecting a perpetual executive. It warns against concentrating power and endorses keeping democracy’s checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Thomas Jefferson
Haven
Theodore Roosevelt
Calvin Coolidge
Roscoe Conkling
Cyant
Washington
Hederson
Jackson
Imin
Supreme Court
Congress
Jefferson
Roosevelt
Wallace
White House
Secretary of Agriculture
Jairdan
America
Jeffersoll
Deterson
Expositions on Two Coasts Share World Greetings in 1939
The piece reflects on 1939 as a pivotal year for American world exhibitions on both coasts, New York and San Francisco, highlighting how the events educate, foster cultural exchange, and promote international understanding. It notes audiences enjoy the shows, with educational displays, architecture, and urban lighting drawing crowds and boosting commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Condinent
New York
Flushing Meadows
Treasure Island
San Francisco Bay
San Francisco
Attendees Drawn from River Valley Rather Than Far Holes
The excerpt suggests crowds gathered largely from a single river valley rather than widespread distant regions, implying limited geographic reach. It hints at regional turnout influenced by local familiarity and accessibility, contrasting with broad national or international attendance.
Autumn on the Farm Harvests and hopeful harvest mood
An ode to autumn on the farm contrasts harsh weather with abundance from cellar to barnyard. The piece paints pumpkins parsnips apples and squash waiting for winter while windowsills glow with sun ripened tomatoes and a harvest sense of gratitude for today and tomorrow.
National Book Week Promotes World Reading Drive
National Book Week runs November 12 to 18 with the slogan Books Around the World. Shawano Public Library champions reading, urges families to visit, and highlights books for all ages to entertain and shape character, promote courage, and foster international understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawano
Shawano Public Library
Referenda Rejected in California and Ohio
Voters in California and Ohio defeated proposals that would have restricted ham and eggs subsidies and $50 monthly payments. The defeats signal a swing against such ideas and are seen as restoring sanity and preventing a broader spread to other states. The narrow California result echoes a prior close vote, easing national concerns about threats to democratic foundations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Ohio
Red Cross Aids Wisconsin Residents in Year
The Red Cross aided 1,008 people in Wisconsin during the past year, spending 5,630.01 on assistance. It helped victims of eight disasters, including two tornadoes and six floods. The message urges readers to respond during the upcoming annual roll call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Wisconsin
Junior Woman's Club Meeting Highlights and Elections
The Junior Woman's Club opened with guitar numbers by Miss Betty Blosterman and featured Miss Margaret Perry reviewing Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck. Resignations led to new officers including Mrs Archie Ruth as president and plans for a Christmas dance with several new members admitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Blosterman
Margaret Perry
John Steinbeck
Steimbeck
John Cundy
Hiverett Fredenberg
Vernon Kuebn
William Foering
Portia Stone
Dorothy Regling
Gertrude Zuch
Eileen Ansorge
Agnes Strong
Wedding Bells For Bowler Couple Felts Sengstock
Sidney Felts son of Charles C Felts of Tilleda and Hazel Sengstock daughter of Leonard Sengstock of Bowler were married at St Matthew Lutheran Bowler. Rev Arnold Manhs officiated. Reception at Frank Kolpack Bowler and a dance followed. The couple will live in Clintonville. Engaged: Eleanore E Gentz and Dilton L Gentz. Community events and club meetings noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Felts
Charles C. Felts
Tilleda
Clintonville Truckers
Hazel Sengstock
Leonard Sengstock
Bowler
Arnold Manhs
Pittsburgh
St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church
Woodrow Fells
Woman's Club to Hear Talk on Normal Nutrition
Miss Mary 8 Reynolds of the University of Wisconsin will speak at Shawano Woman's club Friday afternoon November 17 on Normal Nutrition. An afternoon program includes a Chopin piece as a duet, afternoon tea, and social details from local club members and alumni events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
Mary 8. Reynolds
University of Wisconsin
Shawano Woman's Club
Oscar Chaimson
William Cantwell
M. G. Eberlein
Henry Emanuel
Charles Erdman
David Farris
John Fowler
Shawane
Murdock
Antone Kuchuk
Shawano High School
Farmers Hardware Store
Harriet Hayter
Evang Emery Johnson Leads Gospel Tabernacle Revival
A large crowd gathered at Gospel Tabernacle for the opening night of Evang Emery Johnsons revival campaign. Services run each evening through November 30. Johnson sang He Took My Place and preached Revival. Pastor Rev. L. V. Peterson and the congregation invite the public to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Gospel Tabernacle
Evang Emery Johnson
Evang Johnson
L. V. Peterson
Pancake Supper At St James Lutheran Seeks Fellowship
A group of ladies of the congregation will serve potato pancake supper in the St James Lutheran school auditorium Friday evening. Family style service begins at 5:30 and continues until finished. Chili may replace pancakes. Prices: adults 35c, children 20c, under five free. An anniversary chicken supper follows at the Methodist church this evening with 5:30 serving. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walther
St. James
Donald Rosenberg
Dorothy Gruetzmacher
Evelyn Pankow
Art Baui
Cynthia Krohn
Mildred de Swarte
Pauline Zahn
Jane Beyersdorf
Janet Hickinbotham
Oscar Hggert
Ariene Schumacher
Norma Pludeman
St James’ Lutheran School
Methodist Church
Judges Chosen for Chicago Stock Show 1939
International Live Stock exposition selection includes 46 livestock authorities from the United States Canada and Argentina to judge prizes across 30 leading breeds at the Chicago stockyards December 2 to 8. The event opens with a junior livestock show featuring hundreds of youth exhibitors and more than 400 baby beeves lambs and pigs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Stock Yards
United States
Canada
J. Gordon-Davis
Buenos Aires
Fanny
Ior
Midwest
Illinois
Baptism of Jack Ramon in Peace Lutheran Church
Jack Ramon, son of Guerney Curtis and Myra Curtis nee Letzow, born November 1 in Seneca, baptized November 22 by Rev. Chris C. Domke at Peace Lutheran Church. Sponsors are Laverne Curtis Irvin Grosskopf and Freddie Lang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Ramon
Guerney Curtis
Myra
Infant born with two heads in Tennessee is operated on
Mrs. Emory Herron of Indian Springs Tenn. holds her infant son after Dr Z C Statzer of Bristol amputated part of the second head at birth. The doctor described impressions for facial features on the second head and said he completed the operation five days later while keeping blood loss to a minimum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Springs
Tenn
Emory Herron
Here
Z. C. Statzer
Bristol
Statzer
Confederate veteran congratulates Stivers as Grand Old Man
Lexington, Kentucky special photo by J. K Riley shows John D. Walker, 59, known as the Grand Old Man of Tobacco, congratulating Luther Stivers shortly after his selection as Grand Old Man for the 1946 tobacco carnival in Lexington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Shawano County Journal
J. K Riley
John D. Walker
Luther Stivers
Stivers
Kentucky
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Warewell
National Book Week
JH. Woman's Club
Sengstock Felts
Emil Kotsch
Stratford
Eleanore E
Dilton L. Gentz
McIntosh Street
Wausau
Gentz
J. H. Gentz
Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid Society
William Wolf
Grover Sehumaker
Kenneth Martin
A. Richards
QO. A. Reetz
Charles Schroeder
Roy Sieber
J. B. Gordon
Antone Sorenson
Kau- Kauna
Bob Wall
Green Bay
O. E. S. Chapter
Masonic Temple
Q. S. Luckenbach
F. 5S. McCurtain
Henry Graser
Wiliam Tourtillott
Albert Gueths
Schaiskopf
Nelson Baril
John Boetteher
Art Hoffman
Goeths
Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Clifford White
Lincoln Street
William Shutes
White
Arthur Tie
William Ot
Osborn Shultz
Herer
Mark Brennan
Oscar Druckrey
Louis Peterman
Harold Hanson
Hugo Schumacher
Schafskopf
Odd Fellows’ Lodge
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Bridge
Bunco
Everett Thomas
Pat Dolan
John Schneers
Hol Lenges
Egen
Margaret Davis
Fred Sieber
Earl Grow
Earl Grow and Mr. Wood
Neopit
Fred Brei
Weber
Dickie
Barbara Prickett
Buddy Prickett
Payton Gee
Bobby Lane
Phillip Weber
Charles Granaski
Frederick Gruner
Harold
Donald Damrau
Bobby
David Weber
Lenore Dabler
Roy Lane
Belle Plaine
Stubenwoll
Clintonville
Mabel Dabler
Arthur Ninman
Two Rivers
Lincoln School
Shawano County Schoolma‘ms Association
Tigerton
Anton Sorenson
Albert Goeths
Ben Prey
Frank Pahl
Mr. Pahl
Evang
Emery Johnson
Chicago
Dominion
New Zealand House
Iondon
King
IOWA
Notre Dame
Iowa City
H. C. Elmore
Piepul
Washington, D. C
Bureau of Home Economics
Department of Agriculture
Department
A. R. Lee
S. J. Marsden
Jessie Lamb
Fannie Walker Yeatman
Sid
Adelle B. Freeman
Here Economics
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