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Newspaper
Shawano County Journal
Location
Shawano, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1939
Page
4
Thanksgiving Day is hailed as America's oldest holiday symbolizing faith in Divine Providence and liberty. The piece urges gratitude amid war and economic hardship, contrasting spiritual wealth with loss of freedom and warning against false promises of security.
A Wisconsin health figure notes a decline in tuberculosis deaths due to sanatoria, education, case finding, and physicians. It contrasts this progress with a deadly fire that killed nearly a thousand, urging continued vigilance and public health effort to prevent future embers from rekindling.
Wisconsin members in the house urge immediate higher tariff protection for fur. Reciprocal deals with Canada and other nations have increased fur imports, with Canada taking advantage of the tariff and European powers seeking large orders. US fur farms face intensified competition amid war and shifting markets.
Wisconsin lawmakers urge the president to enforce a fur embargo, expand tariff protection, or set a quota on fur importations. They warn that foreign competition endangers thriving Wisconsin fur farms and could force selling below production cost.
The home town paper serves transplanted and former residents by offering a panoramic view of small town life. It rekindles memories of former acquaintances, and via typographic television lets readers reconnect with local merchants and Main Street scenes, sustaining connections despite distance.
A local businessman argues America’s distraction stems from a loss of patriotism. He recalls school days of flag salutes and My Country ’Tis of Thee, cites foundational texts, and laments curriculum shifts. He urges daily patriotism to counter un-American influences.
A store canvass shows about 90 percent of Christmas toys sold are American made, reversing the 25 year ago pattern when 90 percent were imported. The piece praises U S toymaking, noting American toys are as substantial and ingenious as earlier imported ones and that the nation can be self sustaining in manufacturing.
Washington reports say President Roosevelt may unveil a sweeping budget cut or austerity move in the 1940 fiscal plan. Observers note the $40 billion debt milestone and questions from New Deal spending theorists. If true, it would mark a notable shift as the second term winds down.
John Goergen spoke to the Junior Woman’s Club on Central America focusing on Guatemala. He described Maya decline, Spanish influence, United Fruit impact, and banana trade. shared impressions of Guatemalan markets, people, and two notable experiences in Aurora Inn and Palapo Lakeside village.
Theo Margaret Glass and Robert Wegner were married at a candlelight ceremony in Ce cil Evangelical Lutheran parsonage by Rev BE Wilking at 4 PM Saturday. The couple, both Suring High School graduates, will live on the Wegner farm near Suring. The reception followed at the groom’s parents’ home with about 70 relatives and friends.
The wedding of Miss Helen Woldt of Cecil to Adolph Bahr of Underhill occurred at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cecil. Civilians included maid of honor Caroline Woldt and bridesmaid Lucille Treptow, with a 200 guest reception at Wolfgram's hall. A 20th anniversary celebration followed for Mr. and Mrs. Otto Evenson, with a large guest list and a late meal.
Miss Gretchen Colnik of the Milwaukee Art Institute will speak at the Shawano Woman's club Friday afternoon. Her illustrated talk covers modern housing medieval architecture in England and interior effects in Norway and Sweden with a tour of the Rockefeller restoration of colonial homes in Virginia. Charlotte Reichel will sing a vocal solo. Tea is arranged by several hosts, and guests are invited.
Twenty six members met at Mrs Arthur Cantwell's home Friday afternoon to hear Mrs Robert Finney discuss Robert E Sherwood and his Pulitzer winning Abe Lincoln in Illinois. The session included remarks by Mrs Curtis Black and Mrs William Cantwell Jr with other hostesses noted.
Mr and Mrs Robert Hauck announce the marriage of their daughter Evelyn to Lester Labutzke son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Labutzke of Bonduel The ceremony takes place in Bonduel on Thursday November 30 The couple will reside in Shawano Evelyn is a Shawano High school graduate class of 1937 Lester Labutzke is also a Shawano High graduate and works in Bonduel
John Hoffman Sr was feted at a home party last Thursday evening for his Thrd birthday anniversary. A social evening of cards preceded a lunch served at midnight with guests including Archie DeSwarte family Arthur Hoppe family Arthur Hoffman family Bernard Dehn Green Bay and Dahms families from Bonduel.
Mrs Agnes Sturm entertained the Lat-a-Lot club at her home last Friday evening. Honora in bridge were received by Mrs William Schuler and Mrs Osborne Shultz, with Mrs Phil Derr receiving the guest prize. A delicious lunch followed late in the evening.
The Dorcas society met in the church basement on Tuesday evening and laid plans for a Friday December 1 convention. Members tied quilts and enjoyed a social program followed by lunch. Mr and Mrs William Wege announce the engagement of daughter Crystal Wege to Marvin Steinke of this city. Both are Shawano High School graduates.
Birth announcements list a Tigerton family welcoming a girl and a Shawano couple with a girl. The week’s admissions include Rueben Goerl Tibeda and several residents from Bonduel Shawano Pulcifer and Eland. Names include Albert Boerst Martha Boerst Willam Beyer Ethel Wittenberg Clifford Jemison Alvin Wolfgram Charles Flanders Froudoll.
The December list notes birthdays for Leonard Johnsen in Hutchins, Lloyd Willard Darling in Shawano, Darryn Jean Ringel in Shawano R. 3, LeRoy Marvin Hansen in Underhill, Harold Treptow and Dorothy Montie in Oconto Falls R. 2. Quick results in the A and A Journal want ads.
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