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Newspaper
Shawano County Journal
Location
Shawano, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1939
Page
4
Wisconsin's lawmakers grapple with how to raise revenue without a sales tax. A proposed gross income tax faces opposition because it would tax business volume unevenly. Some urge returning to the drawing board to craft a fair solution amid broader public distractions.
The United States holds ample food and non food reserves including sugar lard wheat and meats. Despite hysteria and some aggressive sales tactics the pantry remains well stocked and reserves could take time to deplete even with war disruption. Prices may rise but profiteering risks loom and consumer buying drives more of the price change.
A column notes the old adage About will shaping neutrality policy. It argues public will may determine America’s stance as Congress debates plans and laws. It warns that events will test patience and interests whether peace endures or moves toward war.
Mrs. Charles E. Edwards of Grand Rapids leads the General Federation of Women's Clubs home safety division urging broader female participation in fire prevention. She notes a shift from male to female responsibility, urges cooperation with local fire departments, and stresses showing women fire loss consequences to motivate action during Fire Prevention Week October 8 to 14.
On October 12 Columbus is honored for discovering America. The piece contrasts Columbus’s era with modern travel and technology, noting his voyage relied on winds and stars, and he died unaware of a new continent while praising his vision and courage amid wartime world events.
West Burdick of the Wisconsin highway commission urged stern instruction on obeying traffic laws to cut pedestrian deaths. He warned that pedestrians ramble into streets without police interference, causing most urban traffic injuries and fatalities.
The piece notes that September sees widespread returns to education across ages in America. It emphasizes lifelong learning, with adults pursuing varied studies for advancement, pleasure, or skill, and argues learning should be continuous to avoid a backward slide in life.
The Shawano Woman's club and its Junior unit launch activities this week with a Banquet at the Bilmay hotel and a luncheon at Sacred Heart school hall. Notable speakers include Miss Betty Cass Madison and local soprano Virginia Oertel. officers will be elected May 18.
Miss Irene Hoffman daughter of Herman Hoffman Shawano and William Krull son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Krull wed at St Martin's Lutheran Belle Plaine in a candlelit ceremony led by Rev John F Petratz The couple will reside on the Krull farm Clintonville A reception and dance followed at Rustic resort and guests from Shawano Tigerton Oshkosh Bear Creek Marion and Clintonville attended The Rebekah lodge meets next Tuesday at Odd Fellows hall.
Miss Edna Matz daughter of Mrs. Frank Matz Bowler married Glenn F Ferguson of Green Bay in Milwaukee on Saturday morning The ceremony was at 8 00 performed by Rev A Beversdorf The bride wore wine crepe with angel wing sleeves and a bustle back She wore a corsage of white gladioli pompoms and roses The matron of honor Mrs J Howard Hallett Rockford Ill wore brown alpaca crepe The best man was Mr Hallett Ferguson is son of Mrs Long Ferguson of Milton After a breakfast at Hotel Schroeder the couple left on a wedding trip through Canada and eastern states They will reside at 431 Adams Street Green Bay The bride is a Shawano High School and Berlin Memorial Hospital nurse Ferguson works with the Barr X ray company Milwaukee and sisters Mrs Oscar Druckrey and Mrs Milton Reetz are related by marriage
Richard Moss and Doloris Ladwig both of Wittenberg wed in a double ring ceremony at St. Matthew's Lutheran Bowler on Saturday September 30 at 4 pm Attendants were Mae Ladwig and Raymond Steinberg with witnesses Norman Ludwig Margareth Strassburg Gilbert Moss and Gertrude DeLong Two duet selections were sung by Clara and Armina Domke A chicken dinner followed for about 150 guests Also noted Mrs Charles Hartwig celebrated her 68th birthday at the Washington farm home in a family reunion with many relatives present.
Dick Marohl aged seven was honored at a Thursday birthday party hosted by his mother Mrs. Clarence Marohl. Fourteen friends attended for games and a 4:00 luncheon, with Hallowe'en decorations, candles, and a center birthday cake. Guests included Donna Klumb, Fritzie Born, Tucker Wallrich, Lois Schultz, Carol and Lloyd Krumbach, Earl Grow, Jn, Jerry Thiel, Dickie Gast, Ruth Krueger, David Klose, Donald Schoening, Janice Mae Marohl, and Chubby Bul. Dickie received many gifts. The Shalageco club women planned to form a bowling league, signing up 30 members.
A group of seventeen friends gathered last Friday afternoon at the Adolph Giese residence to celebrate Mrs Gieses birthday anniversary. Bingo provided entertainment with prizes awarded to eight guests including Mrs Emil Reinke and Mrs Ernest Oberle. A 5:00 PM lunch followed and Mrs Giese received many gifts.
The Presbyterian Ladies Aid society held its regular meeting at the parish hall on Tuesday afternoon. After business, a delicious snack was served. Mrs. Charles Wogsland led the host committee with assistants Mrs. Klebesader Hill McCurtain Leuthold Schmidt and Niles. October work committee named Mrs. Louis Hoeffs and Mrs. Leslie Martin.
Announcement of the approaching marriage of Irene Jeske to Edwin Boerst set for Sunday October 15 at 2:00 PM at Our Saviors Lutheran Church Lesser. A reception will follow at the bride's parents home. Shawano High Girls Athletic Association held a party under Miss Camille Vrhel with new members initiated and wearing skiing outfits all day Tuesday.
Mrs Harbert Niles and Mrs Henry Schmidt hosted the Birthday Bridge club at the Niles home Sunday evening. Prizes went to Mrs F S McCurtain Mrs R A Bates Henry Schmidt and F S McCurtain. A lunch followed. The Young People's society of the Presbyterian church enjoyed a wiener roast at Berry lake last Saturday.
Members of the O E S chapter held a Monday evening business session at the Masonic temple. Reports covered the Wisconsin night meeting in Menominee Michigan, with delegates slated for Milwaukee.
Last Thursday the Senior Catholic Youth Council met at the school hall for a social evening. A planned hike was postponed due to rain while games dancing and lunch served by the organizing committee filled the evening.
Mrs Gordon Ruth hosted her sewing club Monday evening with members sewing and a delicious lunch served. The Ladies Aid Society of St James Lutheran church holds a regular meeting this afternoon in the school hall with lunch provided by the committee.
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