Fire Prevention Week aims to cut fire waste nationwide
The designations October 8 to 14 as Fire Prevention Week emphasize the high cost of wasteful fires and urge community cooperation to reduce risk year round. Reports show a 43.3 percent drop in five-year fire losses during the week and surrounding days in many cities, with inspections, planning, and broad civic participation planned to boost risk awareness and home, business, and community protections.
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United States
Canada
Fire Department
State Fire Prevention Association
Ood
Anind
Regulation not destruction in economic reform debate
A defender of classic Attorivan economics argues against socialization and government control of business, warning that federal regulation should curb interstate monopolies without creating a dictatorship of the proletariat or government dominance over private enterprise. He stresses preserving individual freedom and using central oversight to prevent exploitation, while opposing government competition with private industry.
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United States
Government should regulate business to ensure fair competition
Senator Tydings argues for regulation of dishonest practices, uniform standards, healthful rules, and penalties, while warning that government entry into business would destroy private enterprise and that competition with government is unfair. The piece frames regulation as distinct from control and emphasizes maintaining competitive markets.
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Tydings
Maryland
Trees as town plan anchors urge Cambridge talk
In Cambridge a speaker from the Men of the Trees urged that towns honor trees not as decorations but as core to planning. He warned authorities overlook their impact and noted trees demand space and light, shaping a spacious layout and inspiring the quiet artistry of Elm Grove and Chestnut Avenue.
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Cambridge
England
Elm Grove
Chestnut Avenue
Newspaper ads prove enduring in advertising mix
The piece notes large users of radio ads paused but did not drop newspaper advertising, some increasing exposure since year start. It argues ads in newspapers endure, as readers notice and revisit printed messages, unlike fleeting salebill, billboard, or radio notices. Read the ads in this issue of the Journal.
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Journal
Safety Comeback in Traffic Deaths Streak Slows in August
After small June and July increases, August saw the lowest monthly death toll since 1932 with 2,690 fatalities despite higher gasoline use. The year to date through August shows 15,980 lives lost, still slightly below last year, suggesting room for further gains. A European front battle costing 18,000 lives is cited as a stark contrast.
Harvest Time Reassurance in Peaceful September Sky
The piece notes a cerulean September sky, bright salvia, and abundant squash, apples, cauliflower, and cabbage along safe country roads. It frames these harvest signs as proof of God's ongoing goodness and Life that cannot be interrupted, offering comfort amid confusion and fear.
Legionnaires Against War Demand Neutrality Policy
The American Legion, born from war, urges against entry into the European conflict. In Chicago they protest the belief the U S must become involved and call for a policy that prevents involvement. They advocate neutrality and peace, showing that veterans who know war are not belligerent.
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Chicago
United States
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How to Be a Columnist in an Autumn Shawano Talk
Miss Betty Cass of the Madison State Journal spoke at the Shawano Woman's club opening meeting. She explained sourcing ideas, using names, handling reader input, and the value of reminiscence for column material. The event honored late member Mrs. August Anderson and featured music by Miss Virginia Oertel and others.
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Shawano
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Shawano Woman's Club
Betty Cass
Madison State Journal
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Glenn Frank
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Virginia Oertel
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Sheboygan
David Farris
Ora. Williams
John Kadlett
William Gruner
H. J. Rose
C. Dilts
Ernest Going, Jr
Miss Viola Lieg Weds Clarence Laux In Sacred Heart Ceremony
Miss Viola Lieg of this city and Clarence Laux of New London united in marriage by Rev. Henry Halinde last Saturday at 9:30 AM in Sacred Heart Catholic church. Attendants included Mrs. Russell Walmer of New London, sister of the groom. A 11:30 AM wedding breakfast at the Murdock hotel followed, after which the couple left for a trip up north and will reside in New London where the groom works. Lieg, formerly with Shawano National Bank, is a Shawano High School graduate. The issue also notes a Ladies' Aid meeting at St. James Lutheran church with new member Mrs. Robert Gehrke and performances by Miss Elva Pick and Miss Janet Hickin.
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Viola Lieg
Clarence Laux
New London
Henry Halinde
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Russell Walmer
Murdock
Laux
Shawano National Bank
Shawano High School
Ladies’ Aid Society of
St. James’ Lutheran Church
Walter M. Schroth
Robert Gehrke
Elva Pick
Janet Hickinbotha
Fred Ott
William Rosin
Herman Prey
Hugo Pahiow
Wilam Frederick
Oliver Raasch
Adolph Runge
BE. C. Hickinbotham
Earl Schroeder
Mirs. Krueger
John Saeger
City
Art Department to Open Season with First Meeting
The Shawano Woman's club art department will hold its first meeting Friday afternoon October 13 at Mrs Louis Hoefts home. Mrs Adelph Klos terman will assist, and Mrs Franklin Schneers will discuss Spanish art focusing on the life of Goya.
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Shawano Woman's Club
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Adelph Klosterman
Hoefts
Franklin Schneers
Goya
Everett Thomas
J. J. Adams
Ed Aschenbrewer
Curtis Black
A. FE. Blum
Fred Brei
A. A. Cantwell
William Cantwell
Samuel Chaimson
Oscar Chaimson
CG. B. Ditlett
David Farris
Robert C. Finney
R. H. Fischer
William Gruner
Clifton Hayter
Arthur S. Humphrey
Pearl Humphrey
R. Swen
John Kadiett
Jacob Klein
R. W. Lane
Kenneth Martin
Fenton Muehl
Gordon Peterson
O. B Pratt
O. A. Reetz
Herbert Rose
George Rupple
Charles Schroeder
Franklin
Sunshine church circle plans bake sale and holiday crafts
The Sunshine circle of the Methodist church met in the church parlors last Thursday for a regular work meeting. They arranged a bake sale and prepared Christmas bazaar crafts. Mrs. Gruner Jr entertained with a reading and Mrs. Simons read an essay. Lunch was provided by the committee led by Mrs. Shutes.
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Sunshine Circle
Methodist Church
William Gruner, Jr
A. G. Simons
William Shutes
William Graner
Clifford Maltby
Miss Laverne Wincentsen Bride of Martin Beyer
Miss Laverne Wincentsen of Wittenberg and Martin Beyer of Bowler were united in marriage by Rev. Hawkins at 3 00 Saturday afternoon in a Methodist parsonage ceremony. The rose taffeta gown bridesmaid gowns and corsages complemented a traditional double ring wedding. A reception for 20 followed at the bride’s home. The couple will reside in Bowler Rt 1.
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LaVerne Wincentsen
Wittenberg
Martin Beyer
Bowler
Hawkins
Ardis Vincentsen
Irene Wolfiel
Glenn Vincentsen
Rudolph Wolfiel
Fred Vincentsen
Witten-_berg ee
Birthday party honoring Miss Bernice Engelhart at home
Miss Bernice Engelhart hosted a Saturday evening birthday party at her residence. Guests included Misses Margaret Zingler Carol Engelhart Delores Meede Adeline Huebner Lulu Strausa Hilbert Berkhahn Orville Teetz en Franklin Strauss Norman West and Alien Druckrey.
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Bernice Engelhart
Margaret Zingler
Carol Engelhart
Delores Meede
Adeline Huebner
Lulu Strausa
Hilbert Berkhahn
Orville Teetzen
Franklin Strauss
Norman West
Pha
Alien Druckrey
Health program to be inaugurated in Shawano county
Shawano county health committee approves a maternal and child health demonstration program. Miss Laura Golinick states the need for education in mother and baby care, with nursing support to Almon, Aniwa, Birnamwood, Fairbanks, Germania, Grant, Hutchins, Morris, Seneca and Wittenberg townships. Miss Marion A. Hellert to lead home visits and infant care classes. Also notes that fresh potatoes contain more vitamin C than stored ones.
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Laura Golinick
R. N
Wisconsin
Shawano
State Board of Health
Shawano County Health Department
Polish peasant girl in feud spied by plane attack
In Warsaw a German plane reportedly swooped low over a potato field as a 40-year-old Polish peasant girl and six other women were sprayed with bullets. The incident occurred near Warsaw on September 16, with Julien Bryan credited for the report and imagery.
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Warsaw
Poland
Julien Bryan
Percheron Centenary at Chicago Show Sparks War Talk
Entries in the Percheron centennial celebration at the Chicago International Livestock show on December 29 face more than judging. Draft horses are among the first called to front in wartime, with France reportedly needing 100,000 head soon. An international grand champion, akin to recent Harvard student protest, pushes a stay-out-of-war stance.
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Chicago
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