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Newspaper

Shawano County Journal

Location

Shawano, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1939

Page

5

Local residents share weekend visits and events

Numerous Shawano area residents and visitors recount weekends spent with relatives in Wisconsin and Michigan. Highlights include college students returning home, dances and lyceums at Shawano, and a Green Bay anniversary celebration for the Boettchers. Several guests from Milwaukee, Oshkosh, and Chicago joined gatherings, visits, and travel to Antigo, Marinette, and other towns.

Walter Carora Tigerton Virginia Breitentelat Don Meyer Marion George Singsheim Minneapolis K. K. Kurtz Edward Jengen Oshkosh State Teachers’ College Shawano Harold Meyer Rice Lake Reiff Walter Demrai Oshkosh State ‘Teachers’ College Walter Welx J. C. Panney Company Bigcanaba Mich Edward Rosin Oshkosh State Teachers’ College William Rosin Cullege Milwaukee Charles Wage Harvey Meyer Mary Jane Archie Bush Elda Neitzel Bilmay Guenther A. L. Courtice Peoria Ill Geraldine Solper Lloyd Larsheld Green Bay Robert Grade Phyllis Grade Harvey Stubenwoll Birger Gabrielsen Louis Fisken

Homecoming Notes and Weekend Visits in Shawano

Miss Ruth Heinz of Clintonville attended the Shawano homecoming on Saturday. Numerous locals and visiting relatives flocked to events as students, families, and friends traveled to nearby towns including Green Bay Appleton Milwaukee and Madison for gatherings and meetings.

Ruth Heinz Clintonville Shawano Inez Krueger Frank Bartlein Bobby Pickerel Lake Charles Kroenke Louella Green Bay W. ©. Barker Appleton Ben Barker Marion Melendy Clayton Kellogg New London Kellogg Frank Kuhn B. A. Brockman John Salzman Roger Milwaukee L. A. Mirkes Larry Pound Wis Mirkes Hol Wolf Lee Bonduel Herman Wolf Charles Ramtow Wisconsin Rapids Oscar Ramlow Atty Orville S. Luckenbach Luckenbach Mabel R. Trewery Topeka Kansas Julia Preston John Menacher Weed Street W. D. Shanahan Tilleda W. ¥. Boelz Boelz George Redman L. G. Schnese Gladstone Michigan Schnese Soo Line Kurt Regling Ruthmary Beaver Dam Regling William Regling Myron Gueller Marquette University Herman Gueller Neal Druckrey Central State Teachers’ College Stevens Point Nell Carl Druettrey William Brener Barbara G. Brener Charles Ramlow Eleanor Weiler Europe G. F. Baumeister Franklin Joe Walters Arline Schnese Jerry Lamers Little Chute Oliver Philipi Fond du Lac R. H. Grade Suzanne Phillipi Oliver Grede Lake Park F. G. Brener James Kuester Eimil Knoble Albert Gustman Gustmaen A. BE. Ladwig John Saltzman Salzman Fred Giessl Ladwig Garth Gee Presbyterian Church Otto Randant Wisconsin Synod of Presbyterian Churches Bethany Presbyterian Church Wiliam Laehn West Troy Montana Ed Laehn Idaho Orville Washington Seattle Spokane California Mr. Laehn San Francisco

Crescent Theatre Presents Big Cast for Tivoli Run

The Crescent Theatre schedules Joe E Brown Martha Reye Lynne Overman and Donald O Connor in a varied program headlined by $1 000 A TACIT and DEATH OF A CHAMPION plus Million Made Legs with Betty Grable Jackie Coogan Spyce Mathews and The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes with Basil Rathbone Nigel Bruce Ida Lupino Bargain Matinee times listed Wed and Sat matinees. Local society notes report visits by Mrs Fred Kuhn and family in Milwaukee and road trips to Green Bay Oshkosh Marinette Shawano and Marinette for events and the new WAM broadcasting station setup with Paul Skinner as program manager.

Tonite Tomorow Joe E. Brown Martha Reye Lynne Overman Donald O'Connor Betty Grable Jackie Coogan Spyce Mathews Adventures OF Sherlock Holmes Basil Rathbone Nigel Bruce Ida Lupino Fred Kuhn Alfred Milwaukee Ben Barker Jean Elaine Kaukauna Barker Chris Wils James Barker Oshkosh Oshkosh State Teachers College Shawano K. K. Kurtz Len Guenther Green Bay Margaret Checki HB. A. Reed Heinz Drug Store Milwaukee Journal News Joe McCarthy Mary Juneau Sunday Society The Journal Joe Miss Juneau Shalagoco Charles Mahringer Naomi Niles Marinette Rush Niles WAM Paul Skinner Bil Carlson

Shawano Alumni Return For Homecoming Dance

Former Shawano High students gathered Saturday for the annual homecoming with a snake dance and band parade along Main Street. Despite losing to Kaukauna in the game, the day remained spirited as Archie Ruth's orchestra played in the gym decorated with cornstalks, leaves, pumpkins, balloons, and confetti. The Hesperia club led decorations and dancing continued until midnight.

Shawano High School Main Street Shawano Kaukauna Archie Ruth Hesperia Club Sarah Mielke

County dairymen to hold institute across Wisconsin

A series of dairy institutes to assist Wisconsin dairymen in herd management will be held October and November. Drs. Walter Wisnicky and B. A. Beach will address Bangs disease mastitis and calf disease, while George Werner outlines mineral needs and feed preservation. Meetings list many Wisconsin counties with dates and locations.

Wisconsin Walter Wisnicky B. A. Beach Veterinary Science Department University of Wisconsin Bang George Werner A. C.thompson Wisconsin Dairymen's Association Rusk Barron Polk St. Croix Pierce Buffalo Day Pepin Dunn Chippewa Evemming Eau Claire Clark Shawano Marathon Lincoln County Oneids Price Taylor Marinette Iron Ashland-Bayfield Douglas Burnett Washburn County

Shawano Male Chorus Associate Members List 739 40

A long reader list details associate members and business names connected to the Shawano Male Chorus, including individuals such as Dr. A N Abbott, Mrs. 4 O Anderson, Robert A Bates, and many local shops and firms like Chaimson Mercantile, Coast to Coast Store, and Ed's Lunch Room, reflecting a community directory entry.

Shawano A. N. Abbott 4. O. Anderson B. L. Aschenbrener Robert A. Bates Curtis Black Margaret Ann Blocki Art Bokel Emma Bottin M. ¥. Brener Olga Brener E. J. Buetter HE. L. Burfeind A. A. Cantwell Bess Cantwell R. C. Cantwell Clarence Catencamp Chaimson Mercantile Co Rudolph Christiansen Cochran's Stanley Cole Consolidated Badger Coperative A. L. Courtice Victor Czeskleba Daily Reminder Roy Dallmann Cameron Sisters’ Studio D. F. and L. Motor Co Carl Druckrey M. G. Eberlein W. A. Ecke Ed’s Lunch Room Elfera Eggert Henry Rev. G. A. Karpinsky Earth Funeral Home Wally Katzenmeyer Lucille Kempen Kleeman’s Market Herman Koehler Kalb Studio Paul Kopesenke George Krautkramer Krénger August Kroening Arnold Krohn R. W. Krueger Ralph Kuchuk Kuchuk H. J. Lane Shawano Flower Shop Shawano Furniture Exchange Shawano Laundry Shawano Theatre Shoppers’ Guide Birs Osborne Shultz W. F. R. L. Sieber Tom Smith Anna Stier Harl Stier J. B. Stone C. BE. Stubenwoll Bob Stuewer William F. Thimke Art “Tic Stanley Tischer John

Senior Walther League meets October 10 at St James

The Senior Walther League of St James Lutheran church held its monthly Bible class and business meeting in the parish hall auditorium. Officers elected for the coming year were President Robert Marotz, Vice President Kenneth Krohn, Secretary Elfiera Eggert, and Treasurer Mabel Krause. The league adopted a new constitution and by laws and will again assist in Wheatridge Christmas seals. The next social is set for Thursday October 26, not Tuesday.

Walther League of St ST. James Lutheran Andrews Randall Sc Walter M. Schroth Jesus Glee Club Walther Tabitha Society

Funeral Rites for George Meyer Held

Funeral services for George Meyer, 42, were conducted at Sacred Heart Catholic church Friday morning. He died October 3. Surviving are three sons Clifton Leland and Jackie, seven brothers and four sisters. Pallbearers were local men from Shawano New London Oshkosh Milwaukee and this city.

George Meyer Sacred Heart Catholic Church Clifton Leland Jackie Jake Oscar Oshkosh Frank Marion Albert Iron River Charles Han Claire Joe Milwaukee Art Lena F. Zauge New London Ed Jacoby George Berton Nels Eklund Shawano Lyle and George Berton, Jr Gordon Jerome Zauge Frank Eimer Bernard Lieg

Wolf River Council of Men's Clubs Meets

Nearly 200 men attended the Wolf River council of Men's clubs meeting last Thursday at Tigerton to mark the housewarming for Rev Myr Streck new pastor of Tigerton Lutheran church. Clubs from New London Manawa Embarrass Wittenberg Marion Tigerton Clintonville attended with Professor Hibbard UW giving a talk on Japan.

Wolf River Japan Hibbard

Green Valley church hosts chicken dinner event

Green Valley Lutheran church in Green Valley invites everyone to a chicken dinner on Sunday October 15 serving from 11 30 adults 40 cents children 20 cents.

Green Valley Lutheran Church Green Valley

Card of Thanks for William Trapp bereavement

WeThank all who extended kindness during our bereavement illness and death of husband and father William Trapp. Special thanks to Rev Walter M Schroth for comfort, Mr Felten and school children for singing, pallbearers and donors of cars, those who sent flowers and all friends and neighbors who helped. Mrs William Trapp and Daughters.

William Trapp Walter M. Schroth Felten

Matthews Lutheran Church 20th anniversary service

Rev Chris C Domke pastor leads Matthews Lutheran Church Ladies Aid 20th anniversary service at 11:00 am with sermon by Rev Fred Ohirogge of Marion. A banquet dinner follows in the church parlors after the service. Sunday school at 10:00 am.

Chris. C. Domke Ladies’ Aid Society Fred Ohirogge Marion Society Peace Lutheran Church Tilkeda

Peace Evangel. and Brethren Church Service Info

Rev A W Klumb pastor leads Sunday school at 9:00 am Jr service and English worship both at 10:00 am with Hebrews 12 28 theme A Kingdom Which Cannot Be Moved Choir rehearsals Tue 7 00 pm and 8 00 pm Ladies society Thu 7 30 pm First catechism class Sat 9 30 am Second catechism class Sat 10 00 am

Peace Evang BREF A. W. Klumb Ladies’ Society First Presbyterian Church Garth Gee S&s the Methodist Church Herbert J. Lane H. Halverson W. F. Shutes Epworth League The Philathea Society Bethany

Red Cross Banquet Tonight in Shawano County

The Shawano county chapter of the American Red Cross will hold a banquet at the Murdock hotel tonight at 6:30. Ed Aschenbrenner, chapter chairman, has planned an interesting program. Mrs Walter Schmidt, roll call chairman, will report on plans for the annual enrollment held between Armistice Day and Thanksgiving Day. a representative from each county community is invited.

Willian Grosabrelta Ual M Nadgan Ant Longsing Appidhon Whitewater Blue ‘Teteherse College Charles Wepe Jernard Pleshel Ava Kathi St. Paul Suritiy J. Gordon Airuwace Ohio Ho Ly Marets Woodrowiel Waupaca Par IM Louis Marciel Mer Lloyd Pelker Ar Haim Milwauken Sentoe Catholic Youth Council Tll Memburad Halhe Mes Louis Irpe Donald Mirjen Myr Iil Taulison Joan Mew Lloldbein Mra. M. G. Mberlein Ayer R. J. Tonn Nil Owen Louis Welpel Marvin Sehulty Heroll Pingel Hoopelry Ouluard Antigo Joiont. Andrews Millwatcher Police Department Starwater Women’s Oil Wisconsin Federation of Women's Closet Sheboygan Mira Williams Herbert Shawano Jein Apringborn Morin Mrs. Schoenick Lumley Schoenink Bunco Arul Pete Walsh Conniveau Reid Murray Stuwnane Conayeooiian Washington West River Schoolmasters Arthur Tend Shawne Saints Haws Etiets Wisconsin Maneylional Assectation Cne Gab James Oo Toru Shawano County The American Red Cross Murdock Hotel Ed Aschenbrener Walter Schmidt

Shalagoco Club House Hosts First Annual Carnival

The first annual Shalagoco carnival ran last night and continues this evening October 12 to raise funds for golf course improvements. Local groups run booths while games including bridge and schafskopf entertain attendees.

Sacred Heart Church and St James Lutheran Weekly Schedule

Sacred Heart Church lists Mass times and confessions under Rev Henry Halinde. St James Lutheran in Andrews at Randall sc presents weekly calendar from Oct 15 to 21 with services, catechism, choirs, meetings, and departmental gatherings.

Sacred Heart Church Henry Halinde Mother of Perpetual Help

Also Mentioned on This Page

Shawano National Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Crescent Theatre Star Maker Bing Crosby Louise Campbell Linda Ware Ned Sparks Walter Damrogh Popeye Cartoon News Sun Mel Wolf River Council OF Men’s Clubs George O'Brien Midnite Jascha Heifetz Andrea Leeds Joel McCrea Gene Reynolds Walter Brennan George Raft Claire Trevor Whtie Dick Foran Henry Armetta Victor Jory —and Count OF Monte Cristo With Robert Donat Elissa Landi Kurt Black Roberts Homestead Lulu Campbell Ste Harold Lieg J. A. Lieg Pittsburgh Waterspar Wallrich Lumber & Fuel Cp Helen Baumeister Wallrich Lumber & Fuel Co W. J. Dolan Sghop Schneider & Rossow Monument Co Shawano, Wis Happy John Helmle Pulcifer Fred Dreger Leona Rolodziczcak Maple Grove William Nehls, Jr Ronald and Romona Kusta Lloyd EB Timm Matthews Luth Church Redebs Shalagoco Club Christian Science Society OF Advance Methodist Church Gospel Tabernacle V. L. Peterson Berthe Nordstrom Peterson Schweers Schweers Funeral Home W. Firth Shawene
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