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Newspaper

Shawano County Journal

Location

Shawano, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1939

Page

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Sacred Heart Congregation Of Shawano Fifty Years Old

Sacred Heart in Shawano marks its fiftieth anniversary in October with a solemn high Mass at 10:30 a.m. led by Bishop Paul P. Rhodt. The article recounts early pioneer steps, Muller family efforts, and the first church site purchased for one dollar, noting past pastors and community efforts to build the church.

Jill Christina Paul P. Rhodt Masa Shicheno Dirs Rey. J. K. Steinbrecher Yluie Jun Augustus Bridget Condor Shawano Proton Cajetanus Resuithabo Rom Kesherna Frye Wits Arpiakin

Conventio n Rites Marker Regional Delegation in Shawano

Between seven and eighty representatives from Jivewa Outagamie and Shawano counties attended the Vol Lore convention here Saturday night. Six candidates from Brown, Outagamie, and Shawano counties were initiated in the order. Initiation, termed wrecks, involved guarding candidates at Shawano and binding them with sacks to prevent resistance. They were marched along Mabt street and during the Tuelineauck era were tossed to the ground to test courage. Red flares circled by marchers, with teams from Kaukauna Geona Bay and Shawano aiding. Brown county provided the first degree, Outagamie the second, and Shawano the third. A Dutch fundh was served at the Community hall, chaired by Franklin Schweerd, with Judge G. B. Dillett as corresponding secretary of Voltera. Outstanding American Legion post members are eligible for Voltera membership.

Jivewa Outagamie Shaw Brown Gnitagamio Shawano Tad Hobbes Tuelineauck Deprees Kaukauna Geeon Bay Shawato Brown County Qutagamie Slinwino Pranklin Schweerd G. B. Dillett Voltera Almerican Legion Voltere

Calendar of Coming Events Partially Readable

Calendar items list various social gatherings and meetings across late October. Activities include dances, sales, ball games, conventions, church events, missionary society meetings, catechism supper, and scout troop activities with locations such as Shawano High and Winnewing noted in fragmentary form.

Saturday Evening Car Thief Strikes Again in Shawang

A second car theft occurred Saturday night in Shawang, mirroring a theft a week earlier. William Y Forman’s Plymouth coupe, stolen while he attended a movie, was found abandoned near Presbyterian Street after he kept his keys. Police suspect the same thief as last week’s crime, possibly using a device to bypass car wiring.

William Y Forman Presbyterian Street Forman Main Street Gorner Ice Boehm Norman Boehm

Padlock Actions Taken Against Five County Establishments

District Attorney James H. Larson announced padlock actions against five places following August arrests for disorderly houses in Shawano County. The move targets operators and establishments including Evergreen Inn Blondies and Slab City plus several Roberta and Favia entities, with actions tied to prior raid convictions and a 60 day window. Jack Roberta is already reported to have left the county.

James H. Larson Shawano County Leonard and Donato Roberta Eric Wouse Bland Sam Favia Lottia Favia Nick Favia Evergreen Inn Frank Licurse Mary William Blinder Blondies Jack Roberta Vivian Roberta Hsther Kling Slab City Ed Cottingham Fern Dean Eerall Mary Maluey

Farmers Elect Community Committees in Morris and Wittenberg

Olaf B Hagen chaired meetings October 9 under the triple Ay program. In Morris Carl J Berg was named delegate and chair, Arndt Howard Brickson vice chair, Andrew J Loberg regular member, Walter G Loken first alternate, Arthur J Hartleben second alternate. In Wittenberg Olaf B Hagen was chairman and county convention delegate, Bernard T Gunderson vice chair and alternate, Clarence D Simonson regular member, Emanuel J Bentgon first alternate and secretary, Clarence Loken second alternate.

Morris Wittenberg Olaf .B. Hagen Carl J. Berg Tigerton Rt. 1 Arndt Howard Brickson Andrew J. Loberg Walter G. Loken Arthur J. Hartleben Olaf B. Hagen Bernard T. Gunderson Clarence D. Simonson Emanuel J. Bentgon Clarence Loken Rt. 2

Mission Festival and Chicken Dinner at St Immanuel Lutheran

St Immanuel's Lutheran Church two and a half miles east of Caroline on county trunk M will hold its annual mission festival on Sunday October 22. German language service at 10:00 a.m. English service at 2:20 p.m. Chicken dinner served around 11:30 a.m. Menu includes chicken mashed potatoes brown gravy dressing cranberries buttered carrots salad pickles rolls pie cake cookies jellies and cone. Adults 35 cents children 20 cents. All invited.

St. Immanuel's Lutheran Church Caroline

Francis Nachtwey Dies at 50 in Shawano

Francis Nachtwey age 50 died Tuesday morning at his home 5088 Washington Street at 11 30. He was a paper maker for Wolf River Paper and Fiber a 23 year employee. Funeral Friday 10 at Sacred Heart Church with Rev Henry Halinde officiating. Interment in Catholic Cemetery. Body at Manning's funeral home. Survived by widow Agnes Kugel daughter Irene Nachtwey Wichita Kansas, brothers Ed Al Clarence Nachtwey Green Bay Shawano, sisters Mrs John Geiger Shawano and Mrs William Thomas Van Cook ND. Carol Nachtwey preceded him in death.

Francis Charles Wachtwey Wolf River Paper and Fiber Company Washington Street Sacred Heart Church Henry Halinde Manning Henry Nachtwey Shawano Agnes Kugel Nachtwey Irene Nachtwey Wichita Kansas Carol Ed Nachtwey Green Bay Clarence Nachtwey This City John Geiger William Thomas van Cook North Dakota

Hunter Succumbs While Hunting Near Seymour

Axel Sundstrom a 65 year old hunter from Cecil dropped dead while hunting near Seymour on Sunday. The body was taken to Muehl's funeral home and buried at Daggett Michigan. He lived on the south shore of Shawano Lake for 15 years and was born in Menominee Michigan on February 7 1874. He belonged to the De Pere Masonic lodge. Survivors include three brothers Gilbert of Maplewood and Ed and Fred of Daggett and one sister in Foster City. Funeral services were held at Muehl’s in Seymour and the body shipped to Daggett for burial.

Axel Sundstrom Cecil Seymour Muehl Daggett Mich Shawano Lake Menominee de Pere Masonic Lodge Gilbert Maplewood Eda Fred Michigan Foster City Daggett, Mich

New Bowling Alleys to Open Next Week

William Reichel announced the Reichel bowling alleys will open for a new season next week. Practically all teams have been tied up and work on the alleys is about completed. The women’s teams also will begin playing next week.

William Reichel Reichel

Albers to stay as St. James’ school leader

St James Lutheran congregation voted to ask Wm A Albers to decline a call as principal of Zion Lutheran school in Wayside Wisconsin. He has served St James as teacher organist and choir master for 18 years and will remain in Shawano.

St. James

Annual Meeting and Banquet Planned by Chamber of Commerce

The Shawano Chamber of Commerce schedules its annual membership banquet and meeting for November 21 at the Community Hall. Directors approve inviting Carl Taylor of Milwaukee to address members and guests. Shawano county board of supervisors and city officials will attend. Anton Weber reports on a potential new novelty industry and the committee will pursue more information. Secretary Oscar Ramlow asks for all past due dues by November 15.

Chamber of Commerce Carl Taylor Milwaukee Wisconsin Building and Loan Association Taylor Chambers of Commerce America Shawano County Board of Supervisors Anton Weber Shawano Oscar Ramlow Chamber

District Governor Praises Shawano Rotary Youth Move ment

William Crosland district governor of Rotary International addressed Shawano Rotary Club on Monday praising the youth movement as key to the club’s future. He called Rotary leadership national postwar and urged service over self. Twenty five members planned to attend the_Wew London Rotary meeting next Monday with transport arranged.

William Crosland Rotary International Shawano Rotary Rotary Club Shawano Rotary Club Crosland Europe Wew London

Shawano Merchants Launch City Wide Shawano Days Sale

Shawano merchants join in a three day city wide sale with many stores offering markdowns on fall and winter merchandise. Thimke jewelry shop moves to Main Street with upgraded display space and new offices above. Shawano Days banners adorn Main Street to boost participation and savings.

Thimke Main Street W. F. Thimke YT. J. Wavrunek Shawano William Thimke Shawano County Journal Chamber of Commerce

Viewers witness hit run after Shawano accident

In Shawano county on Sunday night S F Iverson was struck while viewing a prior crash at the intersection of highways 45 and 29 near Wittenberg. Iverson and Lawrence Koch of West Allis collided. a northbound car then struck Iverson. The driver gave the name Al Herman of Cudahy. Milwaukee license under Walter Hanson. Iverson received first aid and was confined to bed at his Wittenberg home.

Shawano County Milwaukee S. F. Iverson Iverson Lawrence Koch West Allis Wittenberg County Traffe Stanley Brown al Herman Armour Street Cudahy Walter Hanson 20Th Street Brown

Antigo PCA Stockholders Meet Saturday in Antigo

About 1,500 visitors from seven counties are expected for the Antigo Production Credit association annual meeting. Invitations were sent to over 1,000 members with families welcome. The fifth annual event reviews last year's program, cites prizes, and features talks by G Baumeister, J P Schroepfer, and J T Omerk.

Antigo Production Credit Association Shawano Oconto Langlade Oneida Vilas Forest Florence G. Baumeister Shawano County J. P. Schroepfer Association John T. Omernik Langiade Oscar L. Nelson Antigo Rt. 2 Eberlein Shawane B. A. Waidelich Thomas Larson Joseph M. Durand

Motion Day Set for October 26 at Court House

Clerk of Court Perry reports Judge Edgar V. Werner set the next motion day for October 26 at 10:00 a.m. in the judge's chamber. The session was moved from October 14 to October 26 because the judge serves on a jury trial in Appleton. The Woman's choir chorus meets at the Utility building at 7:60 p.m. tonight. all members urged to attend.

Court House Perry Edgar V. Werner Appleton Chuir

Cheese and butter makers publish big convention book

The Northeastern Wisconsin Cheesemakers and Butter Makers Association will publish its largest program book for the twelfth annual convention to be held at Community Hall on November 12. A two day program features speakers, displays, and dairy equipment booths. entries judged October 31 by H C Larson and John Connor. Officers and directors are named with Clintonville, Shawano, Bonduel, and Gillett representation. A separate fire report notes a small blaze at Francis Duebler’s home caused by an oil stove explosion with little damage.

Wisconsin Cheesemakers’ and Buttermakers’ Association H. C. Larson Madison John Connor Neenah George Steinhardt Chippewa Cheese Corporation Sabwano Association Obert Rausch Shawano Elwood Mitchell Clintonville A. H A. Graf Zachow Allen Stemper Earl Whiting Gillett William Kusta Bonduel Emil Bergner Walter Blankschien Louis Ringel Ll. E. Kopitzke Marion Victor Majuey August Kautz Alen Stemper A. H. Graf Obert Raasen Herbert Mueller Ed Zillmer

Shawano Woman's Club Chorus Elects Librarian and Secretary

The Shawano Woman's Club Chorus opened the new year with Mrs. Kurt Black chosen as librarian and corresponding secretary. A benefit card party committee was formed by Miss Agnes Bremer, Mrs. Art Popp, Mrs. Paul Heinz, and Mrs. Kurt Black. Director is Mrs. Grover Schumaker with accompanist Mrs. Jack Ricinigs. The next meeting is Thursday evening October 19 at 7:00 in the club rooms.

Shawano Woman's Club Kurt Black Agnes Bremer Art Popp Paul Heinz Grover Schumaker Jack Ricinigs

Local Librarian Attends State Library Convention Sessions

Mrs Charles Veslak city librarian travels to Milwaukee for the Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin library associations meeting at Schroeder hotel October 18 21 Miss Pearl Humphrey attends evening session Books reviewed for Shawano Public Library by Miss Mary Reely list topics like Federal Aid Rural Social Problems and library reorganization The convention emphasizes children school libraries and a later alumna dinner.

Charles Veslak Milwaukee Library Associations Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin Schroeder Pearl Humphrey Shawano Public Library Mary Reely A. DL. A State Association

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sacred Heart Congregation Tare Vabitia Society Weienos Celia Nano Werin Imo Neenah Va Atta Tier Wout A Winnewing Leon Troop Hoy Scouts Small Business Detroit National Small Business Men's Association Cadillac Wallace M. Huck Nutley N. J O. M. Emery Akron Ohio J. Raymond Tiffany Montclair Sterkluh Wilbur A. Jones Omaha Neb J. 8. Westbrook Bridgeport Francis Wachtwey Hunter W. A. Albers ST. James’ School Sacred Heart Hall Sacred Heart School Hall Sacred Heart Hid Manning Alvin Achten Mr. Engberg Father Vosbeeck Engberg Laurence Mirkas George Krautkramer Ed Wolf Antigo Pca Cheese and Butter Makers BIG Convention Book Francis Duebler Shawano Woman’s Club Hitler Adolf Amersche Stuart Gunther John Asia Wearn Anne W Aspecta of America McWilliams Carey Steinbeck Aldrich B. S Canfield Dorothy Derleth Hewlett Jennings Lancaster Brice Bur Boyne Page Elizabeth
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