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Shawano County Journal

Location

Shawano, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1939

Page

2

Wisconsin High School Enrollment Hits Record High

The Wisconsin Education Association reports 158000 students enrolled in state high schools, up 2500 from last year. Over five years enrollments grew by 20000, ten years by 54000, with rural tuition students driving the rise and 28 percent of pupils being out-of-district. The group notes many rural students would quit at eighth grade without transport. It urges continued free public education beyond walking distance.

Wisconsin Wisconsin Education Association Madison John Callahan The Education Association Association

Red Cross in Shawano County Plans Drive and New Officers

The Stuinwano county Red Cross chapter prepares for its annual membership drive from November 11 to Thanksgiving Day. New officers and committees are elected with Mrs. Walter A. Schmidt named county chapter roll call chairman. I. L. Aschenbrener is reportal chairman for Shawano county and Miss Garoling Nikulay serves as chapter secretary.

Local Red Cross Members Support National Drive

The article highlights the value of the nationwide American Red Cross work beyond borders while praising the local unit for prudent use of funds and capable leadership during the annual membership drive.

RED Cross American Red Cross

Rotary Carries On Despite World War

Rotary International reports 5000 member clubs with the local Rotary club part of the network. Members emphasize that peace will follow once the causes of war are understood and corrected through international understanding and goodwill, aiming to extend the movement across more than 60 countries.

Rotary International Rotary Club Rotary

The Town Pump Reimagined as Modern Waterworks

An essay recalls the town pump as a hub of village life and sharing, noting its replacement by a municipal water system and media networks. It reflects on how friendships formed there endure while daily water needs moved underground.

Tuberculin Clinics Planned in Pinal October 23

Public health notice outlines tuberculin testing clinics in Pinal on October 23 with readings and follow up, including school sites at Bland and Bienitneyvool Crete. Nurse urges parents and children to participate, noting the test is safe and helps detect latent or active tuberculosis.

Migs Laie Golluick Amiwit Graded School Howe Misa Gollnick

No Home Is Safe From Tuberculosis Until All Homes Are Safe

A literacy tone line quotes a speaker stressing tuberculosis is preventable and curable with proper treatment. The message urges comprehensive home hygiene and public health effort to arrest the spread, underscoring that safety begins at every dwelling.

Bowler Ladies Aid Society Marks 20th Anniversary

St. Matthew's Bowler marked twenty years of service with a Sunday service at 11:00 a.m. Rev. F. Obbrogge of Minvion delivered a sermon on The Ladies' Aid at Work. The group, now 27 members, disbursed 1462.88 over two decades and shared a dinner in the parlors after. A separate note: Leopolis State Bank former officials' hearing postponed to October 26 for defense arguments.

St. Matthew's Bowler F. Obbrogge Minvion Jesus Theo Claral Alning Domke Thell F. Buettner Ladies’ Aid Society E. Geddsire Clara Almina Domke Searing Leopolis State Bank Defense Council

Reminiscing Sacred Heart Jubilee Steeple Story

A reminiscence of the Sacred Heart Church in Shawano recalls its old steeple, once 50 feet taller, offering birds eye views of the valley. Lightning struck, fire followed, and the steeple collapsed onto the roof, causing major damage in a legendary local catastrophe.

Sacred Heart Shawano Lake Weit Tiver Shawane

Cafeteria Supper By Ladies Aid At Paris Hall

The Presbyterian church Ladies Aid group will hold its annual cafeteria supper at Paris Hall on Tuesday October 24. Serving begins at 4 30 p m. Everyone is invited to attend.

Ladies’ Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church Paris Hall

Art Club day observed by Shawano Woman's club

The Shawano Woman's club will observe Art Club day Friday afternoon October 20 at the Utility building with program led by art department chair Mrs Everett Thomas. Mrs John B Gordon will discuss their Alaska trip with photos using a new opaque projector. Music by Mrs Milton Eggert and Mrs John Adams oversee tea duties.

Art Club Shawano Woman's Club Everett Thomas Art Department John B. Gordon Alaska Gordons Milton Eggert Eugene Cawles Eggert John Adams C Aschenbrenner Kenneth Abert Charles Black Kurt Black A. E. Blum Arthur Baker

Lessor Church Scene Hosts Jeske Boerst Wedding

A fall wedding at Our Savior's Lutheran church Lesser united Miss Irene Jeske Bonduel Rt 1 and Edwin Boerst Bonduel Rt 1. Rev A Blom officiated at 2 PM with H I Blom accompanying. Attendants wore wine and hoop skirts. 50 at dinner. 500 at reception. The couple will reside on the groom's parents' Bonduel farm. Out of town guests from Merrill Wausau Three Lakes West Bend Langlade and Shawano.

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Lesser Irene Jeske Bonduel Rt. 1 Edwin Boerst A. Blom H. I. Blom Leona Jeske The Pride Mildred Offener Lawrence Lusner Clarence Jeske August Jeske Bonduel Pavilion Boerst Richard Boerst William Kramer Ervin Kramer Merrill Carl Krueger Wausau Charles Lens

Clifton Ramlow Weds Miss Hollie Sturmer in Wisconsin Rapids

Announcement: Hollie Sturmer of Wisconsin Rapids to wed Clifton Ramlow son of Mr and Mrs Oscar Ramlow Friday at the Episcopal church Wisconsin Rapids at 2 60 oclock. Harriet Sturmer as maid of honor, Charles Ramlow as best man. Reception at the bride’s home, then trip to Milwaukee and Chicago. Ramlow a Shawano High School graduate class of 1935. The Ramlow home to be in Wisconsin Rapids.

Hollie Sturmer Wisconsin Rapids Clifton Ramlow Oscar Ramlow Episcopal Church Harriet Sturmer Charles Raimlow Milwaukee Chicago Sturmer Ramlow Shawano High School State Nursery Shawane Roger F. G. Brener Agnes Brener Morris Brener Charles Ramlow Walter Eliot Emma Louise Dobson Louise Dobson Ill Russell F. Lasch F. F. Lasch Iron Mountain Mich Lasch Indiana Green Bay Laasch Detroit Mr. Laach

Harvest dance planned by Married People's Club at Community hall

The Married People's Club hosts a harvest costume dance on Monday October 30 at the Community hall with decorations in Halloween style. Farm Hands of WTAQ Green Bay will provide entertainment and music. A club funded cafeteria lunch is served in the basement with other surprises. only out of town guests may attend with members.

WTAQ Green Bay Radio Fame Hallowe'en

NU Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Holds Rushing Program

The NU chapter hosted a carnival style rushing party at the Charles Veslak cottage on Weber's Point on Friday October 6 with hostesses Mrs Harold Gueller and Miss Marion Kell. Bingo fortunes and games of chance were enjoyed during the evening.

Beta Sigma Phi Harold Gueller Marion Kell Charles Veslak Weber's Point Elin Hogberg Gertrude Sedwick Eleanor Kanis Gordon Wolfgram

Community gatherings round birthday and club events

Friends and relatives gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Ceylon Zeuske to celebrate his birthday with cards and lunch. A card club met at Mrs Psterman's home, electing prizes and planning biweekly meetings. The Presbyterian Ladies Aid met for business and lunch, with Mrs C P Goddake as chair. Peggy Kral celebrated her seventh birthday with games and dinner. Mrs Elmer Krause hosted a party for Mrs Donald Robbins with out of town guests. Five Hundred and bridge clubs held their regular meetings with prizes awarded.

and Airs Ceylon Zeuske Charles Zeuske Walter and Marlin Walter Breitzman Song Marvin Victor Marvin Knope Linds Breitzman Lester Boettcher Chris Gueiller Lloyd Hull Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid Society C. P. Goddake J. Theodore Sleven A. S. Lerson A. Klosterman Athol Kuchuk Byron Heal Clifton Hayter Peggy Kral Jerry Kral Peggy Elmer Krause Donald Robbins Krause John Hergert Ernest Fink David Robbins Oshkosh Robbins

Sewing clubs host social evenings with lunches

Miss Hope Sieber and Mrs. Archie Ruth hosted sewing club gatherings at their homes Monday and Tuesday evenings with social time, sewing, and delicious lunches. Miss Margaret Ann King gave a 5 0 o'clock tea Friday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Gordon K of Omaha, Nebraska. The high school C C met for an initiation party, with games and lunch. The Dorcas society met at the church basement Tuesday evening to plan the November 4 convention, with lunch served.

O. EB. S Masonic Temple Blanche Winter Nola Bates Milwaukee Antigo Minnie Garfield Roy Bibelhaugen Masonic Hall Adrian Gansen William Wolt Mary White Louis Hoemla Ed Clark Russell Lasch Lasch Emma Louise Dobson Christian Mothers’ Society of the Sacred Heart Church John Kadletz Charles Naber Bridge A. O. Kreitzer Keohane Schafskopf Otto Olson Sam Parker Pevonke Quavalion Pahien Preslicka_ Hallowe'en Tabitha Society of St. James Archie Ruth Margaret Ann King Gordon K Omaha Nebreska Ths Doreas Society

Marriage Licenses Issued In County Clerk, Week Summary

The county clerk recorded marriages for Mars Peterson of Shawano with Eldis Miele of Birnamwood, Herbert Banser of Ber duel with Lucille Benfuss, Leon Hilliker of Navarino with Adel Brandt of Bonduel, James Brooks of K shena with Nora Pierre of MHKesher Vernon Schreiber, Grace Long of Wittenberg with Frank Kitz, Orville Kaufm of Wittenberg with Minnie Piehl, George Sager of Bonduel with E Neitzel, Alex Blom of Navarino with Neomi Hougard, and Joseph Dandrouski with Lucillekei of Pulaski.

County Clerk’s Mars Peterson Shawano Eldis Miele Birnamwood Herbert Banser Berduel Lucille Benfuss Bond Leon Hilliker Navarino Adel Brandt Bonduel James Brooks Kshena Nora Pierre Mhkesher Vernon Schreiber Gresham Grace Long Wittenberg Frank Kitz South Milwauk Longley Keshena

Correction of Art Department Members List

The Shawn Woman's club corrected names of Drama club members formerly listed as Art club members. The corrected roster includes Mrs. John Adams, Mrs. Roy Brahausen, Mrs. H J Calkins, Roger Cantwell, Mrs. Jeba, Mrs. John Fowler, Mrs. Jian Gordon, Mrs. Jonm Grosskopf, Mrs. Clifton Hayter, Mrs. A N Hazell, Mrs. Louis Hoeffs, Mrs. Fred Hoe, Mrs. Phil Hoffman, Mrs. A B Hirmey, Mrs. J Theo Kleven, Jacob Klein, Mrs. A H Kloster, Mrs. George Klosterman, Mrs. S Luckenbach, Mrs. Fenton Muehl, Otto Reetz, Mrs. Charles Schroe, Mrs. Franklin Schneers, Mrs. Eve Thomas, Mrs. M J Wallrich, and IAG Weber.

The Shawn Woman’s Club Drama Club Art Club John Adams Roy Brhausen H. J. Calkins Roger Cantwell Jeba John Fowler Jian Gordon Jonm Grosskopf Clifton Hayter A. N. Hazell Louis Hoeffs Fred Hoe Phil Hoffman

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bowler Ladies’ Aid Society Womans Club Esther de Weerdt Wisconsin Mental Hygiene Society Junior Woman's Club Shawano Woman’s Club Legion Auxiliary County Federation of Women's Clubs Marilyn Klosterman Helen Eberlein Oscar Engel Gilbert Gottschalk Morris Sheetman Carolyn Shultz John Cundy Karl Karsh Arthur Popp Ray Rezek Everett Fredenberg Alvin Achten Oscar Johnson Archibald Ruth Arnold Jahnke Harold Butenhof Misa Eleanor Manis Ella Oertel Lucille Eggert Hirna Evans Norman Grant Winona Herms Harriet P. Humphrey Robert Johannas Alfred Kadietz Karl Karth Charles Koch Irene Krostag Velda Morrow Ella Gertel John Menacher Alice Reinholz Roy Rezek Morris Schectman William Schoenick William Tourtillott Hermon Towne Camille Vrhel Ailan Voy Lessor Odd Fellows’ Lodge Odd Fellows Wisconsin Blues Philathea Society of the Methodist Church Ralph Walters Viola Farris Isapelle Genwick Mary Margaret Gilson Earl Gilson Mary Margaret Louis Psterman Osborne Shultz William Schuler Law Charles Murph P. C. Roepke Five Hundred Cub Otto Hartman BE. J. Buettner Lamb Caroline Nikolay Raymond Oberle Arthur Kroll Sherlock Holmes Basil Rathbone Nigel Bruce Ida Lupino Betty Grable Jackie Coogan Joyce Matthews Donald O’connor Boyd Clarence E. Mulford Udaipur Wallace Beery America Beery Lana Trner Richard Carlson Artie Shaw Ann Rutherford Aeport Leon Errol Henry Judith Barrett Collier
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