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Newspaper

Shawano County Journal

Location

Shawano, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1939

Page

4

Wisconsin old age pensions bill under veto and debate

The Wisconsin legislature debated a pension bill to raise monthly old age allowances and adjust dependents limits and state cost shares. Governor Heil vetoed some funding provisions while signing the increased monthly pensions, prompting questions on funding and legal validity amid a possible court ruling.

Efei Uy Heil ETO Julius P. Eel Funk Cvown Secretary of State Secretary of Fred “Inmmerrain Supreme Court Weil-Zimmerman Zimmerman Frank C. Klode Latte Lode Att Denen Sigil Board of Control Red R. Zimmerman Rural Electrification Coordination Office Agriculture Robert A. Merrill Mau Claire Ins Veen Northern States Power Company Ele University of Wisconsin

Red Cross Drive Names Chairmen for Enrollments

The American Red Cross aims to enroll one million more members this year as roll call runs November 11 to 30. Shawano chapter chairwoman Mrs. Walter Schmidt lists a long line of local chairmen across towns and villages including Advance, Almon, Bowler, Birnamwood, Cecil, Bonduel, East Green Valley, Green Valley, Hartland, Lessor, Gresham, Morgan, Navarino, Pella, Red Springs, Tilleda, Waukechon, Keshena, Neopit, White Clay Lake, Zachow, Leopolis and Shawano city wards plus auxiliary and clubs.

American Red Cross Red Cross Mercy Walter Schmidt Shawano Hartland Alvin Andersen East Lessor Elmer Ericksen West Lessor Oscar Petersen Gresham Ed Mader Hofa Nell Keshena Neopit Allen White Clay Lake C. E. Peterman Zachow H. Westphal Wittenberg M. H. Schlytter Leopolis HH. Hoffman Legion Auxiliary Junior Woman's Club Third Ward Woman's Club Main Street Shawano Club Rotary Club

Meisners Visit Wausau and Rib Mountain

Mr and Mrs Henry Meisner and daughters traveled to Wausau on Saturday and drove to Rib Mountain State Park for scenic views. Rib Mountain rises 800 feet above the Wisconsin River and 1940 feet above sea level, drawing many visitors seeking the panorama.

Henry Meisner Wausau Rib Mountain State Park Rib Mountain Wisconsin Wisconsin River Sunaeta Lewis’ Wolfe Shawano Carl Prah Cecil Alice Marcella Klapper Adna Wesner Rose Mayer and Birs Alfred Daniels Green Bay Gust Mayer Frank Meisner Pickerel Jake

Dancing Co Ed shown at Crescent Theatre with Artie Shaw

Artie Shaw makes his screen debut in Dancing Co-Ed at the Crescent Theatre with Lana Turner Richard Carlson and a large supporting cast. The show features Shaw in Nightmares and other hits plus a madcap vaudeville college story and 200 jitter bugs. Director Sylvan Simon brings a lively campus comedy with music and dance.

Artie Shaw Crescent Theatre Lana Turner Richard Carlson Shaw Hollywood West Entertainment Ledger Lee Bowman Ann Rutherford June Preis Ser Leon Errol Miss Turner Polly Benedict Andy Hardy Ann Thurston Hall Roscoe Karns Mary Field Walter Kingsford Mary Beth Hughes June Freisser Monty Wooley Sylvan Simon

Sacred Heart Congregation Marks Fifty Years of Growth

The Sacred Heart parish traces its fiftieth anniversary, recalling Rev. F. Steinbrecher’s 1888 assignment and the earlier service by Fathers from Keshena. The period saw the formation of societies, a first school built and opened November 7, 1881, and Sisters of Saint Joseph guiding parish education as membership expanded.

F. & Steinbrecher Keshena Saint Joseph's Benevolent Society Confraternity of the Sacred Heart Apostleship of Prayer Young Ladies’ Sodality of the Immaculate Conception Mary Cantwell

Shawano's Catholic Parish Chronicles Church Growth and Leaders

A historical sketch traces Shawano parish life from 1889, noting construction of the new church with cornerstone laid by Bishop Katzer, dedication in 1889, and the joining of societies. It recounts successive pastors Steinbrecher, Easter, Becker, Schemmer, Kuhl, Leerke, Kersten, and Halinde, detailing church repairs, school development, sodalities, nurses during the flu, and the establishment of missions and clubs.

F. x. Katzer Father Steinbrecher Society of Christian Mothers Catholic Knights of Wisconsin Father Kuhl Young Ladies’ Sodality Shawano Aniwa John J. Loerke Father Leerke Cleveland Wisconsin Father Henry Halinde Father Halinde Cecil

Catholic Youth Council Leader Rev Edward Kilsdonk News

The article notes Rev Edward Kilsdonk formed a very active Catholic Youth Council. After his departure for Sturgeon Bay, Father Francis Rose assisted Father Halinde and remains with the Shawano congregation. Since Father Halinde arrived, substantial repairs have been made to the church and school.

Edward Kilsdonk Catholic Youth Council Father Kilsdonk Sturgeon Bay Francis Rose Father Halinde Shawano Caroline Nikolay

Wisconsin Frozen Wood Locker Operators Form State Association

October 25 marks details of Wisconsin cold storage leaders forming a new statewide corporation. Operators of 50 or more plants unite to create the Wisconsin Frozen Wood Locker Operators' association, signaling coordinated standards and cooperation.

Wisconsin The Wisconsin Frozen Wood Locker Operators’ Association

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