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Newspaper

Shawano County Journal

Location

Shawano, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1939

Page

4

Main task is to keep U S out of war

Article argues in Washington, the public and several senators oppose lifting arms embargo and fear a European conflict could drag the U S into war. It urges adherence to neutrality, warns against repealing neutrality laws, and stresses Congress must stay out unless empowered by the people.

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Overdriving Headlights Warns Highway Night Dangers

The piece warns drivers about risks of overdriving headlights at speed. It explains headlight range, stopping distances, and reaction time, noting that even with good lamps vision is limited. At 15 mph on a dark highway the stopping margin vanishes, increasing night accident risk and underscoring cautious speeds.

Big City

Night driving hazards exceed headlight reach in bad weather

Night driving hazards rise with rain snow dust or fog as braking distance grows beyond the headlamp beam.

Venturesome Capital Urged To Drive Job Creation

John W. Hanes, under secretary of the treasury, told Indiana Bankers Association that venturesome capital is essential to spur investment and jobs. He warned of a surplus of cautious capital and government policies that discourage risk, urging actions to restore courage for new enterprises and to sustain existing industries amid risks. He cited regulatory and tax policies that deter speculative ventures and noted the need for government to back bolder investment approaches to reduce unemployment.

Wrk Wall Street John W. Hanes the Treasury Indiana Bankers’ Association Hanes

Economy urged to finish the debt fight with patience

The writer applauds Congress for cutting appropriations and blocking radical emergency measures. They urge further steps to eliminate deficits and align outgo with income, calling for a definite debt retirement plan and ongoing fiscal restraint to restore solvency.

Congress

Brace Up America Willkie call for pro growth plan

Arthur E. Morgan notes Willkie in the Atlantic Monthly urged a tax revision to spur investment, cut spending, and ease restrictive laws. He framed free enterprise as a liberty to be defended, arguing bipartisan support for a revitalization program to mobilize America with momentum and substance.

Atlantic Monthly Wendell L. Willkie Commonwealth and Southern Corporation Willkie America

Shawano Woman's Club Sets Year of Drama and Travel Talks

The Shawano Woman's Club announces a varied season featuring drama, art, and chorus programs. Meetings open October 6 with a journalist talk, followed by travel lectures on Alaska Guatemala and Mexico, poetry and bird life talks, and a Founders' Day event. The club plans musical entertainment and a dramatic contest, with officers and committees listed for the year.

Shawano Woman's Club Betty Cass Madison State Journal John Gordon Alaska Mueller Persia May Reynolds Gretchen Colnik Williamsburg Helen Laffin Linley Ruth Marie Iwen Duane Schumaker John Goergen Guatemala Marshal, Graff Woman's Club Grover Schumaker Shawano Robert Lewis William Gruner Leora Quinn Carl Schneers M. G. Eberlein Clara Hussong Green Bay Press Gazette Wisconsin Grover Meisner Fenton Muehl Virginia Oertel Milton Eggert Laurence Merkes H. J. Calkins Charlotte Reichel Mil Ruprecht Gertrude Zuch Alvin Achten Harold Shlimovitz Jackie Tischer Jacob Kiein Harold Voland Otto Reetz Charles Veslak V. C. Czeskleba Gordon Peterson David Farris E. H. Ruprecht Fiverett. . Thomas Clifton Hayter Paul Heinz A. H. Blum Civic and Welfare A. R. Swen Ways and Means Samuel Chaimpson Girl Scout Committee

Miss Dorothy Pingel OBrien Wedding Celebrated in Shawano

The ceremony occurred Sunday at St Pauls Lutheran with Rev E Burfeind officiating. Dorothy Pingel wed Donald OBrien before 125 guests at a reception at the Pingel home. Attendants included Keeth East and Louis OBrien. The couple will reside in the city where OBrien works at Lauerman_s.

Pingel Dorothy Pingel Donald O’brien St. Paul's Lutheran Church E. Burfeind O’brien Joe O’brien Richard Pingel Shawano Keeth East Louis O’brien Myrtle Katzenmeyer Gordon Schmidt Lohengrim Edward Justman Mrs. O'Brien Mr. O'Brien Lauerman's Miss Pingel Shawano High School Chaimson's Herman Pingel William Pingel Gresham Don Wene Ronald Pingel Milwaukee

Schmidt Groh Nuptials Solemnized at Ann Arbor

Orvel A. Schmidt son of Bowler residents and Miss Jane Addams Groh of Ann Arbor were married August 30 at the Saginaw cabin on Liberty Rd. in a 4:30 p.m. ceremony. Rev. Harold P. Marley officiated before a pine-decorated fireplace. The bride wore a grape shade crepe gown. matron of honor was Mrs. Clair A. Gorton in fairway green. Best man was G. E. Knapp of Ypsilanti. The couple plans a motor trip and will reside after Sept 15 at Summit Lake, Wis. Schmidt a forestry graduate. Groh a Mich. State Normal College alumna. A Detroit luncheon shower preceded the wedding.

Orvel A. Schmidt Fred H. Schmidt Bowler Jane Addams Groh S. Ashley St Ann Arbor Michigan Saginaw Cabin University Forestry Farms Liberty Rd Schmidt University School of Forestry and Conservation Harold P. Marley Unitarian Church Clair A. Gorton Elizabeth N. J Jean Christy Groh Miss Groh Peninsula Minnesota Wisconsin Summit Lake Wis Consolidated Power and Pulp Ca G. Stephenson Groh S. Ashley Sr Michigan State Normal College Ypsilanti Alpha Sigma Tau Washington Junior High School Port Huron J. L. Hudson Detroit

Embarrass Berndt Schmidt Nuptials At Embarrass Church

Miss Evelyn Berndt wed Leonard Schmidt on Saturday September 2 at 7 PM in Embarrass Lutheran Church. Rev List officiated beside a bouquet filled altar. The bride wore aqua blue net with veil and colonial bouquet. Guests totaled 185 for supper and reception at the bride’s home. The couple plans to reside in Embarrass where Schmidt operates a sawmill.

Evelyn Berndt Leonard Schmidt List Mntheran Embarrass Gust Berndt Vera Berndt Willard Schmidt Harvey Schmidt Carl Berndt Howard Schmidt Mr. Schmidt August Schmidt

MISS RUTH ENG BECOMES BRIDE OF EME BUSCH

Miss Ruth Eng former stenographer at Caspar Wallrich Insurance tied the knot with Emil Busch of Hortonville at Bonduel Lutheran church in a 4 PM ceremony. Rev. Walter J. Plischke officiated the single ring wedding. The couple plans to live in Hortonville after a trip to Upper Michigan.

Ruth Eng Caspar Wallrich Insurance Agency Emil Busch Hortonville Bonduel Walter J. Plischke Hdna Eng Omar Wolfgram Ronduel Harry Eng Navarino Bonduel High School Busch Shawano High School Mrs. Busch Upper Michigan Mr. Busch

Miss Agnes Bohm and Otto Bahr United in Slarrriage

Miss Bohm and Otto Bahr wed in a double ring ceremony at St James Lutheran Shawano with Rev Walter Schroth officiating. Bridesmaids wore dresses like the bride. a wedding supper followed at Mrs Albert Bohm's in Keshena and the couple will reside in Kelgena.

Agnes Bohm Otto Bahri St. James’ Lutheran Church Shawano Walter M. Schroth Ervin Gehm Jean Fischer Ergin Behm Arnold Bohm Albert Bohm Keshena Kelgena

Pioneer of Pella Is Taken by Death

Mrs. William Buss Sr., 77, longtime Pella resident, died September 5 at her son Walter’s home from a heart ailment. Born January 26, 1862 in Germany, she immigrated as a child and married William Buss in 1882. Survived by children, siblings, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Funeral set for Saturday at 2 PM at St. Immanuel’s Lutheran Church with Rev. Tornow officiating. The article also notes the 1939 federal seed act taking effect in 1940, regulating imported seeds and weed-free content.

William Buss Pella Walter Marie Latrize Germany America Augusta Louis Conradt Navarino Alvina Ben Schmidt Caroline Ted Reinold Withee Art Marion Wiliam Paul Matilda Zahn

Wisconsin dairy queen Ruth Vinger named 1938 winner

Ruth Vinger an 18 year old farm girl from Lafayette county was crowned Wisconsin dairy queen 1938 after beating 63 counties’ entrants, including 4 H members, at Dairy Day. She milks on the Winger farm each night and attends the state college of agriculture this month to study home economics, currently on a goodwill tour to the West with stops at the San Francisco world’s fair, California state fair, Sacramento and the Grand Canyon.

Lincoln School Hberlein Langlade Deer Farm Ruth Melendy Lois Theis Belle Schmidt Geraldine Black Loren Hotz Jack Kuchuk Ed Sommers Walter Eberlein Ruth Vinger Ralph Vinger Arsyle Dartington Lafayette County Ruth Fayette 4-H State College of Agriculture West San Francisco Sacramento Grand Canyon Arizona

Exams Announced for Federal Civil Service Posts

The U S Civil Service Commission announces openings for junior custodial officers at 1560 a year and higher grade posts including chief budget and principal budget examiners in the executive office of the president. Age limits range from 21 to 55 years with applications due September 12 15 1939 in various regions.

Bureau of Prisons Civil Service Commission Washington, D. C Colorado Bureau of the Budget Myear Quartermaster Corps War Department Quartermaster Depot Philadelphia U. S. Civil Service Board of Examiners

Safety Manners and Courtesy on the Road and Sidewalk

Safety columnist Fred W. Braun asks why men show courtesy to women in elevators and buildings but crowd women driving cars. He argues courtesy should extend to driving, noting risk when women are bold, and warns crab grass thrives when lawns are cut too closely and often.

Fred W. Braun

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Arthur E. Morgan Shawano Woman’s Club Dorothy Fingsl Adolph Tuma Anaheim California Ed Buettner Schmidt-Groh Berndt-Schmidt Eme. Busch John Hoffman Bonduel Sunay Miss Pearl Kielar Henry Czahor Pearl Kielar Pulaski Sobieski M. Kropichowski Mary Peters Stephany Kielar Jeanette Czahor Rosalie Kielar Johnny Peters Frank Czahor John Kielar Albert Kielar Stanley Czanor Agnes Borm Otto Bahr Albert Habeck Tommy Thompson Charles Roepke Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid Society Albert Osborn A. S. Humphrey R. C. Cantwell George Klosterman Louis Hoeffs Mary Hazeltine M. F. Brewer Kenneth Martin Velda Morrow Charles Sipps Green Bay Lucy Priem Mildred Olson Friem Lucille Kemper Viola Lieg Miss Olson John A. Menacher Sacred Heart Church New Murdock Hotel Dairy Queen U.S. Civil Service Com
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