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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1918
Page
10
All children who attend school next year must be vaccinated according to the state board of health guidance as stated by ALd Ridgouan Foo Office. Dana Natwhele’s parents report a message from their son says beta arrived and they do not know his current location.
War Industry Board regional plan to form a Portage and Wood Counties manufacturers council meeting at Marshfield City Hall on Friday June 24 at 2 PM. Officials expect one representative from each industrial class, plus a chairman and secretary, with state and national links through the War Industries Board. Also notes remodeling at Po napville building spaces and local visits by Henry Jesse and others.
A long list of teachers hired for public schools for the coming year is released, naming staff in High School, Eighth Grade, and Supervisors along with department roles and school assignments. The roster includes E G Doudnd as Superintendent and T Hayward and Reeves among principals and directors.
In answer to County Pors inquiry the Federal Food Administration states that buying by an individual for personal use in excess of thirty days’ needs is hoarding and punishable. Canning done by a family for own use has no limit. Also notes Will Collins named bank cashier at Arnott and anticipated family move.
A new Vesper company, Vesper Clay Products, is organized to manufacture drain tile and brick at Vesper. Officers include G. A. Perry of Stillwater as president, N Brundage of Minneapolis as secretary, and R. Goldsworthy of Vesper as treasurer. W. OC. Kirkpatrick of Chicago is architect and designing engineer, noted for economical clay plant design and fuel economy. The plant may use peat to gas and power production and to make carbon briquettes for domestic use, a relatively new process in the United States.
A communication from A M Dockery, Postmaster general assistant, states that starting July 1 IMTS introduces a zone system for newspaper postage. Rates will rise for distant zones, with eighth-rail papers incurring about a half cent per copy this year and more in subsequent years, reaching about 2 cents per paper, prompting price hikes for distant subscribers though not more than 25 cents initially.
Aliss Grace Lusk a school teacher in Waukesha received a nineteen year state prison term from Judge Martin Lueck on Tuesday for the shooting death of Mrs Mary Roberts.
A period feature promoting the Ambassador James W. Gerard book My Poor Years in Germany is shown at the Palace theatre for two days starting Monday June 2 with matinee at 2:40. Tickets 15c children, 25c adults, 50c old-country seats. The piece argues why the war happened and chronicles German intrigues.
M. D. Keith Tom Shelp and Jobo Kuss fishing at Stone Lake yesterday landed a fifteen pound northern pike. Several smaller pike followed. Credit for the big catch goes to Mr. Keith whose line brought the fish in. The Crandon area offers many lakes and streams with similar large specimens.
The Merrill street car line may be discontinued as its business no longer covers costs. The service, once kept operating against drawbacks, does not link nearby towns, making it a slim venture. In other news, Elsa Biasig passed the civil service exam and will work in Washington. Beatrice Arnett left the Leader for Marshfield to join Connor Land and Lumber, while Aileen Eklund recovers from a serious illness with improving prospects.
From the Lady Foresters St Rose Court No 785 announces resolutions upon the death of Irene Brown Writzsinger a devoted member. The text notes sending copies to the bereaved husband and family draping the charter for thirty days and printing the resolutions in city papers signed by Margaret McCamley Margaret Nash Ceclia Stark.
Miss Gertrude Giese of this city and William Schmidt of Water town were married Saturday afternoon at the East Side Lutheran Church with Rev. Pautz officiating. Attendants were Miss Dora Giese and William Koppel. A wedding dinner followed at Mrs. A. C. McKaben’s home before the couple departed that evening for Watertown to start married life. The Tribune extends congratulations.
Leander Nordstrom reports his base at Jersey City New Jersey while working in the aviation freight department atop a New York City skyscraper. He notes the shift from camp life to military duty and asks what else a man can expect in army life, praising the quarters with springs, a mattress, feather pillows and sheets.
A Milwaukee area draft roll lists men assigned to report to Fort Riley Kansas on June 28 1918. Names include William Freemont Street Grand Rapids Wisconsin Chas Pater Jasperson Edward Johns Wm F Kreklow Alexander LaBarge Howard Engel Edward Polangky Emil Fahl Erick Sering Oleus Anderson Warner Elmer Emil Roggenbauer Frank Kurz Ferdinand Zelm Walter Whitrock Constanty Schanock Geo Fehrenbach Reinhart Knuth Henry Marceau Orra Abinger Howard McLaughlin John Wasaalk and A Christianson among others with addresses in Grand Rapids Marshfield Neshkora and nearby Wisconsin towns.
Beginning last Thursday crews began marking trunk highways in Wood County. While the state will place mile markers, completion may take time and the current signs on poles and handy structures aim to aid motorists traveling this season.
Prof. F IL Bliss resigns from Merrill band due to eye trouble and may relocate to this city to run popcorn and refreshments. Dorcas society of the Scandinavian Moravian church will be entertained at the Dixon Hotel by Miss Laura Palmer on Friday afternoon June 21. DOJ says men who leave the U S to evade the draft will face charges when they return, with lists prepared from data on those who fled.
Through a recent transaction the W C Wessel lot on Third street south adjoining the J Stark residence has come under my control. This lot faces Third St and extends to Fourth street in the highest class residence section of the city. Will be sold at a fraction of value for immediate sale C & Boles.
James Walsh, recently released from Gren Bay reformatory for adultery, was arrested by the sheriff after a Sunday incident involving Lola Norlock, a girl under sixteen. He appeared before Pomainville on Monday. adjournment granted for one week and bail set at 3000 dollars. Norlock said Walsh enticed her to an engine house on the west side. she escaped and cried for help, drawing police and bystanders. Walsh remained at large until the next afternoon when Sheriff Normington apprehended him.
The First National Bank of the city completed a new committee and director room on its second floor. The old director’s room now houses the machine bookkeepers and clerks, freeing space for expanding business. The new room accommodates twenty to thirty people and is offered free for committee or directors meetings, centrally located for Mens’ and Women’s pregnancy organizations and Red Cross shifts. A smaller adjoining room serves subcommittees and private calls, with dates arranged through bank officers.
More than a hundred attended a luncheon held last Saturday by the women's branch of the Council of Defense. Guests from out of town joined the group with unified support. Stove M. Rogers city food administrator spoke on food conservation. Mrs. Tt. Gibson discussed child welfare. lm. Nash spoke on Christ Stamps. Mrs. I 2. Witter presided and offered a closing reading. The event showcased substitutes for food and was praised for its success.
Miss Freda Hoeft of New Rome and Mr. John Jireene of Adams wed at 9 AM at 83 Peter and Paul church with Rev. Wim Reding presiding. Attendants Miss Nina Christianson and Mr. Walter Hoeft, the couple's wedding breakfast followed at the Edwards home before a honeymoon in Milwaukee. They will reside in Adams County. the bride has long served as supervisor of teachers.
Lloya McCabie’s alleged holdup claim collapsed after police and the district attorney questioned him. The young man admitted spending the $52 and contrived the tale to explain the loss, with investigators quickly unraveling the supposed crime.
Jensen and Anderson, Ford agents, received three Ford tractors and have displayed them around town since Saturday. One unit was tested on the east side Monday afternoon, reportedly handling plowing in fine shape. The tractor and plow sell for 750 dollars at the factory, the agents’ wholesale price with no extra profit.
France McClure appeared before Justice Pomainville on Wednesday charged with stealing from the H. M. Brady family on the east side. She was sentenced to twenty days in the county jail after stealing money and clothing. She later worked in a box factory where overalls were worn and reportedly preferred men's attire. at arrest she was found dressed in such clothes. William F. Glene and R. F. Matthews departed Monday for Milwaukee and Chicago by automobile.
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