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Newspaper

Grand Rapids Tribune

Location

Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1920

Page

3

Boy Scouts plan day trips and safety talk

Two scouts plan a 9 30 a m trip by car to Port Edwards to join local scouts at the school house then hike to Birch Lodge with tests and tree study in view Scout Executive Knapp will lead from Grand Rapids Mr Ver bunker and Mr McGowan join from Port Several local scoutmasters hope to go and some will later hike to Nekoosa A talk on Safety First by Mr Boyer to Troop 1 spurs interest in enlisting in the campaign to prevent accidents in the city

Port Edwards Birch Lodge Knapp Grand Rapids Verbunker McGowan Nekoosa Boyer Suouty Boy Scouts

Avoid Trouble in Inner Tube Replacement

The article warns on inner tube replacement, urging proper pumping before installation, checking for leaks, and tightening the valve plunger. It describes methods to detect punctures by feeling for sharp objects inside the casing, and advises careful Tube placement to avoid pinching and stretching, with notes on using anti-friction lubricant and air to prevent sticking or future leaks.

Toseing

Hale Holden of patrol men total twenty eight

Hale Holden is noted as part of a patrol unit bringing the overall count to twenty eight members. The fragment suggests a local police or municipal force addition or roster update. No further context or dates are provided in the text.

Water main test risks another river crossing leak

The city water department tests a east west main crossing the river for leaks noting yearly breaks. It may be decided this afternoon whether the test has failed. Nerroosa social note recounts Mrs Powers hosting St Patrick gatherings with green decor and prizes for Mrs Percy George and Mrs F R Goddard.

The City Water Department

Stag party at Wii Buskowsky's home and local notices

Wii Buskowsky hosted a stag party with card games after which lunch was served. The Ripon College Green Club plans a concert at the H. B. Auditor ium tomorrow at 8:00 pm. Mrs A Biggles and her son from Hancock visit relatives here. Mrs L E Smith entertained the Recreation Club Thursday with auction bridge and honors to Mrs H F Lapham and J Guthiel. O L Berger of New York City visited before part of the week. Mrs J L Steib of Grand Rapids spent Wednesday with local friends.

Wii Buskowsky Ripon College Green Club H.8 A. Biggles Hancock L. E. Smith Recreation Club H. F. Lapham J. Guthiel O. L. Berger New York City J. L. Steib Grand Rapids

Telephone company seeks rate raise in Wood County

The Pittsville Telephone Co requests a rate increase for western Wood County including residence phones from 1.00 to 1.25 per month and business lines from 2.00 to 2.25, with rural lines rising to 1.25. The petition, filed with the Railroad Commission, sets April 8 for a hearing and asks a 10 cent charge for unpaid bills.

Pittsville Telephone Co Wood County Railroad Commission

Old Resident Dead Mrs. Fry E Philley Report

California notices record the death of local resident Mrs. Fry E Philley with brief obituary details. The fragment mentions Lincolm School and suggests a notice from California about the deceased and a favored one.

Fry. E. Philley Lincolm School California

Edw. Way Commission Marks Patrolman Pointing

A brief notice notes that patrolman Edw. Way was marked by the commission on a point of conduct. The item records the action taken by a governing body and cites the official stance without embellishment.

Telephone charges rise for late payments noted in deficit

For by the 15th of each month, residence phones not paid incur a $1.35 charge plus 10 cents extra for late payments. A note from the telephone company shows the business ran a deficit over the past year.

Waupaca Faculty Objects to Smoking Resolutions

Waupaca High School faculty issue statements condemning student cigarette use. They present four resolutions urged by teachers, pupils, citizens, and Board of Education members, citing widespread habit and health concerns.

Waupaca Board of Education

Waupaca Board of Education opposes pupil smoking near schools

The Waupaca Board of Education resolves to oppose smoking by school age pupils anywhere in the community and within one block of school grounds on the way to or from school. Pupils smoking on school premises are subject to suspension or expulsion at the board's discretion, per the Waupaca Post.

Board of Education Waupaca

Also Mentioned on This Page

Boy Scouts of America Imugh Hale Holden Hale Halden Burlington System Nerroosa M. J. Powers St. Patrick Percy George F. R. Goddard Pittsville Company Aupoint Vom Jeroen Yqir E. F. Dalley Corporations Ltd Jennie Taylor Pian Corner Witter Hone Hollister Rocky Mountain Johnson & Hill Co Grand Rapids, Wis Minneapolis, Minnesota
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