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Newspaper
Green Bay Commerce
Location
Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1917
Page
15
The Green Bay Association of Commerce announces directors J H Taylor F E Burral J C Fogarty and board member J P Neugent C R Phenecie and chairman A E Winter. The group outlines leadership roles and upcoming business initiatives.
Officers listed include A. E. Winter as President Nic Bur as President, Frank H. Smith as Treasurer and a separate Secretary, indicating a formal leadership slate for the organization.
The Chicago Association of Commerce announces new members including Sidney M. Kohn Maurice M. Polakow George A. Arends and several other firms and individuals. The group counts four thousand members with immigration or Americanization committees in thirty seven cities across Chambers of Commerce.
Austin Illinois grocers announced a delivery schedule and charge account plan to distinguish cash from charge purchases. Peter M. Van Ess quoted that paying cash saves about six cents per basket, with tentative trials proving success and a belief the plan will become permanent. He notes similar moves across the United States and cites a discussion in Green Bay Commerce.
Green Bay population is about 29,353 with additions pushing toward 29,500. De Pere unofficially between 5,000 and 6,000, making Green Bay De Pere total over 34,000. The note dismisses Washington figures in favor of local estimates.
In Seattle the Commercial Club and Seattle Chamber of Commerce merged with A. J. Rhodes named as first president.
The Association of Commerce backs a backyard and vacant lot garden drive led by John O Leary and joined by civic leaders. Mayor Thompson and Health Commissioner Robertson plan a mass meeting to form a central gardening bureau with Boy Scouts aiding in protection and outreach. Congressman McAndrews arranged free seed distribution to Sixth District voters.
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