Playmaster in Ludington to Lead Fourth Celebration Plans
Irate citizen labels Playmaster a misnomer but the board approves his aims to stage a clean, wholesome Fourth of July in Ludington. Kunkel to supervise school grounds and programs, open rooms for all ages, and develop community and county spirit with bands, gardens, and classes. The plan follows a 1917 bill allowing municipalities to run public recreation systems with elected funds and authority.
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Board of Education
W. L. Kunkel
Ludington
Karkel
Mason County
Kunkel
Home Gardens
Milwaukee
Runkel
Senate
Foster
A. E. Sleeper
Atate
Michi- Banenget
Ny Municipal Corporaion
Silver Shells 16 Boat Reported Sinking Submarine
United Press reports Washington dispatch that the armed American steamer Silver Shells engaged a submarine in the Mediterranean on May 30. After a 90 minute duel at range, the submarine reportedly disappeared, with officials stating the vessel was sunk and the steamer suffered damage.
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United Press
Washington
War Department
Mediterranean
Paris
State Department
Department of State
Greatest Day Yet Coming To Producers Says Speaker Orr
June 7 Scotville Michigan an instructive meeting on food preparedness led by County Agent FR W Tanner with speakers J W Orr and Nathan Simpson of the Michigan preparedness committee Orr warned of wartime shortages and urged canning, production, and local action. He cited a 37 percent crop shortfall and urged households to expand canning, support Liberty bonds, and mobilize producers to feed the army as the nation braces for higher prices and rationing.
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Scottville
Mich
FR. W. Tanner
J. W. Orr
Nathan Simpson
Michigan Preparedness Committee
Orr
Agricultural College
Wilson
Clermany
A. E. Sleeper
Boards of Trade and Produce Companies
Belgium
America
Gov. Sleeper
Notoa
Simpson Wee
Haig's Forces Advance on Nine Mile Front
London reports Haig's forces resumed operations and swept forward along a nine mile front from Messins Wytschaete, taking first objectives and noting prisoners arriving at collecting stations. Vienna adds over ten thousand Italian front prisoners in three days as Austrians push offensive.
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Haig
United Press
London
Messins-Wytechaete
Messins-Wytschaete
Belgham
Ypres
Britigh Bends
Vienna
Batlefeld
Conscription Topic Faces Canadian Voters After Laurier Rejection
Ottawa reports Sir Wilfred Laurier rejects coalition cabinet plans set by Premier Borden on conscription. Laurier says the measure should be decided by the people. Borden will press the conscription bill as parliament may be dissolved to seek a national verdict. In the U S Maj Gen Wood predicts a two million man force for Europe if the war continues.
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United Press
Ottawa
Ont
Plang For
Wilfred Laurier
Liberal
Premiser Borden
Laurier
Wood
Birmingham
Ala
Department of the Southeast
United States
Europe
Iowa
Gibbs Opens Grocery on East Ludington Avenue
David Gibbs returns to Ludington after two years to open a cash grocery at the Avenue Market stand on East Ludington Avenue. No deliveries will be offered and housewives may shop directly. Sunday buys liberty bond news and a Burdock Tonic ad note.
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David Gibbs
E. Ludington Avenue
Ludington Friands
Mr. Gibbs
Gibbs
Ludington Avenue
Avenue Market
Gibby
Weather forecast suggests showers tonight and Friday
A weather notice indicates probable showers tonight and Friday morning, then clearing Friday. Fresh southwest and west winds are expected.
Hound For Detail Is Gen Pershing Aims For Perfection
Washington June 7 Maj Gen John J Pershing commands Americas first expeditionary forces in France and is famed as a hound for detail. An in depth inspection of troops in Mexico last September showed his drive to know every man and piece of gear. He expects the same in France and will not overlook any fault from rifles to uniforms.
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United Press
Washington
John 7. Pershing
Ameren
Pershing
Columbus
Aviation Corps
Mexico
France
Joseph Albrecht Pioneer Farmer Dies in Riverton
Joseph Albrecht longtime Mason county resident died at home in Riverton township after a lingering illness. Born in Austria Hungary he emigrated as a youth and settled in Mason county forty years ago to farm. He was 75 years old at death leaving a widow five children and a brother in Austria. Funeral from the Riverton home Friday at 6 AM and burial in the city cemetery.
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Joseph Albrecht
Mason County
Riverton Township
Aingering
Mr. Albrecht
Austria-Hungary
Ular
Tirty
Tonke Dor
le Page
Tity Dauth
Fern Jiry
Riverton
O. G. Albrecht
Flint
Pred Petterson
Summit
Cutler
Frank
Austra
Clurl
British Admiralty reports weekly shipping losses
The weekly report by the British Admiralty details losses from mines and submarines. Fifteen vessels of 1600 tons and over were sunk, along with three under 1400 ton ships and six fishing vessels. Arrivals reached 3,093 with various percentages noted.
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London
British Admiralty
Food shortages deepen in German Empire amid harvest woes
Special correspondent reports widespread hunger across Germany and its allies as crops fail in Hungary and Austria. Pots and cattle suffer, urban and rural populations contend with rationing while authorities push expedients such as pork bans and bread-card theft crackdowns.
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Rern
Switzerland
Aod
von Batocki
Refehstag
Germany
Austrian
Hungary
Schmidt
Berlin
Palatinate
Morgen Post
Baden
Bodhmann
Rhenish
Dhe
Bard Thott
Grain Laden Ships Arrive in France Amid Welcome
Ships laden with grain and United States consignment vessels dock off the French coast after convoyed arrivals. Officials announce plans for troop dispositions and camp preparations as American ships receive enthusiastic receptions. A note on commerce and supply accompanies reports of a colliers cargo and other goods arriving in French waters.
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France
United Prede
Lantatin
United States
Giant German Sub Holds Up American Tanker
A Ludington High School production of She Stoops to Conquer at the Lyric Theatre drew a large audience as students in period costumes delivered a lively performance. Dewey Peterson, Luella Spaulding, Arthur Palm, Eleanor Schultz and others earned praise for their well acted roles. the article also recounts an eye witness account of an encounter with the U-boat U-64 during World War I, with details of the ship, crew, and dialogue.
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Elasa
Ludington High
Lyric Theatre
Dewey Peterson
Mr. Hardenade
Arthur Palm
Tony Lumpkin
Himsalf
Eleanor Schultz
Misa Hardcastle
Jose Nelson
Earl Timm
Young Marlow
Miss Hardenade
Alvin Lidberg
Francis Duncan
Sir Charles Marlow
Nevin Fisk
Victor Johnson
Robert Rotm
Lyman Cater
Roger Ewing
Ernest Johnson
Edna Schultz
Omer Furnia
John A. Munson
North Gaylord Avenue
Europe
United States
Germany
Young Furnia
London
Heutenant
Furnia
Shield-on-Tyne
British Isles
Denmark
Sweden
Norway
Kirkwall
Scotland
Penmanship supervisor to quit in Ludington
Miss Mildred Zimmerman, supervisor of penmanship and physical training, will not return to Ludington next year. The school board plans to drop the penmanship supervisor role and shift the grade teachers to give the branch special attention. Palmer system to be distalled. an instructor will visit in September to model lessons and train teachers. W. L. Kunkel becomes physical training supervisor and a woman assistant for girls will be recommended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Zimmerman
Ludington
R. WH. McIntosh
Board of Education
Melotesh
Lucithe McCalmont
Chicago
Lad Ington
W. L. Kunkel
State Registration Exceeds 300000 Estimate
Michigan reports registration far above the 300000 estimate with over 100000 added by early returns. More than half the counties show higher totals than 80668 registered earlier. Exemptions were recorded by 44716 registrars.
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United Prega
Lansing
Mieh
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Jackson
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D. E. Cartier
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Juss 7
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Liberty Loan
Sallmark
Ady
Tee Eerie
Gen. Pershing
Ford
Safa
van Sirklen
Ee Auto Co
German Empire
Reichstag
Snow
Miss Grace Chapel
Taacher
Met Furnia
Wolnert Bros. Creamory
N. James Atreet
Mabel Taliaferro
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Matinee
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Francis X. Bushman
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