Marshfield Rallies To Begin Third Liberty Loan Drive
Marshfield launches town wide effort to sell third Liberty bonds with a $215,000 apportionment. Campaign splits four city districts led by captains Henry Kalshhed RR Williams R P Kraus and W W McCulloch with a volunteer corps including Amos Ball Hy CG Hambright and others. Local women join under Reda Strauss to boost sales as community mobilizes in a period of war bond fundraising and patriotic demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfield
Ledger
Borls
North Side
Henry Kalshhed
RR. Williams
R. P. Kraus
South Side
W. W. McCulloch
Amos Ball
Hy CG. Hambright
T. D. Spalding
RB. d Strauss
Guy Blodgett
C. B. Edwards
R. C. Hastings
A. G. Felkon
P. J. Schuefer
Charles MM. Pers
Town of
Rock
Charles Ingle
Lincoln
Pater Ebbe
Frank Craemer
Auburndale
Markee
Milladore
F. J. Corrill
Arpin
Charles BR
Letzkorns
Cameron
J. BR. Chapman
America
Big Red Cross Auction April 20
The Red Cross chapter plans a large sale in the old Large newstand building on April 20 with goods received from April 14. Auctioneers Ebbe and Kane will lead the sale. Local citizens are urged to contribute items to aid boys and allies in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BIG Red Cross
Red Cross
Society
Ebbe
Kane
Ty Ia
Marshfield
Public Library Seeks Books for Soldiers War effort continues
The library reports ongoing book donations for soldiers with 570 books gathered by Marshkell residents and sent to Chicago for distribution to camp libraries. Magazines and old paper proceeds fund new books, and thanks are given to Boy Scouts H. A. Bly local press theaters merchants and volunteers for door to door drives and collections.
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Thebrary
Marshkell
Chicago
Voldiers
War Service
American Library
Cemps
Boy Scouts
H. A. Bly
Marshfield Fire Department Reelects Officers
At the Marshfield Volunteer Fire Department meeting the air officers were unanimously rejected for their positions. Elected: Assistant Chief W Y Kamps, Secretary T DP Spalding, Treasurer Louis Hartl, Captains Hosa Cart No 1 Fred Warsinghe and Jacob Wilhelm, Captain Hook and Ladder Cart No 2 Joseph Pflum. The department reported a net profit of $366 after expenses from selling 404 tickets.
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Marshfield
Initiation At Ellis Benevolent Order Grows Membership
At a Monday meeting of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Ellis eight candidates were initiated. After ceremonies members and neophytes enjoyed a first class dinner prepared by male club members. The lodge expects membership to rise to about 200 or more.
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Benevolent and Protective Order of Ellis
Patriotism and duty under the American flag
The text urges uncompromising patriotism, demanding every citizen prove allegiance. It proclaims America expects all to do their duty and to be clearly American, or be regarded as an enemy to the nation and its cause.
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America
The Devil Surrenders to the Kaiser
A WWI era exchange imagines Kaiser Bill dialing Satan in Hell to ask for help. The Kaiser laments delays from Wilson while Satan advises joining the conflict, promising a fiery welcome and urging readiness as Allied forces advance. A wartime, satirical piece from the front.
Nautical Knot Benefit Show for Red Cross Tonight
A Nautical Knot, directed by J ame Lo Runkel, returns this Thursday for a Red Cross fundraiser. Local high school talent shines in a polished production, with proceeds supporting the relief needs of the local Red Cross chapter. Admission is 35 cents for adults and a reduced rate for children.
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Ailler Theater
Jame Lo Runkel
Red Cross
Red Cri
Jadmission
Red Cross Sewing and Relief Efforts Highlight Local Work
Mrs. Dr. Meyer of Milladore delivered a large batch of finished garments for the Red Cross sewing department including 11 bed shirts 11 pure pajamas and 12 hospital leggings. The knitting section produced seven pairs of socks five helmets and one scarf. Frank Tice noted his volunteer hours as his recreation while praising the dedicated workers. A new bandage roller aids the S-yard roll production and the March 30 sale netted 35 dollars 65 cents for the Red Cross treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Meyer
Milladore
S. Frank Tice
Red Cross
Edwards
The
R. J. Strauss
PRESS ASSOCIATION TO MEET AT RAPIDS
The Central Wisconsin Press association holds its fourth annual meeting in Grand Rapids on Monday April 15. The Elks club will host headquarters and a dinner program includes mayoral welcome, addresses by John Glennon and Merlin Hull, and officer elections. Postdinner programs feature A A Normington and B W Walters with musical and social events at the Elks club.
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Central Wisconsin Press Association
Grand Rapids
Elks
Rapids
Mayor Ellis
John Glennon
Stevens Point
George E. Crothers
Neillsville
Merlin Hull
Madison
Frank Leugehen
Marathon
Hotel Witter
America
A. Normington
B. W Walters
Mosinee
Wisconsin
Elks Club
Meatless meals suspended to May first by U S Food Admin
The U S Food Administration orders all meatless days and meals halted until May 1 due to an unusual hog market surge, limited storage, transport shortages, and overseas shipping constraints. Citizens are urged to eat more potatoes and milk and to conserve bread and other staples.
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U. S. Food Administration
Ebsen and Gross Mingle in Sacred Heart Nuptials
Monday morning at 9 20 oclock Miss Katherine Gross married Harry Ebsen at Sacred Heart church with Rev H J Stehling officiating Both lifelong residents of the city the bride is praised as estimable and the groom as a well liked young man The ceremony marks their move to Grand Rapids where Ebsen will pursue his flower business The couple will reside there and win broad congratulations from friends
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Katherine Gross
Harry Ebser
Sacred Heart Church
H. J. Stehling
Miss Gross
T. D. Hefko
Ebsen
Grand Rapids
Local Highs Prepare Declamatory Contest Tonight
Stevens Point Medford and Marshfield representatives will perform at the high school Friday at eight. Beatrice Schmette, state declamation champion now at Lawrence College, inspires local hopes. Participants include Caroline Scharmann Corrine Kliner Donald Bulmer and Grant Warhultz. Admission is 25 cents.
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Stevens Point
Medford
Marshfield
Beatrice Schmette
Lawrence College
Caroline Scharmann
Corrine Kliner
Donald Bulmer
Grant Warhultz
Ila
Watson and Schwarz
Stevens Point Normal
Tobey
Jametpal
Waasau High
Program of Work Outlined by Marshfield Chamber Leader
J. Smith explains a Marshfield Chamber program of work focusing on direction and community advancement. He argues a strong program guides the organization, links members, and boosts city progress, citing Des Moines as a prior example and warning against selfish or factory‑driven aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uhore Thay
Chamber of Commerce
Commerci
Chamber of Committee
Greater Des Moines
Lucius Wilson
Chamber of Commmrce
A Daughter of the Sun at Adler Theater Friday
The renowned Hawaii themed drama A Daughter of the Sun will be shown at the Adler Theater on Friday evening. Produced by Ed W. Rowland the play features native Hawaiian music and a love story set in old Hawaii with a banner stage tour across Wisconsin cities.
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Hawaii
Levin Howard
Ralph T. Kettering
Ed W. Rowland
Adler Theater
Adler
Superior
Winnipeg
Canada
Wisconsin
Postmaster Announces New Magazine Mailing Rule
Postmaster A G Pankow reports a new ruling on sending magazines to service members. Due to crowded mail and growth in periodical mail, magazines may only be sent abroad or through U S mails under this rule. The notice states readers should place a one cent stamp on this notice after finishing the magazine and it will be sent to soldiers or sailors overseas with no wrapping or address.
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A. G. Pankow
U. S
Memorial Services for George Arnett Held at Local Methodist
Memorial services will be conducted at the Methodist church Sunday evening at 7 45 for George Arnett son of Mr and Mrs John Arnett who died somewhere in France in the service of his country Rev Fred Jordan will lead exercises Local Council of Defense and a squad from the 28rd Separate company of Home Guards will attend in a body Public invited to attend.
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Methodist
George Arnett
John Arnett
France
Fred Jordan
Jocal Council of Defense
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