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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1919
Page
3
Army and Navy veterans urged to join Boy Scouts of America as leaders. Postwar ex soldiers can apply skills to mold thousands of youths, with hundreds of thousands of boys waiting nationwide for capable mentors. The War Department promotes recruiting new scout leaders to build a trained, citizenry-minded generation.
An article notes Knights of Columbus efforts to boost morale of U S soldiers in France during WWI. Members distributed comforts, chocolate, cigarettes, and hot drinks at front lines and camps. Donations totaled over 9 million dollars in two months, with continued demand as postarmistice needs rise.
John Holloway, Rotatory general secretary at Port Riley Kansas, amassed over a thousand medals and trophies from a 14 year amateur career. He began in Ireland at sixteen, set a pole vault world record, and later competed across Tre- enna England, winning nine of nine at Birkenhead Park before moving to the United States. He joined the Irish American Club of New York, contended in the 1904 Olympic Games, and later won defending championships in 1906. He served as K of O director at Camp Bowie and Tiliferra, and is a district superintendent for an insurance company.
Miss Suigaret of Ponea High School could not close her jaw after a strange incident following an ad in South Sioux City. Teachers and companions aided her until Dr Earl repositions the jaw. Anesthesia was briefly used despite the patient’s reluctance.
An ignorance agency at Bear II proposes police write reported car theft numbers in indelible ink on their wrists. As machines go by, the agency explains, officers can spot missing vehicles by comparing the numbers.
When Wandsfield schools reopened after an epidemic the plan sent home any pupil showing signs of disease. Sneezing was flagged as an early symptom and about a half dozen boys were dismissed before a pepper box was found by the teacher.
Fresh interest grows in the upcoming Victory Liberty Loan as eminent European military leaders and statesmen are expected to visit the United States to speak for the loan. An official, while not naming visitors, confirms invitations are being coordinated with state and diplomatic representatives to foster support and share information with their countriesmen about postwar changes. The message emphasizes continued support for the war effort and unity in the patriotism of peace as the campaign advances.
NASONVILLE items report Easter sunrise, births, building activity, and visiting relatives. A municipal court summons and garnishee against Winona Oil Co. for Louis Trossen seeks $123.13 plus interest, with May 9 1919 court date, under judge R E Andrews in Marshfield. Winterburn Drag Co. ad offers film and printing services.
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