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Marshfield Times

Location

Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1918

Page

4

Forty Eight Candid ations Initiated by K of C in Central State

Knights of Columbus from across the central state gathered at the armory for a three degree initiation of 48 neophytes led by John Eisen Council 1799. The first and second degrees were shown by the local council and the third by Manitowoc degree team. A Sacred Heart service opened the day, followed by a lunch and a banquet at Sacred Heart school with talks and songs, toastmaster Dr. W. G. Sexton. Weather and good roads boosted attendance for the event.

Knights of Columbus Armory Hall John Eisen Manitowoc Sacred Heart H. J. Stehling Stevens Point Fiacred Heart School

Inside Story of the War Told in Gerard Film

A motion picture adaptation of James W. Gerard’s My Four Years in Germany shows the Zabern incident and U S troop landing scenes. It depicts German aggression, Allied deportations, and American preparations for war with Halbert Brown portraying Ambassador Gerard. shown at the Adler Theater on Saturday and Sunday, June 22 and 23.

Kaisser James W. Gerard United States America Mr. Gerard Germany Zabern Halbert Brown Gerard Adler Theater

Stop Gossip on Casualties Sparks Calls for Truth

During the current week after two home boys were reported killed, busybodies spread unverified news. The piece condemns gossip as propaganda and urges authorities to expose sources, imprison those spreading false information, and uphold morale at home.

Red Cross Notes From Miss Gwin Reports School Work

Miss Kate Gwin as Junior Red Cross chairman details March to year end activities. In schools: 21 quilts, 64 shot bags, 40 hospital bags, 11 700 gun wipes, 22 wiping cloths, 2 knitted quilts, 157 pin balls. High school: 18 baby slips, 19 pair of bootees, 6 capes.

Kate Gwin Red Cross

Local and Otherwise Miss Monica Tice Visits Fond du Lac

Local society notes list visits and travel among residents. Miss Monica Tice leaves Thursday for Fond du Lac for two visits to friends. Other items mention Dr W T Peed, over Woolworth store, Fred Seehafer family in Medford, Norman Thomas at St Francis near Milwaukee, Bear Lake summer outing for Beell family, Mrs Elmer Benjam in city visiting Fleckenstein home, Dr Karl Doege at AMA session in Chicago, H G Hainbright to Chicago for Fourth Liberty loan drive planning, Mrs J H White visiting Milwaukee, Mrs J Martin Berg visiting Milwaukee, Hermina Beseler returning from Winona nurses hospital for two weeks, George Huntzicker visiting Elgin and Milwaukee skat congress.

Monica Tice Fond du Lac W. T. Peed Woolworth Fred Seehafer Medford Norman Thomas St. Francis, Academy Milwaukee Fred Beell Bear Lake Beell Elmer Benjam Willows Calif M. G. Fleckenstein Karl Doege Marshfield Clinic Chicago American Medical Association H. G. Hainbright First National Bank J. H. White Ross Lombard J. Martin Berg Jerome Evelyn Michael Steinmetz Hermina Beseler Winona Miss Beseler George Huntzicker Elgin, I Huntzicker

Strenuous Life Play Delights Marshfield Class of 1918

The Marshfield class of 1918 staged A Strenuous Life at the Adler theater last Tuesday and Wednesday to large crowds. Miss Smith directed, elevating the cast with poise. Commencement exercises followed Thursday evening with a capacity audience, strong musical numbers, and short polished speeches. The week ended with a well enjoyed Senior ball at the armory, marking Marshfield’s first wartime class and showcasing true American spirit.

Adler Theater Miss Smith Armory Marshfield

Fagan Here Friday at Cham ber of Commerce Talk

Cham ber of Commerce members and friends may hear James O. Fagan of Waverly Mass speak Friday evening at the Eagles hall on Industry Must Be Unhampered if the United States is To Win the War. He represents the National Industrial Conservation movement and is a forceful speaker expected to draw a large crowd.

Chamber of Commerce Eagles Hall James O. Fagan Waverly Mass United States Fagan National Industrial Conservation Movement

Joseph Marsh Jr Improves After Critical Illness At Fort Leavenworth

Joseph Marsh Jr. whose condition had been critical since last Wednesday is improving at Fort Leavenworth Kansas. He enlisted in the radio service of the U S Army and underwent an appendectomy last week. The crisis has passed and recovery is likely. Mr and Mrs Joseph Marsh and daughter Martina remain with their son at the fort during his illness.

Joseph Marsh, Jr Marsh Fort Leavenworth Kansas Uncle Sam Joseph Marsh Martina

Wanted Experienced Stenographer Ad in City Notice

WANTED EXPERIENCED STEN. State age and experience. Excellent opportunity for a young lady. Address F. W. K., care of this office. FOR RENT FURNISHED ROOM Inquire at 14 W. St. City. If you would be continuously hap py you must know when to be blind, when to be deaf and when to be dumb.

Sten W. St. St

Adler manager lands three big film bookings at Adley theater

The Adley theater manager Adler has contracted for three new movie sensations drawing large crowds in major cities. The first film, Ambassador Geralds My Four Years in Germany, will be shown here next Saturday and Sunday June 22 and 23. The other two productions are expected to follow.

Adler Adley Theater Gerald’s Germany Bea

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