Cameron Man Dies By Own Action In Death By Hanging
Carl Frederick Johnson 70 of Cameron Route 2 died Sunday afternoon by hanging in his yard. Neighbors say he planned the act during an afternoon visit and rope and brace indicated intent. He suffered a past explosion injury leaving both wife and Beaver funeral planned Wednesday.
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Carl Frederick Johnson
Cameron
W. L. Cain
Mr. Johnson
Turus
Myr. Cain
Johnson
Cain
Mr. Cain
Beaver
Recital at Adler Theatre Promises Red Cross Benefit
Junior Musical club of fifteen young women presented a benefit recital for the Red Cross at the Adler Theatre tonight. Advance sales suggested the venue would fill, with proceeds to the Red Cross. Participants include Marguerite Tice, Marguerita Pond, Alice Burns, Heatrice Burns, Kathleen Pfeifer, and others. The concert begins at 8:00 o'clock.
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Adler Theater
Red Cross
Royal Red Cross
Mus Tal Maes
Marguerite Tice
Marguerita Pond
Alice
Heatrice Burns
Kathleen Pfeifer
Wood County Behind in Thrift Stamp Drive
After the Liberty bond drive, Marshfield and Wood County urge full effort to boost Thrift and War Savings stamps sales. Residents should budget monthly purchases, aiming for up to 1000 per person and 15 000 monthly post office totals. Interest from Liberty Bonds on May 11, June 15 and September 1 may be reinvested in War Savings stamps.
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Marshfield
Wood County
Pittsville Records Respond to Local Criticism and Civic Ties
A Pitts ville Record critique prompts a defense of the local Chamber of Commerce and civic efforts. The piece notes that removing the county seat to Marshfield was among many ideas previously discussed and emphasizes mutual interest between Pittsville and Marshfield while urging prudent civic action and unity.
Clean up and paint Marshfield for a beautiful city
The Marshfield chamber of commerce plans a city wide cleanup and paint up campaign led by Fred Kohl to promote thrift, reduce fire risks, boost property values, and foster community spirit with campaigns addressing vacant lots, alleys, gardens, and cleaner neighborhoods amid a warning that a “Raffles” event is coming.
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Marshfield
Chamber of Commerce
Fred Kohl
Two Boys Lose Limbs In Street Near McGrellis Ice House
A pair of young boys Chester Trossen seven and George Conway five suffered severe injuries when crushed by a rail yard engine near the McGrellis spur. One leg was severed and the other leg badly crushed. both were taken to St Joseph's hospital where doctors evaluated amputation options. The accident stunned the city as families cope with this tragedy near the Standard Oil spur.
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Filng
Standard of! Company
Chester
Joseph Trossen
George
George Conway
Joe| Crellis Tee Company
Standard | Oil Company
Mercer
St. Joseph's Hospital
Blodgett Auto Stolen From Fifth Street Garage
J B Blodgett reports his Cole eight cylinder automobile stolen from a private Fifth Street garage between 1 AM and early morning Monday. The blue sport model, license 40420, engine number unknown, is one of two in Wisconsin. A $500 reward is offered for its return. Blodgett canvassed towns statewide after discovering the loss Tuesday morning.
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J.B. Blodgett
Fifth Street
A'Ulock
al Blodgett
Blodgett
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Flora De Voss Company Two Nights at Adler Theater
Flora De Voss company headlines two night stand at the Adler theater with free admission for two ladies per paid reserved seat if bought before six. Opening play An Imp of Satin features Flora DeVosa in her signature role, supported by a strong cast. The program also teases An Ly of Saturn, a new problem comedy drama about a novelist, his kin, and relatives as the midnight hour unfolds. The troupe, fresh from the west, heads north for summer tour, stopping Marshfield for two nights.
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Flora de Voss
Adler Theater
Mitch
Flora DeVosa
McMillian
York
Mr. Remour
Gallery Scores From 28rd Separate Company Practice
The 28rd Separate Company members posted scores during a gallery practice Sunday afternoon at the armory. Team members submitted results reflecting marksmanship and drill outcomes in a local military facility setting.
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E Company
Armory
Cheese makers convene in central Wisconsin
Close to one hundred representatives of cheese and butter makers gathered at the Eagles club to hear the convention program. Officers for the coming year were elected: President W. A. Rausch Spencer. Secretary Mrs. E. O. Dix Auburndale. Treasurer Paul Blum Marshfield. Several member updates noted promotions at local banks and reward for Schindler’s service.
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Eagles Club
Central Wisconsin Cheesemakers, Buttermakers’ and Dairymen's Association
W. A. Rausch
Spencer
E. 0. Dix
Auburndale
Paul Blum
Marshfield
Home Talent Play by Knights of Columbus at Adler May 20 21
The Knights of Columbus Council No. 1799 presents a home talent show titled America wake at the Adler theater on May 20 and 21 for the War fund and Red Cross relief. Evans Producing company of San Francisco directs a cast of fourteen with a chorus of thirty. The play centers on converting a pro German view to American wartime sentiment and aims to inspire patriotism. Proceeds and endorsements noted include a recent benefit in Chippewa Falls that earned 1680 dollars.
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Knights of Columbu
Doin Eisen
America
Adler Theater
Knights of Columbus War Fund
Red Cross
Evans Producing Company
San Francisco
Chippewa Falls
Chippewa Council of Defense
Women’s Liberty Loan Drive Report From Wood County
Mrs R J Strauss chairwoman of the Women’s Liberty Loan committee reports strong county participation in the Third Liberty Loan drive. Totals by wards include Marshfield 85,835.00 Arpin 400.00 Auburndale 7,009.00 Cameron 0.00 Milladore 2,850.00 Richfield 600.00 Rock 3,000.00 Pittsville 200.00 with overall district totals near 86,050.00 and a Southern section organized under Mrs William Kellogg of Grand Rapids for education and outreach.
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R. J. Strauss
Women's Liberty Loan Committee
Wood County
Liberty
Auburndale
Cameron . Hy
Milladore
Richfield
Rock
Pitts Vil
Wm. Kellogg
Grand Rapids
Rebecca S$. Strauss
Taxability of Dances Under IRS Ruling
The Commissioner of Internal Revenue clarifies that when dances are held with no admission charge but tickets are sold for dancing, the price paid is taxed as admission. If people are admitted free yet pay five cents or more per ticket or buy multiple five cent tickets, tax applies. A. T. Goodin, deputy collector in Madison, notes locals have been failing to remit such tax.
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Commissioner of Internal Revenue
A. T. Goodin
Madison
Local High School Shorthand Contest Winners Named
In a state level typewriting and shorthand contest held this Saturday, Miss Margaret Krieg of Medford High School won first in advanced typewriting, with Stevens Point and Medford High School taking second and third. Norman Beauchaine claimed first in the junior shorthand division. both finalists advance to the May 18 state contest at Whitewater Normal School. Hazel Kevill directed the Medford event and Stevens Point contestants were accompanied by M. B. Wooten.
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Wisconsin
Whitewater State Normal School
Marshfield
Grand Rapids
Stevens Point
Wausau
Medford
Stratford
Wittenberg
Plainfield
Margaret Krieg
Medford High School
Krieg
Whitewater Normal School
Norman Beauchaine
White Water
Hazel Kevill
M. B. Wooten
Marshfield Chamber Plans Friday Meeting at Eagles Hall
The Marshfield Chamber of Commerce holds its third meeting Friday at eight in the Eagles hall. Members and wives are urged to attend as prominent speakers address school needs, vocational programs, water works park plans, and a lunch served cafeteria style by the Domestic Science department. An annual Vocational School exhibit and food service are featured, with diverse speeches from local and out of town figures.
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Marshfield Chamber of Commerce
Eagles Hall
R. J. Carver
W.T. Pond
W. J. Schaefer
Chamber of Commerce
Hamilton Roddis
W.L. Houser
Madison
Wille
J. E. McCrillis
Henry Ralsched
Domestic Science Department
Lucy Maruska
Vocational Echoals
Marshfield Receives National Honor Roll Recognition
The Crusader lists Marshfield among seventy one cities earning the national hatter per capita six cents or more. Oshkosh Madison Ashland Antigo Beaver Dam Rhinelander are others. Marshfield wins second in pennant contest and a banner. Flora DeVoss Co. promotes free ladies tickets.
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Crusader
Wisconsin Anti-Tuberculosis
Marshfield
Oshkosh
Madison
Ashland
Antigo
Beaver Dam
Rhinelander
W. D. Connor
Carol R. Woods
Chamber of Commerce
Shelbyville
Ind
E. J. Stith
Sinking of the Tuscania Told by an Onboard Officer
A vivid account describes the sinking of the Tuscania torpedoed by a German submarine. Several local boys were aboard when the atrocity occurred, and an officer who survived recounts the events. The complete story appears on page two of this week’s Times.
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Tuscania
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Tne
Pittsville
Pittsvillites
Mcgrellis
Flora DE Voss CC
Joseph Koenig
Lherter Possesees
Reller
Corp
F. Apfel
First National Bank
A. Feess
Schin
B. Lamere
W. Mechler
Women’s Committee
Bic
Par
Mrapram
Nat
Flora DeVoss Ca
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