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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1919
Page
12
Marshfield greets returning 32nd Division soldiers with a jubilant turnout at the Soo depot. A night of vigils, games, and bands ends as crowds cheer and pledge support. The town plans a formal recognition by Red Arrow days upcoming, with rosters to be published later.
Mr and Mrs Fannon representing the National Gas Register company spoke in the city last Thursday afternoon and evening. An afternoon talk on gardens and flowers preceded Mr Pannon's lecture on “Troubles of a Merchant and How To Stop Them.” Both talks drew a fair turnout with emphasis on newspaper advertising and local merchant efficiency. The event was conducted under the auspices of the real Chamber of Commerce.
The D A R elected Mrs FYr Upham as regent and Mrs W A Sexton as vice regent at the May meeting hosted by Mrs J C Marsh. Also chosen were Miss Elizabeth Dunham secretary Mrs I Deming treasurer Mrs W G Hinman historian Mrs Anne Lathroy register Mrs KEEL Finney chaplain and Mrs J J Vedder program chair. News noted Mrs John P Hume of Milwaukee, ex state regent and founder of the royal chapter, was elected vice president general of the National Society of the D A R, based in Washington DC.
A state paper review notes Code of Honor playing at Adler tonight and Thursday with Charles Chavlin as added attraction. Wyss Reed is portrayed as an artist in Paris whose sweetheart is the beloved father of a boy and husband to a French woman. Years later she meets another man and becomes engaged, only to learn they are siblings, delivering a major plot twist.
Fragmentary reader reflection urges timely acts of kindness over postponed charity. The text stresses that enthusiasm fades and delaying benevolence turns compassion into a burden, urging action while the spirit remains strong.
The central Wisconsin Cheesemakers Buttermakers and Dairymen's Advancement Association will meet in the city hall tomorrow starting at 3 o'clock. The fourth annual meeting features experts, a prize exhibit, and a packed program with talks on cheese costs, factory legislation, license fees, pasteurization, and tuberculosis, plus duets and a closing appeal for cooperation. Attendees include leaders from Marshfield, Fond du Lac, Madison, Milwaukee, Stratford, and Green Bay.
Miss Mabel Winch, a Wood county supervising teacher, married John G. Just at the Presbyterian parsonage with Rev. Warnick officiating. The couple and guests then visited the bride’s parents for dinner and a reception. They will reside in Marshfield.
The Marshfield city council voted to hire assistants to the city assessor to conduct a thorough revision of property assessments this year. The goal is to assess all property at full true value under the law, improving fairness and enabling a lower tax rate by expanding the base.
The piece argues that victory must pair with rebuilding homes schools roads churches and civic institutions. It emphasizes war’s interruption of construction in Marshfield and urges immediate rebuilding to demonstrate faith in the city’s future and to provide jobs for returning soldiers.
Wood county board of supervisors will hold a public meeting in Grand Rapids on June 3 at 10 AM to examine county administration led by W. W. Clark and M. H. Jackson. All members urged to attend and present evidence for or against the concerns about the Agricultural School's management. The open hearing aims to address rumors of external distractions affecting county affairs.
McMillan residents and guests visit relatives including Mr and Mrs Kraemer of Milwauker and Mr Abbot of Stanley. Ray Webber, recently discharged, greets friends. George Hankel ships Holsteins to W Bratn of Brandon. W Welter to sell farm and property May 24. McMillan Community Club meets May 90 at Geerkr home. Holstein sale at Marshfield Fair grounds attended. Daylight saving law opposition petition circulates. Pamperin from Loyal visited. School district No 1 closes May 27. Closing day events planned.
Joseph Schauffler of Riverside collapsed and died while planting corn yesterday afternoon. Brickheimer of Marshfield said Schauffler appeared healthy moments earlier. Bystanders found him on the ground near Thomas saloon. Dr. Doege of Marshfield attended. He is survived by two daughters, one in Milwaukee, and a son in Minnesota.
Local society notes visit and travel highlights include Mrs Felix LaPoint in Junction City and William Binnebose of Grand Rapids visiting friends. The community reads film ads and theater listings for Trio Adler and Bryant Washburn plus an Owen Telegraph company sale and a new Vesper Grand Rapids tile plant. The Ninth Councillor District Medical meeting and Clark County Telephone expansion are reported, along with details on the Victory Medal and employment bureau actions for veterans.
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