22 May 1918
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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1918
Page
1
Marshfield completes a two day Red Cross fundraising drive surpassing plans with $6908.50 raised from city districts and surrounding areas. With volunteers and a strong chamber of commerce effort, organizers anticipate reaching the $8,000 goal as they stress the Red Cross role as a global aid organization and call for continued support from local residents.
Clintonville Four Wheel Drive meets Marshfield locals in a Sunday battle at the Fair Grounds. Mayor Henry Kalscheid to pitch opening ball with Johnson and Delmore behind the plate. Henry Mack to officiate. game starts at 3:00 PM. Authentic pictures and upcoming features advertised.
F B Lamson of Bemidji Minnesota will assume the secretarial duties of the Chamber of Commerce at the Eagles clubhouse on or about June 1 The Bemidji Pioneer notes his high qualifications and predicts a flourish under his leadership Lamson came to Bemidji from Buffalo Minnesota to work in the county auditor’s office He has served the Commercial club as secretary for a year and helped make the organization among the state’s liveliest He was reluctant to leave Bemidji but Marshfield inducements led to the switch
Marshfield will soon sell Smileage books as a fund to support National Guard and Army Camp Activities. Judge Conway appoints B. Edwards to handle sales for Marshfield and nearby areas with books available at drug stores banks and general stores. The plan includes Boy Scouts canvassing neighborhoods to sell to every home and provide wholesome amusement for drafted soldiers.
Registration day is set for men who have turned 21 since June 5 1917 with a nationwide call. Towns and villages list registration sites and local officials outline parade plans for Memorial Day activities at Washington School lineup at 2 PM with 1 30 PM assembly.
Madison reports a new state program funds automobile inspectors to enforce licensing. Two inspectors will operate in June through August. Milwaukee recently found 48 unlicensed drivers. Secretary Merlin Hull predicts over 200000 licenses issued yearly. last year set 165000.
New York Marine recruiting station announces beer available for Marines, a surprising perk. Otto A. and Warren M., brothers aged 23 and 24, applied for enlistment and were accepted. Other services keep to water. Marines will have beer on hand.
A terse note places dentist Dy Lind in the Adler block opposite the Woolworths store with reference to Raph likely as a point of contact or landmark.
In Wausau last Thursday, Marshfield High sent Donald Bulmer who earned third place in oratory, with Grant Verhulst also placing. Karleanne Seharman and Corinne Kline represented Marshfield in the declamation. The Wausau Record-Herald praised Bulmer as a splendid speaker and a strong rival to veterans. Winners advance to the state elimination meet.
The next group of drafted men will depart Grand Rapids Tuesday morning May 28 for Camp Grant Rockford Illinois. A luncheon at the Elks Club approved sending them off locally with transport arranged. Officials shifted the original departure from Saturday to Tuesday and a Chamber of Commerce luncheon will host the local drafted men and their escorts.
Miss Hedviga Kavorik of Chicago will headline a concert at the Adler theater next Tuesday evening. She has appeared as a soloist with grand orchestras three times in the past year, most recently at the Studebaker theater in Chicago.
The young artist Miss Kavorik earns wide reputation as pianist violinist and soprano singer. Her concert will showcase a diverse program including brilliant piano pieces violin solos and appealing vocal numbers highlighting her broad artistic range.
Marshfield High School prepares a busy finals week for 33 seniors. Invitations go out this week for a schedule spanning June 9 to 14 including baccalaureate by Rev. Jordan and Rev. Ambrose, eighth grade exercises at Adler theater, the class play A Strenuous Life, the high school commencement, the senior ball at Armory A., and diploma ceremonies with E Finney presenting diplomas.
The seventh semi annual Central Wisconsin Breeders association cattle sale at the fair grounds drew buyers from across the state. Total sales reached $12,060 with 43 Guernseys selling for $6,800 and 54 Holsteins bringing $6,260. Highest price paid was $400 for a three year old Guernsey cow from C E Blodgett, purchased by J R Love & Son of Wausau. Two calves donated to the local Red Cross raised about $85. Auctioneers were Col. Bailey, Col. Krause, and Col. Heintz. participants included C E Blodgett and several area consigners.
Memorial services will be conducted at the Methodist church at eleven o'clock with Rev. F. Jordan officiating. The G A R Spanish American War Veterans and members of Company I participate. The line of march forms at the armory before services and Home Guards wear new uniforms. Public invited.
Under heavy rainfall the Marshneh State bank opens in the Kohl building while the corner Third street bank site is torn down for a new business block. Cashier Amos Roll and staff welcome customers as work on a temporary quarters awaits the completion of a modern banking facility in about eight months.
Frank Trudeau reports his son Frank Jr now stationed at Fort Worth Texas and assigned to an aircraft. Previously he was at St Paul where a school for machinists operated and he is likely to become one of the service’s aviators soon.
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