Easter Programs Planned by New Ulm Churches
New Ulm churches map Holy Week with services and music to lift spirits amid war. German M E Church, St Pauls Lutheran, Friedene, Congregational, Bethel, St Peters, and Holy Trinity list Thursday to Monday services, Easter programs, and special music.
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Ulm
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Friedene
Essig
Nicollet
Congregational Church
Methodist Church
Schrammel
Encourage the Band Hofmeister Concert at Armory
Hofmeister's Band plans a Sunday April 7 concert at the Armory and urges New Ulm residents to attend in large numbers. The group promises a splendid program shown on posters, seeking turnout to prove they are as popular as in former days when Turner Hall crowds filled venues.
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Hofmeister’s
Armory
New Ulm
Turner Hall
Soldiers Get Books From Local Ladies Donation Drive
Miss Ima Juni and Miss Lulu Doehne sorted and cataloged books donated for soldiers use. One hundred and fifty fees have been received here and will be shipped immediately.
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Ima Juni
Lulu Doehne
Coal Zone System to Allocate Fuel Nationally
The United States Fuel Administration announces a zone system to distribute soft coal, aiming to limit cross country shipping and avert a winter famine. Eastern coal stays east, central and western states get near home sources, with permits for certain special uses. Summer production must rise to feed zones, and early coal buying is urged to prevent shortages. Central states rely on Minnesota via Wisconsin routes. Rockies and Pacific states draw from western fields with summer sales in Missouri Valley.
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United States Fuel Administration
Washington
United States
Central States
Minnesota
Kewanee
Wis
Chippewa Falls
Minneapolis
Indiana
Illinois
Kentucky
Pacific States Bay
Rocky Mountain
Pacific
Montana
Wyoming
Colorado
New Mexico
Utah
Oregon
Missouri River
Missouri Valley
New Coal Elevator to Rise at Sleepy Eye Mill
Work will begin on a state leading coal elevator for Farmers' Elevator Co. of Sleepy Eye. The iron covered structure will house 12 bins with a capacity above 1200 tons. Coal travels from cars via a leg to bins, unloading through lowering chutes and steel loading chutes to customers over screens. Built by T. E. Ibberson Co. of Minneapolis, it will be unique in the state.
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Farmers’ Elevator Co
Sleepy Eye
T. E. Ibberson Co
Minneapolis
Former New Ulm Man Is Chosen For Important Job
Washington dispatches report Naval Constructor Robert Stocker of New Ulm among the board to conduct official tests of the torpedo proof troop ship Lucia. Committee includes Rear Admiral A C Winterhalter, Captain Oscar W Koester, Naval Constructor W C Du Bose, Lt Cmdr F W Perkins, and J S Wilkinson. Tests will decide if unsinkable ship principles apply to naval transports and merchant ships now under construction. After tests Lucia will be laden with cargo and sent aloft.
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Washington
Robert Stocker
Ulm
Lucia
A. C. Winterhalter
Oscar W. Koester
W. C. du Bose
F. W. Perkins
J. S. Wilkinson
Semi Military Society Forms in New Ulm
A new semi military social society formed in New Ulm with about 50 ex National Guard members. Major Albert Pfaender elected temporary chairman and Eg Berg temporary secretary. Members adopt articles to preserve military spirit and support local veterans, with decoration day set for the next meeting to elect officers and draft by laws.
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National Guard
Second Regiment
Company A
Pany A
Machine Gum
Albert Pfaender
Eg. J. Berg
Pfaender
New Ulm
Co. A
Women Form Auxiliary to Spanish American War Camp
A Ladies' Auxiliary to the Spanish American War Veteran Camp was organized last Tuesday and officers were elected and installed. The Bobleter Camp, Ladies' Auxiliary, Spanish American War Veterans, listed seniors and juniors in leadership roles, with Mrs Eastman and Mrs Dora Brant presiding, and several Waseca Camp members attended. A fine lunch followed a pleasant hour with visitors.
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Bobleter
Eastman
Atanaeraisy
Dora Brant
St. Paul Pres
Ida Bobleter
Louisa Gasink
Clara Steinhauer
Clara Nemno
Amalia Classen
Treas
Bertha Kibner
Marshalls
Georgia Schleuder
Bertha Bierbaum
Mida Vogel
Antonia Vogel
Waseca
April Fools Day Time Change Sparks Sleep Debate
A New Ulm column warns about the Daylight Saving shift on March 31, noting most residents will be fooled by the one hour advance. It outlines arguments for and against the change, including health, recreation, and concerns about early bedtimes and work routines.
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Mill
New Ulm
Wilson
Altho
America
Fr Fritsche withdraws from New Ulm mayor race
Dr L A Fritsche withdraws as mayoral candidate in New Ulm citing best interests of the city. He faced pressure from factions while negotiations with opponent Wes Eibner collapsed, leaving Eibner as sole nominee after petitions closed.
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Mayer
L. A. Fritsche
L. A. Friteche
New Ulm
Doctor Fritsche
F. W. Johnson
Henry N. Samson
Fritsche
Mr. Johnson
Eibner
Mr. Eibner
Mr. Hibner
Dr. Fritsche
Altho
Land
Bibner
Wes Eibner
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Atlantic
Board of Investigation
Friends of Stocker
Women's Auxiliary
England
Ine
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