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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1925
Page
4
Readings from the Pythian state convention highlight prominent members and leaders. Details include officers, receptions, and notable attendees with references to local lodges and ceremonial roles.
A prominent football player faces a complex career path, transferring from Wisconsin to Northwestern to pursue medical studies while remaining tied to athletic eligibility rules. He is noted for speed and aggression, having been a standout tackle and a key team member at Wisconsin before moving on.
Rev Frann Dayton describes a Sunday gathering by the Winnebago County Archeologian and Historical Society. The talk traces Stanley and his brother Webster Stanley contemplating a city near Partridge Crop Lake with pile remains and hotel crockery evidence. The site, near a wigwam and the Wolf River shore, failed to become more than a traveler stop.
W. Pollock head of Oshkosh Overall Co and Mrs Pollock with Kenneth and daughter Kutesa return from a five month world voyage. In Germany they received the warmest welcome amid a nation reviving from conflict, with renewed energy, trade hopes, and loyalty observed by the travelers. The tour covered Japan, China, India, and Europe ending in Italy and Switzerland, before Germany stood out as the most vigorous among returning powers.
The article recalls sentiments that the Prussian grip is over as the United States splits, with soldiers facing starvation risks. The Pot party tours towns in Belgium and England to see where spy Aida Covell was stationed, then travels to Moris and London before heading home. Some conclude there is no place for America in 19 states and cities mentioned.
In municipal court Frank Madl admitted drunken disorderly conduct on Doty Street and was fined ten dollars plus costs or fifteen days in jail. Homes Carter pleaded guilty to speeding on High Street and paid ten dollars plus costs. Several others including Jackson, Ganther, Schions, and Keng faced fines around nineteen dollars with costs for speeding on Appleton Road. A case against Lampka, Kent, and Moon for alleged fishing was dismissed on state motion.
Dr Thoman Wo Yeung dubbed the scientifice slaver was indicted for first degree murder in Detroit. The case centers on Grace Grogan Youth and Pat Grogan, with attorney Asa Keren and others named. The slayer is arraigned in superior court and a week-long vacation to Detroit is noted amid charges about tourist labor.
The new St Marys School auditorium opened with a performance of The Piper of Hamlin by the schoolchildren, drawing a large local crowd and praise for the setting and costumes. Harold Schnitauer led as the Piper with a cast of thirty-four children and several principal roles. A second performance is planned this evening, with further events expected in September as the community hall nears completion.
Ania presented by Margaret Pfeil with St Mary's Orchestra and folk dances directed by Miax Juanita and Marie Amy. Graduation exercises tonight will award nine diplomas for completion of the commercial course. Rev William Revil will address the gathering and confer diplomas. Diploma recipients include Magdalen Neu Mueller, Marla Kaminski, Derk Zinth, Tauber Slehr, Mary McLean, Catherine Schmitz, Irma Carlson, Marion Slehr and Margret Pfeil. R E Sanders former county superintendent presented St Mary's with two cups during Tuesday's program. Forret place recognized in Winnebago county school savings contest.
The Orhkowh Horticultural Society invites members to a strawberry feast marking a busy season. Attendees will enjoy seasonal flavors and view peony displays as part of the event agenda.
The Guildhall society schedules its annual strawberry festival for Tuesday June 23 at the Wrage farm home on South Park avenue road. Members assemble in the afternoon to inspect the gardens before a picnic supper served at 6 90 o clock for members and invited friends.
John Hicks II returned home from St. John's Military Academy where he graduated. He arrived Sunday with the rank of colonel of regard. L. K. Eaton, Mrs. T. L. Gilbert, Neenah, Mr. and Mrs. Henry W. Roenity and Arlyia Roenits, Mrs. MM. WH, Eaton and Mrs. Frederic Exton. Captain Hicks's mother, all of this city.
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