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Newspaper

Washburn Times

Location

Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1921

Page

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Interest In Parent-Teacher Meeting At Walker High School

The Walker High School Parent-Teachers meeting drew about three hundred attendees last Friday. Mrs. Harry Fahrig presided as association president. the program included music, papers on school costs in eighteen Wisconsin cities, talks by local officials, a tenor solo, and a youth paper on gang spirit. The event ended with refreshments and praise for parent engagement in schooling.

Walker High School Harry Fahrig Walker School Parent-Teachers Association Domestic Science Department Fletcher W. T. Phillips John Gibson Wisconsin Washburn Baraboo Beaver Dam Berlin Burlington Edgerton Berlin and Merrill F. T. Beers Board of Education Beers W. Gunn Smith

Roosevelt School PTA Meeting in Bayview Saturday

The Roosevelt school Parent-Teachers Association in Bayview will hold its regular meeting Saturday evening at the schoolhouse. Miss Smith will offer information on school matters. A short program will follow with light refreshments. All taxpayers and those interested in school problems are urged to attend.

Parent-Teachers Association of Roosevelt School Bayview Miss Smith

Asa Willey Nets Rare Silver Grey Fox Prize

Asa Willey, a Cranberry country hunter, captured a rare silver grey fox worth three to eight hundred dollars. After seeing the fox enter a hollow log, he and a companion blocked the entrance and chopped the animal out. The fox was shot through the jaw to prevent escape. the pelt is described as valuable and rare in the United States.

Pelt Asa Willey Willey Companion Asa United States

Trainmen Ball Huge Success at Washburn Charity Ball

The Washburn Y M C A charity ball by the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen drew about 180 couples and nearly 340 dollars in ticket sales. The event featured both old and new dances, decorations with flags and lights, and will become an annual affair to benefit local charity. Committee members praised community support and noted aid to a needy family of six.

Brotherhood of Washburn The Brotherhood Charlie Wolff Bert Harrington Jimmie Morris Jodie Manning Guy McCall Frank Brandl Amos M. Hansen

Date Set for Father and Son Banquet at the Y M C A

Invitations issued for the annual Father and Son banquet to be held Thursday February 17 at 6 30 PM the Y M C A in this city. A monster feed and strong program are planned with the gymnasium expected to overflow. Fathers and sons are urged to return reservation cards by February 14 and to call the Y with name and number of boys to entertain.

Great Record of Guernsey Cows in Local Association

The Chequamegon Guernsey Association reports all cows tested above 5.5 butterfat with top records at months nine five and one. Mayflower Walnutdale posted 40.86 butterfat in the ninth month at Will Lloyd farm. Daisy Paysons 50.45 pounds in the fifth month at Joyce farm. Rival Rosetta 44.76 pounds in the fifth month at Mihalisk's. Richess Hose 48.67 pounds in the first month. The group plans more tests as they build a premier Guernsey herd across local farms.

Bayfield County Guernsey Breeder’s Association Ashland Jerry Novak Abe Anderson Andrew Mahalik M. H. Wright W. E. Brubaker Jake Black Joseph Drinville Bayfield Frank Dilree Carl Hirsch Washburn Bayfield County Holstein Or Gurnsey Breeders’ Association Sec Y. Thoralf Yderstad Mason Wis Oscar Swanson Port Wing Wisconsin Holstein Breeders’ Association Ed Dybedahl J. W. Arnold Thoralf Yderstad Guernsey Breeders Chequamegon Gurnesey Association Mayflower Walnutdale Will Lloyd Daisy Paysons Daisy Joyce Mihalisk Rosetta Richess Hose Ashland Press

Local ice harvest to begin with two firms operating

The annual ice harvest starts this week with workers preparing supplies for next season. The ice on the bay averages twenty to twenty two inches in thickness due to weather conditions. Two companies, Pratt Ice Company and Levi Stefinski, will operate in the city this season, selling clear blue ice with little snow ice.

Pratt Ice Company Levi Stefinski

Washburn Girl Married in Superior Telecast

Miss Jensine Scamfer daughter of Ed Scamfer of this city married William C Wright of 703 I Avenue at Superior on November 17. The ceremony was kept secret until announced in the Superior Telegram last week. The bride has lived here most of her life and is well regarded by many friends who offer congratulations.

Washburn Jensine Secamfer Ed. Scamfer Superior William C. Wright I Avenue

Court Dismisses Case Against Publishing Firm

Judge G N Risjord rules there is no basis for appointing a receiver or requiring Peavey to account for company affairs. Judgment entered dismissing plaintiffs complaint with costs dated January 15, 1921.

Washburn Times R. A. Hering Peavey Publishing Company H. H. Peavey Ella S. Peavey G. Ne Risjord G. N. Risford State OF Wisconsin Bayfield County Ional Peavey G. N. ‘Risjord

Divorce bill aims to separate school affairs from council

A Wisconsin bill introduced in Madison proposes divorcing school affairs from city councils. It would elect school board members, grant tax powers up to 2 percent of district value, set monthly meetings, allow borrowing, and enable referendums for extra revenue. Elections would be held in spring. boards would be independent and unpaid.

Madison I. L. Peterson Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin Milwaukee Washburn

Farmers Attend Market Conference at Madison

County Agricultural Agent Brubakers led a delegation of farmers from our county to a Madison Marketing Conference. Speakers discussed marketing and distribution of farm products and addressed production costs with authority. Attendees included C. W. Smith Bayfield Geo. Curry Benoit Geo. Vester Iron River C. F. Bogenrief Washburn Henry DuBay.

Brubakers Madison U. S C. W. Smith Bayfield Geo. Curry Benoit Geo. Vester Iron River C. F. Bogenrief Washburn Henry DuBay

Culver Hotel in Ashland Suffers Major Fire Damage

Six rooms at the Culver Hotel in Ashland were badly damaged by fire and water on Monday afternoon. A passerby noticed flames, firemen confined the blaze to the rear roof, and the rest of the hotel remained undamaged. Insurance will cover most losses. the rear section will be partitioned and reopened soon.

Culver Hotel Culver Ashland

George Walsh at Temple Theatre Next Sunday

George Walsh brings his rapid action and daring escapades to the Temple Theatre in a Fox picture titled From Now On The film, by Frank L Packard, has won golden opinions wherever shown and is said to be compelling with a love theme woven through dramatic incidents.

Fox Picture Temple Theatre George Walsh Frank L. Packard

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