Getting Behind Ship Project Big meeting at Commercial Club on shipyard plans
A large audience at the Commercial Club last Thursday heard Gun Smith outline Anchor Shipbuilding's plans to start yard work immediately and to build boats within thirty days. The project expects 200 to 500 workers initially and up to 1000 when fully running, aiming to create one of the best yards in the United States. Also notes church services, the Hammond Dairy farm transfer to C F Bogenrief, a bowling match result, a taxpayers meeting at the Commercial Club, and visits by Mrs. Ed Hoeft and son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anchor Shi Building Company
Commercial Club Rooms
Gun” Smith
Smith
Washburn
United States
Schedule for Y M C A and Farm Loans and Tax Notices
Preliminary Y M C A schedule assigns gym times for Juniors Cadets Intermediates High School and Seniors with uniforms required. Washburn Farmers Association reports 841000 in loans since organizing and 84000 loaned this year through government programs. Income tax notices warn March 1 deadline with penalties and exemptions. city taxes due January 31 1919. Jerusha Johnson city treasurer.
Bayfield County grain exhibit draws attention at Thompson Hardware
County Agricultural Agent W E Brubaker showcases samples from the tri county grain show held at the Experimental Farm in Ashland Junction. The Bayfield County grains peas and beans are praised as among the finest in the United States attracting many traveling salesmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.E. Brubaker
Thompson Hardware Company
Tri-County
Ashland Junction
Bayfield County
United States
Methodist Episcopal Church Service Times
D W Davis is the pastor. Sunday school at 9 45 a m with Mrs F T Beers as superintendent public worship at 1045 a m. Midweek prayer meeting Wednesday at 730 p m. A cordial union to any who have a church home in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
Ole Flottum
F. T. Beers
Father and Son Banquet at Y M C A
A father and son banquet planned for February 12 at the Y M C A gymnasium features speaker J D Brownell of Northland College with a full program and music. The Beaver meeting reports officer elections and a death notice for Nels Martinson with burial plans announced.
Canadian Soldier Gusland Returns With Full Battle Gear
Martin Gusland of the 8th Battalion Canadian Infantry, wounded in France and hospital in England at armistice time, visited the city yesterday. He remains a member of the Canadian army and will return to Canada to be discharged after a brief visit with his brother. He has over a year of active service and is now fully recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Gusland
8Th Batallion Canadian Infantry
France
Hugbert Peterson
Gusland
Canada
England
Grain show a great success at Ashland seed exhibit
At the Madison county agent conference in December, Delwiche and agents from Ashland Bayfield and Douglas proposed a grain show in Ashland on January 18. Over 200 peck samples of wheat oats barley rye peas beans corn and clover were entered, judged as top quality surpassing the state fair. Farmers met to discuss standardizing seed grain varieties to boost regional reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Delwiche
Ashland
Bayfield
Douglas
Lake Superior
Pew
Dina
Funeral Held Here for Lawrence A Holmes
The funeral of Lawrence Adelbert Holmes 37 who died in Minong influenza and pneumonia was held Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. from the Holmes residence with the Masonic Lodge in charge. pall bearers were members of Itasca Lodge. Holmes, a Washburn native, lived in Itasca and Minong before returning here. He was a railroad worker then a merchant and hotel operator. His wife is ill and could not attend.
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Lawrence Adelbert Holmes
S.holmes
Holmes
5Th Street
Masonic Lodge
Itasca Lodge
Minong
Mr. Holmes
Itasca
Washburn
National Health Tournament Aims at Schoolwide Health Habits
The Bayfield County Red Cross chapter promotes a National Health Tournament in schools to teach health habits through home and class duties. Backed by major health groups, it mobilizes teachers with materials by Feb 1 and runs seven weeks, ending May 24, with final reports due June 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
National Tuberculosis Society
Council of National Defense
U.S
Public Health Service
State Anti-Tuberculosis Society
Crusaders
Bayfield County
Ipsa
Kisers Leave Paul Kiser for Deep Water New Jersey
The Kiser family departs on Wednesday evening for Deep Water New Jersey where Mr. Kiser will continue employment with the Du Pont company. Washburn residents lament the move as the Kisers are longtime locals who advanced to a top position at the Barksdale plant. Mrs. Kiser, formerly Miro Johnson, was a public school teacher and is well known in the city. The family leaves a broad circle of friends who hope circumstances bring Mr. Kiser back to the area through future Du Pont opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn National Farm Loant Association
James N. Kinney
Frank Dilree
Secy-Treas
Andr. Berge
S. E., Swanson
Jasoberg
M. J. Raarup
J. N. Kinney
F. Dilree
M. Raarup
Paul Kiser
Deepwater
N. J
duPont Company
Washburn
Mr. Kiser
Barksdale
Miro Johnson
Kiser
Alumni Basket Team Falls to Union Club in Ashland
The Alumni basketball team of this city lost to the Union Club of Ashland 14 to 18 at the Opera House last Friday. Welker starred for Ashland as the teams clashed, with Ashland’s seasoned lineup prevailing over Washburn’s frequently changing roster. A large crowd attended, and a postgame dance followed the contest.
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Union Club of
Ashland
Opera House
Washburn
Welker
Ashland Boys
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Bogenrief
Hammond
C.F. Bogenrief
W. F. Hammond
Chicago
Loudon
Wisconsin
Milberg
John Gibson
Gibson
Wolff Lien
Peavey
W. Burke
Gibsons
Kasmarek
Taxpayers Meeting
Mrs
Ed. Hoeft and Son
Congregational Church
Washington Ave
Christian Endeavor
J. C. Manville
DuPont Y. M. C. A
Boy Scouts
Waters
Wwomeiare
The
National Farm Loan
Pearce Tomkins
Tomkins
Hurley
Jerusha Johnson
Methodist Episcopal Church
D. W. Davis
Acties
J. D. Brownell
Northland College
Nels M. Oscar
Beaver
Beavers
M. E. Doyle
George A. Calder
Wm. Goedeke
Angeline Gilbert
C. Kinstler
0. M. Olson
Clarence Kinstler
Chauvin
P. G
Aes
George Welty
J. S. Fletcher
Geo. A. Calder
O. M. Olson
W. H. Woodward
L' Eau Claire
St. Paul
Nels Martinson
Martinson
Catherine Elizabeth White
Bennet White
Third Street
Calvary Cemetery
Hany Sarbitonr
Thirest
Attention
Kisers
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