Fourth of July Committee Meeting Yields Success
A major July Fourth planning session concluded with strong participation and clear momentum. Organizers announced progress on parade routes, vendor coordination, and security measures for the event.
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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1911
Page
5
A major July Fourth planning session concluded with strong participation and clear momentum. Organizers announced progress on parade routes, vendor coordination, and security measures for the event.
Readable items describe residents visiting Duluth and Ashland, property purchases in Ashland area, births and deaths, and business ads. A major focus highlights Washburn preparations for a record Fourth of July celebration with fund drives, committee appointments led by George A. Calder, planned City vs Mason baseball games, and possible band performances. Also noted are Bayfield County fruit land praise, a clergy lodge convention, and various social visits and civic notices.
Miss Anna Finstad won the Wing Scholarship Prize of 50 dollars for highest standing in the 1911 graduating class. Francis Bell placed second with 90.19s. The prize, donated by Col. Isaac H. Wing, is awarded twice yearly to top graduates and motivates school work.
The Misses Thoreson of Ashland visited the city last Sunday at the Raarup residence. Catherine Ward returned to Ashland Tuesday after visiting her sister Mrs Downs. Remsen Bell returned from St Paul where he attended college for two years. John Hoel of Osakis was in town visiting friends and relatives. St Louis school pupils with sisters and Father Beaudette enjoyed a trip around the Apostle Islands on the steamer Skater.
Carl Behrend and Frank Legacy traveled from Duluth for a short visit last week and returned to Duluth at the start of this week.
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