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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1917
Page
4
President Wilson’s wartime logic is cited in a Washburn Times excerpt urging state residents to support World War I aims. The state council of defense promotes the slogan Every man on a job and calls for all able men and even busy professionals to register with the county labor agent and take available work.
The State Council of Defense calls for active labor during the June 22 1917 period in Madison Wisconsin urging farmers and communities to deter idlers and promote productive work to support the war effort.
The Nov Lutheran Church announces Sunday morning services with Sunday school at 9 20 and an English song service in the evening. A July 4 service is planned between 11 and 12 and all are invited. A prayer meeting is scheduled for Thursday evening.
Mrs. Ed Hoeft and her son from Ashland are spending the week with her parents Mr and Mrs Andrew Johnson. Lost on Bayfield street a pocketbook with 16 dollars and a name inside. Return to Mrs Emil Johnson 423 5th Ave W Omaha Street Washburn Wisconsin for reward.
The Washburn Commercial Club under Ed M Heermans enters the first half of its trial period with staff acquainted, a field survey completed, and conservative plans forming. Leaders emphasize patience, collective effort, and steady progress over explosive mentions, noting that pooling issues and shared effort have begun to move Washburn ahead.
Foundations have been laid for permanent character in Washburn development. The secretary and a united business and professional community plan to make Washburn a key shipping point with Twin Cities cooperation. The effort emphasizes conservative, collective action, slower advertising growth, and future rounds of committee work.
The secretary has kept plans and moves from outside cities to protect club interests. Members are urged to visit the secretary and review files, ensuring loyalty and vigilance.
The article notes President Captain H. H. Peavey may leave with the national guard unit, prompting a new chief executive and a new secretary. It emphasizes confidential dealings, continuity in operations, and the need for careful successor selection to avoid disruption.
Bayfield County Wisconsin city of Washburn public notice states the board of review will meet July 2 at 9 am at the city clerk’s office to review the assessment roll, sworn statements, bank stock, and correct any errors. dated June 26 1917.
A Wo men's Council committee will start Friday morning distributing copies of the city ordinance on alley cleaning and garbage disposal to families and storekeepers. The city hired a garbage man, but lack of covered cans hinders weekly collections, with yard boxes breeding flies and rats and fueling epidemics. Housewives urged to rethink backyard disposal and support the effort to keep the city clean.
The Methodist Episcopal Church at east Fifth Street near Washington Avenue invites worshipers to a 11 oclock Sunday service on the subject Conservation of Food with special music. Sunday school at 9 45 a m Epworth League at 6 45 p m and Evening Gospel service at 7 30 p m.
A baby girl arrived yesterday to Mr and Mrs Sylvester Wrob lewski. Dr and Mrs Frey left last week on an automobile trip to Hartford and Milwaukee and will drive to Washington D C. Dr Joseph Fontain of Milwaukee assists the Frey Lamp son office during Frey’s absence.
Farm labor wanted at once apply county agriculture agent Washburn. Patriotic concert July 17 at Temple Theatre by Women’s Council charity committee. Pie social by Enterprise Club at Sioux River School on Four Mile Creek Rd Saturday night. Red Cross to serve ice cream cake and candy Saturday afternoon at headquarters. Ice cream pricing increasing at Washburn vendors. Mrs C A Shores of Ashland to celebrate golden wedding anniversary with Red Cross reception in Ashland from 8 to 10:30 pm. Donations requested for Red Cross garments funds.
The Congregational Church lists Sunday School at 9 45, preaching at 11 with the sermon Our Nation. Believers only for the message, Christian Endeavor at 7 pm, prayer meeting Wednesdays 8 to 9 led by Minister O W Smith.
The Ashland High School, destroyed by fire, will begin rebuilding soon and aim for occupancy around September 1. The old walls were saved, aiding reconstruction of the $250,000 structure.
Sweden Lutheran Church announces a July series of worship services across Washburn Ashland Bayfield Birch Lake with times 10:30 a m and 7:30 p m on specified Sundays and July 1 through July 29.
Mike Larson came back from Minneapolis with his son Oscar after an operation on his knee. The procedure succeeded but Oscar will stay in Minneapolis for treatment at Swedish hospital. Mrs. Frank Johnson broke her leg stepping from an automobile on Tuesday. The injury is a fracture of the lower leg between ankle and knee.
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