Letters From Boys Over There Tell of Torpedoed Transport
Ace Willey and Fred Casperson describe surviving torpedo attack on the American transport Tuscania in 1918. They recount boarding a destroyer, lifeboat drills, rescue of sailors, and arrival at an Irish port after the loss of 160 lives. The letters praise fellow Washburn men and the kindness of Allied crews.
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A. R
Ireland
Washburn
Kaiser
Fred Casperson
Charley Jeanis
Carl Joanis
Asa Willey
Fred Caspersen
Co. D
Tobacco Fund Benefit At Bayview Club Hall
Bayview Community Club hosts a tobacco fund benefit at Houghton hall on Saturday evening March 16. Attendees bring packaging items such as handkerchiefs and neckties, while boys are urged to bring money to buy them. The program features the Spangled Banner and performances by Oscar Hagen Agnus Bodin Mrs. Carver Alty McCullock Viola Ganger Mabel Hagen Ed Plant Laura McCulloch.
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Soldiers Tobacco Fund
Bayview Community Club
Houghton
Spangled Banner
Oscar Hagen
Agnus Bodin
Mrs
Carver Alty McCullock
Viola Ganger
Carver Mabel Hagen
Plant
Norma Peterson and Bert Joanis Tie Wedding at Catholic Church
Miss Norma Peterson and Mr Bert Joanis were united in marriage Tuesday morning at the Catholic church with Rev Fr Charron officiating. Bridesmaid was Miss Celia Joanis and best man was Mr Matt Leveau. The couple are well known in the city and have long made their home there.
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Norma Peterson
Bert Joanis
Charron
Celia Joanis
Matt Leveaux
McGovern Quits Race for Senator
McGovern withdraws from the Senate race at Superior. Republicans urged to rally behind the loyalty candidate as the campaign shifts to a new path.
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McGovern
Bayfield County Censures Walter A Duffy over La Follette stance
Bayfield County Council of Defense demands withdrawal of Walter A Duffy after censuring Senator La Follette for opposing war measures. The council accuses Duffy of unpatriotic acts and notes local volunteers and families supporting troops, calling for accountability.
Schools Win Prizes in War Savings Stamp Drive
Washburn public schools report over $1000 in thrift and war savings stamps sold by students and teachers. Walker High School received first prize for per pupil average, followed by Pioneer, Lincoln, and Garfield schools. Separately, a Farmers' Three Day School at Ashland Junction announced March 21–28 with university experts presenting on dairy cattle, soil, potatoes, seeds, and farm methods.
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Washburn
United States
F. W. Downs
Walker High School
Anna Christiansen
Pioneer School
Mary Goodwin
Lincoln School
Martha Donald
Garfield School
Jane Lead
Walker School
Ashland Junction
Wisconsin
Ashland Wrestlers Swap Challenges For March 21 Show
Elmer Sanders issues a finish wrestling challenge to Jack Hagensick for March 21 at the Washburn Opera House with winner take all or charity funds. Hagensick faces a March 16 forfeit deadline. promoter C Wright says Hagensick has a March 22 match, risking replacement by Ketonen Carr or Beele if he misses. Fans seek a decisive clash to crown the best man.
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Elmer Sanders
Ashland
Hagensick
Sanders
C. Wright
Washburn
Jack Hagensick
Washburn Opera House
Red Cross
Soldiers’ Athletic Fund
Clarence Wright
Opera House
Council Urges Duffy to Reassign for Government Aims
A public appeal urges Assemblyman Duffy to re sign his Council membership to permit appointing someone fully sympathetic with the aims and purposes of our government. The note expresses gratification if the action is taken to safeguard democracy and global rights.
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Assemblyman Duffy
Congregational Church Schedule of Services and Activities
Church school starts at 9 45 with regular worship at 11. Sermon titled Christ's Call to Busy People. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 on The Art of Living With Others led by Miss Phyllis Goedeke. Evening worship at 7 30 and Prayer and Conversation Wednesday at 7 80. O. W. Smith, Minister.
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Phyllis Goedeke
O. W. Smith
Bayfield Visitor A. H. Wilkinson Spends Sunday in City
A. H. Wilkinson of Bayfield was a visitor in the city Sunday, stopping for a casual visit and errands before returning home.
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A. H. Wilkinson of
Bayfield
Two Repair Experts Open Washburn Garage Next Monday
Gustave Pierson and Mike Carlson, both seasoned automobile repairmen, have rented the Washburn Garage and will start repairs and service next Monday. They promise expert work on all car makes and plan to advertise in the Times.
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Gustave Pierson
Mike Carlson
Washburn
The
Times
Don Bell of Bayfield Executes Transacting Business
Don Bell of Bayfield was seen in the city this week engaging in business activities. The report notes his appearance and local commerce involvement during the early week.
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Don Bell
Bayfield
Another Match Is On Promoter Seeks Thriller Night
Promoter Clarence Wright announces a March 22 wrestling card headlined by Barksdale policeman Jack Hagensick who defeated Roy Anderson last Friday to face Joe Novak of Minneapolis. Novak, former Police Gazette middleweight champion now competes at 162 lbs and has beaten top foes from Minneapolis. On the 19th Novak wrestles Mike Yokel of Salt Lake City at Little Rapids. Jack’s brother Glen Hagensick challenges Johnnie Wick in the preliminary before the main event.
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Clarence Wright
Jack Hagensick
Barksdale
Roy Anderson
Joe Novak
Minneap
Novak
Police Gazette
Madison Square Garden
Minneapolis
Mike Yokel
Salt Lake City
Little Rapids
Minn
Glen Hagensick
Jack
Johnnie Wick
Wilkinson Heads Bayfield County Liberty Committee
A. H. Wilkinson of Bayfield is named county chair man of the 3rd Liberty Committee to start the drive on April 6. Committees will be formed in every Bayfield town before the drive, aiming to oversubscribe the third Liberty Loan. The second Liberty Loan exceeded its quota in nearly every city and town.
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A. H. Wilkinson
Bayfield
Born-To Pair Brightens Local Family with Newborns
Peter B shop and his wife welcome a son born Tuesday marking a first child family joy. The couple now has a girl and a boy, and Peter expresses happiness as a lark. John Gibson has been on the sick list this past week.
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John Gibson
Peter B.shop
Peter
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Asa Willey and
Tus
Cania
Scotland
Belfort
Ace
Laura McCulloch
J. L. Lenroot
Council
Walter ‘A. Duffy
Defense Council
Duffy
Francis E. McGovern
I. L. Lenroot
Superior
James Thompson
LaCrosse
LaFollette
Berger
Thompson
Hasting
Secretary of State
United States Senate
la Follette
Lenroot
Republican Party
County Council of Defense
Bayfield County Council of Defense
Assembly
of Bayfield
Walter A. Duffy
Council of Defense
Senator LaFollette
Army
Bayfield County
Sale
Farmers’ School
W. E. Brubaker
E J. Delwiche
E. L. Luther
G. J. Milward
M. H. Wright
E. J. Delwiche
J.G Milward
E.L. Luther
MR. Hagensick
Congregational Church
Oli
Wilkinson
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