30 Sep 1920
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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1920
Page
1
Delegates from all Bayfield County Sunday schools will attend a full day program at the Congregational church. Opening at 10:00 AM includes officer reports and speakers J L Rogers state secretary Miss Mabel L Bailey state Sunday School worker Rev F E Schiueter Iron River Rev F Berberlein district superintendent Wisconsin Congregational Association. Noon luncheon for delegates.
The Washburn Manufacturing Company restarts its excelsior factory after adjustments and plans to produce three to four car loads of products weekly. About twelve to fifteen men will be employed with potential for expansion as more machines are added, marking Washburn's first manufacturing venture with growth prospects for the city.
Program timetable lists devotional by Rev G H Waters and sessions in Washburn Iron River and Ashland Wisconsin. Events include attendance securing, installation of officers, addresses by J L Rogers Miss Bailey and Rev F E Schlueter. Offerings support organized Sunday school work with late evening services and prayer.
Editor Don Bell notes Bayfield area coverage as Wisconsin aligns with a broad deer hunting rule. The list shows states and provinces with buck laws varying by horn size, season openings, or other restrictions.
A crew of ten men began work at the Anchor Shipbuilding yard this week with plans to steadily enlarge the crew. Workers clean the site, dismantle remnants of the old mill, and lay foundations for new buildings to house offices, drawing rooms, and storage. Additional crews will dismantle a DuPont building and move materials to the ship yard for a new plant. The project aims to complete before winter, with a larger yard to follow as the company grows and competes for lake and ocean vessel work.
Madison reports that Wisconsin saw rapid motor vehicle ownership growth from 1905 to 1906, with 1492 owners in 1905 rising in the following years. Bayfield County contender Elma Jacobson at the state fair scored well in spelling and arithmetic but lost on speed. Florence Peterson of Racine won the county contest. Victor Peterson left for Superior to resume studies at the Normal school.
Real estate deals in Washburn surged with Du Pont Chemical Company house sales leading the activity. Over twenty thousand dollars in residences and property changed hands in two weeks, signaling a city shift toward owner occupancy and future growth.
The Milwaukee Journal notes price declines in textiles and warns buyers to adjust to economic reality. It says prewar prices are unlikely and stock buyers must average old and new prices to avoid dealer losses, with wage cuts a possible outcome. Consumers may benefit modestly as purchases shift toward quality.
Rev. A Road, Pastor, will serve at Washburn on Oct 3 at 10 30 A M Ashland on Oct 3 at 7 30 P M Oct 10 at 10 30 A M Bayfield Oct 10 at 7 30 P M Washburn Oct 17 at 10 30 A M Ashland Oct 17 at 7 30 P M Bayfield Oct 24 at 10 30 A M Washburn Oct 24 at 7 30 P M Birch Lake Oct 31 at 10 30 A M
Land is being cleared and buildings erected at Orienta Falls on the Iron River. T N Okerstrom and Associates plan a large hydroelectric project with about three thousand horsepower. Construction will start when materials arrive, supplying Duluth, Superior, Iron River and Washburn.
A Milwaukee Journal piece argues fathers and mothers must provide boys with opportunities beyond school. It cites a man who lagged in youth but caught up in college, showing the value of varied activities like sports, music, and social skills for later life.
The Woman's Council oversees playground renovations led by A. G. Churchward of Chetek Wis. New flying rings with ropes braces and steel chains for swings are installed. A giant stride is added and all grounds are painted. Two playgrounds remain at the former Hotel Washburn site and Garfield school grounds.
Elliott Oscar and Nathan Buzard depart for Madison to attend the university next season. A Rag Ball social at Grange Hall is set for Saturday night October 2 to raise funds for the schools. Everyone is invited.
The article notes 2707 for Washburn in the 1920 census, far below 1910’s 3830. It argues figures are faulty due to industry growth, schools, and voting population, urging a corrected census and proposing local efforts to recount.
The Commercial Dock in Omaha was wrecked by the Cleveland Wrecking Company over nine weeks with the last car of material shipped early this week. I B Wolfson led the project praising local labor and town cooperation and predicting a permanent use for the site.
The Bayfield county road network receives praise for fine condition and scenic beauty. Patrolmen improved the stretch, with notable quality in Port Wing Clover Bell Orienta and the Bark Point spur along Lake Superior offering extended views.
Mr and Mrs Nels M Oscar took an early week auto trip to Superior. Mr and Mrs Andrew Hall from Duluth are visiting the city at the home of Mrs Hall's parents Mr and Mrs John Reiten.
Miss Ozzie Tourville daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Tourville of West Bigelow Street and Mr Frank Bibeau of 1279 Payne Avenue St Paul Minn were married Wednesday morning at St Louis Catholic Church Rev Fr Borucki officiating A wedding dinner followed at the bride’s parents home and a dance at Garden Hall in the evening Both the bride and groom are well known in their communities and have many friends offering congratulations.
The planning mill of the Kien field Lamoreaux company reopened on Tuesday after a four month shutdown and is now producing finished lumber. Twelve to fifteen workers are employed, and steady operation is expected for some time.
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