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Step back in time: Nov. 5-11 in Hub City history

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By Ann Ziegler

Ten years ago

Country Kitchen announced it was donating 15 percent of all its meal sales Nov. 7 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. to the University of Wisconsin-Marshfield/Wood County music department. Diners’ checks had to be accompanied by a flier from the UW-Marshfield/Wood County to donate their share.

Twenty-five years ago

Gordon and Betty Schmoll of Marshfield celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at the Marshfield VFW Clubhouse with a dinner for immediate family members. The Schmolls’ children included LeRoy and James, both of Marshfield, and Marjorie of Hortonville.

Fifty years ago

A small band of Marshfield Athletic Club members began construction on an outdoor rink for a youth hockey program in Marshfield. The Oak Avenue ball diamond was the site of the rink construction.

Seventy-five years ago

Announced by Superintendent of Marshfield Schools Harold H. Helms, 37,741 pounds of scrap materials were collected during the recent school scrap drive. Totaling $182.71, proceeds went to the school welfare fund.

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