Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-08-24
Wauwatosa Councils of Defense
CIRCULAR LETTER NO.
TO EACH AND EVERY RESIDENT OF THE CITY c
WAUWATOSA:

WAUWATOSA:
The United States Government by law enacted Aug 30
1916 provided for the formation of COUNCIL OF MA
TIONAL DENFENSE."
The Wscosn legislature by law which into effect
April &c. 1917 provided for State Council of Defense
which authorized and directed by law cooperate every
possible with the National Council and also to do such
work in this State may find necessary ITO bring about
sting'
The law provides that a officers of the State of
any County Municipality therein
operate with and give all such reasonable aid to the council
may be required by it."
Pursuant to the authority given in that law County
ellis of Defense being organized in each and every County
OF the State and Local Councils of Defense being
lied in the cities and the several counties
The local Council of Defense and the Womens Council of
Defense for the City of Wauwaosa organized under the
law and win work cooperation necessity exped
ency demands
not possible in short circular letter describe
detail the work and duties of this nationwide system of Coun
ellis of Defense But whenever this Local Council begins
any particular line of work you will be informed by us so that
you will be able to cooperate with the best your ability
Generally speaking system Councils of Defense has
shall have an efficient organization through which he and she
most efficiently render the most aid possible to win this
quickly possible In other words it is plan to put
the whole nation back of the who doing the actual
fighting at the front and to do this way that will avoid the
mistakes made by Allies in Europe during the first two
years of the
We already know that unless everyone of us
the of food fuel and clothing there going to be short
that many of will not be able to procure for ourselves
the actual necessities of life.
We also already know that it is necessary for US
operate protect ourselves against uneasonaby high prices
for food fuel and clothing
We also know that necessary for every person who is
able to work to the best of his ability 1t not fair to
citizens who working to be obliged to feed cothe and
shelter loafers
We expect you to understand that your Council of
Defense that you member of this organization and that
all the work do in connection with will be done for the
benefit of yourself your family your neghbor and your
country.
The time every American citizen be proud of
the fact that this is his country to be proud OF the act that
he is loyal American citizen and prove his patriotism by
making his best effort do at least his share of this
essaTy work.
Let each of your negbors that he may depend
upon to do your full duty and that expect him to do
his share promptly We have heretofore been called to
work hand hand with each other for the benefit of
Selves Country State and City. Let improve
this opportunity know other better
help another to make ourselves known thoroughly
and loyal community and to make it known everywhere
that every person who lives the City of Wauwaoa must
and be depended by his nehbor his State and his
Country
COUNCIL OF DEFENSE CITY OF WAUWATOSA:
Hans Koeng, Chairman.
Emerson D. Hoyt. Charles B. Perry. Lynn S. Pease
A. V. Brigham, Secretary.
Henry Leisk Chairman First Ward Committee.
Chas. Mccullough, Chairman Second Ward Committee
Chas. Gllett, w. A. Clapp c. G. Jacobus Associates
Hans Rasmussen, Chairman Third Ward Committee.
John Krafczyk, Chairman Fourth Ward Committee
c. j. Aburg, Associate.
WOMEN'S COUNCIL OF DEFENSE:
Mrs Leverett C. Wheeler, Chairman.
Mrs Harry S. Fuller Vice-Mgr. Mrs. E. j Keaney Secy
Miss Miriam Hoyt Chairman First Ward.
Mrs. Harry Fuller, Associate.
Mrs ]. O. Myers, Chairman Second Ward
Mrs. Martin Taylor Chairman Third Ward
Mrs. John Forester, Chairman Fourth Ward.
Mrs. Leonard FilZen, Associate
Mrs Julia KurtZ and Mrs. Lynn PeaSe Chalmenatarge
Dated at the City of Wauwatosa,
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin,
this 18th day of August 1917