An auction and picnic was held at the fairgrounds on Saturday, 6 October 1917 to raise funds for the Red Cross to help American soldiers fighting in WWI. Businesses were closed from noon to 4:00 so employees could attend. Contributions of livestock, grain, vegetables, machinery and merchandise were requested for the auction.
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An auction and picnic was held at the fairgrounds on Saturday, 6 October 1917 to raise funds for the Red Cross to help American soldiers fighting in WWI. Businesses were closed from noon to 4:00 so employees could attend. Contributions of livestock, grain, vegetables, machinery and merchandise were requested for the auction.