Purely Personal Notices From Decorah Area
A cascade of short notes records visitors and travels in Decorah and nearby towns. Names include H Campbell Castalia. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Welch. John Milne. Ray Algyer. W A Gibbs. Guy Masters. H O Larsen. G W Rathbun. Mrs W A Harvey. John Johnson. M D Whitney. Mrs M Tieskotter. Oscar Jaeger. Pat Tierney. Miss Eleanore Grinna. Mrs N H Adams. Mrs G Glass. Salome Kreutzer. Mrs J M Crawford. H J Cooper. Miss Cecelia Dixon. Mrs 8 S Nesheim. Mr and Mrs A C Baker. Mrs W C Delke. Mr Ferguson. Miss Alice Fjelstul. Miss Alma Perry. Miss Mabel Groth. Mrs J K Preus. Mrs M Mikkelson. Miss Clara Amble. Mrs John Murtha. Mrs N N Quandahl. Mrs Howard Cummings. Mrs C Trecinski. Mrs E T Wilcox. Miss Ida Reum. Percy Young. Floyd Baker. Andrew Erickson. Alva Stead. Arthur Jaeger. Gertrude Holton. Miss Imogen Lincoln. Miss Esther White. Ben and Edward Bear. W C Schulze. Rev N Arveson. Miss Julia Anfinson. Adolph. Gerhard Arveson. A P Anderson. Mrs N Nerison. Mabel Anderson. A A Anderson.
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H. Campbell
Castalia
Mike Welch
John Milne
Omaha
Ray Algyer
Clairmont
S. D
W. A. Gibbs
Decorah
Guy H. Masters
Burr Oak Township
H. O. Larsen
Highland Township
W. Rathbun
Ossian
W. A. Harvey
E. T. Reed
John Johnson
Northwest Highland
M. D. Whitney
Hesper Township
M. Tieskotter
G. Busch
Oscar Jaeger
Chicago
Pat Tierney
Waukon
John Schimming
Eleanore Grinna
Monona
N. H. Adams
Ridgeway
R. Ringoen
G. Glass
McCallum
Dubuque
Salome Kreutzer
Dodaway
W. T. Symonds
Waterloo
Mrs. Haven
A. C. Baker
Pacific Coast
W. C. Delke
Corwith
Ferguson
Cedar Falls
Elmer H. Parman
Muscoda
Wis
J. K. Preus
Beloit
J. C. K. Preus
M. Mikkelson
Arkdale
Prof. Mikkelson
Clara Amble
Perkins
C. Trecinski
Jacob
St. Paul
E. T. Wilcox
Minneapolis
Donald Ingvoldstad
J. Willis
Ald
L. B. Willis
Boscobel
Ida Reum
Milwaukee
O. EF. Severence
Percy Young
Floyd Baker
Canton
Andrew Erickson
Alva Stead
Burr Oak
Arthur Jaeger
Fostoria
Iowa
Citizens National Bank
Gertrude Holton
Carthage
Ruby
D. L. Verhan
L. B. Whitney
Cecil Thomas
G. P. Houg
Francesca
Lime Springs
A. N. Vance
Nanette
Owatonna
Anstis Welsted
Weed
Mont
Barton
Charles Warner
Madison
H. A. Warner
N. C. Bendickson
Cresco
Olena
Calmar
Ellingson
M. Snell
Rhoda
W. H. Burtis
Wm. Glad
Imogen Lincoln
Twin Buttes
8. D
Earl Miller
Ada Lincoln
Lincoln
Esther White
Fort Dodge
Cement Company
White
Ben
Edward Bear
Hart Schaffner & Marx
W. C. Schulze
Charles City
Peter Johnson
Mrs. Johnson
N. Arveson
Julia Anfinson
St. Olaf
Henry Arveson
Luther College
Decorah Hospital
Adolph
Spokane
Wash
Gerhard Arveson
Grace City
N. D
A. P. Anderson
N. Nerison
Mabel Anderson
Hills, Minn
A. H. Halls
Garrison
A. A. Anderson
Laverne
Minn
Walter Anderson
The Messiah Arrangements Near Completion at Grand Opera House
The Messiah will be staged at the Grand Opera House on April 24 with a 124 member chorus and 30 piece orchestra under Prof. Carlo A Sperati. Nationally known soloists will sing, and proceeds support the Decorah Choral Union’s non profit aim to make concerts affordable. Tickets start 75 cents for premium seating and $1.00 for other seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
Carlo A Sperati
Decorah Choral Union
New City Fire Alarm Sound Tested From Ground
The city tested a new fire alarm siren last Saturday from ground level near Peter Johnson & Sons shop. Mayor Baker rode out to listen near the cemetery and Trout Run, hearing the signal clearly though not at ideal elevation. A second test at proper height will occur before final location decisions, with options including atop City Hall or replacing the old tower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Johnson & Sons
Baker
Trout Run
Freeport
Forde Declares Candidacy for Recorder of Deeds
Magne Forde of Highlandville announces candidacy in the Republican primary for Recorder of Deeds. The Decorah visitor confirms the rumor he would run and has begun an active canvass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magne Forde
Highlandville
Decorah
Bervenhay
Office of Recorder of Deeds
Cemetery at Haugen Home Established for Unbefriended
The Aase Haugen Home trustees opened a new cemetery for residents with no relatives to arrange funerals. The first burial will be Tuesday for Mrs Louie Nelson, who died at the home Sunday morning. J Kirkeby, owner of the Winneshiek Hotel barber shop, arrived in Decorah with his family last week. Dr A E Conrad attended his cousin's funeral in Sheldon last Friday, aided by his father James Conrad of Maynard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aase Haugen
Louie Nelson
J. Kirkeby
Winneshiek Hotel
Decorah
A. E. Conrad
Sheldon
James Conrad
Maynard
Saw mill operator badly injured in Monday accident
Hans Johnson, a small saw mill operator on the city outskirts, was crushed by a jammed timber in an afternoon accident. He was taken to the hospital unconscious with a skull fracture and exposed brain, doctors say recovery is unlikely but not impossible with partial consciousness returning later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Johnson
Johnson
Decorah High Presents Princess Bonnie Operetta Cast
Large audience expected at the Grand tomorrow evening as Decorah high school under Miss Ella Treat performs Willard Spencer operetta Princess Bonnie. Advance sales are strong with tickets 50 cents. cast includes George Baker Captain Tarpulin Stratton Miller Roy Sterling Carl Meyrick Norman Lee Salvador Louis Bolger Arnold Quenrud Sylvan Christian Kathryn Moore Mitty Clovey Gail Torsen Auntie Crabbe Sarah Cummings Donna Pomposo Ardath Conrad. Tickets on sale Saturday April 8 at 9 am at Parman's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah High School
Ella Treat
Willard Spencer
Princess Bonnie
Eel George Baker
Tarpulin
Stratton Miller
Roy Sterling
Haaken Haakenson
Pete Terete
Carl Meyrick
Paleetel
Cess Ee
Ceeeeaes
Norman Lee
Salvador
Louis Bolger Pur
Cis Arnold Quenrud
Captain Surf
Sylvan Christian IE i
Kathryn Moore Mitty Clovey
Cnc
Eee
Gail Torsen
Auntie Crabbe
Sarah Cummings
Donna Pomposo
Ardath Conrad
Parman’s
Officers Re-elected by Fire Department for Ensuing Year
At the regular meeting Monday night the fire department elected officers for the ensuing year. Chief Theodore Olson will lead, with 1st Assistant P. O. Finberg and 2nd Assistant M. Bernatz. Secretary F. E. Biermann, Treasurer L. Christen, and Trustees John Dahl H. Teslow Parnell Shea R. G. Price and Chief Olson were chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
Theodore Olson
P. 0. Finberg
M. Bernatz
F. E. Biermann
L. Christen
John Dahl
H. Teslow
Parnell Shea
R. G. Price
Olson
Bakke Couple Celebrate Twenty Fifth Anniversary
Mr and Mrs John P Bakke of Frankville township celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary last Sunday. About seventy five neighbors and friends attended and presented them a handsome silver set as a token of esteem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Bakke
Frankville Township
Warmest Day Report Warmth Surges Midday Thermometer
A weather note records yesterday as the warmest day of the year. At 1 PM observers noted rising temperatures and by 3:30 PM the thermometer read 78 degrees, 17.7 above normal and 8.6 above last April's level. The day is described as a weather breeder.
Vere McKinney in accident patient hopes for full recovery
Vere McKinney is badly injured from an accident last week. Doctors hold strong hopes he will recover without disfigurement, though the final outcome remains uncertain. C. A. Schall, a piano tuner, will visit the city late this week. phone Dr. Woodward at No. 33.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vere McKinney
C. A. Schall
Dr. Woodward
Narrow Escape in City Sewer Cave-In
Two Mexican workers were trapped in a sandy Day Street trench when the sides collapsed. One man fell to chest depth, another was pinned up to his shoulders. Fellow laborers pulled them free in about eight minutes. both escaped unharmed and returned to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Severa
Quack Grass Finding Profit From Root Market
Quack grass root, valued for medicinal use, gains price due to restricted supplies from war. Domestic pickers rarely harvest at current rates, so foreign labor dominates the market. Advertisements in this issue may interest local farmers.
Luther College Debaters Depart for Gustavus Adolphus Match
H 0 Talle Theo Gilbertson and Clarence Lee leave Luther College after being chosen for the inter-society debate. They travel to St Peter Minnesota to debate the minimum yes question with Gustavus Adolphus College defending the affirmative side. Easter sale starts Saturday and runs a week with Easter souvenirs free with purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. 0. Talle
Theo. Gilbertson
Clarence Lee
Luther College
St. Peter, Minn
Gustavus Adolphus College
Decorah Resident Joins Delco Restaurant Ownership
Becomes a Decorah resident Julian Holkesvik of Canoe township buys a half interest in N. E. Haugen's Delco. He and his family will move to Decorah, renting Sheriff Ellingson’s Mechanic street house to make their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian Holkesvik
Canoe Township
N. E. Haugen
Delco
Sheriff Ellingson
Mechanic Street
Ramsey Buys Gjevre Store in Decorah Transition
Jens Ramsey, long-time Decorah resident and former Glenwood township resident, purchased the Gjevre store last Wednesday. He will take possession once the final invoice is completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jens Ramsey
Glenwood Township
Decorah
Curtin Wins $5000 Damage Suit at Waukon
Don Curtin won a $5000 damage verdict against Frank Richards, Grant and Henry Forde, and Thomas and John Fitzgerald at Waukon trial last week. Represented by E. R. Acres of Decorah. defense attorney was W. S. Hart of Waukon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Curtin
Frank Richards
Grant
Henry Forde
Thomas
John Fitzgerald
Waukon
Curtin
E. R. Acres
Decorah
W. S. Hart
Easter Sale By Ladies At Portman Building
The ladies of the church will hold an Easter sale in the Portman building on Friday April 14. Items for sale include home baking aprons and fancy work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ce Ehureh
Portman
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John Murtha
Denis Horen
Peacee
Cresco Mony
N. N. Quandahl
Eau Claire
Norman Quan
Howard Cummings
H. M. Cummings
Ions
Cedar Rapids
Nemo
Columbia Yarns
Wayne
McCall's
Skinner
the Messiah
Haugen Home
Uw One
T. C. Johnson
J. Bucknell
Maple Avenue
Fifth Ward
Fred Thomas
Franklin Street
Bergeson
Harding Co
South Dakota
Care Republican
McNess Sanitary
T. H. Johnson
Marsh Music House
Gjevre
Victrolas
Schumann-Heine
John McCormack
Geraldine Farrar
Mme
Tetrazzini
Tungstone
M. J. Soukup Decorah
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