Purely Personal in Decorah and vicinity
A slice of local life lists numerous residents and visitors. Marie Nalli visits Calmar with relatives while W E Hoyt and family attend the state fair in Des Moines. many others travel to Milwaukee Chicago Minneapolis and Des Moines for visits and events. Various residents depart for work farms or to reunite with kin, with short notes on destinations and return plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Nalli
Calmar
W. E. Hoyt
Des Moines
Hartvig Narum
Perley
Minn
O. O. Lomen
J. A. Hendriks
Ed. Stoddard
W. FP. Baker
Grinnell
Mason City
J. B. Schermerhorn
Chicago
Detroit
Dr Harry E Gibbs Dies In Mason City Auto Crash
Dr Harry E Gibbs longtime dentist with ties to Waukon Kensett Waterloo dies in auto crash at Mason City. Funeral held at Decorah Methodist church with Rev A R Grant. Survived by wife Martha McMillan and two daughters, parents, and brother. Burial in Phelps cemetery. Masons presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer E. Gibbs
Harry E. Gibbs
Mason City
Gibbs
Decorah
Methodist Church
Rev
A. R. Grant
Phelps
Masons
Dr. Gibbs
Blyoffton
Frankville
Waukon
University of Town
Kensett
Waterloo
Martha McMillan
Iowa
First Methodist Church
Masonic
K. P
County Officers Enjoyable Yet Stormbound Sioux City Trip
Supervisors Williams and Saxvik County Treasurer Christen Auditor Winger and Sheriff Ellingson attended the annual meeting of county officers in Sioux City. They traveled by auto and encountered a severe storm on the return, hitting Lawler and Calmar with heavy rain. The group reached Decorah at three o clock Saturday morning drenched but reporting a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Saxvik
Christen
Winger
Ellingson
Sioux City
Lawler
Calmar
Decorah
Narrow Escape On Way Home From Picture Show
M A Harmon narrowly escaped serious injury Friday night when a large tree limb fell from Cyrus McKay property along the sidewalk south of the Winnebago street bridge. He dodged just in time as the six foot long limb struck near him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Harmon
Cyrus McKay
Winnebago Street
Who Will Volunteer for Winneshiek County War Work
Urgent call issued across Winneshiek county for men to volunteer with the YMCA for overseas war work. The local committee led by E. C. Bailey seeks leaders with business or professional success and strong organizational ability to recruit, organize, and serve. Applications and enlistment blanks available from Mr. Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek County
Winnneshiek County
E. C. Bailey
Ben Bear
W. F. Baker
Mr. Bailey
Four Generations in Same House in Calmar
Hon. H. P. Nicholson announced a birthday celebration at his home last Thursday. A baby boy was born to Mrs. Rodney Nicholson, making four generations under one roof. The father is currently en route to France, delaying share of the joy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calmar Courier
H. P. Nicholson
Rodney Nicholson
France
Leaves School Room for Bank
R. J. Gossman, a progressive Winneshiek county teacher, has resigned as Fort Atkinson superintendent to join the First State Bank of Calmar. If his banking career matches his schoolwork, success is certain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Gossman
Winneshiek County
Fort Atkinson
First State Bank of
Chaplain Whalen Leaves for Des Moines in Transit
Chaplain James H. Whalen departed here last Wednesday for Des Moines and arrived that evening. Father Hogan received a card on Friday dated the 7th noting his departure for the cast that night, suggesting he may attend a chaplains school before orders overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Whalen
Des Moines
Father Hogan
To Have Twin City Territory Assignment Change
W Tullock, who has represented Swift & Co in this territory, makes his last trip this week. On September 1 he will move to St Paul for a new Twin Cities assignment. He has had a good business but the work required being up about three nights out of six, proving strenuous. The territory is now divided with two men assigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Nordby
Abbotsford
Wis
Will Blake
Thelma
Greene
L. N. Seim
Thora Swenson
Bradley
D. Swenson
W. M. Strand
Beach
Bowbells
N. D
Minnesota
A. J. Tolo
Park River
Paul Preus
Minneapolis
Haugen
Marie Sperati
Camilla
Scott Donaldson
Charles City
Stella Dalvey
Chicago
Milton Dalvey
Mason City
M. C. Dalvey
A. R. Christopher
Decorah
Scranton
Loyal Alm
Jimmie
Alm
Allen
Miles City
Mont
H. 8
Canfield
Marian Hemister
Fayette
E. Cutler
Clarence Wedge
Eleanore
Albert 7
Cutler
Otto Solberg
Glenside
Sask
Canada
J. J. Headington
Will Schlitter
Jake Schlitter
LaPorte
Ind
J. Lichter
Elizabeth
Waucoma
Clara Lichter
B. H. Adams
Helen
Kathryn Lott
oMr
L. O. Johnson
St. Olaf
Johnson
Alois F. Kovarik
Yale University
Spillville
Lawrence Helgeson
Des Moines
L. G. Helgeson
T. J. Olson
J. C. Tarvestad
Albert Lea
Ida Moore
C. C. Moore
M. Larson
W. R. Porter
Atwater
Minn
Myrtle Rudy
Rock Island
Fred Jewell
Mabel Makepeace
Town City
Wm. Makepeace
Dill
Cresco
Makepeace
T. E. Thompson
Pullman Company
Pullman
Henry Prastmark
Detroit
Kathryn Running
Ed. Lynne
RE. W. Tullock
Swift & Co
St. Paul
Twin Cities
Carry On: Clothiers Promote Quality Clothing for War Effort
The notice urges readers to keep working and buy quality clothes that last longer to support the war effort. It promotes thrift, proper care like pressing and hanging garments, and viewing clothing purchases as a contribution to national labor and material savings.
Hymeneal relocations at Camp Dodge and Sumner township
On July 26 at Camp Dodge Alfred N. Jacobson wed Alma Ask. Both come from Canoer and Sumner townships and city families with ample friends. Today Amelia Frey marries Monroe George Leuenberger at the bride's home in Sumner township. The Leuenbergers will reside at Fort Atkinson after September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Dodge
Alfred N. Jacobson
Alma Ask
Mons Jacobson
Canoer Township
John Ask
Sumner Township
Amelia Frey
Monroe George Leuenberger
Charles Frey
Calmar Township
Henry Leuenberger
Military Training Status Given to Luther College and Upper Iowa University
The War Department designates Luther College in Decorah and Upper Iowa University in Fayette as military training schools. Students at these colleges will train under government officials, receiving official military instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the War Department
Luther College of
No New Telephones Rule Stops Installations
Government directed Standard Telephone Co officials announce no new telephones may be installed for Decorians. The prohibition covers new patrons except homes already wired but not connected. businesses remain exempt. The rule applies to residences only, not to business premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Telephone Co
Mnuch
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Mary Courtney
Ira Richardson
C. C. Marley
New Hampton
Minnie Opdahl
Silwaukee
Bert Daniels
Ridgeway
Halver Halvorson
Sumatra
Lucile Haberly
Austin
Wm, Conlin and Son
Milwaukee
Rowan Homes
Stella Qualley
Blanche Musser
Myrtle Loren
J. J. Rosa
Madeira
Will Allen
C. E. Hallman
C. H. Gullickson
Dunseith
Mary Puffer
Joe Shima
Margaret Downie
George Zuckmeyer
Henrietta Preus
Anna Dale
Dale
Alice Kramer
Alice Tracy
Me Jregor
F. C. Hendrickson
Wm. Knorr
S. R. Ringoen
Margaret
Lake Minnetonka
Edith Helgeson
Lake Mills
Hulda Johnson
Ed. Ostenson
A. J. Swegey
Marietta, Ohio
Trene Ostrom
Sioux Falls
Selma Guttormson
Fargo
Osman Munsum
Eau Claire, Wis
Pfastgaard
C. L. Topliff and Son
Des Mines
Harriett Burrell
Clinton
Marian Paine
Tleif Evans
Westby
C. A. Sperati
Doris Tuttle
Dan Brandenberg
Crookston
E. R. Haines
Selmer Narum
Clear Lake
Edna Holm
Gladys Knutson
Henry Vick
George Rastetter
J. C. McKillip
Faribault
John Daubney
Taylor Falls
Margaret McInerney
Horan
N. Hook
Bowman, N. D
E. G. Hook
L. Saxvik
Highlandville
DH. Hill
Mr. Hill
Frank Peters
Mitts
Ft Lime
Rochester
Bank
Columbia Yarns
McCall's
Wayne
E. J. Parman
Meritol Remedies
Schimming
Ainsiancers Miott & CO
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