Decorah Social Notes Rich in Local Visiting and Travel
A long list of residents and visitors filled Decorah activity with names like Mrs. M J Halverson Albert Salle Miss Ida Oxley and many others. People traveled to Cresco Des Moines Manchester Prairie du Chien Dubuque and Cedar Rapids on business or for visits while events included funeral attendance and participation in regional conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Halverson
Lawler
Albert Salle
Hesper
Steen Johnson
Ridgeway
James Draper
Cherokee
Frank Kuntz
Des Moines
Andrew Grere
Highlandville
Ida Oxley
Cresco
C. FE. McKinney
Preston
Will Miller
Calmar
Decorah
Ralph Allen
Prairie du Chien
Luther Reed
Joseph Shima
Fort Atkinson
Dr. Nash
Frankville
Roy Relf
Manchester
Herman Hasting
Emma Sandager
Conover
Fred Carlson
John Hellestvedt
B. Sander
Pleasant Township
O. K. Kjerlein
Pacific Coast
Clarence Bidne
Locust
Fred J. Figge
Ossian
A. Eggebraaten
Canton
George Trowbridge
Dubuque
Charles Glover
Charles McMillen
Arthur
Ed. Darrington
C.K. Yager
R. G. Price
W. L. Bachmann
Jessie McKay
Mason City
Gi, X. Fais
Herman Jaeger
Sheldon
TH. H. Jacobs
Cedar Rapids
Engineer Jacobs
Rock Island
Notable Visitors and Travelers Parade Through Decorah
A string of visitors and residents traveling to and from Decorah is recorded. Prof C A Whalen hosts a brother from Chickasaw county. Mrs KE Wilcox visits Minneapolis. Rev Knut Vaaler from Duluth stays with the Halvorsons. Herbert Mackenstadt returns to Wagner SD after work at Rosenthal's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Whalen
Chickasaw County
KE. T. Wilcox
Minneapolis
Walter Ingvoldstad
Knut Vaaler
Duluth
B. Halvorson
Herbert Mackenstadt
Rosenthal
Wagner
Highlandville
Sehjeldahl
Grand Forks
Decorah
C. A. McKee
Freeport
Sycamore
Great Western Roundhouse
E. W. Cutting
Shell Rock
Des Moines
Elkader
Trout Livingston
Chicago
P. M. Jewell
Artesian
Alt. Swezey
Philadelphia
Walter Bucknell
W. 8
Bucknell
Oregon
James Bucknell
John Burreson
Tver
Tranaas
Hesper
Messy
Flak
Reed Couple Celebrates Fortieth Wedding Anniversary
Forty years ago on December 3 the couple Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Reed were married in Decorah. A Friday evening gathering of friends and relatives marked their anniversary at their home with warm wishes for a possible fiftieth celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Reed
Decorah
Frankville
Stella Crawford
T. J. Crawford
Fred Earl Waters
Samuel C. Hargreaves Dead in Arcadia Georgia
Last Saturday John Hargreaves received a telegram announcing the death of his brother Samuel C. Hargreaves at Arcadia Georgia on Friday December 3 after more than two years of poor health following a stroke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hargreaves
Samuel C. Hargreaves
Arcadia
Resident Moves to Decorah for New Home
A party will arrive in Decorah as B BE and family relocate their residence. They will tow a rented farm north of the city and settle once a suitable house is found. Edward Qualley is named in the transport arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towing
Edward Qualley
B. BE
Jewell
Decorah
Dr C L Topliff attends board meeting in Town City
Dr C L Topliff was in Town City this week for a Board of Dental Examiners meeting and expected to return tomorrow. It notes a sale by F J Rosenthal on Friday and Saturday this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Topliff
Board of Dental Examiners
War Correspondent Peter MacQueen to Speak at Decorah Lyceum
Decorah patrons will hear Peter MacQueen special war correspondent for Leslie's Weekly on Friday Dec 17 in an illustrated lecture titled The World's Greatest War. He will show over two hundred pictures from Belgium France and Germany and discuss causes conditions and consequences of the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter MacQueen
F. PR
G. S
Leslie’s Weekly
Decorah Lyceum
Leslie's Weekly
MacQueen
Belgium
France
Germany
America
Europe
Decorah
Leslie
May Regain His Sight
Mr J J Running a longtime Springfield township resident traveled to St Paul on Monday for a cataract operation. For years his vision faded due to cataracts on both eyes. The procedure aims to restore sight if successful and friends offer sympathy and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Running
Springfield Township
St. Paul
Running
Sunday Evening Lecture by Rev Fretheim in Decorah
Rev M FE Fretheim of Chicago lectures under Luther College Sunday Association at the First NE K L Church in Decorah. The talk, Sunday evening at 7 30, will address The Apostle Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. FE. Fretheim
Chicago
Luther College Sunday Association of
Hymeneal Binds Gladys Anderson to A Glen Peterson
Miss Gladys B. Anderson and A Glen Peterson were wed Monday evening December 6 at the Methodist parsonage by Rev G L Lackland. They will reside in Bode for now. Peterson is a Luther College alumnus and respected. Anderson is active in the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys B. Anderson
C. F. Anderson
West Decorah
Glen Peterson
Bode
Story County
Methodist Parsonage
G. 8
Lackland
Decorah High School
Methodist Church
Peterson
Luther College
Injured Farmer Falls From Wagon Near City Hotel
Last Saturday morning farmer Mr Hill living east of town delivered hogs then traveled toward the National hotel. A broken wagon dash toppled him from the rack leaving him unconscious. Doctors treated him four hours before he regained awareness. He returned home Sunday with no broken bones or major bruising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dra. Stabo
Dahl
Hexom
Tie
National Hotel
Prospect United Lutheran Parsonage Sale Hints New Home
An advertisement in the short time ads column signals a sale of the United Lutheran parsonage in prospect. If the current parsonage sells, the congregation plans to build a handsome modern residence for their pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Lutheran Parsonage
Haugen Visits Decorah En Route to Washington
Congressman G N Haugen of Northwood called on friends in Decorah on Friday while en route to the new session of Congress in Washington. He predicted the current session would feature more talk than action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
G. N. Haugen
Northwood
Decorah
King Solomons Chapter Elects Officers For Year
Chapter officers for King Solomons Chapter No 35 A F & A M were elected Monday night High Priest H L Urban King HH Schlatter Scribe E J Parman Treasurer R F B Portman Secretary F E K Cratsenberg Victor Records remind daily of the giver and invite visits to hear the special Christmas records Miller's ad urges trading sooner rather than later with the tag 26tf
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Solomon's Chapter No
A. F
A. M
H. L. Urban
King
HH. Schlatter
E. J. Parman
Portman
F. EK
Cratsenberg
Victor Records
Sookup
W R C and G A R Election Held At Post Rooms
The annual elections of the Women s Relief Corps and Col Hughes Post occurred Friday and Saturday in Engbretson building rooms. Readings include officers chosen for the Relief Corps such as President Mrs Bessie Brodrick and Treasurer Mrs C Trzcinski, with delegates named. Post officers elected Saturday afternoon include Commander L L Cadwell and Adjutant Louis Holcomb, with others listed. Meeting schedule notes the Post convenes the first Saturday each month at two o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Relief Corps
Col. Hughes
Engbretson
Relief Corps
Bessie Brodrick
C. A. Mollart
Chas, Haberly
C. Trzcinski
Mary Bloomfield
H. Engbretson
A. Christen
Cora Baker
Lizzie Baker
L. L. Cadwell
John Koppen
F. A. Hendrickson
Louis Holcomb
C. L. Holcomb
Sylvester Warn
Christian Ellingson
Iver Brandt
Luther College English Oratorical Contest Tonight
The annual contest occurs this evening at Luther College auditorium at eight o'clock. Participants present essays including A Nation's Tragedy and What is an American. Prizes of 25, 15, and 5 are funded by local college clubs and a Peterson donor. Public welcome with no admission charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther College
College
A. Amundson
America
Reese Reeetens
T. Gilbertson
B. Hovde
Opsahl
Hanson
E. Tinglestad
Luther College Club
Southern Wisconsin
Albert Lea Luther College Club
J. H. Engread
Peterson, Minn
Series of Sociological Lectures Opens With South America
Rev M Willett inaugurated a sociological lecture series comparing wartime nations. The first talk focused on South American countries mainly on the west coast and Indian origin citizens. Next Sunday he will discuss the Monroe Doctrine and explain his changed views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Willett
West Coast
Willett
One Good Corn Crop From 26 Acres Feeds Livestock
Philip Stoskopf from Preston visited his mother and sister yesterday. He reports that from twenty six acres of corn he gathered a crop enough to finish twenty steers at about 1122 pounds each for $7 per hundred. He still has corn left to fatten fort shoots and feed pigs next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Stoskopf
Michael Long
Preston
Mr. Stoskopf
Ben Bear Clothes Brush and Poo Hook Ad
An import promotion for Ben Bear labeled clothes brush and a fine leather poo hook. The copy urges buyers to choose Ben Bear when purchasing a suit or overcoat.
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Ben Bear
Fur gift week at Rosenthal’s fur sale
The notice advertises F J Rosenthal offering fur gifts during the first week, with sale events on Friday and Saturday. It emphasizes availability and timing for shoppers seeking fur items.
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F. J. Rosenthal
Luther College Opens Basketball Season Versus Keewatin
Luther College basketball hosts the Keewatin team from Prairie du Chien for a season opener Monday night at 8. Luther’s fast, hard practicing squad aims to impress against a respected rival noted for strong football showings this fall.
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Dee
Ith
Luther College
Keewatin
Prairie du Chien
Luther
Notre Dame
de Paul
Neck of the Woods
College
Retires From Business In Hiller Building
Austin Larson longtime clothing dealer in the Hiller building on Water street retires from business. Fixtures and stock stored. Future plans undecided. Building unlikely to stay idle given its prime city location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Larson
Hiller
Water Street
Larson
Distinct Christmas Gift Pack for Faraway Friend
Victor Records selection mailed to a distant recipient as a Christmas gift. Card from M. J. Soukup confirms careful packing for safe arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Records
M. J. Soukup
Carpenters Busy After Strong Season
The past season kept carpenters fully employed with no layoffs and current demand remains high. John Seckatz sought local carpenters but all were booked, so he hired a contractor from Farmersburg who brings four workers to complete the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Seckatz
Farmersburg
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McGregor
Gertrude
Elmer Olson
St. Olaf
H. P. Nicholson, Jr
FE. D. Hallock
J. A. Neff
Eaglestrove
Hialmar
Alice Carlson
Alice
H. R. Soulon
O. A
Nemo
Columbia Yarns
Wayne
Congressman Haugen
Miller’s
J. C. Hexom & Son
Ber
K. I. Haugen
Red Cross
Red Cross Seals
Iowa
McCall's
Centimara
Skinner
Mott & CO
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