Purely Personal Notes From Decorah and Nearby
Numerous short personal items report residents and visitors across Decorah Iowa and nearby towns. Mentions include W C Duffy in St Paul James Gaul Cresco, Vera Bucknell University of Minnesota, the Bernatz in Rochester, and Mrs C C Jacobson in Chicago visiting Decorah friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah Running
St. Paul
Martin Haugen
South St. Paul
F. L. Thompson
Fort Riley
Kas
Rex
Harold
C. H. Pierce
Canton
Decorah
Luella Lee
Aurora
Ill
Priscilla Bridge
Mission
A. W. Freeman
Minnie Weber-Fairbanks
Clarion
Fred Stirring
C. B. Overa
Luther College
Albert Lea
Amelia Teske
Ridgeway
Fayette
Clara Rollins
Glencoe
Minn
W. McVettie
Charles City
Margaret Tracy
Cedar Falls
Mabel Ammer
Glendive
Montana
Helen Wilcox
Neapolis
Walter Ingvoldstad
Schlatter Heads Iowa Harness Makers
The Town Retail Harness Dealers Association held its annual meeting in Des Moines with strong turnout. P. H. Schlatter of Decorah was elected president after he had already left for home. The group chose Dubuque to host next year. A South Town youth named Ansen was injured when a crank struck his arm during an auto incident in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
P. H. Schlatter
Decorah
Schlatter
Dubuque
Ansen
Fr Hogan Attends Dedication of New St Marys Church
Fr Hogan travels to Waucoma for the dedication of the new St Marys Catholic church. He had begun the church project and let the contract shortly before his arrival in Decorah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr. Hogan
Waucoma
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Decorah
Uncle John Ducking Dares 98-Year-Old Angler
Walter Daubney reports the Taylors Falls fishing season opening on May 30. Uncle John Daubney, 98, fell into swift St. Croix rapids after stepping on loose dirt but swam ashore and, after warming by a fire, declared there is nothing like a cold ducking when you get used to it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Daubney
Taylors Falls
Wis
John Daubney
St. Croix
John
Bids for Parochial Residence Call for Review
Bids opened for the St Patrick’s parish residence south of the church show Coffeen Decorah at 18675 as the lowest bid but plumbing not included. The contract was not awarded due to unsatisfactory bids and plans may change with additional bids sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukon
Lansing Journal
St. Patrick's Church
Nelson Beeler
LaCrosse Steele Construction Co
White
LaCrosse
A. M. Culp & Son
Lansing
A. R. Coffeen
Decorah
De Corah Graduate Plans Summer Farm Work
A local De Corah graduate, recently honors student, will forego a long vacation to work on a relative’s farm all summer and return in the fall fit for service. The remark suggests other graduates might follow this example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Train passenger counts for Decorah branches rise
A Rock Island branch conductor reports 278 tickets sold in a day for the Decorah bound train. Reliable sources note the Milwaukee branch had just over 1000 passengers in a week entering and leaving Decorah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Rock Island
Milwaukee
Unusual Flag Display Welcomed in Decorah
A Saturday afternoon incident in Decorah showed a front of an automobile bearing a small American flag center flanked by the French tri color and England’s burnt flag. The display was described as a welcome sight amid present crisis and only possible under current conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
France
England
Flag Day Reminder Emphasizes Displaying National Colors
The notice urges readers to honor June 14 by showing the American flag or red white and blue colors as a pledge of loyalty to the country and its human rights ideals. It stresses personal responsibility to demonstrate patriotism and respect for the flag.
Recruits at Fort Snells Begin Strenuous Eight Hour Study
A letter from Leslie Schrubbe to his parents reports hospital corps recruits at Fort Snells started studying eight hours daily and expect to complete a year's work in two months. The plan aims to send them to France after completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Schrubbe
Fort Snells
France
Winneshiek Births Rise Across Townships in County
The county reports 494 births in Winneshiek last year with a slight rise over the prior year. Tallies by township show Pleasant, Burr Oak, and Decorah areas among the higher counts, with a near even split of 207 girls to 197 boys. Local lodges donate to Liberty Loan, with Decorah Elks and Winneshiek Lodge No 58 each subscribing $500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek County
Burr Oak
Pleasant Township
Bloomfield Township
Bluffton
Glenwood
Lincoln Township
Sumner Township
Highland Township
Jackson Township
Fremont Township
Calmar
Springfield Township
Frankville Township
Orleans Township
Hespersaeere Ee
Burr Oak Township
Canoe Township
Military Township
Madison Township
Washington Township
Decorah Township
Castalia Corporation
Spillville Corporation
Decorah Corporation
Fort Atkinson Corporatng Corporation
Jackson Junction Corporation
Decorah Lodge of Elks
The
Elks
Winneshiek Lodge
Washington
Jefferson
Monroe
Cleveland
McKinley
Grant
Memorial Day Services by Decorah I O O F and Rebekah Lodges
Decorah I O O F and Rebekah lodges plan Memorial Day honors for deceased members on Sunday June 24 in the lodge room. They hope the Grand Master will attend and take part in the ceremonies as details await finalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
Decorah
Ingvoldstad Family Reunion To-morrow
Mrs. P. O. Ingvoldstad awaits a family reunion with thirty six members expected. Guests include Carl and family from Colorado Springs and Collins, Tona. Fred and wife from San Francisco. Irene and Winnefred from Minneapolis. Al Hilder family from Sioux City. Otto from Chicago. William and Carsten from Decorah. Walter and children from Minneapolis. Orlando family from Brooklyn. Richard from El Centro. Dr. and Mrs F Moore with Don from Spring Valley. Dr. and Mrs Roy Hurley of Wagner Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. O. Ingvoldstad
Carl
Lorna
Colorado Springs
Cole
Fred
Collins
Tona
Ferdinand
San Francisco
Iirene
Winnefred
Minneapolis
al Hilder
Joyce
Chard
Sioux City
Otto
Chicago
William
Carsten
Lester
Kenneth
Decorah
Arthur
Mildred
Agnes
Walter
Donald
Helen
Minn
Orlando
Orlando, Jr
Paul
John
Brooklyn
N. Y
Richard
el Centro
Cal
F. Moore
Don
Spring Valley
Wis
Roy Hurley
Wessington Springs
Registration figures for each Iowa judicial district
Allamakee county shows 1 530 registered with 801 exemptions and a government estimate of 1 542. Chickasaw registers 1 650 with 170 exemptions and an estimate of 1 432. Clayton reports 2 184 registered with 1 063 exemptions and 2 276 estimate. Fayette has 2 528 registered with 1 437 exemptions and 2 604 estimate. Howard records 1 165 registered with 626 exemptions and 1 240 estimate. Winnebago lists 1 835 registered with 932 exemptions and 1 707 estimate.
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Allamakee County
Chickasaw
Clayton
Fayette
Howard
Winneshiek
Corn Prospects Improve as Seed Campaign Bears Fruit
Farmers report encouraging corn growth after warm weather. Stands are even, healthy, and strong. The seed program begun last year is paying off with few replanting needs due to poor seed, according to reliable authorities.
Harriette Gunn Roberson Lecture Reception Invite
Harriette Gunn Roberson plans an informal reception for ladies after her Friday chautauqua lecture titled Success Where You Are. The invitation calls for young ladies to attend and for all ladies to accept the cordial invitation at the tent’s close.
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Harriette Gunn Roberson
Chautauqua
Our City
Etaoi
Bargain Day Next Tuesday in Decorah Stores
The Republican prints a full two pages of special bargains from fifty Decorah businesses for Tuesday June 19. Auction is free for sellers and buyers and Flying Lafayettes entertain the crowd. Stores stay open until nine with a chautauqua to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Decorah Ad, Club
Flying Lafayettes
Winneshiek County Red Cross Button Drive
The Winneshiek County Red Cross asks members to obtain a Red Cross Button signifying allegiance. Treasurer Ben Bear has a supply and urges all members to call for theirs while inviting nonmembers to join and pay for a subscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek County
Red Cross
Ben Bear
Red Cross Chapter
Church Directory and Union Service Announcement
Congregational church directions list Willett as pastor with services at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m Sunday school at 12 m Christian Endeavor 6 30 p m Sabbath School next Sabbath at usual hour no morning or evening service union service at the Catawba tent in the morning admission free sermon by Rev H A Buchtel of Colorado Christian Science services Freeman building Sunday 10 45 a m subject God the Preserv ist of Man Sunday school 12 m Wednesday 8 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Willett
Christian Endeavor
Oation
Catauqua
H. A. Buchtel
Colorado
Christian Science
Freeman
Man
Willis Hempstead Davis Graduates in Agronomy
At Ames last Thursday Willis Hempstead Davis credited to Winneshiek county graduated from the department of agronomy. He is nephew of Mrs. C. N. Goddard of this city and his parental home is at Hitchcock. Yesterday at the state university Dorothy Glise daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Glise completed the nurses training course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Pierce
Burr Oak
Dale
Detlef A. Anderson
Decorah High School
Minot
N. D
John T. Aaker
Velva
D. O. Aaker
Lena Anderson
T. A. Jayne
Jayne
Independence
Decorah Hospital
Montana
Ames
Willis Hempstead Davis
Winneshiek County
Davis
C. N. Goddard
Hitchcock
The
State University
Dorothy Glise
G. W. Glise
New County Road Opens Linking Freeport and Tyler Road
Under the board of supervisors direction a new road is built from the sand rocky near Freeport to the Tyler road northward, about a mile and a half. The old road can be vacated removing many washed out bridges and en verts, marking a notable improvement for local traffic.
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Board of Supervisors
Freeport
Tyler Road
Death of Noted Ball Player Harry Howe
The New Ham Courier reports the death of Harry Howe, once a noted baseball player. He grew up in Fayette and spent years in semi pro ranks in the area before joining the Western league and helping Sioux City win a pennant in one season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Ham Courier
Indiana
Harry Howe
Fayette
Sioux City
Will Run a Feed Barn on Main Street
John Protheroe rents the Higgins feed barn formerly operated by John Callender opposite the Anderson stables. Protheroe promises farmers their teams will receive the best care. Callender has left to work for James Burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Protheroe
Higgins
John Callender
Anderson Stables
John
Mr. Callender
James Burns
Onion Sets Red and Yellow from Adams Seed Co
Adams Seed Co offers red and yellow onion sets for gardening. Available at Marsh Building in Decorah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Seed Co
Marsh Building
Decorah
Showed His Patriotism at Star Theatre
Roy Relf manager of the Star Theatre staged two patriotism nights with all receipts invested in the Liberty bond issue. Greek youth George Cochioftis, from Macedonia near Salonika, pledged funds and sent a liberal amount to his Greek parents, praising such support as vital for war financing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Relf
Star Theater
George Cochioftis
Greece
George
Macedonia
Salonika
Milwaukee Nurse Enlists for Red Cross Work in France
Miss Freda Scholl of Milwaukee has visited Mrs. E J Curtin this week and has enlisted as a Red Cross nurse. She expects to depart soon for France to engage in hospital work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freda Scholl
Milwaukee
E. J. Curtin
Miss Scholl
Red Cross
France
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. C. Duffy
Iowa Harness Makers
Coffeen
Railway Travel
Corning
Motor Supply CO
Ingvoldstad
Decorah Business
Prastmark
Church Directory
Ranlph Churchill
Randolph Churchill
Winston Churchill
Community Plate
Mrs
Honoré Palmer
Princess Tronbetsbor
OH. P. Belmont
Baroness de Meyer
F.C. Havemeyer
Countess Cadogan
James B. Haggie
Robert Jordan
Reginald C. Vanderbilt
Atlantic
M. J. Soukup
Prastmark’s
M. J. Soukup Decorah, Iowa
Parman
International
Pratt’s Poultry Powder
Meritol
Parman’s Drug Store
Bear
Union Athletic
BEN Bear CO
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