Personal notices from Decorah and area readers
Purely personal items note visits and travels of locals across Castalia Decorah Ridgeway and surrounding towns. Families announce new baby born to Sheriff and Mrs Ellingson and a long list of visits medical trips and departures to Minnesota Wisconsin and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ahley
Castalia
Clara Kubish
Fort Atkinson
Sheriff
Qle Ellingson
George Gunval
Ridgeway
Decorah
Ostenson
Prairie du Chien
Gladys Jewell
Chariton
John Barth
L. B. Pratt
Lime Springs
Debaters Selected for Luther College Contests
Two debates at Luther College auditorium chose teams to face Simpson and Gustavus Adolphus. Friday’s topic on federal arbitration powers for interstate railways favored Amphictyonic by Stalland Lee Waage. Irving opposed. Saturday’s topic on US railroad ownership saw Talle Brunsdale Parsons Kvale Tolo Lee top judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther College Auditorium
Simpson
Gustavus Adolphus Colleges
Knut D. Stalland
Clarence L. Lee
Johan Waage
Amphictyonic Literary Society
Carl P. Birkele
Joseph Aaberg
Paul Kvale
Irving
United States
Arthur Tole
Carl B. Yivisaker
Mikkel Lone
Amphictyonic
Karl Brunsdale
Edward Parsons
Henry
Talle
Brunsdale
Parsons
Kvale
Tolo
Lee
Simpson College
Decorah
Luther
Small blaze on Rock Island tracks damages fruit car
Last Thursday night about eleven an alarm sounded for a fire in the first ward. Firemen found a refrigerator car on Rock Island tracks ablaze. It was quickly extinguished with little damage after a stove kept fire in the car. Sparks escaped but the siren failed to work after the bell ceased.
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First Ward
Rock Island
Luther College Clinches Minnesota-Dakota Conference Title
Luther College finishes the season undefeated to win the Minnesota Dakota Conference championship. Elmer Streeter forward and Alvan Natvig center earn first team all conference honors while Arthur Natvig earns a second team berth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther College
Elmer Streeter
Alvan Natvig
Arthur Natvig
Highlandville Postmaster Commission Granted
Fred Ambli of Highlandville gains the right to use the initials P. M. after his name following his March 8 commission as postmaster of Highlandville.
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Fred Ambli
Highlandville
The Seasons to Be Performed by Decorah Choral Union
Decorah Choral Union presents The Seasons an oratorio in four parts spring summer autumn winter with soloists Warren Proctor tenor Bertha Anne Cooper soprano and Herbert Gould bass. The concert aims to inspire wider appreciation of fine music with tickets affordable and an eight o clock start.
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Decorah Choral Union
Simon
Jane
Lucas
Choral Union
Warren Proctor
Herbert Gould
Proctor
Bertha Anne Cooper
State University of Iowa
List of alderman candidates grows with new filings
Two more names join the city election slate. A N Vance will oppose Alderman Willis in the fourth ward and R B Bergeson is entered for alderman at large. John Hargreaves faces D Swenson for assessor. Tomorrow is the filing deadline. Alderman Jenson withdraws from the race after earlier filing for alderman at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. N. Vance
Willis
R. B. Bergeson
John Hargreaves
D. Swenson
Jenson
Decorah Boy Joins Grenadier Guards in May
Mrs. Della Murphy Darey reports her brother Paul Murphy has joined the colors and sails in May for England as a member of the Grenadier Guards 245th Battalion from Montreal, reflecting wartime service ties of West Decorah residents.
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Della Murphy Darey
West Decorah
Paul Murphy
England
Grenadier Guards
245Th Batallion
Montreal
Time of Their Lives in California Visit
The Republican prints a letter from Ben Bear noting he and Mrs. Bear enjoy their stay in California. They have met many Decorah and Winneshiek people and at the Town picnic Mr. Bear was the most popular person in evidence.
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Repuplican
Ben Bear
Mrs. Bear
California
Mr. Bear
Col C B Goodno Relocates To New Farm In Calmar
Col. C B Goodno moved to his new farm at the Geo Yarwood place this week. His post office address is Calmar Rt 1 and telephone calls can be routed through the Decorah exchange for his services.
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C. B. Goodno
Geo. Yarwood Place
Calmar, Rt. 1
Decorah
Weiser Gift Expands Decorah City Park
The Decorah City Council accepts a deed from C. J. Weiser and Abbie B. Weiser gifting multiple parcels to the city for park use. The permanent addition enhances the park’s size and appeal for citizens and visitors, with the council expressing deep appreciation to the donor.
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C. J. Weiser
George Schulze
Abbie B. Weiser
City of
Decorah
Town
Ark
Cal Stewarts Monologue and Music Captivate Large Audience
A large audience filled the opera house Thursday as St Benedicts church presented Cal Stewart and company in monologue and music. Stewart impressed as an artist in his line with popular characterizations. Gypsy Rossini showcased violin styles to the crowd. Marjory Stewart aided with comic songs, benefiting the church building fund.
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Opera House
St. Benedict's Church
Cal. Stewart and Company
Mr. Stewart
Gypsy Rossini
Supervisors Travel to Charles City on Road Machinery Talks
The board of supervisors met with Hart Parrr people in Charles City last Thursday to discuss tractors and road making equipment. They aim to secure better roads this year through improved machinery.
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Board of Supervisors
Charles City
Hart-Parr
Thunder Storm Hits March Night Targets Elkader Bridges
A March thunder storm caused dark skies and distant lightning with a loud display. Elkader reported the worst cloudburst in memory as Milwaukee branch bridges washed out, stranding traffic and delaying travel.
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Elkader
Milwaukee Branch
Weeklong Weather Summary with Mixed Sky Conditions
The past week showed one clear day and several cloudy or partly cloudy days. Temperatures ranged from 12 to 30 degrees above, averaging 22.3, one degree below normal. Tuesday featured rain snow and lightning with no sunshine.
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Mae Leyden
Minneapolis
E. P. Williams
Wankon
Shattuck
Mollie Timp
Calmar
Frank Timp
Bluffton
Anna Stilwell
Waukon
Tilla Renken
A. C. Wiprud
K. I. Haugen
G. H. Baker
Walker, Minn
J. W. Caro
B. A. Slocum
Sanitarium
John Beehm
Postville
Fred Reed
Don Haugen
Knut Nelson
Minnesota
Isaac Nelson
J. H. Bakken
Fjelstul
George Evenson
Ludwig Stenshoel
Lenora
Minn
Norman Quandahl
Eau Claire, Wis
N. N. Quandahl
Florence Price
Cedar Falls
Jas. Price
John Betts
Cresco
Betts
Albert Morris
John Telford
Tona Telford
Burr Oak
L. G. Helgeson
Claude
Lawrence
Herbert Goddard
Goddard
Thomas McReynolds
H. A. McReynolds
Livermore
Colo
Lynn Heales
Roney
Campbell
Amanda Sponheim
Northwood
N. D
Herbert Toye
Chicago
Parsons Manufacturing Co
J. J. Teadington
E. Whiteman
Glenside
Sask
Canada
Geo. Daniels
Granger
Ralph
Hay Springs
Neb
Mr. Burrows
H. B. Montgomery
Motor Supply Co
R. A. Algyer
Sioux City
Hattie Lower
Wonkon
J. M. Lower
Lawler
W. M. Coburn
L. B. Whitney
Mankato
C. W. Burdick
W. L. Groth
Mason City
Othella Lubke
Havana
Charles
Gust Bakken
Henrietta
Gordon H. Stander
N. P. Linn
Florida
South
Amelia Shattuck
Estherville
J. S. Branford
W.S. Davidson
Frank Allen
Sioux Falls
S. D
T. P. Logsdon
Ossian
Ed. Johnson
St. John
Peter Johnson
Fiavin Hjerleid
Decorah Hospital
Blair
Wis
A. V. Larsen
Algona
Cal. Stewart
Weekly Weather Report
Winneshiek Co. Mutual
Iowa Mutual Tornado
Farm Property Mutual
Fire
Winalowa Mutual Insurance
New England Mutual Life
M. D. Whitney
Mutual Insurance
Decorah Coat and Suit Store
A. Ramsey
Decorah Wall Paper Store
H. A. Prastmark
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