Numerous Decorah Area Residents Travel for Visits and Work
A long list of local residents, including Miss Gleora Bakken, Fred Rerm, Mrs. Will Rowan, H B Montgomery, Mrs. John Seegmiller, Dr. T C Hutchinson, Joe Neff, Mrs. D B Tuttle, and many others, traveled to cities like Chicago Des Moines Cresco Fort Atkinson Cedar Rapids and Seattle on visits business trips funerals or family occasions over the past week. Several returning home include Miss Esther Torrison from Chicago and Miss Olga Krome from Waterloo while others headed to Minneapolis or Regina for various engagements.
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Gleora Bakken
Ridgeway
Fred Rerm
McGregor
Will
Pat Rowan
Cresco
H. B. Montgomery
Chicago
John Seegmiller
Calmar
Decorah
T. C. Hutchinson
Town City
Joe Neff
J. HH. Veff
Arnold Haakenson
Bloomer
Wis
H. C. Bentley
Locust
Leonard Rastetter
Cedar Rapids
N. R. Groff
Seattle
Wash
A. Leytze
Des Moines
H. J. Green
O. Glesne
A. A. Lee
Minneapolis
Olga Krome
Waterloo
FE. A. Bakken
Ruth Handgartner
Postville
Roy Mott
Cleveland
Ohio
Esther Torrison
Joe Holland
Fort Atkinson
Herold
Ruth Maltby
Northfield
Lar ‘Ther
N. N. Quandah
Juliette
Mason City
George Rastetter
Faribault
J. C. McKillip
Peter Jensen
Eau Claire
W. C. Adams
Jean
Sioux Falls
Hl. R. Kyle
Werner
H. S. Bulis
A. F. Barfoot
H. T. Ramlo
Hilda
Heively
Beloit
Hoffos
D. G. Toffos
Fort Ransom
Anna Thune
Spring Valley
Minn
Red Cross Belgians Relief Drive In Decorah
Red Cross ladies opened the Reed building beside the Sugar Bowl to collect clothing for Belgian sufferers. Many garments arrived but more are needed to make a strong showing. Citizens are urged to donate clean, mended items promptly to aid those in need in Belgium.
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Red Cross
Sugar Bowl
Decorah
Belgium
Fire destroys Freeman barn on West Broadway
Fire broke out about 4 15 Monday morning in A W Freeman's barn sparking alarms but the structure burned completely before the fire department could lay water to it. Several nearby barns on Mrs Transon Fred Kendrick and Otto Solberg properties caught fire though only Solberg's escaped serious scorching. The origin was unknown as Freeman's barn was unused, and sparks carried without wind to threaten adjacent buildings.
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A. W. Freeman
West Broadway
Mrs. Transon
Fred Kendricks
Otto Solberg
Dr. Woodward
Hanson
Kendrick
Solberg
Freeman
Another Spring Sign From Col Thomas Weldon
Col Thomas Weldon reports an omen of spring by hearing a flock of geese, presumed northward, though he did not investigate. He also notes two wasps lingering in his boudoir last Thursday evening as another sign of seasonal change.
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Col
Thomas Weldon
Street Oiling Petition Process for City Council
To have your street oiled, file a petition with the city council. Petitions may be left with Alderman R Bucknell at 2 Fine Suits BRU Si 818.00 to 25. All ab-
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R. Bucknell
Easter Observance Plans and Service Times
Local pastors agree to skip daylight saving on Easter Sunday March 31. Morning services at 10 30 and 11 30 new time and evening at 7 30 old time. Congregational Church schedules morning sermons The Reality of Heaven and The Risen Life with Easter music and concerts featuring Beehan Mendelssohn Gounod and others with performances by Alice Griebel June Fitch and others.
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Congregational Church
Marine Holy Angels
Hanseom
Beehan
Elijah
Risen Lord
Gaul
Alice Griebel
June Fiteh
Swe
Carol
Easter Services and Program at First NE L Church
The First NE Lutheran Church announces Easter services with Norwegian and English programs. The day features special music by the church choir, a youth presentation of the service flag, a Behold the Lamb of God performance, Messiah chorus, and Mendelssohn Elijah selections, plus Sunday School and communion. Easter sunrise service at 6 30 AM with 10 15 AM Sunday School. Grace Episcopal and Christian Science also provide services with readings and communion. Proceedings include a Monday church basement meeting and Good Friday observance at the rectory.
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Pprogri
Jesus
Iather College
C. K. Preus
Sneningencenenl
Voice of Love
LA. Schuman
Luther College
Mendelssohn
Elijah Luther College
United Lutheran
Glesne
S. S
Grace Episcopal
Wn. McVettie
Christian Science—Freeman
Man Injured While Removing Cement Blocks At Milwaukee Shop
Ole Samuelson was lifting a top block when a pile of cement blocks fell, trapping his left arm and breaking it below the elbow. The pile narrowly missed his legs, likely preventing more severe injuries. The fracture was reduced and he is recovering as well as could be expected.
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Fred Carlson
Milwaukee
Ole Samuelson
County Fair Reigns In Balloon Ascensions By Raub
Er J Curtin reports the county fair has contracted Prof Walter Raub for balloon ascensions this fall. Raub has performed here for several seasons and is regarded as among the best in the country. He is also booked for the Des Moines state fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Er. J. Curtin
County Fair Management
Walter Raub
Deli Restaurant Reopens Under New Manager
The Deli, closed for more than two weeks, reopened Saturday under R. E. Hi Green as manager. Local patrons were urged to visit and support the relaunch.
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R. E. (“Hi”) Green
County Declamatory Contest Highlights Calmar Event
The sixth annual county declamatory contest at Calmar last Friday night impressed judges with strong delivery. Eight contestants competed in dramatic and humorous sections, with Helen Herr of Calmar winning top overall honors. Ossian students Marcella Klein Maurine Mayer earned first place for their school. Calmar took second with Fort Atkinson and Ridgeway tied for third. Judges Miss Utley Supt. Roberts and Prof. Thompson presided.
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Calmar
Marcella Klein
Ossian
Robert
Sicily
David Hoyt
Ridgeway
Lillian Kuntz
Helen Herr
Billy Brad
Valentine Hlubek
Ft. Atkinson
Maurine Mayer
Ossian School
Fort Atkinson
Miss Utley
New Hampton
Supt. Roberts
McGregor
Prof
T. F. Thompson
Luther College
Death notice of Mrs. Raymond L. Mathews in California
Mrs. Raymond L. Mathews, formerly Miss Marjory Aiken of Decorah, died after a protracted illness in Ojai California. Born September 5 1893 in Iowa she gained musical distinction as a student and teacher. She survives her husband Grace Aiken died earlier and a sister Muriel. Funeral plans pending.
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Ventura (Cal
R. L. Mathews
Mathews
Marjory Aiken
Raymond Mathews
Iowa
California
Muriel
Easter Morning Sacred Program by Luther College Band
Easter morning at 6 45 the Luther College Concert Band will present a sacred program at the First N church and at the courthouse square. The band also parades through several streets and performs marches including He is Arisen The Vast Unnumbered Throng Onward Christian Soldiers and The Holy City among others. Remember that at 2 o'clock Easter morning time will move ahead one hour.
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Luther College
Sian HL
Froelich
Nageli
Kathleen
A. Roberts
Boston Commandery
Rue Carter
Voice of Love
Schumann
Holy City
Stephen Adams
Launcelot Brock Dies in Butte Montana
Mrs A L Abbey received a telegram Friday announcing the death of her son Launcelot Brock who died suddenly while walking in Butte Montana. Dr John Symonds of Three Rivers Mont attended the burial service held Saturday at three o clock. Lance Brock was born in Decorah in June 1883 and had lived in Montana most of his adult life.
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A. L. Abbey
Launcelot Brock
Butte
Mont
John Symonds
Three Rivers
Brock
Lance
Decorah
Montana
Seeding and Plowing Begin in Orleans Township
Curtis Miller from Orleans township reports seeding has started in his neighborhood and some plowing of sod and stubble land is underway on Tuesday.
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Curtis Miller
Orleans Township
Special Service Call for 4 500 Midwestern Airfield Workers
Government calls for 4 500 men from the middle west to join aviation work. Iowa is asked to supply 1 500, mostly from northern counties, as trained wood workers and gasoline engine experts for the aviation corps. Winneshiek county must provide fourteen men to enter service at Madison Wisconsin. If volunteers fail by Friday night the local draft boards may compel men to enlist.
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Middle West
Iowa
Aviation
Winneshiek County
Madison
Wis
Clean Up and Paint Up Campaign Planned for Spring
At a Manchester Commercial Club meeting in the City opera house a broad appeal was made for a spring clean up and paint up drive. The aim is to inspire every city in Iowa including Decorah to improve curb appeal and duty by addressing neglect among tenants and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Manchester Commercial Club
City Opera House
Decorah
Towa
Beulah Wright to Wed William W Comstock
Announcement from Los Angeles Times notes the betrothal of Beulah Wright dramatic reader and USC College of Oratory dean to William W Comstock of West Union Iowa. The news came at a reception for oratory students at Miss Eva Smiths home 1313 West Eighth Street. A young dancer Terese VanGrove performed and guests received violet bouquets with the engagement cards.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Beulah Wright
College of Oratory
University of Southern California
William W. Comstock
West Union
Iowa
Oratory
Eva Smith
West Eighth Street
Terese VanGrove
Miss Wright
Celebrated Ninety Third Birthday at Home
Mrs Henry Yager celebrated her ninety third birthday with a small gathering hosted by her daughter Mrs Robert G Price. Despite age and past falls she remains alert and vigorous, appearing younger than her years. Anniversary sale specials followed with grocery items including Red Globe Onions and Club House canned pumpkin.
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Henry Yager
Robert G. Price
Mrs. Yager
Club House
Fred J. Rosenthal
New Banking Hours Due to Daylight Saving in Decorah
Decorah banks will open at 10 a m and close at 4 p m until November 1 .lat The list includes Citizens Savings Bank Decorah State Bank Winneshiek Co State Bank and National Bank of Decorah A Schall renowned piano tuner is in town visiting Phone Dr Woodward Girls notice Bring a smile next Monday night Steyer's rink
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Decorah
Citizens Savings Bank
Decorah State Bank
Winneshiek Co. State Bank
National Bank of Decorah
A. Schall
Dr. Woodward
Steyer
Bonds Feed the Boys at the Front with Liberty Bonds
Farmers urge support for liberty bonds to feed soldiers in France. The piece describes how bonds fund meals for the boys abroad and frames purchasing as a duty of farming communities.
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France
Liberty Bonds
Otto Arneson for County Recorder in Winneeshiek primaries
A political notice to Republican electors of Winneeshiek County announces Otto Arneson as a candidate for County Recorder subject to the June 3 primaries. The item ends with a fragment about a girls’ event at Steyer’s rink offering three real sweethearts as prizes for Monday night.
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Winneshiek County
Steyer’s_rink
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