Koren Monument Unveiled at Washington Prairie Church
May 7 ceremony honoring Rev. Ulrik Wilhelm Koren D D late president of the Norwegian Lutheran Synod. Luther College faculty and students attended as Prof Sperati led the concert band. Speakers. Prof C K Preus and Prof W H T Day stressed grace through Christ and Koren’s educational impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Prairie Church
Ulrik Wilhelm Koren
D. D
Norwegian Lutheran Synod
Luther College
Sperati
C. K. Preus
W. H. T. Day
Concordia Seminary Theological
Preus
Koren
Christ
Dr. Karen
Karen
Dan
M. K. Bleken
Eighth Grade Commencement Planned in Decorah
About one hundred eighth grade pupils will graduate from rural schools this year. Commencement exercises, arranged by County Superintendent H. E. Miller, will be held in Decorah on Saturday May 29 starting at one o clock. A. C. Fuller will deliver the address. If weather cooperates the noon program includes a free dinner and games with medals for the races and field events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Miller
Decorah
City Park
Court House
A. C. Fuller
Fuller
Pacific Coast venture draws wide response for Decorah band trip
Luther College Concert Band plans a cross country rail journey to the Pacific Coast with over 150 reserved passengers and more bookings daily. Prof Sperati departs early to coordinate, rail lines provide a travel folder, and a large group from Decorah to Omaha will join, boosting riders to about 200. Mr Hislop takes leave from the Relief agency, with Mr Skinner covering duties in Rolfe during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther College
San Francisco
Decorah
Carlo A. Sperati
Pacific Coast
Argyle
Wis
Viola Rossing
Nellie Walden
New Hampton
A. H. Stake
Beloit
C.K. Pres
Waterville
Johan Jacobson
Rosella C. Leikveld
Red Wing
Minn
Walter Seebach
Taylor
Emanuel G. Anderson
Mabel
Gilbert Butler
Ole Bersie
Spillville
Albert Bordorf
Vigeon Falls
Elmer Erickson
Minneapolis
Ida Andersen
Ridgeway
M. Jordahl
H. UW
Aaker
H. Weimark
John Pielstal
Anton Pielstal
Bo, Bakken
Lena Halstad
Amanda Hoven
Omaha
Rode
George Hislop
van Duren
Ogden Utah
Porthind
Oregon
Mr. Hislop
America
Maisley
Scotland
Monument Commemorates Dr Koren with Granite Shaft
A square granite monument with a pyramidal top stands about twenty feet high. Brass plates honor Dr Ulrik Vilhelm Keren born 1826 in Bergen Norway and serving as pastor from 1853, with key dates and titles. Designed by As Hiernson of Chicago, the cost exceeds $100, among the finest in the region.
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A. J. Tolo
Dr. Keren
Ulrik Vilhelm Keren
Bergen
Norway
Christiania University
Lowa Dee
Norwegian Synod
Chicago
Towa
Annual Exhibit of the Decorah Public Schools May 21st
An exhibit of work by Decorah public school pupils will be held in the High School on Friday afternoon and evening May 21. All grades will show writing, drawing, handwork and music with large displays from manual training sewing drawing and domestic science. The superintendent and teachers urge every citizen to attend. Western Textile Company of Decorah Iowa dissolved by unanimous stockholder consent on December 1st. Decorah Vulcanizing Works offers guaranteed tire repairs.
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Western Textile Company
Decorah
Iowa
May Frost Brings Unseasonable Cold Across Town
May proves fickle with cold spells after sunny days. A frost killed young corn and fruit, while towns report snow and icy porch scenes. In Appleton Wisconsin the snow storm was the heaviest in twenty years and most American league games were postponed. Farmer B E Jewell recalls planting corn in a fur lined overcoat, joking that fur is the limit.
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Whitk
Mons Tweedt
Mons
Appleton
Wis
Iowa
B. E. Jewell
Caledonia Debaters Claim Minnesota Debate Cup
Caledonia high school won the Minnesota state high school cup in a unanimous decision over Humboldt school of St. Paul last Friday in St. Paul. The victory makes Caledonia champions of Minnesota, adding to two prior cup wins. Prof. K. P. B. Reishus, Luther College graduate of 1909, has supervised Caledonia schools the past three years and led the debating teams, a distinction shared by Erving Literary Society where Reishus was a prominent member.
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St. Paul
Caledonia High School
Humbolt School
Caledonia
Minnesota
Luther College
K. P. B. Reishus
Erving Literary Society
Prof
Reishas
Building Notes and Local Meetings Mentioned on Day Street and Waonkon
Miss Amelia Kuen bought a Day street lot and began a bungalow. Philip Mexom started a new house project. Mrs H P Jolnsen remodels Mechanic street home into two apartments. Andrew Solheim bought a house from H W Verried formerly occupied by S Oxter. Waonkon hosts the Lowa Bankers association group four annual meeting with about 150 bankers from Dubuque Delaware Clayton Fayette Chickasaw Allam Winneshiek and Howard. Banquet smoker and lecture by Prof W H Dan on John Hus at Concordia Seminary highlighted events. Memorial services at Grand Opera House Sunday May 28 at 10 40 a m with Dr G S Lackland of the Methodist church. Special service at 7 30 p m with sermon on whether there is an equivalent for war. Bear's advert assures clothing quality and wear.
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Amelia Kuen
Marie Hangen
Day Street
Philip Mexom
H. P. Jolnsen
Mechanic Street
Andrew Solheim
H.W
S. Oxter
Waonkon
Lowa Bankers’ Association
Dubuque
Delaware
Clayton
Fayette
Chickasaw
Allan Winneshiek
Howard
Oncre House
GS. Lackland
Methodist Church
Notice to Owners of Dogs in Decorah
Notice to dog owners. Any person harboring or allowing a dog older than three months to run at large must obtain a license. Fees are 1 dollar for a male and 3 for a female. Pay at City Clerk for a tag. Penalty for violation includes a fine up to 100 or imprisonment. Mayor Baker announces. Nearby businesses advertise services and supplies.
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SF. Baker
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Millinery Glearange Sale
Holland Millinery
Winnesheik Hotel
Ate
Jan de
Smith
Montgomery & Hathaway
Winnesheik County
Decorah Furniture CO
A. Leytze, H. A. Schremser, Henry Ness
Mo & St. P. Ry
O. C. Johnson
Clara Johnson
A. T. Stad
O. S. Bide
Sylvia Bidne
Marie Reque
C. K Prens
Henrietta Prous
Carlo Sperati
Marie Sperati
Genevieve Hilleboe
W. Holm
CL Jurgens
M. Willett
Ohlson-Salem
Capt
Ane
T. A. Rossing
Orlando Bakke
Gerhardt Hegg
Spring Grove Rey
A. Johnson
Chas. Hoegh
O. L. Wennes
A. J. Selnes
Josie Walhus
Mary Oleson
Clara Whroshus
Ida Roverud
Hannah Deely
J. Gaare
Calmar
PL Ode
Olga Ode
Eline Sandager
Synneva Dossendal
Sander Bidne
L. K. Bjorgessian
Itte Lee
Torah Halvorson
Granite Falls
Cora Hamre
Amanda Orwell
Holmen
Anna
Hilda Berrum
Armstrong
Hannah Hay Cresco
Hl. M. Normann
la Crosse
Jens Rosholdt
Decorah Public Schools
Boynton
Bk. W. Hoyt
Decorah Vulcanizing Works
May
Waukon
W. H. Dan
Concordia Seminary
St. Louis
John Hinl
Bau
Bear
Broadway
Washington Streets
Vhote
Muller
Stros
Citizens Bank Huilting
Jno
G. Schimming
DY Bott
Nscht
Mary Fuller
the Ormsbys
Matt Moore
Pauline Bush
Wm. Clifford
Ellen B. Larsen
Mr Loutee
Paramount-Bosworth Pictures Presents
Sunshine
Molly
California
New York
U. S
Vivian Martin
Perpetua
Meritos
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