Purely Personal Locals From Cresco And Nearby
A roundup of short notes lists many visits and travels by residents and guests across Cresco New Hampton Decorah Albert Lea Mason City and Des Moines. Names include Lester Pearson James Draper Miss Jule Byrnes Mrs Perry White and numerous others as they visit attend school work or spend time with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Draper
Cherokee
Jule Byrnes
New Hampton
Perry White
Chicago
Dana Mason
Thomas Gallagher
Dubuque
Bessie Haakenson
Cresco
Jeanette Ness
Albert Lea
W. R. Hicks
Carlisle
E. R. Acres
Supreme Court
Des Moines
Emmet Hoare
Mason City
Stella Scarvie
Ridgeway
Erma Gregg
Webster
Wis
Bea Maroney
Fred Boyd
W. N. Drake
Burlington
Dalvey
Marjorie Barfoot
Thos. Holmes
Farmington
Robert Nugent and Sons
Seattle
Wash
J. Fraser
Viola Anderson
Charles City
Charles Lorenz
Margaret Moss
C. Bolger
Fredericka
Cora Steen
G. A. Rognas
Madison
Minnie Rognas
Los Angeles
A. Rognas
Susie Hanson
Stoughton
E. L. Skjervheim
Alden Jaques
Boston
Mass
M. Willett
Carl Vick
Canby
Minn
Thomas Rasmussen
Gertrude Hillebo
Northfield
C. C. Walte
Kristie, Minn
Anton Christianson
Thompson
Malmin
G. H. Kimball
Thomas Emmons
Burr Oak
Fayette
Ruth Torrios
Hans Aschem
Harald Hanson
St. Paul
Luther Seminary
Henry Symnes
Philip
E. M. Symnes
J. Heironimus
H. Earl Rath
Olaf Stromm
Dorothy
J. C. Pollitt
Cooperstown
N. Dak
Lalah Knutson
Christiania
Norway
Middle West
United States
C. K. Preus
Rachel Bakken
T Lloyd Ostenson
Lucy Collins
Lucile Barber
Peter Thomann
Tilla
Wilma Flaskerud
Calmar
Warren Hoyt
Ella Alven
A. Hammersness
Adams, Minn
P. L. Gordanier
Verhan
Horan
Agnes Gjellum
Ida Simonson
J. C. Hexom
John Nise
Lime Springs
J. T. Radcliffe
Henry Schwarz
Fort William
Canada
Erick Halsoos
Mr. Halsoos
Iver. Gunderson
Milwaukee
Jacob Severson
Inwood
N. C. Grindeland
Malson City
Ed. Ambli
Esther Grindeland
Albert Stihring
Peoria
Fred Stihring
Minneapolis
BE. F. Gueffroy
James
Margaret
Ottum
Graham
Thagerson
Fred Larsen
Williston
N. C
Hilda Larsen
Fargo
Knight Printing Company
Louise Curtin
Lynchburg
Virginia
Macon-Randolph School
W. J. Hanson
Maud Kennedy
Wadena
F. P. Kennedy
Wm. Makepeace
Gladys Haberly
Iowa City
Harold Meyrick
Carl Meyrick
Walter Jewell
Will Makepeace
Minnesota
Faribault
Northwood
Towa
Camp Dodge Current Events Reel At Star Theatre
Manager Relf brings exclusive Camp Dodge Current Events reel to Decorah. First show on Oct 3 features Iowa 168th Infantry farewell from Des Moines August 29 and will run Wednesdays under a Paramount program. Prices reflect premium exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Theatre
Relf
Decorah
Camp Dodge
Towa
168Th Infantry
Iowa
State Fairgrounds
Des Moines
Paramount
My Soldier Girl to Open at Grand Tuesday Night
The musical spectacle My Soldier Girl headlines at the Grand Tuesday October 2 with a New York cast and a brigade of stunning dancers. The show features military themed numbers and hits such as My Soldier Girl and When I Dream of You. Decorah audiences expect a high quality production before it heads to Chicago and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Decorah
Madeline Weldon to Aid Red Cross Reading Tonight
Madeline Weldon daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Weldon will present The Passing of the Third Floor Back at the Congregational church next Wednesday evening September 26 at eight. The reading features eleven characters in a symbolic morality tale with a lesson. Admission is twenty five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Madeline Weldon
Thomas Weldon
Jerome K. Jerome
Forbes Robertson
Immaculate Conception Academy
Valdez College
Miss Weldon
Minneapolis
Minneapolis School of Music
New York City
Ola
Mabel Woman Receives Critical Operation at Decorah Hospital
Mrs. F. F. Braur of Mabel was brought to Decorah hospital for an operation in a critical situation. She is reported to be doing well and on the path to recovery. Her daughter Mrs. E F Berg and another daughter Mrs. Manchester of Minneapolis are remaining by her side as about a dozen patients in the facility are reported in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. F. Braur
Mabel
E. FE. Berg
Decorah Hospital
Braur
Berg
Manchester
Minneapolis
Made a Fine Showing of Red Cross Garments Display
The first display of completed garments and knit goods by Winneshiek County Chapter Ameri can Red Cross ran in Ben Bear's corner window last week. Ossian Branch sent work Tuesday, adding to the display and showing patriotic energy of the county women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek County
American Red Cross
Ben Bear
Our County
Ossian Branch
Be a Squirrel and Gather Nut Supplies This Year
The article urges people to emulate the squirrel and stockpile nuts this year. It notes hazelnut crops are larger than in years past and other nuts are abundant. It advises obtaining permission before picking wild nuts and mentions uses in food and desserts.
Winneshiek men assigned to Des Moines from Camp Dodge list
In the 351st Infantry at Camp Dodge a Des Moines transfer list two weeks ago names Co. E member Carl E. Buer and Christian J. Dale with Carl Gulbrandson. Co. G members Arnold Burt and Elvin C. Ellis. Co. H member Oscar P. Lovstuen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
351St Infantry
Camp Dodge
Winneshick
Des Moines
Carl E. Buer
Christian J. Dale
Carl Gulbrandson
Arnold Burt
Elvin C. Ellis
Oscar P. Lovstuen
Nora Rygg to Wed Ole A Nelson at First Lutheran
At four o clock Sunday September 23 Miss Nora Rygg daughter of Mr and Mrs Jonas Rygg and Ole A Nelson of Albert Lea will be married in First Lutheran church with Rev I B Torrison officiating. Bridesmaids include Marie Lunde Ella Rygg Gertrude Steine Agnes Holm Olga Iverson. Alma Rygg as maid of honor. A reception follows at 409 Winnebago street. The couple will reside in Fessenden North Dakota where the groom will teach after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Lutheran Church
Nora Rygg
Jonas Rygg
Ole A. Nelson
Albert Lea
I. B
Torrison
Marie Lunde
Luella Rygg
Gertrude Steine
Agnes Holm
Olga Iverson
Alma Rygg
Winnebago Street
Decorah
Luther College
Nelson
Fessenden
N. Dak
Lawrence Acres Advances Through Army Training Path
Lawrence Acres, stationed initially at Fort Sheridan in Chicago, was enlisted and sent to Fort Jefferson in Missouri. After one day of drilling the commanding officer tested his mastery of the manual of arms, then promoted him to advanced company. He soon received a full kit and was deployed to Chattanooga where the advanced troops are training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Acres
Fort Ogelthorpe
Chattanooga
Fort Sheridan
Chicago
Fort Jefferson
Missouri
Red Cross Rally Brightens Winneshiek Chapter Support
The Hesper Red Cross chapter hosted a Sunday rally to boost enthusiasm and funds. Attendees filled the afternoon and evening with lunch served by ladies and speeches from Rev. Rasmussen Rev Paul Koren and Attorney J A Nelson. Receipts totaled 233.50 from memberships and refreshments and subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hesper Red Cross
Rasmussen
Paul ‘Koren
J. A. Nelson
Red Cross
C. L. Wennes
Young People’s Society of the
Highlandville
Symra
Winneshiek
Spillville Honors Soldiers
Spillville held a Monday evening program to honor conscripted local youths who left on Wednesday for Fort Des Moines for training. Mayor Heuser led the march to the band in the public square while Rev. J. P. Broz delivered a farewell speech under the national colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spillville
Fort Des Moines
Public Square
Heuser
J. P. Broz
Pvt Conrad Called to Fort Riley for Army Duty
The report notes that Private Conrad, Fort Riley bound, received his call on Thursday and left the next day. The summons gave only a few hours for preparation, far less than he had anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad
Fort Riley
Kas
Corn samples left for seed at local office
A. R. Bryant of Highland township reported maturing corn samples at the Re Publican office on Tuesday. He owns 25 acres of Silver King and 52 acres of yellow dent, estimating about one third ready for seed and praising the year’s crop for flour and woodwork uses at Pra stmark's with profitable current prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Bryant
Highland Township
Let Your Light Shine Over Court House Flagstaff
Passersby Monday night saw a bright electric light atop the court house flagstaff. Dennis Horan originated the idea by providing a 60 candle power light and using the flag rope to raise it. A Cresco court house uses a 200 candle power light visible for ten miles, though hills limit our reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Dennis Horan
Denny
Cresco
Open Wisconsin Resorts Prove Closed on Sunday
Sunday excursions to Prairie du Chien and DeSoto ended quickly as old Wisconsin blue laws restricted openings. Groups found themselves restricted to non alcoholic refreshments while enjoying a pleasant day ride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie du Chien
Wis
DeSoto
Lansing
Wisconsin
Sewing by the day offered after store closure
After closing the Decorah Coat and Suit Store the worker will sew by the day. Call Miss Christine Berg at C. O. Moore residence on Water Street. Telephone White 42.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah Coat & Suit Store
Christine Bergrud
C. O. Moore
Water Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lester Pearson
Ruby Holton
Oberlin
Ohio
University
Gertrude Holton
Milwaukee Downer
Florence Wolfe
Kansas City
J. F. Latimer
Davenport
Julia Brickner
Alston
Prastmark
Soldier Girl
Metropolis
Victrolas
Victor Records
M. J. Soukup
The
Princpaliiss Farmer
Miss Fay Neominent
E.j.parman
Meritol Remedies
Scho
Hoosier’s Council
Iten
Decorah Furniture CO
Mro
Christine Frederick
Domestic Science Authority
Mre
Ambler Pattison
Ew Jersey
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