Norway Marion Centennial Festival Highlights Faith and carriers
A large Norway Marion centennial festival featured carefully chosen hymns tied to the church, with the closing hymn by Martha Clausen. Speakers from Luther College and local pastors traced northeastern Iowa and Minnesota history, noting cross river journeys and earlier parish celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Clausen
Norway
Marion
Denmark
America
Iowa
Minnesota
Karen
Mississippi
Mcgregor
Barnhard H. J. Habel
Glesne
Northfield
Minn
WMF
Mre
S. J. Strandford
Hiram Jacobson
Elmore
Reque
Luther College
Nils Brandt
St. Paul
Clayton County
Thos. Peterson
T. W. Tysdall
Minneapolis
Jacob Tanner
Forest City
V. A. Fiskerbeck
Oissian
V. T. Jordahl
J. W. Yivisaker
Carl Hanson
Peterson
E .O. Alring
West Union
H. A. Ofstedal
Decorah
R. H. Steege
Farmersberg
H. Frohn
Elkader
C. Haugstul
N. Arveson
Ben Fuelling
Perry Benson
Farmers report European corn borer appearance
Twenty five years ago farmers reported appearance of European corn borer in fields. Ames state agricultural college offers free bulletins for farms. Clermont township club suspends July meeting after Charles H Schroeder death. Clermont concert band praised for music at Maynard Gate Day. Torrid heat and drought affect crops and livestock. A girl born July 16 to Mr and Mrs Henry Thompson. W M Brorby begins work on a new Clermont Hill home this fall. Six year old injured by hand rake. tetanus shot given. Burgess Dugstad Lumber Co busy hauling to Gundar for Harold Landsgaard rebuilding fire damaged store and garage. Carroll reports birth of son to Mr and Mrs James Kennedy on July 18. Margaret Rafferty cited as former name of Mrs Kennedy. Roger Henderson had slight haying accident, sprained wrist.
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State Agricultural College
Ames
Charles H. Schroeder
Clermont Township
Clermont
Maynard’s Gate
Henry Thompson
W. M. Brorby
Clermont Hill
Oscar Larson
Burgess-Dugstad Lbr. Co
Gunder
Harold Landsgard
Carroll
James Kennedy
Youngest Paths Toward Maturity Highlighted
A fragment notes that nineteen years of gradual growth toward maturity prepare youths for tough assignments ahead, emphasizing the value of patient development and experience in shaping responsible citizens.
Real Estate Transfers and New Car Registrations
Zinita Graf Baylies estate transfer to Karl A. j and Welter R. Miller for 7000 in Elgin between Diamond Conner and Armstrong additions. Town of Elgin transfer to Forest D. Welch and wife valued at 25. an alley between specified lots. Leota Welch transfers to Forest D. Welch for 1 dollar. New car registrations include Ray M. Herwig of Wadena with a Chevrolet Styleline and Phyllis Gehring of Elgin with a Ford 2 door.
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Zinita Graf Baylies
Perry W. Clark
Karl A. J
Welter R. Miller
Town of
Elgin
Forest D. Welch and Wife
Diamond
Ray M. Herwig
Wadena
Chevrolet
Phyllis Gehring
Ford
Lightning strike kills farmer Elmer Thompson near Saxton
A bolt of lightning fatally struck Elmer Thompson 37, a farmer near Saxton, while he rode his tractor to cultivate corn. The incident occurred recently as he worked in the field.
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Elmer Thompson
Saxton
Tigges Celebrate 60th Anniversary at Peterson
Mr and Mrs W F Tigges observed their sixtieth wedding anniversary on June 24 at Peterson. The couple were married in 1891 in Buena Vista county and are noted for long marriage.
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Peterson
W.F. Tigges
Tigges
Buena Vista County
Theodore Roosevelt hailed amid ticker tape parade tribute
The parade honored Theodore Roosevelt as the first American figure to receive ticker tape praises in downtown ceremony. Observers noted many spent a third of life asleep, reflecting on rest as a shared human condition.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Now Is Not Too Soon Draftees Lunch Before Des Moines Induction
A bus of young draftees stops for lunch, some tearful or anxious while others joke and drink to mask worry. The scene prompts reflection on parenting, preparation, and whether today’s 19 year olds are ready for future military service and uniforms. It closes with a call to start building confidence and independence now.
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Des Moines
Buick 1951 Offer Sparks Budget Buyer Buzz
Railroad style chatter meets auto buyer nostalgia as readers note the 1951 Buick's style size and luxury raise price concerns for budget minded shoppers despite its impressive ride and smooth power.
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Buick
Beavers Advertise with Mud Pies to Attract Mates
Fragmented note discusses beavers making mud pies and scenting them to advertise for a mate. It mentions human heart weight and a garbled line about illness and cures, with unclear references to cancer and Corrauism and a citation appears.
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Enterprise
Watior
George Metzger
Bath Packing Co
Waterloo
L. R. Tappan
Optometrist
N. W. Kilburn
Bockenste
So. Vine St
Wind Insurance
Iowa Mutual Tornado Insurance Association of
R. P. Strauch
Geick
Dear, Riviera Fe
Eme
Martin-Senour Monarch
Wonarch We
Monarch
Brad
Schori
Kuster
LBR
John Falb
Center Street
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