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Newspaper
New Ulm Review
Location
New Ulm, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1920
Page
1
Mayoralty race progresses quietly with Reardon and Lieb unopposed in the city wards. Community debate centers on a proposed bonds plan and its impact on city power and projects. Nomination petitions open, with several incumbents and candidates listed for council and other offices.
Lary A. Tuind of Minneapolis, a longtime Democratic figure, was named again for a term by President Wilson and sent to the Senate for confirmation. He had served since March 4, 18 and succeeded Marcus Jonson, with no expected Senate opposition.
The official Catholic directory for 1920 reports U S membership at 27 650 204 an increase of 186 224 from the previous year. Archbishops rise from 14 to 16 while bishops decline due to deaths. Seminarians grow by 1 079 and 148 new parishes plus two new orphan asylums are listed Kretsch visited the Schieffert home in Morgan recently.
Hofmeister's Band in New Ulm announces its annual concert to be held Sunday evening at the Armory. Concert committee members include George Gay Max Hoelme and Peter Kiteberger with Jos C Hofmeister A P Baek and Albert D Flor directing the program featuring a varied high grade music lineup to be published in the Review next week. The event draws steady public anticipation each year.
A full carload of modern drug store fixtures arrived at the local depot on Monday. They will be installed in Wm. Muesing's new drug store in the Vogel block on North Minnesota street. Muesing prepares for a grand opening in a few weeks, with the front in and floor laid for one of the finest apothecaries in this part of the state.
Miss Helen Montegriffo, member of the Minnesota State Board of Control, spoke at a Brown County Child Welfare Board and Brown County Public Health Association joint meeting in the courthouse. She outlined duties of the Welfare Board, explained county allowances and widows pensions, and stressed personal contact with families to safeguard children. Pensions cover clothing, health, rent, and other needs, with $15 per month for one child and $10 for each additional child, aiming to keep mothers at home and reduce delinquency by maintaining family ties and community setting.
Notices to customers in city and rural territory announce new phone rentals effective April 1 1920 following authorization by the Minnesota State Railroad and Warehouse Commission. Business lines rise to 3 per month with 25 cent prompt pay discount. residence and rural rates to 1.75 per month with 25 cent early payment discount. quarterly rural payments include larger discounts. The commission found current schedules under fair return and approved these changes. The communication also outlines detailed rate structures for various line types and payment terms. Miss Celia Mohs and Miss Lucy Pfefferle visit New Ulm from Winnebago with Miss Bessie Dougher, teachers on Easter break.
County Auditor Louis G. Vogel and the Brown County board are slated to attend the Twin Cities Babcock highway conference in St. Paul and Minneapolis on April 8 and 9. A luncheon outline announced a two day program with sessions in St. Paul and Minneapolis, a banquet in each city, and-countrywide speakers on road paving benefits for farmers. The event may draw over 400 delegates, expenses funded principally by subscriptions, with meals the only covered item.
A large ice gorge shattered the Minnesota river bridge at Henderson last week. Over 40 feet of the first approach were gouged out by the grinding ice. The Omaha depot side remains connected only by boat as flood waters fill the valley from Henderson to Shakopee.
Local churches announce commemorative Easter and Holy Week programs. Palm Sunday observed with services at Catholic and Lutheran parishes. Maundy Thursday Good Friday and Holy Saturday services scheduled including German and English masses. confirmation class to be held April 26. Holy Trinity Catholic Church lists mass times and Tenebrae services. Easter Monday and special readings noted with remaining Holy Week events.
Local labor leaders oppose tying the city to an outside power company and urge voters to decide separately on a new plant or adding a unit to the existing plant. They emphasize protecting taxpayers and supporting home service while warning against costly external ties.
A letter to Mrs Meta Cronk treasurer of New Ulm Relief Association notes the receipt of funds from a recent drive. Robt W Webb treasurer confirms that the donation will be split with half sent to Germany and half to Austria, distributed by the local organization.
New Ulm friends report the marriage of Attorney Burton Albert French to Miss Ines Mary Ein in Minneapolis on March 20. The couple will host friends after April 10 at Rhehart Apartments, 1825 Vine Place, Minneapolis. French is known in New Ulm for his brief law practice with Albert Steinhauer. The community extends felicitations.
Milwuakee based Strasen Trio of three sisters, piano violin and cello, faculty at Wisconsin Conservatory, will give a concert at Dr Martin Luther College on Thursday April 15. Their ensemble reportedly shows strong technique, expression and unity, promising a rare treat for local music lovers.
Representative Oscar A. Swenson and a special house committee returned from Washington where they urged Congress to back a flood relief bill. The measure, favorably recommended in the house, targets flood waters from New Ulm to the Mississippi, potentially restoring 5,000 to 7,000 acres made useless by overflows. landowners would pay for improvements if the project proceeds.
The Brown County annual vital statistics report shows 509 births and 272 deaths in 1919, down from 588 births and 321 deaths in 1918. The state law requires registrars for each locality to monthly submit births and deaths to the State Board of Health, with figures compiled annually. A comparative statement of 1919 and 1918 births is presented.
Emil F. Buenger bought the North Minnesota street property between Second and Third North Streets for a two story building to house a growing furniture store. The planned 765 by 100 foot structure will feature a balcony second floor and a funeral chapel on the first. Several existing tenants including a barber shop and millinery shop must vacate by May 1.
Fragmented OCR shows a public service notice referencing electric service issues and possible maintenance. The garbled text mentions Friday, alternate service, and bail terms with references to a well or plant and a Monganeh faction.
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