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Kaleidoscope of North Iowa Social Ties and Local News
A 1923 roundup from Estherville region notes frequent Monday and Thursday visits among neighbors in Ringsted and nearby towns. Dozens of residents, including Olson, Nelson, Monson, Welsh, and Lund families, are listed as callers, shoppers, and attendees at dances and basket socials. A spring fire damaged Elmer Nelson’s Chevrolet, while Dr. Thompson vaccinating hogs and public notices weave through community life. The March financials of the local Chamber of Commerce show modest balance and disbursements for events and facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie
Helen Lawrence Nelada
C. R. Elerston
Maple Hill
Harry Nelson
Andrew Olson
Thétspson
Harvey Nightern
Halfa Jast
Tom
Bertille
Aioher
Peter Monson
Jim Edwards
Halfa Ladies Aid
Lowman
Roy
Wallingford
Thompson
Soren Nelson
Thorvald Olson
Son Ole
Tom Olson
Johny
Harold ‘Quinn
Mr. Carrothers
George’ Madden
Joe
Harold Quinn
Welsh Bros
Estherville
Roy Lowman
Armstrong
Frank
George Nielsen
Welsh Farm
Louis Larson
Gifford Huntley
Halfa
Stevens
Mr. Reid
H. L. Thompson
Halfa Shipping Association
N. G. Nelson
Mr. Nelson
Clarence Sorum
Grover