Memorial rites for Mrs. Howard Silcox draw crowd in Dunnell
Dunnell and vicinity honored Mrs. Howard Silcox with a large funeral at the Methodist church. Three pastors led the service as the base ment hosted a loudspeaker system. Pallbearers included her brothers and friends. Interment followed at Lake Fremont cemetery near infant son Robert Fac. Relatives gathered from across the region for the ceremony and related activities. The Community Club announced an April 17 meeting featuring a Declaration of Independence film and a talk by Rev George Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmore
M. Lee Wilson
Stewartville
George Powell
Frank W. Elbert
Moline
von Elbert
Corwith
Towa
Florence Silecox
Donald Post
Austins
J. R. Woods
South St. Paul
A. H. Woods
Wolberton
T. S. Mondale
Fomore
Ebba Flygars
Ella Olson
Ceylon
Joy Marth
R. G. Appelquist
G. FE. Weyman
Birthday Celebration for Miss Splittstoesser in Chicago
Miss M Splittstoesser entertained in Chicago at the Robert Applequist home with Elen Swanson present. A large group of longtime friends gathered Friday to celebrate her birthday with a luncheon and decorated cake baked by Mrs. Martin Hall. Attendees included Mesdames Linder Applequist Swanson Heyman Pollei Kenyon Person Swink and Miss Mabel plus Arvid Danielson William Roggon and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. FE
Elen Swansoan
Chicago
Robert I. Appelquist
Mesdames
J. A. Linder
G. W. Appelquist
Arvid Danielson
William Roggon
E. G. Swanson
G. I. Heyman
H. J. Pollei
James Kenyon
Oscar Person
C. E. Swink
Martin Hall
Mabel
Lake Fremont Cemetery Seeks Summer Caretaker
Anyone interested in serving as caretaker of Lake Fremont cemetery during the summer months should apply at once to Mrs. Ebba Flygare, president of the cemetery board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Fremont
Ebba Flygare
Easter Hospitality Across Owen Waldee Community
Easter highlights recount family gatherings across Estherville area including the Waldee and Swenberg households in Perry and Madeira. Many relatives and friends from Fairmont to St Peter shared meals and birthday wishes, notably Grandpa John Honnette turning 88, with neighbors, pastors, and local families joining in Easter celebrations and church services.
West Emmet News Briefs Include Lectures and Gatherings
Dr. Dan Gilbert affiliated with the Dies Committee lectured at the Jackson armory in the recent week. The Cornell Oleson family attended several meetings. Mr. and Mrs. Chris Nygaard celebrated relatives and friends’ birthday in Sleepy Eye Minnesota. L. W. Stark visited Claus Martins on Thursday evening. The Cornell and Maurice Oleson families marked Maurice’s birthday at his home with a decorated cake. Claire Bringle returned from Des Moines after failing the physical examination due to defective sight. Mrs. Nelson Wheatley and Vernice and Robert were guests at Claus Martins. G. G. Wheatley sold hogs at Superior last week. Mrs. Fred Nelson of Clinton planned Sunday visit.
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Dan Gilbert
Dies Committee On
Jackson Armory
Cornell Oleson
Chris Nygaard
Sleepy Eye
Minn
L. W. Stark
Claus Martins
Cornell
Maurice Oleson
Maurice
Claire Bringle
Des Moines
Nelson Wheatley
Vernice
Robert
G. G. Wheatley
Superior
Fred Nelson
Clinton
Peters burg community notes and Easter gatherings
Howard Nielsen of Western Bell in Chicago visited his parents in Peters burg as did Ray mond Clymer of Woodward Ia. Easter guests joined families across the area while Emil Olson recovered from a carbun dle at Halloran hospital. Jeanette Marie Peters oned by Lester Petersons. The church choir seeks singers for the 70th anniversary meetings April 27 28 29 at Union State Line Church with director Lloyd Nasby. Ladies Aid plans for April 28 and 24 spring cleaning. Many local residents are mentioned with visits, dinners, and showers as 4 H and community events unfold across Petersburg Lakefield and surrounding towns.
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Howard Nielsen
Western Bell Telephone Company
Chicago
A. W. Nielsen
Raymond Clymer
Woodward
Emil Olson
Halloran Hospital
Lester Peterson
Jeanette Marie
Claude Rasmussen
Arlene Nasby
Neil Peterson
W. V. Peterson
Virgil Timko
Irvin Jensen
Leonard Wieskus
Lloyd Nasby
Union State Line Church
Ladies Aid
Harry George
Conrad Brekke
Richard Steinberg
B. E. Gilbert
Petersburg Township
Jackson
Fontges Chevrolet Company
Gilbert
Mankato
Ruth Nasby
Lutheran Brotherhood
Minneapolis
A. W. Nasby
Frank Wieskus
John Wieskus
Gladys Stanwick
Alpha
Arthur Peterson
Richard Peterson
H. P. Peterson
Walter Clarksean
Stella
Walter Nielsen
Alice
Calven Gordon
Daryl
John Zick
Eleanor Johnson
Thos
Miss Johnson
Arthur Hanson
Belmont Township
Lakefield
Leo Cox
Floyd Johnson
Dunnell
Okabena
Petersburg
Hunter
Easter Social Ties Spotted Across Towns
Jack Creek Shaw of Lamberton Minnesota with James and John Welsh visited friends Sunday afternoon in Wallingford and Emmetsburg. The Ellenton family from Fairmont called on business, joined by the Bennickson and Glassnapps families from Rochester and Lytton. Easter gatherings highlighted a regionwide social circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Shaw
Lamberton
Minn
James
John Welsh
Friends
Wallingford
Emmetsburg
Chris Ellenton
Fairmont
Art Bennickson
Ronald
Rose Glassnapp
Rochester
Richard Glassnapp
Myron
Roger
Lytton
Alvin Glassnapp
David
Walter Glassnapp
Easter
Last Rites for Mrs John Gate Held at Armstrong
Mrs John Gate aged 65 died April 7 1941 at Coleman Hospital Estherville from adhesions after a prior operation She lived in Swese City and Armstrong vicinities 80 years Born Dec 27 1885 Superior Ill Married to Chas Fisher Jan 6 1904 Six children survive including Mildred Haisman Ledyard Joe Fisher Marie Fisher Helen Haisman and Chester Fisher Also survived by husband two sons in law a step daughter and step son in law four grandchildren seven step grandchildren and a large extended family Funeral services were held at St Marys Catholic Armstrong with Rev Bernard Eischeid burial at Algona Armstrong Journal
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gate
Coleman Hospital
Estherville
Swesa City
Armstrong
Odelia Weldinger
Superior
Ill
Chas, Fisher
James Lee
Mildred Haisman
Ledyard
Joe Fisher
Fairfax
Minn
Marie Fisher
Helen Haisman
Wallingford
Chester Fisher
Fisher
John Gute
Gute
John Haisman
Lawrence Haisman
Stella Landsteiner
Conrad Landsteiner
Fairmont
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Bernard Eischeid
Algona
Armstrong Journal
Armstrong Man Struck by Car on Highway Nine
Dale McNamar narrowly escaped serious injury Saturday night when struck by a car on highway No 9 west of town near the river. As he stepped to one side to let an approaching car pass another car driven by Peter Aanonson from the opposite direction struck him. The bumper knocked him onto the hood and side of the road. he was unconscious but later found to have only severe bruises and abrasions and is recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale McNamar
Peter Aanonson
Aanonson
McNamar
Destructive Thursday Fire Haunts Jackson Cafeteria Block
A major blaze struck the Bartosch block in Jackson housing the Jackson Cafe run by E. G. Sinn. Damage is estimated at 10000 dollars with fire discovered around six by Marsh al De Moore and Lee Canton of Jo's Bakery. Firefighters battled the flames for hours. State marshal inspection points to a defective fountain condenser as the likely origin in the basement front area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Bartosch
Jackson Cafe
E. G. Sinn
Pearley de Moore
Lee Canton
Jo's Bakery
Jackson Fire Department
Remains of Guy Kennedy and Family Found in Bank Box
Frank and Ellsworth Harker learn that Guy Kennedy, a 99 year old Osage Civil War veteran, had his wife and daughter's cremated remains stored in a local bank safety deposit box for ten years after their deaths in 1919 and 1909. Kennedy died in California in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank and
Ellsworth Harker
Spirit Lake
Osage
Guy Kennedy
Kennedy
California
W R Churches Sunday Services and Events
W R Churches morning worship at 9 Sunday school at 10 10 Luther League at 8 The Es therville League will furnish the program The Ladies Aid will meet Thursday at 2 30 p m Hostesses listed Rev G Wicks Ruthven will visit Tuesday April 22 at 8 p m to show Bible pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
Estherville League
Ladies Aid
C. F. Walden
L. C Rusted
Wm. Ellis
Lena Gunderson
Emma Ressell
G. Wicks
Ruthven
Church and Society Notes From Local Congregation
Friday choir rehearsal at 8 pm and Wednesday choir practice at 7 45 pm. Sunday services 11 am with Sunday school at 10 am. Wallingford program by Luther League at 8 pm. Thursday Ladies Aid at City Hall with hostesses Eli Erickson Glen Eike Nels Rasmussen Olaf Myhre and Sadie Kaltved serving lunch until 7 pm. Midweek Bible study Thursday 7 45 pm at the church. Confirmation class Saturday 9 30 am. Doreas Society Monday evening with Berna Hansen and Mrs Oscar Fayre assisting. Next Sunday 27 marks the 10th anniversary festivities with Rev S A Berge of Fargo at morning service and Rev J J Akre speaking in afternoon. Choir practice Thursday evening at the church. Confirmation class Wednesday 2 30 pm and Adult class Wednesday 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.T.A
E. M. Wogen
Glen Groth
Loya Larson
Boy Scotts
Merlyn Twite
Emil Hanson
Louie Sevatson
Archer Myhre
Bert Twite
L. L. Nelson
Nordsletton
Glen Rauhauser
Clifford
Estherville
Paul Wellnitz
E. B. Burg
Janet
Dianna
Bancroft
Ierman Larson
Livermore
Louie Larson
Martin Larson
Havelock
Chris Jacobsen
Luther League
Wallingford
Ladies Aid
City Hall
Mesdames
Eli Erickson
Glen Eike
Nels Rasmussen
Olaf Myhre
Sadie Kaltved
Doreas Society
Berna Hansen
Oscar Fayre
Ne Ae
S. A. Berge
Fargo
J. J. Akre
Chorch
Lang pastor announces Lutheran service and activities
Otis L. Lang of the Missouri Synod invites parishioners to English service next Sunday at 10 45 with Sunday school at 10 00. A Young People's meeting is set for Tuesday at 8 00 in the church basement and a children's instruction hour Saturday at 2 00 in the church basement classroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis L. Lang
Missouri Synod
N. 6Th St
Raymond Olson Pastor Announces Church Schedule
Pastor Raymond M Olson hosts confirmation class Saturday at 1 30 p m at Joseph Brown Divine service next Sunday at 9 30 a m Penny A Meal Containers to be brought to the church for the service Sunday school resumes after the morning service Ladies Aid meets Wednesday and more details to follow
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond M. Olson
Joseph Brown
Ladies Aid
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E. G. Swansons
James Kenyons
A. M. Wennberg
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J. A. Linders
Sweden
Axel Nyquist
Fridoph Nyquist
Grinhull
Smaland
Axel
Electric Motor Service
Volz & Harvey
1St Ave. So
Owen Waldees
Harry Christensen
Dolliver
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Homer Lawson
Kenneth
Tom Lawson
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Sheryl
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R. W. Swenberg
Charley Martin
Jesse Ziemer
C. E. Swanson
St. Paul
Esther
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John Honnette
Ralph Honnette
Oscar Flonnette
Ethel
St. Olaf College
Grandpa Honnette
Marlowe Millers
C. R. Theebald
Frank Mathwig
Lyle
D. H. Duncan
G. E. Wallerstedt
Ernest Hall
Herman Wallerstedts
Howard Silcox
M. H. Silcox
Madeira
M. J. Polles
Karen
Jack
F. C. Pollis
F. C. Gamelin
Teddy
St. Peter
Mr. Gamelin
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M. E. Splittstoesser
Joe Hassel
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C. P. Jackson
Tena Olson
C. L. Torreson
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Lorinda Omundson
Graettinger
Peder Nordsletton
Depew
St. John’s Choir
Gordon Sanding
Brooklyn
Iowa
Andrew Frivold
John Cole
M. L. Soeth
Ryan Lake Club
Walter Sabin
Doris
B. Burg
Kenneth Starkey
Jake Zitterich
Orville Triedecker
Fort Snelling
Vern Hanson
Ted Torreson
Raymond Herum
C. E. Eastman
C. “Martinis
Victor
Dantell
Chris Juhl
Andrew Graff
I. S. Martins
V.R
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John Howard
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Sunie Grand
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Newa
West Emmet
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Sam Skave
Ellerton
Nels Peterson
Jens Simmonson
Swea City
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Joe Madden
Fenton
Keevin
Kenneth Bennickson
Verry Holmes
Oscar
Fred Klingbiel
Kearney Paulson
Baby
Amas Sevold
Maple Hill
G. T. Tostenson
Bake Sale
Sidles Grocery
Wackson
W.R
Churchews
Wallingford Lutheran
A. K. Gaard
Estherville Lutheran
L. A. Mathre
Vaan Union Stateline Luth
V.r.immanuel Lutheran
Veltee Immanuel Lutheran
Ray Bryan
C. B. Sorum
DR. Oc, E. Birney
Estherville Abstract Co
Bonded Abstracts
Emmet County
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Rosendahl
Harley Degen
C. E. Person
T. C. Mann
Sanborn's Store
L. F. Hoffman
D-X
East Central Avenue
DR. R. D, Thompson
A. I
Reed
Leuthold-Tibbetts Clothing Store
Gerberich Music Co
7Th Street Baldwin Pianos
Nash
Jorstad Hardware Co
Wallingford, Iowa
J. H. Benson
Ringsted, Iowa
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Portland
Oregon
Sam
Fae
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Grand Rapids
Mich
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