Indians at Work editorial on World War crisis and culture
The piece, credited to John Collier, stresses the World War as a sacred test for Americans including Indians. It argues the war’s outcome will determine the survival of human spirit, civilization, and future life, urging steadfast resolve, unity, and moral purpose without surrender to fear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Additin
John Collier
Indian Affairs
Christs
Platos
China
Poland
Greece
Christmas family gatherings span Cal i f ornia to Minnesota
County families share holiday plans and travels in a long list of Christmas gatherings. Mr and Mrs E C Headley host sons and daughters from California and local kin gather for meals and gifts. Many relatives from Sherburn Fairmont Mountain Lake and Madelia prepare dinners and visits for Christmas Eve and Day with siblings offspring and parents. A birth and work updates add to the family news across towns and states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Bettin
Clarence Heagies
Milton Headely
Jessie Fuss
Estherville
Floyd Anderson
Theo. Kahler
Sherburn
Grandma Wee'ergberg
Walter
Long Isievd
N.Y
Clarence Wen
Berg
Marie Nelson
L Malcolm
Fairmont
A. M. Wenberg
Roy Wenberg
Mountain Lake
Wm. Bergquist
Gust Schnell
Rockford
Swen Person
Chefautay
Milton Barlow
Oscar Person
Ferne Mathwig
Buffalo
Carl Senberg
Swanbergxear
Fairmont Railway Motors
John Deling
PP. Theobald
Ceyton
Theobald Iis
Adolph = Matthies
Win
Nelson and Linder
Frank Nelson
Eleanor
Linus
Melvin Linder
H. Nelson
J. Nelson
Amy Linder
J. A. Linder
Ployd
Walter Nelson
Mary Ann
Grussing
Weber
Arthur Prust
Phyllis
Red Wood Falls
Walter Peterson
Jackson
James Grussing
Monterey
H. J. Pollei
Lee Pollei
Lita
Ingolf Berg
Grandpa
Suday Evening Gathering Plans Trailer Home Purchase
Mr and Mrs and Brown and relatives met at Milford Hoge home to decide buying a trailer for their mother Mrs Brown now living near Milford Houge. The Nelson Whittley family and others attended. Names appear garbled but the event centers on a family planning a new home for Mrs Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suday
Atmore Brown
All Berg
Cora
Monroe Brown
Milford Hoge
Brown
M'ford Hougeara
Nelson’ Whittley
Christan
Sabo
Eathervillé
Claus
Allie
Irving Martens
Different Life Views From Mr Collier In The Midwest
Mr Collier notes a distinct Midwestern lifestyle with locally grown values. He observes neighbors greeting by first names and the rising use of Miss as years pass. Roadside greetings at a glance replace formal arm salutes with a friendly hail as winters bring snow and bare trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciermany
Richont
West Emmet Christmas Celebrations and Social Visits
The West Emmet district marked Christmas with a school program by Dist. No. 2 led by Miss Evelyn Ellis, centered on a Christmas tree and gift exchange. Numerous families gathered for holiday meals, with relatives from Spencer, St Paul, Superior, Hartland, and Ida Grove visiting or hosting, including the Browns, Houges, Nygaards, and Shonkwilers, sharing meals and gatherings during the holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Dist. No. 2
Evelyn Ellis
America
Henry Dewall
Geral Love
Bill
Judy
Mr. Shonkwiler
Territ
Dolliver App Crowded Holiday Socials and Visits
Dolliver residents reported visitors from Shinday and nearby towns. at-home events included card games at the Gardston hotel and a Christmas party for mothers by the primary room, with school choirs performing carols. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Win, Patsy, Mrs. Hartman, and many from Stow, Smith, and Eckhart families. local trips took place to Scott Field and Tuttle Lake, with community meetings noted in DeKalb and a Friendly Dozen bridge night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M‘s. Carlds Jougen
William Maton
Frank Anderson
Drnderson
Merl
Romaildren
Fedg
Loretta
Win
Patsy
DeKalb
Hibri
F. S. Hartman
Verna
Plains
Bruce
Eckhart
Swea
A R_ Eckhart
Tuttle Lake
Iowa
Ollie‘Watland
Scott Field
Witers
Pyry L.A. Watland
Jefferson Barracks
Missouri
Illinois
James. St‘'man
James Smith
Guntherma
Gerald Stow
C. M. Gronstal
Muriel Hanson
Lutheran
Pitherville
Gardston ‘Hotel
Estherville
Bill Stow
Dolliver
Smith
Owens
James
W. L Whalen
Mr. Smith
Ladies Aid Society of
Church
Joe Horral
Henry Simon
Ceylon
Minn
A. L. Osell
Osell
Simons
Simon
Ellabel Johnson
Miss Cowling
Social
Stephanie Cowling
Louise Guthrie
Everine Reid
Vivian Norgard
Marjorie’ Harkness
J H. Smith
H. ‘Gabel, Jr
Gabel
J. L. Johnson
Spirit Lake
Misa
Elsabel Johnson
L. P. Phelps
Miss Johnson
Neill Finn
Dotliver Merchant
Eayls Grove
William Marer
Guilberta Ehlett
John Griese Suk
Fairmont ‘Hospital
Dolliversighoo
Pretty wedding unites Ross and Johnston in Estherville
Miss Heloise Ross and Dr. George Barklie Johnston wed at the Johnston home with a simple ceremony. Rev. D. F. Haviland officiated as relatives and friends attended in a decoratively adorned room. The couple will reside in Estherville as Johnston resumes medical practice after studies and training in New York and Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross—Johnston
Heloise Ross
Edwin Shelby Ross
Redfield
So. Wak
George Barklie Johnston
Jay Johnston
Estherville
Johnston Home
D. F. Haviland
Grace Episcopal Church
Johnston
Swansonia
Beidtegroom
Audrey Matter
Lois Gregerson
Albert
Lea
Minn
Lorraine
Clausen
Austin
Drie Hatta
J. Byi Shekdald
Gardston Hotel
Hie
William. Stainbank
Minneapolis
Lester Kremer
Philips
Desi
J.P. Clark
T. Egertson
Vand
Ayd
Stock Idale
Mens Lloyd
Stockdale
t.Drey
Atudies
Naeve
Albert Lea
Gillette
St. Paul
Coleman Hospital
J Niton
Iowa State
Ee Fok, University
Tataciohip Fat
Cleveland
P. C. Jeans
Town City
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Dermara
Wrolloly
Polyclinic
New York City
Jonhston
Phi Bets
Kappa Sigma
Ibis
Vance Ie
Hetene
Ruth
Missea ‘Vivian
Oulman
Ruth Willey
Marybelle Barrett
Wilma Irwin
Ee. Lens
Myhre
Baltimore
Walter Anderson
Muskegon
Wis
C. L
Mulock
Aoutheast
Crim
A. Marksley
Feuiddence
Jota
Christmas travel and visits across Iowa and Minnesota
A stream of holiday trips and family gatherings is noted from Rochester Minnesota to Bloomington Illinois and Spirit Lake, with Leon Prentice on leave from the Navy visiting relatives and Delma Mair teaching in Sioux City visiting her mother. Several families travel to spend Christmas with kin while others recover from illness and a few celebrate by visiting friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Minn
Henry
Oliga
Warren
Coyne Russel
Bloomington
Ill
Tina Grulke
Marvin
Howell
East
Moline
Forast
Tow
Keith
Esitherville
Leupold
Ruth An Hazel
Bellvue
Spirit Lake
Christie Richards
Dows
Arno Rennitz
Windom
Nona Lewis
Mrn
Alex Lewis
Local residents journey and service updates noted
Fragmentary Est detail mentions a woman in the office town Falls working at the creamery before entering service. Mr Lehman buttermaker at the creamery prior to enlistment. He is at Fort Sill. returned early week. Guy Wilder traveled to Des Moines Tuesday for a short trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falls
Lehman
St Fort Sill
Guy’ Wilder
Des ‘Moines
Miss Shirley Booten Returns Home From Nebraska
Superior notes Miss Shirley Booten has returned home Saturday from Grand Island Nebraska where she has been attending school. Miss Jie Olson also returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Booten
Grand Island Neb
Also Mentioned on This Page
Taeeday
Teerety
Adelaide Nitebolsemenee
Hatserville
Bane County
Tan Raapa
Sevredeeeneensans
Eenae- Senna Srs
Editorial
Ainile
Tiva
Wenney
Darter
Mike Sheeteton
Rota Woods
Fk Todern Chy
Earth
County News
Louisiana
Paramount
Vidow Wope
West Emmet
Milford Hauge
J. S. Brown Rus
Clyde Brown
Ida Grove
Cornell Olign
Mra
Maurice Olson
Chester
Joss Mueller
Superior
Harry Smith
Hartland
Claus Martens
J. S. Brown
Milford Houge
Ee Pathe Ey
Pete Anderson
Dake
Byong Derson
Willard
Mathie
Ricard
Whorf
Cigie
Ren
Teks
Jie Olson
Rcwa
Cas Bbs
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!