Willmar Public Schools reopen with new teachers
The Willmar Public Schools set to begin the new year next Monday September 3 with 17 of 36 teachers new amid assignments across buildings High School Central Lincoln Garfield Lafayette and more. The central plan introduces ability based grouping for second grades with potential expansion if successful. Tuition is ten dollars for grade pupils outside the district while non district students pay none.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar
Myrtle Olson
Hulda Anderson
Abby S. Paddock
Jeanette B. Anderson
Louise Ker
Ora Hoy
Lillie Korthe
Phoebe Peterson
Ors Barg
Magdalen Timers
Alicia Olson
Lincoln
Central
Vinje’s Jubilee Fift h Anniversary Planned at Park Auditorium
Arrangements for the Norwegian Lutheran Vinje Congregation fiftieth anniversary are set for next Sunday. The Park Auditorium has been engaged for the occasion.
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Norwegian Lutheran Synod
Park Auditorium
Farmer faces serious charge after altercation in Atwater
Irving area farmer A L Peterson is held on assault to the third degree after striking Erick Bjork, who lies unconscious with head trauma. Peterson’s hearings in Willmar were postponed pending Bjork’s condition. a prior assault case with attorney Campbell was cited as context. Also notes a silver wedding anniversary for Gustav A Soderling and Nina E Skoglund wedding in Atwater with local guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bjork
Peterson
Campbell
Litchfield
Little Fay Osborne Dies In Play Accident
Five year old Fay Vivian Osborne daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Osborne of Willmar died after a fall on a cement walk at 104 East Litchfield avenue. Witness Mrs H Hanson saw her slip fall and strike her neck fatally. doctor stated fatal neck fracture. Fay born August 7 1912 in Sioux City was loved by many and noted as an unusually bright child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Fay Vivian Osborne
Harry Osborne
Mrs. Morse
Litchfield Avenue
H. G. Lonien
Willmar
Fay Vivian Osborne
Sioux City
Town
Local Red Cross Commended and Community Drive
Kandiyohi County Red Cross seeks more volunteers especially women for sewing and knitting and men to support operations. National membership exceeds 3.5 million and has doubled since July. Two boxes of garments sent to Minneapolis praise the county chapter’s care, with models for broader use. The group plans excursions to rural districts, visits Tripolis and Sunburg, and enlists community cooperation. Mr. J. R. Loney provides a new Fifth Street store as headquarters, central for women’s work. A family reunion at James Sanderson home drew relatives from Crookston Fort Dodge Diamond Lake and Atwater, with fifty attendees enjoying meals, a Diamond Lake motor trip, and visits to Atwater. The Pierce family heads to Fort Dodge Iowa.
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Kandiyohi County
The
Red Cross
Kandiyah County
Minneapolis
Tripolis
Sunbury
J. R. Loney
Fifth Street
the Red Cross
James Sanderson
Willmar
Diamond Lake
Atwater
S. M. Sivertson
Helen
Crookston
C. 8. Pierce
Edith
Allen
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Adam Tait
William
Margaret
M. A. Wheeler
Mathew Ferguson
Walter Taft
Marvis
J. T. Sanderson
Mary
L. P. Larson
Harriet
George Sanderson
Gladys
E. M. Sanderson
Simon Rodberg
A. Bakke
Esther Marion
C. F. Pierce
Twelve Foot Corn Stalks A Prospect For Area Harvest
C Olsen on the old Erick Olson homestead at Eagle Lake brought a photo showing a corn stalk twelve feet tall, taken August 10 from his field. The stalks were well developed and dented ears have been observed this week, with a large acreage expected for a strong crop. Local lenders advertise farm loans and prompt terms through Pine National Bank, Withee.
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Olsen
Erick Olson
Eagle Lake
Pioneering Mamme community figure Jonas Johnson dies aged 79
Jonas Johnson a founder and organizer of the Mamne community died Monday at his residence 317 First Street after a yearlong illness. Born March 25, 1838 in Bari Se derala parish Sweden he moved to America in 1866 sailing from Burlington Iowa to Monongalia County.
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Jonas Johnson
First Street
Afvar
Ulness
Bari
Séderala Parish
Helaingland
Sweden
Heden
Gublinischool
Séderals
America
Burlington
Iowa
Sisaippi
Itnnaagats-Sardla
Monongalia County
Mamre Community Loss and Local Incidents
A 1867 timeline notes a Mamre resident's move from farming to town life and his role in developing the area. It records his 1872 marriage to Anna Abrues and lists surviving children, grandchildren, and burial at Mamrelund churchyard with Rev. Bergquist officiating. Frances Renstrom, seven, dies after meningitis, mourned by family. A gasoline stove fire injures J. E. Maloney and George Olson at a confectionery, causing burns.
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Mamre
Alty
Sweden
Mamrelund Swedish Lutheran Church
Anna Abrues
Peter Magnus
August Conrad
Carl Wilhelm
Langenburg
Canada
Olof Ferdinand
Agnes Hilma
Anna Sophin
Realdenes
Willmar
Bergquist
J. P. Larson
Otto Nelson
John Erickson
Gustaf Berglund
Andrew Ehn
Swen Carlberg
Mamrelund
J. E. Maloney
George Olson
Tornado description from Roseland timber storm near Prinsburg
W J DeVries storekeeper at Roseland describes a tornado sighting on a Wednesday between Raymond and Prinsburg. He chased the storm at 26 mph toward Roseland, watched cottonwoods bend, and noted the vertical cloud near the Herscher and Holtz properties before the storm passed. Mrs Koster, injured, was taken to Geo Lattman’s home near Raymond for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J.devries
Roseland
Raymond
Prinsburg
Gort
Prinaburg
Bosch
Vries
Beind
Koster
Willmar
Ten Men Only Will Mobilize Sept 5
Local exemption board has received vouchers for transport and meals for ten men but new mobilization orders not yet received. Changes move forward the quota in stages with 5 percent of white men with experience to mobilize first, followed by 40 percent on Sept 19, another 40 percent on Oct 8, and the final 15 percent later. Local boards may overlook prior liability numbers to select experienced men such as cooks and former soldiers.
Patriotic Demonstration at Kerkhoven Next Monday
Citizens of the senatorial district will gather at Kerkhoven for a flag raising and speeches on war preparation. Delegations from all parts of the county are expected. Governor Burnquist will arrive at Willmar at 1:40 PM and will have race to speak.
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Kerkhoven
Burnquist
Willmar
Willmar Event Promises Big Kandiyohi County Demonstration
A Willmar crowd plans a major procession toward Kerkhoven with about 100 cars and bands from the county to back a Kandiyohi county demonstration, while Gov Burnquist may attend later. A Willmar club forms in St Paul from former residents after a picnic at Como Park. A boy was bitten by a bulldog but treated. dog owner ordered to report for tests. Birthday surprise trip honors Mrs Swanson in town.
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Wellin
Kerkhoven
Willmar
Burnquist
Kandiyohl
John Lind
Willmar Club
St. Paul
C. H. Affleck
Irvin Roberts
Mra. Purssey
Marlon Minton
Orrin H. Redfield
W. B. McNees
Nathway
Florence Couling
O. P. Rice
O. P. Rice and ‘On
Willams
W. H. Withey
Cheater Wallin
Chas. Wallin
Wallin
Swedish Mission and church notices in Norwegians Swedish
A dense church notices column lists multiple congregations including Swedish Mission Swedish Lutheran Free and Norwegian Lutheran services with times ranging from 9 30 am to 10 46 am and evening services. Iterates Dorcas society meeting August 29 Dorcas members invited. Also reports Mass fines for Dominick Massa and jail time costs paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. N. Teguell
Mission Church
Masdames John Nicholson
Erick Elkjer
Paal Eernen
Norw. Luth
Nicolay Nilsen
Nor Wwegian
Dorcas Society
KT. Rykken
Trott Ave
Paul Hallin
Walcome
First Presbyterian
W. Brym Jones
D. D
The
Presbyterian Church
Chuck
Jesue Crist
SVEA
John P. Johnson's
Pam
ST. Mary's
Father McDevitt
St Patrick's
Kandiyohi
Dominick Massa
Raymond
Martin O'Brien Killed in Ortonville Auto Crash
Martin O'Brien of Graceville died after a car crash near Ortonville while driving with three companions. He died at one o'clock after three hours of suffering. funeral set for Aug 30 in Graceville. He was son of Dennis and Kate O'Brien, longtime Kandiyohi residents, and prominent in Willmar banking and real estate circles. He left a wife Agnes Hartnes O'Brien, four children, his mother, a brother Andrew, and sisters Kate and Julia. Local attendees include Judge-mad G. KR Qvale and BL Parcell family. social circle wide in Willmar and western Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin O'Brien
Graceville
Kandiyohi
Ortonville
Winton
Ortonilla
Dennis
Kate O’brien
Partic
Litchfield Avenue
Dennis O'Brien
Willmar
Martin
Minnesota
Willmar Lodge of Elks. ‘The decessed is mourned by = wife,Mrs. Agnes Hartnes
O'Brien
Mre
Kate O'Briss
Andrew
Kate
Julia
Wimar
Mire
G. KR Qvale
Also Mentioned on This Page
G. A. Foster
Josephine F. Jenness
Martha Emry
Isadore Neil
Irene Anderberg
Agony Lemstrom
Elsie Hull
O. M. Hoffetad
Laura Peterson
E. L. Rodegeb
E. R. Bender
Beulah Dahle
Mildred Trumble
Hilda Greenfield
Vinje
Gustav A. Soderling
Cuumouson
Nina E. Skoglund
Fred Stromberg
M. E. Parsonage
Alice Solmonson
Oscar Riegel
Fay Osborne
B. J. Branton, M.D
H. E. Canfield
G. J. Branton Om
Siadesh
Totp
Eee Ie
Willmar Hospital
Ker Ave
Fourth St
Bee P. G. Davison
M. D
Metropolitan Bug
Monsy
Galt
Esaus
Majestic Theatre
Paramount, Artcraft and
Triangle Pictures
Secreen
Mary Pickford
Uncle Sam
Nettty
Featuring Seena Owen
Rouibe- Huff
Jack Pickford
Steriee
Lenaces
Teddy
Frances Renstrom
Agugnter
William Renstrom
Lake Lillian
Little Frances
Jonas. Johnson
A. DeVries
Wilma
EB. G. Englund
Amy
Emma
Hannah
Edward Swenson
A. A Anderson
Sigvald Johnsom
Constance
Andrew Hawkland
TaBolt
John Swanson
Clarence
Minneapolia
Sundby
A. H. Swansons
J. A. A. Burnquist
Minneaota
J Oe
Elmquists Quale
County Bank
F. Millard
C. Thorpe
B. Hong
EO. Setar
Lewis E. Goss
D.C
Paioer School of Chiropractic
U. GA
MCAL
Offens
Bocas
Laney
Tim
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