Kandiyohi County Telephone Company Annual Meeting Recap
The Kandiyohi County Telephone Company held its annual meeting in the county courthouse with strong stockholder attendance. President Hemming S. Nelson led reports showing receipts near eleven to twelve thousand dollars and about 4300 spent on line improvements. Directors reelected include Nelson as president Haley as vice president Anderson as secretary Handy as treasurer amid discussions on revenue, stock assessments, and potential new lines.
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Kandiyohi
Astephone
Hemming
Nelgan
Bank of Will Wilding
Establishmant
Hemming Nelson
State Railroad and Wirehouge Commission
Kandi Yohi
B. J. Haley
Nels Anderson
TG. Handy
Swedeberg pastor accepts Pennock Zion call
Rev. C. C. Guile of Swedeberg Nebraska has accepted the call to serve the Main retundant Zion Swedish Lutheran churches at Pennock. Rev. Gullen succeeds Rev. C. C. Bergquist who has taken charge at Forest Lake Lutheran congregation.
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C. C. Guile
Swedeberg
Nebraska
Retundant Zion
Willmar To Host Dassel In District High School Game
Willmar High School prepares for a Friday night district clash at home with Dassel High School. The team aims for another win to tighten its hold on the district title as improvements show in recent play. Also notes Bethel YPS and Vikor YPS hold monthly meetings with listed program items and speakers.
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Willmar High School
Dassel High School
Willmar
Discussion League Contest at Willmar Opens Next Wednesday
The District Discussion League contest will be held in Willmar at the Junior High School auditorium next Wednesday evening February 8. High schools Brackenridge Minneola Renville Fergus Falls and Willmar will be represented by speakers. The topic is the closed and open shop. Each school selects its best speaker from local contests.
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Brackenridge
Minneola
Renville
Fergus Falls
Willmar
Willmar High School
District Meeting Held at Atwater
The Wilmar District of the Minnesota Conference of the Augustana Synod meets in Atwater with pastors and lay delegates from twenty two Swedish Lutheran churches in Kandiyohi Meeker Swift and Pope counties. Rev Jesper Holmquist and Charles Johnson attend for local congregations, hosted by Rev M LeVander at Atwater church. Officers listed: President Rev A F Almer V Pres Rev M LeVander Secretary Rev J Holmquist Treasurer Rev CQ Bergquist of Forest Lake.
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Wilmar
Minnesota
Augustana Synod
Atwater
Kandiyohi
Meeker
Swift
Pope County
Jesper Holmquist
Bethel Church
M. LeVander
A. F. Almer
V. Pres
J. Holmquist
C. QO
Bergquist
Forest Lake
Union Officers Installed By Railway Clerks Union
The Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks Freight Handlers Express and Station Employes held their annual officer installation Tuesday evening. Officers for the ensuing year include Austin E. Sundberg President Harold Larson Vice President Wm A Thunstedt Recording Secretary Otto Trusson Financial Secretary and Treasurer Reuben Stromert Chaplain Earl Collier Sergeant at Arms Allan Wallin Inner Guard Robert Burns Outer Guard. A light social followed. The group meets on the second Monday monthly. a Valentine social is planned for February 13 with 75 cent tickets. The Swedish Literary Society will meet Friday with Rev Claus Johnson speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship
Austin E. Sundberg
Harold Larson
Wm. A. Thunstedt
Otto Trusson
Reuben Stromert
Earl Collier
Seargent Starms
Allan Wallin
Robert Burns
Odd Fellow Initiation In Benson and Willmar Degrees
The Odd Fellow lodge conferred the first and second degrees on six candidates from Benson and two from Willmar last evening. Twenty-five Benson lodge members attended the meeting. The Christian Lutheran church will host a program and supper next Thursday February 9 inviting all to attend.
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Odd Fellow Lodge
Benson
Willmar
Benson Lodge
Christiaa Lutheran Church
Pacific Sash and Door Co Organized in Willmar
The Pacific Sash and Door Company forms in Willmar with twelve stockholders and workers backing a $25,000 capital. Officers include Alexis Karlson as President and J R Seagreen as Secretary, with directors A Karlson J R Seagren E W Soderlund P E B Olson and Victor Nelson. The plant will be a modern sash and door factory at the Ras Musson Blacksmith Shop site on Benson Avenue, aiming for full operation within two weeks.
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Pacific Sash and Door Company
Willmar
Alexius Karlson
W. Soderlund
J. R. Seagreen
O. P. Olson
P. E. Olson
John Haugen
Charles Larson
Ed Belkengren
Minneapolis
Victor Nelson
Ragnar Anderson
Ed Nelson
A. &. Anderson
Alexis Karlson
V. Pres
Sec
Second Street East
Maevie
Bank of Willmar
Ras, Musson Blacksmith Shop
Benson Avenue
Ih Pacific Sash and Door Company
Sash and Door
Willmar Municipal Band to Open Season at Majestic Theatre
Next Sunday afternoon at the Majestic Theatre the Willmar Municipal Band appears in its first concert of the season. Conductor Clarence Granoski says the ensemble is in excellent condition and promises a satisfying program with special vocal numbers by local singers and a mix of marches, overtures, polkas, and selections, featuring Miss Jennie Grodahl and Miss Ella Gunderson.
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Majestic Theatre
Willmar Municipal Band
Clarence Granoski
H. J. Crosby
C. Lavalee
L. Blankenburg
R. Forsberg
Fidelity
H. L. Blankenburg
F. St Clair
Jennie Grodahl
Ella Gunderson
Cadman
Carrie Jacobs Bond
Kerry
Molloy
Faunt
Hayes Fox
Koshler
Brooks Willmar
Kerkhoven Girl Weds Willmar Young Man
Miss Doris Mae Wolf of Kerkhoven and Andy F. Ruddy son of Mr and Mrs Hugh Ruddy were married last Wednesday at 3 pm Rev J R McCullough of First Presbyterian church officiated A reception followed at the groom's parents home The Ruddy couple reside at a local hotel while seeking a dwelling Mrs Ruddy was away due to illness in Wolf Point Dr C J Ehrenberg to leave Willmar Clinic this month likely to practice in Minneapolis with his mother nearby
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Doris Mae Wolf
Kerkhoven
Andy F. Ruddy
Hugh Ruddy
J. R. McCulough
First Presbyterian Church
A. T. Ruddy
Ruddy
Wolf Point
Jake Wolf
Andy BP
C. J. Shrenberg
Willmar High School Defeats Litchfield 27 to 7 in Upset
Willmar High School crushed Litchfield 27 to 7 on Litchfield's floor as Willmar used sharp teamwork and accurate shooting to overturn a strong defense. Hahn led with six field baskets, while Sandin added five and Grace two. Willmar built a commanding lead in the second half, drawing praise from local boosters and rekindling support for the team.
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Madison
St. Cloud
Willmar High School
Dem Clouds
Litchfield
WiUmar
Latchfield
Willmar
Wiltmar Boys
Quint
Tribune
Litchfield Hahn
RF Kessel
Sandia Lr
Carlson Grace Ce
Linne
Westgard
RG Bos Linn
LG Schultz
Holmberg
Sandin
Jolly
Hahn
Grace
Boe
Linn
Carlson
Orren Fisher
Geo. O. Brohaugh
Stowe and Frost elected to Episcopal diocese council
The Rev Walter H Stowe and Dr H Frost senior warden represented St Luke s Parish at Minnesota diocese council in Red Wing on January 26 Dr Frost was elected a member of the Bishop and Directorate for a three year term The General Convention will meet in Portland Oregon in October with four clergy and four lay delegates from each diocese The 1920 Episcopal campaign raised 30000000 amid rising clergy confirmations and baptisms nationwide
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Walter H. Stowe
H. Frost
St. Luke's Parish
Diocese of
Frost
Minneapolis
American Episcopal Church
Portland
Oregon
Our
National Congress
House of Bishops
America
Granite Falls Team to Play Local City Five Feb 12
Granite Falls basketball team plans a visit to the city on February 12 to meet the local high school gym squad in a single scheduled game. The Men's Athletic Club met Monday to decide to continue activities with about thirty members present despite recent wavering interest.
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Granite Falls
Granite Allsquint
Hamline Glee Club to Perform at Willmar Auditorium
Hamline University Men's Glee Club from St Paul will sing at Willmar High School Auditorium on February 7. The group, known in the Northwest, gave 76 concerts last season across a six thousand mile tour. The Tribune of Bismarck praised the reception in a prior concert. The tour spans from Anoka Minnesota to San Francisco California, directed by Prof. J A Jaeger. Martin Solberg departed for Fremont Nebraska for an extended stay.
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Hamline University Men's Glee Club
St. Paul
Willmar High School
Northwest
The
Tribune
Bismarck
N. D
Hamline University
Bismarck: Conservatory of Music
Anoka
Minnesota
San Francisco
Cal
Altho
J. A. Jaeger
Twin Cities
Happy marriage of local young couple
The marriage of Miss Anna C. Sletten, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ole Sletten, Woodland St, to Mr Arthur C. Johnson of 424 First Street, occurred Monday afternoon at one o clock at Winter Lutheran parsonage. Rev Arnt Vaaler officiated. Stella Johnson was bridesmaid and William Pearson was best man. After a short eastward honeymoon they will be at home after February 15 at 613 Third Street East.
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Magnet Inn
Johnson
Third Street
Willmar Athletic Association Holds Annual Meeting
Willmar athletic association held its annual meeting at city hall with about thirty stockholders present. Wm. ONeil presided as nine directors with three new members elected A M Endersbe Arthur Carlson and L R Keating. Officers elected included J R Welch president Arthur Carlson vice president LeRoy Johnson secretary and N H Tallakson treasurer.
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Wannel Visiness
Roushpillers
Willmar Athlete Association
Wm. O'Neil
Poerd
A. M. Endersbe
Arthur Carlson
L. R. Keating
N. H. Tallakson
Recital by St Agnes Guild at St Luke's Church
Mrs Sophus Larsen and Miss Nellie Robbins present a vocal and piano recital Sunday February 12 at 3 pm in St Luke's church. Admission fifty cents. Program includes Veracia Italian songs, MacDowell pieces, Scott songs, Sibelius and more with works by Arditi and Homer.
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Mrs. Larsen
Miss Robbins
St. Agnes
St. Luke's
Sophus Larsen
Nellie Robbins
Veracia
Marie
di Copera
di Capua
Larsen Sonata
Trogica MacDowell
MacDowell
Cyril Scott
Laddie Thayer
Madam Butterfly
Puccili
Larsen Valse Triste Sibelius
Moonlight Starlight
Gilberte
James H. Rogers
MacDermid Dearest
Sidney Homer
Arditi
National Guard Unit May Move from Fergus Falls
National Guard Col Fulton of the Fifth Minnesota Infantry in ManKato notifies Henry Young that War Department orders transfer the Fergus Falls company to another city. Willmar may secure the unit if it acts quickly, with recruitment of sixty three unlisted exservice men for one year and others for three years. The unit will get equipment and pay, with eventual federal aid of 37500 to help build an armory, funded by $20,000 legacy from Gov. Rice bringing total to 43000. A petition for city site and 1000 financial aid plus 4000 from subscriptions planned. special meeting February 9 at Public Library basement to discuss. Other cities, including Park Rapids, also seek the unit.
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Col. Fulton
Fifth Minnesota Infantry
Mankato
Henry
Young
War Department
Washington
National Guard
Fergus
Willmar
Fergus Falls
Algo
Fergua Falls
Express
Gov. Rice
Thia Puirpoce
AU -Mom
Park Rapida
Denver Tigers Touring Colorado Tech Five to Play Here
The Denver Tigers a Denver Colorado quint on a country tour will face Willmar City at Losa High School gym February 18 in the second annual tour. They have beaten Red Wing Duluth and St Paul quints on prior stops and feature a noted Indian star famed as a spectacular player.
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Denver Tigers
Denver
Colorado
Baat
Pennsylvania
Willmar City
Losa High School
Tigers
Red Wing
Duluth
St. Paul
School Children Examined In City In Week
Miss Inga Imadgh and Miss Woolson inspected all city schools and examined pupils with colds. Pupils with fever were sent home for safety to prevent pneumonia and resume studies quickly. The county nurse made home calls. 329 temperatures were taken. Forty three pupils were sent home for treatment. Eighty four home visits were made. Weighing and measuring in schools began last week. 608 pupils were weighed and measured. Nurses will start physical inspections at the Central buildings.
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Inga Imadgh
Woolson
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Annual Meeting OF Telephone CO
Kandiyohi Co. Telephone Co
Pennock
C. C. Gullen
Pennock Lutheran Churches
Dassel
Five
Bethel Y. P. S
Bethel Young Peoples Society
Miss Koch
Birdie Rykken
Verona Lundquist
Lois Anderson
Tulk
Atty
Henry Young
Leola Chard
Vincent and
Varnon Nelson
Nannie Nelson
Amyl Carlson
Hazel Emquist
Vikor Y. P. S
Vikor Young Peoples Society
Solomon Lake
Anasely
Wilkmar
Swedish Lutheran Church
Swed. Literary Society
Swedish Literary Society
Claus Johnson
Pacific Sash and Door CO
Karlson
Willmar Sash and Door Company
Charles Layton
Willmar Sash and Door Factory
J. W. Young
New London
Willmar Municipal
W. HL. S
Fast Litchfeld
Nellie Plowman
Brooten
Maryland
Virginia
Benaevey
Blanche L. Hayes
Roland Ave
Baltimore, Maryland
E. H. Frost
Episcopal Diocese
Yellow Medicine Boys
Hamline Glee Club
Martin Solberg
Freemont
Anna C. Sletten
Arthur C. Johnson
Stella Johnson
Flint Street
J. R. Welch
Willmar Athletic Association
E. M. Rikje
Paynesville
F. Falls
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