15 Feb 1922
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Newspaper
Willmar Tribune
Location
Willmar, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1922
Page
1
The February Lincoln School Parents Teachers meeting voiced support for a new school building to replace the crowded Lincoln structure. Supt. Grohaugh and Mr. Brohaugh urged immediate action as high and grade enrollments rise, noting current space shortages and long walks for Lincoln district students.
The Discussion League event at the high school was not held due to several schools withdrawing from the speaking contest. Last year’s contest was enjoyable and local fans regret the cancellation. Willmar planned full participation and a local representative to compete for honors. Charles Davis will represent his local High School at Macalester on February 17 in the state contest. Prof Dixon of the Willmar Bible School returned from Minneapolis after three weeks away. He underwent and recovered from an appendectomy at Deagenes Hospital and is now in good health.
Willmar High School will be represented at the Western Division sub district contest in declamation and oratory at Kerkhoven this evening. Four high schools Morris Atwater Willmar Kerkhoven enter speakers. Eight sub district contests are held in the division to select Western finalists. Willmar chose Frances Leslie and Ethel Magnuson for declamation with Miss Magnuson winning. Benjamin Rivkin is the lone entrant in oratory and will represent Willmar at Kerkhoven.
The Austin Hanscom Post of the American Legion will host a banquet Friday at the Masonic Temple on Fifth Street. Ex-service men are invited. no charge for plates as the Legion covers costs. Committee members Chas Ekunder, George and Win ar Brogren arranged the event with three state speakers and local auxiliary service.
Mr and Mrs Anton Okerfian entertained Tribune staff at their Seventh Street home Saturday night The Valentine party featured rooms decorated for the day and games referencing St Valentine and The Father of His Country A delicious lunch followed and guests urged an invitation again
OnTuesday evening February 7 relatives gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs George Seehusen in Svea to honor their pearl wedding. The surprise party featured singing games and a midnight lunch. Guests expressed best wishes for many more years of wedded life.
The Commercial Club will hold its annual banquet Thursday February 23 at the Masonic Temple. Dinner served by St Luke's church ladies starts at six. Plate price seventy five cents. Menu includes fruit cocktail baked ham mashed potatoes cabbage salad pickles cake and ice cream. Hildar Houaglund presides as toastmaster with vocal numbers and speeches. Principal speaker J F Thersole of Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank to address. Mr Bates of Northweet brick interests to discuss paving. Lyric orchestra to perform four pieces. Tickets available from J W Kent.
Close relatives friends and children gathered Saturday February 11 at the Klints home to mark forty years since their wedding. Guests arrived forenoon shared a bountiful dinner enjoyed social time and presented the couple with a gift of money. Rev J Tillman spoke briefly.
Two young women from Minneapolis were caught in Willmar trying a bold extortion plot. Miss Theresa Highstrom alias Mrs McArthur and Mrs Ed Holland confessed to threats and a decoy letter scheme. Highstrom pleaded guilty and was fined 95 00 plus costs totaling 12 44, while Holland had not yet been arrested. The case serves as a warning to parents about keeping daughters under careful supervision.
The Civil Service Commission issued a ruling limiting rural carrier certifications to applicants residing within the delivery area of the office with the vacancy. Previously, eligibles from the entire county could be certified. The change aligns rural carrier rules with those for postmaster appointments and has post office department approval.
The Svea Lutheran church ladies host a dinner in the church basement on February 22 starting at noon until all are served. All are invited to attend. The Priam Community Club Ladies meet with the Ladies Aid of Long Lake on Friday the 17th. County nurse O. O. Ga’Imadahl will speak on health at Rykken’s Wednesday afternoon at 2. There are other attractions on the program. Everybody welcome.
The Svea Congregation reports a successful year marked by historic female participation at the January annual meeting. Activities included treasury gains from Sunday School funds and aid societies, a substantial Jubel Album cost, cemetery improvements, and a campaign for Gustavus Adolphus College and Augustana Seminary. Total funds raised reached 8,847.02 with ongoing projects and hopes for a proper fiscal year ahead.
J A Wreazner, superintendent of the Willmar Division, is reassigned to head the Sioux City Division after its merger with Willmar. A Livingstone, City Division superintendent, becomes assistant to supervise the new combined division. The Sioux City stretch runs from Garrettson to Yankton and Watertown to Sioux Falls, while Willmar lines run from Long Lake to Breckenridge, Benson to Huron, and Campbell to Aberdeen. Frogney will base offices in Wilmar as seven clerks transfer from Sioux City.
The February Community Thrift Day drew shoppers and prize winners alike as merchants hosted the event. Prizes went to a series of number holders and include items such as a Speakman shower bath, leather vest, sugar, shoes, a bat, apples, a shirt, wall paper, and cash prizes. Winners listed include Andrew Eastlund, R A Peterson, Arthur Erickson, Myrtle Nelson, A O Forsberg, Marcus Peterson, Walter Haines, Thomas Olson, Josie Murray, L E B Coss, Kenneth Garlson, Mrs O N Grue, and Hisi Aulstrom.
A petition with forty six signatures from Svea Route One patrons has been sent to the Post Office Department asking to restore the previous mail service. The change caused delays as Svea route carriers depart early, delaying Willmar and Svea route mail until Wednesday. The petition, led by Asa Bomsta and Ole EB Briekson, requests adjustment so Willmar carriers arrive at Svea as the Svea carrier begins routes. The current delay runs from November to April. Tigers Feb 25 basketball game postponed from Feb 18 due to scheduling. Eller Omli injured by pony bar accident in coal yard, off work ten days.
The American Legion presented Katcha Koo to a nearly full Dreamland Theatre audience last evening. Cast members and participants earned high praise for their talent and the show’s success, while locals enjoyed the community effort and entertainment.
The Ladies Aid Society of the First M. E. church will meet at 408 Julia Street Wednesday afternoon February 22. Mrs Harvey MeIntire and Mrs N MeIntire will entertain. Everyone welcome.
A Pie Social and program will be served at the Sunnyside area district schoolhouse on Saturday evening February 18. The event is hosted by teacher Martie Erickson and invites ladies to bring pies.
Miss Helga Monson daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Monson of Hawick wed Martin T Thompson son of Mr and Mrs Thomas T Thompson of Spicer on Wednesday February 8 at Kale Lake. Rev E F Gynild officiated. Bridesmaid Manda Thompson wore navy blue messaline. Best man Melgin Bratland Kandiyohi. Reception at the Thompson home followed by plans to live on the groom’s farm near Spicer.
In Willmar the Friday night game pits Willmar High School against Buffalo High School in a district showdown with title implications. Willmar’s lineup features Grace at center, Halin and Johnson at forwards, Linn and Westgard at guard, aiming to repeat past success. A separate Exservice banquet at 6 PM precedes the gym event, and trainer-backed prep hopes to boost Willmar to victory.
The Eagle Lake church held its annual meeting last Tuesday. Rev BE E Gynild was re-elected pastor for three years with a salary increase of 350. Officers reported, the church edifice will be painted this summer, and a Parochial school will be organized with a committee to oversee the project.
The Bethel Ladies Society hosts a coffee social on Thursday afternoon open to the public. Served by Mesdamus P Lundberg Herbert Hedberg Wm Holmberg Chas Carlson Anders Jonason John Olson Jesper Holmquist Carl Ander pom M Blomquist and the Misses Marg and Lydig Erlandsson.
A Willmar gathering discussed forming a militia company and securing an armory in the third battalion Minnesota regiment. Dugan questioned need for a militia while Young touted a city armory plan and bid to unite community and youths.
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