Retiring After 25 Years In Willmar Firm Changes
A major city business announces the retirement of E C Wellin after 25 years with Peterson and Wellin. P C Peterson takes over the business as Peterson and Sons with sons Elroy and Irvin joining to manage operations. No change in policy or service standards is planned. Wellin remains in Willmar pursuing future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muon
E. C. Wellin
Peterson & Wellin
Altho
Wellin
Peterson
P. C. Peterson & Sons
P. C. Peterson
A. Larson & Company
Willmar Co-operative
Megsta, Peterson and Wellin
Peterson, Larson & Wellin
Willmar
Busingas
Pioneer House
Willing Workers Social at Mission Church Friday
The Willing Workers of the Mission church host a social on Friday evening, January 20 at 7:43 p.m. Invitations extend to attend. Program includes piano duets, violin solos, readings, and songs performed by Eleanor Ostlund, Helen Ohsberg, Signe Anderson, Mrs Reuben Anderson, and others. Families Swan Anderson, Reuben Anderson, Adolph Appelgren, C. E. Bengtson, and C. Hedin will provide the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission Church
Eleanor Ostlund
Helen Ohsberg
Signe Anderson
Reuben Anderson
Swalin
Soderlund
Vonassoo
Oscar Augusteon
Erick Elkjer
Swan Anderson
Adolph Appelgren
C. E. Bengtson
C. &. Hedin
Safe Berth Secured by Minnesota Basketball Player
Harold Severinson of this city has seemingly nailed a forward position on the University of Minnesota team. He has played in all games so far and is likely to keep his berth unless rivals show unusual form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Severinson
University of Minnesota
Association Meeting Atwater Livestock Shipping Association
The annual meeting will be held Saturday afternoon in Atwater town hall. The County Agent will speak on the Commission at South St. Paul and M. E. Jacobson of Lac Qui Parle will discuss the U S Grain Growers Inc.
PhilatheA Class Hosts January 25 Gathering
The Philathea Class will be entertained by Miss Hsther Swenson and Mrs. D. T. Carlson at Mrs Carlson’s home, 113 Litehfield Ave. The event is set for next Wednesday evening January 25. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hsther Swenson
D. T. Carlson
Litehfield’ Avena
Willmar Beats Litchfield In Local Gym Victory
Willmar city basketball team defeated Litchfield 25 to 16 this evening in the local gym. The Willmar lineup showcased steady defense and timely scoring to secure the win.
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Willmar City
Litchfield
Acers
R W Stanford Elected Secretary of Glacier Trail Association
R W Stanford of this city was elected secretary at the national Glacier Trail Association convention held last Thursday in Minneapolis. Attendees included Olot Ferring Henry G Young Alb in C Carlson John Ruddy and William O Johnson. The trail spans 100 miles from St Louis to Breckenridge via North Dakota and Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olot Ferring
Henry G. Young
Albin C. Carlson
John Ruddy
William O. Johnson
Glacier Trail Association
Minneapolis
Commercial Club
Ruddy
St. Louis
Breckenridge
North Dakota
Montana
R. W. Stanford
Locals Defeat Howard Lake 30 to 24 in Close Battle
The Willmar City team edged Howard Lake 30 to 24 on the gym floor. Willmar led with 12 field baskets to Howard Lake's nine, Nelson and Nordstrom top-scored for Willmar, while May and Campbell led the visitors. Free throws favored Willmar 6 of 9 by Peterson and 6 of 10 by Branton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Lake
Willmar
Hach
Nelson
Nordstrom
A. May
Campbell
Theo
Haldah
Willmar Pos
Jestua
Marverud Nelson
May Norting
Branton RG
May Walling
Peterson
Jestus
AgMsy
Norling
Branton
Auditors Convene for State Association Meeting in Minneapolis
Auditor Samuel Kandiyo leads county auditors from Kandiyo county to Minneapolis for the state association’s annual convention at the courthouse. New officers will be elected. speakers from the state inspection department and other officials will address common auditing challenges. Donald F Hahn plans to tour, presenting the play Sittin Pretty with local help in each town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel
Kandiyohi
Minneapolis
State Association of County Auditors
Nelson
State Inspection Department
Donald F. Hahn
New York
Donald
Ren
Mr. Hahn
Drill Team Entertained at Mrs Lacy's Home
Mrs H E Lacy hosted the Degree of Honor Lodge drill team at 520 Third Street South last Wednesday evening. Seventeen guests attended with Mrs A L Bryant winning first prize in whist and Miss M Hanscom taking second honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H._E. Lacy
Degree of Honor Lodge
Third Street South
A. 10. Bryant
M. Hanscom
Miss Anna Larson Hosts Sister Zelphia's Chicago Visit
Miss Anna Larson entertained at 402 12th St. last Tuesday evening in honor of her sister Miss Zelphia who departed Saturday for Chicago. Zelphia has spent four months on vacation at their parental home in the city, that of Commissioner and Mrs. Swan Larson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Larson
12Th St
Miss Zelphia
Chiago
Zelphia
City
Swan Larson
Engineers Picked For Joes Paving Plan The City
City Council selected Toltz King Day Co of St Paul as paving engineers after fourteen bids were pared to four. The firm to receive three percent of city pavement expenditures. An overhead bridge requirement by the Highway Commission ends a proposed underground crossing. A conference with engineers and council will set grades and resolve street owner concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toltz, King, Day & Co
St. Paul
Kent
Highway Commission
Couseil
Tolts, King, Day & Co
Choral Date Set for Messiah Performance
The Willmar Choral Society at the Junior High School Auditorium decided to present the oratorio Messiah on February 28. It will be the society’s first appearance, signaling a new era for city musical culture. Prof. David Nyval of Minneapolis conducts.
Buy Whitefield Farm Sold to Lindquist Brothers
A land deal completed last Monday through broker J A Johnson transferred ownership of the 160 acre Whitefield farm known as the old Swinegetter place in section 6 town of Whitefield from Mr. Myers of Iowa to Axel and Oscar Lindquist. The land valued at 160 dollars an acre was bought for 70 dollars per acre. J W Moody cashier of the First National Bank of Adrian Minn handled the closing for Mr. Myers. The farm has recently been tiled across its entire area.
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Whitefield Farm
J.A. Johnson
Axel
Oscar Lindquist
Swinegetter Place
Whitefield
Mr. Myers
Iowa
J. W. Moody
First National Bank of
Adrian. Minn
Myers
Worthy Endeavor A Priam Benefit Nets 150 For Bethesda Homes
Mr. K T Rykken told Tribune about a Priam ladies social for Bethesda Homes that raised 150 and earned praise from those caring for children and aged. The W C T U met at Dr G B Forsell home at 601 First Street with a strong turnout and an engaging program led by Rev L C Benson. Lunch was provided by Mrs O A Brumin, Mrs Leonard Johnson, and Mrs Lund, and the treasury benefited notably.
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K. T. Rykken
Tribune
Priam
Bethesda
G. B. Forssell
First Street
L. C. Benson
A. Brbmin
Leonard Johnson
Lund
Evanston man returns home after visit with family
H. M. Stanford of Evanston UL left Thaddy for his home after a visit since Saturday with his mother Mrs E. M. Stanford and his brother attorney R. W. Stanford and family. Stanford is president of a publishing concern at Evanston. Ladies Aid of Rogie Lake will meet January 26 at the home of Mrs A B Jondton. All are welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evanston
H. M- Stanford
Thaddy
E. M. Stanford
Atty
R. W. Stanford
Mr. Stanford
Ladies Aid
Rogie Lake
A.B Jondton
Woodmen Installation Of Officers In City Tonight
Modern Woodmen of America lodge holds installation of officers this evening with supper at seven. State Deputy EK F Burns presides. Officers include Consul ALO Fersberg Advisor Hans Peterson Banker Fred H Vail Clerk N B G Past Consul H Escort A O Lien Watchman Peter T Bartleson Sentry O J Westeard and physicians GB J Branton A F Branton H V Hancun J S Benson P Davison and J C Jacobs Larson provide medical staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of America
EK. F. Burns
Alo
Fersberg
Hans ©. Peterson
Fred H. Vail
A. O. Lien
Peter T Bartleson
Sentry
J. Westeard
J. Branton
A. F. Branton
H. V. Hancun
J. $. Benson
P. ©. Davison
J.C. Jacobs
Larson
Reverend Bergquist Leaves Pennock For Forest Lake Church
Rev. C. O. Bergquist concludes five year pastorate at Mamireland and Zion Lutheran churches in Pennock with a farewell sermon last Sunday. He resigned earlier to take effect in January and will assume leadership of the Forest Lake congregation after Rev. A. W. Knock departs Berkeley California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. Bergquist
Mamireland
Zion Lutheran
Pennock
Bergquist
Forest Lake
A. W. Knock
Berkeley
Cali
Congregations Grow as Bergquist Serves Pennock Past Five Years
The Pennock congregation numbers about two hundred members with total membership around four hundred across the group. Rev Bergquist arrived in October 1916 and notes growth. A new parsonage and church improvements have been completed at Mimreland and finances remain strong. Rev and Mrs Bergquist left Tuesday for Carlton to visit her parents for two weeks. The successor at Pembele is Rev Guilen of Swe deberg, Nebraska, a classmate of Rev Jesper Holmamist of Willmar.
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Pennock
Bergquist
Tuiring
Mimreland
Carlton
Pembele
Guilen
Swedeberg
Nebraska
Jesper Holmamist
Willmar
Madison High to Meet Madison Saturday Night Quiz
Madison High School quint invites local fans for a hard fought game Saturday evening. The visiting Madison team brings a strong season reputation and a lively confrontation is expected. Also note Ladies Night at Willmar Gymnasium with poor work starting at 7 20.
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Madison High School Quint
I’ Splendid
Litchfield
Willmar H. 5
Willmar Tribune
Halvorson Sletten Wed In Simple Home Ceremony
Last evening January 11 Wilfred J Halvorson and Miss Adma G Sletten united in marriage at the home of Rev Nicolay Nilsen The attendants were Mr and Mrs Clarence Halvorson The officiating clergyman was Rev Nilsen.
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Halvorson-Sletten
Wilfred J. Halvorson
Adma G. Sletten
Nicolay Nilsen
Clarence’ Halvorson
Rev
Nilsen
Lutheran Church Annual Meeting Recaps Local Funds
Atwater and Grove City churches report totals for income and outlays including missions. Ladies Aid and Luther League figures show treasury balances and gifts to church work and missions. Subscriptions to Seminaries and college exceeded $2,900, with generous Christmas pastor gifts and plans for English language youth work. Pastor M LeVander notes gratitude and blessing.
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Atwater
Grove City
Russia
Luther League
Treasury
Ladies Aid
Theo
G. A. College
AtWiter
Harops
Michigan
Tze
Young Peoples Society
God
Splendid lecture by Miss Chase at Masonic Temple
Miss Mary Chase of the State University spoke to a large audience at the Masonic Temple on an educational program hosted by the Civic Club. Receipts neared 82 dollars. The club arranged school talks and a Lutefisk supper on Wednesday at the Lutheran Free Church with modest admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Club
Mary Chase
State University
Masonic Temple
King
Sophus Larsen
Frances Hed
Mrss Chase
Chase Spenk
Majestic Theatre remodelling to broaden vaudeville acts
J F Crisp proprietor of the Majestic Theatre announces interior remodeling at the amusement house. The interior has been retinted and beautified and the stage is being expanded to a depth of thirty feet with curtain and scenery. J H Olsen and Company handle the remodeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J_ FP. Crisp
Majestic Theatre
Willmar boys victors in rough Atwater clash 24 to 15
Willmar High boys edged Atwater 24 to 15 in a ragged floor battle on Atwater’s floor. Larson led Atwater with 13 points, Holmberg and Grace paced Willmar, and fouls favored Willmar four to two. Girls game went to Atwater 7 to 6 after 5 extra minutes as both teams struggled for baskets.
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Willmar High School
Atwater High School
Willmar
Atwater
Larson
Aroun
Willmar Holmberg
Grace
Post
Willmar Reese
Sandin Larson
Holmberg
Samstad
Grace Johnson
RG Linn Anderson
Westgard
Sandin
Frea
Baese
Wilmar
Dale
Jolly
Lindell
Zieh
Pos
Greenough
Moll
Monson
RE Thompson Christian JC Lund Leid
RCO Kurtz Hanson
Halvorson Johnson
le Ostland
Moll i
Feig
Arneson
Trebilecok
County Farmers Petition Congress To Revive Grain Corporation
A large gathering of progressive farmers met at the courthouse on Saturday afternoon to urge Congress to revive the government grain corporation. Speakers pressed immediate relief and proposed the grain corporation pool wheat to fix cost of production and a living price, warning of foreclosures and farm bankruptcies without action. Representatives Hemming Nelson and others urged swift petitioning and support for a bill to carry out the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grein “Coperation
C. C. Bergquiat
Hemming Nelson
Petiion
Congress
Government Crain Corporation
Warn “C. Bergquist
J. B. Bosch
A. 0. Nelson
Government Grain Corporation
Grain Corporation
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P. C. Peterson and Sons
Auditors’ Convention
Samuel Nelson
Gust Savat
Raymond
Murdock
Miss Larson
Joe
Forsberg
Loral Lodge
C. O. Bercquist
Hue
Forest
Berganiut
Madison
Strong Five
Lutheran Church Annual Meeting
M. LeVander
Lutheran Free Church
oh Liteh_ field avenue
First ‘Street
Ed Sandbo
Illings
Jesper Holmanlst
Geneseo
Winoid
Jan
Arthur Blur
Haid Dani
Woodman Hall
E.L. Rodegeb
Meluy S
St Luke's Guide
Salvation Army
Comandant Sandberg
Sweden
County Farmers Petition Congress
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