Three Mile Paving Work Nears Completion
The long delayed Three Mile paving project progresses toward completion with final concrete curing and soil covering underway. Crews prepare for the remaining sections and anticipate opening the entire stretch in about two weeks, followed by adjacent crossings and lighting work as weather and labor allow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tehik
van Weing
Reili
America
Phuchys
Machiny v
Amedew
Licht Avenue
Returns From Alabama row Halt to area Saturday eve
A meandering report recalls a trip with poor roads and a five week search for a missing destination. It notes a home in Annis Show and references Mrs Locke, J Reynolds, and other local figures amid social events in nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama Row
Locke
Ani Shere
Massive hailstorm devastates Willmar county crops
A severe hail storm swept across the region causing extensive crop damage in Willmar and surrounding townships. Numerous farmers report losses up to 50 percent with many not insured. The storm uprooted trees and damaged orchards as communities tally the impact and names of affected farms and individuals emerge in reports. Separately, Game Warden Sam Warner reports the arrest of three Iowa men for fishing without nonresident licenses, with fines set at ten dollars plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Warner
Olivia
F. L. Pratt
J. S. Clapsaddle
F. Trainner
Bert Iowa
Big Kandiyohi Lake
Muller
Hail Storm Injures Local Men
Herbert Hoglund of this city and Robert Larson six miles northwest were caught in a hail storm last Saturday. Hoglund, driving a team, was thrown from the wagon against a tree and sustained a fractured bone at the back of his head. Larson escaped injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoglund
Robert Larson
Herbert
Larson
Hoglund
Mr. Larson
Death notices and local updates from Le Crosse and area
August Lundquist informs of the death of his sister Mrs. A Mentis of La Crosse Wisconsin with funeral reported for Tuesday. Cundust and John Skuglund travel from Minnesota for the services. The Baker family plans residence on Stn St and Becker Ave as Mr. Baker shops with the Jully Baker Motor Car Co. Sven defeats Lake Lillian 3 to 1 with Reuben Adamson winning and Griffin on the mound. Pearl Hintz of Raymond visits Willmar on way from St. Cloud and Oakes North Dakota. she works at Farmers State Bank in Raymond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Crosse
Lundquist
A. Mentis
Lat Crosse
Wis
Mentis
Cund|uust
la Crosse
Minneavysis
John Skuglund
Starbuck
Oves Family Mercy
WF. Baker
Dilmont
S. Dak
Dillon
Baker Amily
Stn St
Becker Ave
Baker
Jully-Baker Motor Car Co
Wallin
Pearl Hintz
Raymond
Willmar
St. Cloud
Oakes
N. Dak
Farmers State Bank
School Board Election Draws Sparse Voter Turnout
At the High School polling 15 votes were cast for two Board of Education seats. S. B. Quale won all 15 votes for a three year term, George Otterness received 10 votes for re election, two scatterings went to non listed candidates, with both winners serving three year terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
S. B. Quale
George Otterness
Corner Stone Dedication For Swed ish Mission Church Willmar
A large audience gathered last Sunday afternoon for the corner stone laying of the new Swed ish Evangelical Mission church in Willmar. The ceremony featured hymns, readings, prayers, and sermons by Rev. Palmquist, with Rev. Tegnell, Rev. Modig, and Rev. Strom. About eighteen thousand dollars had been raised, and a time capsule with church documents and newspapers was placed in the stone. Following the program, subscribers were invited to add their names to the scroll and several donations were announced. The event closed with benediction by Rev. Oehler. Eagle Lake Ladies Aid meets July 29 at Mrs. Hang Hendrickson’s home.
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Swedish Evangelical Mission Church of
Willmar
O. Zahr
G. N. Tegnell
A. E. Palmquist
Saint Paul
Northwest Missionary Society
Swedish Mission Covenant
A. Modig
Kerkhoven
Carl Strom
Salem
Palmquist
Tegnell
Callendar
Young People's Hymn Book
Missions Women
Veckobladet
Willmar Tribune
Willmar Republican Gazette
Willmar Journal
Minneapolis Tribune
The
Minneapolis Journal
Oehler
Episcopal Church
Carmen Picnic on Nest Lake Draws Large Crowd Last Sunday
The Great Northern's Carmen hosted a picnic on the south shore of Nest Lake with a large turnout. Attendees enjoyed turf war, foot racing, and other amusements as picnickers brought dinners and refreshments to grounds. Married couples listed include Peter L. Ogren and Mabel Wohlin on July 16 and Myron F. Cramer and Albertina Gunderson on July 20. Rainbow Highway, merging with Glacier Trail, links St Louis to Glacier National Park via Twin Cities and Willmar, with markings this summer featuring the Kenney goat insignia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmen
Carmen of the Great Northern
Nest Lake
Peter L. Ogren
Mabel
Wohlin
Myron F. Cramer
Albertina M. Gunderson
Willmar
St Louis
Twin Cities
Glacier National Park
Montana
Great Northern Railway
Wayzata
Litchfield
Benson
Morris, Breckenridge
Fargo
N. Dak
Willmar Golf Team Loses Narrowly at St Cloud
An eighteen hole match at St Cloud last Saturday saw Willmar’s D N Tallman W S Scott Jack Leach and Carl Wallin lead to a four point margin for Tallman and Wallin over their opponents Irvin Riley and Kervin Wilson. Scott and Leach lost by eleven points. A return match is planned at Willmar with the same 18 holes as the showdown to end in retaliation and a finish.
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St. Cloud Golf Links
Willmar
D. N. Tallman
W. S. Scott
Jack Leach
Carl Wallin
Tallman
Wallin
Scott
Leach
St. Cloud
Tallman-Wallin
Messrs
Irvin
Riley
Kervin
Wilson
Golf
Willmar Band Concert Friday at the Opera House
The Willmar Concert Band of thirty six under Prof. A. J. Hobbie performs Friday evening at the local Opera House. Feature numbers by Prof. and Mrs. D. W. Boland of Minneapolis are included. Two shows run 7:45 and 9:30 with admission fifty five cents. Reserved seating at Hallin's Drug Store.
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D. W. Boland
Minneapolis
Hallin’s Drug Store
Helen Gibson
Pirates
Willmar
A. J. Hobbie
Hallin
Willmar Whalloped Raymond Team
Willmar added another victory last month as they defeated Raymond 5 to 0. Willmar produced 11 hits while Raymond managed only two and two Willmar errors contrasted with two by Raymond. Notable plays include Albaugh’s fielding stop and Holmberg and Buck Johnson keeping Raymond from scoring.
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Willmar
Raymond Diamond
Raymond
Albaugh
Joe Holmberg
Buck Johnson
Christian
Nea
Williams
Johnson
Roy Christian
Jean Christian
Robert Anderson
Wigley
Robert Johnson
Hartwick
Arneson
Grace
William Williams
Starteck
Closing of business plans for band concert in Wellman area
The undersigned endorse the closing of all business plans from 2 30 to 5 p m on Wednesday the 28th so employees and others may attend the Million Dollar Band Concert under the auspices of numerous local firms including Capital Shoe Company Hoaglund and Diffendorf Carlson Bros George H Brill Palace Grocery 8 B Carlson and Son Ohsberg Bergquist Co Johnson Bros Chas Olson Henry Morrell J Dies Store Cash Grocery F J Hall Peterson and Wellin Willmar Co Operative Merc Co Wellin Elkjer Co Nelson Johnson and Johnson M Martin Oscar Elmauist Cramer Ackerman and Co Leitte and Keating S Glarum Berkness and Lundberg Lundquist Bros Hoglund Hardware Anderson Nyquist and Co Leonard Johnson Andrew Peterson Filson Neslund Nelson and Gabbert and other local firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Hanscom Post
Capital Shoe
Compan Hoaglund and
Diffendorf
Andersen Bros. and Co
Carlson Bros
George H. Brill
Palace Grocery
8. B. Carlson Ard Son
S. Glarum
Berkness
Lundbere
Lundquist Bros
Hoglund Har
Ware, Anderson-Nyauist and Co
Leonard Johnson
Andrew Peterson
Filson and Neslund
Nelson and Gabbert
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City
Weg
Thazel Benson
Thes
Misa Mice Henson
Peterson
Hy Neel
Buest
Oie
New London Hotel
Bundy
Brivkseu
Vintin
Ly Nelson
Hirist
Dvavtse
East Norway Lake
Gabriel Stone
Willmar Hospital
B. J. Branton, M. D
A. F. Branton, M. D
C. J. Ehrenberg, M. D
Kandiyoki County Bank
Willmar, Minn
FO Millard
BE Hls
Pocaidene L.O Thorp
GEO Wwareness
N.T. Tallarbon
Nortstrom
Striunness
Asst
Lake Andrew
Roseland
Orchert
Oscar Miike
Ierey Swenson
Orel Doodelon
Hains Christ
Vivo
Olin Marlon
Darsan Jausson
Hmwe Loaiussen
Dogul
Master
Ooh
Ct Bintelt
Nets HL Anderson
Haein Prete
Peverson
W. Helien
Fila Arureteen
Jtolert
Doe Selenite Vhs
Havsitusson
Carl Swanson
Hii Tallent
John Lykken
A Tongerid
Awit Swenson
Robert Yunelonieust Heruman
Ole Tvete
A. Sirah Hovane Reese
H. Nordin
Tingvall Wrethers
Ure Elmer Martin
Nord Farm
Chris J. Munson
Johnnie Nelson
Martin Nelson
Rosslund Brothers
Nelson
Nels Peterson
Oscar
Chris Rasmussen
Edw
Hansan
Barker
J.C. Freese
MT Nusten
Peter Frazer
John Swensen
Lowe
Whitetiel
Edwards
H. Wessels
S.J. Johnson
Theander Johnson
John Olsen
C. A. Menstson
Eskel Swenson
Klaus Hoekstra
John Sweep
Oxcar Olsen
JA. Engvall
Topal
Pove Hualweeda
Ed Sluka
Geo. Kostka
Anz. Newbers
Wm.Sluka
John Vast
TR Custer
Spicer Land Co
Nick Dykema
Ben Dykema
Ska Bultiis
Ed Williams
Ludvig Feifarek
Axel Swanson
A. Parham
John Wheiter
John Korthus
John Uulthulsik
Knott
Joln Zuldema
Olin Hoektra
Henry
Fabbee Moektra
K. Douma
Wm. Hostman
Solomon Lake
Bte
Bir
Pennock
Sven
Lake Lillian
Liter
Reuben Adamson
Lake Lillia
Grifin
Otterness
Frank Keenan
Honor Thy Name
Louise Graum
Charles Ray
Edna Goodrich
R. J. Coats
the Tower of Ivory
Gertrude Atherton
Norma Talmadge
Constance Talmadge
New Mission
Eagle Lake Ladies’ Aid
Hang Hendrickson
Wm. Olson & Son
BP. Bjornberg Willmar, Minn
St. Cloud Link
Anderson
Anderson Bros. & Go
Lewis E. Coss
D. C
Geo
C. Mickelson
Chiropractic Office
Loney Block
Minn
Boland
Schaeffer Willmar
Lucia
Bonizetta
G. Granoski
R. N. Forsberg
King Willmar
Cornet
Scotland
Ceteeeeee Knoll
Nona
Willmar Whalloped
Raymond Ball
Dreamland Theatre
Tower OF Ivory
Fatty Arbuckle
Tire Sale
Johnson Erickson Motor CO
Willmar Auditorium
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