Personal visits fill Willmar area over Decoration Day
Mrs. J. H. Erickson and many neighbors traveled to Minneapolis for visits with relatives while others stayed local. Comments note Misses Amanda Larson, Jennie Erickson and Miss Esther Johnson attending school events. several guests arrive from Kandiyohi, Harrison, Paynesville, and Eagle Lake to visit family in Willmar and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della
Sophie Hanson
New London
Julia Youngberg
Kerkhoven
H. G. Meyer
Litchfield
Justin Georgeson
Arclander
Mary Johnson
Spicer
Selma Erickson
Annie Swanson
Mamre
Willmar
Alvina
Lillian Swenson
Pennock
Gladys Latterell
Paynesville
Ela Odell
Gorham Powers
Granite Falls
Della Nordstedt
Pipestone
Edward Reigstad
Amanda Larson
Jennie Erickson
Minneapolis
J. H. Erickson
Shora Thunstedt
Cottonwood
Anna Larson
J. R. Petersen
Montevideo
Rollefson
Alfred Bengtson
Lake Andrew
A. L. Gustafson
Emil Oxtlund
Elinore
Maria Erlandson
Margaret
Sioux Falls
S. D
Franklin Hanson
John Georgeson
Elliot
T. O. Christian
H. W. Rost
Dorothy
N. D
Sioux City
Iowa
Maybelle Holt
Palermo
G. V. Snicker
Anton Peterson
Ruth Ber'telson
Edward Feig
Edward
Fred
Harrison
John Feig
Lottie and
Theodore Olson
Irving
W. D. Fredrickson
I. F. Wilson
Traer
Jennie
Lula Leslie
Florence Wallace
Braham
J.E. Leslie
Emma
Minnie Johnson
Bird Island
Misa Esther Johnson
R. A. Butler
Sioux
Church notices and services across Norwegian Lutheran groups
Church services and Sunday school times for NORW. LUTH., SALVATION ARMY, PRESBYTERIAN, and LUTHERAN FREE congregations. Details include meetings of Ladies Societies, confirmation class, annual Viker congregation meeting, and a Lands Kvindefovening festival with speeches, auction, and refreshments by local ladies, plus names of hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norw. Luth. Synod
Ladies Society of the City
L. C. Thorpe
C. N. Peterson
Lutheran Free
Lands Kvindefovening
E. E
Ladies’ Society of the City
Mesdames
Alfred Gilbertson
John Nygard
Nels Bakke
Memorial Day Observance in Willmar Parade and Services
Memorial Day observances in Willmar featured a large parade from the City Library to Park Assembly grounds, with city officials, the fire department, the Commercial Club, and hundreds of students carrying flags, followed by an auditorium program including Gorham Powers and Senator Thorpe. The day also included church notices, missionary meetings, and school play performances by the high school seniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar
Park
Col. Heg. Post G. A. R
A. E. Rice
M. D. Manning
E. M. Stanford
J. B. Boyd
Granville Abbott
Irvin Roberts
A. H. Sperry
C. Hennings
Ea, Taylor
A. Anderson
Thoma H. Olson
Fire Department
Commercial Club
Gorham Powers
Senator Thorpe
America
Supt. Tanning
Park Assembly
Lillian Noren
11Th Istreet
Willmar High School graduation slated for next Friday
The twenty eighth annual commencement at Willmar High School will be held next Friday evening June 3 at the opera house. The program includes invocations, orations, debates, music by the High School Chorus, class prophecy and diplomas presented by Board President Russell Spicer, with benediction to close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar High School
Opera House
C. E. Oberg
Lorin B. Hodgson
lEthel V. Carlson
Minnesota
William
Johnson
Harriet B. Lorrentzen
Ruth J. Hennings
Wiegenlied
Gladys W. Birch
Augusta M. Johnson
Etta Gabrielson
Karen Hansen
Russell Spicer
Board of Education
Willmar Seminary
Sletten
C. A. Pederson
Marie Botnen
Albert I. Sanvik
Minnie Nelson
Emma Somerville
Helen Sather
Nordah Thorpe
Gina Aslakson
Dale
Jass
Henphyn T. Carlyon
Bertha Thorpe
Adolph M. Kiland
Oswald F. Grangaard
Carl L. Gunvalson
Henry Pederon
Otto L. Christopherson
Carl Vin Naseth
Charles ©. Sands
Leonard Anderson
Reception for New Pastor at Leba Non Lutheran Church
The Leba non Lutheran church at New London held a surprise reception Friday evening for Rev. Christian Swenson and his family. Rev. G. Peterson spoke for the district, presenting a purse of about $90 from local and Spicer congregations. Rev. C. E. Nordbreg offered remarks as part of the cordial welcome and social hour followed with refreshments on the lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar
Minnesota
Lutheran Synod Church
Norway Lake
K. Bjorgo
J. N. Andersen
E. A. Vaaler
C. N. Peterson
Chr. Pederson
Benson
T. O. Tolo
Belgrade
D. C. Jordahl
Lebanon Lutheran Church
New London
Christian Swenson
Church Hill
G. Peterson
Swenson
Spicer
C. E. Nordbreg
Train time error prompts early departure on Mid Sett er’s Day
A misprint set the New London special train by one hour. The Atwater departure is 7 30 am instead of 18 30 as advertised. All other points unchanged. Also a graduation gift sale at Elmquiat’s jewelry on Benson Ave near the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Atwater
Elmquiat
Benson Ave
Baseball season closes with dramatic Willmar win and 5 7 records
The local schools cap their season with a Langford field showdown. Willmar defeats Benson High 7 to 6 after a late rally, led by Kiland and Hengstler on the mound and Grangaard, Anderson, Johnson, and Ives with key hits. Earlier, the Seminary routed Benson High 10 to 0, and Willmar edged Litchfield 4 to 3 with Chester Ives delivering the game winner. Both the High School and Seminary finish with 5 wins in 7 games. The Copper Company moves offices to the Post Office block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hengstler
Kiland
Stags
Grangaard
Leonard Anderson
W. S. Johnson
Aug
Paulson
Buck
Litchfield
Chester Ives
Willmar
Archie Carleon
Buck’ Johnson
High School
Seminary
Fire Destroys A G Lundberg Farm Machinery Shed
A fire on the A G Lundberg farm in New London destroyed a machine shed and most farm machinery and the corncrib contents. Grandchild likely started it with matches while the Lundbergs were away. Neighbors and village men assisted, saving the granary. insurance covered only part of the logs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Lundberg
New London
Mr. Lundberg
Industrial Building Bond Vote Approved By School Board
A special election called by the board of education last Saturday approved a $15,000 bond issue by 81 to 82. Funds will build and equip an agriculture manual training and domestic science building south of the high school with plans to start immediately and finish by December 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Herbert Feig to Leave Willmar for McGregor
Herbert Feig, two years teller at First National Bank in Willmar, resigns to become cashier at Tallman Investment in McGregor North Dakota. He will move soon. Melvin Johnson fills his Willmar teller role after leaving S. E. Stansberry Implement Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Feig
First National Bank
McGregor
N. D
Tallman Investment Company
Feig
Herbert
First National
Melvin Johnson
S. E. Stansberry Implement Company
Conductor Hansen Injured in Doon Iowa Accident
Franklin V. Hansen, a conductor, is bedbound from injuries after an accident at Doon Iowa early last Wednesday. He toppled from the engine tender when a grab iron came off, injuring his back and right knee. He returned home Thursday morning. Doctors say his injuries are not severe and he should be able to be out again soon. This is his second accident in two years, the prior one keeping him off duty for nine months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin V. Hansen
Doon
Iowa
Hanson
Runaway buggy scare ends calmly near Colfax
Mrs Anton Johnson two miles east of the city endured a runaway when a strap on the harness broke near Fourth street. The horse bolted about three blocks but she kept control with her three boys aboard. A busy week includes a Ladies Guild meeting on Friday June 3 at 4 pm and a M E church convention on June 2 and 3. August Lundgren, noted Colfax farmer, rented his farm for five years and plans easier days ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Johnson
Benson Avenue
Fourth Street
Colfax
Carl Judith
Johnnie
Linnea Hokanson
August Lundgren
Local Breezes Highlight Colfax and Nearby Towns
Colfax resident J C Bergquist traveled to Willmar for business and leisure while Mies Birdie Ramsett hosted a house party with Normal School friends. Various local residents visited, moved, or announced births and relocations amid a flurry of small town social notes.
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Magnus Olson
Eagle Lake
Nevis
V. W. Okey
Madeline
Louis
Rock Valley
M. E. Murray
St. Paul
George Sanderson
Mr. Murray
Sanderson
Miss Maude Murray
Stillwater
C. A. Green
Kandiyohi
C. A. Broman
Hazel
Alice Broman
Green
C. A. Ohman
Salvation Army
Salvation
Presbyterian
Woodmen of America
Young People’s Society
West Norway Lake
Sunburg
M. J. Stoke
Madagascar
K. S. Stokke
Daniel Nelson
China
Eigheen
C. Lokkensgard
Hanley Falls
M. Saterlie
Mission Board
H. Guy Carlton
Swev
LUTH
Bethel
Peterson
Synod
Rock Island
the Tribune
Bernhard Figgare
J. J. Ekander
Albert Lindgren
C. Stob
Henry Broman
Peter Norman
Alfred Estvik
H. J. Henjum
G. Ytterboe
E. 0. Nordrum
Mra
H. H. Melom
Swan Olson
P. P. Hanson
Witmer
RC. Benton
C. Swanson
Hans
Roy Anderson
Redwing
Luung Reopen Society of the
Swedish Lutheran Church
Amy Fridlund
Lillie Johnson
Borghild Sand
Herrice Severinson
Minnie Klint
Amy Nelson
Minnie R. Nelson
Samuel Nelson
Elvie Englund
Amy
Minnie Fridlund
Licenne
Julius O. Danham
Ida Christine Fosce
Charles Sloka
Mary Anna Shimpach
Bernard Sam Olson
Carrie Kine
Las
Silvia
Ellen Larson
Ruth Sanderson
Ruth
Florence Neuberger
Monica
Blanche MacNees
Russell Ackerman
Myron Cra‘ner
Troy Rodlin
Bar
Hanscom
Hazel Benson
Elfstrum
Zenith Company
The
American Manfacturing Corporation
Zenith Fuel Saver and
Centrol
American Manufacturing Corporation
Arizona
United States
Canada
Playford
Cassopolis
Mich
J. A. Giantvalley
E. J. Wahl
Emil Nelson
Nelson
Giantvalley
Joakim Arneson
Carlson Hall
M. W. A. Camp
Arneson
Anton Bengtson
Nest Lake
Anton
J. T. Otos
Otos
Charles E. Johnson
Bia
Kandlyohi County
OLD Settler
Benson and Litchfield
Minnesota-Arizona Copper Company
4Th Street
Hansen
Ladies Guild
R. J. Triplett
Spokane, Wash
J., WL. Styles
Mr. Tripplett
J. C. Bergquist
Mies Birdie Ramsett
Mies
Anna Swenson
S. A. Raemuson
Otilde Reis
Fargo
J. W. Johnson
Elias Rachie
H. E. McLaughlin
R. C. Benton
Roseville
Inlaw
L. Benton
M. R. Simonshen
Murdock
Florence Surratt
Prances Malan
Daisy Sanderson
James Sanderson
J. N. Anderson
Wheaton
T. A. Hoff
Lutheran Synod
Nora Abrahamson
Anbury
F. &. Monson
St. Peter
Atending
G. A. College
Laura
Simon Klatrup
Tstrup
Buffalo
Ilstrups
Cokate
Appletown
Mesdames Thorpe
Styles
Ives
Oberg
Rodlin
Parnell
Anna Ekdahl
Brandvold
Person & Johnson Factry
Edelbert
Hopkins
O. R. Sletten
St. Johns
Chippewa County
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