Flag Day Observed in City Parade and Program
Flag Day on June 14 will be observed in the city with a parade and program organized by the Welfare and Community Committee. Children will march from the high school to the courthouse grounds led by a mounted flag bearer and Uncle Sam, with the Willmar Band supplying music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hils Lodge
Fourth Street
Becker Avenue
Court House
Uncle Sam
Willmar
America
Republic
M. J. van Vorst
New London
Elks Lodge
Not One Guesed Right Last Week in Missing Word Page
The Tribune reports a flood of replies to the Missing Word page with no correct answers last week. Mrs Art Berglund of Atwater and P J Peterson of Willmar each named two words and win $1.00. Five weeks remain for contestants and prizes. Chief Westgard and Postmaster Forsberg attend Minneapolis Odd Fellows convention with planned returns this Friday.
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the Tribune
Tribune
Art Berglund
Atwater
P. J. Peterson
Willmar
Boston
Ole J. Westgard
August Forsberg
Minneapolis
Odd Fellows Lodge
Westgard
Forsberg
Grand Lodge
Picnic at Diamond Lake for Norwegian Lutheran Prep church
The Sunday school of the Norwegian Lutheran Prep church will hold a picnic at Diamond Lake on Sunday afternoon June 18. All church members and friends are invited. Car owners should notify before Sunday June 11 to the committee members listed.
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Diamond Lake
Norwegian Lutheran Prep Church
O .O. Algin
Severt Bennon
H. Halvorson
Melvina Mathtagon
Graduates of State Teachers College at St. Cloud
The commencement exercises at State Teachers College St. Cloud Minnesota were held on June 1. Local graduates include Lilly Lindberg Bernice Benson Frances Olson and many others from Pine County and nearby towns. Notable graduates include Ellen Christopherson Millie Christopherson Clara Sunde Elsie Swenson Hilda Brustad Nora Casey and Anna Onsdorff. Leo M. Miller also graduated from the advanced English course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Teachers College
St. Cloud
Minn
Lilly Lindberg
C. A. Lindberg
Bernice H. Benson
Ben Benson
Frances Olson
S L. Olson
Atwater
Ellen
Millie A. Christopherson
Pennock
Clara P. Sunde
Hawick
Elsie
Joyce Swenson
Hilda GC. Brustad
Belgrade
Nora M. Casey
Litchfield
Anna Onsdorff
Grove City
Dorothy J. Bugbee
Florence Dorothy Nygaard
Phyllis V. Nehring
Frances E. Robertson
Paiynesville
Agnes M.bergendale
Montevideo
Florence Louise Korn
Clara City
Leo. M. Miller
Paynesville
Ice Cream Social Aids Priam Baseball Team
An ice cream social at the home of Fred Portz Sr next Friday evening June 9 funds the Priam baseball program. Proceeds support the team as community members gather for a fundraising event.
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Fred Portz
Priam
Graduation This Year For Miss Mabel Lundquist
Miss Mabel Lundquist daughter of Mr and Mrs ety will graduate from Bethel Academy Commercial Course in St Paul this year Commencement set for Tuesday evening June 13 She attended Bethel part of last year served as class vice president and will spend the summer with her parents after returning to the city Beatrice McElhaney entertains at Homewood Park for her birthday party with about sixteen friends enjoying games and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Lundquist
Ety
Bethel Academy
St. Paul
Lundquist
Bethel
Homewood
Beatrice McElhaney
G. A. McElhaney
Homewood Park
Beatrice
Hoon Breaks Collar Bone During Baseball Play
Harold Hoon, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Hoon, broke his collar bone while playing baseball last Sunday.
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Harold Hoon
G. B. Hoon
Confirmation at Bethel Church Largest class in history
Rev. Jesper Holmquist presented his third catechized class at Bethel Lutheran Church in Willmar last Sunday. The 27 graduates, largely city residents, answered in English, with one year of preparation. Next Sunday they receive Holy Communion as services proceed in English and Swedish. The congregation totals over 500, about 700 with children. Graduates include Myrtle Johnson, Dvelina Mattsgn, Bertina Anderson, Alice Holmquist, Veldora Nordstrom, Elsie Swenson, Eleanor Lundquist, Florence Holmquist, Florence Almstedt, Geneva Almstedt, Pearl Holmberg, Eleanor Johnson, Ruby Brown, Myrtle Nelson, Signe Anderson, Ruby Westerberg, Marion Blomquist, Hazel Lundquist, Mauritz Nordgren, Russell Holmberg, Herman Forstram, David Endersbe, Vernon Nelson, Vincent Nelson, Reynold Johnson, Elmer Harrigon, Emil Mellgren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesper Holmquist
Bethel Lutheran Church
Willmar
Bethel
Myrtle Johnson
Dvelina Mattsgn
Bertina Anderson
Alice Holmquist
Willmar Nine Set to Face Alexandria Next Sunday at Home Ground
Willmar travels eighty five miles to meet Alexandria, a fast team with a solid but not flawless record. Roosters from Willmar will accompany the squad as Alexandria, though not undefeated, has suffered losses by small margins.
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Willmar
Alexandria
Automobile Fatality Near Breckenridge Claims Thomas Crowder
An automobile accident Sunday May 28 near Breckenridge killed Thomas Crowder after he returned from a lake trip. Crowder’s car tipped over when another vehicle did not leave him space on the road, resulting in his death.
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Thomas Crowder
Breckenridge
Crowder
Lake
Big Outing at Ole E Erickson's June 24 Event
The Swedish Lutheran church of Christina holds its annual outing at Ole E Erickson's on June 24 with a full program and refreshments. Speakers Rev Berg Rev Sorenson Co Supt Alvin and Rev Arntzen present brief talks. Music by Lake Lillian Band Syca Choir Olivia Choir and others plus a Swedish National Wedding March and various songs. Dinner served by church ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christina
Ole E. Erickson
America
Berg
Sorenson
Lake Lillian
Fahlun ‘Baptist
Syca
Lares Erickson
Fred Hegstrom
Walier
Olivia Choir
Jenta Séndag
Adolph Erickson
Adolph Erickson. Song, Ladies Quartet. Speech, Co. Supt. of
Alvin
Skoglund Bros
Tromsé Church Choir
Rev
Arntzen
East Lake Lillian Orchestra
Samuel Nelson
Prizes Awarded for Essays in Temperance Topics
The local W C T U distributed 25 dollars in prizes to public school children for essays on alcohol and tobacco. Winners in high school and lower grades are listed with names and prize amounts, and their top essays advance to a state competition hosted by Mrs Ethel Horton Turner.
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Eeach
Ethel Horton Turner
Scientific Temperance Instruction
J. Renwick McCullough
Gremsg
Rev
Stowe
Elna Forssell
Leola Chard
Helen Chard
Maynard Linn
Myrtle Ostrom
Inga Peterson
Esther Woods
Anna Grace Nelson
Jennie Overgaard
Verona Lundquist
Katherine Frogner
Willmar Special City Election June 19 Bonds for Underground Wires
The City Council and Water & Light Commission ask Willmar voters to approve 85 000 dollars in bonds charged to Water & Light Plant earnings to fund underground electric wires and improved street lighting plus balance on Block Twenty purchase. The measure, linked to the June primary, seeks to modernize the city and remove visible poles. Vote special ballot Monday June 19.
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Water & Light Commission of
Willmar
Water & Light Plant
Willmar High School Graduates Largest Class Yet
The 1922 Willmar High School commencement celebrated a class of 55, the largest in the school's history. Diplomas were awarded after the procession and benediction by Rev. Walter H. Stowe. Valedictorian honors went to Chariea V. Davis, with second to Valdia L. RaDue.
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Willmar High School
Nellie Robbing
Walter H. Stowe
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Babe
Mendelssohn
Schnecker
G. G. Glick
State University
Supt. Brohaugh
Ciro Pinsuti
8. B. Quale
Chariea V. Davis
W. N. Davis
Valdia L. RaDue
A. J. RaDue
Luigi Caracciolo
Ang
Beatrice Nekwall
Birdie Rykken
Rev. Stowe
Pretty church wedding at Raymond on Monday
The St Johns Lutheran church in Raymond witnessed the wedding of Miss Alice Marie Peterson and Mr. Andrew G Nelson last Monday in a ceremony at 5 o clock. Rev R Lechner officiated as relatives and friends gathered with music from Rena Lembke and performances by Minnie and Tillie Van Haven. The bride wore a prune tricotine suit with blue lace hat and a corsage of roses and sweet peas. The groom’s sister in law served as attendant. An all white and red reception followed for about 50 in the church parlor. Out of town guests were listed and the couple planned a trip to several western and Canadian stops before settling at 823 East Fourth Street after July first.Mr Nelson is a partner in Nelson Bros Laundry.
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St. Johns Lutheran Church
Raymond
Alice Marie Peterson
Adolph G. Peterson
Andrew G. Nelson
G. Nelson
East Third Street
Willmar
R. Lechner
Rena Lembke
Minnie
Tillie van Haven
T. G. Nelson
Milan
Mia
E. J. Midthum
Haneyford
N. D
O. Olson
Hillsboro
N.D
Herman Meyer
Lawrence
Arthur
Amanda Rener
Atwater
Nelson Fest
Interlachen
Spicerland
Northwest
Grand Forks
Honeyford
Gilby
Fargo
Bemichi
Canada
East Fourth Street
Nelson
Nelson Bros. Laundry
Y P U Meeting at Andrew Monson's Friday
The BYPU meeting for this week will be held at Andrew Monson's home on Friday evening June 9 in this city. Young people meet at the church at 7 30 to go together to the place for a program described as good.
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Andrew Monson
Minister Axel Anderson Ordained at Fahlun Church
Special meetings at the Fahlun Baptist church Thursday and Friday drew visiting pastors from Lake Elizabeth Minneapolis Cambridge and Maynard. On Friday evening Rev Axel Anderson who has served the congregation since last fall was examined and ordained. He and his wife had hoped to go to Russia as missionaries but cannot yet depart. The sermon was delivered by Rev Erick Carlson of Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fablun Baptist Church
Axel Anderson
Anderson
Fahlun
Russia
Soneson
Lake Elizabeth
B. A. Magerstrom
Brick Carlson
First Swedish Baptist Church of
Minneapolis
A. Lindgren
Cambridge
Fred Moberg
Maynard
Bergfalk
Erick Carlson
Fidelis Society Meeting Outing Planned for June 12
The Fidelis Society will meet at the Harry Wrickson cottage on Monday June 12. Members meeting at the church at 7 30 p m. where cars will be provided to transport attendees.
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Fidelis Society
Harry Wrickson
Farm Bureau Picnic Draws Large Crowd in Sibley Park
The Kankyohi County Farm Bureau picnic in Sibley State Park drew about two thousand attendees from across the county on June 3. Lake Lillian and Sunbury band members provided music while horseshoe games and a tug of war entertained. Lake Lillian won the tug of war 3 to 2 over Sunbury as a county ball game ended in a close 3 to 2 score. A $55 collection was distributed to the band and ball boys.
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Kankyohi County
Farm Bureau
Sibley State Park
Lake Lillian
Sunbury
Charles Eddy
Whitefield
J. F. Reed
Lac Qui Parle
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation
Reed
Band Boys
Ball Boys
Car of Creamery Butter Saved $320 on Shipment
A car of creamery butter was shipped May 24 from Willmar Station containing 799 tubs and a gross weight over 51 000 pounds. Through co operation of creameries, shipments are combined to form this car saving $320 versus less than car lot pricing. Five cars a week are now shipped this way. Mr N J Hedlund left for Glenwood to establish headquarters.
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Willmar Station
Tate
N. J. Hedlund
Glenwood
Midsummer Picnic Planned by Tromso Lutheran Church
The Tromso Lutheran Church announces its annual midsummer picnic on June 20 at the church grounds. A good program is promised.
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Tromso Lutheran Church
Shipstead Emerges as Progressive Challenger in Minnesota
Henrik Shipstead, who polled nearly 300000 votes for Minnesota governor two years ago, is again called to champion the progressive cause this time as United States Senate candidate. He is seen as the strongest foe to incumbent Frank Kellogg, a friend of big interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrik Shipstead
Minnesota
United States
Frank Kellogg
Shipstead to speak in Kandiqoh County meetings this month
Mr Shipstead will hold early campaign meetings in progressive communities including Kandi yohl County this month. He is expected to be busy once the main campaign begins to spread the progressive message statewide. He will speak at the Fair Grounds Park auditorium next Monday at 2 PM and again at 8 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Shipstead
Kandiyohl
Shipstead
Onf
Fair Grounds Park
Clergy and Teachers Discuss Religious Instruction Plan
City clergy and teachers associations meet June 12 at Mrs. August Lundquist home to plan introducing religious instruction into the school curriculum. The group aims to present a finalized proposition to the Board of Education for adoption and inclusion in public education. An all day church picnic will be held at Gia West Lakes church grounds with lunch and refreshments for everyone.
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Cty
Are ‘Teachers Associations
August. Lundquist
Board of Education
Gia West Laks
Elcome
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elks Lodge of City
State Teachers’ College
St. Chand Ce
Penny Company
Ratignat Concern
J.C. Penny Company, Inc
F. J. Hallin
Bergan Brothers Hardware
Third St
Litchfeld Avenue
Town Hall
Otto Anderberg
Anderberg
Spicer
Bethel Church
Ole E. Erickson’s
Willmar High
G. Glick
Fahhun Baptist Church
de- Tivers
Lake Billion
Kellogg
Kandigobi County
Wilgsar
Farmer-Labor
U. S. Senate
Shipstedd
Park Auditorium
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