Schumann Ladies Chorus to Sing in Minnesota Tour
After graduation exercises at Gustavus Adolphus College on May 24 the Schumann Ladies Chorus embarks on a five day Minnesota tour. They perform The Death of the Joan of Arc at Bethel Lutheran church and visit Cassel Murdock New London Willmar and Minneapolis Messiah Church. Florence Johnson sings the solo, with Florence Nelson and Violet Hertzman among the musicians. Dr Mathew N. Luihlquist directs, the group includes Pearl Johnson and 21 voices with varied selections and solo numbers.
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Gustavus Adolphus College
St. Peter
Schumann Ladies
Minnesota
Joan of Arc
Bethel Lutheran Church
Minneapolis
Willmar
Id Ug
Cassel
Murdock
New London
Messiah Church
Florence Johnson
Florence Nelson
Henri Bemberg
Violet Hertzman
Ruth Peterson Og Norgeland
Mathew N. Luihlquist
Lyric
Gueravus
South Dakota
Pearl Johnson
Lewis Johnson
Schumann
Laura Anderson
Helen Hoogner
Florenca Johnson
Adele Regner
Gunborg Berglund
Irene Hawkingon
Elsie Nordquist
Evelyn Wingalrand
Olive Peterson
Gladys Anderson
Mildred A. Johnson
Edith Nelson
Anna Regher
Marion Younganist
Clara Dashn
Limen Blerling
Ruth Youngdahl
Inez Holvomble
Myrtle Anderson
Horatio
McKee ‘Chorns
Ward Stephens
God’s Garden
Jacobs Bond
Geibel Peekins
Cadman
Chorns
Fiano
Chopin
Reinholdt
Violet Hettaman
Henri Bremberg
Migs
Reading
Clara Daehn
Csardas
Haosche
Perpetus Mobile
Bohm
Ruth IE. Peterson
Ross Hilton
Arthur Foote
Memorial Day Parade Call to Ex-Service Men
The Ex-Service men of this county are urged to attend Memorial Day events in uniform, participate in the parade, and help decorate the graves of fallen comrades, honoring those who sacrificed their lives.
Ice Cream Social at Norwegian Lutheran Free Church
An ice cream social will be held at the Norwegian Lutheran Free Church in Lake Lillian on Friday evening May 26. A good program will be provided with assistance from the church band.
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Norwegian Lutheran Free Church
Lake Lillian
Public notice from Mary Vo about store interest
A public notice states that M H Greenberg of Litchfield has no interest in the store and that all statements claiming otherwise are false. The notice is issued by Mrs. Mary Vo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.H. Greenberg
Litchfield
Mary Vo
Citywide Flag Day Parade and Treat for Children
On Wednesday June 14 the local workers plan an open air program for children and adults. The Elks will provide a treat for the youngsters. A Kika committee met to arrange the event with a parade starting 10 30 a m from the high school, along 4th street to Becker and Becker to the courthouse where speeches will be made and other entertainments offered.
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Wks
The
Elks
Kika
4Th Street
Becker
Stasch Team to Visit Willmar for Memorial Day Series
Willmar City ball team schedules three games against Jesse M. Stasch of Minneapolis next week with Sunday and Monday matches and a Memorial Day finale. Home crowd expected to test visitors from the big city as both teams boast strong records. Willmar Athletic Association asks the public to stay off the ball grounds on Sundays to allow field work after Saturdays.
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Willmar City
Jesse M. Stasch
Minneapolis
The
Willmar Athletic Association
Stolen Car Recovered In Midcountry Swing
Wm F Hose of Mayer Carver County reported his car stolen weeks ago. Sheriff Sunde of Olivia traced Ed Alexander to a Winfield farm and brought him back with a recovered vehicle. Alexander was jailed in Olivia and later moved to Chaska as the case proceeded.
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Wm. F. Hose
Mayer, Carver Co
Sunde
Olivia
Ed Alexander
Winfield
Alexander
Chaska
Wildcats Defeat Dovre Tigers 21 to 5 in Wide Margin
The W. C. of Willmar defeated Dovre last Sunday by 21 to 5. Fritz Peterson hit a home run and Pete Peterson, Earl Collier, Frits Peterson, and Hub Aistrup added hits. For the winners Thorstad and Collier pitched, Solberg caught. Dovre's batteries were H Meyers and M Meyers.
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Wildcats
Dovre Tigers
Willmar
Dovre
Fritz Peterson
Pete Peterson
Earl Collier
Frits Peterson
Hub Aistrup
Thorstad
Collier
Solberg
H. Meyers
M. Meyers
Luce Line Contract Awarded To Frederickson firm
The Luce Line from Minneapolis to Hutchinson has contracted Frederickson and company of Minneapolis to build the railroad. It is expected to pass Cedar Mills township in Meeker county this summer, with mileage yet to be granted.
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Luce Line
Luce
Hutchinson
Minneapolis
Frederickson and Company
Altho
Cedar Mills
Meeker County
Fire damages Buffalo business district and banks
A Thursday morning fire in Buffalo Minnesota destroyed Oakley State Bank, the Anderson and Henry store, and a barber shop, with about 50 000 dollars in losses. A Kandiyohi County Farm Loan Association meeting in Spicer on June 7 will feature B G Quamme of the Federal Land Bank of St Paul, with a full program to be published next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Minn
Oakley State Bank
Anderson and Henry
Dida Unverseawas Mees
Kandiyohi
Tripolis Y. P. 8 Meeting Friday May 26
The Y P 8 of Tripolis will meet next Friday May 26 with refreshments served by the Croonquist and Harrison young folks The East Norway Lake Ladies Aid plans a meeting at Mr and Mrs Martin Syversons on Thursday June 1 1922 attendees urged to come together and participate
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Tripolis
Y. P
Croonquist
Harrison
Ladies Aid
East Norway Lake
Martin Syverson
Moonshine raid nets liquor cache in Meeker County
Chief Ole Westgaard arrested two intoxicated men who drove an automobile into Meeker County town. A raid at a Section 29 Acton location yielded about 40 gallons of mash, 36 empty jugs, two kegs and a bottle of liquor. Officers seized the contraband and at least one suspect resisted, aiding a countywide effort by sheriffs to combat illicit liquor.
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Ole Westgaard
Ronde
Meeker County
Litchfield
Mike Konshak
Section 29
Konshak
Bonde
The
Tribune
National Guard Co H Beats Trainmen In Six Inning Game
In a Monday 6 30 p m game at the ball park the National Guard Co H team defeated the Trainmen 11 to 3 over six innings. Down Town and High School played a tied seven inning match that extended one extra frame with Down Town scoring while the school team failed to tally. The pair of Commercial League contests drew a large crowd and were timed in about an hour and ten minutes. Next Thursday the Wildcats face North End in a planned seven inning matchup.
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Ball Park
National Guard Co .H
Co. B
Wildcats
North End
Rally at Grove City Draws Large B Y P A Delegation
Western B Y P A rally held in Grove City last weekend featured big crowds and district sponsors. English instructor Prof H C Wingblade from Bethel Institute St Paul spoke Sunday alongside Rev Walfred Holmberg of St Paul. Willmar attendees included Emil Carlson and family, Ruth and Bertha Carlson, Estella and Cora Gailiford, Florence Rodelius, Clara Magnuson, Alice Magnuson, Roy Carlson, Emma and Cecilia Johnson, and Richard Johnson from Fahlan attended Sunday.
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Grove City
Ruth
Bertha Carlson
Estella
Cora Gailiford
Florence Rodelius
Clara
Alice Magnuson
Roy Carlson
Fahlan
Mipsea
Emma
Cecelia Johnson
Richard Johnson
Willmar Hospital Operates Mrs Halverson. Visitor Arrives
Mrs C A Halverson of Norway Lake underwent an operation at Willmar Hospital on Wednesday for a timer. Her daughter from Minneapolis arrived the same day to stay with her mother. The Central Parent Teachers Association will meet Friday afternoon May 26 at 4 p.m. in the junior high assembly. officer elections to be held. Reports from committees will be read. Lafayette school extends thanks to C S Carlson and Sons for a First Aid Cabinet donated to the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A Halverson
Norway Lake
Willmar
Mis. Halverson
Minneapolis
Central PT
Central Parent
Lafayette School
C. 5. Carlson and Sons
Coffee Social At Swedish Mission Church
The ladies and society of the Swedish Mission church will meet in the church basement Friday afternoon. Lunch will be served by Mrs. Paul Peterson, Axel Guntonson, Albert Hoglund, Ed Bongtaon, Emil Nicholson. Everybody cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies and Society
Willmar Special Children Day Details on Page Sixteen
A note directs readers to Page 16 for particulars about a Willmar event focused on Special Children Day. The brief item signals additional information resides in that later page.
Visitors Day At City Schools Draws Rainy But Enthusiastic Attendance
Visitors day at the city schools was held on Wednesday May 17 amid rain yet hundreds toured the exhibits across departments. Parents praised the students and instructors as Central Parents Teachers Association served lunch and raised about 45 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Parents, Teachers Association
Fire destroys barn on 14th street after kids start blaze
On a Tuesday afternoon around three, a barn owned by Carl Hookum burned completely after Theon, Clarence Hookum, and neighbor Oscar Lorents reportedly started it with matches. With no water, the city fire department could not extinguish the flames. no stock was in the barn. The building held a stove, tools, and some hay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hookum
Clarence Hookum
Oscar Lorents
14Th Street
Optimism Special visit to Willmar by Minneapolis business leaders
The Optimism Special with over 100 Minneapolis business men including Mayor Leach arrives in Willmar Friday at 5 30 pm from a trade mission to Minnesota and the Dakotas. A parade led by the 151st Artillery Regiment Band follows, then a train dinner, 7 31 pm band concert at courthouse grounds, social hours at the Elks Club, and overnight stay before Saturday departure.
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Minneapolis
Leach
Willmar
Minnesota
Dakotas
151St Artillery Regiment
Elks Club
Hildar Hoaglund
Auxiliary to Serve Coffee at Masonic Temple
On Friday afternoon the Legion auxiliary will serve coffee in the Masonic Temple in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion ‘Auxiliary
Masonic Temple
Memorial Day plans outlined by local veteran groups
A nine member committee of G A R U V and American Legion outlined Memorial Day services in Willmar. They will decorate graves in Atwater Eagle Lake and local cemeteries, carry guests by car, blow taps, and hold a parade from court square to Central school grounds with a reading Gettysburg Address and Memorial Address by Judge Gilbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Hennings
John Boyd
O. Z. Johnston
C. Johnson
A F. Garwell
Oscar Sattergren
Einar Brogren
Raleigh Erickson
Fredolph Blomquist
American Legion
Johnson
Atwater
Eagle Lake
Courthouse Square
A.C. Carlyon
Sophia L. Rice
United Spanish War Veterans
Col. Hee Post
G. A
Willmar
Auxiliary American Legion
A. A. C. Bloigquiat
America
Altrurian Picnic Planned at Eagle Lake Cottage
The Altrurians announce their annual picnic at the Magnuson Nordstrom cottage on Eagle Lake Monday May 29. Members should meet at the church at 6:30 p.m. where cars will be provided. Miz Elmer Peterson and children visited Kerkhoven Sunday and returned to the city Monday.
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Magnuson-Nordstrom
Eagle Lake
Miz. Elmer|Peterson
Kerkhoven
Moniday
Rebekah Degree Team establishes Lake Ripley Lodge No 220
The Rebekha degree team visited Litchfield on Friday to institute Lake Ripley Lodge No 220. Sixteen visiting members accompanied by about twenty locals, with Grand Secretary Mrs. Bolton and Grand Chaplain Mrs. Wernis in attendance, conferred degrees on 59 new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebeksha
Litchfeld
Bolton
St. Paul
Wernis
Moose Lake
Lake Ripley
Russian Relief Benefit Social at Svea Schoolhouse
The Svea community hosts a benefit social at the Svea Schoolhouse Friday evening to aid starving Russians. A program of music plus remarks by Rev. Axel derson and Rev. J. B. Sorenson starts at 6 30 and ends 8 30. Candy donations requested.
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Svea
Axelderson
Russia
J. B. Sorenson
Horseshoe Pitching Association Forms in Pennock
Pennock residents form a horseshoe pitching association and adopt national rules. Members seek matches with neighboring communities and offer free rule copies via A. L. Headbough in Akron. Also announced is Rev. J Renwick McCullough chosen to deliver the baccalaureate sermon May 28 at the Junior high auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Headbough
W. Salome Ave
Akron
Pennock Horseshoe Pitching Association
Pennock
Minn
J. Renwick McCullough
Presbyterian Church
McCullough
Lost five farm horses near Pennock likely from moldy silage
F N Anderson, a farmer north of Pennock, reports losing five fine horses in recent days. The cause is believed to be moldy silage dumped in the yard, as moldy feed can injure livestock if eaten in quantity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. N. Anderson
Pennock
Holstein Annual Picnic in Kandiyohi Area
Kandiyohi Holstein Breeders Association holds its annual picnic at Robert Thompson's east of Willmat on Thursday afternoon June 29, 1922. I. V. Wilson of the University will address the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breeders’ Association
Robert Thompson
Willmat
Jim
I. V. Wilson
University
Saint Luke's Parish to Mark Fiftieth Anniversary
Saint Luke's Episcopal Church in Willmar will celebrate its fiftieth anniversary with a parish dinner at Carlson's Hall at six o'clock. The program features speeches by Bishop Gates and others, a Sunday morning communion at eight, a choral Eucharist at eleven, and an evening service at 7:30 with former rectors preaching. A parish history by Rev. Walter H. Stowe is highlighted in the Saint Luke's Herald.
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St. Luke's
Episcopal Church
Carlson's Hall
Biston ‘Mac Rev
Gates
Saint Luke's Herald
Walter H. Stowe
Tribune
Willmar
Early History of St. Luke's Parish in Willmar Minnesota
The record recounts the founding era of St. Luke's parish in Willmar starting January 1870s with Rev Crump conducting services through April 1872. The parish was organized May 28 1872, with a vestry including A S Lyke and J H Burtus as wardens. Cornerstone laid November 9 1872, Rev Thomas G Crump officiating. Bishop Henry Whipple made early visitations May 2 1873. First Rector Rev Daniel Theodore Booth arrived July 15 1873. services held August 17 1873 in an unfinished church. Booth advanced to orders June 21 1874. A railroad land contract yielded eight lots with one donated. later deeds and gifts helped finish the church. Partial notes mention gifts, debts, and fundraising through 1884.
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Litchfield
Crump
St. Luke's Parish
A. S. Lyke
J. H. Burtus
A. F Nordin
F. D. Tshain
B. O. Esping
J. H. Brown
A. B. Robbing
J. M. Spicer
Frost
John Moore
Thomas G. Crump
George L. Chase
Holy Trinity Parish
Minneapolis
Henry Benjamin Whipple
Diocese of
Minnesota
Daniel Theodore Booth
Bishop Seabury Divinity School
Faribault
Willmar
Booth
John 8
Kennedy
James Roosevelt
Abell
Cormelia Boardman
New Milford
Tor
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J. M. Stasch
Moonshiner
Acton Township
At, Willmar
151St Artillery
Courthouse Yard Park
Slick
Okla
Spicer
Rebekah
Farm Bureau
Kandiyohi County
Cedar Hill
Sibley State Park
Lake Andrew
F. Reed
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation
Saint Luke's
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