Soldier Graves to Be Decorated on Memorial Day
Memorial Day events in Willmar honor fallen soldiers. In the morning volunteers will visit cemeteries to decorate graves led by Col. Hee Moen and the Mousevelt Camp United Spanish War Veterans with the Hatiscom Post of the American Legion present. An afternoon parade begins at five with the Willmar Band Cal Hes Post G A R Roosevelt Camp veterans, Fife and Drum Corps, and World War veterans marching along Meer Ave to Fourth St.
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Element Ar Willmar
Hee Moen
United
Val. Roosevelt Camp
Fife and Gram Corps
Meer Ave
Fourth St
Theace
Parade and concert near court house grounds in Willmar
The event features a short program and an address by WW Stanford on the courthouse lawn. An invitation extends to every World War veteran for the 81st parade, regardless of Legion membership. Willmar stores will close at noon for the occasion.
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Thiehfield Ave
Third Yori
Pacific Ave
Mackle
Sixth St
Litchfield Ave
Fifth St
Vyte Coure
Legion
Willmar
Obituary for Rathert in Harrison Hometown
The German Lutheran rooger'e home at Harrisen mourns the death of Rathert after an operation for appendicitis. The service was held at St. James and funeral details note involvement from local churches and community members. Card of thanks thanks Kandiyohi and Atwater donors and those who helped during the bereavement and funeral.
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Scat Rathbert
Harrisen
Nourung
Sear
Tie
Hey
Mes
Rathert
Akdhs
Ae St
Harrison
Ludia
Jarents
Iter
Bathert
Patoarkit
Janie
Walter HE
Kandiyohi
Atwater
Larson
Fatal Vulcanizer Explosion Kills Kavanagh Brother
A vulcanizing shop accident at Kavanagh Brothers on Fifth Street Friday morning fatally injured Thomas J. Kavanagh who died about an hour after the blast. The explosion, caused by a failing steam gauge reading forty pounds, hurled debris wounding him as Michael Kavanagh escaped unhurt. Thomas was rushed to Willmar Hospital where he died at noon.
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Kavanagh Brothers
Idd Vifth Street
Thomas J. Kavanagh
Thomas Kavanagh
Michael
Thomas
Victor Klingenberg
Russell Curran
Willmar Hospital
REQUEST ALL NIGHT LIGHTS FOR ALL-NIGHT STREET ILLUMINATION
A petition to keep street lights burning all night on dark evenings drew about four hundred signatures from business firms and residents. The Water & Light Commission will review the request as aldermen favored granting it. Also taken up were Minnesota Street grading east of Fourth Street and Park Avenue traffic plans with a Park entrance reroute. Three licensing ordinances were advanced to final passage and adopted.
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Water & Light Commission
Minnesota Street
Fourth Street
Park Avenue
Fair Grounds
Park Street
Wm. H. Peterson
Board of Health
Memorial Day Proclamation Encourages Observance
The proclamation states Memorial Day will be observed on Sunday and Monday May 31, urging businesses to suspend operations and citizens to participate to emphasize patriotism. Mayor Victor E. Lawson signs the message urging proper observance and reflection on the holiday’s lessons.
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Willmar
Sibley Park Dedication Set for June 26
Sibley State Park officials met in New London with Senator Gandrud and Representative Wicklund to announce a formal dedication on Saturday June 26. Gov Burnquist and many lawmakers from the last session are expected as guests. Committees were formed to plan a civic celebration inviting public cooperation for a notable regional event.
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Park Board
Sibley State Park
New London
Gandrud
John Wicklund
Burnquist
Shipstead and Kvale Rally Support At Park Auditorium
Large crowds gathered at Willmar Park Auditorium for afternoon and evening rallies featuring Henrik Shipstead for governor and O J Kvale for congress. Speakers Ostby Nelson and Jonicks joined Dugan and Bergquist as banners and autos filled the parade route to the fairgrounds, signaling strong momentum ahead of the upcoming primary.
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Park Auditorium
Henrik Shipstead
O. J Kyale
A. C. Townley
Court House
Fair Grounds
C. A. Berg
D. F. Dugan
Workingmen’s Nonpartisan League
Willmar
Hemming
Nelson
J. Kvale
Congress
George J. Jonicks
Willmar Band
Hobbie
Great Northern
Workingmen's Nonpartisan League
O. J. Kvale
C. O. Bergquist
Kvale
Shipstead
Multiple Nordic Widows Remain in Willmar Area Obituaries
Mrs. Anna Falk of Willmar Kreis Kerkhoven and Mrs. Carrie Winblad of Willmar Chicago Morgan Park area are mourned in a Willmar news item. Anna Falk died after a weeklong illness born in Sweden in 1852 emigrated 1868 later residing in Willmar Kerkhoven and nearby towns. Carrie Winblad widow of N u Winblad longtime Willmar resident died in Chicago May 24. Funeral services set for May 29 at Elmer Peterson home and Free Mission Church Kerkhoven and interment at West Salem cemetery. Rev. Tegnell and Rev. Modig officiating. Frank G Windblad, son, will bury his mother in Fairview Cemetery beside husband. services at Baptist church. Other notes: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson attended a funeral in Kensington. Russell Johnson in Minneapolis law school spent weekend at home.
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Anna Falk
Frick Falk
N&s
Westerdalarne
Sweden
America
Whitefield
Willmar
Kerkhoven
Free Mission Church
Elmer A. Peterson
David E. Finstrom
la Victoria
Venezuela
Islaw
Mary Falk
Toqua
N. D
Elmer Peterson
6Th St
G. Tegnell
A. Modig
West Salem Cemetery
Carrie Winblad
N. U. Winblad
Willmar City
Morgan Park
Chicago
Frank G. Windblade
Milwaukee
Fairview Cemetery
Baptist Church
Hallin
Winblads
The
Ljungby
Frank
Henry Winblad
John Mattson
J. J. Swenson
Kingsburg
Calif
Charles Johnson
Kensington
League of Women Voters Demonstration at Citizenship Courses
Miss Emily Kneubuhl will preside at Citizenship Courses next Tuesday and Wednesday at the Court House. Sessions begin Tuesday 2 30 p m and 8 p m with topics on government elections and local problems, a dramatic voting demonstration Wednesday afternoon, and visitors urged from rural districts. The meetings are nonpartisan and open to all voters, including men.
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Emily Kneubuhl
League of Women Voters
Court House
Mam
Maggie O'Flanigan
Chas. Benson
Jane Jansen
Local and Personal News From Willmar Area
Gustaf Bjork travels to Emery Wisconsin to visit Carl Carlson a former Dovre resident. Concrete footings poured for SASepRnt Hotel addition. Jr and Mrs N O Peterson visit Willmar en route to Cokato. Rev Renwick McCullough returned from Rest Hospital after appendicitis surgery. Mrs Alton Crosby visited son-in-law Otto Kuntz family in Clara City. Magnet Inn on Fifth Street near completion with Peterson Bros catering. Rev Father Holland assisted at funeral in Murdock for Thomas Kavanagh. Mrs M T Carlson and Josie left for Ryegate Montana. Editor Kelso and Ruth Krueger attended Nonpartisan rally in Willmar. Leonard Bratberg graduates from Willmar High School but was not listed in notes. Mr and Mrs S E Stansberry return from Minneapolis hospital treatments. Peter Benson of Jackson visited brother Dr Iver S Benson en route to North Dakota. Mrs David Allman and Phyllis of Breckinridge will move to Willmar when housing found. Mr and Mrs J A Scott and family and Mrs Harry Barkow of Danube visited Willmar en route to Waverly. Scott edits the Danube Review. Mrs John M Monson and daughter Anna left for Minneapolis to attend Asbury Hospital Nurses Training graduation of Miss Hildur Monsone.
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N. O. Peterson Ney Maynard
Willmar
Cokato
Renwick McCullough
Rest
Alton Crosby
Otto Kuntz
Clara City
Fifth Street
Peterson Bros
Holland
Murdock
Thomas Kavanagh
M. T. Carlson
Josie
Ryegate
Mont
Emil Norin
Kelso
Meeker County News
Ruth Krueger
Litchfield
Leonard Bratberg
Willmar High School
S. E. Stansberry
Stansberry
Eitel Hospital
Minneapolis
Peter Benson
Jackson
Waverly
Mr.Scott
Scott
The
Danube Review
Hobble'a 6 Piece Orchestra at Big Dance Spider Night
A Saturday night event features Hobble's six piece orchestra providing music for a big dance spider affair. The program promises lively tunes and danceable selections for attendees seeking lively entertainment.
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Hobble
Will Furniah
Willmar High School Class of 1920 Graduation
Willmar High School will graduate forty-one seniors next Friday evening May 28 at Park Auditorium. Six will receive Normal Training Certificates. Commencement speaker is Rev. Wilbur R. Keesey of Mount Pleasant Iowa. Program includes invocation, songs, salutatory, a capital/debate, and diplomas awarded by Supt. Brohaugh.
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Dlass
Willmar High
Park Auditorium
W. R. Keesey
Mount Pleasant
Iowa
F. H. Oehler
Veszlo—High School
Lilly Lindberg
Mendelssohn
Ida Carlson
Myrtle Tinker
Elva Soopharee
Wilbur R. Keesey
Miss Mary
Neidlinger
H. S. Girls’ Glee Club
Geo. H. Brohaugh
S. B. Quale
Florence Carlson
Douglas family relocates to California
Mr and Mrs D R Douglas and their son Robert departed last week for a new home in California signaling a fresh start for the family and marking a notable move in local residence records.
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D. R. Douglas
Robert
State of
California
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Wumrear, Co
H. Anderson Sculaterad Optometriat
Anderson Bros
Ws. Olson & Son
E.p.blorsberg Willmar, Minn
Hogland Hardware Store
Hogland Hardware
B. J. Branton
Becker Avenue
the Hat Shop
Pacific Avenue
T. J. Kavanagh
Kavanagh
Johnson & Thune
Sacred Heart Parish
Willmar Seminary
St. Thomas College
Bill
Ellen Kavanagh
Charles
James
Martin
John
William
Leo
J. F. Lee
Mayme Kavanagh
Sacred Heart Church
Morris
Murdock K
American Legion
Messrs
John Daugherty
F. J. Shekleton
John Myers
William Commerford
John Driscoll
Alfred Eckwall
N. B. Johnson
Albert Boersma
Board of County Commissioners
Roy Downs
Akely
Mille Lacs
Princeton
Milaca
Gandrea Hanson
Andrew Hanson
Dovre Township
Norway
Eagle Lake
Marion Grate
Twin Cities
N. R. Hareld
Hughes
Willmar Elect
Service Co
A. P. Brandt
Paul Peterson
Coketo
Willmar Elect. Service Co
M C. Martinson
Fargo
O. B. Olson
Henry Thompson
Grove City
S. O. Bracken
St. Paul
L. C. Thorpe
Fergus Falls
L. J. Johnson
Third Street
J. Albert Peterson
Thlen
Spicer
Alfred Olstead
Pennock
Archie Carlson
Watertown
S. Dak
Victor E. Lawson
Sibley Park
Gustaf Bjork
Emery
Wis
Carl Carlson
Dovre
Saseprnt Hotel
John M. Monson
Anna
Asbury Hospital Nurses Training School
Hildur Monsone
Darwin
Atwater High School
Atwater Town
Belgrade Town
Epworth League
J. S. Kentwell
Montevideo
M. E
H. N. Marlow
Tripolis
Shamp-Ellingson
Free Church Parsonage
Gladys G. Ellingson
Benjamin F. Shamp
Mildred Harris Chaplin
Polly OF the Storm
Earl Williams
Earl William
Mary Miles Minter
Anne
Geraldine Cordelia Fitzgerald
Miss Minter
Charney
Alice Brady
Soldiers of Fortune
Priscilla Dean
Davison Hospital
Willmar, Minnesota
P. C. Davison, M. DB
Sanos
Lewis E. Goss, D. G
Geo. G. Mickelson, D. CG
Chiropractic
Palmer ‘School of Chiropractic
M.A
Leney Block
Sun Street
Kandiyoki County Bank
Willmar, Minn
Surance
P. B. Hong
Geo. H. Otterness
Cashier
Rexstone
Carlson Bros
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