Willmar Newsnotes Face Busy Week of Visitors and Events
Miss Hether Swenson spends the week in Kandigohi while John Olson of Estevan, Canada visits Willmar. Various locals travel for visits, business, and church activities. a Mamre and Lovre Telephone Co meeting is set for Pennock. a newborn in Lake Elizabeth cheers families as others plan trips, visits, and a West Central Minnesota Development meeting in Glenwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hether Swenson
Kandigohi
John Olson
Estevan
Canada
Willmar
J. D. Parnell
Mamre and Lovre Telephone Co
M. W. Hall
Pennock
Larson
Eagle Lake
Minneapolis
A. A. Anderson
R. W. Stanford
L. O. Thorpe
Glenwood
West Central Minnesota Development Association
Last Big Game In Willmar Baseball Clash Thursday
The High School and Seminary meet in Willmar next Thursday on Decoration Day for the final game of the year. Both teams claim victory and are confident of a hard fought, desperate contest. The ball park opens at 3 30 with two cents admission as locals expect one of the best games in Willmar history. Mrs A B Nelson of New London and her guest Mrs W Palmer of Beatty Canada visited relatives in Willmar Friday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High School
Seminary
Willmar
Ball Park
Mra
A. B. Nelson
New London
W. Palmer
Beatty
Canada
Baturdey
Prizes for Neatness Set by Commercial Club Panel
The Commercial Club Public Improvements committee outlined a $50 prize pool for June to September, dividing it equally among four wards with three prizes each. A new feature includes monthly downtown inspections awarding yearly prize block shields for cleanliness across eighteen blocks. The effort aims to boost Willmar as a “city beautiful” and engage residents in tidying lots and premises. Also noted is the death of Mrs Marle Birkeland Christianson at 1010 Campbell avenue from pernicious anemia with funeral services planned at the Lutheran Free Church tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Commercial Club
Public Improvement Committee
Down Town
First Street
Seventh Street
Pacific Avenue
Becker Avenue
Willmar
Marie Christianson
Marlé Christianson
Tosten
Philsesaneon
Campbell Avenue
Marle Birkeland Christianson
Haugesund
Norway
America
Tosten Christianson
Hursband
Deeased
Oluf Birkeland
Torkel A- Birkeland
Elizabeth Brekke
Berdelli
N. D
Hhe
Lutheran Free Church
Michaelson
Lutheran Free Cemetery
Obituary for Andrew J. Forstrom of Willmar township
Andrew Jonason Forstrom born January 22 1857 in Rémsta Forssa Sweden died May 27 after eleven years of illness from oversh eating and nervous trouble. He came to America in 1882 with his brother J J Porstrom and bought a farm in Willmar township Section 24. He married Marie Carlson January 28 1889 and leaves four children Anna Bertina John Herbert Alma Olivia and Herman Harold plus a brother Jonas and four sisters in Sweden. Funeral Thursday at 1 30 pm at his residence conducted by Rev G Peterson with interment in Fairview cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Jonason Forstrom
Andrew J. Forstrom
Willmar
Rémsta
Forssa
Halsingsand
Sweden
America
J. J. Porstrom
Willmar Township
Marie Carlson
Anna Bertina
John Herbert
Alma Olivia
Herman Harold
Jonas
Matts
Johnson
Brita
Sarah
Karin
Martha
Old Home
Rev. G. Peterson
Swedish Lutheran Church
Fairview
Deaths and political notes from Kandiyohi County a week ago
The Bengtson family in Nest Lake mourns the death of eight month old Edgar Randall from pneumonia with funeral at the Swedish Lutheran church. Kandiyohi County Democratic convention favored Woodrow Wilson by 11 to 2, electing delegates to Duluth and selecting a county committee. Several district and at large members were chosen with a mass meeting planned to discuss a full county ticket. Seminary commencement and Old Emma Carlson's upcoming degree are noted, with Willmar hosting events and Rev. Swenson officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. E. Bengtson
Nest Lake
Edgar Randall
Swedish Lutheran Church
Rev. Swenson
Kandiyohi
Wilson
Kandiyohi County
Duluth
Woodrow Wilson
Bryan
Anton Peterson
Pennock
G. A. Erickson
Dusiness
G. P. Karwand
Willmar
Patrick Lawler
J. Sbett
Penn Fnock
August Magnuson
Otto Holmgren
Mamre
E. Stansberry
Gustaf A. Erickson
G. C. Haug
William Olaon
August O. Forsberg
August Forsberg
J. L. Jarrett
Champ Clark
Ceiatene
Forsberg
William Olson
Spicer
Andrew
Bergstad
Arclander
Wermelin
Irving
Kandiyoni
Arth
G. A. Erickwon
Miss
Wan
Emma M. Carlson
Mev
T. A. Hoff
Wheaton
van Lawler
Gram
Wilimar
Seminary Beats Atwater In A Fast 4 1 Victory
Willmar Seminary took a 4 to 1 win over Atwater last Saturday with Johnson throwing a no hit bid. Atwater scored on an error but Johnson closed gaps and kept next batters off base in crucial moments. This is the Seminary’s second win against Atwater, previously taking a ten inning game at Atwater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar Seminary
Atwater
Johnson
Swedish Day Plans and May Social at Willmar
The Swedish Literary Society held its May social last Monday evening and formed a committee to petition the school board about teaching Scandinavian languages in Willmar schools at the next meeting. The Swedish Day report for Willmar this summer was adopted, proposing a parade, afternoon features, and an evening spectacle with two regular sessions. Committee appointments were postponed briefly. The Swedish Minister in Washington may be invited, with Congressman Lindbergh among expected attendees. Several young women plan a Green Lake house party for a week or ten days, chaperoned by Miss Elizabeth McLaughlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swedish Literary Society
Wilimay
Willmar
Washington
Lindbergh
Great Northern
le Bene
Larsgaard
Milaca
L. ©. Thorpe
Gerretson, & Li
Synod Church
Mizaion
Bom
Mira Ruth Hangen
Fire destroys S. E. Stansberry implement house
A Saturday night blaze gutted the S. E. Stansberry implement warehouse and stock, with rapid spread left little salvage. Origin unclear. Stansberry, Parnell, and Sutcliff were in and out of the shop minutes before the fire discovered. Firemen contained flames as roof collapsed, salvaging some wagons and gear. loss listed at $11,600 with $10,000 insured on stock and $1,500 on fixtures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. E. Stansberry
Mr. Stansberry
J. D. Parnell
Sutcliff
Willoffice
Stansberry
Willmar Park
Local Briefs From Willmar and Surroundings
A series of Willmar area social notes and travels. visits to Atwater and Elk River, church and lodge events, a millinery sale start, a wedding invitation, and local trips to Pipestone and St. Cloud. Residents include Mrs Jas Sanderson, Mrs Olaf Sandbo, Mabel Holmdahl, Miss Esther Smith, Miss Elenore Yousebverg, and families of Sanderson, Swenson, and Porter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Sanderson
Atwater
Geo. H Thyler
Elk River
Olaf Sandbo
Minneapolia
Mes Eda Sandbo
Mabel Holmdahl
Norway Lake
Willmar
M. R. Swenson
Mra
Wm MacKinese
S ¥Ea
Mra T. Hot
Wheaton
Mra. Hoft
O. A. Grangaard
H. F. Porter
Mra L. Porter
Myrtle Porter
St. Cloud
Mabel
Lillian Sanderson
Unelr
West Litchfield Avenue
J. A. Utton
Minneapolis
Andrew Kent
Fire devastates Stansberry warehouse and nearby stock
Inner and Mc Parnell were present when a fire broke out at Stansberry's warehouse after 10:10 AM. John Dale spotted the flames. Osmundson Garage fire alarm summoned help as smoke unleashed a large black plume. A carload of machinery was saved due to pending unloading. Stansberry plans a brick rebuild, while John H. Martin recently sold his stake and avoided loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McParnell
Mr. Stansberry
John Dale
Osmundson Garage
John H. Martin
EB. Stansberry
South Enders rout Spicer team on the road
The South End team traveled to Spicer Sunday and defeated Spicer 11 to 0 with Christian Brothers delivering the battery for the Southenders. Willmar played errorless ball and added heavy hitting to pile up the score. A coffee social is planned at the Nord farm home four miles northwest of the city next Thursday, May 40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Enders
Spigar
South End
Spicer
Christian Brothers
Southenders
Willmar Bunch
Nord Farm
Churchmen From Norway to Attend Willmar Assembly
The Minnesota district of the Norwegian Lutheran Synod of America begins its annual meeting at Willmar Assembly Park Auditorium with Rev. R. J. Vauler delivering the opening sermon. Notables from Norway, including Bishop Buckman and Hans Nilsen Hauge, are expected as official representatives. The gathering will consider credentials, reports, and session plans, with a grand concert for the organ fund that evening. The visit aims to strengthen ties with American Lutheran bodies, and a tribune edition is planned for Saturday with further convention details. The Willmar Presbyterian church hosts a student recital, benefiting the Anti Tuberculosis Society, netting about 35.00, following a venue change due to a scheduling misunderstanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Norwegian Litheran Synod Church of America
Willmar
Willmar Assembly Park
R. J. Vauler
Twin Valley
Minn
Thejorge
Redwing
Synod Church
Norway
District
Church of
Sverdrup
Lutheran Church of Norway
Hans Nilsen Hauge
M Parish
Dresent
Fargo
New York
H. G. Stub
St. Paul
Stub Willot
Wilhear
Bickman
Nitange
Tribune
Erus
Ethel Carlson
Esther Wolberg
Cora Osmundson
Ethel Reed
Presbyterian Church
Anti-Tuberculos Society
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E. F. Fink
Laura Jorgenson
Aliss Anna Koutson of
Ruth Holt
Esther Holt
Alma Nelson
Foreman
Herman
Roeford
Granite Falls
A. C. Pederson
A. N. Lewis
KE. B
Mrs. Lewis
Geo. Swenson
Trimu
Swedish Baptist Church
Lilly Nelson
Florence Erickson
T. O. Gilbert
Geo. Muller
Montevideo
Peter Wicklund
Lake Elizabeth
Peter
Alice Roberts
Katherine Kendell
Ruth Edgren
Helen
Abbie
Frank Bigham
Cora Bigham
M. &. Cogswell
Baby
Green Lake
Simon Hanson
E. A. Boyd
Rufin
Barnesville
Boyd
J. B. Boyd
M. E. Cogswell
Wolsey
Frank and Roy Bigham
Mae Broman
Fahlin
Obitu
L, L. Thorpe
Gure Thorpe
L. L. Thorpe
Dovre
Gure (Berge) Thorpe
Vikse
Hardanger
Law
Thorpe
Blur
Lawrence
Britha
Ole Aarhus
Swift County
Randi
Johanna
Mra. T. Skele
Montana
Tang-Noe
Ole O. Vik
North Dakota
Thrond Berge
AL O'Clock
M. B. Michaelson
Isaac Holland
C. Birkeland
Frank Hanson
G. C. Alvig
Ole Soldahl
Ole Alvig
Edgar Bengtson
Dana Taylor
Dana
Birdie Ramsett
Homewood Park
Vion B. Bradford
Fifth Street
Annald Emma Monson
Nettis Johnson
Menara
Arthur Larson
Carl Nelson
Sigfred Johnson
William Hegatrom
Svea
Alice McLaughlin
Florance Magnuson
Helen and
Esther Tallman
Marion Gratz
Esther Larson
Blanch MccNees
Rebecca Olson
Borghild Sand
Margaret Stockwell
Andrew Larson
Elizabeth McLaughlin
District Synod
Mendelssohn
Elijah
Roland J. DeLaftant
Geimlund
Russell Spicer
Pras
Hallelujah
Handel “Mesulan
Col. Hey
Catholic
Lutheran Synod
Father McDevitt
GA. R
Focal Post
Wilma Public Library
G. Peterson
Library Board
Mins
Hes Post
iRev
Willmar Public Library
C. A. Rice
Camaguey
Cuba
Pickett's Mills
Georgia
A. E. Rice
Bengon
Amnost
Simons
Bennon
Coy
Benson
C Wellin
Mazer
Appel
Foot Tats Dam
Judge Powers
Foot Lake
Supreme Court of
Swan Anderson
Chris Ackerman
Otterniss
Potter's Field
Hugh Parke
R. R. Yards
Potters
Andrew Peterson
Ailway Company
Ontario
C. E Oberg
Joe
Wes
Arthur & Monson
Theodora Johnson
Oliver T. Suindelsen
Ida G. Rossum
Arctander
Henry Amps
Stearns’ County
Misa Ida Nicklson
Roseville
Christ Georges
Priam
Elenore Yousebverg
Benson Avenue
Esther Smith
Moorhead
Pipestone
Joseph Broberg
Superior
Whs
Broberg
Osk Park Mel Church
C. A. Broman
Fakiua
Walfred Bloomquist
Misa Hiltma Swenson
Nord's
Alfred Borgeson
Mathild Ga Borgeson
Géo. Tyler
New Haven
Marion Lewis
Holyoke Academy
Florence Porter
Litchfield Avenue
Highland Addition
Gilbert Gabrielzon
Harold and
Clifford
Fort Lauderdale
Florida
N. P. Caripon
Emma
Ida Johnson
Ada Broman
Lottie Nelson
Mesnra Chas
V. Johnson
Christ Berg
Kan@iyohi
E. P. Johnson
Ole Lundquist
Lundquist
Bismark
N D
Norw
Lath
District-Syned Cos
Venes
Park Auditorium
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