31 May 1916
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Newspaper
Willmar Tribune
Location
Willmar, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1916
Page
1
Memorial Day events in Willmar featured speeches, a veterans parade, and a large audience. The program included school performances, a flag-raising, floral tributes, and a detailed parade with local organizations marching past the courthouse to honor fallen soldiers.
The Kandtyoht County Holsteins Association schedules a Saturday session at Long Lake with David Swenson, highlighting his large Holstein herd and a talk by Prof A Mewes. Expect a profitable afternoon with refreshments, baskets, and a show of hospitality. The league reports about $120 net from a prior event and thanks attendees.
Dr Davison announces June first severance from the firm Frost Jacobs and Davison and will resume general medicine surgery and obstetrics while continuing ENT specialty. He will move to new offices in the Metropolitan Building on Litchfield Avenue.
High School plans Friday commencement at eight o clock in the auditorium with a ten cent admission. Program includes KiplingHuss High School Chorus Invocation by Rev E R Toda Moral Factors to Life address by Dr A J Johnson Gustavus Adolphus College Robbers RallyParker Public Play Grounds Ruth Sletten Presentation of Diplomas and a Class Roll of Honor. Also notes church services and society meetings in coming days.
The Willmar Heminary baccalaureate services were held Sunday evening at the Norwegian Lutheran Synod Church with Rev. Alfred Bredeson of Leeds delivering the sermon on Christian Education. Miss Bergstrom will wed Rev. Walter E. Pearson June 1 at Salem Lutheran Church. Pearson pastor of Bethel Lutheran for two years. Also noted are plans for a new variety store in Cottonwood managed by Homer Chase, opening mid June, after a chautauqua.
In buying clothes, skip ready made salt and choose two tailor made salt tailored to your measurement at Carl Hooks Tailor. The ad markets custom sizing and a lower price for personalized garments.
Norway Lake community notes the death of Peter Ytterboe on Friday May 19 after a short illness. He was born May 17 1865 in Holden Preste Gjeld Norway and immigrated in 1869 to farm near Arctander. Interment was May 23 at East Norway Lake cemetery with Rev. Sotendahl officiating. Survived by brother Gunder and a large circle of friends.
Kandlyoht County will hold its Sunday School Convention at Atwater on June 12 and 13. Every county school may send delegates. officers include Rev Thos Scotten president Miss Florence Magnuson secretary and Paul Swenson treasurer. Program covers devotional services committees reports promotions and training talks at Presbyterian and Swedish Methodist churches.
In a Willmar Court House gathering last Monday an Independent Militia Company formed with over sixty young men and interested older residents, eight muster signatures secured, and plans to expand to two companies. Local leaders including Mayor Wellin Commercial Club President Gilbert and Gazette editor Nelson endorsed the armory push and enlistment. Additional names were gathered on Tuesday and another meeting is set for next Tuesday to reach minimum 56 members.
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