Golden wedding of aged couple at Pennock church
The Sord and Haug families celebrated the golden wedding of Christian Haug born 1840 and Mrs. Haug born 1945 at Zion Lutheran church Pennock. The joint St Johns Lutheran Free and Zion Swedish Lutheran churches organized the surprise. Rev Nicolay Nilsen spoke highlighting their 63 years since their American arrival. Twelve children were born to the couple with six living. A substantial money gift, including silver and gold coins, was presented. A large gathering from Willmar Duluth Chakie and local families attended a banquet after the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Hang
Pennock
Zion Lutheran Church
St. Johns
Lutheran Free Church
Zion
Swedish Lutheran Church
Nicolay Nilsen
Lutheran Free Church of
Christian Haug
Haug
St. Johns Church
Nilsen
A. P. Berglund
EB. L. Thorpe
Thorpe
Norway
Botnen
Willmar
Erickson
Duluth
Chakie
Priam Ladies Aid Bazaar Attracts Support For Orphans Home
Proceeds from Friday evening bazaar and social at the Priam schoolhouse go to the Orphans Home. Members sold numbers on two quilts for the drawing, urging broad attendance to boost donations and community spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priam
Priam Ladies Aid
Ladies Aid
Thyden Family Returns Home After Summer Visit
Mr and Mrs Lambert G Thyden and daughter June return to Los Angeles accompanied by Miss Rachael Thyden and Mrs And Thyden. The latter seeks her health. The Thyden family stayed three weeks here with Mrs Thyden visiting since late July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lambert G. Thyden
June
Los Angeles
Cal
Rachael Thyden
and. Thyden
Lambert Thyden
Mra
Thyden
Hily
Returned from Norway Roy Olson visits Willmar kin
Roy Olson arrived after touring Bergen Norway where he has spent two years. He is visiting his sister Mrs John Peterson four miles southwest of Willmar and plans to return to Washington state where he makes his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Olson
Norway
John Peterson
Willmar
Mr. Olson
Bergen
Washington
Kandiyohi County Marine Embarks On Far East Voyage
John Gilbert Holsten of Kandiyohi County Minnesota joined Secretary of the Navy Derby and the Naval class of 1881 aboard the U S S Henderson for a grand voyage to the Orient. The party sailed from Hampton Roads last May visiting the West Indies Panama Honolulu Yokohama Tokyo Shanghai Peking and the Philippines Guam and Hawaii before returning to San Francisco and Hampton Roads. Holsten, son of Mrs Anna Holsten of Pennock, joined the Marines in Kansas City last December and was selected for the Orient voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Orient
John Gilbert
Holsten
Pennnock
Kandiyohi County
Minn
Derby
Japan
Far East
Holaton
U. S
Henderson
Hampton Roads
West Indies
Panama Canal
San Diego
Cal
Honolulu
Tokio
Yokohama
Shanghai
China
Peking
Philippines
Guam
Hawaiian Islands
San Francisco
Denby
Holston
Young Holsten
Anna Holsten
Pennock
Marines
Kansas City
District Meeting of Rebekahs at Odd Fellows Hall
The Hopeful Lodge No. 146 hosts a district convention at Odd Fellows Hall with delegates from Benson Morris Litchfield and Willmar. Afternoon session opens at 3 PM with program and business, followed by a 6:30 banquet. past noble grand degree team of sixteen performs. Officers include Pres Lena Nelson Willmar VP Bertha Johnson Willmar and Secretary Fern Bjorubere Willmar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopeful Lodge
Rebekahs No
Odd Fellows Hall
Benson
Morris
Litchfield
Pres
Lena Nelson
Willmar
V. P
Bertha Johnson
Fern Bjorubere
Minnie Lundquist
Prank Rodney Breaks Leg in DeGraff Accident
Rodney suffered a leg fracture after slipping on a sidewalk in DeGraff last Thursday evening. He was taken to Willmar Clinic where X rays confirmed the break. Dr Frost reset the bones and applied a cast, with crutch use expected for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney
DeGraff
Willmar Clinic
Frost
Crute
Firehouse Accident Wounds Worker at Power Plant
Emil Wahlstraud, a power house employee, scalded his hands and arms badly while on duty. He was taken to Willmar Clinic where his burns were dressed and pain eased, in an incident tied to his work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Wahlstraud
Power House
Willmar
Russian Relief Benefit at Fahlun Baptist Church
A program and social at Fahlun Baptist Church last Thursday evening drew a full house. Proceeds totaled about sixty dollars for the Russian Relief cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fahlun, Baptist Church
Nelsons Move to Litchfield Residence
Mr and Mrs Chester L Nelson and family of Willmar have moved into the Wm Baden residence in Litchfield arriving Thursday and settling in their new home as noted by the Independent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Litchfield
Chester
Nelson
Willmar
Wm. Baden
Our City
Mrs John Swenson Surprised on 78th Birthday
Mrs John Swenson at 208 Trottav celebrated her 78th birthday last Wednesday afternoon. A group of ladies from Svea and Lake Lillian visited, shared lunch, and presented flowers and plants as keepsakes to mark the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Swenson
Trottav
Svea
Lake Lillian
Lutheran Bible School Opens With Good Enrollment
The Lutheran Bible School on Nelson Avenue opens its second year with twenty two students enrolled and plans for over forty by year end. Three terms fall winter and spring allow flexible entry. Faculty includes Dean M C Dixon Prof B P Furness Miss Ida Jackson with Rev E E Gynild assisting. Several new students expected, classes run 8 30 a m to 12 30 p m, aim to train teachers for Sunday schools and Christian education. A new classroom and heated rooms after boiler repair. Names listed of potential students and supporters from Minnesota and nearby states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Bible School
Nelson Avenue
M. C. Dixon
B. P. Farness
Ida Jackson
Minneapolis
E. E. Gynild
Hagle Lake
B. P. Furness
Elder Evenson
Grove Cuy
Minn
O. J. Falk
Atwater
Ie Hexum
Hendricks
Gilbertson
Spicer
Stacking
Bessie Foss
Hallock
Clara Hegreberg
Trapper and hunter license reminders issued in Willmar
State Game and Fish warn that licenses are required to hunt fox and fox and black squirrels. Game Wardens to monitor offenders with applications available at the County Auditor. Arrests reported include William McKenzie jailed on drunkenness charges and a failure to appear leading to bond forfeiture. no others specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Olaon
Harry L. LaDue
Luke's Ladies Guild Meeting at 526 Kandiyohi Ave
The Ladies Guild of St Luke's Church meets with Mrs Grace and Mrs R Baker at J Baker's home, 526 Kandiyohi Ave, on Friday, Navard, at 2 30 in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Luke's Ladies Guild
St Luke's Church
Mra. Grace
Mra. R. Baker
J | Baker
Kandiyohi Ave
Navard
Altrurians to Meet at Church Basement Monday
Altrurians will be entertained by Mra C J Goff Mra M L Gaets and Mra Ti W host at the church basement Monday evening November 13 inviting members to attend and enjoy the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Ti-W
C. J. Goff
M. L. Gaets
Willmar Man Will Locate New Soft Drink Parlor in Mapleton
EB Erickson owner of the Soft Drink Parlor will move fixtures to Mapleton in Blue Earth county and open a similar establishment by early November assisted by Arthur M Nelson. Ernest Person will occupy theWillmar building in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. A. Erickson
Mapleton
Blue Earth County
Mr. Erickson
Erickson
Arthur M. Nelson
Willmar
Ernest Person
Two Cars Collide At Litchfield and Viret Streets
Sunday evening at seven o clock two automobiles collided at the corner of Litchfield avenue and Viret Street. A L Smith drove the Chandler and John A Johnson drove the Ford with two other occupants. The Ford was westbound turning south on First while the Chandler traveled east on Litchfield. The Ford hood and both fenders suffered damage. The Chandler pushed the Ford about 15 feet. No injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Litchfield Avenue
Viret Street
Chandler
A. L. Smith
Ford
John A. Johnson
Johnson
Litchfield
Smith
Dedication of St Marys Catholic Church by Archbishop Dowling
The new St Marys Church will be dedicated on Thursday September 9 with solemn high mass led by Archbishop Dowling. Deacons include Hannon Malloy McDevitt and O Calaghan, master of ceremonies Ryan, and others. Choir directed by Mrs Jolly and soloists will perform. A noon dinner in the hall follows. all are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Catholic Church
All Grace
Austin J. Dowling
J. A. Hannon
John Malloy
Sheildsburg
Cornalius McDevitt
Marysburg
M. M. Ryan
Darwin
J. P. Boland
Litchfield
Jermiah O'Calaghan
Eden Valley
William Jolly
Conone
Willmar High to Meet Litchfield Friday Rivalry Reignites
The Willmar and Litchfield teams renew their long standing rivalry in football and basketball. The Friday afternoon game, at 3 o'clock, at the ball park, will pit Coach McClaffin's Willmar squad against the visiting Litchfield quintet in a competitive clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar High
Litchfield
Willmar
McClaffin
Ball Park
Youngdahl to Speak on Friday at Willmar Courthouse
Emil Ybtingdahl of Minneapolis former Anti Saloon League fighter who left the group due to links with the old guard political machine will speak Friday at three o’clock at the Willmar courthouse. He is known for championing prohibition and addressing church audiences. He will also speak at 1 PM in town, then at 3 PM in Willmar, with an evening talk at Reverdnd, plus Saturday events at Sunbury Norway Lake and Atwater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil. Sr. Ybtingdahl
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Old Guard
Willmar
Youngdahl
WCTU
Popieer
Reverdnd
Sunbury
Norway Lake
Hikers Reach Los Angeles After 3000 Mile Trek
Four youths Ragnar Nora Gertrude Thyden and Mildred Benedict hiked from Willmar to Los Angeles in 23 days. They left in October and relied on occasional lifts from friendly motorists. They arrived October 25 and plan to stay awhile before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar
Los Angeles
Andrew Thyden
Globe Trotters
Ragnar
Nora
Gertrude Thyden
Mildred Benedict
Willmar Man Resists Bandit in Street Encounter
Willmar Minn resident C A Hardy escorted Miss Peggy Miller home when a armed bandit threatened them on Fifth Avenue South near Fourth Street. The duo fought back and the robber fled, sustaining a defeat in the confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Hardy
Willmar
Minn
Peggy Miller
Fourteenth Street
Fifth Avenues
Fourth Street
Bazaar at St Marys Church Nov 18 Afternoon and Evening
The logies of St Marys church will hold a bazaar in the basement of their new church on November 18 with afternoon and evening sessions. Fancy work and lunch will be available, plus evening entertainment and Christmas gift items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Young Peoples Society
Esther
Ingeborg
Olson
Esther Peterson
Agnes Elkjer
Edward E. Olson
Pearl Benson
Nettie Peterson
Miss Penrose
McCullough
St. Mary’s'church
Pennock Wins County Horseshoe Tournament Solely
The third county horseshoe tournament was held last Sunday at Pennock. Pennock teams won first and fourth prizes, Willmar teams took second and third. Final score in the final match was 60 to 47 as Evenson Nelson of Pennock defeated Nordstrom Wantstrand of Willmar amid lively rooter pandemonium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennock
Willmar
Carl Evenson
Ed Nelson
Melvin Berghind
Bert Larson
Victor Bergquist
Ernest Nelson
A. Q. Nordstrom
Albin Wantsstrand
Will| Mar
Nordstrom
Wahlstrand
Evenson
Nelson
Rooters
Ringer
Championship Game Next Sunday Between Redwood Falls and Willmar
Redwood Falls Independent Football meets Willmar Independent at the local ball park Sunday in a potential unofficial state championship. Both teams seek a decisive win after earlier 6 to 6 tie and strong showings against Olivia, Glencoe, and Benson, with Willmar boasting a recent upset of Madison and a 27 to 0 win over Olivia. Coach Arch E Carlson may coach the Redwood Falls squad as fans anticipate one of the state's best games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redwood Falls
Willmar Independents
Oaks
Olivia
Laverne
Glencoe
Willmar
Benson
Madison
Arche Carlson
Free entertainment in Brooten featuring Annar Myhre
The Sons of Norway in Brooten hosts a Friday evening program with Norwegian humorist Annar Myhre of Minneapolis and Judge T C Gilbert presiding. A separate Municipal Court hearing involves Waldoway of Raymond charged with assault on a Raymond woman on Oct 30, with trial set for Nov 9. Civic Club meeting at the Victory on Nov 7 plans an Armistice Day program inviting patriotic items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auns 1 Norway
Ssrocten
Brooten
Novard
Annar Myhre
Minneapolis
T. C. Gilbert
Thi City
The
Sons of Norway
Waldoway
Raymond
Muller
Day
Civic Club
Republican Rally Purchase Of Farm In Minnesota Event
Mr and Mrs Anton Reed returned Congressman Frank Clague from a two week trip to Aitkin where Reed purchased a farm figure for the Republican Rally. The event is Monday at eight in the Opera House with other speakers. Citizens of all creeds are invited to hear Clague defend the party's late record. Mrs Jennings Ott a left Thursday for a visit with friends in Minneapolis and Richmond before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton’ Reed
Frank Clague
Wood Falls
Aitkin
Congress
Reed
Lear
Clagie
Republican Party
Death Mired by Fatal Auto Crash Near Thorpe Schoolhouse
A Sunday evening collision near Thorpe Schoolhouse left Mrs. C. H. Limstead of Willmar with serious internal injuries and multiple rib fractures. Involved were Mr. and Mrs. Lunstead in an Overland, their companions Mr. and Mrs. Samuelson and Mrs. Pierce and daughter. Witnesses said a fast car with bright headlights approached from the left, forcing Lunstead toward the road edge, causing the Overland to overturn. Four rear occupants freed themselves through broken doors. Lunstead couple were pinned but later rescued and rushed to Willmar, where Mrs. Lunstead’s injuries were confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorpe
C. H. Limstead
Willmar
Waa
Lunstead
K. Samuelson
J. J. Pierce
Mrs. Lunstead
Mr. Lunstead
Overland
Cara
Mre Lunstead
Returned From California Jens Johnsons Move Home
Mr and Mrs Jens Johnson return to Minnesota after about 18 months away from Willmar and Grove City Sacramento visits. They left Willmar in May 1921 for Seattle Wallh then Sacramento buying land before returning to Minnesota Weather drove their decision. They will live in Willmar when a suitable home is found and are visiting Grove City. A radio set will broadcast Wisconsin Minnesota game at Carlson Bros Drag Store with a window bulletin board showing play by play. Golden wedding at Clinton for Mr and Mrs CJ Agiderson drew 100 guests. Chicken pie supper by the Ladies Aid of tpME church planned for November 17 at the Masonic Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jens Johnson
Sacramento
Cal
Minnesota
Willmar
Johnson
Villmar
Seattle Walh
Christ. Johnson
Mrs. Johnson
Grove City
Carlson Bros
Tpme
Masonic Temple
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Mrs. Christian
Church
Salifornia
Kandiyohi
John Holsten of
Rebekahs
Burns
Anad
Z County
William McKeanie
Westgard
McKenzie
Roundhouse
State Bank of Raymond
P. M. Peterson
Farmers
State Bank
Hfteer
Anti-Saloon League
Esplin
Eee
Los Apes
Wile Cal
Willmar Man
Bethel
Marys eAsaar
Wilhmar
Republican Rally
Jennings Otta
Minnespolis
Richmond
Imr.c.h. Limstead
Serio Internal Aesiev
California
Jéns Johnson
Willmar Construction Company
County Road
Thorpe and Cosmos
Luce
Clinton
Andrew Odtromi
Mia
Axel Johnson
Mya
Agiderson
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