13 Oct 1920
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Newspaper
Willmar Tribune
Location
Willmar, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1920
Page
1
Journal notes two meetings to be held next Saturday. Rel Wing and partners plan sessions in Benville Wy with plans for fundraising, speeches, and a charity sale. Organizers promote social events, rides, and free transportation from the corner.
Eva Norman Ryden passed away at her home on Sevomil Street in Willmar after several weeks illness at age TN. Funeral services will be held Sunday with Rev. Holmquist at the residence and Rev. Bergquist at Manvel Lutheran church. An obituary sketch will appear next week. The countys pioneer woman Mrs Anders Forsberg died at Isaac Nuril Strom residence aged 92. Funeral was held at Nordstrom residence with Rev. J Holmstad, interment Fairview. Pallbearers were six grandsons. Henry Stone of Atwater visited on Wednesday.
David Swenson of Pennock, now a Moody Bible Institute student in Chicago, is named as a member of an open air evangelistic group sent out weekly by the Institute. The teams preach the gospel by message and song on busy street corners and in Chicago avenues, often drawing audiences in the hundreds. Before entering the institute he was an active figure in the Sunday School work of the Swedish Mission Church of Pennock.
A group of gridiron stars and boosters in the city plans to form an independent football team. The squad would be eligible to play American Legion games and schedule matches. Many players are college and high school stars. a tentative roster is forming and practice scrimmage sessions are planned to locate and fit the men.
Mrs Peter O Hall dies at home in Atwater after long illness kidney and heart trouble. Born November 22 1840 in Ruby Parish Sweden, she emigrated aged 12. She moved with husband to Atwater Minnesota in 1870 and was a longtime member of the Swedish Lutheran church. Survived by husband two daughters and several relatives. Funeral held at Atwater Swedish Lutheran church conducted by Rev M Le Vantler.
The Willmar appearance by Preus and Colling was not held as scheduled. An earlier Tribune bulletin from Republican State Headquarters misstated plans and changed arrangements after they arrived Tuesday from Redwood Falls. They left for Sauk Centre with no day meeting in Willmar, while a separate report about an overheard incident at a Ladies Aid gathering drew attention in the Seventh Congressional District.
The Salvation Army launches a countywide home service drive to raise 4100 with Willmar expected to contribute half. Chairmen coordinate four wards and six rural districts, offering three award tags to counties meeting their quotas. Statewide total 268050 funds local and state relief efforts.
Gustaf Nickelaus Highstrom, born in Sweden in 1826, died October 2 in Centerville, Mississippi at age 84. He lived in Colfax township for 34 years, served Kandiyohi County as surveyor and held local offices. Survived by wife Johannah Osberg, three sons William Theodore and Wmil, daughter Mrs. Constance Olson, stepchildren, eighteen grandchildren, and other relatives.
The City Council passed a resolution last Monday asking the District Court to appoint members to the Charter Commission whose term has lapsed so amendments can be submitted to voters. Bethel Lutheran church added thirty-nine new members last Sunday, thirty-three of whom were communicants.
A long urban list documents teachers at the high school and junior high, along with their home addresses. It covers department heads, room assignments, and classroom grades across multiple buildings including Central, Lincoln, Lafayette, Garfield, Old High, and others. The item ends with a note that Mrs. John Westgaard of Kerkhoven attended a funeral in Belgrade.
A long list of prizewinners and amounts from the Willmar Minnesota county fair includes names such as Lina Anderson Dorothy Dani Mabel Jordet Clarence Jensen Gaura Johnson and many more. Several entries show incorrect addresses or returned checks prompting readers to contact Secretary Wm O Johnson to rectify payments. The excerpt notes various prizes including preserved tomatoes bread butter and produce with totals reaching several dollars and cents.
Alderman N A Jensen of the Third Ward tendered his resignation at last Monday's City Council gathering. He cited plans for an extended European trip as the reason. The resignation was accepted with regret and the council, noting fewer than six months remain in his term, will appoint a successor. action was deferred.
Deer River progressive Cyrus M King withdraws from the Farmer-Labor ballot run for governor and endorses Henrik Shipstead. Four nominees remain on the November ballot: Preus, Hodgson, Shipstead, Samson. Also notes a Dance at Masonic Temple Election Night and a rummage sale by St Lukes Guild. staff changes at Great Northern storehouse.
Two thousand members and friends of the American Legion met in Montevideo for the first Seventh Minnesota district convention. A district organization will carry out the Legion program with officers elected, plans for a permanent constitution, and a proposed district league for basketball. Willmar bid for the 1921 convention, Ortonville for 1922. Vernon urged support for veterans’ welfare and citizenship.
W S Hubartt a farmer two miles east of the city suffered several painful bruises to the head this Wednesday night about 9 30 when an auto driven by four Willmar youths collided with his buggy on the pavement at the mile crossing. Hubartt was hurled to the ground but escaped serious injuries. The buggy was wrecked while the car and occupants appeared uninjured.
Rev. Aunt Vaaler left Monday for a visit at his old home in Twin Valley. He traveled by train to Breckenridge and then drove from there with a brother to Twin Valley.
Hancock High School prepares to face Willmar next Saturday at Wellin's Park after minor improvements in line play and position assignments. Willmar arrives seeking revenge after a lopsided loss to Hancock, with the home crowd expected to boost the Hancock squad as they debut in new jersey sweaters.
Congressman A. J. Volstead, ousted in June, will appeal to voters to reinstate him this fall. The event at the Willmar Opera House starts Friday at eight o'clock, with the Willmar Band performing beforehand.
The fall session of the District Court closed last Saturday with 20 civil calendar cases heard and all criminal cases continued. Several civil suits were continued. verdicts were returned in several actions including Bengtson vs Brandt and Adam vs Caldwell.
A centenary celebration for Jenny Lind, the Swedish Nightingale, drew a crowd at Carlson Hall on Thursday evening. Mayor Lawson presided as readings, music, and Swedish and American tributes honored Lind, with choirs, solos, and a Swedish Mission speaker highlighting her life and humanity. An aftermeeting discussed reviving the local Swedish Literary Society.
More than a hundred St Paul wholesalers and manufacturers will visit this city Tuesday as part of a Trade Tour along the G N Line. They arrive at 5:00 p.m. on a special train and depart at 7:15 p.m. after meeting customers. the Minnesota State Band plays and souvenirs are given to children. Mrs Oscar Melbosiad of Boyd arrived Wednesday to visit relatives.
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