20 Oct 1920
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Newspaper
Willmar Tribune
Location
Willmar, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1920
Page
1
A rousing district meet in Willmar attracted a large audience as Rev. Kvale and Mrs. Susie Stugeberg spoke on district plans and the Nonpartisan League. Debates featured Volstead related disputes, with Rev. Kyale challenging a joint debate and audience engagement lasting well past his remarks.
The funeral of Eva Norman Rydin born 1842 in Sweden was held Sunday with services at her home and Mamre church. Rev. Bergquist and Holmquist spoke, Samuel Nelson sang, pallbearers named, and many autos accompanied the cortege. She married twice, raised eight children, and left a large family including nineteen grandchildren. Her life was described as cheerful and charitable.
County Nurse Miss Imsdahl visited District 51 on October 12 with teacher Miss Hannah Knudsen for a pupil recital and music by Miss Edith Larson. A talk followed and lunch was served, deciding to provide warm lunches in winter. Also memorial and local notices, a funeral for Selma Regina Rykken and Halloween dance plans at Masonic Temple.
Bomsta and Anderstrom couples unite in marriage at the Swedish Baptist parsonage with Rev B C Lagerstrom officiating. The bride wore white crepe de chine and carried white roses. Gladys Nelson was bridesmaid. Asa Bomsta served as groomsman. They will reside in Minneapolis. An October 25 reception follows at the home of Alma Knock.
Local sports note previews a big opening game next Sunday at New Ball Park east of the city. Glenwood, led by Petrie, brings university level stars and 15 players to meet Willmar City Team, a mix of college stars and high school athletes, in a highly anticipated clash expected to draw the largest crowd in local gridiron history.
The note notes how patrons praise the cake at the Magnet Inn, highlighting its charm and the store’s welcoming vibe. Local readers recall fond memories of desserts enjoyed there and how the inn remains a special spot in town.
A Non-Partisan League political meeting will be held at Dist No 45 Schoolhouse St Johns Thursday at 8 pm and at Dist 77 Saturday evening in the same town Rev F Stromberg of Atwater will speak along with others All are invited especially women. Bootleggers arrested by city officials with fines totaling 225 dollars issued by Judge Muller in municipal court. Willmar warns to keep this element away. Letter from California describes irrigation and prosperity at Turlock Genealogy mentions Otto Rodman and families in Turlock Calif.
Miss Hazel V Renstrom daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Renstrom and Mr Ture Paul Carlson son of Mr and Mrs Robert Carlson both of Roseland married Wednesday morning October 20 at 10 30 oclock Swedish Baptist parsonage Rev E C Lagerstrom officiating The bride wore white satin and veil with white rose bouquet Attendants Miss Frances M Renstrom and Mr Rudolph Carlson The couple left by noon train for a wedding trip to Minneapolis Rev Jesper Holmquist left Monday for Burlington Iowa for a reunion of confirmation classes in Lutheran history
Andrew Ruddy was kicked while haltering a horse in the yard by Hugh Ruddy's home. He was knocked down and bled, crawled to a car, and drove to Davison Hospital where eight stitches were needed for the lips and three for the nose. He is recovering and hopes to remove the traces of the mishap. Also, Miss Cecelia Dolan and Mrs Dolan of Danvers visited relatives Wednesday.
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