Ralph W. Stanford Heads Red Cross Kandiyohi Chapter
The Kandiyohi County Chapter of the American Red Cross elected R. W. Stanford as head for the coming year. Mrs. Lena Sandbo was named vice chairman, Mrs. J. Albert Nelson secretary, and Miss Hazel V. Nelson treasurer. Additional executive members include Mrs. J. D. Parnell, Mrs. G. B. Qvale, and Mr. P. C. Peterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kandiyohi County
American Red Cross
Russell Spicer
R. W. Stanford
Lena Sandbo
J. Albert Nelson
Hazel V. Nelson
J. D. Parnell
G. B. Qvale
P. C. Peterson
Stansberry Family Plans Coast Trip and Home Build
Mr and Mrs Stansberry will travel from Willmar to Seattle to visit their son Hay for a couple of weeks, then proceed to San Diego to stay until March 1. They intend to return to Willmar and begin building a new home here next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. St. Stansberry
Dreembertat
Seattle
Wash
Hay
San Diego
Cal
Willmar
Stansberry
Gospel Teams Give Moral Program at Sweilih Baptist Church
Gospel Teams of the city will present a program at Sweilih Baptist Church next Tuesday evening. The event features musical selections and short talks by local talent. The program begins at 1:45. All are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batty
Sweilih Baptist Church
Fall from muskrat house injures surveyor near Priam
H E Canfield of Butterfield fell from a muskrat house while assisting County Surveyor J A Rowat near Priam. He was rushed to the Rest Hospital after cramps and spasms followed in cold water. His condition was serious yet improving. Also notes marriage licenses and Red Cross tag day details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Canfield
Butterfield
Priam
E. 8
Barker
J. A. Rowat
Canfield
Plans for an Athletic Field at County Fair Grounds
The Willmar County Fair board approved adding an athletic field in front of the new grandstand at the county fair grounds. Filling will come from Machinery Hill and the south side of the track. The surplus treasury will not fund grading. roads and waterworks must be financed from other needs. The field will be funded by subscriptions and a portion of athletic receipts. The plan aims to attract more summer gatherings and benefit Central Minnesota. Willmar road crews will grade the grounds this week, funds permitting. Board members present included Wicklund, Bergquist, Bingham, Thompson, Wellin, Berknesa, Johnson, and Lawson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Fair Board
County Fair
County Fair Association
Willmar Commercial Club
Fair Board
Minnesota
Willmar
Messrs
John Wicklund
C. O. Bergqquist
Roy Bingham
Robert Thompson
E.C Wellin
O. R. Berknesa
W. Q. Johnson
Y. E. Lawson
Weddings At Home of Mr and Mrs John Peterson
A pretty home wedding occurred at 714 4th St E as Miss Myrtle Peterson married Selmer Ober son of Westby Wisconsin. Ceremony by Rev Jesper Holmquist with attendants Dolly Jarrett Florence Oberson and others. Newlyweds plan a Westby home and a trip to the cities with many relatives in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolly Jarrett
Florence Oberson
Adolph
Peterson
Edward Peterson
Ruth Peterson
Lohengrin
Mendelssohn
Westby
Wisconsin
Esther Lumdquist
Peggy Hallstrom
E. 0. Hanson
St Paul
J. T. Lundquist
Duluth
Minneapolis
Krantz
Dolly
Blanch Jarrett
Pennock
C. W. Kroona
Jno
Lundquist
Kandtyoht
Music
Minnesota College
State School of Agriculture of
Minnesota
Live
Big Meetings At Mission Church In Weekend Event
The Swedish Mission church holds a long series of services from Thursday to Sunday led by Rev. A. E. Palmquist Rev. Frankea and Rev. Arvid Ostling with sessions at 7 30 p m Thursday and Friday Saturday offer two sessions at 10 30 and 7 30 and Sunday features three meetings at 10 30 0 and 7 30 all welcome. State Park Board Meets At Country Today Recommends improving the New London short line road to Sibley State Park and requests park access funds. Watchmen named to guard the park from fire and depredation and bluegrass sowing authorized. Peterson Hull wedding at Thomas Downs home in Atwater with Chas O Peterson and Norah Hull exchanging vows officiated by Rev. Paul Hallin. Newlyweds plan a Duluth trip and residence in Atwater. Fish in Foot and Willmar lakes may be caught for food until freeze with no sale restriction per Game Warden Olson. George Anderson of Lake Lillian visited Willmar on business Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swedish Mission Church
A. E. Palmquist
St. Paul
Frankea
Dawson
Arvid Ostling
Frank Lake
State Park Board
Park Board
Paul Nordin
Broberg
Mickelson
Kvamso
New London
John Fremberg
Frans Saderberg
Mr. Ellis
Olson
The
Tribune
Foot
Willmar Lakes
Will Open Insurance Offices on Fifth Street
L. E. Gilbert of Minneapolis who has the general agency of the Northern State Life Insurance Company of Linnaeus will open insurance offices in the Nelson-Hershey Block on Fifth Street early next week. He will occupy rooms across from Prof. Swallin's studio above Nelson jewelry store. The Gilbert Insurance Agency will serve a district of twelve counties with many agents operating from the local headquarters. Harness Stolen. Thieves struck again last Sunday in Dovre township taking two sets of new harness from Albin Ting on the old Shedin place Long Lake Church. The Welcome Home program for soldier boys, postponed by storm, will be held Thursday evening Nov 6. Ladies Aid to be hosted by Mrs Jalmar Larson in the annex to the church Thursday Nov 8 in the afternoon. Everyone welcome. Sheriff Peter Honde took John Wright to Stillwater last Monday morning to begin his term at the State penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Gilbert
Minneapolis
Northern State Life Insurance Company
Linnaegis
Nelson-Hershey
Fifth Street
Prof. Swallin
Nelson Jewelry Store
Gilbert Insurance Agency
Dovre Township
Albin Ting
Shedin Place
Long Lake Church
Soldier Boys
Jalmar Larson
Aken
Stillwater
Peter Honde
John Wright
New Location for the Magnet Inn on Fifth Street
David and Hjalmar Peterson bought the Magnet Inn property from Gratz and Wellin for 10000 dollars. The two 90 foot front lots hold a former music store now to be remodeled into a modern restaurant and cafe with an added upstairs dwelling. Work to begin in spring while the Pacific avenue location closes this week and Savoy takes over after November 1. The Petersons will pause restaurant operations during winter until the Fifth Street opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David and
Hjalmar Peterson
Magnet Inn
Gratz and Wellin
Fifth Street
Farmers Security State Bank
Masonic Temple
Peterson Brothers
Pacific Avenue
Savoy
Peterson's
Red Cross Drive For Memberships Begins In County
Norman H Tallakson county chairman announces a Red Cross drive from November 2 to Armistice Day November 11 with precinct chairs named across towns including Atwater Kandiyohi New London and Willmar. City ward chairs for Willmar listed and a tag day is planned November 8 to issue buttons while the peace program highlights public health nursing first aid home care and junior membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Willmar
Norman H. Tallakson
Bessie Johnston
Atwater
B. L. Quamn
Kandigohi
O. G. Nordlis
New London
J. P. Johnson
Pennock
H. C. Feig
Raymond
T. M. Findley
Bote
Olaf EB. Negaard
Archand
J. O. Dahlberg
Burbank
F. E. Carlson
Colfax
N. B. Levies
Dovre
I. T. Strom
East Lake Lillian
C. Goos
Edwards
John Kleberg
Fahlun
Charles J. Berg
Tennessee
A. BE. Boersma
Holland
A. W. Chalberg
Kand Yoht
Gabrial Stone
Lake Andrew
A. M. Hedin
Lake Lillian
Paul Swenson
Mamire
Theo
Gandrud
Norway Lake
John Zuldema
Roseland
A. H. Hall
Roseville
Christ Fransein
St. Johns
O. A. Klopp
Whitefield
Robert Thompson
Nelson
Lake Elizabeth
Arthur Chesness
Irving
E. G. Pagel
Harrison
Martin Kloster
Green Lake
Fredeli Hultgren
Miss. Lillie Noren
Jane Thorpe
Ida Sanderson
Oscar E. Hoag
Marie Pearson
Department of Home Service
First Aid
ciyiMans
Home Service
First Aid Bureau
Memorable Willmar Residents Die in Swift Grief Tides
Obituary notices honor Mrs. Mary Brem an early Willmar resident who ran a local restaurant with her husband until his death in 1901 and passed away after two weeks of illness. Survived by son Herman Brem and daughters Bertha Brem and Mrs. John C. Freese, with brothers and sisters listed. Funeral held at 3 p.m. with Rev. F. H. Oehler officiating and a quartet singing. Also noted is the death of Mrs. Nils Olson of Kandiyohi County aged 83 years. She was born in Sweden in 1836, married Nils Olson in 1866, lived on homestead in Whitefield, moved to Willmar in 1902, and was a Bethel church member. Funeral details given.
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Mary Brem
Willmar
Mathias and
Rosalia Flacker
Berlin
Germany
America
Chicago
Delano
Minn
St. Paul
Dved
Jacob Brem
Bertha Brem
John C. Freese
Drnthera
Wm Flacker
Montana
Edw. Flacker
Herman, Minn
Ida Istad
Minneapolis
Hans Belden
Andover
F. H. Oehler
Rowat
Hahn
Carlson
Dak
Carolne Michel
Appleton
Lovina Son
Nils Olson
Kandiyoht County
Third St. East
Pernilla Olson
Kjelfinge
MalmoOhuslin
Sweden
Whitefeld
Svea Lutheran Fat
Bethel Church
P. N. Olson
Bven
John Sandin
Ek Anatgns
American Legion program announced for November 12
The American Legion will hold a meeting at Odd Fellows Hall on Wednesday evening November 12 with Judge J Gilbert delivering a speech and several musical sessions. A business session precedes and a social hour follows. Refreshments will be served 3 to 7 PM for 15 cents. Members urged to join before Charter Membership closes on Armistice Day. local post near 200 members. The national convention will be in Minneapolis November 10 to 12, with General Foch expected to head the parade.
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American Legion
Odd Fellows Hall
J. Gilbert
The
Minneapolis
General Foch
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Ralph W. Stanford
Spicer
California
M. Linman
Gerhard
Kingsburg
Linman
Alvin Anderson
Albert Renstrom
Christ Peters
Rose May Erne
Selmar Oberson
Myrtle Peterson
aArthur Wy Rice
Kathryn, Sullivan
Charles G. Peterson
Nora Hull
Clarence Oslund
Florente Summerset
Carl Gilbertson
Esther Bere
Hancock
Blanche Sweet
Rupert Hughe
Warren Kerrigan
Harold Lloyd
Ora Carew
Darrell Foss
Haring
Saturday Evening Post
Alice Brady
Earl Williams
Vaudeville
the Great Warnecke Co
Illusionists
Prof. Caruthers
Willmar Hospital
Conducted By
B. J. Branton
Becker Avenue
Fourth Street
Lewis E. Goss
D. C
Geo. C. Mickelson
Chiropractic
Palmer School of Chiropractic
Loney Block
Sun Street
Wille Olson
Clarence Paulson
Eveline Paulson
Virgil Ekbom
Page
Abel Ekbom
John Nelson
Hazel Nelson
Bircher
Eric Lundeen
Chas, Anderson
Andrew Mattson
Waverly
Willie Paulson
Wheaton
Fred Paulson
Oaks
N. Dak
Joe Sullivan
Katherine A. Sullivan
Cyrus Sullivan
Arthur W. Rice
Oscar Hoagberg
Sullivan
Litchfield
Hallowe'en Free Inde
Mission Church
George Anderson
Matinee
Annan
Elsie Ferguson
Gertrude Atherton
Vivian Martin
Louisiana
Fox News
Jeff
Wm. S. Hart
Reel Sunshine
Mabel Normand
Peterson Bros
Willmar Electric Light
N. W
Larson
Forssell
D. mM
Piet Clase Schbal Wei O
Anderson Lo Aderson
Bros
Davison Hospital
Litchfield Ave Inn
P. C. Davison
C. M. Mise
Mary Brugman
C. M. Carlson
RED Cross Drive
Elkjer Bros
Elkjer
Rocial
Mission Ladies Aid
C. G. Nordsten
Ia Lake Lillian Township
Fabius
Moberg
Fabian Baptist Church
Vernon Lawson
Buffalo
Clinais
Hari Andrews
C, B. Olson
QB. Olwen
Nelson Avenue
Solomon Lake Church
Rev
Norman
Bethel Young Ladies Society
Bethel Lutheran Church
Misser Amy
Mindie Fridland
St. Lon. AN
Willmar Business College
Ady, T
High School
Tenth Street
Monongalia Avenue
15Th Street
N.o
First National Bank
E. T. Sandro
Delmonico Cafe
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve
Wes
Kandiyohi
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