Massive World War II Registration Drive Next Thursday
Registration drive outlines 13 million Americans to register for military service on Thursday. Details include precinct voting places, a long list of registrar names, and a 20-question card covering name, address, birth date, citizenship, race, occupation, employer, workplace, and nearest relative. Also notes church society events and a local visit by John E. Johnson of Lake Lillian.
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Kandiyohi
Registration Board
United State
United States
U. S
Willmar sends eighty five men to Camp Grant in Illinois
A list names eighty five Willmar volunteers plus four alternates headed to Camp Grant Rockford Illinois for training. The afternoon train departure is noted with public exercises yet to be arranged. List includes Doss Digman Oestrich Stob Halldin Erickson Breems Freed Summerset Theget Larosa Tatting Christianson Honebrink Danielson Estrem Evenson Lundgren Benson Kvamso Wall Ritter Monson Carlson Christianson Sluka Mattson Dameron Thorson DeRuyter Peterson Soderland Brouwer Torkelson Peterson Johnson Norling Gerhardson Danielson Paulson Shipstead Thompson Lundquist Skaalerud Bednort Dunham Lund Roberts Olson Steenerson Nelson Burgess Peterson Pelkey Skutle Anderson Weiberdink Iverson Westland Iverslie Schelin Steinke Stob Bonnema Skoglund Lee Lundbom Johnson Olson Maier and others.
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Willmar
Camp Grant
Rockford
Til
Willard Doss
Philip R. Digman
Albert E, Oestrich
Simon Stob Rueben A. Halldin
Alger H. Erickson
Everet
J. Breems
Arthur E. Freed
Sydney C
Summerset
Nick Theget
Oliver Larosa
Adolph O, Tatting
Carl W, Christianson
Ernest H. Honebrink
Victor M. Danielson
Thomas S. Estrem
Christian Evenson
Andrew V. Lundgren
Ben H. Benson
Melvin C. Kvamso Gustaf Wall
George H. Ritter Otto Alvin Monson
Herman J. Carlson
Edward Christianson William Sluka
Arthur J. Mattson
John H. Dameron, Murphy A. Thorson
Alfred DeRuyter
William E. Peterson Oscar John Gustav A. Peterson
Mence Meyer Eimer J. Fremberg
Joe Locken
Oscar Dokkesveen
Alfred Johnson Christian C. F. Jensen
Homer R, Curtiss
Axel H. Pallin
Clarence R. Pearson
John P
Soderland
Clarence J. Brouwer
Ingvald Torkelson Gustaf
Peterson August Johnson
Edwin D. Norling
Gerhard Gerhardgon
Richard V. Danielson
Harry Paulson
Martin L. Shipstead
Thomas A. B. Thompson
Harry L. Lundquist
Ettens van Hueveln
Emil C
Mrs Nelson and son return from long North Dakota Canada trip
Mrs Samuel Nelson and her son Vincent returned last Saturday after a six week visit to North Dakota and Canada. They visited her father L A Freeberg and Emil Freeberg of Kenmare and her brother Victor Freeberg of Limerick, Canada, along with other relatives and friends. She sends cordial greetings through the Tribune to friends in the county.
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Northwest
Samuel Nelson
Vincent
North Dakota
Canada
L. A
Emil Freeberg
Kenmare
N. D
Victor Freeberg
Limerick
Nelson
The
Tribune
Goehring
Kallevig
Elias Kallevig
Hanna M
Ralph Burton Goehring
F. P. Goehring
Richmond
Minnesota
E. E. Gynild
Lutheran Freechurch
Kandiyohi
George Kallevig
Christ Kallevig
Mildred Arneson
Thor Kallevig
Grove City
Ole Kallevig
Otto Negaard
Pennock
Minneapolis
Ashton
Iowa
Sheldon
Registration September 12th by county board
All male residents aged eighteen to under forty six must register September 12. In Willmar City they register at the Court House from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Those in townships or villages register at their usual voting places or designated sites. County Registration Board.
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U. S
France
Willmar City
Isa Es Mh
City of
Willmar
County Registration Board
Missing Soldier Returns From War In 1918 Notice
Henry Freese of Raymond reported missing in Monday's action has returned from No man s Land with non serious wounds. Father John Freese in Chippewa County confirms the news from Government sources. Henry enlisted September and worked for Mr Stob as a tractor driver.
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Henry Freese
Raymond
No-man's Land
John Freese
Chippewa County
Stob
Federal Reserve Bank Gains Kandiyah County Charter
The Kandiyah County Bank has qualified as a Federal Reserve Bank. President Millard cited patriotic reasons for the move and said the step will enhance the prestige of this large financial institution in Willmar.
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Federal Reserve Bank
Kandiyah County
Complete roster of Willmar Home Guards
The document lists the Willmar Home Guards roster headed by Captain Victor Klingen with J A Myron and T J Sampson as officers. It includes first sergeant A Bakke, sergeants Fred Hewitt Axel Melander ER Johnson Ed Elkjer, corporals George Brill KD Wakefield HF Bonde and a long list of privates and ranks detailed in alphabetical order.
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Victor Klingen
J. A. Myron Pose
T. J. Sampson
A. Bakke
Fred Hewitt
Axel Melander
E.R. Johnson
M. Elkjer
George Brill
K. D. Wakefield
H. F. Bonde
Carl Rasmusson
Wiliam G. Magnuson
Lloyd W. Peterson
Arthur R. Frans Raynold Peterson
Edgar Lindblad Harold Hennings
V. G. Nelson
A. G. Nelson Arthur J. Berg Burdick Bjorberg
Carl Hano
O. Diffendort
Ralph N. Forsberg
T. Vincent ScheMeld
Carl J. Kettwig
L. EB. Coss
P. B. Hong E. R. Olson J. F. Millard
P. C. Davison
J. 5. Lee Co
J. Herby Russell
A. B. Ruddy
Harley Higley
William Gorvig
Edgar Olson
Paul Olson
Haynold Peterson
Bennie Mickelson
Eric A. Glad
Watertown Families Choose City Home On East Litchfield Avenue
Melvin Skare and Roy Peterson along with their families of Watertown South Dakota have decided to make the city their future home. They are currently residing on East Litchfield Avenue. C E Patchin of Georgeville was in the city yesterday on business.
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Melvin Skare
Roy Peterson
Watertown
S. D
Our City
East Litchfield Avenue
C. E. Patchin
Georgeville
Immense Willmar Home Guards Sworn In At Fairgrounds
A large crowd at the Willmar fairgrounds witnessed the swearing in of the local Home Guards unit, Company G of the Ninth Battalion, Minnesota Home Guards. Major Hopeman and Adj. Peterson led ceremonies with speeches by Mayor Wellin, Judge Gilbert, and Rev. Oehler. Guests praised the Willmar company, funds were raised for uniforms, and a dinner invitation followed.
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Home Guards
Minnesota Home Guards
Hope- Man
Adj. Peterson
Moorhead
Willmar
Wellin
Major Hopeman
Gilbert
Oehler
State Home Guards
Interlachen
Capt
Klingenberg
Myron
Sampson
Sergt
Hiljer
Elsie Skoog
Bernice Benson
Myrtle Ruddy
Fred Hewitt
Frank Nelson
Anton Bakke
Willmar Home Guards
Ready to Go Across From Camp Robinson Wisconsin 1918
Letter from August 31 1918 from Harry Anderson Battery F Seventh Regiment describing inspection day at Camp Robinson Wisconsin. He notes new wool uniforms overseas gear gas drill and seven days of target practice. Mentions 86th Division expected to go first and that weather is damp with haze.
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Camp Robinson
Wis
Tribune
333Rd
Bethel Lutheran and multiple church notices in Willmar
Local church schedule lists Bethel Lutheran services with English evening prayers and a Saturday Confirmation class, plus a Red Cross benefit social at Bethel. Also covers St. Olaf Episcopal, Green Lake Church, Salvation Army, Lutheran Free Church, St John’s, Lutheran Synod, Methodist, Swedish Mission, Swedish Baptist activities, and brief local society notes.
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Bethel Lutheran
Becker Ave
Jesper Holmquist
Hogmussa
Red Cross
Bethel Ladies Society
Green Lake Church
E. E. Gynild
Green Lake
Ladies Aid Society
Angel Alvig
Lutheran Free Church
Nicolay Nilsen
Lutheran Synod
N. Andersen
Willmar
Solomon Lake
the Missionary Society
G. I. Nelson
Wet Autoists Caught On Line In Kandiyohi
Sheriff Bondo and Deputy Olson nabbed six parties crossing from wet Stearns into dry Kandiyohi. Two Willmar pairs, two more on Monday, plus two Clara City loads, were seized after a five mile chase. Booze stored in the county jail. each offender fined $20 and costs or 20 days in jail. fines paid. Authorities urge citizen tips to curb the traffic. Baptist Young People pledge monthly letters to soldiers. first meeting sent twenty three letters. Community friends surprised Andrew Bednorz with a purse eight miles north of the city.
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Peter Bondo
Ernest Olson
Stearns County
Kandiyahi
Willmar
Clara City
Muller
Costa
Baptist Young People’s Society
Andrew Bednorz
Andrew
Kandiyohi
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Nere
Archander
Otto Christopherson
Burbank
D. J. Price
Colfax
F. E. Carlson
Darras Macane Olson
Edwards
William Strootman
L. J. Kropp
East Lake
Lillian
Stromme L. Johnson
Thorps
Fahlun
L. P. Felt
Tennessee
B. P. Hovey
William Henderson
Woodman
Spicer
Harrison
Bennie M. Johnson
Tait
Holland
E. J. Roelofs
Pringsburg
Irving
M. L. Mickelson
C. A. Harrison
Old Bank
Lake Andrew
C. A. Syverson
Lake Elizabeth
Leonard Boom
Roseville
Parker
Hawick
Minn
St. Johna
I. M. Nelson
Whitefield
A. O. Nelson
C. J. Hanson
Court House
Atwater
Chas. A. Swenson
Baptist Young People's Society
Elmer Peterson
Oscar Linman
Nettle Peterson
Olive Ahlstrom
Trene Stephens
Ruth Carlson
Ruth Carlson Vocal Duet, ‘Teckla Soderling and Agnes Parson
Marion Peterson
Myrtle Johnson
Minnie Fridland
Lutheran Free Ladies Aid
Ladies Aid
John E. Johnson
Lake Lillian
Orma Talmadge
Earle Williams
Baby Marie Osborne
Soos Company
Six Peo
Willmar Hospital
B. J. Branton
Fourth St
Camp Judge
Ernest C, Thompson
Casper Thimell
Oscar J. Salverson
Illinois
Os P. Christ
Fonda Lac Wis
Franzen
Jesse Thompson
Carl Martin Bjorkman
John Paul Anderson
Camp Lee
Virginia
George W. McBroom
No-Man’s Land
Board of Education of
Independent School District No. 47
Kandiyohi County
Bank of
Thomas Charles Co
Ruby E. Carlson
H. W. Wilson Co
G. A. Foster
Rand Mc
Ally Co
Ron Peterson & Co
Bool Educational Pub. Co
D. Appleton & Co
J. F. Riggs & Co
Gustavus Johnson
Tunning Pianos
Kandiyohi Co
Fair Ass'n
F. L. Smith
C. Dahlheim & Son
Central Group
John Selin
Joel Thunstedt
Lincoln
N.P. Jorgenson
Gar
J. A. Botnen
Garfiel Duane Ve Eeeeeseaeree
ORME
Tribune Prig. Co. Piig
S. Reirson
C. F. Olson
H. Anderson Optometrist
Anderson Bros. &Co
Fixen Paint Shop
Davison Hospital
Fomrenstrest
Lughtedd
F. C. Davions
B.D
C. B. Mies
Peraneologi
Aiarry 8
Anderon
Battery F
Shird
F. A
Camp Robineca
Sparta
Lone
Episcopal Church
F. H. Oehler
Salvation Army
Ensign J. Anderson
West Litchfield Avenue
Sixth Street
Fourth Street
Benson Avenue
ST. John’s Church
Methodist Episcopal
Luther C. Benson
Epworth League
G. N. Tegnell
Trott Ave
Third Street
Paul Hallin
Leo McGowan
Missouri
Annapolis
Charles German
H. B. Reese
Jack En ‘Ord
Louise Huff
Madge Evans
Evelyn Greeley
Net
Lewis E. Coss, D. Gc
Doctor of Chiropractic
Palmer School of Chiropractic
U.C. A
M.C. A
Loney
Phese
Hecidenes
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