Skratthult Co. On Two Month Tour Of Shows
Mr and Mrs Hjalmar Peterson of Willmar known as Olle i Skratthult will leave Friday for a two month stage tour through Northern Minnesota Wisconsin the Dakotas and upper Michigan with nine performers including two dancers and three musicians. They plan September shows ending September 28 at Diamond Lake then Hibbing Duluth Ashland and Northern Michigan with a vaudeville centered program. After Diamond Lake the troupe continues through the Dakotas Minnesota and possibly Montana Texas if field conditions permit. The group travels in two cars with light luggage and no scenery. Positive audience reception prompts more onstage appearances for Olle during vaudeville portions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hjalmar Peterson
Willmar
Olle i Skratthult
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Dakotas
Upper Peninsula
Michigan
Peterson
Diamond Lake
Hibbing
Duluth
Ashland
Harry Swanson
Omar Myhre
Norway
South Dakota
Montana
Far West
Texas
Olle
Vaudevile
Local Newsman Seeks Students for Correspondence School
Geo M Leonard of the American Extension University Los Angeles spends the fore part of the week in this city on business. He solicits for students for the institution which operates as a correspondence school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. M. Leonard
American Extension University At
Los Angeles
Jorgenson Ellingson Couple Wed in Sunburg Wedding
Bimer N Jorgenson and Agnes R Ellingson both of Sunburg were married August 19 by Reverend Mons Soten dahl. Attendants were Tilmer Ellingson and Rose Jorgenson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jorgenson-Ellingson
Bimer N. Jorgenson
Agnes R. Ellingson
Sunburg
Mons Sotendahl
Tilmer Ellingson
Rose Jorgenson
Minot Residents Visit Hibbing Kin
From Minot North Dakota Mrs A F Kumner and her son visited Mr and Mrs D F Dugan at their home. They traveled to Hibbing to visit Kumners sister. Kumner is a daughter of the Dugan family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Kumner
Minot
N.D
D. F. Dugan
Hibbing
Mrs. Kumner
Home From Vacation Renwick McCullough Return
Rev and Mrs J Renwick McCullough returned Saturday from a month away. They spent two weeks at Lake Minnetonka and the rest of the vacation in Minneapolis.
Patrick Downs Leaves for Clinton to Join Bell Phone
Patrick E Downs sails for Clinton Iowa Saturday to begin a new role with Bell Telephone company. He departs from Iowa aiming to establish his position with the telephony firm in the city.
Hawick Lady Weds Pouprore Man In Home Wedding
Jennie Sunde and John L. Nelson wed at the bride’s Hawick home on August 2 in a single ring ceremony conducted by Rev. E. M. Hanson. Attendants were Clara Sunde and Joe Nelson, with a lavender embroidered dress and navy serge attire. A three course dinner followed for about sixty guests before the couple’s planned move to Poupore, Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mias Jennie Sunde
Edward Sunde
John L. Nelson
Poupore
Minn
Hawick
Clara Sunde
Joe Nelson
E. M. Hanson
New London
Alfred Christenson
Irving
Downtown Paving Progress Aims for County Fair Completion
Paving in the downtown district is to be completed by Saturday night barring delays, with most of the work opening before the County Fair. Only about two and a half blocks remain east of Seventh Street, as Litchfield Avenue and parts of Pacific are being opened to traffic this week to ease depot access. Fewer than fourteen blocks left to pave, and the project is expected to finish within three weeks aided by favorable weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Down Town
Jaid
Seventh Street
Litchfield Avenue
10Th Street
Pacific
First Street
Benson Avenue
Willmar Girl Earns Golf Honors in Minneapolis Meet
Esther Tallman of Willmar tied for second in a series of golf matches at Minneapolis links. Clark won with 96 as Tallman shot 97, Dow George and Lightner were eliminated. Mrs George recently beat Tallman for state honors. photos appeared in the Sunday Minneapolis Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Tallman
Minneapolis
Willmar
Miss. Clark
Miss Tallman
Dow George
Miss Lightner
George
Sunday
Minneapolis Journal
County approves fish screen repair supervision
County commissioners at their last session authorized Game Warden Ernest Olson Commissioners C J Swenson County Agent E L Rodegeb and Sheriff Peter Bonde to supervise the repair work on the fish screen at the outlet to Green Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Lake
Ernest Olson
C. J. Swenson
E. L Rodegeb
Peter Bonde
Willmar Fair Visitors Observe Conducted Stands
Arthur Berg of Willmar was spotted by several Willmar State Fair visitors on the grounds conducting two lunch stands. He kept a low profile while looking for local folks and managed to elude several pursuers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Berg
Willmar
Arthur
Guests from Los Angeles Visit Atwater Family
Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Foster and two daughters of Los Angeles, Cal., are visiting the A. Elliott family near Atwater. They motored here from Los Angeles in 11 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
M. C. Foster
Cal
A. Elliott
Atwater
Home from Seattle for State Fair
Miss Prea Solverson returned home from Seattle Washington after a short visit. She left Tuesday afternoon with her mother Mrs Ole Solverson and her sisters Lottie and Effie to attend the State Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prea Solverson
Seattle
Wash
Ole Solverson
Lettie
Effie
Supreme Lodge Directors Meet at Eagle Lake
The quarterly meeting of the Board of Directors of the Supreme Lodge of the Sons of Norway was held at Judge T. O. Gilbert's cottage at Eagle Lake on Sept 3 and 4. All directors attended except the Seattle vice president and Trustee Anderson of Brooklyn. Attendees included M. Rosness St Paul L Stavnheim secretary Minneapolis vu Engesather treasurer Petersburgh N D Oloff Rove Milwaukee trustee Oscar Erickson Minneapolis trustee Jon A Hofe former treasurer Minneapolis and Mrs M Rosness St Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Lodge of the Sons of Norway
T. O. Gilbert
Supreme Lodge
Eagle Lake
Seattle
Anderson
Brooklyn
M. Rosness
St. Paul
L. Stavnheim
Minneapolis
Vu. O. Engesather
Petersburg
N. D
Parish leader Rev. Mattson receives higher duties in Michigan
Rev. Swan W. Mattson, former Swedish Methodist pastor of Willmar and Oak Park, has been transferred to Carney Michigan in Menominee County by the Bishop. He previous led Poskin Wisconsin and is praised by Barbon County News for church building, growing membership, and community service with emphasis on spiritual training. Also noted are local residents leaving for teaching positions across Aberdeen, Watertown, Wausau, Milaca, Cheyenne, Kandiyohi, Big Lake, Pennock, Cushing, Spicer, Roseland and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swan W. Mattson
Willmar
Oak Park
Carney
Michigan
Menominee County
Upper Peninsula
Mattson
Poskin
Wis
Barbon
Rev. Mattson
Ethel Bergeson
Aberdeen
Sadie Carlson
Watertown
Carroll Swenson
Wausau
Estelle Lundquist
Milaca
Lillian Boom
Cheyenne
Wyo
Bernice Bencon
Alexandria
Marie Botnen
Kandiyohi
Lydia Johnson
Big Lake
Lucy Peterson
Pennock
Esther Paulson
Lilly Lindberg
Grove City
Ida Lindberg
Browns Valley
Emma Johnson
Cushing
Rosemond Gerretson
Raymond
Nime Johnson
Spicer
Lulu Palkingham
Hffie Solverson
Dist
Roseland
Road curves widened on Spicer road along Trunk Highway Four
Highway crew enlarged two sharp curves on Spicer road near Trunk Highway Four. Land was purchased from two adjacent farmers, widening the road and easing the curves. Mr. and Mrs. Peter C. Jensen and their son left Saturday for a week long auto trip to Estherville, Iowa to visit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spicer Road
Iowa
Peter C. Jensen
Estherville
Mrs Isabelle Sanden Moves to Minneapolis Home
Mrs Isabelle Sanden and her daughter Rudy relocate to Minneapolis to reside in the Mon trose apartment 4 at 1821 First Avenue South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Isabelle Sanden
Rudy
Montrose
First Avenue South
Guests from South Dakota Visit Sletten Family
O. J. Sletten and family from Pierpont, South Dakota, arrived Friday to visit relatives. They plan to see J. P. Sletten, O. J. Sletten’s father, and his brother N. J. Sletten and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
O. J. Sletten
Pierpont
S. D
Mr. Sletten
J. P. Sletten
N. J. Sletten
Fractured Hand Hurts Albert Thompson After Runaway
Albert Thompson sustained a fractured right hand in a Tuesday afternoon incident at six o'clock involving four runaways. Local authorities reported the accident and the injury details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Thompson
Auditor's Office Names Back Eugene Hed as Assistant
Eugene Hed returns to the County Auditor's office as an assistant after a year away. Wilton O Lundquist takes over and departs for Minneapolis later this month to attend the University. Hed resumes duties in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene
County Auditor’s
Wilton O
Lundquist
Minneapolis
University
Willmar Golfers Defeat Litchfield by 34 Points on Sunday
Willmar golfers defeated five Litchfield pairs by 34 points after 18 holes at Litchfield golf links. Ten two man teams competed, with three Willmar players breaking the course record of 89. Os car Oman shot 22, D N Tallman 36, Carl Wallin 26, as Willmar led in dining at the Silver Grill and planning a return match at Green Lake Country Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Litchfield
Willmar
Wilmar
Silver Grill
D. N. Tallman
Carl Wallin
Oscar Oman
Willmar Litchfield Oman
Smith
Tallman
Sletten
C, Wallin
L. Hawkinson
Organize a City Football Eleven Meeting Shapes Team
The library meeting last Thursday was well attended and chaired by Esmond Nelson. Herbert Hengstler was chosen chairman with Carl Holmberg as temporary secretary. Members agreed to play at their own risk with no backing by a corporation. A committee of Holmberg, Sandin, and Hahn will secure the high school gym for two nights weekly through the county fair, after which the auditorium at the fairgrounds may be secured. Tuesday night starts as first practice. Sunday mornings will be for outdoor work. A captain and manager will be elected Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esmond Nelson
Herbert Hengstlér
Carl Holmberg
Risit
Holmberg
Sandin
Hahn
Birthday Surprise for Mrs Swenson at Willmar Farm
A birthday gathering for Mrs Carrie Swenson of Portland Oregon was held Sunday at the A P Johnson home six miles south of Willmar. About 135 guests attended including Mrs Andersonson of Willmar and J W Anderson of Minneapolis. Cousins from Grove City joined the celebration and Mrs Swenson’s daughter Mrs Martin Lundeen and her husband also attended after returning from a European tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Johnson
Willmar
Carrie Swenson
Portland
Oregon
Andersonson
Swenson
J. W. Anderson
Minneapolis
Grove City
Martin Lundeen
Europe
Auto Upset Near Schoolhouse South of Town
An auto accident occurred about 10 oclock Wednesday morning last week when a strikebreaker was enroute to Olivia and Mit a culvert near the schoolhouse south of town. He was speeding in a Ford at 35 mph. The car flipped six feet, wheels in air. The driver suffered leg and side bruises and was taken to Olivia for repairs. Damages included a broken steering wheel, two wheels, and the windshield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olivia
Mit
Trip to Washington for Business Trip to Everett
Wm Plinck leaves a brief business trip to Everett Washington and other points. He will return about two weeks later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plinck
Everett
Wash
Schools Open With Heavy Enrollment In City
After two days of school the city’s entire school system shows enrollment likely to exceed last term. Several grade classrooms are crowded with up to 62 pupils, far above the 35 for comfort. Senior High reports its largest enrollment in years, with steps to ease crowding by adding rooms and appointing a supervising principal. Faculty labor to balance classes. Junior High reports no crowding.
Willmar Board to Consider Clergy Plan for School Religion
At a recent Willmar Board of Education meeting a clergy committee presented a plan for introducing religious training in city public schools. Pastors prepared the plan after study and meetings with church leaders. The board will meet soon to review the proposal and a final decision is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Bank of
Choir to be Entertained in Honor of Fahlan Baptist Choir
An entertainment program is planned for September 7 at Fahlan Baptist in Willmar with a sequence of songs, readings, solos, and remarks led by Albert Johnson and others. After the program a pie a la mode reception will follow inviting all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fahlan Baptist
Ole Blomquist
Albert Lundquist
F. Rosch
M. Waner
M. Kohrs
Albert Johnson
Geo. H. Anderson
Rev. Anderson
Erick Rosen
Vella Lundquist Joins Hennepin County Register of Deeds
Migs Vella Lundquist has accepted a position in the Register of Deeds office of Hennepin County in Minneapolis. She commenced her duties in September. Skog is the Register of Deeds of that county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Migs Vella Lundquist
Register of Deeds Office
Hennepin County
Minneapolis
Skog
Register of Deeds
Six Young Ladies Hiked to Litchfield Friday
Misses Ethel Magnuson Lyla Rud dy Besse Norling Dorothy Diffendorf Edna Gunderson and Marion Broman led a Friday hiking trip to Litchfield. They started early four o'clock and rode hayracks for short stretches between Kandiyohi Atwater and Grove City before continuing on to Litchfield. After dinner Langren’s Furniture gave each a show ticket and a Silver Grill supper welcomed them. They returned home by automobile amid friendly hospitality and a pennies collection on the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Magnuson
Lyla Ruddy
Besse Norling
Dorothy Diffendorf
Edna Gunderson
Marion Broman
Litchfield
Kandiyohi
Atwater
Grove City
Langren
Willmar
Silver Grill
Baseball Year Closing Sunday in Willmar Park
Raymond faces Willmar in a Sunday afternoon game at the local ball park to close the 1922 baseball season. Willmar has 23 games with 5 losses. G Kohl starts for Raymond, R Johnson handles mound duties, and Steve Ryan bats for Willmar. Crowds from Raymond and Clara City expected as the county bids farewell to the 1922 season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond
Willmar
G. Kohl
Hutchinson
R. Johnson
Wncise
Tery
Steve Ryan
Clara City
Willmar Band Receives Rave Reviews at Traverse County Fair
Twenty Willmar Municipal Band members returned from the Traverse County Fair in Browns Valley citing the trip as highly successful. The band played four days, camped in tents, traveled by auto, and received the most praise for band music at any Traverse County Fair. The fair enjoyed splendid weather and large crowds throughout. The Young People’s Society of Bethel Lutheran plans a winter program start next Wednesday evening September 18. Committee members are busy arranging openings and refreshments. Gilbert Bengtson of Christine Lutheran Church in Lake Lillian will give the first address, anticipated to be a well received talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar Municipal
Traverse County
Browns Valley
Young Peoples Society
Bethel Lutheran Church
Gilbert Bengtson
Christine Lutheran Church
Lake Lillian
Bengtson
Fidelis Club to Meet at Amy Carlsons Home
The Fidelis of Bethel Lutheran church will meet next Monday evening September 11 at Miss Amy Carlson 516 Fifth Street. Hostesses are Miss Carlson and Mrs. Clarence Larson. All members are urged to attend this meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fidelis
The
Bethel Lutheran Church
Amy Carlson
Fifth Street
Miss Carlson
Clarence Larson
Benacta Society Meeting At Vinyl Church Basement
The Benacta Society will meet on Monday evening September 14 at the Vinyl church basement. Marie Berg and Olive Overgaard entertain at the event indicating a social program after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benacta Society
Marie Berg
Olive Overgaard
Labor Day Celebration Draws Large Crowds In Willmar
The third Labor Day festival under Organized Labor of the city drew big evening crowds at the Fair Grounds. A parade led by J. Freeberg moved from the courthouse grounds along Becker Avenue to Fifth Street. Mayor Victor Lawson and Hon. George Nordlin spoke on labor history and the need for law and education, with Nordlin noting unions’ role in advancing workers’ standards. The event aimed to raise funds for striking machinists and affiliated unions amid ongoing labor disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair
Ed Grimes
Court House
J. Freeberg
Becker Avenue
First Street
Litchfeld
Fifth
Willmar
W. 5. Lawson
Hemming S. Nelson
Victor EB. Lawson
Lawson
Lincoln
Milwaukee
Braley
George Nordlin
St. Paul
Nordlin
Nordin
Knights of Labor
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Skratthult CO
Northern Michigan
L. J. Johnson
Campbell Avenue
Hilda Hansson
Miss Hanson
A. L. Carlson
Sylvia. Anderson
Feru
Lambert Rodelius
Wesley Broman
C. A. Byroman
Claus Johnson
N. DB
Jennie Sunde
Lars
Board of Directors of
National Order Sons of Norway
Gilbert
Swan Mattson
Auditor's Office
Washington
E. H. Frost
P. C. Davison
B J
A F Branton
Willmar Clinic
I. 8. Benson
Union Clinic
Central
Minnesota Medical Agesociation
Lake Washington
Cassel
Kev
Nukken
Unippawa
Falls
Bethesda
Rev
Rykken
K. T
Santa Barbara
Nordah B. Thorpe
M. O. Thorpe
Thorpe
United Synod
Decorah
T. C. Tolo
Olof J.tolo
Decorah, In
City
Lachald Wes
Traverse County Fair
Organized Labor of
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