The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1918-05-29
SWEDISH PEOPLE
IN RESOLUTIONS
Congregation Of Free Church at kiron
Adopts Strong Resolutions Of
Patriotism Last Sunday

Congregation Of Free Church at kiror
Adopts Strong Resolutions Of
Patriotism Last Sunday
PLEDGE THEMSELVES ANEW
Will Help to Fight for Liberty Of Man
kind and Uphold the United States
In Great World War.
KIRON, May 2S-Special-
| The conference held at the Free
church over Sunday was we'll attended
and proved of interest to all attending
The business sessions in the forenoon
session were spirited and harmonious
and from the various reports of the
work in the state. 1t proved of interest
and encouragement. The plans map
ped out for the work during the com
ing year were unanimously adopted
and met with very encouraging
pledges Of support. The afternoon
and evening sessions devoted to dis
cussion of religious subjects and also
preaching, were very instructive and
profitable. The Sunday sessions were
attended by a large number and had
not the weather threatened rain, many
more would have attended from other
places in the state. Many stated 1t as
being one of the best conferences
ever attended for a long time. Min
listers and visitors from various points
were present and assisted in the meet
ing The Sunday evening services
were very abruptly closed owing to the
heavy thunder shower coming up
which was greatly regretted by the
large audience present. The following
resolution was read and adopted by
the meeting: -
lowing to the fact, that we, as a
nation, are at the present time engaged
in this great conflict for the worthy
cause of securing and maintaing liber-
ty, not only Of our own nation, but of
humanity as a whole, we, as confer
ence of the Swedish Evangelical Free
church of the State OF Iowa, assembled
in annual meeting at Kiron on May
1926, 1918, by unanimous vote of the
delegations representing our churches
throughout the state, pass the following
resolution: Resolved that we. keenly
and especially at this particular time,
pIOtC luOAhoOAvCo pau AOIlSS
pledge ourselves anew, loyal to the
government OF the United States and
count 1t privilege to uphold the same
in speech and action, praying that q
victory crownins tae noble efforts OF
alt 'connected Nitifs slld fighting foI
the above named aim, the liberty OF
man kind, may under Him, who is the
cause of and upholder of all true
righteousness on earth, be ours.
Mrs. c. A. Larson and Mr.. and Mrs.
Eldred Larson were visitors several
days last week with relatives and &C.
quaintences at LawtOn. Iowa.
The cut worm in this locality Is re-
ported to have wrought damage to
the corn fields. The corn has been
destroyed before and also after coming
up.
Mrs. c. S. johnson and daughter
visited relatives in Boyer between
train hours Thursday.
c. A. Dolk returned Thursday from
a business trip to Council Bluffs and
Omaha.
MIR. and Mrs. Adolph Nelson have
been visiting relatives and friends at
Oakland, Nebr.. the past two weeks.
o. F. Tellgren and family Of Deni-
son and Nels Miller and wife of Sac
City were among the visitors Sunday
at the conference and who we're oblig-
ed to remain over until Monday owing
to the rain.
On last Wednesday VIM. Schurke
and Miss Emma Schmidt were united
in the holy bonds of wedlock. The
ceremony took place in the Lutheran
church at Schleswig, the ceremony be-
ing performed by the pastor, Rev.
Firnhaber, witnessed by immediate
relatives and friends. In the evening
the wedding festivities were celebrat-
cd at the home of the brides parents
which was participated in by large
number of friends and acquaintences
OF the couple. William, the only son
we'll known in our midst to need an
introduction from anyone. He is mum.
lbered among one Of our most indus
trious, energetic and successful farm
ers. The bride, the daughter of the
respectful pioneers, Mr.. and Mrs. Hen
ry Schmidt, of Goodrich township, is
a splendid young woman, endowed
with the necessary makeup to assure
her lucky husband Of an affable COM
panionship and model housewife.
Their home will be on the Schurke
estate, just west Of Kiron, which is
operated by William. We extend to
the bride hearty welcome into our
midst and to the young couple our
heartiest congratulations.
c. S. Johnson returned Saturday
morning from business trip to Des
Moines.
Rev. N. N. Motren was in Des
Moines last week attending the Iowa
State Conference of the Baptist
church.
Mrs. A. F. Wangfer went to Sioux
City Friday noon to spend some time
at the home of her daughter.
Bert Lindstrom who recently re-
covered from a siege of sickness,
suffered relapse between Thursday
and Friday and at present is reported
as very sick.
l.. l.. Goreham made Kiron a bust.
ness visit on Saturday afternoon. He
reports his son. who has been spend