Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-02

! Lutheran of Iowa, and typical
descendent Of the ancient Viking,
| has long been a power in the Nor
wegian church of the west. When
the local Lutheran church was or
| ganized Rev. Holm assisted in tho
work.
Protests Against Easy Divorce.
Rev. Lars Harrisville, of Chicago,
| one time mission worker in Iowa.
devoted his time largely. at the
evening meeting, to protesting
against the easy divorce laws and
the readiness of many husbands and
wives to take advantage of the
statutes which make separation a
simple process.
Rev. Mr.. Harrisville dwelt briefly
on the Norwegians love of liberty
and respect Of authority. 1t was
Viking-Leif Ericson-who dis
covered America, he said. The Nor
wegian people are of Viking stock
and they ARE not of the bolsheviki
kind" He paid tribute to Ole
Hansen, Seattles militant mayor,
who journeyed across the country to
testify against the Chicago bolshe-
wiki.
Our ship OF state In the present
condition." he said, lis rather pre-
carious. But the conservative people
OF this notwithstanding the Nor
wegians. who are conservative-wilI
help to pilot it to safety"
Returning to the subject of d.
vorce, Mr.. Huntsville said that re-
ligiously there was but one reason
for divorce and it is set out in the
sixth commandment. Norwegian
people, in general, he said, do not
countenance divorce.
Excellent Musical Numbers.
The musical program for the OPEN
ing day was excellent. Instrumental
numbers are furnished by the Foil
inglo Farm orchestra, an exsellent
organization Of musicians who play
only stringed instruments. Vocal
quartets and solos, in Norwegian and
English. were a part of the program
Wednesday night. Folk songs, In
Guiding delightful number by
Bjornstjerne Bjornson, were loudly
applauded. Professor Lasseson, of
Litchfield. Mimi. sang several num-
bers.
Devotional services opened both
afternoon and evening meetings. At
the former meeting greetings from
Norway were read by Rev. O. J..
Hylland. OF Strum. Wis.
Religious Meeting Held.
The only strictly religious service
OF the meeting was held at II o'clock
this forenoon at the Methodist
church, with President C. J. Eastvold
in. charge of the services. "a
Prior to the meeting an early
session was held at the tent
at the fair grounds. Following the
customary devotional services and
an address was delivered by
Rev. 0. l.. Wigdahl, OF Ruthven. He
spoke briefly on the duty of the new
conner to American shores and his
duty to the memory of his parents in
the home land. He urged those of
ancestry to remember the
teachings of loyalty TO government
under which they lived and endeavor
to adjust themselves to conditions In
their adopted home.
Elect Offices This Afternoon. in
The business session Of the con-
vention was being held, this After
noon. when officers were chosen.
There was no slate. no wire pulling
and no politics being played. The
selection Of officers was to be made
in the most democratic manner with
all delegates having part in the
balloting. ,,
Addresses were delivered this after
noon by B. L. Wick and Prof. HI. A.
Oakdale. Of Jewell, and Rev. T. Al
vestad, OF Chicago. Sc
Friday will be devoted to group
meetings OF natives Of various neigh
horhoods of Stavanger Amt.