Willmar tribune., 1921-09-21
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CHAMPION SPELLER
A.trid Storhe, Dist. 81, Awarded
First Honor. In County SPELL
ing Contest

The Kandiyohi County spelling
contest which tool, ,splace last Friday
afternoohs in, the,sasfaitorium- on the
fair grounds, WASH great success, of
which not the least is the educational
value. Each district was entitled to
one representative who was chosen
at local contest before the close of
school last spring. Owing to the very
bad condition of the roads and wea-
ther, all contestants could not be pres
ent last Friday. ISupt. o. O. Ulvin
pronounced the words and the spell
ers responded in loud and distinct
manner
AT two o'clock the spelling began,
and it took about one hour before the
last one went down. Astrid Storlie
of district 81 proved to be the cham
pion speller and won the first prize.
Edna Erickson of district 33 won Sec
ond, Mary Dahlman of district 93 won
third, Raynold Brandt of district 81
won fourth, and Thea Turner Of dis
tricts IS won fifth prize.
Great credit is due al contestants
who took part in the spelling contest,
each being the champion speller in
the school he or she represented.
These contests which were introduce
ed in this county two years ago by the
county superintendent, have done
wonders in improving the spelling IN
our schools, and will be an annual
event hereafter.
The county schools exhibit at the
fair was by far the largest and best
in the history of the county, and rank
ed second to none in the state: The
educational system of our county
along all lines, has made great pro"
gress the past two years, and the
people are voicing their appreciation.
SILVER WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
About seventy friends of Mr.. and
Mrs. frank H.. Brown gathered at
their home to celebrate their Silver
Wedding Anniversary, Thursday ev-
ening, September 8th. The home was
tastefully decorated in color schemes
of gray and white and yellow and
white. Musical selections were rem
dered by Miss Mille Westberg OF
Kerkhoyen. Songs were sung by II.
G.. Feig of Raymond and by Master
LaVerne Brown. Brief addresses
were made by Rev. w. S. Shlels. OF
Kerkhoven and Rev. H. G. Klshpaugh
of Raymond, voicing the congratula-
tionS of the company and extending
hearty wishes for happiness IN years
to COME.
Mr.. and Mrs Brown were present
ed with a number of pieces OF silver
ware and a purse Of money.
A delicious lunch was served anu
eyervone present had a most ENJOY
hble evening. e., 49,,
The many friends Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Brown join in hearty congratulations
and hest wishes for the future.-Con-
tributed.
FAMILY REUNION
family reunion was held last sun
day at the home of Mrs. Helen Camp,
he'll at which all her children ana
grandchildren were present, WIN the
exception of her Youngest daughter
Mrs. l.. l.. Baggs Of Sacramento Cal;'
and granddaughter, Mrs. Thomas Cai
houn of Luton, Ia, who were unaole
to he here. The following made ul
the happy group: Mrs. Campbell! and
. little granddaughter, Alice Adams
who makes her home with her graho
mother, and Mr.. and Mrs. II: Camp
bell and four children OF Wllilnar ,
Mr. and Mrs. Milton Courtrlght ano
four children of Staples; MRS. Annon
w, Holt and four children OF memo
monte, Wis, and Mr.. and MRS. hoss
Goswick and two sons OF TINS Village
r o1y1 prn0