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Note: There are no photos in the book, those that have been contributed are from another source, as credited withthe photo.
| Aasgaard, Gordon W. Editor; b. Lake Mills, Iowa Apr 2, 1906; son of M.A. Aasgaard & Ragna Mykleby; education Lake Mills H.S. 1924 & Waldorf College; married Opal Monson, May 20, 1927 in Lake Mills; daughter Betty Jean; 1929- editor Lake Mills Graphic; 1938- business manager Steele Co. Photo News, Owatonna Minn.; 1936- operator Mylady's Style Shop, Lake Mills; has received several awards & cups from University of Iowa 1934 for best Iowa weekly newspaper in cities under 1500; 1935 member honor roll in editorial page contest, received 2nd prize commercial job printing exhibit by Nat'l Editors Association, New Orleans, La; 1936 best weekly newspaper in towns under 1500 by IPA & general excellence towns under 2500 in 1940; Chamber of Commerce; Salem Lutheran Church; hobbies: music, golf; office & residence Lake Mills. |
 Gordon W. Aasgaard Photo added 2/25/2010, contributed by Ken Moen from a clipping in his mother's scrapbook. |
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Martin A. Publisher; b. Albert Lea, Minn., Nov. 2, 1880; son of A.L. Aasgaard & Maren Hendricksen; education Lake Mills H.S.; married Ragna Mykleby June 4, 1902 in Mankato, Minn.; sons: Marlin A., Gordon W. & John David; daughter: Olga (Mrs. I.H. Jensen); 1896-1905 helper in printing business, Lake Mills; 1905- editor & publisher newspaper, Lake Mills; past Postmaster, Lake Mills, 16 years; past mayor; member park board; Commercial Club, past president 10 years, past secretary 12 years; Lions International, past district gov.; Boy Scouts of America, commissioner of N. Iowa district; Salem Lutheran Church; hobbies: magic, duck hunting; office & residence Lake Mills. |
Photo added 3/7/2010, contributed by Ken Moen from the book '40th Anniversary, Lake Mills, Iowa, 1896-1936' |
Anderson, James
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 James B. Anderson, 1948 Photo added 05/24/2010, contributed by Ken Moen, courtesy of Ruth & Carol's private Collection. |
Anderson,
Joseph H. |
 Joseph H. Anderson & Mathilda Kiel Photo added 3/17/2010, contributed by Ken Moen from the 'Thompson, Iowa Book 1892-1992' |
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Mrs. Tilda H. Homemaker; b. Gulbrandsdalen, Norway Mar 8, 1863; daughter of Hans Hanson & Brita Jacobson; educated Norway schools; married Christopher J. Anderson Mar 5, 1884 in Lake Mills; husband deceased 1905; sons: James B., Norman , C. Tim, Orville S., Edgar E. (deceased); daughters: Belle S., Josephine (Mrs. Charles Hanger), Jose (deceased); 1884-97 homemaker, Winnebago Co., 1897-1905 Forest City where husband was sheriff until death; with husband and small group organized first Scandinavian Lutheran Church in Linden twp. Winnebago Co. 50 years; Immanuel Lutheran Church; hobbies: reading & needlework; residence Forest City. |
 C.J. Anderson Family Photo added 2/24/2010, contributed by Ken Moen, courtesy of Ruth & Carol's private Collection. |
| Arneson, Ernest G. Hardware Dealer; born in Winnebago Co. near Thompson, Iowa, July 13, 1893; son of Arne Arneson & Karina Kittelson; educated Worth co.; Luther Academy, Albert Lea, Minn., HS & commercial course 1909; married Mable Rosette Abraham Oct 31, 1912 at Northwood; son: Richard Ernest; daughter: Evelyn Mable (Mrs. H.I. Helgesen); 1909-11 clerk in Gordon Hardware Co., Joice; 1911-13 manager Farmers Co-op Co., Joice; 1913-14 partner of J.H. Bang in general merchandise business, Joice; 1914-18 manager Farmers Co-op co, Joice; 1918- owner & operator hardware co., Joice; 1931- manager Joice Co-op Livestock Shipping Assn.; past mayor and past member town council several years; past member board of education, Bristol twp. several terms; Iowa Retail Hardware Dealers Assn.; Commercial Club; Lutheran church, trustee; hobbies: outdoor life & travel; office & residence, Joice, Worth county, Iowa. |
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