Myrtle Simonsen Bride of John Omundson
Myrtle Bernice Simonsen daughter of Mrs Esther Simonsen and the late Simon Simonsen of Gracttinger became the bride of John Omundson son of Mr and Mrs James Omundson of Estherville on Monday evening Jan 12 at First Lutheran church in Gracttinger. The double ring ceremony was at 7 o'clock with Rev T. Fjelstul officiating. The wedding party included Margie Anderson maid of honor and Ronald Omundson best man with several ushers. A reception followed in the church parlors. The couple will honeymoon in Valley Falls and Topeka Kansas before making their home in Estherville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Simonsen
John Omundsor
Myrtle Bernice Simonsen
Esther Simonsen
Simon Simonsen
Gracttinger
John Omundson
James Omundson
Estherville
First Lutheran Church
T. Fjelstul
Margie Anderson
Catherine Hartung
Kenneth Sorensen
Myrtle Nissen
Ronald Omundson
Larry Sorensen
Richard Omundsen
Edith Peton
Mack McKean
Armstrong
Bernadine Boecker
Betty Nissen
Simonsen
Roy Nissen
Lilian Lufkin
Algona
Josephine Fitzpatrick
Verna Mammen
Jorgen Paulsen
George Neilson
Valley Falls
Topeka
Kansas
Graettinger High School
Graettinger Telephone Company
The
Bell
Northern Natural Takes Steps For Supplying Gas
Northern Natural Gas Company of Omaha filed two Federal Power Commission applications to extend gas service to 326 communities, including 170 in Iowa, spanning Minnesota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Wisconsin, and Iowa. The plan calls for 217 miles of main line, 221 miles of loop, and 1,906 miles of branch lines, with new compressor stations at Waterloo Iowa and Fergus Falls Minnesota, over three years, at an estimated cost of up to 101 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Natural Gas Company
Omaha
Iowa
Federal Power Commission
Northern
Gradlinger
Minnesota
South Dakota
Neoglaska
Wisconsin
Chinois
IPC
Ttersfield
W. A. Straur
Redfield
Ens
Hopplins
United States
Waterloo
Farmington
Twin Cities
Duluth
Superior
Northam
Arnolds Park
Buffalo Center
Temmersburg
Gracttinger
Ruthven
Terrill
Wallingford
West Bend
Whittemore
Jacksons Sponsor Campus Program At Buena Vista College
Mr and Mrs C P Jackson of Estherville donated 1000 to Buena Vista College for two years to support the religious activities committee. Jon A Fisher announced the gift, noting it funds campus chapel series Spiritual Emphasis Week Christmas tree lighting and student Christian group sponsorship.
Hospital Admissions At Holy Family Hospital
Holy Family Hospital reports admissions on Saturday January 10 including Emmet Harris of Graettinger. On Monday January 12 Father EB. 8. Maynard of Graettinger is admitted. Tuesday January 13 Mrs. Frank Payton of Graettinger joins. Disrolase Wednesday January 7 lists Mrs. Greg Roberts and baby girl Naig of Graettinger with unclear details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hospital News
Holy Family Hospital
Emmet Harris
Graettinger
Father EB
Maynard
Frank Payton
Greg Roberts
Naig
Gractlinger
Bery
Bet Sunday Jan 10 betrothed pair listed in notice
Gragltinger area records show Dewain Bar ringer and Mrs Matt Murphy connected in a Sunday January 10 betrothal notice. The item names two individuals, both from Gragltinger, with no additional details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bet
Dewain Barringer
Matt Murphy
Gragltinger
PTA Meeting Focuses on Iowa School Legislation
The January 28 PTA gathering in the school lunch room will discuss proposed state aid totals of 53 million dollars, tax broadening, and funding for education. Supt. R. K. Langer of Emmetsburg, on the State Legislative Committee, will speak with open floor discussion and special entertainment for parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent Teachers Association
Iowa
State Board of Health
Commission of State Department of Health
Supt
R. K. Langer
Emmetsburg
Cub Scout Den 3 Tours Times Office
Gradlinger Cub Scout Den No 3 visited the Times office Monday afternoon as part of their project Making a Newspaper. The group included Gros Iverson Jim Bablit Arthur Jonca Ronald Wilson John DeVries and Clare Tulinga. Den mothers Mrs John DeVries and Mrs Russell Jones accompanied them. The scouts plan to publish a den paper for their month’s project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gradlinger
den No. 3
Times Office
Gros Iverson
Jim Bablit
Arthur Jonca
Ronald Wilson
John DeVries
Clare Tulinga
Russell Jones
Den
Suspense Drama at Gradlinger Theatre This Week
Outdoor drama The Law and Jake Wade features Robert Taylor Richard Widmark and Patricia Owens at Gradlinger Theatre Thursday January 16 and Saturday January 17. Plot follows two ex partners in a hold up gang with Wade now a marshal and Hollister a murderous foe in a New Mexico town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Law
Jake Wade
Robert Taylor
Richard Widmark
Patricia Owens
Gradlinger Theatre
Clint Hollister
New Mexico
Peggy Carter
North Frederick
John Do' Yara
Gracttinger Theatre
Gary Cooper
Joe Chapin
Diane
Varei
Cooper
Geraldine Fitzgerald
Tom Tully
Weather Warm Spell Briefly Graces Local District
A January thaw brought daytime readings above freezing and chilly nights near freezing this week. The temperate spell offered milder weather for residents before night frosts return later in the week.
Notice of Appointment In Palo Alto County Estate
The undersigned Gerhart Peterson is appointed executor of John RB Peterson’s estate in Palo Alto County Iowa deceased. Creditors must promptly pay and filing claims with the District Court clerk as law requires. Dated January 10 1859. Kennedy and Clark attorneys for the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowa
Palo Alto County
John RB
Peterson
Gerhart Peterson
Kennedy & Clark
Curly Cues Report on 4-H Calves and Seed Lab News
The item notes 1908 calf total 282 with 1959 projections slightly above last year. It covers rat biology and control timing, seed lab labeling requirements for seed sold in bins or bags, and seed testing costs. It mentions Extension Entomologist Harold Gunderson and local 4-H activities at the Extension Office with policy updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos
4-H Club Entry Rules and 1959 Extension Officers
Boys and girls may enter 4 FE agricultural projects if they are ten by August 1 of the club year. Members enrolling in the Junior Cattle Feeders Project must be 14 or have carried a baby beef project two years by January 1. A pen of cattle may include steers or heifers or both. Kenneth Lockwood is the new county Extension Council chairman after the 1959 election. Walt Baumunk was ejected vice president Henry Chimie became secretary and Andrew Vandervelle was reelected treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Lockwood
County Extension Council
Walt Baumunk
Henry Chimie
Andrew Vandervelle
Hempstead Family Mourns After Truck Fire Tragedy
Survivors include wife Vergio and several children across Montana Minnesota and Iowa. Son Victor Jr. was killed in a 1950 motorcycle crash in Wallingford. It notes Hempstead born in New York and raised near Wallingford, later farming near Estherville and Gradanger before moving. Victor Dee Hempstead born April 27, 1952 at Holy Family Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemiostesal
Vergio
Virgil
4& Brother
Russell
Jackson
Minn
Bob Simpson
Grmettingest
Mr. Hempstead
New York
Baw Disher
Wallingford
Flempisteaut
Bunnell
Estherville
Gradanger
Victor Dee Hempstead
Holy Family Hospital
Carl Meyer children own four friendly crows
The Carl Meyer family keeps four pet crows that enjoy human company and ride in the family car. The birds eat a wide range of foods and can descend from a tree when called. One crow has a unique vocabulary word, "hella."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Meyer
Denison
Spear Couple Welcome Fourth Daughter
Mr and Mrs William Spear of Wallingford are parents of a fourth daughter born Tuesday January 4 at Holy Family hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Spear
Wallingford
Holy Family Hospital
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carrie Halverson
Joy Omundson
Raymond Simonsen
Idnsas
Archie Atkinson
Armouree
Paul Grave
Emtudtsburg
Anne
Ronald Thoreson
Haakon Thoreson
Near Grachtinger
Esther Circle
Esther
Mildred Sampson
South Walnut
South Walnut Women
Irving Petersen
Lost Island Farm Bureau Woman's Club
Wm. Thompson
Nels Nelson
Roll Call
Eewin Gracttinger
A.M. Westegard
Lamb
St. Paul's Circle
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Melville, Olesen
Jorgen Knutsen
Alfred Jokamsen
Charles Westfall
Tod Torreson
Leonard Ness
Clifford Paulsen
Royal
Carl Nielsen
Northern Natural
of the Stockholders of the
Graettinger Telephone Co
Legion Hall
Graettinger, Iowa
Jacksone
B. Vv
PTA
Cub Scout den
Curly
By RK. W. Ashby
Harold Gunderson
Gunderson
County 4-4
Hempstead
Ford
DE Answ
Brigitte Bardot
Evy Norlund
Florence Henderson
Zina Bethune
Whipsnade
England
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