Des Moines Bride Spares Dance After Slip During Wedding
Gary Wayne Collins infant son of Mr and Mrs Joe Collins of Pleasantville has twelve grandparents and great grandparents. Mrs George Wells Sr missed her wedding dance after an auto accident. She suffered a broken leg but groom George Wells hosted the wedding dance near Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Wayne
Joe Collins
Pleasantville
Mary W. Wishhons
Des Moines
George Wells
New Los Angeles Parish Complex Highlighted in Tour
The piece details a fresh church rectory sisters home and school complex in Los Angeles with a November dedication of the school. A 64 page souvenir booklet, illustrated with Father Sullivan and archbishop McIntyre, notes hospitality from Father McGuinness and local residents. Torrance’s growth, industry presence, and a Santa Anita race day conclude the visit narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Sullivan
Patrick J. McGuinness
J. Francia McIntyre
Los Angeles
Torance
Sullivan
Father McGuinness
Ireland
Grand Santa Anita visit and Rose Bowl notes in Pasadena
A first person account describes Santa Anita Park with its vast grandstand and infield beauty, noting Betty Grable sighting and a New Year entertainment scene. It covers the Tournament of Roses telecast, Rose Bowl game highlights, a pivotal California victory, and a traffic jam in Pasadena. The piece also recalls visits with Graettinger friends, a near record crowd, and plans for the Graettinger reunion picnic at Sycamore Grove Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Santa Anita
Immenae
Betty Grable
Betty
Rochester
Jack Benny
Mrs. Sullivan
Vivian
Helen
Northwestern
Wildcats
Jensen
Graettinger
Sullivan Home
Old Home
Charles Barkley
A. J. Johnson
Wm. Olson
Stan Olson
Keily Gammon
E. B. Merriman
Myr
Clayton Kelly
John
Joseph
Rey Jennings
Denis
Timothy
Olson
Barkleys
Gammons
Merrimans
Kellys
Jennings
Myx
Merriman
Texas
Zona Gale
Los Angeles
Dayton
Reading
Clear Lake
Town
Santa Ana
Sycamore Grove Park
Travel notes from a Western to Southern trip and LA visit
The author recounts an adventurous rail journey from Union Station to Mexicale El Paso and Tucumcari with snow across the plains. They visit Mason City Emmetsburg Graettinger and Los Angeles attending Showboat and admiring skylines. Encounters include Elmer Frederick and Miss Jan Miller and a thunderclap in LA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sos Angeles
Imperial
Union Station
Mexicale
Mexico
Arizona
Tucsom
el Paso
Texas
Tucumcari
New Mexico
Kansas
Des Moines
Kansas City
Houston
Mason City
Emmetsburg
Graettinger
Elmer Frederick
Frederick
Haag
Wm. Haag
Jan Miller
Estherville
Iowa Trust & Savings Bank
Family Christmas Visit and Public Thanks Note
Emmetsburg residents recount a holiday visit with relatives arriving aboard the Rozkat 3each in December. Mary earned a county civil service social work role and was sworn in as deputy clerk of Los Angeles, while the family at 1946 West Boulevard shared a warm Christmas week. They express gratitude to local fire departments, neighbors, and the community for support after a home fire, and extend thanks for condolences and flowers received after a recent sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Remington Rand
Los Angeles County Civil Service
Los Angeles County
Tom
West Boulevard
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Don Fogde
Grasttinger
Algo
Russell Reed
Torrow
Also Mentioned on This Page
the’ Graettinger Times
John J. Sullivan
Robert Simonsen
For
Areson
aUinetana ‘Station
Pasadena
Depot
Plaza
Env Tes Eehelonariss
Herke & Lundgren Graattlager
Lawa
Golden Sun
Darling Soil Builders
Graettinger Block & Tile CO
Iowa
Hansen
Ermetaburg
San Gabriel
Philharmonic Auditorium
E. M. Thompson
Times
Helnia Miller
Ralph Gracttinger
Times Office
Minnesota
W. A. Marley
Frank Duhn
Joe Green
Petersen Bros
Screage
H. A. Blaenbaat
Greet. Tinger
Stadn i Baker
Ray Hoag
Marley — Graettinger
H. A
ROR
Sale
Wallingford
R.x. Eleenbast
Hester
Father Edward
Nativity Catholic Church
Torrance
Fillmore Herald
The
Navy
Government
Federal
Lone
Rolfe Lundgren
Scott's
Toggery
John Deere Comn
Virgil Fry
Osgood
Wayne Hamilton
Roy Masters
H. A. Elsenbast
Grachtinger
Henry Fogde
Ed Bates
Emmetaburg
Vic Mortensen
Casper
CAP
Nelson Palo Alto County Abstract Co
Ralph “McCullah
Ruthvehr
Farmers Creamery Co
Legion Hall
Ralph
State University of Iowa
Iowa City
James Morrigan
School of Journalism
Mia
Karl Nielsen
Arnold
Ferton
Burgess Osher
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