Ray Fry and Pearl Aanonson Married June 4 1943
Ray Fry son of Willis Fry of Jack Creek township and Pearl Aanonson daughter of Peter Aanonson of Jack Creek were united in marriage at Immanuel Lutheran church near Ryan Lake on Friday June 4 1943 at 8 p m The Rev L G Hinderaker officiated. The altar wore bridal wreath and garden flowers with candle adornments. The bride wore a floor length cebanese voile and lace over satin gown with a lace edged veil and seed pearl crown. She carried talisman roses and sweet peas. Bridesmaids includes Ollie Aanonson Verna Aanonson and Mary Bryan in pastel gowns with variegated bouquets. Flower girl Carol Kay Haines wore pink organdy. Best man was twin brother Roy Fry and ushers Leonard Haines and James McGregor. Guests and family detailed with corsages and nuptial music. A three tier cake and pink white decor adorned the reception at the Blue Room Estherville with gifts and a short wedding trip afterward. The couple will live on the W F Fry farm north of Hoping and move to Ringsted. out of town guests listed. Congratulations extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Fry
Willis Fry
Jack Creek Township
Pearl Aanonson
Peter Aanonson
Jack Creek
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Ryan Lake
L. G. Hinderaker
Ollie Aanonson
Verna Aanonson
Mary Bryan
Carol Kay Haines
Roy
Estherville
Leonard Haines
James McGregor
Armstrong
Aanonson
Fry
Peter Paulson
Lohengrin
del John
Edgar Iverson
Myr
Leland Aanonson
Blue Room
Hotel Ganiston
Mrs. Fry
Maple Hit
Mr. Fry
Palo Alto
Graettinger
W. F. Fry
Hoping
Mrr
Opening Ceremony at Medium Lake State Park in Emmetsburg
The annual opening celebration will be held Sunday June 13 at Emmetsburg for Medium Lake State Park. The event features a trail riders parade and horse show with saddle horses, ponies, driving teams, and trick riding. Participants join at Soper Park at 1 PM Sunday June 18. prizes, music by the local band, free coffee and doughnuts, lunch, free boat rides, and audience picnic options are offered. all are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medium Lake State Park
Emmetsburg
Soper Park
Blackout Rules Emphasize Strict Compliance and Safety
The note urges strict blackout adherence as a serious precaution even in practice. It warns enemies could exploit failures and stresses no driving in darkness. Citizens should turn out lights, face away from streets, and cooperate to ensure a perfect blackout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Miss Mary Lambe Dies in Dubuque at 73
Mary Lambe aged about 73 died in Dubuque on Tuesday after suffering a stroke ten days earlier. She was the last of the Lambe family, with brothers John Frank and Patrick now deceased. Funeral held in Dubuque today. sisters Mrs Frank Lambe of Graettinger and Mrs Walter Bart of Terril attend, with Times extending sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lambe
Dubuque
Lambe
John
Frank
Patrick Lambe
Mary
Graettinger
Frank Lambe
Walter Bart, Terril
Times
Red Cross Nurse Serene Myhre Heads Overseas Service
Serene Myhre a Graettinger high school graduate and nurse at a Minneapolis hospital has enlisted as a navy Red Cross nurse for overseas duty. She expects to be called within two to three weeks, will take two weeks vacation if not deployed, and plans to return to duty in Minneapolis if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serene Myhre
R. N
Martin Myhre
Graettinger
Navy
Red Crags
Serene
Graettinger High School
Minneapolis
Howard Horswell
Caroline Myhre
Red Cross
the Times
Letter from a friend about Clarion Christiansen's death in Solomons
A USMC officer and friend of Clarion Christiansen writes grieving parents from Graettinger. He recalls Clarion’s service in the Solomons from August to November, notes his piety and church attendance, describes his funeral and burial on Sundalcanal, and recalls the high regard in which he was held. He expresses willingness to answer any questions and to ease the parents’ pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Peta Aananido
USMC
Clarion
Sundalcanal
Levi DeGeest Killed When Team Ran Away Near Motley
Levi DeGeest, about 65, died Monday evening in Motley Minnesota from injuries suffered when a team allegedly ran away that afternoon. Survived by his widow five sons and two daughters. Mr and Mrs Owen Truesdell of Graettinger area left for Motley after the accident. Funeral expected in Motley. community extends sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi DeGeest
Motley
Minnesota
DeGeest
Owen Truesdell
Bud Phalen
Graettinger
Motley Durin
Former Superintendents Visit Times Office for School Matters
Antone Fl Johnson formerly of Graettinger public schools visited the Times office to discuss business in town. A R McMullen of West Bend schools, linked to Mankato business college, visited, noting plans to manage West Bend next year while continuing Graettinger ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antone Fl. Johnson
Alona
Graettinger
Times Office
A. R. McMullen
West Bend Schools
McMullen
Mankato Business College
West Bend
New Mail Service Expands City Postal Branches
The Times notes a new mail service adding a branch post office in the city. It urges residents to share their usual mail-writing numbers to receive mail one day earlier, as names on the Times list are gradually being changed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mder
Pictures of Babies Coming to The Times Soon
Graettinger baby pictures were taken months ago for the Times and will be published once photographs and names are verified. The plates are on file in the Times office awaiting print release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Times
Mrs Lindsey Now Based At Sioux City Address Change
Mrs Lindsey, formerly of Graettinger, is now at 1409 Douglas Avenue in Sioux City. Her daughter Margaret holds a lab technician role in the office of Drs McChristen and Griffin, performing laboratory and X ray duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsey
Sioux City
L. L. Lindsey
Graettinger
Douglas
Margaret
Drs. McChristen & Griffin
The Keeper Of the Flame in Hawkeye Theatre Program
A change updates the Hawkeye Theatre coring schedule for Sunday and Monday. The new film title shown is The Keeper Of the Flame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkeye Theatre
Weather Shifts As Cold Week Ends In Muddy Rain
A week of cold cloudy and rainy weather ends with a warmup. Wednesday afternoon and today the temperature has risen again. Furnace fires have burned all week until yesterday signaling lingering chill.
Speck Garage Equipment Auction Set for June 22
Speck, who sold his Graettinger garage, will hold an auction at the Graettinger garage on Tuesday June 22 starting at 1 PM. Grod land Reeves act as auctioneers and Graettinger State Bank serves as clerk. A full list of equipment will appear in next week’s Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. BR
Speck
D. C. Barringer
Graettinger
Grodland & Reeves
Graettinger State Bank
Eck
Peter Jorgensen Died Sunday Funeral Friday
Peter Jorgensen age 66 a Graettinger resident and well known citizen died at his home Sunday morning after illness since Friday night He had been in failing health for some time and underwent surgery in Rochester a year ago The funeral will be Friday at 1 PM at the house and 2 PM at South Walnut church Interment will be in South Walnut cemetery Martin Funeral Service Graettinger in charge Obituary will appear in next week Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Jorgensen
Graettinger
Rochester
South Walnut Church
South Walnut Cemetery
Martin Muneral
Two Graettinger Men Advance In Military Rank
The Times congratulates Lt. Col. R. M. George and Capt. Raymond Nelson on recent promotions. George, son of Major and Mrs. K. S. George Graettinger, moved from major to Lt. Col. He serves as executive officer of the 8th regiment and is stationed at Camp Hood Texas. Nelson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Nelson Graettinger, rose from lieutenant to captain with a tank destroyer unit at Camp Hood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Times
R. M. George
Raymond Nelson
George
K. S. George
Graettinger
Bth Regiment
Camp Hood
Texas
Graettinger Man Survives Narrow Wagon Incident
Carl Spies Sr of Graettinger recounts a close call when his team ran away and a wagon passed over him. He suffered facial scratches, bruises, and a shaken state but escaped serious injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Spies
Carl Spies, Sr
Graettinger
Mr. Spies
Mc Mania sisters visit Washington hosts report delight
The Misses Mary and Ann Mc Mania returned from Washington D C after a week with the Misses Vivian and Helen Sullivan. They said the trip was highly enjoyable and the visit was pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krome
Washington
Mary and
Ann McMania
Washinton
D. C
Vivian
Helen Sullivan
First Communion Class Instructions At Catholic Church
Members of the First Communion class will receive instructions at the Catholic church Saturday morning this week from 8:30 to 10:00.
Chaplain Carlsen Visits Graetinger With Mrs Carlsen
Chaplain V N Carlsen of the U S Navy and Mrs Carlsen arrived from Williams burg Virginia for a two day visit in Graetinger. He conducted services and spoke at St Paul Lutheran Church and was formerly pastor here. After ten weeks of chaplain training at the College of William and Mary he heads to Alameda California for duty. The Times extends congratulations and best wishes. They leave Friday for Sidney Montana to visit relatives before settling in Alameda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ge
WN. Carlsen
U. S. Navy
Carlsen
Williamsburg
Virginia
Graetinger
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Navy
School For Chaplains
College of William & Mary
Naval Air Station
Alameda
California
Times
Sidney
Montana
Editor Branagan Dies In Des Moines At 47
Editor William T Branagan of the Emmetsburg Democrat died at the Veterans Hospital Des Moines Saturday June 5 1943 after months of illness He was 47 and had worked with his father in the Democrat for decades Funeral services were held at Assumption church Emmetsburg with a requiem high Mass Father Rush MM and Father Mason officiating The obituary lauds Branagans public service loyalty and generous character with more than sixty years of family involvement in the local press and politics He leaves wife Jessie and two sons Lt William Branagan and Thomas Branagan plus relatives and colleagues of northwest Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. T. Branagan
Emmetsburg
Chicago Hospital
Veterans’ Hospital
Des Moines
Tom
Faumersburg
Assumption Church
Thomas Rush
la Salette Seminary
Milford
Wm. Mason
Mason
America
Father Rush
United States
Branagans
Iowa
St. Johns
Hmmetsburg
Martin Thompson
Bert Ryan
Lou Laughlin
Wm, Milliea
James Conway
John J. Sullivan
W. L. O'Connor
J. M. Robinson
Ed. Kelly
James Morrissey
George Kliegi
Ray Walsh
Varina
Kemmersburg
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Knights of Columbus
J. J. Martin
J. Dimet Martin
Graettinger
W. I. Branagan
Pensacola
Florida
Ny Ee. Branagan
Northwestern University
Ed Branagan
Sexton
J. Egan
Bancroft
Wm. Alvord
Daplainville
Wisconsin
Isabelle Jaquest
Waukesha
Harry McGreal
Milwaukee
Josie Golf
Thomas Nolan
Anna Nolan
Ruthven
William Thomas Branagan
W. S. Branagan
Columbia College
Dubuque
St. Mary’s College
Kansas
Holy Cross College
Boston
Marquette University
Naval Officers’ Training School
Northwestern
Jessie Janacek
Branagan
Marquette
Wmmetsburg
W. J. Branagan
The
Democrat
Democratic County Central Committee
W. 1. Branagan
Patricia Josephine
Thomas. Branagan
Naval Aviation
W.I. Branagan
M. I. Kerwick
Ed. Branagan
James Branagan
Lawler
J. H. Egan
St. Francis
Kanyi
Giretta
Palo Alto
Branagana
Times
the Times
Tire Recap Reminder for Renewal Despite Shortage
Renewal holders of B C and I books must obtain renewal applications at filling stations. Send in your tire inspection record with the renewal. Due to tire shortages, conditions will not improve during summer. have tires recapped whenever possible.
Also Mentioned on This Page
AL Emmetsburg tLe
Edward Sullivan
St. John’s Seminary
Camarillo
Califo
Clarion Christiansen Pens
Towave
Wavy
Spencer
V. N. Carlsen
Alameda Air Base
Wm.t. Branagan
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