June Weddings of Graettinger Young People
The Graettinger area hosted two June weddings in candlelight services. Miss Marvis Harding and Lundgren united in marriage at eight, with a large wedding party and church decor featuring pinks and lilacs. A reception followed at the bride’s home. the couple plans to live on the Harding farm. Also celebrated was Ruthann Hermansen’s marriage to William Sayre in a double ring ceremony at Youth Lutheran Church, attended by relatives and friends with peach and white floral arrangements.
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Marvis Harding
Kenneth Harding
Aml den Lundgren
A.T. Taindgren
Savre—Hermannont Ming Ruthann Hermanson
Theo, Hermansen
William St. Sayre
Raymonnd Sayre
Ackworth
Towa
Two Iowa Weddings Highlight Local Nuptials in Graettinger and Ames
The Times reports on two late spring weddings reflecting small town customs. Rolfson and Dalen unite at Graettinger First Lutheran with a white gown, garden flowers, and family attendants. the couple plans a brief honeymoon before settling in Ames. In a second ceremony, the Graettinger bride’s sister pageant and parlor touches accompany a campus-linked groom, with traditional vows and garlands among relatives and friends.
Wage Classification Survey At Terminal Island Navy Yard
Helen Sullivan oversees a wage classification survey at Terminal Island Naval Shipyard part of the 11th Naval District plan to classify all jobs for equal pay. Officials start in Building 68 with a three week cycle for employee descriptions and supervisor reviews, aided by Clara Atkins and Leo Schurtz.
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the Times
Terminal Island
Fiscal Department
11Th Naval District
Helen Sullivan
Graedttinger
S Shawn
11Th
Naval District
WCO
Navy Department
7Th Naval District
Miss Sullivan
Clara Atkins
Leo Schurtz
Wedding of Miss Agnes Dalen and Mr. Rolfson
Miss Agnes Dalen wore blue taffeta with pink carnations and served as bridesmaid while the bride wore salmon pink taffeta and carried a white carnation bouquet. The groom’s party included Allen Norris as ring bearer and Allen Hersleff singing during the prayer. After a church reception, the couple departed for a honeymoon to the Black Hills Colorado and Montana, with best wishes from the Nunes family.
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Hope Hansen
Moorehenl
Town
Lawrence
Henry Hankey
Worthie Usher
Rowan
Iowa
Janyce Lehmber
Soldier
Miss Lehmber
J. Heber Miller
Robert Vasey Jr
Claire de Lune
Helen Harding
Helen Harding Sane
Kenneth Sampson
Mere
Jesse Anderson
C. R. Ganiner
Caughler Petersen
LaRue Wiseman
Henry Thiel
Maple Hill High School
Morningside College
Sioux City
Graettinerr
Koom
Kenneth Marding
the Times
Youn
Agnes Dalen
Allen Norris
Mary Lee Osher
Clower
John Osher
John Valen
Allen Hersleff
Arlee Osher
Margaret ‘Reisel
Valois Jensen
Barbara Jensen
Helen Dalen
Joan
Jean Peton
Dora Sandvig
Weyd Luchsinger
Jorgen
Mrs Ben Petersen Rites Mark Long Illness End 1947 Farewell
Mrs Iden Petersen 57 died at home east of Graettinger on Monday June 9 1947 after nearly four years of paralysis bedfast since a stroke. Funeral held at Graettinger Methodist and Cemetery with Rev W Heber Miller officiating. Survived by 14 children and many grandchildren, sisters and brothers, many relatives and friends mourn for a devoted Christian mother.
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Iden Petersen
Craettinger
Mas. Petersen
Frame
Methorlist Church
Graettinger
W. Heber Miller
Martin Iuneral
Alvina Caroline Lamers
Dian
White Lake
South Yaket
Fawmimers
Palo Altes
Great Owl le
Palo Alte County
Arefage
Pberninad Jolmannas Petersen
Down
Mroo
Petersen
Graethinger
Lloyd
Henry
Red
GaVerne
Alvin
Delbert
Merle
Hilda Luke
Mildren Luke
Tree Ehlers
Loretta Moore
Kina Weir
Doris Peterson
Lu von
Alncore
Home from hospital Mrs George Nielson's recovery
Mrs George Nielson returned from Kansens City hospital Sunday after two surgical operations. She is recovering nicely and able to be about again and to do light housework. Gracious friends will be pleased to learn of her recovery.
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George Nielson
Kansens
Graattinger
Estate and households sale bids in Graettinger June schedule
Estate of the late Mrs. Col Jensen holds a northeast Graettinger sale Saturday June 14 at 1 30 p m featuring a Monarch range Norge refrigerator New Perfection stove Singer sewing machine and other items. Sale conducted by Grodland Martin Brown with Graettinger State Bank clerk. Also Dale Sandvnp and wife plan auction Saturday June 24 at 1 30 p m in Town City for all new furniture appliances including a Leonard electric refrigerator a Monarch electric range walnut dining suite and more. Grodland Bort vit and Thrawn auctioneers with the Graettinger State Bank clerk. The Times sale service offers advertising listing and sale write ups to attract bidders.
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Jensen
Jensen Estate
Graettiger
Monarch
Norge
New Perfection
Singer
Grodland, Martin and
Brown
Gradtinger State Bank
Dale Landvig
Dale Sandvnp
Town City
Dale
Town U
Grodland
Graetlinger State Bank
Times
the Times
Graettinger Beats Havelock 4-1 in Sunday Ballgame
Graettinger topped Havelock 4 to 1 as Hefty McQuown pitched a three hitter and Graettinger bats were errorless. The win lifts Graettinger to five wins and two losses this season. Next Sunday the Graettinger Independents host West Bend at Gradlinker Ball Park for a top contest.
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Fish
Greuettinger
Fletpeue Jeauding
Havelock
McQuown
Graettinger
Haveloels
Sundkey
Percen
White Sox
West Bend
Graettinger Independents
Estherville
Matherville
Watherville
Craettinier
Gradlinker Ball Park
Donations Requested for Epileptic Children Home
Graettinger and vicinity residents are asked to donate benda felt hats cord embroidery thread and wearable clothing for children. Boxes placed by the Graettinger Woman's club at C. A. Jensen and Variety stores will be shipped the last of June to the Woodward home for epileptic children.
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Graettinger
Benda
Eather
C. A. Jensen
Graettinger Woman's Club
Woodward
Resident Claus Koelting Buys Berdin House in Graedt tinger
Claus Koelting purchased the Mrs C H Berdin residence in Graedt tinger for 5500 dollars. Possession was given subject to lease with Sant lancer renting the property through June 1 1948. Kelting plans retirement from the farm next spring. the home stands on the southeast corner of the school ground block.
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Claus Koelting
C.H. Berdin
Graedttinger
Sant. ‘Lancer
Kelting
Fishermen Suffer Eye Injury At Lost Island Lake
Suss and Bethal, while fishing at Lost Island Lake, were struck by sinking lines. Suss lost an eye after a line sinker hit him in the eye breaking his glasses and prompting surgery at Mercy Hospital Mason City. Bethal also lost sight in one eye though not wearing glasses.
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Td. Sass
Lost Isand Jake
Des Moines
Lost Island Lake
Ordained 25 Years Ago: Parish Priest W F Mason Celebrates
The Very Rev W F Mason pastor of Assumption church in Graettinger marked the 25th anniversary of his ordination with a solemn Mass at seven Monday morning. Known for visiting Gravettinger and giving addresses, he contributed to the church’s recovery after its pastorate began amid debt. The Times extends congratulations and wishes him continued health and strength to observe a golden anniversary.
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W. F. Mason
Assumption Church
Hminetaj Bars
Father Mason
Walher Mason
Doorming Family Moves to Emmetsburg Home
Mr and Mrs J A Doorming relocate from Conettinger area to their new residence in Banmetsburg. Son Henry will run the Doorn ing farm east of Conettinger. The family has long been active locally and plans to visit Praettinger often.
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Emmetsborg
J. A. Doorming
Banmetsburg
Henry
Doorning Farm
Conettinger
Doornings
Aameetsburg
the Times
Doernings
Praettinger
Secretary at Co-Op Co Welcomes Gertrude Martinson
Miss Gertrude Martinson accepts a secretary post at Graettinger Co-Op and works this week in Terris elevator office to learn the bookkeeping system. Last year she served as secretary to Supt. Kt M. Chase at the high school.
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Co-Op CO
Gertrude Martinson
Graettinger Co-Op
Terris
Supt
Kt M. Chase
Playground Equipment for City Park Upgraded
The town council has purchased equipment for the playground including a jungle gym, merry-go-round, slides, and hose to shade the area. Additional gear will be added over time and updates will be provided periodically.
County Weed Commissioner Appointed for 1947
The Times reports the board appointed George Osborne as county weed commissioner for 1947. Contact details line includes a phone number and location reference, with limited readable data.
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Martin Thompson
the Times
George Osborne
GGT
Entmetaburg
Four Kirkegaard Brothers Share 54 Year Family Title
In Jefferson Hospital Mrs Jens Kirkegaard has been a patient for three weeks after a threat operation. Prank Fisher of near Van Wert entertained the family of four brothers there, marking their first title in 54 years and the restoration of a once-broken family. Michael resides in Minnesota, Nicholas in Seattle, and twelve brothers remain in Van Wert.
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Jefferson
Manly Barber Leniler Marks 88 Years of Service
W S Leniler in Manly has operated as a barber for 88 years. His youngest customer was a few months old and his oldest customer is just over a century old, reflecting a rare span of clientele.
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Manly
W. S. Leniler
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Dick Scott
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Bath
Robert
Creuth
Richard Hermanson
Donald Hermanson
Richard Eaton
Fances Knutson
Ruthven High School
Town State Teachers College
Hartley
Indianola High School
Town State College
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Ames
Anna Jorgensen
Carol Jean Norria
Malcolm Jensen
Christan Norris
Terminal Island News
Ben Petersen
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Johny
Suss
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