Dan Cupid Busy Week Marks Three Local Marriages
Three marriages occurred in the Lost Island and surrounding area over the past week. Simonsen Halverson union at Our Savior's Lutheran church in Lost Island township occurred Wednesday afternoon March 3 at two. Nels Johnson served as boat man and Bertha Halverson acted as bridesmaid. A reception followed at the bride's parents home. The couple will reside on the Lost Island farm of the groom's father. The bride is the daughter of R. A. Halverson. the groom is the son of Hans Simonsen. The Times extends congratulations and best wishes. Herke Iverson and Irene Herke were married at the Evangelical Lutheran church in the city with Rev Sande officiating. A three course wedding dinner followed. The couple will reside on the farm southeast of Graettinger owned by the groom's father. Both parties are well regarded in the community. The bride is the daughter of Lewla Iverson. the groom is the son of A G Herke. The Times extends hearty congratulations and wishes for happiness and prosperity.
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Hans Simonsen
Herke Iverson
Thak August Herke
Ter
Lewin Iverson
Evangelican Lutheran
Sande
Irene Herke
Fonda
Lowa
Elmer Iverson
A. G. Herke
Child Passes On First Birthday After Illness
Hout Their Little Ray ilden son of Mr and Mrs rank Kathman of this locality died word day last week He had the flu and developed pneumonia He was a year old and died on his first birthday Sle was a bright promising child and Mr and Mrs Kathman are heart broken over the loss They have the sympathy of their many friends in their sorrow.
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Ilden
Rank Kathman
Sle
Sandvig and Sipes Wed in Emmetsburg Ceremony
James Sandvig and Myra Sipes, both of this city, were joined in marriage at Emmetsburg on Wednesday. They plan to live on a local farm. Sandvig is well regarded in the community, having run a lunch service and auction sales last winter. The bride is noted as an estimable woman who moved to Grattnger about three years ago and has since made many friends, with warm congratulations from the town.
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James Sandvig
Hannah Sipes
Emmetsburg
Sandvig
Fox
Gracttinger
Myra
Carcer
B Franklin Dead Funeral Friday
B Franklin dead at home in this city Monday evening. Funeral set for Friday at ten o clock in the morning. American Legion to conduct services. business houses urged to close 10 to 12 Monday. Alfred N Jensen named local Royal Lumber manager. predecessor to supervise Simmietsbore yard. Community Secon Co to build station in Graettinger. work begins soon on a 60 by 60 foot plot. City politics stir as March 29 election looms for mayor and five council members with party caucuses to precede the vote.
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Franklin
Ming
American Legion
Alfred N. Jensen
Royal Lumber Company
Herold Jensen
Simmetsbore
Vie
Hwa
Grachtinger
Knights Of Pythias Initiate New Members
Knights of Pythias held initiation exercises in Woodman Hall on Monday evening. Three candidates received initiatory degrees as attendance exceeded normal. Social session and refreshments followed. unfinished work to resume at next meeting with more degrees for absent candidates. Also notes Danish Lutheran Church services and Civic society meeting. Jenson Auto Co reports two sales.
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Knights of Pything
Woodman Hall
Pythian Sisters Lodge
Danish Lutheran Church Notes
South Walnut
Ladies’ Ald Society
Henry Westerspard
Rasmus Jensen Dies in Gratinger Area Pioneer Citizen
Rasmus Jensen a pioneer resident of Emmetsburg township and Gratinger died Saturday February 28 after months of illness. The Danish-born farmer aged 81 was honored at a funeral Tuesday conducted by Rev TH P K Hausen at the South Walnut Lutheran Church. He and wife Kristine Petersen Jensen had nine children, with six surviving, and his passing marks another link to Palo Alto County’s early settlement.
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Rasmus Jensen
Graattiigger
TH. P. K. Hausen
Danish Lutheran Church
South Walnut Township
South Walnut Church
South Walnut Cemetery
Wm, Nelsen
P. Duhn
Chris Knutsen
Chris Henningsen
Jens DP. Christiansen
Hang Daus
Vensvaal
Denmark
Marrage
Kristine Petersen
Jensen
Amerie
Emmetsburg
Lost Island Township
Gradtinfer
Chris Ry
James
Peter
Albert
John Hansen
James Jacobson
Sandvig
Mr. Jonsen
Graettinger Boys at Spirit Lake Tournament
Graettinger basketball team travels to Spirit Lake for a tournament. Forward Tanner Jacobson is ill, Harold Harrington will replace him. Luverne will not compete at Spirit Lake but sends best wishes. In local election news, candidates for school director include Mrs. E. S. George and Mrs. E. J. Mitchell with C. H. Berdin. retiring directors Martin Myhre and E. A. Baumgartner. Dr. M. R. Reidy seeks re election. First National Bank vault gains burglar proof lock by Anakin device, adding extra bolt and automatic safeguards.
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Gracttinger High School
Emmetsburg
Spirit Lake
Grigsby
Armory
Emmetsburg Legion
Graettinger
Lake Park
Tanner Jacobsen
Sneal
Luverne
Lue Lverne
E. 8
Mrj. Reidy
First National Bank
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Knights of Phythias
Craettinger
Jenson Auto Co
Jenson Auto Company
C. K. Pierson
Vigno Jacobson
Graettinger Boys
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