Leian O'Rourke Marries Veronica in Dodge Ceremony
Last week Wednesday at nine in St Theresa's Mullen Veronica O'Rourke and Leian O'Rourke joined in a wedding at the parish. The bride wore a blue suit with a matching hat and a corsage bouquet of Cali set roses. The groom, a high school graduate, received a one carat diamond mount as a wedding gift. After a summer tour they plan to settle in Lamotte Dodge Iowa.
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Mullen
Veronica O’rourke
Ride Tse
Dodge
Iowa
Lamotte
Bazaar Lunch and Concert By M E Ladies Aid
Members of the M E Ladies Aid held a Friday luncheon and bazaar in Woodman hall with sale items on display. An evening concert featured children songs, piano duets, a chorus, vocal trios, character pieces, and a burlesque ending the program.
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M. E. Ladies’ Aid Society
Woodman Hall
V. Reeves
George
Geneva Reeves
Alice George
A. .H. Shaver
Mrs. George
Alice Fischer
J. A. E. Cunningham
Cunningham
Sacred Concert Saturday Night at Lutheran Church
A sacred concert by the St. Waldorf choir of Forest City will be held Saturday evening at eight at the Lutheran church in Graettinger. The 30 to 40 member ensemble expects good attendance. a small admission fee helps cover costs. The Inter Church World Movement county quota is 9656 dollars for a five year program, with A. J. Johnson leading soliciting in Walnut township and parts of Lost Island and Vernon townships, aiming to meet the target.
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Olaf Nelson
Graettinger
Carl Peterson
Peterson
Martin Laughlin
Ruthven
St. Waldorf Choir
Forest City
A. J. Johnson
Walnut Township
Lost Island
Vernon Township
Frank Sheffield Seeks Palo Alto Sheriff Nomination
Frank Sheffield of Lost Island township circulates a nomination blank for Palo Alto county sheriff. He runs in the Democratic primaries with no known opposition. Sheffield is described as a capable gentleman who would make an efficient officer if elected.
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Frank Sheffield
Lost Island Township
Palo Alto County
Sheffield
Two Gilbaugh Boys Ill With Measles and Complications
Two Gilbaugh brothers fell ill with measles over the past week. Gilbaugh No. 1 developed appendicitis and underwent surgery by Dr. Coleman and local surgeons. he is improving. Gilbaugh No. 2 endured a severe measles attack, likely taking weeks to recover. In Graettinger, Clarence Axelton opens the Axelton Motor Co offering Ford parts, repairs, tires, and vehicles. he is the son of A. Axelton and previously worked with Jensen Auto Company.
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Gilbaugh
Morse
Sam Gilbaugh
Coleman
Estherville
Hesston
Nanc
Sam
Axelton Motor Co
Clarence Axelton
Axelton Motor Company
Grachtinger
Ford
Mr. Axelton
A. Axelton
Graettinger
Jensen Auto Company
Bank to Install New Bookkeeping Machine
Cashier Vin cent Kelly announces a new electric bookkeeping machine will be installed in the Farmers and Merchants bank's quarters by June 1. It is one of the latest designs, enhances accuracy, and serves as a time saver, marking a major improvement for the bank.
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Vincent Kelly
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Jensen Family Returns From Los Angeles Winter
C P Jensen and family arrived back in Graettinger after spending the winter in Los Angeles California. They left Graettinger November 12 and arrived November 16. Returning April 16 they stopped in Salt Lake City Grand Junction and Denver. In Colorado Springs a lengthy delay occurred on the train. They visited Brush where Mrs Jensen’s relatives live. Jensen notes higher living costs in the west with 80c meals in Denver and 31c elsewhere versus 75c in Des Moines. He attended Iowa and Nebraska picnics with large crowds and recalls a 160,000 attendance at a distant Los Angeles attraction. Nels Show bought a car during the trip.
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C. P. Jensen
Times Office
California
Colorado
Brush
Jensen
Los Angeles
Nels Show
Jensen buys bungalow near L. C. Chiistiangen home
The report notes he purchased a modern bungalow for 4000 dollars, built three years ago, located two blocks from the L. C. Chiistiangen residence. It adds that Mr. Jensen called off Mr. and Mrs. Fahnestock, who prefer not to stay in Los Angeles. Mr. Fahnestock plans to return to Graettinger in June for business matters.
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L. C. Chiistiangen
Jensen
Fahnestock
Los Angeles
Graettinger
Methodist Episcopal Church Service Report
The congregation reports an excellent service last Sunday with one new decision for Christ and five accessions. Next Sunday is Mother's Day with a special Sunday School service and a morning sermon. The evening theme is "Two Ifs" and involvement is encouraged. The general conference is in session in Des Moines this month. members are urged to pray for God’s guidance. Rev J A EB Cunningham, Pastor.
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Methodist Episcopal Church We
Christ
Guthrie County Purchases by Local Auctioneer
Guthrie county last week Auctioneer Ben F Reeves purchased a pure bred Perchett on stallion and a jack of the best breeding stock in the country. The purchases indicate a major outlay, aimed at improving horses for local farmers. Reeves is described as a progressive booster in the region.
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Ben F. Reeves
Guthrie County
Reeves
Mr. Reeves
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HI Leian O’rourke
John J. Mahan
Emmetsburg
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