Helene Benolken Weds Francis Weir in Long Beach
Miss Helene Veronica Benolken daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Benolken of Long Beach California and Francis LeRoy Weir son of Mr and Mrs Frank Co Weir of Graettinger Iowa wed at St Lucy's Catholic Church Long Beach on Saturday May 4 1940 Rev Michael Lalor officiated The bride wore a light forest green suit with brown accessories and orchids The groom a blue suit The couple planned a trip to Salt Lake City Denver and other points before settling in Minneapolis The wedding was followed by a breakfast at Hotel Long Beach with the bridal party and relatives attending The Times congratulates the couple and wishes them a long happy marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helene Veronica Henolken
Mie
Charles Benolken
Long Teach
California
Francis LeRoy Wes
Frank Co Weir
Graettinger
Iowa
St. Lucy's Catholic Church
Long Beach
Michael Lalor
St. Lucy’s Church
Suste
Cy Dindess
Mraicis, Reindle
Mason City
Charmtingy
Ireland
Hotel Long Beach
St. Anthony's High School
Minneapolis
Mnnesota Bush College
Marine Corps
South Carolina
San Diepy
San Francisco
Graettinger High School
United States Army
Weir
Salt Lake City
Denver
Charles Bonolkin
Bernard Bonolkin
Santa Ana
C. Rodess
Francis Reinille
Times
Ton
Death of L. L. Paulsen Ends Long Life of Community Figure
The passing of L. L. Paulsen closes a life of work, family, and service. Survived by his aged wife, the pair celebrated their 63rd anniversary last February 14. He valued work for its own sake, shared time with family and neighbors, and faced the loss of two daughters with faith. The community mourns a kind, provident father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paulsen
Mr. Paulsen
Ylis
Death Notice and Community Updates in May Paper
A local notice laments a death two months after a six year period of illness and extends sympathy to the family. The issue also covers hospital news, farm meetings, and social events, including a speech on personal development, a waterway project, cattle feeding, and various county extension notes.
Centenary State Fair plans Pioneer exhibit shows and events
Officials announced Iowa’s Centennial State Fair at Tow Centennial State Mall in Aus QC with T C Cunningham outlining a yearlong program. The exhibit lineup spans pioneer film machinery, period fashion, kitchen and canning displays, a quiz derby, a pioneer photography show, and living history rooms. Additional ideas include whisker contests, centennial weddings, model kitchens, and collections. The effort aims to reach all corners of the state to make the fair a comprehensive celebration of one hundred years. It notes oil well depth history from 1945 and road surface statistics, then shifts to social notices including a marriage proposal and a Vernon Volunteers meeting with honors and guest speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owa
Law
Tow Centennial State Mall
Aus
T. C. Cunningham
Arminy
Towa
Prairie Schooner
Tawa
Cunningham
Church Notices for May Services and Events
Immpect Conception Church led by Rev. D K Hurley lists confessions Saturday 4 00 to 5 00 and 7 00 to 8 00 Masses Sunday 8 00 and 10 00 am St Pauls Lutheran Church under Rev Fred Jacobsen announces Brotherhood gathering Thursday at 7 00 pm at the Pawn Church all men invited Worship services Sunday May 19 40 am South Walnut 11 00 am Town Church Sunday School 10 06 am Pawn Church 10 30 am South Walnut Luther League hosts reception for new confirmation class Sunday May 26 8 00 pm Visitors welcome at St Pauls First Lutheran Church Rev LT Master Sunday May 19 Sunday School and Battle Class 10 00 am Divine Service 11 00 am Lutheran Word Action offering May 21 Choir practice Ole Thoreson home 2 00 pm Our Saviours Lutheran Last Island Divine Service 11 00 am Sunday School 10 45 am Tuesday May 21 Prayer meeting and Bible study Jensen home 7 00 pm Public examination for confirmands May 28 7 00 pm (text trimmed for clarity)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Fred Jacobsen
Brotherhood
Pawn
South Walnut Church
Luther League
St. Paul's
First Lutheran Church
Eerste
Ole Thoresan
Car Jensen
Book Club Meeting Supports Farm Bureau Shelf
On April 26 a well attended meeting featured Mrs. Robert Melofhald and Mesdames Curran Bryant and Basil Melivey. County library chairwoman Mrs. Melvoay spoke on health and the need for a county cure while the group purchased two books to donate to the Farm Bureau Book Shelf after reading by club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Mos
Nicolan Agernd
Uaaed Doerr
Basil MeKivey
Mach
Mies
Win. Janasen
J. Lovejoy
J.H. Snyder
Robert Melofhald
Mars
Henry
Jen Curran
Sonia
Chir Bryant
Basil Melivey
Mel Mvoay
Aye
Farm Bureau
M. W. Vrennan
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Boys and Girls & the Stars and Stripes
Helene Benolken
Francis Weir
Manara Noble
Howard Nobde
Mis
W.T. Noble
Rathervile
Sihvah
Howird
Qnanga
Tie
Teeland
Mawhond
Europe
Hane Prom
DD. Christensen
Navy
Great Lakes Separation Center
Perionol
Grauttinger
Freuds
Willis Nobles
Willis Noble
Astherville
Graetlinger
Willis
Oklahoma University
Norman
Oklahoma City
Wills
Taly
Pvt
Duane Johnson
Holy Family Hospital
The
Jensen
Kermit Jensen
Chris Jensen
Quinten Anl
Peullina
Capt. Jensen
L. L. Paulsen
Granichildren
Arent. Ermidchildeen
Passing
Howard Batons
Dovl
Frank North
Rimmetshure
Stush Lake
Milington
Henry Freehline
Ji Mudlert
Meco
Otto DeWine Krraniinger
Anld Baxter
Marion Romlerson
Extension Soil ‘Conservation S
Ashby
John
Farhs Bureau
Aipo
United States
U. S
Pha
Darty
C. A. Jensen
Mrs. Jensen
GWE
GWC
Deena Johnson
Esther Rasmussen
Lillie McWilliams
Dorothy Mastel
Rena Thoreson
Viola Hansen
J. W. Knutsen
Frances Knutsen
Amd
Gepple
U.S. Army
Clay County Court House
Spencer, Iowa
Watson Theatre
Dennis O'Keefe
Helen Walker “Prais
Northwest Mounted Police
Gary Cooper
Madeline Carroll
Deanna Durbin
David Bruce
Whistler
Frederick March
Betty Field
Malausen
Richardson
Tutlwo
Wide Awake Club
Harold Darmann
Emmetsburg Townships
Wide Awakes
Clib
Harold Darnain
Ray Cook
Rhythm
Legion Hall
Graettinger, Iowa
Ralph Coming Easton
Immaculate Conception
D. K. Hurley
Okoboji
Aknolds Park
MCA
Booth
V. EW. Dance
Don Oliver
Frank Jonas
H. A. Elsenbast
Mor Saleh
MD Westfall
Mohair Davenport
Jenson Barber Shop
Joe Gabrielsen
Margaret Andre
Ballown
Naquire Limes Offier
W. A. Marley Real Estate
Gralettinger, Iowa
Strawberries Dunlap and Everbearings
Graettinger Nursery
Donald Weste i Graettinger
Guarane Teml Heelers
Ralph Graettinger
Aru Myrong
Spencer
Fred L. Adams
M . C. Barringer
Cameron
Ales Crows
Crows
Dan Fitzpatrick
Midsburg
Bremersburg
Martin Thompson
J. J. Skow
Graettingsr
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