Marriage of Virgil Olesen and Lois Kerr at Graettinger
The Times reports the marriage of Virgil Olesen, son of Ole C. Olesen of Graettinger, to Lois Kerr, daughter of Mrs. Lucy Kerr of Graettinger, at St Paul Lutheran Church. Rev Fred Jacobsen officiated at 11:00 this forenoon. Attendants were Doris Raepe and Howard Kerr. The couple left for a wedding trip. both are prominent local youths with military and school ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil, Olesen
Ole C. Olesen
Graettinger
Lois Kerr
Lucy Kerr
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Fred Jacobsen
Doris Raepe
Howard Kerr
U. S Army
the Times
May day note from Tacoma recipient on weather and papers
A Tacoma correspondent writes enclosed check for the Times and laments missing the paper if it stops. She notes warm weather after heavy rains and mentions enjoying sunshine. Deena Johnson attends Armstrong graduation for Carolyn Maurstad, daughter of Mr and Mrs Maurstad.
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Times
Ann Horswell
Deena Johnson
Armstrong
Carolyn Maurstad
A. R. Maurstac
Food Drives Rally With Generous Community Support
Interest grows as Grattinger churches join drives organized with War Relief Services to feed Europe and Asia. Sumlay collection at Immaculate Conception raised 215 dollars for canned goods, totaling 1 104 cases and 1 552 pounds. Lutheran churches plan a 1 000 000 dollar effort, aiming 1 085 dollars per confirmed member for Graettinger First Lutheran. Also notes a broken bone accident, a successful household goods sale, and local visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immaculate Conception Church
Graettinger
War Relief Services
Europe
United States
Grachtinger
Wall Hamilton
Potter Cafe
Wallace
Wml
Asia
Trailer life memories and a new Jacksonville home move
From Jacksonville Florida John P Jensen writes of selling a trailer and buying a house on Trout quiver near the city with possession June 15. The family plans to spend the summer in Jacksonville and notes a change of address to 248 West 68th St. They mention upcoming Times printing changes and a Memorial Day, plus a school picnic disrupted by rain. A bus purchase trip to Minneapolis is reported along with a newborn daughter Marie Therese to Mia and Mrs Bal Shipman of Waterloo.
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Jacksonville
Florida
Times
Jax
Rochester
Sullivans
Jensens
John P. Jensen
Marie Therese
Mia
Bal Shipman
Waterloo
Mrs. Shipman
Oscar Craven
Graettinger and area social notes from the week
Ray T Peterson and others visit in Graettinger and area towns with relatives and friends. Miss Phyllis Jones visits Mason City with sister Beverly. Jesse McGee returns to work at Martin Myhre barber shop. Mr and Mrs Gullord and daughter Helen Mae visit from Colorado Springs. Mr and Mrs Weir and party travel from Long Beach for their wedding trip. A birthday party honors Mrs Archie Clayton. Miss Druth Torkelson is guest at a teachers party.
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Ray ‘T. Peterson
Fammersburg
Phyllis Jones
GHS
Beverly
Mason City
Robert Hansen
Motherville
Graettinger
Ton Hampson
Huron
South Dakota
Hampson
Jesse McGee
Fort Dodge
Martin Myhre
Myhre
Chris Gullord
Helen Mae
Colorado, Springs
Minneapolis
Cora Christopher
Druth Torkelson
Torekelson i
Amd
Kod
Torkelson
Vernon
Kinmetsburg
Dorcas Mission Society Meets Next Tuesday at Church Parlor
The Dorcas mission society plans its next meeting at the church parlors next Tuesday. Anna Jurgensen Anta MacDonald and Anna Schurmann are listed as attendees, and all members are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas Mission Society
Tues Thesesses
Anna Jurgensen
Anta MacDonald
Anna Schurmann
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the Stars and Stripes
Virgil Olesen
Cpl
Duane Johnson
Duane Julingent
Graetlinger
Johnsons
Cp. Johnson
Pete Duhn
Pete Duhn, Jr
Camp Stoneman
Glen Lundgren
France
Glen
A T. Vaindgren
Navy
Bil) Reynolds
George Reynolds
Des Moines
Bill
James Ki Mecum
Kansas City
Missouri
American Legion Auxiliary
National
Veterans
Ausility
ALT
American Legion and
Auxiliary
Women of the American Legion Auxiliary
Department of Religious Education
Towa State College
Ames
Iowa
Church of Christ
Iowa State Believe
Finegan
Drake University
Colgate-Rochester Divinity School
N. Y
University of Berlin
Jack Finegan
Tacoma
Washington
McWilliams Appliance Co. Graetteinges
Harvey Eldridge
Mr. Eldridge
W. R. Horswell
Horswells
Chicago
K.P. Mitchell
Shannon, Ilinois
Momlay
Watson Theatre
Frederick March
Betty Field
Tohert Cummings
Elizabeth Scott
G. Robinson
Margaret O'Brien
Jack Benny
Fred Allen
Imitation OF Life
Graettinger’s
Calif
Parker House
Mrs. L. W. McCann
Hennett Thoreson
Max Baumpartner
Adolph Spies
Bob Vasey
Ralph Easton and His Orchestra
Legion Hall
Hix Modern Aires
Sambea
Clayton
Archie Clayton
Two Table Bridge Club
Mrk
Ald. McWilliams
Resuh
J. C. Harringe
Walnut Merry Maids
Wanda Powers
Doerr
Weiner
Sharon Thompson
A. P. Thompson
Sharon
Gene
Sandra Simonsen
Robert , Shmonson
Lake
Okohoji Arnolds Park
MCA
Art Kassel
Ray Cook
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