Geneva Reeves Bride in Huntington Park Ceremony
Miss Geneva Frances Reeves wed Gordon Keith Hargett at First Methodist Church of Huntington Park in an 8 o'clock ceremony officiated by Dr. R. P. Shuler. The bride wore white satin with a pearl heirloom, a tulle veil, and an orchid bouquet. bridesmaids and flower girls dressed in turquoise, yellow, blue, and peach tones with colonial bouquets. Joel True carried the rings on a white satin pillow as Carlton Roeye attended the bride. Continued on Page Five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Huntington Park
Geneva Frances Reeves
Y. St. Reeves
Albany Street
Gordon Keith Hargett
G. W. Hargett
San Diego
R. P. Shuler
Los Angeles
Helen Ferris
Hazel Drain
Georgine Culling
Mitre Vess
Jeannette Reeves Duncan
Marie Linn Johnson
Rex Ann Johnson
Miss Ferris
Miss Drain
Miss Culling
Miss Vess
Mrs. Duncan
Missionary From Japan Speaks at St. Paul’s Church
Dr. Inadomi, a leading Japanese Lutheran missionary educated at Dana College Blair Nebraska, will speak at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church on Tuesday evening September 17 at 8 PM. Supported by United Danish Lutheran Luther Leagues, he is described as a powerful speaker with a strong Gospel message. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Inadomi
Japan
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
United Danish Lutheran Church In
Labor Day Ball Games Feature Heavy Hitting
Labor Day ball games produced strong hitting with the Torreson Oilers routing Jackson while the Graettinger Evergreen s defeated the Fallon Tigers 6 to 1. The Evergreen lineup included R Jones Grady McCombs McCombs Luchsinger Petersen Young Jones Miller and others in a ten inning win over Fonton. Fallon countered with Luch singer Schaney Bonsfesd Bonteat Duus Merle Petersen Petersen Rasmussen and Brady as catchers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torreson Oilers
Jackson
Graettinger Evegreens
Fallon Tigers
Graettinger Evergreens
Fenton
Graettinger
R. Jones
Joe Grady
D. McCombs
S. C. K. McCombs
R. Luchsinger
Petersen
L. Young
D. Jones
D. Miller
Lneup
Ole Luchsinger
Schaney
Bonsfesd
J. Bonteat
Richard Duus
Howard ‘Suss
Merle Petersen
Henry Petern Petersen
Rasmussen
Brady
Graettinger Market Report September 5 1940
Market notes from Graettinger report mixed grain and livestock prices with oats and waxy price entries. Egg quality products list delicate values for eyes and state bran butter and hen weights show varying prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Ruthven Free Press Contest Winners Named
Mrs. Joe Rustan won the $300 first prize in the Ruthven Free Press subscription contest. Mrs. Guy Sturdevant took the $200 second prize after a close vote. J. R. Marta of Graettinger managed the contest as the close result could have shifted with a late subscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Rustan
Ruthven Free Press
Guy Sturdevant
J. R. Marta
Graettinger
the Times
Rustan
Sturdevant
Engineering Co. Presents Figures On Light Plant
Buell and Winter Engineering Co of Sioux City completed a Graettinger survey on municipal electric system needs. The four part report covers energy consumption and revenues, construction costs, operating costs, and financing. Projected 15 year sales total 6,790,000 kW hours with $286,500 gross. plant costs near $62,500 plus $26,000 for distribution. total costs about $95,000. operating costs $8,500. interest 2-3 percent. plant to be paid in 15 years. no council action yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buell & Winter Engineering Co
Sioux City
Graettinger
Grachtinger
K. W
Sign Of Cross At First Lutheran Sunday Program
Walter Clarence Gran will impersonate The Sign of The Cross in a First Lutheran church program in Graettinger Sunday evening. The historical religious drama in three acts depicts Christians under Nero with Gran praised as a scholar and artist whose recitals inspire critics and laymen alike. Remember next Sunday evening only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Clarence Gran
Graettinger
Nero
Gran
Corrections Note on newsroom reporting errors
The Times states it will publish corrections when mistakes occur in news items. It notes embarrassment from errors made by reporters, often due to hurried work before press time, and acknowledges the ongoing risk of typographical slips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
City Library Ends Saturday Evening Hours Next Week
The City Library will close Saturday evening services after next weekend and will switch to Saturday afternoon hours only. Residents should plan visits accordingly as weekend hours change.
H. R. Gross Takes New Radio Post at WLW Cincinnati
H R Gross announces acceptance of a position with WLW at Cincinnati and will start next Monday. He left WHO Des Moines after years, after narrowly losing the 1938 Republican gubernatorial nomination, drawing 146000 votes. The Oskaloosa Free Press editorial criticizes Governor Wilsons air ban while praising Gross as a sincere friend of farmers and NW Iowa residents wish him well in his new role.
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H. R. Gross
WLW
Crosley
Cincinnati
Mr. Gross
WHO
Des Moines
Alhhough
Oskaloosa Free Press
Wilson
Gross
B. J. Palmer
Palmer
State House
Iowa
Olene Jacobson
Gruettinger
the Times
Hilmer Larson's Herd Wins Big at State Fair
Hilmer Larson of Wallingford brought a full set of ribbons to the Times office after his Shorthorn Milking Strain dominated the state fair cattle show. Larson earned top honors in junior yearling heifer, junior champion female, graded herd, and multiple placings among 176 milking Shorthorn entries, including a grand champion cow he had sold last year for 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilmer Larson
Wallingford
Times Office
Larsen
The
Times
Golden Wedding Anniversary At Emmetsburg Hotel
Mrs. J. P. Wagner of Graettinger attended a dinner at the Kermore hotel in Emmetsburg on Sunday honoring Mr. and Mrs. Halem on their golden wedding anniversary. The Times extends hearty congratulations and wishes for continued health and happiness and many more such anniversaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Wagner
Graettinger
Kermore Hotel
Emmetsburg
Jake Bahn
Halem
Remains Of Mrs. George Sandvig Laid To Rest
Mrs. George Sandvig sixty six died at home in Graettinger August 26 1940 after a long illness. She received nursing care from Mrs. A J Dubn and was cared for by cousin Miss Bertha Bolstad of Austin Minnesota. Funeral services were held at the home and Lutheran church with Rev. M Mandsager officiating. She was laid to rest in the cemetery east of Gradlinger. Casket bearers were Carl Spies Fred Spies Jacob Haus Sandvig A L Herrem and Doe Gabrieton. Bertha Seylem was born in Rosen did Norway August 20 1874 and was sixty six. She came to the United States at age 15 and lived with an aunt in Clinton Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sandvig
Graettinger
Jacob * Haus Sandvig
A. Lb. Herrem
Doe Gabrieton
Bertha Seylem
Rosendid
Norway
Unite Tates
Iman
Clinton
Iowa
This Week’s Times Shorn to Four Pages
Only four pages of the Times this week as printed at home. Usually four pages are from Des Moines, but the shipment failed to arrive by press time today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Moraine Family Returns to California After Visit
Mr and Mrs Earl Moraine came back to California yesterday after two weeks with their daughter Mrs Leonard John son and family and with Mrs Moraine s uncle Col Ben PF Reeves and family They previously resided here for years before moving west to California.
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California
Earl Moraine
Leonard John
Fine Crop of Peaches From Local Grower Osher
O T Osher brought samples of his home grown peaches to the Times office. The grower has six trees planted five years ago and secured a harvest of four crates this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Osher
Times Office
Returned to Boston Navy duty for Charles Young
Charles Young returned to Boston last week to resume naval duties after spending weeks with his parents Mr and Mrs Roy Young. He left Gractinger a week ago Saturday and arrived in Boston shortly thereafter.
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Boston
Charles Young
Roy Young
Navy
Gracttinger
Airport Destroyed by Fire at Spencer Airdrome
A Spencer airport was destroyed by a fire yesterday morning. Several planes were rescued, but multiple aircraft were lost. The cause of the blaze remains unknown.
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Spencer
Death of Mrs Selmar Nelson Mother-in-Law Mourned
Mrs Selmar Nelson mourns her mother Mrs John Johnson 64 who died at the family home in Guckeen Minnesota after a stroke Sunday night two days earlier The funeral was in Odin Minnesota She is survived by her husband six sons and daughters including Mrs Nelson The Times offers sympathy to Mrs Nelson in her sorrow.
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Selmar Nelson
John Johnson
Guckeen
Minnesota
Gordon Sandvig Wins High Scores for Butter
Gordon Sandvig of Wallingford runs a local creamery and reports 95 scores for his butter in both the Iowa State fair and the national St Paul contest. The butter will be stored in June and retired in November as part of his notable production record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Sandvig
Wallingford
St. Paul
Sanding
Gilbert Christianson Enlists in United States Marines
Gilbert Christianson joins the Marines as officer in charge of the recruiting office at Des Moines announces the enlistment. He transfers the same day to the training base in San Diego for six weeks of fundamental instruction including weapons and combat principles. He will then be eligible for transfer to a naval shore station or a first line ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Corps
Dex Moines
Gilbert Christianson
Amateur Talent Tryout Planned at Wallingford School
An amateur contest is set for Wallingford in a few weeks with a tryout next Monday at eight o'clock at the Wallingford school base. All interested should be on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallingford
Thompsen Sells Grocery to Move to Farm Near Pocahontas
A. P. Thompsen divests his Graettinger grocery and sells to A. Mitchell of Pocahontas. Mitchell takes possession September 1 and will move into the Thompsen residence by mid October. Mrs. Thompson and children relocate to their farm three and a half miles west of town. Thompsen plans a California visit before starting farm work in October.
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A. Mitehell
Pocahontas
A. B
Thompsen
Graettinger
Ele
Asa
Gravttinger
Sah Olgett
Wis
California
Vocahontas
Mitchell
the Times
Grinnell Visitors Recall Graettinger Roots on Labor Day
Mr and Mrs C G George from Grinnell visited Graettinger over Labor Day staying with the father’s brother M S George and family They recalled that the George family left Graettinger 25 years ago their four children are married and they have eight grandchildren Ray George is in Grinnell’s hardware business Russell in Grinnell’s electrical trade Dunall is in Chicago as assistant treasurer for Hibbard Spencer Bartlett Francis lives in New Mexico with a husband who is a state college instructor and ranch supervisor The George couple enjoyed their visit and met many old friends.
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Grinnell
George
M.S. George
Graettinger
Ray George
Russell
Grinnall
Dunall
Chicago
Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett Co
Francis
New Mexico
State College
Labor Day
Labor Day Program Enjoyed By Thousands
A Gracttinger Labor Day celebration drew an estimated 12 000 on Monday night for the 43rd annual event the largest crowd in the festival history. The daytime crowd was smaller in recent years yet the event ran smoothly with no accidents and favorable weather. Organizers expect many visitors to return for the 44th annual celebration next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gracttinger
Grachtinger
Graettinger
Legion Dance Thursday at Legion Hall
The Legion sponsors an old and new time dance next Thursday night with Garnet's Dance Land providing the music. The event is expected to be well attended and features radio entertainers as part of the entertainment lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Legion Fall
Garnet
Will Furnis
Mrs Thompson II Illness Reflected By Local Friends
The Vines report the illness of Mrs BH My Thompson of Kainetaburg with poor health and little improvement. Local friends express sincere hope for her early and speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BH. My Thompson
Kainetaburg
John Luke Hospitalized After Surgery at Mayo Rochester
John Luke remains hospitalized at Mayo hospital Rochester after a surgical operation performed about two weeks ago. He will not be able to return home for another week or ten days. A. H. Mills accompanied him to the Rochester hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Luke
Mayo Hospital
Rochester
A. H. Mills
Rochester Hospital
Watson Purchases 80 Acre Farm Near Vernon Illinois
Sam Watson bought an 80 acre farm east of his Vernon property formerly owned by Geo J Gleim of Illinois. The farm will be occupied by newlywed Ferman Watson and his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Watson
Vernon Farm
Geo. J. Gleim
Illinois
Ferman Watson
Advertising Park Dances at Electrie Park
J Ke Maple from Ruthven advertised his dances in Graettinger this week. The dances are held every Saturday night and he invites Graettinger residents to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ke Maple
Ruthven
Graettinger
Electrie Park
Townsend Club Meeting In Lagion Hall Basement
The Townsend club will hold its next meeting in the Lagion hall basement on Friday evening this week. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend Club
Lagion
Jack Jacksons Dog Wins Two Firsts at Field Day
Jack Jackson of Graettinger piloted his Irish spaniel to two first places in field and water retrieving trials at Field Day in Okumanpedan stace park drawing hundreds from northwest Iowa and southern Minnesota. Judges from Minneapolis praised the dog as the best trained seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolliver
Towa
Minnesota
Jack Jackson
Graettinger
Minneapolis
Jackson
Jack
Estherville Daily News
Okumanpedan Stace Park
W. A. Lorena
Algona
John Mennenga
Chesapeake
W. B. Hodge
Mennenga
Worthington
Minn
Hodge
Spirit Lake
William Peterson
Jackson, Minn
Alton Petit
Lone Rock
Boy
Lad
Jamea
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Geneva Reeves
Bride
Miss Reeves Js
Vangie Reeves
St. Paul’s
H.R. Gross
Mr. Gronn
State Fair
Graetlinger
Marines
A. P. Thompsen
Maryland
Walter Brennan
Fay Bainter
Waterloo Bridge
Vivien Leigh
Robert Taylor
Lucille Watson
POP
Leon Errol
Stagecasch
Charles Starrett
Tris Meredith
Ray Milland
Patricia Morrison
Akim Tamiroff
BE. M. Thompson II
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