Webster City and Davenport couple wed in Trinity Lutheran ceremony
Donna Jean Siuvivi of Webster City and Lilaydt Kear Nine of Davenport married at Trinity Evancelion Luther in Webster City. The Rev. Blarvey L. Prinz officiated. Bride daughter of Mrs. Leonard Forsberg and the late Jack Sardvig. Groom son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Kear Nine. Connie Mikkalson of Minneapolis attended as cousin. Reception followed in the wharel parlors. The couple now residents of Davenport after a wedding trip to Three Lakes Wisconsin. Bride graduated Webster City High School and State College of Town at Cedar Falls. will teach in Battencorl schools. Groom grad from Bricelyn High School and Waldart College. will teach PE in Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Jean Siuvivi
Webster City
Lilaydt Kear
Davenport
Trinity Evancelion
Luther
Sur Flay
Amin
Blarvey L. Prinz
Vie
Leonard Forsberg
Jack Sardvig
Lloyd "i. Nate
Igmtretsburg
Lloyd 'i
Gradlinger
Nane
Wis
Webster City High School
State College of Town
Cedar
County Bond Sales Report Noted Across Counties
Navland reports July savings bond sales in Palo Alto County reach 63 564 dollars boosting the year total to 418 146 dollars toward 1961 goal. In all of Towa sales for seven months total 70 894 99 dollars reaching 62 percent of 1904 quota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navland
Mamersburg
Volunteer
United States Savings
Palo Alto
Towa
FHA Girls Plan Year Activities and Fair Placings
Graettinger Future Homemakers of America officers met before school to outline the year’s work centered on self knowledge and outreach. Plans include a predistrict meeting September 1 in Palmer, a fall district convention, a homecoming barbecue, and a potential membership drive to broaden the group. Emmetsburg Happy Helpers reported Palo Alto county fair ribbons and placings for many members across numerous dishes, crafts, and sewing events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger Future Homemakers of America
FISA
Palmer
Iowa
Shirley Fredericksen
Graeltinger Fila
Judy Edwards
Diana Bortini
Graettinger Fha
Emmetsburg
Happy Helpers
She Emmetsburg
Palo Alto
Genice Larsen
Whey
Ted
Sehiors
Waneta Campbell
Virginia Brown
Patsy Domek
Marlene Dubn
Mary Ellen McCulehin
Shere Murphy
Shareen Long
Sheryl Bisenius
Patsy Bisenius
Karen Hanson
Linda Westfall
Nancy Studer
Mary Tassmans
Lawrie Sinnelz
Susan Dulin
Dady Ttelgesan
Ensemble
Nancy Uelgesen
Linda Rice
Nancy Hjelwesent
Sherry Murphy
Lucille Innetz
Saren Dlunson
Aveet
Schonce
Blooming after 17 years for cactus plant in In dependence
Mrs. Raymond Cahill of Independence reports a cactus finally bloomed after seventeen years. The flower appeared at the end of a newly extended growth from the main plant, marking a notable horticultural milestone for the long‑nurtured specimen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Cahill
Independence
No Man Is An Island screens Saturday and Sunday
Filmed in the Philippines, No Man Is An Island tells the wartime tale of U S Navy radioman George Tweed. Jeffrey Hunter stars as the hero who evaded Japanese forces on Guam for 34 months during World War II, with Marshall Thompson and Barbara Perez in supporting roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
U. & Navy
George Tweed
Graettinger Theatre
Jeffrey Hunter
Guam
Marshall Thompson
Barbara Perez
Manila Symphony Orchestra
Con
No Man Is An Island Production by Goldstone and Monks
Resti Arnali conducted the score for No Man Is An Island produced directed and written by Richard Goldstone and John Monks Jr. The Gold Coast production was released by Universal International.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Resti Arnali
No Man Is An Island
Richard Goldstone
John Monks, Jr
Gold Coast
Universal-International
Labor Day Celebration in Grachtinger Draws 12,000 Attendance
Labor Day 1939 in Grachtinger featured ideal weather and a flawless affair. Police and sheriff presence kept crowds orderly while a 12,000 night turnout set a town record. Events included band music, kiddie races, street contests, a 2:30 program with speeches by Nelson G. Kraschel and Dean W. Peisen, and a thrilling Legion baseball win for Mallard over Emimensburg 4 to 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grachtinger
Montgomery
Jeffrey
Farmers Creamery
Lo. Am
Nelson G. Kraschel
Dean W. Peisen
Joverireen Field
Mallard
Emimeisburg
1939 Graettinger Celebration Highlights And Attendees
The town enjoyed a two night celebration with duplicated acts, large crowds, and sound issues from the night performances. Dancing occurred at Watson hall and the new Legion hall in Spon with good orchestras. Henry Garretts of Graettinger celebrated and drove home the Legion car. Boxing began at 8:30 at the Graettinger Punch Bowl amid numerous concessions and rides. D W McCarty chaired the event with J A Sullivan as secretary and an executive committee listing Frick Weinhaber O Conner Olson and Bonstead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gram
Watson Hall
New Legion Hall
Spon
Bowery
Henry Garretts
Graettinger
Tie
Legion
D. W. McCarty
J. 4. Sullivan
George Frick
Mike Weinhaber
V. L. O'Conner
Sir Olson
Oral Bonstead
Reeves & Son Berkshire Place at State Fair
Gib Reeves & Son of Gradtin Ber win multiple places at the Des Moines State Fair Berkshire hog shows. Highlights include third and first places in boars, second and seventh to eleventh in gilts, with class sizes ranging from 11 to 38.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeves & Son
Berkshire
Gib Reeves & Son
Gradtin Ber
Des Moines
Gill
Thoreson to Attend Iowa Mutual Tornado Insurance Meet
L. H. Thoreson of Graettinger plans to attend a two day conference of the Iowa Mutual Tornado Insurance Association representatives in Des Moines on September 15 and 16. He is a local agent for Palo Alto Insurance Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Thoreson
Graettinger
Iowa Mutual Tornado Insurance Association
Bes Moines
IMT Insurance
Thoreson
Palo Alto Insurance Association
Also Mentioned on This Page
Donna Jean Sandvig
Lloyd K. Nane
Connie Mikkalson
Minneapolis
Mira
W. H. Steinbruch
Dudy Spain
Parkersburg
Sally Sanding
Patricia Nane
Hollywood Hills
Calif
D. P. Winberg
Kimberly Landvng
Naperville, Til
John Mikkalson
Mason City
Phil Peters
Rake
Gerry Johnson
Clear Lake
Joel Mikkalson
John Springer
Storden
Minn
Jack Lyster
Cedar Falls
Wharel
Librarry
George Graettinger
Mrs. Aletta Jacobson
Jerri Leonard
Mrs. Day McGarty
John Carlson
Agnes Johnson
Paul Brown
Mrs
Margaret Fay
Albert Jensen
Clarence Lande
Alice Petersen
Agnes McDonald
Mes
Harold Christensen
Herman Jensen
John N. Hansen
Olaf Pete Hansen
Harry Wahlidieck
Ralph Masters
Buane Cox
Matilda Petan
August Boehmer
Blooms
Matt Furniture
E. P. Knutsen
Mer
Graettinger Coop
Jim Ivergon
Mgr. Graettinger
Owa
Felco Cooperative
Labor Day
Reeves & Suni
Jan. Boar
Sioux
Driball
Graettinger Lumber Co
Dia
C.V. Wing
Graebinger
Thoreson Insurance Agency
Farmers Mutual Insurance Association
P. O. Box
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