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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1944
Page
7
Doerning family memorial details honor Bernard Doerning who died serving in the U S Army in Europe. The report lists relatives and memorial attendance, notes his high school athletic leadership, and praises his character and service. Also updates from Graettinger area veterans including returns to bases in Florida Texas Kentucky and New Guinea plus local service news and family moves.
The Doerning family expresses gratitude for sympathy, aid, and donations after the death of Bernard. Thanks are extended for spiritual bouquets and neighborly help during a grieving period.
Joseph Michael Kelly born Castle Pollard Ireland May 27 1877 came to the United States in 1894 and worked in banking in Emmetsburg Ayrshire and Town He married Catherine Turner in 1904 and lived in Ayrshire for 40 years Survived by wife three children Lt Col John S Kelly C J (Vivian) Kelly Maurine Kelly two grandchildren sisters Mrs Hugh Brady Miss Mary Joannas and Mrs J T Ryan brothers Rev John Kelly Edwards and Michael Kelly A Times tribute notes his education Catholic faith and devout family life, with a son serving as a chaplain and the community remembering him as a loyal friend and neighbor
Mrs H A Elsenbast entertained her contract bridge group last evening with cards and refreshments. Mrs Francis McCarty also hosted a session with similar enjoyments. Friends helped Mrs Hans Sandvik celebrate her September 12 birthday with gifts and cake. The Two Table Bridge Club met at a home Monday evening for hours of cards and refreshments. Mary Margaret Sullivan was surprised by friends at J J Sullivan home for birthdays with refreshments. Marilyn Thoregan and Janice Petersen celebrated their tenth anniversary and birthdays with dinner and angel food cake.
The school teachers were entertained at the home of Supt and Mrs K M Chase on Monday evening with social time and refreshments to close the event. WSCS of Methodist Church set for September 21 at 2 00 pm with worship leader Mrs Berg and program leader Mrs Wall.
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