News Articles 1940 Hunter Times October 3, 1940 Local Girl Wed at Crookston Miss Dorothy Collins, Bride of Alvin Henning at Services, Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Walter D. Collins announce the marriage of their daughter Dorothy Ann to Mr. Alvin Henning, son of Mr. John Henning of Middle River, Minnesota, on Saturday, September 28. The marriage which took place at Crookston, Minnesota, was solemnized at four oÕclock, with Rev. William H. Reeves officiating. The bride was attired in a blue crepe dress with dubonnet accessories, she was attended by Mrs. Harry Ihnken of Hunter, who wore a rust dress, trimmed in brown, with rust accessories. The groom was attended by harry Ihnken of Hunter. Following the services the bridal party motored to Grand Forks where the wedding dinner was served. The couple will make their home on a farm near Middle River, Minnesota. Young Couple Repeat Vows Charlotte McAuley becomes Bride of Donald Burkhart at Services Wednesday Marriage vows were spoken Wednesday morning at eleven oÕclock at the Presbyterian Manse by Miss Charlotte McAuley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James McAuley and Mr. Donald Burkhart, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Burkhart. Rev. Graham read the service in the presence of the brideÕs parents, and Mrs. C. D. McAuley. The bride was attired in a blue street dress with white accessories, she was attended by her aunt, Mrs. Lars C. Hansen who wore a green dress and green hat. Both wore white corsages. Following the services a wedding dinner was served at the home of the brideÕs parents to the members of the bridal party and Rev. Graham. The young couple will make their home with the groomÕs parents, on the farm near Hunter. October 10, 1940 Wedberg, Molstad Vows repeated at Crookston Sun. Services read by Rev. Peterson Sunday, October 6 Bernard Wedberg, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Wedberg of Hunter and Judith Molstad, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Molstad of Hillsboro were united in marriage at Crookston, Minnesota, Sunday, October 6. The service was read at three oÕclock at the Lutheran church by Rev. H. C. Peterson. The couple was attended by Helen Wedberg sister of the groom and Orrin Sollom, brother-in-law of the bride. The bride was attired in a fur trimmed soldier blue suit with matching accessories. The bridesmaid wore a white-colored dress with black accessories. The bride and her attendant wore corsages of roses and lilies of the valley. Motoring to Crookston with the bridal party were Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Lund of Gardner and Mrs. Orrin Sollom of Grand Forks. Following the service the party motored to Grand forks where a wedding dinner was served at the Dacotah Hotel. October 17, 1940 Fire Destroys Adams Barn A fire of undetermined origin broke out Thursday afternoon in the barn on the old Adams property, just off main street. The Fire Department was able to control the fire, keeping it confined to that one building and extinguishing it, before having completely razed the barn. Nota Bene: They saved the foundation! Gardner News Funeral services were held Monday afternoon for Mrs. Albert Larson of Reynolds, her former home. She is survived by Mr. Larson and three children, Eunice, Albert and Dorothy and also several brothers and sisters. October 24, 1940 Don Veitch in Accident on Highway 40 What may have been a very serious accident occurred just south of Hunter on Highway 18 late this afternoon. It so happened that the cab of the oil truck apparently was the only part seriously damaged. As Don Veitch was coming into town he was forced off the road by a car approaching from the opposite direction, driving on the wrong side of the road and in order to avoid crashing head-on Don pulled over across the ridge of gravel thus going into the ditch and completely rolling over. Mr. B. R. Holes who was passing about that time, gave chase and forced the car to stop, bringing the man back into town. Sheriff Roethke and states attorney Ralph Croal were notified and soon arrived to investigate the accident. Greenfield Couple Wed at Clifford Minnie Dyrdahl becomes Bride of Arnt Aarsvold, Wednesday At the Norman Lutheran Church parsonage at Clifford last Wednesday morning at 10, Miss Minnie Dyrdahl, daughter of Andrew Dyrdahl of Greenfield, became the bride of Mr. Arnt Aarsvold, son of Ole Arntsen Aarsvold, of Sandness, Norway. The ceremony was read by Rev. A. N. Brudvig. Attendants were Mrs. Howard Bring and C. Moen, both of Greenfield. The bride was attired in a street length dress of royal blue velvet with black accessories, and Mrs. Bring wore a rose colored dress with wine accessories. Following the service the bridal party drove to Hillsboro for a wedding luncheon. Mr. and Ms. Aarsvold left on a trip to Kenyon, Minnesota, to visit relatives before returning to Greenfield to make their home on the old Lofthus farm. October 31, 1940 Bruce Catlin Arthur, Injured in Accident A truck-car collision Tuesday afternoon on highway 26 resulted in serious injury to the driver of the car, Bruce Catlin of Arthur, and minor injuries to Bill Wedberg. Bill Wedberg traveling west on 26 and Bruce Catlin going east collided about two miles east of highway 18. Slippery road was given as the cause of the accident. Bruce is in St. JohnÕs Hospital, Fargo, with a broken pelvis bone, broken nose, dislocated wrist and other minor bruises. Bill received injuries about the jaw and neck. The Catlin car was very badly damaged. Marian Jenkins Erie, Bride of Fargo Man Service performed at Erie by Rev. Gernhardt A very pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of the brideÕs parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Jenkins of Erie, when their daughter Marian Elizabeth, became the bride of Donald Raymond Halvorsen of Fargo. The ceremony was performed by Rev. H. J. Gernhardt, at 5:30 Thursday, October 24. Before and during the service William Conrad sang, ÒOh Promise MeÓ and ÒAt Dawning.Ó Two small ushers preceded the bridal party to an arch covered with autumn leaves and flanked by huge bouquets of chrysanthemums, then followed the two bridesmaids, the flower girl, Marilyn Otis, dressed in white net and the bride on the arm of her father who gave her in marriage. The bride, attired in white satin carried a bouquet of American beauty roses, while here bridesmaids dressed in pink and blue taffeta carried bouquets of pompons. Clark Jenkins acted as his brotherÕs best man. A reception to about 75 guests followed the service. November 14, 1940 Vows Exchanged at Candlelight Service Thurs. Miss Marian Harmon, Bride of Mr. Irvin Piper of Durbin Miss Marion Harmon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Harmon of Hunter, and Mr. Irvin Piper, son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Piper of Durbin were united in marriage at a beautiful candlelight service, Thursday evening, November 7 at 7:30 in the Methodist Church at Hunter. Rev. Gernhardt, pastor of the church, officiated at the service. Mrs. Kenneth Thompson played the traditional wedding marches and Mrs. T. E. Meyer and Mrs. R. E. Thompson, accompanied by Mrs. K. Thompson sang, ÒI Love You Truly.Ó The bride was attired in a floor length wine velvet gown and carried a beautiful brideÕs bouquet. Miss Evelyn Harmon, sister of the bride, was her only attendant and she was dressed in an aqua blue silk gown. Mr. Clarence Piper brother of the bridegroom acted as best man. Following the service a reception was held in the church parlors, where about seventy-five relatives and friends gathered. Mr. and Mrs. Piper left on a trip to the Twin Cities after which they will be at home on a farm near Durbin. November 21, 1940 Conrad, Erie, Weds Marian Monson Service Performed in Lutheran Church at Prosper Baskets of yellow and white chrysanthemums, pompons and foliage decorated the Maple-Sheyenne Lutheran Church of Prosper, Monday for the marriage of Marian Maxine Monson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence H. Monson of Prosper with William J. Conrad, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Conrad of Erie. Rev. Gunberg officiated at the service at 8 p.m. Before the entrance of the bridal party, Robert Conrad, brother of the bridegroom sang, ÒWhen Song is SweetÓ and ÒI Love You Truly,Ó he was accompanied at the organ by Mrs. Ella Port of Page. The bride wore a costume suit of vineyard wine with fur trim and gold accessories. Her corsage was of talisman roses and bronze pompons. Her attendant, an only sister, Mrs. Harold Lebus of Fargo wore a costume of old rose and dubonnet with a corsage of yellow roses. Mr. John Port of Page acted as best man. A reception in the church parlors followed the ceremony with Mrs. Ernest Monson in charge. Upon their return from a two weeks wedding trip, Mr. and Mrs. Conrad will be at home at Erie. November 28, 1940 Wilbert Fisk and Vivian Darling Wed in Ohio Marriage Vows repeated in Barberton on Sunday On Sunday November 17 occurred the marriage of Miss Vivian Darling, daughter of Mrs. Kathryn Darling of Grandin and Mr. Wilbert J. Fisk, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Fisk of Hunter. The service was performed at five oÕclock by Rev. Withrow in the parsonage of the First United Presbyterian Church of Barberton, Ohio, in the presence of a few intimate friends. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Milton Martin, former Fargoans, and Raeburn K. Fisk, brother of the bridegroom. Mr. Milton is also an NDAC graduate. The bride was attired in a dress of reindeer shade brown with brown accessories, and her flowers were red roses; Mrs. Martin wore a nile green dress with yellow roses. The groom wore a blue suit, and his attendants Mr. Fisk and Mr. Martin wore teal blue and blue suits, respectively. Each wore a white carnation in the lapel of their coats. Other guests at the service were Henry Halgren, Oswald Jorstad, Fred Oyhus, John Friese and George Moir all former NDAC friends, and Bob Phillip of Ohio. Following the ceremony the wedding party and friends gathered at the Garden Grille in Akron, Ohio where a turkey dinner was served. Mr. Fisk was well known in this community having attended grade and high school here and later graduating from NDAC in Fargo. Mrs. Fisk is also known in this vicinity having visited here on several occasions. Their many friends wish them much success and happiness in the future. Mr. and Mrs. Fisk are at home at 334 Newell Street, Barberton, Ohio. Honor Couple on 25th Anniversary Friends gathered at W. D. Collins Home Sunday Evening Friends and relatives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Collins on Sunday evening to celebrate their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. A buffet supper was served with a beautiful wedding cake as the table decoration. Whist formed the evening enjoyment with prizes, high, to Melvin Lien and Mrs. Rudolph Grieger; low to Roy Collins and Mrs. Harold Garrett. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Collins, Mrs. Chris Sorenson, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Collins, Shirley Ann and Leon, Mrs. Evelyn Hassett, Kathleen and Tommy, Mrs. Flora Colwell, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Lien, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Garrett, Mr. Floyd Carpenter, Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Severson and Glenn; Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Collins and Mrs. Harl Collins of Casselton, Mr. and Mrs. John Garrett of Georgetown, Minnesota, Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Grieger, Joyce and Ralph, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Collins and Janet, Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Collins all of Erie. Dorothea Golliett Bride of T. Reid Rev. Glenn Lindley read Service in Congregational Church, Fargo When Miss Dorothea Golliett, daughter of Peter Golliett of Gardner became the bride of Thomas Reid, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Reid of Halstad, Minnesota on Thursday, Rev. Glen Lindley of Fargo performed the wedding ceremony. The service was read at 2 p.m. in the First Congregational Church of Fargo of which Rev. Lindley is pastor. Wedding music was presented by Mrs. Cleveland, church organist and Miss Dagny Headland of Gardner was the soloist. For her attendant, the bride chose her sister, Miss Geraldine Golliet. Don McSparron of Grandin attended Mr. Reid. Family members and intimate friends witnessed the ceremony. Miss Golliett is a graduate of McPhailÕs School of Music in Minneapolis. The young couple will be home on a farm near Grandin after March 1. Among the prenuptial affairs honoring Miss Golliett were two showers, one in the Gardner church by the ladies of the community and one given at the Archie McSparron home at Grandin. Friends Pay Tribute to J. G. Russell at Service Mon. Resident Here about Sixty-three Years Friends, neighbors and relatives were again called upon to pay their last respects to a departed and respected pioneer resident, J. G. Russell, 72, who passed away Friday at his home. Services were held Monday from the St. Agnes Catholic church with Rev. Patrick Healy saying the requiem mass. The choir sang ÒJesus, Savior of My SoulÓ and ÒSweet Savior Bless Us Ere We Go.Ó They were accompanied by Mrs. Peter Beringer at the organ. The pallbearers were C. H. Howells, Peter Beringer, Elmer Genenbacher, Ed. Fralish, Matt Benzmiller, and Frank Ries of Erie. Burial was made in the local cemetery. Mr. Russell was born March 29, 1868 at Woodstock, Ontario, Canada, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Russell. With his parents he came to North Dakota at the age of nine years, and settled on a farm west of Hunter, later moving to the farm, which he farmed for himself, after his parents retired. On July 3, 1896 he was married to Mrs. Elizabeth Amel and they settled on the Russell farm, the farm on which Dan Brayton now lives. Here they lived until 1918 when they retired and moved into Hunter. About thirteen years ago Mr. Russell and Carl Howells organized the State Oil and Auto Co., in which he took an active part until his illness in May, 1939, forced him to give up his duties. Johnnie as he was known to everyone was taken ill May 26, 1939 and taken to a hospital in Fargo and on June 6, he suffered a stroke which left him partially paralyzed and confined to his bed. He was brought home from the hospital late that summer and cared for at his home. About two weeks ago he became seriously ill and passed away Friday afternoon. Death was attributed to coronary occlusion. He is survived by his wife, a brother William D. Russell, Van Nuys, California, a sister, Mrs. Agnes Hank of Lawton, Oklahoma, his grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Out-of-town relatives and friends here for the service were Mrs. Ella Bunting, Margaret, Hazel, and John Carlin of Milbank, South Dakota, Dr. and Mrs. Albert Limburg of Fargo, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Abentroth of Cummings and Mr. and Mrs. L. D. McLean of Buttzville, Mrs. Hockridge and Myron Collins of Fargo and Chas. F. Collins and daughter Patty of Kansas City. December 5, 1940 Edwin Rieniets, Muriel Schur Wed in Arthur Tues. Service performed by Rev. Unruh at Arthur Lutheran Church At a ceremony read in the St. JohnÕs Lutheran Church of Arthur by Rev. George Unruh at 8 p.m. on Monday, Miss Muriel L. Schur, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louie Schur of Arthur became the bride of Mr. Edwin A. Rieniets, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Rieniets of Hunter. Mrs. Walt Kuehn played the traditional wedding marches and was also accompanist for Buddy Anderson, who sang, ÒBecause.Ó A cousin of the bride, Mrs. Henry Rieniets of Arthur was the bridesmaid and Mr. Henry Rieniets brother of the groom acted as best man. The bride wore a light teal blue afternoon frock with gold accessories. Her attendant wore reindeer tan with black accessories. Following the service, a luncheon was served to the many relatives and friends in the church parlors. December 12, 1940 Announce Engagement of Lois Millar Mr. and Mrs. William Millar of Gardner announce the engagement of their daughter, Lois to Alvin Peterson, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Peterson of Grandin. The wedding will take place January 11. The announcement was made last Tuesday when Mrs. Millar entertained LoisÕ bridge clubs. Lois is a graduate of Gardner High School and of the NDAC. She is affiliated with the Phi Mu social sorority and Phi Kappa Phi, honorary. Following her graduation from NDAC she was associated with the faculty at the College. Mr. Peterson is in the garage business at Grandin. December 19, 1940 Former Hunter Man Weds at Lisbon Lois Wolters Bride of Bernard Cruden at Service Read by Rev. Donaghue A wedding of interest to many of our readers, in that it concerns one of our high school graduates, was solemnized in Lisbon on thanksgiving Day. Mr. Bernard Cruden, son of Mrs. Jenny Cruden of Hunter and nephew of Mrs. L. D. McLean, formerly of Hunter, now of Buttzville, and Miss Lois Lenore Wolters, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jakob Wolters of Buttzville were married at 9:30 a.m. in the chapel of St. Aloysius Catholic School with Rev. Fr. Al Donoghue, conducting the nuptial mass. Mr. Edward Wolters, attended the bride and David McLean, cousin of the groom, acted as best man. After the ceremony, a wedding breakfast was served by the brideÕs parents in the Catholic parsonage clubrooms to about forty relatives and intimate friends. Mr. and Mrs. Cuden left on a short honeymoon to Minneapolis after which they returned to Bremen to make their home. Bernard is manager of the St. Anthony and Dakota Elevator company house in Bremen. He is a graduate of Hunter High School, has served in the United States regular army and has been employed at St. Paul and at Buttzville Mrs. Cruden graduated from Stanley High School and later was employed by the J. C. Penney Company in Lisbon and at Long Beach, California. Announce Engagement of Miss Emma Sommerfeld Mr. and Mrs. August Sommerfeld, Arthur, North Dakota announce the engagement of their daughter, Emma, to Orlo J. Schur, Carteret, New Jersey, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Schur, Arthur. Miss Sommerfeld is a member of the teaching staff at George, Iowa, and Mr. Schur is employed by the United States Metal Refining Company at Carteret, New Jersey. The date of the wedding has not been announced.