News Articles 1942 Hunter Times July 2, 1942 Allen Fisk Weds Fargo Girl Helen Greenshields Bride of Allen Fisk at Church Service Tues. Evening At a ceremony performed in the First Baptist Church at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Miss Helen Greenshields, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Greenshields, 1333 Eighth Av. E., Fargo, became the bride of Allen L. Fisk of Williston, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Fisk of Hunter. Rev. Don F. Pielstick, pastor, heard the exchange of vows and Mrs. J. W. Campbell, organist, played the wedding marches and a program of Scotch airs and Scotch love songs preceding the service. Soloist was Miss Lois McKenzie. She sang Because, O Perfect Love and I Love Thee. Arrangements of green palms, white peonies and white Philadelphia Virginals formed the setting for the ceremony. A white satin kneeling stool was also used at the altar. The bride’s maid of honor was her sister, Miss Florence Greenshields and bridesmaids were another sister, Miss Jane Greenshields and a sister of the bridegroom, Miss Mavis Fisk of Hunter. Flowergirls were Rebecca Fisk of Hunter, sister of the bridegroom, and Virginia Curtis of Cooperstown, niece of the bridegroom, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Curtis of Cooperstown. Mr. Fisk was attended by his brother, Douglas Fisk, and ushers were James Greenshields, brother of the bride, and Howard Breiland of Reynolds, college friend of the bridegroom. Given in marriage by her father the bride wore a gown of white chiffon which she had made. The fitted bodice was fashioned with a sweetheart neckline and pointed sleeves and the skirt ended in a short train. Her white chiffon and lace handkerchief was a gift of Mrs. George Gagnon of Fargo and her gift from the bridegroom was a string of pearls. The Bride’s bouquet included Johanna Hill roses and white sweetpeas. The three attendants wore gowns of frosted organza in similar styles. Miss Florence Greenshields wore blue, Miss Jane Greenshields pink and Miss Fisk, yellow. Each wore a string of pearls, gifts of the bride and carried colonial bouquets. The flowergirls wore organdy dresses. Rebecca in blue and Virginia in yellow. Each carried a white basket of flower petals. Mrs. Greenshields wore an aqua silk dress with black and white accessories and a corsage of roses and white sweetpeas. Mrs. Fisk, mother of the bridegroom, wore green sheer, with black accessories and a corsage of white roses and sweetpeas. A reception in the Fellowship hall of the church followed the ceremony, with Mrs. Bernard Curtis of Cooperstown, sister of the bridegroom, as hostess, assisted by Miss Ethel Piehl of Marion, teacher in the Lisbon schools, Mrs. F. W. Raden of Park River, formerly Dorothy Molland, bride of this spring, Miss June Roen and Miss Ethel Jesperson of Fargo assisting. Pouring were Mmes. Thomas Greenshields, aunt of the bride, George W. Thorpe, and Robert Gibb and Miss Florence Webster, all of Fargo. Miss Donna Fisk, sister of the bridegroom, was in charge of the guest book and a large wedding cake centered the serving table. Those from Hunter who attended the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Peterson, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Thompson and June, Mrs. Anna Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Martin and Ruth, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Richardson, Mrs. Eva Duffield, Miss Winnie Fisk, Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Powlison, Rev. and Mrs. H. J. Gernhardt and family, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Frickey and Mr. and Mrs. E. I. Moen and Mr. and Mrs. J. Hoxie. Out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Curtis of Cooperstown, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Breitland of Reynolds, Mr. and Mrs. John Greenshields of Grandin, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Enstead and Supt. T. S. Grinsrud of Lisbon and Miss Myrtle Jordheim of Walcott. Mr. and Mrs. Fisk will be at home in Williston after July 15. Mr. Fisk is associate supervisor for the Farm Security Administration there. July 9, 1942 Echo Sorom Bride of Raymond Franke of Arthur Marriage vows were spoken by Miss Echo Sorom of Page, North Dakota, and Raymond Franke of Arthur, North Dakota, on Sunday evening, July 5th, in a candlelight service at the Page Lutheran Church, with Rev. George Unruh of Arthur, North Dakota, officiating. The bride was given in marriage by her father, Mr. Sorom. Red and white peonies and ferns decorated the church and altar. The bride wore a white sheer crepe organza gown embossed with lilies of the valley, with a sweetheart neckline, fashioned with a full gathered skirt cut en train. Her fingertip veil of illusion net, banded with Chantilly lace, was held in place with white ribbons and lilies of the valley. Her only ornament was a gold locket, a gift of the bridegroom. Her bouquet was of red and white roses. Miss Ivie Hanson of Minneapolis was maid of honor, and wore a gown of yellow sheer crepe organza embossed with lilies of the valley, similar to the bride’s gown. The bridesmaid, Miss Marjory Johnson of Petersburg, North Dakota, wore a gown of peach colored silk marquisette. They carried colonial bouquets. Mr. Franke wore a brown suit and was attended by his brother, Dallas Franke of Fargo and Owen Sorom of Page, brother of the bride. The ushers were Miss Gladys Reitan of Page and Lloyd Hanson of Arthur. Mrs. Soron, mother of the bride, wore a figured silk jersey dress with a corsage of roses and Mrs. Franke, mother of the groom, wore a navy silk mesh gown with a corsage of roses. Preceding the ceremony, Miss Ardelle South of Casselton sang “I Love You Truly,” and Miss Ivie Hanson sang “Liebestraum.” Miss Violet Pearson of Arthur accompanied them at the piano. Miss Bertha Bjorke of Wilton, North Dakota, played the traditional wedding marches. Following the ceremony a reception was held in the church parlors for about 50 guests. The parlors were decorated with pink and white streamers and bouquets of flowers. A large wedding cake on top of which was a miniature bride and groom, adorned the center of the bride’s table. After the reception the couple left for a wedding trip which will take them to northern Minnesota. They will be at the farm home of the groom’s parents after July 15th. June Bolmeier, Erie Wins Drama Scholarship Began Studies at Plymouth, Mass. June 23 Miss June Bolmeier, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Bolmeier of Erie, who had been teaching at Carrington, accepted a scholarship from the Priscilla Beach dramatic school for special study and is now spending her summer at Plymouth, Massachusetts. Miss Bolmeier is a graduate of Jamestown College where she was active in dramatic, radio and oratorical work and was awarded first place in several oratorical contests both state and regional. She was a member of Pi Kappa Delta, national honorary forensic fraternity. During the past year she has coached several plays at Carrington. The scholarships give the students an opportunity for acting along with theoretical and practical work in other phases of the theater. Plans are to present some plays to an audience of members of the armed forces. There are 40 students attending the school as scholarship recipients. Miss Thompson of Kensal is the only other Dakotan to attend the school. Miss Benson Bride of E. Erickson of Page The following was taken from the Page Progress and is of interest to many of our readers. Miss Benson was a member of the Hunter school faculty this past year, having taught the third and fourth grades. Benson-Erickson Miss Genevieve Benson, daughter of Mrs. J. B. Benson of Page, became the bride of Bennett Erickson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hans Erickson of Page, Monday, June 29, at an evening ceremony at the bride’s home. Rev. Edson G. Hartje officiated and vows were spoken in a setting of peonies and other garden flowers in the presence of immediate family members. Mrs. P. J. Olson, sister of the bride, played the nuptial music and accompanied Arnold Erickson, brother of the groom, who sang “At Dawning” and “God Gave Me You.” Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth H. Erickson, sister and brother of the bride and groom, respectively. Following the ceremony refreshments were served. The bride wore a dusty rose crepe street length dress and a corsage of bride’s roses and sweet peas. The matron of honor wore a French redingote and a corsage of talisman roses and sweet peas. Mrs. Erickson is a graduate of the Valley City State Teachers College and has been instructor in the Ayr and Hunter schools. Mr. Erickson is a graduate of North Dakota Agricultural College, where he was a member of Kappa Sigma Chi fraternity. He was formerly county agent of Divide County. After a short wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. Erickson will be at home at Page where Mr. Erickson is managing his father’s farm. Out of town guests were Miss Helen Erickson of St. Paul, Miss Alice Benson, Miss Gladys Braaten and Lester Erickson of Fargo, Mrs. P. J. Olson and daughter, Karen Jane of Brookings, S. Dak. and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Erickson of Carrington. July 23, 1942 Patricia Quiggle, Fargo, Passes Away Word was received this week of the death in Fargo of Patricia Quiggle, 12 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Quiggle. Pattie was sick only a few days with scarlet fever. The community extends its sincere sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Quiggle and family. Herried-Anderson Vows Exchanged at Tacoma, Wash. Chaplain Wenty Read Service at the Chapel at Fort Lewis, Washington Announcement is made of the marriage of Eileen Herried, formerly of Moorhead, and Staff Sgt. Victor Anderson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Anderson of Hunter. The ceremony took place at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at the chapel at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Washington. Chaplain Wenty of the United States Army officiated. The bride wore a blue and white silk jersey street length dress, with navy accessories and a corsage of gardenias. Her bridesmaid, Dorothy Landblom, formerly of Moorhead and now of Tacoma, wore a light blue silk jersey dress and white accessories. Her corsage was similar to that of the bride’s. Forest Risedorf of Tacoma was best man. Before the ceremony Bjornie Bjornson sang, I Love You Truly. Mrs. Anderson is a graduate of the Moorhead schools and was employed at the National Securities in Fargo. Sgt. Anderson is a graduate of Hunter High School and he attended the NDAC. Before enlisting in the National Guards, October 1940 he was employed at the Dakota Tractor Co. in Fargo. The young couple are at home at 6841 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma, Washington. Arthur News Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Carlson are the parents of an 8½ lb. baby girl born July 20 in St. Luke’s hospital. Mrs. Carlson will be remembered as Doris Roberts. Miss Marian Eichelberger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Eichelberger, was recently married to Sergeant Burton Lambert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lambert of Casselton at Fort Meade, South Dakota where he has been stationed for the past months. July 30, 1942 Friends Honor Mr. and Mrs. Hoxie on Golden Anniversary Residents of this Community for Over Thirty-three Years On Sunday afternoon over two hundred relatives, friends and neighbors gathered at the Methodist church to honor Mr. and Mrs. Joe E. Hoxie on their fiftieth wedding anniversary. The guests assembled about one o’clock to have dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Hoxie. The weather being ideal for the occasion, many of the guests enjoyed picnicking on the church lawn. Mr. and Mrs. Hoxie and their immediate family were seated at a special table, adorned with a beautifully decorated wedding cake and garden flowers, in the church dining hall. Members of the Methodist Ladies Aid assisted in serving the dinner. After dinner a short time was spent in a social way before assembling in the church auditorium to enjoy a very fine program which consisted of two hymns sung by the group, a duet, Take Up Thy Cross, Ruth Martin and LeOna Tetzloff; reading, On The Farm, Mrs. Axel Rasmussen; piano solo, Mrs. E. I. Moen and by special request, the following: musical reading, That Old Sweetheart of Mine, Mrs. Van Orsdale; cornet solo, When You and I Were Young Maggie, Ray Martin; duet, In The Garden, Marlene and Harriet Hanson, granddaughters of Mr. and Mrs. Hoxie. Closing the program Rev. H. J. Gernhardt gave a short talk and on behalf of the assembled friends presented the honored couple with a gift of money. Mr. and Mrs. Hoxie were married July 26, 1892 at Prairie Center, Illinois, going from there to Lincoln, Nebraska, then to Ottawa, moving from there in 1909 to Hunter, where they have since made their home. They have three children, Mrs. H. P. Hudson, Yakima, Washington, who was unable to be present, Herald, of Everett, Washington, who is spending the summer here, and Mrs. Bernard Hanson, Hunter. A daughter, Harriet, passed away in 1922. Out-of-town relatives and friends who were present included, a sister and brother of Mrs. Hoxie’s, Mrs. Clyde Allen and Mr. Ed. Lewis of Ottawa, Illinois, another brother Mr. Simon Lewis of LaSalle, Illinois; Mrs. Frank Wells, Mrs. Clifford Wells and son, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Runestrand and Ruth Odell, all of Fargo; Mrs. Inez A. Connor, Oakes; Mr. and Mrs. Taves, Hope; Mr. and Mrs. Alton Burgum, Mr. and Mrs. James Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bettschen, Mrs. R. H. Vosburg, Mrs. J. A. Burgum, Mrs. Marjorie Peltier and Janice, all of Arthur; Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Curtis and family, Cooperstown; Mr. and Mrs. Axel Hansen and Lucille, Argusville; Mr. and Mrs. Allen Ramstad and Mrs. Julina Ramstad, Erie; and Mrs. A. R. Duffield, Ottawa, Illinois. Mrs. Lawrence Ries Honored Friday Evening On Friday evening, Mrs. A. L. Rasmussen, Mrs. Russell Davis and Virginia Buchanan were hostesses at a post nuptial shower for Mrs. Lawrence Ries (Alma Anderson) of Erie. The shower was given at the Rasmussen home. During the evening which was spent in a social way the guests were entertained by Mrs. Axel Rasmussen who gave two readings. The honored guest was then presented with a basket of gifts which were opened and viewed by the guests, after which dainty refreshments were served by the hostesses. Mrs. Henry Steffins of Blanchard and Mrs. L. W. Johnson, a sister of Fargo were out-of-town guests. Dr. G. H. Oakes Former Hunter Resident Passes Away Wednesday Services Friday Morning in Merril Moore Chapel, Fargo Word just reached us of the passing of a former well-known Hunter resident, Dr. G. H. Oakes of Moorhead. Dr. Oakes passed away early Wednesday morning at the Veterans Hospital in Fargo where he had been a patient for some time. He was a veteran of the first World War, enlisting in January 1918 at Aberdeen, South Dakota and being discharged January 1919 at Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, with the rank of corporal. He was born May 14, 1891 at Worthington, Minnesota. Dr. Oakes was a veterinarian here for many years, beginning his practice in 1916. He was married to Inez Faltz of Arthur on December 22, 1919. Besides Mrs. Oakes, he leaves two sons and three daughters, James, Kathleen, Thomas, Ethel and LaRayne, at home and a sister, Mrs. J. C. Hendricks of Bovey, Minnesota. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 10:30 at the Merril Moore Chapel, with Dr. Ward F. Boyd officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. August 6, 1942 Arthur News A bridal shower was held on Wednesday evening Aug. 5th at the St. John’s Lutheran church parlors in honor of Miss Adeline Sommerfeld. Miss Sommerfeld will be married on August 14th at Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, to Mr. Roland Wagner. Gardner News Word has been received of the birth of a son, Harry James, to Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Gowenlock in Anchorage, Alaska. August 13, 1942 Betty Scott, Dallas Franke Vows Announced Announcement is made of the marriage of Miss Betty Scott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Frost of Fargo to Dallas Franke, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Franke of Arthur. The wedding took place Sunday evening August 9 at seven o’clock in the parsonage of the Bethesda Lutheran Church in Moorhead with Rev. O. G. Berg officiating and only members of the family attending. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Franke of Arthur, a brother and sister-in-law of the groom. The bride wore a street length dress of summer sky blue silk jersey and white gladiolas and pink pompoms corsage. Her only jewelry was a pearl necklace, a gift of the groom. Mrs. Raymond Franke wore a dress of copan blue silk jersey and a corsage of white carnations. After the ceremony, a reception for twenty-five was held at the home of the bride with Miss Dorothy Todd of Fargo, pouring. Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Franke are at home at 1014 5th St. North in Fargo. Last Rites Held Wed. for Mrs. Z. F. Hamilton Remains Taken to Sauk Centre for Burial A host of friends from Hunter and surrounding communities gathered at the Presbyterian church Wednesday afternoon to pay their final respects to a departed resident of our community, Mrs. Z. F. Hamilton. Mrs. Hamilton, prominent in church and civic affairs, passed away in a Fargo hospital at 11:57 Sunday evening. Stricken about six weeks ago, she was confined to her home for a short time and then taken to a Fargo hospital, where it became evident that an operation was necessary, and on Friday submitted to a major operation. Rev. Geo. R. Hull, former pastor of the Presbyterian church, now located in Casselton, officiated at the services. A quartet, composed of Mrs. E. I. Moen, Mrs. A. R. Sayer, Merland Carr and Harry Gale sang, O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go and God Will Take Care of You. They were accompanied by Mrs. C. H. Howells at the piano. Pallbearers were B. R. Holes, O. W. Parkhurst, Louis Bettschen, H. F. Gale, H. E. Buchanan, and E. I. Moen. Following the services the body will be taken to Sauk Centre, Minnesota where a graveside service and burial will be Thursday afternoon, beside the graves of her father and mother and brother. Leila Estelle Carr was born August 15, 1875 at Sauk Centre, Minnesota, where she spent the early years of her life. On January 3, 1900 she was married to Fred Hamilton and the young couple moved to Davenport where they resided until 1904, when they moved to Hunter where they have since made their home. Mrs. Hamilton was a member of the Presbyterian church and was very active in the Ladies Aid, having served as its president the past two years, she was also interested in Sunday School work, having taught classes there for a number of years. She was also a member of the Eastern Star and Royal Neighbors, a past worthy matron of the Eastern Star, served as district deputy of this district and this past year served on a committee of grand chapter for an Eastern Star home; she has served as District Oracle for the Royal Neighbors. Mrs. Hamilton was also an active member of the local P.T.A. Town Improvement club, and at one time a Camp Fire Guardian and in general was interested in the affairs of the community. She is survived by her husband, a son Phillip of Cleveland, Ohio and a daughter, Mrs. Claude Nettle of Sacramento, California, one sister, Mrs. W. A. Moore of Carrington, three brothers, H. H. Carr of Hunter, Irving of Bowman, and Robert of Pinehurst, Washington, and one grand daughter, Claudia Nettle of Sacramento. Mrs. Nettle and her daughter arrived in Fargo Friday and Mr. and Mrs. Phil Hamilton arrived Sunday afternoon. Mrs. W. A. Moore had also been with her sister in Fargo. Mr. Moore arrived here Tuesday evening to attend the funeral services. West Funeral Home of Casselton had charge of the services. August 20, 1942 State Oil & Auto Installs Air Meter With the ever increasing need of conserving rubber, and for greater service to the public, the State Oil and Auto Co. have installed a new gauge on the air line for your convenience. All one needs to do is drive in, set the meter by turning a crank to the desired poundage and inflate your tires to the exact amount of pressure, for with this new meter you are assured the correct pressure. Drive in and try it out. It is there for your convenience. Remember to inflate your tires at least once a week and carry the correct poundage recommended for your tire to get the greatest service from your tires. August 27, 1942 Gardner Girl Wed in California Mr. and Mrs. James Vantuyl announce the marriage of their daughter Laurie Jane to Harry Williams of Long Beach, California. Mrs. Williams is a graduate of Gardner High school and Moorhead Teachers College. She taught at Argusville one year then went to Long Beach where she took a business course. At present she is employed at the shipyards plant hospital at Long Beach. Mr. Williams is also employed at the plant. Both will continue in their work making their home at Long beach. September 3, 1942 Ronald Wagner Weds Arthur Girl Ceremony Performed by Rev. R. G. Heyne at Zion Lutheran Church Miss Adeline H. Sommerfeld, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sommerfeld, Arthur, N. Dak. became the bride of Ronald Wagner, son of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Wagner, Detroit Lakes, on Friday August 14. The vows were solemnized at 4 o’clock in the afternoon at the Zion Lutheran Church, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, with the Rev. R. G. Heyne performing the ceremony in the presence of relatives and immediate friends. Summer flowers were the floral decorations. The bride wore a powder blue dressmaker suit. Her accessories were of dark brown and her corsage was formed of Talisman roses, gladioli, and feverfew. Miss Dorothy Weldon of Detroit Lakes, cousin of the bridegroom, was maid of honor, wearing a frock of dusty rose and blue with blue accessories, Johanna Hill roses and feverfew comprised her corsage. Alan Wagner of Detroit Lakes, served his brother as best man. A wedding dinner was served at the Wagner home following the services. The bride is a graduate of the Arthur High School and the bridegroom of the Detroit Lakes High School. Mr. Wagner is employed by the Minnesota State Highway Department. Mr. Wagner and his bride are at home at Detroit Lakes. September 10, 1942 Gale-Beresford Vows Spoken Saturday Rev. Geo. R. Hull Officiates at Wedding of Barbara Gale and Bruce Beresford Pink gladioli, zinnias and ferns decorated the Presbyterian church Saturday afternoon, September 4, for the marriage of Barbara Ellen Gale and Bruce C. Beresford, of Champaign, Illinois. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Gale, Sr. and Mr. Beresford is the son of Prof. and Mrs. Rex C. Beresford of Ames, Iowa. Rev. Geo. R. Hull of Casselton performed the ceremony at 4 p.m. before an improvised alter of ferns with tall baskets of gladioli on either side. Before the ceremony, Mrs. C. H. Howells played a group of piano numbers. Miss Lois McKenzie of Fargo sang two numbers, Because and I Love You Truly, accompanied by Mrs. Howells, who also played the traditional wedding marches. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of white satin, princess style, with full train, lace yoke and lace inserts. She wore a finger tip veil, edged in lace. Her flowers were a bouquet of red roses and gardenias. Her only attendant was her cousin, Miss Patricia Blake, who wore a floor length rose satin gown and carried a colonial bouquet. Harry F. Gale Jr., brother of the bride attended the groom, and the ushers were Bernard R. Holes, Jr. and Rex Sherritt. The bride’s mother wore a floor length blue silk dress with lace yoke. Following the ceremony a reception was held for friends and relatives in the church parlors. Mrs. B. R. Holes presided at the table. Assisting in the serving were Mrs. L. O. Lane and Mrs. E. H. Richter, Phyllis Lane and Bernadine Collins. The table at which members of the bridal party were seated was centered by the beautifully decorated bride’s cake. Out-of-town guests were Mrs. J. W. Pattno, Margareet, Mary and Jackie of Aberdeen, South Dakota; Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Warner, an aunt of the bride, and Hollis and Peggy of Fargo; Mrs. Marian Simmons, Juliet and Marjorie, Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Reynolds and son Harriman all of Minneapolis, and Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Sorenson of Fargo. The couple left immediately after the reception for the Gale cottage at Pelican Lake. Returning here Monday noon, they left soon afterwards for Champaign, Illinois, where Mr. Beresford is assistant professor of Horticulture at the University of Illinois. For traveling the bride wore a brown ensemble with brown accessories. September 24, 1942 Mrs. Amelia Grieger, Arthur, Passed Away Sunday Mrs. Amelia Grieger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Zirke (Zierke), was born at Briesen, Germany, May 29, 1859. At the age of ten she came to this country with her parents and settled in the state of Wisconsin. The deceased was united in marriage with John Julius Grieger in 1882 and came to live near Arthur, where Mr. Grieger already had homesteaded. Mrs. Grieger with her husband were charter members of St. Martin’s Lutheran Church of Amenia Township. In 1923 the Griegers retired from their farming operations and moved to Arthur. Mr. Grieger passed away in 1928. The deceased had been in fairly good health, considering her age, until shortly before her death. She was bed-ridden for only a little over a week. She attained the ripe old age of 83 years, 3 months and 22 days. There remain to mourn her passing four daughters and eight sons: Mrs. Max Sell, Mrs. Ben Viestenz, Mrs. Adolph Priewe, Mrs. Theodore Priewe Jr., Leo, Richard, William, Rudolph, John, George, Hugo and Walter. Also forty-eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Also two brothers, Fred and Mike Ziecke (Zierke), living at Blue Earth, Minnesota. The services were held at St. John’s Lutheran Church of Arthur on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. Interment at Arthur Cemetery. The pallbearers were her six sons: Richard, Rudolph, Hugo, John, William and Walter. Last Rites Mon. for Allen Power, Erie Passed Away Saturday Following a Major Operation Funeral services were held Monday in the Erie Methodist Church for Allen Power who passed away early Saturday. Rev. H. J. Gernhardt officiated at the services. The remains were taken to Hunter for burial in the Hunter Cemetery. Pallbearers were young friends of the deceased, Warren Rieke, Dalen Robberstad, Lynn Kyser, Marvin and August Judisch and Jimmy Nelson. Allen Power was born February 15, 1925 at Hunter, North Dakota. When he was one month old his family moved to the farm near Erie where he lived till his death. Allen attended grade school in Dows Township and entered High School in Erie. He was taken sick September 8, entered the hospital the same day where he submitted to a major operation. He passed away September 19 at 5:15 a.m. He leaves the memories of a little over seventeen years in the hearts of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Power; two sisters, Mrs. Orville Paulson of Galesburg, North Dakota and Eunice at home; two brothers, Robert of Hunter and Edward at home; one grandmother, Mrs. J. A. Power and many friends in the surrounding communities. October 1, 1942 Last Rites Held Tuesday for Peter Larsen Resident of Hunter Community for Fifty Years, Passes Away at his Home, Sunday Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Presbyterian church for Peter Larsen, who passed away Sunday afternoon. Rev. Geo. R. Hull of Casselton officiated at the services. Mrs. E. I. Moen and Mrs. A. R. Sayer sang two duets, I Would Be True and What A Friend We Have In Jesus. They were accompanied by Mrs. C. H. Howells at the piano. Pallbearers were Otto Otteson, Fred Ottesen, Jake Jacobsen, Pete Hoy, Otto Larsen and Chris Hansen. The body was laid to rest in the family lot in the Hunter Cemetery. Pete Larsen, 69, died Sunday afternoon at his home, shortly after suffering a stroke. Born November 23, 1872, in Longelse, Denmark, Mr. Larsen came to the United States and directly to the Hunter community in 1892. He married Karen Jacobson in 1898. Mrs. Larsen passed away January 19, 1941. Mr. Larsen farmed for a number of years then moved into Hunter and operated a feed mill and dray line for a period. He was a member of the town board and was town marshal for several years, belonged to the Odd Fellows Lodge and the Danish Brotherhood Lodge. Mr. Larsen is survived by two daughters, Mrs. R. H. Davis of Blabon and Mrs. C. M. Sorenson of Fargo; a brother Otto, Hunter; and a sister, Andersine Larsen of Denmark; and four grandchildren. Out-of-town relatives here for the services were Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Sorenson and Geraldine of Fargo; C. M. Sorenson, Jr. of Rantoul, Illinois, Mr. R. H. Davis and son Gary of Blabon and a brother-in-law, Mr. Krusell of Buchanan; due to illness, Mrs. R. H. Davis was unable to attend the services. Amenia News Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at Casselton for Mrs. Wm. Hejl, mother of Art Hjel, a former resident here and Mrs. Joe Schauer from here. She died last Friday night. October 8, 1942 Creamery Remodels and Redecorates The local creamery has this past week been undergoing some changes. New Celotex walls and ceiling have been put in, with two new ventilators in the ceiling and two new windows have been put in on the south side. Now the interior is receiving a coat of white paint. A new boiler was also installed and the old one went the way of so many others these days to help make scrap to fight the foes. The old boiler weighted some over 4,000 pounds. Osborne-Wallace Vows Spoken at Perham, Minn. Frances Osborne Becomes Bride of Edwin Wallace at Services at Perham Saturday Sept. 19 Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Osborne of Fargo, formerly of Hunter announce the marriage of their daughter Frances Louise to Edwin Wallace of Perham, Minnesota. The marriage vows were spoken at the St. Johns Lutheran parsonage at Perham on Saturday afternoon September 19, at 2 o’clock. The double ring ceremony was read by Rev. Nichols. Their attendants were a brother and sister-in-law of the groom, Mr. and Mrs. James Wallace. The bride wore a blue herringbone suit and her flowers were a double corsage of red roses, sweet peas and asters, her attendant wore a Navy blue marquisette dress with white accessories and her flowers were pink sweet peas. Following the ceremony a wedding dinner was served at the home of the groom’s parents. No definite plans have been made by the young couple as Mr. Wallace expects to report for Army duty very soon. October 15, 1942 Arthur News Word was received on Tuesday that Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Asp of Helena, Montana are the proud parents of twins, a boy and a girl. October 22, 1942 Anderson-Schwark Vows Exchanged Service Read Sunday Evening at 8 in Lutheran Church at Arthur Nuptial vows were spoken at 8 p.m. Sunday by Miss Dorothy Anderson and Mr. Walter Schwark, son of Mrs. Emma Schwark, at the St. John’s Lutheran Church of Arthur, with Rev. George Unruh officiating. Mrs. Walter Kuehn, an aunt of the bride, played the traditional wedding marches and was accompanist for Herbert Anderson, who sang “O Pardon Love.” The bride was attired in a dubonnet chiffon velvet with black accessories. She had a shoulder corsage of white pompons and white roses. Miss Lois Graeft of Page was the bride’s attendant, wearing a suit of beige with rust accessories and a corsage of white pompons. Herbert Anderson, a brother of the bride, attended Mr. Schwark. After the ceremony a reception for eighty friends and relatives was held at the church parlors. A large wedding cake centered the table. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Schwark left on Sunday evening for Fargo, where they will make their home. Amenia News The Freshmen of the High School were initiated last Friday night at a High School party in the gym. Those in the Freshman class are Ronald Favorite, Jack Flatt, Chas. Matthey, James McLeod, Jennie Mae Anderson, Lorraine Lehman and Marian Nelson. Arthur News Word was received on Monday that Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Kuehn are the proud parents of a baby boy. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lein attended the funeral services for Mr. Lein’s mother, Mrs. Ida Lein, at Rothsay, Minnesota on Monday. Mrs. Lein passed away Saturday in a Fergus Falls hospital where she had been a patient for nine days. November 5, 1942 Early Resident of Hunter, Passes Away in Calif. Mr. Hamilton received word Saturday of his brother C. R. Hamilton of Los Angeles, who passed away Friday night after an illness of about two weeks. Cyrus R. Hamilton was born February 25, 1871 at Berlin, Wisconsin. He attended the University of Wisconsin at Madison and spent two or three years working in Wisconsin, coming here in 1892. In about the same year he purchased the corner drug store from Mr. Powlison, remaining here until 1904 when he sold his business to his brother Z. F. Hamilton. About twenty-one years ago he moved to Los Angeles, California where he was in business and where they have since made their home. Mr. Hamilton married Nellie Critchfield in 1893. She passed away in 1909. He was married again in 1912 and is survived by his wife and 3 children, Monroe of Lompoc, California, Adelaide (Mrs. J. P. Greaves) of Great Falls, Montana and Lyman of Los Angeles. He is also survived by a sister, Mrs. Gregg of Washington, D.C., a brother Robert S. of Great Falls, Montana and Fred, of Hunter. Mrs. W. Merrigan, Arthur, Passes Away Sunday Mrs. William Merrigan, 46, died at 1:30 a.m. Sunday of a heart attack at her home near Arthur. Formerly Lillian Murch, she was born April 12, 1896 the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Murch of Gunkel Township. She married William Merrigan on February 21, 1916. She is survived by her husband, two sons, Clinton and Donald, one sister, Mrs. Leslie Shaefer, Casselton and five brothers, Alfred, Sask., Canada; George, Breen, Iowa; Walter, Charles City, Iowa; Henry, Hunter; and Sidney, Jamestown. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday in the home at 2:00 p.m. in the Methodist church at Arthur. The service was in charge of Rev. Leslie Burgum, with Rev. Gernhardt assisting. Interment was in the Arthur Cemetery. November 19, 1942 Receive Word of Marriage of Charles Parkhurst Wedding Service Read November 7th in Oakland, California On Saturday, November 7, marriage vows were exchanged by Miss Phyllis Federer of Mandan and PFC Charles Parkhurst, son of Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Parkhurst of Hunter. The service was read in the Episcopal Chapel, St. Paul’s chapel of the Pacific, Oakland, California at 4 o’clock in the afternoon by the Rev. Merrix. The bride wore an Indian corn colored suit with brown accessories, and her flowers were orchids. Following the ceremony a dinner for members of the bridal party was served at the Claremont Hotel in Berkeley, California. Charles is a graduate of the Hunter High School, has attended the NDAC in Fargo and previous to his entrance into the Army he worked for the J. C. Penney Co. at Racine, Wisconsin. 15 Ton Steamer Added to Hunter Scrap Pile Hunter’s defense lines were considerably strengthened last week by the recruiting of last minute reserves. The formidable barricade now reaches from the Johnson potato house north to the end of the block. It contains some 537,000 lbs. of the best quality scrap iron that has been gathered in Cass County. The Committee is to be congratulated on the results of its campaign. Taking note of the amount of labor expended on this one job alone and multiplying that by all the committees of the state, one can get an idea of what it means to fight on the home front. It is a big job and all who had a part in this drive; committeemen, those who gave it publicity, and those who did the work of bringing it in should gain satisfaction, that a salient has been taken and we are a step nearer victory. The most interesting piece is an old Minneapolis steam engine, brought in by Mr. Andre of Greenfield. It has been variously guessed at from 11 tons to 19 tons in weight. Its giant size lends it a certain majesty and many a story of bygone days has been told as groups gathered to look it over. Several stoves were added from time to time, no doubt with the idea of making it hot for the Axis. Sgt. V. R. Hill Dies in Service Sgt. Hill was a Brother of Art Hill of Arthur Word was received from the Dunn County News of the death of Sergeant Valdon Robert Hill. Acting Sergeant Valdon Hill died in the Fort Lewis hospital, Fort Lewis, Washington of blood poison from a streptococcus infection complicated by neuritis and pneumonia. Valdon Hill was born October 7, 1908 at Wheeler, Wisconsin where he attended school and spent his early manhood. In February 1942 he enlisted in the United States Army, having served a previous enlistment of three years at Fort Snelling, Minnesota. He was a member of the Tank Corps, enlisted at Fargo, North Dakota where he was living at the time. His commanding officer in a letter to his relatives said, “Acting Sergeant Hill was a fine man and friend to all of his company.” When notified of his illness, his sister Mrs. Harry Peterson of Anoka, Minnesota, flew to Seattle, Washington and arrived before he died. Funeral services were held at Wheeler, Wisconsin at the Evangelistic church, the Rev. V. R. Miller officiating. Burial was in the Hill Grove Cemetery at Colfax. It was a military funeral with the American Legion Guard of Honor and Buglers. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Louise Hill, Wheeler, Wisconsin and six sisters, Mrs. Lillian Geithman, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Mrs. Emily Ranney, Wheeler, Wisconsin; Mrs. Mary Hunt, Barnesville, Minnesota; Mrs. Mildred Ankney, Wheeler, Wisconsin and Mrs. Rose Peterson of Anoka, Minnesota, and one brother, Arthur G. Hill of Arthur. His father, sister and a brother preceded him in death. Amenia News Wednesday, November 18th, is the wedding date of Miss Elnore Matthey and Mr. Herbert Paul Glaser and the wedding took place in the First Methodist Church in Fargo. Many of the local folks attended the wedding. November 26, 1942 Pvt. Orlin Gisvold Killed in Action With the U.S. Marines in the South Pacific Memorial Service at Galesburg, Sun. Evening The community was saddened and war was brought closer home on Saturday when word from the Navy Department was received by Mr. and Mrs. Gisvold, former Galesburg residents now residing here, that their son Pvt. Orlin Gisvold had been killed in action in the South Pacific. He was a machine gunner with the U. S. Marines. He had been in the Solomons area since in August and his parents had received two letters from him. Private Gisvold enlisted January 12, 1942 and received his basic training at Camp Elliott, San Diego, California. He left this country in June. He was born in Galesburg February 20, 1919 and attended the local school. He was confirmed in the Lutheran Church at Galesburg by Rev. A. N. Brudvig, and a memorial service is planned for him there Sunday evening by the Luther League. When Private Gisvold enlisted he was employed by an elevator construction firm. He is survived by his parents, three sisters, Mrs. Archie Kaldor, Halstad, Minnesota; Florence at home; and five brothers, Burnon and Palmer, Galesburg; Irvin, Seattle, Washington; Sgt. Leland, in Colorado, and Pvt. Donald in California. Two sisters preceded him in death. Schultz-Nohr Vows Spoken Mrs. Lydia Schultz of West Fargo announces the marriage of her daughter Lorraine, to Willis Nohr, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Nohr of Amenia. Vows were spoken at the St. John’s Lutheran Church on Sunday at 6:00 o’clock in the evening with Rev. George Unruh officiating. The bride was attended by Pearl Nohr a sister of the groom, Willis was attended by Lawrence Nohr of Lisbon, cousin of the groom. Willis of the U. S. Coast Guard was home on a ten day furlough from Miami, Florida. Following the ceremony a wedding dinner was served at the home of the groom’s parents for immediate relatives and friends. The couple will be at home at Miami, Florida after December 1. December 3, 1942 Last Rites held Sun., in Casselton for A. McDonagh Resident of Amenia for Several Years Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in the Hugo Priewe funeral home at Casselton for a former Amenia resident Albert McDonagh, who passed away Thursday in a hospital at Bemidji, Minnesota. Rev. Farthing officiated at the services and George Stanley of Casselton accompanied by Mrs. Farthing sang, No Night There. Mrs. A. R. Sayer and Mrs. W. R. Wedberg sang two numbers, Rock of Ages and Abide With Me, they were accompanied by Mrs. C. H. Howells. Burial was in the family lot in the Casselton Cemetery. Pallbearers were L. E. Correll, Earl Carley, Fred Gill, Geo. Stanley, Bruno Zimmerman and Harry Washburn. Mr. McDonagh was born April 26, 1865 at Lucknow, Canada, and when a boy moved with his parents to the Casselton-Amenia vicinity. In 1896 he married Christine Wright at Casselton and they lived on a farm near Amenia. She passed away on May 21, 1924. Mr. McDonagh continued farming for a period of five years, when he retired and moved to Fargo for a short time. On June 18, 1929 he married Mrs. Susan Davey of Bemidji and had since made his home in that city. Besides Mrs. McDonagh, he leaves two sons, Ernest of Amenia and Arthur, of Minneapolis; two daughters, Mrs. Alex Moore and Mrs. R. Merland Carr, Hunter; an adopted son, Lester in the U. S. Army at Deming, New Mexico; a step-daughter, Mrs. Harry Gray of Bemidji; two sisters, Mrs. Flora Lowe of Mount Horeb, Wisconsin, and Mrs. Mary Smith of Tacoma, Washington; eight granddaughters and a grandson. Mr. McDonagh was a member of the Methodist church and the Knights of Pythias lodge. Those from Hunter who attended the services were Mr. and Mrs. Alex Moore and family, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Carr and family, PFC Lester McDonagh, Mr. H. H. Carr, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Thompson, Mrs. A. R. Sayer, Mrs. W. R. Wedberg and Mrs. C. H. Howells; from Amenia, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest McDonagh and family, from Minneapolis, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur McDonagh and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gray, Bemidji. Burial Services held Thursday for Geo. MacLinn Graveside services were held here last Thursday morning for George MacLinn of Tucson, Arizona, who passed away about two weeks ago in a Veterans Hospital in Arizona. The boy was accompanied here by two sisters of the deceased, Dora of Chicago and Ethel of Boise, Idaho. Burial was made in the family lot beside the graves of his father and mother. Being an ex-service man, the members of the American Legion Post met the train and escorted the remains to the cemetery, where with the assistance of Rev. Gernhardt, last rites were said for the deceased. Glenn Severson sounded taps. Erie News Mrs. Jacob Lehman is confined to her home because of illness. The Gordon Cox family spent Thanksgiving with Mr. Cox’s mother in Clifford. A fire started in Mr. Nutting’s garage Wednesday noon, but was soon put out. Mrs. Kramer and Jacqueline spent Thanksgiving vacation with relatives at Cooperstown. Fred Bolmeier and family of Fargo spent Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hill. The union prayer service was held at the Clark Hill home Wednesday evening. Mrs. Mullins and daughter Kathryn visited a few days in Page with Mrs. Paul Buck. Mr. and Mrs. Earl McKay of Minto called at Mrs. Fannie Grant’s home Sunday morning. Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Cox, Mrs. M. Eide and Mary Lou visited at the Gordon Cox home Sunday. Mrs. Anne Malchose, Jackie and Jessie from Moorhead, visited relatives in town several days. Supt. and Mrs. Shearer spent Thanksgiving with Mrs. Shearer’s parents at Denhoff, North Dakota. Rev. Gunter of Hunter held services in the Methodist church Sunday, November 29th at 3 o’clock. Miss Wilma Tiede, a teacher in the Hunter schools visited at the Henry Hill home over Thanksgiving vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Hans Snortland of Jamestown visited at the Cledith Dows home last Sunday, November 22nd. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Williams from Perham, Minnesota were Thanksgiving visitors at the Mosher home. Rev. Garfield Coonradt, missionary from China, held services in the Presbyterian church Friday evening. The R. L. Colvin family were Thanksgiving Day dinner guests at the John Lynch home at Gardner. The Sloans from Galesburg and the Mulvaney family from Amenia were Thanksgiving dinner guests at the Roy Cameron home. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Moore and family of Glyndon, Minnesota were Thanksgiving Day guests at the home of Miss Kate McLeod. Supt. Earl Shearer, Mrs. Shearer, son Dale, Miss Olson, Miss Berry, Mr. Lehman, Mr. and Mrs. Gernhardt and Buddy and Joanne were entertained at the Ottis home Monday evening. Several people from Erie attended the memorial services in Galesburg Sunday evening for Orlin Gisvold, who was killed in action. Our deepest sympathy goes out to friends and relatives of this young man who has made the supreme sacrifice. Thanksgiving Day guests at the M. E. Ottis home were Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Wold, Mr. and Mrs. John Rudlang, Mr. and Mrs. Elden Rudlang all of Abercrombie; Mr. and Mrs. Perry Rudlang of Grand Forks and Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Tschakert of Kent, Minn. There was a large family gathering at the John McLeod home Thanksgiving Day. The out-of-town guests were Mrs. Stella Cuthbertson and daughters of Moorhead, Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Parsons and daughters of Fargo, Ray McLeod and family of Valley City, Bart McLeod family from Enderlin, and Horace McLeod and family from Mandan. The following young people spent Thanksgiving at their homes here: Wayne and Jim Kyser and Bob Conrad from the AC, Fargo; Alice Morrow from Clifford; Dale McLeod and Virginia Mosher, Valley City Teachers College; June Bolmeier, Carrington; Ruth Hill and Arberta Mosher, Hunter; Christine Colvin, Jamestown; and Erlys Hill, Margaret Schroeder, and Marjorie Brown, Concordia College; Marjorie Bissett, Fargo. December 10, 1942 Local Young Folks Wed in Arizona Cornelia Van Zee Bride of P.F.C. Larson at Services in Lutheran Church in Phoenix Mr. and Mrs. Bert Van Zee announce the marriage of their daughter Cornelia to P.F.C. Clyde Larson. The ceremony was performed in the Grace Lutheran Church at Phoenix, Arizona, Friday, November 27 at 8 o’clock, with Rev. B. L. Westenberger reading the service. Miss Mabel Larson, sister of the groom, as bridesmaid and Sgt. Harold Specht of Greeley, Colorado as best man, preceded the couple to the altar, which was decorated with flowers. Mrs. Ethel Daniels played the traditional wedding marches. The bride wore a two piece powder blue suit with a corsage of gardenias and bovardin and her attendant wore a similar suit in black. After the ceremony a wedding dinner was served to the members of the wedding party. Mrs. Larson is a graduate of Hunter High School and P.F.C. Larson had made his home here with his brother Orlando for a number of years until his induction into the army. Mr. Larson and Sgt. Specht are both stationed at Luke Field, Arizona. The young couple are at home at 521 W. Wilshire Drive, Phoenix. Mr. and Mrs. Emil Boettcher, Arthur, Observe Golden Wedding Anniversary One Hundred Friends and Relatives Gather at Services Mr. and Mrs. Emil Boettcher of Arthur observed their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner and reception at the St. John’s Lutheran Church parlors, on Wednesday, December 2. The one o’clock dinner was followed by a short service and program. Rev. George Unruh, pastor of the church, offered a short prayer and sermonette. The church choir and trio sang several selections and Mr. and Mrs. Boettcher renewed their wedding vows. After the services a program was held in the church parlors preceding the reception. Iris Wilhelm gave a reading. William Boettcher sang, Silver Threads Among the Gold, and Mrs. Clarence Wilhelm gave an original reading. Cake and coffee were served buffet style, by relatives, to about 100 friends of the Boettchers. Two daughters, Mrs. Ed. Buchholz, Big Sandy, Montana, and Helen Boettcher, Williston, poured. Mr. Boettcher, a pioneer farmer, was born in Posen, Germany in 1864, and came with his mother to America in 1882. On December 2, 1892 he married Emma Sommerfeld, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sommerfeld of Arthur. Mrs. Boettcher came to North Dakota from Wisconsin at the age of 15. The family lived on the farm continuously until 1939, when they moved to Arthur and their son William took over the farm. Mr. and Mrs. Boettcher are the parents of eleven children, Ida (Mrs. Ed. Buchholz, Big Sandy, Montana); Ella (Mrs. Gordon Kulbeck, Long Beach, California); Anna (Mrs. Ed. Wilhelm, Arthur); William, Arthur; Martha (Mrs. Ralph Brown, Long Beach, California); Walter, Big Sandy, Montana; Ed. of Hunter; Paul, Decorah, Iowa; Fred, Sitka, Alaska; Helen, Williston and John, Fort Sill, Oklahoma. There are 19 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. That evening Mr. and Mrs. Boettcher were hosts to about 65 relatives and friends at their home. Arthur News Mrs. Alfred Schwark has returned to Arthur after visiting her husband, who is one of Uncle Sam’s boys at Camp Robinson, Arkansas. Amenia News A nine and one-half pound baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Mon Forness Saturday. December 17, 1942 Gale’s Moves to New Location The former Ford Hardware store building which is to be the new home of Gale’s Store, has undergone extensive remodeling and redecorating. All shelves, bins and counters have been made to conform with, and to make this a modern Red Owl Store, and they have all been painted in a green and yellow color scheme. The regular baskets in vogue in all such stores will be used and customers will wait on themselves. The back part of the store will be used for storage room for flour, sugar, etc., and over this a balcony has been built to provide office room and more storage space. The basement too has been partitioned, separating the furnace room and coal bins from the rest of the basement. They began moving their goods Tuesday afternoon and expect to be doing business in their new location by the end of this week. Gardner News Pearl Burley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Burley and Corp. Harold McMahon were married at Camp Crowder, Mo. last Wednesday. Erie News Earl Jorgenson visited in town Monday. Roy Camerons had the Clark Hill family as their dinner guests Sunday. The young people of the Presbyterian church had charge of services Sunday. Mrs. Gordon Cox attended Homemakers’ club at Galesburg Wednesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mitchell and Mr. and Mrs. B. Collins were Fargo shoppers Wednesday. Mrs. Allan Ramstad and infant son arrived home Saturday night from St. Luke’s Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Bolmeier entertained Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hill at Sunday dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Cameron and family were dinner guests at the Wesley Morrow home Sunday. The community Christmas tree and program will be held in the Methodist church Friday evening, December 18. December 24, 1942 Erie News Miss Marjorie Morrow visited with friends at Halstad, Minnesota, Sunday. Rev. and Mrs. Colvin and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Cox attended the Presbyterian Ladies Aid party at Galesburg Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hill entertained Mr. and Mrs. Shearer at dinner Sunday evening. Marjorie Cox attended the Presbyterian Christmas tree and program at Galesburg Sunday. She also visited at Clifford Sunday afternoon. Mr. Ralph Elliott and Miss Maxine Wood of Clifford came to the Presbyterian parsonage Wednesday evening and were united in marriage by Rev. Colin. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Bring of Galesburg attended the couple.