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Kossuth County, Iowa Marriage Notices
Barton- Hauptmann Nuptials
Wedding bells rang out from St. Joseph's church on Monday morning May 4th announcing the wedding of Miss Irma Hauptmann to Mr. Harry Barton, Rev. George F. Wessling officiating at the nuptial High Mass. What more appropriate time
could there be for the union of hearts, than springtime when all nature is in bloom.
The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hauptman of Wesleys most substantial families, and a young lady
held in high regard by those who have known her from childhood. She is a graduate of St. Joseph's Parochial school.
The groom Mr. Harry Barton, is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Barton of Algona also one of the favorably known families.
The bride was very becomingly dressed in a white net dress and wore a white veil and wreath, and carried a bouquet
of bridal roses. The bridesmaid, sister of the bride, Miss Dorothy Hauptmann was neatly gowned in yellow silk chiffon
with hat to match and also carried a bouquet.
The groom and groomsman, Everet Robinson of Algona were dressed in dark suits.
At the conclusion of the ceremony the bridal party and the families and near relatives went to the home of the
bride's parents where a bountiful wedding breakfast was served. The breakfast room was artistically decorated with
streamers, using the color scheme of white and yellow and those colors were carried out in the beautiful wedding
cake.
This event marks the most important milestone n their lives. Another American home is made, a new start in life
is commenced under the most favorable conditions and circumstances. The presents received by the newly married
couple were many and handsome as well as valuable. The bridal couple left that evening for their wedding vacation
and upon their return will make their home in Algona, where the groom is employed as a city electrician.
[Published c. 1931. Submitted by a Friend of Genealogy]
Erdman- Goetz
Mr. and Mrs. Matt Erdman of Wesley
announce the marriage of their daughter, Elizabeth, to Henry Goetz, son of Mrs. John Goetz, also of Wesley, which took place Monday in St. Joseph's Catholic
church in Wesley.
The Rev. A. J. Wagener officiated and Miss Dorothy Goetz and Laurence Erdman were attendants. After Mar. 1 the
couple will live near Wesley. [Kossuth County News 1934, submitted
by a Friend of Genealogy]
Miss Caroline Garman and Mr. Adolph Kilian take Marriage Vows
A very pretty and happy wedding was solemnized on Tuesday morning at eight o'clock am at St. Joseph's Church when
Miss Caroline Garman was united
in marriage to Mr. Adolph Kilian.
The Nuptial High Mass was sung by Rev. A. J. Wagener.
Following the wedding ceremony the bridal party and numerous friends repaired to the home of the bride, where a
bountiful wedding breakfast was in waiting for them.
The bride was very becomingly attired in an ankle length dress of white satin and silk trailing veil and carried
a bouquet of pink snapdragons. The bridesmaid, Miss Agnes Kilian of Minneapolis, a sister of the groom, was very
neatly dressed in ankle length gown of pale pink crepe and accessories of pansy and carried a bouquet of bronze
snapdragons.
The groom and best man, Arthur Garman, a brother of the bride were very becomingly dressed in suits of black.
The bride is the charming daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Garman, while the groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. John
Kilian. Both families are very favorable known Wesley residents. The contracting parties are favorites with the
young people of their respective neighborhoods and are held in high regard by all who know them.
The new Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Kilian will commence housekeeping in the near future on a farm near Irvington, where
they will be at home to their many friends. Congratulations and best wishes are being freely extended to the bridal
couple. [Kossuth County News 1934, submitted by a Friend of Genealogy]
Mr. and Mrs. George Nauman
of Algona announce the marriage of their daughter, Eleanor, to Leonard Klocke
of Wesley which took place Tuesday in St. Cecelia's Catholic church in
Algona, the Rev. T. J. Davern officiating. Miss Myrtle Klocke and Edward Nauman attended the couple who will live
in Wesley after Mar. 1. [Kossuth County News 1934, submitted by a
Friend of Genealogy]
Eleanor Nauman is Bride
At St. Cecelia's Catholic church Tuesday morning, the Rev. T. J. Davern officiating, took place the marriage of
Eleanor E., only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Nauman, northeast of Algona, to Leonard J. Klocke, Wesley farmer.
The bride, who was gowned in light blue silk crepe and carried an arm bouquet of Briarcliffe roses and white sweet
peas, was attended by the bridegroom's sister, Myrtle Klocke, who wore rose silk crepe and carried a bouquet of
pink snapdragons and lavender sweet peas. Julius McEnroe, Algona, played Lohengrin's bridal march as the couple
entered the church and Mendelssohn's wedding march as they left.
Following the ceremony a reception took place at the home of the bride's parents, where a wedding dinner for members
of the families was served at noon. The newlyweds gave a wedding dance the same night at the Odd Fellows hall,
Algona. They will leave today for a honeymoon trip, and after two weeks will be at home on the Metropolitan Life
farm tenanted by Mr. Klocke. [Kossuth County News 1934, submitted
by a Friend of Genealogy]
Miss Stella Matern Now A Bride
Friends of Miss Stella Matern
are extending congratulations and best wishes to her in her recent marriage to R. W. Vogel of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. Vogel were married in Ann Arbor Saturday and arrived
here Monday to spend several days visiting in the home of her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Matern. A reception for the
members of the immediate family was held for the bridal couple at the home of her mother Monday evening. Miss Matern
has been located in Ann Arbor for several years doing work as a registered nurse. She is a graduate from the Mercy
Hospital in Mason City and proved a nurse of exceptionally high qualities. Mr. Vogel is associated with the R.
W. Vogel Finance Company at Ann Arbor where the couple will make their home. [Published
c. 1931. Submitted by a Friend of Genealogy]
Mock Wedding is Staged
A unique party took place at Annette Schemmel's last week Tuesday evening, when ten young people entertained in
honor of the approaching marriage of Eva Halford,
Humbolt, and Lawrence Peffer,
Algona. A mock wedding was staged with the participants all boys: Walter Richardson, bride; Virgil Shackelford,
bridesmaid; Merle Pratt, bridegroom; Enoch Forbes, best man; LeRoy Matheson, clergyman. An orchestra consisted
of Gene Thissen, violin; Wm. Hoepner, Luverne, guitar; Eleanor Thissen, piano; and Bernard Speraw, snare drum.
The orchestra played The Last Round-Up for a wedding march. There were 35 guests, who came in costumes of the early
60's. (editorial note 1860's) The rest of the evening was spent at dancing, after which lunch was served.
[Published Kossuth County News c.1934 - Submitted by a Friend of
Genealogy]
Otis-Nickey
Wedding bells rang merrily Monday morning at nine o'clock for Miss Margaret
Otis, oldest daughter of Mrs. Mary Otis, when she and
Joseph Nickey of Traer were joined in Holy wedlock by the Rev. F. J. Churchill
of Vinton, at the St. Joseph's Catholic church in Wesley. They were attended by her sister and brother, Cecelia
and Raymond Otis.
The bride wore a beautiful white silk suit, a white hat and other white accessories and carried an arm bouquet
of pink and white roses. Her bridesmaid wore a pretty pink crepe ankle length gown with a pretty corsage bouquet
of sweet peas and ferns. Both the bridegroom and best man wore dark suits with buttoniers of rose buds.
The bridal party took their places before the altar in the presence of a large gathering of friends and relatives
with Father Churchill reading the nuptial mass using the single ring ceremony.
Mrs. Nickey is well and favorably known to all in the community having graduated from the Wesley High School. She
finished a course in business education at the Mankato Business College since which time she has been employed
at the Sac City and Iowa Canning companies at Sac City and Vinton doing stenographic work. Those who have met Mr.
Nickey speak very highly of him as a young man of fine qualities, and their happiness in the future is assured.
A wedding breakfast was served at the bride's home following the ceremony was attended by the bride's relatives
and friends. Out of town guests included Father Churchill, Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kouba, all
of Vinton, Rita Albrecht of Laurens, and Miss Matilda Schwiderski of Eagle Grove.
The happy couple left the same day for a short wedding trip, and after July 1st will be at home to their friends
on a farm at Traer which is owned and managed by the bridegroom. [Kossuth
County News 1934, submitted by a Friend of Genealogy]
Miss Beverly Kerrins A Bride
Relatives here of Miss Beverly Kerrins have received announcements of her marriage Saturday morning at eight o'clock
to Harold Hatfield by the Rev.
J. Hawkett at Kalamazoo, Michigan. They were attended by their friends, Mr. and Mr. John Bommels of Kalamazoo,
a young couple themselves very recently wed.
Beverly chose for her trousseau her becoming colors of brown and white and carried a bouquet of yellow roses, lilies
of the valley and ferns. Her matron of honor wore a yellow and white ensemble and carried yellow snapdragons.
Everyone here will remember Beverly as possessing a most pleasing personality with a desire to be a friend to everyone.
Following her graduation here from the high school four years ago, she entered the Kalamazoo State Hospital for
a course in occupational therapy and upon completion of her course was offered a teaching position at the institution.
Mr. Hatfield's acquaintance here is limited but those who have met him speak highly of his character. He is a graduate
of the Evansville, Indiana, high school and for a past period has been employed as attendant at the Kalamazoo State
Hospital where both will continue their employment.
Mr. and Mrs. Hatfield left the same day for LaPeer, Michigan, for a visit with her sister Imogene, and husband
Francis Supernault.
Beverly's host of friends extend best wishes for her happiness in wedded life.
[Kossuth County News 1934, submitted by a Friend of Genealogy]
Daughter of Titonka M. D. is Married
Titonka June 12
John Bleich and Magdalene Sartor,
daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Pierre Sartor, were married Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock in the Catholic church at Magnolia.
The bridesmaid was Alice Sartor, sister of the bride and the bridegroom's attendant was Arthur Bleich, of Wesley,
brother of the groom. Following the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served at Mrs. Earl Lough's at Magnolia.
Following a wedding breakfast the newly married couple drove to Chicago, where they are spending a few days on
their honeymoon at the World's fair and visiting a sister of the bride, Mercedes Sartor.
John Bleich, Magdalene Sartor, Lucille Cosgrove, Alice Sartor, and Mrs. Mary Oesterreicher drove to Magnolia Monday.
Dr. and Mrs. Pierre Sartor and Mr. and Mrs. Guido Sartor drove down Tuesday morning.
[Kossuth County News 1934, submitted by a Friend of Genealogy]
Ethel Chambers, Corwith, was married to Leonard Mullin, Corwith, Friday at 4 p.m. at the
home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Chambers. The Rev. O. E. Schaal read a single-ring ceremony in the presence
of 30 guests.
The couple were attended by Frances Chambers, sister of the Bride, and Raymond Frey, Corwith. Mrs. John Mullins,
Wesley sister of the bride, played the wedding march. The bride was dressed in white satin and the bridesmaid in
yellow taffeta.
The bride, who is a graduate of the Corwith high school and of the State Teacher's college, Cedar Falls, taught
last year in the Newhall schools. Mr. Mullins is a son of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Mullins, Corwith, and is a graduate
of the Corwith high school.
After the ceremony a two-course luncheon was served, and the couple then left for Rochester, Ind., and other points
on a two weeks honeymoon trip. They will be at home after July 1 at Corwith. [Kossuth
County News 1934, submitted by a Friend of Genealogy]
Cruise-Dwyer Nuptials
Miss Donna Cruise, charming daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Cruise became the bride of Kenneth Dwyer at a nuptial mass Saturday morning at eight o'clock when Rev. A. J. Wagener performed
the single ring ceremony at the St. Joseph's Church in the presence of a large group of friends and relatives.
The bridal couple were attended by her sister Phyllis and his brother Stephen, and marched down the aisle to the
altar where they exchanged sincere vows of fidelity.
Both the bride and her bridesmaid were dressed in light blue gowns with white accessories and carried shower bouquets
of harmonizing colored roses, baby breath and ferns.
The new Mrs. Dwyer is a graduate of the St. Joseph's parochial and Wesley High Schools and attended the Iowa State
Teachers' College in preparation of her successful teaching the home school for the past four years. The bridegroom
is a graduate of the St. James, Minnesota, high school and at present is employed with the State Highway Commission
at Humboldt where the happy couple will commence their journey through life together.
A three course wedding breakfast was served to two dozen guests including the bride's and bridegroom's families
and the bride's uncle, George Aldrich, Mrs. Aldrich and Jerrold. They left soon after for a few days trip to Cedar
Falls and Des Moines
Mr. and Mrs. Dwyer treated their friends to a wedding dance at Humboldt Wednesday night of this week.
Kunz-Wehler
A wedding of great interest to citizens of Wesley and Algona took place Monday morning at seven o'clock at the
St. Joseph's Catholic church at Wesley when Miss Lucille Kunz, oldest daughter of Mrs. Ann M. Kunz, became the
bride of Raymond E. Wehler of Algona. They took their marriage vows in the presence of a large gathering of friends
from both towns when the Rev. A. J. Wagener read the nuptial mass, and were attended by Miss Marie Wehler and Julius
M. Kunz, sister and brother of the bridal couple.
The bride wore a beautiful gown of a light blue color with white accessories and carried a shower bouquet of orchids,
lilies of the valley and Johanna roses. Miss. Wehler also wore blue and carried a bouquet of pink roses and lilies
of the valley. The bridegroom and best men were both groomed in oxford grey suits.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Wehler are numbered among the finest young people in the Algona and Wesley localities and have
the best wishes of their many friends.
Following the ceremony the bridal couple together with the members of their families retired to the bride's home
where a sumptuous wedding breakfast was served.
Mrs. Wehler is a graduate of the Wesley High school, and graduated from a course in nurse's training at the St.
Anthony Hospital at Carroll where she did private duty for a year and a half. For the past two and a half years
she has been employed as nurse assistant at the Dr. Cretzmeyer's office in Algona. She is a girl of pleasing personality
and well versed in making a happy home for her husband. Mr. Wehler is manager of the Wehler Jewelry store in Algona
and is a popular and prosperous business man. Following a short wedding trip they will be at home in Algona where
a home is in readiness for this fine young couple.
[Kossuth County News 1934, submitted by a Friend of Genealogy]
Corwith Young People Wed
A pretty church wedding took place at St. Mary's Catholic church in Corwith Monday morning at nine o'clock when
Miss Henrietta Cook, daughter
of Herman Cook of Corwith, became
the bride of Morris Studer, oldest
son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Studer. Rev. J. P. Quirin officiated in the single ring ceremony which was used in connection
with the nuptial high mass.
The bride was prettily gowned in an ankle length white silk dress with a white veil caught cap fashion and carried
a shower bouquet of pink roses and white snap dragons nestled in fern leaves. Her bridesmaid, Miss Katherine Kelch,
wore a tea rose colored dress with white accessories and wore a shoulder bouquet of pink and white flowers. The
bridegroom was attended by the bride's brother, Donald Cook, and both wore dark suits.
The bride and groom chose as their wedding day the birthday anniversary of the groom's father.
Following the ceremony, the bridal party, parents and close relatives retired to the home of the bridegroom's parents
where a wedding breakfast was served to thirty guests. The home had been especially decorated in pink and white
with covers laid for the guests on one large and four smaller tables.
Mr. and Mrs. Studer will make their home in Corwith where Mr. Studer has employment. [Kossuth
County News 1934, submitted by a Friend of Genealogy]
Leonard-Wingert
Nuptials
Miss Leona Leonard became the bride of Louis E. Wingert Tuesday, January 30, at the St. Joseph's Catholic church
at eight o'clock in a pretty wedding ceremony performed by the Rev. A. J. Wagener. The bride was becomingly dressed
in a medium blue satin gown with hat to match and carried a bouquet of white roses. Her bridesmaid, Miss Deloras
Wingert, niece of the bridegroom, was prettily dressed in a wine colored dress and hat and also carried white roses.
Both the groom and his attendant, Louis Wingert, his nephew, wore dark suits.,
Following the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Wingert went to the home of Mr. Wingert's parents where a wedding breakfast
was served to the members of the Wingert family. The bridal couple lefty left the next day for Ladysmith, Wisconsin,
to spend a few weeks visiting in the home of her parents who live there. Upon their return home they will commence
farming on the old Wingert homestead south of town now occupied by the Julius Wingert family.
Miss Leonard for the past year or more has been assisting with household cares at the Michael Wingert, Sr., home
and is well fitted to assume the duties of a wife. Mr. Wingert is one of Wesley's sterling young men, and their
success in their chosen work is one of certain promise.
Their many friends freely congratulate them and wish them much happiness. [Kossuth
County News 1934, submitted by a Friend of Genealogy]
Mr. J. B. Muehe
Takes a Bride
Miss , daughter of Mrs. Katherine Hildman, became the bride of J. B. Muehe Tuesday morning at eight o'clock at
the St. Joseph's Catholic church in the presence of a large group of friends and relatives. They were attended
by Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hildman, and took their place at the altar to the strains of a wedding march played by Sister
M. Lydia, where Rev. A. J. Wagener performed the ceremony at the nuptial high mass.
The bride wore a pretty navy blue silk crepe suit with hat and accessories to match, as did her maid-of-honor.
Each wore shoulder bouquets of pink and white roses. The men were attired in dark suits.
Following the ceremony the bridal party and the members of the two families retired to the home of the bride's
mother, where a wedding breakfast was awaiting them. Immediately after the breakfast, the bridal couple left for
points in Missouri where they intend to visit relatives of the bridegroom.
Mr. and Mrs. Muehe are both well and favorably known to all in the community. Mr. Muehe being one of the most prosperous
and conservative farmers in the locality. Mrs. Muehe for a number of years owned and managed a millinery store
and has a wide circle of friends who wish for them both a long and happy wedded life,
Upon their return home they will live on the Muehe farm three miles northwest of town. [Kossuth
County News 1934, submitted by a Friend of Genealogy]
Linde-Robinson Nuptials
Kenneth Robinson, son of Charles
Robinson of Wesley and Miss Mae Linde,
daughter of Mrs. Mabel Linde of Caledonia, Minnesota, were married Sunday afternoon at the local Methodist church
at four o'clock with the Rev. I. C. McNulty performing the ceremony. Miss Maurine Hansen played the wedding march
and accompanied Mrs. I. C. McNulty who pleasingly sang an appropriate song.
The bridal couple were attended by her sister, Ruby Linde of Caledonia, and Donald Nims, a friend, also of Caledonia.
The bride was prettily attired in a midnight blue rough crepe dress with white picture hat and white accessories
and carried a bouquet of assorted asters and fern leaves. Her bridesmaid wore a tan and brown linen suit with tan
and brown accessories and carried a bouquet of golden marigolds. Both the groom and best man wore dark suits.
Immediately following the ceremony a three course wedding dinner was served to fifteen guests. They are leaving
this week for a wedding trip to different points in Minnesota, and upon their return will make their home at the
Robinson home for the present. The bride is a graduate of the 1933 class of the Caledonia High School. Mr. Robinson
graduated with the 1932 class of the Wesley High School and was a member of the CCC camp at Decorah for a year
until July 1, 1934.
Their many friends wish them a long and happy married life and wish them also health and wealth. [Kossuth County News 1934, submitted by a Friend of Genealogy]
Guy Carlson Weds Burt Girl
Kossuth Daily Record: On Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock occurred a quiet wedding when Miss Hannabelle
Giddings, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Giddings, became the bride of
Guy Carlson, son of Mr. and Mrs.
John Carlson of Wesley Township. The Rev. S. H. Aten, pastor of Burt Presbyterian church, read the nuptial vows
in the presence of the near relatives of both contracting parties. The service was simple, but most impressive.
Nina Giddings, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid, and Jay Carlson, brother of the groom, was best man.
Following felicitations a wedding luncheon was served to the company. The newly-weds left Monday evening for Chicago,
where they will spend a few days at the World's Fair and also with the bride's brother, Guy Giddings, Jr.
They will be at home next spring on the farm in Wesley Township, owned by the groom's father. Until spring they
will work for the groom's brother near Wesley. [Kossuth County News
1934, submitted by a Friend of Genealogy]
Harris-Giddings Wedding
A very pretty home wedding took place last Wednesday at high noon at the home of Mrs. May
Harris in Sexton when her daughter Marie became the bride of Milton Giddings, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs.
A. E. Giddings. The couple preceded by the clergy, Rev. I. C. McNulty and unattended, took their places in the
living room marching to the tune of Lohengrin's wedding march played by the bride's sister, Mrs. Homer Anderson.
While in waiting, another sister, Miss Mary Harris, sang "Oh Promise Me". The home had been prettily
decorated in colors of pink and white, and this color scheme was carried throughout the day's decorations. The
bride wore a pretty gown of pink silk crepe with white accessories and carried an arm bouquet of Pink roses and
feverfew. The bridegroom wore Oxford grey. Rev. McNulty read the single ring ceremony which made them man and wife
in the presence of twenty-six guests. Immediately following the ceremony a two course dinner was served to the
guests, with the bride's close friends, Mrs. Julius Seiler and Miss Emma Sponberg of Algona, acting as waitresses.
The couple left soon thereafter for Spirit Lake and Arnold's park where they enjoyed their wedding trip until Sunday
when they returned home. They will make their home in the A., E. Giddings tenant house in the northwest part of
town, the residence formerly owned by Mrs. Abbie Casler, and Mr. Giddings will continue his farm east of town which
they purchased a year or more ago from the Overbeck heirs.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Giddings attended the Wesley High School a few years ago, and since Mrs. Giddings' graduation
she has taught school, both rural and town, the last year having taught at Sexton. They were a popular young couple,
both being well thought of by the community, and have the best wishes of all their friends in their married life.
[Kossuth County News 1934, submitted by a Friend of Genealogy]
Adah and Luella Simpson, Sisters, Become Brides Ten Days Apart
Miss Adah Simpson and Arthur Larson stole a march on their friends Sunday
evening, September 2nd, and drove to Britt where they were married at the Free Church parsonage by the Rev. R.
E. Berntsen following the annual fall festival services held in the local church that day.
Miss Simpson is the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carson Simpson and for a number of years has been employed
in various homes getting well versed in the art of homemaking for which she is very ably prepared.
The bride wore a tan silk crepe gown accompanied with white accessories and carried a shower bouquet of pink gladiolas
and fern leaves. The bridegroom wore oxford grey. They were accompanied by her sister, Miss Luella Simpson and
Anton Pearson.
Following the ceremony they retired to the bride's home where they remained until Monday evening when a wedding
supper was enjoyed together with the members of the two families. They left Wednesday morning on a two weeks wedding
trip which will take them for a visit with relatives at Ottumwa, Milton, Selma, and Keosauqua, and upon their return
home they will make their home with the bridegroom's mother, Mrs. Lena Larson, with whom the bridegroom is engaged
in farming.
Miss Luella Simpson, second daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Carson Simpson, became the bride of Anton Pearson, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Swan Pearson, at the Free Church parsonage in Britt Wednesday
morning, September 12 at ten o'clock, with the Rev. R. E. Berntsen performing the ceremony. The bride wore a fall
costume of brown satin with brown accessories. The bridegroom was attired in oxford grey. They were accompanied
by her brother, Stanley Simpson and Miss Grace Johnson. Following the ceremony they returned to the bride's home
where a wedding dinner was in waiting for the bridal party and the Pearson and Simpson families.
Upon their return from their wedding trip they will make their home with his parents on a farm six miles northwest
of town where he has been farming with his father. Mrs. Pearson has for four years been employed at the Julius
Studer home where she became well acquainted with home duties. [Kossuth
News 1934, submitted by a Friend of Genealogy]
Ferstl-Mary Nuptials, Tues.
Miss Katherine Mary and Mr. Morand Ferstl are to be married next Tuesday, April 23, at the Britt Catholic church.
The Rev. Father Querin is to read the nuptial mass.
The couple will make their home south of Wesley where Mr. Ferstl now farms.
A wedding dance is to be given by the couple at Sexton hall next Wednesday evening.
[Kossuth County News 1935, submitted by a Friend of Genealogy]
Hauptman - Otis
Miss Cecelia Otis, daughter of
Mrs. Mary Otis, and Francis J. Hauptman,
son of Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Hauptman, were married at the nuptial high mass sung by the Rev. A. J. Wagener at St.
Joseph's Catholic church Wednesday morning at eight o'clock. The single ring ceremony was used. The bride was attended
by the bridegroom's sister, Mrs. James Haverly. Mr. Hauptman had Edmund Otis, brother of the bride, as his best
man.
Sister M. Lydia played Lohengrin's wedding march as the couple took their place at the altar.
The bride was attired in a white satin, net trimmed, floorlength gown, with a three-quarters length veil caught
cap fashion. She carried a shower bouquet of yellow Joanna Hill roses. Her attendant wore a light blue net-trimmed
floorlength gown of satin and carried pink carnations. Both the bridegroom and bestman wore dark suits.
Immediately following the ceremony, the bridal group and immediate relatives of the couple were served a wedding
breakfast at the home of the bride's mother. In the evening they gave a wedding dance at the Bell Theatre, after
which they left on a wedding trip to be gone two weeks.
The bride was graduated from Wesley high school and attended Hamilton's Business College at Mason City. She has
been employed as assistant of the local post office for the past year and a half. The bridegroom has been connected
with his father and brothers in the Wesley Auto Company for a number of years.
The young couple will make their home with the bridegroom's parents upon their return from their trip. [Kossuth County News, 1936, submitted by a Friend of Genealogy]
Kleinpeter - Reimer
Helen Reimer and Vincent Kleinpeter were married at St. Joseph's Catholic church at eight o'clock Saturday morning.
The Rev. A. J. Wagener officiated at the nuptial mass. The single ring ceremony was used.
The couple were attended by Miss Mary Salle of Emmetsburg, college friend of the bride, and J. A. Hauptman of Wesley.
The bride wore a green silk crepe gown with a shoulder bouquet of sweet peas and fern leaves. She wore a brown
hat and accessories. Her attendant was also attired in green with similar bouquet and accessories. The bridegroom
and best man wore dark suits with white carnation boutonieres.
A three-course wedding breakfast was served to the bridal party, the groom's parents and a brother of the bride
at the A. L. Kleinpeter home after the ceremony. The couple left immediately following on a short wedding trip.
The bride was principal of the high school here for seven years before accepting a similar position at Mallard
last fall. She is a graduate of Clark College, Dubuque. The bridegroom was born and raised in this community. He
was formerly manager of the Algona Basket grocery before assuming co-managership with his brother of the Kleinpeter
Store here a year ago. [Kossuth County News, 1936, submitted by a
Friend of Genealogy]
Cruise - Besch
Miss Anna Besch, oldest daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Besch of Whittemore, and Vincent Cruise, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Cruise, were married at nuptial high mass at St. Joseph's
Catholic church at eight o'clock Tuesday morning. The Rev. A. J. Wagener officiated at the single ring ceremony.
The couple were attended by Miss Phyllis Cruise, sister of the bridegroom, and Matt Besch, only brother of the
bride.
The bride wore a cinnamon brown silk crepe dress with dark brown accessories and a corsage of yellow roses and
pink sweet peas. The bridesmaid wore dark brown silk crepe, brown accessories and a corsage of yellow roses and
white sweet peas.
Mrs. Cruise is an eighth grade graduate of Presentation Academy at Whittemore. For the past five years she has
kept house for her brother who farms north of Wesley. Mr. Cruise was graduated from St. Joseph's Parochial school
here, and for the past few years has been engaged in farming activities around Wesley.
After the ceremony the bridal party retired to the J. F. Cruise home were a wedding breakfast was served.
Later in the day a wedding dinner for the bridal party and forty guests was served at the home of the bride's parents.
After a wedding dance at Kleinpeter's Hall that evening the couple left for short wedding tour. Upon their return
they will be at home on a farm north or Wesley. [Kossuth County News,
1936, submitted by a Friend of Genealogy]
Loebig - Molander
Minetta, daughter of Fred Molander
of Hutchins, and Michael, son of E. N. Loebig
were married at St. Patrick's church at Britt by the Rev. Father Quirin last Tuesday morning.
The bride wore blueflat crepe.
A wedding breakfast was served at the Molander home by Mrs. Carl Franzen and Helen and Mesdames Henry and Wm. Weiland.
The couple will live on a farm near Marion. [Kossuth County News,
1936, submitted by a Friend of Genealogy]
Ewing - Cruise
Miss Kathryn Cruise daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Cruise who live north of Wesley, and Vernon Ewing of Swea City were married at Armstrong Saturday afternoon at five o'clock. Because of weather
and road condition, members of the family here were unable to attend and no more details of the ceremony could
be learned at this time. [Kossuth County News, 1936, submitted by
a Friend of Genealogy]
Ricke - Sherman
Miss Rita Sherman, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. John Sherman of Blairsburg, and Raymond Ricke, son of Henry Ricke were married at St. Joseph's Catholic church Monday morning at eight
o'clock by the Rev. A. J. Wagner.
Miss Edna Sherman, sister of the bride, and Eugene Thissen of Algona, cousin of the bridegroom, attended the couple.
The bride wore a dark blue suit. The bridesmaid wore a rust dress. Both wore shoulder bouquets.
A wedding dinner for the bridal party and the close relatives was served at the Mrs. Elizabeth Matern home.
The bride is a graduate of Wesley High School.
Following a joint wedding dance with Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Cruise who were married Tuesday, the couple left for
a short wedding trip. Upon their return they will be a home on the Henry Ricke farm south of here. [Kossuth County News, 1936, submitted by a Friend of Genealogy]
Godfredson - Kellner
Ama - Kellner
Miss Frances and Rosalia Kellner,
daughters of Mr. and Mrs. John Kellner near St. Benedict became the brides of Harold Godfredson and George Ama
respectively, both of Titonka at St. Benedict church last Tuesday morning after a bobsled and team had drawn the
bridal party across snow covered fields to the church for the double ceremony.
The brides wore white silk crepe gowns and white accessories with trailing veils. [Kossuth
County News, 1936, submitted by a Friend of Genealogy]
Arndorfer - Grandgennette
Marie, daughter of John Grandgenette,
and Herbert, son of Mrs. Rose Arndorfer,
both of St. Benedict were married at the St. Benedict church Monday morning by the Rev. H. B. Kramer.
The bride wore a white satin ankle length gown with trailing lace veil and carried a bouquet of white carnations,
forget-me-nots and feus. Mildred, sister of the bride and an attendent wore pink net with taffeta cape. Ann Seimer
of Wesley, the other attendent, wore a blue net gown with taffeta cape. Both carried pink carnations and ferns.
The bridegroom was attended by Bernard Arndorfer, brother of the bridegroom, and Joseph Grandgennett, brother of
the bride.
A wedding breakfast was served to the bridal party and fifty guests at the Grandgennett home.
The couple will live on a farm southwest of St. Benedict. [Kossuth
County News, 1936, submitted by a Friend of Genealogy]
Crouch - Nellis
Florence Irene Nellis, Easton,
Minn., and LeRoy Crouch, Yuba
City, Calif., were married September 11 at Forest City. They were accompanied there by the bride's brother and
the latter's wife, Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Nellis, also of Easton. The couple left Saturday for Yuba City, where they
are farming. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Nellis, of Easton, and LeRoy is the oldest son of Mrs.
Emma Crouch, northeast of Algona, who formerly lived on the Capitola Sample farm here. LeRoy who is well known
here, had been in California the greater part of his time for several years, and the last eighteen months he had
been nightwatch in a forestry camp there. [Kossuth County News, 1936,
submitted by a Friend of Genealogy]
Kutschara - Simons
John C. Kutschara, son of Herman
Kutschara, and LuCyle Simons,
daughter of Mrs. Mary Simons of St. Benedict, were married at the St. Cecelia catholic church at Algona yesterday
at eight o'clock.
Attending the couple were the bridegroom's sister, Miss Minnie Kutschara, and the bride's brother, Oscar Simons.
The bride wore a gown of white satin and a long veil. She carried a bouquet of pink roses and white pon pon chrysanthemums.
Her attendant wore a floor length gown of pink satin. Her bouquet was pink snapdragons. The men wore oxford grey.
A wedding dinner was served at the home of the brides mother to the wedding party and their immediate families.
The couple will leave on a wedding trip Friday after which they will be at home after Dec. 1st at the Herman Kutschara
farm southwest of here that the bridegroom has been farming for the last few years.
The couple gave a wedding dance for their friends at Sexton Hall last night. [Kossuth
County News, 1936, submitted by a Friend of Genealogy]
Richter - Ball
Tuesday morning, at St. Joseph's Church Wesley Miss Retha M. Ball and John G. Richter, Jr. were united in the holy
band of matrimony with the Rev. A. J. Wagner officiating. The couple were attended by Miss Goldie Henely of Clarion,
sister of the bride, and Urban Richter, brother of the groom.
The bride wore a white velvet gown made princess style. The cap of her long silk net veil was caught with white
roses. She carried a bouquet of white flowers.
Her attendant wore an ankle length gown of royal blue velvet, princess style. She wore a flower rosette in her
hair.
The groom and his attendant wore dark suits.
Immediately following the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the groom's parents to which numerous relatives
were invited. That evening the couple gave a wedding dance at Kleinpeter Hall.
Miss Ball is a graduate of the Garner High School and later attended Hamilton Business College. For the past year
she has been employed in Manchester.
Mr. Richter has been associated with his father in farming.
The couple will make their home on the former E. N. Loebig farm, which they have rented for the coming year. [Kossuth County News, 1936, submitted by a Friend of Genealogy]
Zerbe-Seeman
Miss Florence Seeman, only daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Seeman of Algona, and D. John Zerbe of Wesley, son of the Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Zerbe of Moravia, were married at the home of
the bride's parents at 11:30 o'clock Tuesday morning. They were attended by Miss Mary Zerbe of Moravia, sister
of the bridegroom, and Mr. Irvin Seeman, of Algona, brother of the bride. The bridegroom's father performed the
double ring ceremony.
The bride was attired in an ankle-length satin striped white organdie gown with white accessories and carried a
bridal bouquet of pink roses and baby breath. Her attendant wore an ankle-length pink eyelet organdie gown with
white accessories and carried a shower bouquet of pink and white snapdragons. The bridegroom and best man wore
dark gray suits and pink rose boutonieres.
Lohengrin's wedding march was played by Miss Fannie Zerbe of Colome, S. D., sister of the bridegroom. Darlene Seeman,
niece of the bride, was flower girl.
About forty relatives of the couple were present for the ceremony after which the bridal party was served a wedding
dinner at the home of the bride's parents. The couple left during the afternoon for a wedding trip to Chicago.
After July 1 they will be at home at the Mrs. Bertha Looft residence.
The bride was graduated by Algona high school in 1929 and taught school in Kossuth county for five years.
The bridegroom attended Colome, S. D., High school and Dakota Wesleyan University at Mitchell, S. D. [Kossuth County 1935, submitted by a Friend of Genealogy]
Hardgrove-Neuroth
Bertha Neuroth and Russel Hardgrove were married Wednesday morning
at 6 o'clock at St., Cecelia's church. Father Ahman performed the single ring ceremony.
The couple were attended by Atha Hardgrove, sister of the bridegroom, and Raymond Neuroth, brother of the bride.
Mr. and Mrs. Hardgrove left at once for a honeymoon tour. They will be at home here after September 1.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Neuroth, Wesley, and for the last five years she had been employed
at the Algona hotel. Mr. Hardgrove, who is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Hardgrove, Algona, is in the employ of
a road graveling contractor. [Kossuth County 1935, submitted by a
Friend of Genealogy]
Grendler-Girres
Miss Josephine Girres, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Girres, and Mr. August Grendler,
son of Mrs. Mathilda Grendler of Everly, were married at St. Joseph's Catholic church Monday morning at eight o'clock.
They were attended by Miss Frederica Girres, sister of the bride, and Mr. Louis Fell of Everly, cousin of the bridegroom.
The bride wore a floor-length white silk organdy gown and a floor length silk illusion veil which was held in place
with white oleanders. She carried a bouquet of pink roses.
Her attendant wore a yellow silk crepe ensemble with hat to match. She carried a bouquet of yellow roses.
The bridegroom and best man wore blue suits.
The bride is a graduate of Wesley high school with the class of 1926 and later attended Iowa State Teachers College
at Cedar Falls. She has taught schools in Wesley, Luverne and Portland townships.
Mr. Grendler was graduated by Everly high school in 1921 and also attended Iowa State Teachers College.
Immediately following the ceremony, a breakfast was served to the bridal group and the immediate families. The
couple left during the day on a trip through the Black Hills, Cheyenne, Wyoming and Rocky Mountain National Park,
Colorado. [Kossuth County 1935, submitted by a Friend of Genealogy]
Glawe-Hansen
Miss Florence Hansen, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Hansen, became the bride of Mr. Elmer Glawe of Corwith, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Glawe, at eleven o'clock yesterday morning at the
Methodist church here. Miss Maurine Hansen, sister of the bride, was bride's maid, and Mr. Raymond Frey of Corwith,
was best man. Mrs. F. A. Diekmann, sister of the bride, played Lohengrin's wedding march after which the Rev. I.
C. McNulty performed the single ring ceremony. Mr. F. A. Diekmann and Mr. Raymond Hansen were ushers. Coming from
a distance for the wedding was Mrs. Carloine Smith of Minneapolis, the bride's grandmother.
The bride was attired in an ankle-length white chiffon gown with white accessories. She wore a picture hat and
carried a bridal shower bouquet of red Hansa roses. Her attendant wore an ankle length figured organdie dress,
white accessories and hat, and a corsage of yellow flowers. The bridegroom and best man wore dark suits.
A dinner was served for the bridal party following the ceremony at the home of the bride's parents. After a short
wedding trip, the couple will be at home on the bridegroom's farm southwest of Wesley.
Mrs. Glawe is well-known here, having been employed by the Exchange State Bank here for the past six years. She
is a graduate of the local high school in 1929, and attended music and commercial school at Upper Iowa University.
[Kossuth County 1935, submitted by a Friend of Genealogy]
Mau-Hartwig
Word has been received here that Harry Mau,
formerly of Wesley and Miss Abigail Hartwig,
both of Corwith were married in Nebraska May 20. They will live in Corwith where the bridegroom operates a barber
shop and the bride is clerk in the Welter drug store. [Kossuth County
1935, submitted by a Friend of Genealogy]
Ten Years Ago Files of November 26, 1925
Lauretta Neuroth and Frank Kopel of Haverhill had been married Tuesday
morning by Father Wessling at St. Joseph's church. [Kossuth County
News 1935, submitted by a Friend of Genealogy]
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