Iowa Old Press
Alton Democrat
January 29, 1926
ALTON STAR OF DIAMOND IS MARRIED
William Hansen and Miss Marcella Konz Join Hand and Heart
One of the prettiest and most popular weddings of the year was that of Mr.
William V. Hansen and Miss Marcella Konz, which took place Monday morning at
8:15 o’clock at St. Mary’s church, Very Rev. F. J. Brune officiating.
The bride was exquisite in a beautiful gray charmain ensemble suit with gray
tailored hat to match. She carried a bouquet of roses, sweet peas,
carnations and baby breath. The groom was attended by his friend, Maris J.
Goebel. Miss Florence Konz, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid and was
beautifully attired, her gown being Canton crepe of ashes of roses color.
Her hat was of a material and color to match and she also carried roses,
together with narcissus, sweet peas and baby breath. After the ceremony a
wedding breakfast was served to the wedding party at the home of the bride’s
aunt, Miss Louise Noethe, and lager a four course dinner at the home of the
bride’s mother.
The young couple left Wednesday by car for a trip to Marshall and
Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Mrs. Hansen has always been one of the most popular young ladies in her set,
but has always been, too, a “home girl,” the treasured help of her mother.
The groom, for a number of years lineman for the Remsen-Alton-Granville
Telephone company, has a splendid reputation as a steady, reliable young
man, of honest character, ambitious and thrifty, who will make his mark in
the world. His reputation as a ball player is more than local. While
playing with the LeMars club his batting average rose to the top, not only
of his own club, but of any club in the semi-league to which LeMars belonged
at that time. He has been a tower of strength to the Alton Club on short
and second, not only because of his work with the stick but also on account
of his wonderful fielding ability.
The groom is the son of Mrs. Marie Hansen, a devoted member of St. Mary’s
church, living in Alton and the bride is the daughter of Mrs. Anna Konz,
whose fine farm near Alton has ever been one of the most prosperous and
hospitable in the vicinity. The ALTON DEMOCRAT joins with the young couple’s
hundreds of friends in extending heartiest best wishes and congratulations.
Guests from out-of-town for the happy event were: Mr. and Mrs. Jack Konz,
of Lismore Minn.; Mr. and Mrs. Adlel Heines, of Marshall, Minn.; Mr. and
Mrs. Julius Konz and son Harold of Dell Rapids, S.D.; Mr. and Mrs. Peter
Wolf and children, of Remsen.
Banns Were Announced—Two Events
Granville News Notes of the Week
Special to the Alton Democrat:
The banns of marriage were announced for the first time Sunday between Henry Vorthelms and Christine Konz; also between Cornelius Wolff, Remsen, and Anna Konz of this place.
Mrs. Ed Luken was in Alton on business Thursday.
Albert Jemming was a Marcus business called Wednesday.
Harold Dougherty was a Sheldon business caller Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Klein were Sheldon business callers Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. John Kokenge and daughter, Mildred, visited with relatives at Alton Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Francis Kopp, son Melvin of Primghar spent Sunday at the Kufhoff home.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Klassen of Paullina were Sunday visitors at the Frank Van Bergen home.
Ed Luken returned from Sioux Falls Wednesday, where he spent several days on business.
Mr. and Mrs. Cor Hagemann and children of Leeds were Sunday guests at the Nick Neuroth home.
Miss Genevieve Dougherty returned to Hospers Saturday after spending a few days with her sister.
Elmer Ricker returned to Ross, N. D., Friday after spending a week with his brother Phil and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Kuhl and children of Marcus were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Dougherty.
Emil Bunkers returned to his home at Dell Rapids Tuesday after spending several weeks with his mother and other relatives.
Miss Helen Burlage was taken to Sacred Heart Hospital at LeMars Wednesday, where she underwent an operation for appendicitis.
Rev. Gerlemann left for Dell Rapids Tuesday where he attended the celebration of the Golden Jubilee of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Schwebach.
Frank Gilbert arrived from Omaha Friday for an over Sunday visit with his wife who has been assisting at the Exchange Bank during the illness of Clarence Graff.
Mrs. Joe Ricker arrived from LaMotte Friday where she had been caring for her mother who was ill. She expects to visit with her son Phil and family an indefinite length of time.
Clarence Graff returned from St. Vincent’s hospital, Sioux City Thursday where he recently underwent an operation for appendicitis. He was accompanied by his sister, Mary, who remained for an over Sunday visit with home folks.