The Mankato free press., 1921-09-30
Silver Wedding
Was Observed

st. Peter Free Press: A very inter
esting event took place in Norseland or
Sunday, September Is. when Rev. ]. j
Strand and Mrs. Strand celebrated theii
silver wedding anniversary. Severa
hundred people, including many life long
friends of the couple attended from g
be forgotten affairs.
Rev. II. A. Preus of Chicago conducted
the regular services at the Swedish Lu-
theran church of which Rev. Strand is
pastor, and following this, a reception Of
the marriage ceremony performed a
quarter Of century ago at Spring
Prairie. Wis, by Rev. Preus. took place.
The bride and groom of twenty-five years
ago. marched down the aisle of the
church to the strains Of a wedding march
played by Miss Ruth Pearson. The bride
wore her wedding gown of long ago
which was a creation of white organdy
with trimmings of cluny lace. 1t was
fashioned en- train and the picture was
completed with a full tulle veil held in
, place by band of silver flowers. The
bridal bouquet was of asters and maiden
hair ferns At the alter talks were given
by Rev. ]. w. Preus of Calmar, Iowa,
and Rev. Christian Anderson of Mime
spolis. Meditation was played on the
violin by Miss Ruth Pearson with Miss
Mildred Pearson at the piano. Follow
ing hearty congratulations the guests
were served most elaborate five course
wedding dinner by the ladies of the con-
gregation. The bridal party and relatives
were seated at one. long table. The dec
orations were in keeping with the occa-
sion, long silver toned streamers, green
flowers being used advantageously. Hon
Oscar A. Swenson acted In the capacity
OF toastmaster and toaStS were responded
to by. Rev. Ford, pastor of the Lutheran
ch nv
Strand with a purse containing $135 from
the members of the Norwegian Lutheran
church and Norwegian Grove church: by
Paul Preus of st. Paul who brought a
&. Hort of Reeder. N. D.; Attorney Will
liam Preus of Minneapolis; G. H. Tow
ley Of st. Peter; Rev. G. Anderson OF
Minneapolis; Martin Lokensgard OF
voiced his great appreciation of the gifts
and good wishes so generously extended
Later DR.. NJ l.. Head of Albert Lea
presented Rev. and Mrs. Strand with a
Of Rev. Strands former congregation at
Hartland.
Rev. Strands nrst pastorate after
marrying Miss Cathinka Hort OF Point
Creek. Iowa, was at Hartland, Mimi,
where Rev. Strand had charge of the
Norwegian Lutheran church for twelve
years. From there he went to Grand
Forks and later served as q missionary
kota. Nearly twelve years ago he came
to NorseIand and during that time Rev.
and Mrs. Strand have won an abiding
place in the hearts Of the people, not
only of his congregation but others as
well. All feel a deep influence of his
teachings and his strength as spiritual
guide. No less Is valued the sterling
The honor paid them on Sunday was only
manifestation of the appreciation of a
grateful people.
During the day q cablegram was read
from Mrs. Ragnhild Juel and children Of
Christiania, Norway, and kilograms from
Rev. l. B. Torrison of Decorah, Iowa.
from Rev. 8. Berven of Spring Valley.
ceived from Governor J. A. o. Preus.
Otto H. Preus and H. A. Preus Of Mime
apolis.
Those from abroad who attended were:
Mrs. G.. X. Preus, Decorah, Iowa; Mrs
II. A. Koren, Mr.. and Mrs. e. NJ. Erick-
son, Mipneapolis;, Rev and Mrs. ]. w
Preus. Calmar. Iowa; Rev. H. A. Preus'
Miss Christina Rendahl, Minneapolis: Mr..
and Mrs. Paul Preus, and two children
st. Paul; John Koren, Boston, Mass.
Rev. Paul Koren and Miss Marie Koren
Washington Prairie, Iowa. DR.. and Mrs
L. M. Head. Mr.. and Mrs. c. S. New
gard and granddaughter, Mr.. and Mrs
T. Bartness OF Albert Lea: Miss Julia
adm Mrs. s. Nygaard and SON George;
Mrs. A. Thomas. Harland. Iowa; Mr.. and
Mrs. Carl Boorson of Glendale: Arthur
Newgaard, Hills. Mimi; DR.. r. Hovde
Mrs. Granvold. winthrop: Mr. and Mrs
Ole Norman, Fosston: Mr.. and Mrs. e.
]. Olsen, Baudette; Mr.. and Mrs G. III
Towley, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. T. olson oi