The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-02-26

from those present and many kind
Fluctuations by mail and by tele-
gram, which were read at the cere-
mony.
The afternoon guests had scarce
ly departed when about 100 mem
bers of Zion Lutheran congrega-
ton arrived for the evening to sur
prise the aged couple and to also
take part in the celebration and
extended good wishes.
A beautiful framed golden we'd
ding wreath bearing in large letters
the number 80" was presented and
kind wishes extended. After a
bountious midnight lunch was serv-
ed and after wishing the couple
was served and after wishing the
many more years of happy healthy
married life the guests departed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hartung belong to
the old, sturdy and hardy class of
settlers of pioneer days.
Mr.. Hartung's father about 60
years ago homesteaded the place
on which the second and third gen.
Grafton are now living.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hartung were mar
ried Feb. %, 1881, by the sainted
Rev. w. Hitzemann, of Long
Prairie, in the church 4 miles east
of Long Prairie, of which congre-
cation the present pastor is Rev
E. Meichsner.
Their marriage has been blessed
with seven children, one son, Henry
resides with his parents, and six
daughters, Martha, and Clara, both
residing on the Pacific coast, state
of Washington; Eva, Mrs. r. Pie
tsch, Lewiston, Mimi; Alvina, Mrs
George Schwanke, Grey Eagle; Ida
residing with her parents. One
daughter, Maria, died in 1892 at the
age of 81.
All the children were present at
the celebration except one daughter
Clara, who was unable to make the
long journey from Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hartung by hard
labor, pluck, and endurance not
only made a good home for them.
selves and won living from the
virgin soil and forest land since
their pioneer days but have beer
unusually successful. They are
among the most prosperous and
highly respected farmers in this
community.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hartung have beer
members of the Lutheran church
all their life and at present are
staunch and faithful members Of
Zion Lutheran church of this city
whose members in such large mum
bers surprised them on this happy
occasion and wished them many
more days of prosperity. The Her
aid joins the great host of friend:
and relatives in extending deserved
Fluctuations.
Masons Revere George Washington
Teusday evening Star in the Yves
Lodge A. F. & A. NJ. were hosts a
a Washington's Birthday party a
the Masonic Temple attended b.
$50.
Washington was one of the out
standing Masons of his time ant
his memory is held in especial!
high regard by the members of thu
fraternity.
Worshipful Master Joseph Jack
son presided over the program
which opened by the audience sing
ing America"
o. w. Dowswell, accompanied BY
Mrs. Dowswell on the piano ther
sang Garry Me Back to Old Vir
giny" and for an encore Caroline.
In the last weeks radio artists hav,
rendered these selections over thu
microphone. Oscar was in excellent
voice Monday evening and his
splendid clear tenor under splendid
control Mr.. Dowswell is SO far sup
erior to the average radio vocalis
that there is no comparison.
Rev. G. J. Morgan, pastor of thu
Congregational church, gave al
Illuminating address on Washing
ton as a Mason and citizen. Rev
Morgan handled the Father of Oul
Country from slightly different
angle than the ordinary speaker
and his half hour discourse wa.
greatly enjoyed.
The DeMolay boys, directed by P
w. Hanson then entered the hall tt
the tune of Yankee Doodle" They
formed a line in the front of tht
auditorium and accompanied tn,
audience while the "Star Spanglet
Banner" was sung.
At the close of the program cards
were enjoyed until 1890 when {
light lunch was served in the base
ment dining room.
Dancing closed very enjoyable
evenings entertainment.
Episcopal Altar Guild
The Episcopal Altar Guild me-
Wednesday evening with the Misses