Henry & Bertha Martens observed their 50th wedding anniversary on February 20, 1957, by holding open house at the Fireman's Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Martens were married by the Lutheran pastor, John M. Ansorge at the home of the bride's parents.

The funeral service for Henry G. Martens, 82, retired Manning businessman, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, January 13, 1964, at Zion Lutheran Church in Manning, with burial in the Manning Cemetery. Pastor G.C. Hattendorf will officiate. Nephews will serve as pallbearers.

Mr. Martens died unexpectedly Thursday evening, January 9, 1964, at his home.

He was born May 10, 1831, in Washington Township, the son of Detlef and Lena (Ehlers) Martens, and as a young boy moved into Manning. He started work in a grocery store before going into partnership with his brother William in Martens Mercantile Co. In 1937, he began to operate a news stand and soda fountain. He retired in 1954.

He was preceded in death by a son Edwin in 1937; four brothers, William, John, Detlef, and Pete, and two sisters, Mrs. Maggie Witt and Anina Martens.

He is survived by his wife and one son, Orville.

Out-of-town relatives and friends attending funeral rites for Henry G. Martens here January 13, 1964, were Mr. and Mrs. Joe Sonksen, Sioux City; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Brandt, Fremont, Nebraska; Mrs. Lydia Wiedemann, Sac City; Mr. and Mrs. Donald David, Council Bluffs; Mrs. Richard Jensen, Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Hinz, Perry; Mrs. Louie Hausmann, Arcadia; Mr. and Mrs. Rockley Wiese, Carroll; Mrs. Arnold Witt, Wayne Witt, Carroll, Mr. and Mrs. Louie Martens and Gary, Atlantic; Mr. and Mrs. Orrin Hansen, Denison; Maria and Leona Ehlers, Mrs. Minnie Ehlers, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Ehlers, Arcadia; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ehlers, Storm Lake, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ehlers, Denison.