Sorensen Family Obituary Reflects Local Carpenter and Leader
Knud Sorensen, a Graettinger resident and longtime St. Pauls Lutheran Church member, died suddenly on his Graettinger farm. He was 66, survived by his wife Thora Lor een and five children, with 15 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He lived in Story county, Ruthven, and Graettinger, later working as a carpenter until death. He served on the church council about twenty years and taught Sunday School for twenty years. He is remembered as a devoted husband, father, and friend who enjoyed visiting with neighbors. The Times offers sympathy to the Sorensen family and community.
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Page One Ytage
Nevada
Thora Loreen
Story County
Ruthven
Araettinger
Sorenzen
Graettinger
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Church Council
Sorensen
Horace Nichtern
Waseca
Minnesota
Harvey Sorensen
Wallingford
Gunnar Thim
Cylinder
Bless Rusk
Algon
St. Paul's Church
Times
Mrs Simonson Remembered As Devoted Mother And Neighbor
Obituary for Mrs. Simonson details a life of devotion to family church and community. Survived by husband six sons one daughter two sisters two brothers and nine grandchildren. Born to parents who predeceased her she lived forty years in Lost Island and was active at Our Savior's Lutheran.
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Carl
Grachtinger
Halvor
John Simonson
Alton
Chicopee Falls
Mass
Leland
Everett
Washington
Lloyd
Emmetsburg
Merle
Corpus Christi
Texas
Dale
Lois Rinden
Kenneth
Ruthven
Gena Johnson
Simonson
Annette Oleson
Bellingham
Clara Dennison
Nooksack
Simon
Times
Mr. Simonson
Season's Record of Junior High Cage Teams
The girls' team shows balance after a near new squad with Luella Potter and reserves led by Kay Hamilton and Betty Speck. The season went 8 wins 6 losses as forwards Doris Dalen Carol Torreson and guards Kay Hamilton Cynthia Vasey shaped a solid unit. The boys started with veterans then rose to a strong run ending in a county semi final loss to Fimmersburg. Starting five Paul Bonstead Darrel Schnell Martin Baedke Lowell Platter Hugh Thompson and others helped the team finish 12 losses overall. The Junior High program has risen to a prominent position across the state and is seen as a morale booster, promoting fair play teamwork and health.
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Luella Potter
Kay Hamilton
Betty Speck
Sally Zitterich
Doris Dalen
Sandra Simonsen
Carol Torreson
Karen Manchester
Patsy Christensen
Karen Holridges
Joan Schnell
Marcella Jensen
Doris Alger
Sharon Larsen
Cynthia Vasey
Nona Wikert
Maureen Traver
Lois Mehan
Ruthven
Mallard
Ayrshire
Clyinder
Gruver
FL H. A
Fenton
West Bend
Graver
Fimmersburg
Paul Bonstead
Darrel Schnell
Martin Baedke
Lowell Platter
Hugh Thompson
Edwin Alger
Curtis Larsen
Paul Kirkegaard
Keith Kischer
Tommy Thompson
Jai Nas Lusz
James Christensen
Robert Zitterich
Tommy Grein
Richard Wolfe
Gary Masters
Cylinder
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Emmetaburg
Easter Seals drive nears close as 1958 campaign ends
James W Fay of Emmetsburg notes the Easter Seals campaign for Palo Alto County is nearing its close after starting March 18 and running through Easter Sunday April 18. The Iowa based Towa Society celebrates 26 years aiding the handicapped with a statewide focus on camping cerebral palsy services loan equipment and craft shows. Over 92 percent of Easter Seals funds stay locally for direct aid with remaining support for research and public education.
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James W. Fay
Emmetsburg
Palo Alto
Towa Society For Crippled Children and
Advlte
Iowa
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Knud Sorensen
Mrs. Simonson
Dianne Hobson
Hampton
France
Paris
LeMars
Jacob DeVries
Sioux City
Northland
THE
Quaker, Oats Co
Owa
Graettinger Glock & Tile Coy
Jensen’s
Ohio
Folger
Luce
U.S
Briardale
C. A. Jensen & Son
Ithena
Easter Seal Agency
Sverre
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