Funeral Of E. B. Osher Held In Wallingford
The funeral for E B Osher 87 was held Friday afternoon after home services and at Wallingford Lutheran Church led by Rev C B Gunderson. Survived by his wife Kate Jensen and nine children, 14 grandchildren, four brothers and three sisters. He lived on Twelve Mile Lake then Graettinger retirees, a respected farmer and businessman who died suddenly in his sleep after a short illness. Prize notes mention two Butter prizes won by locals in Mason City.
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Osher
Wallingford Lutheran Church
C. B. Gunderson
Riverside Cemetery
Wallingford
Graettinger
Elmer
Rowan
Montana
Gilford
Leonard
Estherville
Norman
Denver
Colorado
Earnest
New Mexico
Glendon Yhay
Ruth
Cites
Daryl Nelson
Des Moines
Geneva
John
Ole Osher
Story City
Iowa
Oliver
Gilbert
Fatherville
An William
Reedley
California
Anna Jacobson
Henry C.,duus
Alfred Nelson
Nels
Louis
John Osher
Mr. Osher
Twelve Mile Lake
Grachtinger
Ife
Nane Buys Business Lot From McWilliams At Oil Co Site
R. T. Nane recently purchased a business lot from A. D. McWilliams. The parcel lies on the west side of the C. N. oil company location.
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R. T. Nane
A. D. McWilliams
C. & N. Oil Co
McCannes Move Grocery to New Jen Eun Drug Store Corner
Mr and Mrs McCann relocate their grocery business this week to the Jen Eun drug store corner, a highly desirable site owned by J M Resh. The move includes shelving and heavy equipment. The McCanns had recently bought the Ambrose Mitchell grocery store in the A P Thompson building. Wayne Potter has purchased the corner for a bakery cafe venture.
North Carolina Girl Becomes Bride Of Melvin Larsen
Miss Estelle Briggs of Durham wed Melvin J. Larsen of Ruthven in a double ring ceremony at Angier Avenue Baptist church. The service featured gladioli and ferns, traditional marches, and a powder blue dress for the bride. The bride, a graduate of Prishamy High School, worked for Erwin Mills. the groom, recently discharged from 43 months in the U S Army, resides in Durham at 207 Cherryprove Street. The Times extends congratulations.
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Estelle Briggs
Luther Briggs
Mr. Briggs
Durham
North Carolina
Melvin J. Larsen
Walter Larsen
Ruthven
Town
Angier Avenue Baptist Church
Nanice Yerrell
Estee
Albanblad
Greig
Elizabeth Rossoloist
Torgether
Heverend CN. Royal
Larsen
Prishamy Hich
Erwin Mills Company
Army of the United States
Cherryprove Street
Ruthven girl struck by ball on forehead
A daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Stewart of Ruthven suffered a painful forehead injury when hit by a batted ball a couple of weeks ago. The 11 year old girl endured a difficult period with concerns of serious complications.
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Charles Stewart
Ruthven
Christiansen Buy Grodland Residence From Sandvix Lease Update
Mr. and Mrs. Warren Christiansen purchased the Grodland residence previously occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Dale Sandvix. The Sandvixs had leased the Lyda Paulsen apartment, and the Christiansens moved from the farm at the start of March.
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Warren Christiansen
Grodland
Dale Sandvix
Landvigs
Lyda Paulsen
Mareh
Palm of Mrs A D McWilliams Cut With Enamel Razor
Mrs A D McWilliams suffered a painful cut on the palm of her right hand Tuesday night when enamel chipped off a faucet and struck as if a razor blade. The wound required three stitches. Also noted are painted signs advertising meals to be served by local ladies, painted by Arnold Henningsen, described as real art.
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A. D. McWilliams
Arnold Henningsen
Nurse From Des Moines Heads to Chicago Training
Miss Margaret Hermanson a cadet nurse from Broadlawns hospital Des Moines departed Monday for several months training at Lying Inn hospital in Chicago She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Theo W Hermanson of Lost Island Iowa
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Chicago
Margaret Hermanson
Broadlawns Hospital
Des Moines
Lying Inn Hospital
Theo, W. Hermanson
Lost Island
Watson Theatre Opens in Gratchinger on March 29 1946
The Watson Theatre in Gratchinger opened to the public Friday night March 29 1946. The modern cement and cement block building seats 406 with improved sound projection and a new screen. Construction began last fall with completion in winter and ongoing finishing touches including a glass front neon sign and improved lighting. J Shiley bought the first ticket and laid the first block. the Gratch Theatre group celebrates a fine addition to the town.
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Watson Theatre
Grachtinger
Secon
Gove
Vimes
Mr. Wattson
Gr. Linger
J. Shiley
Mr. Shiley
Emmetsburg Names New Superintendent Kyle C Jones
Kyle C Jones of Coon Rapids Iowa longtime Graettinger school superintendent has been elected Emmetsburg public school system superintendent to replace R W Newell who resigned for a sales job with Grolier Society New York Jones earlier led Corntapids and later worked with the state department traveling widely during the war He is praised as a capable man and strong school executive with Graettinger friends cheering the move and wishing him success in Emmetsburg
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Kyle C. Jones
Coon Rapids
Iowa
Graettinger
Emmetsburg
Supt. R. W. Newell
Grolier, Society of New York
Jones
Corntapids
State Department
Emmetsburge Board
Mia
Fires And Threat Of Fires High Winds Roar Across Town
High winds lasting all day reached 74 miles per hour, nearing hurricane strength, fanning fires and causing damage. A tree fell at Rev and Mrs Julius F Masted’s home, furniture truck destroyed near Dickens, and a car crib blaze at Merle Richardson farm threatened spread. Chimney fires hit Stangeland and Lammers farms as crews fought blazes. telephone and electric service remained active.
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Towa
Julius F
Lgat
Thomas Culligan
Mes
D. J. Sullivan
Culligans
Dickens
Grenettinger
Merle Richardson
Graettinger
Stangeland Place
Peter Ehlers
Bells of St. Marys to Play at Watson Theatre Graettinger
The season's greatest motion picture Bells of St Marys will be shown at the Watson Theatre Graettinger from May 2 to 6. The film is drawing record attendance nationwide and Graettinger's early booking signals the town's showtown status. The event also offers outsiders a chance to visit Graettinger's new modern theatre.
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Hells of St. Mary's
Watson Theatre
Graettinger
Tulips Bloom After April 1 Tulip Picking Record
Mrs A D Mc Williams picked nine tulip flowers on April 1 and the following day more tulips in her scheme were in full bloom.
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A. D. McWilliams
Stores To Open Wednesday Nights Starting April 10
Graettinger stores will stay open Wednesday nights from April 10 to November 1 to serve patrons. Mes Wao Hossack had surgery at the Mayor hospital in Rochester Tuesday and is recovering well. Mav Haswick and Mrad Spies are with her in Rochester.
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Graettinger
Mes. Wao Hossack
Mayor Hospital
Rochester
Mav Haswick
Mrad Spies
Beautifully Decorated A. D. Mc Williams Store
The interior of the A. D. Mc Williams electrical goody store has been beautifully decorated. Mr. Mc Williams will handle Frigidaires and Magtags as well as a full line of equipment. He also has the Moorer vacuum cleaners agency. The store is in the trick building he bought months ago.
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A. D. Mc- Williams Electrical Goody
Mc- Williams
Moorer Vacuum Cleaners
Meals Planned by Local Groups for Music Contestants
Grachtinger leads preparations to feed hundreds of visitors for the preliminary state music contest on April 5 and 6. Women from Metho dist, St Paul Lutheran, First Lutheran, and Legion Auxiliary groups will provide dinners and lunches, with menus featuring hot dogs, hamburgers, roast beef sandwiches, crawned salmon croquettes, cake, ice cream, and beverages. Meals served at Lepton belt dining room Friday and Saturday, priced at 40 cents. cafes also planning to accommodate guests.
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Grachtinger
Lassies
Methodist Church
St. Paul Lutheran Church
First Lutheran Church
Legion Auxiliary
C. A. Shiley
Wesley Levdy
First Lutheran Aid
L. H. Garber
Methodist Ladies’ Aid
Os Oleson
St. Paul Lutheran Aid
Inella Fleming
Lepton Belt
Bame
Dick Miller Candidate for County Sheriff
Richard Miller son of Ma and Mrs Peter Miller Gracttinger is the Republican candidate for sheriff of Palo Alto county. He will have no opposition in the primary and will be the Republican candidate in the fall election. Dick a service man was wounded twice in the Okinawa campaign and returned to the States for hospital treatment. He is married with two children. Opponent in the fall will be the Democratic nominee, with Sheriff Tom McCaffrey and Joe Girres seeking the nomination in June. AUTO ACCIDENT MONDAY The Lyal Ronstead automobile was damaged when it collided with a track driven by Mr Gangstead on a road west of Graeltinger. Mrs Bonstead escaped injury.
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Richard Miller
Peter Miller
Palo Alto County
Ana
Eleeton
Okinawa
Ceeton
Tom McCaffrey
Joe Girres
Lyal Ronstead
Gangstead
Graeltinger, Mo
Bonstead
Firefighters Assist Graettinger At Farm Chimney Blaze
Graettinger fire truck and local firefighters responded to a chimney fire at Alfred Lammers farm Thursday afternoon. Prompt readiness and safety measures helped prevent larger damage to the farmhouse.
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Graettinger
Alfred Lammers Farm
Programs At Auditor ium Method ist And First Lutheran
Plans completed for the first preliminary state contest in Cradlinger. Over seven hundred students registered for the day affair starting Friday morning. Winners in divisions eligible for the Blue contest in Sioux City in June. Noted judges from state colleges will oversee and exchange work with Spencer event. Contests held across three centers including high school auditorium Methodist church and First Lutheran church. Evening program features seventeen vocal groups and choruses at the auditorium. Saturday evening show begins at 7 o'clock with hands-on stage performances. Season tickets advised for those attending multiple centers. Local high school enters twenty one acts including Girls Glee Club Sextet Trio Concert Band and various solo and instrumental performances. Classification uses local high school enrollment with D C B classes. District plans cover Britt Lowa Falls Rockwell City and Roland as well.
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Cradlinger
Alute
Sue City
Kurtz
Wilson
South Dakota University
Bright
Sioux Falls College
Preston
Minnesota Teachers’ College
Wenger
Owatonna
Gower
Iowa City High School
Spenrer
Methodist Church
Ares Girls
Minmetsburg
Armatrong
Burt
Graedtinger
Mallard
Ringsted
Ruthven
Swea City
West Tendrass
Center Township
Menton
Mavelock
Thakete
Ledyard
Lone Rock
Plover
Seneca
Durig
Chase
Towa
Uritt
Lowa Falls
Rockwellity
Roland
Wher
Pony Ride Sunday At Arnold Prathey Place
Notice announces a pony ride on Sunday afternoon at the Arnold Prathey place near Waetlinger to train ponies and instruct new riders. Also mentions a separate notice about a junior electric drill suspect and return for arrest. Mr and Mrs Andresen purchased a residence jet between the Suss and Andresen homes and plan a new home in time. Will Moran and wife from Nebraska thank the paper for the home paper during their visit to Nebraska and relatives.
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Arnold Prathey Place
Waetlinger
Talf Ineh
Fenzy
Bernie Andresen
Clara
Suss
Andressen
Andresen
Nebraska
Will Moran
Grasttinger
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E. B. Osher
Hia
Mason City
Oral Bonstead
Cragttinger
Gordon Sandvig
Jim Moore
Melvin Larsen
Durham,n. C
St. Mary
D. C. Barringer
Dick Miller
Methodist
First Lutheran
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