Jensen Family Moves From Denmark To Graettinger Farm
The Hans P. Jensen family from Copenhagen moved to a farm four miles south of Graettinger arriving March 16 by boat to New York then bus to Emmetsburg. Rene, 6, Connie, 16, and Mr. and Mrs. Jensen, with Herman Jensen, integrate despite language. Mr. Jensen, a bricklayer, plans to continue his trade. the family notes weather and transportation differences between Denmark and the United States. An Graettinger park association board meeting elected Howard Hanson as president, Wm. Brown vice president, George Frick concessions, and P. T. Cody secretary.
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Hans P. Jensen
Graettinger
Copenhagen
Denmark
Rene
Jensen
Karen) Jensen
Connie
Herman
Herman Jensen
Jensena
Jensens
New York
Emmetsburg
Graettinger Park Association
Howard Hanson
Wm. Brown
George Frick
P. T. Cody
Hanson
Brown
Frick
Leo Lambe
Lars Thompson
Community Club Meets Monday at Harriet's Cafe
The Graettinger Community club will hold its regular meeting next Monday evening at Harriet's Cafe. The dinner meeting will be at 6 30. Sanford Olson announced that the matter of store closing hours would come up for discussion and a large attendance is urged of members.
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Graettinger Community Club
Harriet's
See’y
Sanford Olson
Stora
Ronald Jensen Appears on Army TV Parade Program
Ronald Jensen of the First Armored Division stationed at Fort Hood Texas joined vocal groups for television appearances. He sang the solo with the division choir on the Arlene Francis Soldier's Parade show and flew to New York from Fort Hood for the telecast. The division quintet, winner of a recent 4th Army contest, may be aired on WOI TV this weekend. He is the son of Mr and Mrs A Jensen of Graettinger.
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Ronald Jensen
First Armored Division
Fort Hood
Texas
Ronald
Arlene Francis
New York
State Finals Music Contest Winners and Policy Change
Local winners in the State Solo and Ensemble contest at Garner last weekend include Div I ratings for Jans Denathlingan in the divisions noted and Paul Kirkegaard, Bob Reeves, and Cynthia Vasey with additional wins across piano, voice, and instrumental categories. The Iowa High School Music Association eliminated district contests this year, sending all participants directly to state finals.
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Bwv Viebeden
Jans Denathlingan
Garner
Bob Reeves
Paul Kirkegaard
Betty Lundgren
Cynthia Vasey
Annette Thim
Carol Torreson
Patsy Christensen
Luella Potter
Pearl Reeves
Sue Shiley
Butch Bachke
Sharon Larson
Helen Peterson
Karen Manchester
Karen Wolfe
Butch Baedke
Iowa High School Music Association
Estherville Girl Injured After Darting Into Street
Glenda Bradshaw three years old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Glen Bradshaw of Estherville, suffered a fractured left thigh when she darted from between parked cars and was struck by a car driven by Ray Nisson. The accident occurred near the E and H Cafe on East Main about 12 30 noon Tuesday. She was taken to Dr Grean s office and then to Holy Family hospital for treatment.
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Glenda Bradshaw
Glen Bradshaw
Estherville
Ray Nisson
E. and H. Cafe
East Main Street
Graettinger Coop Grain sets annual meeting date
Graettinger Coop Grain Co. manager Arnold Masters announces the annual meeting will be held Saturday evening April 30 at the Legion hall. The notice specifies the date and venue for members to gather.
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Graettinger Coop. Grain
Arnold Masters
Graettinger Coop. Grain Co
Legion Hall
Graettinger Good Friday closings and church services
Local Graettinger businesses will close at noon on Good Friday while postal windows stay shut 12 to 3 pm. Banks and schools adjust hours. Joint Lutheran services, Catholic devotions, and a three hour Good Friday program are planned. Easter events include Sunrise Service and breakfast at St Pauls and First Lutheran.
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Graettinger
R. T. Nane
St. Paul’s Lutheran
First Lutheran
Estherville
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Luther League
Tnataija
Thaater Apringes
Thieves Nab $3 500 At Teds Super Market In Emmetsburg
Ted's Super Market in Emmetsburg was robbed of a little over $3 500 in cash during the weekend according to Palo Alto county Sheriff Dick Miller's office. The theft was discovered Sunday morning by Ted Girard, owner of the store.
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Ted
Emmetsburg
Palo Alto County
Dick Miller
Ted Girard
Weather Week Delivers Warm Sun and Dusty Winds
The past week brought varied weather with warm sunny afternoons followed by near freezing Wednesday morning. High winds reaching 50 to 60 mph stirred dust clouds from plowed fields, while earlier in the week overcast skies gave way to Sunday night thunderstorms and about a half inch of rain.
Ruthven School Robbed of 250 Dollars Monday Night
Thieves broke into the Ruthven school superintendent’s office Monday night and punched the vault lock taking about 250 dollars in mostly currency.
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Ruthven
Graettinger FFA Chapter Holds Officer Election
The Graettinger Chapter of Future Farmers elected officers on March 24. Dennis Graettinger was named president, Winard Herke vice president, Eugene Kadlee secretary, Richard Halaman treasurer, Donald Johnson reporter, and Hugh Thompson sentinel. Retiring officers include Wayne Johnson president and Paul Bonstead vice president. The constitution was amended to hold elections in March instead of May.
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Darrell Schnel
Jerry Haisman
Sentinel
First High School Baseball Game Here Tuesday Schedule For Both Track And Baseball
Athletic director and coach Robert Held announced spring baseball and track schedules with opening games Tuesday next week. Lake Center will play at Evergreen Park at 3:30 p.m. Baseball lists eight games from April 12 to May 20 with Here and there sites. Track meets include Holstein Pocahontas Alta Aurelia and the district meet May 13-14 with a roster of riders and sprinters.
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Robert Held
Lake Center
Evergreen Park
Ayrshire
Terris
Armstrong
Mon
Bancroft
Held
Darrell Schnell
Gary Bonstead
Gary Algerg
Curt Larson
Paul Bonstead
Paul Kirkegaard
John Peterson
Allen Bartela
Gary Masters
Butch Baedke
Ron Felke
Tom Burg
David Syndvig
Leon Jespersen
Bob Reeves
Richard Wolfe
Prizes Drawn in Wednesday Event Names Share of Bucks
David Clemenson was the lone claimant in Wednesday's drawing, earning the $15 Buck prize. Mrs. Art Iverson of Ruthven did not claim the $10 prize, and Mrs. Donald Lammers did not claim the $75 Buck jackpot. Next week's prizes will be 10, 15 and 100 Bucks.
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David Clemenson
Art Iverson
Ruthven
Donald Lammers
Barber Shops Reopen Friday Afternoon for Easter Weekend
The Jensen and Miles barber shops reopen at 3 p m on Friday April 8 for customers. They close at noon Friday for Good Friday observance. The Methodist Intermediate Sunday School Easter flower sale is planned for Saturday April 9 at Hansen Hardware store. The Grachtinger American Legion plans its regular meeting next Tuesday night April 12 at the Legion hall urging attendance.
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Jensen
Miles
The
Methodist Church
Hansen Hardware Store
Gracttinger Legion Auxiliary to Meet Next Tuesday
The Gracttinger American Legion Auxiliary will hold its regular meeting next Tuesday night April 12 at the Legion hall. All members are urged to attend.
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Grachtinger American Legion
Legion Hall
Gracttinger American Legion Auxiliary
Services Held Saturday For Martin Jensen 69
Funeral services were held at St Pauls Lutheran church for Martin G Jensen 69 who died Wednesday evening at his home southwest of Grachtinger He had been ill since 1942 and bedridden for six years Burial was in South Walnut cemetery Martin Funeral home in charge Pallbearers were Dale Jensen Ronald Jensen Dick Jensen Merlin Yeager Frank W Duhn Albert Duhn Honorary pallbearers were Jorgen Larsen Armand Larsen Ed Thomspson Jens Rasmussen Willis Bisgaard and Soren Andersen Jensen was born ok to mr and mrs Notis Fensen In 1915 he married Louwinna Christensen to this marriage three children were born He lived in Palo Alto county all his life and was a farmer on the Rome farm for 65 years He was a member of Modern Woodmen He survived by his wife two daughters Arlene Ainsworth of South Pasadena Calif and Ruth Brennan near Emmetsburg one son Merie Jensen of Randolph Field Texas two sisters Mrs Carl Jensen Ruthven and Mrs Sop hus Rasmussen Estherville one brother Alfred Jensen Lake Park Seven grandchildren Martin Mary Kay Brennan Janis Jensen Alan George Richard Roy Ains worth and many other relatives and friends
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St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Martin G. Jensen
Grachtinger
A. W. Sorensen
South Walnut Cemetery
Martin Funeral Home
Dale Jensen
Ronald Jensen
Dick Jensen
Merlin Yeager
Frank W Duhn
Albert Duhn
Jorgen Larsen
Armand Larsen
Ed Thomspson
Jens Rasmussen
Willis Bisgaard
Soren Andersen
Sacri Uuthired Jensen
Notis Fensen
Louwinna Christensen
Mr. Jensen
Palo Alto County
Rome
Modern Woodmen
Louwinna Jensen
Arlene Ainsworth
South Pasadena
Calif
Ruth Brennan
Near Emmetsburg
Merie Jensen
Randolph Field
Texas
Carl Jensen
Ruthven
Sophus Rasmussen
Estherville
Alfred Jensen
Lake Park
Martin
Mary Kay Brennan
Janis Jensen
Alan
George
Richard
Roy Ainsworth
Graettinger Nursery Offers Complete Landscaping Service
Graettinger Nursery announces a full landscaping service under new owners Robert L. Justice and Lowell Steward. They invite the public to visit the nursery to meet the new owners and view advertised services in the Times.
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Graettinger Nursery
Robert L. Justice
Lowell Steward
The
Times
School Board Awards Tuck-Point Job To Mason City Firm
The General Bidg. Improvement Co. of Mason City won the tuck-pointing contract for the old high school building in Graettinger at 2227 dollars. Five other firms submitted bids. Work includes removing old mortar and inserting new mortar, repairing coping and capstones, and sealing around window frames on the 40 year old structure. A similar repair was done about 20 years ago on part of the building.
Tickets On Sale For Graettinger Firemen's Ball
Graettinger residents may buy tickets this weekend for the annual Graettinger Fire Department benefit ball at Legion hall on Tuesday evening April 19. Al Menke orchestra to provide music. tickets sold by firemen on the streets or at Jensen Drug and Gracttinger State Bank. donations welcome by mail to the fire department.
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Graettinger
Legion Hall
al Menke
Joe Grady
Gracttinger
Eilther
Jensen Drug
Gracttinger State Bank
Fire Department
Del's Farmers Supply announces second anniversary open house
Del Baker owner of Del's Farmers Supply says the second anniversary open house is set for Saturday May 7. The public is urged to mark the date for the popular all day event with more details to follow.
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del Baker
Del
Farmers Supply
Roller Queen Contest Underway At Jackson Emmetsburg
The annual Roller Queen pageant at the Jackson Roller rink in Emmetsburg has begun. Rink owner Jack Jackson invites supporters to invite a candidate to skating parties and arrange ballots. Candidates include Miss Karen Wolfe and Mary McCusker among others from county communities.
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Jackson Roller Rink
Emmetsburg
Jack Jackson
Jack
Karen Wolfe
Jack Wolfe
Gradtfinger
Gractfinger
Mary McCusker
Sharon
Purchase Early Fishing Licenses At Local Stores
Fishing and hunting licenses went on sale last Friday at Hansen's Hardware and Thoreson's Hardware. Many ardent anglers and hunters were on hand early to buy their new licenses. Among the first purchasers were Albert Thu Ed Herke Leonard Rud Russell Gilbaugh Bert Anderson Geo Singer Ben Boecker Albert Hackett Olvin Peterson and Leland Bobilit.
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Hansen's Hardware
Thoreson's Hardware
Albert Thu
Ed Herke
Leonard Rud
Russell Gilbaugh
Bert Anderson
Geo. Singer
Ben Boecker
Albert Hackett
Olvin Peterson
Leland Bobilit
Cancer workers to meet Monday in Emmetsburg
County officials of the American Cancer Society announce a kickoff meeting for county workers Monday at 8 p m at Bethany Lutheran Church Emmetsburg. All workers in the cancer drive and interested parties urged to attend as preparation for the annual cancer drive. A research firm will be shown with materials and instructions provided. Coffee and doughnuts will be served after the meeting.
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American Cancer Society
Bethany Lutheran Church
Emmetsburg
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Sioux City
Maynard
the Times
Graettinger Markets
FFA Chapter
Holstein
Hugh Thompson
Greg Rogge
Delbert Jensen
Gene Twait
Wayne Johnson
Gary Johnson
Don Jacobson
Allen Bartels
Richard Jacobson
Martin Jensen
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Mason City
Dels Farmers
Jackson
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