Duus Couple Celebrates Fifty Years of Marriage
Mr and Mrs Hans Duus mark fifty years of marriage with a family dinner at the Laurens home. Born in Denmark, they came to the United States in 1 and settled in Cedar County. They moved to Graettinger ten years ago and raised ten children who all grew to adulthood and contribute to society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ani
Duus
Ildyen
H. W. Thornatra
Geles
Christian Jen
T. C. Thar
So. Dak
J. Sohnson
Terril
Christ Jenson
Ruthven
Flensburg
Antborg
Lark
Springdste
Cedarunty
Iowa
Alo Alto Co
Graettinger
Pete
Ad Township
Parmers ‘Co-operative Creamery
Maturiy
Tkheir
Beware the itinerant roofer calls in springtime
A fragment from a city news column warns housewives about itinerant roofers who travel town to town selling repairs. It notes these salesmen push weather based gambits, tend to vanish after getting paid, and suggests cautious hiring. The text references mail order plans and local factory workers seeking avantajes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Icoal
Addi Q
Asco
Selmer Nelson Ill at Mason City Hospital
Selmer Nelson a Fallon creamery buttermaker has been in Mason City hospital for weeks with inflammatory rheumatism. His condition was serious upon admission and many friends in the territory regret his ailment and hope for a quick, full recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selmer Nelson
Mason City Hospital
Fallon Creamery
Mason City
Netton
Graettinger High Defeats Ruthven 5 4 In Close Tilt
Graettinger High School defeated Ruthven High 5 to 4 on the local diamond Tuesday afternoon. Vincent Allen pitched well for Graettinger as the team committed several errors but held off Ruthven. Graettinger is scheduled to play Ayrshire Friday in the next outing.
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Terrill
Ayrshire
Terri
Graettinger
Terris
Terris High
Robinson
Sullivan
Graettingger
Allen
Gradlnger
The Church Today gains Minneapolis backing and growth
The Times reports Merriman Publishing Co of Minneapolis has launched The Church Today, an eight page eight column paper with church news and ads. B Merriman, former Times publisher, is general manager. Subscriptions are $2 yearly and the venture marks ten weeks since establishment. The Spies brothers finance a growing Emmetsburg bank, while John Conway of Jackson Minnesota sustains facial injuries from an accident.
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I Merrimans
Church Today
Times
Merriman Publishing Co
Minneapolis
B. Merriman
the Times
the Times Wishea
Large Attendance At Catholic Church Sunday High Mass
Large crowd packed the Catholic church at Sunday morning service as Holy Communion was distributed to many. Rev Father Kelly praised the parish youth and leadership, noting the strong turnout and devotion of worshippers.
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Thie Ulty
Tather
Kelly Hug Eyey
Remains Of Evelyn Thoreson Laid To Rest
Evelyn Thoreson born November 4 1899 in Lost Island township died March 81 at 37 year old. Funeral held Friday with services at home and Lutheran church Tost Taland township Rev M Mandanger officiating. Pall bearers listed, neighbors mourned as patrons recalled her quiet life in Graettinger. The Times offers sympathy to relatives Joe Herman and daughter visiting from Kansas City.
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Evelyn Thorson
Tost Taland
M. Mandanger
Martin Simonsen
Albert Norris
Jae Nyborg
Cort Chrialiansen
John Simangen
Hamlin Sandvig
Graettinger
Nee
Joe Herman
Kaansas City
J. P. Warner
Mr. Herman
Wagner
Commercial Club Meets Monday Evening at City Hall
The next regular meeting of the Commercial Club will be held Monday evening at City Hall. Several matters of importance are to be transacted and all members are urged to attend.
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Commercial Club
Several Good Shows Scheduled For Hawkeye Theatre
Hawkeye Theatre presents a week of talkies with Saturday and Sunday night attractions and a Wednesday program. The lineup includes Under Suspicion on Saturday, Part Time Wife on Sunday, Charley Chan Carries On next Wednesday, plus The Big Trail on screen tonight. Attendance has been fair, hampered by a dust storm and travel discomfort.
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Hawkeye Theatre
Charley Chan
Venice
Johnson
Hawkaye
Dust Storm Briefly Grips Graettinger on Wednesday Evening
A dust storm struck Graettinger at six o clock causing heavy dust in the air lasting until morning. The storm reduced visibility and made night auto travel dangerous with drivers nearly blinded. Ground moisture was scarce. Between two hundred and three hundred residents attended the Easter day trap shoot in Graettinger, hosted by the Graettinger Gun Club, with several prizes offered.
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Graettinger
Rouge
Algo
Here
Becaues
Ubont
Blinlad
Gracttinger
Gracttinger Gin Club
Towa
Fire At Fallows Inn Embraces Quick Extinguishment
A fire at the Fallows Inn near the store occurred Tuesday evening around five. Fire crews arrived fast and limited damage was caused by an exhaust from a gas engine used in a light plant.
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Fallow
Funeral Of Mrs. Christofferson Held Thursday
The Times notes the death of Mrs. Anton Christofferson at nearly 81, dies March 30, services at home and St. Pauls Lutheran, Rev. Axel M. Anderson officiating. She left daughters Anna Henningsen and Hans Jensen, plus four grandchildren, endured in Palo Alto county for forty years.
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Anton Christofferson
Andrew Henningsen
Moniay
Christofferson
Aml
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Axel M. Anderson
South Walnut Township
Petrey F. Petersen
Peter A. Petersen
A James Hansen
Denmark
United States
Washington, D. C
Tawa
Gruettinger
Chris. Jensen
Hans Jensen
Emmetsburgy
Anna Henningsen
Graettinger
Norris Ducobsen
Cylinder
Elmer Jensen
Portland
Oregon
Anna Jensen
Loat Islani Township
Amos Henningson
Grachtinger
Dolores Maxine Jacobsen
America
Friendly Reminder on Subscriptions and April Purses
A note to subscribers about overdue renewal dates with emphasis on payment. The message hints at revenue impact and mentions April as a busy period for printing offices due to higher purse activity.
Dana College Choir To Sing At Ringsted
Dana College A Capella choir from Blair Nebraska will perform at St Pauls Church Ringsted on April 16 at 8 p m during its spring tour across Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin South Dakota and Nebraska. Directed by Gunnar J Malmin the group features a background with St Olaf College and Northwestern University studies before joining Dana College.
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Dana College
St. Olaf
Northwestern University
Drake University
Roy McMullen Elected School Superintendent
Roy McMullen of Lanesboro Carroll county was elected Graettinger public schools superintendent to replace resigning S. W. Stevenson. McMullen led Lanesboro schools for seven years and comes highly recommended as an able school man. He will move his family to Graettinger by July first.
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Roy McMullen
Lanesboro
Carroll County
Grartfinger
Sunt
OG. W. Stevenson
Myr. McMullen
Lanesborn
Graettinger
the Times
McMullen
McMuhen
First National Bank of Graettinger Shows Strong Loan Health
The Times notes First National Bank of Graettinger reports splendid business with no borrowings or rediscounts. Cash on hand around 40000, over twice the legal requirement. Over the past year, borrowers cut debts, and in three months loans and discounts declined by 5000, signaling good local payment ability.
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First National Bank of Graettinger
Times
Graettinger
Graettinger News Highlights Local Prices and Wrestling Team
Cheaper food is advertised by local Graettinger grocers as prices drop to the lowest in twenty years. Graettinger High School wrestling is undefeated this season, with Coach Danmive proud of the team. Mrs. Austin of Ruthven, a half sister of D. C. Barringer, dies. funeral held, survived by husband and four daughters.
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Mrs. Austin
Ruthven
Alstex
D. C
First Lutheran Church Plans New 500-Seat Building
A Graettinger meeting decided to erect a fine new Lutheran church this year. The 36 by 88 foot frame edifice will have a 14 by 94 foot gallery and 500 seats with a full basement. It will stand on the southeast corner of the block bought from E. J. Mitchell. the old church, 54 years old, will be torn down and salvaged materials reused. Construction cost is 6000 to 7000 dollars and funds are largely on hand.
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E. J. Mitchell
Mitchell
Graettinger
First Lutheran Church
Forest City Couple Mourn Loss Of Ten Month Old Girl Mary Ellen
Mr and Mrs Harry McCulloch of Forest City mourn the death of their ten months old daughter Mary Ellen who died Monday from pneumonia. Funeral services were held in Forest City Wednesday, with interment at Graettinger M E cemetery east of town. Rev Fremont Fant officiated as R X N A and Camp Fire girls and many friends attended. The McCulloch family receive sincere sympathy from Graettinger friends.
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Harry McCulloch
Forest City
Mary Ellen
Graettinger
M. E
Fremont Fant
R. XN. A
Free carp distribution from Me dium lake at Emmetsburg
The Walton League sponsors sealing of rough fish from Me dium lake in Emmetsburg. Charles Spies told the Times 60 000 to 66 000 pounds of carp were taken. Fish are free to all who call. Graettinger residents urged to bring sacks and take fish. Four to five tons were available yesterday. A net at the Rock Island bridge prevents carp from moving to shallow water. Deputy Game Warden Ross Moses leads the effort.
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Medium Lake
Emmetsburg
Walton League
Charles Spies
Times
Graettinger
Rock Island Bridge
Game Wauilen Ross Moses
Leon Moraine Taken To Emmetsburg Hospital
Leon Moraine son of Mrs. Martin Scnndslina of this city was taken to the Emmetsburg hospital yesterday with acute Bright's disease. He had been ill for several days and his condition was serious. Leon is a freshman at Gruettinger High School and many local friends hope for his early recovery.
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Leon Moraine
Mra
Martin Scnndslina
Emmetsburg Hospital
Bright
Leon
Gruettinger High School
Paulsen Joins Springfield for Spring Training
Gib Paulsen of Graettinger signs with the Springfield league team for the coming season. He left for Kansas City Monday to join the team as the Springs field club will face the Kansas City Blues for spring training. Paulsen is well known in baseball circles in Illinois and neighboring states. His 1931 Graettinger career is noted as fans wish him success at Springfield. Anton J. Cermak is elected New Chicago Mayor defeating BI Thompson by 200000 votes Tuesday. Thompson has been mayor of Chisago for 12 years.
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Guilford
Paulsen
Graettinger
Springfield
Kansas ‘City
Tam
Springsfield
Kanana City
Bues
My. Paulsen
Tlinois
Graettliger
Sprinfield
Anton Cermak
Chicago
Anton J. Cermak
Cook County Board
Bi" Thompson
Thompson
Chisago
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Luus Sunddy
Boner
de- Ara
Pauly
Jaca
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Gora
Graettinger High
Eryet & Savings Bank Con
Timea
J. A. Spies
The
Low Trust & Savings Bank
Match Uh
Spica
Charles Spiesx
Messrs
John Conway
Jackson
Minnesota
Rovers
Jackaun
Mr. Conway
Evelyn Thoreson
Rome
Lutheran Church
Aland Cemetery
Palo Alto County
Alnes
Dana
Ringsted
Lanesboro Schools
Croettinger
First National
C. A. Jensen
Thompson’s
Amdahl's
City Meat Market
Carroll
Parry
Hagle Grove
Humboldt
Achadule
Danmive
Gib” Paulsen
Will
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