Longstanding Laurens couple marks fiftieth wedding anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Duus of Graettinger celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a large dinner attended by family from Laurens Algona and nearby towns. Born in Denmark, they came to the United States as young adults, settled in Cedar County, and later moved to Graettinger. They raised ten children, have eighteen grandchildren and several great grandchildren, and remain active in local affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarne
Laurens
Hana Duss
Gracttinger
H. L. Jacox Laurens
Goo
Way F Algone
Bone
Doug
H. W. Thornatra
Angeles
Christian Jenif Farga
N. Dok
Noren
Noway Land
Geo. W. Wiggins Goldfield
T. C. Thurdiner So. Dak
Johnsen
Terrill
Christ Jansen
Ruthven
Duus
Flensburg
Aalborg
Denmark
Springdale
Cedarity
Town
Io Alto Co
Graettinger
sPéte
oMr
Itinerant Roofer Promises Quick Work and Better Deals
An old city report notes the arrival of itinerant roofers as warm weather returns. Itinerants push quick, low-cost repairs with uncertain guarantees while local firms promote skilled labor and reliable materials from established shops.
Graettinger Market Report April 9 1991
Market notes for Graettinger dated Thursday April 9 1991 show listings for poultry including Leghorn hens and roosters and ducks. The report notes price ranges and quality categories though the OCR text is garbled. Other lines reference egg and bird classes with some numeric values such as 0.5 and 86, but details are unclear.
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Graettinger
GON
Aigaagaes
Leghorn Roosters
Eees Reddterrotreree Bog Geeks
Icscseeerd
Selmer Nelson Suffering Inflammatory Rheumatism At Hospital
Selmer Nelson, buttermaker at the Fallow creamery in Mazon City, has been in the Mazon City hospital for several weeks with inflammatory rheumatism. His condition was serious when admitted, and there are many friends in the territory hoping for his speedy recovery.
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Selmer Nelson
Mazon City
Graettinger High Beats Ruthven 5 4 On Local Diamond
Graettinger High School defeated Ruthven High 5 to 4 on Tuesday. Pitcher Vincent Allen starred for Graettinger as Maurice Jacobsen caught. Terril defeated Graettinger 8 to 0 Friday with Terril scoring early on an error. Graettinger to play Ayrshire Finlay next.
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Graettinger
Ruthven
Ruthven High
Tor Eont Allen
Ayrshire Finlay
Terril
Vin Sullivan
Allen
Ayrshire
Merriman Publishing Starts The Church Today in Minneapolis
The Merriman Publishing Co. of Minneapolis launches The Church Today, an eight page eight column paper edited by B. Merriman, former Times publisher. Priced at 2 dollars per year, the venture began ten weeks ago as the Times notes Merrimans’ printing plant and business acumen.
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Times
Church Today
Merriman Publishing Co
Minneapolis
B. Merriman
the Times
Merriman
Emmetsburg Bank Shows Growth in First Quarter
J A Spies reports to the Times that Town Trust and Savings Bank at Emmetsburg increased total footings by 65 000 for the quarter ending March 25. The total footings reached nearly 486 000, marking a rapid growth and asset to the business and development of Himataburg. Mr Spies serves as president and Charles Spies as cashier. congratulations are extended to the Messrs Spies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowa
Jackson man injured after horse kick to face
John Conway of Jackson Minnesota was kicked in the face by a horse Saturday. A severe gash opened on his cheek and several teeth were knocked out. He is recovering and expected to have no complications. His parents Mr and Mrs J P Conway drove to Jackson to check on him and returned home today.
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John Conway
Jackson
Minnesota
Mya. J. P. Conway
Conway
Remains Of Evelyn Thoreson Laid To Rest
Evelyn Thoreson, 87, died after a rapid decline following a long illness. Funeral services were held at the home and Lutheran church in West Stland township, with Rev M Manichsager officiating. Pallbearers included Martin Simonsen and Albert Norris. She was born November 4, 1899, in Lost Island township and lived in Graettinger for the past twelve years. She was a devout Lutheran and beloved by family and friends. Sympathy extended to the Wagner family and others visiting from Kansas City.
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Evelyn | Thorson
West Stland Township
M. Manichsager
Martin Simonsen
Albert Norris
Joe Nyborg
Carl Christiansen
John Simonson
Hamlin Sendyng
Joe Hermen
Kansas City
J. P. Wagner
Herman
Wagner
Commercial Club Meeting Set For Monday Evening
The next regular Commercial Club meeting is scheduled for Monday evening at the City Hall. Several important matters are to be transacted, and all members are urged to be present.
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Commercial Club
Atwil
Hawkeye Theatre Schedules Week of Shows
Hawkeye Theatre announces a slate of talkie films for the coming week with The Big Trail on Thursday night, Under Suspicion on Saturday, Part Time Wife on Sunday, and Charley Chan Carries On next Wednesday. Attendance has been fair, dust storms kept patrons away, and manager Johnson runs a special display ad in the Times detailing the schedule.
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Hawkeye
Charley Chan
Johnson
the Hawkeye
Dust Storm Flows In From Southwest Over Northwest
A dust storm swept into the area Wednesday evening causing near blindness for drivers and a disturbed atmosphere. The ground lacked moisture as the storm moved from the southwest to the northwest, prompting dangerous travel conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rita
Fire at Fallow Inn Quelled With Minor Damage
A Tuesday evening fire near the Fire Inn building close to the store was quickly extinguished. No major damage occurred as the blaze was extinguished by the exhaust of a gas engine used in operating a light plant. Local authorities reported a minor incident with no injuries.
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Fallow
Funeral Of Mrs Christofferson Held Thursday
The Times notes the death of Mrs. Kjerstine Christofferson aged about 81, who died March 30. Funeral services were held Thursday at her residence and St Paul Lutheran Church in South Walnut Township. She leaves daughters Mrs Hans Jensen and Mrs Anna Henningsen, four grandchildren, and one great granddaughter. a lengthy obituary recalls her life as a Danish immigrant and devoted matriarch.
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Anton Christofferson
Andrew Henningsen
Christofferson
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Axel M. Anderson
South Walnut Township
Peter F. Petersen
Peter A. Petersen
James Hansen
Jens Rasmussen
Denmark
United States
Washington, D. C
Chris. Jensen
Hans Jensen
Emmetsburg
Anna Henningsen
Grachtinger
Norris Jacobsen
Cylinder
Elmer Jensen
Portland
Oregon
Anna Jensen
Lost Island Township
Arnold Henningsen
Dolores Maxine Jacobsen
Mia
Palo Alto County
Will Bal
Gynetlinger
America
Triais
Friendly Reminder on Subscriptions and Printing Costs
A note to subscribers about overdue subscription dates since January first. It emphasizes timely payments to cover heavy printing office expenses this April, highlighting the need for funds for ongoing operations.
Dana College Choir to Sing at Ringsted
The Dana College A Capella Choir from Blair Nebraska will perform at St Pauls Church Ringsted on April 15 at 8 p m. on its annual spring tour spanning five states Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin South Dakota and Nebraska. Director Gunnar J Malmin recently took the Dana post after service with St Olaf College North Western and Drake University roles.
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Dana College
St. Olaf
Northwastern University
Drake University
Roy McMullen Elected School Superintendent
Roy McMullen of Laneshoro Currall county was elected superintendent of the Graettinger public schools to succeed C. W. Stevenson who resigned. McMullen, in charge of the Lanesborn schools seven years, has a strong record and comes highly recommended. He will move his family to Graettinger July 1. The Times extends best wishes to his tenure.
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Roy McMullen
Laneshoro
Currall County
Graattinger Public
Supt
C. W. Stevenson
Mgr. McMullen
Lanesborn
Graettinger
the Times
McMullen
First National Bank Shows Strong Reserves and Low Debt
The First National Bank of Grachtinger reports no borrowings and no rediscounts. Cash on hand stands at about $40,000, over twice the legal minimum. The Times notes a trend of timely bill payments and reduced indebtedness, with loans and discounts down by $5,000 in the last three months, signaling good repayment ability.
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First National Bank of
Gractilnger
Graettinger retail scene and wrestling team triumphs
Local ads highlight low grocery and meat prices from C A Jensen Thompson s Grocery Am dahl s Meat Market and City Meat Market. Graettinger press notes 15 percent volume rise as buyers seek best standard quality value and the Graettinger High School wrestling team goes undefeated this season under Coach Dunmire. Also funeral notices: Mrs Austin of Ruthven, half sister of D C Barringer, dies leaving husband and four daughters with eldest ten and youngest two.
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C. A Jensen
Thompson's
Amdahl’s
City Meat Market
Graettinger Business
Graettinger
Mrs. Austin
Ruthven
D. C
Lutheran Congregation Plans New 600-Seat Church in Graettinger
The First Lutheran congregation votes to erect a 36 by 68 foot frame church with full basement and two galleries totaling 600 renting capacity. The old east town church will be torn down. salvaged materials will aid the construction set on the southeast corner of the recently purchased Mitchell lot.
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E. J. Mitchell
Mitchell
Graettinger
First Lutheran Church
Infant Mary Ellen McCulloch Dies of Pneumonia
Forest City couple Mr and Mrs Harry McCulloch mourn their ten months old daughter Mary Ellen who died Monday from pneumonia. Funeral services were held in Forest City and the remains taken to Graettinger for interment in the M E cemetery east of town with Rev Fremont Fall presiding. R N A and Camp Fire girls along with many friends attended, and the family receives sympathy from their Graettinger community.
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Harry McCulloch
Forest City
Mary Ellen
Graettinger
M. E
Fremont Fall
Camp Fire
McCulloch
Free carp taken from Me medium Lake Emmetsburg
The Walton League sponsors rough fish seining at Me dium lake in Emmetsburg. Between 60 000 and 65 000 pounds of carp were harvested and distributed free to residents who bring sacks. About four to five tons were available yesterday under Deputy Game Warden Ross Moses overseeing.
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Medium Lake
Emmetsburg
Walton League
Charles Spies
Times
Graettinger
Rock Island Orlnge
Ross Moses
Leon Moraine Taken to Emmetsburg Hospital
Leon Moraine son of Mrs. Martin Roundsline of this city was taken to Emmetsburg hospital yesterday with acute Brights disease. He has been ill several days and for a time his condition was serious. Leon is a Freshman at Grachtinger High School and many local friends wish him a swift recovery.
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Leon Moraine
Martin Roundsline
Emmetsburg Hospital
Bright
Leon
Grachtinger High School
Gib Paulsen Joins Springfield Team For Spring Training
Graettinger native Gib Paulsen of Grasttinger reached agreement with the Springfield club to join the Kansas City Bues for spring training in Missouri. Paulsen, a well known figure in Illinois and neighboring states, heads to Kansas City Monday morning to begin his 1981 season. Graettinger friends expect a strong showing as he departs. Anton J. Cermak defeats Bill Thompson for Chicago mayor by about 200000 votes, Thompson having served as mayor for 12 years.
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Guilford Paulsen
Grasttinger
Springfield
Anton Cermak
Chicago
Anton J. Cermak
Coole County
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