Many Marriages Of Popular Young People
A local wedding at five o'clock on Easter Sunday united Elaine Peton and Leslie Dalen in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev. M. C. Thompson at the first Lutheran church in Tatdellinger. The notable event featured Easter lilies and aqua candles, with Fern Peton singing before vows. The wedding party included Doris Peton and Donald Peton. the reception followed at the Kermore Hotel in Emmetsburg. The bride, a Lake Center high school graduate, will reside on a farm west of Graettinger after a brief wedding trip. Dalen, just back from four years in the Army Air Force, plans farm life nearby.
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Tatdellinger
Waster
Elaine Peton
Paul Peton
Leslie Daten
Ingyad Daten
R Ev. M. C. Thompson
Doris Peton
Lohengrin
Miss Fern Peton
Donald Peton
Kermore
Emmetsburg
Dalen
Lake Center
Luther League
Army Air Force
Pacific Theatre
Graettinger
Times
Julius Skow Sr Injured In Fall At Light Plant
Julius Skow Sr a St Emmetsburg contractor was injured Monday morning when he fell from the floor nine feet into a pit at the local light plant. He was bleeding from the mouth and nose briefly, complains of a back wrench, but expects to be about again by week’s end. His son assisted him while forming the footing for a new Diesel engine installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Skow
St. Emmetsburg
Tis Son
Mrs Spear Very Ill In Estherville
Es t herville resident Mrs H I Spear is reported very ill. Friends in Graettinger regret the illness and the Times hopes for her early and complete recovery.
Grain Bins and Buildings At Public Auction Saturday
Three grain bins and three small buildings will be sold at Graetlinger Co-Operative Grain Co on Saturday April 19 at 1:80 pm. Bortini and Brown, local auctioneers, handle the sale. Bidders expect strong interest as bins are 12x24 and 16x24, built from fine lumber. A display ad in today’s issue gives details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graetlinger Co-Operative Grain Co
Bortini & Brown
Easter Snow Hits North Central States
Easter Sunday brought unseasonable cold with a dusting to a light snow in the region. Northern Minnesota North Dakota Wisconsin and Michigan reported heavy snowfall and six foot drifts. The storm blankets the area as spring readings give way to winter wraps in the Northwest.
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Minnesota
North Dakota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Northwest
Towa
Kerrs Welcome Daughter on Easter Sunday in Grachtinger
Mr and Mrs Arthur Kerr of Grachtinger celebrated the birth of a daughter on Easter Sunday. The newborn and Mrs Kerr are at Holy Family hospital. The Times extends congratulations to the family.
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Arthur, Kerr
Grachtinger
Kerr
Holy Family Hospital
Auto Accident In Emmetsburg Injures Local Boys
Several local boys in Emmetsburg were injured in an auto incident early Thursday when the car struck a tree after an altercation caused by the ensuing darkness. The crash produced cuts and bruises and light damage to the vehicle.
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Emmetsburg
Miss Dolores Winters Receives Secretarial Training
Employed at the Owatonna Tool Co in Owatonna Dolores Winters daughter of Mr and Mrs George Winters has completed a six months secretarial course at Mankato Commercial College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owatonna
Dolores Winters
George Winters
Owatonna Tool Co
Mankato Commercial College
Moisture Tuesday Swells Ground With Wet Snow
Grachtinger reported an abundant supply of moisture Tuesday morning as several inches of wet, soggy snow covered the ground. Most of the precipitation melted during the day.
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Grachtinger
School Hours Set For Two Upcoming Saturdays
Graettinger public schools announce make up session hours for the Saturdays April 12 and April 19. Classes run 8:30 to 12:10 to complete the period lost to winter storms as recommended by school authorities.
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Graettinger
Stile
Sioux City Radio Show Features June Kay and Patsy Robinson
June Kay and Patsy Robinson, daughters of My and Mia, along with Ralph Robinson of Sioux City, performed a Hawaiian guitar duet on KSCJ Saturday morning. Sponsored by their music teacher, the appearance drew warm compliments for their exceptional rendition and well received number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Kay
Patsy Robinson
Mia
Ralph Robinson
Sioux City
KSCJ
Mourns Death of Patrick Murphy in Pocahontas
Miss Mary Murphy of Graettinger mourns the death of her brother Patrick Murphy aged 81 who died Tuesday in Pocahontas. The funeral was held at Sacred Heart Church. Deceased is survived by one daughter and six grandchildren. Miss Murphy receives the sympathy of Graettinger friends in her sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Murphy
Graettiner
Patrick Murphy
Pocahontins
Sacred Heart Church
Young Sailor Karl Mills Ill at Oak Knoll Hospital
Karl Mills, a hospital Marl Mille of the U S Navy, is a patient at Oak Knoll hospital in Oakland California. He is 11 years old and ill with scarlet fever. He is the son of Mr and Mrs A F Mills of Graetlinger. Local friends hope for his early and complete recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Mills
U.S. Navy
Oak Knoll Hospital
Oakland
California
A. FE. Mills
Graetlinger
A. D. Ruddy
Estherville
Dan McNally veteran Reporter Dies at Home
Dan McNally, 05, longtime Herald reporter, died last week from a heart attack found in bed. The Times publisher and staff express condolences and remember his decades of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan McNally
Hmmetshire
Times
A D Ruddy Ill After Pneumonia At Daughter’s Estherville Home
A D Ruddy recovers from pneumonia at his daughter’s Estherville home. Local friends wish him a swift recovery. Pensacola couple Sgt Don Rasmussen and his wife visited Graetlinger area relatives. Don recently earned his wings with the Naval Air Corps and may stay one or two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pensacola
Don Rasmussen
Don
Naval Air Corps
Graetlinger
Building New Home Delays Slow Hansen Project
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Hansen are building a new home but face many delays in securing desired materials. Once completed, the Hansens will enjoy a very nice residence.
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Marvin Hansen
Hansen
Swimming Pool Fundraising Progress Stalled
Progress to boost the swimming pool is at a standstill while plans are made to raise funds. More details to follow.
Graettinger to Field Six Team League This Year
Graettinger will join a six team league for baseball this season running from mid May to mid August. A Graettinger Athletic Club meeting approved joining the league with Lefty McQuam secured to pitch. The squad includes 18 players with new equipment and membership cards going on sale next week. First practice set for Sunday April 20.
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Graettinger
Leasue
Graettinger Athletic Club
Lefty McQuam
Graettinser
The Telephone Strike and Local Death Notice
The telephone strike has not affected Graettinger or Palo Alto county with toll service to all towns. Long distance calls are disrupted but many can be canceled, and emergencies will go through. Mrs Anderson of Cedar Rapids died. funeral planned. Bert Anderson’s family attends. John Roger Mills, adopted son of Roger and Dorothy Mills, brings joy to Chicago home.
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Graettinger
Palo Alto
Bell Co
Althers
Mr Anderson
Cedar Rapids
Fueral
Pris Kd
Bert Anderson
Anerson
Arthur
Oregon
Blewer
No Runs No Wear-Resistant Hosiery Promises Strong Stockings
A claim that stainless steel stockings will resist runs and wearouts, offering a solution to hosiery problems. The statement asserts runs and wear are practically impossible in these unbelievable stockings.
Social Items Celebrate Lorrena Martinsen Birthday
Social notes report Lorrena Martinsen turning nine on April 8 with classmates receiving a party treat. Friends from Baxter and members of the Embroidery club hosted activities, meals, and bridge games at various homes. Easter Sunday dinners honored Lorrena and Pearl Peterson among others in Estherville and Graettinger communities.
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Lorrena Martinson
Chris Martinson
Lorrena
Baxter
Embroidery Club
PD. C. Barringer
Olene Jacobson
Adolph Spies
Philip Johnson
Mex
Gerhard Peterson
Gary
Connie Rae
Estherville
Alvia Peterson
Pearl
Maynard Peterson
Barney Reynolds
Jerry
Tommy
Wallingford
Bert
Wayne Morlan
Graettinger
Pearl Peterson
Mrs Caspire Celebrates 91rd Birthday on Easter Sunday
Mrs Eligabeth Caspire, 91, marked Easter Sunday as she enjoys good health. Visitors included granddaughter Mrs Pete Hansen from Ma ra Town and Mrs Ray Rosbure. The Times extends warm birthday wishes to Mrs Caspire.
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Eligabeth Caspire
Thernes
Cat Stillen
Caspire
Pete Hansen
Mara
Town
Ray Rosbure
Ettinger
Times
Cagpire
Betty Ann Tindall Wins Ribbons in Emmet Contest
Metty Ann Tindall, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Tindall, placed second in written spelling and third in oral spelling at the Emmet contest, ranking third overall. The Times congratulates Betty Ann on her honor.
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Metty Ann ‘Tindall
Widh
Ralph Tindall
Jack Creek No
The
Times
Betty Ann
Leonard Schumacher dies after brain surgery on Good Friday
Leonard Schumacher 60, WWII veteran, died at Rochester two days after brain tumor operation. He and wife Mary Bradley had 13 children. funeral at Assumption Church Enonetsburg with military honors. Remains buried in St. Marys Cemetery Mallard. pallbearers were nephews.
Cedar Rapids Man John Bormann Dies After Heart Attack
John Bormann of Cedar Rapids died last week on his return from California after suffering a heart attack. Mrs Hermann of Matherville attended the funeral of her brother in law in Cedar Rapids.
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John Bormann
Jom Bormann
Cedar Rapids
California
Hermann
Matherville
Ed Powers 64 Died Of Heart Attack In Community
Ed Powers 64 died of a heart attack Friday found seated in a chair near the north lumber yard. He had been ill for weeks and did not appear Friday. Emnett Riley checked on him. Funeral Monday at 11 a.m. at the Catholic church with Rev D K Hurley officiating. Interment in Catholic cemetery. Powers and brother William lived in the area 25 years. William was killed by dynamite years ago. Born January 1888 in Keswick Keokuk County Iowa. Survived by one brother John of Balaton Minnesota. five sisters Mrs Lewis Logue Talaton Minnesota, Muriel Johnston What Cheer Iowa, Mrs Tim Noon Neswick Iowa, Mrs Stacia Overall Seattle Washington, Mrs Alice Long Treoma Washington. Two sisters and five brothers preceded him. Relatives attending included Francis Logue Balaton Minnesota, Mr and Mrs Lee Welsh Tracy Minnesota, Mrs John Walters Lynd Minnesota, Merle Johnson What Cheer Town, Beverett Johnston North British Iowa. He was friendly, attentive to his own affairs, and widely liked. The Times extends sympathy to all relatives.
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Leonard Schumacher
Rochester
Schumacher
Des Moines
Veterans’ Hospital
Assumption Church
Enonetsburg
W. FP
Mason
Schemn
St. Mary's Cemetery
Mallard
Arnold Girres
Gene Schumachar
Alvin Kang
Geores Latbonthial
Lewis Schumacher
John Goeders
Elizabeth
Mary
Kaveny
Gene
Alice
Theresa
Leonard
Connie
Holna Mae
Keyron
Karen
Aoson
Michael Schumacher
Germany
Jon Schumacher
Ann Girres
Charles Ku
Chiren
Dng
Kilnand
North Lumber Yard
Mr. Powers
Emnett Riley
D. K. Hurley
Edward Powers
William
Willian
Keswick
Keokuk County
Iowa
Tie
Januney
Jie
Tom Powers
Towa
Powers
George Bosold Dead in Emmetsburg at 79
George Bosold, 79, died at his home in Emmetsburg. Born in Rock Island in 1867, he came to the area with his family and settled east of Graettinger, later moving to Emmetsburg 32 years ago. Survived by wife and five daughters and several relatives. funeral held in Emmetsburg Monday.
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George Bosold
Moimetsburg
Emmetsburg
Rock Island
Ufimnais
Fof
Grachtinger
Baseld
Tom Tmamilton
Wimetsburg
Helen Muyphs
Bometslure
Unscheid
Woodland
D C Donald Mera 87 Dies in Coatesville Sleep
Mera Cy Donald, 87, died in her sleep at home in Coatesville Pennsylvania on Master Sunday. Her death was reported to her daughter in law Anna MacDonald who left for the east to attend the funeral. Survived by three sons and one daughter. The Times extends sympathy to Mr and Mrs J C MacDowle and children, and to other relatives.
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Mera
Cy Donald
Coatesville
Pennsylvania
Anna MacDonald
Oan
Matinee Sunday at Watson Theater for Canyon Passage
Canyon Passage is the feature at the Watson Theatre this Sunday and Monday. A matinee will start at two o'clock to give everyone a chance to see the picture.
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Canyon Passage
Watson Theatre
Oder
A New Daughter Adopted by Mr and Mrs Garretts
Sandra Leo aged ten months has been adopted by Mr Henry Garretts and Mrs Garretts. The child will be a joy and blessing to her new parents in a loving home.
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Sandra Leo
Henry Garretts
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Daten
Peton
Allen
Macken
Poland
Manwarren
Kansas City
Delmar Allen
Thomas Allen
Groetlinger
Lois Mackea
the Moines
Delmar
GHS
Omaha
Dale Poland
John R. Poland
Loretta Manwarren
Ammetsburg
Nebraska
Dale
University of Omaha
Verl Powell
Tarvil
Albert Thu
Spirit Lake Hospital
Curtin Thoreson
Glendon Thu
Jenson & Larson
Mr. Bartleman
East
Robbins Avenue
Alfred Jorgensen
Jensen & Watson
James Culm
St. Ellen's Emmetsburg
Julius Skow, Sr
Leonard Johnson
Rialto
Califrynia
Geo. B. Johnson
Johnsons
Riverside
George B. Johnson
IWIN
Hans
Henry Appel
Otta Appel
Henry Appel Hach
15Th Weather Squadron
Manila
P. I
U. S. Weather Service
Army Air Corps
San Antonio
Chanute Field
Graetsinger, Kowa
Margaret O'Brien
Lionel Barrymore
Robert Young
Sylvia Sidney
Dana Andrews
Brian Nowlevy
James Craig
Mrs. Anderson Deat
John Roger
Roger Mills
Chicago
Rogers
Dorothy Fink
WSCS
WSUS
Methodist Church
Hare
Art Montgomery
Don Moura
I. H. Garber
George Singer
Junny Lammers
Elbert, Powers
Alfred McCombs
L. H. Schumacher
D.C. Barringer
Ed Powers
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