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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1947

Page

5

Relative Of E S George Bride Of Parker Hession

Nancy M Halser of Mason City married Parker J Hession of Des Moines in Omaha last February. Parker is son of Mr and Mrs J Hession, and Nancy is a relative of E S Georgy of Graettinger. The bride is a Mason City graduate and former radio staffer. the groom is a sales man for Gray Bar Electric. They will live in Des Moines.

Parker J. Hession Tr. J. Hession Des Moines Omaha Mra. Hession KCBC Mr. Hession Gray Bar Electric Company Mason City KGLO WTAD Quincy Til KSO Marine Corps Hession Loras College Dubuque Drake University Willl Parker Hession P. J. Hession Graettinger Joe Hession the Times

Vernon Climbers 4-H Meeting Highlightsفاعل

Vernon Climbers 4-H met at Delores Juhl home on April 8 with Dorothy Quam as vice president. Frances Simonsen chosen to aid Delores Juhl for the demonstration team. A delicious lunch was served and social time followed. Auctioneer Grodland plans to build a new home in Graettinger with options on lots and needed materials. he recently bought the Nelson Estate adjoining his High Lake property. Asher Peterson to save lumber on the acreage.

Vernon Climbers Delores Juhl Dorothy Quam Frances Simonsen Grodland Graettinger Nelson High Lake Asher Peterson Wallingford

Two Table Bridge Club entertained by Mrs H A Fisenbast

Mrs H A Fisenbast entertained the Two Table Bridge Club Monday evening with a 7:30 dessert luncheon followed by bridge. High score honors went to Mrs C A Jensen.

H. A. Fisenbast C. A. Jensen

Legion Bowls Win in Essterville League Night

In last week's Times the editor hints at wartime veterans and presents delayed news. The Legion team won three games two weeks ago Monday night in league play at Estherville with all players posting excellent scores.

Legion Estherville

Vernon Farm Bureau Meeting at School No. 7 April 7

A large crowd attended the Vernon Farm Bureau gathering at School No. 7 on Monday evening April 7. Speakers Henry Frobling Howard Stillman and Maurice Drew discussed weed controls and eradication methods. The program included humorous readings and songs by pupils of District No. 7 with Lois and Dorothy Larson and Maurice Prew among performers.

Lois Dorothy Larson Maurice Lawrence Prew Arnold Naig Tor Nais Amos Berkland Bill Juhl Tester Larson Dennis Henrickson

RITZMANS ARE HOME FROM THE SUNNY SOUTH

Mr and Mrs A W Titzman returned from the south Monday. They had been away since January a year ago and stayed in Oklahoma City for months then spent the winter in Texas. A two inch snow in Graettinger Tuesday surprised them after weeks of warm weather in the south. The Ritzmans kept their Graettinger home during their travels.

A. W. Titzman Oklahoma City Texas Grachtinger Tuesaday Rilamans Graettinger

Grain Bins and Buildings Set for Public Auction

Three grain bins and three small buildings will be sold at the Graettinger Co-Operative Grain Co auction on Saturday April 19 at 1 30 pm. Bortint Brown will handle the sale. The bins measure 14 by 24 feet and the other structures are 10 by 12, 14 by 24, and 16 by 24.

Graettinger Co-Operative Grain Co Bortint & Brown

Rollo Bergeson to Speak at Graettinger Banquet

Rollo Bergeson secretary of state will speak at the Father and Son banquet at the Legion hall Graettinger on Thursday May 1. The Lutheran Brotherhood of the St Paul church sponsors the event with banquet tickets on sale.

Rollo Bergeson Father & Son Legion Hall Graettinger Lutheran Brotherlood St. Paul Church Bergeson Graettingeor

Auto Accident Near Lawn On Highway 18 In Snowstorm

An evening crash on Highway 18 near the Lawn ridge involved two UPR bull cars with serious injuries reported. One car driven by Carney and another by a Curlew resident. A highway patrolman investigated as poor visibility from snow and sleet was blamed. Neither vehicle left the road, but both were heavily damaged and occupants named by Carney officers include several youths.

Lawn Highway 18 Curlew Carney City Sai

Drying sweaters with a window screen method

A reader offers a quicker sweater drying method using a window screen placed on chair arms to support the garment. A towel is laid over the screen, shaping the sweater to dry evenly without stretching. Also notes a court house visitor, Bf. 8, George, in Emmetsburg on Monday for county business and visiting court offices.

Court House George Emmetsburg

Enjoyed Skating Party At Arnolis Park With GHS Pupila

Pupila of GHS enjoyed an all high school skating party at Arnolis Park Friday evening. The trip was made in buses and the young folks spent a very enjoyable evening.

GHS Arnolis Park

Weather Notes on a Late Spring Week

A week of cool weather with two inches of snow on Tuesday. little seeding has occurred. Lawns remain green, trees are budding, signaling a notably late spring.

Kermore Hotel Sold in Cash Deal at Emmetesboro

The Kermore hotel in Emmetesboro sold for 76000 dollars to a South Dakota gentleman in a cash transaction. Stockholders will be paid in full. A stray joke about a son passing exams is noted but not central to the sale. Subscribe for the Times.

Kermore Emmetesboro South Dakota

Mary Wiegmann Dies After Sudden Heart Attack

Mary Wiegmann, 57, died last Monday of a heart attack after a period of poor health. Funeral planned at her Emmetsburg residence with burial northwest of Gradlinger. She was born in Grundy county Iowa, daughter of C Wiegmann, and survived by three sisters Mrs Gallmeyer Mrs Ellis Mrs Howard and two brothers F C Wiegmann and Conrad. Local family and friends express sympathy. Also notes on local visitors and a Korea return of Staff Sergeant James dy ig.

F. C. Wiegmann Gracttinger Conrad Butte Montana Korea James Dy Ig James Sand Grachtinger Ringsted Anvelig Ringsted High James Japan

Fuel oil shortage worries Graettinger area

In Graettinger and northwest Town fuel oil remains scarce amid conflicting causes. Refineries are busy meeting gasoline needs for emergencies, and a price war between producers and refiners is cited. The situation persists as supply is tight. Inactive Reserve enrollments open to men 19 to 29, upgrade for veterans, and details from Fort Dodge Navy Recruiting Substation outline eligibility, benefits, and hours.

Graettinger Inactive Reserve M. G. Vengaard Fort Dodge Navy Coast Guard Army Marine Corps Inactive Naval Reserve M. G. Vesgaard, Cwt USN

Nelson Christiansen post name change in Graettinger

The Graettinger American Legion post title changed from John Nelson post to Nelson Christiansen post to honor veterans of both wars. John Nelson died in service with the A R F. Clarion Christiansen, son of the mayor, died at Guadalcanal with the U S Marines, the first Palo Alto county youth to fall in the current war.

American Legion Graettinger John Nelson Nelson Palo Alto County

May First Is Deadline For 1947 Farm Sign Up

Palo Alto County AAA committee announced May 1, 1947 as the deadline to sign the 1947 farm intention plan. Unsale producers unable to attend township meetings should call the County AAA Office to sign their teams before May 1 1947 to participate. Payments depend on the Agricultural Appropriation to be made soon.

Palo Alto County AAA

May Improve Train Service On Rock Island

A Rock Island official and Des Moines representative discussed upgrades for the Sioux Falls Cedar Rapids route at a Marinetsburg Chamber meeting. They promised improved on time service and newer air conditioned coaches, with delays due to equipment orders. sleeper service was ruled out as unprofitable.

Bannelsburg Cement Chicago, Rock Island and Maeifie Railway Marinetsburg Tra Pute Sons Weik Des Mois Aggent Chamber of Commerce Daiies W. Pay Wif C. A. Dingoes Arthur R. McDowall Arthur W. Smith Lake Committee TH. E. Barringer Joseph P. Hand Gene Yeutter Izaak Walton League Gib Knudson Rock Island Fay Kimmersburg Sioux Falls Cedar Rapids Weile Hmmelsburg

Learn to Fly Yford Asher Advertises Planes

Yford Asher of Wallingford visited yesterday to arrange advertising. He recently bought a new Kuper Cruiser two place plane now available for charter or rent. Gilford also offers flying lessons and has an advertisement in today's Times.

Yford Asher Wallingford Gilford

California Heat Records Lit by Weekend Sun

Sunday in Los Angeles saw a high of 94 degrees while a new heat record was set. In Grachtinger two inches of snow fell Tuesday morning. About a million people spent the day at beaches as the warm spell continued.

California Mercury Los Angeles Grachtinger

Kindergarten Opens Next Monday at High School

Plans are nearly complete to start kindergarten instruction next May, April 21, in the lower flag building of the high school. Afternoon session only from one to four, with Mrs. Donald Moore teaching. Principal contact Mr. Chase for questions.

Easting Elise Donald Moore Chase

Building Boom In Graettinger Is Beginning Now

Graettinger enters a brisk spring building season despite material and labor shortages. Local firms plan improvements, new homes and remodels, with contractors like Ross Gilbaugh constructing an office for the Ptlinger Co Op Grain Co and future projects including a feed warehouse and a large hardware building on Robbins Avenue. A new residence for Mr and Mrs JaRoy Miller is under foundation, while several homes and renovations are progressing or planned, reflecting broader growth in Graettinger's business district and housing stock in 1947.

Graettinger Gradlinger Pre- Voss Ross Gilbaugh Ptlinger Co-Op Dindall Elevatoruildinges Macistion Ure Estery Adid Himes Brea Gyaetlinver Enst Oll Taree Toot Robbins Avenue Mtr JaRoy Miller Peter Miller Ole Petersen Mas Marvin Hansen Doe Grady West Graettinger Adolph Spies West Robbina Avenue Times Ieprovement

Father J. J. Keane Injured in Auto Accident Near Fostoria

Father J J Keane pastor of St Patrick s parish Estherville was seriously injured in a car crash one mile south of Fostoria on Monday evening at seven o clock He was taken to Holy Family hospital with severe facial and body lacerations shock and a badly damaged car The incident was echoed in the Molineville Daily News with details limited by the physician s orders and highway officials reports indicate the car left the road and rolled several times

J. J. Keane Estherville Fostoria Holy Family Hospital Motherville Daily News St. Patrick’s Parish Father Keane Keane Iris Sail

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