Funeral Of Clark Westfall 57 Held Thursday
Clark William Westfall a Graettinger lifetime resident died April 8 1952 at Holy Family hospital Estherville He was almost 58 and a WWI veteran married Helen Davenport in 1917 fathering five children The funeral was held at the Graettinger Methodist church with Rev Arthur Rasmussen officiating Services were at the Martin Funeral Service and burial was northwest of Graettinger He is survived by two sons two daughters five grandchildren and four brothers and four sisters The Times offers sympathy to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Westfall
Holy Family Hospital
Estherville
Westfall
Gradttinner
Methodist
Arthur Rasmussen
Graettinger
John Swift
Ted Gilbaugh
Dave Murray
LeRoy Miller
Wm. Luhman
A. L. Herem
Martin
Clark William Westfall
Helen Davenport
Bank Statement For March 91 Published This Week
Graettinger State Bank’s March 91 statement shows cash items and government bonds totaling over 1 million dollars. Deposits exceed 1.5 million, with capital and surplus at 171,841 and total footings at 1,675,466.65.
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Graettinger State Bank
Prizes Awarded In Wednesday Drawing
C L Cornelius won 10 dollars at the drawing on Wednesday afternoon. Don Peytow was drawn for 15 dollars but was not in town. Darlena Pay ton drew 125 dollars but was not present at the 3 pm event. Prizes next Wednesday will be 10 15 and 165 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Cornelius
Don Peytow
Darlena Payton
Mighty Mo on course to reach twin cities tonight
The Missouri river crest stood 25 miles north of Council Bluffs at 11:00 am today and is expected to reach the Twin Cities by midnight tonight. Authorities warned residents to monitor rising waters and stay prepared for possible evacuations.
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Missouri River
Council Blaffa
Twin Cities
Smorgasbord at K P ball in Hatherville
A smorgasbord will be held at the K P ball in Hatherville on Wednesday April 23 from 5 30 to 7 30 sponsored by the K C council.
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K. P. Ball
Hatherville
K. C. Council
Easter Lilies Sent by Miles Mahan for Church
The Times family received six dozen Easter lilies from Miles Mahan of Los Angeles, shipped by express and arriving in good condition before Easter Sunday for use on church altars. Father Maynard and the Catholic congregation extend thanks. Mahan, a former local resident, now works in Los Angeles with an Omaha firm.
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Miles Mahan
Times
Los Angeles
Maynard
Mahan
Immaculate Conception Church
Will Sullivan
Merle Jones Dwelling Damaged By Fire Sunday
Graettinger fire crew responded to a Sunday forenoon attic blaze at the Merle Jones residence occupied by the Clarence Westfall family. The fire started near an outside brick chimney and siding, aided by high winds, causing about 2000 dollars in damage before firefighters extinguished it. the Westfalls moved to the Mrs. Roy Masters residence in northeast Graettinger.
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Graettinger
Merle Jones
Clarence Westfall
City Hall
Westfall
Roy Masters
Gracttinger
Mrs Annette Gale Plans May Visit To Los Angeles
Mrs Annette Gale of Washington DC visits relatives in Los Angeles and plans a stop in Grachtinger in May before returning to the east on her journey home.
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Annette Gale
Washington, D. C
Los Angeles
Grachtinger
Fire Alarm Responded At Jorgen Larsen Farm
Fire company called today for a grass fire at the Jorgen Larsen farm. Numerous local residents and visitors, including the Buckingham and Masters families, travel between Tulsa Chicago Dallas Graettinger Spirit Lake Ruthven and Pequot Lakes for Easter family gatherings and funerals.
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Jorgen Larsen
Remains Of Anton Swanson Laid To Rest
Anton Edward Swanson 69, longtime farmer of the Graettinger area, died April 5 1952 in Worthington Minnesota from a glandular ailment and diabetes after a year or two of illness. Funeral at South Walnut church April 8 with Rev Fred Jacobsen officiating. interment at South Walnut Cemetery. He was born January 1 1883 in Skone Sweden and came to the United States in 1900. Survived by wife Agnes Marie Westergaard, three children Fldon at home Leona Anderson Graettinger and Mabel Olson Ayrshire, seven grandchildren and one brother Frans Swanson. Funeral arrangements by Martin Funeral. Relatives from a distance included George Gladys Olson Hoopsten MN and Bertie Weinblom Cannon Falls MN. He lived in the Graettinger vicinity 43 years and was valued in the community as a hardworking, upright man. The Times extends sympathy.
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Anton Edward Swanson
Skone
Sweden
United States
Hoopston
Ilinois
Iowa
Agnes Marie Westergard
South Walnut Lutheran Church
Walnut Township
Mr. Swans
Frans Swanson
Swanson
Richard
Gary Lee
Donna Kay Swanson
Jonova
William
Tinda Sue Anderson
Nancy Agnes Olson
George and
Gladys Olson
Hoopsten
Minsis
Bertie Weinblom
Cannon Falls
Minnesota
Graettinger
the Times
Mailing Dates Changed for This Week's Times
This notice informs readers that mailing dates are corrected to include Monday April 14 and asks subscribers to verify their credits on the address label. If there is a mistake, readers should drop a card or visit the office to fix the paid to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abel
Mrs Ida Larson Injured In Fall At Home
Mrs Ida Larson postmaster at Swea City suffered a painful shoulder injury last March after falling on outside steps at her home. The injury requires four and a half months in a cast. Friends here regret her misfortune and note she is a friend of Mrs T A Larson of this city.
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Ida Larson
Swea City
Larson
T. A. Larson
Grass fire threat prompts quick fire company response
The local fire company answered an alarm at 2 07 Tuesday afternoon. A grass fire west of the light plant threatened to get out of control.
Firemen's Ball Set for April 23 At Grachtinger Fire Dept
The Grachtinger Fire Department announces its annual Firemen's Ball on Wednesday April 23 with Al Menke orchestra. Tickets are $1.00 and donations are accepted from non dancers. Mail checks or cash to support the department as volunteers respond to calls and cover own clothing damage.
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Grachtinger Fire Dept
al Menke Orchestra
Fire Department
Jenson Drug Store
Lions To Sponsor White Elephant Sale May 3
The Lions club hosts a White Elephant Auction in the city on Saturday May 3 at 8:00 p m Proceeds stay local for a worthy purpose Donors from homes and businesses urged to contribute items Call No 84 for pickup of donations The sale was set to include a carrier but another business activity intervened
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Lions Club
Extra postage on 2¢ government cards eliminated
The 10 percent excess postage on orders of more than 49 government cards has been removed. The charge, seen as a nuisance to buyers, postmasters, and the post office, is gone. Cards now cost 2 cents each regardless of quantity.
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Post Office Department
Easter in Graettinger: snow, services, and new Des Moines mayor
Easter Sunday morning brought cold weather and snow in Graettinger. Local churches were filled for services. Easter Monday was not observed here. Good Friday closures affected businesses and the school. Allen Denny of Des Moines, son in law of Graettinger residents, is named mayor of Des Moines after serving on the city council. Graettinger friends extend congratulations and best wishes.
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Graettinger
Allen Denny
Des Moines
C. E. Norris
Denny
Father and Son Banquet Planned by Lutheran Brotherhood
The Lutheran Brotherhood of St. Paul church sponsors the annual father and son banquet on Thursday May 1 at 7 00 p m. Tickets are 3 00 each and admit two. A program will follow the meal. Tickets are sold by J W Knutsen and other Brotherhood members.
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Father & Son
Lutheran Brotherhood of the St. Paul
Father and Son
J. W. Knutsen
Brotherhood
Special Meeting of Graettinger Cemetery Association
A special meeting of the Graettinger Cemetery Association will be held next Saturday evening April 19 at 7 30 in the Graettinger Methodist church. All interested are invited. This is an important meeting.
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Cemetery Association
Graettinger Cemetery Association
Methodist Church
Graettinger
Thirteen Teachers Sign Contracts For Next Year
Thirteen Graettinger teachers signed contracts to teach next year while three resignations were submitted. Sixteen contracts were offered with a 5 percent cost of living increase plus $65.00, some adjustments based on assignments. Returning staff include Virginia DeWall, Mary Ann Munson, Arnola Reinitz, Coy Coan, Christine Hess, Cora Christopher, Marvin Dosehadis, Frederick Fish, Kathryn Bailey, William Rasmussen, George Case, Dale Schnirring, Warren Jones and others.
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Graetfinger
Miss. Flathorp
Miss Donahue
Resh
Board of Education
Cornelius Vander[Broek
Joyce McKean
Christie Kreul
Virginia DeWall
Mary Ann Munson
Arnola Reinitz
Coy Coan
Christine Hess
Cora Christopher
Marvin Dosehadis
Frederick T. Fish
Kathryn Bailey
William D. Rasmussen
George Case
Dale L. Schnirring
Warren 1
Jones
Home from Florida: Joneses Return After Snowbound Stop
Mr and Mrs Earl Jones arrived home from St Petersburg Florida Sunday. They left their trailer at Clear Lake for a few days due to snow. The trip resumed to Graettinger the next day with Mr and Mrs Merle Jones, who were called by a fire that caused $2000 damage to their home.
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Mrs. Earl Jones
St. Petersburg
Florida
Clear Lake
Mason City
Jones
Graettinger
Merle Jones
Weather and Summer Visit in Graettinger
A Tuesday weather update notes a warm sunny day with a mild breeze. Farmers work in fields as a snow event the previous Saturday left slush and brief ground white around Easter. Mr. and Mrs. John Poland arrived in Graettinger two weeks ago for the summer, with Poland operating the Rock Island gravel pit power shovel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Poland
Graattinger
Poland
Rock Island
Thomas Allen
Graettinger
Community Club to Meet at Watson Theatre Tonight
Graettinger Community club members convene at Watson Theatre this evening at 8:00 for a free program aimed at business men. Guests are invited.
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Graettinger
Watson Theatre
GHS Base Ball Team Splits First Two Games
GHS Baseball splits the opening two games defeating Gruver 18 to 12 and losing to Fenton 10 to 4. Dan Jacobson worked five innings for Graettinger with four hits and two runs allowed. Roger Henningsen finished the game. Remaining schedule lists games at West Bend Mallard Rodman and a May sectional round. A list of players out due to injury or illness is provided.
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Graettinger
Allen Thu
Curt Larsen
Cylinder
West Bend
Mallard
Rodman
Arnold Largen
John Elsenbast
Roger Henningsen
Dan Jacobson
Gary Bonstead
Richard Duhn
Lloyd McCombs
Warlan Hansen
Curtis Larsen
Lanny Eldridge
Paul Appel
Larry Kirkegaard
Billy Hansen
Jim Swangon
Onawa Flood Tracks Residents as Dike Rises
Maryanna Spies hosts visitors from Onawa as parents depart for Sheldon. Ruthie Hamilton and Elizabeth Spies join locals for a visit while a five foot dirt wall is built across the paved highway. Big Muddy crest expected to hit Onawa area Monday night or Tuesday morning.
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Glenna
Connie Berry
Onawa
Mary
Janna Spies
Spies
Sheldon
Ruthie Hamilton
Ner
Elizabeth Spies
Inetsburgz
Maryanna
Trerry
Leff Onawa
Record Flood Tops Missouri River High Water Marks
The Missouri river floods push Sioux City to evacuate 84,000 residents as water reaches the business district. Council Bluffs and Omaha were expected to face severe impact with ongoing flood warnings and mounting property damage likely to reach millions. In a separate note, Linwood Legis Ace, a Holstein cow from Graettinger Iowa, set an 865 day production record with 868 pounds of butterfat and 23,774 pounds of milk under official Herd Improvement Registry supervision.
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Sioux City
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Brattleboro
Linwood Legis Ace
Spies & Levi
Graettinger
Iowa
Iowa State College
Holstein-Friesian Association of America
Paul Mix to Appear at Graettinger High Gym Monday
Paul Mix a versatile Jabiateer from the southwest where cattle country uses ropes and branding irons will appear at Graettinger high school gym on Monday April 21 at 9 00 a m The event will showcase his skills in a high school venue and feature his distinctive background from open cattle country.
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Paul Mix
Jabiateer
Graettinger High School
Southwest
Mortensen sells farm near Wallingford to Thomsen
Victor E Mortensen of near Wallingford sold his farm to Tommy Thomsen. The Mortensens will move to Sedalia Missouri where they bought a 203 acre farm. Sedalia is about 400 miles south of here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor E. Mortensen
Waliingford
Tommy Thomsen
Also Mentioned on This Page
George Buckingham
Tulsa
Oklahoma
C. M. Patterson
Joan
Tacoma
Washington
Fred Masters
Elmer Masters
al Graettinger
Warren Bishop
Goodwin Thoreson
Spirit Lake
Bobby Thoreson
Ed Ellingson
KE. P. Knutsen
Pequot Lakes
Anna Hoff
Mrs. Lloyd. Enger
Ruthven
Ole Olesen
Agnes Hleenbast
Missouri Valley Schools
Frank Elaenbast
Anton Swanson
South Walnut Cemetery
Anton FE. Swanson
Grachstinger
Worthington
South Walnut Church
Fred Jacobsen
Rolfe
South Walnut C
5. M.andersen
Otto Appel
Elmer Hansen
Laurence Shaw
Joe Bannon
Art Thompson
Lions
White Elephant Sale
GHS
Wistipré
Ares
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