John Jackson Died Suddenly Last Thursday
John Jackson 79 of Wallingford died Thursday afternoon at 6 p.m. while talking with his son Charles. He had not been seriously ill but felt unwell that day. A physician was present as he passed away. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon. A long-time Emmet county resident, he was a respected Wallingford citizen, devoted husband, and parent. Born August 20, 1860 in Argyle shire Scotland, he emigrated to North Dakota in 1888 and moved to Emmet county in 1869. He and wife Margaret Keith had two children, Charles P. Jackson and Janet Keith Amdahl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jackson
Charles Jackson
Wallingford
Charles
Mr. Jackson
Emmet County
Argyllshire
Scotland
North Dakota
Margaret Keith
Charles P. Jackson
Laurens
Iowa
Twelve Mile Lake Township
B. L. Allen
Allen and Jackson
Graettinger High School Announces Summer Band Program
The Graettinger High School band previews an extensive summer program with weekly concerts, a ten week summer band school, and advanced, second, and beginner classes. A $8.50 tuition covers ten weeks and instrument rental credit toward purchase options, with practice time and community support highlighted.
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Graettinger High School
Busingas
Greettinger Band
Ita
Ritzmans Take Speer Estate Home In Graettinger
Mr and Mrs A W Ritzman have purchased the Mrs Speer Estate residence in Southeast Graettinger. They plan remodeling and expect to move in by May first. The current occupants are Mr and Mrs Julius Sevdy. The house is well built and well located, suited as a fine new home.
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A. W. Ritzman
Mrs. Speer
Graettinger
Julius Sevdy
Speer
Nels Kraschel Seeks Governor Nomination in Primary
Former Iowa governor Nels Kraschel, from Harlan, seeks the Democratic nomination in the June primaries. The piece recalls his administration’s tax reforms, public works, CCC support, farm tenancy progress, and health expansion, noting his popularity in Graettinger and his impact on Iowa’s finances and programs.
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Nelson G. Kraschel
Harlan
Iowa
Kraschel
Graettinger
Pade Moor
Ol Genie Ie
Rolla
Treasury
CCC
United States
Wilson
Marriage of Jess Ellis Jr and Misa Swearinger at Yuma
Jess Ellis Jr son of Mr and Mrs Jess Ellis of Emmetaburg and Misa Aldene Swearinger daughter of Mr and Mrs Rose Swearinger of Bante Ana California were married in Yuma Arizona on March 2 1040 Attendants were Mr and Mrs Jimmie Foy The couple will reside in Santa Ana where the groom is employed in a garage The groom is a well known young man with many friends extending congratulations to the couple
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jese Ellis, Jr
Jess Ellie Emmetaburg
Misa Aldene Swearinger
Rose Swearinger
Bante Ana
California
Ommersburg
Ellig
Conrad Refsell in Serious Condition at Estherville Hospital
Conrad Refsell of Wallingford is in a very serious condition at the Coleman hospital Estherville after undergoing a surgical operation Monday morning. A large and several small neuia were removed, with the patient in critical condition but gradually regaining strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Refsell
Wallingford
Coleman ‘Hospital
Estherville
Remains Of Nell McCarty Laid To Rest
Graettinger friends mourn the death of Nell McCarty 83 who died in St Paul Minnesota. Her remains were brought to Graettinger and funeral services held at the Catholic church with Father Kelly officiating. Burial followed in the McCarty family plot. Casket bearers included Aaron Garretts Basie Jacobson P F Carney Matt Quinn Charles Nolan and John Leonard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Mian
Nell McCarty
St. Paul
Minnesota
Eugene McCarty
Groottinger
Father Kelly
McCarty
Aaron Garretts
Basie Jacobson
P. F. Carney
Matt Quinn
Charles Nolan
John Leonard
Arnold Sevold
James
Mary O’sullivan McCarty
McGregor
Iowa
Imogene
Emmet County
Miss McCarty
Mrs. McCarty
German Mayor Presides Over Peaceful Nordic Towns
A German mayor leads Graettinger, a Scandinavian town with a German majority. The two communities are described as ruling peaceful, prosperous lives. The text asserts it is a privilege to be an American citizen, native or foreign born.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nircestan
Graettinger
Purclished Larsen Home Sold in Graettinger Area Estate
James Jacobson recently purchased the L. P. C. Larsen estate house in northwest Graettinger. The Elmer Miner family currently occupies the home, with Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Henningsen set to move in after May 1. Fire Equipment Fund shows a previously acknowledged amount of $171.50. Wm. Thompson and others appear in a fragmented financial note totaling entries for seeders.
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James Jacobson
L. P. C. Larsen
Graettinger
Elmer Miner
Arnold Henningsen
Dana College Choir to Perform in Graettinger
Dana College A Cappella choir from Blair Nebraska brings a forty one-voice program to Graettinger High School auditorium Monday April 22. The group tours the Midwest and Europe, directed by Professor Hillwood Kraft, presenting works by Bach Brahms Schubert Grieg Tachalkowsky and Goodell.
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Dana
Dana College
Blair
Nebraska
Graettinger
Middle West
Europe
Direcor
Hillwood Kraft
Choral
Bach
Brahms
Schubert
Grieg
Tachalkowsky
Panchenkoi
Sidney Lanier
Walter Goodell
F. Melius Eant
Praige
Dollert
Funeral Of Miss A. Chrestianson Held Tuesday
Amanda Chrestianson 64 died April 18 after a week's pneumonia in Graettinger. Funeral at First Lutheran Church with Rev. Mandsager officiating. Interment east of Graettinger. Casket bearers were six nephews. Survived by four brothers and five sisters. The Times extends sympathy to the family.
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Amanda Chrestianson
Cherokee
Graettinger
First Lutheran Church
M. Mandsager
Clarence
Lawrence Chreatianson
Erwin
Art Clemitson
Ingvold
Lewis Larsen
Andrew
Karen Marie Chrestianson
Antone
Iver
Hans
Gracttinger
Albert Chrestianson
Estherville
C. J. Larson
Wal Ungford
Halver Clemitson
Beerength
Mirathera
Worthy Movement Plans From Graettinger Woman's Club
Graettinger Woman's club discussed a youth recreation center at Monday meeting. A panel led by Mrs Bohi with Mia, Ben Reeves, Migs Henningsen, Dr Shiley, Rev Carlsen and Supt Jones explored youth problems and leisure needs. Organizers will seek town groups to appoint reps to plan a community service project if feasible.
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Graettinger Woman’s Club
Fink
Woman's Club
G. Bohi
Mia
Ben F. Reeves
Migs Doria Henningsen
Shiley
Rev. Carlsen
Supt. Jones
Mrs Joe Rustan to Take Cefvus in Graettinger
Notes indicate Mrs Joe Rustan of Ruthven will take a role in Walnut township as she completes her current work. The Rustan family has long been in Graettinger with bakery roots run by Mr Rustan and his brother Fimil. Mrs Rustan is a niece of Mrs J Pi Wagner.
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Mra
Joe Rustan
Ruthven
Walnut
Cenaud Aa
Rustyn
Graettinger
Rustan
Fimil
J. Pi Wagner
Weather Report Shows Cold Spring With Sparse Snow Flakes
A chalky spring week continues with a mix of cold air mild sun and light rain. Farmers are active in the fields as the sky clears and the air remains chilly and tangy.
Graettinger High Defeats Curlew In Baseball
Graettinger High School defeated Curlew 9 to 8 in a close baseball game. Graettinger pitcher Lichtinger led the effort with strong hitting and fielding, while Curlew fought back but fell short by one run.
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Graettinger
Curlew
Graettinger High School
Starch
Lichtinger
Waa
Want A School House Buy One Saturday
A good school building the Duus school in Lost Island township will be sold Saturday April 20 at ten oclock in the morning. The building sits on a gravel road and can be moved to Graettinger. Inspecting the structure now is advised.
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Lost Island ‘Township
Graettinger
Mrs. C. B. Larson Ill With Pneumonia
Mrs. C. B. Larson of Wallingford is very ill with pneumonia. Local friends express sincere hope for her early and complete recovery.
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C. B. Larson
Wallingford
Mrs John ONeill Dies at 80 in Graettinger Home
Mrs. John ONeill age 80 mother of Mrs Clyde Pringle died at Mrs Gus Fischer home Graettinger Wednesday at three after long illness.She was formerly Elizabeth Kane daughter of the late Mr and Mrs John Kane She was born in 70 years ago her husband died about thirty years ago Survived by four sons Prof Harry ONeill St Louis University Dr Fred ONeill St Louis dentist and William and Thomas The daughters are Mrs Pringle Ringster Mrs Williams Estherville and Dora and Rosa Names of married daughters not available The Times extends sympathy to the sorrowing family.
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John O'Neill
Clyde Pringle
Gus Fischer
Harry O’neill
St. Louis University
Fred O’neill
St. Louis
William
Thomas
Local shops open Wednesday nights for country shoppers
Grachtinger business houses announce Wednesday night hours to aid customers from surrounding areas. With the busy farming season approaching, residents can visit after work. The extended evening hours will run until Christmas.
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Grachtinger
Farma
Funeral attendance and local hospital update for Suss family
A relative attended the funeral of A. Suss and daughter Clara, who returned from Illinois after a funeral held in Amboy last Wednesday. The following Thursday Geo Suss of Silvis, Illinois, a son of J A Suss, was rushed to the hospital for an appendicitis operation and is recovering nicely.
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S, A. Suss
Clara
Illinois
Amboy
Geo. Suss
Silvis
Ilinois
J. A. Suss
Hawkeye Theater Screens April Film Schedule
Hawkeye Theater presents Vigil in the Night with Carole Lombard and Brian Ahern Friday and Saturday April 19 20 plus Remem Thenhy Barbara Stamryck and others Sunday Monday April 21 22 features March of Time Tuesday and Wednesday. Knights of the Range stars Russell Hayden and Victor Jory in a Western offering.
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Carole Lombard
Brian Aberne
Ann Shirley
Monda
Remem Thenhy
Barbara Stamryck
Eed Mac Muvia
Wesnester
Exploding Stove Triggers $4500 Farm Fire Near Graettinger
A oil stove explosion destroyed a 10 by 80 foot dairy barn at Fred Spies dairy farm two miles southwest of Graettinger Tuesday morning, with $4500 in losses other structures saved and the Holstein herd unharmed. Mayor Spies, owner, carried only $1000 insurance and plans a new barn after the blaze. Fire crews arrived quickly but the hay loft fire spread rapidly, with equipment and 15 tons of alfalfa hay and 300 bushels of soybeans lost.
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Fred Spies
Grachtinger
Aize
Ewing Reasoner
Marion Rene Boner
Mgr. Spies
Groettinger
Groetetinger
Spies
Barber and Randolph to wed in Cedar Falls ceremony
Mr F Marvin Barber formerly of Graettinger and Miss Verna Randolph of McClausland Town will marry Saturday April 20 at the Wesley Foundation Cedar Tally with Alden Randolph and Wilma Barber as attendants. Randolph recent DeWitt HS grad 1986. Barber Gruettinger HS grad 1996. Both active in Wesley Foundation. Barber employed by Omar Flour Mills. They will reside at 282 Leland Street Waterloo.
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F. Marvin Barber
Graettinger
Verna Randolph
McClausland
Town
Wesley Foundation
Cedar Tally
Earle A. Baler
First Methodist Church
Alden Randolph
Wilma Barber
Helen Barber
Ranolph
DeWitt High School
Iowa State Teachers' College
Kappa Phi Forouty
The
Golden Ledger
Scott County
Barber
Gruettinger High School
Town State ‘Teachers’ College
Phi Tan Theta
Omar Flour Mills, Inc
Waterloo
Leland. Street
Watar
Mrs L Lippold Returns From Detroit Winter Visit
Mrs L Lippold returned from Detroit where she spent the winter months with her son. Detroit is described as a modern city with nearly two million people and a major industrial center.
Pat Lambe Ls With H Pat Lambe Osgood Ig This Week
Unclear OCR summary notes Pat Lambe with H and Osgood near. mentions hopes for early improvement in his condition and friends in the vicinity. Fallback details incomplete.
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Pat Lambe
H Pat Lambe
Osgood
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C. P. Jackson
Hila
Graettinger Market
Thureday
LSC
Ritzmans
Speer Home
Nels Kraschel
Jess Ellis, Jr
Yuma, Arizona
Seeders Nee Eens
Miss A. Chrestianson
Lutheran Church
Mre
Cefvus
OUR
John O’neill
C. Pringle
Emmetsburg
Hawkeye Theater
Ara Ae
Yard Aly
Eas
Pik
Graettinger Fire Department
Mr. Spies
Graettinger Friends
Marvin Barber
Cedar Falls
Detroit
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