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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1948

Page

5

Rosalie Duhn Weds George Hoyt in Graettinger

Rosalie Duhn daughter of WW Duhn wed George Hoyt son of Fietcher Hoyt on Wednesday April 24 at the Catholic rectory in Graettinger. Officiating was Rev Father Curley. Attendants were Betty John and Silcott Larson. They plan a wedding trip and will reside in Graettinger where Hoyt works at the Graettinger Block Plant Co. Out of town guests included the groom's Missouri Valley grandparents.

Rosie Duhn Arg WW. Duhn West of Graettinger George Hoyt Fietcher Hoyt West of Virnottinger Wn A. Om Aettinger D. kKurley Betty John Silcott Larson Recon Uringe Graettinger Graettinger Block B& ‘Tile Co Missouri Valley Gradinger High School Mankaty Tasingss College Owatonna Hoyt

New York Life Agent Jom J Brown Rapidly Expands Coverage

Jom J Brown of Jemmetspurg joined New York Life March 15 1946 and insured 842 people for 903300 in two years. In 1947 his first year production earned him top club status and rank 142 of 6000 agents. He qualified for the annual conference at Greenbrier hotel and earned pro rata and production credits with excellent service to policyholders. The company reported 22600000 dollars in Iowa insurance sales in 2047.

Jom J. Brown Jemmetspurg New York Life Insurance Company Brown Banff Canada New York Life Toanff Green Briar Hotel White Sulphur Springs Virginia Atuy Iowa

Nine Teacher Vacancies at Chacttinger Schools Reported

The Times notes nine vacancies in the teaching staff at Chacttinger High and Grade schools. Signed contracts show Supt KT Hancer and Miss Christi Kreul in the high school roles. Hancer’s hiring was previously reported. Kreul is the music teacher. Grade teachers Cora Christopher, Mrs. Dan Resh, Evelyn Gable, and Christine Hess have been hired.

Vuacanciys Chacttingerigh Supt Hancer Christi Kreul Kreul Cora Christopher Dan Resh Evelyn Gable Christine Hess

Free Show Draws Light April Legion Hall Crowd

The Herman Herke farm store sponsored a free weed spraying awareness show with a free lunch at the Legion hall last Thursday. A bright April day found farmers in fields, yet attendance was light, and Verke Stora shows strong interest in this work.

Herman Herke Farm Legion Hall Verke Stora

4-H Camp Workshop At Dolliver Park Near Lehigh Iowa

Two day 4 H Camp Workshop set for May 4 and fh at Dolliver Park near Lehigh Iowa will host attendees Mia Norman Namer Curlew Miss Lorraine Merrill Ayrshire and Hazel L Doerr county extension home economist Special classes will be conducted by trained leaders in crafts outdoor camp cookery music and recreation.

Dolliver Park Lehigh Iowa Mia Norman Namer Curlew Lorraine Merrill Ayrshire Hazel L. Doerr County Extension

Salvation Army Drive Lagging in Graettinger

The Salvation Army drive in Graettinger runs behind, with donors urged to leave contributions at Graettinger State Bank. A unit representative spoke in Graettinger on Wednesday stressing continued public support for the charity. W. A. Rasmussen, proprietor of Standard Service Station, was admitted to Holy Family hospital for treatment and X rays, with friends hoping for a swift recovery.

Salvation Army Graettinger W. A. Rasmussen In Standard Service Station uo Holy +Family hospital Mr. Rasmussen

Leta Petersen 14 Victim Of Heart Attack Friday

Leta Petersen aged 14 died of a heart attack Friday night in Estherville after an outing with her mother Eleanor Peterson. Funeral Monday at Estherville Lutheran church with burial in Lutheran cemetery. Survived by parents and two brothers Arvid and Harvey.

the Daily News Leta Peterson Estherville Eleanor Peterson Leta

McCann Undergoes Surgery at Holy Family Hospital

L. W. McCann underwent another surgical operation at Holy Family hospital Tuesday. He is recovering and remains quite weak. Grattinger friends sincerely hope for his early improvement and complete recovery.

L. W. McCann Holy Family Hospital

Left for California by car from Wallingford area

Mr and Mrs Louis Sevatson of Wallingford Mrs Mary Jensen of Jackson and Mrs Bessie Howard of Graetlinger departed by auto on Wednesday for Lake Shorg California It states they have employment there and will remain until October.

California Louis Sevatson Wallingford Mary Jensen Jackson Bessie Howard Graetlinger Lake Shorg

Injured Shoulder And Sprained Ankle Reported In Local Notices

The mother of Mrs. Dan Resh bruised her shoulder after a fall and tripped. Nearby, S. We. Dunn sustained a sprained ankle from a fall at home on Sunday. The injuries are described as painful though not serious, with sprains taking time to heal.

Dan Resh Far Friends Recret Stanrd S. We Dunn

Thunderstorm Destroys Cattle Worth Heavy Loss

A lightning storm Monday caused Huroki Prather to lose two head of cattle. The drop in livestock value represents a heavy dollar loss at current market prices.

Huroki Prather

Weather report hints at early spring return

A week of cool but not cold weather continues with overcast skies this afternoon and light rain. The forecast suggests a near early spring feel returning soon.

Dakota Hospital Admission for Mrs Jensen

Mrs Gerhardt Jensen of Gradttin ner will enter Canistota South Dakota clinic Sunday for several days. Local friends sincerely hope for her early and complete recovery.

Dakota Hospital Gerhardt Jensen Gradttinner Canistota South Dakota Jensen

4-H Leaders Meet to Plan Rally Day and Tea

Members of the 4-H county committee and leaders will gather at the Farm Bureau office on Friday afternoon in April 1965. They will outline plans for the May Mother-Daughter Tea and the June Rally Day, and discuss clothing projects demonstrations and record keeping improvements.

Farm Bureau

Senior Class Play Friday Night Was Hit Of The Season

The Gray son high school auditorium was packed for the senior class play Good Night Ladies with strong turns by David Baumgartner and Herbert Lancaster as the aunts. Director Mrs Wattonville led a praised production with music interludes and a large cast and crew. Open house set for Sunday May 2 from 2 to 6 pm at Mr and Mrs Wm Nelson’s home.

David Baumgartner Herbert Lancaster Wattonville Mrs. Wattonville Frank Young Phil Horwn Deloris Holland Dale Mills Rozwla Mahan Joyce McDonald Gladys Cameron Wynna Petersen Paul Gilhaugh Joann Johnson Marilyn Young LaVerne Westfall Rozella Mahan Joyea McDonald Jeann Johnson Ore Bill) Nelson Laurens Hoklinge Chere

Funeral Of Capt. Wm. Higgins Held This Morning

The remains of Capt. William B. Higgins were brought to Whittemore for burial. Service was at 9 30 in Whittemore with burial in the parochial cemetery. Higgins died in Sa yope during the American advance against Germany. He leaves a wife and son, his mother, and other relatives. He was publisher of the Whittemore Champion and a reserve officer in the U S Army who was among the first called to active duty after Pearl Harbor. He was a popular figure, and condolences are extended to his family.

Wm. B. Higgins Whittemore Higging Sayope Germany Joe Bigley Grachtinger Capt Billy) Higgins Whittermore Champion U. S. Army Times

Briar Cliff Delegates Attend Drake Uni U N Conference

Four Briar Cliff seniors Mary Sullivan Jean Altmann Theresa Dee and Eileen McAreavey will participate in a model United Nations conference April 30 to May 2 at Drake University Des Moines The Sioux City group will represent Tanada with papers on World Police and Disarmament Revision of the Charter and European Reconstruction from the Canadian viewpoint Governor Robert D Blue will officially open the conference and UN speakers will be present.

Sioux City Journal Briar Cliff College Drake University Des Moines Briar Cliff Jean Altmann Theresa Dee Eileen McAreavey Mary Sullivan Sioux City Tanada McAreavey Wuntian Ls Dee World Police Anl Ahivana Sullivan Robert D. Blue United Nations

Wrecking Crew To Start Soon At Thoreson Store

Thoreson U hardware announces an eight day sale to clear stock before building a new one story brick structure in northwest Iowa. Items include stoves refrigerators radios washing machines and heavy hardware at reduced prices. Work on the new building delayed to early May with aim to match the nearby large brick block building last year.

Thoreson U Hardware Iowa Limes Tnt Thoreson Brothers Tova

Augustana Choir at Wallingford Sunday Concert

The Augustana Academy Choir from Canton South Dakota will sing a sacred, a cappella program at Immanuel Lutheran Church Wallingford Iowa on Sunday April 25 at 1200 p.m. Directed by Clifton A Madson the 46 member choir performs works by Bach Schubert Christiansen Lawson Gretehaninoff Lundquist Hauptman and C A Madson as part of an eleven day southern Minnesota and Iowa tour following a previous month long run through Northwestern states including performances in Minneapolis Chicago and Milwaukee. Augustana Academy fields a church affiliated high school with strong vocal and instrumental music programs.

Augustana Minnesota Towa Minneapolis Chicago Milwaukee Milwauee Augustana Academy Evangelical Lutheran Church

Home From Hospital Mrs Neils Mortensen Recovering

Mrs. Neils Mortensen, once a patient at Holy Family hospital in Estherville, entered care on April 4 and returned home April 11. She is much improved and friends will be glad she is on the road to recovery.

Neils Mortensen Holy Family Hospital Estherville

Rummage Sale Planned by Brownie Scouts Next Saturday

The Brownie Scouts plan a rummage sale next Saturday April 24 in the building east of the Grein Weetric. Donated articles will be sold and the public is invited. Donations may be left in the Second Grade room or with Mrs. Arcers before the sale.

Brownie Scouts Arcers

Fire Company Responds To Farm Fire Near Graettinger

Graettinger fire department rushed to the Herke Farm southeast of Graettinger at 10:30 this morning. Two brooder houses and a shed with chicks burned, one brooder house housing 400 chicks. A pan explosion from a heating device ignited the blaze. the probable loss included five chicks and the breeder shed.

Graettinger Bire Herke Farm Graettinger

Jerry Kirby Dies of Heart Attack at Santa Anita

Jerry Kirby, 64, died of a heart attack at Santa Anita in California on Sunday afternoon while driving Holdy dore dale. The incident, witnessed by Kirby’s 1 year old daughter Ann Terese and others, caused both horse and sulky to crash. Kirby, from Huebarth Minnesota, leaves a wife and daughter, plus a son Thomas and brother Tom Kirby, with racing and local public duties noted in his past.

Jerry) Kirby Santa Anita Rice Track California Santa Anita Kirby Huebarth Minnesota Minnotahurygy Foy Funderburk Steady Hal Diver Dunderharts Civier Ann Terese Holdy Doredale Lesota ‘Yool C Albert Lea Kir Ao Stable Thomas Buen Vista Eottage

Mrs Ted Knudtson Returns Home After Surgery

Mrs Ted Knudtson was released from Holy Family hospital Friday after major surgery the previous week She returned Monday for routine treatment and went home again in the forenoon Friends express pleasure at her recovery and wish continued improvement

Ted Knudtson Holy Family Hospital

Osage men escape as gasoline truck burns at plant

At Osage two men narrowly escaped last week when their clothing drenched in gasoline caught fire while emptying a gasoline truck into a reservoir. Luther Scober of Osage and the Clear Lake truck driver pulled an electric switch as flames erupted. The driver fled to safety, the bulk plant was destroyed, and both men were unharmed.

Osage Luther Scober Clear Lake

Governor Blue And Atty Smith Callers At Times Offices

Governor Robert Blue of Des Moines and Atty A W Smith, Palo Alto county Republican chairman, visited the Times offices for a few minutes Wednesday foronoon. Smith accompanied Blue on a county tour and discussed gas tax money and local purchases. The governor noted traffic systems and state aid for schools, while Smith, a delegate to the upcoming Republican National Convention, is described as youthful and active.

Times Robert Bov) Blue Des Moines A. W.art) Smith Emmetsburg Blue Atty. Smith Eagle Grove Land Ward Barngs Ruthven Alesh Acrefumdil Saleina Jawa Hepayer Attorney Smith Graetlnger Palo Alto County

Seniors Take Skip Day At Storm Lake

Deloris Holliand reports on a large turnout for Skip Day at Storm Lake with attendees from four states. The event featured a coronation, parade in convertibles, Cobblestone activities, free skate and boat rides, a dance at the college ball park, and evening entertainment by Jimmy Barnett. Injuries or major incidents are not noted.

Deloris Holliand Storm Lake Vacout Toue Muera College Kinga Pachine Amt Skip Way Erand Paralle Buen Vista College Bunel College Ball Park Jimmy Barnett

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rosalie Duhn New York Leta Petersen Wm. Higgins Drake U.N Thoreson Store Augustana Choir Jerry Kirby Tom Kirby Lew Livestork Seus City Poe Kirby Oak Township Tos Farm Mametsbury Huge of Supervisors Mametsbure Tea Governor Blue Atty. A. W. Smith Judy Markel Remgen Judy Villisco
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