Death notices for Hans Duus and others
Hans Duus age 97 died April 25 1956 at his daughter’s home in Laurens from old age complications. Funeral Thursday at St Pauls Lutheran Church burial in South Walnut cemetery. Mrs Duus died August 7 1985 leaving nine sons and daughters. Obituary to run next week in Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Duus
M. Hickey
John Zitterich
C. V. Campbell
Ida Machiner
Laurens
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
South Walnut Cemetery
Duus
Michael Hickey obituary and flax field neighbor effort
Funeral services are planned for Michael Joseph Hickey 50 of Osgood in the Emmetsburg area. Thirteen men with 11 tractors helped plant flax and oats for the Art Kaltvedt family yesterday, an act sponsored by Orlan Hersom and Dick Simonsen with assistance from several neighbors as the Kaltvedts recover from illness including mumps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Hickey
Emmetsburg
Michael Joseph Hickey
Osgood
Art Kaltved
Orlan Hersom
Dick Simonsen
Pete Simonsen
Dale Simonsen
Dale Oppedal
Ron Jensen
Dale Jensen
Carl Peterson
Marvin Nelson
Ovis Kalived
Lester Sampson
Ruby Chrristiangen
Martin Simonsen
Kaltvedt
Mrs. Kaltved
Mr. Kaltved
Tipp visits Graettinger after years away from hometown
Wm. Tipp of Fargo North Dakota recently visited Graettinger calling on Philip Johnson and Mrs. E S George. He works for a Fargo daily newspaper and had been at Center Junction Iowa visiting his sister Mrs Earl Battles. Tipp and his sister are former Graettinger residents and enjoyed a reunion in the old town, his first visit in many years.
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Wm. Tipp
Fargo
North Dakota
Graattinger
Philip Johnson
E. S. George
Tipp
Center Junction
Towa
Earl Battles
Mrs. Marvin Grebe Ill With Meningitis
Mrs. Marvin Grebe is ill with spinal meningitis in Tacoma Washington. Her husband a highway patrolman flew from Minneapolis to Tacoma to be with her. The Grebes are connected to the Gardner Vasey Spies and Kulow families in recent regional movements and hospital stays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Grebe
Tacoma
Washington
Minneapolis
Grebe
R. Gardner
Frank Vasey
Vaseys
Grachtinger
Estherville
Grade Examinations Held for Rural Eighth Graders
State Eighth Grade Examination for rural students will be held in the basement of the Congregational church Emmoetebure Town on Friday May 12 1950 from 8:00 a m to 4:00 p m Counity Superintendent K T Han cor notes. North Dakota bound family members of Otto F Spies and wife Mrs Gerald Spieg and their son in law Mrs attended Mayville for the golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Carl p08.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Kurt Spies
Terry
Susan
Suneday
Denver
Mra
R. L. Spies
Spies
Mr. Spies
Carl Spies
Congregational Church
Emmoetebure
K. T. Han
Cor
North Dakota
Otto F. Spies
Gerald Spieg
Mayville
Carl
Estherville Junior College Play Features Herb Lancaster Lead
Herb Lancaster son of Mia played the lead in Estherville Junior College's production of A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur's Court. The show ran over two nights with seniors from nearby high schools attending the first night and the public filling the theater the second. Lancaster earned many compliments for his role. Graettinger attendees included Mrs. Philip Johnson and Phil, Mrs. E. B. George, Miss Cora Christopher, Miss Esther Simonsen, and Mrs. Olene Jacobson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herb Lancaster
Mia
Philip Johnson
Graettinger
Estherville
King Arthur's Court
Herb
Phil
E. 8. George
Cora Christopher
Esther Simonsen
Olene Jacobson
Elliott Larsen sustained broken wrist cranking tractor
Elliott Larsen of southwest of Graettinger suffered a broken wrist in a Friday afternoon tractor incident. The injury required a cast and sling and will take weeks to heal. Walter Larsen of Graettinger, Elliott’s father, has helped with farm work.
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Elliott. Larsen
Graettinger
Walter Larsen
Elliott
Graettinger Club Plans Lucky 7 Day and Oiled Streets
The Graettinger Community club met at the Legion hall to discuss oiling gravel streets and scheduling four June band concerts plus two in July and August by the Graettinger high school band under Warren L. Jones. They also planned a Lucky 7 day with Graettinger Times and noted Wednesday night open hours beginning May 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Graettinger High School
Warren L. Jones
Graetlinger Stores to Open Wednesday Nights
Graetlinger business places will open Wednesday nights starting May 3 and will observe the same hours as in effect that year. The Wednesday night hours will continue through the fall season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graetlinger Business
Wera
Firemen's Benefit Ball At Legion Hall April 27
Graettinger Fire Dept hosts a Firemen's benefit ball at Legion Hall on Thursday April 27. Proceeds support the fire department. 500 letters will go out with two dance tickets each at 1.00. Tickets may be paid at Graettinger State Bank Jensen Drug Store or mailed to the Graettinger Fire Cent. The volunteer force operates without pay and funds support department needs and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Graettinger State Bank
Jensen Drug Store
Graettinger |Fire
Graettinger ‘Fire Department
Graettinger Music Entries Earn Top District Honors
Graettinger instrumental entries won division one ratings at the district music contest in Storm Lake April 21 and 22. Winners include Gwen McWilliams debuting clarinet solo and the clarinet trio and quartet of Gwen McWilliams Marianna Spies Jonne Shiley and Joan Esenbast, with division two ratings to Tone Bonstead Jean Fogde Larry Kirkegaard Patsy Masters Shirley Rasmussen and the girls sextet trio and glee club. The division one winners advance to the May 6 final state contest in Perry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Storm Lake
Gwen McWil- Nama
Gwen McWilliams
Marianna Spies
Jonne Shiley
Joan Esenbast
Tone Bonstead
Jean Fogde
Larry Kirkegaard
Patsy Masters
Dr Rogness To Speak At Father and Son Banquet
The Rev. Alvin Rogness of Mason City will headline the Father and Son banquet at St. Paul’s Lutheran church in the parlors on Thursday May 4 at 8 p m Tickets cost 3 00 for a father and son pair or 1 50 for a solo attendee Tickets are available at Glazier's cafe or J J Shows office in Graettinger Call 2 F 86 for information and reservations
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Rogness
Iowa
Brotherhood of St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Rogness
Mason City
St. Paul's
Glazier's Cafe
J. J. Show
Graettinger
Financing of Farm Buildings by Wisconsin Lumber Co
C E Norris manager of Wisconsin Lumber Co advertises a financing plan for farm buildings. The company offers credit for material and labor with up to three years to pay, six months to three years depending on choice. Interested buyers should consult Mr Norris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Norris
Wisconsin Lumber Co
Mr. Norris
Rochester Hospital Patient Improves After Admission
A Rochester Hospital patient admitted earlier this week shows continued improvement. Doctors express cautious optimism for a full recovery as family and friends await further updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester Hospital
Harold
Ghiristiansen
Royal ‘Friends ‘Hope
Base Ball Plans To Be Made Wednesday Night
The baseball season nears as a meeting is set for next Wednesday at 8:00 PM in the Legion hall Graettinger. All players and boosters, park association members or not, are urged to attend. Discussions will cover season plans and the upcoming ground improvements including lighting mounted on Millerbernd towers. Work on the ball park is hoped to continue next Sunday plus a membership drive to fund the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Graettinger
The
Park Association
Grachtinger
Feu Devete
Seid Eivelrie Co
Penser
General Electric
Millerbernd
Merle Jones Plans Move to Clear Lake
Mr and Mrs Merle Jones plan to relocate to Clear Lake soon. Merle has secured driving work with Ryan Transportation Co at Clear Lake.
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Clear Lake
Merle Jones
Merle
The
Ryan Transportation Co
CYO Formation Planned in Graettinger Parish
Father R Calkins of Estherville led a Graettinger meeting for Immaculate Conception parish youths to organize a Catholic Youth Organization. Officers elected include Gayle Graettinger president Patsy Masters vice president Betty Tindall secretary and Delores Jespersen treasurer. Regina Thiel to serve as parish delegate with another to be chosen later. A girls softball team was suggested and may form after a future gathering.
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Father R. Calkins
Estherville
Graettinger
Immaculate Conception
Sioux City
CYO
Gayle Graettinger
Patsy’ Masters
Betty Tindall
Tresguier
Delores Jespersen
Regina Thiel
Hsnother
Pather Calkins
Betty
Indall
Immaculate Conception Relates Change to Religious School
Religious school at Immaculate Conception Church will not be held on Saturday April 20 as planned. The school meets two Saturdays each month and next Saturday is the fifth Saturday. Father Calkins of Estherville will visit Sunday at 4:00 to complete organizing the Catholic Youth Organization.
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Immaculate Conception Church
Father Calkins
Estherville
Catholic Youth Organization
Mrs Conway to Celebrate 88th Birthday in Graettinger
Mrs J P Conway formerly of Graettinger and now from Britt turns 88 on May 4. She visits Madl ford this week with her son Tom and family and will travel to Graettinger Friday to stay with daughter Mrs Ralph Tindall for the birthday. Cards may be sent to Route 2 Graettinger care of Ralph Tindall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Conway
Britt
Graettinger
Conway
Madlford
Tom
Ralph Tifidall
Ralph Tindall
Will Sell Building At Auction By Jesse Anderson
Jesse Anderson will sell his business building at auction sale Saturday May 6. More particulars later.
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Jesse Anderson
Little Boy Hurt in Tractor Accident
Peter Jensen aged 4 son of Mr and Mrs Edmund Jensen was badly injured when a parked tractor moved after he released the brake He fell or jumped off and one leg was broken while the other was pinned His mother found him and he required hospital care with a cast planned for months Friends of the family wish him a full recovery and long convalescence ahead
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Peter Jensen
Edmund Jensen
Peter
Two Grass Fires Ignite Graettinger Area
Graettinger fire department responded to two calls Friday afternoon. A grass fire west of Mrs James Land vig Sr residence was brought under control quickly. A storage building at Gib Reaves place south of town burned and was destroyed, but two tons of coal were saved. Mrs A T Lundgren and family of Graettinger plus Mrs Hill of Ayrshire travel to Chicago for funeral of nephew Leslie Hagstrom 30 who died in a Summer Washington auto accident leaving a wife and two children.
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Grasttinger Fire Dept
James Landvig
Mra
A. T. Lundgren
Chepjet
Jesea Anderson
Graettingar
Hill
Ayrshire
Chicago
Lundgren
Leslie Hagatrom
Summer
Washington
Luther League Rally and Choral Union May 7
The Estherville circuit Luther League rally and choral union will be held at the Hatherville Lutheran church Sunday May 7 at 3 00 and 8 00 p m The afternoon address will be given by Dr George Aus
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Estherville
Luther League
Hatherville
Lutheran
George Aus
Page
Annual Meeting Of Grain Co To Be Held April 29
The Graettinger Co-Op Grain Co share holders will meet at the Legion hall Saturday night April 29 at 8 00 p m Lunch will be served after the business meeting A large attendance is expected See the large invitation in today s Times.
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Annual Meeting of Grain Co
Graettinger Co-Op Grain Co
Legion Hall
Long Beach Pilot Sweeps Across Iowa to New York
Helen Sullivan of Long Beach California flew over Iowa Saturday on a route across the country. She stopped an hour in Chicago for a brief family visit with uncles aunts and her brother Rev E J Sullivan. Father Edward and Helen left on the 38 Atlantic Tuesday for a pilgrimage to Rome and other European points, planning a few days in Ireland in May.
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Owa Misa
Helen Sullivan
Long Beach
California
Iowa
Towa
Helen
New York
Chicago
Rev
E. J. Sullivan
Edward
Rome
Ireland
Fragmented OCR List of School Staff and Roles
A garbled OCR extract lists various teachers and grades across multiple schools. Names include Mrs Resh, Mrs Coan, Mise Hoss, Miss Christop her, Miss O McKegn, Miss Rutherford, Mr Smith, plus staff in junior high and high school athletics and music. Superintendent E V eater appears in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Resh
Coan
Mise Hoss
Christopher
O’ McKegn
Rutherford
Mr. Smith
Kreil
V D
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kaltved
Elroy Kulow
Hospital Mra
Holy Family
Community Club
Amby Meyers Orchestra
Graettinger Music
Dr.Rogness
St. Paul Church
GHS
Cherokee
Elsenbast
McCombs
Wilkens
Schaney
Joe Andersen
NOG Religious School
Tractor
Edmund Jensens
Lutheran Seminary
C. C. Madeen
Trinity Seminary
Bibit
Nebraska
Madsen
Friends of
Marine Corps
Eartin
Carleen
United Evangelical Lutheran Church
Synodical
N.C. Carlsen
South Walnut
W.M
Lost Island
Ladies of
Loat Island
Women’s Missionary Federation of
Edna Rolanda
South Africa
United States
Aliso
Roy Hegen
Armstrong
India
World Mission Prayer League
Philip Hanson
Wallingford and
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