Spies Plan New Stone Brick Residence in Graettinger
Work will begin Monday on the Spies family’s final home to be built on a half block purchased from Mrs. DB McCarty two years ago. The irregularly shaped 108 by 65 foot lot hosts a stone brick and lumber house with a double northeast garage, multiple levels, and extensive storage. The two story dwelling features a large dining room, breakfast nook, kitchen, living areas, several baths, maid quarters, and a full basement with a recreation room, heated by hot water convectors and an oil burner convertible to coal. Landscaping will include shrubs flowers and vines on a choice paved street lot in Graettinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Spies
McCarty
Preston Malinestock
Spies
Bergie
Alan
Graettinger
Local Newton Woman Models Novel Hairdo at Des Moines Event
A Newton resident Mrs Vesta Nefstead appeared in a newspaper photo wearing a unique hairstyle at the Iowa National Hairdressers and Cosmetologists association meeting in Des Moines. Alvin Cline from Newton styled the hair and Mrs Nefstead carried a Playtigs washer used as a decorative accessory amid sequined washer ornaments. She is the widow of Miss Cora Christopher of Gaetlinger.
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Vesta Nefstead
Newton
Iowa National Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association
Des Moines
Alvin Cline
Nefstead
Nefste
Cora Christopher
Gaetlinger
Walter Hensen Injured While Chopping Tree at Kenwick Plant
Walter Hensen, manager of the Vieht plant at Kenwick, was injured when a tree he was cutting fell on him two weeks ago. He spent a short time in Fort Podge hospital and has returned to duty after a narrow escape from a possible fatal injury.
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Walter Hensen
Walter Hansen
Kenwick
Fort Podge
Fire alarm prompts quick callout on Tuesday
Fire department responded Tuesday afternoon to a half block run near the fire station where a bonfire in an alley about 100 feet away triggered the alarm. No damage reported and no injuries.
W. A. Rasmussen Returns Home From Hospital
W A Rasmussen, once a medical patient at Holy Family hospital, has returned home after a few days away. Friends express pleasure at his quiet recovery and being seen about town again.
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W. A. Rasmussen
Holy Family Hospital
Deemer Lee Hospitalized at Holy Family
Deemer Lee editor of the Estherville Daily News is a patient in Holy Family hospital. Friends hope for his early and complete recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deemer Lee
Estherville Daily News
Holy Family Hospital
Mr. Lee
Mrs Olaf Rierson Home From Holy Family Hospital
Mrs Olaf Rierson was discharged from Holy Family hospital Tuesday after a medical stay. The Navy reports 419 combatant vessels sold for scrap or conversion to peacetime uses.
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She Hospital
Olaf Rierson
Holy Family Hospital
Navy
Little Kathleen Iverson Taken to Iowa City
Kathleen Iverson, long treated for burns at Holy Family Hospital, has been moved to Iowa University Hospital for continued care. Friends and family in Laurens extend best wishes for her recovery as her condition improves. Also, Mrs. Wm. Nelson and family announce their silver wedding anniversary with open houses on Sunday May 2 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00. All neighbors are invited.
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Kathleen Iverson
Towa City
Holyamily Hospital
Iowa University Hospital
Bill) Nelson
Laurens
Merchants Lead in Wistherville Bowling Standings
Graettinger Merchants hold a one game lead over Farmers in Wistherville league as the season nears finish next Monday. Graettinger faces Farmers in three games. two wins seals the title, one tie possible. Legion boys clash Monday night, delivering their best games and sweeping two heats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Wistherville
Legion Boys
Mayor Christiansen Guest At West Bend Meeting
Northwest Lown elevator men met in West Bend with Dinner at the Franklin hotel. Mayor A C Christiansen of Graettinger attended as an honored guest. Roy Owidt led discussions on weed control fertilizer feed and welfare for farmers served by elevators. Farm Service Co affiliated with Iowa Grain Dealers Association sponsored the banquet and program. Arnie Masters and Dick Campbell were among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest Lown
West Bend
Theranklin Hotel
Elizabeth Schmalen
Delores Gode
Lillian Stattelman
Roy Owidt
The
Farm Service Co
Iowa Grain Dealers Association
A. C. Christiansen
Grachtinger
Arnie Masters
Dick Campbell
Stores to Open Wednesday Nights Starting May Fifth
Gruecttinger stores and other businesses will keep Wednesday hours from May 5. The extended Wednesday opening will run through the fall season.
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Gruecttinger
Firearm禁禁禁 within city limits
An ordinance bans firearms in the city. Recent incidents saw dogs shot and wounded. Owners liable for dog-related damage. city officers to enforce. Violators to be reported. officers instructed to enforce across all weapons.
Home From Hospital Gene Leonard Returns
Gene Leonard came home Friday from Holy Family hospital after an eight day medical stay. He has suffered arthritis and is improving nicely, with friends hoping for continued improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Leonard
Holy Family Hospital
Gene
Miss Murphy Still Patient At Holy Family Hospital
Miss Mary Murphy, who broke her ankle weeks ago, remains a patient at Holy Family Hospital in Estherville. She had a brief spell away from the hospital but returned for continued care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Murphy
Holy Family
Mary Murphy
Holy Family Hospital
Estherville
Quiz Derby Draws Iowa State Fair Participants
An annual event at the Iowa State Fair grows in popularity with every school eligible to enter a team. Teams consist of three eighth grade or younger students. Pupils interested should contact their school superintendent or county superintendent to enter promptly.
Co-Op Grain Co Elects Directors Paying Dividend
The Graettinger Co-Op Grain Co held its first annual meeting at the Legion Hall with J. Duus presiding. Seven directors were elected for terms of one to three years. Net earnings for the nine months ending December 31 exceeded 110,000, with half to be paid as patronage dividends and half reinvested for working capital. Arnold Masters manages the company with A C Christiansen and others assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger Co-Op Grain Co
Legion Jiall
J. Duus
Willig Miller
Des Moines
Grain Dealers Association
P. J. Duus
Mimer Iverson
Ole C. Peterson
Yommy Thomsen
Amett Murphy
Harold Christiansen
Frans Swanson
Ams
Arnold Masters
A. C. Christiansen
Dick Campbell
Kathryn McDonald
Campbell
Liege
Times
Waldorf Choir to Appear at Wallingford Church Next Sunday
The Waldorf Calleze A Cappella Choir of Forest City Iowa will perform at Wallingford Lutheran Church Sunday afternoon May 2 at p.m. on its 29th annual tour visiting Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan Illinois and New York by bus. The 60 member choir directed by Prof Odvin Hagen presents religious a cappella music with no admission charge and a free will offering collected. public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldorf
Magen
St. Olue Choir
Metius Christianavn
Waldorf Choir
New Record At Holy Family Hospital April Sisters In Law
In April three pairs of sisters in law were patients in the maternity ward at Holy Family hospital Estherville. The names listed are Rulfson and Relfson Petersen and Ehlers Brown and Green.
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Holy Family Hospital
Estherville
Rulfson
Relfson
Petersen
Ehlers
Brown
Green
Auto Collision on Robbing Avenue This Forenoon
An auto collision occurred on Robbing avenue this forenoon involving the J. M. Boles truck backing from the jearching and a car driven by a traveling salesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Boles
Tiny Little Orchestra to Play at St Mary's Dance
The Vanny Little Orchestra will provide music for a popular dance at St Marys Gym in Emmetsburg next Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanny Little Orchestra
Tiny Little Orchestra
St. Mary’s Gym
Emmetsburg
Hospital Patient Mrs Frank Payton Returns Home
Mrs Frank Payton was discharged from Holy Family Hospital on Sunday and is recuperating at her Graettinger home after a medical stay.
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Frank Payton
Holy Family Hospital
Graettinger
Security Bond Sales Zooming In Palo Alto Emmet
Security Loan drive kicks off with strong start in Iowa with 813 904 451.00 in first week sales. Romer Warin, state director, reports progress toward a 100 million quota and predicts county and city programs will push to exceed the goal. Leading counties include Grundy 280 per quota, Sioux 29.48 percent, Sremer 28.53 percent, Cute voll 25.44 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wlaniom
Lowes
Romer Warin
Savings Bonds
Lowa
Wark
Grundy
Sioux
Sremer
Cute Voll
Warin
United
R. Heise
Minchnersburg
Leto
Talo Alto
Palo Alto
Binumet
AIM
Mrs Geo Downs Returns Home From Hospital Stay
Mrs Geo Downs, long a Mason City patient, arrived home Tuesday night after weeks in hospital. She spent time with daughter Albert Nichols and family, then recuperated at son Leslie Greene's Mason City home. Greene family will assist in Cornettinger as care continues. friends report improved health and hope for a full recovery.
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Geo Downs
Mason City
Albert Nichols
iTerris
Lesli Ia Greene
Greene
Cornettinger
Homecoming of Korea Veteran Vance Knutsen
Vance Knutsen son of Mb and Mes. ROS. Karutsen is home from Korea after a year and a half in the army. He arrived home in April. Jones notes Korea is backward with rough terrain but many spots. Vance enjoyed his service and values the experience.
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Korea
Vance Knutsen
Ros
Karutsen
Fle
April Jones
Vance
March Violations Low Report from Conservation Office
March violations show only 40 prosecutions for fish and game law in a three day period. Convictions occurred in every case with 23 illegal hunting 9 fishing 6 trapping and 2 miscellaneous. Fines totaling 1825 were assessed in justice courts.
Work on Locker Plan: New Graettinger Plant Addition Rushes
Contractor Ross Gilbaugh advances the Graettinger locker plant project as the addition enclosure completes this week. Installation of the new equipment will follow, marking progress toward completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Gilbaugh
Rushim
Graettinger
New Home Enclosed in South Graettinger
Frank Herke, a local carpenter, has his new residence in south Graettinger enclosed. He plans a finer home but other building jobs limit time for his own project. Once finished, the house will be very nice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Herke
South Graettinger
Frank
St Pauls Group to Sponsor Banquet May 6
The Rev J M Girtz pastor of Mrinity Lutheran Church Albert Liev Minnesota will speak at the annual Father of Son Banquet May 6 at 7 00 p m in St Pauls Church The St Pauls Brotherhood sponsors the banquet and tickets may be obtained at Ray's Cafe.
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St. Paul’s Group
J. MM. Girtz
Mrinity Lutheran Church
Albert Liev
Minnesota
Tanquet
St. Paul's
Mir. Girtz
Unitea
Lial
British Bride from London Likes Northwest Iowa
Mr and Mrs Arnold Dalen and son Michael visited Graettinger from Giruver. Mrs Dalen, born in London, moved to Graver with husband in the U S Army, two years ago after meeting in Manila. They enjoy farming life here, admire local people, and note climate differences between Britain and Northwest Iowa.
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Arnold Dalen
Michael
Giruver
Graeltinger
Dalen
Pondon
United States
England
Stanley Best In Business At Madison S D
Stanley Best recounts long bus driving career ending with resignation on March 2 in Madison South Dakota. He and Habtiar describe buying into a concrete products plant gear, land on Lake Madison shore, pumping sand facility, and plans to gravel roads around Watertown and Brookings. They bought a Nash in February and hope for a Caterpillar engine and truck upgrades.
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Habtiar
Samelviee
Madison
Greyhound
Lake Madison
Nash
Watertown
Brookings
Graettinger
I Graettinger
Stanley Best
Death of A D Ruddy 77 prompts funeral Friday
A D Ruddy, 77, died suddenly of a heart attack Tuesday evening at the Graettinger hotel. Funeral Monday? Friday at St. Michael’s in Graettinger with Rev. Farrellly officiating. He leaves three daughters, three grandchildren, a sister and a half brother. He lived much of his life in Palo Alto county as a farmer and was well regarded in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Ruddy
Grachtinger
Mr. Ruddy
Father Hurley
Immaculate Conception Church
Ruddy
Herman Ledue Uhar
St. Thott
Limitate Conception Church
Graettinger
Herman Leduc
Lmmetsburg
Vincent Ledur
Gradlinger
George Schryvey
Motherville
Patricia
John Siefen
Gid
Tobi Deadue
Raddy
Carl Jensen
Lyons
Netraska
Win
Maddy
Omaha
Nebraska
Palo Alto
Graetlingaer
Trewan Jand
Alway
Joe Kliegl Fights Throat Ailment in Kansas City
An 88 year old Cylinder resident Joe Kliegl is undergoing special treatment for a throat ailment in Kansas City after seeking care in Savannah Missouri. Friends express hope for his improvement and full recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Kliegl
Joe Nliogd
Savannah
Missouri
Kansas City
Krjegl
Knutsen Hospitalized After Appendicitis Surgery
Knutsen underwent appendicitis surgery at Holy Family hospital Estherville Tuesday morning. He recovered well from the operation and is on the road to full recovery as The Times wishes him continued improvement and complete healing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kk, & Knutsen LY Hospital
Rh. S. Knutsen
Holy Family Hospital
Estherville
the Times
California Arrival of Elaine Graettinger Home Week
Miss Elaine Graettinger daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Graettinger arrived home from California this week after spending time in the west Her uncle Louie Groettinger and family reside in the Lod Ange l leg area
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California
Elaine Graettinger
Fred Graettinger
West
Louie Groettinger
Lod
Angel Leg
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Spies Fine New Home
Nelson
Mayor Christiansen
Co-Op Grain Co
Wallingford
Palo Alto-Emmet
Dr. Heise
New Palo Alto
J. M. Girtz
London
Northwest
Madison, S. D
A.D. Ruddy
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