Alys Thoreson and Robert Carter Wed in Graettinger Ceremony
Alys Thoreson and Robert M. Carter were married Saturday at First Lutheran Church in Graettinger in a three o'clock ceremony. Rev. E W Quam officiated as guests watched a decoratively white setting with daisies. The bride, daughter of Q L Thorson, was given away by her father, and attendants included bridesmaids Mrs Beryl Walstrom and Mrs Clayton Roseboro and matron of honor Mrs W R Petersen. A trio and solo provided songs before and after the ceremony. The couple’s families and local attendees filled the church for the afternoon event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Lutheran
Graetlinger
Alys Thoreson
Q. L. Thorson
Robert M. Carter
G. C. Carter
Graettinger
E. W. Quam
Roger Thoreson
Norman and
Haakon Thoreson
Russel Elliott
Marilyn Thoreson
Janice Petersen
Omaha
Karen Ann YeVries
Beryl Walstrom
Clayton Rosebora
Ledgan
r/ Town
W. R. Petersen
Nebraska
Ex-Navy Men Eligible for WWII Medals at Fort Dodge
Ex Navy men may claim American Defense and World War II Victory Medals by presenting discharge certificates at the Navy Recruiting Station in Fort Dodge Iowa. The Navy Recruiting Service has medals on hand for eligible Navy veterans and urges them to bring their discharge certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Fort Dodge
Navy Recruiting Service
Towa
Graettinger Girls Softball Schedule and Call for Players
Graettinger girls softball will host Emmetsburg next Sunday in Graettinger. Practice is slated for tomorrow night at the ball park. Anyone interested in playing should see Kash Wolfe or Kermit Reeves.
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Graettinger
Emmetsburg
Ball Park
Kash Wolfe
Kermit Reeves
Frisco visitors share Graettinger stop with Luchsingers
Mr and Mrs Norman Luchsinger arrive from San Francisco to visit the parents Mr and Mrs Lou Luchsinger in Des Moines on the route. Miss Ruby Luchsinger, Norman’s sister, accompanies them to Graettinger for the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Luchsinger
San Francisco
Lou Luchsinger
Des Moines
Ruby Luchsinger
Norman
Graettinger
Older Penny Coinage Highlighted at Local Office Visit
Raymond Rose showed a penny believed minted in 1880 at the office early this week. The coin matches a piece in Mr. Resh’s collection and is noted for being well preserved. The pennies measure about the size of a half dollar.
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Raymond Rose
Terril Forfeits League Game With Graettinger
Terril forfeited last Sunday's league game against Graettinger. Graettinger prepares for a forthcoming major contest described as the thrill game at Ruthven next Sunday.
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Terril
Graettinger
Tervil
Ruthven
Spies & Lein Holstein Tops Milk Producers
Beauty, a registered Holstein from the Spies & Lein herd, produced 22 491 pounds of milk and 796.7 pounds of butterfat per the annual Clarence Jensen report. The second high cow was also Spies & Lein with 683.4 pounds butterfat, and third went to a Ronald Chapman herd cow with 620.8 pounds.
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Spies & Lein Holstein
Spies & Lein
Clarence Jensen
Ronald Chapman
Wigdahl Brothers Buy Joyce Block in Emmetsburg
The Emmetsburg Reporter notes Wigdahl Brothers purchased the 8 story Joyce block at the southwest corner of Main and Broadway from the Nettie Brown Estate. The firm, also operating a Ruthven store, expands its Emmetsburg holdings with this large brick veneer building.
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Wigdahls
Emmetsburg
Wigdahl Brothers
Nettie Brown
Main and
Broadway
Ruthven
Mmmetsburg
Hans Appel Named Dairy Supervisor For This District
Hans Appel son of Mr and Mrs Otto Appel has been chosen dairy supervisor to replace Clarence Jensen. The DHIA executive board met at the Farm Bureau office and Appel, a World War II veteran, recently completed a short course at Iowa State College and a three week training at Town State college. The Himmelsburg Reporter calls him a local Walnut township boy and top student of the course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Appel
Otto Appel
Clarence Jensen
DHIA
Farm Bureau
Hans
Iowa State College
Grachtinger
Himmelsburg
Appel
Walnut Township
Town State College
the Times
Weather Report Describes Heat Wave and Impending Rain
The report notes continued heat through Tuesday with warm evenings and no rain for weeks. Corn tasseling requires moisture as pastures and lawns suffer, while a cold front from Canada is expected to bring relief. A light rain shower was recorded near Graettinger, and by Thursday afternoon temperatures cooled slightly with more rain hoped for.
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Canada
Dakotas
Graettinger
Tony
Mrs James Sandvng Undergoes Surgical Operation
Mrs James Sandvng Sr underwent a surgical operation at Holy Family hospital Estherville Wednesday and is reported recovering nicely. Local friends hope for her early and complete restoration to health. The remainder of the text includes an unrelated line about a man cussing.
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James Sandvng
Holy Family Hospital
Estherville
Best Quality Oats Ever Grown In This Locality
The 1947 oats crop tops prior yields in northwest Towa with about 100 bushels per acre on average. A Marion farm sample weighed 43 lbs per bushel at the Grachtinger Co-Op elevator, the heaviest on record. Harvest ended under dry conditions and rain delays. corn prospects rely on timely showers and September weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Towa
A. Christiansen
Grachtinger Co-Op Co
Rosendahl Faul Wedding in Corvallis Oregon
Miss Jean Carolyn Faul daughter of Rev Fremont and Mrs Faul of Lake City Iowa wed Harris E Rosendahl of Le Mars Iowa Sunday July 18 1947 at First Methodist Church Corvallis Oregon The bride a Graettinger girl and former nursing student. the groom second officer aboard the U S S Oregon for States Steamship Co The Times offers congratulations to the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Carolyn Faul
Fremont Faul
Lake City
Iowa
Harris E. Rosendahl
le Mars
First Methodist
Corvallis
Oregon
Graettinger
Fremont ‘Kaul
Fremont ‘Kaul, Was Pasidy
the Times
Grachtinger
Dear John Fund Check and Local Family News from Santa Ana
A Santa Ana reader sends a five dollar advance for two years of the Times and mentions hot weather. The letter notes daughter Darlene's 3AL graduation with violin role and concerts, Milton's American Legion Juniors baseball, a St Louis magazine photo, and Milton's softball with WIMW Juniors. July Fourth at home, visits from John Howard and Los Angeles relatives, and Frank Ellis's newborn boy on June 14. The writer cannot travel to Grachtigner this year and signs as John Wikert at 850 N Van Nessana, Santa Ana California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
the Times
Darlene
Milton
American Legion
St Louis
WIMW
John Howard
Don Conlin
Volena Ellis
Los Angeles
Frank Ellis
Grachtinger
John Wikert
N. van Nessa
Santa Ana
Alifornia
Home Front Service With Pfc Donald Lammers Returns
Pfc Donald Lammers, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Lammers, arrived home from Korea after a year and a half of service. His tour included an interesting experience and he is glad to be back with his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Lammers
Henry Lammers
Korea
Army
Donald
Vanderby Family Heads to Holland on Queen Mary
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Vanderby and daughter Arlene of Cylinder sail August 8 for a three month visit to Holland aboard the Queen Mary. They will visit Mr. Vanderby’s father and other relatives, making it their first trip back in 82 years.
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Sam Vanderby
Arlene
Cylinder
Holland
Thrill Game at Ruthven Next Sunday
Graettinger and Mmmetsburg set for a playoff league game at Ruthven ball park on Sunday August 10 at 2 00 p m. The game follows a protest upheld over a disputed home run called foul in a previous Emmers lureGraettinger clash.
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Gracttinger
Mmmetsburg
Ruthhvven
Emmerslure
Graettinger
Sturm
K. Reeves
Graetlinger
Ruthven
Seagoa
Shinemond
Ruthven Ball Park
Fimetsbure Ova
Noble and Keller Visitors From Estherville and Why
Mrs. W. W. Noble of Estherville with daughter Mrs. Hary Keller and her son visited Graettinger Friday. Keller family members have stayed in Estherville, with a hospital administrator father. Mr. and Mrs. Willis Noble of Oklahoma City expected in August. Paul Noble returned from California. C G Dalen was Graettinger's first mayor. a Noble family reunion at Belvidere SD drew 76 members.
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Vishpors
W. WH. Noble
Estherville
Hary Keller
Ireeport
Hingis
Keller
Pr Port
Kelley
Watseka
Iinois
Willis
Times
C. G. Dalen
Graettinger
Noble
Hidith Noble Addison
Belvidere
South Dakota
Fire Truck Fund Drive Nears 87000 Goal
The fire truck fund drive is progressing nicely and will exceed 87000. The chassis for the new truck has been contracted. Equipment building and modern firefighting gear will come later while organizers push to finish the drive. Some residents missed calls and may be reached by letter.
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Jensen Drug Store
Minnesota Family Enjoys California Vacation Visit
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Nase and their children from Bricelyn Minnesota spent two weeks motoring to California. They enjoyed the northern visit though brief and plan a four month vacation next year with Lloyd in the Rock Island event at Bricelyn. The family returned last week to attend the wedding of Mr Nase s cousin Miss Alex Therr son.
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Lloyd Nase Ant Children
Bricelyn
Minnesota
California
Lloyd
Nave
Alex Therrson
Des Moines Veterans Hospital Performs Surgery on Patients
In Vesprans hospital Prank W Ameasiensen, a urnetsinger, underwent surgical operation at the Veterans hospital in Des Moines a week ago Friday. Mr Christensen has long suffered stomach ailment and has been a patient there. He is recovering nicely from the serious operation and the Times hopes for his early complete recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prank W. Ameasiensen
Urnet- Singer
Veterans’ Hospital
Des Moines
Me. Christensen
Annuals for Sale for 1946 47 at School
High School annuals for the 1946 47 school year are for sale. See John Osher or Don Glazier for details.
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John Osher
Don Glazier
Legion and Auxiliary Service Sunday at Ft Definer Park
An interlinked service event will be held next Sunday August 10 at Ft Definer State Park for all service men, Lewion men, Auxiliary members and their families. Attendees are urged to come and participate in the arial piienio.
New Building Planned in Grachtinger for International Harvester
A proposed development in Grachtinger would erect ten buildings to house International Harvester Co machinery sale and repairs. Estimated cost up to $25,000. No site secured yet though two properties are under consideration and a third option offers a 99-year lease.
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Grachtinger
Futire
International Harvester Co
Tis
Vimes
Mrs E J Mitchell Dies At McGregor In 1940s Style
Mrs E J Mitchell of McGregor died late Monday or early Tuesday. Her remains will reach Bimmersburg Friday and go to Martin Funeral Home for viewing from 8 to 10. Burial is planned at Grachtinger Catholic cemetery beside her husband, who died in 1940. She lived with Dr and Mrs Meuepers at McGregor hospital. Survived by three daughters and a son.
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Mitchell
McGregor
Bimmersburgs
Martin
Grachtinger
Improvements brighten Suss cabinet shop and adjoining blocks
The west wall of the Albert Suss cabinet shop was painted white and new windows added on the west side. The improvement enhances the building facing the T Hawkeye Apartments, home to six families. A door was installed at the Jensen and Larson barber shop. Thoreson Bros. implement building received steel rafters and roof, with tar and insulation to follow. Windows in the new building were set this week. The Wine Hoecker residence on West Robbins avenue is being repainted, with Andy Axcheun directing the work.
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Albert Suss Cabinet Shop
Suss
T Hawkeye
Aonew
Jensen & Larson
Thoreson Bros. Implement
Wine Hoecker
West Robbins Avenue
Andy Axcheun
Subscriptions praised. local business changes cited
A longtime Times reader from Motherville commends the newspaper as newsy and outstanding. He notes Greig & Co sold out to Estherville Produce Co, and recalls Greigs’ 1904 origin. Mrs George Mousel of St Louis, a Washington University graduate, is mentioned with her English and psychology degrees. Also announced is a seven pound two ounce boy, Craig Lawrence, born July 22 to the Mousel family. Gractinger Fire Dept members enjoyed a steak supper hosted by the Legion Auxiliary followed by a business meeting.
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Francis Shader
Francis Tl. Shadle
Motherville
They ‘Times
Lie Patst
Greig & Co
Estherville Produce Co
Estherville
Washington U
George Mousel
St. Louis
Shice
Craig Lawrence
Mousel
Times
Charlotte Howard
Bessie Howard
Gracttinger
Gracttinger Fire Department
Legion Auxiliary
Super
Plane brings K A Shiley to Fayetteville for aunt’s funeral
K A Shiley flew to Fayetteville Arkansas by plane on Tuesday to attend the funeral of his aunt Mrs 5 T Shiley. He landed at Wallingford airport since Groettinger lacks an air port.
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K. A. Shiley
Fayetteville
Arkansas
5. T. Shiley
Groettinger
Wallingford
Graettinger Hardware Business Change This Week
Henry Westergard sells his implement building and hardware stock to Herman Herke of Wallingford. The 44120 foot two story landmark on Robbins avenue is not sold with stock. The sale follows decades of Westergard service in Graettinger with no stated future plans. We welcome Mr and Mrs Herke and hope Westergard remain in town.
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Henry Westergard
Herman Herke
Wallingford
Theorthwest
Robbins Avenue
Gradtinzer
Derndorfner
A. J. Johnson
Henry Westerfard
Western ‘Gard
Gracttinger Blacksraith & Welding Shop
Clarence Christiansen
Northweat
Westercard
Hannes Jensen
Fallow
Dblacks
Grachtinger
Clarence Christianson
Sines
Pines
Boy burned while burning weeds near Mimetsburg
Keith Kerber, 15, son of Mr and Mrs Jom Kerber of Mimetsburg, suffered burns to face and arms on Saturday when he poured gasoline on weeds and an explosion occurred after he lit a match. He rolled on the ground to smother flames and saved himself from worse injuries.
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Keith Kerber
Jom Kerber
Mimetsburg
St Louis University Welcomes Miss Ann Spies as Assistant Librarian
Miss Ann Spies of Tim mershure accepts an assistant librarian post at the University of St Louis. A St Catherine's College graduate, she is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Spies and granddaughter of Mrs. J. A. Spies. The Times congratulates her and wishes success in the new role.
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Ann Spies
Charles Spies
Timmershure
University of St. Louis
St. Catherine's Callege
St. Paul
Ann
J. A. Spies
Gracttinger
the Times
Miss Spies
Palmer Frettem Dairy Owner Visits Grad Ling er
Palmer Frettem, owner of a dairy business based in Essther ville, visited Grad Ling er last week. He spent time with old friends while his daughter helped in the office. Frettem has spent a lifetime in the dairy trade.
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Palmer Frettem
Palmer Frettum
Esstherville
Gradlinger
Metropolitan City Grachtinger Encounters Distant Visitors
A news reporter on Robbins Avenue meets three visitors from Jackson ville Florida, Pasadena California, and Wichita Falls Texas during a Tuesday afternoon stroll in the metropolitan city.
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Grachtinger
Robbins Avenue
Jacksonville
Florida
Pasadena
California
Wichita Falls
Texas
Sioux Falls Pair Visit Graettinger Saturday
Charles McDonald and his daughter Mrs. Margaret Bjerk, of Sioux Falls, motored to Graettinger on Saturday. Charles is the son of Mrs. Thomas McDonald and spent his boyhood years in Graettinger before living many years in Sioux Falls.
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Sioux Falls
Charles McDonald
Margaret Bjerk
Graettinger
Charles
Thomas McDonald
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Robert Carter
Frisco
Rosendahl
Faul
Santa Ana, California
Home Front Service
Vesprans’ Hospital
E. J. Mitchell
H. Herke
Kiometshure Bay
St. Lewis
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