DeEtta Wunder Weds Edwin Graettinger in Milford Iowa
DeEtta Wunder and Edwin Graettinger were united in marriage August 7 at St Joseph's Church Milford Iowa. Rev James Gretaman officiated as gowns, veils, and floral motifs highlighted a traditional ceremony with Matron of Honor Mrs Max Frazier and bridesmaids Miss Verda Lange and Mrs Don Graettinger. After mass a reception at Columbia hall followed. The couple plans a two week wedding trip to Yellowstone and other sites, then will reside in Graettinger Iowa. Mrs Wunder Graettinger is a Milford graduate and former teacher. Mr Graettinger is aGraettinger area farmer and former bank employee.
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Edwin Didin Graettinger
John Graettinger
Graettinger
Velitta Wondey
Amd
Hans Wunsler
Milford
St Joseph's Church
Iowa
Vather James Gretaman
Max Frazier
Des Moines
Haan
Verda Lange
Fontyce
Nebraska
Don Graettinger
Terris
Erwin Graettinger
Clifford Schurman
John Bonstead
Marilyn
Shirley Bonstead
Matt Richter
Hans Wumler
Miss Lange
Carrie
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Columbia Hall
Yellowstone Park
Kansas
Southwest
Milford High School
State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Dolliver
Terris School
Graettinger High School
Graettinger State
Ther Bank
Anna Lou Wiles to Lead UNRRA Office in Geneva
Mrs Anna Lou Wiles of Washington D C former Sioux City resident will head UNRRA offices in the League of Nations palace Geneva when the conference opens. A large three generation photo of Mrs Wiles ran in the Sioux City Journal recently. She was formerly Miss Anna Lou Reeves and taught at Grenton high school five years ago. The Times thanks Miss Ruth Frick for this news item.
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Anna Lou Wiles
Washington, D.C
Sioux City
UNRRA
League of Nations
Geneva
Switzerland
Deryl Fleming Breaks Arm At Estherville Skating Rink
Deryl Fleming youngest son of Mrs Idella Fleming suffered a broken arm at the roller skating rink in Estherville Sunday. He was taken to Holy Family hospital for treatment and returned home the same day. The break is between the elbow and wrist. Friends express regret at the mishap.
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Deryl Fleming
Idella Fleming
Estherville
Holy Family Hospital
Rain arrives after long dry spell this week
A three-quarter inch rain fell Sunday night, the first moisture in a long time. Corn and garlands badly needed rain. Monday night brought coolness but heat returned on Tuesday. The summer has been warm with heat not oppressive.
Mrs Dan Petersen Returns Home From Rochester Sickness
Mrs Dan Petersen is home from Rochester where she recovered after a stay at Holy Family hospital and a 17 day period at Roches ter friendly observers note her improving condition and welcome the good news.
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Dan Petersen
Rochester
Holy Family Hospital
Moved In Residents Bring Changes To Local Creamery And Towns
Mr and Mrs L J Ehlert move from Fonda Iowa to Fallow creamery where he becomes the new buttermaker after prior creamery ownership burned last January. Mr and Mrs F W Rustan relocate from Fallow to Dickens and he leaves butter maker post to take road maintenance work in Lake Center area. Mr and Mrs Ralph Rasmussen move to Akron along with family. Rasmussen leaves Graettinger light plant post. The Wm Hughes family moves into Rasmussen residence site, Hughes works at Gradinger Block and Tile Co, with Walter Hansen appointed manager of Gractinger light plant. Mr and Mrs Vincent Hassel and child move to Motherville after purchasing home in Estherville. Hassel employed in Estherville. Mr and Mrs Art Montgomery move Graettinger to Fort Dole area. Montgomery secures permanent employment there.
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L. J. Ehlert
Fonda
Iowa
Fallow
Ehlert
F. W. Rustan
Dickens
Rustan
Lake Center
Ralph Rasmussen
Namily
Akron
Rasmussen
Graettinger
Wm. Hughes
Hughes
Gradtinner Block & Tile Co
Walter Hansen
Renwick, Lown
Gracttinger Light Plant
Vincent Hassel
Childers
Motherville
Estherville
Hassel
Art Montgomery
Fort Dole
Montgomery
Army veteran weds after long service and discharge
The Times congratulates Mr and Mrs Granttinger on their marriage shortly after his overseas service, noting he completed 268 months abroad following preliminary training and received discharge in March, with best wishes for a long happy life together.
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Army
the Times
Annd
Granttinger
Negro All Star Vets At Wallingford Sunday
The Negro All Star vets from Des Moines will face Wallingford Merchants Sunday August 11 at 1 PM. Admission is 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for students, with strong fan support expected from Graettinger and vicinity. Wallingford will also host Lake Park Friday evening at 6:25 PM. Wallingford won District Three last Sunday at Estherville and will compete in the state meet at Des Moines August 21.
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Af Des Moines
Jiwa
Wallingford Merchants
Starlings
Graetlinger
Lake Park
Wallingford
Spirit Lake
Stan Yding
Kenny McCombs
Dale Starkey
Dale Young
Starkey
Reynolds
Fish And Game Exhibit At State Fair Planned
The Fish and Game Exhibit at the State Fair will proceed as planned though some bird displays are cancelled. Dr. C. C. Frank notes bial collections may occur under permit if destroyed after exhibit and not moved. Officials emphasize limited bird displays with major focus on fish and mammals not affected by the disease.
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C. C. Frank
The
Conservation Commission
Frank
Subscription rates in Graettinger and trade area
Rates in Graettinger and surrounding territory are $2.00 per year since January 1 1945, while outside the trade area the annual rate is $2.60. Service subscriptions also $2.00 per year since January 1 1945.
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Graettinger
Miss Clara Suss Attends State Legion Auxiliary Meet
Miss Clara Suss travels to Des Moines for the state American Legion Auxiliary convention where she has been elected vice president of the Sta. District and will be installed at the state meeting. The three day event ends Friday. She then plans a nine month visit to her brother George's home.
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Clara Suss
Des Moines
American Legion Auxiliary
Sta
Miss Suss
Moline
Iois
George
Rollo Bergeson to Speak at Graettinger Labor Day Event
Sioux City Republican candidate Rollo Bergeson for secretary of state will be among Labor Day speakers in Graettinger. News comes as this edition goes to press.
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Rollo Bergeson
Sioux City
Graettinger
Rhythm Club to Provide Music at St Mary's Gym Dance
Lynn Kerns and the Rhythm Club orchestra will supply the music for a dance at St Mary's gym in Emmetsburg next Monday evening. The event is set to feature live jazz and danceable tunes as residents gather for an evening of entertainment.
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Lynn Kerns
Rhythm Club Orchestra
St. Mary's Gym
Emmetsbure
Old Time Dance At Watson Tall In Graettinger
Haroli Carlson and seven musicians will provide music for the Old Time dance at Watson Tall Graettinger on Friday August 9. All are invited to join.
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Haroli Carlson
Watson Tall
Graettinger
Many Veterans Idle As July Unemployment Benefits Paid
Unemployment benefits were paid to 20 000 war veterans in July. This marked an increase of 9 500 from June, reflecting a rise in veteran benefit payments during the month.
Old Settlers Picnic at Kearney Park August 11
The Pat O Alto and Enmet Old Settlers association holds its annual meeting at Kearney State Park in Oinonetahburg on Sunday August 11. The event opens with a picnic lunch, coffee and cream provided by the association. A highlight is pioneer story gathering from residents who have lived sixty years or more in either county. Participants will share family histories and tie them to association records. An old time music program and readings will accompany the event. Prizes will reward those with the most generations alive in the two counties.
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Thv
High Lake Get-Together Club Plans August Meeting
Social items report upcoming events including the High Lake Get-Together club meeting at Mrs. Chiia Martinson’s home on Tuesday August 13 with Pearl Peterson assisting. The WSCS of the Methodist Church meets August 15 with leadership by Mrs. George Singer and Mrs. Philip Johnson, a picnic month with hostesses listed and a bring dishes policy. Also covered is the Twelve Mile Lake N RG 4-H club meeting August 2 with Mary Delores and Luville Schacherer hosting, reporting a Macedonia Greece family sponsorship, committee plans for Achievement Day, and exhibits setup for the ninth.
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High Lake
Chiia Martinson
Graettinger
Pearl ‘Peterson
Eee
WSCS
Methodist Church
George Singer
Philip Johnson
Id Merk
Nanamaker
Robert Vasey
Jd. H. Miller
Chas. Weir
Glen Shaver
N. RG. 4-H Club
Twelve Mile Lake Township
Mary, Delores
Luville Schacherer
Barbara Wildreth
Macedonia
Greece
Janet Burg
Darlene Schacherer
Dorothy Thompson
Laura Hildreth
Myrtle Mae
Marilyn Farmer
Joan Christianson
Legion Auxiliary Picnic At Fort Defiance Sunday
The American Legion and Legion Auxiliary picnic will be held Sunday, August 1, at St. Defiance State Vark in Estherville. The usual picnic dinner will be served at one o'clock, ice cream, pop and coffee will be provided. All ex-service men and women and their families are invited.
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American Legion and Legion Auxiliary
St. Defiance State Vark
Estherville
Trumbull Lakes conservation project launched
A three fold plan by the Conservation Commission targets Round and Trumbull lakes north of Ruthven. It aims to drain Mud Lake and Round Lake into Trumbull, reduce Trumbull water to remove carp and barren fish life, then restock with game fish after vegetation is reestablished.
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Round- Trumbull Lakes
Ruthven
The
Conservation Commission
Round and Trumbull Lakes
Mud Lake
Smith's Slough
Round Lake
Trumbull Lake
Trumbull
Round
Trumbull Lakes
Round Like
July Game Violations Report and Town Appointments
State Conservation Commission officers logged 49 prosecutions in July with convictions in every case. Of these, 42 were fishing, two hunting, one trapping, and four for navigation. Fines totaled 645.25 with no jail time. Town council approved Albert Jensen as water and sewer commissioner starting August 1, 1946, while he also serves as town marshal and street commissioner. A big oats yield: 22 acres near Graettinger produced 108 bushels per acre. Seed rate two bushels per acre. field was over 50 times the expected yield. Palo Alto state project aims to develop high yielding quality grain.
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State Conservation Commission
Ie Town Council
Albert Jensen
Jensen
Elsenbast
Graettinzer
Clinton
Palo Alto
R. J. Lathon Improving
R. J. Watson remains a patient at Holy Family hospital Estherville. He is improving slowly and local friends hope for continued improvement in his condition.
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R. J. Lathon
R. J. Watson
Holy Family Hospital
Estherville
Lawrence Peterson Suffered Broken Hip And Shoulder
Lawrence Peterson, a local carpenter, suffered a broken hip and shoulder when his car plunged down an eight foot embankment five miles west of Spencer Sunday night. Passing motorists rushed him to Spencer hospital after the steering failed. He crawled from the wreckage, waved to onlookers, and was aided by a passerby crew. He is married, with a wife in Sibley, a farming brother near Spencer, and a mother in Spencer. Peterson had worked with contractor Jake Andresen for months.
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Lawrences Peterson
Spencer
Peterson
Mr. Peterson
Sibley
Jake Andresen
Wayne Potter opens splendid new cafe with bakery
Wayne Potter recently opened a classy cafe after weeks of remodeling and decorating. The facility features a large, roomy kitchen and a double Lundy counter with seating for a sizable crowd. Potter also operates a related bakery business.
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Wayne Potter
Mr. Potter
Fire Alarm Responded Thursday Afternoon
Gruettinger fire company rushed to a grass fire north of the Edgar Grion residence after noon Thursday. The blaze threatened nearby property as firefighters battled the flames and checked the area.
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Gruettinger Fire Company
Edgar Grion
New Air Mail Postage Reduced to Five Cents
Beginning October 1 air mail postage will be reduced from 8c to 5c. President Truman signs the bill passed by Congress. The new rate will increase air mail poundage to several times the present volume.
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Truman
Congress
Mrs Fd Bourd of Havre Underwent Operation
Mrs Fd Bourd of Havre Montana sister of Mrs J E McCarty and Mrs Farnklambe of Graettinger underwent a surgical operation Monday Local relatives and friends hope for her early and complete recovery.
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Fd Bourd
Havre
Montana
J. E. McCarty
Farnklambe
Graettinger
Officers for Labor Day Celebration
Labor Day event details list dozens of roles and names. Key organizers include M. FL Chairman Jack Wolfe and Secretary Karl Erickson. Notables: Band leaders Quinten Jensen and C. A. Jensen, Speaker J. J. Skow, and Mayor A. C. Christiansen. Numerous committees cover finance, concessions, advertising, and city services.
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Jack Wolfe
Karl Erickson
Gilbaugh
Adolph Spies
Rev. Miller
K. T. Nane
Emmett Martin
George Frick
Quinten Jensen
C. A. Jensen
Nay Glazier
Frec
Max Baumgartner
Dr. Shiley
Sam Watson
Merle Hanson
Bennett Thoreson
Earl Erickson
J. J. Skow
Arnold Henningsen
Gruettinger Athletic Club
Wayne Hamilton
Kermit Reeves
Johnny Fish
H. A. Elsenbast
A. D. McWilliams
Wm. Olson
A. C. Christiansen
Gudrid Nane
M, PF. Gilbaught
E. S$. George
C. Q .Wikert
M. O. Grod- Jamil
City Hall
Bessie Howard
Francis Heidecker
Bert Anderson
Edgar Grein
Lee McCann
Herbert O'Brien
Herman Kleen
Francis Ware
C. O. Wikert
Frank Hastings
Goodwin Thoreson
Bob Jensen
Martin Myhre
Jake Andresen
Wayne Potter
Clarence Christiansen
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DeEtta Wunder
Edwin Graettinger
Geneva Peace Palace
ST. Mary's
Kearney Park
N. RR. G
al Schacherer
D. C. Barringer
Lawrence Peterson
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