Remains Of Dr. Th. T. Naae Laid To Rest
The passing of Dr. Th. T. Naae, Graettinger physician and author, occurred August 5, 1941, after years of illness. Funeral services were held at home and at First Lutheran Church with Rev. Mandsager and Rev. S. C. Sande officiating. He was born in Norway in 1862 and immigrated to the United States in 1883, later earning a medical degree and practicing in IA. Burial followed at the Graettinger cemetery. numerous relatives and pallbearers attended.
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Th. T. Naae
Graettinger
Nane
First Lutheran Church
M. Mandsager
S. C. Sande
Fenton
Grae
Glenwood
Minnesota
John Geving
Lake Mills
Towa
Goodman Lee
Ayrshire
Mra
Knute Nau
Chris Nau
Estherville
Marion Naae
Waterloo
Iowa
Anna Hyjermstad
Red Wing
Thorleif
Nase
Nau
Hard
America
Dixon College
Dixon
Illinois
Augustana College
Canton
South Dakota
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Keokuk
Fostoria
Clay
Gross vote strength in Des Moines and Iowa in 1942 hopes
The Times notes Des Moines backed Gross in 1949 primaries though the total was small for Governor Wilson. Gross won heavy support in the eighth district, carrying Palo Alto county about two to one. The piece speculates Gross may seek the Republican Senate nomination in Iowa in June 1942.
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Des Moines
Gross
Wilson
H. R. Gross
Palo Alto
Towa
Misfortune in Local Incident Injures Mrs Mandsager
Mrs Mandsager dislocated her arm at the shoulder pocket in a recent incident. The painful injury caused considerable inconvenience and local friends express regret over the misfortune.
Hossack Motors Expands to Estherville
Wm Mossack of Graettinger, owner of Hossack Motors in Emmetsburg, buys a prime Estherville lot and launches a new and used car operation handling Dodge and Plymouth. He runs a large Emmetsburg agency and will likely build strong Estherville sales. The Times wishes him success.
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Wm. Mossack, Graettinger
Hossack Motors
Emmetsburg
Estherville
Dodge
Plymouth
Hossack
Band To Give Special Program Next Wednesday
Graettinger residents will view the baton twirlers in new costumes next Wednesday August 20 as the band stages a marchin demonstration in lieu of a regular concert. The program includes military maneuvers special band formations and baton routines with Robbing Avenue blocked off for space to maneuver.
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Graettinger
Alvin Johnson Punctured Lung In Fall From Rock
Alvin Johnson son of Mr and Mrs Jazmine Johnson of High Lake was injured Monday afternoon when a pitchfork tine punctured his lung during a fall from a load of bundles on the Jacobson farm near his father’s place. He was taken to Coleman hospital Es t h ville and appeared to improve the next day. He has many friends in Graettinger who hope for his full recovery.
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Alvin Johnson
Jazmine Johnson
High Lake
Jacobson
Coleman Hospital
Estherville
Left for the West Lars Petersen Leaves Graettinger
Local painter and decorator Lars Petersen departed Graettinger for Los Angeles last week with plans to settle in the city. He has been in Graettinger the past years, active in painting, decorating, and sign painting, and was a busy year round worker. The community regrets his departure but wishes him success in the west.
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West
Lars Petersen
Los Angeles
Petersen
Peter Petersen
Graettinger
Medal For Maneuvers Given To Russell Jones
Russell Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Jones, received a bronze inlay medal for participation in the 1941 maneuvers. The inscription reads 1941 Maneuvers National Defense. He will soon depart for another two months maneuver, making the medal a valued souvenir for years to come.
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Russell Jones
Earl Jones
Russell
Graettinger Market Report August 14 1941
Graettinger market report for Thursday August 14 1941 lists new oats at 20c for No 2 and 26c for No 1, eggs at 28c, state brand butter at 39c, heavy hens around 138c for 45 Ibs, leg horns licensed at 16c for heavy hens 6 Ibs and over.
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Graettinger
Ann Craven Weds Army Man in St Louis Ceremony
Miss Angels A Craven of Graettinger and Mr Edward W Shipman of Little Falls were married at St Nicholas Catholic Church St Louis Saturday morning August 2 The Rev Father Reinelt officiated Attendants were Robert Neiman and Margaret Brown Bride wore navy dress with lilies of the valley bouquet The groom a U S Army air corps member stationed at Jefferson Barracks and bride employed by Rath Packing Co Waterloo plan long marriage amid wartime moves Graettinger community welcomed the couple with best wishes
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Edward W. Shipman
Little Falls
Minnesota
Angels A. Craven
Graettinger
St. Nicholas Catholic Church
St. Louis
Charles Reinelt
Robert W. Neiman
Margaret Brown
U. S. Air Corps
Rath
Tractor Race Added to Bremer County Fair Schedule
Bremer County officials announced a tractor race will be held alongside auto and horse race meetings at the Bremer County Fair, expanding the livestock and machinery showcase for attendees.
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Bremer County Fair
Helf
Graettinger Merchants Sweep Dickens In Doubleheader
The Graettinger Merchants won both games against Dickens, 14-18 in the first and 12-2 in the second. Luehsinger hit a two on homer to spark a late rally, with Luchsinger belting two homers and Marley and Fish also contributing. Johnny Fish turned a bases loaded triple play in the second game. Next Sunday another game at the high school diamond, opponent not confirmed but Rock Rapids or Whittemore possible. Merchants also play Jackson Thursday night in a nonleague game.
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Graettinger Merchants
Dickens
Merchants
Luehsinger
Luchsinger
Marley
Fish
Johnny Fish
Rock Rapids
Whittemore
Jackson
Free 4 H Fair at Emmetsburg August 18 19 20
Emmetsburg hosts a three day county 4 H fair with daily town days Graettinger Ruthven Ayrshire Curlew Mallard West Bend Rodman Cylinder and Emmetsburg. Events include kittenball horseshoe pitching team pulling dairy livestock judging and home economics demonstrations plus boys and girls 4 H club displays. Garden club flower show entries cut flowers and arrangements judged August 19 with prizes and containers provided.
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Graettinger
Ruthven
Ayrshire
Curlew
Mallard
West Bend
Rodman
Cylinder
Emmetsburg
Palo Alto
Bewmetsbure
Golden Wedding Day for Mr and Mrs Fleming of Graettinger
The Graettinger couple Mr Jd A Fleming and his wife celebrated a golden wedding on Tuesday August 12. They have lived in Graettinger most of their married life and spent the day quietly while Mr Fleming recovered from a recent bout of flu. The Times extends warm wishes for their continued health and happiness.
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Jd. A. Fleming
Graettinger
the Times
Mrs Mayme Woodke Heads Back To Los Angeles From Iowa Visit
Mrs Mayme Woodke returns to Los Angeles after a pleasant vacation with her father M E Marian and other relatives in Iowa. Her niece Marian Sullivan R N accompanies her for a west coast visit, with a stop in Council Bluffs to see Loretta Mahan. A Buff Orpington hen at the Chad Herridge farm near Ogden nests in a tree crotch during the trip.
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Los Angeles
Herridge
Ogden
Corner Stone Laying at St Paul Lutheran Church
Corner stone laying exercises were held at St Paul Lutheran Church Graettinger on Sunday afternoon August 3. Rev Gudmond Petersen Ringsted gave the principal task while Rev Carlsen laid the stone and led services. Historical papers were deposited in the stone. The papers included a hymn book a copy of the constitution and Graettinger Times references to church enlargement. Work on the improvement progresses nicely and will take weeks to complete.
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St. Paul Lutheran Church
Grachtinger
Gudmond Petersen
Ringsted
Carlsen
Ston
Graettinger Times
Thompson Named New Proprietor of Hawkeye Theatre
T H Thompson of Lake Mills Iowa becomes proprietor of the Hawkeye Theatre in Graettinger. He took possession Saturday August 9, as Rollie Livingston and wife leave for Colorado after five months running the theater. Livingston from Bedford Iowa earlier purchased from George Frick and will reside near Graettinger weekends through September. Mrs Thompson operates the theater in August while Mr Thompson works in the Lake Mills lumber business and plans future Graettinger visits. The Times welcomes the Thompsons and wishes them success.
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T. H. Thompson
Lake Mills
Iowa
Hawkeye Theatre
Graettinger
Rollie Livingston
Colorado
Livingston Lan
Livingston
George Frick
Bedford
Thompénis
Lake Milly
Thompson
the Times
Fred Thompson Named Manager of Local Lockers
Fred Thompson, a former manager of the local locker, has taken over the Graettinger Refrigerated Lockers. He will secure formal manager status soon as the plant continues its strong business under new leadership. Emmetsburg likely associate Fred Thompson, Emmetsburg, who previously ran the local locker, is now in charge. The Times wishes the new proprietor success.
Illness Report Of Peter Peterson Near Dolliver
Peter Peterson of near Dolliver, father of Forrest Peterson and Mrs. TR YT, Nave and Mrs. Lester Craven, Gruettinger, has been ill for a week with a light attack of sleeping sickness. He had a high fever and severe headache but sleeps little. Friends hope for his complete recovery.
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Peter Peterson
Dolliver
Forrest Peterson
Tr.yt
Nave
Lester Craven
Gruettinger
Doctor Arrives by Plane for Family Visit from Shannon
Dr. Edward Mitchell flew from Shannon Illinois to Graettinger landing west of Graettinger for a visit with his mother Mrs. E J Mitchell and sister Mrs Ruth Nelson. He has long owned a plane and substantial flying experience.
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Edward Mitchell
Shannon
Illinois
E. J. Mitchell
Ruth Nelson
Mitchell
Graettinger
Fire scare at Charley Jackson farm near Wallingford
Graettinger Fire Company was called to the Charley Jackson farm near Wallingford last evening at six. Burning straw near the large barn threatened destruction until a bucket brigade aided firefighting and the danger was quickly extinguished.
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Graettinger
Charley Jackson
Wallingford
Bought Fine Farm Near Graettinger
Mr and Mrs Arnold Bisgard have purchased a quarter section four and one half miles west of Graettinger, the former Mrs Read home place. They currently reside on the C C Larsen farm south of Graettinger.
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Arnold Bisgard
Graettinger
Mrs. Read
Mrs. Bisgard
C. C. Larsen
Next Monday Is U S C Day In Graettinger
The U S C drive in Graettinger is postponed due to warm weather and lack of information. On Monday August 18 solicitors will canvass the town with appointed teams for various districts and a single donation amount is accepted. Times office will track and publish donors. Parents and siblings of service members are asked to provide mail addresses to receive free copies.
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Graettinger
U. S
Whiteside
Bart Jones
Howard Horswell
Adolph Spies
Rock Island
Wm. G. Bohi
R. MM. Young
Oral Bonstead
A. C. Christengen
J. M. Resh
H. BR
Horswell
Earl Jones
J. B. Lambe
Clara Suss
J. J. Sullivan
Knights of Columbus
Salvation Army
Army
Navy
U.S
Times
the Times
Picnic Next Sunday Draws Legion and Auxiliary
The American Legion and Legion Auxiliary will hold their annual picnic at Lost Island state park next Sunday August 17. The event was moved from August 10 to avoid conflicting with the Graettinger band performance at Arnolds Park. All members and families are urged to attend.
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American Legion
the Legion Auxiliary
Lost Island State Park
Graettinger
Arnolds Park
Legion and Auxiliary
Visiting nuns tour Grotto of the Redemption in West Bend
Sister Mary Paulette of Sioux City and Sister Mary Gertrudus of Chicago visited the Grotto of the Redemption after dining with Mrs. D. E. McCarty this week. They enjoyed the sea view grotto tour and spoke with Father Dobberstein before being joined by Mrs. McCarty and Vivian Sullivan for their West Bend trip.
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Mary Paulette
Sioux City
Mary Gertrudus
Chicago
D. E. McCarty
Hey
Father Dobberstein
West Bend
McCarty
Vivian Sullivan
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Nate Wag
Robbins Avenue
Ann Craven
Missouri
Evergreens
Graettinger Evergreens
Torregon Odlera
California Colored Clowns
Graetinger
T. H. Thompson New Proprietor
Hawkeye Theater
Hawkeye
Fred Thompson
U.S. C
U. S. QO
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