Labor Day Plans Near Completion in Grachtinger
The annual Labor Day celebration in Grachtinger is shaping up with Boone Valley Shows providing rides and attractions after a winter contract. A baseball game will be arranged within a week or ten days. Athletic club members meet Thursday to finalize Labor Day game plans and speaker arrangements.
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Grachtinger
Boone Valley
Raymon Tindall
Earl Erickson
Ted © Gilbaugh
Adolph Spies
Terveer McBride Rites Unite Sherburn Couple
Mary McBride daughter of Mr and Mrs John McBride of Sherburn Minnesota married Vitus J Terveer son of Mr and Mrs Leo Terveer at St Luke’s Catholic church Sherburn August 11 1947 Rev Leo Neudecker officiated The bride wore a princess gown with long satin train and seed pearl tiara The groom served in the U S Army and is stationed at Ft Sheridan They will reside at Ft Sheridan after a wedding trip to Illinois The Times extends congratulations.
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Mary McBride
John McBride
Sherburn
Minnesota
Vitus J. Terveer
Leo Terveer
St. Luke’s Catholic Church
Leo Neudecker
Ann McBride
Zeta Terveer
Arthur Liebfried
Donald McBride
Allen Erickson
Fairmont
Tonnieres
Gloria Terveer
Jackie McBride
Graettinger
Ayrshire
Sherrburn
U. S
Austria
Ft. Sheridan
Ilinois
the ‘Times
Marriage of Simon Biggerstaff and Gretta Pearl Biggerstaff
Simon Biggerstaff of Osgood and Gretta Pearl Biggerstaff of Ruthven were married Sunday August 10 at 3 PM in the Free Methodist church Ruthven. The couple will reside in the area and are praised by friends. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Phillips and four children of Deadwood SD.
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Simon Biggerstaff
Milton Simon
Osgood
Gretta Pearl Biggerstaff
W. PF. Biggerstaff
Ruthven
Free Methodist Church
Jack Phillips
Deadwood
South Dakota
Graettinger
Meteor display of buckshot and a bright fall observed
A Times reporter notes a midnight meteor shower as buckshot tracked the disintegrated comet in a north to south arc. Three to four fast particles were seen, with one leaving a luminous tail. Ten minutes earlier a vivid meteor dropped from above toward the southwest, far more striking than the later advertised display.
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Times
Owen Anderson Wins Big at Holstein Show near Graettinger
Owen Anderson of the Dr Keeney farm northeast of Graettinger celebrated wins at the Spencer Holstein show. He took first and second in the two year old cow class as Spies and Levi of Graettinger earned numerous prizes. Anderson, a Graettinger creamery patron, and his Ayrshire wife moved to town March 1 after Dr Keeney invested several thousand dollars in a new dairy barn.
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Owen Anderson
Graettinger
Spencer
Spies
Andersons
Keeney
Mr. Anderson
Ayrshire
Father's Day Steam Boiler Blowout Near Diagonal
A Diagonal area clipping recounts a dramatic steam boiler explosion at the John and Ed Toman home. Witnesses including Frank Kletch and Vic Toman watched as pressure rose from 150 to over 400 pounds before the blast shattered the machine, scattering wheels, drive pinion, and scorched pasture as spectators retreated in alarm.
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W. McCann
Graettinger
the Times
McCann
John
Ed Toman
Diagonal
Three Deaths In Emmet County Last Week Reported
Emmet County recorded three deaths over the past week with two sudden losses on weekend days. Anton Ricke, 67, died soon after a heart attack on leaving a city bus. he was a retired farmer who moved to Estherville from Grover five years ago and was laid to rest at St. Patrick church. Wm A Wheaton, 73, was found dead Sunday near High Lake after five hours, living with Maynard and Pearl Peterson. funeral services were held at Mahlum and Sandin chapel with burial in High Lake. Irvin Ness, 86, of Ruthven, who helped build a local auto repair shop, died Tuesday at his brother’s home in Wallingford after a cancer illness. funeral will be at Wallingford Lutheran Church Monday. The notices extend sympathy to the families.
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Emmet County
Anton Ricke
Haly Family Hospital
Estherville
Grover
Purial
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Wm. A. Wheaton
High Lake
Maynard Peterson
Maynard
Pearl Peterson
Peterson
Mahlum and Sandin
Irvin Ness
Ruthven
Ape
Ingolf
Wallingford
Wasca Pon
Iver Ness
Depew Marel 23
Jol
Twelve Mile Lake
Marryiag
Cleone Oaklaand
I. G. Maaland
Cylinder
Chester Anderson
Inpolf
Andne
Gilbert
Leonard
Loy Osgood
Ruth
Wallingford Lutheran Church
Mrnday
Ness
Homecoming update on Des Moines veteran Frank W. Christensen
Frank W. Christensen arrived home from the Veterans' hospital in Des Moines the last of the week after a serious operation. He is looking well but will need time to regain strength. Prieta people are pleased to hear of his speedy recovery.
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Frank W. Christensen
Veterans’ Hospital
Des Moines
Prieta
Mrs James Sandvige Returns Home After Illness
Mrs James Sandvige came home from Holy Family hospital after several days of illness following an operation. Friends sincerely hope for her early and complete recovery.
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James Sandvige
Holy Family Hospital
Happe
Graettinger and Emmetsburg Girls Face Sunday Showdown
Graettinger girls host Emmetsburg on the Graettinger diamond Sunday at 1 15 PM. The contest promises strong play and local interest as fans anticipate a lively afternoon of girls basketball. Mrs. Ann Girres of Mallard has returned home after visiting her son Arnold and family.
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Graettinger Girls
Emmetsburg
Graettinger
Ann Girres
Mallard
Arnold
Toman Boys Learn Blast's Effect on Steam Boiler
A blast was heard in Diagonal about three miles away and the Toman boys now understand what happens when a steam boiler is blown up.
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Toman
Soft Ball Tourney At Wallingford Sunday August 17
The Wallingford Merchants soft ball tournament sponsored by Wallingford Merchants post will take place Sunday at Wallingford starting at 9:00 am and running all day with the championship at 6:00 pm. Eight teams enter including Wallingford Spirit Lake Swea City and others with Legion members serving lunch all day.
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Wallingford
Wallingford Merchants Soft Call Ten
Spirit Lake
Swea City
Immersbore
Plover
Alona
Ledyard
Eytherville
Legion Post of
Graettinger
Graettinger High School
Knutsen Promoted to Special Agent in the Army
Vance Knutsen son of Mr and Mrs R 8 Knutsen has been promoted to Special Agent with the army and is now on duty in Korea. He has undergone extensive training and is entering on important work. The Times publisher congratulates him and wishes success in service.
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Anew Knutsen
R. 8. Knutsen
Army
Korea
Vance
Times
Weather Report Notes Warm and Wet Spells Across Towns
The report records temperatures around 64 this morning with a stretch of hot days reaching above 100. It cites five days of intense heat, recent hot winds, and light showers this week. Estherville allegedly had a heavy rainfall early week but could not be verified. Graettinger reports similar rain. corn on heavy ground remains stressed by heat and drought while corn on tight soil may be ruined.
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Bone
Estherville
Daily News
Graettinger
Miss Clara Suss Heads to New York for Auxiliary Convention
Miss Clara Suss, a delegate to the national convention of the American Legion Auxiliary, will leave for New York City a week from Saturday. She presides over the Wighth district of Town and sits on the state executive committee. Delegates will stay at the Commodore Hotel in Manhattan. Miss Suss served in the Women's Army Corps in New Guinea and other South Pacific locations, and in the Philippines during the war.
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Clara Suss
New York City
American Legion Auxiliary
Wighth
Town
Auxiliary
Commodore Hotel
Manhattan
Miss Suss
Women's Army Corps
New Guinea
South Pacific
Philippines
Helvig Family Reunion At Spencer River Side Park
Helvig family members gathered at River side Park Spencer on July 20 for a reunion. About forty relatives attended a noon picnic dinner in a very happy mood. Mrs Olene Jacobson hosted a Two Table Bridge club gathering that Monday evening with a dessert luncheon at 7 30 and cards afterward. High score went to Mrs John J Sullivan.
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Helvig
Riverside Park
Spencer
Olene Jacobson
Two Table Bridge Club
John J. Sullivan
Resignation at Graettinger State Mink Accounted For
Miss Haine Clemenson resigns from Graettinger State Mink effective August 23 to take a new post in Sioux City. She served the bank for several years and was noted for efficiency. The Times extends best wishes for success in the new position.
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Haine Clemenson
Graettinger State Mink
Sioux City
Clamengon
the Times
Mass Schedule and Confession Times Announced
Masses at the Catholic church Friday August 15 will be at 7 00 and 9 00 am Confessions August 16 from 1 00 to 5 00 pm and from 7 00 to 8 00 pm Masses yesterday the same as usual 7 30 am and 9 30 am
Abrahamson and daughter to travel to Norway
Arnie Abrahamson and his daughter plan a Norway trip by train to New York and then a flight to Norway. They expect to spend five or six weeks there. Previously Mr. and Mrs. M. Andersen journeyed from New York to Denmark.
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Arnie Abrahamson
Apes Inft
Neendal
Norway
New York City
8. M. Andersen
Denmark
Mr. Abrahamson
Weinholzer Buys Westergard Home in town sale
Mike Weinholzer purchased the Westergard residence and lots located southwest of the high school, for eight thousand dollars with possession likely March 1. The Westergards have no current plans, after forty years in Fallow and Graettinger business. The paper notes prior changes including the sale of a business building and stock to Herman Werke and the Weinhoholzer’s earlier sale to Lee Robinson.
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Henry Westergard
Mike Weinhalzer
Jewelon
Mareh
Ty Arr
Times
Woestergard
Herman Werke
Me Westergard
Westergard
Fallow
Graettinger
Weinh
Old Settlers Picnic At Fort Defiance Aug 24 at Estherville
The Old Settlers group from Palo Alto and Rinmet counties plans a gathering at Fort Defiance State Park near Estherville on Sunday August 24. Dinner at one o clock, bring own utensils dishes and sandwiches plus a covered dish to share. Music reminiscence program features Secretary of State Rollo Hergeson. Abbie Briggs is president and Philip Johnson secretary.
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Old Settlers
Palo Alto
Rinmet
Ft. Defiance State Park
Estherville
Rollo. Hergeson
Local man undergoes appendectomy at Emmetsburg hospital
Gene Schumacher of Emmetsburg underwent an appendectomy at Emmetsburg Hospital on Tuesday last week. He recovered well and plans to leave hospital this week. Geng is a nephew of Mrs J J Sullivan.
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Gene Schumacher
Casb
Emmetsburg
Emmetsburg Hospital
Geng
J. J. Sullivan
Graettinger Wins Thrilling Sunday Game Over Emmetsburg
Graettinger edged Emmetsburg 9 to 5 in a Sunday thriller at Ruthven. Paul Anderson pitched a full game for Graettinger, allowing 10 hits and fanning 8. Emmetsburg led with three runs in the first before Graettinger matched in the first inning and pulled away with a late big inning in the seventh. Final box score follows.
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Ray Suss
Graettinger
Emmetsbure
Ruthven Sune
Paul Anderson
Emmetsburg
Innning
Graetlinger
Anderson
Iaettinger
Schany
Stram
Strum
MecCombs
Kane
Finmersburg
Mullins
Munson
Myers
McQuown
S&mmersburg
Graettinger Independents Gain Second in Palo Alto Leagues
Graettinger Independents defeat Emmetsburg 8 to 6 to clinch second place in the Palo Alto leagues and earn a spot in the Northwest Low a baseball association tournament at Spencer. Next Monday night they host Clay County of Rossie in a pre tournament game under lights to give more league winners a chance. The tourney opens August 18 with Gradlinger drawing a first round bye. The Times wishes the boys luck.
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Emmetsbure
Grachtinger Independents
Palo Alto
Victory
Joes
Heloines
Northwest
Lowa Baseball Association
Spencer
Graettinger Independents
Clay County
Rossie
Gradlinger
The
Times
Home from Western Trip and Local Obituary Notes
Local travelers Mr. and Mrs. Bobelsenbast and daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Harding and daughter Helen, returned from a three week western journey with only one flat tire reported. They mostly visited Washington state while the Elsenbasts toured California. Mrs Stella Mayden Hayden, 85, of Wy more Nebraska, sister-in law of Mrs Abbie Briggs, died recently. Funeral held at Ruthven, the family’s former home, with Briggs and other relatives in attendance.
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Bobelsenbast
Kenneth Harding
Helen
Washington State
Elsenbasts
California
Stella Mayden
Stella Hayden
More
Nebraska
Abbie Briggs
Grachtinger
Ruthven
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Father Flanagan
Julius J. Skow
Arnold Henningsen
Terveer—McBride
Emmet
Anton Rick, William Wheaton
Christy Anchurgon
Olene Anderson
Milford Grodland
John Iverson
Lawrence Iverson
Fred Walden
Wheaton
Petersons
Chris Martinson
Gradtinver
Vance Knutsen
New York
Othe Catholic Church
A. Abrahamson
Mike Weinholzer
Fort Defiance
BI McCaunt Manson
Tinger
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