Two Weddings Of Graettinger Young People
Graettinger notices report two marriages, Gordon Halverson of Sioux Falls and Lois Nelson of Graettinger at First Lutheran Sioux Falls with double wing ceremony. Attendants Lois Lindbloom and DeVere Swanson. Reception for 50 guests. Lois Nelson Halverson of Graettinger, daughter of Alfred Nelson, is a former nurse trainee with 18 months at Sioux Valley Hospital. Halverson is a Marine veteran, now in construction in Sioux Falls. They will reside at 514 North Spring, Sioux Falls.
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Gordon Halverson
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Lois Nelson
Graettinger
Towa
First Lutheran Church
Clifford J. Swanson
Lois
Lois Lindbloom
Grachtinger
Alfred Nelson
Waldorf College
Forest City
Cadet Nurses Corps
Sioux Valley Hospital
Washington High School
Siouxalls
United States Marine Corps
North Spring Street
Times
Halverson
Illness of L C Gammon Shocks Graettinger Friends
Graettinger residents learned that L C Gammon has suffered a heart region ailment after visiting relatives in Graettinger and recent travel to the west coast. He remained bedridden for weeks and can now walk a little each day as he recovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gannon
Graettinger
Fleming Couple Celebrates Fifty-Fifth Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs J A Fleming quietly observed their 55th wedding anniversary in Graettinger with a Methodist church announcement and a small gathering due to Mrs Fleming’s illness. The Times extends congratulations and best wishes for the future. Metal ware returning to market brightens Christmas for children, says local dealer Bennett Thoreson after a Minneapolis hardware convention. Aluminum ware supplies rise. shipments expected to Graettinger for fall sale from OUR OWN Hardware stores regionwide.
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Als
J. A. Fleming
Graettinger
Bennett Thoreson
Minneapolis
Northwest
Thoreson
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Iowa
North Dakota
South Dakota
Montana
Thompsen to Move Family to Belmond Store Proprietor Relocates
A. P. Thompsen proprietor of the Belmond men s clothing store spent Sunday with family in Graettinger. He has leased a modern five room house in Belmond and will move before school opens. He bought the Belmond store earlier this year but could not find a home until now. The Thompsons will be missed in Graettinger by friends.
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A. P. Thompsen
Belmond
Graettinger
Thompsen
Auctioneering students begin training at Mason City school
Norman Bortint and William Brown of this locality attend the Reiseh American School of Auctioneering at Mason City. Both have local experience and are expected to enter the auctioneering business after completing their term.
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Norman Bortint
Wm. Brown
Reiseh American School of
Mason City
Funeral Attendees In Algona For John Storms
Mrs A J Johnson and Mrs J H Gammon attended the funeral of John Storms, brother of the late Wm Storms, in Algona yesterday. Mr and Mrs Brennanstuhl also attended. Mrs Brennanstuhl is the former Mrs Wm Storms of Graettinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
A. J. Johnson
J. H. Gammon
John Storms
Wm. Storms
Brennanstuhl
Graettinger
Zellar Weds Miss Birkland in Tucson Ties
A. R. Zellar and Miss Eunice Birkland were married in Tucson Arizona on July 24. Zellar a railroad man, they will reside in Tucson. The bride has long lived there and is related to Mrs. A J Johnson of Graettinger. The Dirk land family once lived in Craattincer and later Emmetsbare. The Times extends hearty congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Howard
Bessie Howard
Graettinger
St. Louis
Zellar
Kirkland
A. R. Zellar
Eunice Birkland
Tucson
Arizona
A. J. Johnson
Dirkland
Craattincer
Emmetsbare
Tractor Collision Injures Wallingford Man on Highway 17
Ed DeWall of Wallingford was severely injured when a car driven by Oscar Isaacs of Motherville crashed into DeWall's tractor on Highway 17 at Wallingford's north edge Monday evening. DeWall suffered a head concussion and injuries to his legs with possible internal injuries. condition listed as fair. Isaacs and his wife were treated and released the same night. Isaacs had a bruised chest and knee cuts. Sheriff Huckaba noted both vehicles were southbound and the tractor was rear-ended after the other car, approaching from the north, blinded by oncoming headlights. The tractor sustained major damage including a ruined rear housing and cracked parts. Isaacs' car damage about $300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Motherville
Holy Family Hospital
M. KE. Huckaba
Isaacs
Local Homes and Businesses Undergoing Paint and Growth
The Wred Spies residence and several others including Erickson Grocery Gerhardt Jensen and A H Cameron residences are freshly painted. A new building rises on east Rhobins Avenue. Kunz and Peterson plan to replace their machine shop with a new 21 by 45 foot one story structure to expand auto repair and welding work. Porches at Anna MacDonald’s home have also been painted recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wred Spies
Erickson Grocery
Gerhardt Jensen
A. H. Cameron
Rhobins Avenue
Kunz & Peterson
Anna MacDonald
Miss Marjorie Skow Returns to Los Angeles
Miss Marjorie Skow, daughter of Mr and Mrs J 2 Skow, returns to Los Angeles last Thursday after visiting her parents. She and her sister Janette both work in Los Angeles and hold valued positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Skow
J. 2. Skow
Los Angeles
Janette
Miss Skew
Carroll
Pioneer display for Labor Day celebration in 1946
Mrs. E. 8. George chairs the committee planning a large display of antiques and pinnott articles at Genettin ver store windows. The goal is to attract thousands of visitors to the Labor Day celebration and showcase local pioneer heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Genettinver
Display of Antiques for Labor Day Celebration
Mrs. 3 8 George appoints residents to assist with the antique display for Labor Day. Grodland Emma Shaver Mr and Mrs Walt Hamilton and Deena Johnson named on the committee. If you have articles for display contact committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Grodland
Emma Shaver
Walt Hamilton
Deena Johnson
Old Settlers Picnic At Kearney Park Emmetsburg
The Old Settlers organization of Palo Alto and Emmet counties held its annual picnic at Kearney State Park Emmetsburg on Sunday August 11. The day was ideal with large attendance and a noon picnic dinner followed by music readings and reminiscences. Officers elected include Mrs Abbie Briggs Graettinger president Mrs M O Grodlund first vice president and Mrs Schroeter Finewetshire second vice president. Margaret Johnson was named secretary and treasurer. Emmet county invited the association to hold next year’s picnic at Ft Defiance Park.
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Old Settlers’ Organization
Palo Alto
Earmet
Keaarney State Park
Emmetsburg
Abbie Briggs
Graettinger
M. O. Grodlund
Schroeter
Finewetshire
Margaret Johnson
Mmet County
Ft. Defiance Park
Drowned teen Harold Parks at Lost Island Lake
Harold Parks, 17, of Royal, Iowa, drowned Sunday afternoon at Lost Island Lake during a family outing at the state park. He was in the water about an hour before his body was recovered despite Kinmetshburg fire department readiness. Nearby residents own property along Lerch Lake, Minnesota, and discuss cottage protection and potential nearby investments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Parks
Lost Island Lake
Royal
Lowa
Islan
State Park
Younge
Kinmetshburg
Pallmater
Young H Parks
Roy Lawrence
Langdon
Iowa
Johnson Home Reopen Pleases Graettinger Friends
The Joe Sullivan family of Chicago visited Algona recently to see Anton e Johnson, now recovering at home after surgery. He is regaining strength and able to be about, a development that brings good news to Graettinger friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Sullivan
Chicago
Algona
Antone Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Graettinger
Two Polio Cases Reported in Palo Alto
Palo Alto reports two polio cases, involving 20 month old Richard Spencer, son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Spencer of Mimmersburg, struck last Thursday, and Billy Tutmany sued 2, son of Mr and Mrs Wayne Tutmaon of Depew, who fell ill earlier this month.
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Palo Alto
Richard Spencer
Raymond Spencer
Mimmersburg
Billy Tutmany
Wayne
Tutmaon
Depew
Death of Robert Kinsella at Santa Cruz California
Mametsburg reporter notes Robert Kinsella aged about 70 died in Santa Cruz California a few days ago. No further details are known. Kinsella and his son Tey and Father Richard Kinsella left a week ago on a vacation trip to California.
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Mametsburg
Robert Kinsella
Santa Cruz
California
Kinsella
Tey
Richard Kinsella
Condition of R. J. Latson Widely Reported as Improving
R. J. Latson, well known Graetlinger businessman, remains in a hospital in Tus therville after a heart condition. Doctors report the illness improved but complications slowed recovery. friends express hope for a full and early recovery.
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R. J. Latson
Graetlinger
Tustherville
Mir Larsons Earry
Kermit Jensen To Buy Drug Store At Madelia
Kermit Jensen plans to purchase a Madelia Minnesota drug store with transfer set for next week. Jensen, a former Army captain and registered pharmacist from Des Moines, is the son of Mr and Mrs Chris Jensen of Grachtin ger. The Times wishes the Jen Avery success in Maddlia.
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Kermit Jensen
Madelia
Minnesota
Madela
Jensen
Chris Jensen
Grachtinger
Des Moines
Times
Jen Avery
Wallingford Wins Thriller In District Title Game
Wallingford Merchants beat Des Moines Velx 2 to 1 in a two run thriller on a sunny Sunday. Burl Pickey starred with decisive hits, while Barney Reynolds pitched a three hit, one walk gem. Wallingford, District Mhro champions, advance to the state meet in Des Moines on August 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallingford Merchants
Des Moines Negro
Barney Reynolds
Wallingford
Wallingford Hatsans
Des Moines
Emmetsburg Golfers Win 40 to 20 in New Scoring
Emmetsburg and Mstherville golfers met Sunday at Mstherville with Emmetsburg prevailing 40 to 20. A new scoring system was used, accounting for the posted score. The report notes the event and celebrates Emmetsburg’s victory.
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Emmetsburg
Mstherville
Trip To North Dakota A Christensen Family Motor Trip
Mr and Mrs Frank W Christensen and daughter Frances leave Monday for a two week motor tour visiting relatives and scenic points in Minnesota and North Dakota. They will travel to North Dakota and Minnesota on a relaxed family excursion.
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North Dakota
Frank W. Christensen
Frances
Minnesota
Graettinger Prepares 50th Labor Day Celebration
Labor Day plans in Graettinger focus on rides shows free acts and speakers. Atty Sewell Allen and Atty Rollo Bergeson will headline with local politicians supporting the 50th annual events. Pioneer displays will line Malinestock park and town store windows with artifacts available by Sunday before Labor Day.
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Atty
Sewell Allen
Onawa
Towa
Rollo Bergeson
Sioux City
Allen
Frank Miles
B. J. Bergeson
Rollo
Palo Alto County
Lioux City
Graettinger
Man Dies Trimming Tree Near Spirit Lake
Lawrence Sargent, 65, of Estherville, fell from a ladder while pruning a tree near Spirit Lake. He apparently reached too high, beyond the ladder's safe angle, and was killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spirit Lake
Lawrence Sargent
Estherville
Officers Named For Labor Day Celebration
Labor Day pageant lists MT. officers including Chairman Jack Wolfe and Secretary Earl Erickson. Concessions head Gilhaud, Executive Committee members Adolph Spies and Rev. Miller, with many volunteers across sport, finance, license, and advertising roles. Speaker lineup features J. J. Skow and Arnold Henkingsen. Base Ball club Graettinger Athletic with Wayne Hamilton and others. City officials and numerous workers appear across committees and duties.
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Jack Wolfe
Earl Erickson
Gilhaud
Adolph Spies
Rev. Miller
R. T. Nase
Iamett Martin
George Frick
Quinten Jenzen
C. A. Jenson
Ray Glagiers
Max Baumgartner
de Shiley
Sam Watson
Merle Hanson
Dennett Thoreson
J. J. Skow
Arnold Henking
Wikert
M. O. Grodhand
City
Tessie Howard
Francis Heidecker
Bert Anderson
Edgar Grein
Lee McCann
Herbert O’brien
Herman Kleen
Francis Ware
C. C. Wikert
Frank Hastines
Goodwin Thoreson
Bob Jensen
Martin Myhre
Jake Andresen
Wayne Potter
Clarence Christiansen
Dr. Dappen
HW. E. Vink
D. C. Barringer
Raymond Tindall
John DeVries
Marion Shavers
G. F. Shaver
F. Norris
Marvin Hansen
Irvin Dalen
Roy Peterson
Arnold Henningsen
Forrest Perdue
Wm. Rasmussen
Jens Kirkegaard
Albert Suss
Gerhardt Jensen
N. S. Bartleman
Bob Simonsen
W. L. O'Connor
Forrest Paterson
Wm. Marley
Dr. McManus
Dr. Jacobson
Dr. Shiley
Mike Weinholzer
Jack Doyle
John Swift
Bob Vasey
Walter Hansen
Eddie Westfell
Amos Mammen
Dick Rasmussen
L. B
Luchsinger
Loren Luehsinger
Tom Sullivan
M. Kvinge
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Nelson Coughlin
Vedder
Coughlin
Vincent Coughlin
Elizabeth
Betty) Vedder
Corpus Christi Church
Fort Dodge
Msrs
Davern
Francis Coughlin
Miami
Florida
Mildred Coughlin
Betty
Wraywood
John Vedder
Michael
Anna McCarty
Mercy Hospital
Gracttinger
L.C. Gammon
Ed DeWall
Monday Evening Auto
DeWall
Philip Johnson
Turneaures
Georges
Johnsons
Johnson
Kearney Park
Lake Shore Win
McConnell
Ed Herke
Aibert Powers
Garvin Mills
Ure Osgond
Lerch Lake
Edmuns
G Vin Mills
Ospood
A. H. Mills
Graett
Bow Kinsella
The
Farmers Grain Co
Will Trandie Auto Parts
Swain Auto Parts Co
Spencer
C. O. Wikert
Merle Jones
C. 0. Wikert
Merle
Renwick
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