Remains Of Carl Christensen Laid To Rest
Carl Augustine Christensen died August 8 1952 in Spencer after a six month illness. He was born August 28 1886 in Fowler Indiana and lived most of his life in Graettinger Emmetsburg and Spencer. Funeral August 11 at Bethany Lutheran Church Spencer with Rev John M Jensen officiating and interment in Riverside Cemetery. Survived by wife Sophia two sons Delmer and Dean a daughter Lois Gresellous and Dorothy Kirkpatrick two grandchildren and several siblings. Community and church service marked his life along with building projects and local leadership. The Times extends sympathy to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl ‘A. Christensen
Spencer
Bethany Lutheran Church
John M. Jensen
Riverside Cemetery
P. N. Thomson
P. K. Iverson
L. R. Jacobs
S. K. Torkelson
Fred Blass
John Westergaard
Oscar Jorth
Harold Sorenson
Cliff Bowman
R. S. Knudson
Theo, Hermanson
Ansgar Jensen
Mandsager
Marietta
Minnesota
Ollie Nasby
Jackson
Bill Flugum
Ivan Reed
Elliott Gould
Maurice Reichen
Bethany Lutheran Choir
Carl
God
Tim
Christensen
Louie Christensen
Pequot Lake
Donald Thorn
Madeira
Graettinger
Estherville
Carl Augustine Christensen
Fowler
Indiana
Niels and
Lena Christensen
Sophia Nyborg
Lost Island Township
Delmer
Dean
Lois
Dorothy
Emmetsburg
Lutheran Church
Lost Island Lutheran Church
Lois Gresellous
Waukegan
Trena Thorsnens
Los Angeles
Times
Mrs Schealler Meets Bob Hope In Sioux City
Mrs Albert Scheller, patient at St Joseph's hospital in Sioux City, shook hands with Bob Hope when the radio and screen comedian visited the hospital on August 6. He spent time with polio patients before leaving by elevator on the second floor. The visit was part of a West trip and included interactions with local patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Schesller
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Sioux City
Bob Hope
Schealler
Mrs Blood Ill in Mobridge Hospital South Dakota
Mrs Walt Hamilton's mother Mrs Blood is very ill in a Mobridge hospital. She was in a coma last week with a critical condition. Now at nearly 88 she has spent winters in Graettinger and is well known there. Family members have been with her since May 16 and returned home briefly at week’s end.
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Hamilton
Blood
Walt Hamilton
Mobridge
South Dakota
Graettinger
Forest City Caller Visits Times Office Patron
Dan McColloch of Forest City stopped at the Times office Friday while visiting friend Chris Clemmengen. The McColloch family left Graettinger 22 years ago and is noted for a large brood of sons and daughters who have all done well.
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Dan McColloch
Forest City
Times
Chris Clemmengen
McColloch
Graettinger
MccColloch
McCullochs
Appointed Assistant at Estherville Parish
Rev Father Noonan named assistant pastor of St Patrick s Catholic church Estherville. Rev Father James Duhigg serves as pastor.
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Estherville
Father Noonan
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
James Duhigg
Dr K L Johnson Optometry Ad From Local Section
An old style advertisement extols Dr K L Johnson as an eye expert. It urges readers to seek proper fitting glasses, noting his specialization, experience, and wide regional appeal. The copy emphasizes caring for eyes and early detection of minor issues through professional optics services.
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K. L. Johnson
Johnson
Noble Family To Relocate From Graettinger To Joplin Missouri
The Noble family long associated with Graettinger Iowa plans to establish their home in Joplin Missouri. Mr and Mrs W H Noble of Estherville move after years in Graettinger where Mr Noble formerly ran a Ford garage and served as a mail carrier. Their daughter and family already reside in Joplin. The Times extends best wishes for their new start.
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Noble
Joplin, Missouri
Graettinger
W. H. Noble
Hstherville
Joplin
Missouri
Porter Thorson
Thorsons
Estherville
Postace
Ford
W. Hy [Noble
O. G. Dalen
Open class tractor rodeo plans for Labor Day at Graettinger
Contest plans are under way for an open class tractor rodeo during the Labor Day celebration in Graettinger. Dale Schnirring should be contacted to enter soon. a 14 inch gold loving cup is the prize. Entries judged on serpentine, hitching, belting, various backing tasks, starting, tandem wagon pull, and a 10 foot gate challenge.
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Graetinger
Dale Schnirring
Graettinger
Graettinger Board Minutes and School District Objections
Graettinger Iowa minutes show August 11 1952 meeting actions approving last meeting minutes paying bills totaling salaries and vendor charges including C A Jensen Grein Electric White Service Crescent Electric and others. County Superintendent rule on objections to forming Consolidated Independent School District for Graettinger Palo Alto Emmet counties notes objections from George Frick EB Burg and others.
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Graettinger
Iowa
Petersen
Weinholzer
C. A. Jensen
Grein Electric
White
Boundary Ruling on Objections in Emmetsburg District Plan
A list of numerous objectors including John Andre Berniece Andre and Vincent Leduc faces a border ruling by County Superintendent E. Smith. The decision overrules some objections and sustains others regarding boundary lines for Graettinger and Vernon school districts in Palo Alto County Iowa. The order fixes specific sections and townships in Walnut Vernon Lost Island and High Lake areas as part of the consolidated district plan. The document is dated August 16 1952 and signed by E. Smith.
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Shiley
Zell Berryhill
John Andre
Berniece Andre
Vincent Leduc
Harold Fade
Arthur Tindall
Levi Olson
Albert Luke
Leo Stewart
Oliver Osher
Anna ‘Osher
Arlee Osher
Armando
Larsen
Duhn
Merley
Stillian
A. F. Truelson
A. F. Truelgon
Robert Whitney
Henry A. Hankey
Joy Hankey
Gladys M. Hankey
W. F. Baumunk
Lulu F. Baumunk
Leota E. Hickey
Chas Stillman, Jr
Walter Lenz
James F. Myers
J. E. Osterhus
Robert 8. Rogness
Catherine P. Rogness
Martin Simonson
L. L. Pickett
Albert Powers
Harold Fide
Anna Osher
High Lake Township
Emmet County
Aeermaan
Armand
C. Larsen
P. L. Duhn
Merl F. Stillian
A. PB. Truelgon
A. .F. Troelson
W. I. Baumunk
Lulu F.baumunk
Irs
Graettinger
Walnut Township
Palo ‘Alto County
Iowa
N. W
Palo Alto
Vernon Township
Palo Alto County
N. E
N. BE
Lost Island Township
Emmetsburg Township
Jack Creek Township
Emmeet County
Twelve Mile Lake Township
Emmetsburg
E. Smith
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Hansen
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Tra Schultz
Ben Boecker
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Fred Rubink
Shaver Mfg. Co
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McKesson & Robbins
Bud Harris
Ferdinand Pegum
Albert Jensen
Coan
Leo Counley
Abe Summers
E. C. Andresen
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Billa
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Oral Bonstead
Board of Education
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Speetra
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Quinten Jensen
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Per Kong
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