Three Marriages Of Popular Young People
Three marriages are reported for popular local youths. In Wallingford, Orville Rustad and Lenora Hanson wed at Wallingford Lutheran Church with family and friends attending. plans include a short wedding trip and future life in Graettinger area. The Times also notes Vernon Fleming and Gertrude Sweeney tied the knot in Parkland Maryland, with a future in Washington, D C, after a Christmas visit home. Kay Nicola Graettinger wed John W Nichols in Yuma Arizona, with Kay returning to California contacts and John managing a Shell station.
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Lewis Orville Rustad
L. C. Rustad
San Diego
California
Lenora Hanson
Clarence Hanson
Wallingford
Wallingford Lutheran
C. B. Gunderson
Loren Luchsinger
Darlene Hansen
Sherman Gunderson
LeRoy Gunderson
Allen Hersleff
Rustad
Mr. Rustad
Graettinger High School
Grover High School
Mankato
the Times
Fleming
Graettinger
Washington, D. C
Navy
Vernon
Nichola—Graettinger
Louie Graettinger
Pasadena
Kay
John W. Nichols
San Fernando
Yuma
Arizona
Nichola
Grasttinger
J. J. Nanterry Co
Pacific Coast
San Fertigdo
Shell Ferm
Ahs Boen Bananed
Four score sale near Graettinger to close farm operatio
John Reynolds and Son of Graettinger area announce an entire closing out sale Monday December 30 starting at noon. Proceeds from 64 head of livestock including 48 cattle 2 work horses 19 fall pigs 150 laying hens plus machinery led by a John Deere tractor and an International Combine No 62. Buyers include Bortin Finn and Grodland auctioneers with Iowa Trust and Savings Bank of Emmetsburg as clerk. Mr and Mrs Reynolds plan to move to Graettinger and Emmetsburg respectively.
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Wvyld
John Reynolds & Son
John Reynolds and Son
Graettinger
Reynolds
John Reynolds
George Reynolds
Emmetslirg
George
Dunigan
John Deere Tractor and International Combine No
Bortint, Finn and Grodland
Iowa Trust and Savings Bank
Emmetsburg
Joe Sullivan Hospital Patient In Chicago
Joe Sullivan of Chicago, brother of Timea publisher, underwent a serious operation in a Chicago hospital yesterday morning. Friends hope for his early and complete recovery. A Mrs. C. M. Nolan of this locality, very ill for a week, was taken to Holy Family hospital, Estherville, earlier this week and underwent immediate surgical operation with recovery expected.
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Joe Sullivan
Chicago
Timea
Joe
C. M. Nolan
Holy Family Hospital
Estherville
Mrs. Heyer In Critical Condition In Estherville
Mrs. Willard Heyer of Estherville is a patient in Holy Family Hospital Estherville. The Heyer family former Graettinger residents ran a variety store here for years. Friends hope she recovers and can return home soon. a telephone message says her condition is very critical.
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Willard Heyer
Estherville
Holy Family Hospital
Heyer
Graettinger
The
Times
Best Joins Quaker Oats Graettinger as Assistant Manager
Gerald Best, recently discharged from military service, has accepted the role of assistant manager at the Quaker Oats Co in Graettinger. John Swift serves as the Graettinger manager. Best is described as capable and popular among veterans and should prove valuable to the company.
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Quaker Oats
Gerald Best
Wisconsin Lumber Co
Quaker Oats Co
Graettinger
John Swift
Chauffeurs licenses set for renewal in Emmetsburg
Chauffeurs licenses will be renewed at Emmetsburg on Friday December 27 from 1 00 p m to 9 00 p m Only renewals will be received on that date This date is in addition to the regular issuance date Remember December 27 from 1700 to 9 00 p m is for renewal only
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Emmetsburg
Winter Weather Outlook Brightens Day
A week of cold weather brought sleet and fog with readings around six above, but today the sun shines brightly. It’s an ideal winter day with no snow on the ground.
Joycees Purchase Lee Robinson Farm Near Graettinger
Mr and Mrs Wm Joyce purchased the Lee Robinson farm southwest of Graettinger, now known as the John Leonard farm. The wedding party was hosted at the bride’s sister Mrs Raymond Hummel’s Pasadena home and at another California home, with local friends from Sylora congratulating the couple.
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Wm. Joyce
Lee Robinson
Graettinger
John Leonard
Raymond Hummel
Pasadena
Eddie Duncan
Highland Park
California
Misa
Jean .Matepn
Hollywood
Timaga
Graettinger High School teams win double header over Lake Center
Graettinger boys beat Lake Center 66 to 62 in a tight battle led by Paul Frick with 26 points as Frank Young added 15 and Donald McWilliams 12. Girls prevailed 26 to 14 with Kath Kathryn McDonald scoring 6 and Wanda Starkey 4, helping Graettinger tighten in the Mil Lakes race as conference leaders. The doubleheader follows a prior win over Cylinder 84 to 26 for the girls and 51 to 23 for the boys, highlighting Graettinger’s strong season momentum.
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Graettinger High School
Lake Center
S. C
S.C. Boys
Pirates
GHS
Paul Frick
Frank Young
Donald McWilliams
Grachtinger
Kath Kathryn -McDonal McDonald A
Wanda St Lakey
Mil Lakes
Ayrshire
Ruthven
Gillett Grove
Ruthven and Lake Center
Cylinder
Lada
Biratea
Don McWilliams
Donald Glazier
Paul Gilbaugh
Kenneth Gilbaugh
David Baumgartner
Graettinger Girls
Almad
Karoline Anderson
Elaine Graettinger
Joan Murray
Kathryn McDonald
Wanda Starkey
Grover
Redman
Mid Lakes Conference
Graettinger
Graettinger Boys
Ruthven Girls
Barringer Buys Burr Oak School Building
Barringer purchases the Burr Oak school house for 750 dollars. Skattebo and Oscar Peterson of Wallingford were present during the transaction.
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D. C
New Home Occupants In East Graettinger
Mr and Mrs Don Graattinger have occupied their new home in east Graettinger for the past couple of weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Graattinger
East Graettinger
Swimming Pool Project Discussed At Commercial Club
At a Thursday meeting of the Commercial club a potential swimming pool project for Graettinger was discussed Adolph Spies was named chairman of a committee to study construction cost operation and site options The plan targets both the farming community and town residents with emphasis on safety for Graettinger youths who have used the Rock Island gravel pit for swimming but this site is seen as dangerous and a safer location is sought for the children of Graettinger and nearby areas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commerccial Club
Adolph Spies
Graettinger
Aid Societies
Legion and Auxiliary
Athletic Clubs
Woman's Club
Rock Island
Groeltinger
Hospital drive extended week for new Emmetsburg hospital addition
A county wide fundraising drive in Palo Alto county for a 60 000 addition to the Emmetsburg hospital has been extended to December 21. Solicitors report many homes unvisited and urge pledges or remittances to Mrs W M Morling treasurer. The drive emphasizes community welfare and nearby patient care, noting patients come from over thirty miles and the hospital is run by a locally chosen board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto
W. M. Morling
Emmetsburg
Everly Town Team Faces Genettinger In Evening Showdown
Tonight in Genettinger the Everly town basketball squad meets the local team at 8 30 p m. Expect a competitive clash as both sides seek regional bragging rights under Friday night lights.
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Everly
Genettinger
Graettinger Grocery Stores Open Monday Night
Local grocers in Graettinger will stay open next Monday night with limited hours while regular service ends at midnight. A brief notice warns employees Cony must be in the office by Monday to coordinate holiday schedules.
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Graettinger
the Times
Cony
C B Larson Dies in Washington Visit
C B Larson of this locality died Monday in Kennewick Washington after visiting his son L A Larson and family. He had the flu with complications and was advanced in years. The funeral will be held here, possibly Sunday or Monday, with remains arriving at Grahctinger and taken to the Larson home Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o clock.
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C. B. Larson
Kennewick
Washington
L. A. Larson
Larson
Grachtinger
Funeral Of Mrs Reining 2
Mrs Anna Reining 62 mother of Mrs Edt Gangestad of this locality died Tuesday morning in Tabor South Dakota. Remains arrive Thursday afternoon and go to Gangestad home. Funeral at Mallard Catholic church Friday morning. Sympathy to Mrs Gangestad. Howard Stillman named to National Rural Young People committee to meet in San Francisco during the American Farm Bureau Federation meeting. Bill active in Farm Bureau and 4 H in Vernon township. He served as 4 H leader five years and attends first meeting in San Francisco this week.
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Anna Reining
Edt Gangestad
Tabor
South Dakota
Gangestad
Mallard
Mra. Gangestad
Howard Stillman
Rural Young Peoples Group
National
Rural Young People's Committee
San Francisco
American Farni Bureau Federation
Howard
Bill
Allan Kline
State Farm Bureau
Tidward Asbury O’neal
American Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Vernon
Bowling results lift Graettinger teams into tie for first
Graettinger Boosters and Graettinger Legion each won two games at Wallingford last Monday night. Boosters lead by two games in the Yead league with top scores from Sevedy and Duhn. Legion members Jensen Wenningsen and Miller posted strong scores as the circuit tightens with two other squads tied for first.
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Bowling News
Graettinger Boosters
Graettinger Legion
Wallingford
Boosters
Sevedy
Martin
Frick
Duhn
Marxen
Legion
B. Jensen
Wenningsen
Swift
G. Jensen
Miller
Sandvig
Grachtinger
Graettinger Falls to Arnolds Park in 92–40 rout at Park
Graettinger town basketball team lost to Arnolds Park 92 to 40 after a back and forth start. Early quarters showed tight scoring with a 18–18 halftime and 25–25 after three. Earlier Ruthven beat Graettinger 42–25. Everly played in Graettinger this night.
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Graettinger Town
Arnolds Park
Ruthven
Graettinger
Everly
Free Show for Boys and Girls at Watson Theatre
The Businessmen and Community Club sponsor a free Saturday afternoon event at Watson Theatre on December 21. The Roy Rogers feature screens at 2:00 with two comics for a kid friendly program. Gifts for boys and girls will be distributed by Santa Claus with invitees urged to attend.
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Watson Theatre
Roy Rogers
Santa Claus
Graettinger Business Men
Feather Party At Wallingford Advertised By Legion Commander
Sherman Gunderson, commander of the Legion post at Wallingford, called at the Times office Tuesday to advertise the big Feather Party to be held at Wallingford Friday evening, December 20. A display ad gives all the particulars. Many from Graettinger and vicinity will attend.
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Sherman Gunderson
Legion
Wallingford
Times Office
Graettinger
Misses Sullivan Return Home for Holidays
Vivian and Helen Sullivan arrived from Los Angeles to spend holidays with their parents Mr. and Mrs. J. Sullivan and family. They left Los Angeles in dense fog Sunday night and reached Omaha Sunday night, driving home Monday. Roads were good but strong winds made travel hard. A man last week suffered severe flesh injuries from a tumbling rod, requiring skin grafts and hospital care at Mametsburg.
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Vivian
Helen Sullivan
Los Angeles
Sullivan
Omaha
Mametsburg
Home From Service Dick Spies Returns from East Tour
Mr and Mrs R L Dick Spies arrived home after visiting eastern cities and relatives at West Point. Dick, a former war pilot, was mustered out a few weeks ago. He enlisted for light training in 1943 and served as a pilot in the Pacific.
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R. L
West Point
Army
Pacific
Paul Smith in Accident
Paul Smith Ford car was badly damaged Friday night when an auto driven by Maurice Jordan of Emmetsburg ran into it. Jordan, blinded by an oncoming car, collided in rainy visibility. Jordan was taken to Emmetsburg Hospital. condition listed as satisfactory Monday. Smith uninjured.
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Paul Smith Ford
Maurice Jordan
Emmetsburg
Jordan
Smith
Page
Off for California From Home of Mr and Mrs Fred Mastera
Mr and Mrs Fred Mastera and their son Wayne left a week ago Monday for sunny California where they will visit their sons Raymond and Glenn Mastera and spend the holidays and several weeks thereafter away from home
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Fred Mastera
Wayne
Sunny
California
Raymond
Glenn Masters
Dance Friday Night Fills Graettinger Legion Hall
Frank Jonas and his orchestra provide the music for a Friday evening dance at the Legion hall in Graettinger. The piece notes locals Martin Christensen and Eliza Hiatt in small items, and reports a traffic mishap near Ackley where Mrs Hiatt sustained fractures in both legs after a vehicle yielded. The Webster City hospital set a new monthly record with 44 patient trips, surpassing the prior 36.
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Frank Jonas
the Legion Hall
Graettinger
Webster City Hospital
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ben Boecker
Joe Sullivan Hospital
Mrs. Nolan
D. C. Barringer
Feather Party
Paul Smith
Martin ‘Christensen
Martin Christensen
Coulee
North Dakota
Eliza Hiatt
Ackley
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