Graettinger War Veteran James Andersen Dies at 47
Taps sounded at a Graettinger funeral for James Andersen, a World War I veteran and resident of the area, who died at his home after a brief illness. He was born in Denmark in 1879, came to the United States in 1904, served in France, and married Mabel Hester in 1922. He leaves a widow and seven children, plus relatives, with a large community turnout at his Catholic church service and military funeral.
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Mate
James Andersen
Grachtinger
Andersen
Father Alan
Astor
Father Kelly
Reoquiem
Alan
American Legion
Henry Appel
Chris Christensen
Frans Swanson
Theo
J. Suss
Frank Christensen
William C. Duhn
Astborg
Denmark
United States
Racine
Wisirgin
Wisconsin
Illinois
Missouri
Iowa
Emmetsburg
Camp Pike
Arkana
Sab
New York City
Europe
New York
Samp -Dodge
Sarriage
Mabel
Ellen Hester
Eva
Margaret
John
Caroline
Ruth
Joseph
May
Danmark
M. Andersen
Walnut Township
Palo Alto County
Mya
Graet
John HH
Hester Farm
Graettinger
Jamea Andersen
Jim Andersen
Mr. Andersen
Andergen
Olorasin
France
Hig
Hersen
Graelttering Market Report from December 20 1184
Market notes list various farm products and prices such as eggs straight run and in trade, roosters, heavy hens, heavy springs, leghorn, and state brand butter. The page contains garbled OCR text with several unreadable terms but centers on farm commodity prices and offerings at Graelttering Market.
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Graelttinger
Times Will Not Be Published Next Week
The Gracttinger Times will not be published the week between Christmas and New Year's. No Emmetsburg papers will be published next week and the Times will take a vacation.
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Gracttinger Times
Emmetsburg
the Times
Rev Roy Olson to Speak on Crime Prevention
Rev Roy E Olson former state reformatory chaplain and Lutheran Prison Missions director will address First Lutheran Church Graettinger Friday December 21 on crime prevention. He will also speak to high school students in the forenoon and has urged community participation.
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I'a Cive
Lutheran Church
Roy E. Olson
Minnesota
Lines from the Sunny South December 10 1984 St Petersburg
A travel note from Graettinger to St Petersburg recounts snowy roads then sun and rain on the way to Perry Georgia Florida. The writer P J Paulsen sends regards to home and describes Coders enjoying life at Curlew with basketball teams and local friends in Graettinger.
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St Petersburg
Florida
John
Minoit
Perry
Georgia
St. Petersburg
Iowa
Grachtinger
P. J. Paulsen
Coders
Curlew
Coder
Graettinger
Fine New Buick Revealed At Jensen Auto Co Display
T. W. Doyle bought a fine new 1936 Buick sedan from Jensen Auto Co as a splendid Christmas present. The car was on display Tuesday and admired by hundreds. Mr and Mrs Max Baumgartner spent Monday evening with Coach and Mrs Arnoy at Kimmetsburg.
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T. W. Doyle
Jensen Auto Co
Max Baumgartner
Mondey
Arnoy
Kimmetsburg
Brotherhood Bond and Faith Mark Loss of Mr Andersen
The times lament the death of Mr Andersen, praising his brotherly affection and faithfulness as a neighbor and friend. A devout Catholic, he is remembered by the Rev Father Kelly and the community with deep sorrow and prayers for comfort amid the loss.
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Firaside
Andersen
Father Kelly
Graettinger Cage Teams Split Week's Games
Graettinger high school basketball split a week with Ayrshire and Superior. The boys first team won 30 to 28 at Ayrshire. the seconds won 22 to 18. The Graettinger girls lost 65 to 25 at Ayrshire, but the girls beat Superior 22 to 17.
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Graettinger High School
Ayrshire
Graettinger Boys
Graettinger Seconds
Graettinger
Superior
Grrattinger
Graettingas Boys
Milford
Ayrshire Rams
Rasmussen
Barber
Lawrence Jensen
Thoreson
Johnson
Kermit Jensen
L. J Jensen
Gib Reeves
Arlene Grodland
Agatha Craven
Florence Conway
Evelyn Elsenbast
Virginia McDonald
Mildred Wikert
Puards
Smilvii
Conway
Hayes
Wikert
Elsenbast
Marvin Barber
Kermit Jennen
Charles Thoreaon
Stanley Young
Santa and Iceland Ponies delight Graeltingor crowds
Santa Claus and his Icelandic ponies drew a large afternoon and evening crowd in Graeltingor as the town presented him with the keys to the city. Children received candy and rides while the jolly visitor reassured them of his warm regard for all the boys and girls of Graeltingor and nearby.
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Santa Claus
Grachtinger
Santa
Graeltingor
Local Gracttinger Stores Open Evenings For Holidays
Local Gracttinger business places will stay open each evening this week to help holiday shoppers. Stores report strong stock levels and prices lower than larger markets, drawing a large patronage. Rustan Gros bakery is among the busy spots with praised bread and pastry. The Times extends Christmas greetings and best wishes to readers. John J. Sullivan urges including butter in the diet during cold and flu season, especially for families with children.
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Gracttinger
Rustan Gros
John J. Sullivan
Holiday wishes and school vacation notice
Patrons and friends receive Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The Graattinger schools schedule Friday, December 21 start to Monday, January for the break.
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Leth Anis Ban Jones, R
Fds
Graattinger
Wil
Remains Of Thos Reierson Brought Here
Thomas Reierson 86 of Marrison Wisconsin died December 13 at his son C R Reiersons Madison home. Remains shipped to Palo Alto for burial with services at Lost Island Lutheran Church. Survived by sons C R and J H Reierson of Madison a stepson Louis Johnson and stepdaughter Lina Elnickson plus 25 grandchildren. He was born January 26 1848 in Numedahl Norway immigrated in the 1870s and moved to Wisconsin in 1891 with a long note of his pioneer life and character.
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Thomas Reierson
Marrison
Wisconsin
John Reierson
Lost Inland
C. R. Reierson
Madison
Palo Alto
L. T. Lewison
Graettinger
Emmetsburg
Lost Island
Lost Island -Lutheran
Mrns
Martha Knudston
C. R
J. H. Raierson
Madiagon
Louis Johnson
Lina ElNckson
Madigan
Times
Refergon
John
Lost Islan
Pate Alto
Bu Tall
Wisconsin Homie
Brothan
Warning On Auto Coasting From Graettinger Mayor
Mayor E S George urges Graettinger youths to refrain from riding toboggans or sleds drawn by motor vehicles. He warns this practice is illegal and dangerous as sleds swing to one side and motorists cannot always avoid a crash, noting ice and snow tempt risky play.
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E. S. George
Times
Graettinger
Sixth District Buttermakers Meet Thursday in Grachtinger
Sixth District buttermakers and their wives met for a regular gathering at city hall to transact business and social affairs. Mrs Oral Bonstead hosted the ladies at her home where refreshments followed the meeting. the Bonstead couple were praised as hosts. A lamp gift to Mrs Sullivan from Lewison Furniture Co was noted. Also reported is the $8 000 auction sale of the Wm Luke and John Luke property, drawing large crowds and totaling about $3 000 amid a light snow in Graettinger.
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Grachtinger
Oral Bonstead
Lewison
Times
Lewison Furniture Co
Wm. Luke Estate & John
Chicken Supper and Bazaar At Hawkeye Theatre
St Pauls Lutheran Ladies Ald Society invites all to a Saturday event at Hawkeye Theatre basement with a chicken supper starting at 6 30 p m Includes creamed chicken mashed potatoes cranberries pickles bread coffee and more Lunch served in afternoon and evening Bazaar offers many useful articles in the afternoon and evening Cordial invitation to attend invites all to participate.
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St. Paul's Lutheran Ladies
Ald Society
Hawkeye Theatre
Christmas Day Masses at Local Catholic Church
Masses on Christmas day are scheduled at seven, eight, and ten o'clock. The seven o'clock service will feature Christmas prayers and reflections.
Santa Claus to Visit Graettinger Next Saturday
Santa Claus will make his final appearance in Graettinger on Saturday December 22 arriving at 2 30 p m free candy and goodies for local boys and girls and surrounding territory He will also prepare for visiting Graettinger homes on Christmas Eve All children in the area are invited to spend the afternoon with Santa.
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Santa Claus
Graettinger
Graettinger Saturdy
Santa
Sampson Auction sale set for next Friday
Sampson who lives eight miles west and two miles south of Graettinger will hold an auction Friday December 28 starting with a free lunch at 11. The sale includes 6 horses 81 cattle 10 Jersey gilts and various machinery and household goods. Gradland Reeves act as auctioneers with Terris State Bank as clerk.
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S. T. Sampson
Sampson
Fwest
Graettinger
Gradland & Reeves
Terris State Bank
Malla Ayrshire druggist dies after yearlong illness
P Malia or P Malla, a Ayrshire druggist, died of heart trouble Tuesday evening after a yearlong illness. He had run the drug business in Ayrshire for 32 years and was a cousin of the late Dr. P J Hession of Graettinger. He was regarded as a kind and gentle gentleman who was well known by many who visited here.
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P. Malia
P. Malla
Ayrshire
Malla
P. J. Hession
Graeitinger
Peck's Bad Boy Feature With Jackie Cooper at Local Theater
A Tuesday and Wednesday program presents Peck's Bad Boy starring Jackie Cooper, with Thomas Meighan and Dorothy Peterson in a classic prewar comedy. The showing highlights a popular cinema event this holiday season.
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Peck
Jackie Cooper
Thomas Meighan
Dorothy Peterson
A J Johnson Secures Ford Agency In Graettinger
A J Johnson of the Farmers Supply Co signs with Ford Motor Co to handle Ford cars cords trucks and tractors in Graettinger. He will keep repair shop and stock tires. New Fords will soon be on display. The Rierson Bros will take over machinery and repair at the Farmers Supply Co with invoicing starting January 16 and transfer January 15. The new firm operates as Rierson Bros while Johnson uses the Supply Co name. Graettinger residents welcome the change as Johnson remains in town and pursues his new line of business.
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A. J. Johnson
Farmers Supply Co
Ford Motor Go
Graettinger
Times
Johnson
Ford Mater Co
Rierson. Bros
Ford
The
Supply Co
the Times
Jensen Knutsen Couple Married in Estherville Event
Francis Jensen son of Mr and Mrs Henry Jensen of Jackson Minnesota and Miss Marie Knutsen daughter of Mr and Mrs C Theode Knutsen were united in marriage at Estherville on Friday November 80th Attendants were Mr and Mrs Art Jensen Newlyweds plan Jackson home The Times offers sincere congrats and best wishes for a long and happy marriage.
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Francis Jensen
Henry Jensen
Jackson
Minnesota
Marie Knutsen
C. Theode Knutsen
Estherville
Art Jensen
Times
Hur
Graettinger
Jensen
Whittemore Car Wrecked Here Last Evening
A Whittemore car was wrecked at 11:30 near the Murphy farm on Highway 17, south of Graottinger. No one was hurt. car damage estimated at about 60 dollars. The machine was occupied by two men and two women, one man identified as Wm. Weir of Whittemore.
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Whittemore
Murphy Farm
Graottinger
Lway 17
Wm. Weir
Our Weather Report Describes Steady Cold Week
A week of persistent winter weather with mostly cold air, moisture in the air, and icy streets. Slight moderation on one day contrasts with no new snow and packed cornfield snow while plowed fields lose much of their snow. Snow banks remain solid but unmelted.
Bormann Reelected Emmet County Farm Bureau Leader
Bormann of Bathville was reelected president of the Emmet County Farm Bureau at the annual meeting held Monday evening. The session reflected his prior active involvement in agricultural advancement while he lived in Graettinger. Furniture sale announcements followed, promoting Christmas bargains at Lewison Furniture Co in Graettinger with numerous items and chaise bargains listed ahead of Christmas Eve.
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Vv. Bormann
Furni
Lewison Furniture Co
Graettinger
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