Remains Of Chris Hansen Laid To Rest
The funeral for Chris Hansen, death noted last week, was held Friday afternoon at the residence and at Danish Lutheran church. Large turnout and floral tributes marked the service. Burial followed at South Walnut cemetery. Born May 26, 1866 in Denmark, he came to the United States as a child and later settled in Palo Alto county. He married Mary Jensen in 1888, producing seven sons and two daughters, later retiring from farming and moving to Graettinger. Mary Jensen Hansen died in 1921. he married Lena Hansen in 1924. He leaves two wives, five sons and two daughters.
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Chris Hanaan
Walnut
Christen Hansen
Lol- Jeni
Danmark
Graettinger
Lost Island Girl Dies at Estherville Hospital
The 10-year-old daughter of Mr and Mrs Vermi of Lost Island township died after an operation for mastoids at Coleman hospital Estherville She was buried northeast of Ruthven in a Free Methodist service led by L T Lewison Funeral held Tuesday afternoon The family expresses sincere sympathy in their bereavement Also mention Harold Harrington of Graettinger earned his Master’s degree at Town University and has taught and coached in local schools.
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Vermi
S. B. Vermi
Lostsland Township
Coleman
Estherville
Bunday
L. T. Lewison
Graattingear
Free Methodist Church
Ruthven
Harold Harrington
Charles Harrington
Town , University
Graattinger
Harold
Town University
Funeral Of Mrs Buchanan Held In Los Angeles
Funeral for Mrs Howard Buchanan was held in Los Angeles last Thursday. It drew a large crowd from Graettinger with many banks of flowers surrounding the casket. No further details are available. Mrs Johnson will be at home in California Sunday.
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Buchanan
Los Angeles
Howard Buchanan
Graettinger
Johnson
California
World death by own action Leaves Wife And Six Children
George Chapman, 49, committed suicide at an elevator in the Terri neighborhood last week. He was a farmer with a wife and six children. The family included an 18 month old child. No cause given for the rash act.
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George Chapman
Nee
Terri
Glyan
Niece Of Mrs Fleming Dies In Glenn Elder Kansas
Francis Tox died at home in Glenn Elder Kansas after illness. She was about 40 years old and leaves a husband. She was a niece of Mrs Fleming and had been visited in Graettinger a year ago summer. The families connected include Cherokee Clarion Alta and Humboldt areas.
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Fleming
Francis Tox
Glenn Elder
Kansas
Graettinger
Ality
Menning
Milford Brooks
Sioux City
Okobomi
Los Angeles
Brooks
Brook
J. A. Mlemlug
Market Report Graetting Or Thursday February 12 1931
Graetting market report lists poultry items including Leghorn hens heavy springs ducks and old roosters with prices and stock notes. The fragment shows terms like old roosters and old hens and references to hens and ducks in a dated 1931 market context.
Money Request Prompts Threat From Unknown Caller
A local businessman ignored a $1 statement. On Tuesday a threatening message arrived urging payment or face a threat. The caller demanded payment for a telephone message and warned of violence. The man mailed the check Tuesday evening and received his money.
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Tuesaay
Guy
Coat Nn
Declam Contest Winners and Participants at High School
Tuesday evening declamatory contest at the high school yielded Arnold Henningsen first in oratorical and Alfred Hampson second, Serene Myhre first in dramatic with Hazel Suns second, Elmer Masters first in humorous with Thelma Anderson second. Thirteen contestants competed. winners may advance to sub-county and sectional state contests. Also reported are Woodman Association officers elected I S George president and others, and the Commercial Club meeting postponed to next Monday.
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Arnold Henningson
Alfred Hampson
Serene Myhre
Hazel Suns
Elmer Masters
Thelma Anderson
Walter Middleton
Emmetaburg
Maillard
Alfa
Arnol! Henningsen
Ailene Duffy
Kathryn McCarty
Hazel Sus
Alice Weir
Hirerich Brekke
Miklred Pax
Lillie Jacobsen
Jeannette Reeves
Gracttinger at Plover Tournament Opens Strong
Gracttinger High School basketball heads to the Plover tournament on March 6 and 7. The Iy local team plays in Class A due to enrollment over 100, aiming for a competitive showing.
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Gracttinger
Plover
Cal
Robbery at Ruthven Garage Targets Local Owner
Robbery of Chev rolet' garage owner Rob Osterhus occurred Tuesday night about 9 30 near the Nelson blacksmith shop. He was struck unconscious with a gas pipe and robbed of 400 dollars in cash. Osterhus, 60, was mayor of his hometown for years and survived a severe blow with skull not fractured.
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Tohn Oxsterhus
Ruthven
Nelson Blacksmith Shop
Osterhun
Osterhus
Fox
Wisconsin Lumber Co Observes Golden Jubilee
The Wisconsin Lumber Company marks its fiftieth year in 1931, founded in 1881 by Charles A. Finkbine. Manager C. B. Norris reports plans for a golden Jubilee with sales and goodwill offerings throughout the year and notes low building costs fueling remodeling and construction.
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Wisconsin Lumber Company
Charles A. Finkbine
C. B. Norris
Grachtinger Yard
Nortis
Des Moines
Town Lumberman's Association
Gracttinger Times
Norris
Wissconsi Limber Company
Rierson Visits Graettinger After Accident
Thos Rierson of Ruthven, here two weeks ago, visited the Times office briefly but his news item was missed in print. He remains cheerful after a recent automobile collision and enjoys widespread Graettinger support. Bannon returns from Waterloo and plans to farm near Graettinger with son Ray and Joe, after renting the Berdin place from Boehmer who held an auction sale Friday.
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Thos
H. Rierson
Ruthven
Times
Rale
Rierson
Grachtinger
Mr. Rierson
Graettinger
Banton
Waterloo
P. Bannon
Hig Sone Ray
Joe
C. TM. Berdin Farm
Ludwig Boehmer
Boehmer
Bannon
Graattinger Friends
Dappen Home From Iowa City
Robert Dappen son of Mr and Mrs B E Dappen returned from Iowa City where he was placed in a cast. He sustained a hip injury last summer causing ongoing trouble and will remain with his father for several weeks as friends in Graettinger express regret and hope for a full recovery.
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Bob” Dappen
Iowa City
Robert Dappen
B. E. Dappen
Grachtinger
Wiemann Store Set to Reopen Next Saturday
M. O. Grodland informs the Times that the Wiegmann store will be open again next Saturday. This is probably the last day the store will operate for regular business as most of the remaining stock is sold out.
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M. O. Grodland
Informa the Times
Wiegmann
Gan Dropped Porced Up At Eather ville
Gan Dropped and forced to resume the former high price action at Esthers ville after an injunction. One and a half centa por golion was involved in the wavolina trade, with T. J. Poy reported as dropping the wavolina briefly before the injunction.
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Eatherville
T. J, Poy
Three Marriages Surprise Friends in Iowa Town
The Times reports three marriages of local Graettinger area residents. Albert Musters and Evelyn Hornwall wed in Atlantic on Monday February 2, with plans to live in Graettinger. Victor Hansen and Alma Robinson joined in Hallandale, Minnesota, on February 7, with a future in Hallandale. Mary Frances Larson and Chauncey Janecky wed in Racine Wisconsin on January 31, with Larson once publisher of this paper.
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Albert Musters
Evelyn Hornwell
Victor Hansen
Alma Robinson
Tom Larson
Ineine, Wisconsin
Taberville
Hollandale
Minnesota
Missy Alma Robinson
J. M. Robinson
East of Graettinger
Estherville
Hallandale
Vernon
Gracttinger High School
Peter Hansen
Vernon Township
Times
Hansen
West Bend
Mary Frances Larson
Thoms Larson
Mankato
Chauncey Janecky
Racine
Wisconsin
Larson
the Times
Graettinger
Western Union Co
Red Cross Funds Urgently Needed in Graettinger Area
The Red Cross committee urges Graettinger and nearby communities to meet the quota with donations at the First National Bank at once. Any amount helps relieve the drought stricken areas. Contribute promptly to aid those in need.
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RED Cross
Graettinger
Raisad
Short Wave Sets Popular With Radio Devotees
Local radio enthusiasts including Harry Rohlin Curtin Kluger and Viggo Christensen build and use home made short wave receivers attached to regular sets. They pick up messages from stations under 500 kilocycles with vivid hands on experiments. Christensen reportedly listened to Minneapolis police headquarters relaying patrol car messages while Kluger tracked a Chicago Cheyenne flight and a snowbound Cheyenne landing safety check. Swen City Herald.
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Harry Rohlin
Curtin Kluger
Viggo Christensen
Viggo Chris
Minneapolis
Chicago
Cheyenne
North Platte
Nebraska
Will State Road Be Changed
The state highway commission is studying a potential relocation of State Highway No. 17 from Crippencorner to Easther ville toward a new Emmetsburg to Estherville route. Preliminary surveys are done but no definite change is authorized, and given current construction costs a change seems unlikely.
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Emmetsburg
Estherville
The
Times
State Highway Commision
Crippencorner
Eastherville
Graettinger Corporation
Jack Creek
Mallard Girls Win Ayrshire Tournament Title
The Mallard girls captured the tournament title at Ayrshire after a Friday and Saturday event. Graettinger opened with a 30 to 19 loss to Ruthven, drawing many Graettinger fans to the arena.
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Mallard
Mallard Girls
Ayrshire
Graettinger
Ruthven
Pope Pius Broadcasts First Radio Address From Vatican
Pope Pius spoke at 9 45 this forenoon marking his first radio address heard worldwide. Signor Marconi spoke over the wireless link as the Vatican radio hookup carried the messages. An auto license number was traced to Mr Lambe after inquiry at the treasurer’s office.
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Pope Pius
Signor Marconi
Vatican City
F. L. Lambe
Times
Lambe
Tire Shop Opens in Vacated Larson Building
C A Selee has opened a tire shop in the building recently vacated by Mr and Mrs Larson. He has a large stack of tires on hand and will no doubt enjoy a good patronage. The Times wishes him every success.
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C. A. Selee
Mrs. Larson
the Times
Eggs Donated To Aid Drouth Stricken South and West
In Graettinger city and vicinity 480 dozen eggs were donated Saturday to be shipped to drouth hit areas of the south and southwest. Tes Moines will receive them by express free of charge and load in refrigerator cars for routing to the needy zones. Graettinger school children contributed three caser or 3290 dozen eggs, aided by Bert Anderson of Anderson Product Co and organized by the American Legion Auxiliary.
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Arex
Tes Moines
Express
Des Moines
Graettinger Schoola
Hargey
Atracken
Scholol
Bert Anderson
Anderson Product Co
Graettinger
American Legion Auxiliary
Live Stock Men Annual Meet in Graettinger Saturday
Graettinger Co-Operative Live Stock Shipping association will hold its annual meeting Saturday February 14 at Woodman hall. A free lunch at noon followed by a business meeting at 1 PM with secretary’s report and officer elections. Speakers include Sam Thompren and County Agent Webster. A social evening will end the day. members urged to attend with prospective members.
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Graettinger
Graettinger Co-Operative Live Stock Shipping Association
Woodman Hall
Sam Thompren
The
Iowa Extension
Webster
Emmetsburg
Thompren
Bormann
Times
Hvery
Victory Victory Triumph for G H S Over Ruthven
Victory Victory edged Ruthven 25 to 21 on Emmetsburg’s new gym floor as Graettinger and Ruthven drew large crowds. The county tournament opened with Graettinger set to meet Cylinder at 7 pm Friday evening.
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Ruthven
Emmetsburg
Graettinger
Ed Graettinger
Cylinder
Weather Mosaic Describes Split Snowfall And Cold Snap
A fragment reports an inch of snow Friday in a section of the state that melted by weekend. Temperatures dipped to near zero Monday, with chilly Tuesday and mild conditions by Wednesday morning, reflecting a fluctuating winter air pattern.
Mills Grinders Now Subject to Motor Vehicle Law
A new ruling by Secretary of State G I Greenwalt places truck mounted grain mills used on farms under motor vehicle law, ending exemptions for instruments of animal husbandry. The move affects mills that travel from farm to farm seeking business, with implications for license fees.
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G. IC. Greenwalt
Suit Over Fatal Fort Dodge Accident Heads to Court
A $26,000 damage suit filed by Myra Daley Van Gorden against Fort Dodge and the Great Western railroad will be tried in Fort Dodge next month. Mrs Van Gorden says her husband was killed when his machine struck a safety island on the city street.
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Myra
Daley van Gorden
Hmmelsburg
Fort Dodge
Great Western Railroad
Dance License Imposed for Public Dances in Superior
The Superior town council approved an ordinance demanding a 400 dollar license from any person wishing to hold a public dance within city limits, effective immediately, detailing license issuance and compliance requirements.
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Superioure
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Chris Hansen
South Walnut Cemetery
Estherville Hospital
Cherokee
Clarion
Ius
Alta
Dao City
Humbolt
Woodman Association
George
J. A. Fleming
L. P. C. Larson
J. HL. Hertor
Pred Rubink
J. J. Sullivan
M. C. Grodland
Mr. George
J. H. Heater
L. P. C. Larsen
Commercial Club
John Osterhus
Wisconsin Lumber Co
CG. E. Notria
Moines
Thos. Rierson
Ruth
Wiemann
Atlantic
Iowa
Bert Manters
Weat
Misa
Evelyn Hornwall
B. H. Hornwell
Thin City
Thompson
Graettinger High School
Grachtinger High
Stam
Exztherville
Ofice
Wallingford
Town Public Service Co
Robbins Avenue
Tuin
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