Moran Marries Miss Sipes In Immaculate Conception
Miss Shirley Irene Sipes daughter of Mr and Mrs Forrest Sipes and Mr Donald Charles Moran son of Mr and Mrs Charles Moran of Ruthven wed at Immaculate Conception church in Grachtinger. Officiating was Rev Mather Hurley. Attendants were Miss Dorothy Sipes and Marvin Moran. The couple will live on a farm near Spencer after a wedding trip.
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Moran—Sipes
Shirley Irene Sipes
Forrest Sipes
Donald Charles Moran
Charles Moran
Ruthven
Immaculate Conception Church
Grachtinger
Esthervile
Spencer
Doctor Shiley Recovering After Medical Leave
Dr A A Shiley, a caller at the Times, has lost weight during weeks of vacation while a patient at Holy Family and at home. He feels well and expects to return to shorter hours at his dental practice soon. Friends say he is on the road to recovery. Vince Young of the U S Navy departed for China February 9, son of Mr and Mrs R M Young, after recently sending a letter about the Tournament of Roses and the Rose Bowl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Shiley
Holy Family
Vince Young
U. S. Navy
China
Vince
R. M. Young
The
Times
Mrs John Reynolds Registers Postoperative Recovery
Mrs John Reynolds has returned from Rochester after an eye operation. She is recovering nicely and plans a follow up in Rochester in April.
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John Reynolds
Rochester
A D McWilliams In Hospital In Estherville
A D McWilliams, a surgical patient, is in Holy Family hospital Estherville. He was admitted to the hospital the first of the week. Local friends hope for his early and complete recovery.
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A. D. McWilliams
Holy Family Hospital
Estherville
Home From The Hospital Edward Westfall Returns
Edward Westfall arrived home from Holy Family hospital after surgery last week. He is recovering well and will soon resume duties at the electric light plant.
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Edward Westfall
Holy Family Hospital
Frigid Week With Light Snow Across Area
The report notes a week of very cold weather with about two inches of snow. Morning temperatures hovered around 10 below zero and this level was typical through the week. The sun is shining today but the air remains cold.
Home from California Vacation Visit Returns for Olesen Family
Mr and Mrs Virgil Olesen and their mother Mrs Lucy Kerr and Ole C Olesen have returned from a vacation to Los Angeles. The group counts relatives in that city and the trip concluded without incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Virgil Olesen
Lucy Kerr
Ole C. Olesen
Los Angeles
City
Mrs Kathryn Thorson Returns Home After Surgery
Mrs Kathryn Thorson was discharged from University Hospital Wednesday after nearly three weeks as a patient undergoing major surgery. Local friends are pleased she is recovering nicely.
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Kathryn Thorson
University Hospital
Lear
Canadian and U S Fire Loss Per Capita Gap Report
Canadian cities recorded a per capita fire loss of 3.64 dollars last year, higher than the United States figure of 2.90 dollars. The data compares national fire costs, highlighting broader safety and urban risk differences.
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United States
Grand Openings and Dispersal Auctions at Graettinger Farms
A Flint of notices for Hanson Implement Co grand opening in Graettinger on Friday February 13 with entertainment and lunch. sale events in Mallard and Graettinger Feb 14 16 17 and 20 feature 50 head pure bred Poland China cattle Jersey cattle Angus and dairy equipment along with horses tractors and farm machinery. Grodland Bortint Brown act as auctioneers, Graettinger State Bank as clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilddta
Hanson Implement Co
Graettinger
Hanson
Fred F. Goodchild & Sons
Mallard
Wr. Voigt
Grachtinger
Jersey
Clinton
Grodland, Bortint & Brown
Graettinger State Bank
Fac
Jukumsen Bros
McCarty
Frigid Freezer Installed at Arnold Henningsen Store
Arnold Henningsen has installed a Frigid Freezer in his grocery store. The well lighted unit features several large compartments to keep food fresh frozen and marks a notable improvement for the shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Henningsen
Hospital Report On Marley Girl Illness
The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Marley was a patient at Holy Family Hospital last week. The child, named Al, faced pneumonia threats but is recovering nicely and doing better now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra _ Melvin
Pat) Marley
Holy Family Hospital
Shoe
A Fine New Floor in Store by Frick Brothers
Max Baumgartner celebrates a fine new block asphalt floor laid by George and Paul Frick. The improvement enhances the store and adds value to the premises.
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Max Baumgartner
George
Paul Frick
Iversons Depart for California Visit
Mr and Mrs Elmer Iverson left for California on Friday to visit relatives. They planned a pleasant stay. Bob Elsenbast of Graet tinger is overseeing the Iverson farming interests during their absence.
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Elmer Iverson
California
Bob Elsenbast
Graettinger
Iverson
Drop In Grain Prices Ravages Farmers Hope In 1920s Style Woes
The Des Moines Register notes a sharp four day fall in corn prices, down 40 cents, with wheat oats and soybeans also sliding. Despite the broad decline, debt levels today are light, easing fears of a 1920 style crash, though farmers who sold late face losses while others remain hopeful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grachtinger
S. Des Moines Register
Installed electric organ at First Lutheran church
The auditorium houses a new Hammond electric organ donated by the Ladies Aid and friends in memory of World War service men. Miss Guidrid Nane will be organist, and the instrument will be used for the first time on Sunday. A fine improvement for the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Lutheran Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Guidrid Nane
Cress Family on Vacation to Los Angeles
Staff Sergeant Glynn Cress his wife and two children travel with Glynn senior and junior parents for a Los Angeles vacation. They expect a three week absence. Patricia Mary, 10 months, is cared for by aunt Mrs Ray Montgomery.
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Glynn Cress
Bobby
Lynn
Oyster Supper Tonight At Legion Ball Event
Fox hunters and contributors to the fox hunts gather for an oyster supper and a Five Hundred party at the Legion ball this Thursday evening, sharing in the social fundraiser and communal enjoyment.
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Legion
Reed Couple Enjoy Kansas City Vacation Visit
Mr and Mrs E W Reed of east of Graettinger recently enjoyed a two weeks vacation to Kansas City and other points for a visit with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
E. W. Reed
Eaat of
Graettinger
Hospital news and local recoveries
Mrs. C. A. Shiley returned home from Holy Family hospital Tuesday evening and is much improved. Miss Alvina Clemitson is a patient at Holy Family hospital this week and will undergo appendicitis surgery Friday morning. Local friends wish her a swift and full recovery.
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C. A. Shiley
Holy Family Hospital
Alvina Clemitson
Rochester patient Karl Nielsen’s wife undergoes major surgery
Mrs. Karl Nielsen of Fenton formerly Graettinger underwent major surgery in Rochester the first of the week. Mr. Nielsen was with her during the week and Graettinger friends express hope for her early and complete recovery.
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Rochester
Karl Nielsen
Fenton
Graettinger
Nielsen
0 D Barrett 86 Dies in Estherville
O D Barrett 86 of Estherville a former Graettinger resident passed away at Holy Family hospital Estherville Sunday evening after a long illness. Funeral from Methodist church Wednesday afternoon burial in West Side cemetery. Survivors Frank Leonard and Mrs Willia Crim. Barrett hailed from Pennsylvania born June 9 1862. The Times offers sympathy to the family.
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O. J. Barrett
Estherville
Graettinger
Holy Family Hospital
West Side
Barrett
Mr. Barrett
Pennsylvania
Jack Wolfe Car Damaged In Highway Accident
Jack Wolfe and a Ruthven car were involved in a sideswipe on highway 17 between Graetfinger and Emmetsburg. The Wolfe car, traveling behind a snow plow with Ira Schultz as a passenger, was damaged about $100, and the Hansen car also sustained considerable damage. The snow cloud from the plow reduced visibility. the Hansen vehicle struck the plow, leading to the crash. A prior incident left Ira Schultz with broken spectacles. In a separate note, eight year old Jimmy Leii underwent an appendectomy at Holy Family hospital and is recovering.
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Jack Wolfe
Ruthven
Hansen
Graetsfinger
Emmetsburg
Wolfe Ter
Ira Schultz
Wolfe
Banks Closed For Lincoln's Birthday Holiday
The Grachtinger State bank and all Palo Alto banks observe Lincoln's birthday as a holiday with closures. Washington's Birthday is observed on Monday when Sunday falls on the holiday. Mrs L R Luchsinger returns home from Holy Family hospital but remains weak and confined to bed awaiting full recovery.
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Grachtinger State Bank
Lincoln
Washington
Palo Alto
Farm Sold Near Graettinger Then Closed Out Soon
Edmund Jensen sold his 120 acre farm two miles south and four miles west of Graettinger to Matthews of Sioux Rapids. Matthews will move onto the property March first. The Jensens plan a full closing out sale Tuesday February 17. L H Wilson, east of Graettinger, has returned from Rochester where he was a patient for two weeks and is recovering well.
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Edmund Jensen
Graettinger
Matthews
Sioux Rapids
Jensens
L. H. Wilson
of Graettinger
Rochester
Washington Birthday Supper Proceeds Benefit New Church Fund
The Indies of the WSCS of the Methodist church will serve a Washington Birthday supper on Thursday February 19. Menu includes roast beef mashed potatoes brown gravy salad lake beans rolls jam pie and coffee. Serving starts at 6 30. Proceeds fund the new church building. Prices are 50 75 and 1 00.
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WSCS
Methodist Church
Washington
Ill Chicago woman Mrs Ed Weeden in Mercy Hospital
Mrs Ed Weeden of Chicago, daughter of Mrs A K McCarty of Graettinger, is reported very ill after a serious operation at Mercy hospital. She was on the operating table for several hours and her condition was described as very serious. Mrs McCarty and daughter Kathryn left for Chicago this evening. The article notes she formerly was Nan McCarty of Graettinger.
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Ed Weeden
Chicago
A.K. McCarty
Graettinger
Mercy Hospital
McCarty
Kathryn
Weeden
Nan McCarty
Mrs Arnold Henningsen Hurt By Door Window Glass
Mrs Arnold Henningsen suffered a severe cut to the back of her hand Sunday noon after tapping on kitchen plans to frighten a dog from the doorstep. The glass broke and the wound required several articles to close. She was taken to Italy amily hospital for dressing.
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Arnold Henningsen
Italy
Amily Hospital
One Fox in Sunday's Circle Hunt Draws Small Group
Local sportsmen bagged one fox in Sundays circle hunt meeting at the Henry Lammers dairy farm northeast of Grachtinger at 1 30 p m. Attendance was good and hot coffee plus lunch were enjoyed despite the cold afternoon.
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Henry Lammers
Grachtinger
New Bookkeeper Appointed At Grachtinger Co Op Grain
Miss Catherine McDonald is named bookkeeper and stenographer at the Grachtinger Co Op Grain Co replacing Mrs LeRoy Paulsen formerly Gertrude Martingen. The Times extends best wishes for success in the new role. Fort Dodge hosts American Legion Auxiliary meeting with Miss Clara J Suss eighth district president presiding and speaker Father McCoy among the lineup. J Emmett Martin buys entire wallpaper stock from Jansen Drug Store with new spring displays at Martin Furniture Store.
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Co-Op CQ
Catherine McDonald
Grachtinger Co-Op Grain Co
LeRoy Paulsen
Gertrude Martingen
the Times
Fort Dodge
Clara J. Suss
Philip Johnson
American Legion Auxiliary
Suss
Father McCoy
Ayrshire
J. Emmett Martin
Martin Furniture Store
Jansen Drug Store
Resh Returns Home After Hospital Stay
J M Resh is home from Holy Family hospital after several days as a patient. He is much improved in health and able to walk about again.
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J. M. Resh
Holy Family Hospital
Remains Of Set Jimmy Carlson Laid To Rest
James A Carlson known as Jimmy arrived from France Monday morning and was buried at Lost Island Lutheran Cemetery with military honors. The service at Lost Island church was led by Ute Kev th W. Quam. He served with the 3rd Armored Division and was killed near St Lo France on July 14 1944. The Times expresses sympathy to Mrs Carlson and family.
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Set
James A
Jimmy) Carlson
France
Carlson
Lost Island Lutheran Cemetery
Nelson-Christiangen
American Legion
Legion
Glenn
Ellis Lundgren
Glendon Thu
Euclaire Peton
Graettinger
Vicinity
Paul McAfee
James Martin
Des Moines
Martin
Carl John Carlson
James A. Carlson
Runnells
Iowa
Palo Alto County
Lake Center
Ile
England
St. Lo
Glenn Lindgren
Jimmy Carlson
Grachtinger
Dimmy Carlson
Sam
Sgt
Times
Navy test success by Graettinger youth Deryl Fleming
Deryl Fleming son of Mrs Idella Fleming passed a navy education test at Mason City among six Graettinger youths. He was the only passer and visited Minneapolis to consult navy officials. He is expected to receive a college education after high school under the navy training program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NAVY
Deryl Fleming
Idella Fleming
Graettinger
Mason City
Deryl
Minneapolis
Thia
the Times
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DR. Shiley
International Harv. Co
Red I
Goodchild & Sons
Wit, Voigt
Midmund
Elides
Dkumund Wud
Ayma Jensen
Graetanger
Guernsey
John Deere
D. Barrett
Jimmy Leii
Minar Leii
Jimmy
L. R. Luchsinger
C. A. Jensen
Amos Eyeland
Is Adiees
Alfred Nelson
Martin Stewart
Russell Lastine
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