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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1941

Page

5

Marie Holte Weds Ringsted Man in Ringsted Church

Marie Holte and Ranald B. Nelson were married at St Paul Lutheran Ringsted in a double ring ceremony on Friday February 7 officiated by Rev G C Peterson. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs Sirl Nelson Ringsted and the bride daughter of Karl Holte Graettinger. Bridesmaids wore pink net and carried carnations while the maid of honor wore blue. Ring bearers were twin sons of the Moores. A reception followed in the church parlors and the couple will reside north of Ringsted after March first. The Times extends congratulations.

Ranald B. Nelson Sirl Nelson Ringsted Marie Holte Karl Holte Graettinger St. Paul Lutheran Church G. C. Peterson Ralph Jerome Henrickson Miss Grenadine Neilson Dean Gene Moore Lee Moore Gilbert Nelson Lloyd Summers John Spilte Ringated Times Nelson Wag Bealle

Anna Jorgensen Heads West for Los Angeles Visit

Mrs. Anna Jorgensen of Graettinger departed for Los Angeles a couple of weeks ago to enjoy a winter vacation in the west.

Anna Jorgensen Los Angeles Mra Graettinger West

Graettinger Market Report for February 13 1941

Grain, sonsenseesdel county market notes list egg prices No 2 9c No 1 16c 18c trade eggs State Brand Butter Sue heavy hens 4 6 lbs 10c Leg horns heavy hens 6 pounds and over 12c springs 6 and over 10c

Graettinger Girmj Cdonsseesdel Cou Veae Egga Leghorns

February 22 National Defense Registration Day

National Commander Milo J War ner designates Saturday February 22 as national defense registration day for The American Legion members and unaffiliated World War veterans. Participation is voluntary, with no military liability. The plan, authorized by the Legion's 22nd national convention in Boston, is described as a questionnaire and potential service to be performed later.

Milo J. Warner George Washington American Legion National Defense 22Nd National Convention of the American Legion Boston Mass

Doughnut Sale At McWilliams Hardware Feb 15

The Y. M. C. A. of the Methodist church announces a doughnut sale at McWilliams Hardware on Saturday afternoon February 15. An invitation is extended to the public.

Y. GC. S. of the Methodist Church McWilliams Hardware

Earl Bagan Graduates From Notre Dame

The Times notes Earl Bagan son of Mr and Mrs D A Bagan Estherville recently graduated from Notre Dame University. He will assist his father briefly then travel to Detroit to join J L Hudson Co. His brother Mervin Bagan remains a Notre Dame student with two years left.

Times Earl Bagan D. A. Bagan Estherville Earl Notre Dame University The Detroit J. L. Hudson Mervin Notre Dame

Capitol Hill Photo Day Hints at Legislature

Thursday afternoon House members and clerks posed for pictures while Dr Keeney filmed sessions. Friday visitors presented Speaker Robert Blue with a wristwatch as Miss Henrietta Sharp of Spirit Lake, descendant of Mia Gardner Sharp, had her portrait taken. The column notes rumors of Notre Dame coaching, Iowa talk, and upcoming bills including a corn sealing and Pharmacy measure as the fifth week of the session begins.

House Henrietta‘ Sharp Spirit Lake Mia Abbie Gardner Sharp Misa Sharp Rep Yager

Multiple Farm Auctions Advertised Near Graettinger

A long list of farm auctions is advertised for February in the Graettinger area. Mrs. Katherine Skow plans a sale at Nase farm near High Lake with 34 Livestock units and gear. Other estates in Clemmenson, Tom McNulty, Byron Robinson, A T Lundgren, Grodland Reeves, and Henry Lammers are listed with dates February 15 to 24, auctioneers, and bank clerks.

Mayor Spies Explains Light Plant Election

City voters of Graettinger face a Friday election on whether to build a municipally owned light and power plant costing up to 100000 paid solely from plant earnings. The notice outlines franchise expiry, investigative delegations, and survey results across nearby towns.

Graettinger Northern Town Gas & Electric Co Milford Bennett Thoreson Win G. Bohr Elmer Miner Howard Horswell West Bend C. A. Jensen Glenn Shaver John DeVries T. I. Gu Ric Tate Whiteside Oral Bénstead Renwick Max Baumgartner Jorgen Andersen Nate Bartleman Jack Jackson C. J. Tompkins Lake Mills Alfred Maurstad Bert Anerson Truman Minn Shiley Quinten Jensen Fredy

Farm Sale in Minnesota Sparks Local Interest

Yesterday Fred Lippold bought an 800 acre farm in Wadena County Minnesota. He calls it a choice bargain as advertising for a renter continues with Minnesota farms listed and available for leasing.

Fred Lippold Wadena Minnesota Phi Jdgie wWeo

Home from the south Graettinger Rathman and Emmat Anderson return

Irwin reports Graettinger Rathman and Emmat Anderson have returned today from a short trip south chiefly to Florida. The boys spent a few weeks away and enjoyed the journey.

Irwin Graettinger Lawrence “Rathman Emmat Anderson Tonday Shoter Florida

Fitzgerald Bros Sell Stock at Public Auction

A February 25 sale by Fitzgerald Bros will feature cattle horses and hogs with an expected total of 60 or more head. Grodland and Reaves serve as auctioneers and the Graettinger State Bank acts as clerk. Full particulars and display ad to follow in next week's Times.

Clemmenson Tom McNulty Graettinger Lea Byron Robinson Mr. Robinson Grodland & Reeves Graettinger State Bank A. T. Lundgren Lundgren Olen Anderson Grodland & Redges Iowa Trust & Savings Bank, Emmetaburg Horbe Donovan & Bigharddon Emmigtaburg Ae Wu Gandlem N Sehen Ben F. Reaves M. O. Grodland ilter“Febessary Poe Rgb HolMay Batie Terosl Sale Leeday Grodland & Reaves Graettinger Stata Bank

John J. Mahan Dies at 87 on Birthday Week

The Times notes John J. Mahan was 87 years old on Tuesday February 11. He had injured his knee weeks earlier and remained at home. If not for the injury he would have celebrated a fine 87th birthday, and the paper extends congratulations while wishing him health and strength toward a possible century mark.

John J. Mahan

Keeney bills and defense commission advance in Iowa House

Dr. G H Keeney outlines two bills in the Iowa House. One allows small towns to sell drugs in unbroken packages with manufacturer liability. The other taxes commodity loan income and aligns state and federal tax rules. Also approved a $50,000 Iowa Industrial and Defense commission, signaling focus on defense contracts and ongoing legislative activity.

Geo. H. Keeney House Senate Pharmacy Committees Shaw Senate Commodity Credit Corporation Commundity Credit Corporation Iowa Industrial and Defense Commission Iowar House Iowa Peneral

California visit noted for Mrs Hester daughter

Miss Blanche Hester of Sioux Falls daughter of Mrs Catherine Hester of Graettinger is enjoying a winter vacation in California. She left for the West a couple of weeks ago.

California Blanche Hester Sioux Falls Catherine Hester

Death of Father Kelly at Graattinger parish

Rev Father Kelly aged 76 died this afternoon after a week of illness from curaemic poisoning and complications. He had served Graattinger as resident pastor for fifty years and was ordained in Dublin in 1889. Funeral services are set for Monday at 10:00 a.m. with a wake from Friday 7:00 p.m. to Saturday 10:00 p.m. and Sunday noon until the funeral. Dale Noble left for California with Mrs Kurt Spies’s mother, planning a few weeks away. Elizabeth Jensen assists at the bank during his absence.

Father Kelly J. P. McManus Father Rush Graattinger All Hallow's College Dublin Duchured Catherville Grastttinger Dale Noble California Kurt Spies Mr. Noble Elizabeth Jensen

Convention Attendees Return From Blair Luther League Gathering

Clifford Schurmann Kenneth Henningsen and several women attended the national Luther League convention in Blair Nebraska last week. They reported a very large gathering and successful programs upon returning home Sunday.

Clifford Schurmann Kenneth Henningsen Nore Risgard Arlene Sorensen Doria Naet Frances Knutsen Irene Sorerigan Vangie Verda Skow Alice Henningsen Mather Simonsen

Return to Great Lakes for Navy Training Transfer

Chester Lundgren returned to Great Lakes Naval Training Station Sunday evening after a one week furlough at home with his parents and friends. He is enthusiastic about the training at Great Lakes and the service. On his return he will be transferred to either the east or west coast.

Great Lakes Chester Lundgren Great Lakes Naval Training Station Great Lakes Station East Coast West Coast

Out of Hospital After Injury At Work

John Schany, injured two weeks ago after falling into a buzz saw, was discharged from the hospital and is recovering at his grandparents home in Emmberburg. Local friends report he is on the road to recovery amid steady interest in his condition.

John Schany Emmeraburg

Dinner February 22 Armistice Day dinner notice

The Auxiliary invites the public to a dinner at their hall on Washington's birthday Saturday February 22. The event, traditionally Armistice Day themed, is noted after weather concerns on November 11. The dinner aims to provide community charity and fellowship on the holiday date.

Times Lndies Washington

Death Notice for Mrs Fred Rubink

Brief obituary notice states the death of Mrs Fred Rubink. It records a mourning domain and notes a family and community reflection on the passing. No further details on age, date, or funeral arrangements are provided in readable text.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bride of Ringsted Man Legion Capitol Hill Eagle “Grove Robert Blue Harlady Miller Coffes Kitty Foyles Wonder Keensy House Pharmacy Committee Notre ‘Dame Eddie Anderson Iowa U Notre Damera Fighting Irish the Hough Ex-Govarnor Nelson G. Kraashel Legislative Party Avening Mary Svancina Tama Misa Svancina Dvorak Yasring LeRoy Huskamp Kitty Solent A Kelly Katherine Skow Skow Nase Farm High Lake Graetfinger Reeves & Ieshier Lone Rock Bank Henry Lammers Will Gell China Grodland’ & Reeves Greettinger State Bank Mayor Spies Fitzgeralda Fitzgerald’ Bros Dandy G. H. Keeney Palo Alto Hawkeye Theater Our Bey Rey and Helen Parrish Barl Carroll Ken Murray Lillian Cornel William Boyd Russel Hayden Andy Glyde John Garfield Brenda Aerate Marjorie Rambeau Fred.Rubink
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