Remains Of Carl J. Carlson Laid To Rest
Carl John Carlson aged about 49 was laid to rest after a Friday afternoon funeral at Ruthven and Lost Island Lutheran Church. Large attendance filled the Lost Island church. Rev. M. Mandsager officiated. Flowers and missionary remembrances honored the deceased, who died from burns after saving his two year old son Jackie from a house fire. The child’s condition was critical but improving. Carlson, born March 6 1891 in Holland Sweden, had lived in Adelphi and Ayrshire before settling in Lost Island township. He leaves a widow and six children Orville Spencer James Geraldine Winnifred and John Lee.
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Carl John Carlson
Ruthven
Lost Island Lutheran Church
Lost Island
M. Mandsager, Graettinger
Mr. Carlson
Carlson Farm
United States
James Johnson
Adelphi
Iowa
Rebecca Johnson
Ayrshire
Palo Alto
Lost Island Township
Carlson
Orville
Spencer
James
Des Moines
Geraldine
Virginia
Winnifred
John Lee
Rev A W Knock To Lead Wallingford Bible Conference
Rev A W Knock of the Tuteran Bible Institute Minneapolis will conduct a Bible Conference at Immanuel Church four miles east and two miles north of Wallingford served by Rev Peder Nordsletten. The event runs March 3 to 7 with the first lecture at 2:30 PM. This is his second visit to the Immanuel church after a spring 1986 appearance.
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A. W. Knock
Tuteran Bible Institute
Minneapolis
Immanuel Church
Knock
Graettinger
Towa
Solid Trains Of Tractors Over Rock Island
The Rock Island railroad will bring Des Moines the first solid trainload of new tractors into this territory. A Kia trainload is among 29 shipments leaving the factory by March 1 destined for distribution nationwide. This historic delivery marks the largest tractor shipment to depart the plant and signals a new era of mechanized farming. the tractors arrived in Des Moines February 16 in conjunction with the tractor dealers meeting at the Hotel Fort Des Moines.
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Rock Island Railroad
Des Moines
Kia
United States
Fort Des Moines
Graettinger Market Report February 15 1940
Graettinger market report lists egg prices No 2 eggs 12 cents No 1 eggs in trade, eggs straight run, State Brand Butter in various weights, Heavy Hens 4-5 pounds at 8 cents, Leghorn varieties 6e, Heavy Springs 6 pounds over 9 cents, Leghorn springs 2 pounds over 6 cents, Henry Hens 5 pounds and over 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
E S George Snares East Residence At Auction
The auction conducted Saturday by Joe Gabrielson as administrator drew a strong crowd. E. S. George bought the east side residence adjacent to the Carl Spies property, while Joe Jackson bought the two residence lots. The 66 foot frontage lot from the Lars Begos Estate sold to Grodland and Reeves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Gabrielson
Carl Spies
E. S. George
Joe Jackson
Lars Begesos
Grodland & Reeves
Two Marriages In Two Weeks At Graettinger
Two marriages are recorded in Graettinger and nearby areas. Markley and Hively wed at the Graettinger Methodist parsonage on February 14 with Rev. Bohr officiating. McCarty and Wolfe tied the knot in Emmetsburg on February 6 under Father Molloy’s guidance, with Wilfred McCarty as attendant. Both couples plan residences in Estherville and Graettinger respectively, and are praised by The Times for family ties and community standing.
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Eighth Street
Estherville
McCarty
Wolfe
Eugene McCarty
Graettinger
Aunice Wolfe
James Wolfe
Emmetsburg Tuesaday
Father Molloy
Wilfred McCarty
Times
Stamp Week Displays Planned in Graettinger
B Whiteside tells the Times that stamp week comes next week with the Graettinger Stamp club displaying prized collections in four or five Robbins Avenue windows. The group plans another meeting for several northwest Town counties in Graettinger in the near future.
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B. Whiteside
The
Times
Graettinger Stamp Club
Robbins Avenue
Graettinger
Mr. Whiteside
Peter A Petersen Ill in Graet Finger Home
Reports say Peter A Petersen a well known local figure in Graet finger is very ill at his residence. He has grown weaker over the last ten days and many old friends express hopeful wishes for his recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter A. Petersen
Graetfinger
Timea Ams
Petersen
Donors Named for Graettinger Fire Equipment Fund
The Graettinger Times publishes a donor list for coats and helmets for the fire department personnel. Ben F Reeves started the drive and coordinates thank yous to all contributors. If any error or addition is found, corrections and new names will appear next week.
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PF. Reeves Asky
Graettinger
Ben F. Reeves
the Times
Lowing
Triplets Born to Wallingford Couple Schach Family
This noon H R Gross announced over the radio that Mr and Mrs Ralph Schach of Wallingford welcomed two girls and a boy. The mother and babies are in Coleman hospital. Heartsiest congratulations to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Gross
Ralph Schach
Erer
Wallingford
Coleman Hospital
Father Kelly Returns Home From Des Moines Hospital
Reverend Father Kelly came back from Mercy hospital in Des Moines on Wednesday of last week. He will celebrate mass at the Catholic church in Graettinger this Sunday. He appears well and says he feels hearty. Graettinger friends are glad to hear of his rapid recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Kelly
Des Moines Hospital
Mercy
Free lunch Wednesday at Legion hall with coffee and doughnuts
Bert Anderson will serve coffee and doughnuts at the Legion hall Wednesday February 21 starting at 2 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by Northrup King Co. Invitations will be mailed Monday. All welcome and free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Anderson
The
Legion Hall
Northrup King Co
George Frick Wins Cribbage Tourney Title
George Frick scored a perfect 24 in a Thursday cribbage tournament, topping a field of 40 competitors. P. J. and W. Be Heyet finished third in the same event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Frick
P. J
W. BE. Heyet
Malcom Jensen Breaks Records for Grinnell Swimmers
Grinnell college student Malcom Jensen, son of Mr and Mrs C A Jensen of Graettinger, set three new marks and aided in two more for Grinnell varsity swimming last weekend. He posted a 1 08 100 yard backstroke for Midwest conference, Grinnell pool, and Carleton Grinnell meet records, helped by the Pioneer 180 yard medley relay, and led a relay to a victory over Carleton. His team also set a Pioneer mark in the 300 yard medley relay, with Jensen swimming the first leg. Jensen has won four of five events this season, including meets in Cedar Rapids, Carleton, and Kansas State, while losing to Iowa State. His brother Bob Jensen placed second in the 150 yard backstroke helped by their teammates in the same meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm Jensen
Grinnell College
C. A. Jensen
Graettinger
Grinnell ‘College
Carleton
Grinnell
Kansas State
Mac
Malcolm
Cedar Rapids
Auction Sale News Of Local Interest
Local notices announce multiple closing out auctions near Graettinger and Emmet County. Nelson Rierson and others list livestock, horses, cattle, hogs, poultry, and farm machinery with Grodland Reeves as auctioneers and Graettinger State Bank as clerk. Public sales are slated for February into March with usual terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Grachtinger
Hampshire
New Hampshire
Grodland & Reeves
Wm. Brennan
Lars Rierson
Sam Sandvig
Rierson
McCormick Deering Tractor
Ithe Graettinger State Bank
Emierson
Emmett County State Bank
Veron N. Nissen
Nissen
Graesttinger
Poland
Grodlanis & Reeves
Graettinger State Bank
J. 2. Jensen
Laurens Farry Co
Jury verdict in slander suit at Sac City
A Sacramento jury took twelve hours to reach a verdict last week in a slander case. John Ebgen was awarded 876 dollars in damages against Fred LaMaak after a lengthy trial that valued the matter at about 30 dollars per hour in the jury’s time.
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Sac City
John Ebgen
Fred. LaMaak
Graettinger Teams Split Friday Night Basketball
Graettinger boys defeated Ruthven 29 to 19 led by Leo Grady with 11 points. Graettinger girls lost to Ruthven 62 to 44 with Margaret Gilbaugh standout for Graettinger.
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Ruthven
Graettinger
Leo Grady
Margaret Gilbaugh
Ed Arnette Dies After Illness at Fairmont
Former Graettinger resident Ed Arnette died Monday evening at 11 at his Fairmont home after weeks of failing health. The funeral was held this afternoon with many Graettinger and Emmetsburg residents in attendance. Cause of death listed as dropsy. Old friends extend sympathy to Mrs. Arnette. No further details available in this week’s Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Arnette
Graettinger
Fairmont
Emmetsburg
Arnette
Splendid Gracttinger High Band Program Despite Light Attendance
A week ago Wednesday the Gracttinger high school band performed in the auditorium to a very light crowd. D. M. Bates conducts the band and his group has shown steady progress. The program was thoroughly enjoyed and another concert is planned for the spring.
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Gracttinger High School
D. M. Bates
Bates
Sand bank digging warned near Graettinger
J M Resh warns that boys digging into a sand bank on the Regh place north of Graettinger risk fatal slides. He notes the activity damages no sand and presents no complaint, but stresses children may not grasp the danger of being buried alive if the bank slides.
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J. M. Resh
Regh
Graettinger
Mr. Rash
Hawkeye Theater Streamline Schedule of Features
The Hawkeye Theater presents a busy lineup with February showings including Swan ee River starring Don Ameche Andrea Leeds and Al Jolson on Feb 15 16 17 then High School with panne Withers and Joe Brown Jr on Feb 18 19 Oh Johnny How You Can Love with Tom Brown and Posey Moran on Feb 20 21 Bad Little Anghy featuring Virginia Weidler Gene Reynolds and Santa Fe Marshall on Feb 24 plus additional notes and billing.
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Thurs
Frig
Sat
Swanee River
Don Ameche
Andrea Leeds
al Jolson
Panne Withers
Joe Brown
UBS
Johnny
Tom Brown
Posey Moran
Bad Little Anghy
Virginia Weidler
Gene Reynolds
Santa Fee Marshall
Graettinger Girls Open Sectional Cage Tournament
The Graettinger girls begin the sectional basketball tournament at Graettinger high school tonight with three games on the schedule. Graettinger meets Lake Center at 7 p.m., Ruthven vs Ayrshire at 8:10 p.m., and Superior against Superior Township at 9:20 p.m. Curlew has a first round bye.
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Graettinger
Lake Center
Ruthven and Ayrshire
Superior
Superior Township
Curlew
Puunes
the Times
Lapus
G. IL. S
Graet, Tinger
February Weather in Graettinger Delights Readers
Distant subscribers note a mild February with little snow and no major melting. In Graettinger the past days ranged from a warm Sunday to cooler Monday and Tuesday. January was cold yet drift free, with only January 31 above freezing. Parts of Iowa saw heavy snow, but Graettinger largely escaped heavy snowfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OQUA
Graettinger
Iowa
Grachtinger
Took Boy To Rochester Mayo Specialists Treat Youngest Son
Mr and Mrs John Klieg left for Rochester early Sunday taking their youngest boy to Mayo specialists for medical treatment. Friends of the family hope for the child’s early and complete recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
John Klieg
Hay
Mayo Specialists
Local booster returns from California stay
A. J. Bonstead arrived home Wednesday after a month in California. He enjoyed the balmy climate and returned home a real booster for the California weather. The trip was described as a very pleasant visit.
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California
A. J. Bonstead
West
Tompkins referees sectional, county tournaments this week
Charles Tompkins of Graettingsr referees the girls sectional tournament at Plover this week. He previously worked in the Northwest Town Junior Colleges tournament at Estherville and the Dickingen boys county tournament at Arnolds Park.
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Northwest Town
Graettinger
Tompkins
Plover
Charles Tompkins
Graettingsr
Estherville
Dickingen
Arnolds Park
County Legion Meeting Set for Graettinger Friday
A county Legion meeting will be held in Graettinger Friday February 22. The program starts at 7 p.m. Lunch will be served afterward. Ex-service men and their wives are invited. These county gatherings are usually well attended.
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Graettinger
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Carl J. Carlson
Lost Island Cemetery
Rock Island
Hummersburg
Wm. Hively
Arthur Markley
Weene
Malcom Jensen
Henry Lammer
Henry Lammers
Engat
Lammers
Starkey
Starkey Broz,caale
Ryan Lake Lutheran Church
Hawkeye Theater
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