Mrs Frank Barrett Dead. Rites Held in Estherville
Mrs Frank Barrett 62 died February 14 after a four year illness. Funeral services were held Monday at the Graettinger and Estherville Methodist churches with burial at Hast Lawn cemetery. She was born October 7, 1889 in Graettinger and lived nearby most of her life. She married Frank W Harrett in 1910 and leaves husband two sons Leonard and John O Barrett and daughter Mrs Alice Smith of Milford. Surviving siblings include Nels Nelson, Wm Nelson, Mrs Christine Hersleff and Mrs John Platter plus five grandchildren. The Times extends sympathy to the family.
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Frank Barrett
Lars Petersen
Grachtinger
Methodist
Estherville
Arthur Rasmussen
Graettinger Methodist Church
Hast Lawn
Hanna Nelson
Graettinger
Frank W. Harrett
Harrett
Emmets
Palo Alto
Nels Nelson
Wm. Nelson
Laurens
Christine Hersleff
Wallingford
John Platter
Barrett
Methodist Church
the Times
Porrow
Greetings From The West Dear Friend
A missionary letter from Norwalk California describes sunny weather 80 degrees and the expected move into a new parsonage in six weeks to two months. The writer notes a large community of about 4000 homes and ongoing chapel work, mentioning Osher of Graettinger visiting missionary Thompson in Los Angeles.
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West
California
Osher
Graettinger
Minalonary Thompson
Los Angeles
Willam J. Hangon
Lakeland Road
Norwalk
Mallard Girls Reach State Tourney After Close Win
The Mallard high school girls beat Cylinder in a tight Rolfe final to advance to the state tournament. Palo Alto fans offer encouragement for Mallard’s next week’s bid at state.
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Mallard Girls
Mallard High School
Cylinder
Rolfe
Mallard
Palo Alto
Three Service Men Meet Near Yokohama Japan
Three Iowa soldiers Cpl Avery J Bonstead Graettinger Cpl Kenneth Dalen and Pfc Harley Olaon Wallingford enjoyed a Friday get together near Yokohama Japan. JoAnn Flannegan named to fall honor roll at State Teachers College with 9.59 GPA. John Kilegl Jr home on furlough from US Marines visiting Ishmaelita and family.
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Iowa
Yokohama
Japan
Avery J. Bonstead
Graettinger
Kenneth Dalen
Pfc
Harley Olaon
Wallingford
JoAnn Flannegan
Francia Flannegan
State Teachers College
Gradin
Jon Kilegl
John Wkhegl, Jr
U. S
Ishola
Ismaeetita
John Kilegl
Spies & Lein Sale Of Spotted Bred Gilts February 22
Spies & Lein of Graettinger area will hold their annual spring sale of pure bred Spotted Poland China bred gilts Friday afternoon February 22 starting at 1 30 pm. A total of 46 bred gilts and nine fall boars will be sold. Catalogs available from Spies & Lein Ri Graettinger.
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Spies & Lein
Grachtinger
Poland
Times
Spies & Levi, Ri
Grachtin- Ber
Yall
Impression
Bortint & Brown
Graettinger
Charles W. Taylor
Web Ray
Spotted Poland China Bulletin
Graeetinger State Bank
Iime
Armstrong Principal Killed in Car Crash
Alan F. Dawson 41, Armstrong junior high principal, died instantly when a car veered off icy No. 9 and rolled over. Driver Geraldine Billings English teacher was injured. Mac Tore derum escaped harm. The group had been returning from Swea City. funeral held at Mallard. He leaves parents and two sisters.
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Armstrong
Alan F. Dawson
Geraldine Billings
Mac Torederum
Sweat City
Mallard
Thomas‘ Dawson
Palo Alto
Johnsons Return From California Trip
Mr and Mrs Sophus Johnson arrived home from California last evening after a five week Western visit. They noted icy roads on departure and again upon return but described their trip as most enjoyable.
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California
Sophus Johnson
West
Mrs John Reynolds Home From Hospital Recovery Reported
Mrs John Reynolds has returned from Holy Family hospital after a brief stay and is said to be recovering nicely. Lions Club luncheon at the DX Qafa Thursday noon included a short meeting after the meal. Woallabya aye baby kangaroos.
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Lions Club
Xray unit serves Graettinger crowds during two days
A mobile chest x ray program drew 1071 people in Graettinger over Tuesday and Wednesday, including 436 school pupils. Technician Robert Burg led the unit with assistant Helen Burg as four local women processed applications. The drive promotes tuberculosis awareness and early disease detection, with plans for a Palo Alto county event announced in the Times. Immunization record folders will help track child vaccines and remind parents to complete series, per Dr. Madelene Donnelly of the Iowa Health Department. Cpl Warren Fink returned to Camp Hanford after a 16 day home furlough and 1 year in service.
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Graettinger
Robert Burg
Helen Burg
Oscar Oleson
George Frick
Alfred Westergard
J. W. Knutsen
Grachtinger
Palo Alto County
Madelene M. Donnelly
Maternal and Child Health
Iowa State Department of Health
Iowa
Dr. Donnelly
Lown State Department of Health
Des Moines 19
Town
Warren Fink
Camp Hanford
Washington
Warren
H. &. Fink
Little Boy Ya Ii Edwin John Mahan Heals at Holy Family
John Mahan aged one month, child of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mahan, has been a patient at Holy Family hospital for several days. The little boy is much improved and his parents expect to take him home this week.
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Ya Ii
Edwin” John Mahan
Paul Mahan
Holy Family Hospital
Flashing Signal Favored At Robbins Avenue Crossing
Palo Alto county supervisor W H McConnell says a flashing signal will be installed at Robbins avenue railroad crossing. The board passed a resolution supporting the warning system for a busy farm to market road. Estimated cost ranges from 6000 to 7000 dollars with installation possible next year or possibly later this year. The board’s resolution awaits approval at Ames and by railroad commissioners as a formality.
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Robbing Avenue
W. H. McConnell
Palo Alto
Ames
Farewell Party for Rev Quam Family Draws Large Attendance
A large crowd gathered at First Lutheran Church on Sunday for a farewell party honoring Rev EK W Quam and his family. A program and lunch were served as parishioners and friends expressed best wishes. The Quams depart for Iola Wisconsin to begin their new home and work.
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Quam
EK. W. Quam
Rev
Iola
Wisconsin
Pimes
FFA Plans Contests With Local and State Entries
The Future Farmers of America group outlines upcoming contests with district in Sac City on March 24 and state in Cedar Rapids on April 21. Members list entries including secretaries records and public speaking, plus a detailed plan for parliamentary procedures and mock meetings. After February 20 the team will rehearse an hour program. interested groups may contact Mr Schnirring and Paul Curemans.
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Sac City
Cedar Rapids
Harvey Hangon
Merlin ‘Norris
Paul Currang
Frank King
Dick Wikert
Don Bilagaard
Harlan Hanson
Jim Swanson
Paul Gurrang
Arnold Madsen
Bob Sampson
Virgil Traver
Allen Thu
John Elsenbast
Creed
Mr. Schnirring
Paul Curemans
Albert Thu Hospitalized In Holy Family Care
Albert Thu was taken to Holy Family hospital Friday for medical treatment. He was very ill for a few days but was expected to be able to return home this fore noon Thursday. Friends wish for his continued improvement and complete recovery. Lew Wallace, author of Ben Hur, was a Union General.
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Albert Thu
Holy Family Hospital
Washington Day Dinner by WSCS at Methodist Church
The Methodist WSCS hosts its annual Washington day dinner on Thursday February 21 with serving from 6:00 pm in the extended dining room. Menu includes baked ham mashed potatoes beans cabbage salad pickles jams rolls pie and coffee. Prices are 1.00 for adults and high school students 7 for grade schoolers and 3 for preschoolers. Public invited.
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WSCS
Methodist Church
Thurslay
Graettinger Commercial Club Set for Tonight
The Graettinger Community club holds its regular February meeting this Thursday at City Hall. The session starts at eight o'clock.
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Commercial Club
Graettinger Community Club
Remains Of Henry DeLawyer Laid To Rest In Ringsted
A long obituary notes Henry DeLawyer age 85 died February 12 1952 at Balmer Rest Home Estherville after illness. He was born October 22 1866 in Wisconsin and lived in Graettinger most of his later life. He worked as a brakeman for Northwestern Railroad and helped haul material for Ringsted's first depot and livestock shipments. Survived by wife two daughters John DeLawyer and Mildred Meyer 14 grandchildren 16 great grandchildren. Funeral held Friday at Presbyterian church Ringsted with burial nearby.
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Henry DeLawyer
Weel
Delawyer
Balmer
Estherville
Ringsted I
Presbyterian Church
Duane Henry DeLawyer
Greene County
Wisconsin
Hardin County
Iowa
Rosalee Oliver
Bessie
John Conjway
Curlew
John DeLawyer
Devonila
Mildred
George W. Meyer
Ringsted
Northwestern Railroad
Emmet County
Grachtinger
Graettinger
Mrs. Meyer
Mr. DeLawyer
Wall
Home from the hospital and recovery notes
Dr B E Cappen returned home from Holy Family hospital last Wednesday and is gradually regaining strength. Friends wish for his continued improvement and full recovery. William Hughes, recovering from a surgical operation at Holy Family hospital, visited the Times office and plans a three weeks vacation, remarking this one was less enjoyed than past vacations.
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B. E. Cappen
Holy Family Hospital
Wm. Hughes
Hughes
Times Office
Severe Ice Storm Disrupts Graettinger Area Services
A severe ice storm Tuesday damaged infrastructure with telephone and REA lines out of service. Rural Graettinger lines failed by afternoon Tuesday, power and phone disrupted farm households, and roads remained tricky despite modest daytime temperatures.
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REA Ines
Graettinger
Emnetsburg
REA
Eisenhower Backers to Hold Meeting in Fort Dodge
Eisenhower supporters in Iowa’s sixth district will meet in the Continental room of the Warden hotel Fort Dodge at 8 p m Tuesday February 26 to perfect the Town-for-Eisenhower movement. The gathering aims to elect a district committee and start county groups with F E Van Alstine of Pocahontas as temporary chair. In Des Moines last week Ed Heicklin of Wapello was named chairman of Iowa-for-Eisenhower with Dan Turner of Corning as vice chairman and Ed Kelly of Des Moines as secretary treasurer.
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Eisenhower
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Sixth Congressional
Warden
Fort Dodge
F. E. van Alstine
Pocahontas
Scotty Keith Visit From Moose Lake Family Group
Scotty Keith of Moose Lake Minnesota stopped at the Times office Saturday afternoon accompanied by Mr and Mrs Keith and Scottys sister Mrs Witch of Dakota and Mr and Mrs C P Jackson of the Esther ville vicinity. They recently returned from a Galveston Texas trip where they spent time with Donald Kelth first mate on the Sentlish ship Queen Maude. It was a very enjoyable visit. Archia Scotty Kelth and family have long resided in Moose Lake, former residents who enjoy visiting their old hometown.
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Scotty Keith
Moose Lake
Minnesota
Times Office
Keith
Scotty
Mrs. Witch
Dakota
C. P. Jackson
Estherville
Galveston
Texas
Donald Kelth
Donald
Archia
Scotty) Kelth
Moosa Lake
Miss Delores Fisher Wins Graettinger Prize
Miss Delores Fisher of Graettinger wins a 170 dollar cash prize at the prize award event held Wednesday afternoon. Sonny Knutsen and Mrs. Irvin Rierson drew for ten and fifteen dollar prizes but were absent. Next Wednesday’s prizes include ten fifteen and a fifty dollar jackpot.
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Delores Fisher
Graettinger
Sonny Knutsen
Irvin Rierson
Fireman Wm. E. Hamilton Returns from Sixth Fleet Duty
William E. Hamilton US Navy fireman son of Mr and Mrs W P Hamilton Graettinger is en route to the United States aboard the attack cargo ship USS Oglethorpe. He completed a six month tour of duty ranging from 8000 to 4000 miles from home. The ship is due to arrive at Norfolk this month after duty with the U S Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean.
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Wm. E. Hamilton
USN
W. P. Hamilton
Graettinger
United States
USS Oglethorpe
Norfolk
U. S. Sixth Fleet
Mediterranean
Joe Leonard Improves After Hospital Stay
Joe Leonard who recently returned home from Estherville and Rochester hospitals is gradually regaining strength. At Rochester doctors advised no surgery, a bit of good news to him and friends as they hope for continued improvement and complete recovery.
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Joe Leonard
Estherville
Rochester
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