Deaths Record In Recent Days In Cherokee Area
Several notices report deaths and recoveries over recent days. Melvin Sandanger aged 41 died in Cherokee hospital after prolonged illness, with funeral arrangements handled by Martin Funeral Service and burial in Emmetsburg Evergreen cemetery.
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Melvin Sandanger
Cherokee
Ness
Melvin
Graettinger
Wesley Sevdy
First Lutheran Church
E. W. Quam
Evergreen Cemetery
Emmetsburg
Harold Jorgensen
Norman Christianson
Henrick
Albert
Raymond
Carl Rierson
Martin
Elmer Miner Awarded Top Farm Insurance Honors
Estherville resident Elmer Miner won top honors at the State Farm Insurance 1947 convention for Iowa business production. He ranked third among all company agents in the United States, prompting congratulations.
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Elmer Miner
Daily News
Estherville
State Farm Insurance Co
Iowa
United States
Enjoyed Western Trip Returns From California Visit
Mr and Mrs Raymond Kischer and family came back from a four week visit with relatives in San Bernardino California where Mr Kischer s parents reside The Graettinger party enjoyed their stay No Quarter Asked None Given It was a fight to the finish Monday night with no quarter given and none asked The three game bowling classic between the Graettinger Merchants and Graettinger Legion on the Easterville lanes Legion won two games Frank W Christensen returned from Veterans hospital Des Moines last Thursday He is feeling well and back among friends
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Raymond Kischer
San Bernardino
California
Mr. Kischer
Graettinger
Graettinger Merchants
Graettinger Legion
Eatherville
Legion Boys
Frank Christensen
Frank W. Christensen
Veterans Hospital
Des Moines
Frank
Mrs Anton Kadlee Rejoins Home After Hospital Stay
Mrs Anton Kadlee has returned home from Holy Family hospital after several days as a patient. Friends express happiness at her recovery and hope for further improvement.
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Anton Kadlee
Holy Family Hospital
Measles Strikes Little Miss Mary Kay Marley
Little Miss Mary Kay, daughter of Mr and Mrs Melvin Marley, is a measles victim this week.
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Mary Kay
Melvin Marley
Auction sale advertised for Ruthven residence and five lots
A March 1 auction at 2:00 p m offers a north east Ruthven residence with five lots. Ken Gates owner, Bill Todd auctioneer, Ruthven State Bank clerk. Terms one third down, balance with deed and abstract. Duplex potential noted. Also Burns Machinery Sale slated for March 16 at Ben Burns farm near Estherville with tractors plows and equipment, printed on sale bills.
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Ruthven
Ken Gates
Bill Todd
Ruthven, State Bank
Tral
Ben Burns
Estherville
Ben Burns Place
Installing television sets by Fort Wayne man
Arnold Richardson of Fort Wayne Indiana holds the state territory for selling television sets and is occasionally sent out of state for installations including recent work in Buffalo New York. He has years of radio and television experience and is the son of Mr and Mrs A W Richardson and grandson of Mrs Abbie Brigyza of Graettinger.
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Arnold Richardson
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Buffalo
New York
Arnold
A. W. Richardson
Abbie Brigyza
Graettinger
Dr Rudersdorf Not Coming To Graettinger
Dr Howard E Rudersdorf of Hawarden Iowa will not locate in Graettinger He notified Quinten Jensen of the local committee Sunday that he secured another location The housing situation in Graettinger may have influenced the change Dr J L Powers who has had a part time office in Graettinger since Dr McManus moved to California will continue his office hours as usual
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Howard E. Rudersdorf
Hawarden
Iowa
Graettinger
Quinten Jensen
J. L. Powers
McManus
California
Men Cut Short Trip by Winter Storm Near Breckenridge
Niels Caspersen J J Skow and Mayor A C Christiansen began a trip to Lisbon North Dakota by auto on Monday but met a winter storm at Breckenridge Minnesota and chose to turn back home.
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Niels Caspersen
J. J. Skow
A. C. Christiansen
Lisbon
North Dakota
Breckenridge
Minnesota
Lee McCann Very Ill After Surgical Operation
Local businessman Lee McCann is critically ill at Holy Family hospital Estherville after surgery Friday night. He has been a patient since Monday and is very weak Bert Anderson runs R and L Grocery in his absence as Mrs McCann stays with him at the hospital Friends hope for a swift recovery and improved condition.
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Lee McCann
Holy Family Hospital
Estherville
Bert Anderson
Mr. McCann
Weeden
Ed Weeden
Mercy Hospital
Berwyn
Home Builders Convention Opens in Chicago This Week
Mr and Mrs Adolph spies attend the Chicago display at the Sta veng hotel for the home builders convention. Exhibits include building equipment and household devices as plans progress to start a fine new Graettinger home soon.
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Adolph Spies
Chicago
Home Builders
Staveng Hotel
Graettinger
Palo Alto Red Cross Drive Sets $5,304 March Quota
Palo Alto chapter led by Geo W Doerr plans March drive to form 19 county units. National head Basil OConnor spoke in Des Moines noting a 75 million goal, with 11 million spent on disaster relief. Red Cross blood program aims to provide free plasma with admin fee. 80 centers planned in coming years. Also reports Emmetsburg Barber Shop sold to Adolph Solberg and Arthur Weyland who opened Chaplin shop in Arnolds Park.
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Geo. W. Doerr
Palo Alto Red Cross
Red Cross
U. S
Rochester
New York
Wichita
Atty M F Bagan Opens Law Office At Estherville
Attorney Mervin I. Bagan son of Mr and Mrs D A Bagan of Mahtaville announces opening of a general practice law office at Estherville located at 620 Central Avenue He was with the Bureau of Internal Revenue after admittance to the bar The Times wishes Bagan success. Moving To Graettinger Farm
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Mervin I. Bagan
D. A. Bagan
Matherville
Estherville
Engare
Central Avenue
Bagan
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Ihe Times
Attorney Bagan
Twelve Mile Lake 4 H Defeats Walnut 4 H 32 to 28
The Twelve Mile Lake 4 H basketball team beat Walnut 4 H 32 to 28 at Graettinger gym. It marked Walnut’s first loss this season as Twelve Mile Lake showcased strong play from its roster.
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12 Mile Lake
Twelve Mile Lake
Walnut
Graettinger
18 Mile Lake
Education Board Candidates Named for Palo Alto County
Max Baumgartner and John Bondhus head the slate with unopposed Area 1, Area 2, and multiple candidates in Areas 3 and 4. The at large race is Bondhus versus Hanson. Election set for Monday March 8 under a new law. retiring Dr Shiley shaded the local board.
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Max Baumgartner
Board of Education
Gradtinrer
County Board of Education
Yed Hermanson
George Freeman
A. F H. Piper
Dr. Gee
H. Keeney
A. H. Vonstetter
Ty Beteen John Bondhus
Lost Island
Estelle Hanson
Emmetsburg
Dr. Shiley
Gracttinger
Palo Alto County
Dr Pepper Team To Play Here Friday Night
The Dr Pepper All Star basketball team of Spencer will face the Graettinger Independents at Graettinger gym Friday with game time at 8 15 pm. The visitors will hand out Dr Pepper bottles to fans, and a large attendance is anticipated.
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Dr. Pepper
Dr. Pepper All Stara
Spencer
Graettinger Independents
Graettinger Gym
Free Show And Free Food At Farmera Hardware
Free show, free doughnuts, and free coffee are offered Tuesday at Farmera Hardware & Supply Co. in Wallingford. The 2:30 pm event highlights a weed control program. proprietor Mr. Red is noted as a pioneer in weed control equipment in northwest Iowa and has built 87 weed spraying outfits and supplied a roadside sprayer for Palo Alto county. Alvina Clemitson is recovering at home after an appendicitis operation.
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Farmera Hardware & Supply Co
Wallingford
Red
Iowa
Palo Alto
Bake Sale by Giaottinger Woman's Club
The Giaottinger Woman's Club sponsors a bake sale at the C. A Jensen store this Saturday afternoon February 28 from 1 50 to 5 30. All kinds of baked goods will be on sale and the public is cordially invited.
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C. A Jensen
Giaottinger
Woman's Club
Ady
Annual school election slated for March 8
The election will elect two directors for three year terms. Retiring directors are Mex Baumgartner and W. Rasmussen. Nominations must be filed with secretary Elizabeth Jensen by Friday noon. Candidates as of press time include Goodwin Thoreson and Oral Bonstead.
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Mex Baumgartner
Wn. Rasrussent
Elizbeth Jensen
Max Baumeartner
W. A. Rasmussen
Goodwin Thoreson
Oral Bonstead
Kenneth McDonald Named New Plant Superintendent
Kenneth R. McDonald, an employee at Graetlinger Municipal light plant, is promoted to plant superintendent succeeding Walter Tiansen who resigned. He joined October 20, 1946 under the GI training program and is expected to take effect March 16 after Mr. Hansen’s resignation. McDonald served overseas 11 months with the U S Army.
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Kenneth R. McDonald
Graetlinger Municipal
Walter Tiansen
McDonald
Sam
Times
Hansen
Fred Adams Ill After Severe Heart Attack at Home
Gradlinger resident Fred Adams recently suffered a severe heart attack and has been confined to his home. Local friends express hope for his improvement and full recovery.
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Fred Adams
Gradlinger
Adams
Two Fox In The Bag In Sunday's Circle Hunts
Wm Herke reports two foxes bagged in Sundays circle hunts by fox hunters. Hunters met at Dick's Cafe at 1 40. Ground was west northwest of Graetlinger. Firing line numbers were large though not as large as prior hunts. Lunch provided a pleasant diversion. A local businessman name was omitted by mistake from recent expense fund donor lists. KR T Nauc of C N Oil Co donated 2 00.
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Wm. Herke
Times
Dick’s Cafe
Graetlinger
Lerge
Taur
Kr.t. Nauc
C. & N. Oil Co
Mild Week Weather Report Shows Light Rain and Snow Trace
A week of mild weather with a trace of snow that vanished quickly and a slight drizzle that did not turn into sleet. The report notes calm conditions with no significant thawing.
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Cavera
Move In Graettinger Alters Local Home Ownership
Miss Mary Sorensen plans to move to Graettinger or west of town into the Mrs Lena Christoffersen apartment. The home she left is owned by Earnest Davs and will be occupied by Mr and Mrs Curtis Tonderum, now from Estherville.
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Graettinger
Mary Sorensen
Lena Christoffersen
Earnest Davs
Curtis Tonderum
Estherville
Mrs E and George Travel to Warsaw Indiana
Mrs E and George left for Warsaw Indiana Friday accompanied by daughter Alice McDowell and her daughters. They will visit briefly. Mrs McDonald had been here attending the funeral of her father, E. 8. George.
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Warsaw
Indiana
E. & George
Alice McDowell
Community backs purchase of mechanical lung for Graettinger fire dept
Adolph Spies leads a successful fund drive for a resuscitator to aid Graettinger firemen in emergencies. The device, endorsed by the AMA, can initiate breathing for drowning victims or those overcome by smoke. it will not be for public use. Donations may be left at Spies’s office. Dr J L Powers from Estherville spoke at a Med meeting in Mummetsburg and will attend a Chicago event next week.
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Adolph Spies
Graettinger Fire Department
Graettinger
Adolph Spies Office
America Medical Association
J. L. Powers
Estherville
Mmmetsburg
Powers
Chicago
Fresno instructor Donald Bartleaman visits Los Angeles
Donald Bartleaman an instructor of music at Fresno College spent a Sunday in Los Angeles with Rev. Edward J. Sullivan chaplain at General Hospital. They discussed Graeitin ger and Sioux City. Donald enjoys his Fresno work and hosts a Sunday radio program at 12:30.
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Donald Bartleman
Donald Bartleaman
Fresno
California
Los Angeles
Edward J. Sullivan
General Hospital
Donald
Father Edward
Left for the West with Danish driver on LA trip
Mrs J A Spies and daughter Mrs Wm Hossack depart by auto with Johannes Kirkegaard heading to Los Angeles. They expect four weeks away returning for Easter. Kirkegaard, a Denmark visitor, seeks a glimpse of the golden west before returning home. Purchase notice notes Duane Kiner couple buying Clarence Thu residence in south Graettinger after a closing out sale Feb 19. They will move to Graettinger and Kiner will join Shaver Inc.
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The
West
J. A. Spies
Wm. Hossack
Johannes Kirkegaard
Los Angeles
Kirkegaard
Denmark
Golden West
Country
Duane Kiner
Clarence Thu
South Graettinger
Kiners
Graettinger
Kiner
Shaver, Inc
Fred Rubine Injured in Fall On Ice
A night police officer named Fred Rubine sustained an eight six leg injury after a fall on the ice last week. He remained at home for several days and is now able to be about with the aid of crutches.
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Frea Iupink Gutterea
Erutekae
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Church
Dr. Rudersdorf
Storm
Adolp Solberg
Arthur Weiland
Chaplin
Arnolds Park
Mrs
Graettinger Farm
Wayne Hamilton
Kay
Irvin Graettinger
Hamilton
Tom Schuler
James King
John Bondhus
Education Board
Immaculate Conception Church
Graetiinger
Alvina Clemitson
Alvina Clemiteon
Miss Clemiteon
Kenneth McDonald
Walter Hansen
Renwick
Fred Rubine
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