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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1948

Page

5

Marriages Of Popular Young People Olson Noble And Others

In Terris Milford couple Miss Clarabelle Noble and Richard Olson wed in a candle light Methodist ceremony. Rev. Hutchings officiated with music by Arends, Nor they, Gould and others. The couple honeymooned two weeks and plan farming life after Mr Olson’s Lake Center High School class of 44. The Times extends congratulations. Another couple, Raymond Montgomery and Lois Strain, married at Graettinger Catholic church. further details not available. The Times extends best wishes to the newlyweds. Ivan Richardson and Jaine Clemmenson of Graettinger were wed in Sioux City. Attendants were Merla Richardson and Deloris Clemensen. more details unavailable. Congratulations were extended from Graettinger.

Olson—Noble Methodist Church Terris Clarabelle Noble G. R. Nobile Milford Richard Olson Leon Oson Lost Island Township Joseph Hutchings Dorothy Arends Shirley Nor Margery Gould Joan Rute Myrl Olson Proom Irma Griner Miriam Northey Elwood Hyatt Allen Glover Marin Hammer Cafe Spencer Lake Center Montgomery—Strain Raymond Montgomery Lois Strain Graettinger Father Hurley the Times

Auction Sale News from Graettinger in Early January 1948

Multiple auction notices in Graettinger dated January 1948. Clarence Tho to sell seven room modern home and machinery on January 0. A. Westergard to close out farm livestock and equipment January 5. Ben Boecker to hold a large sale January 6 with cattle hogs poultry and heavy machinery. Carl Bortint to quit farming January 9 with cattle hogs pullets hay and machinery. John Paulsen sale of household goods January 10 after moving to Des Moines.

Clarence Tho Alfred Westergard Ssisce Ben Boecker Carl Bortyit Sohn Paulsen Ingvald’ Larson International Harv, Co Nandy Grachtinger Graettinger Westergard Grodland, Bortint & Brown Graettin-ger State Bank Cork Reetur Boecker Wayne Potter Finn & Brown Gracttinger State Bank Carl Bortint Tle Grodland, Bortiit & Brown Graettinger State Bank

Pequot Lakes visitor stays with Minnesota friends

Mrs Ted Thorson from Pequot Lakes Minnesota visited Saturday staying with local friends and relatives. She was a guest at the home of Mrs J M Resh this week and will return to Pequot Lakes Friday.

Ted Thorson Pequot Lakes Minnesota Ee Tate

Jimmie Spies A Patient At Mercy Hospital

Jimmie Spies, son of Mr and Mrs Adolph Spies, was taken to Mercy hospital Fort Dodge Monday with an ear ailment. If no improvement occurs he may undergo a mastoid operation. He was in much pain Monday and friends wish him a speedy and complete recovery.

Jimmie Spies Adolph Spies Mercy Hospital Fort Dodge Jimmie

Paulsen Couple Sells Graettinger Home to Clarence Thu

Mr and Mrs John Paulsen sold their Graettinger residence to Clarence Thu for 5000 dollars. The Thu family will move into the new home shortly after January 10. The Thu s will act their present home at auction sale January 3. Complete particulars appear in a display ad in today s Times.

John Paulsen Graettinger Clarence Thu Des Moines Frank Andersen Pauleon Myr Thu

George Much Improved After Heart Condition Illness

The Times reports M. S. George is much improved after weeks at home with a heart condition. His daughter Mrs. F. H. McDonald of Mason City spent Tuesday here, returning in the evening. Local friends hope for continued improvement.

George M. S. George F. H. McDonald Mason City Mr. George R. C. Mason Phet Alfred Jensen Lake Park Harold Mason Ruthven Blanche Thorsen Waterloo Mason

Child Breaks Arm After Icy Fall Near Home

Christine Moore aged three suffered a broken arm after slipping on ice a few days ago. She is the daughter of Donald and Mrs Moore. In Emmetsburg a baby girl weighing 24 ounces was born to Mr and Mrs Glen Bates on December 22 and is kept in the hospital incubator as one of the smallest births at the hospital.

Christine Moore Donald Moore Glen Bates Emmetsburg Metbsurg Hospital

Pageant At Watson Theatre Draws 200 Plus Attendees

More than two hundred people attended the Christmas Eve pageant at the Watson Theatre sponsored by the Methodist church. The event began at 11 30 p m and featured a very fine program suitable for the Christmas season.

Watson Theatre Methodist Church

Misses Cameron Herke and Burg Attend National Methodist Youth Convention

Gladys Cameron Mary Herke and Janette Burg traveled to Cincinnati for a large Methodist church Youth Group convention with delegates from across the United States in attendance.

Gladys Cameron Mary Herke Janette Burg Cincinnatti Methodist Church United States

Purchased Farm Leads to Rental and Self Farming Plan

George Larson has purchased the C. H W. Larson Estate farm north of Graettinger. He will rent the buildings and pasture and will farm the work land himself.

George Larson C. H W. Larson Graettinger

Aged Priest McAuiffle of Auburn Dies

Rev. Father McAuiffle of Auburn Iowa died days before Christmas at about eighty. Funeral was held Tuesday. An old friend of Father Hurley of Graettinger. BF. W. Christensen improving after weeks of illness. expected to regain health soon, pleasing his many friends.

Father McAuiffle Auburn Iowa Father Hurley Graettinger W. Christensen

Aged People Dead In Emmetsburg Mallard Notices

Mrs. Wm. Hefley aged 84 died Monday evening in Emmetsburg. Mrs. Elizabeth Kress aged 84 of Mallard died Monday night.

Wm. Hefley Emmetsburg Elizabeth Kress Mallard

Larson sale to feature livestock and machinery

Tuesday January 13 Ingvold Larson will hold an entire closing out sale in Wallingford Gracttinger vicinity. The complete sale includes livestock and machinery. The Larsons plan to move to Indiana in March to establish a new home.

Ingvold Larson Wallingford and Gracttinger Mra. Larson Indiana

Basket Ball Teams To Battle Friday Night

Friday night basketball at Grachtinger gym starts at 8:00. Admission is 25c for a home game doubleheader featuring A team players Paul Frick Don Glazier Don McWilliams Kenny Gilbaugh and Paul Andersen against Merchants stars Roy Miller Johnny Fish Johnny Munson Don Hartman Dick Rasmus sen Bill Voight Harry Strain Dick Graettinger and Sam Young. The A team recently beat Ruthven 38-28 and both squads aim to win this all home affair.

Grachtinger Gym Paul Frick Don Glazier Don McWilliams Kenny Gilbaugh Paul Andersen Merchants Roy Miller Johnny Fish Johnny Munson Don Hartman Dick Rasmussen Bill Voight Harry Strain Dick Graettinger Sam Young Ruthven

Ute Visitor Miles Mahan Spends eleventh Christmas in Graewinger

Miles Mahan of Los Angeles visits Graewinger during holidays to see siblings Will Sullivan Loretta and Mayme Wooke and relatives. He remarks on the climate as ideal and appears like a Hollywood star. Howard Munson family to take their 13 year old to Chicago for heart surgery at Child Memorial hospital.

Obr Howard Munson Chicana Child Memorial Hospital

Henry Sevold Dead in Story City

Mrs R M Young reports Henry Sevold has died in Story City. Old Graettinger cafe run by Henry and brother Shorty Sevold is noted as a former popular business in the same building now Ware's Cafe. Other items mention the sale of a shoe repair shop to Wm Varney and housing changes for Mr and Mrs Haaken and Mr Hashen's employment in Estherville.

Henry Sevold R. M. Young Story City Bert Olene Anderson Henry Shorty Sevold Graettinger Ware Grachtinger Sevald Mr. Sevald Pred Haarben Wm Varney Mr Varney Haaken Bessie Fry Hashen Estherville

Many Bad Checks Prompt Warrants In Counties

The article notes a surprisingly large number of bad checks amid prosperity. Many warrants have been issued in Palo Alto and other counties in recent weeks for issuing no good checks.

Times Palo Alto

Herke Farm Store Advertises Two Electric Refrigerators

The Herke Farm Store lists two electric refrigerators in stock in this week’s Times advertisement. Hardware firm promotes available electric refrigerators for sale, highlighting in stock status.

Herke Farm Atock

Graettinger Area Moves and New Year Holiday

Mr and Mrs Don Graettinger and family moved to the Fred Graettinger farm northwest of Graettinger. Mr and Mrs Omer Gjerde moved from the farm to the Louie Graettinger residence vacated by the Graettinger family. Today January 1 is a holiday with stores closed and post office operating regular holiday hours.

Don Graettinger Fred Graettinger Graettinger Omer Gjerde Louie Graettinger

Religious school at St Milen's Academy this Saturday

Sisters from St Milen's Academy Emmetsburg will conduct religious school at the Catholic church Saturday afternoon January 3 from 1 00 to 4 00 p m Open house Dec 31 Mr and Mrs H H Sandvik of Grachtinger observe their golden wedding anniversary Wednesday December 31 1947 with open house from 2 00 to 5 00 p m Friends invited

St. Milen’s Academy Emmetsburg Catholic Church H. H. Sandvik Grachtinger Sandvik

Hunters Bag Three Foxes In Sunday Fox Hunt

Fifty hunters gathered at the Win Erke farm Sunday and bagged three red foxes in a three section circle. One fox evaded capture. Dick's Cafe, with Harold Christiansen and Marvin Hansen, provided a free lunch. Next hunt is planned for Don Moors place east of Graettinger at 1 30.

Win Herke Farm Dick’s Cafe Harold Christiansen Marvin ‘Hansen Don Moors Graettinger Herke The Times Fox

OFF FOR THE WEST

Mr and Mrs Frank Sink of Heuton Harbor Michigan visit Mrs D K McCarty and plan a Friday morning trip to Los Angeles and San Francisco. The Misses Sullivan will return to Los Angeles with the Sink party. Catherine McCarty stays a few weeks in Gruettinger before returning to work.

West Mra Frank Sink Heu |Ton Harbor Michigan Ing Catherine McCarty Milwitthen Gruettinger

Baby boy born then died at hospital

A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Dennis Petersen at Erometuburg hospital on December 28 but passed away the following day. The parents express sincere sympathy to their loss.

and Airs Dennis Petersen Erometuburg Hospital Joe Thal

Leo Conway Receives Deputy County Assessor Post

Leo Edward Conway of Vernon township has been named deputy county assessor of Palo Alto County by County Auditor Martin Thompson. Conway will work full time from 9 to 5 with an annual salary of 2700 dollars, based in the courthouse with about eighteen fieldmen under his supervision. The office was created to standardize valuations and begin duties on March 2, with additional field staff to be added later.

Teo Conway East of Grachtinger Palo Alto Martin Thompson Thompson Leo Court House the Times Conway Emmetsburg Democrat Matt Thompson Leo Edward Conway Vernon Township Board of Supervisors Matt Authar Palo Alto County Aja Angesbof Gonway Stau: Tax Commission

Ira Mammen Quietly Ill

Ira Mammen remains quite ill though relatives and friends hope for early improvement. Mr and Mrs Fran Mammen traveled from Ottawa to visit him here.

Ira Mammen Fran Mammen Ottawa

Miss Myrtle Simonsen Rebounds From Hospital Stay

Miss Myrtle Simonsen, daughter of Mr and Mrs Simonsen, is reported to have recovered from a week in the Holy Family Hospital Nerville. She is described as much improved and friends and classmates are glad to hear of her recovery.

Myrtle Simonsen Simon Simons Holy Family Nerville

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