Remains Of Mrs S R Spear Laid To Rest
Mrs. Samuel R. Spear 76 died December 27, 1988 in the city after bronchitis. Funeral services were at the home and at the Methodist Episcopal church with Rev. Wm. G. Behl officiating. Interment followed at Evergreen Cemetery Emmetsburg. pallbearers were A. H., Glenn, Charles, Lealie, Marion Shaver and Walt Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. R. Spear
Emmetsburg
Graettinger
Samuel R. Spear
Methodist Episcopal Church
Wm. G. Behl
Evergreen Cemetry
A. H
Glenn
Charles
Lealie
Marion Shave
Devils Lake
Plateleel
Shaver
Lyon
Palo Alto County
Spear
Lyon County
Palo Alto
Slippery Roads Mark Weather Shift After Fall Spell
Fog and sleet caused slippery roads and walks from Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. No accidents were reported as automobiles rode with warning. A stretch of ideal fall weather preceded the change, with temperatures rising from the 40s on New Year’s Day to the mid 60s by midweek.
Tree Buds in January Display in Iowa
J. M. Resh showed tree buds on January 8 from four box elder trees. While it’s early to declare spring, seeing buds, even from a single box elder, remains a curiosity in this Iowa region.
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J. M. Resh
Iowa
Graettinger Market Report January 5 1939
Market brief from Graettinger dated January 5 1939 shows egg quotes for No 2 and No 1 sizes, straight run eggs, state brand butter at 30 cents, heavy hens 4 to 5 pounds at 10 cents, six pounds at 18 cents, and Leghorn hens at 8 cents. Prices reflect 1930s farm trade and commodity rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Cour. Owe Eyewersubateet
Jane Wolfe In Hospital At Iowa City
Miss Jane Wolfe daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Wolfe was taken to University hospital at Iowa City yesterday. She previously suffered an illness resembling infantile paralysis and doctors hope Iowa City specialists can aid her recovery from its effects.
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Jane Wolfe
Iowa City
Jane. Wolfe
Fred Wolfe
University Hospital
Jay McCarty Auction Sale January 9
Auction notice for Jay McCarty on the McCarty farm near Graettinger features 29 head of cattle including 11 high grade Shorthorn milch cows, seven horses, two spans of mules, 9 Hampshire pigs, 18 fall pigs, 100 White Leghorn chickens, and extensive farm machinery. Sale starts 2:30 PM with terms by Grodland Reeves. Iowa Trust & Savings Bank of Emmetsburg will clerk.
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Eugene Gay McCarty
Jay McCarty
McCarty
Graettinger
Hampshire
Grodland & Reeves
Iowa Trust & Savings Bank
Emmetsburg
Annual meetings announced for local firms
Several annual meetings will be held soon. Farmers Grain Co. meets Saturday January 7, Graettinger Telephone Co. on Monday January 9, Lost Island Creamery Co. at Fallow Tuesday January 10, and Graettinger State Bank on Thursday January 12. Lunch will be served at the Lost Island Creamery Co. meeting at Fallow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Grain Co
Graettinger Telephone Co
Lost Island Creamery Co
Fallow
Graettinger State Bank
Rasmussen to Return Home This Week
Ralph Rasmussen will leave the Iowa City hospital this week after several weeks as a patient at University hospital recovering from sinus trouble surgery. Local friends are pleased by his progress. His parents Mr and Mrs Wm Rasmussen and family and his wife spent Christmas Day with him at the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Rasmussen
Iowa City Hospital
University Hospital
Wm. Rasmussen
Twin Daughters Born to Hayfield Couple
Mr and Mrs Earl Petersen of Hayfield Town welcomed twin daughters born December 29. The mother reported the babies are in Forest City hospital. Mr Petersen is the son of Mr and Mrs P P Petersen formerly of Wallingford. The Times extends hearty congratulations to the happy parents.
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Earl Petersen
Hayfield
Town
Forest City Hospital
Mr. Petersen
P. P. Petersen
Wallingford
the Times
Gladys Petersen Weds Hal C Kestler in Belmond Iowa
Gladys Petersen daughter of Mr and Mrs H F Petersen of Belmond Iowa united in marriage with Hal C Kestler son of Mr and Mrs F Kestler of Chariton on Christmas Day at the H F Petersen home The ceremony was at 2 30 pm performed by Reverend Lom bard The brides sister Mrs W F Ferguson attended The groom was aided by his brother Dr Richward Kestler Out of town guests Dr and Mrs Richard Kestler Patsy Denies Ms Koestler and Mr and Mrs Vernon Ferguson After a short trip the couple returned to Belmond with plans to reside in Woodstock Illinois next year
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Gladys Petersen
H. ©. Petersen
Belmond
Iowa
Hal C. Kestler
Chariton
Times
Belmont
H. F. Petersen
Gladys
Richard Kestler
Patsy
Denies
Ms Koestler
Wacoma
Vernon Ferguson
Marion
Minneapolis
Minn
Marson
Wis
Woodstock
Kestler
Kestlers
Minois
Jorstad Howard Invite Lunch and Free Show Demo
Jorstad Hardware of Wallingford and Harker-Beauman Co. of Estherville sponsor a joint demonstration day in Estherville on Tuesday January 10. McCormick-Deering reps present with a noon lunch from 11:30 to 12:30 and free motion pictures at 1:15 and 7:80 p.m. A display ad offers further details and invites all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jorstad Hardware
Wallingford
Harker-Beauman Co
Estherville
McCormick-Deering
Mrs J A Carlson's Daughter and Husband Go to Los Angeles
Mrs J A Carlson and her husband left for Los Angeles California Monday to spend the winter. Their daughter and husband joined Mrs Carlson for Christmas at Earl Sturdevant's in Fort Madison Iowa. Sturdevant works as a guard at the state penitentiary.
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J. A. Carisons
Carmody Family Relocates to Pocahontas for New Bank Post
Mr and Mrs Edmund F Carmody of Emmetsburg have moved to Pocahontas where they will make their future home. Mr Carmody has secured a position in a local bank there after earlier work at the Cylinder Bank and as a receiver for several closed national banks including the First Nations of Graettinger.
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Pocahontas
Edmund F. Carmordy
Emmetsburg
Carmody
Cylinder Bank
First Nations
Graettinger
Injured Edward Sullivan Suffered Hand Injury in LA Game
Edward Sullivan sustained a painful right hand injury during a basketball game in Los Angeles last week. He will miss about two weeks of action. Wisteany won a tight contest 24 to 23, easing the setback for Sullivan and the team.
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Edward Sullivan
Los Angeles
Wisteany
Sneezes Bring Bad Luck to Hill Dwellers in Philippines
A traditional belief says Filipinos in hill areas never leave a house after an occupant sneezes, linking the act to misfortune and urging stay indoors until the sneeze passes. The custom reflects local superstitions about illness and luck influencing daily life.
Mrs. Stafford Dies in Alliance Nebraska at 79
Mrs. Charles Stafford, 79, died at her daughter’s home in Alliance Nebraska the day after Christmas. Survived by four children, two sons and two daughters, with three in Alliance and one in Montana. Also mourned by brother Jack Kreig, 87, of Mallard. Former Palo Alto county teacher and first teacher of Mrs. Wapner.
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Stafford
Mrs Ward Noble Sends Greetings From Oakdale 1938
Mrs Ward Noble greets friends from Oakdale Iowa on December 29 1938 expressing thanks for Christmas wishes gifts and good will from Graettinger and home. She notes carol singers lighted trees church services and a niece Christmas with family visits and a hopeful New Year.
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Oakdale
Iowa
John Sullivan
Graettinger
Tees
Aew
Times
Albertine Noble
Public Meeting Discussing Graettinger Sales Pavilion
A public meeting is set for Monday night January 9 at 8 oclock in City Hall Graettinger to discuss a potential sales pavilion and the formation of a company if sentiment favors the project Farters business men and interested citizens are urged to attend. Also notes holiday visits with Des Moines relatives including Rep Knutsen recovering from surgery and plans for teachers Thelmas Thoreson Marie Thoreson and Alys Thoreson returning home for Christmas from South Bend Milford and Cylnder respectively.
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City Hall
Graettinger
South Bert
Thelmas Thoreson
South Bend
Indiana
O. J. Thoreson
Lost Island
Marie Thoreson
Milford
Alys Thoreson
Cylinder
Spencer Youth Dies in Spencer Plane Crash
Bob Erickson aged 20 son of Clay county sheriff was killed at Spencer when his airplane crashed at the municipal airport after taking a solo flight. Airport manager Stanley Fuller said a wing dipped, the aircraft stalled, and plunged 160 feet nose first into the ground. The youngster was killed instantly. The previous day a Des Moines two year old flyer died at Sheffield when his plane struck a farmer’s elevator and fell.
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Spencer
Bob Erickson
Clay County
Stanley Fuller
Erickson
Des Moines
Sheffield
Iowa
Barber Shop Quartet to Sing Sunday on KATE
The boys quartet with Miss Gloria Vasey accompanist will perform Sunday from 4:30 to 5:00 PM on station KATE in Albert Lea Minnesota. Members include Ole Nordsletten and Allen Gunderson from Wallingford, Allen Hersleff and Ronald Schanek. The program is a Popularity Group contest and listeners may vote by sending pastecard replies to KATH. If they win, they enter a contest in Minneapolis.
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Gloria Vasey
R. W. Vasey
Kate
Albert Lea
Minnesota
Ole Nordsletten
Allen Gunderson
Wallingford
Allen Hersleff
Ronald Scahene
Mortenson Baby Dies After Short Illness
The months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Mortenson of Graettinger died this morning after a two day illness of intestinal obstruction. Attending funeral services at Corydon were Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Jensen who traveled there to mourn the death of Mrs. M. J. Anderson, 73, stepmother of Mrs. Jensen. Mrs. Anderson had been ill for some time. The Jensen family extend sympathy to friends in their sorrow.
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Lester Mortenson
Last of
Graettinger
Corydon
C. A. Jensen
Sorydon
M. J. Anderson
Jensen
Schroeder Buys New Chevrolet Deluxe Auto
Schroeder recently purchased a fine new Chevrolet deluxe automobile from Jensen Auto Co Gracttinger.
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Chevrolet
Schroeder
Jensen Auto Co
Gracttinger
Four Hundred Guests Attend Graettinger Creamery Meeting
The Farmers Creamery Co of Graettinger held its annual meeting in the Hawkeye Theatre basement with about four hundred attendees enjoying a free lunch. John Graettinger chaired the business session where all current directors were re elected. Speakers praised dairy advertising and education to boost dairy product use, while the secretary reported a nearly 20 percent rise in butter manufacture and a steady gross income of 189234 dollars for 1938.
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Farmers Creamery Co
Grauttinger
Hawkeye Theatre
John Graettinger
Fr. W. Christensen
M. J. ‘Tindall
Myron Fogle
Ed Anderson
Myr. Gr
Towa
Oral Bonstead
Kurt Spies
Wayne Hamilton
Wesley Levdy
Art Jensen
Times
Graettinger
Tanner Jacobson Visits Graettinger Family Ties
Tanner Jacobson and his wife and two children from Willmar Minnesota were New Year’s Day guests at the home of his brother Dr Olene Jacobson and family in Graettinger. Tanner played forward on Graettinger high’s standout basketball team eighteen years ago and later both he and his brother Olena played for Ames College.
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Tanner Jacobson
Willmar
Minnesota
Olene Jacobson
Graettinger
Tanner
Graettinger High
Olena
Ames
Matinee Saturday at Hawkeye Theatre Graettinger
A matinee is scheduled at the Hawkeye Theatre in Graettinger on Saturday afternoon January 7 at 1:45 p.m. The film Just Around the Corner stars Shirley Tample.
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Shirley Temple
Joan Davis
Bort Uahr
Bill Robinson
Hawkeye Theatre
Graettinger
Shirley Tample
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Jorstad Howard
California
Nebraska
Charles Stafford
Rose Kreig
Mallard
Carl John Carlson
Familly
James
Fisher’s
Mr. Knutsen
Barber Shop
Emmet
Palo Alto Counties
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Claude Rains
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Jeffrey Lynn
Snnabel
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