A Year of Local Headlines From 1959 Times
A retrospective lists numerous community events and deaths from 1959, including publisher John J. Sullivan’s death, multiple accident fatalities, school and sports notes, civic actions, and diverse local developments across Graettinger Estherville and surrounding areas. Key names include Victor Hempstead, Cletus Starkey, and many town leaders, with events spanning January to December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Hempstead
Son Veder
Graettinger
Clifford Knudtson
Estherville
Oscar L. Hauge
Charlie Christianson
Bill Strain
Webster City
Elmer Masters
C. A. Jensen Grocery
Henry Westergard
Pirettes
Palo Alto
California
Marshal Wim. Biom
Joe Stearns
Father Maynard
Johnnie Johnson
Review of the Year in The Times Highlights
The Times recounts yearly events including a 117 to 36 vote, the death of 85 year old Robert Neilson in Estherville and Donald Hersleff in Wallingford, Curtis Thoreson’s Christmas Decoration award win, and notes that omissions are possible in a retrospective summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Neilson
Estherville
Curtis Thoreson
Donald Hersleff
Wallingford
Times
Wallingford News Highlights Local Social Visits
Mrs Earnest Skattebo notes neighbors and relatives visiting in Wallingford and nearby small towns. Families from Garvin Minnesota and Alexandria Minnesota shared meals and holiday time with Egeland and Skattebo households. A 4 H bowling party at Estherville included Francis Johnson Loren Anderson and others. Levi Olson remains in traction after injury. Mrs Skattebo recovering from heart blockage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Paulson
Donna
Danny
Lena Nelson
Alexandria
Minnesota
Newman Egeland
Gail Egeland
Estherville
Paulsons
Paul Larsen
Edna
Esther Larsen
Hilmer Larsen
Missouri
Levi Olson
N. L. Jolvette
Avis Paulson
Emmet Rolfson
Wayne Bryan
Amos Egeland
Norman Egeland
Mason City
Richard Kropf
Ruthven
Clarence Skattebo
Fritz Skattebo
Skattehbo
Rochester
E. K. Skattebo
High Lake
Exetherville
Francis Johnson
Loren Anderson
David Swanson
Jack Fel Key
Jimmy Skattebo
Darrel Tonderum
The Horse Soldiers at Graettinger Theatre
A Civil War saga of Colonel Benjamin Grieron and a 600 mile Union cavalry raid. John Wayne and William Holden star with Hoot Gibson and Althea, in a $4.5 million Universal release showing Thursday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger Theatre
United Artists Release
Benjamin Griereon
Thia Frigade
John Wayne
William Holden
Hoot
Yesteryear
Althea
District Social Security Office Open Mondays Through Fridays
During the early year seasonal rise, many seek Social Security help as Swedlund notes. He recommends visiting the Fort Dodge district office at 200 State Bank Ridge where a large staff can reduce wait times. Office hours are 8:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday except holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bemmersburg
Clifford W. Swedlund
Fort Dodge
Social Security Office
Swedlund
State Bank Ridge
Injured Alma Kersten in Dysart picker mishap
Alma Kersten of Dysart suffered a badly mangled hand when it became caught in the husking rolls of a picker. A portable torch had to cut away part of the mechanism before her hand could be removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Kersten
Dysart
4-H Girls County Committee Organized for Year
The 4-H girls county committee elected officers at a recent meeting. Mrs. John Mersch of West Bend was named chairman, Mrs. Herman Norland of Cylinder as vice chairman, and Mrs. Ronald Chapman of Ruthven as secretary. Two new members joined: Mrs. Albert Swanson of Ayrshire and Mrs. Richard Rice of Emmetsburg. Each member will assist clubs throughout the year with various groups listed. meeting held at Mrs. Ed Bredehoeft’s home with luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mersch
West Bend
Herman Norland
Cylinder
Ronald Chapman
Ruthven
Albert Swanson
Ayrshire
Richard Rice
Emmetsburg
Chapman
Lucky Stars
Walnut Merry Maids
Emmetaburg Lassies
Silver Lake Wide
Bredehoeft
Vernon Climbers
Busy Beavers
Highland Happy Hustlers
Fairfield True Workers
Independence Idea
Fern Valley
Merry Makers
Swanson
Curlew Jolly
Rush Lake
Coyote Named in Van Buren County Bounty Event
Merle Meredith and BI Vickers of Bonaparte trapped a 28 pound coyote, the first coyote turned in for bounty this year in Van Buren County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Meredith
BI Vickers
Bonaparte
van Buren County
Adams earns 25 year safe driving award at Standard Oil
Clarence Adams of Armstrong received a 25 year safe driving award from Standard Oil Company. He has operated no bulk oil tank wagon service since 1934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Adams
Armstrong
Standard Oil Company
Adams
Also Mentioned on This Page
John J. Sullivan
Inglewood
Calif
Henry Poppinga
Fairette
Nick Gruver
Corwith
John Luke
Fred Hartman
Sectional
Francis Heidecker
Pirates
John M. Jensen
A. M. Conlon
Immaculate Conception
Donald MacIntosh
Des Moines
Momay
Cletus Starkey
Carl Knapp
al Graettinger
Goodman Anderson
Hartung
John A. Wikert
Frank Meyer
Bob
LaRue Wiseman
Trine Sampson
Andrew Paulsen
Montana
Carl Spies
Cora Christopher
Iowa
Max Vollmert
Wisconsin
Albert Chrestiansen
Roy Henningsen
Howard Gilman
Vo-Ag
Dwayne Lammers
Frosty Peterson
Dr. Shiley
Chris J. Christensen
Olesen Bros
Ida Lande
Anton E. Roben
Dina Morck
Nels O. Rasmussen
Lloyd Elrod
Battle Creek
Sur Mving
Chamber of Commerce
Jimmie Duhn
Mra. J
Mra
Ernest Peton
R. W. Wison
Evergreen Park
Herb Hammenberg
Jensen Drug Store
Lew Lansing
Erickson Grocery
Richard
Bettie Schang
Stanley Knutson
Lloyd Poteraen
Doug Nane
Marvin Egeland
Phil Johnson
Dr. Dawson
Trail Riders
Anna Herrem
Thoreson's Hardware
Franklin Anderson
Emmacsburg
Fagre Construction
Margaret Johnson
Band Parents
Air Force
Robt
Elsenbast
Charlie Sandvig
Omaha
Kenneth Reeves
Earl Christensen
Lena Hochule
St. Paul
Karen Reeves
Jim Mahan
Earl Lehigh
Stueve
Millen
Knudtson
Rolfson
Schealler
Ole Bergeson
Canada
Dickens
Art Johnson
Ruth O'Neill
Hatherville
Gladys Lundberg
Henry Appel
Florida
Loren Wolfe
Joe Rustan
Joseph Amdah
Graettinger Milk
Oui
Uid
Farmers Creamery CO
Klil
Calvary Gospel Assembly Church
Klal
Dunnell
Don
Newa
Star Eaton
Border Bellroom
Corvair
Romaine
Heidecker
Storck
Chevrolet
Earnest Skattebo
Edwuard Christian
Lola
Garvin
Norman Eyeland
Curtis Tonderum
Darrel
Spirit Lake
Bob Conley Orch
Sponsored By
Arnolds Park
American Legion
EPIC
Social Security
Culligan All
Keith Starr
Emmetaburg
ED Herke
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