Norway Lives Again Illustrated Lecture Jan. 20
Russell Wright presents an all color documentary on postwar Norway at Roosevelt auditorium Estherville Tuesday January 20 under Estherville Kiwanis club. Proceeds aid the club youth service program. Wright narrates with commentary on Oslo Bergen Finnmark and reconstruction. program begins at 8 15 am.
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Norway
Russell Wright
Roosevelt Auditorium
Estherville
Estherville Kiwanis Club
Arctic
Finnmark
Oslo
Bergen
Tronsheim
Haakon VII
Olav
Martha
Gerhardsen
Borgeray
Free Norway
Eroic
Wright
Navy establishes seven overseas education units for sailors
Navy education units have been set up at seven overseas USAF institutions in Tokyo Guam Manila Honolulu Seattle Balboa and San Juan to speed service and handle a rising share of naval personnel in off duty classes self study and correspondence. About 12 percent of all sailors participate through classes aboard ships and stations self study texts and USAFI courses. Officers in charge head each unit after indoctrination in testing counselling and procedures.
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NAVY
USAFS
United States Armed Forces Institute
USAFT
Tokyo
Guam
Manila
Honolulu
Seattle
Alaska
Balboa
San Juan
USAFI
USAF
Madison
Wisconsin
Christmas Seals drive appeals Gracttinger residents
Mrs. Walter Hamilton Seal Sale chairman urged Gracttinger residents to send any missed Christmas Seal contributions. The Palo Alto County Tuberculosis Association relies on these funds for chest X rays and health services planned for 1948. She noted late returns arrive each year from those who forgot to remit during the rush and asked prompt responses.
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Walter Hamilton
Hamilton
Palo Alto County Tuberculosis Association
Auction sale notice in Graettinger area markets assets
Auctioneer Grodland Burtvn Brown lists Carl Bortvit sale for Friday January 9 at 12 20 pm two miles east and one and a half south of Graettinger with cattle pigs pullets hay straw oats and machinery led by an M tractor 2M picker and AG combine Also notes Paulsen residence sale January 30 and Larson closing out January 13 in Wallsingford Graettinger area moving to Indiana plus Clarence Thum residence unsold at 3750 report.
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Carl Bortvit
John Paulsen van
Eee
Ingvald Larson
International Harv, Co
Graettingen
Grodland, Bortint & Brown
Grachtinger State Bank
Soul Loy
John Caulsen
Graettinger
Clarence Thu Anil
Des Moines
Frank Andersen
Mrs. Paulsen
Paulsen
the Times
Pildat
Ingvold Larson
Wallingford and
Larson
Indiana
Natar Mall Tractor
Tiig
Livestock Health Tips For Better Meat Supplies
Extension veterinarian K W Stouder of State College urges farmers to protect meat supplies by selecting healthy breeding stock, feeding balanced rations, avoiding abrupt diet changes, and quarantining new animals. Isolate diseased stock, seek prompt veterinary care, and use immunization where appropriate. Maintain clean dry facilities and maximize sunlight to deter disease.
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K. W. Stouder
Long State College
Stouder
John Thompson Chosen Chairman Of County Board
John Thompson of Mallard was chosen chairman of the board of supervisors at the organization meeting held at Emmetsburg January 2. He succeeds Franke Moley who served as chairman last year. The board named committees and appointed Martin Thompson county engineer and Quinten Jamieson assistant engineer. Marguerite Calkins was named overseer of the poor and James Morrissey custodian of county buildings.
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John Thompson
Mallard
Board of Supervisors
Emmoetshire
Franke Moley
John ‘Thompson
Wa McCoannell
Lew Phillips
Frank Foley
Onmie Otting‘ton
Martin ‘Thompson
County Aid Soy
Martin O
Quinten Jamieson
Marguerite Calkins
James Morrissey
Emmetsburg
Mahan Family Mourn Death Of Son Dale
James Mahan family mourn the loss of son Dale Richard Mahan aged four months of this locality. He died Friday evening January 2, 1948 from a heart condition. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon with Cadibor Turley officiating. He is survived by his parents sisters Evelyn Rosella Alien Mranvel Lois Bernice and brothers James Donald Leg. The Times extends sympathy to the family.
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Dale T Richard Mahan
James Mahan
Bos
Willy
Cadibor Turley
Richard
Evelyn
Rosella
Alien
Mranvel
Lois
Bernicee
James
Donald
Leg
Bennett Thoreson Family Leaves for Florida Vacation
Mr and Mrs Bennett Thoreson and their son and daughter departed Friday for a two weeks winter vacation in St Petersburg Florida. Mr Thoreson will meet his uncle John Thoreson of Glenwood Minnesota in St Petersburg.
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Florida
Bennett Thoreson
St. Petersburg
Thoreson
John Thoreson
Glenwood
Minnesota
Delegates To The Methodist Youth Cleveland Meet
Mary Lane Herke reports Graettinger delegates Janet Bury Gladys Cameron and Mary Lane Herke attended the Methodist Youth Conference in Cleveland Ohio from late December to January 2. The international gathering drew 10 400 delegates from 22 countries with sessions at Cleveland Public Auditorium. Highlights included a service by East Stanley Jones a concert by Roland Mayes and a Dorothy Clark Wilson drama. At midnight on New Year's Eve 10 000 participants shared a communion service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lane Herke
Janet Bury
Gladys Cameron
Graettinger
Methodist
Cleveland
Ohio
Iowa
Cleveland Public Auditorium
East Stanley Jones
Roland Mayes
Dorothy Clark Wilson
Jimmy Spies Undergoes Adenoid Operation at Fort Dodge
Jimmy Spies son of Mr and Mrs Adolph Spies underwent an adenoids operation at Morey hospital Fort Dodge this morning. He had been a patient there over a week and for several days a mastoid operation was considered. Jimmy has endured a severe painful siege of illness and all hope for a speedy and complete recovery.
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Jimmy Spies
Mgr
Adolph Spies
Morey Hospital
Fort Dodge
Jimmy
Hin Novedy
January Thaw Narrows Ice but Slippery Roads Persist
Weather report notes two January thaws this week with milder temperatures. Ice melts partially yet sidewalks and traveled roads remain slick. Morning lows near freezing rise to around 40s by midday.
First oats shipped into Gruettinger Co op
The Gruettinger Co-Op Grain Co received a car of oats from Minneapolis a few days ago purchased for resale. This marks the first time oats have been shipped into Gruettinger. In the past there were a few corn shipments to the area.
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Gruettinger Co-Op Grain Co
Minneapolis
Gruettinger
Will Leave for South Mr and Mrs Wu Sullivan
Mr and Mrs Wu Sullivan will leave for the south soon for a winter vacation. Last year they spent the winter in Los Angeles and had planned another western trip but an accident left Mr Sullivan with several broken ribs delaying travel. They now will journey south.
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South
Mrs. Wu. Sullivan
Los Angeles
Neon sign lights Robbins Avenue storefront
A new neon sign has been installed in front of Jensen drug store. The large, colorful display is visible from a long distance and marks an improvement for the store and Robbins avenue’s business district.
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Jensen Drug Store
Robbins Avenue
Diamond Ring Found by Roy Noyed Reported to Paper
Roy Noyed of Glanwood turned in a diamond ring to the local newspaper. If the rightful owner sees the notice in time she may recover the ring before Christmas.
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Roy Noyed
Glanwood
Diogenes
New Night Cor Ross Gilbaugh Appointed Vay
Cor Ross Gilbaugh is named the new night vay at the council meeting Monday night. Charles Varney has long served as night marshal. Gilbaugh could not check in immediately, and Rad Rubink served as special officer for several nights this week.
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Ross Gilbaugh
Charles Varney
Mr. Gilbaugh
Rad Rubink
Mrs Imer Nivel Undergoes Surgery At Local Hospital
Mrs. Imer Nivel underwent a surgical operation Monday morning in the limited bare hospital. She recovered nicely and is expected to regain full health with support from a special nurse and her many medical friends hoping for her early and complete recovery.
Dolliver Classy Cage Team To Play Saturday
Graettinger hosts Dolliver's basketball clash Saturday night with a red hot Dolliver squad seeking revenge after a close loss earlier. Wood floor play and sharp shooting could lift Graettinger to victory as the eight o'clock game promises sharp ball action.
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Dolliver
Graettinger
Luc
Amt
Dollives
Craettinger
Two Fox Bagged In Circle Hunt Last Sunday
Sportsmen in Graettinger area report a circle fox hunt at the Don Moore farm east of Graettinger. Ninety hunters participated. Karl Markson Jack Wolfe and Arnold Henningsen guided the chase. A hunting knife donated by Jensen went to the first to bag a fox. a live sale was planned at the next hunt at the Mires Geil farm southwest of Graettinger. Next hunt set for Geil farm south of Graettinger. Hunters meeting at 8:30. participants thanked for support and lunch contributions.
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Don Moore
Graettinger
Karl Mairkson
Jack Wolfe
Arnold Henningsen
Dick Weterson
Cate
Quinker Jensen
Dtu
Beem
Thres
Mires Geil
Hoe Geil
Flunters
Holy Family Hospital Treats Two Young Patients
Douglas Nane was admitted with pneumonia and is recovering. Julie Indie Jenge, 20 months old, also hospitalized with pneumonia and placed under oxygen. both are recovering at Holy Family Hospital.
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Holy Family
Speeal
Douglas Nane
Nane
Holy Family Hospital
Mont Aunoof
Julie
Jenge
Paul Frick Injured In Friday Night Basketball
Paul Frick suffered a broken toe in a school basketball game Friday night. He will be in a cast for about two weeks and stay at home during recovery. He had returned from college for the holiday, but the injury disrupted plans.
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Paul Frick
Paul Mrnek
Kathleen Wolfe Ill at Maly Family Hospital
Miss Kathleen Wolfe of Granttinger has been a patient at Maly Family hospital in Motherville for a week. She remains seriously ill and will stay several more days. Local friends hope for her early recovery.
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Kathleen Wolfe
Granttinger
Maly Family Hospital
Motherville
Televised Rose Bowl: Michigan dominates 49 to 0
Reverend E J Sullivan of Los Angeles watched the Rose Bowl by television and said he could see more of the game than at the stadium yet preferred being there for the color and drama. Michigan won the Rose Bowl contest 49 to 0.
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E. J. Sullivan
Los Angeles
Michigan
Deposits Climb as Graettinger Bank Reports 1947
The Graettinger State Bank reports deposits exceed 1.6 million by December 1947, up from 1.426 million a year earlier. Loans and discounts rose modestly, bonds grew to 1.183 million, cash on hand stands at 243 thousand, with capital and surplus at 96 thousand. Local towns Graettinger, Wallingford and vicinity are credited for the robust figures and future prosperity wished by The Times.
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Graettinger State Bank
Ure
Graettinger
Wallingford
Vivinity
Times
Gruettinger
Low Interest Bonds Buy for School Superintendent Home
The Lowa Trust purchased bonds of Gruettinger Independent school service to finance a residence for the Kehoul superintendent. The bid price equals one and one eighth percent interest. The home will be on a corner lot of the south school block, expanding grounds for the district office.
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Lowa Trust
Bimersburg
Gruettinger Independent Servatrie
Aistelet
Avinis Dank
Mrs Halverson Hurt in Fall at Holy Family Hospital
Mrs Rier Halverson 74 is in Holy Family hospital Wi therville after a January 2 fall caused a chipped bone and other injuries. Family members hope she is home by January 16, the couple’s Bend wedding anniversary, as friends regret the accident and wish for a speedy recovery.
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Tive Halverson
Holy Family Hospital
Witherville
Shue
Mrs Fitzgerald Hospitalized After Operation
Mrs. Fitzgerald of Port Dodge underwent an operation at Mercy hospital on Tuesday. She recovered well from the procedure and will remain a hospital patient for a week or two. Ciates and local friends wish her a speedy, full recovery. She is mother to Gene and Emmett Fitzgerald of near Ummets bury. She is a niece of the Times publisher.
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Fitzgerald
Dave Vitgerald
Port Dodge
At Mercy Hospital
Gene
Emmett Pitzgerald
Ummets
Bury
The
Times
Munson Family Child Hospital Visit For Son Willy
Mr and Mrs Howard Munson and their 14 year old son Willy left for Chicago Monday. Billy entered Childs Memorial hospital and is undergoing a series of examinations this week. He has long suffered from a heart condition and doctors hope a surgery by a renowned surgeon will restore his health. Many friends in the community share hope for his full recovery.
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Chicago Hospital
Howard Munson
Willy
Chicago
Billy
Child’s Memorial Hospital
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City Full
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