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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1946

Page

5

Funeral Of Mrs P J Paulsen Held Sunday

The funeral for Mrs. P. J. Paulsen 70, who died January 1 1946, was held Sunday January 6 with services at home and St Paul Lutheran Church officiated by Rev. Fred Jacobsen. Interment in South Walnut cemetery followed. pallbearers included A. T P Thompsen and G. E Norris among others.

P. J. Paulsen St. Paul Lutheran Church Fred Jacobsen Jacobsen Paulsen Lena Choisleiursen

On Duty Again Arnold Henningsen Returns to Erickson Grocery

Arnold Henningsen, recently discharged from the army, is on duty again at the Erickson Grocery. He was long employed by Anderson and Erickson before military service. Mr Erickson now owns the business outright after buying Bert Andersons interest. Henningsen is a capable experienced businessman and will be a valuable addition.

Arnold Henningsen Erickson Anderson and Erickson Bert Anderson Henningsen

Rochester Mayor and Mrs BE George Headed for Hospital

The couple left Rochester Tuesday morning to visit Rochester Hospital. Mr George is to undergo a surgical operation. Graettinger residents send wishes for his early and full recovery.

Rochester Hospital George Rochester Graettinger

Auction Sale Advertises January 12 15 Events

A furniture auction at Ben's Second Hand store starts Saturday January 12 at 2:00 to clear space for new stock with M O Grodlund as auctioneer. Listings note other closing out sales near Graettinger including Lawrence M Anderson and Elsenbasts, with livestock, machinery and farm goods on offer and multiple bank clerks.

Ben’s Dan Lawrence M. Anderson Wan Robert Isenbast A. J. Benson Jake P. Jensen Thos. Rieravn Dd Ben M. O. Grodlumd Lawrence M. Anderson Grachtinger Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society Mr. Anderson Reeves & Salyen Ruthven State Bank Robert Suenbast Robert Elsenbast Gractinger John Deere John Deere Tractor Reevas & Bortint Graettinger State’ Bank Times Jake FP. Jensen Jorgen Andersen Graettinger Thuraiay Mr. Jensen Grodland & Burns Grachtinger State Bank Nimes

Red Cross Meeting Seeks Officers and Relief Sewing

The annual Red Cross meeting will be at the Red Cross rooms at 8:00 PM on Tuesday January 15. Local officers to be elected. Supplies are on hand for relief sewing for children and clubs or groups are urged to collect the supplies and sew.

Red Cross Tunsday Ocal

Estherville Cafe Sold. Kaltved Leaves for Rockford

Mrs Sadie Kaltved has sold her cafe at Estherville and left Graettinger on Tuesday evening for Rockford Illinois where she has secured a position in a cafe owned by her niece and husband. She previously worked in Rockford and spent part of the week in Graettinger visiting her father Jacob Brekke and wife.

Rockford Illinois Sadie Kaltved Estherville Graetting Kaltved Graettinger Jacob Brekke

Self that surplus article with a want ad

A compact notice runs under the classifieds heading highlighting surplus items for sale. It notes a concise list of goods available, urging readers to inquire for details and pricing at the listed contact.

Graettinger High Team Triumphs and Losses Highlight Local Hoops

Graettinger High School defeated Gillett Grove 89 to 0 on Gillett Grove floor as Jean Murray led with 16 points and Ive Murray 8. Gillett Grove boys beat Graettinger Pirates 26 to 18. Graettinger lost both ends of a double header to Graver 46 to 28 for the girls and 40 to 28 for the boys, with Paul Frick scoring 22. Graettinger hosts Graver next, then Ringsted on Jan 15. Graettinger was chosen to host a sectional tournament February 6 to 9 with details to come.

Graettinger High School Insines Gillett Grove GHS G. G Graettinger Focal Girls Jean Murray Ive Murray Kathryn McDonald Lois Strain Karoline Anderson Gillett Grove Boys GHS Pirates G. G. Hel H Mark G. G Iiailinge Paul Frick Donald McWilliams Grachtinger High School Graver Gradlinger Girls Scar O Kathryn McDonalds Iva Murray Luis Stasis GUS Pirates Graver Boys Graettinger Boys Ineala

Sidewalk Safety Reminder Issued by Mayor George

The mayor urges residents to maintain sidewalks, noting property owners are liable for accidents when ice and snow are not removed. The warning emphasizes sidewalk upkeep in residential areas and the duty of care to pedestrians.

KE. S. George

Inspect Your Chimneys Warns of Fire Hazards

Fire chief George Frick inspected chimneys and fire hazards on Robbing avenue last week at the town council's request. Every property owner should remain vigilant this season and take fire safety seriously. Myles Mahan of Los Angeles spent a week with local relatives and is employed by Grandolac o of Omaha. He travels California, resides in Los Angeles, and is the brother of Mrs. Will Sullivan and sister of Mrs. Pred Jackson of Renville Minnesota.

George Frick Iw Ayer Los Angeles Myles Mahan Grandolac €O Omaha California Lou Angeles Will Sullivan Pred Jackson Renville Minnesota C. Olesen Jim Merville Wynn Gary Summers Doris Raepa Francis Weir Frank Weir Jett Appeles Emmetsburg Marian Ketchen Weir Europe Mia Spies Army What Mina Vivian Sullivan J. J. Sullivan Famly Navy West Washington, D. C

Graettinger Beats Ayrshire In Nonleague Battle 55 to 28

Graettinger defeated Ayrshire 55 to 28 on Ayrshire floor Saturday night in a nonleague tuneup. Box score lists Starkey Green Malan Hartman Voint Green Miller Knutsen and others. Upcoming games include a doubleheader at Arnolds Park with Harlem Globe Trotters and a league game at Burt.

Graettinger Ayrshire Dick Starkey Berle Green Malan Don Hartman Bill Voint John Wandoo Hohn Fish Dick Miller Vance Knutsen Joe Green Mick Miller Arnnolds Park Arnolds Park Spirit Lake Harlem Globe Trotters Burt Burt Dan Raymond Suss Geinis Daging

Much Ice on Walks Causes Slips and Falls

The past week or two have been trying days for pedestrians as melting snow left sidewalks slick with ice. Walking on the highway remains safer, but not entirely, as many have slipped with no reported serious injuries.

Several Injured In Highway Crash Last Evening

Several members of the Henry Lammers family were injured in an auto crash on the highway east of Gradtlinger at 7 30 last evening. The names and injuries include Mrs Henry Lammers head bruises and scalp wounds six stitches, Mrs Lammers unconscious for three hours, Henry Lammers facial bruises, Addie Joe Tindall 16 bruises and head bump, Ivan Lammers chin knee and windshield injuries, Donnie Lammers 18 heat bruises and possible arm fracture. All were taken to Maly family hospital at Gethervilln first evening with Mrs Lammers remaining. The accident occurred when the Lammers car and Benny Doern ing truck collided in opposite directions. The Lammers car was a total wreck. Doering truck box slightly damaged.

Henry Lammers Gradtlinger Lammers Addie Joe Tindall Maly Family Gethervilln e'Ehie Lainmers Tno Iast

Two Marriages During The Past Few Days

Ruth Simonsen and Archie J. Atkinson were married at the First Lutheran church Graettinger on Sunday January 6 1946. Jule Duffy wed Mr Paul Miller at St Marys Church Mallard with a breakfast reception at Kernore hotel. Both stories note community congratulations and future plans.

Ruth Simonsen Jule Duffy Atkinson-Simonsen Archie J. Atkinson Pocahontas Simon Simonsen Graettinger First Lutheran Ae VW Roy Nissen Atkinson Pocahontas County Fulke Paul Miller Dubuque T. J. Duffy Mallard Grattinger St. Mary's Catholic Church Kernore Mmetsburz Grachtinger

Dance January 16 at K C Hall Emmetsburg

VFW Auxiliary members sponsor a dance at the K C Hall in Emmetsburg on Wednesday evening January 16. All invited to attend.

VFW Emmetsburg K. C. Hall

Mrs Anna Jorgensen Greets New Year in Los Angeles

Mrs Anna Jorgensen left Graattin ger after Christmas and spent a brief vacation on the west coast. She greeted the New Year in Los Angeles enjoying a short holiday in the metropolis.

Anna Jorgensen Graattinger Los Angeles West Coast Metropolix

Peter Christiansen Dies Suddenly at Farm Home

Peter Christiansen, 65, of Lost Island township, died of a heart attack yesterday while shaving at his farm home. The death was discovered at noon. He is the brother of Mrs. Fred Masters of Graettinger. Funeral arrangements await word from California nephews. He was a single man with many friends in Graettinger and vicinity.

Peter Christiansen Istut Christiansen Fred Masters Graettinger California

Hansens Now Operating Mc Williams Hardware

Hansens take over McWilliams Hardware in Graettinger with Robert and James Hansen running the business. McWilliams moves into electrical supply, occupying the Potters Bakery brick building early February, while Hansen plans to operate the local store and McWilliams stays in Graettinger's business scene.

Robert James Hansen McWilliamas Witherville Mc-Williams Pottes Bakery McWilliams James Han Yen Husiness Graettinger

Notice to Registrants Aged 18 to 26

Palo Alto County Local Board warns all registrants aged 18 to 26 with children to report promptly. A physician letter listing sex and birth date suffices for reclassification to potential exemption, ensuring records are complete.

Boal Selective Service Board Palo Alto

Hospital News From Estherville

Lyalsongteam underwent a surgical operation at Holy Family hospital in Estherville Tuesday morning. He is recovering well and expected to go home soon. Bert Rolfson, also at Holy Family hospital, Estherville, was treated after a leg injury caused by a nail above the knee leading to infection.

Lyalsongteam Haly Family Hospital Estherville Bert Rolfson Holy Family Hospital

Dr McManus Confined With Swollen Foot After Ice Fall

Dr J P McManus of Grachtinger is confined to his home with a badly swollen foot after slipping on ice during a country call. He cannot walk as the foot remains severely swollen and he did not sprain his ankle.

McManus J.P. McManus Grachtinger

Larsen Family Plans Winter in McAllen Texas

Mr and Mrs Jorgen Larsen and their children left Graettinger before Christmas and are now in McAllen Texas. They intend to spend the winter in a mild climate and may remain for several weeks in McAllen.

Mrs C B Larson Ill at Port of Graattinger

Mrs C B Larson of Port of Graattinger is quite ill today. Friends regret the news and wish the aged lady a speedy and complete recovery. If sidewalks are icy, sprinkle hot or heated sand on the ice to help grip the surface.

C. BU. Larson C. DB. Larson Porth of Graattinger

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