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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1946

Page

5

Miss Julia Flannery Dies in Dubuque at 71

Miss Julia G. Flannery of 280 Bluff street Dubuque died at home Tuesday night January 5 1946 after a week of illness She owned extensive farm real estate near Graettinger and Armstrong and was member of St Raphael Cathedral Rosary Society and Sacred Heart League Survived by three nephews all of Dubuque Funeral at Hoffman mortuary with details to be announced later.

Julia G. Flannery Dubuque Miss Flannery Graettinger Flannery D. C. Barringer Armstrong Dubuque County St. Raphael's Cathedral The Rosary’ Society Sacred Heart League John Eugene Frank Hickey Dubuqué D. J. Flammery St. Anthony's Church Davenport Town

Henry O Dalen Dies Suddenly in Minneapolis

Henry O Dalen formerly of Graettinger died suddenly at his Minneapolis home on Sunday evening likely from a heart attack. Funeral held yesterday with W H Noble of Estherville, a sister of the deceased, in attendance. He was over sixty, son of O G and Mrs. Dalen, early Graettinger residents who operated the original store now Our Own Hardware.

Henry O. Dalen Graattinger Minneapolis W. HH. Noble Estherville Graettinger O. G. Dalen Henry, Dalen S

Graettinger Mayor Undergoes Rochester Surgery

Mayor E. 8. George of Graettinger underwent a surgical operation in Rochester last Friday. He is recovering nicely and expects to be home in a week. Mrs. George accompanied him and a daughter, Mrs. Marian McDonald of Mason City, was with him. Graettinger friends are pleased by the speedy recovery.

George Gradtinwer Rochester Marian McDonald Mason City Graettinger Georgie

Old timer A C Christiansen marks 65 years in area

A C Christiansen of Farmers Grain Co is called an old timer though youthful in appearance. At 68, he has lived in north Palo Alto for 65 years, second only to Hans Duus of Laurens. Fifty years ago he helped lay new rails on the Burlington from Cedar Rapids to Estherville.

A. C. Christiansen Farmers Grain Co

Rierson sale to offer 65 head of livestock near Graettinger

Thos Rierson will hold an entire closing out sale Tuesday January 22 starting at 1:00 p.m. west of Graettinger. Auction includes 21 cattle mostly Red and Roan 35 hogs 1 F-20 Farmall tractor and 350 bushels of corn 40 hens with M C Grodland as auctioneer and Graettinger State bank as clerk. Also Poland China sale at Spencer January 22 with 21 breeders including George Laubenthal and K L Burg selling 40 bred gilts 5 fall boars and 5 fall gilts.

Rierson Graettinger M. C. Grodland Graettinger State Bank Poland Clay County Fair Grounds Spencer George Laubenthal K. L. Burg Ruthven Towa H. M. Mencough Grimes Iowa Times

Ethel Christiansen Weds Georgia Man in Savannah

Miss Ethel E Christiansen daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Christiansen of southwest of Graettinger Iowa married Mr Guy B Harvey of Savannah Georgia on November 21 at 6 pm in the First Baptist church Savannah Rev LeRoy Clevedon officiated The bride wore a light blue suit with Ameri can Beauty corsage Attendant was Mrs F M Teston The couple dined at Hotel DeSota Sapphire room and left for a short wedding trip They will reside at 735 FE 36th St Savannah Mr Harvey is son of Mrs Connie Harvey and Mrs Christiansen is from Graettinger Iowa and was a nurse at Holy Family hospital Esther ville】

Ethel E. Christiansen Fred Christiansen Graettinger Guy B. Harvey Savannah Georgia First Baptist Church LeRoy Clevedon Harvey F. M. Teston F. M. Toaton Hotel DeSota 36Th Street Connie Harvey

Graettinger Map Reports Urueltinger Trade

Urueltinger was listed on the grain exchange map Monday. Farmers Grain Co. of this city sold eight cars of shelled corn on the market, the largest shipment from any point in Iowa or Illinois that day. The prior Thursday the company received corn from six shellers active in the territory.

Urueltinger Uniengo Grain Exchange Farmers Grain Co Letty Lows Illinois

Funeral visitors return after Mrs Paulsen's death

Were Here For Funeral Miss Clara Paulsen of Los Angeles Miss Dorothy MacDonald of Denver and J Clayton MacDonald of Kenosha Wisconsin who were called here by the death of Mrs P J Paulsen have returned during the past week Miss Clare Paulsen is vice principal of a junior high school in Los Angeles and Miss Dorothy MacDonald holds a secretarial position in Denver Mr Mac Donald has a government job at Kenosha.

Clara Paulsen Los Angeles California Dorothy MacDonald Denver Colorado J. Clayton MacDonald Kenoshe Wisconsin P. J. Paulsen Clare Paulsen MacDonald Kenosha

Illness Strikes Eight Year Old Rosemary Blanchard

Rosemary Blanchard, eight, daughter of Mr and Mrs Blanchard Jacobthe, has been very ill this past week. She was taken to Estherville hospital where she showed slight improvement. The family deeply hopes for her early and complete recovery.

Rosemary Blanchard Jacob Estherville Fonda

Funeral of Peter Christiansen 65 Held Saturday

Peter Christiansen 65 died of a heart attack January 9 1946. His funeral was Saturday at St Pauls Graettinger with Rev Fred Jacobsen officiating. Burial was in South Walnut Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ole Petersen Olla Hanze Chris Knutsen Albert Jensen Chris Norris and Henry Duus. He lived on a Lost Island township farm and never married. He was well known in the community and mourned by sister Mrs Trena Masters and brother in law Fred Masters, plus four nephews and other relatives.

Peter Christiansen St. Paul's Church Graettinger Fred Jacobsen South Walnut Cemetery Ole Petersen Olla Hanze Chris Knutsen Albert Jensen Chris Norris Henry Duus Mr. Christiansen C. Q. Wikert Grayttinger Christiansen Mimer Masters Farm Otte Christiansen Trena Masters Fred Masters Elmer Masters Raymond Glen Masters Compton California Wayne L. Masters Ft Lewis Washington Nels

Opened Welding Shop by Local Tradesman in Graettingar

Harry Anderson opened a welding shop a block north of the Grandt linger State bank in Graettingar. He will handle general repairs and welding. He bought two government grain storage bins from Osquad and moved them to his lots near the bank. The buildings will be remodeled with cement floors to form a fine business place. Anderson came to Graettingar last June and ran a welding shop at the Rey Peterran Implement Co.

Harry Anderson Grandtlinger State Bank Anderson Osquad Graettingar Rey Peterran Implement. Co

Dance Monday at St Marys gym Ermetabure

Don Strickland and his orchestra provide music for a dance at St Marys gym Ermetabure next Monday evening January 21. All are cordially invited.

Don Strickland St.Mary’s Gym Ermetabure

Mrs. C. B. Larson 72 Dies in Estherville Hospital

Mrs. C B Larson, 72, died Friday afternoon January 11, 1946 at Holy Family hospital Estherville after several years of ill health. Funeral services were held at Wallingford Lutheran Church with Rev. C B Gunderson officiating and burial in Lost Island cemetery. She was born October 27, 1873 in Christiana Norway and married Cornelius Hakka Larson November 26, 1891. Surviving are her husband eight sons two brothers four sisters 28 grandchildren and one great grandchild. The Times offers sympathy to the family.

C. B. Larson Holy Family Hospital Estherville C. B. Gunderson Wallingford Lost Island Raymond Herum Joe Herum Irvin Clemitson Gilbert Amdahl Victor Mortensen Amos Ueland Chua Christiansen Christiana Norway Andrew Karen Marie Christiansen Gruettinger Larson Haren Thay Dre Herman Clifford Karen Marie Lewis A Kennewick Washington Herman C Livermore Iowa Earl M Swen City Ingvald C George A Bancroft Lloyd E. Larson Reno Nevada Amanda Christiansen Hans Iver Christiansen Anna Anton Gradtlinger Albert John Hawker Portland Oregon J. J. Omundgen Emmetsburg H. A. Clemitson Carl Tonderum Dows Lutheran Church Gruettinger and Vicinity

Labor Day Meeting at City Hall

A Labor Day meeting will be held at City Hall Monday afternoon January 28. The schedule shows a one pm start with the aim of organizing postwar activities for 1946.

First Lutheran Bake Sale and Lunch Saturday

The First Lutheran Ladies Aid will hold a bake sale at Baumegartner's Store on Saturday January 19. Lunch will be served in the afternoon and evening with pie cake sandwiches doughnuts and coffee. The public is invited.

First Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society Baumegartner’s Adv

Halversons to Observe Golden Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Halverson of Lost Island township will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on Sunday January 20. They were married January 16. Lost Island Ladies Aid society members honor the couple with a reception chaired by Mrs. Clarence Christianson. Friends are invited to share lunch with the honored couple.

R. A. Halverson Lost Island Township Lost Island

Graettinger Picnic Set for Los Angeles January 27 1946

The 11th Graettinger picnic will be at Sycamore Grove Park in Los Angeles on Sunday January 27 1946. Graettinger residents are urged to attend with lunch. coffee will be served. Messages from Laura Christensen Jewis invite friends and neighbors from nearby towns to join, hoping for a large postwar turnout.

Sycamore Grove Park Los Angeles Laura Christensen Jewis Park Alhanthra South Pasadena Highland Park Sycamore Grove Graettinger California

Donated Clothing Packing Saturday January 19

Mrs. Wm Hossack relays Mrs. Leo Shea Emmetsbury county drive chair instructions to pack all clothing January 19. Bulk donations expected by then with winter gear packed for shipment to Europe. items received after will be accepted. Bring usable clothing bedding and shoes to church basements or Red Cross rooms by Saturday. Packing to be completed Saturday. Howard Noble returns from the coast after holidays in California. He met Lloyd Luchsinger and Dick Rasmussen families in San Diego.

Wm. Hossack Times Leo Shea Emmetsbury Arope Howard Noble West Coast California Lloyd Luchsinger Dick Rasmussen San Diego

Purchased Beauty Shop by Mias Verda Skow at Estherville

Mias Verda Skow daughter of Mrs. 4. R. Skow has purchased the Thrush Beauty shop in Estherville. She has worked in beauty work for several years in Estherville and Graettinger and helped Mrs. Anna Jorgensyn in her shop. The Times wishes Miss Skow success at Estherville.

Mias Verda Skow 4. R. Skow Estherville Miss Skow Graettinger Anna Jorgensyn the Times

Will Truesdell Ill at Home in Eatherville

Will Truesdell formerly of Graettinger is very ill at his home in Eatherville. Friends here hope for his early and complete recovery.

Wil ‘Truesdell Will Truesdell Graettinger Eatherville

Sheriff Bert F Montgomery Dies of Heart Attack

Bert F Montgomery 50 died of a heart attack Tuesday morning at Emmetsburg hospital after calling his deputy and doctor. He served as Palo Alto County sheriff since 1982 and fought pleurisy earlier that week. Survived by six sisters and a brother. funeral by John Nelson Post and local ex service groups.

Patrick Montgomery Bert Montgomery Grachtinger U. S. Army Coast Artillery Corregidor Philippine Islands Mr. Montgomery Palo Alto Puirier Graettinger Walter John Nelson Port Legion Martin Funeral Emmetsburg Maude Montgomery Washington, D Evelyn Pletcher Pennsylvania Lola Cummings New Jersey Gertrude Bundy Glasgow Montana Tresa Bigley Julia Disernia San Francisco

Rose Bowl Day Delight At Pasadena Parade And Game

Miss Helen Sullivan of Graettinger attended the Tournament of Roses parade and Rose Bowl in Pasadena on New Year’s Day. She reports huge crowds packed the parade route, likening it to Labor Day in Graettinger. The Tide from Alabama overwhelmed Southern Cal, with Southern Cal finally earning a first down in the third quarter as about one hundred thousand Californians watched.

Helen Sullivan Graettinger Pasadena Alabama Cal Helen

Hospital updates from Emmetsburg and local figures

Mayor EK and George Aeard report reception of the Times and plans to leave hospital soon. George AEard recently underwent an operation last Friday and is recovering. Mrs. Howard Mungon also had surgery in Emmetsburg Hospital Tuesday morning and is recovering well.

Eammeraburg Hospital Howard Mungon Emmetsburg Hospital

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Julia Flannery Thos. Rierson Black China Burg Vo Eee- Eee Henry Lammers Ethel Christiansen Bride of Will Savannah, Georgia Bert F. Montgomery Aeard Nodicator
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