Petersen Family at Graettinger Retire from Farm Life
Peter Petersen came to the United States in 1891 and lived with the P Duhn family. He married Ellen Christiansen on August 15, 1895, and after stints in Racine Wisconsin they farmed in South Walnut until 1929. The couple retired that year and moved to Graettinger where they bought a fine residence and remained residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
P. Duhn
Ellen Christiansen
Racine
Wisconsin
South Walnut
Graettinger
Graettinger Prep Basketball Tournament and Local Games
The Palo Alto county basketball tournament runs January 26 to 29 at Emmetsburg with teams from Graettinger Mallard Curlew Ayrshire Emmetsburg Catholic High West Bend Ruthven Cylinder and Ruthven Graettinger. Semifinals and finals set for January 26 and 29. Wyatt doubles for Graettinger. Graettinger boys beat Dickens 23 8 and girls 29 13.
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Palo Alto County
Emmetsbure
Graettinger
Mallard
Curlew
Ayrshire
Emmetsburg
Emmetsburg Catholic High
West Bend
Rodman
Ruthven
Cylinder
Ruthven-Graettinger
GULLS
Wyatt
Dickens
Death of a Esteemed Prairie Citizen Petersen
Obituary notes the death of Mr. Petersen after 53 years in the community. Survived by wife, six living children Einer Roy Walter Lars Alice Ruby and six grandchildren. Brothers Antone Lid ward and Biner mourn his loss. Trusted farmer, real estate owner, former director of Farmers Grain Co. Praised as a loyal friend and neighbor. Community laments a substantial citizen.
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Einer
Glendale
California
Roy
Phoenix
Arizona
Walter
Los Angeles
Lars
U. S. Navy
Alice
South Pasadena
Ruby
George Argue
Ulmer
Mloys
Kenneth L
Sharon Lynn
Bryan Douglas Petersen
Dorothy
Carol Arene
Denmark
Farmers Grain Co
Mr. Petersen
Petersen
20 Years Ago Marriages and Local Notices from January 1924
The Times notes Frank Coleman and Maude Smith wed during the holidays, Ralph E. Smith and Goldie Squibb families referenced, Alfred Westergard as best man, Matilda Rierson bridesmaid, and a January 8 silver tea at the McCarty home. Also listed are a January 7 no-sale by Ben Barton, Graettinger defeating Armstrong 45 to 16, a Christmas tree cost in Berlin, and local entertainments and weather remarks mentioning Jorgen Andersen as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Coleman
Maude Smith
Ralph E. Smith
Henry Smith
Goldie Squibb
Alfred Westergard
Matilda Rierson
D. B. McCarty
Ben Barton
Graetinger High
Armstrong
Graettinger
Johnson
Gammon
Miller
Paulsen
Montgomery
Osher
Berlin
Carl Hansen
Chris Jensen
Lutheran Aid
Florida
Jorgen Andersen
Local society notes and weather recount from Graettinger
Community entries list residents visiting, returning home, and events. Names include Hertha Spies, Charles Lambe, Mayme Sullivan, Tom Sullivan, Joe Sullivan, Oscar Elsenbast, Harold Christianson, Margaret Nefstead, M. L. Brown, Fred Spies, Jorgen Andersen, and others. The Times notes a January 1924 blizzard and extreme cold, with nearby marriages and bank directors.
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the Shipping Association
Farmers Grain Co
Hertha Spies
Charles Lambe
Frank Lambe
Tom Sullivan
Joe Sullivan
Oscar Elsenbast
Harold Christianson
Margaret Nefstead
Iowa City
Mayme Sullivan
Sioux Falls
Fairbury
M. Anderson
Lost Island Creamery Co
Jorgen
Andersen
Gract Itinger Creamery
C. Weigmann
Schurmann
Katherine Maher
Charles Burg
M. L. Brown
Fred Spies
A. J. Johnson
Jorgen Andersen
John C. Jertson
J. H. Mitchell
First National Bank
Herman Elsenbast
John Howard
Semi-Annual Report of Palo Alto County Treasurer Doerr
George W. Doerr presents the Palo Alto County Iowa semi annual treasurer report listing receipts such as county warrants drains and certificates interest on bonds and miscellaneous payments. It shows balance carried to December 31 1943 and details disbursements including paving sewer and state institutions with signatures certifying the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Doerr
Palo Alto County
Iowa
Essessens
Automobile Department
LEO Cnet Sv
Recelpta
Hana
Emmetaburg
Towa
Danary
Roerr
Palo Alto
Laws
Also Mentioned on This Page
Graettinger Times
Johnn J. Sullivan
Vincent Kelly
Sioux City
USO
Pevensey Ener Eens Vipete Eateries
Insurance and Real Estate
J. J. Skow
Fred Lippold
H. A. Eisenkast
Frics
Times Office
John Helvig, Graettinger
George
John H. Nissen
Terril
Marley's
Turner
LeRoy Oddson
Ted Olsen
Wallingford
Louise Oddson
Asa Hankey
Osgood
Carl T. Peterson
Ruthen
Peter Petersen
Fay McKenzie
Jensen Drug Store
Farmers Creamery Company
Graeettinger
Legion Hall
Creamery
P. J. Duus
Emmetsburg Rendering Works
Sam Young
Richard Graettinger
Paul Frick
Donald Lazier
Bob Barringer
Bill Voigt
Reremy
Virginia Duus
Bonnie
Sloniker
Betty McDonald
Delores Clemenson
Lenore
Clemenson
Ada Lewis
Caroline Anderson
Charlotte McDonald
Joyce Ellis
Marjorie Rasmussen
Kathryn McDonald
Martha Shaffer
Marian Dubin
Jean Murray
Marjorie Mortland
For
D-X
Diamond 760
C. L. Torreson Oil Co
Jensen Barber Shop
J. M. Resh
Justice of the Peace Collections
J. Emmet Martin Funeral Service
J. P. McManus
Lowa
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Darren
Just
Wisconsin Lumber Coo
C. E. Norris, Mgr. . Graettinger
Mercury
Michael McCarty
H. H. Gjerde
A. A. Axelton
A.L. Herrem
Henry Schmidt
Jens Christen Wolff
Annal Marie Sorensen
South Walnut Church
H. ©. Hess
Baby
Neb
J. A. Spies
F. S. Sheffield
Fort Dodge
C. A. Jerison
John C. Jerson
Margaret George
Radcliffe
P. F. Swift
Clara Padsen
Minneapolis
Olga
Alvina Duhn
Mason City
Vivian
Edward Sullivan
John Galleger
W. C. Foster
J. C. Wilson
Rochester
Permanent School School Fund
Teachers’ Institute School Library
Homestead Credit
Bang Graettinger
Paeem
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