Halversons Celebrate Golden Fifty Years of Marriage
Mr and Mrs RB A Halverson marked their golden wedding anniversary on Sunday January 20 1946 with a reception at Lost Island. Relatives from Lost Island Graettinger Ruthven Algona and others attended. Grandchildren presented a 22 karat gold coffee service. The couple married January 16 1896 at Lost Island Lutheran church.
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Mra
A. Halverson
Haakon Thoreson
Helen Jean Paulsen
Ole Allison
Halverson
Malsted
Rudolph Christianson
Minneapolis
Lost Island Ladies’ Aid
Clarence Christianson
Fourlier
Ruthven
Algona
Julia Anderson
Albert Knutson
Walford Sandgren
Callender
Hollis Anderson
Gowrie
Carroll Miller
Ft. Dodge
Clarice Anderson
Paton
Jake Nyborg
Jackson
Minnesota
Raymond Simonsen
Davenport
Corwin Warner
Donna Rae
Des Moines
Thomas Russell
Minerva Paulsen
Russell
Chicago
Martin Hanson
Bertha
Henry Halverson
Simon T. Simonsen
Jorgen Paulsen
Mack McKean
Armstrong
Orville Lufkin
Storm Lake
Roy Nissen
Kenneth Sorensen
Archie Atkinson
Myrtle Berniece Simonsen
Leroy
LaVonne
Detoris
Helen Jean
Jo Ann Paulsen
Donna Rae Warner
Richard McKean
Myrtle Jean
Betty Nissen
Larry Sorensen
Dr McMenus About Again
Dr J P McItanus was sidelined last week with an injured foot after a two week layup and recovery period.
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McMenus
J.P. McItanus
Auction Sale Notices Highlight Local Closings and Dates
Local auction items list sales for January and February. Wm J Ganley holds an entire closing out sale January 28 at Crippen corner near Highways 17 and 18, Reeves Goodchild as auctioneers, Iowa Trust and Savings Bank clerk. K L Burg and Paul Bahr plan a February 2 sale of 44 Poland China gifts and boars near Ruthven. P Christensen Estate and Elmer Masters announce livestock and equipment sale February 5 with full details to follow.
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Vuy
Wm. J. Ganley
Crippen Corner
Reeves& Goodchild
Iowa Trust & Savings Bank
J. L. Burg
K. L. Burg
Ruthven
Paul, Bahr
Iowa Falls
Iowa
P. Christensen
Elmer Masters
Peter Christensen
Remodelling The Jensen Building For Drug Store
Quinten Jessen remodels the Jensen Auto Co garage into a modern drug store in northwest Iowa. Interior changes include wall board ceilings, asphalt tile flooring, oil fired steam heat, enhanced lighting, and a basement housing compressor units for soda fountain. The project begins mid February, with a 44 foot frontage and relocation from the J. M. Resh building.
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Quinten Jessen
Jensen Auto Co
Iowa
Jensen Drug Store
J. M. Resh
Graettinger Victorious In Tight Boys Match At Home
Graettinger High School boys defeated Gruver 38 to 37 on their floor in a close contest with free throw accuracy noted. Graettinger led 22 19 after three periods while Gruver fought back. top scorers were Hrick with 18 and Anderson of Gruver with 34 in the girls game, as Gruver’s girls beat Graettinger 49 to 30 and Graettinger girls prepare for county play at Jo metsburg.
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Gractiinger High School Pirates
Gruver Boys
Grover
Graettinger
Greettinger Boys
Hrick
K. Gilbaugh
McWilliams
Potter
New Faculty Members in Graettinger Public Schools
Graettinger public schools hire two new teachers Mrs. Beverly Blome and Miss Ruth Torkelson to teach first grade, kindergarten, and third grade. They replace Mia Orcutt and Mrs. Wilma Murray who resigned to join their husbands in California and elsewhere.
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Beverly Blome
Lakota
Graettinger
Blome
Town State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Ruth Torkelson
Milas ‘Torkelson
Moran Couple Planned Westward Trip Next Friday
Mr and Mrs W F Moran will leave for ONeill Nebraska Friday to visit Mrs Moran's sister. From ONeill they plan to motor to California for an extended visit, spending a short time there.
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West
Wm. F. Moran
O'Neill
Nebraska
Fire at Wright Shoe and Harness Repair Shop in Graettinger
Graettinger firemen responded Saturday night at 10:30 to a blaze at the Wright shoe and harness repair shop. The interior was gutted but the fire was quickly stopped. Building loss estimated at 500 dollars, not including stock and equipment owned by Mr Wright. Building owned by Mrs J E McCarty.
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Graettinger
Wright Shoe and Harness Repair
Wright
J. E. McCarty
Olson Family Ends West Trip After December Visit
Mr and Mrs Ian Olson departed for Los Angeles a week ago Friday morning after arriving in mid December to visit relatives and friends. The Olsons, former local business people and son and daughter in law of Mr and Mrs Win Olson, traveled west via Deadwood South Dakota where they spent a short visit with Mr and Mrs Jack Phillips.
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Ian Olson
Los Angeles
Olson
Win, Olson
Olsons
Deadwood
South Dakota
Jack Phillips
Graettinger Telephone Co declares four percent dividend
At the annual meeting held Monday, Graettinger Telephone Co. declared a four percent dividend. P. J. Duns and Harold Jorben- sen were elected directors to succeed Ralph Graettinger and Alfred Westergard.
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Graettinger Telephone Co
P. J. Duns
Harold Jor- Bensen
Ralph Graettinger
Alfred Westergard
Labor Day Group Plans 1946 Organization Meeting
A Labor Day meeting is set for City Hall on Monday afternoon January 28 at 2 30 p m to organize the 1946 Labor Day celebration. Local officials invite members and interested residents to attend this planning session.
Graettinger Hosts Lone Rock Next Monday Night Basketball
Graettinger plans a home league game against Lone Rock next Monday night January 28. The match was moved from Saturday to accommodate business observers. Graettinger seeks strong local support after recent 67 to 48 loss to Mallard and prior 50 to 84 win over Ayrshire, with box scores showing standout players and scoring details.
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Graettinger
Lone Rock
Grachtinger
Mallard
Malyard
Green
Starkey
D. Hartaan
Bakery Closure Prompts New Shop Plans in Town
Wayne Potter closed his bakery and lunch room. The building was bought by A. D. McWilliams to display and service electrical appliances such as Frigidaire Maytag and Radius. Potter may seek a new location in Grahtinger while continuing in business if a suitable site is found.
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Wayne Potter
A. D. McWilliams
Graettinger Girls in Palo Alto Cage Classic at Emmetsburg
Graettinger high school girls basketball team to compete in the county tournament at Emmetsburg this week. They face Curlew at 9:80 this Thursday evening as the Graettinger program seeks success in the county classic with support from the Pimas. Next week the Graettinger boys take the court in the county tournament against Curlew in the opening round.
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Palo Alto
Emmetsburg
Graettinger High School
Graettinger
Pimas
Deadline for vehicle license renewal notice
Notice warns vehicle owners to secure licenses for cars, trucks, or trailers before January 81 and February penalties. A three fourths of one percent monthly penalty applies starting February 1, with a $1 minimum, so owners are urged to renew to save money.
Winter Week Delights Dominant Cold Clear Skies
A brisk January week brought temperatures down to zero or below with minimal wind and no new snow. Sun dogs appeared and sunshine lingered for several days as weather prophets forecast continued cold weather.
Graettinger Picnic Slated at Sycamore Grove Park
The eleventh Graettinger picnic will be held at Sycamore Grove Park in Los Angeles next Sunday afternoon. Announcement appeared in last week's Times. The event welcomes former Graettinger residents and locals visiting Los Angeles for the winter.
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Sycamore Grove Park
Los Angeles
Red Cross Election Meeting Postponed to Monday Night
Election of officers at the Red Cross club resumes with expected good attendance after a postponement. Members are urged to attend Monday night to ensure a full slate and proper voting procedure.
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RED Cross
Denleya
Clothing Drive to Continue Through January
The Gracttinger clothing drive runs through January, with donations lagging at 50 percent of quota by January 19. Please leave usable garments at Red Cross rooms, wash and mend them, and avoid church basements. War damaged countries badly need clothing, especially sheets and bedding.
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Gracttinger
Red Cross
T. J. McCaffrey Named Sheriff Of Palo Alto
The board of supervisors named T. J. McCaffrey as sheriff of Palo Alto county to succeed Bert I. Montgomery who died of a heart attack January 15. McCaffrey had served as deputy sheriff for Montgomery for several years and is praised as a capable public officer.
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Board of Supervisors
T. J. McCaffrey
Palo Alto County
Bert I. Montgomery
McCaffrey
Montgomery
the Times
Hans Duus Reads Without Glasses At Age Of 93
Graettinger Iowa native Hans Duus, a Palo Alto pioneer, celebrated his 93rd birthday on January 18 1946. He lives with Mr and Mrs Warren in Laurens Massachusetts where relatives visited. He reads without glasses, remembers well, and enjoys birthday greetings from old friends.
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Hans Duus
Graettinger
Palo Alto
Duna
Hdl. Warren
Laurens
Mas
Warren
Henry C. Duus
Andrew Dua
J. Dus
John Nelson
Mis
Mary Sorensen
Duus
Golden Wedding Anniversary for Mr and Mrs John Paulsen
Mr and Mrs John Paulsen of Graettinger will observe their golden wedding anniversary next Sunday January 27 at St Paul Luthern church Graettinger A program and reception hosted by the Ladies Aid Society will follow in the church dining room Friends are invited to share lunch with the couple and join the celebration.
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John Paulsen
Graettinger
St. Paul Lutterart Church
Aid“society
Remains Of Bert Montgomery Laid To Rest Saturday
The funeral for Bert I. Montgomery Jr., Palo Alto County sheriff, who died January 15, was held Saturday at St. Thomas Church Emmetsburg. Military honors and a color guard accompanied the procession with Rev. Mason delivering the sermon and pallbearers listed from Graettinger and Emmetsburg. Burial in the Montgomery family grave at Graettinger Catholic Cemetery followed, with taps and Legion farewell salutes.
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Bert I. Montgomery, Jr
Palo Alto
St. Thomas Church
Emmetsburg
W. F. Mason
Assumption Church
D. K. Hurley
Graettinger
L. J. Bauer
Clarence Farrelly
Mason
Montgomery
Graettinver Cathalry
Walher Warley
Dn Hare
Nelson Pont No
American Legican
Hert Montgomery
Grachtinger
Legion
Joe McTison
Kenneth Reeves
Joseph P. Hand
James Conway
Arnold Murray
Curt “ Niatda
Robert “Carney
Robert Stark
P. C. Jackman
HK. M. Thompson
I.J. Show
F. A. Peterson
Phillip O'Connor
J. J. Sullivan
Grachttinger
Werat
Martin
Christmas Sealy drive funds raised in Graettinger
Mrs A H Shaver royal chairman reports a total of 130.05 for Graettinger. County volunteers thank contributors for generous gifts. Proceeds from stamp sales go to fighting tuberculosis in Tows.
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A. H. Shaver
Graettinger
Mayor George to be in hospital two weeks
A card from Mrs. J. George of Rochester says Mr. George will remain at Coronial hospital for two more weeks after undergoing another surgical operation earlier this week. Friends hope for a rapid recovery and readers may mail messages to 116 First St. N. W., Rochester, Minnesota.
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B.S. George
George
Rochester
Left for California trip by car to join soldier husband
Mrs Bob Wendt Mrs Donald Kerr and Misa Frances Christensen left for Los Angeles Monday by auto. Mrs Wendt's husband will soon be discharged from the army and she will meet him in California. Nine year old Phyllis and 12 year old Betty Jean Sievers of near Logen took their mink on the hoof during the last trapping season selling $31 worth of fur.
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California
Bob Wendt
Donald Kerr
Misa Frances Christensen
Los Angeles
Phyllis
Betty Jean Sievers
Logen
Jon
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Wm. J. Ganley Fela
C.essee
Henry Lanmers
Jensen
Northwest
Basket Ball News of High School
Gruver
Graver
Anderson
Jean Murray
Iva Murray
Kathryn McDonald
Lois Strain
Jometsburg
Graettinger Pliss
Blaze
Wright Shoe Repair Shop
Labor Day Meeting
D. C. Barringer
Gradinger
Ayrshire
Whitemore
Curlew
Bert EF. Montgomery
Bert Montgomery
J. J. Dooley
Dooley
Rita
Imelda
Germany
Rita Dooley
Kathryn McCarty
Dooleys
Mometsburg
Times
Rottow
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