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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1951

Page

5

Remains Of Mrs. Elizabeth Caspire Funeral In Graettinger

Mrs. Elizabeth Caspire 94 died January 15 1961 at Holy Family hospital Es Therville after burns from clothing catching fire. Funeral held at Graettinger Methodist Church with burial in Valley View Cemetery. Survived by five children twenty three grandchildren and twenty six great grandchildren.

Elizabeth Caspire Holy Family Hospital Estherville Arthur Rasmussen Valley View Cemetery Martin Ole Peterson Eugene McCarty, Sr Charles Jackson Carl Spies Frank W. Christensen Ole Dalen Misa Helen Baumgartner Eleanor Jacobson Ross Clayton Earl Erickson Elizabeth Grim Homestead Iowa Charles Pegum William Caspive Marengo Wingford Spasandi Caspire Graettinger Dundee Towa Ferdinand Pegum Edith Pagel High John Pegum Lena Rosburg Dundes Fred Pegum Eldora Tha Zelakie Edith Po

Moved to Graettinger joins Bonstead family in new home

Anton Bonstead moved into a newly completed home in Graettinger with family joining the Bonsteads who sold their farm to A. R. Speck. Mr Bonstead, who endured a stroke weeks ago, is recovering. The Times welcomes the new Graham family to Graettinger. Mrs. Harvey Sorensen returns from Minneapolis after two weeks of medical treatment and a stay at Holy Family hospital Extherville. Local hopes for her early recovery and improved condition.

Ane Onry Anton Bonstead Graettinger Bonatead Bonsteads A. R. Speck the Times Harvey Sorensen Minneapolia Extherville Hermany Zylonda C. Theo Knudtson C. Theodore Knudtson Holy Family, Hospital Shela

Auction News at E B Burg Farm South of Wallingford

E B Burg plans a large auction at his farm on the paved road a mile south of Wallingford. The sale features 18 milk cows, young stock, feeder pigs, brood sows, and a full line of machinery. Grodland, Bortiit & Brown serve as auctioneers.

E. B. Burg Wallingford Grodland, Bortiit & Brown

Large crowds attend northwest Iowa sales this season

Attendance at the Lila B. Peterson sale Tuesday drew one of the season’s largest crowds in northwest Iowa, rivaling the turnout at last fall’s Mrs. Lola Biegard sale. Times sales service reaches the buyers.

Lila B. Peterson Iowa Lola Biegard Times

Junior High Teams Win Doubleheader in Local Gym

The junior high boys and girls each defeated Ayrshire in a Monday night doubleheader. The girls won 80 to 22 with Kay Hamilton stepping in for Pearl Ann Reeves due to a knee injury. The boys triumphed 33 to 13, with both games played before traveling to Estherville Tuesday for a curtain raiser to a Storm Lake game.

Ayrshire Kay Hamilton Pearl Ann Reeves Pearl Ann Fish FTP Agdran Dalen Hamilton Potter Thim Paulsen Eldridge Speck Hernem Toes Christiansen Tindall Zitterich Estherville Storm Lake Secord Schnell Bonstead Algers Burg Kirkegaard Algera

Amauga man faces job related inquiries in probe

A Manauga resident identified as Ted is under inquiry for daily work related matters and personal matters listed in connection with his line of work, with officials reviewing the sequence of events over several days.

Ted Amauga Focal Assersory Personal Ltd Jin

Holy Year Of 1950 Pictures At Graettinger Theatre

The Holy Year of 1950 will be shown at Watson Theatre Graettinger for two nights Thursday and Friday with Farewell To Yesterday as the second feature The Capture plays one night Saturday The Holy Year of 1950 photographed in the Vatican features Rome scenes and is narrated Two Graettinger residents Rev Father Edward Sullivan and Helen Sullivan joined a Rome pilgrimage last year Mrs George Neilson has returned home from Holy Family Hospital after surgery The article also includes a brief letter from Rep Frank Koch and a note about a local black panther sighting and hunting party

Watson Theatre Graettinger Vatican Rome Edward Sullivan Helen Frank Koch Grachtinger Times Des Moines John McDonald Estherville Holy Family Hospital

Free Shows and Poultry Event At Local Venues

Free show at Watson Theatre next Tuesday January 30 at 2 PM sponsored by Johnnie Johnson a DeKalb corn dealer. Films cover seed corn Hy-Line chicks and a comedy. ad welcomes attendees. Also free movies and lunch February 1 at Legion hall 8 PM with poultry discussion and two Hy-Line chick films for poultry raisers. Hans Appel hospital list notes surgery and prior accident. Ernest Schlaman at Hampton recalls service as lineman for REA. now runs an appliance store.

Watson Theatre jWatson Theatre Johnnie Johnson DeKalb Laeed The Legion Hall Hans Appel Otto Appel Emmetsburg Hampton Ernest Schlaman Sotoire

Farmers Creamery Annual Meeting in Graettinger

The Farmers Creamery Co will hold its annual meeting at the Legion hall in Graettinger on Saturday January 27 1951 starting with a free lunch at noon. Members and friends are invited. The business portion will follow the lunch with year reports officers elected and topics of interest to dairy farmers.

Farmers Creamery Co Legion Hall Graettinger Creamery

Obituary for Carl Rierson in Emmetsburg Hospital

Carl Rierson aged about 50 died Tuesday evening in Emmetsburg hospital. Funeral services are scheduled Friday with 1 20 p m at home and 2 00 p m at LostYaland Lutheran church conducted by Rev E W Quamn. He was a single man, well known and well liked. obituary to follow.

Carl Riersen Emmetsburg Yaland ‘Lutheran Church E. W. Quamn Rierson

Local News Items Highlight Community Visits and Hospital Stay

Mrs. H A Ebenbast was a medical patient in Holy Family hospital from Tuesday until returning home today. John Steffen of Omaha visited Vincent Leduc’s home Tuesday while attending Creighton University and on a weeklong vacation between semesters. Fred Rud of Des Moines spent a couple of days with his mother in Graettinger and other relatives. Fred, a Des Moines carrier for 14 years, was noted. Mrs. T C Truog and nephew Brett Reinders of Ellington township and Mr. and Mrs. Jon Schwint of Eramotaurg spent a day this week with friend Mrs. J P Wagner.

H. A. Ebenbast Holy Family Hospital John Steffen Omaha Vincent Leduc Creighton University Fred Rud Des Moines Graettinger Fred A S Mall Des’ Moines Brett Reinders Ellington, Township Jon. Schwintlof Eramotaurg X. Friend J. P. Wagner

Lincoln Day Rally in Des Moines by Iowa Republicans

The Iowa Republican party plans a Lincoln Day Rally at the Kant Theatre Des Moines on Tuesday February 18. Tickets cost 25 dollars with a limited number available. The event features Air Line dinner an orchestra vocal and other entertainment Senator Robert Taft will speak. Contact Zunkel Klingaman Smith or local committee members to reserve seats immediately as about 1600 to 2000 attendees are expected.

Iowa Des Moines Robert JA. ‘Taft Wm. Zunkel Palo Alto Mildred Klingaman Arthur W. Smith Talieete Irs Publican

March of Dimes Drive Underway In County

The county accumulates donations as March of Dimes solicitors canvas Graettinger and surrounding areas. A Watson Theatre fundraising night and a February Legion hall dance raise money for polio research and patient care. County earnings include an $885 check from K T Hancer. Orval Jorgensen joins the U S Army Air Force at age 19 after a local family notice.

Graettinger Watson Theatre Legion Hall Watson Towa Orval Jorgensen Army Air Force Mra Harold Jorgensen U. 8 Army Air Force Omaha San Antonio Times Orval

Qua Weather Report Delights With Winter Warmth And Ice

A brief weather note describes a calm week with no new snow and some ice in shaded spots. Temperatures dipped Sunday morning, but several days resembled spring, yielding mild and pleasant conditions overall.

Rodman Ruthven Win In County Tourney Action Last Night

Rodman defeated Ayrshire 61 to 88 and Ruthven downed Cylinder 48 to 36 in the first round of the boys county tournament in Graettinger gym. Tonight Graettinger meets Curlew at 7:00 with West Bend vs Mallard at 8:50. Semi finals Friday, finals Saturday. referees Roger and Phayne Heathman.

Graettinger Curlew Mallard West Bend Rodman Ayrshire Ruthven Cylinder Roger Phayne Heathman The Times Graettinger Boys

Graettinger Girls Lose to Cylinder in County Tourney Finalists Set

The Graettinger high school girls fell 34 29 to Cylinder in the county tournament at Ruthven. Cylinder advanced to meet Mallard in the finals where Mallard won the county title 44 24 and is regarded as having the best girls cage team in the state.

Graettinger High School Cylinder Ruthven Mallard

Sullivan couple begins two month trip to California

Mr and Mrs Will Sullivan left for Waterloo for a short visit with their daughter Mrs Mia Nane and family then plan to travel to Los Angeles for a visit with three sisters Mayme Loretts Gertrude and brother Miles Mahan. They expect to be away for a couple of months.

Will Sullivan Waterloo Mia Marion Nane Ronnie

Sullivan visits in Los Angeles weighing relocate

Joy Sullivan recently spent two weeks with relatives in Los Angeles where a brother and two alstren reside. He may locate there while currently working in the type setting business in Chicago. Tom Sullivan and his nephew Tom Sullivan are in the Los Angeles composition field. John McDonald had appendicitis surgery at Holy Family hospital and is recovering quickly.

Los Angeles Joy Sullivan Alstern Chicago Tom Sullivan

Elmer Treynon Named President of Graettinger Co

Elmer Treynon was chosen president of the Graettinger Telephone Co. at Saturday’s meeting. Ed Anderson was elected vice president, J. J. Sullivan secretary, and H. B. Finka named manager and treasurer.

Elmer Iverson Elmer Treynon Graettinger Telephone Co Ed Anderson J. J. Sullivan H. B. Finka

Millers Headed to Arizona for Mild Climate

The Miller family plans to move from St Petersburg Florida to Mas a Arizona in February due to cold damp conditions. The move is prompted by Mr Miller seeking a milder climate and the Grasttinger family involvement in the relocation.

Arizona Henry T. Miller Bt. Petersburg Florida Masa St. Petersburg Mr. Miller

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Ronald Jensen Grinnell College IC. A. Jensen Grasttinger Grinnell College Choir Illinois Ronald Grinnell Ghe Leport George Neilson Remsen Farmers Creamery Annual Meeting Carl Rierson JOIN March OF Dimes Sam Watson K. T. Hancer John Bondhus County Board of Education Hancer Philip Johnson Grachtinger Grinnell College Town Johnson Case GHL Armatrong Armstrong Bernard Elsenbast Dale Larsen Roger Henningsen
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