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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1929

Page

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Death of Andrew Henningsen at South Walnut

Andrew Henningsen died Friday night after a lengthy illness. Services were held at Daniah Lutheran Church in South Walnut with Rev. Axel M. Andersen officiating. Remains laid to rest in South Walnut Cemetery. He was born September 22, 1885 near Gruettinger, lived on a Gruettinger farm, ran a general store at Fallow, then farmed west of Gruettinger. He married Anna Christine Christofferson on May 26, 1918. their son Arnold is two. He was active in the community and well regarded as a thrifty, upright citizen.

Andrew Henningsen Mayo Hospital Rochester South Walnut Township Axel M. Andersen Coaker South Walnut Cemetery Andrew Duus Chris Knutsen Knutsen James Hansen P. G. Peterson LE. Christiansen Andrew Henningsen Palo Alto County Chris Henningsen Gruettinger North Dakota Fallow Grachtinger Anna Christine Christofferson Arnold Ife

Graettinger Cream Checks for December

List of patronage receiving checks over $100 from Farmers Creamery Co for December shows Beecher in the lead, Pierson & Spies second, Graettinger third. Notable amounts include Frank Elaenbast at $182.60 and several others with smaller sums listed in order.

Beecher Pierson & Spies George Graettinger Frank Elaenbast Wm. Boechér Sieeseanee Pierson & Sntea G. M. Graettinger Frank Filaenbast F. W. Christiansen PJ. Duus Thos, Thomsen Tom Randa Jorgen Anderson Henry Duus Olsen Bros P. C. Fogde Rasmussen Oscar Craven M. L. Murphy Leon Oleon Alfred Bordin Robert Eisenbaat Onoar Lien Herman Worland Henry Webbe Peee Lolat

Live Stock Shippers Meet February 9 at Woodman Hall

Graettinger Co-Operative Live Stock Shipping association invites members to a February 9 meeting at Woodman Hall with a free lunch at eleven. A business session will follow, highlighting 1928 totals over $200,000 led by manager W I O'Connor and secretary A V Bormann. Members urged to bring a non member and ladies to contribute pie or cake.

Woodman Hall Grachtinger Co-Operative Live Stock Shipping Association Usindas Graettinger Company W. I. O'Connor A.V. Bormann One

Shortage of Coal Stages in Graettinger

A coal shortage hit Graettinger Tuesday with three of four dealers out of stock. A couple of cars arrived overnight, but continued zero and subzero weather for thirty days would demand large coal supplies.

Graettinger

Neighbor and True Friend Remembered in Local Obituary

The community mourns a highly esteemed Graettinger family member. Survived by his wife and son Arnold, he also leaves behind his aged parents Mr. and Mrs. Chris Henningsen of the city, four brothers P of Grenora North Dakota, Charles of Emmetsburg township, A W of Graettinger, Victor a Town University student, and sisters Mrs. John Carlson Elk Horn Jena, Mrs. Peter Hermansen, and Mrs. Theodora Hermansen. The Times extends heartfelt sympathy to the sorrowing relatives.

Grauttinger Arnold Chris’ Hennhingsen It. P Grenora Noth Dakota Charles Emmetsburg Township A. W Graettner Victor

Mrs Chris Anderson Died Friday Pioneer of Emmet County

Obituary notes Mrs. Chris Anderson born Andrea Johnson in 1853 Wisconsin. She moved to Emmet County as a girl, married Christopher Anderson in 1874, and died at age 76. Funeral held at home and High Lake cemetery. Survived by daughter Mrs Bert Bryan, grandchildren Ralph Ardith Wayne Kenneth, sister Mrs Peter Peterson.

Times Chris Anderson Apo the Times T. Hansen Christopher Anderson Andrea Johnson Spring Prairie Wisconsin Emmet County Johnson Merbert Bryan Ralph Ardith Wayne Kenneth Peter Peterson Anderson High Lake Char Hanson Imm Manuel Halvor Peterson Sylvester Berge Sylvester Beree Edw Ni Twerson Myra Jesus Andoran Vega Andrew Tverson Romer

The City Goes Wild At Hawkeye

A Hawkeye feature includes the comedy news reel and the motion picture The City Goes Wild about a modern crime wave. Gunner Gallagher and Lefty Schroeder lead a machine gun battle downtown as city officials vow to end the gang war. John Phelan, a powerful attorney, brings temporary peace while Franklin Amen, district attorney, investigates shootings.

Hawkeye Gunner Gallagher Lefty Schroeder John Phelan Franklin Amen Phelan Ames

Flu 18 Still Prevalent In State Epidemic Persists

The state remains gripped by flu with 1500 new cases reported for the week ending January 24. Other infections listed include diphtheria 12 scarlet fever 106 smallpox 22 mumps 74 chicken pox 28 whooping cough 36 tuberculosis 5 meningitis 6. The outbreak is waning yet new cases appear urging precautions. A garage sale by J R Skow closes February 12 featuring 26 fine Holsteins and extensive livestock. A G Werkers bought the Weinholzer residence near Roel Is land depot for 1400. Snow fell Tuesday night into Wednesday, light and a foot deep, with 14 below zero Thursday morning.

Petersen Sale Set for February 7 Auction

Peter Petersen will auction his Graettinger area farm assets before moving to California. The sale on Thursday February 7 will feature horses cattle brood sows poultry corn potatoes and machinery plus some household goods. Grodland and Reeves are auctioneers with H A Elsenhast as clerk.

California Peter Petersen Grachtinger Olly

Month Of Cold Weather And A Heavy Accident

January has been frigid with subzero mornings and daily readings around ten below to fourteen below. Friday night saw ten below at 7 30 and eight below the next morning, with several thermometers at fourteen below. Despite the cold, the period saw no major storms and roads stayed clear. Ottosen elevator worker Andrew Lovig suffered a broken hock when a dump fell during cleaning, later found to be paralyzed from the waist down. he is a married father of six.

Andrew Lovig Ottosen Algona Hospital

Pardon Granted After Illness At Coleman Hospital

The Times reports W. C. Poster had been ill in Coleman hospital for a few days and Ti. GC. Taster, once confined there, has significantly improved and is able to return to duty with the Rock Taland.

W. C. Poster Coleman Hospital Taster Rock Taland

Social Dance Next Thursday at Woodman Hall Graattinger

A total dance will be held at Woodman Hall in Graattinger next Thursday evening. Music will be furnished by the Bartleman orchestra. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend.

Woodman Hall Graattinger Bartleman Orchestra

Mrs Hession Faces Loss Amid Illness in Des Moines

Mrs Hession of Des Moines was recently called to Hamilton Illinois by the death of her sister's husband. The Des Moines area has seen notable flu activity and related illnesses. Hession and several members of her son's family have avoided illness so far.

Mra Hession P. J. Weasleu Dew Moines Hamilton Tlinois Des Moines

Nimmerfro Dies at 67 at Heron Lake Minnesota

J B Nimmerfro longtime manager of St Johns Grain Co Graettinger and Farmers Elevator Heron Lake died at his home January 18 after influenza developed pneumonia. Born in Austria he lived in Graettinger Mankato and Washington DC areas. Survived by wife and four daughters Czernia Frances Beatrice Kathryn. The Times extends sympathy.

Heron Lake J. B. Yambe J. B. Nimmerfro St. John's Grain Co Gracttineer Minnesota Nimmerfro Mankato Graettinger Quaker Oats Co Wm. Michaels Austria Czernia Frances Inianapolia Indiana Beatrice Washington, D. C Kathryn the Times

Absent Minded Bridegroom at Hawkeye Theatre

A home talent three act farce comedy titled The Absent Minded Bridegroom will be staged at Hawkeye Theatre next Wednesday evening February 6 under the P T A. Cast members have rehearsed for weeks and tickets are on sale in Graettinger for reserve tickets at Frick Drug Store from 4 p.m. Monday. The plot centers on Timothy Shea the widower bridegroom who fakes madness to avoid marriage, learns the bride has inherited money, and regains his composure only to find the sum less than first reported. Continuation noted on page five.

Hawkeye Theatre Graettinger and el Peat Frick Drug Hofe

Graettinger Teams Win Three Straight Basketball Games

Graettinger High School basketball squads earned three victories in recent days. The first team beat West Bend 88 to 45. At home they defeated Ayrshire 32 to 0 and 66. In Ruthven both Graettinger teams won. the first team 83 to 8 and the second 13 to 3.

Graettinger High School Vecent West Bend Ayrshire Graettinger Ruthven

Woodman Association elects directors and declares dividend

At the annual meeting of Woodman Association shareholders directors were elected for the year: S. George president L. P. C. Lareg en secretary J. A. Fleming treasurer F. C. Wieemann manager Fred Rubink Chris Hansen and Wm Fisher. A dividend of percent on 803 shares of stock was declared. Shareholders were instructed to call the treasurer for their dividend.

Woodman Association S. George L. P. C. Laregen J.A. Fleming F.C. Wieemann Fred Rubink Chris Hansen Wm. Fisher Ware

Ruthven Youth Recovers From Bullet Wound

Ruthven resident Ted Rustan, taken to Spencer hospital after a gunshot wound, is not in as serious condition as initially feared. The bullet entered below the heart, struck a rib, and though painful, he has a good chance of recovery. Herman Riegs, shot in the leg, suffered only a slight injury.

Ruthven Ted Rustan Spencer Hospital Herman Riegs

Hire Rough Superintendents Next Week for Townships

Road superintendents for Walnut and Lost Island townships will be hired next week. The Walnut township trustee meeting is at First National Bank on Monday February 4 at 2 p.m. The Lost Island trustee meeting is at Centerschool Tonsa on the same date. Gas prices fell this week with two cents per gallon drop in town deliveries and one cent in country tank wagon deliveries.

Walnut Tost Island Walnut Township First National Bank Lost Island Tonsa

Also Mentioned on This Page

Daniah Lutheran Church South Walnut Thrilling Picture JT. R. Skow J. R. Skow C.larsen Palo Alto Holstein Dbreaders’ Association Hoa Weinholzer A. G. Werkers M. Weinholzer Roel Island Herka Peter Petersen Sale B. Nimmerfro Woodman Association
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