Peter P Peterson Dies at Forest City at 79
Peter P Peterson 79 died at Forest City by January 18 1952 after a stroke three days earlier. Survivors include his wife six sons and two daughters with services at Immanuel Lutheran Forest City January 23. Burial in Madison Cemetery. He was born May 9 1872 and worked as a well digger farmer and blacksmith. He moved near Forest City in 1930 and lived there 22 years. Many relatives attended the funeral from Graettinger Estherville Wallingford Armstrong and Britt.
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Peter P. Peterson
Peterson
Graettinger
Chris Martinson
Estherville
Forest
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Forest City
Burton Smith
Madison Cemetery
Peter
Martha Peterson
High Lake
Emmet County
Iowa
Josephine Berdahl
Judith
Margaret
Curtis
Elmer
Hayfield
Maurice
Britt
Eddie
Raymond
Earl
John Peterson
San Jose
Ilinois
Hawaii
Eddie L. Peterson
Romaine
Fred Kruse
Arthur
Car Jensen
Armstrong
Johnnie Johnson
Pearl Peterson
Wallingford
Alma Peterson
Gerhart Peterson
the Times
Rodman Wins County Tourney In Final Thriller
Rodman defeated Ruthven 44 to 35 to retain the county championship in Saturday night action. Curfew edged Cylinder 47 to 46 in a consolation thriller. Graettinger fell to Cylinder 44-32 in the first round as Cylinder pulled away after an 18-5 first quarter and a 15-13 halftime. Elsenbast scored 8 for Graettinger. Mrs. J. A. Spies hospitalized at Memorial in Emmetsburg but showing improvement after two weeks with illness. Tom Nolan, longtime Emmetsburg resident, died in Memorial Hospital following a recent hospital stay for a lung ailment. Herb Lancaster leaves for Grinnell College to begin as a sophomore, after returning from Korea and working as a reporter for the Estherville Daily News.
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Rodman
Ruthven
Cylinder
Graettinger Boys
Elsenbast
Grachtinger
Tom Nolan
Emmetsburg
Memorial Hospital
Grinnell College
Herb Lancaster
Grinnell
Korea
Herb
Estherville Daily News
the Times
Mrs. B. Rolfson In Hospital
Mrs Barney Rolfson was admitted to Holy Family hospital on Monday for medical treatment. Friends express hope for her early and complete recovery.
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B. Rolfson
Barney Rolson
Holy Family Hospital
Closing Out Auctions At Graettinger And Nearby Farms
Robert Hall near Graettinger holds an all closing out sale February 13 starting at 1:00 PM with work horses sheep hogs machinery headed by a Farmall F 20, plus household goods. lunch served. Clarence Westfall sale February 14 at the Graettinger farm begins 12:30 PM with brood sows pigs cows and poultry and extensive machinery list. lunch on grounds. Ray Kischer Estate sale February 18 sells farm machinery and equipment. Mrs Kischer to reside on farm. crop land leased to John Tindall. Frank Boecker closes out February 19 with about 100 head of livestock, machinery, and farm supplies. Auctioneers Grodland, Bortint & Brown. Graettinger State Bank acts as clerk or clerked.
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Grodland, Bortint & Brown
Town Trust & Savings Bank of
Estherville
Times
Clarence Westfall
Graettinger
Grodland & Bortint & Brown
Graettinger State Bankist
Ray Kischer
Raymond Kischer
Frank Boecker
Livesteck
Ater
Weather report highlights subzero readings across towns
Graettinger registered 18 below zero at 8 30 Tuesday morning while Estherville logged 21 below at 8 00 and 24 below at an earlier hour. Sibley showed 29 below zero. Monday was sunny and near zero with a late drop to 10 below after sunset. Tuesday night moderated and Wednesday morning looked similar with sun and no wind.
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Mercury
Graettinger
Estherville
Sibley
March of Dimes Campaign Set for Palo Alto in February
The March of Dimes drive to fund the polio fund will be conducted in Palo Alto during February. Sam Watson serves as local chairman. No containers will be placed in business locations this year as solicitation goes house to house and business to business.
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Palo Altos
Sam Watson
Mrs Charles Marble Recovers From Major Surgery
Mrs Charles Marble of Spencer recently underwent major surgery at Spencer hospital and has recovered enough to return home a week ago Sunday. Her son Darrell, three and a half, stayed with grandparents Mr and Mrs Ralph Masters of Graattin wer for the past two weeks.
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Charles Marble
Spencer
Spencer Hospital
Darrell
Ralph Masters
Graattinwer
Obituary for Mrs Henry Thiel at 81 in Estherville
Mrs. Henry Thiel died at 6 pm Saturday at Holy Family hospital Estherville aged about 81 after four and a half months with a broken hip. The funeral was held Tuesday at Immanuel Lutheran with Rev C B Gunderson officiating. Burial in High Lake Cemetery followed by services at her home and church. She was born Christina Wilhelmina Westfall in Germany on February 27 1870 and married Henry Thiel in 1891. They lived in Germany the United States Iowa and farmed in several towns before Henry’s death in 1937. Mrs. Thiel left seven children 16 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. She is survived by one sister Theresa Cameron of Waterloo and many relatives and friends attended the funeral.
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Henry Thiel
Holy Family Hospital
Estherville
Henry Thiel, Jr
Christina Wilhelmina Westfall
Schleiswig-Holstein
Germany
Maine
United States
Gladbrook
Tama County
Towa
Reinbeck
Thiel
Armstrong
Hoping
Henry
Fred
Britt, Iowa
Walter
Alfred
Theresa
Hugh Taylor
Milford
Clarence
Emmetsburg
Annie
Frank Neilson
Graettinger
Theresa Cameron
Waterloo
Cameron
John Frier
Carl Rier
Fred Frier
Arnold Bern
Ralph Frier
Earnest Frier
Iowa
Herman Weiden
John Hooper
Hudgon
Dale
Alvin Peterson
Grandin
North Dakota
Carl Jensen
Pearl
Florence
Buffalo Center
Julian Jensen
Petersons
G. H. Peterson
Haprix
Visit to Texas Trip by Graettingsr Residents
On visit in Taxag er and Mrs. Oliver Osher and Arles of Graettingsr and Mrs. Dora Ressell of Wallingford left Tuesday of last week for Texas. They will visit relatives in the state.
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Taxager
Oliver Osher
Arles
Graettingsr
Dora Ressell
Wallingford
Texas
Joe Leonard Hospitalized for Medical Treatment
Joe Leonard entered Holy Family hospital a week ago for medical treatment. Friends express hope for his early and complete recovery.
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Joe Leonard
Holy Family Hospital
Miss Olive Noble Dies in Washington Heart Attack
Miss Olive Noble aged about 55 died suddenly in Washington D C yesterday noon after a heart attack while preparing to lunch. She had worked in Washington for years and was a daughter of the late I F Noble of Graettinger. Survived by two sisters Ida and Pearl and a brother W H Noble of Estherville. Funeral plans incomplete at press time.
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Olive Noble
Washington, D. C
Miss Noble
Washington
Mra
I. F. Noble
Graettinger
Ida
Pearl
W. H. Noble
Estherville
D. R. Gardner
Addison
Jackson
Gardner
Mra. Addison
Florida
Times
Public Card Party And Lunch At Church Din ing Room
The Catholic ladies host a public card party and lunch at the church dining room Thursday evening February 7. Circle leaders Mrs. King and Mrs. Raymond Tindall with their circles sponsor the event. Auction contract and 600 will be played. Admission is 50 cents including lunch. A large attendance is expected.
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King
Raymond Tindall
Henningsen Family Moves Into Graettinger Home
Charles Henningsen and daughter moved from the farm to a newly remodeled Graettinger residence. He converted a school house into a modern home north of the Jens Kirkegaard place, welcoming the change to a fine home in a choice location. Also, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Hart and two children from Storm Lake relocated to Graettinger, occupying the Sophus Johnson home while plans unfold to move to the Walston residence. Hart will assist Adolph Spies with farm management. The Times welcomes the new families to the community.
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Charles Henningsen
Graettinger
Mr. Henningsen
Jens Kirkegaard
Pete Hart
Storm Lake
Land
Sophus Johnson
Walston
Hart
Adolph Spies
the Times
Free Show Draws 600 at Watson Theatre
The Watson Theatre hosted a free afternoon event featuring high class talent in person. Sponsored by Claude Hansen of Gruettinger Implement Co, the gathering drew about 600 attendees and resembled a high class family party.
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Watson Theatre
Jamonot
Claude Hansen
Gruettinger Implement Co
Claude
Mrs John Reynolds Admitted To Holy Family Hospital
Mrs John Reynolds entered Holy Family hospital yesterday as a medical patient. Friends express hope for her quick improvement and full restoration to health and strength.
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John Reynolds
Holy Family Hospital
Frank Neilson In Hospital In Holy Family Hospital Estherville
Frank Neilson of east of Gractingey is a patient at Holy Family hospital Estherville. He entered the hospital Sunday. He is brother of George Neilson and brother in law of Henry Thiel. Friends hope for his early and complete recovery. Mrs. Mike Weinholzer Home From Hospital She returned home from Holy Family hospital after a few weeks following surgery. Friends report she is recovering nicely.
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Frank Neilson
East of Gracttingey
Holy Family Hospital
Estherville
Neilson
George Neilson
Henry Thiel
Mike Weinholzer
Graettinger Girls Open Sectional Play At Terri
Graettinger high school girls begin sectional action at Terri this week with a bye in the opening round. The Times wishes the team good luck and success in their tournament run.
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Graettinger High School
Terri
Bake Sale and Lunch by Good Will Circle
The Good Will Circle of the Methodist church will hold a bake sale and serve hot lunch at the Andresen and Powers store building on Saturday February 2 in the afternoon and evening. Choice food will be on sale and a tasty hot meal served. A cordial invitation is extended to the public.
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Good Will Circle
The
Methodist Church
Andresen & Powers
Officials to grade slogans contest Monday night
City officials face a heavy task reviewing and classifying contest slogans and selecting a winner. They may need more time beyond Monday night, with a final announcement expected in Watch the Times on February 7.
Farmers Creamery Annual Meeting on February 2
Parmers Creamery Co. holds its annual meeting at the Legion hall in Graettinger on Saturday February 2 1952. A free lunch begins at noon with patrons and friends invited. The business meeting follows the lunch with year reports officers elected and other business. Speakers will discuss topics of interest to dairy farmers.
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Parmers Creamery Co
Legion Hall
Graettinger
Creamery
A L Anderson Retires As Ringsted Postmaster
A L Anderson will retire as post master of Ringsted January 31 1952 after twenty years of service He also served under Wilson and returned to newspaper duties before being named postmaster again in September 1994 The ringsted resident couple have lived in Ringsted for 39 years and Anderson has a long record of service The Times wishes them health happiness and long retirement notes corrected mailing dates and subscription credits through January 29 1952
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A. L. Anderson
Ringsted
Wilson
Anderson
Dispatch
Ralph
Anderon
the Times
Emmetsburg Catholic Boys Sweep Graettinger Doubleheader
Emmetsburg Catholic High boys defeated Graettinger on the local floor Tuesday night. In the main game Emmetsburg led 58 to 20 at Graettinger. The second game score is not given, but Emmetsburg won by a clear margin.
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Emmetsburg Catholic High Boys
Graettinger
Emmetsburg
Estherville Murder Suicide Shocks Sunday Morning
Discovery of the violent deaths of Estherville couple Mr and Mrs Tom Pullen at 1601 North Sixth Street. Police and coroner describe hammer beating and a shotgun suicide with analysis by pathologist Dr Harold Morgan. Details indicate dispute and night-time violence, with motive unclear.
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Estherville Daily News
Estherville
Tom Pullen
North Sixth Street
Pullens
Glenn Pullen
Tom
Glenn
Robert
Robert Pullen
Morton Evans
Pullen
Evans
Gene Bolty
Bolty
Pulleng
Dr. Morgan
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Eddie Peterson
J. A. Spies
Miss Olive Noble
Bertha Fogde
Kahler's Hospital
Rochester
Anna Wiggs
Mapleton
Woodmen
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