Several Marriages Of Popular Young People
Doris Sandvig and Glen A Knapp united in a double ring ceremony at St. Pauls Lutheran Graettinger on June 27. Rev. Fred Jacobsen officiated as palms and cut flowers decorated the church. The bride wore a white marquisette gown with lace peplum and train, fingertip veil, and carried white roses and stephanotis. Attendants included Mrs Norman Bortint matron of honor, Mrs Landvig pink net over taffeta, and Miss Amis yellow taffeta with colonial bouquets. A reception for 140 followed in the church parlors.
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Doris Sandvig
Mamlin Sandvig
Graettinger
Glen A. Knapp
Harrison Knapp
Laurens
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Fred Jacobsen
Marsriage
Norman Bortint
Yale Banding
Java City
Miss Boons Amis
Des Moines
Landvig
Miss Amis
Mary Men Amonson
Alan Keith Heidecker
Carl Knapp
Stroam
Dale Sandvigg
Town City
Ivan Shimons
Kim
Shaver Plans Return To Los Angeles For Work
Miss Martha Shaver accompanied by Jean Murray returns to Los Angeles after a week at home with her parents. She plans on working in that city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Martha Shaver
Jean Murray
Joan
Rustad Family Visit in California Ties to Rasmussen Home
Here From California Mr and Mrs L C Rustad and daughter of San Diego California are visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs Dick Rasmussen Mrs Rasmussen sen is a daughter of the Rustads.
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California
L. C. Rustad
San Diego
Dick Rasmussen
Rasmussen
Rustads
Dewey and Warren Picked as Republican Ticket
Governor Dewey of New York chosen as Republican presidential candidate on Thursday night to a unanimous third-ballot endorsement. Friday delegates selected Governor Warren of California as vice president. Democrats begin convention debate as President Truman faces nomination unless he declines.
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Dewey
New York
Warren
California
Siussen
Midwest
Truman
White House
United States
Renewal of state drivers licenses at courthouse
Nearly 100 people renewed their 1946-48 licenses at the courthouse under state rules. Vision tests were required and first-time applicants must pass both written and driving tests. Sheriff Miller noted Palo Alto county moves to the Algona district with patrols set for Tuesdays 8 am to 4 pm and select Wednesdays.
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Emmetsborg
Court House
Dick Miller
Palo Alto County
Algona District
Nimmersburg
Arcond
Department of Pubs Safety
Earl Jones Shows Notable Health Improvement
Earl Jones is improving nicely and able to lie down for a time each day. He is gaining in strength rapidly and appears to be responding well to treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Jones
Union County Grass Seed Leader for Nation
Union County Iowa supplies about 27 percent of Kentucky blue grass seed sold nationwide. Mrs. Wagner, visiting Afton, learned from her brother in law Chet Wells about crews clipping blue grass heads for seed. The seed travels to Kentucky for distribution, with favorable farmer prices and Union County crops two weeks ahead of local Iowa fields.
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Union County
Iowa
Kentucky
United States
Wagner
Afton
Chet Wells
Graettinger Times
Wells
Security Loan Drive Nears Halfway Mark in Statewide Push
State director Roger J. Wain reports the Security Loan Drive has reached 50.05 percent of a 200 million dollar quota with 46 counties above 50 percent. South Lee leads at 92.14 percent, followed by Grundy Sioux Pacahontas and Carroll. Counties push business firms to invest in bonds while wage earners join Payroll Savings and Bond A Month programs as part of debt spreading among citizens.
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Jowals
Roger J. Wain
South Lee County
South Lee
Grundy
Sioux
Pacahontas
Carroll
United States
Warin
Pato Alto
South Fee
Helen Harding to Teach Music at Ocheyedan School
Mias Helen Harding daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Harding will teach vocal and instrumental music at Ocheyedan school for the coming year. She earned a Bachelor of School Music degree from Morningside College last month.
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Mias Helen Harding
Kenneth Harding
Ocheyedan School
Morningside
Parking Meters Installed in Surrounding Towns
Meters are being installed in nearby county seats amid opposition that claims trade territory shoppers are being penalized. The new meters offer parking space, which is seen as a practical benefit.
Mrs Julius Skow In Hospital
Mrs Julius Skow entered Holy Family hospital Friday as a medical patient. She is recovering nicely and expects to be home this week.
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Julius Skow
Holy Family Hospital
Graettinger Post Office Upgraded to Second Class Status
The Graettinger post office will become a second class office effective July 1. Changes include a new part time clerk, altered weekly hours, and the Sunday holiday call window closure. First class mail will still be distributed on holidays, with the switch tied to annual receipts surpassing four thousand dollars.
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Graettinger
Chutaday
R. It Nane
Ipa. Peterson
O'Conner
Chris Jacobson To Build Home In Graettinger
Chris Jacobson and his wife plan to construct a modern residence on their Graettinger lots north of the Nelson home as they retire from farming. Jacobson, aged 78, will stay nearby after selling the farm to EL Sundberg of Lac Vista County. Local residents welcome the Jacobsens to Graettinger.
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Chris Jacobson
Graettinger
Dacobsen
Nels Nelson
Jacobsen
Jacobsens
Lac Vista County
EL Sundberg
Mir
Closing Hours July 5 at Graettinger Business
Notice lists July 5 as closing day for Graettinger business places on Manly Avenue with all day closure. Encourages purchasing groceries meat and supplies Saturday. Post office to be closed all day Sunday and Monday. window service also closed Sunday and Monday.
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Graettinger
Manly
Daly 5
Sanday
Recital at Methodist Church Highlights Local Students
Mrs. Olene Jacobson guided music pupils in a Saturday evening recital at the Methodist church. A long list of students performed and earned commendations as the program drew a good audience.
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Olene Jacobson
Methodist Church
Mrs Sevdy and Mrs Carsten Leave Holy Family Hospital
Mrs Sevdy and Mrs Carsten, patients at Holy Family hospital, were discharged Saturday and plan convalescent care at a Misstheville area home. Local friends wish them a swift recovery and better health ahead.
Con Fogde Visits Mayo Clinic for Health Checkup
Con Fogde traveled to Rochester on Monday to undergo a thorough physical examination at the Mayo hospital clinic. His long standing health concerns prompted the visit as he seeks a comprehensive checkup.
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Con Fogde
Rochester
Mayo Hospital
Road to Bloom Towns Shine at Watson Theatre
The road show The Road to Rigs will be shown at Watson Theatre Graecttinger Sunday and Monday July 10 and 12 with a matinee Sunday. Vivi Sullivan, former Times writer from Los Angeles, visited the studio and met Bing Crosby who joked about a great day for the Irish.
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Watson Theatre
Graecttinger
Vivi Sullivan
Los Aneles
Times News
Bing Crosby
Polio Claim Takes Algona Father of Two
Dale Jensen of Algona, age 24, father of two, died last week from poliomyelitis.
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Dale Jensen
Algona
Visiting In New Jersey Prancis Warren Enjoys Vacation
Prancis Warren and Mrs Warren traveled to Princeton New Jersey for a visit with relatives during a break from duties at the Gracttin ger State Bank.
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Prancis Warren
Gracttinger State Bank
Mrs. Warren
Princeton
New Jersey
Coming Home From Hospital
Gilbert Jensen is expected home from the Veterans hospital in Des Moines later this week after several weeks as a patient following a serious surgical operation.
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Gilbert Jensen
Veterans ‘Hospital
Des Moines
Charles Kelp 16 Killed in Auto Crash Monday
Charles Kelp aged 16 nephew of Mrs. Johns Sandvig was killed in an auto accident near Madison Minnesota Monday. The family and friends grieve while authorities investigate the tragedy as the community mourns the loss of a young life.
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Charles Kelp
Agal 16
Johns Sandvig
Grnet- Hinge
Madison
Minnesota
Workers Wanted For Detasseling Hyred Seed Corn
Detasseling work for seed corn recruits needed yearly by Pioneer Hybrid. Start date earlier than last year, around May 20. Men and women 18 or older, physically able. Sign up at Herke Lundpron Seed store. Ad by Pioneer Hybrid Cornea.
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Herke A Lundpron
Storm Friday Night Hits Northwest Iowa
A Friday night storm impacted Northwest Iowa with wind and rain reports from Rock Valley and Palo Alto. The system brought heavy rain to Palo Alto but missed Graettinger by about five miles while Rock Valley noted wind and rain. A roar in the air was heard near Graettinger as the storm passed at 11 40 p.m.
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Iowa
Rock Valley
Palo Alto
Gravtlinger
Graettiter
County Conventions Set for Emmetsburg Friday Morning
Democratic and Republican county conventions are planned in Emmetsburg with Democrats at the Court House and Republicans at the Iowa Theatre. Precinct workers and primary delegates are expected to attend, and the public is invited.
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Emmetsburg
Court House
Iowa ‘Theatre
Walcott Fight Pictures at Watson Theater July 15 16 27
Detroit fighter Krown Humber and New Jersey’s Joe Walcett join Louis Walcott in a boxing picture program at the Watson Theater on Thursday Monday and Saturday July 15 16 and 27. Eleven rounds of championship action are promised with Walcott knocked down by Louis in the eleventh round of a ten round bout.
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Detroit
Krown Humber
New Jersey
Joe Walcett
Watson Theater
Louis
Walcott
McCann Undergoes Surgery at Holy Family Hospital
R Le McCann underwent a surgical operation at Holy Family hospital Estherville on Friday. He recovered nicely from the operation and is on the road to recovery. The Times hopes for his early and complete recovery and his return to work soon.
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R. le McCann
Holy Family Hospital
Estherville
the Times
Felow
Sister Returns To Los Angeles After Visit
Miss Deloris Paulsen returned to Los Angeles after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Jorzen Paulsen and relatives in Kansas. She works at Bullocks on Wilshire Boulevard and was accompanied part of the way by her sister Helen.
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Deloris Paulsen
Jorzen Paulsen
Los Angeles
Bullock's
Wilshire Boulevard
Helen
Kansas
Emmetsburg July 5 Dinner and July 6 Picnic Plans
South Walnut Ladies host a July 6 celebration at South Walnut grounds with a noon dinner featuring escallopet potatoes meat loaf and a variety of sides. The program includes entertainment for youths and invites the public from Graettinger and nearby areas.
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South Walnut
Emmetsburg
South Walnut Lutheran Church
South Walnut Grounds
Crachtinger
Vivinity
Church House Improvements Planned After War Strain
Local church leadership outlines repairs and upgrades including a new furnace at the church and heating at the rectory. Painting, painting of the church, and other improvements are sought, with workmen hard to secure. Since 1929, wartime and postwar projects have accumulated across a range of buildings.
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Adebher
Weather report notes persistent rain and improving conditions
The report, typed Tuesday, describes light afternoon showers and rain every day for two weeks. It says the weather has alternated with sunny spells and very good later for harvests, noting no storms so far this year and an outlook for abundant yields.
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Iwe
John A. Fish Enrolls in Four Year Forestry Course
John A. Fish, a World War I veteran, will start a four year forestry program at Ames College this fall. He and his family will reside in Ames while pursuing studies. He has resigned from his creamery job and sold his residence to Walter Larsen. The Times extends best wishes for his success in college and future career.
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John A. Fish
Ames College
Ames
John
the Times
Tie
Walter Larsen
Eleven year old Marietta Zitterich returns home after appendicitis surgery
Marietta Zitterich, 11, daughter of Mr and Mrs Rd Zitterich of Estherville, underwent an appendicitis operation at Holy Family hospital a week ago Wednesday and was able to go home yesterday. Friends wish her a speedy and complete recovery.
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Marietta Zitterich
Rd Zitterich
Holy Family Hospital
Estherville
Marietta
Lunch Sale At James Duhn Building Draws Crowds
The ladies who ran the lunch and food sale in Grapttinger Saturday did a big business as the food sold quickly. The lunch was served at the James Duhn building and the room was often jammed with customers.
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Grapttinger
James Duhn
Knee High Corn Ripens Early This Year
This year knee high corn arrived ahead of schedule with July 4 waist high stalks expected. Early this week seven percent reached knee height and growers anticipate rapid growth toward mid height by Independence Day.
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Tonderum Smith
Marley
Dewey and
Towa
Nation
Ocheyedlan
Blo
James Sandvig, Sr
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Louis VI. Walcott Pictures
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