Two Weddings Of Popular Young People
Miss Viola Hansen of Emmetsburg married Richard Eaton of Ruthven in a June 26 1946 ceremony at the bride's home Graettinger pastor Rev Fred Jacobsen officiated The couple used a single ring ceremony with Ruthann Hermanson as pianist and Mrs Fred Jacobsen singing O Happy Home Attendants were Frances Knutsen and Russel Golf The newlyweds plan to reside on the groom's Ruthven farm Both graduates of Ruthven high school They are active in their communities and from prominent local families The Times offers congratulations to Mr Eaton and his bride and notes their long happy married life ahead Miss Wilma Herke and Robert J Refsell were married Sunday night at the First Lutheran Continued on Page Five
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Viola Hansen
James Hansen
Emmetsburg
Richard Eaton
Wayne Paton
Ruthven
Fred Jacobsen
St. Paul Church
Graettinger
Ruthann Hermanson
Mr. Russel Golf
Carrie
Ruthanna Hermarigon
J. W. Knutsen
Theo Hermanson
Eaton
Black Hills
Henrie
OPA Abandoned Price Controls Raise Cautions for Dealers
With price regulations lifted, expectations vary across the nation. Retail prices may rise only modestly for a short time, but dealers facing higher stock costs cannot sell at a loss. Daily goods like coffee and sugar are likely to see increases, coffee by 6 to 8 cents per pound, sugar by about 1 cent, though local markets may differ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grachtinger
OPA
Graettinger
Margaret Richeson Injured in Tractor Accident
Margaret Richeson, ten, daughter of Mrs Winnifred Richeson Gracttinger, suffered a broken pelvic bone after a light tractor ran over her early last week. Initially deemed uninjured, she later required hospital X rays and will remain a patient for several weeks. Friends hope for her early complete recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Richeson
Winnifred Richeson
Meusburger Sale in Graettinger Saturday July 6
Albert Smoky Meusburger schedules an auction at Walter Mammen residence in east Graettinger starting 1 20 PM on Saturday July 6. Sale includes a large garden feature, a bay team of 3 year olds, two mild cows, two purebred Spotted Poland China sows, machinery, and other items. Auctioneers M C Grodland Ben F Reeves Norman Bortint. clerk Graettinger State Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert
Smoky) Meusburger
Walter Mammen
Graettinger
Meusburger
M. C. Grodland
Ben F. Reeves
Norman Bortint
Grachtinger State Bank
Deposits Rise at Graettinger State Bank in 1946
The Graettinger State bank posted a June 29 1946 report showing deposits up by 8000 to 1 200 000 with 920 462 in checking. The balance is split between savings and certificates, total capital at 82 184 and total footings at 1 282 190. The six month trend is up despite higher living costs, and war and savings bonds held by locals plus firms also contribute to the community’s solid financial condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger State Bank
Graettinger
Rationing and inflation fears loom over markets
Sugar rationing remains in effect while reports show jumps in hog and cattle prices and crowded livestock markets. Officials warn prices may rise gradually with a risk of a price spike if inflation accelerates. Congress could act and possibly restore the OPA retroactively, placing sellers in a tight spot. Dealers are advised to watch developments and avoid being caught in a sudden downturn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Death of George Gappa in Des Moines area crash
George Gappa age 25 died in Emmetsburg hospital after a Friday auto crash on a gravel road near Larry Brennan farm. His car overturned after striking a culvert and he suffered a fractured skull and crushed chest. His wife Ilo Rehm survives with his brother Mickey and his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gappa
Matt Gappa
Emmetsburg
Larry Brennan
Hmmelsburg High School
Ilo Rehm
Ruthven
Fairmont
Minnesota
Drivers Licenses Issued Here Friday at City Hall
Sheriff Tom McCaffrey will be in Graettinger Friday July 5 to receive renewal license applications at City Hall from 9:00 a.m. until evening, with arrival earlier possible. East readers may go to Ruthven Saturday or West Bend next Monday if missed.
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City Hall
Sherif
Tom McCaffrey
Graettinger
McCaffrey
Times
Ruthven
Your War Bond E Bond Investment Growth
A patriotic note explains buying a $1,000 KK E bond and holding ten years. Annual values rise from $765 in years one and two to $1,000 at year ten, with steps at $780, $800, $820, $840, $880, and $920 respectively, illustrating payoff over time.
Legion Auxiliary Officers To Be Installed July 9
The regular Legion Auxiliary meeting will be held Tuesday July 9. Helen Potter will install newly elected officers Frances Graettinger president Ida Christensen first vice president Mabel Henningsen second vice president Clarissa Swanson secretary Jeta McConths treasurer Olive Downs chaplain Maurgaret Joenson historian Clara Knutsen sergeant at arms Executive Committee. Also elected district vice president Clara J Suss at Boom. All members and ex service men urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regular Legion Auxiliary
Helen Potter
Frances Graettinger
Ida Christensen
Mabel Henningsen
Clarissa Swanson
Jeta McConths
Olive Downs
Maurgaret Joenson
Clara Knutsen
Carol Fish
Idella Fleming
Lillian Barringer
Clara J. Suss
Boom
Legion
Goodwin Thoreson
Gerhardt Jensen
Lawrence Show
A. H. Cameron
Dick Miller
Kenneth Swift
Fairbanks Morse wins Graettinger engine contract
The Fairbanks Morse Co. secured the $44,048 contract to supply a 300 hp engine for Graettinger Municipal Light Plant, beating Atlas Imperial by $2,400. Subcontracts for concrete work go to Julius Skow of Mamersburg and wiring to Snyder Mfg. Co. of Omaha. The plant will, after installation, have three identical 300 hp engines and electricity demand is rising as new homes and businesses develop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks Morse Co
Graettinger
Atlas Imperial
Jorgen Andersen
Gradttinver
Baseball Jamboree at Mallard Park on July 14
Palo Alto County Baseball League hosts a Sunday jamboree at Mallard Park with eight teams forming American and National sides. A 12 inning game starts at 2 PM, with Havelock facing Rodman for three innings and the remaining pairings for three innings each. Last year in Whittemore drew large crowds and this year is expected to set attendance records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mallard Park
Palo Alto County Baseball League
Mallard
Graettinger
Havelock
West Bend
Marathon
Rodman, Ruthven
Emmetsburg
Webb
Rodman
Whittemore
Mrs Lars Petersen and baby return from hospital
Mrs Lars Petersen and her baby boy were released from Holy Family hospital Estherville on Wednesday of last week. On Saturday she had an appendicitis attack and underwent an operation. She is reported recovering nicely back at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lars Petersen
Holy Family Hospital
Estherville
South Walnut Ladies Aid Dinner Set for July 4
The South Walnut Ladies' Aid Saciety to serve a church dinner at the parish dining room on Thursday July 4 starting at the usual hour. Afternoon activities include coffee lunch and a youth program with a feature. Public cordial invitation extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Walnut Ladies’ Aid Saciety
South Walnut Church
Centennial Event In Progress At Emmetsburg
The Emmetsburg town centennial celebration is underway with Old Settlers day observed yesterday and a large Fourth of July program planned for today. Locals participated yesterday and a big regional crowd is expected for July 4 events.
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Emmetsburg
Finmetabure
Old Settlers
Merle Jones Escapes Injury in Truck Train Crash
Merle Jones of Renwick Iowa escaped injury when his cattle truck was nideswiped by a train at Sterling Minvis. Eleven head of cattle were killed. Jones is the son of Karl and Mrs Jones of Graettinger. Parents and relatives are grateful for his safety.
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Merle Jones
Renwick
Iowa
Karl Jones
Graettinger
Sterling
Minvis
Merle
Gilbert Amdahl Seriously Injured In Auto Accident
Amahl of Wallingford was seriously injured in a motor vehicle crash Monday noon. He was taken to Holy Family hospital Estherville with paralyzed legs though X-rays show no cause. He rode with seven men in a car driven by Clifford Hansen Motherville. steering failure sent the car into a ditch by a culvert. Amdahl was the only injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Amahl
Wallingford
Holy Family Hospital
Estherville
Clifford Hansen
Motherville
Mr. Amdahl
Norwegian Americans Attend Stavanger Amt Laget Meet
Mr and Mrs Jacob Hiekke attended the Stavanger Amt Laget at Canton South Dakota Saturday and Sunday. An annual gathering for Norwegian people the event was largely attended with a most enjoyable program. Travel constraints during the war had halted meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Hiekke
Stavanger Amt
West Bend Father Dobberstein Recovers From Heart Attack
Father P. M. Dobberstein of West Bend suffered a heart attack last week and was taken to Mercy hospital in Fort Dodge. He recovered enough to return home on Thursday. Known as the builder of the Grotto of the Redemption, he has many friends in Graettinger and surrounding areas hoping for a full and swift restoration of his health.
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P. M. Dobberstein
West Bend
Mercy Hospital
Fort Dodge
Father Dobberstein
Graettinger
Harold Higgins 44 Killed in Fort Dodge Area Crash
Harold K Higgins 44 of Emmetsburg and Fort Dodge died en route to Mercy hospital after a head on crash with Daniel Joslin of Fort Dodge three miles west of Barnum about 11 45 p m Saturday Four occupants of the Joslin car were injured Mrs Daniel Joslin 27 head injuries multiple contusions and bruises Harold Joslin 12 fractured skull Mrs Minnie Mason 21 of Pomeroy serious back injury scalp lacerations and bruises Mrs August Van Hoff 59 fractures two bones above the ankle one below the knee and seven broken ribs All three injured were treated at Mercy hospital with Mrs Mason described as fair and others as fairly good Mrs Van Hoff treated at Lutheran hospital A car registered to Donald Lewarne of Pomeroy collided with the wrecked cars minutes after the crash No injuries were reported Harold Higgins death due to intracranial hemorrhage He also suffered a badly fractured jaw and other head injuries Funeral services were held at Emmetsburg Assumption church Higgins lived at the Y M C A and worked for Horn Manufacturing He served in the Navy Seabees in World War II Enlisted November 19 1942 discharged May 16 1945 Higgins survived by four sisters and three brothers The family includes Mrs John Hand Mahnomen MN Mrs Gene Kane Humboldt IA Mrs Leo Schang Emmetsburg IA Miss Margaret Higgins Minneapolis MN John D Higgins Curlew IA Charles J Higgins Emmetsburg IA and BE Higgins Spencer IA Preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters He was never married and belonged to several veterans and fraternal organizations.
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Fort Dodge Hospital
Harold Higgins
Mametsburg
Mercy
Fort Dodge
Harold K. Higgins
Mercy Hospital
Daniel Joslin
Barnum
Joslin
Harold Joslin
Minnie Mason
Pomeroy
August van Hoff
Emmetsburg
Assumption Church
Higgins
Horn Manufacturing Company
United States
Pacific
Navy Seabees
John F. Hand
Mahnomen
Minnesota
Gene Kane
Humboldt
Leo Schang
Emmetaburg
Margaret Higgins
Minnneapolis
John D. Higgins
Curlew
Charles J. Higgins
BE. J. Higgins
Spencer
John Higgins
Knights of Columbus
The
Loyal Order of Moose
Amvets
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Union
Horn Plant
Benton Curry Furniture Sale Closes Quickly
Benton Curry held a sale of furniture at his store on Saturday. The items, from wartime manufacture, brought good prices. Auctioneer M. G. Grodland and clerk Graettinger State Bank managed the sale. The Currys recently sold their glove building to Irvin Dalen and plan to relocate to Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Curry
M. G.grodland
Westward Trip Notes and Nonconsecutive Presidency Fact
Mr and Mrs Olaf Michaelson enjoy a western trip visiting Denver Pike s Peak Estes Park and other sites while asking for the hometown paper. Grover Cleveland is the only US president to serve two terms that were not consecutive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olaf Michaelson
West
Denver
Pike's Peak
Estes Park
Grover Celveland
United States
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eaton-Hansen
Ressell-Herke
Vayce Refsell
Herke
Wilma Herke
William J. Herke
Gruettinger
Robert J. Refsell
O. C. Refsell
Graettinger State
Legion Hall
Fairbanks Morse
D. C. Barringer
Illinois
Gilbert Amdahl
Dobberstein
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