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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1948
Page
5
W A Marley reports the sale of the Mrs Ralph Maple 12h acre farm near Cylinder to Kenneth Hansen who lives two miles south of the place. The price was 77 50 per acre. Sale conducted by Grodlund Bortint Brown Graed linger auctioneers. Buildings on the farm are just fair.
Miss Donna Jean Flannegan daughter of Mr and Mrs Francis Flannegan Graettinger is employed as a nurses aid at Holy Family hospital Estherville since May. All Intermediate Girl Scouts and parents transporting them meet at the School House Sunday afternoon July 1 at 2 00 p m to depart for camp.
Mrs Jake Zitterich has been ill for several days. Friends sincerely hope for her early complete recovery.
Local notes cover visits and relatives in Graettinger and nearby towns. Mrs. Hall and son Robert visit the Kirkegaards. Barringer family from Des Moines. Walshs return to Canton Illinois. Singer and Garber families host guests from Evansville and Cedar Falls. several locals welcome travelers from Minnesota and Iowa. Marine Ted Lewison expected home from Guam. Nage noted as Rock Island agent in neighboring town.
Negotiations continue locally toward a settlement of damage claims tied to the death of Darold Kunz. Elmer Kunz, administrator of Darold's estate, is represented by attorney Sanderson of Satherville. No news now, but a satisfactory adjustment is hoped to avoid extended litigation. if no figure is reached, a suit for damages is anticipated.
Graettinger will host Wednesday band concerts starting July 14 and continuing through August. Rehearsals are Monday nights at 7:00 p.m. at the high school with Mr. Krafft as instructor. Musicians beyond current pupils are invited to join, including graduates. reports for rehearsal are requested.
A. H. Cameron arrived home from Des Moines Veterans Hospital a week ago Wednesday weighing less but on the road to recovery after pneumonia. He notes this was his third hospital stay, his round number three, and friends are glad to see the World War I veteran back on Ideek.
String trio features Eddie Osborn playing piano trombone and accordion as his dance orchestra performs next Friday night at the Bane Gallvoot, bringing a stylish presence to the stage with a long slender baton signals.
Ma Theesfeld and husband welcomed triplet sons at Holy Family hospital Estherville born July 2 1948 two months premature and weighing 3 Lbs 3 Lbs 12 oz and 3 Lbs 3 Lbs 12 oz each. Doctors report all are small but seem fine with incubator care and oxygen. The couple already has a 14 month old daughter.
Ole T. Hereim was rushed by ambulance Wednesday afternoon with a heart attack blamed on extreme heat. Graettinger Fire Dept. oxygen team and Martin ambulance staff accompanied her to Estharville hospital where her condition was listed as very serious. Family members were summoned to her bedside at 2:50 this morning as friends hoped for quick improvement.
A local paper reports pennies piling up at Gradlinger State Bank, with Emmetsburg usually short on cents while others hoard Indian head pennies amid metal shortages. Portland visitors J L Fidler and wife stop by, sharing memories of their old town as Los Angeles guests Bert Anderson and wife visit local friends and family.
Gilbert Jengen arrived home from the Veterans hospital in Des Mui after a serious operation. He is rapidly regaining strength and his local friends are pleased by his speedy recovery.
Albert Lundgren was admitted to Holy Family Hospital Monday after a recent clinic stay in Rochester. Friends hope for his early and complete recovery as his health remains poor.
If you are 15 years of age or older you can take a three to four weeks detasseling job with Hybred seed corn. File your application at the Herke and Lundgren seed store in Graettingren. Work starts July 16 to July 20.
Fred Hartman made his first appearance in the Graettinger business section today after several weeks as a hospital patient. He has been convalescing at home and looks well but has not yet fully regained his strength.
Peter Waldron of Whittemore and formerly Ayrshire died last Friday. The funeral was held at Whittemore on Monday.
Miss Madeline Lammers of Walnut Merry Maids 4-H club travels to Ames for the state 4-H convention as a club delegate.
Harry Anderson 88 a lugar welder and auto mechanic survived a Tuesday accident when a car jack slipped and his head was pinned between the car and a wood block. He was rushed to Holy Family hospital with scalp cuts and bruising but no bone fracture. He was expected to be discharged soon.
Mrs Ralph Robinson won Grand Slam prizes in a radio music contest aired from New York City to Minneapolis at 10 30 am Tuesday. Her five questions were answered incorrectly yet she received a $100 war bond and six other prizes including a diamond ring a hair dryer and an automatic pop up toaster. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs W Nuttamaker of Wallingford and Mr J M Robinson of Graettinger.
The Graettinger town council sets public playground closing times at 8:00 pm daily except Wednesdays and Saturdays when it is 9:00 pm. In fall winter and spring the 8:00 pm closing hour remains. Four large lights will be installed and the grounds will be policed with fines in Mayer's court for violations.
Des Moines Register carrier Larry Kirkeraard suffered a ruptured eardrum after diving into a gravel pit on a hot day. He cannot swim for a year until full recovery, a tough luck story amid the heat wave.
Estherville boy Darrel Rodger aged 12 is hospitalized in Spirit Lake with third degree burns after using a chemical set to make sparklers at his parents cabin. The sparklers caught fire burning his chest and arms. His father, Frank Rodger, a plumber from Estherville, is a familiar figure in Graettinger.
The Walnut Merry Maids 4 1 girls performed two popular songs at the Emmeteburg celebration on July 6. They sang Dreaming and Bill Grogan's Goat, received hearty applause, and earned a strong build-up before their appearance as the girls delivered a solid performance.
Miss Jane McConnell daughter of Mr and Mrs Wim McConnell and Byron James will marry at the Congregational church in Emmetsburg this Thursday at eight o clock The brides plan to graduate from a nurses training course in Council Bluffs in September The couple will make Cedar Falls their home while Mr James finishes another year of college at State Teachers College The Times extends congratulations to the couple
Mr and Mrs Lara Petersen and their family visited the Avicli Henningson family at their lakeside cottage during the holidays. They stopped at an ice cream shop and shortly afterward discovered their car was on fire. An nearby bystander used a fire extinguisher to fight the blaze but the vehicle suffered significant damage.
Mourners in Grieltinzer gather for the death of C. Wee Wig who died in a More Poole hospital early Tuesday. Joh A. Mish was summoned to Mort Dodge as the funeral arrangements move to West Rend. The elder of the family, Pucensod, was over 40. friends express condolences.
Mrs Ole Herein remains at home in this city and plans to be taken to Holy Amity Hospital this week. Friends express hope for early improvement and complete recovery from her condition.
Two Lutheran boys groups attended a Bible camp near Story City this week with Rev. Quam of First Lutheran Church acting as dean. The veteran pastor oversaw activities and provided guidance during the sessions.
Republican and Democratic county conventions met in Emmetsburg with local delegates. Julius Skow and J M Rahingon chaired for Democrats and Republicans respectively. Arthur W. Smith and Anasto W. Conway were reelected county chairmen. Mrs Bert Ryan and Mrs Minnie Mermaisen held the Democratic and Republican vice chairs. Delegates to Des Moines include Everett Thorsin W A Marley and Margaret Lambe for Democrats and Sheriff Dick Miller Frans Swanson Ted Hermanson and George Frick plus State Rep Frank Roth for Republicans. State convention set for Des Moines in July.
Miss Blanche Young of Charles City travels to Cleveland Ohio to attend the National Educational Association convention as the county delegate. A Charles City teacher, she has spent much of the summer in Graettinger and nearby areas with her brother J M Young and sister Mrs Alfred McCombs.
Iowa endures a ten day heat wave with high humidity and record temperatures. Usterville tops the state at 102 degrees while Graettinger hits 96 and a Wednesday 95 brings relative relief. The heat accelerates corn growth, weighs on oats, and signals barley cutting this week as June rain boosts crop prospects overall.
WILD L REMODEL HOSE Me and dens Rirkdouard ex pect to start this week on remodeling their hone a 5000 project The frame will be moved from the present site near the arm Service station to the cover tut just west of the Catholic church Excavators are ex pected wh start work this week The basement will be 24a It will be a fine modern basement with a rare recreation room The present home will be enlarged and made two stories instead of one This will be another fine addition for Cyrnettiiver This new location is just across the street north of the site where Mr and Mrs A C Jacobson plan on building a fing modern home
July fifth, a hot Teayr holiday, brought a light crowd to lakeside festivities with cottages filled and thousands picnicking. Afternoon attendance waned as visitors stayed closer to home, though South Walnut’s annual event drew sizable crowds despite the heat.
A deadly fireworks accident at Stormy Lake in July injured bystanders as a bomb misfired. The blast killed a bystander instantly and a woman later died from her injuries. Officials investigate the faulty device and its impact on the crowd.
Mr and Mrs A D Bonstead recently enjoyed a vacation trip to Pequot Lakes Green Lake Spicer Lake Fugle Lake and Nest Lake in Minnesota. They visited Pete Toiberson at Hayle Lake and the Jake Nybork family at Nest Lake. The Bonsteads spent last week at the Okobojis for holiday leisure.
Paul Laidley former Mullard Leader publisher died suddenly from a heart attack while a track on a town and on his way home. He is survived by his wife and four daughters aged 18, 16, 18, and 4.
Clarence Christiangen, a local welder and blacksmith, is confined to bed today after an illness. He hopes to be back on his feet within a day or two according to family updates.
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