Los Angeles as Seen Through a Omaha Writer’s Eyes
A Omaha Times travel writer recounts a May trip to Los Angeles, Pomona and surrounding areas. He details travel via Union Pacific, stops at Cheyenne Ogden Salt Lake City Las Vegas and scenery from Nebraska to California, and notes impressions of Los Angeles and its adjacent cities while praising the region’s development, beauty, and layout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Times
The
Graettinger
Metropolis
Sullivan
Vivian
Mary
Union Pacific
Omaha
Nebraska
Pomona
California
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Ogden
Salt Lake City
Las Vegas
Nevada
Mercury
Army Air Force
Boulder Dam
West Coast
San Marino
Pasadena
Long Beach
Santa Monica
Santa Ana
Pictures Of Okoboji Bible Camp At First Lutheran
Rev L G Hinderaker of Wallingford will show pictures of the Okoboji Bible Camp at First Lutheran Grnetteinger Sunday evening July 16 at 8 00 He will give a talk on the pictures replacing the regular preaching service for that hour Sunday night.
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Okoboji
First Lutheran
L. G. Hinderaker
Walling Fori
First Lutheran Church
Grtnettinger
Auto crash involving Mr and Mrs Hermanson
Mr and Mrs Pete Hermanson were in a recent auto accident. They were not seriously injured though bruised and shaken. The car sustained some damage.
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Pete Hermanson
Hermansens
Baby Roger Earl Christensen Dies at 9 Months
Mr and Mrs Gordon Christensen mourn the death of their baby boy Roger Earl aged 9 months and 2 days after illness despite medical care. The funeral was held at Lost Island Lutheran church with Rev Thompson officiating. Buried in the parochial cemetery beside family members and a large circle of relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Christensen
Roger Earl
Lost Island Lutheran Church
Rev. Thompson
Emmetsburg
Leon Gordon
A. C. Christensen
Graettinger
Holda Danberg
Dunnell
Heuertz Family Home and Life in Los Angeles Deeply Described
A cab ride from the station takes the narrator to the home of Mr and Mrs L M Heuertz at 7816 South Normandie, sister of the Times publisher, with notes on the Bancroft origin, family moves to LeMars and Los Angeles, and Father Edward Sullivan living there since 1988. The piece details the home, lawn, and a smaller white rental behind the residence, plus Heuertzs twenty-year LA fireman service. Continued account hints at the broader Los Angeles area housing as typical.
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L. M. Heuertz
South Normandie
Heuertz
Times
Kathryn Sullivan
Heuvertz
Bancroft
Jack Heuertz
Lou
Martin Myhre
Graettinger
LeMars
Los Angeles
Edward Sullivan
Father Edward
Father Edward Sullivan
Los Angeles College
Camarillo
California
Heverts
Remains Of Mrs Julius Seviy Laid To Rest At Poulsbo
Mrs Julius Seviy, 53, died Memorial Day in Poulsbo Washington after illness linked to high blood pressure. Born Rachel Nelson in Marshalltown Iowa she married Julius Sevly in 1914 and raised daughter Geraldine in Graettinger and Albert Lean Minnesota. Funeral held in Poulsbo with interment at First Lutheran cemetery. tribute notes her church activity and close ties to Graettinger residents.
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The
Grad. Tinver Times
Julius Leviy
Poulsbo
Washington
Jank Baird
Washington, D. C
Graettinger
Rachel Nelson
Marshalltown
Iowa
Nelson
Julius Sevly
Geraldine
Frank Gaird
Miss Mary Ann Stepan Elected Commercial Teacher
Miss Mary Ann Stepan of Charter Oak Iowa has been elected to the commercial position at Graettinger high school. She graduated Briar Cliff college of Sioux City in 1942 and taught commercial subjects at Lacona and Winthrop the past two years. One vacancy remains for 1944-45 as coach of boys athletics and industrial arts.
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Mary Ann Stepan
Charter Oak
Iowa
Graettinger High School
Stepan
Briar Clift College
Sioux City
Lacona
Winthropk
Illness at the Bradley Farm Near Graettinger
Mr and Mrs Bradley of east of Graettinger have been ill for weeks. Mrs Bradley improved while Mr Bradley remains very ill. Miss Joule McEvoy of Algona and Mrs Leonard Schumacher of Emmetsburg visit the Bradley home. McEvoy is Mrs Bradley’s sister and Schumacher is her daughter. Local friends hope for a full recovery soon.
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Bradley
East of Graettinger
Five Island Lake renamed and Kearny Park established
The Medium Lake at Emmetburg is officially renamed Five Island Lake after a submission by Mrs. A J Swanton. The new state park name is Kearny Park, proposed by Mrs. Ethelyn Gregg of Ruthven. Winners receive $60 war bonds. The origin of the original name Medium could not be ascertained.
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Five Island Lake
Emmetaburg
A. J. Swanton
Kearny Park
Ethelyn Gregg
Ruthven
Building a New Porch Adds East Side Improvement
Mr and Mrs C Bi Norrie are expanding their home with a larger porch on the east side. They removed the old porch and expect a notable improvement to the dwelling.
Ringsted Dispatch Suspends Publication During War
The Ringsted Dispatch halted publication for the war period, leased to a Minnesota owner while publisher Ralph Andersen and his son serve in the army. Locals note printing skill shortages and praise the Andersens for Ringsted’s past quality as they await possible future exchange. Farmers report variable rains, upcoming harvests, and a generally promising corn crop outlook despite flooding and mud.
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Des Moines Register
Ringsted Dispatch
Omundson
Minnesota
Ralph Andersen
Andersen
Ringsted
Andersen's
Andersens
Farming group cultivates bees at Fetters home
A community bee cultivation event took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Fetters on a Wednesday in July. Neighbors attended and 17 tractors were used to assist with the work. Participants included Cliff Thompson, Lawrence Hickey, Vincent Hassell, Vincent Leduc, Edward Kajewski, John Kliegl, Sylvester Johnson, Walton Sorenson, Id Urry, Homer Hamilton, Henry Bratrud, Russell Johnson, Paul Hassel, John Mannery, Matt Anderson, Alvin Garrelts, P. J. Andre, Howant Wilson, Abe Anderson, Tom Cullen, Henry Garrelts, Bill Hamilton, Aaron Garrelts, and Manley Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Fetters
Cliff Thompson
Lawrence Hickey
Vincent Hassell
Vincent Leduc
Edward Kajewski
John Kliegl
Sylvester Johnson
Walton Sorenson
Id Urry
Homer Hamilton
Henry Bratrud
Russel Johnson
Paul Hassel
John Llannery
Matt Anderson
Alvin Garrelts
P. J. Andre
Howant Wilson
Abe Anderson
Tom Cullen
Henry Garrelts
Bill Hamilton
Aaron Garrelts
And
Manley Anderson
Priest Gerald Kelly Serves Ruthven Parish Week
Siuox City pastor Rev. Gerald Kelly attended Ruthven for a week assisting in the Catholic church while Father Kniep joined the Army as chaplain and Father Mane would arrive. Kelly is the son of Mr and Mrs Vincent Kelly of Sioux City formerly of Graettinger.
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Ruthven
Gerald Kelly
Sioux City
Father Kniep
Army
Father Kelly
Father Mane
Vincent Kelly
Graettinger
Delmar Allen Returns from Des Moines Visit
Delmar Allen came home from Des Moines over the Fourth to visit his mother Mrs Thos Allen and other relatives in Graettinger and vicinity. He is employed by Bolton and Hay restaurants in Des Moines and was recently promoted to chef, a position he enjoys.
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Des Moines
Delmar Allen
Thos, Allen
Graettinger
Delmare
Bolton & Hay
Mrs Knudson Injured In Rug Fall At Parents’ Home
Mrs Thelma Thoreson Knudson suffered a painful back injury after slipping on a rug and falling at her parents O L Thoreson and wife’s Graettinger residence last week. The incident left her with a very painful injury.
Had Splendid Sale At John Miller Auction
John Miller held a splendid auction Monday as heavy forenoon rain and afternoon sun drew a large crowd. Livestock commanded very good prices while machinery sold fairly well.
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John Miller
Resignation of local sixth grade teacher Lois Spear
The Gracttinger Board of Education accepted the resignation of Lois Spear from the sixth grade. Louise Oleson will replace her, and both Oleson and Miss Christopher will handle departmental work for grades four through six.
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Lois Spear
Gracttinger Woard
Louise Oleson
Friday Night Dance at Tevon Hall With Estherville Band
Frank De Moss leases Tevon hall for Friday night dances. Estherville dance band to provide the music for the Friday evening event this week.
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Frank de Moss
Tevion Hall
Estherville
Town Budget Cuts For Next Tax Year By Town Officials
Mayor George and the town council announce a tax reduction as the budget for the coming year drops by 320 compared with last year. Historical estimates show five year totals around six thousand dollars annually, with varying figures from 1940 to 1944.
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George
Milieg
John Jensen Undergoing Mayo Hospital Surgery
At Rochester Hospital John Jensen was to undergo a surgical operation at the Mayo hospital either yesterday or today. The last of the week Mrs. A. J. Johnson took Mrs. Jels and daughter and granddaughter to Rochester to be with Mr. Jensen. Local friends sincerely hope for good news and for Mr. Jensen's early and complete recovery.
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Rochester Hospital
John Jensen
Mayo Hospital
A. J. Johnson
Jels
Rochester
Jensen
Ruthven Priest To Be Chaplain
The Rev Charles Kniep pastor of Ruthven Catholic church has enlisted in the army and will train as a chaplain at the army chaplain school at Harvand University starting July 16 The Rev J Kane pastor of the Catholic church at Pomeroy is assigned to the Ruthven parish
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Ruthven
Charles Kniep
Army
Harvand University
J. Kane
Pomeroy
Social and Birthday Gatherings Across Town
Social items recount Embroidery Club at Mrs Johnson east of Graettinger with refreshments. Birthday celebrations honor Ruth Simonsen Vivian Jesperson and Marianna Spies at various homes with games and snacks. Mrs Mayme Weir celebrated turning 78 with gifts and lunch. Riverside club met with Mrs Christensen. Red Cross chapter received ten dollars.
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Embroidery Club
Phillip Johnson
Grachtinger
Eee
Simon Simonsen
Graettinger
Ruth Simonsen
Vivian Jesperson
Mayme Weir
Frank Weir
Mayme Weilr
Riverside Club
Christensen
Wendell ‘Christensen
Chris
Nettie Kathmandia
Red Crows
Rad Cross
Monsy
Labor Day Seen In Graettinger At Postwar Meeting
A large Graettinger City Hall gathering reviewed 1943 Labor Day actions and debated 1944 plans. A vote favored celebration but on a scale not smaller than prior years, with a chairman and secretary chosen to form committees, though organizers warned the event may be abandoned. Labor Day has been observed there since 1898, moving from Wells farm to picnic grounds before settling in Graettinger.
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Finlay
Graettinger
Wells Farm
Osgooil
Dennison Auction Sale advertised for July fifteenth
Ben T. Reeves in Estherville announces the C. L. Dennison auction Saturday July 15. A large list includes household goods butcher shop stock fishing gear carpenter tools a Ford coupe coal lumber and many miscellaneous items auctioneers Reevas and Grogland with Iowa Trust as clerk.
Funeral for 14 month Barbara Fetters held in Storm Lake
The funeral for 14 month old Barbara Ann Fetters, referenced last week, took place in Storm Lake with many in attendance. She is survived by her parents, a 1 year old brother, and a 6 year old sister. The Fetters express thanks from friends in their Quaker community during their bereavement.
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Barbara Ann Fetters
Storm Lake
Barbara
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Adolph Spies
al Raleigh
James Spencer
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Martinson
Spencer
A. H. Henningsen
Two Table Bridge Club
A. Jensen
Aeont
W.8. C
Methodist Church
Mille
Arlene Hamilton
Fred Masters
Roy Masters
Hash
Carlson
Mammen
W. Christensen
Meadames
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