Larsen elected president of Northwest Town Milk Shorthorn Society
Emmet county farmer Hilmer H. Larsen was chosen president at the Northwest Town Milk Shorthorn Society annual picnic at R. E. Perkins farm. Max Grossnickel was named vice president and Harold Miller treasurer. A judging contest selected representatives for the Waterloo Dairy Cattle Congress and the group prepared cattle for the state sale in Des Moines and the parish show in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville Daily News
Hilmer H. Larsen
Emmet
Northwest Town
Larsen
Edwin Miller
Rock Valley
Grossnickel
Miller
Harry Clampet
New Providence
State Society
Eldora
Clampit
Northwest
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Cancer Drive emphasizes research service and education
The American Cancer Society outlines a threefold program in ads for the three months ending June Ast 2115. It highlights Research with 247 projects and 25 cents of each dollar, Service retaining 60 cents for state programs, and Education urging early detection to cut deaths. Newspapers nationwide are urged to aid in disseminating this life saving information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorina
National Research Council
Newspapers of
America
National
American Cancer Society
American
Holstein Cattle Show at Spencer Next Monday
A Holstein cattle show will be held at the Spencer fair grounds next Monday July 21. Breeders are asked to bring their good cattle a day or two before opening date. Mr. Jones, superintendent of the cattle South Dakota state dairy at Yankton, will judge. Coffee and ice cream to be furnished free at Nill's Cafe on the fair grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tholstein
Spencer Fair
Mansdlay
Jones
South Dakota
Yankton
Nill's
Graetlinger
Boy Scouts Enjoy Vacation At Spirit Lake Camp
By Don Glazier and Times staff. About 150 Scouts from Town camp at Spirit Lake Mine-Walean State Park. Participants include Graettinger boys Beryl Starkey Richard Jensen Maynard Halland Dale Larson Joe Anderson Ronald Leduc John Bondhus and Don Glazier. Joe Anderson led the first night fire duty as youngest patrol. Cool first night, rising at five for a quick start, leaders kept busy after a late council. Meals praised as well cooked and filling. Full daily program runs 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Glazier
Spirit Lake
Mine-Walean State Park
Graettinger
Beryl Starkey
Richard Jensen
Maynard Halland
Dale Larson
Joe Anderson
Ronald Leduc
John Bondhus
Visitors in Graettinger Honor Col and Mrs George
Col and Mrs R EB George arrived from Fort Knox Kentucky yesterday to visit the home of his parents Mr and Mrs EL B George. Col George on terminal leave holds separation orders for September and recently promoted to full colonel. He is an instructor at Fort Knox and trained mechanized warfare at southern centers during the war. He previously held the rank of captain before the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. EB. George
Ft. Knox
Kentucky
George
Cal. George
Graettinger
Lands Held Family Reunion at Lost Island Park
A Landes family reunion was held at State Park Lost Island on July 4 with fifty six relatives and two visitors attending. A picnic lunch was served at noon and the gathering was described as a happy occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Park
Lost Island
Embroidery Club Social Hosted by Mrs Philip Jahnson
Mrs Philip Jahnson entertained Embroidery club members Tuesday afternoon with a large turnout and a social lunch. The piece then emphasizes the high cost of death to communities and the need for continued newspaper aid to reduce that cost through education and lives saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Embroidery Club
Philip Jahnson
America
Janiece Larson Weds Ed Brannon in Savannah Georgia
Miss Janiece Larson formerly of Graettinger Iowa and now of Kennewick Washington married Ed win I Brannon of Savannah Georgia in a June ceremony at Grace Methodist Church Savannah. Rev Henry E Stipe officiated. They honeymooned at Savannah Beach and will reside in Savannah. Brannon is a Georgia University student and was discharged from naval service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desoto Hotel
Savannah
Savannah Beach
Brannon
Georgia University
Pasco, Wash. Naval Air Station
Pasco
Grachtinger High School
Eastherville
Larson
Sraettsinger
Lide
Hansen In Hospital After Operation At Cedar Rapids
James P. Hansen underwent an operation at St. Luke Methodist hospital in Cedar Rapids Wednesday of last week. He is recovering and will stay as a patient for 14 days. His family remained with him and returned home at week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hansen
James P. Hansen
St. Luke Methodist Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Year Old Girl Drinks Kerosene After Injury Incident
The year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Boecker drank kerosene on Monday. She was rushed to Holy Family hospital where a stomach pump was used and she is recovering nicely. The report names multiple local families visiting, hosting, and traveling during the week and Sunday, including Mrs. Carl John Carlson and family visiting in Denver, and Sherri Lou Clark born June 17 with the Clark family in the 75 year span.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Boecker
Holy Family Hospital
Carl John Carlson
Winifred
John Lee Jr
Runnells
Graettinger
Denver
Colorado
Carlson
W. H. Clark
Sherri Lou
Clark
Ruth Young Marriage in Los Angeles to Wendel Couple
Ruth Young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Young married James Wendel of Los Angeles Wednesday evening at Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Ceremony included double ring vows with Rev. W John Carlson officiating. Both families and close friends attended. The bride wore a navy two piece dress with white accessories. groom in a brown suit. Honeymoon planned to an undisclosed destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Mo Your
Los Angeles
Roy M. Younes
Gradtinrer
Town
Johm W. Wendel
B. Wendel
Columbus
Ohio
Our Savior's Lutheran Church
Los Angles
W. John Carlson
Della Birch
James Baldwin
West
Ashton
Switzerland
Wendel
Graettinger High School
Metropolitan School of Business
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Powell
Pennsylvania State College
Army Air Corps
Eighth Air Force
England
Florsheim
Los Amzeles
Groetfinger
Walnut Merry Maids Meet at Laminera Home
The Walnut Merry Maids gathered July 9 at Madelyn and Eunice Laminera’s home for an afternoon meeting. Eight members attended and shared safety tips and ideas on home accident prevention. Julie Ann Merk spoke on “How Safe is your home?” while Jean Lundgren led a discussion on etiquette and posture. The group closed with refreshments and a birthday cake for Erice Lammee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Merry Maids
Madelyn
Eunice Laminera
Julie Ann Merk
Jean Lundgren
Erice 'Lammee
Neaday
Ice Cream Social at Legion Hall Saturday July 19
The First Lutheran Ladies Aid Society will host an ice cream social at Legion Hall on July 19. Food includes beef sandwiches, pickles, pie, cake, ice cream and coffee in the afternoon and evening. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Lutheran Lauties' Aid Society
Legion Hall
Returned to Washington by Me and Juran couple
Me and Juran have returned to Washington state to make their future home Mrs. Duran is daughter of Mr and Mrs G F Shaver. Juran has assisted at the Shaver Muir Co plant here for over a year. Local people regret their departure and extend best wishes to the couple as they move to their new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Me.andates
Ben Juran
Washington State
Frightened Deer Caught In Fence Near Flannegan Farm
Rod Cummings of Estherville drove into the Frances Flannegan farm area south of Graeltinger Monday. A frightened deer ran from the gate and became entangled in the fence, but freed itself and disappeared. Deer sightings are common in the region. Northern Minnesota rain signs warn of deer crossing, suggesting future roadside signs may be needed near Gracttinzer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rod Cummings
Estherville
Frances Flannegan
Graeltinger
Gleer
Minnesota
Gracttinzer
Mary Thompson Weds Robert Isaacs at Long Beach
Mary Ann Thompson daughter of Mr. and Mrs T O Thompson married Robert Isaacs in Long Beach California on Saturday July 12. The bride is a niece of Mrs R M Yoling of Graettinger. Mr Thompson formerly managed Graettinger Telephone Co. The Thompsons built the home now owned by Mr and Mrs Shirey in Graettinger. Local friends extend greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann Thompson
T. O. Thompson
Robert Isaacs
Longer Beach
California
R. M. Yoling
Graettinger
Thompson
Graettinger Telephone Co
West Coast
Thompsons
Shirey
Cormettinger
High Lake Get-Together Club Picnic Set for July 20
The High Lake Get Together club will hold its annual picnic on Sunday July 20 at the Andrew Friswold home at Mud Lake. All members and former members are invited with a picnic dinner at 1 00 p m. Mrs M O Grodland is listed as resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Lake
Andrew Friswold
Mud Lake
M. O. Grodland
Catholic Ladies Aid Society to Meet July 23
The Catholic Ladies Aid Society will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, July 23, in the church dining room. Mrs. Duhon and Mrs. Raymond Tindall will chair the circles, and all are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Ladies, Aid Society
Duhon
Raymond Tindall
Dinner Party Guests At The Donovan Cottage Spirit Lake
Mr and Mrs J J Sullivan and family of Graettinger Rev EK Sullivan of Los Angeles Mr and Mrs William Hamilton and Ed Donovan of Eastnerville were guests of the G Donovan family at their Spirit Lake cottage Wednesday evening A social time followed the dinner part of the gathering
Mrs John Nelson Hosts Coffee Party at Daughter’s Home
Mrs John Nelson entertained a group of ladies at a coffee party hosted by her daughter Mrs Ernie Andres on Tuesday afternoon. The event was described as a delightful social time with lunch served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nelson
Ernie Andres
Havelock Faces Graettinger Next Sunday in Independent Clash
Graettinger beat Ruthven 15 to 6 Sunday as Strum and Wish led with multiple triples and Ruthven’s Finnegan was relieved by Salton. Graettinger starter Lefty McQuown faltered in sixth, Ruthven exploded for nine runs, then Graettinger managed two late hits but no score. Ruthven remains undefeated in the standings. Graettinger eyes rebound before Havelock visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Suss
Graetinger
Ruthven
Graettinger
Strum
Wish
Nca
Bob Finnegan
Salton
Grachtinger
Lefty McQuown
Anderson
Graetlinger
Northwest Town
New York Yanks
Havelock
Craettinger
Ammetsburg
Munwon
McCombs
Myers
T McQuown J
Fire Truck Drive Sparks Rural Support
Local firemen and business leaders report strong success in fund drive for a new rural fire truck. Solicitors meet with generous contributions and solid cooperation, though no final total is available yet.
Emmet County Bank Deposits Rise to Thirteen Million
The Pstherville Daily News reports Emmet county bank deposits reached thirteen million dollars, up nearly a half million from the previous year. Palo Alto totals are not yet available. Graettinger bank deposits also climbed since the start of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pstherville Daily News
Emmet County
Palo Alto
Graettinger Bank
Six year old Larry Herke to undergo appendix operation
Larry Herke aged six son of Mr and Mrs Ed Herke was scheduled for an operation to remove a ruptured appendix this morning. He was admitted over four weeks ago and has been a patient at Emnetaburg hospital. Local friends of the family hope for his complete recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Duhn
Holy Family Hospital
Larry Herka
Ed Herke
Emnetaburg
Larry
Mumps Strikes Tiny Estherville Baby
An Estherville infant aged 14 days contracts mumps, a rare case for a baby so young in this community. Local doctors report the illness is mild and under care, with family and neighbors alerted to monitor the infant’s condition.
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Hilmer Larsen
N.W. Iowa Society
Wallingford
Spencer
Landes
Janiece Larson
Georgia
Mr. and
Mrs. L. A. Larson
Mrs
Matt Erickson
John. Lundgren
Stratford
Herbert Bertels, Jr
Jackie
Washington
Missouri
Jesse Anderson
Glen Lundgren
Lyal Bonstead
Wesley Anderson
Kenneth Sampson
Edward Sampson
Eldon
Roger
Santa Monica
Selma Engel
Dale
Powers Lake
North Dakota
Oscar Lee
Cylinder
Melvin Sampson
Hike Gommels
Emmetsburg
Ruth Young
Roy Young
Weir
Roy Masters
Mays
Gilbert Curry
Sioux Falls
Sylvia Woods
Graver
Alvin Weir
Ray Gleason
Robert Curry
the Times
Walnut
Merry Maids
Flannegan
Mary Thompson
Long Beach
T.O. Thompson
I High Lake
Catholic Ladies’ Aid
Estheryville
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