Local Pioneer John Nolsan Passes Away at Home
Ten years ago John Nolsan, pioneer of the locality, died suddenly last Thursday. Notes from the era recount a lightning strike damaging the Clemenson home, with near accidents and humorous mishaps, including Bert Barrett flattened by a bolt and Nate Bartleman escaping a clothesline mishap. The column blends obit with community notices and theater ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nolsan
Moas
Chris Glenimansbiv
John Clemenson
Edith Rasmussen
Spencer
Tom Bondhus
Akron
Colorado
Mildred Mahan
Kathryn
James Wilson
Lake Park
E. D. Darlinls
Boulder
Sanding
Babe
Jorgenson
Worn
Minnesota
Sande
North Dakota
Ohn Reidy
Omaha
Creighton University
J. ‘T. Michaels
Peru
Iowa
Francis McCarty
Estherville Hospital
Herman Eisenbast
Murland Sandvig
Lyle Burkhead
Canada
Jake Leduc
John Jackman
Excelsior Springs
Otto Spies
Garner Creamery
Ken
Clemenson
Bert Barrett
Nate Bartleman
Fred Hartman
Mr. Hartman
Nick Sherman in accident near Marcus at midnight
Nick Sherman had a thrilling experience near Marcus at midnight Monday while hauling cattle from Sioux City to D. C. Barringer stock farm. Lights failed, the truck overturned, and cattle scattered across the countryside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Sherman
Marcus
Sioux City
D. C. Barringer
Mr. Sherman
California Story At Jimmy's Home Town
A note recounts multiple earthquakes near Jimmy's California hometown. Sent to his uncle for safety, Jimmy is later returned with a message asking to be sent back to the earthquakes, highlighting the quirky, perplexing lodging request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Jimmy
Jerry
Sheller tipped over while being moved
John Clemenson was hauling a rubber‑tired corn sheller from J A Spies place to Martin Norris place when the machine became overbalanced and tipped. He used a truck to pull it, and the incident occurred this forenoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Clamenson
Clemenson
J. A. Spies Place
Martin Norris Place
Mad Lake News Social Roundup From Estherville to Spencer
Mrs John Johnson and daughter Carolyn visit Estherville Tuesday. LeRoy Iverson and family from Moorhead Minnesota stay with Andrew and Ehner Iverson. Peter Johnson Bernice Oddson Mildred Peterson greet Gruet tinger callers. Evelyn Downs and Francis Iverson visit Windom, Minnesota homes. Conradts James Seaton home Spencer. Lanton Spencer Florida Mrs Grow Claremont Iowa at Conradt home. John Johnson Thomas Johnson Cora Strom drive to Woodward to bring Olive home. Bennett Ruthven visits D V Palmer home. Perry Rickabaugh LeMars visiting grandparents I and Mrs D V Palmer. Louisa Ordaon family Bien Lake at Albert Thu home Loat Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Johnson
Carolyn
Estherville
LeRoy, Iverson
Moorehead
Minnesota
Andrew
Ehner Iverson
Peter Johnson
Bernice Oddson
Mildred Peterson
Evelyn Downs
Francis Iverson
Windom
Louisa Oddson
Emma Oddson
Charles Conrad
Labor Day Committees and Officials List
A lengthy roster details committee roles for Labor Day events including Chairman D E McCarty and Secretary Max Baumgartner. Members span Finance Street Sports Band and Concessions with numerous names and affiliations, ending with a remark about a not busy BCE appearance prompting further study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. McCarty
Max Baumgartner
George Frick
Earl Ericson
Mike Weinholzer
A. J. Duhn
L. O'Connor
J. J. Sullivan
A. Thompsen
Ralph Masters
W. L. O'Connor
A. H Henningsen
J. P. McManus
Charley Jensen
A. J. Johnson
Bert Anderson
John Swift
Olene Jacobson
Bennett Thoreson
A. H. Henningsen
B. E. Cappen
Howard Horswell
L. T. Lewison
Jim Robinson
C. A. Jensen
H. A. Ebenbast
Cc. T. Shiley
George
P. J. McCarty
Clarence Clemenson
Tom Allen
Alfred Simonsen
George Fricks
Adolph Spies
Joe Swift
Art Frauenholtz
Carl Elseniast
Frosty Peterson
Oral Bonstead
Ray Glazier
John McBride
Henry Westergard
Roy Bartleman
Twinned Visit Highlights Long Separation for Jensen Brothers
A. P. Jensen from Selma California visits his twin brother C. P. Jensen of Graettinger for the first time in 15 years. Both men, nearly 68, spent winters in Los Angeles. they plan to recall old ties and mark a rare reunion amid weather notes from Port Arthur and local curiosities in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Jensen
Selma
California
C. P. Jensen
Grnottinger
Jansen
Harlan
Iowa
Ray, Anderson
Graettinger
Mr. Jensen
Los Angeles
Cleur
Solata
Messrs. Jansen
Neculess
Social Items Highlight July Events At M E Church And Homes
Social items note the M. and W. Ladies Aid gathering on Thursday July 26 in the basement of the M. E. church hosted by Mrs. Walter Hamilton and Mrs. Glenn Shaver with invitations extended to all. Embroidery Club met Tuesday with many attendees and refreshments. A party for Miss Hope Christensen was hosted by Miss Byrd Amdahl with many young guests and birthday wishes. A shower for Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Grebe was held July 19 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. Ry Gardner with many gifts and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. &. Ladies’ Aid
M. E. Church
Walter Hamilton
Glenn Shaver
Embroidery Club
George Frick
Notice of Appointment Executrices of Estate in Iowa
The undersigned executrices of Conrad Wiegman late of Palo Alto County Iowa announce their appointment and qualification. All creditors are asked to promptly settle debts and any claims must be filed with the Clerk of the District Court as provided by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Iowa
Palo Alto County
Conrad Wiegman
Albert Luke
William Lites
Palo Alto
Willam Luke
Palo ‘Tutto
Agalnat
Ratate
District Court
Allowante
Corn Outlook Sees Very High Yields in Graettinger Area
The Corn outlook is bright with Graettinger territory showing excellent prospects. After June drought the corn kept growing, July rains aided crops, and despite a 10 to 16 percent wind loss, if this matures the average yield for the section will be very high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Boilay
Legion of Decency Branch Formed at Grocttinger Church
A new branch of the Legion of Decency was formed at the Catholic church in Grocttinger on Sunday. The signed membership nears 400, indicating strong local support for the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion of Decency
Grocttinger
Gasoline price cuts at Swea City stations
Swea City filling stations cut gasoline prices Saturday after noon with the competitive grade down to 44 cents a gallon including tax, a 2.7 cent drop. Higher grade gasoline fell to 16.6 cents, down 2 cents. Lightning struck Basil McEvoy’s home near Kuimstabung Wednesday night, knocking him from his chair but causing no injuries or home damage. Emmetsburg dealers Hossiak Curtis and Weisbrod fined 300, 150 and 50 dollars respectively for violating the automobile dealers code by allowing too much for old cars turned in on new purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swea City
Frimetshurg
Basil McEvoy
Kuimstabung
McEvoy
Emmetsburg
William Hossiak
Charien Curtis
I. 4
Weisbrod
Ruthvon Tree Press
Jensens Expand with New Wing at End of Fifth Street
The Jensen family began pouring cement yesterday for a 40 by 60 foot wing to house storage of manufactured products. Mauch is milled in their own plant. Moses Receives Promotion Deputy Game Warden Ross W. Moses named district supervisor for the Iowa fish and game commission in northwest Iowa, effective immediately. His successor as local warden has not been named. Emmetsburg Reporter notes a prayerful climate yet few items about rain thanking Sabbath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jensens
N. Jensen and Sons
Fifth Street
Mauch
Estherville Vindicator & Republican
Moses
Ross W. Moses
Iowa-fish and Game Commission
Lowa
Hia
Emmetsburg
Ara Tee
Service With A Smile Patchwork Item
A humorous note offers a loan of a lantern pump to the person who returns or pays for a borrowed fish rod reel and lantern. A West Bend Journal item mentions Vernon School house painting plans, while the Britt Tribune criticizes excessive advertising in newspapers and praises support for schools churches firemen and local groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolland Jurgens
West Bend Journal
Vernon
Wchool
Britt Tribune
County Workers Begin Retaining Wall Project in Emmetsburg
On Wednesday work started on a retaining wall project on the north and east sides of the Court House square in Emmetsburg. Two shifts of ten men, drawn from relief rolls, are on the job. The emergency relief fund of Iowa provided cement, reinforcing material, and form lumber weeks ago, with the county covering the remaining costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Court House Square
Emergency Relief Fund
State of
Iowa
Art Jensen Nabbed Prowler After Midnight Skirmish
Arthur Jensen of Fenton surprised a prowler at the Jensen and Bolstad store around midnight. He entered quietly, surprised the intruder in the grocery area, and the intruder fled through a window. A scuffle followed outside, with Jensen gaining the upper hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Jensen
Arthur Jensen
Fenton
Jensen & Bolstad
Art
Man Held Overnight After Emmetsburg Deputy Seizes Suspect
The article notes that the victim was identified as Theinie Mariach. Art transported the suspect to the A. J. Jensen home to determine what Andy wanted done. He was locked up for the night, and the next morning the Emmetsburg deputy sheriff took him into custody. A trial is expected to occur Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theinie
Art
A. J. Jensen
Andy
Emmetsburg
West Bend Journal
Pastor Christensen Seeks Early Lutheran Church Records
Rev James P Christensen of Graettinger visited Ruthven last Monday to interview old settlers for historical details on the founding of St Pauls Lutheran Church in Walnut township. He aims to verify reports that the church organized in the old Skevington hall in Ruthven over fifty years ago and seeks reliable information on related meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Christensen
Graettinger
Ruthven
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Walnut Township
Skevington Hall
Chrigensen
Ruhven Free Press
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Hawkeye Theatre
Frank Buck
MAD Lake News “A
the Graettinger Times
She’eraettinger
TIMES
Rabi
Ogthie
Port Arthur
Sullivan
Joe Kopacek
Rock, Rapids
Trig
Nora Springs
Charlotte Gallmeyer
Minnlin Blizabettt
Gald Betate
T Luke
Amvdatotsator Br
Batal Batata
Eneated
Jung
Bath
United Sttes Department of Agriculture
Armatrong Journal
Kensuth County
M. J. Duffy
Kusauth County
Brothers
Vernon Township
Dimmersburg
Sheldon
Milwaukee
Ochevadlan Arrow
Coleman Hospital
Cecil Caskey
Caskey
Spirit
Lake
Middle West
Farmers’Grain Co
D. BE. McCarty
Graetiinger
Tha I’armera Creamery Co
Our
Oran
Ian
LIC
DR. Hobson
Waiwii
Emmetsburg, JA
Home Bakery
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