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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1939

Page

2

Mrs Bates Attacked By Night Prowler

Los Angeles Evening Herald Express reports a brutal dawn attack on Mrs Ina Bates of Huntington Park after a screen door was forced. She was choked and struck until knocked unconscious, then aided by her brother in law. Police suspect a repeating violent offender in the southwest district.

Bister Vangie Reeves Maniac Huntington Park California Los Angeles Evening Herald Express Ino Bates Bates Gracttinger Guthrie Center Los Angeles Ina Bates Vernon Mission Hospital William Hulquist

Remains Of Mrs. Berg Laid To Rest In Graettinger Area

The Berg family, prominent in Graettinger and Wallingford since 1916, mourns the death of Mrs. S. W. Berg. A devoted wife and mother, she helped raise a large family of sons and daughters and was valued for kindness and charity. Mr. Berg and family endure deep loss after over fifty years together and the community extends sympathy.

Berg Graettinger Wallingford el Yeura Mr. Berg

Eddie Kiehl Took On Kidnap Killer Pursuit

The killer, chased by six men and crime experts from six states for a week, eluded authorities as Eddie Kiehl testified before Sheriff Champ Crawford. He admitted three kidnappings but denied the Hamilton case. Police tracked the suspect toward Oklahoma, with a radio car pursuing near a tourist ramp 18 miles from Ozark.

Hill Russell Hamilton Crawford United States Chicago Oliver Lawrence Dressler Dressler Okmunlgee Okla Jack Russell Okmulgee Champ Crawford

R C Mason Dies After Long, Active Life in Community

Charles Mason born March 26 1860 in England died last Monday at Gruettinger after a long life marked by farming carpentry and contract work. Survived by wife four children ten grandchildren and four stepchildren along with siblings. Graveside reflections note his keen interest in current events and steadfast humor as a respected Gruettinger neighbor and Times figure.

Riehart Charles Mason Thomas Elizabeth Cowperthwaite Mason Kendal England Mason United States Tuma County Iowa Mo Mason Reinbeck Nagan Alfred N. Densen Lake Park Howard Mason Graettinger Oscar Olson Ruth R. C. Wilson Dallas Oregon J. E. Mason Mason Graettinger Ita Mr. Mason Melpites Times Hag

Ringsted Baby Dies From Severe Burns

George Kimmel aged 2, son of Mr and Mrs Louis Kimmel of Ringsted, died at Coleman hospital from burns suffered when boiling water toppled from a kettle in the yard on Wednesday. The child was scalded on about a quarter of his body. funeral held Monday on his second birthday. He leaves parents, a sister Mary Ellen, and an unnamed baby sister.

Estherville Daily News George Kimmel Louis Kimmel Ringsted Coleman Hospital Kimmet George Mary Ellen

Twelve Mile Lake Social Notes and Local Visits

Sunday visits dot a busy week in Twelve Mile Lake area as families from Huntington, Immetsburg, and nearby towns share time at relatives homes. Op eration news at Coleman hospital, wedding trip returns, funeral attendance from Des Moines to Ruthven, and a ladies shower for Mrs Elwood Hyatt shape the social page.

Marian Sampson Huntington Ben Sampson Guilford Osher John Conway Conway Immetsburge Charley Brown Coleman Hospital Estherville C. B. Larson Leonard Cole Albert Christensen Lloyd Larson Ted Berg Ruthven Otto Herman Terris W. Berg G. B Lowell Berg Spencer TA. Larson Emmett Amdahl Jackson, Mlnn Berg Elwood Hyatt

Catholic Ladies' Aid Meeting July 26 at church basement

Members of Mia Soren Dulin's circle invite all to attend a Catholic Ladies' Aid gathering at the church basement next Wednesday July 26. The item notes a cordial invitation and communal attendance.

Catholic Ladies’ Aid Mia Soren Dulin Catholc Ladies’ Aid

Sudden Farm Club Plans Amid Tragic Accident News

A bolt from the blue reports the death of Helge Heljernen on Tuesday. Local figures, including Don Hermanson and Frances Quamn, lead a county Farm Bureau committee arranging a county sports festival and selecting sub committee members, with hopes for state festival representation in Farm Bureau baseball and 4-H fastball. Residents of Rockwell Town recall a July fourth water tank explosion that collapsed the city hall and damaged pumps.

Palo Ato County Farm Bureau Sorenson Town Farm Bureau Federation State Farm Bureau Ames Parm Bureau Guard Helge Heljren Helgeson Charles Brown Linda Bakka C. 28 Larson le A. Larson Don Hermanson Frances Quamn Dennis Schubler Charles Salven Lee Zeigter Glenn J. Carver Palo Alto County Farm Bureau Farm Bureau Rockwell City Hall

High Lake Community Socials and Visits

Mrs John Simpson and Harold and Larry of Estherville visited the Chase HusH home, with Francis joining to spend time. Johnnie Johnson and family show off a new Pontiac. Several locals from Graettinger Newton and Estherville called at Iversen Peters home and other relatives. Many outings included visits to Lamberton Redwood Falls and sewing circle hosting by Mrs duhnniz Johnson.

John Simpson Harold Larry Estherville Chase Hush Simpson Francis Johnnie Johnson Lewis Christopher Graettinger Westi Nofstead Newton Andrew Iversen Ben Peterson Loretta Lloyd Moore Lamberton Chris Petersim Redwood Falls Sylister Riley Duhnniz Johnson Pete Mhlers Roilman Labiers Melvin Christianse Joyce Doris Graf Michaelson Chas Hash Gus Knudson Gruver

Revolutions Of Condolence for Hattie Burg

A formal resolution from Grachtinger Rebekah Lodge No. 417 expresses deep sorrow over the death of sister Hattie Burg. The wording extends sympathy to the bereaved family and notes the charter’s fate and minutes to record the loss, with copies to Jennie K. Fleming and Charlotte Rubink and committee members.

Hattie Burg Losawe Dekheas Grachtinger Rebekah Lodge Eline Jennie K.pleming

Hartley Youth Injured In Arnolds Park Roller Coaster Accident

Norman Fike, 20, of Hartley, suffered severe injuries after falling 20 feet from a Thriller coaster car at Arnolds Park. He remained in critical condition at Spirit Lake hospital with a 12 inch bone deep cut on his right hip and mangled right shoulder. Witnesses noted belts unhooking on the third dip and passengers attempting gymnastics as the cars descended, while operators described safety belt issues during the ride.

Estherville Spirit Lake Hospital Hartley Fike Walter Phillips Arnolds Park

Church Notes and Lutheran Church Sunday Service Updates

Church notes list Sunday School at 10, Morning Worship at 11, Epworth League at 8, with encouragement to give. Lutheran notes report services at First Luth. 9 am, camp attendance, Lost Island 11 am, Sunday School 40, July 28 Home Mission. reflecting on offerings and spiritual themes about repentance and God’s goodness.

Lutheran Church S. S Bible Camp Lost Island Luth Bertha Halvorgen Jesus Christ Jeremiah

Bids Wanted for School House Construction in Districts 1 and 4

Bids will be received by the undersigned for materials used in building school houses in Districts 1 and 4 Just Island township. Bids due Tuesday July 25 1939 at 8 30 p m Plans and specifications available from the secretary. The board reserves right to reject any or all bids. Martin Simonson Secretary Febid City Barber Shop Best of service and workmanship Ladies and children's work a specialty. Your patronage is appreciated Martin Myhre Prop. Bartleman Bar ber Shop Ladies gents and children's work solicited modern equipment experienced workmen Shop located in Phillips Hotel Cafe building Battleman Tires proprietors

Just Island Township Martin Simonson Martin Myhre Bartleman Phillips’ Hotel & Cafe Battleman Tires City Robt Simonsen Gracttinger Towa

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