Babies and Children Prize Photo Contest at Legion Hall
Lloyd Studio invites all families within its territory to have children photographed for a prize contest. Entries open to anyone under 15, with judging by the Art Department of Lloyd's. prizes range from 5 to 20 dollars in pictures. Free sittings Thursday, July 34, noon to 6 at the Legion hall Graettinger. no obligation to buy.
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Lloyd Studio
the Legion Hall
Graeltinser
Legion Hall
Vlovil
Des Moines
Art Department
Lloyd's
Graettingrer
Social items capture family, club, and shower gatherings
Social notes from Graettinger area include a Mrs Thomas Allen family reunion at Win mets bur ge park on a sunny Sunday. Entries cover Two Table Bridge Club hosted by Mrs A W Ritzman with dessert, high score by Mrs A D McWilliams, Walnut club coffee at Mrs Clarence Clemmenson, Doreus Mission society meeting at St Paul church parlors hosted by Mrs Anna M Jorgensen and Mrs Anns Schurmann, and a miscellaneous shower for Mr and Mrs Barney Rolfson with guests from Graettinger Wallingford and Fatherville at the First Lutheran church parlor.
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Two Table Bridge Club
A. W. Ritzman
A. D. McWilliams
Clemmenson
Walnut Club
Clarence Clemmenson
Graettinger
Dourcau Mixsion Lotiety ‘Yn
Doreus Mission Society
St. Paul Church
Anna M. Jorgensen
Mia
Anna Jorgensen
Anns Schurmann
Barney Rolfson
Wallingford
Fatherville
Gilmore City Painter Dies of Heart Attack
William Hartman, 30, of Gilmore City, died of a heart attack Friday forenoon at the home of Ted Christiansen in Graettinger where he roomed. A painter working on farms near Motherville, he fell ill about nine and died about 11:30. He had lived in Graettinger two weeks, with a history of fainting spells. Survived by his wife and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian Hartman
Gilmore City
Mes
Ted Christiansen
Uraettinger
Mr. Marton
Harold Dallmann
Motherville
Graettinger
Dr. McManus
Aroun
Oats Excellent Quality But Low Yields Reported
The 1947 oats are described as excellent quality though yields are disappointing. Early varieties have begun to be cut and first reports from the Times office indicate late oats remain to be harvested.
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Times Office
Dorothy Payton Weds Gruver Young Man in Minnesota
Dorothy Payton daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Payton Graettinger wed Russel Christensen son of G P Christensen Gruver at 6 00 p m in Jackson Minnesota on Saturday July 12 The couple's attendants were Mr and Mrs Melvin Derrickson of Watherville The bride wore a white dress with rose accessories and the groom a blue suit The Times extends congratulations and notes the bride's Graettinger roots and local friendships made since high school graduation.
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Dorothy Payton
Frank Payton
Graettinger
Russel Christensen
G. P. Christensen
Gruver
Jackson
Minnesota
Melvin Derrickson
Watherville
Graettinger High School
U. S. Army
Registered Cow Spiestein Sold to Graettinger Herd
A purchased registered cow Spiestein from Graettinger was recently acquired with a Holstein Friesian heifer joining the herd from M. Treosti in Carnation Washington.
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Spiestein
Graettinger
M. Treosti
Carnation
Washington
Graettinger Tops Havelock 5-1 In County League Game
Graettinger Independents stay in pursuit of second as lefty McQuown strikes out 14 and Vernie Strum hits a first inning homer to spark a 5-1 win over Havelock. Havelock scores in eighth, box score lists Schany Meyers McQuown Strum and others.
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Ray Sess
Sunlay
Schang
McQuown
Frick
Graettinger
Havelock
Strum
Nicholson
Worthington
Deing Electrical Wiring Busy Summer in Ames Area
Deing Electrical Wiring Howard Sons works this summer wiring local properties. The crew notes the student from Ames will not return to college until late September. He has been very busy this season.
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Howard Sons
Ames
Corn Prospects Improve With Rain Needed
Corn prospects brighten after three weeks of slower July growth. Five cool days stalled progress and rainfall is now needed for faster development. Mr and Mrs John Adams of Washington state along with Andy Adan and Mrs John Galleger of Kimigota burg visited Kelcher Minnesota at Mr and Mrs Prank Adams's home last week.
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Minnesota
John Adams
Washington State
Andy Adan
John Galleger
Kimigotaburg
Kelcher
Prank Adams
Messrs. Adams
Gallecer
Sane village dissolved by Roswell Ripp departure
Petunia residents recall Roswell Ripp as a polarizing figure who split opinions on religion and politics, never yielding his stance and often outyelling opponents. His departure left the town in a hush as two sides seemed to vanish with him. A second note cites wilting as a new method for storing legumes, leaving crops in the earth until moisture reaches 68 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell Ripp
Riley Regzidew
Petunia
Kansas City Star
Amos Sevdy Dies at 47 After Illness and Military Honors
Amos Sevdy 47 died at home Thursday night July 17 1947 after a period of failing health. He was a WWII veteran with seven months service in the US Army Fifth Cavalry and received full military honors at funeral. Survived by wife Frazer Ditsworth son James Amos and four stepchildren along with parents and siblings. Services held at Graettinger First Lutheran with Martin Funeral Service in charge.
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Amos Sevdy
Lem
Veterans Hospital
Des Moines
First Luthern Church
Grachtinger
J. W. Quamn
Graatfinger
Mmimet Harris
Russel Peterson
Clarence Christensen
Ross Gilbaugh
Roy Sloniker
M. I. Gilbaugh
Martin
Graettidger
Amos Jasper Sevdy
Roland
Iowa
Sevdy
Graettin War and
Mr. Sevdy
Frazer Disworth
Sitley
Gradlinger
Dee
James Amos
Wayne
Velda
Vern
Charles Ditsworth
C. ‘T. Sevdy
Graettinger
Julius
Poulsbo
Washington
Wesley
Nettie Hervim
Amos Leviy
Fifth Cavalry
Hewis
American Legion
Vimos
Mys
Sandy
rRister
Boy Scout Rope Yard Record Tied At Camp
Don Glazier reports a large turnout as Jo Anderson set a knot tying record, finishing six knots in seventeen seconds. The event showcased Scoutcraft and earned the Ifloner Troop Award for the troop. Rel Diamond and White Diamond awards recognized campers and leaders, with John Bondhus and Don Glazier among awardees.
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BOY Scout
Don Glazier
Jo Anderson
Ifloner
Maynard Holland
Ronald Leduc
Dale Larson
Beryl Starkey
Richard Jensen
Donald Potter
Deryl Fleming
Levant Camp
John Bondhus
Graettinger Times No 1 Vol 1 Review Promised
An early issue of the Graettinger Times No 1 Vol 1 is described as neatly printed and well preserved. Marshal Albert Jensen delivered the first copy to the Times office, thrilling the publisher who has long sought a copy.
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The
Times
Graettinger Times
Marshal Albert Jensen
Father Neppel and Sister Die in Fatal Car Crash
Rev. Father John Neppel, 75, and his sister Miss Inti Neppel died after his car struck a culvert near Stedou in Kossuth county. The mother Neppel reportedly died of a heart attack as the vehicle left the road while passing hay. Mags Walher Neppel pastored Mallard church for nearly 20 years before a transfer five years ago. Brothers Father Joseph Neppel of Afton and Mayr KE M Neppel of Ashton are also priests.
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John Neppel
Stedou
Kossuth Courtly
Inti Neppel
Willy
Neppel
St. Benedict
Kossuth
Father Neppel
Johlman
Dubuque
Edmund Heelan
Sioux City
Walher Neppel
Mallard Church
Mallard
Palo Alto
Joseph Neppel
Afton
Mayr
KE. M. Neppel
Ashton
First Lutherans Welcome Their New Minister
The First Lutheran church held a welcome meeting for Rev. J. W. Quant at St. Paul church on Tuesday. The program included scripture, a hymn, welcome speeches from church leaders, and remarks from Rev. Fred Joacntsen. Rev. Thompson, acting pastor for a year, was thanked for his service as Quant began his duties.
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First Lutheran Church
J. W. Quant
St. Paul
Aiuto
John Bondhus
Quio
Thompson
Immetsburg
Bennett Thoreson
Wm. Rasmussen
Ladies’ Art Society
O. K. Thoreson
Allen Thirkland
Luther Lena
Alys Thoreson
Fred Joacntsen
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Jorgen Andersen
Quam
Futtine
I Chraattinger
Gearttinger
Reverend Sullivan Leaves for Los Angeles on Vacation
Rev. Father FE J Sullivan of Los Angeles has returned home to visit his parents Mr and Mrs J Sullivan then heads back to Los Angeles with Rev Dr Warley pastor of Immaculate Conception Graettinger. They toured the Black Hills Yellowstone Salt Lake City and San Francisco en route to Los Angeles where Father Hurley will be away through July and August. Father Edward serves as chaplain at the General hospital in Los Angeles and was ordained there three years ago.
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Los Angeles
FE. J. Sullivan
J. Sullivan
Warley
Immaculate Conception Church
Graettinger
Black Hills
Yellowstone
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Ton Angeles
Father Hurley
Father Edward
General Hospital
Miss Caroline Myhre Suffered Hip Injury in Fall
Miss Caroline Myhre of Estherville sister of Martin Myhre suffered a broken hip three weeks ago in a fall from a stepladder. She has been living at Estherville while caring for Mrs Storhow. She was a machine operator at the Times from 1942 to 1943 and also worked in 1917. Friends regret the misfortune and wish her a full recovery. An operation at Park View Line Monday proceeded well and she will stay two weeks as a patient.
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Caroline Myhre
Estherville
Martin Myhre
Grachtinger
Storhow
Caroline
Times Office
Times
Miss Myhre
Park View
Man Electrocuted While Working for Town Utility
A Fineman for the Town Public Service Co. was electrocuted Tuesday afternoon while repairing a pole when a live wire broke loose and touched him. He was married and resided in Emmetsburg. he sustained severe injuries before succumbing.
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Town Public Service Co
Howe
Emmetsburg
Fire Truck Drive Gains Strong Rural Support
A two week fund drive for a new rural fire truck earns near unanimous backing, with many agreeing to help after missed calls. Residents urged to visit Jensen drug store in Graettinger to donate, as the town plans to house the truck and add a room for the old vehicle. The upgrade, costing roughly the truck price over 15 years, aims to protect Graettinger and surrounding property with improved equipment. The Graettinger Fire Dept has earned praise for its decades of service and anticipates stronger performance with the new vehicle.
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Cnlledt
Jensen Drug Store
Graettinger
Grachtinger Fire Dept
Spies and Levi win junior Holstein championship at Spencer show
The Times notes no complete report but confirms Spies and Levi entries won the junior championship in both male and female divisions. Their cattle also captured six other first prizes and several seconds, marking one of the Midwest’s finest Holstein herds.
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Times
Spencer Monday
Spies & Levi
Mid-West
Housing In Florida Amid High Prices And Demand
The housing market in Florida mirrors national trends with strong demand in Town and rising rents. Mr. and Mrs. Jensen stay with Mrs. A. J. Johnson in Gradlinger as they plan a drive to California, possibly settling there while noting relatives in Graettinger.
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Florida
Tod. P. Janstm
Jensen
Gradlinger
A. J. Johnson
United States
California
Mrs. Jensen
Graettinger
Sister Mos Garrelts Mourned in Manson
Aston Garrelts mourns his sister Mos Michael Reiter of Manson died a week ago Saturday at 66 after long illness. The funeral was held Tuesday. Mrs Garrelts cared for her in Manson for nearly two months. She leaves husband ten children a brother in Ayrshire and a sister in Oklahoma. Aaron Garrells of Graettin ner expresses sympathy.
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Aston Garrelts
Mos
Michael Reiter
Manson
Garrells
Ultraviolet Ray Equipment Installed at Locker Plant
N B Gilbaugh has installed an ultraviolet ray unit in the chill room at his locker plant in Grachtime r. The rays claim to kill bacteria and keep meat in excellent condition. Jack Wolfe has used such a lamp in his meat refrigerator for some time. In large plants a lamp is placed over each meat block. The violet light is intense and may affect the eyes.
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Gilbaugh
Grachtinger
Jack Wolfe
Little Boy Larry Herke Nearing Hospital Release
Larry Herke, a six year old patient at Emmetsburg hospital, is expected to leave soon after last Thursday surgery. He recovered well and is taking nourishment, with friends assured he will regain strength rapidly as he continues on the road to recovery.
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Larry Herke
Emmetsburg Hospital
Returned from Canada Mr and Mrs Adolph Spies and family
Mr and Mrs Adolph Spies and their children returned from a two week trip to northern Minnesota and Canada. They spent time at Port Arthur and Ft William and noted many Ukranians and Finns moving into those cities. The text reflects on Canada’s immigration issues after the war years and suggests a real problem for the country.
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Canada
Adolph Spies
Minnesota
Port Arthur
Ft. William
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Bride of Gruver
Jackson, Minnesota
Barney Kolfaan
Malcolm Jensen
A. J. Jolngan
A. H. Henningsen
D. C. Byerringer
J. J. Sullivan
Johnson
Helmond
Joe Schumacher
MD. Sullivan
Los Atmeles
Shelton
Schumacher
Tom Duffy
Clarence Doerning
ES. George
George
Col
R. E, George
Ft. Knox
Kentucky
Be, McDonald
Mason City
Emmett Jackman
Michael
Mary ‘Ann
Fistherville
St. M. McDowell
Beth
Jean
Leonard Bonstead
Anton Bonstead
Alaska
Great Falls
Montana
Frank Christensen
Wrank Christensen
Veterans’ Hospital
San Diego
First Lutherans
Spies & Lin
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