Funeral of Mrs Thoresen Recalls Long Christian Life
The town mourns Ina Tollefson Thoresen who died after a hip injury at age 90. Born in Norway November 2, 185? she immigrated to the United States in 1867, married Gustav Thoresen in 1872, and lived on farms near Walting and Lake Emmet. Surviving children include Clara Remington, Louis G. Thoresen, Olaf Thoresen, and seven grandchildren. The ceremony was led by Rev. Han at home and church with a large attendance and a floral tribute from Lutheran Aid. Her widow, beloved mother, and Christian example were praised for guiding her children with steadfast faith. Sympathies extend to the sorrowing family.
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Av. Thoresen
Lutheran Aid Society
Ina Tollefson
Norind
United States
Duad
Ilinois
Guntav Thoresen
Thoresen
Emmet
Walting
Cari
Adolph
Clara Remington
North Dakota
Louis
Lyons
South Dakota
Olaf Thoresen
Estherville
Thorese
Fen
Ninety Nine Miles From Anywhere Fall From Window
A five year old boy, Vance Horswell, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Horswell, fell from a second story window onto a depot platform Friday evening. He was stunned but suffered no lasting harm. A large screen and frame broke his fall, prompting families to inspect screens for safety.
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Vance Horswell
B. H. Horswell
Services in Graettinger and Lost Island Sunday
English services Sunday morning at 10 30 conducted by Student A Anstenson in Graettinger. Lost Island also hosts 10 30 services with catechising of school children at 10 15. Parochial school picnic follows on the east side of Lost Island lake. all are welcome and bring lunch baskets. Rev 8 Sande.
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Graettinger
A. Anstenson
Lost Island
Lost Island Lake
Sande
Card Of Thanks And Local News Highlights
Card of thanks expresses gratitude for kindness during sickness and death, mentions Rev Hansen and funeral help. Lost Island items note Elmer Remington traveling from North Dakota for a mother’s funeral, social visits and visits to hospitals, and numerous local calls and gatherings in Wallingford Estherville Graettinger and nearby areas involving the Sandvig, Thoresen, Jensen, Lewis, Peters, and Duus families.
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Hansen
C. M. Remington
L. G. Hagen
Carl Thoreson
Olaf Thoresen
Lost Island
Elmer Remington
North Dakota
Paul Peton
Pete Jensen
Wallingford
Platter
Helgie
Tom Helgeson
Estherville
Henry Hauge
Fox Lake
Minnesota
Sheffield
Bertha Hauge
Sandvig
Lewis Sandvig
F. Shefield
Ethel
Theodore Thoresen
Copper Clad Demonstration At Charl ey Jensen Hardware
An educational Copper Clad range demonstration will be at Charley Jensen hardware store on August 3 4 and 6. An expert from the factory will conduct the event showing how the asbestos lining causes sweating fires and how the iron body shows moisture. Public invitation to attend, with a large display ad note.
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Charley Jensen Hardware
Graettinger Market Reports for July 27 1922
Graettinger market notes show corn price around 490, oats around 4.50, hogs topping at 10.50, hens near 1.60, and roosters and butter values listed in the day’s rural trade snapshot. Prices reflect local farm trade of that Thursday in Graettinger.
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Graettinger
Social Dance at Woodman Hall Tonight
A social dance will be held at Woodman hall this evening with excellent music and a promised good time for all dancers who attend. A Spark Plug Free Saturday offers a spare plug with five gallons of gas at the service station. see this week’s Times display ad. Danish Lutheran Church notes list English Sunday services at 10:80 in Duns school, Danish language at South Walnut church at two, and English at South Walnut again at eight. confirmation class at 10 a.m. Tuesday at South Walnut church, Rev. H. P. K. Hansen, Pastor.
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Woodman Hall
Duns School
South Walnut Church
H. P. K. Hansen
Lutheran Zion Congregation Services In German At Methodist Church
The Lutheran Zion Congregation will hold divine services in the German language at the Methodist church this Sunday July 30 beginning at 2 30 in the afternoon led by Rev J and Andrea and Pastor.
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Lutheran Zion
Methodist Church
Andrea
Rebekah Officers Installed in Graettinger Lodge
Graettinger Rebekah Lodge installed new officers with Mrs Hattie Berg and Mrs Ella Reed as installing officers. New officers include Jennie Fleming N.G. Blanche Baumouriner Valet Vies G. Della Holroyd Rec. Sec Katherine Hansen Fin Sec Charlotte Rubink Treasurer Lewina Westergard Warden Anna Frick Con. Julia Wikertoes O. G. Luella Reeves R. 8 to N. G Myrtle Truesdell L. 8 to N. G Hattie Berg BR. 8 to V. G Anna Rogers L. 3 to V. G Etta Sigler Chaplain Jennie Young PN. G. Refreshments by Edith Grodland and Anna Frick after. A nice time by all. Della Holroyd, Secretary.
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Rebekah
Graettinger Rebekah Lodge
Hattie Berg
Ella Reed
Jennie Fleming
Blanche Baumouriner
Della Holroyd
Katherine Hansen
Iaeewe
Fin
Charlotte Rubink
Lewina Westergard
Anna Frick
Julia Wikertoes
iBertha Sigler
O. G
Luella Reeves
Myrtle Truesdell
V. G
Anna Rogers
Etta Sigler
Jennie Young
Cccceeeas
Edith Grodland
Della ‘Holroyd
Graettinger Beats Lone Rock In Sunday Baseball Fight
Graettinger defeated Lone Rock 8 to 1 in a well played game at Jackman park Sunday afternoon. Paulsen and Reeves combined for Graettinger’s victory while Lone Rock’s effort impressed despite the loss. Next Sunday Graettinger travels to Lone Rock for a return game.
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Jackman Park
Graettinger
Lone Rock
Paulsen
Reeves
Big Ball Game At Hand's Park Promises Big Day
A baseball matchup between Swea City and the Tennessee Rats is set for Hand's Park next Sunday. The Times ad notes additional major attractions on the same date, promising a full day of entertainment.
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Hand’s Park
Swea City
Tennessee Rats
the Times
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Armstrong
Interlaken Lake
Fairmont
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Ringsted
Victor Henningsen
Hermanson
Ruthven
Lutheran Church Notice
Martin Myhre
Herke
Denver
Grachtinger
U. R. Next
Children's Haly
Toby
Bartleman
Graettinger High School
G. A. White
Pres
H._E. Wikert
Emmetsburg
Wikert
Wm. Ryan
Mrs. Ryan
Milford
Guilford Paulsen
American Legion
Liberty: Bell Savings Bank
Liberty Bell Bank
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