Gypsies Return to California for Grand Larceny Trial
Merced County authorities brought three gypsy suspects to California from Emmetsburg after extradition papers. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Marks face grand larceny trials for swindling a blind man out of 1800 dollars with a fortune telling hoax. Mrs. Millie Marks is a material witness. The group, once held in Estherville and Mallord, was moved with log chains and handcuffs as they head toward California court action.
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Emmetsburg
Long Last
Merced County
Calif
Palo Alto
West Coast
Joe Marks
Millie Marks
California
W. Williams
Robert Blue
Iowa
Talo Alto County
Dick Miller
Miller
Mia
Spencer
Estherville
Mallord
Carnival Company
Marks Tribe
Millie
Califorms
Emmet
Clay County
Special Meeting Monday August 9 at St Paul Lutheran church
A congregational meeting at St Paul Lutheran Church is set for Monday August 9, 1948 at 8:00 p.m. to call a new pastor. Rev. Fred Jacobsen has resigned and will move to Rolfe with his family at the end of August. Miss Christie Kreul's sister Elgin Kreul of Laurens died after long illness.
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St. Paul Lutheran Church
Fred Jacobsen
Rolfe
Kreul
Elgin Kreul
Laurens
Christie Kreul
Detasselers Now At Work In Local Corn Fields
A group of girls detasseling at the George Twait farm east of town works on 200 acres of Pioneer Hybrid Seed Corn sold by Herke and Lundgren. L R Luchsinger leads the crew driving the bus while Gladys Cameron acts as checker. Ruth ven workers assisted part time earlier in the week and later a group of boys will be employed in Emmetsburg as the corn matures.
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George Twait
Herke & Lundgren
L. R. Luchsinger
Gladys Cameron
Ruthven
Emmetsburg
Adams Family Returns Home After Yearlong National Tour
Bremerton couple John P. Adams and Inez Adams conclude a 17 086 mile nationwide journey begun June last year after retirement from Puget Sound naval shipyard They visited Graettinger Emmetsburg and numerous relatives including Mrs Sullivan and Mrs Thatcher Boles Benoit Adams Achttien and others in Colorado California Oregon Illinois and Washington state asserting there is no place like home.
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John P. Adams
Bremerton
Washington
J. J. Sullivan
Graettinger
Emmetsburg
Adams
Sullivan
John Galleger
Andy Adams
Bremerton Sun
Carl KB
Vera) Thatcher
Denver
Colo
B. C
Irene
Fred Spies Expected Home From Germany Next Week
St Paul church notes indicate Fred Spies may return from Germany next week and could speak at the August 5 Lutheran Brotherhood meeting if he arrives on time. If not, he may visit the East and drive home, arriving in Graettinger after August 5.
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Fred Spies
St. Paul
Talay
Germany
Lutheran Brotherhood
Graettinger
Weather Warm Week With Showers Delays Harvest Progress
A week of warm summer weather mixed with heavy showers disrupted harvesting of a bumper small grain crop. Cutting and combining were nearly finished, and corn remained in excellent condition.
Bake sale a success by St Paul Ladies Aid circle
Mrs Nels Nelsons circle of St Paul Ladies Aid held a bake sale at Hansen hardware. Despite a light crowd, most food and baked goods were sold by 6 p m.
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Nels Nelson
St. Paul
Soap Box Derby Divided Into Two Classes At Labor Day
Labor Day events will split into Class A for ages 13 14 16 and Class B for ages 10 11 12 with prizes including a bicycle and radio. Entries must pass safety inspection, drivers must ride their own cars, and wheels not exceeding 12 inches in diameter are required with a 40 inch wheelbase and 250 pounds total.
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Times
Graeitinger
Labor Day Meeting Set for City Hall Friday Eight
A Labor Day meeting will be held at City Hall Friday evening at eight o clock. All committee members and anyone interested in Labor Day should attend.
Fogde Purchases West Dolliver Farm in Quiet Transfer
Henry Fogde recently bought a high producing quarter section farm west of Dolliver. The Fogdes plan to move to the new property at the start of next March.
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Choice Farm
Henry Fogde
Dolliver
Fogdes
Heavy Rain Dampens Day With Persisting Downpour
A heavy cloud moved in from the west in the early morning hours and soaks the day with intermittent, soaking rain. The steady rainfall continues, affecting travel and outdoor activities as weather conditions remain unsettled.
Old Settlers Picnic Set For August 1 At State Park
The Old Settlers of Palo Alto and Fim counties plan their annual picnic at Lost Island State Park on Sunday August 1. State Senator Dewel of Algona will be principal speaker. Wear badges, bring own dishes, and a prize will be awarded to the oldest settler by continuous residence. All old settlers families and others are invited.
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Old Settlers Organization
Palo Alto
Fimmet Counties
Lost Island State Park
Sunsay
Dewel
Algona
Danish Emigrant Letter Describes River Trip and Emigration Plans
A Danish writer recounts a year in Germany, a Danish return in April, and a river trip with stops at Wejers Blaavand Esbjing and Prano. The letter notes a drunken ferry incident, coffee with Rasmussen family in Oakland, Fourth of July questions, and an emigration permit timeline of 14 to 16 months.
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Dotcimes Kirkepgaard
Denmirk
Voemmily
Jens
Grattinger
Dohanes
Geadlinger
Denmark
Jens Nirkezaara
Garuyion
Martin
Wejers
Blaavand
Esbjing
Prano
Sanderho Im
Rasmussen
Oakland
California
Kirkegaard
Suffered Heart Attack Strikes Chauncey Sherman
Chauncey Sherman, 29, son of Mr and Mrs Nick Sherman, suffered a heart attack Friday night while in Ammetsburg. He received prompt aid until a physician arrived and his friends hope for early improvement and full recovery.Frank Young, son of Mr and Mrs R M Young, is at Great Lakes for boot training and receives letters. Sealed bids are being received by the board of education for a job as bus driver, with details in today's classified column.
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Chauncey Sherman
Nick Sherman
Ammetsburg
Great Lakes
Frank Young
R. M. Young
Sk-Sr, Co
USNTC
Ilinois
Board of Education
Annual Auxiliary and Legion Picnic Held at Park
The Legion and Auxiliary sponsor a community picnic at Kearney State Park, Mimimetsburg, on Sunday August 8. Attendees should bring dishes lunch and coffee, while members provide free ice cream and pop. Aim for a record turnout to make the event memorable.
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Auxiliary
Legion
Legion and Auxiliary
Kearney State Park
Mimimetsburg
A Good Idea Check Your Subscription Label for Arrears
Inspect your subscription label now to confirm billing status and identify any overdue payments. The reminder stresses verifying charges and avoiding service disruption by addressing arrears promptly.
J Emmett Martin Sells Estherville Funeral Business
Mr and Mrs Romayne Huffman have purchased the J Emmett Martin funeral business, formerly Mahlum and Anderson, with Martin keeping the local furniture store and operating the funeral business for the Huffmans until a new Huff funeral home opens at Seventh Street and Fourth Avenue North. Expected opening August 8. The Huffmans also announced purchase of the G A Lyon property on North Seventh Street with extensive remodeling already underway to fit a provincial theme. The Huffmans plan to live in the upper apartment with their children Stephen and Sarah, move from Carroll soon, and Huffman will run the Carroll funeral home with his brothers, while Martin handles the furniture business and Gradlinger interests continue.
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Estherville Daily News
Romayne Huffman
J. Emmett Martin
Mahlum and Anderson Funeral Home
Priday
Mar. Martin
Huff Funeral Home
Seventh Street
Fourth Avenue North
Wuffran
G. A. Lyon
North Seventh Street
Tuffmans
Mareh 80
Mel. Huffman
Stephen
Sarah
Carroll
Huffman
Scranton
Martin
Gradlinger
Willis Sandin
Sandin
Henry Mahlum
Alan Hersleff Recovers From Neck Injury in Softball Game
Alan Hersleff of Wallingford suffered a neck injury two weeks ago while playing softball for the Wallingford team. A doctor placed his neck in a cast, to be worn for two months until the vertebra heals. Known as Pete to locals, he is a Graettinger High School alumnus.
The Migrative at Watson Theatre this August
The Watson Theatre at Grach tinger will show The Migrative on Thursday August 12 for one night only. Remember Mama plays Sunday and Monday August 1 and 2, and If You Knew Susie screens Sunday and Monday August 8. The August show card lists many feature pictures.
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Watson ‘Theatre
Grachtinger
Susie
Watson
Doctor Po wers to discontinue Graettinger office
Dr J L Powers of Estherville will discontinue his Graettinger office starting August 1 though he will still answer Graettinger calls. His office and residence numbers appear in his professional card. He has run an office in Graettinger since last November after Dr J P Mc Manus stopped practicing there.
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J. L. Powers
Estherville
Graettinger
Dr. Powers
J. P. McManus
New Welder Bought by Fred Rubink for Shop Opening
Fred Rubink tells the Times he bought a new electric welder for use in his blacksmith and welding shop opening near the Rock Island depot east and north of the location.
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Fred Rubink
the Times
Rock Island
Two Cars Wrecked In Crossroads Crash Near Graettinger
Don Oleson and Henry Appel escaped serious injury after their cars, a 1947 Kaiser and a 1937 Chevrolet, were destroyed in a crossroad collision two miles south and one mile west of Graettinger early Monday. Both drivers reported bumps and bruises but no lasting harm. Corn at the corner is blamed for limited visibility, with the Oleson car blending into the crops.
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Don Oleson
Henry Appel
Graettinger
Oscar L. Oleson
East Graettinger
Appel
Don
Henry
Spies & Levi Farm
Apwel
Sherif Miller
Oleson
Patented Fish Tongs A Must With Fishermen
Laure Weiland and Glenn Shaver of Shaver Mfg Co have patented a new device called a Fish Tongs. It is a pair of special pliers to hold fish while skinning cleaning or staking. The item is expected to sell widely with a market for millions.
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Laure Weiland
Glenn Shaver
Shaver Mfg. Co
Portable Electric Fence Time and Money Saver
Two Graettinger and Wallingford men, Emmett Anderson and Ernie Lawson, promote a newly patented portable electric fence. Manufactured parts come from Shaver Mt. Co. Groettinver plant with other components from an external war developed material converter. The design allows quick placement, easy removal for mowing, and rigid construction to cover more land efficiently.
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Graettinger
Wallingford
Emmett Anderson
Ernie Lawson
Portable Electric Fence Post Co
Times
Shaver Mt. Co
Groettinver
Prize Winning Pictures in Graettinger to be printed next week
The Times will publish four prize winning pictures taken in Graettinger and twenty additional child pictures from Waltz Studios next week. Readers are urged to order extra copies before printing begins to ensure availability since extra runs may sell out quickly.
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the Times
Graettinger
Waltz Studios
Times
Albert Lundgren III Improves to Bedfast at Home
Albert Lundgren III returned from Holy Family hospital Friday and is bedfast at his home. Friends are invited as he enjoys company. many local friends hope for early improvement and complete recovery.
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A. 'l, Lundgren III
Albert Lundgren
Holy Family Hospital
Lundgren
Printer’s note on reading opposite sheet ignored
Editorial guidance advises writers to focus on the visible side of a newspaper sheet and not rely on information presumed to be on the reverse side. Practically, copy should be self contained and complete without cross-reference to unavailable material.
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Towahaila
Fale
Alto
Clay
Merced
Alan
Bob Carter
Adolph Spies
Gary Jensen
Frank Hastings
Duck Wolfe
The
Goodwin Thoreson
John DeVries
Francis Heidecker
Bennett Thoreson
Ed Herke
Henry Lammers
Jack Wolfe
Max Baumgartner
Oral Bonstead
George Frick
Sam Watson
Art Henningsen
Julius Show
Wm, Rasmussen
John de Vries
Francis Warren
Jack Doyle
Arnold Henning- Bel
R. ‘T. Nauve
Herman Herke
Sanford Peterson
Amos Mammen
Earl Erickson
Kenneth Swift
Emmett Martin
C. A. Jensen
A. D.mcwilliams
Ernie Andresen
Jens Kirkegaaard
John Kirkegaard
U.S. A
Alan Hersleff
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