Paul Lewison 16 Scalded Removing Radiator Cap
Paul Lewison 16 son of Mr and Mrs L T Lewison of New Hampton was badly burned on face and neck while removing a radiator cap from the Lewison auto. Taken to Emmetsburg Hospital he recovered enough to leave the next day with doctor advising against lakes trip.
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Emmetsburg
Paul Lewison
L. Ty Lewison
New Hampton
Lakes
Paul
Tr. Powers
Lewigons
Graeitinger
Wm. Rasmussin
Artis Hatland Weds Gilbert England in Ringsted Ceremony
Artis Nsthee Hatland daughter of May and Karl Hatland and Gilbert Ryngland son of Mr and Mrs Otis England of Ringsted were united in marriage July 12 at 2 30 PM at Withervilla Lutheran church. Rev C M Hanson officiated. The bride wore a white crepe gown with veil and carried red roses. attendants wore blue net gowns. The groom wore a dark grey pinstripe suit. Reception followed at the Gariston hotel's Blue Room. The couple planned a wedding trip to Des Moines and will reside on the bridegroom's father's farm near Ringsted after July 18.
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Artis Nsthee Hatland
May
Karl Hatland
Gilbert Ryngland
Otis England
Ringsted
Withervilla Lutheran Church
C. M. Hanson
Sherman Gunderson
Paul Johnson
Alvin Johnson
Everett Harland
Gariston Hotel
L. M. England
Annn Steinhost
Des Moines
Titherville High School
Ben Franklins
Graettinger Coop Grain Elevator Gains White Paint and Walks
The Graettinger Co-Op Grain Co elevator was repainted white as part of improvements. A new sidewalk along the J Wikert residence and a cement crossing linking the J M Resh corner to a new walk by the Wm Hughes property were installed. Resh and Herke supervised three projects, with Lorne Walfe adding $3,000 in farm home additions. A curb is planned for the Anna MacDonald property.
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Graettinger Co-Op Grain Co
Resh & Herke
Lorne Walfe
Graettinger Han
Anna MacDonald
J M Resh Keeps 109 Year Old Penny In Possession
J M Resh of Graettinger claims a single U S penny dated 1838 remains unworn and valuable. He once owned about a dozen such pennies but dispersed them to relatives. The coin is described as nearly coin-sized and a striking curiosity.
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J. M. Reshy
Graettinger
U. S
Kenneth Harding Award Relayed From Puyallup Washington
The fragment reports an award from Kenneth Harding of Puyallup Washington. It notes Frank Vasey receiving the paper on time and contrasts two places with a preference for Towa over the other. The readable text offers limited context on the award or its significance.
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Kenneth Harding
Puyallup
Washington
Frank (Vasey
Towa
Victor Henningsen Named Comptroller Northwestern Life
Victor Henningsen, a Graettinger native and brother of A H Henningsen, recently promoted to comptroller of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co Milwaukee. He previously served as associate actuary and was elected at the board meeting to succeed Shepard T Barry retired.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Victor EH. Henningsen
Graettinger
A. H. Henningsen
Vic
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co
Victor ¥. Menningsen
Northwestern Mutu Life Insurance Co
Shepard Ti. Barry
Northwestern
Henningsen
University of O ‘Tawa
Prudential Insurance Co
American Institute of Actuaries
Acturial Society of America
New Auctioneering Firm Formed in Graettinger
M C Grodland teams with Norman Bortvit and Wm Brown to launch Grodland Bortvit and Brown auctioneers. Grodland brings forty years of experience, while Bortvit and Brown are young farmers trained at Mason City auctioneering school. The Times notes their local know how and invites patronage.
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Greettinger
M. C. Grodland
Northwest Town
Norman Bortvit
Wm. Brown
Bortvit
Brown
Mason City
Grodland
the Times
Grodland, Bortint & Brown
Baumgartners Return From East Vacation Visit
Mr and Mrs Max Baumgartner and David and Helen Baumgartner returned Saturday from a vacation in the east. They visited Mr and Mrs F K Warren at Princeton New Jersey. Mrs Warren is the former Mildred Baumgartner.
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Max Baumgartner
David
Helen
East
F. K. Warren
Princeton, New Jersey
Graettinger Beats West Bend 7 1 In Sunday Game
Graettinger Independent reports Graettinger defeated West Bend 7 to 1 to move closer to second place in Palo Alto County Baseball League. Highlight plays included catches by Hary Strain and Schung and Myers driving in runs. Johnny Fish stole third on a misplayed ball for a home run on a walk.
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Ray Suss
Paul Anderson
McQuown
Johnny Fish
Fish
Tish
Graettinger
Graettinger Farmers
Frick and Munson
Yervil
West Bend
RH Fish
Schang
McCombs
Stram
Anderson
Stramn
Munson
Myers
Teeeee
MT BR
John Passell Dead in Des Moines Describes Surviving Family
Emmetsburg Reporter notes death of John Passell fr former local businessman in Des Moines. Survived by wife Ella Godden, two daughters, brother Joe in Emmetsburg, another brother in Chicago, sister in Pennsylvania. Also reports adoption of baby boy by J F E McDonald and Marian George McDonald.
Heuertzs Sell Home in Los Angeles and Postpone Travel
Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Heuertz have sold their Los Angeles home and do not plan to buy another property now. They intended a Graettinger visit this year but have postponed the trip for a year.
Protest Upholds Emmetsburg Graettinger Game Call
The protest board of Talo Alta County Baseball league sustains Graettinger protest after Emmetsburg defeated Graettinger 9 to 6 on a disputed home run by Graettinger Catcher Sturm. Umpire ruled foul. ball counted fair by home plate. Replay will start in second inning at Ruthven diamond.
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Talo Alta County Baseball League
Graettinger
Emmetsburg
Sturm
Sturn
Fornter
Kevin Reeves
Do Rims
Miomelsburg
Death of Cr Anderson 74 Father of Mrs Sorensen
Mrs Harvey Sorensen of Graettinger reports the death of her father Carl Anderson 74 at Mmomentsburg hospital on August 25 1947. Born September 8 1871 in Dalarne Sweden he sailed to the United States in 1899 and settled in Ayrshire where he worked as a painter and papel hanging contractor. Survived by daughter Mrs Harvey Sorensen three sons and 34 grandchildren with two sisters in Sweden. The Times extends sympathy to the family. Picnic Sunday August 16 for service men Legion Auxiliary and families at Defiance State Park near Websterville.
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Harvey Sorensen
Graettinger
Cr. Anderson
Mmometsburg
Wi Garliie Anderson
Sister
Dalarne
Sweden
United States
Nels Swanson
Ayrshire
Methodist
Gradtin Wer
Haroll Anderson
Stanhope
Iowa
Ervin Anderson
R. Eric Anderson
Des Moines
Anna Erickson
Stead, New [Beste
Sara Anderson
Solden
the Times
Mia
Sorensen
FL. Defiance State Park
Wsbherville
California visitors return to Graettinger after 21 years
Mr and Mrs Linden Johnson and their two children from Harbor City California arrived in Graettinger for a visit with friends. It was Linden Johnsons first trip back home in 21 years. The family had been in Minnesota visiting relatives and then traveled on to Worthington Minnesota.
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California
Linden Johnson
Harbor City
Graettinger
Linden
Minnesota
Ana
Worthington
Mrs Minard Levi Faces Surgical Operation in Des Moines
Mrs. Minard Levi of this locality traveled to Des Moines early this week for a planned surgical operation on Tuesday. Local friends express sincere hope for her speedy recovery and full restoration to health and strength.
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Minard Levi
Des Moines
Pasadena couple arrives for visit with Jensen and Swanson families
Mr and Mrs Louis Christensen of Pasadena California arrive for a visit this week with their daughters Mrs Frans Swanson and Mrs Martin Jensen and families this brings extended relatives together in the local area notes.
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Pasadena
Louis Christensen
California
Frans Swanson
Martin Jensen
Gleason Named Ruthven Route 1 Carrier Change
Postmaster Ray Gleason of Ruthven resigns to take a rural routes job from Ruthven. He has served as Ruthven post master for several years and is described as a capable official. Miss Ruth Currans named acting post master. change effective September 11.
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Ray Gleason
Ruthven
Tsland
Ruth Currans
Ben PF Reeves Receives Cheyenne Letter Reference
A letter from Ben PF Reeves of Cheyenne Wyoming arrives addressed to Yolo John. Reeves mentions Myontior Days at Cheyenne and describes it as a show.
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Ben PF. Reeves
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Yolo
John
Ben
Mrs. H. J. Spear Dies in Estherville at 68
Mrs. H. J. Spear, 68, of Estherville died Tuesday night at Holy Family hospital after a long illness. She had been ill since fall and hospitalized since February. Funeral at St Patrick's Church Mottville with interment in Gruettinger Cemetery. Survived by husband and six children including Nicholas, William, Sister Marie Jude, and others. four grandchildren. The family had lived on farms in Dallas County and Emmet County before settling in Estherville.
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WT. J. Spear
Holy Family Hospital
Estherville
Shear
Mike
St Patrick’s Catholic
Clrch
Motherville
Spear
Gruettinger Catholic
Katherine Wacht
Me. Fent
Nick Wacht
Dallas County
Tawa
IsTo
Horace Spear Oat Granger
Iowa
Fredericksen
Mud Lake
Dmmet
Apoast Spring
Spears
Nicholas
William Spear
Marie Jude
Adrian
Michigan
Anthony Theesfeld
John Theesfeld
Harold Theesfeld
Donald Gerald
Catherine
Judith Theesfel
Mr. Spear
Grachtinger
Auxiliary Officers Installed at Graettinger
Officers of the Lemon auxiliary of Graettinger were installed recently. Named are President Ida Christensen, First Vice-President Carolyn Doyle, Second Vice-President Carol Fish, Secretary Clarissa Swanson, Treasurer Leta McCombs, Sgt. at Arms Elaine Thoreson, Historian Margaret Johnson, Chaplain Antoinette Carter, and Executive Committee Irene Petersen Idella Fleming Sylvia Starkey and Helen Potter.
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Lemon Auxiliary
Graettinger
Ida Christensen
Carolyn Doyle
Carol Fish
Clarissa Swanson
Leta McCombs
al Arms
Elaine Thoreson
Margaret Johnson
Antoinette Carter
Irene Petersen
Idella Fleming
Sylvia Starkey
Helen Potter
Mrs. S T Shiley Died Suddenly Last Night
Mrs. S T Shiley, 68, died of a heart attack last night. Death found at 6:at this morning when her husband called. She had minor heat distress Wednesday. funeral Saturday at 9:80 in Cracttinger Catholic church, Very Rev Vather Mason officiating. Survived by husband and son Dr C A Shiley and family of Graettinger.
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T. Shiley
Weather notes mark cool breeze amid hot spell
The forenoon reports light clouds and a cool breeze with a pleasant morning. Temperatures ranged with Estherville 101, Sioux City 107, and local 102, describing a hot spell overlapping a delayed corn crop, with rain scarce, pastures rare, and ripening grain uneven though quality praised.
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Estherville
Sioux City
Times
Mrs. S. R. Stedman is Dead in Emmetsburg
Mrs. S. R. Stedman of Emmetsburg died Tuesday evening after a long residence there. The Stedman family lived in Emmetsburg for many years. Mr. Stedman is a traveling salesman who often visits Graettinger and once worked in the Graettinger bank in the old wooden corner building now occupied by Potter's Cafe. The Times offers sympathy to the Stedman family.
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S. R. Stedman
Emmetsburg
Mr. Stedman
Graettinger
Graettinger Bank
Potter's Cafe
the Times
Lavonne Griggs Injured In Car Crash
Lavonne Griggs an 18 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Bert Griggs sustained multiple injuries when the Model A Ford she drove Monday overturned in a ditch Her twin sister was uninjured Her grandmother Mrs Bren ney Martin 84 of Yakima Washington died and Mrs Emmett Martin mourns her loss The widow is at Newton while her mother attends the funeral in Washington
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Lavonne Griggs
Bert Griggs
Emmett Martin
Brenney
Yakima
Washington
Martin
Newton
Mailing Dates Corrected on Times List to July 25
The Times mailing list dates were corrected to July 25 and subscribers are asked to check their address labels for proper credit. If an error is found, please notify the newspaper.
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Times
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Artis Hatland
Gilbert
England
J. M. Resh
Victor Henningsen
Northwestern Life
Terris
Ken Gox
Estherville Daily News
Chicago
Minneapolis
Los Angeles
Life Magazine
Vivian Sullivan
John Passell
James Ernest McDonald
J. FE. McDonald
Maxon City
Janes Ernest
McDonald
Marian George
E. 8. George
Palo Alto
Gleason
Route 1
H.J. Spear
S. T. Shiley
Will Sullivan
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