Local Residents Treated At Several Hospitals
Dozens of area residents were reported ill or hospitalized over the past two weeks. Holy Family Hospital cared for many, including Henry Garrelts recovering from virus pneumonia and Mrs. Aaron Garretts, also a patient. Other patients listed include Jeng A. Jensen, Max Baumgartner, Mrs. J. W. Oakes Sr, Loyd Simonson, Chris Jacobson, Fd Zitterich, and Carl Christensen with varying medical needs and post operative recovery updates.
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Holy Family Hospital
Rochester
Lemmenson
Fred Masters
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Sioux City
Wayne
Masters
Henry Garrelts
Aaron Garretts
Jeng A. Jensen
West of Estherville
Max Baumgartner
Minneapolis
J. W. Oakes, Sr
Loyd Simonson
Memorial Hospital
Emmetsburg
Chris Jacobson
Graettinger
Fd Zitterich
Carl Christensen
Joseph’s Hospital
Clarence Clammenson
Emmetsburg Native Promoted to Corporal in Korea
Darwin A. Koppie of Emmetsburg has been promoted to corporal with the 3rd Rock of the Marne division in Korea. A radio operator with the 8th Signal Company since enlisting in January 1961, he trained at Camp McCoy Wisconsin and arrived in Korea in January. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Anthony J Koppie and his wife Nancy resides in Graettinger.
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Darwin A. Koppie
Nancy
Graettinger
Marne
Korea
Koppie
8Rd Signal Company
Camp McCoy
Wisconsin
Anthony J. Koppie
Emmetsburg
Emmetsburg High School
Los Angeles Couple Visits Graettinger Relatives
Mr and Mrs Keith Andewegg of Los Angeles arrived in Graettinger last Thursday for a two week visit with Mrs Andeweggs parents Mr and Mrs Ole C Peterson They note he has recently completed years of service with Uncle Sams army and returned from CasaPlanca where he was stationed
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Los Angeles
Keith Andewegg
Graettinger
Ole C. Peterson
Andewegg
Sam
Casaplanca
Richmond Letter Mentions Oil Work and Local Election
From Richmond California a correspondent reports steady oil work at Union Oil Co amid widespread building. The letter notes an oil strike in California but little impact, and mentions the June 3 primary election with many candidates and television programs. Three TV stations within ten miles offer many programs, with eighty channels available to viewers.
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Richmond
California
Sullivan
Union Oil Co
Harry Resh
Elmer Montgomery Receives Degree at Brookings
Elmer Montgomery son of Mr and Mrs Art Montgomery of Graettinger received his degree at Brookings South Dakota and has taken a bank position in Sioux Falls where he and his family have moved. The Times offers congratulations and best wishes. Frank Hohensee of Marengo graduated from Marengo public schools last week marking the first time in 35 years that his parents have had no child in the system.
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Elmer Montgomery
Art Montgomery
Graettinger
Brookings
South Dakota
Sioux Falls
Times
Montgomery
Frank Hohensee
Marengo
Fred Hohensee
Fred
Charlotte
Teachers hired for Departmental and Commercial subjects
Miss Joyce Stearns of Motherville will teach Departmental 1 2 8 with two years experience at Armstrong. Keith Doss of Arnolds Park teaches Commercial, a Iowa State Teachers graduate with a BA, MA in speech from Northwestern. Don Malthaus of Mason City will teach Public School and Vocal Music, a Drake University BA in Music Education, former Drake Choir member, first teaching post.
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Joyce Stearns
Motherville
Armstrong
Keith Doss
Arnolds Park
Iowa State Teachers
Northwestern University
Don Malthaus
Mason City
Drake University
Drake Choir
Flower Sale Neted $102.41 by Sunday School Class
Mrs Baumunk reports her Sunday School class raised 102 dollars and 41 cents at a flower sale last Wednesday. She thanks the public for support and the class members for their effort.
Father Hurley Patient In St. Joseph's Hospital
Father D K Hurley, former pastor of Immaculate Conception church, was taken ill Sunday afternoon and admitted to St Josephs hospital yesterday. His left side is affected though not considered heart related. He had stayed at home after the attack and was moved to hospital Wednesday for medical care. Friends in Graettinger hope for his early recovery as he serves as chaplain at St Anthonys Home in Sioux City since retiring last August.
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D. K. Hurley
St. Joseph's Hospital
Sullivan
Father Hurley
Immaculate Conception Church
St. Anthony’s
Sioux City
Graettinger
Reception Sunday For Rev And Mrs Sorensen
St Pauls church held a Sunday reception for their new pastor Rev Arthur W Sorensen and his wife Mrs Sorensen. A large crowd attended with Russell Lastine as MC. Guest speaker Rev George Pallesen from Ringsted spoke along with Rev Rasmussen from Graettinger. Gifts of household items and money were given. The Sorensens arrived recently and will be ordained June 22.
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St. Paul’s Church
Arthur W. Sorensen
Russell Lastine
George Pallesen
Ringsted
Rasmussen
Graettinger Methodist Church
Sorensen
Graettinger
Blair
Nebraska
Kenneth Jensen Injured By Falling Ladder at Postoffice Corner
Kenneth Jensen was struck on the head by a ladder while assisting in rigging cable to a flag pole at the postoffice corner. The wound required 30 stitches. he was treated at Holy Family Hospital Estherville and returned home Saturday. He may resume light duties at the plant later in the week. A wind gust caused the ladder to dislodge, and a nearby section of pole also dropped earlier in the day, startling a Des Moines car driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Jensen
Holy Family Hospital
Estherville
Kenneth
Des Moines
Supt Kyle Jones Takes Grinnell Post July First
Kyle Jones of Emmetaburg has accepted the Grinnell school superintendent post and will assume duties July first. He formerly led the Grachtinger schools with noted success. Their daughter Marjorie will teach next year while other family members study or teach in area schools. The Times wishes him success in the larger field.
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Supt
Kyle ©. Jones
Emmetaburg
Grinnell
Jones
Grachtinger
Marjorie
the Times
Graettinger Light Plant Reports 50,000 Yearly Gross
The Graettinger Municipal Light Plant annual report shows a year ending March 31 with electricity sales near 50,000 dollars. Operating expenses were 37,051 and net from operations after depreciation stood at 6,042. After interest deductions of 1,841, surplus rose to 4,100. Current assets totaled 20,077 and fixed assets 95,804. Liabilities were 11,056 current and 79,000 fixed, leaving a surplus of 26,826. Plant board includes G. F. Shaver chair, Mike Weinholzer, Lara Petersen. Superintendent A. W. Ritzman. bookkeeper/secretary treasurer Mrs. Howard Suss. others Edward Westfall, Melvin Nissen, Kenneth Jensen. The Times congratulates all on the strong financial showing and service.
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Graettinlinger
G. F. Shaver
Mike Weinholzer
Lara Petersen
A. W. Ritzman
Weather note from a past issue
A dated weather brief reports a bright Tuesday with a beautiful summer day. It recalls Sunday and Monday as ideal, notes hot sun with slightly cool air, and states May was good for corn growth but dry cool spells slowed it. Later updates say Wednesday turned cloudy with rain.
Local Baseball and Softball News Ahead of Summer Schedule
The Superior and Graettinger base ball teams will clash under Evergreen Park lights Friday at 8:00 p.m. Many Friday night games and Sunday matchups are planned, with exhibitions against Estherville and a Graettinger Midgets-Terri game. Memorial Day results show Ringsted beating Graettinger 7-6 and 7-4 in two games.
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Superior
Grachtinger
Evergreen Ball Park
Graettinger
Ringsted
Ledyard
Brady
Ervin Johnson
Fenton
Estherville
Wallingford
Terri
Memorial Day Program Attended in Gruettinger
The Gruettinger Memorial Day events included a parade to Fahnestock city park with wreaths on crosses honoring fallen service members and an indoor Legion hall program. Rev Father Maynard gave the Day’s address as ideal weather marked the observance. Local sailors and medical interns in Denver were noted among those connected to the community.
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Gruettinger
Fahnestock
Uncle Sam
Legion Hall
Father Be, S. Maynard
One Mass at Catholic Church Next Sunday
One Mass at the Catholic church next Sunday at 8 30 A M. First Communion Sunday with Sisters from St Ellen s school directing church members. A cafeteria breakfast will be served in the church dining room after Mass. all are welcome. Sisters from St Ellen s school also conduct summer school at the church from 12 30 to 3 30 daily.
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St. Ellen’s School
St. Ellen's School
Graettinger Band Boosters Run Fourth Tag Day
Band boosters and band members conducted a tag day drive in Graettinger on Wednesday of last week. It was a very successful event.
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Graettinger
Legion Posts Annual Meeting And Officer Elections
Tuesday evening gathering announced as the annual Legion meeting. Officers will be elected. The notice outlines the event and its formal proceedings.
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Legion Meeting
Rev. E. J. Sullivan Returns From West Coast Visit
Rev. Edward J. Sullivan returned to Los Angeles Friday after a month with his parents in Graettinger. He and his father left Sioux City early Friday morning and enjoyed dinner with Rev. Mather D. Hurley at St. Anthony's in Sioux City. The meal featured a newly redecorated private dining room. On the return trip, the writer and wife visited Attorney James Kelly and Mrs. Kelly in Le Mars where Mrs. Kelly’s mother, Mrs. M. J. Reidy, faced a painful knee injury and a possible operation while hopeful for heart condition improvement since bed confinement. The party also saw Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Marley in Sheldon. Marley has shifted from Royce hotel operations to producing home talent plays with contracts and nearby directors. The Marleys awaited two daughters returning from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
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Edward J. Sullivan
Los Angeles
John J. Sullivan
Sioux City
Mather D. K. Hurley
St. Anthony's
Father Hurley
Edward
Los Angelesa
Graettinger
le Mars
James Kelly
Kelly
M. J. Reidy
Reidy
Sheldon
Marleys
Royce Hotel
Marley
Estherville
Algona
Fort Leavenworth
Kansag
Walnut F B Annual Picnic Set At Lost Island State Park
The Walnut Township Farm Bureau invites members and families to their annual picnic at Lost Island State Park next Sunday June 8. Bring a basket dinner coffee and ice cream will be served and entertainment will be provided. A large attendance is expected. Mr and Mrs Sanford Olson arrived from Los Angeles and are now new owners of the Max Baumgartner clothing store in the city. They will reside with Mr and Mrs W C Olson while settling in.
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Walnut Township Farm Bureau
Lost Island State Park
Afi
Sanford Olson
Los Angeles
San
Max Baumgartner
Olsons
W.C. Olson
Graetfinger
Lowa
Larsen couple to mark silver welding anniversary open house
Mr and Mrs Jorgen Larsen will celebrate their sixty fifth anniversary with an open house next Sunday June 8 from 2 to 5 pm and 7 to 10 pm. Friends are invited to join the celebration.
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Jorgen Larsen
Miller and McConnell Lead In County Primaries
Results show Miller wins sheriff nomination in Palo Alto with 2021 to 858, Joyce unopposed on GOP ticket, Phillips unopposed on Democratic. Beardsley tops governor race in the county. municipal precincts split on nurse proposition with 14 of 20 counting 1457 to 1157, six envelopes not tabulated. In Emmet County, Twitc secures sheriff nod with 1652 and race details across districts noted.
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Walnut
Wm. Fogarty
Arthur Cady
Wm. Bargman
John Thompson
Joe A. Joyce
Tou Phillips
Beardsley
Palo Alto
Evans
Nicholas
Loveless
Warin
Dick Miller
Pete Salisbury
Lestia Prichard
Wm. McConnell
Lou Phillips
Emmet
Emil Twitc Wen
Conrad
Lars Thomson
Sherman Gunderson
Nels Osher
McConnel
Vernon
Lost Island
Gilbaugh
Rey
Iowa
Lara Thompson
Charles Conrad
Thompson
Wal'ut
Prizes Won at Merchandising Event In Town
A large crowd filled the town for a special merchandising event last evening. Three winners did not report to claim prizes. Teresa Graettinger won $10, John Fude $15, and Mrs. Ervin Clemitson $60. Prizes next Wednesday night will be $10, $15, and $110.
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Teresa Graettinger
John Fude
Ervin Clemitson
New Librarian Mra Forrest Perdue Assumes City Library Post
Mra Forrest Perdue becomes the new librarian at City Library. A story hour follows Saturday after noon at 2:00 led by Mra Rob Murray for preschool through third grade youngsters.
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Mra
Forrest Perdue
Rob Murray
Fire alarm at John Nolan residence causes leak
Fire crews responded to the John Nolan residence last evening for a gas leak that triggered the alarm. The new occupants moved in the same day and no damage occurred.
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John Nolan
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A. W. Sorensen
Fagre Construction Co
Glazier Business
Postoffice
Glazier Cafe
Gracttinger
John ‘Brambach
Thornton
Henry Lammers
Alfred Lammers
Louis Lammers
Edwin Tindall
Wm. Herke
Frank Herke
John Stambach
Lammers
Stambach
Kyle Jones
Evergreen Park
Dat
Father Maynard
Sam Young
Fitzsimmons Hospital
Leo Young
Town University
Fitzsimmons General Hospital
Denver
E. J. Sullivan
West Coast
Father
Walnut F. B
State Park
Obell
Imary
Congress
James J. Dolliver
Francis G. Cutler
Burl N. Ridout
Duane E. Dewell
Frank Koch
Wm. Fandel
Art Weiland
Martin Thompson
Mercer B. Richter
Anthony Stoffel
E. M. Thompson
Ellen K. Brereton
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