Funeral for Mrs John Wolfe Held in Graettinger
Obituary notes the death of Dorothy Carrol Allen Wolfe at age 17, wife of John Wolfe. Funeral services were held Saturday at St. Pauls Lutheran with both pallbearers and honorary pallbearers named. She is survived by her husband infant son and her parents and siblings. The piece reflects on her life as a Graettinger girl and beloved young mother.
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John Wolfs
Wolfe
P Bing
St. Paul’s Litheran Church
James P. Christensen
Grachtinger
Youn
South Walnut Cemetery
Lawrence Jensen
Leon Moraine
Harry Fink
Charles ‘Thoreson
Clayton Duhn
Kermit Jensen
Arlene Grodland
Betiah Nunamaker
Irene Johnson
Kitty McCarty
Lucille Gilbaugh
Elaine Swift
Dorothy Carrol Alien
Graettinger
Thomas Allen
Graetwer
John Wolfe
Pile City
Gon Alan
John Poland
DuBois
Nebraska
A. J. Duhn
Melvin Bratrude
Delmar
Vincent
Dayton
Dwayne
Shev
Broken Arm Sidelights Henningson Footnote
Henningson suffers a broken right arm reported in the latest casualty note. Details remain sparse as officials confirm the injury occurred during a recent incident.
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In “Henningson
Graet
Reduction In Light Rates For Graettinger Mu
Graettinger Ga manager Hamilton of the Iowa Public Service Co reports a June electric rate reduction for the second and third brackets. The second bracket falls to a lower price per kilowatt hour and the third to a new lower rate. An additional commercial lighting cut is planned, with the first bracket rising to higher kilowatt use but the rate dropping. West Bend farmer John Fehr, 46, was found dead in a cess-pool after an epileptic episode, living alone.
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Graettinger Mu
Hamilton
Immeraburg
Iowa Public Service Co
Grettinger
Times
Secon
W. H
Wih
West Bend
John Fehr
Tver
Postmaster V L OConnor Takes Office in Gradlinger
V L OConnor is installed as postmaster of Gradlinger on Tuesday June 12 with Forrest Peterson aka Frosty as his assistant. Former Postmaster Raleigh and Lloyd Matera remain briefly to ease the transition. OConnor has long ties to Graettinger and is active in the local Democratic party.
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V. L. O'Conner
Gradlinger Tuesdy
Forrest Peterson
Grotttinger
Raleigh
Lloyd Matera
O'Connor
Grachtinger
Graettinger
Furmerg Grain Co
Graettinger Shipping Association
Megara
Petergon
the Times
Alfred Simonsen Named Manager of Livestock Shipping Co
Alfred Simonsen succeeds W. u O Connor as manager of the Staattinger Co-Operative Livestock Shipping association. He brings years of experience in buying and selling livestock and will lead the firm to continued business in Grasttinger. The company and town wish him success.
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Alfred Simonsen
Shipping Co
W. U.o'connor
Staattinger Co-Operative
Liva Stock Shipping Association
Simonsen
Liva
Grasttinger
Nmes
Simongen
Incomplete Rain Snapshot Ties Story City Stop
Three visitors, George Frick, Garl Blaonbast and Robert Simonson, paused in Story City on their way from Des Moines. They met Mayor Henderson and Henry Sevold, cafe proprietor, before continuing home. Official Keeney edge noted in Alto County tally with a 20 vote margin over Donlon.
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Story City
George Frick
Garl Blaonbast
Robert Simonson
Des Moines
Henderson
Henry Sevold
Sevold
Groettinger
Sevolit
Graetttinger
Olty
Raettinger
Indica
Vasey and Clayton wed in Webb wedding
Robert W Vasey Jr and Winnette Clayton were married at Webb in Clay county on June 18 1934 at nine pm Reverend Carl Hammer officiated The attendants were Glenn Harper and Jeannette Reeves The bride wore white with blue bridesmaids dress A three course luncheon followed and the couple planned a wedding trip and future home in Sioux Falls South Dakota The bride grew up in Grachtinger and graduated from high school in 82 The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs R W Vasey who moved to the city last fall for Rock Island duties The Times offers congratulations and best wishes for their happiness and success.
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Robert W. Vasey, Jr
Uml
Robert W. Vasey
Grachtinger
Winnette Clayton
Ross Clayton
Webb
Clay County
Werdmewday
Nince
Carl Hammer
Glenn Harper
Jeannette Reeves
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
R. W. Vasey
Vasey
Brycella
Minnesota
Mr. Vasey
Rock Island
the Times
Receiving Bids For Lost Island Lutheran Church
The Lost Island township church committee invites bids from contractors for a new Lutheran church. Plans and specifications are at Ted Hermansen’s home in Lost Island. The letting date is not set yet. interested bidders should contact Mr Hermansen at once. Church members have raised funds and donated labor and debris removal from the fire-damaged site.
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Lost Island Township
Ted Hermansen
Lost Island
Shoul
Hermangen
Menontime
Hermansen
Peterson joins State Savings bank as assistant cashier
Clarence Peterson, long associated with his father at Peterson Market in Belmond, accepts an assistant cashier post at the State Savings bank in Manson. The bank, about a year old, holds over three hundred thousand dollars in deposits. He leaves immediately amid best wishes from Belmond friends.
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Clarence Peterson
State Savings Bank
Manson
Clarence
Belmond
Belmon Independent
Ruth Mandsager Injury From Lawn Mower Accident
A report states Ruth Mandsager injured while children played with a lawn mower. She lost the tip of a finger but expects it to heal without permanent damage. The incident caused concern in the household.
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Ruth ‘Mandsager
Ruth Mandsager
John McBride Installs Fine New Pool Hall Fixtures
John McBride recently installed new bar fixtures in his pool hall and parlor in Graettinger Northwest Iowa. The equipment cost $1590. McBride is described as a lively merchant enjoying a thriving business.
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John McBride
Graattinger
Iowa
McBride
Buamnema
Attempted Robbery At Jensen Store Foiled By Watchman
Early Tuesday morning two would be thieves tried to enter the C Jensen store but were frightened away by John Paulsen the night watchman at Jensen Auto Co garage. He heard a noise, saw a car flee east then south, with plate glass damaged but nothing stolen. Paulsen’s alert presence prevented the burglary.
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Thieved
Graetlinger
C. x Jensen
John Paulsen
Mr. Paulsen
Jensen Auto Co
C. A. Jensen
Hansen Cleaning Establishment
Gruckinger
Sweetheart Voice Contest Seeks Local Singer at Casino
Bernie Lowe of the Terrace Park Casino Orchestra seeks a northwest Town sweetheart voice. Aged female singer wins $25 and a two week contract with the Casino Orchestra with future options. Preliminaries in Estherville Emmetsburg Spencer Sheldon and Jackson Minnesota, with Covington Castherville Grand Theatre on June 14.
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Bernie ‘Lowe
Terrace Park
Lake Oko Ot
Lowe
Northwest Town
Ginger Rogers
Ruth Etting
Ruby Keeler
Casino Orchestra
Bernie Lowe
National Broadcasting Company
Estherville
Emmetsburg
Pencer
Sheldon
Jackson
Minnesota
Grand Theatre
Castherville
Labor Day Meeting at City Hall Monday
A Labor Day meeting is called for City Hall Monday evening to discuss plans for Graettinger’s big annual event. Businessmen and citizens are urged to attend in large numbers, with D. BE McCarty serving as chairman.
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Graettinger
1 Graattinger
D. BE
McCarty
Mrs Eaton Weakened by Illness and Concert Announcement
Mrs John Eaton, living with Mr and Mrs John McBrida, has been very low for a week, suffering from ailments of old age. Graet tinger and Bemmeraburg friends regret her serious illness. A Chora Union Concert is planned at First Lutheran Church on Sunday June 17 at 8 PM under Prof Hagen of Waldorf College with choirs from area congregations. Prof J M Btelee will speak. A practice is set for 9 80. The Ames L L Convention June 22 24 features songs. Small morning shower reported with cloudy forenoon and sultry heat forecast.
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John Eaton
John McBrida
Eaton
Graettinger
Bemmeraburg
Tirst Lutheran Church
Hagen
Waldorf College
J. M. Btelee
M. Mandsager
Mrs Martin Laughlin Stricken While Doing Chores
Mrs Martin Laughlin was taken suddenly ill Tuesday noon while climbing a barn ladder to feed chickens. Severe pain struck her right side, she fell to the ground, and neighbors found her on the porch. Doctors and a priest were summoned as relatives hope for a rapid recovery.
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Martin Laughlin
Schoon
McManus
Nate
Graettinger
Brereton
Emmetsburg
Father Kelly
Sioux City
Bencroft
Rain Totals Reach Five And Half Inches Across County
A weather summary notes Iowa area totals of five and a half inches last week from two rains. One and a quarter inches fell Wednesday, with Thursday night bringing four and a quarter inches. Graettinger faced a threatened but failed additional shower while Livermore saw a soaking Friday afternoon. Gardens are being replanted as moisture boosts feed for livestock. The drought is not broken but setback is noted.
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Iowa
Graettinger
Livermore
Ill state of C H Berdin and new stop signs
C H Berdin of Illinois remains bedfast after a lengthy illness with weight loss and weakness though family and physician express hope for recovery. In Robbins Avenue area new stop signs have been installed at street intersections for driver safety.
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C. H. Berdin
Mr. Berdin
Grachtinger
Robbins Avenue
Meeting Postponed as Webster City Official Missed
The electric light users meeting at Bonsay was called off because city manager Mr. Long of Webster City could not attend it in Chicago on business. The session was postponed to a future date. The second item critiques an automotive price code showing one-way restrictions and dealer markup.
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Mr. Long
Webster City
Long
Chicago
Red Tape Cuts On Sealed Corn In Dry Section
Amid unusual conditions many sealed corn borrowers need feed corn. June sealers will inspect cribs and use a Warehouse Board questionnaire to identify those in need. Notify your sealer or the Warehouse Board secretary. Washington action may follow. Partial or full collateral releases possible through approved banks with proper payments and charges.
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Washington
Des Moines
Hia
Commodity Credit Corporation
Washington, D. C
Federal Reserve Bank
Commodity Credit
Threatened Peat Fire Contained Near Eagle Township
A peat fire in Eagle Township, caused by dry conditions, was confined to four or five acres by 20 workers under Supervisor P. J. Heiken. The blaze west of the Lawrence Thoreson farm threatened a round grade and a 60 acre peat field, halted by a deep ditch, county piles, and a grader. No rain details are given beyond noting a prior dry period.
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P. J. Heiken
Eagle Township
Lawrence Thoreson
Swea City Herald
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