Stars Presented To Service Men And Women
The St Paul Lutheran church Graettinger Iowa honored 84 World War II veterans with stars from the church service flag presented Friday June 9 1950. The program featured scripture readings songs a talk by Rev Fred Jacobsen and a benediction. veterans received individual stars and prayers for guidance and peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Graettinger
Ladies’ Aid Society
Hanson
God Bless Our Men
Fred Jacobsen
Rolfe
St. Paul's
Ruth Frick
Mavis Boness
Clarissa Swanson
St. Paul’s Lutheran
Iowa
America
Abraham Lincoln
Christ
More Apartments Open In Windsor Hotel Graettinger
Three new apartments are being added on the second floor of the Windsor hotel building owned by A. D. McWilliams in Graettinger. A new outside entrance is created on the west corner, with a display room for sale electrical equipment and appliances. The first floor east half houses Kuyper tavern. A new sidewalk is being laid at Edward Weatfai residence corner this week by Resh & Mammen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
A. D. McWilliams
Windsor Hotel
McWilliams
Kuyper Tavern
Edward Weatfai
Resh & Mammen
Public reception planned for new doctor Walston
Officers of the Community club and the Woman's club plan a reception for Dr and Mrs J H Walston. The Walstons move here at week end and his office opens June 19. Further details will appear in an early issue of the Times, perhaps next week's paper.
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Woman’s Club
J. H. Walston
Walstons
the Times
Olson family moves into new Terril home
The Olson family and daughter Betty visit Terril to see their four bedroom two story house with full basement and heated attached garage. The home features modern conveniences and a chic interior. Nearby, Art Jensen and Gaylord Olson are building homes across the street, with more Terril houses under construction. George Grow, once publisher of the Times, was encountered briefly in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Olson
Betty
Terril
Olsons
Thirch
Gaylord Olson
Leon
Art Jensen
Olson
Terris
George Grow
Estherville
Mr. Grow
Times
Emmetsburg
Democrat
James Jacobsen Returns Home After Hospital Stay
James Jacobsen was released from Holy Family hospital after a two week stay following major surgery. He is recovering well and gaining strength. Friends express happiness at his rapid recovery and hope for ongoing improvement.
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James Jacobsen
Holy Family Hospital
Roy Nissen Injured at Local Creamery
Roy Nissen suffered a fractured rib and bruises after a fall at the local creamery Monday afternoon. He received X rays at Holy Family hospital with no additional injuries found.
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Roy Nissen
Holy Family Hospital
North Carolina Researcher Harry Fink at Pernvate Villa
North Carolina based researcher Harry Fink recently earned a Ph D from Iowa State College and is now engaged in research work in Pernvate Villa North Carolina for the state.
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Harry Fink,er
Iowa State ‘College
Amea
Pernvate Villa
North Carolina
Caer Inres
Double Funeral at Emmetsburg
A double funeral was held in Emmetsburg for Wm. Dick Peddie Sr. 91 and his daughter Mrs. Daisy L. Wj 57 who died within an hour of each other. They were prominent in Emmetsburg and noted as representatives of Americans serving far from home. The notice was compiled by Clarissa Swangon Ide Christensen and Mrs. Carl Bonatead.
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Dick Peddie, Sr
Daisy L
Emmetghurday
Emmetsburg
United States
Clarissa Swangon
Ide Christensen
Carl Bonatead
Mrs S Sande Dies in Minneapolis Former Graettinger Resident
Mrs S Sande wife of Rev Sande died in Minneapolis Sunday at 3 30 pm The funeral was at Bethany Lutheran church in Minneapolis Wednesday Rev Sande and family once lived in Graettinger about fifteen years They later moved to Seneca and then Minneapolis The Times offers sympathy to the bereaved family
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Mra
Times
Graettinger
Sande
Keep Street Dust Down Ad Promotes Oiling Streets
A display ad urges oiling streets to reduce dust during dry windy days this week. It notes heavy traffic near the ball park keeps a dust cloud in the air and directs readers to contact Quinten Jensen for oiling services.
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Ball Park
Quinten Jensen
Miss Lois Sandvig Foot Operation At Waterloo
Miss Lois Sandvig underwent a foot operation at Waterloo Friday morning. She was accompanied to Waterloo by her sister Lillie and by her sister in law Mrs James Sandvig Jr.
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Lois Sandvig
Waterloo
Lillie
James Sandvig, Jr
Graettinger Youth Enlists in Regular Army
John David Hansen aged 17 son of Mr and Mrs Peter Hansen of Marengo enlisted for three years in the regular army at Cedar Rapids. He was born in Graettinger and is now to report to Fort Ord California for recruit training. The Times wishes him success in the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
John David Hansen
Jand
Peter Hansen
Route 2
Marengo
Cedar Rapids
Fort Ord
California
the Times
Mrs Th T Nane In Hospital In Dire Condition
Mrs Th T Nane was taken to Holy Family hospital the first of the week after several weeks of illness. Graettinger old friends hope for early improvement and her complete recovery as all Nane family members were home Sunday.
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Dire
Nage
Holy Family Hospital
Graettinger
Nane
Roy Masters Hospital
Roy Masters
Holy, Family Hospital
Masters
Mrs Oscar Oleson Hospitalized After Illness
Mrs. Oscar Oleson was taken suddenly ill Monday night and admitted Tuesday to Holy Family hospital as a medical patient. She may undergo surgery later. Local friends hope for early improvement and for her full recovery.
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Oscar Oleson
Holy Family Hospital
Thieves Enter Wisconsin Lumber Co Office Friday Night
Thieves entered the Wisconsin Lumber Co office late Friday, taking two cartons of cigarettes. Joe Grady, the assistant manager now in charge, reports no other disturbances. The gate could not be opened, and no other items appear touched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Lumber Co
Joe Grady
Baseball News Of Interest To Local People
Local baseball and softball action fills the week with home night games at the new athletic field. Gractinger hosts Thor league on June 15 at 8 15, Pocahontas June 20, Algona June 22, and Emmetsburg for a Sunday night special at 8 15. Wallingford doubles next Sunday with Economy Roofing of Fort Dodge as visitors at 7 30 and 9 00.
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Gracttinger
Thor
Pocahontas
Algona
Emmetsburg
Wallingford
Wallingford Merchants
Economy Roofing Co
Fort Dodge
DeWitt and Merryman
CYO Girls
Graettinger
Whittemore
Graettinger Girls
Sioux City
St. Mary's of
Graettinger Cyo Girls
Betty Tindall
Community Club to Meet at Legion Hall Tonight
Regular June meeting of the Community club is set for this Thursday evening at the Legion hall with a good attendance desired to handle substantial business. SUPT. T. S. SULLIVAN AT CONVENTION The Times publisher spoke by telephone with his brother in Saskatoon and with Mr and Mrs. J. P. O'Brien of Chicago. Sullivan, a CN Railway superintendent, attended a U S and Canadian railway superintendents convention and visited Detroit and Chicago before returning to Saskatoon.
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Legion Hall
T. S. Sullivan
the Times
Saskatoon
Sask
J. P. O'Brien
Chicago
Joan
Detroit
Ruth Frick to Attend Oslo Summer School
Miss Ruth Frick daughter of Mr and Mrs George Frick left Minneapolis Sunday for Oslo Norway to join the American summer school at the University of Oslo Approximately 250 American students attend the program She will be away three months after which she plans to visit various European countries Previously she served as school librarian in Madelia Minnesota
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Melvin Doerning
J. A. Doerning
Melvin
Gayle
Iowa University
Iowa City
Misa Gayle
Emmoetsburg
Ruth Frick
George Frick
Oslo
Norway
Iummer
Minneapolis
New York City
New York
University of Oslo
Europe
Ruth
Madelia
Minnesota
John Swift Retires From Duty At Quaker Oats
John Swift, 66, retired from the Quaker Oats Co after 25 years of service as helper and manager. He will receive a company pension and is remembered with thanks by friends in Graettinger and vicinity for his long, amicable tenure. Not Much Business On Garbage Collection Route. The garbage pick up saw only four stops on Monday, with possible lack of understanding of the program and no charge to property owners.
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John Swift
Quaker Oats Co
Swift
Graettinger
Polla
Poland Family Ties North of Town Gravel Pit Assignment
John Poland is stationed here for the summer and operates the power shovel at the Rock Island gravel pit north of town. It has been years since the Polanda were located in Grasttinger. Mrs. Poland is the daughter of Mrs. Tom Allen. Mr. Poland has long been with Rock Island.
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John
Poland
Rock Island
Grasttinger
Tom Allen
Cut Down Several Trees At Fred Spies Residence
Two large box elder trees at the corner of the Fred Spies residence were cut down this week as an improvement to the property. A third tree near the corner walk was considered dangerous due to rotting branches. John Fink, son of Mr and Mrs Hi E Fink, was able to return home from Holy Family hospital Tuesday after illness with rheumatic fever and is recovering nicely.
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Fred Spies
Johan Fink
John Fink
Fink
Holy Family Hospital
Lights On At New Athletic Field Dedication Set
The new athletic field lights with 80 foot towers and 1 500 watt lamps will light night baseball. Six towers with 12 lights and two with 24 lights illuminate the field. Dedication is set for Thursday night June 22 as volunteers contributed labor. The park association led work on ditching, fencing, bleachers, and a concession stand. The diamond faces northwest with tree backgrounds. Kenneth Willard Johnson graduates magna cum laude from Chicago Lutheran Seminary and will be pastor in Detroit starting July 9.
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Iabor
Jin
Kenneth W. Johnson
Kenneth Willard Johnson
Floyd Johnson
Marion
Illinois
Chicago Lutheran Theological Seminary
Johnson
Trinity Lutheran Church
Detroit
Mason City High band program draws 4000 performers
Bands from northwest Iowa joined Mason City Tuesday for a massed band program. The Graettinger band marched, 4000 instruments filled an athletic field, uniforms gleamed under lights, and Gwen McWilliams of Graettinger led as band queen entrant with the winner from Livermore. On their return, Ray Sullivan and sister Helen traveled from Europe, visiting New York and Washington, and meeting cousin Leo Adams and Kathryn McCarty in New York.
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Mason City
Iowa
Graattinger
Gwen McWilliams
Graettinger
Livermore
Ray
Edward Sullivan
Helen Sullivan
Europe
Helen
New York City
Edward
Leo Adams
Kathryn McCarty
Rescuers Aid Fawn In Slough North Of Emmetaburg
Dale Milla and Milton Simon rescued a fawn mired in a slough north of Emmetaburg. They fed it with milk and the animal was friendly. The fawn was turned over to Warden A. Picture along with several others. the fawn appeared in last week’s news.
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Dale Milla
Milton Simon
Slough
Emmetaburg
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Mrs.s.0
Th. T. Nane
Saoee
Warren L. Jones
CYO
Thoresons
Thoreson Hardware
St. Paul
Loat Island
T the Thoreson Hardware
Lost Island
The
Park Association
Burt
Grastlinger
Farmers Elevator
St. Paul's Lutheran
First Lutheran
Osgood
East Osgood
Thoreson, Hardware
Graettinger Hotel
Thoreson’s
Quaker Oats
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