Marriages Of Popular Young People In Griettinger
Kenneth McDonald of Graet tinger and Miss Pearl Hickey of Osgood were married at the Catholic church in Griet tinger on Monday morning June 14 1948 at eight o clock. The Rev Father D K Hurley officiated. The couple were attended by Joseph and Catherine King, the bride having lived with the James King family for five years. The bride wore a levated tulle gown with semi train, sweetheart neckline and re go mutton sleeves, a two tier veil to finger tip length, and carried two bouquets of roses and two blue rosaries. The bridesmaid wore a blue satin dress with semi hoop skirt and eventheart neckline, carrying Colonial roses and a white rosary. The groom wore a blue pine striped suit with carnation boutonniere. best man wore a blue pine striped suit with a carnation boutonniere. (Continued On Page Five).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth McDonald
Graettinger
Harry McDonald
Ruthven
Pearl Hickey
M. Jd. Hickey
Osgood
Griettinger
D. K. Hurley
Joseph
Catherine King
James King
Elan
Florida plans rise with Warren for governor in 1949
From Jacksonville Florida The J YP Jensens report their subscription paid for another year and recount a cheerful year with travel through the northwest and California. They compare Florida and California winters noting California’s governor candidate Warren and Florida’s coming Johnson replacement, while predicting a hot political year amid unsettled world conditions. They promise a Maine trip and send regards to Mrs Sullivan.
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John
the Times
Northwest
California
Graettingrer
Florida
Warren
Johnson
Maine
Sullivan
Iversons Move to Iowa City Near Burned Daughter
Gorden Iverson and wife move to Iowa City where he has found work to be close to their daughter Kathleen a burn patient. Kathleen was hospitalized at Holy Family and later University hospital while Gertie Iverson of Wallingford stays nearby. Locals wish Kathleen a full recovery.
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Gorden Iverson
Iowa City
Iversan
Kathleen
Iowa U. Hospital
Gorden
Gertie Iverson
Wallingford
Holy Family Hospital
University, Hospital
Miss Margaret Ann Pletcher Named Theta Sigma Phi Vice President
Margaret Ann Pletcher daughter of Mr and Mrs J K Pletcher of Washington Pennsylvania has been chosen vice-president of the Pennsylvania chapter of Theta Sigma Phi a national honor society for journalism She is a State College graduate entering radio news editing Her mother Evelyn Montgomery formerly of Graettinger is mentioned Friends of the family here are pleased and The Times offers best wishes for her success in the profession.
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Margaret Ann Pletcher
J. K. Pletcher
Washington, Pa
Pennsylvania
Theta Sigma Phi
State College
Evelyn Montgomery
Graettinger
Misa Pletcher
the Times
Flight breakfast draws 200 aviation enthusiasts
Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Andresen attended a flight breakfast in Spencer on Sunday. The event attracted about 200 air enthusiasts as the Andresens traveled in their two passenger plane. Mr. Andresen has piloted aircraft for several years.
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Ernie Andresen
Spencer
Mr. Andresen
Enjoyable Sunday Air Trip for Mr and Mrs Myhre
Mr and Mrs Martin Myhre enjoyed a Sunday afternoon flight piloted by Goodwin Thoreson. Myhre, a Graettinger barber since August 1898, admitted initial height skepticism but found the journey pleasant and he enjoyed every minute of it.
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ATR
Martin Myhre
Goodwin Thoreson
Myhre
Graettinger
Pearl Peterson Recovering After Surgery at Holy Family
Miss Pearl Peterson underwent a surgical operation at Holy Family hospital Monday. She recovered nicely from the effects of the operation. Her many friends hope for her early and complete recovery, Mrs. Louisa Oddson of Grachingter staying at the Nels Peterson home during Pearl's absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Peterson
Holy Family Hospital
Louisa Oddson
Grachtinger
Nels Peterson
Pearl
New School Superintendent Everett Manchester Named for Gruettinger
Everett Manchester of Lehigh will become Gruettinger schools superintendent and move here at month’s start. He succeeds E T Hancer who resigns to become county superintendent in Palo Alto county and will relocate to Hummelstown with Mrs. Hancer. Manchester, with three children, will reside in district facilities after a six year tenure as superintendent and eight years as principal and coach. He earned a degree from Colorado State Teachers College after attending Iowa institutions.
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Everett Manchester
Lehigh
Gruettinger
E.T. Hancer
Palo Alto
Hancer
Hmmelsburg
Manchester
Supt
Priva
Colorado State Teachers College
Iowa State Teachers
Iowa State College
Times
Fami
Crowd packed seed and feed show at Knudtsen farm
A large audience gathered at the seed and feed store building to view a motion picture of a weed spraying operation at Chris Knudtsen's 37 acre field. The film showed a plane flying low over the field, and Mr Hancer photographed spectators. A talk discussed killing weeds in flax and other fields with a claimed yield increase from one to several bushels per acre.
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Show Herke & Lundgren
Chris Knudtsen
Cap. Dick Spies Completes Routing Flight Tour
CAPT. Dick Spies son of Mr and Mrs Carl Spies of Denettinger has completed routing flying as a member of the Air Force Reserve. He flew in a Pacific theater war as a pilot. His recent itinerary included Chanute Field Washington DC West Point New York Sioux City Ames for summer school studies. His wife stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs Joe Swift of Graettiner during his absence.
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Dick Spies
Carl Spies
Denettinger
Air Fore Reserve
Chanute Field
Washington, D. C
West Point
New York
Sioux City
Ames
Joe Swift
Graettinzer
J J O Rourke Hospitalized After Surgery
J C O Rourke of Motherville underwent a surgical operation at Holy Family hospital yesterday. He is well known in Graettinger and has many friends here. The Times wishes him a speedy and complete recovery.
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J. C. O'Rourke
Motherville
Holy Family Hospital
O'Rouke
Graettinrer
the Times
Earl Jones Improves at Holy Family Hospital
Earl Jones is improving nicely at Holy Family hospital and expects to return home by the end of the week. The heart condition that caused his ailment has cleared up, and friends will be pleased by his progress.
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Earl Jones
Holy Family Hospital
Mrs Ness Matsen Ill in Estherville Hospital
Mrs Ness Matsen is quite ill at Holy Family hospital Estherville. Craettinger friends express hope for her early and complete recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ness Matsen
Holy Family Hospital
Estherville
Craettinger
Brother From Paris Sister From LA Meet Here
FR L Mike Thorson of Paris France and sister Fern White of Los Angeles visit Graettinger two years after arriving locally. They meet extended family at uncle Chris Norris’s home, speak of long travels and Mike’s military discharge in Paris, then civil service with a motorized unit. Fern enjoys the West and plans time with relatives during his 78 day paid leave.
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The
Times
FR. L
Mike) Thorson
Paris
France
Fern White
Los Angeles
Graettinger
Charles
Chris Norris
White
Spencer
West
Mike
Europe
Grachtinger
Chicano
Graetlinger
Uncle Sant
Uncle Sam
Chicago
Degrees Granted To Morris Nitehalls And Willis Noble
Morris Nitehalls received an i a degree from Drake University and Willis Noble earned a B A from Oklahoma University after military service. Both men, sons in law to local families, were celebrated at commencements as they plan to enter oil company work and continue with post service careers.
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Morris Nitehalls
Willis Noble
Drake University
Oklahoma University
Leo Schaney
Schany
Mr. Nitehalls
Drake
Dare Oil Company
the Times
Sutcces
Rain boosts local crops after week of moisture
Last Friday night the area received almost an inch of rain and an early Monday morning shower extended for about an hour. The moisture greatly benefited small grain, easing drought stress, while corn remains in excellent condition with promising crop prospects for the season.
Lost Their Baby Boy
Mr and Mrs Manley Anderson mourn the death of their baby boy born to them at Park View clinic Estierville Mrs Anderson is a patient there Friends extend sincere sympathy to the sorrowing parents.
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Manley Anderson
Flying To Europe Fred Spies Plans Reunion Flight
Fred Spies 76 of Graettinger Iowa prepares for his first trans Atlantic flight aboard a World Airline Constellation to visit two brothers in Oberndorf Germany and Saarl- wacken. He hopes to meet them before the war, while noting his brother Carl may join later if passport issues are resolved. On his way to Europe he spent a night in West Point with Captain Joloyd Appleton, a military instructor at the U S Military Academy.
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Laguardia
N.Y
Fred Spies
Gracttinger
Iowa
Germany
Lowan
Jore Oger
Oberadorf
Wirch
Georgerick
Graettinger
Carl
TWA
West Point
Ated
Joloyd Appleton
Captain Appleton
United States Military Academy At
Mrs C H Berdin Suffered Broken Hip In Fall
Mrs Berdin of Emmetsburg suffered a broken hip in a fall about a week ago. She is in Kimmetshburg hospital in serious condition. Friends in Graettinger regret the news and hope she recovers fully.
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C. H. Berdin
J, Berdin
Eirmetsburce
Kimmetshburg
Berdian
Emimetsburg
Tne
Catholic Ladies Aid To Meet Next Wednesday
A meeting of the Catholic Ladies Aid society is scheduled for next Wednesday June 23 at the church hall. Mrs Te Suss and Miss Irene Hartman leaders of Circles Three and Four will host. The ladies extend a cordial welcome to the public.
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Catholic Ladies’ Aid
Catholic Ladies’ Aid Society
Te Suss
Irene Hartman
Mrs. Katie Masters visits Graettinger kin in Colorado
Mrs. Katie Masters, also known as Kate Masters, arrives from Crook Colorado to stay a few weeks with relatives and friends in Graettinger. She is the sister of Roy and Bert Masters and has lived in Colorado for several years.
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George Taylor
Crook
Colorado
Roy
Bert Masters
Graettinger
Katie Masters
Editor Deemer Lee Hospitalized in Holy Family
Deemer Lee editor of the Estherville Daily News is a patient at Holy Family hospital. The Times hopes for his early and complete recovery.
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Deemer Lee
Estherville Daily News
Holy Family Hospital
the Times
Open House Sunday for Darringers Silver Anniversary
Mr and Mrs D C Darringer observe their silver wedding anniversary on Sunday June 2 with open house in the afternoon and evening. Friends are cordially invited.
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D.C. Darringer
Tomory Thomsen
Riends
Open House Sunday for Thomsen Couple
Mr and Mrs Tomory Thomsen invite friends to an open house on Sunday June 20 from 2 to 5 PM and 7 to 9 PM. Light refreshments will be served.
Spies Hosts Open House for Birthday Anniversary
Mrs A Spies announces an open house Saturday June 26 to celebrate her Sith birthday anniversary. Friends are invited to call at their convenience and are asked not to bring presents.
Graettinger Post Office Advances to Second Class
Graettinger post office moves from third to second class status effective July 1. Postmaster Vi O Connor and assistant Forrest A Peterson oversee the change. Pay per hour rises for staff but the postmaster’s day shortens from ten to eight hours. The switch occurs as petal receipts exceed $8,000 per calendar year, signaling increased Graettinger business.
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Graettinger
Clark
Vi. O'Connor
Forrest A. Peterson
Thieves Entered Quaker Oats Office Sunday
Graettinger deputy sheriff McCaffrey investigated a burglary at the Quaker Oats office Sunday. An unknown thief entered the building and took pennies from a drawer while local youths were under watch for possible delinquent behavior.
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Quaker Oats
Graettinger
P. d. McCaffrey
Died Suddenly at Alexandria Leo Micka 59
Leo Micka 59 died suddenly in Alexandria Minnesota while attending a wedding journey from Long Beach California to attend a wedding. The funeral was held in Alexandria and burial planned at Mallard later. He was a brother of the late Mrs Andrew Weinholzer and employed at the Weinholzer jewelry store. The Times extends sympathy to the relatives.
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Leo Micka
Alexandria
Minnesota
Long Bearh
California
Indica
Mike Webser
Gravtlinger
Carl Elsenbust
West Bend
Mick
Alexandr
Mallard
Andrew Weinholzer
Weinholzer
Joyce Ellis In Hospital Illness At Holy Family
Miss Joyce Illis of this locality is very ill in Holy Family hospital Es therville. Her many Graetlinger friends hope for her early and complete recovery.
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Joyce Illis
Holy Family Hospital
Estherville
Dedication of Hammond Organ Next Sunday at First Lutheran
The new Hammond electric organ at the First Lutheran Church will be dedicated Sunday afternoon June 20 1948 at three o clock. The organ honors World War I service members and memorializes Arthur Clemitson and Clarion Chris Vinnson who paid the full price of freedom with their lives. Gifted by the First Lutheran Ladies Aid Society the program features organ preludes hymns prayers and a address by Rev Nortis L Woren among others. All service members their families and local friends are urged to attend this ceremony in Graettinger and nearby communities.
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Hammon
First Lutheran Church
Arthur Clemitson
Clarion Chris Vinnson
First Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society
Preludy
Goodwin Thoregon
W. Quan
Selo
Finlandia
Sibelius
Fred. Jacobsen
Cheir
Holy City
Nortis L. Woren
Kanawha
Graettinger
Minn
Dors
Michael McCarty Ill in Fort Dodge Hospital
Michael McCarty III of Port Dodge has been very ill with ulcers and is a hospital patient at Fort Dodge. For a week his condition was extremely serious, but since last Monday has improved quite a little. His many loyal friends hope for his continued improvement.
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Michael McCarty
Port Dodge
Fort Dodge
Wisconsin visit notes by Mrs Anni MacDonald
Mrs Anni MacDonald left Wisconsin for St Paul yesterday to briefly visit her aunt Mrs Rose Mail dhan. She plans an extended trip to Michigan to visit Arthur Smith, an uncle of Mrs Mw Donald.
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Mra
Anni MacDonald
St. Paul
Rose Maildhan
Aig
Michigan State
Arthur Smith
Mw Donald
Rochester Hospital Clinic Visit Cited For Update
Tatncheren who had recently been ill traveled to Rochester on Tuesday for treatment at the clinic. Son Ellis joined him at Hughesopher, and Lundgren's many local friends hope for an early improvement in his condition.
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AT. Tatncheren
Hatte
Rochestier Suesday
Ellis
Rughesbter
Meo Lundgren
Mrs. Benton Weir Ailing at Daughter's Home
Mrs Benton Weir age 83 at present will turn 84 next July 10. She is staying with her daughter Mrs Ray Masters as friends hope for a speedy improvement and full recovery.
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Weir
Ray Masters
Mrs Sevdy Admitted To Holy Family Hospital
Mrs. C. V. Sevdy entered Holy Family hospital Monday as a patient and is reported quite ill. Local friends hope for her early improvement and complete recovery.
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C. V. Sevidy
Holy Family Hospital
Weinholzer Couple Attend Minnesota Wedding
Mr and Mrs Mike Weinholzer motored to Alexandria Minnesota Monday to attend the wedding of their 9 niece and will spend the week with relatives there.
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Mike Weinholzer
Alexandria
Minnesota
Babe Ruth to Appear at Spencer Fair Grounds Park
Babe Ruth will make two appearances at the Spencer fair grounds park on June 21. Tickets for the game may be secured by writing Babe Ruth Day, Box 911, Spencer, Iowa.
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Babe Ruth
Fair Grounds Park
Spencer
Iowa
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