Funeral of John Brennan Held Saturday
John Brennan pioneer citizen of this community died after a long illness. Funeral held Saturday at nine at the Catholic church with Father Kelly officiating. Burial in Emmetsburg Catholic cemetery. Pallbearers named. Survived by two nephews and two nieces. Brennan and brother Patrick homesteaded land near Graettinger. He was known for honesty and cheerful optimism. Never married and long cared for by niece Mrs Martin Laughlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brennan
Martin Laughlin
Father Kelly
Emmetsburg
John J. Mahan
J. P. Conwry
Don Leonard
C. M. Nolan
Wm. Laughlin
Matt Quinn
Ireland
United States
Brennan
Patrick
Nicholas
This Place
Will Kane
Estherville
P. P. Nolan
Michael
Lemberg
Saskatchewan
Graettinger
Nicholas Brennan
Duri
Community Mourns Loss of Hardy Pioneer Immigrant
Loving care given him by his niece is recalled as the community honors the memory of a worthy pioneer immigrant. No daughter could have been more thoughtful or self sacrificing, and the sympathy of all is extended to those who mourn his passing.
Silver Wedding Anniversary for Thoresons at Lost Island
One hundred friends gathered at Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Thoreson's Lost Island township home last Thursday to celebrate their twenty-fifth anniversary. A planned two hundred guests limited by rain. They received a silver purse. Rev. L. O. Wigdahl spoke. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Will Schow of Ventura and Mr. and Mrs. Giving of Lake Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Thoreson
Lost Island Township
Ruthven
Will Schow
Ventura
Iowa
Giving
Lake Mills
Thoreson
Campaign for Cream Separator Unveils 12 Month Pay Plan
A. J. Johnson promotes a cream separator with twelve full months to pay. The ad states the best separator is within reach of all, but there is no large display advertisement in this issue.
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A. J. Johnson
Red Hot Bargains At Osher's This Week
Osher's runs warm weather sale with red hot bargains this week as advertised in their display ad. Read the ad for full particulars and item details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osher’s
Osher's
Night Marshal Agnew Killed in Emmetsburg Auto Crash
Henry Agnew Night Marshal of Emmetsburg died after being struck by a westbound truck driven by Elmer Nelson on a rainy night. He crossed near Farmers Trust Bank with umbrella up. Nelson did not see him until impact. Agnew died at the hospital about an hour later. Nelson remained at the scene.
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Henry Agnew
Mr. Agnew
Farmers Trust and Savings Bank
Candy Kitchen
Elmer Nelson
Nelson
Agnew
Agnew’s
Palo Alto
Graettinger Couple Wed in International Falls
Mr Clarence R Graham and Miss Verna G Dalem daughter of Mr and Mrs O G Dalem of Hinkley Minnesota formerly of Graettinger were united in marriage in International Falls Minnesota on Saturday April with They will reside after June 15 announcements received by Graettinger friends The bride youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Dalem She has grown up away from Graettinger but is well known here The groom is new to Graettinger but all extend congratulations and best wishes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence R. Graham
Verna G. Dalen
O. G. Dalem
Hinkley
Minnesota
Grachtinger
W. H. Noble
International Falls
Graettinger
Auto Crash Injures De Molays Delegates In Storm Lake Route
Genevieve Gammon, Ruth Noe, Julius Osher, and Selmar Amdat of Titherville escaped serious injury when the Dr B T Osher car slid off an embankment at Superior crossing. The Willyak Knight sedan struck a telephone pole, demolishing the upper body though motor and chassis remained useable. the party was en route to a De Molays district convention in Storm Lake.
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Genevieve Gammon
Dr. B. T. Osher
Superior Crossing
Willyak Knight
Ruth Noe
Julius Osher
Selmar Amdat
Titherville
Lake
de Molays
Butter makers meet and state butter contest at Emmetsburg
The 6th district Iowa Butter makers Association gathers June 18 in Summersburg for a meeting and state butter contest judged by J. D. Brunner and A. W. Rudnick of Ames. M. P. Junker chairs at 1 PM in the Court House. W. G. Middleton and Co. R. Conway give welcomes and responses. A talk on starters by J. J. Brunner precedes music, then Creamery Inspector M. E. McMurray discusses Agriculture and farm bureau relations. A butter judging contest follows, with a banquet evening program headlined by Prof. Mortensen of Ames on dairy prospects. This first meet of its kind aims to be the state’s most successful.
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Iowa Buttermakers Association
Summersburg
Iowa
J. d. Brunner
A. W. Rudnich
Ames
Court House
M. P. Junker
Ruthven
W. G. Middleton
Emmetsburg
Co. R. Conway
Garner
J. J. Brunner
Agricultural Extension Department
M. IE. McMurray
Creamery Inspection
Lowa
Fred I. Clark
A. W. Rudnick
Dairy Manufacture Department
Extension Dept
Prof
Mortensen
Timmersburg
Arm Bureau
Perfection Stoves Demonstration Planned in Gracttin ger
A factory representative will visit Gracttin ger on Wednesday, June 24 to demonstrate Perfection stoves. Local ladies are expected to attend and find the event engaging. Hardware store displays will show how the stove operates.
Tragic Car Lane Atball Game Sparks Warning
Friday evening at the school grounds a ball game ended as an auto sped through a narrow car lane at thirty miles per hour. If a pedestrian had crossed, they would likely have been instantly killed by the reckless driver. The report cautions how accidents occur.
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Ben
Grachtinger Stores Set Early July Fourth Hours
GrachttingStore closures on Saturday July 4 at 10 a.m. with Friday July 3 treated as Saturday will affect hours. Stores reopen late Friday night for Saturday operations. Notice urges preparations for Saturday and Sunday July 4 and 5.
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Grachtinger
Grachttinger
Tivery Week Paints Up Flapper Era Scene
Tivery week brings a paint up of the flapper era with decorative finishes and bright colors. The event showcases fashion mood, social trends, and local craftsmanship in a period-accurate display.
Auto trip to California by Lake Mills teachers
Miss Thelma Thoreson and three other Lake Mills school teachers left by auto for the west coast Sunday morning. Her brother Norman accompanied by Wilmer Petersen and Clarence Christiansen also left by auto. The four ladies will cook while the men keep the cars running. They plan to return around August first, and the men may seek long-term work in the west.
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California
Thelma Thoreson
Lake Mills
Auto
West
Henry Westergard Builds Notable Firearm Collection
Henry Westergard owns the largest firearms collection seen by our reporter including shotguns pistols rifles and revolvers. He also deals extensively in new and used guns selling fifty to seventy five arms annually across a wide territory.
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Henry Westergard
Westergard
Victor Petersen Excels as Fairmont Packing Boss
Andrew Sandanger recalls Victor Petersen, formerly of Graettinger and Emmetsburg, now superintendent of the canning department at Fairmont Packing Company. After Graettinger he farmed near Estherville and later ran the Standard Oil station at Emmetsburg, earning recognition among Graettinger friends.
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Andrew Sandanger
Fairmont
Victor Petersen
Graettinger and
Emmetsburg
Fairmont Packing Company
Greettinger
Estherville
Standard Oil
Has A Fine New Shilaleh On Officer Fleming’s Beat
Officer Fleming works at Louis Olson wood working establishment where a fine new shilaleh is being manufactured for his beat. Law offenders better watch out or they will get hooked.
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Fleming
Louis Olson Wood Working
Large First Communion Class At Catholic Church
A large group of boys and girls received their first Holy Communion at the Catholic church last Sunday after several weeks of instruction from Father Kelly.
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Father Kelly
Commencement at St Olaf College Honors Myhre Kin
Mr and Mrs Martin Myhre with daughters Arlene and Serene attended the graduation exercises at St Olaf College. Arthur Myhre was listed as a member of the graduation class.
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Martin Myhre
Arlene
Serene
St. Olaf College
Arthur Myhre
Fine Program At Estherville Thursday June 18
Estherville celebrates its annual homecoming on Thursday June 18 with a morning parade at ten, a large leased circus tent for industrial exhibits, free attractions, and entertainment by American Legion show troupes. A baseball game and balloon ascension are planned, drawing crowds from Graettinger and surrounding areas to enjoy a day of family festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
the Times
American Legion
Graettinger
Auto Crash at Howard Head Corner Sunday Evening
The Carlson auto driven by George Carlson and a lady passenger collided with another vehicle at the Times Highway near the Vernon church. Carlson’s car was badly damaged but no one was seriously injured in the Sunday evening accident.
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Carlson Auto
George Carlson
Howard Head
Carlson
Vernon Church
Thanking Graettinger Donors for Storm Relief Aid
Mr and Mrs John Heikey express gratitude to Graettinger residents for their generous contributions to cover storm damages at their farm place. They note lasting appreciation and a warm place in their hearts for the community’s kindness.
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Hickeys
Graettinger
John Heikey
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Times
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