Funeral Of John Brennan Held Saturday
John Brennan pioneer citizen dies after long illness. Funeral held Saturday at nine at Catholic church with Father Kelly officiating. Burial in Emmetsburg Catholic cemetery. Pallbearers named. Brennan survived by two nephews and two nieces. A lifelong honest neighbor with cheerful optimism, never married, his death mourned by many.
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John Brennan
Martin Laughlin
Father Kelly
Emmetsburg
John J. Mahan
J. P. Conwy
Don Leonard
C. M. Nolan
Wm. Laughlin
Matt Quinn
Ireland
United States
Brennan
Patrick
Nicholas
This Place
Will Kane
Estherville
P. P. Nolan
Emmstsburg
Michael
Lemberg
Saskatchewan
Grachtinger
Community Mourns Loss of Hardy Pioneer Immigrant
Our community mourns the death of a hardy pioneer immigrant, whose loving care from his niece and selfless devotion welcomed many. He contributed greatly to the upbuilding of the area, and the sympathy of all is extended to those who mourn this worthy, thoughtful figure.
Cream Separator Campaign Seeks Buyers with Yearlong Credit
A. J. Johnson runs a cream separator campaign offering twelve months to pay. He proclaims the best separator built in years and features a large display ad in the issue.
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A. J. Johnson
Red Hot Bargains At Osher's This Week
Osher's promotes red hot bargains this week with bright advertising and display ad highlights offering shoppers heat up savings.
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Osher’s
Osher's
Night Marshal Agnew Killed in Emmetsburg Auto Crash
Night Marshal Henry Agnew died after being struck by a truck driven by Elmer Nelson Thursday night in Emmetsburg. Rain and dark streets hindered visibility as Nelson could not see Agnew stepping from the Candy Kitchen toward Farmers Trust Bank. Agnew died at 11 30 pm after hospital treatment. injuries included fractured ribs, a punctured lung, and skull fracture.
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Henry Agnew
Wfe
Mr. Agnew
Farmers Trust and Savings Bank
Candy Kitchen
Elmer Nelson
Nelson
James Fay
Roy Johnson
Marriage of Clarence R. Graham and Verna G. Dalen
Clarence R. Graham and Verna G. Dalen wed in International Falls Minnesota on April 11. They plan to reside after June 16 and will be at home to friends. Verna, youngest daughter of the Dalens of Frinkley Minnesota, is well known in Graettinger and related to local residents.
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Clarence R. Graham
Verna G. Dalen
O. G. Dalen
Frinkley
Minnesota
Graettinger
W. H. Noble
International Falls
Pride
Dalen
Grachtinger
Genevieve Gammon Injured In Auto Wreck At Superior
Friday morning a Willys Knight sedan driven by Dr. B T Osher veered into loose gravel at Superior crossing and slid off the grade hitting a telephone pole. Passengers Miss Genevieve Gummon Miss Ruth Noe Julius Osher and Selmar Amdal of Estherville were bound for Storm Lake for a De Molay district convention. The car’s motor and chassis survived and a new top could be fitted. all occupants escaped serious injury.
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Genevieve Gammon
Dr. B. T. Osher
Superior
Willys-Knight
Genevieve Gummon
Ruth Noe
Julius Osher
Selmar Amdal
Estherville
Storm Lake
de Molays
Buttermakers Meet At Emmetsburg June 18th
The 6th district Iowa Butter makers Association will hold a meeting and state butter contest in Emmetsburg on June 18. Cooperatives from Iowa enter butter. medals awarded for high score. Events include a 1 pm meeting led by M P Junker, welcome by Mayor W G Middleton, talks on starters and dairy topics, a butter judging contest, and a banquet with Prof. Mortensen as principal speaker. The Farm Bureau and Creameries cooperate to make it a landmark event in Emmetsburg.
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Iowa Buttermakers Association
Emmetsburg
Cooperative Creameries
Iowa
J. J. Brunner
A. W. Rudnich
Ames
Court House
M. P. Junker
Ruthven
W. G. Middleton
C. R R. Conway
Garner
Agricultural Extension Department
M. I. McMurray
Creamery Inspection
Love
Wred FP. Clark
A. W. Rudnick
Dairy Manufacture Department
Extension Dept
Mortensen
Farm Bureau
Perfection Stoves Demonstration At Graettinger
A factory man will demonstrate Perfection stoves in Graettinger on Wednesday June 24. Local Graettinger ladies are urged to attend the hardware event to see the stove handling firsthand. Also described is a fatal car incident at a school ball game where a fast auto drove through a narrow passing lane, highlighting dangers of roadside traffic.
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Graettinger
Graettinger Stores Set Early July Fourth Closing
Graettinger business houses will close at 10 a m on Saturday July 4 with Friday July 3 observed as a closing day. They will stay open late on Saturday night July 4 and Sunday July 5 so residents can fill needs for the holiday weekend.
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Graettinger
Auto Trip To California With Lake Mills Teachers
Miss Thelma Thoreson and three Lake Mills school teachers left by auto for the west coast on a Sunday morning trip. Miss Thoreson’s brother Norman joined by Wilmer Petersen and Clarence Christiansen, all local residents, accompanied them. The party plans to return about August first. The women will handle cooking and the men will seek west coast employment, possibly delaying return.
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California
Thelma Thoreson
Lake Mills
West
Mayot
Henry Westergard Builds Notable Firearm Collection
Henry Westergard houses a large assortment of handguns rifles revolvers and pistols of many sizes and makes. He not only collects but also deals in new and used guns and annually disposes of fifty to seventy five firearms across a wide territory.
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Henry Westergard
Westergard
Victor Petersen Excels as Fairmont Can Co Superintendent
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 Pstherville and led the Standard Oil station at Emmetsburg. Friends celebrate his progress in Fairmont.
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Andrew Sandanger
Fairmont
Victor Petersen
Graettinger and
Emmetsburg
Fairmont Packing Company
Graettinger
Pstherville
Standard Oil
Has A Fine New Shilaleh On Monday Morning
Fleming at Louis Olson wood working shop crafts a fine new shilaleh for his beat. Law offenders should beware as they will get hooked.
Large First Communion Class At Catholic Church
A large class of boys and girls received their first Holy Communion at the Catholic church a week ago Sunday. The members had been receiving instruction from Father Kelly for several weeks prior.
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Father Kelly
Weekly paint up wheels for the flapper
The entry notes a recurring event titled paint up wheels for the flapper, suggesting a weekly community activity or theme. Specific details such as date, location, or organizers are not provided in the readable text.
Graduation at St Olaf College Attended by Myhre Family
Mr and Mrs Martin Myhre and daughters Arlene and Serene attended the commencement exercises at St Olaf College a few evenings ago. Arthur Myhre was a member of the graduation class.
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Martin Myhre
Arlene
Serene
St. Olaf College
Arthur Myhre
Estherville Homecoming Parade Bustling Thursday June 18
Estherville celebrates its annual homecoming on Thursday June 18 with a 10 a.m. parade, a leased circus tent for industrial exhibits, and free attractions. The American Legion sponsors five high class show troupes, a baseball game, and a balloon ascension linked to Labor Day memories. Graettinger residents get a special invitation to attend.
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Estherville
the Times
American Legion
Graettinger
Auto Collision Leaves Carlson Car Damaged at Howard Head Corner
Sunday evening a Carlson auto driven by George Carlson and a female passenger collided with another vehicle at the Times Highway Howard Head corner. The Carlson car sustained heavy damage while the other vehicle, owned by a nearby resident by Vernon church, escaped serious injury.
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Carlson Auto
George Carlson
Howard Head
Carlson
Vernon Church
Thankful Graettinger Donors Aid Storm Farm
Mr and Mrs John Hickey express sincere thanks to Graettinger residents for generous donations to cover expenses after the storm damaged their farm place. They say Graettinger will always hold a warm place in their hearts and the kindness will not be forgotten.
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Hickeys
Graettinger
John Hcikey
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C. L. Thoreson
Lost Island Township
Will Schow
Ventura
Giving
Thoreson
Fidler
West Bend
J. L. Fidler
Baby
Tidler
Times
Graham—Dalen
AL Bank
Sional Bank
Federal Reserve System
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