Mary Evelyn Fogde Weds Raymond R. Rose in Iowa Church
Mary Evelyn Fogde daughter of Mr and Mrs Myron Fogde Graettinger Iowa married Raymond A. Rose son of Mr Lawrence Rose Odin Minnesota in a three o'clock Monday ceremony June 24 1946 at First Lutheran Church Graettinger. The double ring rite was by Rev J F Masted with nuptial music by Gudrid Nase and solos by Lillian Strasser Dorothy Nehring and others. The bride wore a white marquisette gown with lace veil and carried yellow roses. Attendants included Helen Hanson and Mary Ann Vedder. Groom's party featured William Vollmert Jean Fogde and ushers Eldon Aanonson Norman Iverson. A reception followed for sixty at the bride’s home. The couple will farm south of Graettinger and will reside on the bride’s father’s farm.
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Mary Evelyn Fogde
Myron Fodge
Graettinger
Raymond A. Rose
Lawrence Rose
Odin
Minnesota
First Lutheran Church
Iowa
J. F. Masted
Gudrid Nase
Lillian Strasser
Helen Hanson
Bloomer
Wisconsin
Mary Ann Vedder
Cecelia Hick
M. Hang
Maxine Ellestad
Humboldt
Town
Dorothy Fick
Northfield
Strasser
L. W. Loving
Jorgen Andersen
Sandra Hick
Myron Fogde
St. Olaf
Svho
U. S
Girl Run Over by Tractor in East Graebtinger
The 10-year-old daughter of Mrs. Winnifred Richeson was run over by a small tractor on a street in east Graebtinger. The girl suffered no broken bones according to Dr. McManus, and the driver was Abbert Masters.
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Winnifred Richeson
East Graebtinger
Don Strickland Orchestra to Play at St Marys Dance
At St Marys Gym Emmetsburg on Monday July 1 Don Strickland and his orchestra will furnish the music for the dance. These dances are very largely attended and the event is featured as an town social highlight with the band providing lively tunes for the crowd.
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Don Strickland
St. Mary's #yn
Emmetsburg
Skunk River Dam Construction Boosts Local Fishing
Conservation officer R E Sloan reports catfish catches near Oak land Mills by Mt Pleasant with a 47 pounder and a 3 5 pounder. In Hancock county a cattle herd of E J Pittman shows four sets of twin calves in fifteen months, all but one being heifers.
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Oakland Mills
Mt. Pleasant
R E. Sloan
E. J. Pittman
Hancock County
Relative surprise encounter near Sinclair Wyoming
Mary Sullivan reports a pleasant surprise while traveling through Rawlins Wyoming. In Sinclair they stopped for cokes and were recognized by Gene Donovan a cousin who is stationed at the nearby airfield. She describes the moment as a warm family encounter during a trip to California.
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Mary Sullivan
Rawline
Wyoming
Sinclair
Gene Donovan
Purchased Farm by Col. Ben F. Reeves in Estherville
Col. Ben F. Reeves of Estherville bought a quarter section farm in Dickinson County adjoining the Don Brekke place. The tract has no buildings and was acquired for 9000 dollars this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben F. Reeves
Estherville
Dickinson County
Don Brekke
Mr. Reeves
Nissen Family Buys A G Herke Estate Home
Mr and Mrs Fred Nissen have purchased the A G Herke Estate residence located a block east and a block north of the Rock Island depot. The Nissen family have been occupying this residence for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Nissen
A. G. Herke
Rock Island
Nissen
Milford School Teacher Bride Of Don Graettinger
Miss Euelah Swenson of Milford married Donald Graettinger of Graettinger at Milford Catholic parsonage on Saturday at 11:00. Rev. Father Gretaman officiated. Attendants were Erwin Graettinger and De Etta Wumber. They celebrated at the Jersey Dell in Okoboji. The bride teaches in Terris public schools. The groom, a former U S Navy petty officer, works at the DX service station in Graettinger. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Louie Graettinger of Pasadena formerly of Graettinger. The Times extends congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euelah Swenson
Milford
Donald Graettinger
Graettinger
Father Gretaman
Erwin Graettinger
de- Etta Wumber
Jersey Dell
Okoboji
Terris
Louie Graettinger
Pasadena
Times
Antone Johnson Home From Rochester After Illness
Antone Johnson returned to his Algona home after many weeks as a patient in Rochester following major surgical operations. He remains weak and is recovering slowly. Friends hope for more favorable news from his bedside and for a complete recovery.
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Antone Johnson
Algona
Rochester
Centennial Pioneer Articles Sought for Emmetsburg display
Local residents are urged to donate pioneer era items for a county wide exhibit in Emmetsburg window displays during the Centennial celebration on July 3 and 4. Items should reflect pioneer life in town. machinery not suitable. Contact Mrs George and Mrs A H Shaver of Graettinger to arrange display participation before next Wednesday and Thursday.
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Iowa
Graettinger
Emmetsburg
Adolph Spies Sells Four Farmlands At Auction
Adolph Spies sold four Twelve Mile Jake farms at auction on Tuesday afternoon June 25. Farms averaged about ten dollars per acre less than anticipated. Buyers included George Johnson of Canton South Dakota purchasing a 120 acre farm for 86 per acre and a 160 acre farm for 95.50 per acre, Charles Westfall buying a quarter section for 85.50, and Bert Salven buying a quarter section for 72.50. Reeves and Groitland were auctioneers and the Iowa Trust Savings Bank of Emmetsburg clerked the sale. The event garnered wide regional attention after heavy advertising in weekly and daily papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Spies
Jake
George Johnson
Canton
South Dakota
Roy Anderson
Mr. Johnson
Clifford Stueve
Charles Westfall
Gilbert Stueve
Bert Salven
Emmetsburg
Ed. Farris
Reeves and
Groitland
Iowa Trust & Savings Bank
Sheriffs license drive in Graettinger prompts large issuance
Sheriff T J McCaffrey and assistant from Emmetsburg issued many drivers licenses in Graettinger on Monday from nine to twelve with over 100 licenses and a rush that continued through the day. He plans another day in Graettinger and may extend to renew licenses in Palo Alto with a target of 8000 before July 4. Applications must be made in person at Emmetsburg Court House, bring old license, and sign with black ink for clear photo reproduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. McCaffrey
Emmetsburg
Graettinger
McCaffrey
Palo Alto
Posible
Elected Iowa state president of Junior War association
Atty. Allen Denny of Dex Moines was chosen as state president of the Iowa Junior War association at the Davenport convention. A former secretary and returned service man, Denny received the honor after prior service to the organization. Jorgen Andersen and wife visited Minneapolis and stayed with Mrs. Anna Peterson, aunt to Mrs. Andersen, while also visiting Rev. and Mrs. S Oy Sande, longtime pastors of Grentinger and Lost Island churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atty. Allen Denny
Dex Moines
Vivian Norris
Graettinger
Iowa Junior War Association
Davenport
Marks
Minneapolis
Jorgen Andersen
Anna Peterson
Andersen
S. Oy Sande
Rev. Sande
Grnettinger
Lost Island
Wayne Potter to Open Bakery and Cafe in New Location
Wayne Potter plans a July opening for a bakery and cafe at his newly acquired A. P. Thompson building, formerly Mitchell Fool Market. He aims to have all finish work complete by July 19 though the date is not definite this week.
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Wayne Potter
Potter
A. P. ‘Thompson
Mitchell Fool Market
Your War Bond E Bond Investment Numbers
A patriotic note explains E bonds as a good investment. Buying a $1,000 bond and holding ten years yields yearly values: 755, 765, 780, 800, 820, 840, 880, 920, 960, 1000. It positions war bonds as a fiscal and patriotic choice for citizens.
Young Spencer Boy Injured by Hay Bale Accident
Oral Johnson five suffered a broken leg Sunday when a bale fell from a hay mow at the Johnson farm. The injury occurred as the boy followed his father to the barn and a bale struck him between the thigh and knee. He was taken to Town City and treated at the University Hospital.
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Oral Johnson
Leonard Johnson
Spencer
Town City
University Hospital
Johnson Farm
Gradtinger
Hilmer Larsen Shorthorn Herd Rated Excellent at Wallingford
W a Mardy of Chicary, secretary of the Milking Shorthorn society, visited Sunny Tiome Stock Farm near Wallingford arriving Wednesday morning. Twelve herds were classified including Donald Root with good plus and three very good animals, Hilmer Larsen with one excellent cow found by Mr. Hardy. Seven herds were very good, five good plus, three good, with sires rated very good. Mr. Hardy praised both herds and Larsen looks to have a show herd ready again.
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W. A. Mardy
Chicary
Wallingford
Donald Root
Hilmer Larsen
Mr. Root
Mr. Larsen
Mr. Hardy
Parking problem in Grachtinger town prompts curbside rules
The town faces double parking on Robbins Avenue with overflow on side streets on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Business street parking is discouraged on those nights. locals are urged to park farther west to free spots for country visitors. Authorities emphasize courtesy as a business aid and note past locations failed to catch on.
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Grachtinger
Robbins Avenue
Osher Couple Light Up Graettinger Home Move
Mr and Mrs O T Osher have lived in Graettinger for weeks after relocating from the farm to a remodeled modern house north of the Mrs Lewis Landving residence. The dwelling was moved from the farm over a year ago but material shortages slowed the process.
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Graettinger
O. T. Osher
July Programs for Watson Theatre at Cractinger Printed
Theatre program notices announce July shows at the Watson Theatre Cractinger with several productions billed and distribution planned for the coming week. The venue reports very large patronage expectations for July performances.
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Watson Theatre
Dinner for July 4 by South Walnut Ladies Aid
The South Walnut Ladies Aid society will serve a church dinner in the church dining room on Thursday July 4. Serving begins at the usual hour with coffee and lunch in the afternoon. Menu includes scalloped potatoes meat sandwiches peas carrots baked beans cabbage salad pie and coffee. A program and children's games are planned. Public invited.
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South Walnut Ladies’ Aid Society
South Walnut Church
Furniture Auction In Graettinger Saturday June 29
Renton Curry announces a Graettinger furniture sale Saturday at 2 PM featuring living room and dining room suites and kitchenette sets plus miscellaneous items. Two 2 wheel trailers offered. Sale conducted by M C Grodland with Graettinger State Bank as clerk. Other local business notes included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renton Curry
Far Pole
Graettinger
Irvin Dalen
Meusburger Public Auction in Graettinger Saturday
Albert Smoky Meusburger of Graettinger will hold an auction Saturday afternoon July 6 at the Walter Mammen residence in east Graettinger starting at ? Two horses two milking cows two pure bred Poland China hogs and large farm equipment plus miscellaneous items will be sold Auctioneers are Grodland Reeves and Bortint The sale act will appear in the Graettinger Times.
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Albert
Smoky) Meushurper
Graettinger
Lito
Walter Mammen
East Graettinger
Grodland, Reeves
Graettinger Ball Club Names New Manager
At a Graettinger Athletic Club meeting in City Hall last Friday Kermit Reeves was unanimously chosen manager of the Graettinger baseball team. The team did not play at Rodman a week ago Sunday due to complications, but Reeves will take over and workers expect smooth operation soon with loyal backing.
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Graetlinger Athletic
Kermit Reeves
Graettinger
Rodman
Reeves
Water Extension Delayed in Grachtinger
The water extension program in Grachtinger is delayed likely for several months more. Officials promise iron pipes will arrive in October but shortages render that commitment uncertain.
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Grachtinger
Electroliers on Robbing Avenue Repainted
Electroliers along Robbing avenue have been painted aluminum, a decided improvement to the street.
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Robbing Avenue
Whistling Wind Struck Graettinger Monday Evening
A sudden whistling storm hit Graettinger at 9 00 p m Monday June 24 causing limited damage and widespread debris. Trees fallen doors blown down and windows broken along with outages. Okoboji and Arnolds Park area suffered roof and boat damage with telephone lines down and traffic controlled by patrols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Tokyo
Watson Theatre
Times
Alvin Lake Farm
Matt Sigler
Okoboji
Wilson Boat Works
Queen
Nelson
C Cmmercial
Arnolds Park
Henry Appel Traverses from Montour Falls to Graettinger
Mr and Mrs Henry Appel of Montour Falls New York arrived Saturday and he visited the Times office Tuesday. He notes changes since leaving Graettinger ten years ago while Kenneth Appel remains in Montour Falls to run rendering works. Kenneth, a 20 year old RAF pilot, has been recalled to duty for the summer. Henrietta 11 is chosen for a two week New York school by the Legion Auxiliary, Jerry and wife own an ice cream business, and Otto Appel is a brother living nearby. Valu Alto praised as the garden spot of the nation by Mr Appel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Appel
Montour Falls
New York
Mr. Appel
Times
Graettinger
Kenneth Appel
Kenneth
RAF
Henrietta
The
Legion Auxiliary
Jerry
Appel
Saya Valu Alto
Arden
Palo Alto
Otto Appel
New Homes Progress in Graettinger Area
Max Baumgartner moves a dwelling from country to lots west of the high school. Excavation started last week. O. T. Osher family now resides in town. Clarence Clemmenson home in east Graettinger nearly completed. Construction repeatedly noted. Housing situation in Graettinger slowly but surely improving.
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Max Baumgartner
O. T. Osher
Clarence Clemmenson
East Graettinger
Graettinger
Frank Weir Named New Assistant Manager at Wisconsin Lumber Co
Frank Weir becomes assistant yard manager as Norris remains tied to office duties at Wisconsin Lumber Co. Weir is a retired farmer stepping into the plant’s logistics role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Weir
The
Wisconsin Lumber Co
Norris
Weir
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Raymond R. Rose
St. Mary’s Gym
California
Bride of Don Graettinger
Iawa City
D. C. Barringer
Winnah
Kid News
Kos
Bum Biz
Meusburger
Base Ball News
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