Local News from Graettinger and Surrounding Areas
Local notices report visits and travel in Graettinger Emmetsburg and nearby towns. Names include Barringer Hansen Christianson Dappen and Griffin with several relatives and friends visiting, plus a birth announcement at Holy Family hospital Estherville and a note on Navy leave.
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Red Spies
Netherville
D. CG. Barringer
Jimmy
Wisconsin
Chris Hansen
Grovel
Frank Boecker
Ted Christianson
Roy Christianson
Peoria
Ilinois
J. M. Young
Graetinger
Jacob Brekke
Emmetsburg
Wm. Taylor
Frank Misenbast
Fort Dodge
Joe McDonald
Joe
Navy
R. H. Black
Minneapolis
H. R. Horswell
0. J. Thoreson
Russ Elliott
A. T. Knutson
Carl Christiansen
Kinnetsburg
A. T. Knutsen
South Bend
Indiana
C. L. ‘Horeson
R. J. Larson
Iowa Falls
Leonard Kelly
Burdette
Los Angeles
Chicago Herald-American
Railroads win wartime praise for transport feats
A new foundation of public appreciation highlights railroads for near miraculous transportation performance during three war years. As other transport failed to meet demands, railroads expanded and improved service, gaining support for their role as vital links in wartime logistics.
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Morris Hinenburg
Greater New York Hospital Association
Blue Cross
Can
Shyuki
Hinenburg
Dr. Hinenburg
United States
Davies outlines ideal government industry relation during war
Deputy Petroleum Administrator for War Ralph K. Davies argues for a cooperative model between government and industry. He asserts the approach is not mere idealism, noting the oil industry and the Petroleum Administration for War have followed his guidance with outstanding results. The statement emphasizes practical collaboration and proven outcomes.
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Jmen
Joe
Ralph K. Davies
Petroleum Administration For War
Davies
Wedding details highlight silk gown and floral procession
The wedding continues with the bride in white silk marquisette and satin, fingertip veil from a pearl coronet, yellow rose bouquet. Orella Sevdy and Elaine Gjerde wear pastel gowns and carry pink carnations and white snapdragons, while Paul Kirkeznant bears the ring on a rose-adorned pillow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orella Sevdy
Elaine Gjerde
Paul Kirkeznant
Donald Johnson
Arlo Nelson
Vernon White
Hac
Sevdy
Wedding of Gruettinger bride and Havelock groom ends with family tribute
A Gruettinger bride and a Havelock groom married and celebrated with a church reception and 100 guests. The bride’s family and the groom’s farm background shaped a traditional ceremony. A long obituary recalls Mr. Nolan’s life as a farmer, Catholic lay leader, and devoted husband.
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California
Rouse
Helen Helgeson
Dora Sanidviz
Will Olson
Kits
Elmer Iverson
John Bondhus
Ralph Masters
Lloyd Luehsinger
Gruettinger
Havelock
Mallard High School
Nolan Family Pioneer of Palo Alto County Dies at 78
C M Nolan of Emmetsburg born June 8 187, died aged 78 this month. He lived his entire life in Palo Alto County, worked on a farm, and married Elisabeth Quinn on January 9 1900. The Emmetsburg Knights of Columbus Council joined in the funeral with Martin Funeral Service in charge.
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Nolan
A. F. Lowenberg
Goodell
Lawrence Smith
Wesley
Andy Johnson
Humboldt
Pfe
John Nolan
U. S Army
England
Henry Thiel
Ringsted
Jay Donahue
James Brennan
Emmetsburg
Wm. Hughes
Wm. Joyce
Gracttinger
Robert
Pfc
Palo Alto County
the Times
Phy
L. O'Connor
J. J. Sullivan
the Knights of Columbus
Martin
Graettinger
Charles Martin Nolan
Patrick Nolan
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Anderson & Erickson
Pork & Beans
America
Hershey’s
An. Beauty
Mitchell’s Food Market
Wheaties
C.M. Nolan
Merv’s
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