Red Cross Drive Planned in Palo Alto Area
Geo W Doerr chairman and A Caller coordinate Emmetsburg Red Cross drive set for March 8 to 13 in Palo Alto. Mrs Walter Hamilton leads the local chapter. Palo Alto quota rises to 5804 from 2240. Gractinger 331 Walnut 166 Vernon 165 Lost Island 107. Blood banks expansion cited as national Red Cross plan to speed plasma distribution amid war and disasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Doerr
Emmetsburg
Red Cross
Grachinger
Palo Aue
Walter Hamilton
Palo Alto
Gracttinger
Walnut
Vernon
United States
Texas City
Rail disruption hits Milwaukee line between Emmetsburg and Chicago
An Estherville couple planned a Chicago weekend trip but the Milwaukee rail route was diverted to Austin causing a late return. A Spencer attorney George Heald and family were delayed in Chicago after Friday departure. Mr and Mrs Adolph Spies of Graettinger also faced delays before resuming travel. by Monday traffic returned to normal.
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Milwaukee Road
Emmetsburg
Chicago
Estherville
Mason City
Austin
George Heald
Spencer
Adolph Spies
Grachtinger
Home From The West A Weekend Visit Known In Graettinger
Mr and Mrs S M Andersen and Mr and Mrs Henry Duhn returned from Vasadena and Los Angeles February 20 after being away since January 20 to attend the Graettinger picnic and reunite with former friends. They stayed with Mr and Mrs Louis Christiansen and with their son John. Mrs Anna Jorgensen of Graettinger visited the Christiansens. The Graettinger folks and Christiansens kept busy visiting former Graettinger residents during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Andersen
Henry Duhn
Vasadena
Los Angeles
Graettinger
Andersens
Louis Christiansen
Duhns
John
Anna Jorzensen
Christiansen
Melvin Andersen
Armstrone
West Bend Rep. Koch Aimed for State House Seat
West Bend businessman and former West Bend Journal publisher Rep. Frank Koch, a Graettinger caller, seeks the Republican nomination for Town state representative. Elected in 1948, he served in regular and special sessions and earned a strong Des Moines record in public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Koch
West Bend
Graettinger
Koch
Des Moines
Times
Emmetsburg
Republicans Caucuses Set for Friday Evening in Emmetsburg
All Republicans are reminded of the precinct caucus to be held Friday evening, March 6, at 7 30 p m, at each precincts regular polling place. In Emmetsburg both precincts meet at the County Chairman Arthur W Smit office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Arthur W. Smit
Ben Burns Plans March 16 Machinery Auction Near Estherville
Estherville auctioneer Mareh d Ben Burns announces a consignment sale Tuesday March 16 at his place, first farm south of the bridge on Highway 17. All listed machinery prior to March 4 will appear on sale bills. Tractors combines pickers plows and various gear will be sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mareh'd
Ben Burns
Estherville
Bridge
Highway 17
Arnold Masters Promoted To Manager At Graettinger Co Op
Arnold Masters becomes manager of the Graettinger Co-Op Grain Co. He took over March first, succeeding Raymond Tindall, who led for five years. Kathryn McDonald becomes bookkeeper, A. Christiansen remains assistant manager, and Dick Campbell heads the new mill. Tindall to operate the M. L. Murphy farm nearby. the Murphy family stays in Graettinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Masters
Raymond Tindall
Grachtinger Co-Op Gran Co
Arnold
Ile
A. ©. Christiansen
Dick Campbell
Kathryn McDonald
Dorothy Martinson
Raymond Tindal
M. L. Murphy
Graettinger
Drive Complete For Funds For Mechanical Lung Aid
Graettinger Fire Department fundraising drives raised sufficient funds to buy a mechanical lung and a high quality oxygen mask for exclusive fire scene use. The device, endorsed by the American Medical Society, will be delivered soon with training provided to firefighters. Donations may still be made via Francis Heidecker at the DX service station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Spies
Graettinger Fire Department
American Medical Society
Francis Heidecker
Fire Department
Times Subscription Letter From Castle Rock Reader
From Castle Rock Washington editor Timea a reader encloses a check for another year of the Times. The note says they enjoy the paper and mentions February 25 training and cool weather with the mercury between 40 and 50 degrees most days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Rock
Washington
Timea
Times
Mercury
Mra
Wm. Tenborg
Mrs Anna Jorgengen Returns From Pasadena Visit
Mrs Anna Jorgengen arrived home from Pasadena California after visiting relatives and friends. She stayed with Mr and Mrs Sonia Christensen and attended the Graettinger picnic the last Sunday in January while in Los Angeles.
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The
West
Anna Jorgengen
Pasadena
California
Mia
Sonia Christensen
Los Angeles
Graettinger
Claude Rucker Suffered Stroke While Shopping
Claude Rucker collapsed Wednesday while at the City Mercantile buying supplies for his care. He is paralyzed on the left side but the condition may improve. he will be moved to Emmetsburg hospital for treatment. Mrs. Rucker and family run the Rucker Cafe and he previously owned the City Meat Market before farming east of Graettinger.
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Claude Rucker
Mrs Molfe Lundgren Returns Home After Surgery
Mrs Molfe Lundgren, a recent patient at Holy Family Hospital in Ustherville, has been discharged and went home last week. Friends express happiness at her speedy recovery and wish continued improvement in health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molfe Lundgren
Holy Family Hospital
Ustherville
Lee McCann Improving at Holy Family Hospital
Lee McCann, patient at Holy Family Hospital, is improving this week. He was able to sit up briefly Tuesday as friends hope his condition continues to improve and that he will regain health and strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee McCann
Holy Family Hospital
Waldo rf Choir Member Leads 24 Concert Tour
Carol Skattebo of Wallingford is a member of the Waldorf college choir that began a tour on February 27. The group will perform 24 concerts in 19 cities including Chicago Detroit Niagara Falls New York and Staten Island, a proud honor reflecting the choir’s ability.
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Carol Skattebo
Wallingford
Waldorf College
Chicago
Detroit
Niagara Falls
New York
Staten Island
John Bondhus Seeks County Education Board Seat
John Bondhus of west of Graettinger is a candidate for delegate at large on the county board of education. Former school superintendent and four year college graduate, he has taught and led schools. He farms west of Graettinger and urges rural voters to vote next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bondhus
Voth
Sampson Buys East End Cafe in Graettinger
Harry Sampson purchases the East End cafe from Mr and Mrs Francis Ware on March 1 with possession to follow relocation. The Wares ran the cafe for years and praised its patronage as Sampson and his partner bring cafe experience from the lakes. Graettinger hosts Mallard Junior High boys in an Incal Rym first round game Monday at 7 30 lead by a drawn list of players.
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Harry Sampson
Ware
Francis Ware
East End
Sampson
Lakes
the Times
Graettinger
Palo Alto
Fallow
Hyr
Marlene Jenkins
Luis Jacobson
Nancy Doyle
Joyce Rierson
Joyce Marley
Mary Louw ‘Thompson
Jonne Shiley
Joan Elsenbust
Helen Baumpartner
Patsy Masters
Josie Baedke
Silaine Bu
Heavy Rain and Late Snow Hit Graettinger
Graettinger saw heavy rain on Friday February 27 with about an inch and a half of moisture. The rain melted much of the ground ice, then the temperature fell below freezing in the evening and a two inch snowfall occurred overnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Indiana Family Tends Recovery After Injuries
Hanie from Indiana Danny Christiansen, son of Mr and Mrs Harold Christiansen, was a patient in Emmetsburg hospital. Miss E 8 George arrived home for four days with Warsaw, Indiana, for infection caused by bruises on the morning. She spent a few days with kuen friends and classmates will her daughter Mrs Alice McDowell pleased to fear he is on the road and family in that city. Bo recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danny Christiansen
Harold Christiansen
Emmetsburg Hospital
George
Warsaw
Indiana
Kuen
Alice McDowell
Three Candidates Compete For School Director Seats
Three nominees file for two three year terms in the local school election to be held next Monday, March 8. Oral Ronstead Goodwin Thorsen and W A Rasmussen lead the field with Rasmussen currently on the board. Max Baumgartner retires and will not seek re election. Area 1 Graettinger includes Max Baumgartner as candidate with no opposition. John Bondhus runs for director at large but will not appear on Graettinger district ballots.
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Oral Ronstead
Goodwin Thoreson
W. A. Rasmussen
Mgr. Rasmussen
Max Baumngartner
Ao Tr Urey
Razzle Dazzle Basketball Games Tuesday Night
GHS faculty team clashes with Chamber of Commerce squad in a charity game at the local gym on Tuesday night March 9. Teachers led by Mogars Hahn and Custis tread out a new offense as Max Baumgartner’s Chamber squad refines defense. A second game features the women’s alumni against faculty ladies at 6:80 with coach Miss Cora Christopher. advance ticket sales are strong. tickets available at the door.
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GHS
Chamber of Commerce
Athletic Fund
Mogars
Hahn
Custis
C of C
Max Baumgartner
Clarence Chrishiison
Cora Christopher
High School Honor Roll List by Grade and Names
The notice lists students named to the high school honor roll across 4th period, 12th grade, 1st grade, 10th grade, and 8th grade. Included are David Baumgartner Kenneth Westergard Wilma Duhn Mary Herke Joe King Mavis Tonderum Gwen McWilliama Donna Flannegan Mavis Knutsen Janet Marxen Marlene McDonald Shirley Rasmussen Betty Westergard LaDon Zitterich Phil Elrod Gayla Graettinger.
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David Baumgartner
Kenneth Westergard
Wilma Duhn
Mary Herke
Joe King
Mavis Tonderum
Gwen McWilliama
Donna Jean Flannegan
Mavis Knutsen
Janet Marxen
Marlene McDonald
Shirley Rasmussen
Betty Westergard
LaDon
Zitterich
Phil Elrod
Gayla Graettinger
Graettinger Residence Sold to Claus Kelting
G M Graettinger disposed of his Graettinger residence to Claus Kelting. The Graettingers vacated their home to move into a Dr McManus family residence. The Kelting family plan to retire to Graettinger and make it their home.
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G. M. Graettinger
Graettinger
Claus Kelting
Caroline E Myhre dies after hip injury and illness
Caroline E Myhre aged 78 of Gradtiinger died Sunday February 29 1948 at Park View Clinic Ratherville after a July hospital admission for a broken hip. Complications worsened and she failed to recover despite care. Her sister-in-law Mrs Albert Myhre Huntington died next day from heart attack. Funeral services held Wednesday afternoon in Sternberg Funeral Chapel.
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Caroline
Myhre
Merlin Myhre
Gradtiinger
Park View Clinic
Ratherville
Albert Myhre
Huntington
Grinnell note on address change and memorials
From Grinnell Iowa the writer informs John of a new address 1004 West street after moving across the street. He praises a Marie death writeup as accurate and expresses long partnership and personal loss. He notes Carolyn Myhre’s death heard on WLIO and reflects on loneliness among passings.
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Grinnell
Iowa
John
Ionelosed
West Street
sunWen
Marie
WLIO
Carolyn Myhre
E. 5
George
Floods Hit Graettinger Area With Rising Water
Graettinger endured Friday rain that melted frost and caused surface flooding. Nearly two inches of moisture created lakes east of Graettinger and near the Rock Island tracks. By Saturday afternoon most water had receded though several homes were surrounded by floodwater.
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Graettinger
East
Rock Island Tracks
Gradlinger
Shige
West for the West Newlyweds Plan California Home
Ma and Mrs Leadey, recently married, are moving to California. The West for the West column wishes the couple success and happiness in their new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leadey Buwsen
West
California
Yale
Judy And Eugene Weir Have Tonsil Removals
Judy and Eugene Weir children of Max and Mrs Ralph Weir Had tonsils removed at Holy Family Hospital Waterville Monday. The youngsters recovered quickly from the unpleasant experience.
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Judy and
Eugene Weir
Judy
Max
Ralph Weir
Holy Family Hospital
Watherville
Father Kane In Hospital After Surgery
Father James A. Kane of Ruthven underwent surgery at Holy Family hospital Estherville on Sunday. He had been a patient in Rochester for several weeks. Local friends hope for his early and complete recovery.
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Mra
Rank Meyers
Estherville
Father Kane
James A. Kane
Ruthven
Holy Family Hospital
Rochester
Home from hospital and baby taken to hospital
Mrs. Tommy Thomson returned home from Holy Family hospital after a serious operation two weeks ago. Her friends are glad she is recovering well. Meanwhile Mr and Mrs R T Nase took their year old son to Holy Family hospital Estherville on Wednesday with croup. The family hopes for the boy's speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Thomson
Holy Family Hospital
R. T. Nase
Holy Family Hospistol
Estherville
Mrs Morlan Improving After Illness
Mrs Morlan mother of Mrs Robert Simonaen is slowly improving from her recent illness. Her many Grachtinger friends hope for her continued improvement and complete recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morlan
Robert Simonaen
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Rutland
Tuwa
G. M. Tonderum
Albert Chrestiansen
Bode
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Tonderum
Chrestiansen
Albert Christiansen
Joo Tonderum
Bede
Dows
Armstrong
David Forsherr
East of Town
San Francisco
Frank Meyers
Waldorf Choir
Education Board
By Herb Lancaster
Hanie
Razzle Dazzle
C. Charm
Caroline E. Myhre
High Lake
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