Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Graettinger Times in Graettinger, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1947

Page

5

Three Marriages Of Popular Young People

Miss Marlyn Starkey of Chicago wed Gart Gothendeick of Chicago on March 8 1947 in a Lutheran ceremony. Attendants included Darlene Starkey Ruth Anderson and Wanda Starkey. The couple left for a Wisconsin wedding trip and will live in Chicago. The Times congratulates the couple. Virginia Norland and Mr. Edward Norland married February 14 in Cylinder with attendants Hah Brum and others. They will reside in Cylinder where he runs a cafe and she teaches. He previously served in Merchant Marine and the Army. The Times extends best wishes for a long, happy marriage. Mr. Richard Smith and Miss Helen Roberts are mentioned as engaged in marriage preparations.

Gothendeick—Starkey Marlyn Starkey Chicago Sylvia Starkey Darlene Starkey Wanda Starkey Miss Ruth Anderson Ralph Goodwin ‘Thoreson Gravttinger Iowa Gothendick Lake Lawn Delavan Wisconsin Lost Island Township Ayrshire the Times Norland Cylinder Tebrite Aleasur Virginia Grasttinger Mieh Waldorf College Tanelit Hee Commercial Faclah Haecog Sonar von Kueiners Cyliner Augustana College Sioux Falls Uncle Sam Merchant Marine Sinee Colinder Times Mra

Machinery and Market Day Sale Near Graettinger

A large northern Graettinger sale day is set for Monday March 17 at the north lumber yard featuring horses hogs tractors and farm machinery. Auctioneers Grodlund Bortint and Brown with clerk H A Elsenbast urge consignments. Otis Hauge follows March 18 with a closing out sale at his Graettinger area farm including 28 cattle 22 pigs 60 cattle etc and a large machinery list led by an F-20 tractor. Wallingford March 25 pairs with a big machinery sale and dinner by the Ladies Aid. J A Doerning March 27 moves to a new home while selling cattle sheep sows chickens and machinery. Chris Larsen reports a strong sale with 25 cattle averaging 254 top 285 and a Sarge milking machine selling for 384. Religious school set for Saturday March 1h at 1:30 p m at the Catholic church led by Sisters from St Ellen’s Emmetsburg.

Mehy Mkt North Lumber Graettinger Grodlund, Bortint and Brown H. A. Elsenbast Graettinger State Grodland St. Patrick Erouse Otis Hauge Gradland, Bortyn and Reeves Gradttinger State Bank Yids Wallingford J. A. Doerning Chris Larsen South of Graettinfyor Sarge Larson North Palo Alto South Emmet Saturd St. Ellen's Academy Emmetsburg

Henry Hahn Dead and Marengo Wedding Bits

Henry Hahn, long prominent in south Palo Alto, died in California recently. Funeral held at Mallard on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. J. P. Wagner of Graettinger attended the funeral. Richard and bride married January 25, 1947, in Marengo with Rev. Steele officiating. The ceremony was a single ring event. The couple will reside and farm near Marengo.

Henry Hahn South Palo Alto Californiia Mallard J. P. Wagner Graettinger

Rep Frank Koch Guest Of Times Family Friday

Rep Frank Koch of West Bend spoke at the Times office and dined with Editor and Mrs Sullivan. He previously worked on the Emmetsburg Democrat and bought the West Bend Journal 28 years ago. The visit marked his first Des Moines trip and his plans for a steady assembly record.

Frank Koch West Bend Times Sullivan Koch Emmetsburg Democrat Frank West Bend Journal Minn Rep. Koch Des Moines

Fred Witte Family Heads to Coal Springs South Dakota

The Fred Witte family left for Coal Springs South Dakota Monday to establish a new home after Mr Witte recently purchased a 2000 acre farm near Coal Springs. Witte, a World War II veteran who received his discharge in October 1945, has since farmed locally.

Fred Witte Coal Springs South Dakota Witte Mrs. Witte Teavie Mgr. Witte

Wm Hossack Very Ill After Third Operation

Wm Hossack remains very weak a week after a third surgery in a St Louis hospital. Friends hope for quick improvement. Mrs J A Spies returned from St Louis Tuesday, staying with her daughter Mrs Wm Hossack and husband.

Hossack St. Louis J. A. Spies St .Louis

Bull Donald Elbert Purchases Brown Swiss Bull Carl's Royal Mex 80176

Graettinger breeder Donald Elbert recently purchased the registered Brown Swiss bull Carl's Royal Mex 80176 from E and Telleen and Sons of Gowrie Iowa.

Donald Elbert Graettinger E. &. Telleen & Sons Gowrie Iowa

Mallard Survives Sectional District Drive in Substate

Mallard high school basketball advances to sub-state at Mason City after surviving sectional and district rounds. The team aims for victory banners as they face the Claus B substate this week in Mason City.

Mallard III Mallard Mason City Hares

Graettinger Falls To Arnolds Park In Park Tourney

Graettinger Merchants lost a hot Park tournament game to Arnolds Park 87 to 45 after four tied minutes. Three Graettinger players fouled out as the game slipped away late.

Graettinger Merchants Arnolds Park Graetlinger Swea City Graettinger Ayrshire

Signs of the times foretell a tightening economy

The piece notes a looming recession as consumer buying declines while some prices rise. It argues debt repayment is prudent now, warns against new construction due to high costs, and suggests future mortgage burdens may exceed home values in five years.

March Weather Turns Northwest Town Roads Treacherous

A week of unsettled March weather brought mid day meetings a few rain showers and lasting moisture. Frost recedes and snow banks melt as country roads deteriorate and many remain closed. From University Hospital Town City comes news of Lynn Cresw, two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Glenn Crega, returning after treatment.

Beverly Thoreson Beverly Norman ‘Thoreson Verly Ris Tome University Hospital Lynn Cresw Glenn Crega Town City

St Patrick's Day Dance at Watson Hall Graettinger

Sam Watson advertises a big St Patrick's Day dance at Watson dance hall in Graettinger on Monday night March 17. The event promises splendid music and an important annual dance with a big crowd expected.

Sam Watson Watson Dance Hall Graettinger

Pavern Permits Increased by Emmetsburg Council

Emmetsburg council raises tavern beer license fees from 225 to 300 dollars, effective immediately, with the new rate applying to all current and prospective license holders.

Pavern Council At Emmetsburg Theinew

Make Up School Session Dates at Graettinger

Graettinger public schools will be in session on Saturday from 8 30 to 12 40 on March 1h 22 April 32 and 19 percent. The last day of school will be May 29.

Graettinger Irriga

Light Vote Cast Monday At School Election

Monday was school election with 82 ballots cast at Tocal. No opposition to W Olson for treasurer and Arnold Henningsen and Dr C A Shiley for directors. Shaver and Ray Glazier, retiring directors, did not file for reelection.

Tocal W. ©. Olson Teasurer Arnold Henningsen C. A. Shiley Shaver Ray Glazier

Mine' s subscription rates raised in Emmetsburg papers

The Mine' inetsbure Democrat and Kinmetsburg Reporter announce March 15 price hikes with new rates 43.0 in town and 43.0 outside. combination rate 80 and 86. An official note cites sharply higher newsprint costs and other rising expenses driving the increase.

Che Inetsbure Democrat Kinmetsburg Towa Luwa Emmetsbure Amon

Graettinger Boosters Lead in Estherville Bowling Night

Graettinger Boosters won three games at Estherville Monday night and remain in second place behind league leaders Sportmen who also won three. Nd Marxen topped performers with 166 and three games totaling 666 as Graettinger’s team score reached 2410.

Me Graettinger Boosters Estherville Legion Daily News Nd Marxen Graettinger Marxen Dubn Frick Martin Sevily

Back on the Job Kelly Gammon Recovers Health

Kelly Gammon, long at Las Anelas company on duty since February, was ill last summer but diagnosed heart condition proved mistaken after a month's diet and medical treatment. Graclinger friends celebrate, as American Legion Auxiliary bake sale planned for March 22 to benefit library fund. Public invited. location to be announced next week.

Kelly Gammon Las Anelas Hig Rendition Kelly Graclinger

Bonstead Couple Leave on Three WeekTrip to Florida

Mr and Mrs Bonstead left Tuesday night for Chicago and then will travel to Jacksonville Florida to visit their son Carl a navy pilot and Carl's wife. They also plan to visit the John Jensen family in Jacksonville and expect to be away about three weeks.

Bonstead Lef Chicago Jacksonville Florida Carl John Jensen Bonstead

Lenten Devotions at Catholic Church Schedule Updated

Lenten devotions will be held at the Catholic church with services Friday evening at 7 45 and Sunday afternoon during Lent. The schedule lists Friday 7 45 p m and Sunday afternoon sessions for faithful attendees in the parish.

Vivian Sullivan Visits Paramount to Meet Bing Crosby

Vivian Sullivan of Los Angeles, a Times reporter, visited Paramount studio last Friday with three colleagues to watch the filming of The Road to Rio on Stage 16. She met Bing Crosby and Bob Hope, observed the artificial set, and noted Crosby’s oblique comment about the Irish. A stand-in for Crosby, a brother-in-law of a colleague, toured them as well.

Vivian Sullivan Los Angeles Times Fuiday Vivian Hollywood Bing Crosby Paramount Studio Rio Bob Hope Bing Crosby

Friend of Newspapers Mr Dolliver Urges Newsprint Aid

Mr Dolliver speaks on the 6th district newspapers across 16 counties. He cites 80 papers including 5 daily and many weeklies, praising their role in local, national, and international news. He backs House efforts to provide newsprint and notes farm wastes could aid production and markets.

Dolliver Speaker 6Th Town Sky House of Representatives

Neilsons Leave For Mayo Consults On Health

Mr and Mrs George Neilson departed this morning for Rochester to consult Mayo specialists regarding Mrs Neilson health. The trip aims to obtain expert medical guidance and potential treatment options.

Rochester Hospital George Neilson Rochester Mayo Neilson

Fox Bounty Increase and Cat Peanut Heist Noted

Supervisors raise the fox bounty from 1 to 2090 dollars and boost cub bounty from 5 to 100 dollars. In Indianola, Jiana the Angora cat at Bert ram Brown’s home climbs vines to the roof, slips inside when lights come on, and heads for the peanut box.

Fox Cubs Jiana Bertram Brown Indianola Franklyn Brown Sherwyn Leggs

Lerdal Family Puzzled by Erroneous Radio Baby Gift

The Lloyd Lerdal family near Belmond received gifts after a radio station wrongly announced a baby at the Lerdal home. Authorities advised the family to return or donate gifts as appropriate while the mix up is clarified.

Lloyd Lerdal Near Belmond Lerdal

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gothendeick Starkey Duus Smith-Roberts Smith—Roberts Richard Smith Mia Nels Smith Marenvo Mia’ Helen Roberts Harold Roberts Salidates Mehy Otis Hawges Wallingford Machinery & Mit AL Dooriting Marengo Steele Melvin Derrickson Eatherville Derrickson Rroom Smith Ruthven Times Family Merrimans St. Petersburg Jensens Graetlinger Tolks Laughlin Lot Laughlin Shreveport Martin Laughlin Graettiner Charley Stewart Cuthbert Quile A. R. Cuthbert A. H. Cameron Iowa City Cuthbert Excelsior Milford Towns City Care University Junior High St. Patrick's Day D. C Barringer Assumption Parish Mon Inersburg Assumption Henningsen Shiley, Olson Eoin Rat Bowling News Bake Sale Paramount Hoost Fox Bounty
Search Courier

Search the Graettinger Times Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Graettinger Times?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication