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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1946

Page

5

Noble, 89, Dies in Estherville After Illness

I F Noble aged 89 died March 12 1946 at Holy Family hospital Estherville after a lingering illness. Funeral services held in Estherville and Graettinger with interment in local cemetery. Survived by four daughters and one son. Wife and two daughters preceded him in death.

LF. Noble TL Acom Holy Family Hospital Estherville Mr. Noble May Noble Mahlum & Sandin Graettinger Noble R. Lydackyoon Amery Wisconsin O. 2. Gardner

Wallman Joins Morningside College Teaching Staff

Mrs. GR Wallman of Sioux City has been appointed to teach commercial courses at Morningside College in Sioux City. A former Mildred Wikert and daughter of Mr and Mrs C C Wikert of Graettinger she is a Morningside graduate who previously taught in Graettinger schools for two years.

the Times GR. Wallman Sioux City Morningside College Wallman Mildred Wikert C. C. Wikert Graettinger Groettinger

L. L. Paulsen Seriously Ill in Graettinger

L L Paulseny of Graettinger is reported quite ill. A week ago Monday his condition worsened but is slightly improved. He was able to be about town a day or two before illness. Mr and Mrs Paulsen celebrated 63 years of marriage last February 14. The Times hopes for his quick full recovery.

L. L, Paulsen L. L. Paulseny Graettinger Paulsen

Jensen, Jr. Axon, Robert Lyle birth announced

The Times congratulates Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Jensen on the birth of Robert Lyle Jensen at Holy Family hospital Estherville on Monday March 11 1946. Grandparents Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Jongen are also noted with best wishes.

KL. Jensen, Jr Axon Robert Lyle J. L. Jensen Holy Family Hospital Estherville the Times C. A. Jongen

St Patrick's Night Dance Planned at Watson Hall

The annual St Patrick's day dance will be held at Watson hall Graettinger on Monday evening March 18. A seven piece orchestra will furnish the music for the event.

St. Patrick's Day Watson Hall Graettinger

Mrs Ed Herke In Hospital With Gall Stone Surgery

Mrs Ed Herke of the Osov ir vicinity underwent a surgical operation for gall stones at Holy Family hospital Fitherville Tuesday morning. She is recovering nicely and friends hope for an early and complete restoration to health and strength.

Ed Herke Holy Family Hospital Fitherville

Conway Father and Son Visit Gruettinger Site

James Conway sr. of Cylinder and James Conway jr. of Emmetsburg visited Gruettinger on Friday. The Times notes a pleasant call. Mr. Conway had recently held an auction and retired from the fan. His son runs a barber shop in Emmetsburg.

James Conway Cylinder James Conway, Jr Emmetsburg Times Conway

Wilt Open In April Theatre Plans by Sam Watson

Sam Watson intends to open his new theatre in April. Finishing touches stall due to material delays. For now the Hawkeye will continue to be used for picture shows.

Wilt Sam Watson Hawkeye

Auction Sale Notices Highlight March Auctions

Auction notices from Graettinger and Wallingford detail sales led by Henry Lammers, Wm Hossack, and Hen F Reeves. March 16 18 20 21 mark cattle horses hogs machinery and farm equipment, plus seed corn hay and household goods. Graettinger State Bank acts as clerk. Col Ben Reeves is auctioneer. sales feature livestock trucks and long lists of farm items.

Marth Lo Sere Yys Henry Lammers Hossack Wallingford F. Reeves Graettinger Arit Smamers Ben I. Reeves Gracttinger State Bank Stel Finn & Manson Trust & Savings Bank Hlere Chet Torreson Asher Peterson Gradland Gradlinger State Bank

Apartment to Rise in Hawkeye Theatre Building

Franz Fletter of Webster City, who bought the Hawkeye theatre brick building, plans a modern front apartment and will begin work after the Watson theatre is finished and Hawkeye vacates. He likely runs a machinery and automobile business and is the nephew of Mrs. 2. St. Cole of this city.

Hawkeye Franz Fletter Webster City Hawkeye Theatre Watson Theatre Fletter 2. St. Cole

Candidate McConnell seeks Fourth district supervisor nomination

Wm H McConnell of the Osgood area announces as a Republican candidate for supervisor in the Fourth district. J M Robinson, the current district supervisor and McConnell ally, will have his announcement published later in the Times. Candidates must file papers by March 26.

H. McConnell Osgood Republian J. M. Robinson McConnell Times

Rev Sullivan Transferred to General Hospital in Los Angeles

Rev Redvant J Sullivan transferred from Mary Star of the Sun church San Petro California to Sacred Heart parish Los Angeles to serve as assistant chaplain at General Hospital 1100 Mission Road and reside at 2210 Sichel Street Father Edward will serve Spanish speaking patients in the hospital The hospital is a large institution with Spanish speaking patients numbering from 100 to 1000.

Redvant J. Sullivan Mary Star of the Sun Church San Petro California Siered Heart Parish Los Angeles General Hospital Mission Road Sichel Street Sacred Heart Parish Vather Edward

Two Tickets In Field For Coming Town Election

Two tickets compete in the Lowe town election to be held Monday March 25. The first ticket lists Mayor B S George and Mary McManus for treasurer with several council candidates. A second ticket headed by A C G Christiansen features Wayne Mene Roy Petersen Alfred Hanson Tt Nave and Raymend Findatl for council. Also notes a girls basketball trip to Des Moines with ten players and drivers Don Oleson and Mr Chase.

Hell ALC Chiiste Volowing B.S. George Mary McManus Mor Assenior James Ny Coureilment Grace Unger Bert Andersen Oral Bonstead Gilbaugh Frank Christensen Mor A. C G. Christiansen Wayne Mene Roy Petersen Alfred Hanson Tt. T. Nave Raymend Findatl Des Moines Thesf Karoline Anderson Elaine Graettinger Kathryn McDonald Lois Strain Marian Yulm Gladys Cameron Marjorie Rasmussen Jean and Jyn Murray Charlotte McDonald Don Oleson Mr. Chase

WSUS To Meet Nest Thursday March 21

The WSCS of the Methodist church will meet Thursday March 21 at the church at 2330. Mrs. Donald Moore leads the program and Mrs. Kenneth Starkey conducts worship. Hostesses are Mae Names, John McDonald, MoO Smith, Wayne Walter, and Sam Watson. All invited. Agent For Farmers Hybrid Leon Olson, northwest Malo Alto, visited Times office Tuesday. Olson is Lost Island representative for the seed company and has received many orders. He has an ad in this week's Times.

WSUS WSCS Methodist Church Leon Olson Malo Alto Times Olson Lost Island

Patient In Hospital Frank Weir Underwent Surgery

Frank Weir was operated on at Hmmelsburg hospital Friday and is recovering well. Friends expect a prompt and full recovery. Fred Kent of Algona plans to begin building a $40,000 garage after purchasing a site. Kent, a former Graettinger resident, will begin soon.

Fred Kent Algona Narage Mr. Kent Graettinger

Music Contest Here in Graettinger This April

The state sub district music contest will be held in Graettinger in April. Mr Chase the focal school superintendent will provide the complete particulars for the next issue.

Graettinger Chase Focal School

Hampsons Move to Harlan Iowa for Home

Mr and Mrs Dwight Hampson and daughter have relocated to Harlan Iowa where they will establish their future home Ness Brothers of the Osgood vicinity were business callers in Grnetting er Wednesday.

Harlan Iowa Dwight Hampson Ness Brothers Osgood Grnetting Ger

Graettinger Junior High Boys win first round game in county tourney

Graettinger Highers defeated West Bend 9 to ? in Mallard for the County Junior High tournament. Merle Myers scored eight and Robert Mills five to lead Graettinger, with teammates Merle Myers, Miner Appel, Duane Munson, Denali Reynolds, Maynard Holland and Ingvert Appel. They advance to face Curlew on March 23.

Graettinger Umer Highers Mallard West Bend Graettinger Merle Myers Robert Mills Miner Appel Duane Munson Denali Reynolds Maynard Holland Ingvert Appel Mills Myers

New School Board Member H A Elsenbast Elected

H A Elsenbast was elected to the school board for a five year term at the May election end Monday. He succeeds Adolph Spies, who served six years, and will join members Wm Rasmussen Glenn Shaver Ray Glazier and Max Baumpartner. The organization meeting is set for next Monday.

HA. Eisenhast Min Miserbast Wisentart Casthdol Board Adolph Spies Spies Oar Jong Houra Wm. Rasmussen Glenn Shaver Ray Glazier Max Baumpartner the Times Eisenbast

Clarence Doerning Ill in Hospital After Emergency Appendectomy

Clarence Doerning of Mallard vicinity was taken ill with appendicitis Saturday and was rushed to Emmetsburg hospital Sunday afternoon for emergency surgery. He is recovering nicely. Clarence is a son of Mr and Mrs Arnold Doerning of the locality. Graettinger friends hope for his early and complete recovery.

Clarence Doerning Mallard Emmetsburg Hospital Clarence Arnold Doerning Graettinger

When You Dine Out Vry the DX Cafe

Miss Ruth Young arrives from Los Angeles for a four month visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Rt M Young. Ruth works in the Union Pacific railroad office in LA and has long courted a passion for travel and meals while Carrie and Jack Doyle own the cafe offering home cooked meals baked goods toast sandwiches and Sunday dinners open Sundays until 2 PM

DX Cafe Carrie Jack Doyle Ruth Young Los Angeles Rt. M. Young Ruth Union Pacific Railroad Bell

Mild Spring Weather Returns Across Week

A week of mild spring weather replaces lingering snow that melted away. The week saw a high temperature near the warm peak as Miss Margery Young of Washington D C visits her parents Mr and Mrs Glenn Young before traveling to join the West Coast and the Philippine islands.

Margery Young Washington, D. C Glenn Young Jaon Philippine Islands

Globe Trotters to Meet Graettinger in March Showdown

The Globe Trotters of Harlem will face the Graettinger Independents at Graettinger on Wednesday March 20 at 8 PM. Admission is 60 cents, 20 cents for under 12, with hoop action and comedy promised in a rare public event. The visiting team claims world colored champion status and a sensational passing game.

Globe Trotters Harlem New York Graettinger Independents C Graettinger Jack North Des Moines Register Bills Grachtinger Rapardias

Adolph Spies To Build Fine Modern Home

Adolph Spies plans to buy the Mrs D J McCarty residence and half block of ground on West Robins Avenue this afternoon and build a new modern home with landscaped grounds. Mrs McCarty has purchased the Duns residence just north of the Hawkeye and will move soon.

Maging Adolph Spies D. J. McCarty Greand Robins Avenue Spies McCarty Pars Duns Hawkeye

Honor Roll High School and Junior High March Honors

List of students earning honors and honorable mentions for March marking period across high and junior high. Names include Mary Hurke Valois Jensen Joseph King Kenneth Westerard David Baungirlier Mavis Boness Wilma Dub Dory Fleming Joan Fink Vrances Herke Ronald Jensen Joy Knutsen Wands Knutsen Robert Mills Clara Mae Sehealler Mavis Onderum Clyde Westfall Maryballe Chase Donna Flannegan Jean Pogde Dale Duhn Mary Anne Kirkegaard and others with citizenship A grades and multiple A or B grade combinations.

Mary Hurke Valois Jensen Joseph King Kenneth Westerard Ghay Wel David Baungirlier Mavis Boness Wilma Dub Dory Fleming Oor Joan Fink Vrances Herke Ronald Jensen Joy Knutsen Wands Knutsen Robert Mills Clara Mae Sehealler Mavis ‘Onderum Clyde Westfall Maryballe Chase Donna Jean Flannegan Jo Ano Flannegan Jean Pogde

Keen Interest In Cage Tournament

Last night Havelock 52 Mallard 9 and Whittemore 22 Algona 02 in Palo Alto Kocsuth league play at Graettinger gym. Tonight Graettinger hosts Emmetstorpe. Burt meets Lone Rock at 9 18. Semifinals Friday 7 47 and 9 15. finals Saturday 7 46 and 9 16. Graettinger and Kanmersburg vie for top honors as Lone Rock and Burt play tonight.

Graettinger and Emmetstorpe Graettinger Burt Lone Rock Whittemore Havelock Graetlinger Algona Cin Phivelock Alpena Aljena Mallard Whithemore Tore Gracttinger Kanmersburg Burk Mir Sugs Tocal

Franz Schicker 91 Years Old Today

The 91 year old Franz Schicker father of Mrs. B is celebrating his birthday today. He lives with his daughter and family in Croettinger and spends time with relatives in Webster City. He has a keen mind and remains active, with best wishes for continued health and strength.

Franz Schicker B, S Webster City Croettinger Mr. Schicker

Mrs O Lee Thoreson Returns From Hospital

Mrs O Lee Thoreson returned from Italy Waynity hospital in Eatherville last evening after a five week stay for a surgical operation. She will remain in bed for some time but is on the road to recovery and friends are pleased.

O. Lee Thoreson Italy Waynity Hospital Eatherville

Sullivan sisters visit Old Mexico with Los Angeles group

Vivian and Helen Sullivan of Los Angeles joined a larger group of girls for a weekend trip to Old Mexico Saturday and Sunday of a recent week.

Old Mexico Vivian Helen Sullivan Los Angeles

Also Mentioned on This Page

I.f.noble Morningside Jete Venane Heli Grodlanis Erwin Wikert Erwin U. S. Army E. J. Sullivan Will Frank Weir Hmmelsburgg Hig Junior High H. A. Elsenbast D. C. Barringer Dale Duhn Mary Anne Kirkegaard Toniguut Jane Rock Maneteburg
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