Mrs James Refsell Dies At 81 In Wallingford
Mrs James Refsell 81, died at her Wallingford home after a year of declining health. Surviving are daughter Miss Emmi and two grandchildren. Funeral was held from the Wallingford home and Lutheran church with Rev Peder Nordstetten officiating. interment at Riverside cemetery. The statement notes her Wisconsin origin, marriage in 1886, and life as a devout Christian. Also mentions Carleton Belt Co. bond purchases at a Des Moines council meeting.
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James Refsell
Wallingford
Refsell
Emma Ressell
Lutheran Church
Peder Nordstetten
Riverside Cemetery
Emmi
O. N. Refsell
Estherville
Helen Ann
Eunice, Refsell
H. N. Caher
Graettinger Market Day Sale Set For March 25
Graettinger announces its annual market day sale to be held Saturday March 25 with details to follow. Local vendors and residents anticipate a day of buying selling and community activity.
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Graettinger
Graetzinger Market Report March 16 1939
Graetzinger market notes show oats at 20 cents, eggs in trade, and State Brand Butter price bids. Heavy hens at 10 cents per 6 pounds, Leghorns 8 cents. The report lists No 2 oats at 120 and various deck year terms and chicken weights with small commodity values.
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Graetzinger
Dbs Oats
Book Shower by Library Board on St Patrick's Day
The Library Board will host a book shower on St Patrick s Day Friday March 17 from 8 p m to 5 p m at the home of Mr and Mrs James P Christensen. An invitation is extended to the public.
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Library Board
St. Patrick’s Day
Boach
St. Patrick's Day
Rey
James P. Christensen
Remains Of John Zubler Laid To Rest
John Zubler 77 died of heart ailment near Emmetsburg Tuesday last week after long illness. Funeral held Friday with Rev Edward Pruitt presiding. interment Evergreen cemetery. Pallbearers named. Born Belvidere Illinois August 10 1861, married Lena Krieg March 25 1908. survived by wife two daughters grandchildren and six siblings. Zubler lived east of Grachtinger and later at Emmetsburg where he farmed and became a respected citizen.
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John Zubler
Nei Bradley
Grachtinger
Emmetsburg
Edward Pruitt
Emmetsburg M. E
Evergreen Cemetery
John Steil
John Callahan
James Brennan
Charles McNulty
George Bosold
Ed Downs
Belvidere
Illinois
Misa
Lena Krieg
Mallard
Mame “Gubler
Bnuetsburg
Lucinda Johnson
Clarion
Sarah Bloomingdale
Kirkland
Zubler
Mallard and Des Moines notes from Capitol Hill visit
Vivian Sullivan reports on Mallard residents visiting Des Moines including Gene Lowe and the Mallard girls basketball team touring the state house. The Mallard Ducks lost 37 to 85 in the state tournament, while West Bend girls won 53 to 30. A long survey notes Iowa lawmakers average about 49 years, with 50 senators and 108 representatives.
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Mallard
State House
F. C. Wood
Hotel Fort Dez Moines
Enn
Mallard “Ducks
Lenox
Weal Bend
Ane
Doctor Keeney
Bob Kolarich
Carl Henrich
Emmaetsburg
J. C
Boone
Northwest Laws
West Bend
Mr. McMullen
Webitor Koch
Iowa
Hans Westergard Dies After Long Illness at 76
Hans Daniel Westergard, 76, pioneer resident of Graettinger and former county supervisor, died at his home Monday after pneumonia followed by a heart ailment. Born February 16, 1863 in Denmark, he immigrated with his parents in 1880, farmed in Walnut township, and retired to Graettinger. He helped organize St Paul Danish Lutheran Church and served two terms as county supervisor. Survived by his wife, a son, a daughter, six grandchildren and one great grandchild, with two half brothers and a brother who died in 1930. Funeral services were held at the home and St Paul church with large attendance and interment in South Walnut cemetery.
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Hans Westergaard
Graettinger and
Westergard
St. Paul Lutherans Church
Westergaard
James P. Christensen
St. Paul’s Church
Hamlin Sandvig
Anton Swanson
St. Paul
Knud Thuesen
Westergeard
Iby
P. J
John Paulsen
Graetiinger
Dan Westergaard
Westergau
Mr. Westergaard
Senate debates reforming appointive offices in commerce
Senate chumber reports activity on Senate File 74 to shift appointive powers to the governor, including creation of Commissioner of Public Safety at $4500 and consolidated enforcement bodies. Debate covers highway patrol roles, inspector consolidation, and safety priorities amid fatalities. A companion Senate File No. 1 failed amid bipartisan opposition. later procedural rulings and a public notice of an obituary for Mr Westergaarl in Graettinger.
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Commerce
Highway Patrol
Beardsley
47Th General Assembly
Commerce Commission
Attorney General
Commissioner of Public Safety
Ecommerce Commission
Attorney General's Office
Governor
National Guard
Tam
State Planning Board
Chickasaw
Greater
Supreme Court
General Assembly
Ole Dalen Breaks Leg After Milking Cat Encounter
Ole Dalen suffered a broken leg Sunday in a peculiar incident when a cat approached the milking container and he kicked to frighten it. He has the sincere sympathy of his many friends in his misfortune. A.J. Duhn and Ted Gilbaugh bought a new electric sanding machine for floors and refinishing work to stay busy in the coming season.
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Ole Dalen
Mr. Dalen
A.J. Duhn
Ted Gilbaugh
Duhn & Gilbaugh
Bonstead Family to Locate in Minnesota Pequot Move
A. J. Bonstead and his children are relocating to Pequot Minnesota to establish a new home. Since March they have moved much property and will finish the move this month or next. Bonstead has prior ties to Pequot and expects to maintain contact with friends here. Paul McNew Secures New Position with Watkins Agency
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A. J. Bonstead
Pequot
Minnesota
Bonstead
Bonatead
Doe
3Avish
Monier
Paul McNew
Bh. M. McNew
Lost Island
Watkins Agency
Mr. McNew
the Times
Butterfat tax bill advances to Governor in 1941 session
In 1941 the House approved a butterfat tax for the first 15 days of May after Senate approval. Minor amendments will be sent to the Senate for concurrence and then to the Governor. The House also passed the cigarette bill with Senate-approved amendments and awaits final action. A hearing on the anti chain store tax bill is set for Friday with chain store interests represented.
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House
Senate
Lester
Gillette
Law Makers Move To Aid Dairy Industry In Iowa
Des Moines report details the 48th General Assembly resuming after a vacation and debating a cigaret tax bill to curb bootlegging, plus a one cent per pound butterfat tax aimed at boosting dairy marketing. Senate debates on tenancy and planning board issues affect farmers, with Reeves livestock sale postponed to a future date due to seasonal factors.
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Gil Keeney
Des Moines
Iowa
48Th, General Assembly
House
Losd
Han Hee
Iowa Senate
Senale
Gillette
Town Tenancy Committee
Iowa Tenancy Committee
Senate
Planning Board
State Planning Board
LeRoy Bartleman Injured in Fall and Vacation Next Week
LeRoy Bartleman suffered a sprained ankle after a recent slip and fall and will likely be laid up for several weeks. Ms. Bartleman’s many friends sympathize with him during his forced absence this week.
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LeRoy Bartleman
Ms. Bartleman
Smithsonian's First Skull Brought Back by Lewis and Clark
The Smithsonian Institution reports its first skull was retrieved during the Lewis and Clark expedition dated 1803 to 1806. The artifact marks an early scientific collection milestone for the national museum.
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Smithsonian
The
Smithsonian Institute
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