Local News Items From Graettinger Area
Local notes include births visits and family events. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Bernard Bortin on Saturday March 15. Leonard Johnson noted Friday March 14. Leo Grady Trinity College student visited from Sioux City with his parents. Mrs George Graettinger visited Webster City with sister Mrs Stark. Mr and Mrs Ralph Graettinger drove to Webster City with her returning home. Tim OBrien and the Misses Mary and Helen Duffy from Emmetsburg visited Jack Jackson for St Patrick's Day birthday celebration. Ngai Sangh from Meatscapes was in Sioux City returning Wednesday. Ann was ill with appendicitis but recovered enough to return to Briar Cliff College.
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Hansen Cleaners
Bernard Bortin
the Times
Leonard Johnson
Leo Grady
Trinity College
Sioux City
J. L. Grady
George Graettinger
Webster City
Stark
Ralph Graettinger
Tim O'Brien
Mary
Helen Duffy
Emmetsburg
Jack Jackson
Graettinger
O’brien
Weekend Visits and Local Happenings in Graettinger Area
George Suss of Silvis Illinois spent the week with Graettinger and Lost Island relatives. W B Hamilton Iowa Public Service Co district manager spent the first of the week in Graettinger. Local social notes report visits from Estherville and Emmetsburg residents, a birth in LeMars, and community announcements including church meetings, a bake sale, and a 25th wedding anniversary in the area.
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George Suss
Silvis
Illinois
Graettinger
W. B. Hamilton
Iowa Public Service Co
Wm. Galleger
John Galleger
Emmetsburg
J. J. Sullivan
Lee Kerr
Frank
Steve Cave
Wilson
Wis
Henry Lammers
M. T. Kerr
James Matthew
Kelly
LeMars
Towa
Jiplen Reidy
Alan
Iowa records storms high tornado count and peak month
The state logged 336 tornadoes over 22 years averaging more than 16 annually, the nation's highest. A Weather Bureau report flags March as the peak month for tornado frequency. The text advises including a Bridging The Gap clause in fire and wind policies.
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Iowa
The
Union
U. S. Weather Bureau
Graettinger Social Notes Highlight Regional Visitations
Mr and Mrs Max Baumgartner and others attend events in Wes Moines and Graettinger with visitors from Minnesota and Iowa. Clergy from Kingsley Akron Estherville Graettinger participate in St Patrick's day dinner in Emmetsburg. Local families host relatives including Schliesman Mitchell Jensen families in Graettinger.
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Max Baumgartner
Shiley
Arnold Sevold
Wes Moines
Rich Aylward
Minnesota
Lester Schliesman
Carroll
A. Mitchell
Graettinger
J. J. Keane
Estherville
D. K. Hurley
Emmetsburg
Malcolm Jensen
Arlington
Iowa
Bob Jensen
Grinnell College
C. A. Jensen
Pilot trucks for Brady Transfer Co. westbound services
Wm. Galleger of Emmetsburg joined Brady Transfer Co. in Ft. Dodge three weeks ago as a pilot driver. He has completed two round trips to New York City and Boston. Each through truck carries butter and eggs east and freight, including fish, west. One-way trips take three days and two nights. Each truck has two drivers and does not perform local deliveries.
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Wm. Galleger
Emmetsburg
Brady Transfer Co
Ft. Dodge
New York City
Boston
Petersen Leaves for Los Angeles Airplane Factory
Ted McCarty reports Norman Petersen has moved to Los Angeles California where he has secured a good position in an airplane factory, signaling a notable career move for the shipyard era worker.
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Ted McCarty
the Times
Norman Petersen
Los Angles
California
First Day of Spring Brings Cool Weather Report
The report notes today marks the first day of spring yet the conditions are cool and raw. After months of winter since November 11, spring will be welcomed despite the chilly start.
Charley Jensen Joins Times Staff Afternoon Note
Milford resident Charley Jensen, longtime local businessman, became a Times caller this afternoon at the paper’s office. His son Lawrence has been ill in bed with the flu for the past week.
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Charley Jensen
Charley Jensen Milford
Times
Mr. Jensen
Lawrence
Eric Sando Dead. Former Graettinger Resident Dies in Minneapolis
Eric Sande, once of Graettinger and later of Estherville and Ringsted, died in Minneapolis last Friday. Old friends in Graettinger regret his passing. Alma Lande in Minneapolis has been caring for a 95 year old elderly woman while working there.
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Eric Sande
Graettinger
Estherville
Ringsted
Minneapolis
Alma Lande
Bob ONeill Joins Army From California Soldier at Ft Sill
Bob ONeill of Graettinger California, son of Dan ONeill, has joined the U S Army and is currently stationed at Fort Sill Oklahoma.
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Bob O'Neill
California
Dan O'Neill
Graettinger
Uncle Sam
Pressent
Ft. Sill
Oklahoma
Des Moines Meet Honors Des Moines Beauty Workers
Miss Helen Bestlenheimer attended a three day Des Moines convention with a fine program. Miss Irene Nelson ran the beauty shop for the event. Willis Noble, Graettinger, son of Mr and Mrs W H Noble, is in the army at Fort Sill Oklahoma along with several Graettinger boys. Strong winds and smooth ice enabled ice boats to reach speeds over 60 miles per hour at Lake View.
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Des Moines
Helen Bestlenheimer
Irene Nelson
Willis Noble
W. H. Noble
Graettinger
Willis
Et. Sill
Oklahoma
Ft. Sill
Lake View
Jensen Barber Shop Offers Shaves Haircuts and Baths
Local barber shop advertises shaving, haircutting, shampooing and shower baths with a call for patronage. The short notice emphasizes services and invites customers to visit for grooming.
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Jensen Barber Shop
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P. G. Petersen
Two Table Bridge Club
A. H. Henningsen
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A. T. Lundgren
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Grain Co
Farmers Grain CO
Jorgen Andersen
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Bob O’neill
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Northern Huskies
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