Waldorf Choir Tour Reach Graettinger Next Tuesday
Waldorf college a cappella choir from Forest City will perform in Graettinger March 26 sponsored by First Lutheran church. The 50 voice group, robed in black gowns, offers sacred works by Bach Tschaikowsky and Christiansen plus pieces by Prof. Hagen. President J L Rendall accompanies, Mrs Hagen serves as chaperon.
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Waldorf College
Forest City
Graettinger
First Lutheran Church
Bach
Tschaikowsky
F. Melius Christiansen
Odvin Hagen
Christiansen
Waldorf Choir
J. L. Rendall
Republicans To Hold Caucus Tuesday Night
An official call for Republican caucuses across precincts sets 7 30 P M Tuesday March 26 at each regular polling place unless altered by the precinct committeeman and committeewoman. Delegates selected here advance to the county convention March 30 at the Iowa Theatre Emmetsburg.
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Iowa Theatre
Emmetsburg
Des Moines
Graettinger
Two Masses Sunday at Catholic Church in Town
Two masses will be celebrated Easter Sunday at the Catholic church with eight and ten o'clock services. Father Theophane from Des Moines will assist Father Kelly on Saturday and Sunday. Mrs P J Sullivan of Estherville is very low after two strokes and remains 61 years old as family members gather at her bedside. well wishes are offered for her recovery.
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Theophane
Des Moines
Father Kelly
Father Theophane Algo
P. J. Sullivan
Estherville
Sullivan
Return of Greins From Towa City Sanatorium
Mr and Mrs Edgar Grein return from Towa City where Mrs Grein was treated for a throat ailment not tuberculosis. They stayed a couple of weeks at Oakdale then moved to a city area for close proximity to the sanatorium. Mr Grein will resume electrical work near the sanatorium
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Towa City
Edgar Grein
Grein
Ant
Oakdale
Graettinger Market Report March 21 1946
Market notes from Graettinger for March 21 1946 cover corn oats eggs and dairy prices. Listings include eggs No 2 and No 1 in trade per dozen and state brand butter at 82 cents, plus poultry terms for heavy hens and hen weights.
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Graettinger
Joe Kathman Recovering After Brain Tumor Operation
Mr and Mrs John Kathman visited Rochester last week to see Joe Kathman who had surgery to remove a brain tumor. He recovered nicely from the delicate operation and hopes to be well again. Friends in the old hometown wish him a speedy full recovery.
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John Kathman
Rochester
Joe Kathman
Joe
Mr. Rathman
Stamp Collectors Meeting in Northwest Iowa at Hawkeye Theatre
Stamp collectors from the district gathered at the Hawkeye Theatre in Gradlinger Sunday afternoon for a program, displays of rare stamps, and an auction. Speakers included Ray Gleason Ruthven postmaster J E Green Humboldt NW Town Stamp Club president Rev Holger Rehgiates Royal and Ida E Larnae Waa city postmaster ER L Williams Fort Dodge auctioneer. Outstanding displays came from J E Green Humboldt Alex H Duncan Humboldt and John F Wilson Clarion Rev Wertheiser Royal showed envelopes one valued at seventeen dollars. The meeting drew a large attendance and was deemed a success.
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Northwest Iowa
Hawkeye Theatre
Gradlinger
Ray Gleason
Ruthven
J. E. Green
Humboldt
North- West Town
Alex H. Duncan
John F. Wilson
Clarion
Rev. Werthelser
Royal
Mac Jensen Takes Part In Grinnell Job Survey
Malcolm Jensen son of Mr and Mrs C A Jensen Graettinger will be among 81 Grinnell college students in the annual college job survey in Chicago starting March 25 during spring vacation. Surveys are also held in Minneapolis and Des Moines aimed at securing interviews with business men for students. The Times notes last week that the broadcast noon program includes Bergeson involvement but is not a Bergeson program.
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Malcolm Jensen
C. A. Jensen
Graettinger
Grinnell College
Jensen
Langan
Chicago
Minneapolis
Des Moines
Aitles
Sioux City Stock Yarda
WNAX
Mid- West Live Stock Commission Co
Times
B. J
Annual Meeting of Lost Island Cemetery Association
The annual meeting of the Lost Island Cemetery association will be held Thursday evening March 28 at eight o'clock at the Lost Island church parlors. After the business meeting lunch will be served. All members and those interested are urged to attend.
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The
Lost Island Cemetery Association
Lost Island Church
Son Born on St Patrick's Day in Graettinger
The Times reports the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Robert Martin of Graettinger on St Patrick's Day. The paper extends hearty congratulations to the happy parents.
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St. Patrick’s Day
Robert Martin, Graettinger
St. Patrick's Day
the Times
Sold New Silo In Graettinger Block & Tile Game
Report indicates a new silo sold in Graettinger as part of a block and tile game. Details are garbled but reference names include Carl Soles and Wark with uncertain roles. No clear date or location beyond the Graettinger area.
C. E. Norris Wins Palo Alto County Cribbage Title
C E Norris defeated all rivals at the Hawkeye Theatre Graettinger to win the county cribbage contest. He posted an almost perfect score and earned a spot in the state tournament at Des Moines on March 31 along with runner up W Bh Heyer of Graettinger and third placer Tom McCaffrey deputy sheriff.
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Palo Alto
C. E. Norris
Hawkeye Theatre
Norris
Graettinver
Editor Williams of Garner Died Last Sunday
Editor Williams of Garner died after a period of illness. Born in Emmetsburg in 186? he began printing in 1891, owned Success Linotype Co. in Des Moines from 1902 to 1911, then founded Ames Daily Tribune in 1918, later bought Garner Leader in 1926. He left a wife and three daughters.
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Williams
Myron Fogde
Grayttinger
George C. Vedder
Estherville Daily News
the Times
W. G
Bill) Williams
Ruby Simonsen Joins Waldorf A Capella Choir
The Times notes that Ruby Simonsen of Lost Island is a member of the Waldorf College A Capella choir along with Margaret Skattebo and Harriet Sandvig. The Graettinger area districts Graettinger Wallingford Ruthven are mentioned as sources of local names.
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Waldorf College
Margaret Skattebo
Harriet Sandvig
Waldorf
Ruthven
Simonsen
J. M. Resa
Graettinger
Graettinger Election Next Monday Headed by Mayor Spies
Election Day approaches in Graettinger with a single ticket led by Mayor Spies. Council members are Clarence Clemmenson, Quinten Jensen, C. A. Jensen, Bennett Thora ger and Dr. B. E. Cappen. Treasurer candidate is Dale Noble and assessor candidate A. C. Christensen. The polls at Thepolla City Hall will be open all day.
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Graettinger
Spies
Clarence Clemmenson
Quinten Jensen
C. A. Jensen
Bennett Thorager
B. E. Cappen
Dale Noble
A. C. Christensen
Thepolla
Sailor Charles Young Found at Key West Florida
The Times notes Charles Young now serves in the U S Navy and has been transferred from the Panama Canal Zone to Key West Florida. A forthcoming Times letter discusses the canal and is to be published soon.
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Key West
Charles Young
Uncle Sam
Florida
Panama Canal Zone
the Times
Canal
Off for California Helgeson Brothers Head to Los Angeles
James and Harold Helgeson left for Los Angeles on Sunday morning choosing the southern route. They plan to seek work in the western metropolis and start anew in the big city.
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California
James
Harold Helgeson
Los Angeles
Snowfall Briefly Covers Ground Then Quickly Melts
Snow fell overnight coating the ground in white by morning. The mantle disappeared rapidly as temperatures rose, leaving streets damp and visibility normal. No damage or injuries reported.
Community Sale At Wallingford Next Tuesday
Wallingford's annual market day sale will be held Tuesday, March 26, with a 11:30 dinner by Wallingford Ladies Aid society, auction starting at 1:03 p.m. A large list of horses, cattle, hogs, sheep, poultry, feed, new machinery, and household goods will be offered. Live stock only to be sold in the auction ring east of Ellingson garage. Chet Torreson manager. Grodland Reeves auctioneers. Graettinger State Bank clerk.
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Wallingford
Wallingford Ladies’ Aid Society
Ellingson
Chet Torreson
Grodland & Reeves
Graettinger State Bank
Dr Keeney Files for June Democratic Primaries
G H Keeney a Mallard physician and four year state representative from Palo Alto county has entered the June primaries on the Democratic ticket. He may face little opposition and if nominated would continue representing Palo Alto with his past efficiency. The Times wishes him success.
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G. H. Keeney
Palo Alto
Keeney
Des Moines
The
Times
Supt Kyle Jones Re-Elected Leader of Local Schools
The school board was reorganized Monday with Adolph Spies as the new director succeeding George Frick. Dr Olene Jacobson was re elected president H A Elsenbast secretary and Wm GC Olson treasurer. Other members include John Graettinger A P Thompson and J J Sullivan. At the April 9 meeting teacher hiring will be finalized. Supt Kyle Jones and High School Principal Joel Ball were re elected with salary increases.
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Adolph Spies
George Frick
Olene Jacobson
H. A. Elsenbast
Wm. GC. Olson
Dr. Jacobson
Spies
John Graettinger
A. P. Thompson
J. J. Sullivan
Kyle Jones
Joel Ball
Northwest Town
Graettinger
Birthyear Coin Tells Mahan's Long Life Journey
John J. Mahan of Graettinger keeps a coin minted the year of his birth 1864 on his watch chain. He was six when the Civil War began and is now 86, hearty and active. He recalls the past 80 years with sharp memory and vivid recollection of many changes and events.
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John Mahan
John J. Mahan
Graettinger
Mr. Mahan
Market Day Sale At Graettinger By Local Bank
Grodland and Weeves and the Graettinger State Bank conducted a market day sale in Graettinger on Saturday. The sale was fairly well attended though the property list was not large.
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Grodland & Weeves
Groattinger State Bank
Graettinger
Victor Ingvall Injured In Estherville Accident
Victor Ingvall of Estherville broke a bone in his left foot Saturday while working for the Estherville Grover Co. He was treated as an injured worker, and Graettinger friends regret to learn of his misfortune.
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Victor Ingvall
Estherville
Estherville Grover Co
Graettinger
Ingvall
Mrs P G Johnson Dies In California Home
Mrs P G Johnson died Saturday at her Wilmington California home information came from Joe Swift. The Johnson family lived in Graettinger and Worthington before moving in 1915. They ran a general store in Graettinger and later sold it about 16 years ago before relocating to California. Friends express sincere sympathy to the family.
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P. G. Johnson
Joe Swift
Times
Wilmington
California
Johnson
Graettinger
Worthington
W. H. Noble
Grodlund Father Suffers Stroke and Recovery Hopes
O B Grodlund father of Auctioneer Grodland suffered a paralytic stroke Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Grodland left for Minneapolis yesterday to be at his bedside. Old friends in Graettinger and High Lake sincerely hope for the aged gentleman's recovery.
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B. Grodland
O. B. Grodland
Grodland
Mrs Ole Norris Dies. Funeral Set For Saturday
Mrs Ole Norris aged 7 died yesterday after a period of illness. The death surprised many. Funeral arrangements are by Arnold Sevold. Short services will be held at the home and the full service at Lost Island Lutheran Church at 2 p m with Rev M Manusager officiating. The obituary will appear next week in the Times.
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Ole Norris
Last Island Lutheran Church
Lost Island
Charles Luhman May Enter Political Race
East of Graet tinger Charles Luhman, a respected Republican figure, may seek the state representative nomination in June. He has not decided yet. Fred Hubbeling of Ayrshire has already filed for the same Republican seat.
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Charlesuhman
Graettinger
Luhman
Fred Hubbeling
Ayrshire
Fire Equipment Fund Donations and Acknowledgments
Donations to the fire equipment fund total 163.50 with 162.50 previously acknowledged and 1.00 from Rev. Father Kelly. Neighbors and friends thank all who helped tear down the building structure and assisted with basement digging, supervised by Ross Gilbaugh and the Carlson family.
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Fire Equipment Fund
Father Kelly
Ross Gilbaugh
Carl John Carlson
Gulliver's Travels and The Light That Failed at New York theater
Local listings announce Gulliver's Travels color cartoon feature on Friday and Saturday March 21-23, followed by The Light That Failed starring Ronald Colman Ida Lupino and W Huston with Sangeet Monier, showing March 31 to April 1 in New York venues Renos Prater notices.
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Thurg, Fri
Ronald Colman
Ids Lupino
W. Huston
Sangeet Monier
New York
Cal Renos Prater
Mystery Shrouds Killing Of Small Boy Last Sunday
Bernard Mundus, nine, was found shot in the back on his father’s farm near Emmetsburg. Sheriff B F Montgomery and state officers probe, with theories of stray bullet or theft-related murder. Coroner’s inquest held. parents and siblings questioned. funeral at Assumption church, Emmetsburg.
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Bernard Mundus
Emmetsburg
B. F. Montgomery
Bernard
Es Moines
Assumption Church
Twin Girls Born to Mr and Mrs Arnold Bisgard
Twin girls were born to Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Bisgard on Saturday March 16. The mother, a twin herself, has a twin brother and older twin siblings. She is now the mother of twins. Mrs Bisgard is the daughter of D. J. O’Neill of Emmetsburg and Fort Dodge. The Times extends best wishes to the proud grandparents.
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Arnold Bisgard
Immetsburg Hospital
Bisgard
D. J. O'Neill
Graettinger
Emmetsburg
Fort
Jens Rasmussen in Coleman hospital ill from ceramic poisoning
Jens Rasmussen of Graattinger is very ill in Coleman hospital Estherville with ceramic poisoning. Friends in Graet tinger and Bramersburg regret his illness and all hope for his early recovery.
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Jens Rasmussen
Ini
Graattinger
Coleman Hospital
Estherville
Graettinger
Bramersburg
Illness and surgery plans for Blom family at university hospital
Mrs. Wim Blom and her nephew Glenn Johnson visited Town City Sunday for treatment options at University Hospital. Mrs. Blom has been ill for weeks, and Glenn faces treatment or possible neck gland surgery.
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University Hospital
Wim. Blom
Glenn Johnson
Town City
Lost Home by Fire in Amana Iowa
Mr and Mrs Pete Hansen of Amana Iowa lost their home by fire Saturday night they were away at the time The couple former residents of Graettinger are mourned by friends here for their misfortune no further particulars are available
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Pete
Hansen
Amana
Iowa
Graettinger
Illness Frustrates Reunion for Mrs Merle Kidder in Towner
In Towner North Dakota yesterday Martin Myhre visited to see his daughter Mrs Merle Kidder who is quite ill Local friends sincerely hope for her early and complete restoration to health based on fragments of the noteable scene and concerns of the community
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Merle Kidder
Martin Myhre
Fox
Towner
North Dakota
Merle
Kidder
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Northwest
Mac” Jensen
Palo Alto County
Graettinger Cribbage
Mr. Norris
Mr. Heyer
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Ruby Simonsen
Dr. Keeney
Charles Luhman
Hawkeye Theater
Thes
Wifr
Joel McGrea
Nancy Kelly
Ethel Turp
Ann Sothern
Walter Brennan
Richard Dix
Chester Morris
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