Freddie Maurstad Serving With Navy in Hawaiian Islands
Freddie Maurstad son of Mr and Mrs A R Maurstad of Armstrong is stationed with the U S Navy in the Hawaiian Islands He was previously stationed at the San Diego naval base and his parents visited him there Mr and Mrs Maurstad were in Graettinger over the weekend visiting local friends
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Freddie Maurstad
Hawaiian Islands
A. R. Maurstad
Armatrong
U. S. Navy
Naval Base
San Diego
Norris Misses State Lumber Convention After 16 Years
Claude Norris, manager of a local lumber company, did not attend the state convention of lumber dealers in Des Moines. It is the first absence in 16 years, due to a trick knee or an injured knee keeping him home.
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Norris
Claude Norris
Des Moines
Ines
SWIFT
Quaker Oats Co
Feed Swift
Robbins Avenue
P. J. McCarty
Tte
Quaker ‘Qata Co
James Oliver
Oliver
Public Library Adds Currier and Ivea Prints and Juvenile Works
The Memorial Shelf features Harry Y Peters edition of Currier and Ivea prints by the famed 1886 to 1907 printmakers. New juvenile titles include Abe Lincoln Grows Up Carl Sandburg Livingstone by Jeanette Be Eaton and other bright picture books with large print for young readers. Library hours are 2:00 to 5:00 each Saturday.
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Currier & Ivea
Harry Y. Peters
Nathaniel Currier
James Merritt Ivea
Abe Lincoln
Carl Sandon
David Livingstone
Jeanette BE
Eatona
Graettinger Market Day Sale Postponed to April 2
Auction news notes Graettinger market day sale postponed to Saturday April 2 at the same location. Lost Island cemetery association to hold annual meeting March 31 1949 at 8 pm at Lost Island church priors with lunch served afterward. Otis Haugo is secretary.
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Tld
Graettinger
Lilgar Graettinger
Proas
Grodland
Lost Island Cemetery
Lost Island Cemetery Association
Lost Island Church
Otis Haugo
Wikerts Return from California Attend LA Funeral
Mr and Mrs Harry Wikert returned from California where they attended the funeral of Mr Sloniker in Los Angeles. The Times will feature a detailed news story from the Wikerts in next week's issue.
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Harry Wikert
California
Los Angeles
Sloniker
The
Times
Wikerta
Weather notes signal lingering winter edge in spring
Official spring is declared yet a wintry mood persists. Saturday snow melted quickly with pavements clearing and frost retreating. Wednesday afternoon brings cloudiness and a mix of rain snow or sleet, keeping the spring feel elusive.
Hassel Family Relocates From Ottawa to Ringsted
Mr and Mrs Paul Hassel and family moved from Ottawa to Ringsted and will operate a farm nearby They reside in Ringsted now and the note welcomes their return to the area The writer also expresses hope to see Mr and Mrs Joe Hassel return from Ottawa to the Grasttinger vicinity
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Paul Hassel
Ottawa
Ringsted
Joe Hassel
Grasttinger
GHS Boys Attend Iowa City State Tournament
Mr. Jones of the school faculty took Don Oleson and Quinten Jengen with the GHS basketball team to Iowa City last week for the semi finals and finals of the state tournament. It was a real treat and the boys deserved the experience.
Heavy Rain Deluge Breaks Across Locality
A heavy downpour with lightning and thunder began around midnight this Thursday morning. The storm brought considerable hail and left ground moisture to aid frost release, as residents noted the brief but intense weather event.
Purchasing Weld Shop Experience Highlighted in Brief
A vague local notice notes Leslie Greene hag welding shop purchase and an experienced worker joining the line of works. The fragmentary item hints at a business change and skilled staffing but lacks clear dates or details.
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Leslie Greene
Hag Weldig
Egos Posseestan
Fe Ee
Oral Bonstead Elected President School Board
Oral Bonstead was elected president of the board of education at the organization meeting held Monday evening. He is a longtime board member and operator at Farmers Creamery Co. The Times wishes him success in the post. Arnold Henningsen preceded him as president and spoke of the time the role requires. Superintendent E V Manchester was rehired for another year. CG E Norris of Graettinger mourns the death of his sister Mrs Harry Evans in Seattle at 76 after long illness.
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Oral Bonstead
Board of Education
Farmers Creamery Co
the Times
Arnold Henningsen
E. V. Manchester
CG. E. Norris
Graettinger
Harry Evans
Seattle
Washington
Logan
Herbert Hobson
Denison
C. E. Norris
Norris
Wallingford Hosts Busy Market Day with Dinner and Auction
Wallingford held its annual market day on Tuesday drawing a large crowd. The Ladies Aid society served a noon dinner that was well attended, followed by an early afternoon auction sale. Local businesspeople showed strong support, ensuring another successful event.
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Wallingford
Ladies’ Aid Society
Mrs J W Knutsen to Return Home This Week
Mrs Jorgen W Knutsen, touring Europe, arrived in New York. After a brief stay she plans a flight to Omaha. home expected Friday or Saturday. Story notes ongoing Bishops Fund drive in Catholic churches March 27 for war victims relief and a Pat OBrien program on ABC March 26 7:20 8:00 EST.
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Jorgen W. Knutsen
Europe
New York City
Ireland
London
Bishops Fund For the Relief
United States
Pat O’brien
Joseph
ABC
Visited Rev and Mrs Sande in Minneapolis March visit
Rev and Mrs Sande hosted by Mr and Mrs Olaf Michaelson and family in Minneapolis early in March. Graettinger pastors were described as doing well and receiving friends. locals urged tax payments now to avoid penalties, with Graettinger State Bank handling receipts.
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Sande
Minneapolis
Olaf Michaelson
Graettinger
Miss Rita Mahan Undergoes Minor Surgery
Misa Rita Mahan underwent minor surgery at Holy Family hospital Be therville on Monday. She is recovering nicely and will be able to return home soon. Local friends express wishes for her continued improvement.
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Misa Rita Mahan
Rita Mahan
Holy Family Hospital
Betherville
Contemporary American Painting at Our Library in Graettinger
A new book Currier and Ives and works by Dehna, Cowles, Bellows, Benton, and Peters offers 116 paintings with artist commentary. It surveys landscapes, war scenes, portraits, political cartoons, and prints from 1885 to 1907, accessible to general readers.
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Graettinger
Dhea
Adolph Dehna
Minnesota
J. Russell Cowles
Algona
George Bellows
Thomas Hart Benton
Grant Wood
Currier and Ives
Harry T. Peters
Oltias
Scenges
Printa
Mrs Leeson Flies From Omaha To Los Angeles
Mrs A C Leeson departed Omaha on Tuesday and flew to her home in Los Angeles. She had visited her father Olen Anderson, who is ill but improving. Officials expect him to regain health with warmer weather.
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A. C. Leeson
Omaha
Los Angeles
Olen Anderson
Anderson
Spies Returned Home From Emmetsburg Hospital
Mrs J A Spies left Emmetsburg hospital Tuesday after nearly two weeks as a patient. She is feeling much improved though not fully recovered. Friends here hope for her steady progress and complete recovery.
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J. A. Spies
Emmetsburg Hospital
Thera
Reeves family 18 home and West visits
Col and Mrs Ben F Reeves return from Texas and California after visiting son Ben in Los Angeles and brother Vangie Reeves in Huntington Park. They left January 6 missing three months of winter. other western relatives noted.
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Reeves
Col
Ben F. Reeves
Texas
California
Ben
Los Angeles
Vangie Reeves
Huntington Park
Local resident L B Wilson Admitted To Holy Family Hospital
L B Wilson of this locality entered Holy Family hospital as a medical patient Friday. He is reported recovering nicely and expects to be able to return home in a short time.
Junior High Tournament At Soptage High
Unclear OCR reads a junior high tournament notice with a game scheduled for Thursday evening at Soptage High. The fragment mentions a 3 point try and a scoring note but lacks complete names or teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wien
Mrs Ed Marken Patient In Spencer Hospital
Mrs Kid Marxen of west of Graet finger was rushed by ambulance to Spencer hospital last evening for emergency surgery. She recovered well and remains satisfactory today. Glendon Tho suffered head and face wounds and shoulder injuries from a silo accident yesterday. Frozen silage fell from the silo and knocked him unconscious. he is now able to be about. Mrs Bertha Payton, 84, of Des Plaines Illinois, fell and broke a wrist recently and is staying with her daughter in Des Plaines. She is mother to Frank Otto and Paul Payton of this place. Old friends regret the misfortune.
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ED Marken
Spencer Hospital
Kid Marxen
West of Graetfinger
Glendon Tho
Glendon
Roy Young
Bertha Payton
Des Plaines
Iinois
Frank, Otto
Paul Payton
Miss Kreul's Music Students To Broadcast
Severn soloists and small groups from the recent music contest at Rolfe will be heard over KICD Spencer next Wednesday March 30 from 3 30 to 4 00 p m The item is courtesy of Miss Kreul GHS music teacher and her talented students Contour farming paid well in 48 yields show higher crops and soil savings in Crawford and Page counties with corn oats and meadow rotations reducing soil loss and improving moisture retention The report cites the Denison Chamber of Commerce Iowa State College Extension Service and USDA soil conservationist Browning as sources
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Severn
Rolfe
KICD
Spencer
Kreul
GHS
Kidd
Testa
Jon
Crawford County
Soil Conservation Experimental
Page County
Denison Chamber of Commerce
Soil Conservation Service
Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station
Iowa State College Extension Service
G. M. Browning
Iowa State College
Browning
Soil Conservation Experimental Farm
Iowa
Uae
Browing
Military Services For Cpl Henry Petersen Saturday
The remains of Gp Henry W B Petersen arrive in Graettinger Saturday morning. They will be taken to Martin Funeral Parlors for a 230 p m military graveside service at Valley View cemetery east of Graettinger conducted by Rev J Heber Miller with ex service men in charge. Local businesses are asked to close from 2 to 3 p m. Bernard Elsenbaat A Medical Patient in Holy Family hospital with infection. friends and classmates wish for his speedy recovery.
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Ben Nichtern
Holy Family Hospital
Eatherville
Ben
Graettinger
Henry W. B. Petersen
Martin
Valley View Cemetery
J.heber Miller
Bernard Elsenbaat
Frank Elsenbaat
Kindergarten Opens With Age and Enrollment Rules
The local kindergarten will start April 11. Children must be five years old by March 1. Bring birth certificate at registration. Contact the superintendent by mail or phone with the child's name. Plans for the new class can then be arranged.
Mrs Roy Gilbaugh to Leave for Los Angeles
Mrs Roy Gilbaugh and her daughter Melen plan to depart for Los Angeles next Sunday. They will travel via Mason City and Kansas City and expect to be away about two weeks. A daughter Berniece is married and lives in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles
Roy Gilbaugh
Melen
Mason City
Kansas City
Berniece
Local News Briefs From Graettinger And Surrounding Areas
Hospital patient Kris Jacobson at Holy Family Hospital remains seriously ill after several weeks of poor health and home confinement in Graettinger. A Griswold couple, Bob and Mrs Hooker, drove to Omaha for hockey but an accident spoiled the outing. A Jefferson postmaster once improvised two cent stamps, now a collector’s item worth around $60. Mrs Joe Betterath of Osage had her tenth baby and was back home by midweek. A ewe near Adel delivered quadruplets.
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Chita -Jacobsoh
Holy Family Hospital
Kris Jacobson
Mr. Jacobson
Graettinger
Bob Hooker
Gris- Wold
Omaha
Sca
Mr. Hooker
Jefferson
Joe Betterath
Osage
Heavy cattle runs may hit markets soon
Iowa State College economist Francia Kutish predicts heavy cattle runs in the coming months as January 1 feedlot numbers reach record highs with 19 percent more cattle than last year and 22 percent more on feed in the Corn Belt. The likely market blend includes many better grades and well finished cows and heifers, with heavy weights over 900 pounds rising.
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Francia Kutish
Iowa State College
Kutishanya
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High School Auditorum
Carrie
Bab
Bob
Eunice
Mary Ann
Junior
Bonnie Jenkins
Virgil Westfall
Ina Mae Luhman
Joe King
the Public Library
Mary Westfall
Cylinder Boy
Grasttinger Public Actoal
Emmietsburg
Richard Johnson
Cylinder
Wee
Mary
J. W. Knutsen
New York
Bishops' Fund For Victims OF
Alfred McCombs
Graettinger State Bank
Frank Schurmann
Erickson Produce
Miss Kreul
Spencer Radio
Cpl
Henry Petersen
Dave Angle
Adel
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