Base Ball Game In Graettinger Next Sunday
Graettinger Independent reports a strong practice session with players tried in various positions and good crowd turnout. Paul Andersen plans to rejoin as pitcher and hitter. Next Sunday May 4 Graettinger faces Milford Independent for a nine inning game at 2:30 with players due by 1:30. admission via Graettinger Athletic Club membership.
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Graetinger
Paul Andersen
Gracttinger
Athletic Club
Paul
Graettinger
Milford
Northwest Town Base Ball Association
Graettinger Athletic Club
Emmetsburg
Emnetsburg
Atheletic
Nay Suss
Business Mgr
Mrs George Frick Rebounds From Major Operation
Mrs George Frick underwent a major surgical operation at Holy Family hospital Estherville last Saturday morning. She recovered nicely from the operation and will be home again within a short time. Graettinger friends are pleased to learn of her speedy recovery.
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George Frick
Holy Family Hospital
Estherville
Graettinger
Elmer Borchers
Lila Jensen
Byron Robinson Dies at 48 in Bancroft heart attack
Byron Robinson 48 of Bancroft died of a heart attack last week. He formerly lived west of Graettinger before moving away two years ago. He is survived by his wife and two children. Graettinger friends extend sincere sympathy.
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Byron Robinson
Bancroft
Graettinger
Purchased Hardware in Wallingford Delivers New Ownership
George Root has purchased Hansen Hardware and implement business at Wallingford. The Hansen store succeeded the Inte Otis Jorstad and have enjoyed a splendid business. Root is well known and popular among friends. He will be kept busy in his new location after taking possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Root
Hansen Hardware and Implement
Wallingford
Hansens
Inte Otis Jorstad
Root
Harvey Sorensen Leaves Sioux City Hospital After Knee Operation
Harvey Sorensen returned from Sioux City hospital Friday after knee surgery and will be off work for several weeks. He is recovering well and friends welcome the good news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Sorensen
Sioux City
Pequot Lakes Reader Sends Subscription Payment
A letter from John of Pequoit Lakes notes a late spring with the lake still icy and restates enthusiasm for a busy tourist season. He encloses a $2.50 check for another year’s subscription to the Times-Louis FE, signed by Christensen.
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Pequot Lakes
John
The
Times
Louis FE
Christensen
Base Ball Sunday at Graettinger League Park
A baseball game is set for Sunday afternoon at Graettinger league park starting at 2 30 Milford faces Graettinger in a league match. A publicity article related to the event appears elsewhere in this issue.
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Graettinger
Milford
Riverside Club Meets May 6 At Mrs Swift Home
Mrs John Swift hosts the Riverside club meeting on Tuesday May 6 with co hostesses Mrs Robert Fisenbast and Mrs Arthur Montgomery. All members invited. Mrs Elmer Borchers recovering after appendicitis operation at Holy Family hospital.
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Triverside Club
Riverside Club
John Swift
Robert Fisenbast
Arthur Montgomery
Graettinger Pirates Triumph Over Superior
Graettinger High School won decisively at home led by Paul Prigk who pitched a two hit nine strikeout game. David Baumpartner and Frank Young collected two hits and Paul Frick plus Robert Thomsen added singles as Graettinger defeated Superior to reach a Saturday 5 pm showdown with the Titanica Lane Rock winner.
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Gradutizer High School
Superior Loin
Walitsday
Superiors
Oll
Paul Prigk
Superior
Graettinger
David Baumpartners
Frank Young
Paul Frick
Robert Thomsen
Pirates
African Missionaries Arrive in Boston En Route to Graettinger
Albert Thompson and his wife from Numan West Africa arrived in Boston on March 28 and plan to spend time in the United States. They are relatives of C A Jensen and have witnessed major changes in Africa over eight years. Mrs Thompson was the first white woman to live in their province and will visit Graettinger on future trips back to the U S.
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Africa
Albert Thompson
Numan
West Africa
Boston
States
Graettinger
Rev. Thompson
C. A. Jensen
Thompsons
Thompson
Mrs. Thompson
U.S
Clara J. Suss Eighth District President Elected
Clara J. Suss of Graettinger was elected eighth district president of the American Legion Auxiliary at a Boone district meeting. She served with the WACs in World War II, stationed in the Carolinas, New Guinea, the South Pacific, and the Philippines, including Manila. The Times notes the honor and praises the selection.
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Boone
Clara Gd
Suss
Graettinger
American Legion Auxiliary
Miss Suss
Gradlinger
Miss 5
Wacs
Carolinas
South Pacific
New Guinea
Japan
Philippine Islands
Manila
Times
Suis
Dear John Letter From Ottawa Illinois Includes Local News
From Ottawa Illinois a letter dated with a check for the Times for another year notes anticipation of Moray morning when the Graettinger Times arrives. It mentions old friends gone, family plans, and neighbors moving back. Also reported is a trip by Dr and Mrs A Shiley and daughters in a new Piper Cruiser piloted by Bennett Shiley of Fayetteville Arkansas landing in Wikert pasture north of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Illinois
John
Moray
Graettinger
Margaret
Paul
Joe
Joe Hassel
A. Shiley
Bennett Shiley
Fayetteville
Arkansas
Wikert
Dr. Shiley
Sevatson Couple Depart for California Resort Post
Mr and Mrs L G Sevatson and Mrs Alma Petersen left for Lake Shore California a few days ago Mrs Sevatchn will run the dining room in a large resort eating place and Mrs Petersen will assist with the work The Sevatchn enjoy California very much
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California
L. G. Sevatson
Alma Petersen
T Lake Shore
Minor Operation on Miss Frances Knutsen at Holy Family
Miss Frances Knutsen daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Knutsen underwent a minor surgical operation at Holy Family hospital a week ago Wednesday.
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Frances Knutsen
J. W. Knutsen
Holy Family Hospital
Reeves Family Plans Los Angeles Visit
Ben F. Reeves travels to Los Angeles today to visit relatives and friends and will be absent for several weeks. Mrs Reeves accompanied him on their Gr a t t i n g t o n visit yesterday.
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Los Angeles
Ben F. Reeves
Fire Destroys No Property At Merle Jones Home
The fire department was called to Merle Jones home this forenoon to extinguish a chimney blaze amid high winds. Damage described as slight. Jones, a Wikert truck driver, reported a truck fire last evening on the road near Spencer where flames from the motor threatened the vehicle until neighbors and a bucket of water saved the truck and contents.
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Merle Jones
Merle
Wikert
Spencer
Rainstorms Collapse Basement Walls in Local Homes
A heavy rain after midnight caused basement wall collapses at two homes, the Marvin Hangen residence and the Jae Grady ney home, with debris clearing and rebuilding needed. Nearby structures also affected, including the Hansen home, while Grady’s house is remodeled and vacant. Thunder and lightning noted, minor heat followed the storm as residents recovered.
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Marvin Hangen
Sromt
Jae Grady Ney
Hansen
Grady
Grachtinger
Mstherville
Junior-Senior Banquet at Kermore Hotel Emmetsburg
The Junior class will entertain the Senior class at a banquet at the Kermore hotel in Emmetsburg on Saturday May 10. An annual school event this social function ends a period of junior envy as the two classes share the evening in a friendly gathering.
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Kermore Hotel
Emmetsburg
McCombs, Batherville buttermakers gain high ratings
Kenneth McCombs and Erwin Bargman led Batherville buttermakers to excellent ratings at the educational butter scorings held Thursday at Sibley. The event was sponsored jointly by Iowa State College and the Iowa Creamery Operators cooperative. Butter produced by R.A. Hartlett and N. O. Nelson of Sibley was graded superior.
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Kenneth McCombs
Erwin Bargman
Batherville — Buttermakers
Sibley
Iowa State College
Iowa Creamery Operators Cooperative
R.A. Hartlett
N. O. Nelson
Estherville Daily News
Athletic club membership drive urged for next week's edition
A notice invites Athletic Club members to join early for the coming list in Tames. Pat Marley has 1947 cards available, or members may choose to not join with Bud Craven or other officers, with names to be published soon.
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Athletic Club
Nake
Pat Marley
Pladly
Bud Craven
Auction draws large crowd at Ruthven sale
Lawrence had a furniture and appliances auction in Ruthven drawing about 1000 people. Everything sold well and Anderson credited Times advertising for strong results. He invites publisher and family to visit him at 5458 Santa Ana Street South Gate California.
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Lawrence Any Grevn
Times
Ruthven
Mr. Anderson
Anderson
Santa Ana Street
South Gate
California
Joe Sullivan Recovering After Major Abdominal Surgery
Joe Sullivan of Chicago brother of the Times publisher underwent last Thursday operations to remove the appendix and gall bladder. He was very ill for several days and is recovering at present with hopes for a full return to health. Also noted are winners of a fourth grade kite contest taught by Miss Alys Thoreson: Erickson, Montgomery, and Surensen.
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Joe Sullivan
Chicago
Times
Cora Gall Blader
Graettinger
Alys Thoreson
Erickson
Eleanor Montgomery
Ardell Surensen
Dale Sandvig Sells Feed Mill to Wayne Hamilton
Local item reports Dale Sandvig sold his Portage feed mill and business to Wayne Hamilton. Hamilton, formerly county employee, will be succeeded by Panamett tiles. The Times extends best wishes for a smooth transition. Florence Jackson of Estherville was honored as a TailCenthers member at the State University of Iowa for promoting school spirit. Allie Hickey of Osgood vicinity sustained a broken hip while walking in her yard. she is about 60 years old and recovering at Enmetsburg hospital.
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Meetingene
Dale Sandsig
Portage
Florence Jackson
Slaughter
Mtr
M CG
Op. Jackson
Estherville
State University of Iowa
Iowa City
College of Commerce
Miss Jackson
YWCA
Collegiate Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Estherville Daily News
Allie Hickey
Osgood Vicinity
Enmetsburg Hospital
Misa Hie
Graettinger
Too Much Publicity About Emmetsburg Driver Carney
The Times reported an accident near Emmetsburg involving a local driver named Jack Carney. Now Graettinger residents know about Carney and he has faced numerous questions from the press and public seeking details.
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Times
Emmetsburg
Jack Carney
Graettinger
Duck Carney
Muay movie program calendars at Watson Theatre printed
Last week the Watson Theatre Gruettinger calendar list shows for Muay and Juve month attractions. The May calendar promises at least a half dozen top notch pictures and a first class program.
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Watson Theatre
Gruettinger
Graettinger Pupils Win Four Firsts Four Seconds State Contest
Graettinger music pupils secured four firsts four seconds and three thirds at the Spencer state contest. Supt. Chase praised the high school concert band and awarded first division ratings to the saxophone quartet and other soloists. Three winners advance to the national contest at St. Joseph Missouri May 9 and 10.
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St. Joseph
Missouri
Graetlinger
Spencer
Supt. Chase
Grachtinger High School
PeoUrRe
Marjorie Rasmussen
Donald McWilliains
Marl Bisgard
Dorene Litsen
Donald McWillianis
David Ravingartner
Ally
Eric
Griettinger High School
Supt
Chase
Times
The
Mitherville Daily News
Local Cancer Drive Kicks Off In EmmetsburgArea
IR L Jensen chairs county cancer drive with Lawrence Brepmin as Emmetsburg chair and others named for Graettinger Walnut Lost Island Verne and surrounding towns. The Times will publicize progress and all workers are urged to meet at the Court House in Emmetsburg Monday night May 2 to start the county drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jie Pato Alto
Lawrence Brepmin
Emanuelsbur
R. J. Jensen
Graeltinger
der Wey Thussell
Lost Islands
Id Herke
Walnut
von. Jussen
Verne
Times
Viaments Rehadmn
Suport
Emmetsbure
Palo Alto
Delayed Plans For Geuettinger Pool Project
The community plans for a modern Geuettinger swimming pool are temporarily postponed. Estimated total cost ranges from 20400 to 25000, with the pool structure and machinery running high. Adolph Spiek and committee members researched costs with neighboring towns, hoping future conditions allow construction when funds improve.
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Adolph Spiek
Memb
Geuettinger
Purchased Farm Near Wallingford Changes Hands
Harvey Nismvern purchased the Charley Jackson farm, a half section located two miles south of Wallingford. The Nichtern family will move onto the property at the start of March, with Mr. Nichtern running a large trucking business and farming. After March he plans to use state equipment to clear snow drifts.
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Harvey Nismvern
Norwegian visitor Lydia Thomassen plans U.S. tour
Lydia Thomassen of Norway, 50, aims to travel to Graettinger via New York and Minneapolis this July after arriving in the United States July 2. She is sister to Mrs. A C Christiansen of the city. two sisters live in Minneapolis. Christiansen had intended a Norway visit but poor health prevents it.
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Norway
Lydia Thomassen
Norix
Gracttinger
Thomagsen
New York City
Minneapolis
Graetstinger
A.C. Christiansen
Thomassen
Christiansen
Olene Anderson Returns Home After Surgery
Olene Anderson of High has returned home in good health after a severe surgery at Holy Family Hospital Estherville. He stayed three weeks as a patient seeking care despite his age and the doctors reluctant to operate. Graettinger friends welcomed his recovery and praised the surgeons and hospital.
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Olene Anderson
Thy
Graettinger
Times
Mr. Anderson
Wely Family Hospital
Estherville
Holy Family Hospital
the Times
Danish Visitor Attends Father and Son Banquet
Jens Kirkegaard’s brother arrived from Denmark this morning and will be a guest at the father and son banquet tonight. Mention of his coming was made in last week’s Times.
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Denmark
Jens Kirkegaard
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Hoemann
Clara J. Suss
Joe Grady
Marvin Hansen Homes
JUNOR
Dale Sandvig
Wayne Hamilton
D. C. Barringer
Graettinger Music
Rollo Bergeson
Des Moines
Banger
Lexion Hall
Bergeson
2. J. Bereson
Vergesons
Rollo
Anl
Des Maines
IR. L. Jensen
Cancer Drive
Brennan
Rellinger
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