Graduation Class Consists Of 26 Boys And Girls
The Graettinger high school class of 1948 includes 26 graduates, with diplomas awarded May 20 at the school auditorium. Commencement will follow Baccalaureate services May 16 at 8 PM, led by Rev. Fred Jacobson, St Pauls Lutheran Graettinger. Dr J C Christianson of University of Minnesota will speak. The long list of graduates includes David Baumgartner Barbara Bortint Gladys Cameron Betty Turin and others. Class motto Dont Try Dieime But Die Trying and colors pink and white with white Carnation flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grachtinger High School
Fred Jacobson
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Graettinger
J. C. Christiansson
School of Agriculture
University of Minnesota
Gradfinger High School
David Baumgartner
Barbara Bortint
Gladys Cameron
Betty Turin
Maxine Matar
Doervle Fleming
Paul Gilbauph
Deloris Tolland
Davy Tuvan
Fanin Johnsen
Tor Johnson
Herbert Lancaster
Prichard Declares Candidacy For Palo Alto County Attorney
Leslie A Prichard Emmetsburg native and World War I Colonel announces Republican bid for Palo Alto County Attorney. He practiced law in Dallas then Emmetsburg Burt Prichard firm, aims impartial enforcement and focus on juvenile delinquency. married Dorothy Shaw with two daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lastie A. Prichard
Emmetsburg
Palo Alto County
Towa
North Arica
Sicily
Italy
Prichard
Dallas
Texas
Texas National Guard
A. Jd. Burt
Emnetsburg
Eminetsburg
Palo Alto
Dorothy Shaw
Plover
Pictures In The Paper At Buena Vista Skip Day
Two GHS girls Barbara Bortini and Wanda Starkey had pictures in the Des Moines Sunday Register. They were among almost 2,000 students at Buena Vista college Skip Day. A large Graetlinger group chaperoned by Supt and Mrs Hancer attended the Storm Lake event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GHS
Barbara Bortini
Wanda Starkey
Des Moines Sunday Register
Buena Vista College
Graetlinger
Supt
Weeklong cool spell with light rain and growing crops
The forecast notes a week of fairly cool weather with some rain but not heavy. Lawns remain green while trees are only half leafed, and small grain is progressing well as corn planting is scheduled to begin next Monday.
Mrs Grein Improves Steadily at Holy Family Hospital
Mrs Edgar Grein, patient in Holy Family hospital Estherville, is improving slowly but steadily. She is gaining much in strength and this good news brings relief to her many friends in Graettinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Grein
Holy Family Hospital
Estherville
Graettinger
Ostheimer Baby Douglas Lee Dies in Los Angeles
Mr and Mrs C W Ostheimer of Los Angeles mourn the death of their month old son Douglas Lee who passed away Sunday evening. The infant had not been well since birth. Mrs R M Young of Graettinger mother of Mrs Ostheimer, was called to Los Angeles a month ago when her daughter was seriously ill following the birth. The Ostheimer family receive heartfelt sympathy from Graettinger friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Ostheimer
Los Angeles
Douglas Lee
R. M. Young
Graettinger
Ostheimer
Graetlinger
Fred Lippold Receives Medical Treatment in Estherville
Fred Lippold was taken to Park View Clinic in Estherville last week for medical treatment and rest. Local friends expressed surprise and wished him a swift and full recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lippold
Park View Clinic
Estherville
Mr.Lippold
Cancer Drive Names Graettinger Leader Bonstead
Oral Bonstead named local chairman of the cancer drive in Graettinger succeeding R L Jensen who resigned. Bonstead runs Farmers Creamery Co in Graettinger and faces strong community support. Lawrence Brennan of Ammietsbure is Palo Alto county chairman. Cleaning bee at the Catholic church dining room set for Tuesday May 11 at 2 00 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oral Bonstead
Graetlinger
R. L. Jensen
Jensen
Bonstead
Farmers Creamery Co
Graettinger
Lawrence Brennan
Ammietsbure
Palo Alto County
Church
James Andersen
Mary Ellen Birkland Admitted to Holy Family Hospital
Mary Ellen Birkland of Gradtn er entered Holy Family hospital as a patient on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ellen Birkland
Gradtinner
Holy Family Hospital
Drowning at Spirit Lake Claims Sutherland Man
Luverne Jennings 33 of Sutherland drowned at Spirit Lake about 1 30 p m Tuesday while trying to free a tangled propeller. He went overboard 200 yards from Crandall's lodge as Bidewell, who could not swim, yelled for help. Clarence Peters and Gust Henning tried to assist with grappling hooks, but Jennings was not recovered until after an hour of searching. He managed a Lumber firm in Sutherland leaving a wife and three children Gary 10 Jerry and Judy 9. Funeral plans unavailable. it was the first drowning of the year in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville Daily News
Luverne Jennings
Sutherland
Crandall
Spirit Lake
Daily News
Jenkings
Bidewell
Bidwill
Land
Jennings
Bidwell
Clarence Peters
Gust Henning
State Fish Hatchery
Gary
Jerry
Judy
Dan Fitzpatrick 60 Died Suddenly in Graettinger
Dan Fitzpatrick aged 60 died suddenly at his home in Graettinger on Monday night at 10 40. The brain hemorrhage and long battle with high blood pressure were noted. Funeral set for the Immaculate Conception church with Rev Father Hurley officiating. He leaves six children and a wife Mary Kelly Fitzpatrick with several siblings and grandchildren. Burial in Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Fitzpatrick
Father Hurley
Immaculate Conception Church
Fitzpatrick
Immaculate Ceception Church
Requiem High
Lorne Wolff
Ted ‘Torreson
Matt Quinn
Jerry Luouard
Joe Bannon
Alfred McCumbs
O'Conner
John Reynolds
Kay McCarty
Biner Tetersen
Frank Christensen
TY. Shiley
Martin
Ela Dugan
Sioux City
Mary Kelly
Lorettagen
Margaret
James Kelly
Omaha
Fitzpatri
Mit Schade
Witzpatrick
Charles Morris
Lone Rock
Fitzpatric
Daniel John Fitzpatrick
Kilkenny
Ireland
United States
Vail
Iawa
Palo Alto
Graettinger
Sheila Brown
Bitpatrick
Patrick
California
John
Canada
Dugal
Aml
Nuwent
Aly
Mugpatrick
Cheri
Amt
Engmet
Vernon Hinrichs Named New Manager at Quaker Oats
Vernon Hinrichs formerly an assistant manager at the Quaker Oats Co Mimersburg has been promoted to manager of the Quaker Oats Co Grachtinger He is already on the job John Swift the retiring longtime manager remains with the company for a year Hinrichs is married with a small son The Times wishes success to both Swift and Hinrichs Swift led a capable popular regime while Hinrichs brings extensive company experience and is expected to quickly win community friends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Hinrichs
Quaker Oats Co
Mimmersburg
Grachtinger
John Swift
Sa Oval
Millmager
Mrr Swift
Hinviehs
the Times
Swift
Hinrichs
Construction Begins on Spies Residence Project
Work started on the Adolph Spies residence Saturday morning with a power shovel for the excavation and the jet portion completed by Wednesday. Worthing: Paper e Son of Estherville are the relief val contractors, a leading construction firm of Orthweast Lowe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Spies
Worthing
Papere & Son
Estherville
Orthweast Lowe
Locker Plant Expansion Underway In Graettinger
Interior work on the urge addition to the Graettinger locker plant began this week. Completion will require at least two nine weeks for inside installations. When finished it will be a fine, spacious facility serving the community, owned and operated by Mo. (Ted) Gilbaugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Ted) Gilbaugh
Gracttinger District Plans Fourth 42-Passenger Bus Purchase
Gracttinger school board negotiates buying a fourth 42 passenger bus to expand the fleet to four. The new bus, a modern model, is expected to cost around 4,000 dollars after negotiations. Three buses have served the district for the past two years as they await the new addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gracttinger
Hiltte Tess
Mrs Henry DeLawyer Admitted To Emmetsburg Hospital
The article reports Mrs Henry DeLawyer entering Emmetsburg hospital as a medical patient on Sunday. Graetlinger friends express hopes for her early improvement and restoration to health, noting her health has been poor for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg Hospital
Henry DeLawyer
Graetlinger
Mrs Martinson Home Return From Holy Family Hospital
Mrs Chris Martinson left Holy Family hospital after a brief medical stay and is recovering at home. Carol Jean Bierstedt of Fenison reports a birthday card from Germany received on her Lith birthday, signed by an unfamiliar name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Jean Bierstedt
Fenison
Acard
Germany
Community Mourns Loss of Timea and Family
The Gruettinger community extends sincere sympathy to Mrs. Fitzpatrick and the Timea family. Members of the gang, daughters, brothers, and sisters are in sorrow as they reflect on the loss within their circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gruettinger
Timea
Fitzpatrick
Jensen Store hosts weekend sale and bake event
A fundraising sale at CG A Jensen & Son store Saturday afternoon begins at 2:00, run by WSCS of the Methodist Church, offering leaked articles and food. May 8 is the day before Mothers Day, inviting public attendance. A separate Mothers Day flower sale at Hansen Hardware Saturday features flowers and plants, with a public invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jensen Store
CG A
Jensen & Son
WSCS
Slanson Hardware
The
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Hansen Hardware
Lloyd Elrod Wisconsin Manager Of Alta Yard
Lloyd Elrod of Graettinger has been named manager of the Alta yard in Wisconsin. He will move with the family from Graettinger where he served as assistant at the Graettinger garden. Elrod has been on the Alta job for a month and will relocate this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Elrod
Wisconsin
Alta Yard
Lloyd Wired
Graettinger
Wisconsin Cumber Co
Alta
Wisconsin Llander Co
Graetfinger
Mysbrnt
Hall Player Injured in Kage Ball Collision
Acson of Joe Knowl Jr plays Kage ball for St Marys Catholic High. He was injured Tuesday while catching for Fometshburge at the plate when a base runner collided with him. He has a broken pelvic bone and is expected to be in Mametsburpe Hospital for a month. Family friends fear the worst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acson
Joe Knowl, Jr
St. Mary's
Broken Wrist Incident Involving Tiammy Stearns Family
Tiammy Stearns, 22, son of Maanil Mes Ifarold Stearns of Estherville suffered a fractured wrist Thursday night while playing with friends. Tommy has visited Graettinper often and has many young friends there who will regret the misfortune. He is a grandson of Mayor and Mrs. A Christiansen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiammy Stearns
Maanil Mes
Ifarold Stearns
Estherville
Tommy
Graettinper
Wid Mra A
Christiansen
Service Man Recalls Neatly Parked Wrecked Auto
A service station owner reported his car a 1932 Chevy found on its side in the driveway after a morning crash. Harold Oppundahd of Ottesen told Sheriff Miller who arrived with officers. The driver suffered injuries, another motorist took him to Alona Hospital. Damages estimated around 600 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tider
Navi Harold Oppundahd
Ottesen
Sheriff Miller
AO Passin
Alona
Young Man Shot in Eye Receives Fort Dodge Care
Our reporter met Robert Lau benthals in town the first of the week. He recently endured a painful experience after being accidentally shot in the eye with a BD gun. Fort Dodge eye specialist provided excellent care, and friends hope for his full recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Laubenthals
Fort Dodge
Sorenson couple buy 228 acre High Lake farm
Mr and Mrs Harvey Sorenson have purchased the Lloyd Olson 228 acre farm in High Lake. They will move onto it the first of next March. The Olsons currently occupy the farm. The Sorensons reside on one of the Spies farms locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Sorenson
Lioyd Olson
High Lake
Olsons
Mrs. Sorenson
Home From The Clinic In Canastota Patient Returns
Mrs Gary Jensen, a medical patient from Canastota South Dakota, returned home Friday after treatment for a heart condition. She feels improved and hopes for full recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Gary Jensen
Canastota
South Dakota
Nine Men Arrested After Friday Graettinger Street Fight
Graettinger residents reacted to a Friday night street fight that left one man hospitalized and prompted nine arrests. Three fines exceed $200 total. six others posted bond for district court appearances. Charges include disturbing the peace and interfering with a police officer. Mayor Christiansen vows firm prosecution and no repeat of such incidents with town support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Christiansen
Graeltinger
Major operation at University Hospital Iowa City
Av Hh. Mills underwent a major surgical operation at University Hospital Iowa City on April 12 and remained in hospital through Tuesday of last week. Mrs. Mills was with him as his condition remained serious for a week after the operation. He is recovering slowly, with prior illness including high blood pressure affecting his treatment. Gratitude is expressed for care in Greatula and surrounding area for his early recovery and full restoration to health and strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prom Hospital
L. We
McCunn
Molyamily Hospital
Ma McCann
Hh. Milbs
University Hospital
Iowa City
Ben Boecker Hospitalized With Infection In Graettinger Area
Ben Toveker was taken to Hely Family hospital in Motherville Wednesday morning for an infection. He had been released after a Friday visit but the infection returned, prompting another hospital admission. Numerous Graettinger friends express regret and wish for a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Toveker
Hely Family Hospital
Motherville
Ben
Graettinger
Delbert Jensen Suffered Illness and Operation in Hospital
Delbert Jensen, a married son of Mr and Mrs Gary Jensen, was seized by illness at school Wednesday afternoon. A doctor was called and he underwent an appendectomy at Holy Family hospital Batherville that night. Friends and family wish him a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idelbert Jensen
Delbert Jensen
Gary Jensen
Delbert
Holy Family Hospital
Batherville
Mrs Gourd Nickson Enters Hospital After Urgent Illness
Mrs Gourd Nickson remains under care at a local hospital following a sudden illness. Her husband and many friends express hope for a swift recovery and complete peace of mind as she receives treatment.
Harold Niehtern Admitted To Holy Family Hospital
Harold Niehtern was admitted to Holy Family hospital on Monday as a surgical patient. Funeral services over his grief are noted as family and friends hope for his prompt and complete recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Niehtern
Holy Family Hospital
Gruetitinger
Enclosed fund check for the Times from Lisville reader
From lisville Wisconsin Editor Times Enclosed fund check for 2.50 for the Times We appreciate the home town paper It is like a letter from home The weather tonight is changing It is raining and has rained much this past week Meadows and lawns are green Most trees are torn out Clover looks good Max Vollmert
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
The
Max Vollmert
Marines Sailor Clifford Nicol Expected Home on Leave
United States Marine Clifford Nicol, based at Mare Island navy yard, is due home from Frisco Saturday to visit his parents, Mr and Mrs Elmer Nicol of Osgood. Nicol enlisted a year ago last January and his service will run about another year and a half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Nicol
United States Marines
Frisco
Elmer Nicol
Osgood
Clifford
Marines
Mare Island Navy Yard
Also Mentioned on This Page
Leslie A. Prichard
Cancer Drive
E. 8. Gainor
Dan Fitzpatrick
Quaker Oats
Ottosen
Algona Hospital
Robert Laubenthal
Ben Boecker
Mrs
Ntelson TN Hos
Lisville, Wisconsin
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!