Fred Hartman Injured in Rail Accident at Work
Fred Hartman a royal section foreman suffered a severe compound leg fracture Saturday morning after a heavy steel rail struck him while he and five others moved a rail with a power car and dump car. He was taken to Emmetsburg hospital with colleagues John Vannewalde Jimmy Hansen Bud Harris Gilbert Knutson and Howard Mite involved.
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Fred Hartman
Royal Section
Emmetsburg
Hartman
John Vannewalde
Jimmy Hansen
Mr. Hartman
Bud Harris
Gilbert Knutson
Howard Mite
Editor Frank Koch Runs for State Representative Nomination
West Bend Journal editor Frank Koch announced a Republican bid for state representative in the June primary. He plans 300 write ins as his ballot path. Koch, longtime West Bend resident and former school board president, faces John Kacmayrinski of Mallard in November.
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Frank Koch
West Bend Journal
Koch
West Bend
Palo Alto
Times
Emmetsburg
Democrat
John Kacmayrinski
Mallard
South Palo Alto
Huntington Park Policemen and local ties in relief show
The Times received a souvenir program for Huntington Park California Police Officers Relief Association’s annual show at the stadium on May 6. It lists patrolmen Ivan Keator and Vangie Reeves, former Graettinger residents, with Reeves linked to Col. Ben F. Reeves and Keator as a Reeves relative. Dorothy Martinson to become school secretary, succeeding Doris Sandvig who will attend college. Martinson is a 1946 GHS graduate.
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Huntington Park
Times
California
Stadium
Ivan Keator
Vangie Rreeves
Graettinger
Reeves
Vangie Reeves
Col
Ben F. Reeves
Will
Dorothy Martinson
Lester Martinson
Doris Sandvig
Sandvig
Miss Martinson
the Times
Summer religious school at Immaculate Conception Church
The Immaculate Conception church in Graettinger will host a two week summer religious school starting Monday May 27. Four sisters from St Ellen convent Emmetsburg will teach with sessions from 11:00 to 12:00 and 1:00 to 4:00 each day.
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Immaculate Conception Church
Graettinger
St. Ellen Convent
Emmetsburg
Lost Island Lake Angler Reels In Large Pike
Andy Axelton caught a northern pike at Lost Island lake on Monday morning. The fish measured 38 inches and weighed 11 pounds plus ounces. He showed the catch to neighbors, sparking interest in Lost Island Lake as word spread. John Hall of Armstrong visited relatives nearby over the weekend.
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Andy Axelton
Lost Island Lake
Mr. Axelton
Sunday baseball game canceled by heavy rain
The Marathon game slated for Sunday was postponed due to heavy rain Saturday night. Sunday weather was fine but the field remained too muddy for play. Next Sunday Graettinger faces Jat Katmersburg at 2:30, with a league schedule listing West Bend at Ruthven and others.
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Marathon
O. K
Graettinger
Katmersburg
West Bend
Ruthven
Webb
Mallard
Rodman
Emmmetsburg
Havelock
New Hammond Organ Program Next Sunday
The St Paul Lutheran church dedicates a new Hammond electric organ next Sunday as a Thanksgiving gesture by parish members for the 84 blue stars on the service flag. The organ’s chimes are not yet installed and total cost ranges around 2700 dollars. a special program will be carried out with details in the church notes.
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St. Paul Lutheran Church
St. Paul Church
Voting Early on Primary Day Encouraged
Monday, June 4, is election day with polls open in 20 Palo Alto precincts. Voters are urged to cast ballots in the forenoon if possible, or early afternoon otherwise, to ease workload on election workers. The piece notes light activity 9:00 to 11:50 a.m. and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., with the heaviest rush near closing.
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Palo Alto
Resigned Yard Superintendent Post Shocks Wisconsin Lumber Co
Lloyd tired resigned his position as yard superintendent at the Wisconsin Lumber Co effective last Saturday. The Elrod family moved from Mingo Iowa a year ago last April. Mr Elrod plans unsure future but friends hope Graettinger remains home for them. Tod Hughes of Emmetsburg visited Graettinger Tuesday seeking a late model auto and has an ad in this issue.
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Lloyd
Wisconsin Lumber Co
Elrod
Mingo
Iowa
Graettinger
Tod Hughes
Emmetsburg
Poppy Day Arrives in Graettinger Memorial to War Dead
Graettinger units of the American Legion Auxiliary organize Poppy Day with Mrs. J C Borringer guiding. Volunteers will distribute red poppies to honor fallen soldiers and raise funds for disabled veterans and families through the welfare and rehabilitation funds.
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Graettinger
United States
Qiion
J. C. Borringer
The
American Legion Auixiliary
Auxiliary
Legion and Auxiliary
Matinee at Watson Theatre Teases Tender Grapes Feature
The Watson Theatre will feature the motion picture Quy Vines Have Tender Grapes this Sunday and Monday with a Sunday matinee from 2:00 to 4:00. Paul Watson expects large attendance as the show garners local interest.
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Watson Theatre
Baccalaureate Service for class of 1946 held at High School
The class of 1946 baccalaureate service at the high school auditorium featured processional music by Christie Kreul, an invocation by Rev. Fred Jacobsen, and a sermon by Rev. J Heber Miller on maintaining enthusiasm. The Girls' Glee Club sang recessional pieces and praise duets, with benediction by Rev. Jacobsen. Nearby residents Mr and Mrs F Hill of Ayrshire visited the Lindgren home.
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High School
Christie Kreul
Fred Jacobsen
Miller
Girls’ Glee Club
J. Heber Miller
Methodist Church
Graettinger
Jehova
Darlene Glazier
Joyce Hunnenstein
Delores Thorson
Mary Elsenbust
Rev. Jacobsen
Fingall
Misa Christie Kreul
Sixteen Students Graduate From Graettinger High Friday
A class of 16 graduates will receive diplomas at Graettinger High School Friday evening May 24 at 815 p.m. The program includes music, speeches, and a benediction by Rev Father D K Hurley. Officers for the class of ’46 are listed along with the motto colors and flower.
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Graettinger High Hoal
Monicn
Madge Dacobsan
Valois Ann Jensen
Phyllis Arlene Jones
John EF. Jorgensen
Gertrude Mary Martinson
Wart le Mills
Reed Leon Potter
Clyde J. Westfall
Dorothy Pauline Winters
Christie Kreul
Hivoention
DK Turley
D. K. Hurley
Mareh Romaine
Reed Potter
Melvin Doerning
Richand Herum
Valois Jensen
Frances Herke
Dorothy Winters
K. M. Chase
Gloria Musil
Memorial Day Closing Hours and Local Notices
Graetlinger business places will close all day Memorial Day Thursday May 20. The stores will be open late Wednesday night. Notice given by Robert Simonsen of the City Meat Market R L Grocery Wolfe Grocery C A Jensen and Erickson Grocery. Mrs Fred Antione and daughter Rose and Mrs Martin Kane of Ayrshire were callers Saturday at the Albert Lundgren home.
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Graetlinger
Robert Simonsen
City Meat Market
Wolfe Grocery
C. A. Jensen
Erickson Grocery
Fred Antione
Rose
Martin Kane
Ayrshire
Albert Lundgren
Memorial Day Lunch by South Walnut Aid
South Wall Ladies' Aid society will serve lunches at the South Walnut church dining room starting at noon and continuing through the afternoon. The public is cordially invited to join.
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South Walnut Aid
South Wall
Memorial Day Observances Planned at Graettinger
Memorial day services will be held in Graettinger next Thursday May 30. A morning parade will form at the high school and proceed to Graettinger City Park for services honoring the fallen soldiers and sailors. A tenorial program follows at Leyton hall with invocations, music, poems, and addresses. The Times urges navy and army uniforms in blue and khaki for a unified display. Weather outlook notes a cool week with rain and near complete corn planting in progress.
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Graettinger
Perth
Mand
Asso i
Alparide
Almestock
Leyton Hall
Ulrh
Sna Aulienne
Atholie — Readine
Collysbure
Nemeth Barringer
Thompson
Benediction
Grand Army of the Republic
American Legion
M B Hampson Dies Suddenly at 61 in Iowa Town
Manley Hampson, 61, died suddenly of a heart attack before 7 a m Monday May 20 1946 at his Graettinger residence. He was born Feb 5 1885 in Streator Illinois and married Jessie Sage in 1909. Survived by wife three daughters and two sons, 14 grandchildren, and siblings. funeral held at home and First Methodist Church with Martin Funeral Service.
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Manley Hampson
Hampson
FCC
Wiegmann
Nivo
Julius J. Masfted
Owniny Mission
Lost Island
Pallhearera
Anton Banestead
O. Wikert
R. M. Young
Chris Norris
Oger Christiangson
Martin Funeral Service
Gradlinger
Arthur Curry
Iowa City
Maney Holiver Hatpson
Streator
Hingis
Ane
Jessie Kilo Sage
Stockville
Nebraska
Lowa
Grachtinger
Ater
Esthervill
Tom
Huron
South Dakota
Willian
Torin
Nellie Gardner
Thale
Nora Garvin
Tdaho
Robert Ray
Graettinger
Mr. Hampson
Gowa
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John Hall
Armstrong
Earl Erickson
Roy Gilbaugh
Martin Furniture
Lars Peterson
Water Tower
Ernie Andresen
West Nobbins Avenue
Tt. M. Young
East Robbins Avenue
Rev
Hill
Helen
Albert Lindgren
ID. C. Barringer
Legion Hall
Enos B. Comstock
M.B. Hampson
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