Thirty Six Boys And Girls Finish School Course
A large class of 836 graduates completed the Graettinger high school course with commencement exercises held in the school auditorium on Thursday evening May 20, 1943. The program included a processional by Ivances Crelly, salutatory by Doris L. Petersen, a “Cherubim Song” by the girls’ sextette, and a valedictory by George J. Frick. Dale T. Norton of Spencer delivered the principal address, noting timely, memorable points. Superintendent W. H. Barnum and Adolph Spies, president of the board of education, offered brief remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger High
Ivances Crelly
Mary Margaret Sullivan
Wm.’ Voight
D. &. Hurley
Doris L. Petersen
Cherubim Songz
George J. Frick
Dale T. Norton
Spencer
Northwest
Iowa
Norton
W. H. Barnum
Adolph Spies
The
Boar of Eucation
Deaths During Past Weeks Mrs Hansen of Graettinger
Mrs. Arthur W. Hansen died at Lutheran hospital Fort Dodge after a long illness. Funeral at Epworth Methodist Church Fort Dodge with Rev Frases officiating. Burial in Graettinger cemetery. Survived by husband Arle Hansen and two daughters Evelyn Jane and Doris Allene. Also survived by parents the Bartons and three sisters and three brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Hansen
Arthur W. Hansen
Lutheran Hospital
Fort Dodge
Fort Lalge
Pasiphcateant Frases
Epworth
Antone Chrestiansen
Clarence Clemmenson
John Clemmenson
Roy Gilbaugh
Ralph Masters
Bert Anderson
Lost Their Baby Boy in Lost Island
Mr and Mrs Dwight Hampson of Lost Island mourn the death of their two months old son from a heart ailment. Illness prompted a visit to a Ruthven physician, but aid proved futile. Funeral Thursday at Lost Island Lutheran church with Rev Julius Vr Manted officiating. The Hampsons also have two daughters. Mr Hampson is son of Mr and Mrs Manley Hampson of Graettinger. The Times extends sympathy to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Hampson
Lost Island
Ruthven
Lost Island Lutheran Church
Julius Vr. Manted
J F Lambe Dead
J F Lambe, 75, died at Stanhope North Dakota on May 15. He leaves a wife and two children. Born in Dubuque, he had brothers John Frank and Patrick now deceased who lived in Graettinger area, though James never resided there. He visited Graettinger often and was remembered by older citizens. The Times extends sympathy to Mrs Lambe and family and to Miss Mary Lambe of Dubuque, the surviving sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Lambe
Stanhope
North Dakota
Dubuque
John
Frank
Patrick
Grasttinger
James Lamb
Graettinger
Wagner Death Notices Narrow Lead to Final Obituary Note
Win Wagner 50 of Towa Falla passes away after long illness. He is mourned as brother of the late John P. Wagner of Gruettinger. Funeral details not yet announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagner
Wm. Waxner
Towa Falla
John P. Wagner
Gruettinger
Editor Branagan Hospitalized in Des Moines Last Week
Eiditor W Branagen of the Hi tietsbure Democrat was taken to the veterans hospital at Des Moines early last week. His son Lieutenant William Branagan and wife were home from Atlanta before the father was taken. Mr Branagan is in a very serious condition and friends hope for his early complete recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eiditor W. &. Branagen
Hi’ Tietsbure Democrat
Veterans’ Hospital
Des Moines
Win. Branagan
Atlanta
Branagan
Flower Sale by Methodist Aid Circle at McWilliams
Members of a Methodist Aid circle hold a two day flower sale at McWilliams hardware on Friday and Saturday May 28 and 29. Decorate day plants will be featured including petunias roses pansies geraniums and more. Special orders to Mrs. Earl Jones or Mrs. D C Barringer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Aid Circle
McWilliams Hardware
Earl Jones
D. C. Barringer
Two Brooder House Fires Past Few Days
Fire departments were called to M. Weinholzer’s southwest Graettinger property where a brooder house burned, confined to one building, blamed on the brooder stove. About 240 three week old chicks perished, losses near £200. Kenneth Starkey also reported two brooder houses destroyed Tuesday with 174 young chicks lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starkey
Graettinger Businesses Close Early For Memorial Day
Statewide business hours adjust for Memorial Day with Graettinger firms closing at 10 30 Monday forenoon. Lt Jennings Raymond Jennings Navy pilot was summoned to Emmetsburg by his aunt Mrs Walsh and paid a brief visit Tuesday to Mr and Mrs Jack Jackson in Graettinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Jennings
J. G
Raymond Jennings
Emmetsburg
Wm. Walsh
Jack Jackson
Shiley Returns Home From Des Moines Visit
T Shiley arrived home from Des Moines Sunday. His son Dr Shiley drove to Des Moines to bring him home. Mr Shiley is feeling real well again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Shiley
Des Moines
Dr. Shiley
Mr. Shiley
Weather Brings Prolonged Cold and Rain
The region endures continued cold with heavy rainfall, reflecting unsettled conditions. Forecasters note the late Master theory appearing to take shape, while residents cope with persistent wet and chilly weather.
Mrs. Wim. Hossack Leaves for St Louis Friday
Mrs Wim Hossack and her aunt daughter Mrs J A Spies plan to travel to St Louis on Friday to attend Memorial Day observances and related activities in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
J. A. Spies
Wim. Hossack
Spem! Memorial Ays
World War veteran Wagner buried at Mallard
The funeral plans for World War II era veteran Wagner proceed after he died following two months illness. Remains will be brought from Chester Illinois to Mallard for burial with funeral Friday. Mrs J B Warner of Graettinger will attend. He leaves four children, three sisters and one brother. The Times extends sympathy to his relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Illinois
Mallard
J. Bb. Warner
Graettinger
Wagner
France
Johnston matriarch dies after long illness near Plummer
Mrs. Elmer Johnston of Plummer Idaho died April 20 at home after years of illness. Death resulted from old age complications and throat paralysis. Her remains were cremated and interred at Peoria Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Salven
Maurice Johnston
Plummer
Idaho
Johnston
Elmer Johnston
Peoria
Mrs Paul Cody Funeral Held After Fatal Fall in Fairmont
Mrs Paul Cody aged 69 formerly of Cylinder and Emmetsburg died after a fall down a flight of stairs May 9 at a friend’s home in Fairmont Minnesota Funeral services were conducted May 12 at Grace Lutheran Church in Fairmont She was a sister of Tom Randa Ole and Petar Randal Miz John Jacobson of Cylinder Emmetsburg reporter
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Cody
Grace Lutheran Church
Fairmont
Minn
Cylinder
Emmetsburg
Tom Randa
Ole
Petar Randal
Miz
John Jacobson
Two Auction Sales In Graettinger Saturday
Henry DeLawyer of Graettinger will sell household goods Saturday May 29 at 1 30 p m, moving to Ringsted with daughter Mia. Geraldine Sevdy also holds an after sale at her grandparents home three blocks east and north of the Rock Island depot, Graettinger, Saturday May 29, following the DeLawyer sale. Grodland Reeves auctioneers. Graettinger State Bank clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry DeLawyer
Rock Island
Graettinger
Gracttinger State Bank
Geraldine Sevdy
Leviy
Miss Sevidy
Washington
D. C
Julius Sevdy
Goodland & Reeves
Grachtinger State Bank
Doyle Underwent Operation at Emimetsbury Hospital
Mes. TOW. Doyle underwent a surgical operation at the Emimetsbury hospital Monday. She is recovering nicely and her many local friends hope for her early and complete recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mes. Tow
Doyle
Emimets-bury
Bond buyers urged to keep pace after drive ends
The No. 2 bond drive concluded but bond buyers are urged to continue purchasing war bonds and war stamps. The message stresses that the men in uniform cannot slacken their pace for even a moment and every opportunity should be a bond buying chance.
Gerald Thoreson Improves After Serious Illness
Gerald Thoreson, once in serious condition, is gaining strength slowly. Local friends express hope for an early and complete recovery as his health shows signs of improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Thoreson
Aeaerer
Thoreson
Snow Report From Ringsted Couple on Tuesday Morning
A Ringsted couple stopped at Potter's cafe between two and three Tuesday morning and reported snow flakes clung to the windshield on half the trip from Spencer to Graettinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter’s Cafe
Spencer
Graettinger
Lieutenant Burton Garber Receives Army Commission
Lt. Burton Garber son of Mr and Mrs J H Garber received his commission as a second lieutenant in the U S Army after completing an 11 week Quartermaster School course at Camp Lee Virginia. His commissioning follows rigorous training and selection by Army boards and positions him to serve with other officers in combat duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton Garber
J. H. Garber
Burton
Camp Lee
Virginia
U. S. Army
Times
The
Quartermaster School
Samuel B. Garber
Grachtinger
Iawa
Army of the United States
Througout
Army
George A. Horkon
Q. M
Garber
Funeral for Mrs. Margaret Leighter Friday Morning
Mrs Margaret Leighter of Graettinger formerly Mary Margaret Johnson died May 22 1943 at Spencer Hospital after illnesses and blood transfusions. Funeral Friday 8:45 at Catholic church with Father Hurley. burial Catholic cemetery. She was 29, survived by her parents and many siblings. Her husband and 3 year old daughter died in 1940 in an automobile crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Leighter
M. L. Johnson
Spencer Hospital
Leighter
Clay County
Bonnie
Martin Funeral
Graettinger
Johnson
D. K. Hurley
J. Emmet Martin
Mary Margaret Johnson
Tshand
Soent
Mather Kelly
Terri
Laighter
Leo
Franklin
Minnesota
Michael Gilman
Mametsburis
Emmet
Dickens
Melvin
Richmond
California
Glen
Camp Hulen
Texas
Marvin Hansen
Ire Ellwooil
Ratherville
Mish
Charlotte Johnson
San Diego
Maytpaed
Graetttingers
Glenn
Charlotte
Tragh
Grachtinger
Merle Jones Returns Home After Hospital Stay
Merle Jones arrived home from City hospital last week and appears well after a serious operation. He has not regained strength and weighs lightly, with at least six months before heavy work or lifting. Friends look forward to his steady recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Jones
Corn Planting Reports Mixed Growth Across May Dates
Reports indicate much corn planted before May 10 may fail to grow while corn planted after May 10 is thriving despite cool weather. The amount to be replanted is unclear, but a large area appears affected.
Mrs O Connor in Serious Condition Again
Mrs O Connor, noted for her long life, is seriously ill again after a year of recurring illness. Friends hope for a swift improvement as her condition remains grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Connor
Phillip O’connor
Ames Sign Up Window Shifts for Farm Labor Campaign
A recent Ames news release sets June 10 as the signup deadline for farm labor, with a broader window from May 27 to June 10. The effort aims to complete assignments by June 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Ias
Hats Off To Palo Alto County Friday Broadcast
Hart Jourgensen of Sioux City Live Stock Market notes a Friday May 28 broadcast on WNAX Yankton and KYRI Sioux City from 12 15 to 12 35 p m Central War Zone. County Agent IR W Ashby will discuss Palo Alto farmers boosting production in 1942 and outline 1943 plans, with a brief history and a Palo Alto newspapers roll call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart Jourgensen
Sioux City
The
Times
Palo Alto
Yankton
WNAX
KYRI
IR. W. Ashby
Poppy Day Saturday in Graettinger Honoring War Dead
On Saturday Graettinger marks Poppy Day with volunteers from the American Legion Auxiliary distributing memorial flowers made by disabled veterans in Des Moines. The effort funds rehabilitation and welfare programs, with all contributions supporting veterans and orphans. Local unit expects wide participation as poppies are handed out on city streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
American Legion Auxiliary
Ida Christensen
Poppy
Des Moines
Legion and Auxiliary
Legion
Palo Alto County 4 H Achievement Show Dates Set
Palo Alto County 4 H Achievement Show will be held August 28 24 and 26 at the 4 H stands in Banmersburge for Palo Alto county residents. After checking with county schools it was decided the show and market livestock sale occur on those dates. Club committees and fair board plan another strong event this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banmersburge
Palo Alto
Fair Board
Train Kills Farm Horse Near Ruthven Route
A horse owned by Wishman used in the Farmer's Creamery milk route near Ruthven was killed last Tuesday evening by an eastbound Milwaukee railway express train. The animal wandered onto the tracks while Wishman tried to intervene, was struck after running onto a truck, and was hurled about 76 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wishman
Farmer's Creamery Company
Ruthven
Milwaukee Railway
Lmmetsburg
Couple Welcomes Wins Dixie Lee and Dennis Dale
Mr and Mrs Dale De Vault of LeGrande Town welcomed newborns Dixie Lee and Dennis Dale born April 27. Mrs DeVault, former Irene Hibbs, taught in Graettinger and coached the Graettinger girls basketball team that won the county championship. Local friends offer congratulations through the Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie Lee
Dennis Dale
Dale DeVault
LeGrande
Town
DeVault
Irene Hibbs
Graettinger
Memorial Day Program Slated For Sunday In Graettinger
Memorial Day events in Graettinger will be held Sunday May 30 with outdoor services in the park and an indoor program at the Legion hall. Ex servicemen Auxiliary members and Scouts are asked to assemble at 2 PM at the school to march to the Legion hall as busineses close Monday at 1080 wees and observe the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graethinger
Graettinger
Auxiliary
Boy Scouts
Legion Hall
Mather Hurley
Vane Knutasen
Wm Lammers Critically Ill After Week of Ill Health
Wm Lammers is said to be very ill south of Cracttinger. His condition has been critical for the past week with weight loss and severe ailments. Local friends hope for a rapid improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Lammers
Wom. Lammers
Cracttinger
Lammers
A Good Workman W. J. Warren Works at Times Office
W. J. Warren of Los Angeles an expert on line casting machines worked at the Times office today and put out a typesetting machine in tip top condition. He is an excellent workman and is reasonable in his charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Warren
Los Angeles
California
Times Office
County Auxiliary Meeting In West Nend June 4
The county auxiliary meeting will be held at West Nend on Friday June 4 at two oclock in Lepton hall. Election of officers is planned with Graettinger likely to be well represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Nend
Lepton Hall
Graettinger
Charles Richeson Home From Hospital After Injury
Charles Richeson, recently injured in a highway 17 accident about a month ago, returned home from No metsburg hospital last week. Friends hope his condition continues to improve after the severe injuries he endured in the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Richeson
Highway 17
Nometsburg
Paul Mahan and Margaret Tindall wed at Camp Barkeley
Paul Mahan son of Mrs Katie Mahan Graettinger and Margaret Tindall daughter of Mr and Mrs M J Tindall both of Graettinger were married in the chapel at Camp Barkeley Texas on Sunday May 16 soldiers Ed Brennan of Graettinger and Mrs Brennan attended The newlyweds plan no definite arrangements until after Victory Day Mrs Mahan will stay with her husband at Camp Barkeley Both are well known in the community and the Times offers hearty congratulations
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Mahan
Katie Mahan
Graettinger
Margaret ‘Tindall
M. J. Tindall
Camp Barkeley
Texas
Ed. Brennan
South of Graettinger
Mahan
Brennan
Nindall
Emmetsburg
Popwar
Gruettinger
Also Mentioned on This Page
M. Weinholzer
Kenneth Starkey
Geraldine Levdy
Margaret Leighter
Palo Alto County
Horne
Vma
J. F. Masted
Margaret Tindall
Barkeley
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