Weeds In Flax Fields Sprayed To Fight Weeds
Supt K T Hancer and Times reporter witnessed a Hawkeye Co pilot spray a 87 acre flax field west of Graetlinger using a special weed killing mixture. The operation targeted weed control with potential flax yield gains of 1 to 5 bushels per acre. spraying costs cited as per acre with 6 per bushel price implying notable returns. Additional fields and corn acres were planned for weed and burr control within weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkeye Co
Chris Knutson
Graetlinger
MD Marxen
Herke
Red Cross Life Saving Classes Set for June 14
The Red Cross offers swimming water safety and life saving lessons in the county. Miss Velores Taylor will instruct as classes organize June 14 with Mrs E A Skewis and Mrs W L Schroeder coordinating. Watch papers or call for details.
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RED Cross
Jules
E. A. Skewis
Lchroeder
Velores Taylor
FE. A
Skewis
Mary Murphy Notes Improved Mobility After New Ankle Cast
Miss Mary Murphy writes from Council Bluffs to Mrs Sullivan that Sam is doing well and she has a nice place to stay with her sister and brother in law. A hospital doctor fitted a new walking cast on her ankle and she can move about some. The cast will be kept for three more weeks and she sends best regards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Murphy
7 Year Old Arlene Anderson Recovers From Severe Burns
Arlene Anderson, 7, at Moimersburg Hospital, slowly improves after clothing caught fire two weeks ago while playing. She suffers third degree burns. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Anderson. Local friends hope for her continued improvement and full recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlene Anderson
Moimersburg Hospital
Ray Anderson
Lttle
Dennis Graettinger Returns To Hospital For Arm Bone Reset
Dennis Graettinger aged about 10 returned to Holy Family hospital a few days ago to have the bone in his arm reset after an examination showed it was not healing properly. It is okay now but will not be fully knitted and healed for several weeks.
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Dennis Graettinger
Holy Family Hospital
O. K
Warm weather crops grow as rainfall misses region
The week started cool then warmed with strong sun. Moisture is needed but crops and gardens are not yet suffering. Recent rains did not reach this section, corn is already above ground and being cultivated.
Bond Drive Progress in Palo Alto County
The bond drive aims to raise 700000 with Graettinger at about 17000 and townships from 30000 to 40000 each. The area quota is likely around 70000. Bondy sales are steady and activists hope public support mirrors wartime patriotism amid the inflation fight, urging bonds bought today as prudent future money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto
Graettinger
Bondy
D-X Cafe Announces Curb Service Next Week
The D-X Cafe advertises curb service from 5:00 p.m. to midnight on Sundays holidays and daily in the afternoons and evenings. Regular noon dinners, fried chicken, steaks and french fries will be served with sandwiches, salads and pastries. The kitchen has been enlarged and upgraded. Greetings from Wilma Duhn Ina Mae Lyhman Clara Mae Schealer Nancy Doyle and Mr and Mrs Jack Doyle accompany the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D-X Cafe
Graettinger
Wilma Duhn
Ina Mae Lyhman
Clara Mae Schealer
Nancy Doyle
Jack Doyle
Estherville Boy Killed In Traffic Accident
The three year old son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Henningsen of Eatherville was killed at 3 10 pm Monday when an oil transport struck him as he ran across Central Avenue on Half Mile hill The coroner called the accident unavoidable The truck driver tried to miss the boy but could not avert the tragedy This was Estherville s first traffic fatality since January 21 1941
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Henningsen
Eatherville
Central Avenue
Half Mile Hill
Daily News
Estherville
Wermersons Move to Hansen Farm South of Graettinger
Mr and Mrs Dick Wermerson and family are moving from their Graettinger apartment to Elmer Hansen place south of town. They have purchased the livestock and farming equipment from Mr Hansen and will operate the farm. The Wermersons will continue to run their Graettinger cafe as before and travel daily to the farm. Mrs Wermerson and her sister have managed the cafe. Mr Wermerson works in livestock buying and is a Tobin Packing Co representative, with a Rock Island yard office. A new farm phone number will be 7. Yard number 26 and cafe 211.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Wermerson
Graettinger
Elmer Hansen
Hansen
Wermerson
Graetlinger
Tobin Packing Co
Fort Dodge
Rock Island
Mrs Ed Anderson In Hospital
Mrs Ed Anderson was admitted to Holy Family hospital as a medical patient on Monday. Local friends express hope for her early and complete recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Anderson
Holy Family Hospital
Anderson
Religious school opens at Catholic church on June 1
Religious school will start at the Catholic church on Tuesday June 1 with glasses served from 11 00 am to 12 00 pm and 1 00 to 4 00 pm. Attendance is expected to be large.
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Tuesaday
Mrs Kirkegaard In Hospital
Mrs Jens Kirkegaard entered Holy Family hospital Sunday as a surgical patient. Grael tinver friends wish for her early recovery and full restoration to health and strength.
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Kirkegaard
Jens Kirkegaard
Holy Family Hospital
Funeral Of Mrs. Ole Wicks 66 Held In Estherville
The funeral for Mrs. Ole Wicks aged 66 who died May 20 1948 at Holy Family hospital Estherville followed long illness. A heart attack was the immediate cause with services at home and First Lutheran church conducted by Rev J B Quamn. Interment in Lutheran cemetery beside her husband. Survivors include three children Leif J Wicks of Col, with extensive obituary notes and services arranged by Martin Funeral Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole Wicks
Holy Family Hospital
Estherville
Wicks
First Lutheran Church
JB. W. Quamn
M. J. ‘Tinebull
Henry Webbe
Ed Anderson
Georgeb. Johnsen
Levi Olsen
Ole Bratrude
Martin
Hilla Hansen
Ludvig Hansen
Nummedal
Norway
Sorndal
New York
Ratherville
Iowa
United States
Graettinger Warns Riders Against Bus District Path Use
Graettinger issues warnings to bicycle and scooter riders not to use the paved Robbing Avenue business district. The few busy blocks pose danger to youngsters. restriction aims to prevent possible incidents.
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Graettinger
Robbing Avenue
Purchased herd sire from Mill Valley Farm at Romeo Michigan
Donald Rout recently bought a young registered Milking Shorthorn herd sire from Mill Valley Farm in Romeo Michigan. The calf s dam average butterfat yield was 616 pounds.
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Donald Rout
Mill Valley
Romeo
Michigan
Purchase of Building Site by Mayor Christiansen
Mayor A C Christiansen has purchased the building location known as the Charles Tompkins place near the Wa. Mueller corner just west of the Methodist church. The frontages are 164 feet south and 122 feet west. He plans to build a four or five room cottage within one or two years. Robert Penn a graduate of Clarion High School plans to enter a liberal arts college next fall majoring in English and speech after recently earning a scholarship to Loras College Dubuque. The Times congratulates him on graduation and wishes him success.
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A. C. Christiansen
Charles Tompkins Place
Wa. Mueller Corner
Christiansen
Robert Penn
George Penn
Clarion High School
Robert
Loras College
Dubuque
the Times
Fleming Family Heads to Washington D C for Visit
Mrs Idella Fleming and her son Deryl left for Washington D C this week and plan to spend some time there. Their little daughter is ill after scarlet fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Idella Fleming
Deryl
Francis Fleming
Class Of 26 Boys And Girls Complete
The commencement exercises for the class of 48 were held at the high school auditorium Thursday evening. Dr. J. C. Christianson gave a splendid address as head of the University of Minnesota School of Agriculture. Supt. K. T. Haner presented the class. diplomas were awarded by Arnold Henningsen. Kenneth Westergard gave the welcome. David Baumgartner, valedictorian, delivered the farewell. Delores Jesperson and Patsy Masters sang. a clarinet quartet included Gwen McWilliams, Joy Knutgen, Mary Herke, Virginia Hisward. The piano solos were by Wilma Duha. Invocation by Mother Hurley. benediction by Rev. J. Heber Miller.
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Auutorium
J. C. Christianson
School of Agriculture
University of Minnesota
Grachtinger
Supt
K. ‘T. Haneer
Arnold Henningsen
Board of Education
Kenneth Westergard
David Baumgartner
Delores Jesperson
Patsy Masters
Merry Zengratis
Quarles
Gwen McWilliams
Joy Knutgen
Deryle Menning
Paul Gilbaugh
Deloris Holland
Pallip Herum
Joann Johnson
Vittor Johnson
Ierbert Lancaster
Dean Lundgren
Rozelila Mahan
Evonne Marxen
Joyce McDonald
Dale Mills
Iya
Murray
Betty Petersen
Wylma Petersen
Orella Sevdy
Wanda Starkey
Lavonne Westfall
Frank Young
Marilyzi Young
Times
James Larson Hospitalized In Graettinger Area
James Larson was admitted to Holy Family hospital as a medical patient on Saturday. Graettinger friends express hope for his early and complete recovery.
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James Larson
Holy Family Hospital
Graettinger
Fred Hartman Hospitalized After Illness
Fred Hartman was admitted to Maly Fame rly hospital Monday as a medical patient. His local friends express hope for a quick recovery and good health.
Tractor Accident Injures Gerhardt Jensen on Farm
Gerhardt Jensen narrowly escaped death when a tractor tipped backward on a hill while he shifted gears. He suffered a badly bruised leg, used a cane for several days, and was taken to hospital before returning home that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerhardt Jensen
Everaunts
Memorial Flower Sale by M F on Memorial Day
The Memorial Flower Sale hosted by the M. F. group occurs Saturday May 29 with a lower price sale at Hansen Hardware. Patrons are invited to support the event and note appreciation for their patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sali
Hansen Hardware
Fire alarm reports farm blaze and delayed response
Graettinger Tire Dept responded Monday to a fire at the Joe Wollner farm nine miles east of Graettinger. A cob pile burned while a nearby barn roof blaze was extinguished before arrival. A 4x5 foot patch of shingles was scorched. Shelters assisted on scene. Fire direction confusion caused delays.
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Graettinger Tire Dept
Joe Wollner
Graettinger
Nates
Poppy Day slated for Graettinger next Saturday
Graettinger hosts Poppy Day next Saturday with American Legion Auxiliary volunteers selling crepe poppies to raise funds for disabled veterans rehabilitation and child welfare. Local chair Idella Minning notes the event honors fallen soldiers and hinges on public support to aid veterans and families.
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Graaettinger
American Legion Auxiliary
Ann
Idella Mleming
Graettinger
Amerie
Mrs Nels Rasmussen In Hospital
Mrs Nels Rasmussen of the Ruth vicinity is a medical patient in Holy Fierily Hospital since Monday. Her many friends in Gradlingest and Vicinity hope for her early and rapid recovery.
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Nels Rasmussen
Ruthven
Holy Fierily
Gradlingest
Vicinity
Family plans Fresno trip to California points next Wednesday
Mr. and Mrs. A. Mo Wester, Kenneth, and Hetty Wester will leave for Fresno and other California points from Frogng Los Angeles next Wednesday. They expect to be absent for the suites months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fresno
A. Mo Wester
Kenneth
Hetty
Frogng
Los Angeles
California
Wan Hospital Patient Tale Clemitson
Wan Hospital reports Extherville patient Clemitson underwent tonsil removal last Thursday.
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Wan Hospital
Tale Clemitson
Extherville
Ronald Olesen Home From The Hospital
Ronald Olesen of Emmetsburg is home from Emmetsburg hospital after a three week stay for rheumatic fever. He must rest for several weeks more and is recovering from a prior fall injuries including a cracked ankle and a toe dislocation. He and his twin brother Donald are sophomores at Greeetinger high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Olesen
Mis
Clarence Olesen
Emmetsburg
Ronald
Donald
Greettinger High School
Memorial Day Observance Planned in Graettinger Monday
Memorial Day will be observed in Graettinger on Monday May 31 with both outdoor and indoor programs. Legion members ex service men and school children will form a parade at 8:00 a m from the school grounds with all children invited to participate. The outdoor wreath placement and prayers led by Rev J Heber Miller will occur at Fahnestock City Park west of Hawkeye Apts. Indoor events at Lapion hall start at 3 00 p m featuring Rev Fred Dieobsen with benediction by Rev WOW Qutim Rennie Jensen to recite The American Prayer Virb Lancaster to sing and Lincoln Gettysburg Address. Attorney Witehard of Burt Prichard Harmetsburg to deliver the day address. All business places except service establishments will close all day and large attendance is anticipated.
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Graettinger
Previus
Legion
Legion of Auxiliary
Fahnestock City Park
Hawkeye Apts
J. Heber Miller
Lapion Hall
Freddieobsen
Wow. Qutim
Rennie Jensen
Virb Lancaster
Lincoln
Witehard
Burt & ‘Prichard, Harmetsburg
Gradringer
Clarence Edwards Killed in Orillian Car Crash
Clarence Edwards was killed around two o clock Sunday when his vehicle was struck by another car. Lyle Edwards and Betty Lougd were slightly injured, as was Clarence. Edwards worked for Lawrence D. fremon and lived on the Leonnan farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarance Fawr Bo
Mars. Edwards
Guorginag Korleski
Lyle Edwards
Migs
Betty Lougd
Edwardsea
Clarence
Lawrence D. Fremon
Tenane Homie
Leonnan
Boy MeTigue Struck, Critical in Street Accident
Seven year old Michael MeTigue, son of Mr and Mrs Dennis MeTigue of Fort Wadge, was critically injured when hit by a car while chasing a playmate across the street. The MeTigue family is from Palo Alto. an uncle Jie MeTigue operates a grocery in Emmetsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mey
Michael MeTigue
Dennis Me'Tigue
Fort Wadge
Me'Tigues
Palo Alto
Hoy
Jie Me‘Tigue
Emmetsburg
Barn Fire Destroys Cattle and Hay At Rodman Farm
A barn at Harold Lowman farm near Rodman burned, destroying sixteen head of cattle and ten bales of Bay hay. Fire crews arrived after alarm, but extinguishing the blaze proved difficult once flames took hold. Holsteins perished in the blaze.
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Harold Lowman
Rodman
Wert Bend
Kelmershure
Graduation Honors At Emmietsburg High School
Five pupils at Emmietsburg High School auditorium earned top state exam averages. Donald Bisgard, son of Mr and Mrs Arnold Bisgard, won third place in the county as the Times extends congratulations to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald AC
Sth
Richard Cameron to Visit Minnesota Relative Family
Richard Cameron plans a four week visit to his uncle Wilfred Cuthbert and family in Nisswa Minnesota. He will travel from Milford to Excelsior near Milford to visit his grandfather Reverend A St Cuthbert. They will then proceed to Nisswa together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Richard Cameron
Wilfred Cuthbert
Nisswa
Ile
Excelssivy
Milford
Rev
A. St. Cuthbert
Nigswa
Stores to Close Monday in Graettinger Memorial Day Observed
Nearly all Graettinger business faces will be closed all day Monday May 21 as Memorial Day is observed on Monday following Sunday. Shoppers are urged to buy grocery supplies Saturday since stores will be closed Monday and special holiday bargains are listed in the grocery aids.
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Graettinger
Milk price rise at two local dairies June 1
Two local dairies will raise milk prices by one cent per quart effective June 1. The move affects customers purchasing milk at retail, with officials citing increased operating costs and supply factors as the reason for the adjustment.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Td Herke
Herke & Lundgren Seed and Feed
K. T. Hancer
Dancer
Hansen Farm
Fred Hartman
Maly Famerly’ Hospital
Mr. Hartman
Clarence Edwards
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