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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1946

Page

5

Weddings of Popular Young People Suss Schumacher Kerr Powers

Miss Dorothy Schumacher daughter of Mrs Hazel Schumacher of Killington township became the bride of Myr Raymond Buss son of Mr and Mrs T J Suss of Lost Island township on Tuesday November 5 1946. The service at St Marys church featured pink asters and white carnations with attendants Howard Suss and Maxine Schumacher. The bride wore a white slipper satin gown with veil and crown, and carried a white satin prayer book bouquet. The groom wore a dark suit with white carnation boutonniere. Reception for 50 relatives and friends followed in the church parlors with blue and white decor and a three tier cake. Continues on Page Four.

suss—Schumacher Dorothy Schumacher Hazel Schumacher Killington Township Myr Raymond Buss T. J. Suss Lost Island Township Idg Mallard St. Mary’s Church Howard Suss Maxine Schumacher Dennis Paul

Rummage sale in Graetlinger at 4 Herke building

A rummage sale at the 4 Herke building Graetlinger runs Saturday November 9 from 1 PM. Items include a wool 9 by 12 rug winter coats and other articles. Also note Melvin Marley recovering from pneumonia and the Grachtinger public school will be closed all day next Monday November 11.

Herke Graetlinger Grachtinger

Two Girls Burned in Farmhouse Fire Accident

Alice and Mary Sykes, 10 and 5, daughters of Mr and Mrs Clifton Sykes of Emmetsburg, are hospitalized in Estherville for burns after a liquid fire started in a stove caused flames to spread. Betty, the older sister, was nearby and aided before the blaze damaged the home four miles northeast of Swea City. The parents, including the father who rushed to help, are at the hospital and a telegram sent to the mother reports she is en route home.

Emmetsburg Alice Mary Sykes Clifton Sykes Holy Family Hospital Estherville Sykes Swea City St. Louia Betty Mary

Athletic club basketball practice begins Saturday night

Johnny Fish tells the Times that the Athletic club team will start basketball practice Saturday night at the high school gyn. Four games are scheduled though no league games this season. All players must attend the first practice Saturday night.

Johnny Fish

St. Marys Alumni Defeat Graettinger 12-0 in Emmetsburg

The St. Marys Alumni defeated Graettinger Alumni 12 to 0 at Emmetsburg Sunday. It was a faster game than last Sundays 13-0 in Graettinger though the margin remained the same. Graettinger had chances for more touchdowns but misfortune and a strong Graettinger line stop them at the one and a half yard line. Attendance was lighter and Bud Craven coaches Graettinger.

St. Mary’s Graettinger Emmetsburg St. Mary's Graeettinger Bud Craven

Mrs George Grow Dies of Heart Attack Last Week

The Errol Record editor George A Grow mourns the death of his wife Mrs George A Grow who died after a heart attack last Wednesday at age 66. Born April 5 1880 in Sumner Iowa she taught before marriage to Ruthven. Survived by husband two daughters Mrs Rex Moore and Mrs Winona Branden Ferris and a brother Prof Lyons. Funeral held Saturday at 9:30 AM.

George A. Grow Errol Record Ruthven Alson Bernard Pat) Grow Manilla Grow Rex Moore Winona Branden Ferris Times George

Mrs. E. 8. George Returns Home From Hospital

Mrs. E. 8. George was discharged Friday from Holy Family hospital after an almost two week stay following a survival operation. Friends are pleased by her rapid recovery and restoration of health and strength.

George Holy Family Hospital

M L Johnson Shows Early Improvement After Stroke

M L Johnson, who suffered a stroke a week ago, is improving slightly. Relatives and friends express cautious optimism for further recovery.

M. L .Johnson M. L. Johnson

Lost Arm In Picker Accident In Emmetsburg

John Morman 27 of the Emmetsburg area lost an arm Tuesday after a corn picker accident. He underwent amputation and was reported in satisfactory condition at the local hospital.

John Morman Emmetsburg

Arnold Henningsen Purchases Erickson Grocery Business

In Graettinger this week Arnold Henningsen bought the Erickson store’s grocery stock and business. Lars Erickson will run the feed egg and poultry side, while Arnold handles the grocery and meat departments. Henningsen, a Graettinger native, has years in groceries, formerly owned an IGA, and served in the army. The Times extends best wishes to both men.

Graettinger Arnold Henningsen Erickson Lars Erickson Arnold Henningsen IGA Times

Funeral Held for Minnie Larson 79 in Emmetsburg

The funeral for Minnie Larson aged 79 took place in Emmetsburg after she died from a heart attack while en route to the hospital. Pallbearers included Julius Skow Charles Uenningsen Joe Joyce Al Joyce Art Johnson and Peter Miller with several Graettinger residents in attendance. Mrs Larson is survived by five children and her sister Mrs L L Paulsen of Graettinger. The Times extends sympathy to the relatives.

Minnie Larson Emmetsburg Laat Week Times Larson Graettinger Julius Skow Charles Uenningsen Joe al Joyce Art Johnson Peter Miller

Graettinger Neighbors Move Into New Homes This Week

Over the past week in Graettinger, Roy and Mrs. Nissen moved from the T J Duus apartment to a new home in east Graettinger after purchasing the Currans farm residence and relocating it nearby. Gerald Best moved into the vacated apartment, while Ent Peterson and his wife moved into a home across from the Elrod residence using lumber from a newly purchased building.

Graettinger Roy Nissen T. ‘J. Duus East Graetlinger Currans Farm Roy Young Gerald Best Nissen Ent Peterson Elrod Mr. Peterson

The Paper Shortage Hits Local Newspapers

The Kingsted Dispatch a home print paper, unable to print last week due to a severe newsprint shortage. The Times, linked to the Western Newspaper Union, hopes for steady supply. Eleanor Dalen, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ole Dalen, wed in Las Vegas New Mexico last Thursday. groom unnamed, Palo Alto and Emmet friends offer congratulations.

Kingsted Dispatch Dispatch The Times Western Newspaper Union Eleanor Dalen Ole Dalen Las Vegas New Mexico Palo Alto Emmet

Graettinger Boosters Lead Estherville League by 20-7

Graettinger Boosters hold a 20-7 edge over Estherville Tobins in the Estherville League after Monday night results. Tobins sit 18-9 as Graettinger defeated Rotary-Mason while Tobins lost to Swenson's Jewelry. Art Duhn of Graettinger rolled a 222 high single and Boosters posted scores led by Kick 94 Martin 990 Sevily 608 Marxen 508 Duhn 631. Legion team won two, with Jensen 410 G Jensen 466 Landvig 402 Carter 313 Miller 610.

Graettinger Boosters Estherville Tobins Tobins

Jimmy Thomas Band to Play Dance at St Marys Gym

The Jimmy Thomas band with Joe Trisko will provide music for a dance at St Marys gym in Emmetsburg next Monday night November 11.

Jimmy ‘Thomas Jimmy Thomas Joe Trisko St. Mary’s Gym Emmetsburg

Mrs M L Johnson Ill This Week

Mrs M L Johnson was quite ill last week with yellow jaundice and remained under care. The note records the health issue and ongoing attention.

M. L. Johnson

Funeral Held For Mrs Flannegan At Graettinger

Mrs. Margaret Flannegan died October 31 1946 at her Graettinger area home after a yearlong illness. The funeral was Saturday at 1:80 at the Graettinger Catholic church with Rev D K Hurley officiating. She was 74 and survived by two sons John Emmetsburg and Francis Graettinger, six grandchildren, a sister Alice and other relatives. Burial was in the parish cemetery. pallbearers were Matt Quinn Phillip O Connor Wilfred McCarty Joe Weonard Matt Murphy and Tom Doyle.

Margaret Flannegan Grachtinger Father D. K. Hurley Father Hurley Dinan Graettinger Matt Quinn Phillip O'Connor Wifred McCarty Joe Weonard Matt Murphy Tom Doyle Martin Gradlinger Margaret Filen Dinan Patrick Ann Dinan Latrin Missouri Margaret Digan James Flannegan John Emmetsburg Francis Mary Mary Gertrude Flannegan

Funeral Attended by Mr. and Mrs. Stillian

Mr and Mrs M F Stillian attended the funeral of Mrs Marcus Williams at Spirit Lake Sunday afternoon Mrs Williams 63 aunt of Mrs Stillian had been ill for several months She is survived by her husband and six children.

M. F. Stillian Spirit Lake Marcus Williams Mrs. Stillian

Mrs C C McAllister Undergoes Appendicitis Operation

Mrs C C McAllister of Fayetteville North Carolina underwent surgery for appendicitis on October 26 at Pittman Hospital. She recovered well from the operation and is now on the road to recovery.

C. C. McAllister Fayetteville North Carolina Pittman Hospital

Bank to Close Monday Armistice Day Holiday

The Grachtinger State bank will be closed all day Monday November 11 for Armistice day. This closure affects customers needing routine services or transactions during the holiday.

Grachtinger State Bank

Chicken Pie Supper Armistice Day Event

The Legion Auxiliary will hold its annual chicken pie supper on Armistice Day November 11. Serving starts at five o'clock with adults 50 cents and children under 12 25 cents. Menu includes chicken pie mashed potatoes slavy glazed carrots rolls cranberries dessert and coffee. All are invited.

The Legion Auxiliary Charles

Death notices Mrs Hofman 97 formerly Emmetsburg

Mrs Hofman 97 formerly of Emmetsburg died in Des Moines recently burial held in Emmetsburg.

H. H. Hofman Emmetsburg Des Moines

Education Week Observed by Groettinger Public Schools

Groettinger Public Schools observe National Education Week from November 11 to 15 with the theme Visit Your Schools. A prize will be given in the first six grades for the highest parent attendance. On Friday November 14 the Auditorium hosts a line program featuring the girls glee club, a junior high play Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn, and a short band concert. The event is free and aims for a full house.

Groettinger United States Grachtinger Girls’ Glee Club

Kenneth Harding to Quit Farming Sale November 25

Kenneth Harding plans a complete closing out sale on Monday, November 25 after a recent heart attack. Auctioneers Burns and Grodland will start at 2:30 PM. sale includes 22 head of cattle, 45 logs, 32 sheep, a team of horses, two tractors, and other farm equipment. Real estate and banking details noted. sale ad to run in the Times November 21.

Kenneth Harding Tharding Holy Family Hospital Vic Burns and Grodland Town Trust & Savings Bank Estherville

Valois Jensen Elected Provost at Grinnell Hall

Misa Valois Jensen, a Grinnell College freshman, has been elected provost of her residence hall. The Grinnell student holds the role as a first year student in campus housing.

Misa Valois Jensen Grinnell College Valois Grinnell

Shotgun Stolen From Immeraburg Home

Maurice Murphy reports to Sheriff McCaffrey the theft of a .12 gauge Stevens shotgun from his residence in Immeraburg. The incident is under investigation with no suspects named at this time.

Maurice Murphy Immeraburg McCaffrey

Miller And Koch Winners GOP Sweeps Nation

On Tuesday election day in Graettinger and nationwide the GOP swept all levels. Dick Miller won sheriff of Palo Alto by 238 votes aided by veteran support. many local officials praised his service record and character.

Miller and Koch GOP Graettinger Dick Miller Palo Alto Miller McCaffrey Montgomery People of Frank Koch The West Bend Journal J. J. Kucmarynaki Mallard Lou Phillips Emmetsburg Frank Moley Grachtinger Lalo Alto Rola Bergeson Rollo Graetlinger Blue Martin Thompson Ki. M. Thompson Minn Brereton George W. Voerr Joe Hand Dr. Brink Waroner Win. McConnell J. M. Yobingon

McCarty Family To Leave For Frisco And Alaska Plans

Attorney Edward T. McCarty Mrs. McCarty and their son Danny will depart for San Francisco next week to stay with relatives for a few weeks and consider future plans possibly relocating to Alaska. McCarty recently passed the Iowa bar exam and earned a Creighton degree, having served as a navy lieutenant in World War II with Pacific action. The family will be missed in Graettinger as The Times extends best wishes.

Edward T. McCarty Danny San Francisco McCarty Alaska Iowa Creighton Atty. McCarty Pacific McCartys Grachtinger Times

Cattle Ownership Transfer Recorded for Two Holsteins

Fred Spies and Minard J. Levi of Gracttinger bought two Holstein cows from H J Gertsen in Story City. The animals Marco Beauty Bessie Cornflower 2306719 and Marco Fayna Sir Bessie 2806720 are now officially recorded by the Holstein-Friesian Association of America in Brattleboro Vermont with transfer certificates issued to Iowa breeders in 1945.

Fred Spies & Minard J. Levi Gracttinger H. J. Gertsen Story City Holstein-Friesian Association of America Brattleboro Vermont Iowa

Auction Dates Listed By Grodland Auctioneer

Auctioneer Grodland reports sale dates set for November 18 19 21 22 and 25 with the listings open for bidding.

Grodland

Also Mentioned on This Page

Suss Schumacher Kerr Powers Fogarty-Kliegl Melvin Pat) Marley Frienila Jack Creek District No Pearl Higgins George Grow Erickson Grocery Mond Bay D. C. Barringer Long Beach Dorothy Frost Immetsbore California J. J. Sullivan Moline Illinois U. S. Navy Jucson Dorothy Iowa University Helen Sullivan Town U Valois Jensen McConnell O. Bre Miles Bergeson Hagen Koch Kaemarynski Dolliver Johnson Phillips Vandervelde Foley Walnut Frisco
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