Remains of Private John Nelson Return for Graettinger Funeral
The John Nelson post of the Graettinger American Legion led the escort for Private John Nelson, first Graettinger casualty in France. His funeral Sunday drew over a thousand mourners, with services at the residence and South Walnut church, a firing detail, taps, and pallbearers from Odebolt and nearby neighbors.
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Graettinger Times
Graettinger American Legion Post
John Nelson
Nels Nelson
Graettinger
American Legion
H.P.K. Hansen
Danish Lutheran Church
South Walnut Township
S.O. Sande
Scandinavian Evangelical Lutheran Church
South Walnut Church
Hansen
Milltown
Wisconsin
Herman Worland
Louie Christiansen
Frank Christiansen
Andrew Duu
Hans Knutson
James Hansen
John Carlson
Odebolt
Mr. Johnson
Soldier John Nelson Remembered In Palo Alto County
John Nelson, son of Palo Alto County, died in France on August 8 1918 during the Marne battle while serving with the Third division. His funeral with full military honors was held at home, and the community extends sympathy to his father and siblings.
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John Nelson
U.S. Army
Co. F. 350Th. Infantry
Camp E
Iowa
Camp Ge
Co. G. 347Th. Infantry
Camp Pike
Arkansas
France
Co. E
38Th. Infantry
Fismes
Marne
Crown Prince
Mame River
Engineer Corps
Third
John Carlson
Carlson
Palo Alto County
The
Colors
Andrew
Alfred
Nels
William
Frank Barrett
T. Hersloff
Martha Nelson
Legion
Obituary: Gerda Eidness Klucken Dies at 73 in Arlington VA
Gerda Eidness Klucken born Graettinger May 1899 youngest of seven children of Magnus and Christine Valen Eidness died October 8, 1972 in Arlington Virginia. She is buried in Nations Memorial Park mausoleum, Falls Church. Surviving sisters Marie and Annette reside in Arlington. Palo Alto County Historical Society to meet November 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Waverly Room of the Iowa Trust and Savings Bank. All members urged to attend.
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Gerda Eidness Klucken
Graettinger
Bor
Magnus
Christine Valen Eidsness
Arlington Va
Nations Memorial Park
Falls Church
Marie
Annette
Arlington
Palo Alto County Historical Society
Waverly
Iowa Trust and Savings Bank
Times All the Year's Activities There's Still More to Do
The article notes ongoing events and plans for the remainder of the year with a brief line about coffee gathering after.
Drivers license examiners visit multiple Iowa towns weekly
Examinations run 8 30 a m to 4 30 p m in Emmetsburg Estherville Spencer Spirit Lake Sheldon and Sibley with locations Palo Alto Bank City Hall Shopping Center County courthouse and city halls Those taking the written test should arrive at least 30 minutes before closing time.
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Emmetsburg
Palo Alto County State Bank
Estherville
Spencer
Spirit Lake
Sheldon
Sibley
Court House
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