Ruthven Boy Killed in Sunday Highway Crash
A ten year old Ruthven boy, James Whiting, was killed and nine others injured in a three-vehicle crash on Highway 18, three miles east of Ruthven. Victims include Elmer Ehrig and siblings, Robert Buftum, Russell Whiting, and Mrs. Whiting. All were hospitalized in Emmetsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruthven
James Whiting
Elmer Brig
Ayrshre
Mrs. Ehrig
Lvelyn Ehrig
Elmer
Viola Ehrig
Lucille Ehrig
Robert Buftum
Emmetsburg
Russell Whiting
James
Mrs. Whiting
William Whiting
Butfum
Bergeson Injured in Tucson Accident
Secretary of State Rollo Bergeson reports he did not lose sight in either eye after a home incident where some canning was in progress and a pro voker exploded near his face. Friends in Graettinger express regret over the misfortune and hope for his speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rollo Bergeson
Des Moines
San Francisco
Tucson
Bergeson
Armistice Day Observed Quietly in Graettinger
Armistice Day in Graettinger was quiet with business closures and a large turnout for a chicken dinner served by Auxiliary members at the Legion dining room starting at 5:80. The event featured a well prepared meal and the ladies expressed gratitude to the public for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Legion
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Sampson Move to Des Moines
Mr Kenneth Sampson and his wife have relocated to Des Moines where he has found work as an electrician. The couple had returned home from Des Moines a week earlier, visiting family. Sampson previously worked with Edgar Grein in the local electrical firm Grein and Sampson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet Kolfeon
Rulfson
Veter
Destoines
Bert Rolison
Alvin Rolison
Des Moines
Kenneth Sampson
Sampson
Heroes
Edgar, Grein
Grein & Sampson
Farm auction items and moving sale near Graettinger ends soon
Oscar and Mrs Oleson move to Washington state as Charley Phillips conducts two large sales. November 15 at Graettinger home features household goods tools and farm buildings with Grod Land, Bortint Brown as auctioneers and Graettinger State Bank as clerk. Phillips sale November 17 at 1:00 p.m. includes 12 Holstein cattle, horses, hogs 200 chickens hay straw machinery led by an F-20 tractor and household goods. Usual terms apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Oleson
Ast Gracttinger
Gracttinger
Grodland, Bortint & Brown
Graetlinger State Bank
Charles Phillips
Graettinger
Phillips
Washington State
Mr. Phillips
Abuve Ugg
Ruthven State Bank
Dear Papa Junior Class Play at High School Auditorium
The Junior Class presents the three act play Dear Papa at the high school auditorium Tuesday evening November 18 at 6 00. Cast includes Mr Carr Jon King and Mrs Carr Wanda Knutsen with Laine Carr Joy Knutser and Don Drennan Ronald Jensen among others. Also note a plane trip by Mrs George Singer from Chicago to Buffalo Ithaca to meet her new grandson and return home with Mr Singer driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Papa
Mr. Carr
Jon King
Mrs. Carr
Wanda Knutsen
Laine Carr
Joy Knutser
Dicky Turner
Kiner Appel
George Carr
Orval Jorgensen
Caro
Ruth Carr
Beverly Hanson
Lucinda Carr
Mavis Tonderum
Elviga’ McDuffie
Dorothy ‘Hamsen
George Singer
Chicago
Buffalo
New York
Ithaca
Oyster Supper For Scouts At St Paul Church
John Bondhus and the Lutheran Brotherhood host an oyster supper at St Paul church dining room next Monday evening to honor Boy Scouts for exemplary conduct on Hallowe'en night. The event aims to reward the boys for keeping up good behavior and serving as role models.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bondhus
Lutheran Brotherhood
St. Paul Church
Dance Tuesday Night by Frank Jonas Orchestra
The Frank Jonas orchestra provides music for a Legion hall dance Tuesday evening November 18. An invitation is extended to the public to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Jonas
the Legion Hall
College visitors from St Catherine's and Grinnell Returns Home
Mary Elsenbast and Agnea Elsenbast from St Catherine's at St Paul along with Valois Jensen from Grinnell College at Grinnell were recently home visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary and
Agnea Elsenbast
St. Catherine’s
St. Paul
Valois Jensen
Grinnell College
Grinnall
Peterson to Spend Winter in Phoenix
Will go to Phoenix Arizona about the first of December. He plans to spend the winter months in that city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Peterson
Phoenix Arizona
Fire Chief Leads Regional Fire School In Emmetsburg
Fire Chief John DeVries and local firefighters Adolph Spies Bennett Thoreson Francis Heidecker and Bud Hamilton attended a regional fire school in Emmetsburg yesterday. The event drew strong turnout and was considered profitable with the local men calling it time well spent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John DeVries
Adolph Spies
Bennett Thoreson
Francis Heidecker
Bud Hamilton
Emmetsburg
Funeral Of James C Wolfe Held Friday
The funeral for James Chester Wolfe, born October 2 1682 in Bureau County Illinois, was held Friday with services at his daughter's home and at First Lutheran Church in Graettinger. Pallbearers included John Clemmenson and Ray Wikert as mourners remembered a devoted husband and father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wolfe
Gene McCarty
South of Grachtinger
First Lutheran Church
Grachtinger
BE. W. Quam
Graettinger
John
Chiia Clemmenson
Ray
Clarence Wikert
John McDonald
Antone Chrestiansen
Martin
James Chester Wolfe
Bureau County
Illinois
Clara Elizabeth Sunsdall
Emmetsburg
Iowa
Wolfe
Eugene McCarty
Jimmie C. Wolfe
Mary J. Wolfe
Vivien, Loren
B.C. Wolfe
Ralph Youburg
Olivia
Minnesota
Grachtingere
Mr. Wolfe
Free Movies At Legion Hall Next Thursday
Supt. Haneer presents two reels at the Graettinger Commercial club meeting in the Legion Hall dining room on Thursday evening November 20 at eight. Our Iowa covers state development culture and commerce while We, The People focuses on the United Nations. A night lunch will follow. Public invitation extended.
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Supt
Haneer
Graet[tinger
Legion Hall
Lowa
The
United Nations
Mrs Nelson Injured By Frightened Back Sprain
Graettinger resident Mrs John Nelson in her 70s is bedbound after a fall caused by a scared reaction to a barking dog on a sidewalk. Neighbors and friends in Graettinger wish her a speedy recovery and return to normal activity. Also mentions a letter from South San Francisco with a new address and plans to visit Donald Murray and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
John Nelson
Graettinger
San Francisco
John
Times
Donald Murray
Charles Young
Norman Luchsinger
Eucaylyptus Street
Dr J P McManus Family To Leave Graettinger
Dr J P McManus and family plan to depart Graettinger for Los Angeles via Keokuk after a move to town on Monday. The family, longtime Graettinger residents since 1910, include daughters Mary and Ant who held roles at the State Bank and local high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. McManus
Mary
Ant
Town City
Slonday
Keokuk
Los Angeles
Graettinger
McManus
Graettinges
Mary E Fitzpatrick and Raymond Haag Wed Armistice Day
Mary E Fitzpatrick and Raymond Haag united in a nuptial ceremony at Immaculate Conception church Graettinger on Armistice Day. The bride wore white silk with a long veil. bouquet of white carnations. The groom wore a business suit. best man John Haag wore a similar suit. A breakfast followed in the church dining room. After a honeymoon trip to Omaha and Colorado, they will reside in the Ginger community. The bride, a graduate of Estherville High School, has worked as a clerk in local stores. the groom grew up in the community and farms. The Times offers congratulations and wishes for a long, happy marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Gedbeu
Diaie Datileh
Graettinger
Immaculate Conception Church
Grape
D. OK
Hurley
Daseghine
Mai
John
Wm. Hosback
Tussaer
Adolph Spies
Coupbor
Omaha
Colorado
Gingeer
Estherville
Jensen
Dear Friend Encloses New Milwaukee Address
A letter from Sister M Rosalie from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, noting a new address at 1952 N. dGth St and describing a St Thomas setup for kindergarten to 6th grade. She remarks on good building condition and no debt and asks about the Wisconsin football team while sending best wishes to the Sullivans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Barringer Pledged to Aleph Theta Zeta at Drake
Kenneth Barringer son of Mr and Mrs D C Barringer Graettinger has been pledged to Aleph Theta Zeta men s honorary Bible organization at Drake University. Barringer is a sophomore in the college of liberal arts.
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Aleph Theta Ze
Kenneth Barringer
D. C. Barringer
Graettinger
Drake University
Barringer
College of Liberal Arts
St Tau Aid Society Bazaar at Linechurch Parlors
Members of the St Tau Aid society announce a Samuel bazaar and supper at Linechurch Parlors on Thursday, November 20. Hot chicken and noodles will be served starting at 6 o clock and continue into the evening as heirloom articles are sold. A cordial invitation is extended to the public.
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St. Tau Aid Society
Linechurch
Kaeteinger Winh Sedaal Ca
Aye
Piri
Grivga
Naventien
Bebkeriagan Tyre
Ual
Bali
WUC Lip Pettannus
Hettehes Bbe
Pelurmop Deter Mya
Dhelustiogom
Alyutels
Youn
Daueid Gaur
SUMO
Rist Gale Nash
Roland
Poway Glia
Amlaire Tighling
Tor As “Dering
Wleenhunt
Vincent Cracttinger
Maynard Holland
Don Delisonne King
Bob Mills
Aleais Jin Voigt
Myers
Wester
Frau
AML
Wanda Starkey
Gladys Cameron
Ivany
Wytoin Petersen
Gwen Meens
Wihn Puli
Catherine King
Marilyn Young
Sal Krangeestad
Lois Sandving
Dorothy Sipess
Mavis ‘Tonderum
Marvis Knutsen
Maxine Eaton
Emmetsbarg
Hore Liev
J Gilleth
Vee
Lake Center
Dee
Mallard Dev
Redan
Ayrshire
Peurney
Ruthven
Lake Contes
Miametsbury
Carnettinger
Kiverly
Emetsbury
Curlew
Gillett Grove
Aunt Jemima Event At Arnie Cash Grocery Saturday
In person appearance by Aunt Jamin at Arnie Cash Grocery Grautting area this Saturday. A statewide significance noted for Grauttinger and vicinity. Full particulars to be found on a page in today’s Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jemima
Jamin
Arnie Cash
Grachting
Grauttinger
Jensen Store Adds Modern Deep Freezer for Food Preservation
Jensen Store announces a classy modern deep freezer unit to preserve various foods. The upgrade benefits the Chaet Finger community with improved preservation and storage options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. 1. Jensen
Jensen
GHS Basketball Season Opens Friday November 14
The article previews the GHS boys basketball season with returning Lettermen and new players competing for starting spots. It lists early schedule dates including November 21 and various conference games, noting Frank Christensen remains hospitalized with a liver infection but improving gently as friends wish him a full recovery.
Special Election Next Thursday For Bonds In Graettinger
Voters in the Graettinger Independent School District will decide on a 6000 dollar bond issue at a special election next Thursday November 20. The poll site is the City Hall from 12 noon to 7 pm. The bond would fund an improved site and reconstruction and equipment of a building for a superintendent home. The plan includes purchasing the present residence on school grounds and related lots if approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger Independent
Gity Uall
Graebtinger
Malo Alto
Graettinger
Petersot
EL Berdin
Ane
First Taste of Winter And Fall Weather Grips The Area
Snow and wind usher in a wintery spell with a real freeze marking the first frost. Cool mornings keep temperatures near freezing as snow melts away. Mrs. L. M. Heberts is improving after surgery at Queen of the Angels hospital in Los Angeles, drawing smiles from local friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Heuverts
L. M. Heberts
Queen of theAngela Hospital
Los Angeles
Dance at St Marys Gym Feature Lynn Kerns Orchestra
Lynn Kerns and an orchestra will furnish music for a public dance at St Marys Gym in Emmetaburg on Monday evening November 17. A cordial invitation is extended to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Gym
Lynn Kerns
St, Mary's Gym
Emmetaburg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Oscar Oregon
Charley
Junior
James C. Wolfe
First Lutheran
Commercial Club
J.P. McManus
Mary E. Fitzpatrick
Raymond Haag
GHS
Frank Christensen
Holy Family Hospital
Germany
Barbara Lambe
Col
Charles V. Lambe
Marrie
Tia
Brennan
Paris
Barbara
Mundelein College
Lambe
Col. Lambe
Frank Lambe
East of
Chaettinger
Cauteiigger
Yuma
Knutsen
Joy
June
Arizona
Yumta
Bob Walker
Kinteen Farm
Knutaen
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