Mrs Selmer Nelson Dies at 36 After Illness
Mrs Selmer Nelson of Fal-Inn died Saturday following pneumonia after a recent illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the house and Lost Island Lutheran Church, with Rev. M Mandinger officiating. Survived by husband Selmer and two daughters Carmen Elnora and Iva Eileen, plus three brothers and four sisters. The Nelsons had lived on farms in Iowa and Minnesota before settling near Scarville.
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Graettinger
Selmer Nelson
Fal- Inn
Lost Island
Linda Josephine Hungon
Winnebago County
Towa
Ostby
Nelson
Scarville
Iowa
McIntosh
Minnesota
Kensett
Fallow
Carmen Elnora
Iva Eileen
John Larson
Kicster
John Monson
Lignite
North Dakota
Egerdal
Charles City
Slster
Anderson
Austin
Julius Hanson
Albert Les
Hanson Hanson
Oakland
Henry Hanson
Lutheran Church
Red Cross Roll Call Expands School Health Support
The Red Cross drive is underway in Walnut township, funding a school nurse for Graettinger and nearby schools. The nurse conducts pupil examinations, recommends dental and eye care, aids in epidemics, and has immunized local children against diphtheria. Community support will determine continued rural school services.
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Red Cross
Grachtinger
Red Crosse
Gruettinger Red Cross’ Society
Walnut Township
Graettinger Independent
Graettinger
Mrs Myhre Dies in Des Moines After Illness
Mrs Martin Myhre of Calmar Town died mid Sunday at Town Lutheran hospital Des Moines after treatment for high blood pressure. Funeral services were held at the First Scandinavian Lutheran church with Rev Mundsager and Rev Sande officiating. Survived by husband Martin, children Arthur Merle Dorothy Serene, two brothers and many relatives. The community mourns her loss as a kind Christian neighbor active in local affairs.
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Pal
Graetlinger
Martin Myhre
Town Lutheran Hospital
M. Mundsager
Grachtinger
C. Sande
Fenton
Sande
Myhre
Thiermont
Wallingford
Charley Jensen
Chris Jensen
A. Jensen
A. J. Johnson
A. Baumgartner
Schurmann
Th. T. Nune
Lewis Cheveson
Ole Wicks
Lewis Sandvig
Sandvig
O. J. Raleigh
Vivian Norris
Vivian Sullivan
Verna Goodland
Mary McManus
Marian George
Loretta Swift
Helen Reidy
Irene Westergard
Mathilda Caroline’ Skar
Anders 0. Skar
Algona
Iowa
Iowa Lutheran Hospital
Des Moines
Calmar
Cept
Andra. Myhre
Arthur 1
Wroolefield
Illinois
Merle Ider
Myg
Myrte
Thee
Bobby Jensen Breaks Arm in Fall From Tree
Bobby Jensen son of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Jensen fractured both bones of his left arm Friday afternoon in a fall from a tree limb at his aunt's home near Wallingford. The injury is painful but the boy is progressing as well as expected and will be inconvenienced for some time. He has the sympathy of many little friends.
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Bobby
C. A. Jensen
Wallingford
Chrysler And Ford In Crash Near Wallingford
Sunday night a Ford carrying Gordon Sandvig and Carl Elsenbust collided with a Chrysler driven by Milo Brown on the state road south of the Wallingford creamery. The Ford was badly damaged. the Chrysler’s left headlight and radiator damaged. Elsenbust cut over left eye. Sandvig fainted after the collision. Chrysler occupants uninjured.
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Ford
Gordon Sandvig
Swee City
Carl Elsenbust
Gruettinger
Chrysler
Mra
Milo Brown
Estherville
State Road
Creamery
Wallingford
Elsenbast
Sandvig
Henderson Furniture Co Sale Ends Saturday
The Henderson Furniture Co conducts a Saturday sale that ends November 16. A large amount of furniture has been sold during the introductory sale, and the bargain prices are valid only through Saturday November 16.
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Henderson Furniture Co
I N Progress
Sound Picture of Emmetsburg Theatre to feature "Dis raeli"
The Iowa Theatre of Emmetsburg announces it will break into sound pictures on Sunday Monday and Tuesday November 17 1819 with the production "Dis raeli" featuring George Arliss. Western Electric equipment installed at a high cost makes it the finest talking picture house between Sioux City and Manson City Fort Codire area. Matinee Sunday at 2 30 pm. Evening shows at 7 00 and 9 00 pm. Old Time Dance Here November 21 at Woodman hall with Otto Larsons orchestra. Also a brief note from Kenmare North Dakota about winter sleighing and a death in the Richardson family with Mrs L J Richardson attending.
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Emmetsburg
Iowa Theatre
Towa
Disraeli
Swanton
Iowa
Sioux City
Manson City
Fort Codire
Minnesota
Woodman Hall
Grachtinger
Otto Larson
Iowa District League to Meet Here Sunday
Delegates from the northern circuit of the Iowa District Young Peoples League will gather at St. Paul's Lutheran church in Gruettinger on Sunday, November 17, with special meetings for the young people starting at 2 p m. The Rev Kiner Romer of Rutland, the Rev Kej Nyegaard of Spencer, and the Rev Laurity Petersen of Ringsted will be the speakers. The St Pauls Luther League members invite all young people, and the choir will provide special music.
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Iowa
Young Peoples’ League
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Gruettinger
Kiner Romer
Rutland
Kej. Nyegaard
Spencer
Laurity Petersen
Ringated
St. Paul's Luther League
Mrs Thorson Buys Mrs Bigley Residence Near John Paulsen
Mrs Thorson becomes owner of the Mrs Joe Bigley residence in a deal finalized last week. The neat cozy home stands just south of the John Paulsen residence and is currently occupied by Mr and Mrs John McBride.
Butter Maker Second At Cedar Rapids Showdown
P E Frettem, buttermaker at Grueitinger creamery, earned second place in the Iowa Buttermaker's association contest at Cedar Rapids, receiving a silver cup. Walter Waskow of Arlington won with 95.50, Frettem 95.25, and H W Harms of Gelwein 95. Frettem, new to Gracttinger after moving from Gowrie, is praised by directors for his selection. The Times congratulates him on the Cedar Rapids result. Also noted, P T A minstrel cast plans a December 12 Hawkeye theatre show, promising an engaging performance.
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P. E. Frettem
Grueitinger Creamery
Iowa Buttermaker’s Association
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Mr. Jrettem
Walter Waskow
Arlington
Mr. Frettem
H W. Harms
Gelwein
Frettem
Fretiem
Times
Revered mother and wife remembered with sympathy
The obituary honors a devout Lutheran, a loving partner of thirty years, and a devoted mother. She supported others, cherished family happiness, and will be sadly missed by husband, children, and a large circle of relatives. Attending relatives came from Illinois, North Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, and nearby towns.
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Arthur Myhro
Brookfield
Wlinois
Merle Kidder
Towner
North Dakota
Theodore Skar
Calmar
Iowa
Oxony Skar
Calmay
Amelia Saverson
Edwin Peterson
Sever Leverton
Calmars
Albert Myhre
Huntington
Oscar Myhre
Gon Owen
Bergen
Minnesota
Bert
Holstein and Livestock Auctions Planned for Nov 21 26
Mrs. Sadie Travers announces an entire closing out sale at the Benson farm near Graettinger on Thursday November 21 featuring 13 horses 41 cattle 48 Davoe Jersey cattle 29 sheep fodder hay potatoes and a full machinery line with six months on approved notes. S. W. Burg to hold a closing out sale Tuesday November 26 near Graettinger offering 61 Holstein cattle 29 mature cows 12 two year olds 12 yearlings 7 calves 19 horses and machinery with nine months terms and a lunch break after morning sale.
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Sadie Travers
Benson Farm
Graettineger
Sara
Grodland & Reeves
H. A. Blaenbast
W. Burg
S. W. Burg
Graete Tinger
Burg
Iowa
Minnesota
Boy Burned by Scalding Milk Spill
Lawrence Jensen son of Mr and Mrs Charley Jensen of this place was burned on the chest stomach and thighs when a pan of scalding milk spilled as the handle slipped Monday evening A physician was summoned and dressed the wounds The extent of the injury could not be determined Tuesday but it was thought the burns were not serious His many young friends regret the misfortune and wish for his early recovery.
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Lawrence Jensen
Lawrence
Charley Jensen
Couple travel 150 miles through North Dakota snow to Graettinger
Mr. and Mrs. Kidder journeyed from Towner North Dakota to Graettinger driven by the death of Mrs. Kidder's mother Mrs. Martin Myhre. They reported long snow stretches with plows in operation and stayed in Fargo overnight before arriving Graettinger early in the evening.
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Mrs. Kidder
Towner
North Dakota
Gracttinger
Auction of Household Goods in Graettinger This Saturday
An auction sale of household goods will be held in Graettinger on Saturday, November 23. The Mrs. Lee Bigley household goods and other items will be sold. Announcement will be made in next week's Times. If you have articles to sell, see the auction site.
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W. Burg
Gravttinger
Times
Iowa
Minnesota
Graettinger
Lee Bigley
Barnum War Right and Other Plays at Hawkeye Theater
Barnum Was Right presents Saturday program at Hawkeye theatre featuring Newlyweds Holiday and Homeless Homer. The evening lineups include these titles as the main attractions for the upcoming Saturday night show.
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Hawkeye Theatre
Homer
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Bobby” Jensen
Gracht Inger
L. P. Co. Larsen
Times Office
Kenmare
No. Dak
the Times
P. J. O'Connor
John Reidy
Lloyd Nase
Manvontita
Chicado
P. T. A. Minstrel
Burg Holstein
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