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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1947

Page

5

Ruthe Bundy Weds Kenneth Kronebusch At Glasgow

Miss Ruthe Mary Bundy daughter of Otto and Gertrude Bundy married Kenneth J Kronebusch son of Louis and the late Kronebusch at St Raphael s church Glasgow on Tuesday November 4 10 am The ceremony featured palm arrangements and autumn flowers with Rev H B Altmann officiating The couple will live on a farm near Conrad after a trip to California in December

Ruthe Mary Bundy Otto M. Bundy Glasgow Kenneth J. Kronebusch Louis Kronebusch Conrad St. Raphael's Catholic Church H. B. Altmann Charles Johnston Fort Peck Helen Dignan Pat Kronebusch Shelby Donald Junds Glascow Sunnyside Golf and Country Club Mike Koenig Donatus Kronebusch G. E. Tibesar Havre Glasgow High School Norther Montana College Veteran's Administration Wort Harrison Helena Kronebusch South Atlantic California

Thanksgiving Food Drive At Immaculate Conception Church

A clothing collection on Sundays November 7 and 30 prompts a Thanksgiving Food Drive for Europe and the Far East. War Relief Services previously collected 28 million cans nationally, shipped from New York Chicago and San Francisco, distributed by 12,000 volunteers across many countries. This is the third campaign in Immaculate Conception church and in every Catholic church in the United States, with Father Hurley aiming to surpass prior efforts.

Europe Far East Immaculate Conception Church Gractiinger War Relief Services New York Chicago San Francisco France Italy Belgium Holland Poland Austria Germany Finland China Slovakia India Greece Balkans Dutch East Indies Philippines Japan Hungary United States Father Hurley

Interesting Ornamental Cyclamen For Christmas Decor

The Cyclamen is a Mediterranean ornamental plant needing a cool sunny spot. It thrives in homes when nights stay under 50 degrees Fahrenheit and bright light is available. Pin flowers should be removed as they fade and the plant needs thorough watering regularly.

Mediterranean Countries

Used Housing Dominates US Market in Sales and Rentals

Used housing dominates the market with about three quarters of annual sales and roughly half of all rented dwellings in the United States in the observed period. The data suggests homes remain the dominant form of both buying and renting in the housing sector.

United States

Auction Sale News from Graettinger Area

Omer Gjerde will hold an entire closing out sale Thursday December 4 starting at 12 30 near Graettinger due to ill health with 24 cattle 12 top milk cows including Jersey and Brown Swiss, a Brown Swiss bull, mares and large machinery list led by an F 20 McCormick Deering, plus hay grain poultry and household goods. Neils Casperson races in a big January sale of livestock machinery poultry feed and household goods moving to Lisbon North Dakota. Ben Boecker plans a January closing out sale near Graettinger with moves to new residences. Weather setbacks reduced attendance at an Os­­car Oleson household sale. some items remain for private sale. Holy Family Hospital Estherville infant Stephen Hassel 3 weeks old remains under oxygen with a lung ailment and prospects for recovery.

Vic Eees Omer Gjerde Dee & O Neils Casperson Ben Boecker Hit Theesday Graettinger Graetlinger John Finn Grachtinger State Bank Ecerk Fallow Caspersons Lisbon North Dakota Holy Family Hospital Stephen Paul Hassel Vincent Hassel Estherville

Pheasant hunter visits Hassel area during hunt

Enjoyed Pheasant Hunting James Flannery of Chicago, who often visited the Hassel homes, was in town last week to see old friends. He timed his trip to the pheasant hunting season and, amid slushy snow, bagged his quota of pheasants.

James Flannery Chicago Hassel

Fleming Taken to Estherville Convalescent Home

Mrs. J. A. Fleming was taken to a convalescent home at Estherville this forenoon. She has been bedfast for several years. The trip was made in the Martin ambulance. Friends hope for an early improvement in her condition.

Estherville J. A. Fleming Fleming Martin Ambulance

Pancake Event Draws Big Crowd at Annie Grocery

Aunt Jemima at Annie Grocery served free over 1000 pancakes and 600 cups of coffee to customers Saturday. Mid afternoon the store was jammed as a large crowd attended the advertising event.

Jemima Annie Grocery

Rural highways with three lanes scarce in nation

A figure shows that only about six percent of the nation's 333000 miles of primary rural highways have more than two traffic lanes. This highlights limited expansion potential for rural road capacity and ongoing plans for upgrades in select corridors.

Taly Pre Remi

Editor Sturtevant Of Armstrong Dies At Home

Harley B. Sturtevant editor of the Armstrong Journal died Saturday morning at Holy Family Hospital after a heart attack at his Armstrong home. He was 60, born April 11, 1886 in Scotch Grove. Survived by widow, daughter Mrs. A. P. Ryagee of Orangeburg New York, three granddaughters, brother JT Sturtevant of Omaha, sister Blanche Orman of Peoria. Funeral Monday at 2 PM at Presbyterian Church, burial in Armstrong Grove Cemetery. Burial details note the Community Club meeting Thursday with film program at Legion Hall.

Geo. K. Allen Miter Armstrong Journal Harley Sturtevant Holy Family Hospital Armstrong Knipe Minneapolis New York Harley B. Sturtevant Scotch Grove Chardan LeMars A. P. Ryagee Orangebers Russell J. Nelson Clifford Henricksen GC. J. Smith Malatte Armstrong’ Grove Cemetery

Bone in throat from pork steak ordeal and travel plans

Ray Berbure suffered a throat injury after a pork steak bone became lodged. X rays showed no serious damage. pain subsided and wound healed. Dr G H Keeney, Mallard, visited Times office and plans a two week Los Angeles trip with Mrs Keeney, staying with Dr and Mrs George Johnson.

Ray Berbure Mr. Rosbury

Open House Sunday for 25th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Charles Westfall observe their 25th wedding anniversary next Sunday with an open house at their home three miles west and one mile north of Groettinger. They extend a cordial invitation to their friends.

Charles Westfall Groettinger

Nurse Anna MacDonald Takes Post in Newton

Mrs. Anna MacDonald,Kt.N, left Graettinger for Newton Iowa today to begin a splendid position as a nurse at Skiff Memorial hospital. She will retain her Graettinger home.

Newton Anna MacDonald Kt. N Iowa Skiff Memorial Hospital Graettinger

Graettinger Opens Season With Mixed Results

Graettinger defeated Graver 30 to 28 in the season opener while the Graettinger Irks fell 5 20. A full schedule follows listing many towns including Emmetsburg Ayrshire Lake Center Everly Ruthven Mallard and Gillett Grove with tournaments and regional matchups through February.

Graettinger Graver Graettinger Irks Vollowing Emietsburg Mere Dee Gillett Grove Dee Lake Center Mallard Rodman Open Curlew Thera Ayrshire Cylinder Stero

Rebuilding Work Delays Times Office This Week

A Sioux City mechanic is expected to work at the Times office this afternoon to repair the ameliinery. The machine will be out of commission for several days, delaying printing. This week’s paper will be printed Wednesday instead of Tuesday, and next week’s issue is hoped to be on time.

Amelinery Times Sioux City Vines Paul

Selling Many Cars at Hassack Motors Lot

Mrs J J Sullivan visited Minc hersburg to view the new used cars at Hassack Motors north of Ted's Super Market. About seven cars, many 1947 and 1948 models were on display. Worsack sold 14 cars Monday and owns the lots and Ted's Market building across the street. He plans a Chicago trip this week for another large shipment.

J. J. Sullivan Minchersburg Hassack Motors Ted's Worsack Chicago

Families head to California amid wintry sendoff

Gracttinger residents prepare for a California migration this week as snow covers the ground. Louie Christian and family depart Monday after a mid July visit. Dr and Mrs McManus and their daughters Mary and Ann leave Tuesday via Teas City and Keokuk with others also traveling. Fred Spies and Carl Spies couple head to San Diego while Mrs Johnson plans wintering in Los Angeles San Marino and Sacramento. The McManus family will relocate to Los Angeles.

California Louie Christian Sen J. 2. McManus Mary Ann Tews City Keokuk Carl Spices Fred Spies A. Jd. Johnson Fred Carl Spies San Diego Johnson Los Angeles San Marino Sacramoro McManus

Funeral Attended by Grace Brobst for Father-in-Law

Mrs. Grace Brobst attended the funeral of her father-in-law Mr. Brobst age 41 in Madrid this week. He had been ill for weeks. family members from Graattinger and Fatherville visited him two weeks prior to his passing.

Grace Brobst Madrid Mr. Brobst Graattinger Fatherville

Snow accumulates in Graettinger with heavy wet pack

The town faced about three inches of snow at the end of the week, yielding soggy, heavy accumulations. Cold days were brief, with Monday’s morning temperature near 10 above zero.

Graettinger

Bazaar and Supper at St Paul Aid Society

The St Paul Aid society invites the public to its annual bazaar and supper in the church parlors this Thursday November 20. Hot chi noodles will be served from 8:00 PM and bazaar items will be sold in the evening.

St. Paul Aid Society

Special Election On $6,000 School Bond Issue Today

The special election on a $6,000 school bond issue is held today from 12:00 noon to 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Voters in the city cast ballots during the polling hours to decide the measure.

Fred Wolfe Injured In Auto Accident

Fred Wolfe sustained injuries in an early morning collision on Highway 17 between Gradlinger and the Cripper corner with a car driven by Merle Richardson. Both vehicles, traveling in the same direction, were damaged with Wolfe’s car sustaining greater damage. Both drivers were shaken but otherwise uninjured.

Fred Wolfe Crippen Eumer Craettinger

Hopkins Editor Illness Slows Dispatch Publishing

The Times laments the illness of Mr. Hopkins, editor of the Dispatch in the southwest. A World War II veteran and skilled writer, he recently moved to Arizona for health reasons. Mrs. Hopkins and local staff continue publication as he recovers, with best wishes for a speedy return.

Hopkins Wopking Tris Westmtoriwer Arizona Dispatch Times

Returned to Orange After California Visit

Mrs. Van Moran of Orange California reports she and her husband reached home the first week in November after weeks with Alta relatives. They worked on their Grants finger farm briefly. En route they faced stormy roads through western Wyoming and northern Utah with many vehicles in ditches. The Moran family stopped a half day for the storm and the trip was completed by a "lite old Ford" bringing them home. Mrs. Moran invites the Sullivans to visit California if they travel west.

van Moran Orange California Utah Hich

Vacation Postcard From Dallas Power & Light Building

The McKennas in Dallas send a postcard to John describing a Texas vacation. They mention visiting Dallas and sending a photo of the Dallas Power & Light Co. building before continuing to California with their daughter Kathleen and son Michael.

McKennas Dallas Texas Mus Herb McKenna John Dallas Power & Light Co California Kathleen Michael HerbicKenna

Religious School Session at Immaculate Conception Church

The Sisters from Emmeraburg will teach catechism at Immaculate Conception Church in Graettinger next Saturday, November 22, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Emmeraburg Immaculate Conception Church Graettinger

Snow Wednesday Forenoon Observed In Town

Large flakes fell Wednesday forenoon as snowfall began in the area but soon diminished as conditions changed, weather observers reported.

Dear Papa Junior Class Play Delights Packed High School Crowd

The Junior class play Dear Papa was staged Tuesday evening at the high school auditorium to a packed house. The cast performed professionally with strong support from Gladys Cameron, Wylma Petersen, and Patsy Mastera. Director Mrs Wattonville drew praise as ensembles and individual roles, including Lucinda Carr and Don Drennan, brought the wacky Carr family's tale to a happy ending.

Papa Wattonville Carr Lucinda Carr Gladys Cameron Wylma Petersen Patsy Mastera

Lost Inland Boys Defeat Ruthven 14 to 9 in Basketball

The Lost Inland 4-H boys defeated Ruthven at Ruthven on Wednesday night November 12 by a 14 to 9 score. Cogdil and Jensen led as forwards Hansen was center Horta and Andy Hermanson guards. Substitutes were David Hermanson and Johnson. Ruthven hosts provided fellowship and fun. Thanksgiving Dance at Legion hall Greettinger November 26 features Ralph Easton dance band. Public invited.

Inland Lost Island Ruthven Cogdil Jensen Hansen Horta Andy Hermanson David Hermanson Johnson Loat Island Legion Hall Ralph Easton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ruthe Bundy Gertrude Montgomery Mont Jan É Tel Grachtinger Boeecker Boecker Joe Boecker Boecker & Son Batrad Oscar Oleson Oleson Mast Graettinge Sturtevant of Commercial. Club Supt Haneer United Nations DR. Keeney G. H. Keeney Times Office Mrs. Keeney George $. Johnson Kimpou Blvd Bdtpar RH. Hopkins Mr. Carr Joe King Mrs. Carr Wanda Knutsen Laine Carr Joy Koutken Dicky ‘Orner Hiner Appel George Carr Orval Jorgensen Caral Ruth Carr Beverly Tiamson Grirk Mavis Tonderim Mivien McDuffie Dorothy Thomsen Mr. Yeates Virgil Westfall Janet Raden Bonnie Jenkins Liz Fetes Mickie Stronz Dorothy Stipes Ina Mae Luhman Larine Mrs. Wattonville Joan Fink Robert Prather Dainwin Rasmus
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