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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1949
Page
5
Mrs. W C Foster aged 80 died September 28 1949 at Holy Family hospital Estherville after a stroke. Her daughter Mrs Simis and brother Eugene of Estherville were with her. Services were at Immaculate Conception Graettinger with Rev D K Hurley. Burial followed after prayers and views at her home.
S H Pederson visited the Times office to renew his subscription for the coming year, accompanied by his son Hans. A report notes his strong health and a past Labor Day car derby accident. The paper also covers 4H clubs studying tractor maintenance with plans for a December Ames school and potential county leader training. Lloyd Cornelius returns home from Fort Dodge after eye injuries from steel filings and expects to resume hardware duties soon with restored sight.
Betty Maxine Petersen daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry F Petersen of Grasttinget has enrolled for the first semester at Morningside College Sioux City She is a graduate of GHS Home From The Hospital Mrs James Sandvig Sr returned from Holy Family hospital Saturday She is feeling much improved after a medical stay Friends hope for continued improvement and full recovery Labor Day Report The Labor Day financial report shows a slight deficit for 1849 Attractions were numerous but expenses rose over previous years Mrs Dave Murray returned from Holy Family hospital the first of the week recovering well from a surgical operation for appendicitis Friends hope for her continued improvement and full recovery Dick Starkey In Hospital Dick Starkey is a patient at Holy Family hospital He underwent an operation for appendicitis He is recovering nicely and friends hope for continued improvement.
K L Burgate will hold a sale of 40 head of outstanding pure bred Poland China boars and gilts at his Ruthven farm on Tuesday night October 11 starting at eight o'clock. Pigs described as sound with breeders noting quality. Auctioneers Harve Dun and Bud Henry. Ruthven State Bank clerk. Large local attendance expected from Graettinger area.
Mr and Mrs A H Henningsen are relocating to Ames this week where they will establish their future home. They have already moved furniture to their apartment in the college city and Mr Henningsen will shift to office work with the Iowa Highway Commission. Mrs Henningsen’s mother Mrs H N Osher will winter in Muscatine with daughter Mrs Lydia Englund. The Graettinger residents extend best wishes as the family leaves. Earl Jones was admitted to Holy Family hospital for back related treatment and shows desire for a quick recovery.
98 years old C Barnhart celebrated his 93rd birthday on October 8 and lives with his son Claude in Backus Minnesota. The Times extends congratulations and wishes many more happy birthdays. Clarence Thu broke his wrist two weeks ago while cranking a motor during corn shelling, hindering a busy season. James Girres, three and a half, was kicked by a pony, suffering bruises but no bone injuries. East End cafe temporarily closed for extensive repairs. building owned by Mrs. R J Larson, fixtures by Harry Sampson. Mrs Grover Yaborg of Glendale California received a valuable watercolor at the Railroad Fair in Chicago.
Chet Thorregon of Wallingford stepped on a nail while on duty after a short vacation. Infection developed, he received tetanus shots and spent a couple of days at Holy Family hospital. Legion and Auxiliary Meeting Tuesday announced for October 11 at the hall with a reminder for members to attend.
Fire Chief Joe Grady announces Fire Prevention Week October 9 to 16 urging residents to clear cellars and attics of magazines clothing and junk to reduce fire risk. He cites estimates that one in three home fires start in the cellar and lists seven safety steps including inspecting heating systems using metal ash containers and properly disposing of cigarettes.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Masters and Albert Masters of Graettinger and Mrs. Pearl Erickson of Waterloo drove to Colorado last week returning Monday. They visited notable sights and were joined by Mrs. Kate Taylor of Crook, Colorado, aunt to the travelers. Mrs. Taylor will stay briefly with relatives here.
Richard Wolfe age 11 son of Mr and Mrs Jack Wolfe broke his pitching arm Sunday when he fell from a tractor while hauling large trees with his father. He was treated at a hospital and placed in a cast as friends and classmates wish him a speedy recovery.
A week of mild fall weather features light rain, green lawns, and autumn color. Frost touched trees as the bean harvest continues and corn dries for collection.
Mrs Ellen Petersen underwent a major operation at Holy Family hospital Estherville on Monday morning. She recovered nicely from the effects of the operation and friends hope for her continued improvement and complete recovery.
Maude M. Montgomery, 64, died Friday in a Washington hospital after a brief illness caused by coronary thrombosis. Her remains were brought to Graettinger and to Mrs. J. A. Spies home for calling hours. Father Hurley led the rosary and Rev. D K Hurley officiated the Requiem Mass at Immaculate Conception church on Wednesday. The sermon praised the Catholicity of pioneer members.
E. K. Pletcher in Washington notes the steel strike may last long, citing the 10 cent per hour offer plus a 5 cent contribution for a pension fund as satisfactory to most workers. He warns union leaders control labor, criticizing the ongoing coal strike as a power battle harming workers.
The Times reports Mr and Mrs Jens Kirkegaard hosted two Danish guests Harry Burk and Mrs Grene who arrived in June and will return home this month Their travels included the east and far west with visits to Oakland and Newell Iowa They noted U S scale and business, Danish crops and dairy, and that a third World War is feared to be imminent in Denmark and America They plan a boat crossing back to the east coast after a stop in Newell.
The Ladies of the Methodist church host their annual bazaar and chicken dinner at the church on Thursday October 6. Serving begins at the usual hour with a menu of chicken dressing potatoes salad buttered peas rolls pickles jam pie and coffee. Adults 1.00 students 15c and pre school 50c. Henry Appel of Luther College Decorah is a senior on the football team, majoring in math science and physical education, and plays guard.
Alvia Luke of northeast of Grach tinger suffered a stroke and was taken to Holy Family hospital where he showed slight improvement before contracting pneumonia and becoming critically ill. He regained consciousness last evening after being found semiconscious in his yard. Mrs Lena Herbranson of Minot North Dakota died two weeks ago. funeral held there last week. She is survived by an adopted daughter three grandchildren a niece and her brother Frank Dobberstein of Superior. Her husband died nine years ago and Mr Dobberstein was summoned to Minot before her death.
Professors H L Lantz of Town State College and Cotts of the Extension Service, along with another Ames instructor, visited Mr and Mrs Joe Gabrielson Saturday to inspect the Gabrielson orchard. They noted fruit color is better in northwest Iowa than central Iowa, attributing this to rainfall differences this year.
An Anderson Worth Moving crew member says Ray Dunn escaped injury Monday when a caterpillar tractor tipped over on a high embankment. He was thrown clear as the machine rolled, was not scratched, and returned to duty. The accident occurred a half mile north and two miles east of Ruthven as Anderson Construction Co. builds a new road.
Chris Malmanger aged 65 died Saturday in Emmetsburg hospital. Funeral service was held Tuesday with burial in the Lutheran cemetery east of Graettinger. He ran a parts business in Emmetsburg for 26 years and was uncle to Irven Dalen of Graettinger. The Times extends sympathy to the family.
Wm Fuller of Armstrong, father of Mrs Edward Westfall of Graettinger, is very ill in Holy Family hospital Estherville after a stroke of paralysis. Friends in Graettinger regret the news and hope for his recovery.
Martin Myhre aged 75 died last evening at his son Arthur Myhre's home in Cedar Rapids after a year of declining health. He visited a week ago, grew very ill, and in Cedar Rapids his wife joined him. The remains will reach Wallingford Thursday evening, with funeral services Friday at 1:30 at home and 2:00 at First Lutheran Church followed by burial in Riverside Cemetery.
Pastor Homer Larsen of Atlantic Iowa will speak at St Pauls Lutheran Church during its Fall Festival of Thanksgiving with themes on Evangelism. Services start Oct 6 at 8 p m and continue Thursday Friday Sunday, with additional messages on Evangelism The Christian Home and Evangelism and a pot luck dinner. Public invited.
Mrs Ed Bough of Havre Montana visits her sisters while Dr Oscar Craven and family travel from Waterloo for a reunion. Mrs Bough travels to Emmetsburg to visit relatives. The Boughs own extensive Montana land with oil discovery in the area and two farms in the oil pool core. Hope voiced that the Boughs may become millionaires when oil flows.
Dr. B. T. Osher and daughter Helen from Estherville and Leonard Barratt of Granttinger fished in Canada last week at Rossport about forty miles from Nipigon. Helen led the party with a 39 pound northern, Leonard hauled a 20 pounder, while Osher landed two 16 pounders.
A card from Mr and Mrs Ed Merriman of Dearborn Michigan says they left Sept 16 and are traveling east south visiting Canada Niagara Falls New York and Boston. They will attend the Merriman reunion in Litchfield Connecticut on Oct 8 then head south to Jacksonville Florida. The Jensen family will join them downstate.
Amos Mammen and Alfred Jokam sen leased the former Marley beer parlor and billiard hall about three weeks ago and report a splendid business. Marley, who ran the establishment for years, is now in the real estate business.
The Emmetsburg Publishing Co. received a carload of print paper during the week. The shipment cost two thousand six hundred dollars.
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