Mrs. Simonsen, 74, Dies in Estherville Hospital
Mrs. Fre Simonsen, 74, died Friday at Coleman hospital Estherville after a period of failing health. Born July 3 1869 in North Jutland Denmark she came to the United States at age 12, married Fre Simonsen January 11 1893, and lived in Graettinger for fifty years. Survived by husband daughter Mathilda and two grandchildren, with funeral held at St Paul Lutheran Church Graettinger. Burial at South Walnut Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Simonsen
Coleman Hospital
Estherville
Simonsen
University Hospital
Iowa City
Coleman
Martin Funeral Home
Graettinger
South Graettinger
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Fred Jacobsen
Peter Duus
Arnold Henningsen
Oral Bonstead
Bert Shaver
South Walnut Cemetery
A. C. Christiansen
John Jensen
Henry Duus
Andrew Duus
Peter Jensen
Arthur Jensen
Martin
West Branch
Iowa
Fre Simonsen
Annie Marie
Mathilda
Richard Schwartz
West of Graettinger
Jewel Louise
Gene Frederick Schwartz
Mattie Shagoel
Oklahoma City
Okla
Earl Postman
Ackley
Maband
Returned From Iowa City Bobby Masters
Bobby Masters son of Mr and Mrs Albert Masters returned from the University hospital Iowa City last Thursday. He made the trip to and from the hospital unaccompanied. He is taking optical treatment.
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Iowa City
Bobby Masters
Albert Masters
University Hospital
Bobby
Mrs M J Tindall Taken To Coleman Hospital
Mrs M J Tindall was taken to Coleman hospital late last week. Her health has not been good for some time. Friends hope for her early and complete recovery.
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TN Coleman Hospital
M. J. Tindall
Coleman Hospital
Large new shed at Wisconsin Lumber Co yard
Construction is under way at the Wisconsin Lumber Co yard. Peter Miller & Son poured the footings for a 74 by 20 foot lumber shed to adjoin a similar structure on the southwest corner. A west driveway will aid loading and unloading. A new roof and repair work on other sheds, plus new coal houses, are planned with Gilbaugh & Clemmenson overseeing carpentry.
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Wisconsin Lumber Co
Peter Miller & Son
Gilbaugh & Clemmenson
Wisconsin Lumber Co Acquires Graettinger Royal Yard
Wisconsin Lumber Co purchased the Royal Lumber Co yard stock and business in Graettinger last week. E. Norris remains manager with A. T. Anderson as co-manager. Anderson is uncertain about possible military service. Wisconsin and Royal Yard staff including Wolfe and Gilbaugh continue in their posts.
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Graettinger
Wisconsin Lumber Co
Royal Lumber Co
E. Norris
Wisconsin
A. T. Anderson
Anderson
Wivard Wolfe
The
Royal
Ross Gilbaugh
Wisconsin Yard
Service Subscriptions for Military Members
The Times offers a $1.00 per year rate for all military branches with a half-rate option. If a service member is overseas after October 15 a written order is required. before October 15 no written order is needed. About 200 Graettinger service members are listed with nearly 100 more not yet subscribed. If a boy or girl is not receiving the Times, a paid subscription may be missing.
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the Times
Graettinger
Times
Lippold Residence Demolition Sparks Salvage Sale in Graettinger
The two story Fred Lippold residence in southwest Graettinger will be torn down with lumber salvaged and sold. Mr. and Mrs. Lippold have moved to the J. H. Hester house. The Cullen family built the Graettinger home after retiring from the farm, with sons Eugene and Thomas later erecting the corner store now housing Mitchell Food Market.
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Graettinger
Fred Lippold
Lippold
J. H. Hester
Peter Cullen
Eugene
Thomas
Mitchell Food Market
Cullen Bros
Cama in His Plane Flies From Waterloo to Estherville
John Smith and James Edge flew from Waterloo on a trip in the Smith plane. Pilot Smith circled Gracttinger before landing at Estherville. His sister Agnes Rodess of Los Angeles and brother in law Frank Weir of Graettinger met them at Fetherville airport.
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John Smith
James Edge
Waterloo
Smith
Gracttinger
Estherville
Agnes Rodess
Los Angeles
California
Frank Weir
Graettinger
Fetherville
American Legion Meeting at Legion Hall October 12, 1943
John Nelson Post No. 162 holds regular meeting at Legion Hall on October 12 at 8 30 p m. All members veterans of World War I and Ul and service men home on furlough urged to attend.
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American Legion
Legion Hall
John Nelson
Barringer Closing-Out Sale Near Estherville Set Oct 11
D C Barringer will end operating his 660 acre farm northeast of Graettinger with a closing out sale Monday October 11. He will offer a team of horses and 92 head of cattle plus machinery from power equipment to a walking plow. Also Quinten Jensen Auction Oct 12 includes poultry houses and a Model A motor on trucks. Red Cross Chapter Sale Oct 9 will raise funds with donated goods at Mrs A J Johnson building. Barringer farm location error corrected 15 miles southeast of Estherville and 6.5 miles northeast of Graettinger. Kenneth Harding’s Closing-Out Oct 18 lists 205 live stock and 2 tractors.
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D. C. Barringer
D. C
Quinten Jensen
Red Cross Chapter
A. J. Jwhnson
Red Cross
Barringer
Estherville
Kenneth Harding
Home from Hospital and Potatoes Found
Mrs. Ben F. Petersen returned from Coleman hospital Tuesday of last week and continues recovery though still bed confined. Friends are glad she is on the road to better health. Evgar Wainwright Jr. of Beilford found 30 sweet potatoes in one hill, a notable harvest.
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Ben F. Petersen
Coleman Hospital
Evgar Wainwright, Jr
Beilford
Emmetsburg Catholic High Beats Graettinger 26 to 6
Emmetsburg Catholic High defeated Graettinger High 26 to 6 on Friday's local gridiron. Graettinger showed early promise but Emmetsburg's weight and experience, plus two late touchdowns, sealed the win. The first half ended 14 to 6, with Emmetsburg scoring two quick touchdowns after a slow start.
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Emmetsburg Catholic High
Gracttinger High
Emmetsburg
Asix
Graettinger
Ens
Ration Calendar Updates for U V W Blue Stamps and More
The notice enumerates valid through dates for various ration stamps and coupons including blue stamps for units U V W and X Y, meat cheese fats brown grain, sugar coupons, canning sugar coupons, shoes and fuel oil, tires, and commercial vehicle rules. It notes stamp validity, period dates, and inspection deadlines, with scattered errors in OCR such as mis-typed words and numbers.
James Jacobsen Recovers from Auto Accident Injuries
James Jacobsen is recovering well from injuries sustained in an auto accident a week ago. His back aches persist, causing continued discomfort but he reports progress and improving strength.
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James Jacobsen
Victory Potato Brings Odd Symbol to Timea Office
A quirky report notes Ted Gilbaugh presenting a V shaped potato to the Timea office. The piece claims nature favors the aid in a desperate war while folly and failure perch together.
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Victory
Ted Gilbaugh
Timea
Memorial Services For Cpl. Clemitson Sunday At 2 30
Memorial services for Cpl. Arthur P. Clemitson will be held Sunday at 2 30 p m at the First Lutheran church Graettinger for the wounded Italy death. Rev Julius F Masted to officiate. He is son of Mr and Mrs H A Clemitson. Friends of the family invited. The Lutherans of Pasadena offer service center for service men with clothes repair coffee cookies reading material games and writing space. All service men welcome.
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Arthur Clemitsen
First Lutheran Church
Graettinger
Arthur P. Clemitson
Italy
Craettinger
H. A. Clemitson
Julius F. Masted
Christensen
Times
Ee. Louis
Christansan
Molina
Pasadena
California
Tommy
Mrs H H Sandvik Taken To Estherville For Care
Mrs H H Sandvik was moved to Estherville a few days ago to the home of her daughter Mrs Harry Golla. Her health had been very poor and a week ago she was quite ill. Graettinger friends hope for early improvement in her condition.
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Rochester
Thomas Thomson
Rochester Hospital
Thomsen
Graettinger
H. H. Sandvik
Estherville
H. Ff. Sandvik
Harry. Golla
Want Ad Rates For Classifieds In The Newspaper
The notice outlines advertising charges: ten cents per line with a minimum weekly charge of 26e. A two line ad for one week costs 26e, three lines cost 30e, and so on. It notes strong sales impact from low weekly rates and cites 1,877,792 revenue paying passengers carried by U S airlines in 1939.
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U. S
Social Coffee Party Hosted by Mrs Petersen
Mrs Peter A Petersen entertained a group of ladies at a Friday afternoon coffee party. Auxiliary meeting scheduled next Tuesday at the Legion hall with regular session and dues collection. Hostelgen and Mrs Fogde and Mrs Fleming to host the next evening. Mrs John ever hosted ABC members on Tuesday.
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Peter A. Petersen
Legion Hall
Don Fogde
Floyd Fleming
ABC
John Ever
Mail Christmas Gifts Overseas By October 15
Relatives and friends of service men and women are warned to mail Christmas parcels early. Parcels for overseas must be mailed by October 16 to reach soldiers in battle areas. Mail before October 16 to ensure delivery by Christmas.
Bond Drive To Continue One More Week
The third war loan bond drive continues through October 15. Palo Alto reports strong support, with the county and state likely to meet quotas as the nation surpassed fifteen billion dollars by September 30. The final total may reach twenty billion, and buyers are urged to invest earnings now to prevent inflation and ensure victory at home and abroad.
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Palo Alto
Iowa
Jno
ABC Bridge Club hosts games with prizes and treats
Mrs. George Graettinger hosted the ABC Club with bridge on Tuesday. Mrs. D B McCarty won high Beorg. Mrs. Howard Hornwell and Mrs. Floyd Pieming captured table prizes. Dainty refreshments were served. St Paul Ladies Aid meets Oct 13 at church parlors with hostesses listed. Agnes Rodena honored at Frank Weir home with bingo and guest gift for 25 relatives and friends.
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ABC
Two Table Bridge Club
Howard Hornwell
Floyd Pieming
St. Paul
George Graettinger
High Beorg
D. B. McCarty
Agnes Rodena
Frank Weir
Agnes Rodesa
Los Angeles
California
Weir
Rodess
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Cama
Barringer’s
Jensen Sale
Carl Rasmussen
Elmer Feldman
Snyder
Feldman
Navy
Western Pipe & Steel Corporation
America
San Francisco
St. Mary’s Park
Dr. Sun-Yat-Sen
China
Chinatown
Benjamin Franklin
France
G.H.S
E.C.H
Canning
Cpl
Clemitson
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