Funeral of Martin Myhre Largely Attended
The burial of Martin Myhre, Graettinger barber and longtime resident, took place Friday at Riverside Cemetery in High Lake township after services at First Lutheran Church. Born December 25, 1872, he built a Graettinger barber shop in 1898 and served the community for over 60 years while supporting his wife Mathilda and their children and stepchildren. His passing on October 6, 1949 ends a half century of church and civic involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Myhre
Graettinger
Riverside Cemetery
Wallingford
Myhre
Arthur
Cedar Rapids
First Lutheran Church
W. Quamn
Quamn
High Lake Township
A. C. Christiansen
A. L. Herem
Robert Simonsen
C. A. Jensen
Mike Weinholzar
John J. Sullivan
High Lake
Moller
Minneapolis
Mathilda Caroline Skor
Calmar
Iowa
Arthur I. Myhre
Howard Horswell
Desplaines
Illinois
Robert Black
North Canton
Ohio
Merle Kidder
North Dakota
Tom Storhow
la Grange
Tlinois
Ara Albert
Huntington
Oscar
Estherville
Elmer
Des Moines
Oaren
Atreat
Paulgen
Grasttinger
Auction News Details Fred Goodchild Sale and Night Events
Fred Goodchild and Sons advertise a Tuesday night October 18 sale of Spotted Poland boars and gilts in the Times. An October 28 night viewing is noted. Lois Landvig, surgical patient, returns to school days after minor surgery at Holy Family Hospital. Mrs. Tenborg admitted for medical treatment with local friends hoping for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Goodchild & Sons
Spies & Levi
Lois Landvig
Lois Sandvig
James Sandvig
Holy Family Hospital
Tenborg
Roy Tenborg
Hilmer Larsens Milking Shorthorns To National Show
Hilmer Larsen and Sons of Wallingford have shown cattle since August 12 and posted their best week yet. Two Milking Shorthorn bulls placed second and third in the Waterloo Cattle Congress, the strongest show ever held there. The two bulls were chosen to represent Iowa at the national show in Indianapolis, with sixteen states entering. Francis Larsen, the eldest son, was named champion 4-H Milking Shorthorn member and won the state 4-H production contest earning a jewel watch, fountain pen set, and livestock care book. he will attend the national in Indianapolis. The Larsens cap a standout show season and The Times offers congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilmer Larsen & Sons
Wallingford
Waterloo
Iowa
Indianapolis
Francis Larsen
Francis
Larsens
New Instrumental Students Begin School Band Instructors
A number of students have started band instruction since school opened August 28. Oct 17 at 8 p m in the high school gym explains a 3 month rental plan for instruments. Beginning students include Jimmie Spies cornet Harriett Herke clarinet Karen Manchester clarinet Lowell Platter clarinet Kay Hamilton flute Genevieve Galbraith flute Cynthia Vasey French horn Rose Currans French horn Shirley Thu mellophone Marilyn Anderson mellophone Betty Speck baritone Claudia Hansen baritone Jean Thompson trombone Bhirley Herke saxophone Harlan Hanson saxophone. Mrs Elmer Sturm is a patient at Holy Family hospital and hopes for her recovery.
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Jimmie Spies
Harriett Herke
Karen Manchester
Lowell Platter
Kay Hamilton
Genevieve Galbraith
Bennett Gretchen Orchestra To Play St Mary's Dance
At St Mary's gym the Bennett Gretchen orchestra will furnish the music for a dance Monday evening October 17 with a cordial invitation extended to the public. William Britton, formerly of Dallas Center, won a corn on the cob eating contest in Spencerville Ohio after a rough match left him teeth injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary’s Gym
Bennett Gretchen Orchestra
St.Mary's Gym
William Britton
Dallas Center
Spencerville
Ohio
Funeral arrangements for Wm Fuller at Armstrong
Wm Fuller 76 of Armstrong died 9 30 p m Saturday at Holy Family hospital Estherville after a year long rheumatism and a stroke. Funeral Tuesday at 9 00 am at Armstrong Catholic church with Rev Bernard Hischeid officiating. Burial in Catholic parochial cemetery. Survivors include widow two sons James and Donald daughter Mrs Edward Westfall and three grandchildren. He served as Armstrong police chief 25 years and helped build Emmet county bridges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Fuller
Armstrong
Holy Family Hospital
Estherville
Bernard Hischeid
Graettinger
M. J. Tindall
Oscar Oleson
Albert Jensen
Albert F. Johnson
M. Anderberg
A. J. Romer
John Korrect
F. A. Musson
Antone Guerdet
James
Sioux Falls
Donald
Edward Westfall
Mary
Catherine
Ann Westfall
Fuller
Edward Af Iverne
Zeddy
Dows
Alvin Luke 75 Passed Away After Stroke and Funeral Held
Alvin Luke, 75, died Monday evening after a stroke and pneumonia at Holy Family hospital. Survived by wife, two sons, a daughter, three sisters, and a brother. Funeral held this afternoon. obituary to follow next week in the Times. Graettinger high school baseball team had a strong season with wins, box scores show Elsenbast and Holland contributions, final season record 9 and 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Luke
Albert Luke
Holy Family Hospital
Lstherville
Mr. Luke
Peterson
Graettinger
Graver
Elsenbast
Origer
Christensen
Holland
Christiansen
McCombs
Thompsen
Burg
Appel Po
Cylinder
Bob Thomson
DTT
Eisenbast
Graettinger Boys
Gruver
Appel
H Petz
Holland Veessse
Thomson
Viernes
Appel, P
Wee
Peton
Ayeey
Potter Visescccee
Hospital News and Local Business Moves in Graettinger
Mrs. Carl Schlotfeldt underwent an appendicitis operation at Holy Family hospital Estherville Tuesday morning and is hoped for a quick recovery. O Wikert bought the brick store building occupied by Hastings Variety from Bennett Thoreson. Hastings will continue operating the store. Hubert Saxton and wife moved from Ruthven to Graettinger occupying Hawk Eye apartments. Saxton is a feed salesman. Hana Westergard remains hospitalized in Emmetburg and friends wish her bright recovery.
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Carl Schlotfeldt
Matherville
Holy Family Hospital
Estherville
Schlotfeldt
James Sandvig
Graettinger
O. Wikert
Hastings
Bennett Thoreson
Ruthven
Hubert Saxton
Hawkeye
Saxton
Sandra
Woestergard
Hana Westergard
Emmeteburg Hospital
Land Deal Involving Reeves Farm Purchase
Mrs. James Anderson purchased the Kermit Reeves farm. Reeves plans to move to the Riverdale farm west of Emmetsburg, a property he bought some time ago.
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James Anderson
Kermit Reeves
Reeves
Riverdale Farm
Emmetsburg
Don McWilliams Joins Iowa State Marching Band
Don McWilliams son of Mr and Mrs A D McWilliams Graettinger has been named a member of the 100 piece marching band at Iowa State College He serves as band manager The band will debut at Ames when Kansas State visits Clyde Williams field in new West Point style uniforms with cardinal tunics gold trim navy trousers white plumes white belts spats and gloves A photo of Don appeared in the October 11 issue of the Town State Daily.
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Don McWilliams
A. D. McWilliams
Graettinger
Iowa State College
Don
Ames
Kansas State
Iowa State
Clyde Williams Field
West Point
Cardinal
Town ‘State Daily
Fire at Leslie Dalen Farm Roof Blaze Reined In
Fire alarm sounded at the Leslie Dalen farm near the Tompsen place north of Duus school Monday evening. Gracttinger fire company arrived quickly but the shingles on a barn ignited. cause unknown but possibly tractor sparks. Fire was extinguished by Mr and Mrs Gus Baedko.
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Leslie Dalen Farm
Gracttinger Fire Company
Leslie Dalen
Tompsen
Duus School
Gus Baedko
Marley reports sale of two Minnesota farms
W A Marley, local land dealer, reports the sale of two farms to Graettinger residents. Harry and Em McDonald bought a 120 acre Ostrander farm with two dwellings at 120 dollars an acre. Joe Boecker purchased an 80 acre Lyle farm at 150 dollars per acre. McDonald farm lies five miles from the Iowa line, Boecker farm just across the line. Crops were excellent that year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Marley
Minnesota
Graettinger
Harry and
Em McDonald
Ostrander
Joe Boecker
Lyle
McDonald
Iowa Line
Boecker
Mrs Ed Bough Leaves for Havre After Visit
Mrs. Ed Bough departed for Havre Montana Monday following a ten day visit with Graettinger and Emmetsburg relatives and friends. She is sister to Mrs. D E McCarty and Mrs F L Lambe of Graettinger and to Mrs Oscar Craven of Waterloo. Mr and Mrs Al Shafer and five children of Havre, who had been visiting Minnesota relatives, arrived Sunday and accompanied Mrs Bough on her departure. Mrs Shafer is a daughter of Mr and Mrs Bough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Bough
Havre
MontAna
Graettinger
Emmetsburg
D. E. McCarty
F. L. Lambe
Oscar Craven
Waterloo
al Shafer
Minnesota
Mrs Doerning Recovers From Heart Attack In Emmetsburg
Mrs. A. Doerning of Emmetsburg is recovering from a heart attack suffered about four weeks ago. She is able to be up part of the time. She previously had an attack while the family lived east of Graettinger. Friends hope for her continued improvement and full recovery.
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Doerning
A. Doerning
Emmetsburg
Improvement work on James Hangen five room dwelling
Rapid progress on the James Hangen five room frame dwelling in northwest Graettinger. The home stands east of James Jacobsen Bennett Thoreson and Harry Fink residences. The large picture window offers a view of the Den Moine valley. Hansens expect to move into the basement soon. A new enlarged basement with block walls was added to Jorgen Paulsen's residence.
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James Hangen
Graettinger
James Jacobsen
Bennett Thoreson
Harry Fink
den Moineg
Hansens
Jorgen Paulsen
Down With the Wind Lumber Losses Reported
Scores of losses of lumber making buildings reported as a result of wind damage. The brief notes widespread material damage across structures and communities.
Big Wind Blasts Through Iowa Towns In 1949
A 14 hour tropical hurricane like storm on Monday October 10 1949 struck Iowa causing widespread damage. Graettinger suffered downed power lines broken glass and damaged corn fields with 20 to 40 percent of corn down. Homes sheds and storefronts were damaged while crews restore power later that day.
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Iowa
Erickson
Graettinger
Times
Des Moines
Mason City
Great Lakes
Terris
Spirit Lake
Graettingar
Streas
Weather notes forecast and harvest update
A windy Monday dominated the weather column with gusts and temperatures around 150 degrees eclipsing a mild October. Tuesday brought warmth as rain from Sunday night faded quickly. The corn is nearly ready for crib and the bean harvest continues with expectations of continued Indian summer conditions.
Rural Teachers Hold Second Meeting at School
Rural teachers met for their second gathering at Leona Leonard’s school on Tuesday evening October 11. All teachers attended. A program was presented by the program committee including Ella Mae Beck, Mrs C Knudtson, Leona Leonard, Margaret Lambe, and Lynch. Tea was served after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona Leonard
Ella Mae Beck
Mre
C. Knudtson
Margaret Lambe
Lynch
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Hilmer Larsen
Elmer Sturm
Tonette
Graettinger Public Schoola
Jones
Richard Mammen
Leon Hackett
Theodore Thoreson
Bonnie Thoreson
Aileen Bisgard
Arlene Bisgard
Karen Sevdy
Delbert Jennen
John Bonstead
Grant Wilson
Susan Shiley
Marilyn Peton
Mariam Paton
Janet Anderson
Dean Johnson
Jo Ann Murphy
Frances Howell
Karen Wolfe
David Sandvng
Roger Tonderum
Sth
Mar
Towa
Graettinger Boalhead
M. O. Grodland
Minneapolia
Sam Undem
Undem
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