Sullivan Coan Elected President of Graettinger Community Club
Sullivan Coan was chosen president at the Graettinger Community club annual meeting held at the Legion hall. Max Baumgartner was elected vice president and Jesse Anderson secretary. The executive committee includes Adolph Spies John Da Vries R. L. Jensen Quinten Jensen and Francis Heidecker. The club reported eight years of strong finances with a general fund balance of 1490.84 plus larger balances in other funds.
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Sullivan Coan
Graettinger
Legion Hall
Max Baumgartner
Jesse Anderson
Adolph Spies
John da Vries
R. L. Jensen
Quinten Jensen
Francis Heidecker
Robert Carter
Sam Watson
Watson
Improvement Fund
GHS
Mrs Clare Meyers Improves After Illness in North Dakota
Mrs Clare Meyers of Dazey North Dakota is improving from a recent illness after several days as a patient in a hospital in Valley City North Dakota. She is reported to be progressing well with medical care and support from family and friends.
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Clare. Meyers
Clare Meyers
Dazey
North Dakota
Valley City
Out of Town Notice for Dr Sorenaep e Ansient
A notice states Dr Sorenaep e Ansient will be out of town from Friday morning until Monday evening. The text mentions a coma minted from an alloy of gold and silver.
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Sorenaep
Auction News Spies & Lein Sale in Graettinger
Spies & Lein plan a Friday night sale on October 28 offering 40 head of pure bred Spotted Poland China boars from their northwest herd. Descriptions highlight top bloodlines, including Foremost and connections to Grand Master, with sales noted as outstanding by Web Bay and Charles Taylor. Norman Bortvit, auctioneer, is listed in ads. Col. Ben F. Reeves visits Graettinger. Ellen Petersen and daughter Alice plan California trip. Ironrite ironing demo announced for November 4 in Graettinger.
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Spies & Lein
Poland
Spies & Lein Shel
Web
Graettinger
Towa Spies & Levi
Rocker
Laat
Alvin Sunderman
Progressor
Levi
Foremost
Bold
Spica & Levi
the Times
Will Visit Florida Plan By Fred Graettingers
Mr and Mrs Fred Graettinger plan a winter trip to Florida taking their trailer to visit various winter resort areas They have not fixed a start date yet Mrs Cameron left for Washington DC Friday night to visit her daughter for a few weeks in the capital city
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Florida
Fred Graettinger iv
Cameron
Washington, D.C
Mia
A. H. Cameron Tett
Peter Petersen Pioneer Citizen Dies From Fall Injuries
Peter F. Petersen aged 80 Graettinger resident died at Holy Family hospital Saturday morning October 22 1949 from injuries after a fall from a roof while repairing shingles in Graettinger He was alone at the time his daughter a teacher was at work neighbor Mrs Frank W Christensen assisted and called for help Petersen suffered six broken ribs and a broken collar bone He remained fair Friday then weakened and died early Saturday funeral service held at St Paul Lutheran church with Rev Wm J Hanson officiating Burial was in South Walnut cemetery Petersen born June 7 1869 in Hederslev Denmark came to the United States at age two Married to Kiratine on September 4 1892 Continued on Page Four
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Peter I’. Petersen
Graettinger
Holy Family Hospital
Ewing
Petersen
Frank W. Christensen
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Wm. J. Hanson
South Walnut Cemetery
Ray Kischer
Oral Bonsend
Kenneth Henningsen
Albert Bisgard
Soren Andersen
Francis Heidecker
Willads Bisgard
V. L. O'Connor
Julius Skow
Ted Oleson
Jorgen Andersen
Nels Rasmussen
Martin
Peter F. Petersen
Hederslev
Denmark
Jorgen
Anna Petersen
United States
Miss Kiratine
One Hundred Expected Here For Teachers Meeting
A county teachers' meeting will be held in Grasttinger Tuesday evening November 15. Dinner will be served in the evening and this will be followed by group meetings at the high school. It is expected the attendance will be 100.
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Grasttinger
Local Weather Quiet. Cool Mornings Rise by Day
Rain fell lightly since last Thursday dampening corn picking on one day while cold waves missed. Monday and Tuesday brought cool mornings but daytime temperatures recovered. A new shuffleboard setup and pool games appear popular in the West End, with local teams forming and a display night planned.
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Warr Kliggs
West End
Hali
Ady
Tim
Mrs Hans Westergard 81 Dies After Long Illness in Iowa
Mrs Hans Westergard at 81 died Thursday at Emmetsburg hospital after four and a half weeks illness. Funeral held Sunday at St Paul Lutheran Graettinger with Rev Hanson. burial in South Walnut. Survived by husband Hans Westergard, two children Nora Landing and Henry Westergard, six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements by Martin Funeral Service.
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Hans Westergard
Emmetsburg Hospital
Hamlin Sandvig
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Graettinger
Wm. J. Hanson
South Walnut Cemetery
P. G. Petersen
Alfred Westergard
Ed Oleson
Ted Christianson
Knute Thoreson
Knute Knutsen
Martin
Annie Serena Thoreson
Knute ‘Thoreson
Bushville
Wisconsin
Palo Alto County
Iowa
Hans West«ergard
Lost Island Township
John Anderson
Mabel Swanton
Russell Olson
Irene Westergard
Francis Heldecker
Dale Sandvig
Doris Sandvig
Glenn Knapp
Richard and
Gary ‘Swanson
Joneva
William
Linda Anderson
Nancy Olson
Trena Ann
Alan Heldecker
School Lunches To Be Served At Legion Hall
Cooks hired for hot lunch program at Legion Hall kitchen and dining room. Mrs Elain Lasteon named supervisor with helpers Mrs Dora Sanding Mrs Frances Mills and Mrs Idella Fleming. Program to begin serving next week at the Legion hall.
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Legion Hall
Elain Lasteon
Dora Sanding
Frances Mills
Idella Fleming
The
Coach Peterson Drives GHS Basketball Season Hope
Coach Peterson of GHS looks for a successful basketball season this winter. Early practice delayed by vacation but team shows strong baseball performance in fall with standout players and material promising a solid cage season ahead. Graettinga noted.
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Peterson
GHS
Chicken Supper and Bazaar at First Lutheran Ladies Aid
The First Lutheran Ladies Aid hosts an annual chicken supper and bazaar on Thursday October 27 with service starting at 5:30. Menu includes roast chicken mashed potatoes beans salad cranberries rolls pie and coffee at popular prices for all ages. Also a pie social November 1 at Gravel Pit School district No 9 High Lake township with sandwiches and coffee. all welcome.
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First Lutheran Ladies’ Aid
Gravel Pit School
Gravel Pit
High Lake Township
Hallowe’en
Rosary Society Is New Name Of Catholic Ladies Aid
The Catholic Ladies' Aid society changed its name to the Rosary society at yesterday's annual meeting. Activities will continue as before under the new name. Mrs Kenneth Swift was elected president for the coming year with Mrs Raymond Tindall as vice-president, Mrs Forrest Perdue as secretary, and Mrs James King as treasurer.
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Catholic Ladies’ Aid Society
Rosary Society
Indies’ Aid Society
Kenneth Swift
Raymond Tindall
Forrest Perdue
James King
Mallard Business Man Joe Yoch Dies in Highway Crash
Joe Yoch a Mallard business man age 30 was killed in an auto accident on Highway 18 west of Emmetsburg last Friday. Mervin Ter age 32 driver of the car was seriously injured and taken to Emmetsburg hospital. Yochs funeral was held Monday morning at Mallard. He is survived by his wife an 11 month old daughter his parents Mr and Mrs John Yoch a sister and two brothers.
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Joe Yoch
Mallard
Emmetsburg
Mervin Ter
Yoch
John Yoch
Waterloo woman battles severe pneumonia illness
Mrs. Oscar Craven of Waterloo is gravely ill after a severe pneumonia attack. The condition was serious for a day or two. it has cleared but she remains very weak. Friends here express hope for her early and full recovery.
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Oscar Craven
Waterloo
Gwen McWilliams to Play in All State Band
Gwen McWilliams a GHS senior earns a clarinet seat in the all state band selected from 55 Spencer area contestants. The broadcast will air Thanksgiving week on a Des Moines radio station. Mr and Mrs Carl Miller of Estherville formerly Milford left this week for Frankfort Germany to visit relatives in Mainz.
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Gwen McWilliams
GHS
Des Moines
Migs McWilliams
Spencer
Carl Miller
Estherville
Milford
Frankfort
Germany
Mainz
Jake Loder Dies at 55 Working on Corn Crib
Jake Loder aged about 55 died suddenly Wednesday afternoon while helping construct a corn crib near Ringsted. He worked for Jensen Construction Co of Rodman. Death was due to a stroke. he was taken to Ringsted by Mr Jensen and a doctor from Armstrong pronounced it. He lived at Rodman and burial will be in a West Bend cemetery where Mrs Loder is buried. He leaves six children, the youngest in the U S army.
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Jake Loder
Ringsted
Jensen Construction Co
Rodman
Loder
Jensen
Armstrong
Martin Funeral Home
Gracttinger
West Bend
Spencer and Emmetsburg Enter Tie in NW Iowa Clash
The Friday night feature football game pitted Spencer against Emmetsburg high schools in north west Iowa. The contest ended 6 to 6 after Emmetsburg scored late in the fourth quarter. About 3 000 fans watched the broadcasted game.
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Northwest Iowa
Spencer
Emmetsburg
Warnings About Hereafter At Los Angeles Church
The First Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles installed headsets for the hard of hearing. Last Sunday the minister warned of the hereafter while listeners using the headsets ignored the sermon. An investigation found the devices were receiving Long Beach police calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Los Angeles
Gabriel
Long Beach
Local Boys May Face Fines in Mayor's Court
Several local boys may be charged in the mayor's court over Boy Scout style BB gang activity and window breakage. Complaints allege property destruction with penalties noted in today's Times.
Waterloo Chiefs Meet as Grady Heads Fire Association
Fire Chief J J Grady attended a Waterloo meeting of Iowa fire chiefs on Monday. Mr and Mrs Grady drove to Cedar Rapids on Friday then Iowa City on Saturday for the Iowa Northwestern game. They spent Sunday in Cedar Rapids and returned to Waterloo Monday for the chiefs meeting. The junior class play Love Your Neighbor was staged Thursday and Friday with a revised cast, praised for its excellence and strong coaching. good attendance noted both nights.
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Waterloo
J.J. Grady
Iown
Mrs. Grady
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Iowa
Northwestern
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Community Club
Midwest
Clark Kenyon
Sheldon
Royce Hotel
Times
Times Office
Norman Bortvit
Spies & Levi
Grodland, Bortint & Brown
Reeves
Ben F. Reeves
Ellen Petersen
California
Grachtinger
Misa Alice Petersen
Pasadena
Alice
Ironrite Ironing School
Thoreson Hardware
Catholic Ladies Aid
Darrel Reed
Nas
Russell Reed
Darrel
Richard Wolfe
Fort Dodge
Jack Wolfe
Richard
Spencer Vs. Emmetsburg
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