Weddings of Popular Graettinger Couples in 1946
Mr Leland Eugene Boblit and Miss Rosella Ann Hasay wed at Graettinger Catholic church on October 28 1946 with Rev D K Hurley officiating. Attendants included Raymond Haar and Marjorie Boblit. Guests numbered forty five at a church dinner. The couple planned a western wedding trip and then housekeeping in St Paul. Groom Leland Boblit is a Cylinder high school alumnus and paratrooper veteran. The Times extends congratulations. Also Alice Madison and Vernon Torre were united in marriage in Graettinger with plans to reside in Emmetsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland Eugene Boblit
Mias Rosella Ann Hasay
Graettinger
D. K. Hurley
Raymond Haar
Marjorie Boblit
Japan
Legion Hall
Boblit
Haag
Mr. Wan
Denver
Plang
St. Paul
Michael Haag
Palo Alto County
Leland P. Bobbt
Cylinder
Western Electric Co
Times
Bobbt
Grace LeVang
Esther Liederman
Joseph Appert
Kathleen
Foley
Minnesota
Vick Coburn
al Howard
Tom Coakley
Emmetsburg
Appert
Jean
Fogarty-Klieg
Daniel P. Fogarty
Wm. Fogarty
Rodman
Gertrude Kliegl
John Kliegl
Graettinger Catholic
Father Hurley
Emmetaburg
Eldon Swanson Undergoes Surgery at Holy Family Hospital
Mrs. Eldon Swanson underwent a surgical operation at Holy Family hospital on Friday. Friends hope for her early and complete recovery. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Doerning have purchased a home at Emmetaburg and may soon retire from the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldon Swanson
Holy Family Hospital
Emmetaburg
J. A. Doerning
Legion Auxiliaries Chicken Pie Supper On Armistice Day
The Legion Auxili ary will host its annual chicken pie supper on Armistice Day with serving starting at five. Next week's Times will carry the menu and prices. Mrs Henry Webbe, east of Graettinger, suffered painful burns on both legs from spilled hot grease. the injuries are not serious but very painful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Legion Auxiliary
Henry Webbe
of Graettinger
Mrs Minnie Larson Dies After Heart Attack Last Night
Minnie Larson of Emmetsburg sister of Mrs L L Paulsen of Gratnvine r suffered a heart attack at 11 00 p m and died en route to the hospital M L Louie Johnson suffered a slight stroke Friday and remains bedbound Friends extend condolences and wishes for his quick recovery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Larson
Emmetsburg
L. L. Paulsen
Gradttinver
M. L
Louie) Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Al Graettinger State Checker Champ Triumphs in Minnesota Meet
Al Graettinger of Graettinger led a 15 player Iowa delegation to Blue Earth Minnesota defeating 15 Minnesota opponents. He beat the Minnesota state champion the Minneapolis city champion and the Blue Earth champion with a total score of 16. Bob Elsenbast accompanied him and was credited with helping develop Graettinger into a state champion. Also noted is J. D. Grady returning from Navy service after six years and plans for his Graettinger area future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Graettinger
Graettinger
Towa
Minnesota
Blue Earth
Bob Elsenbast
Iowa
Minneapolis
Elsenbast
Bob
J. d. Grady
Navy
Emmetsburg
Joe
Wisconsin Lumber Co
Arkansas
Pacific
Normandy
Far Pacific
Cairot Mra Abbie Briggs Carrot Display at Times Office
Abbie Briggs brought a large carrot weighing one and three quarter pounds to the Times office. The carrot sat on display in the Times window but was sold soon after. Rev Julius F Mastad sold household goods at auction Saturday with good attendance and satisfactory prices. Graettinger business place to close on Wednesday nights. Mrs M Hany taken to Holy Family hospital Estherville after a heart attack. Well wishes for her recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbie Briggs
Times Office
Times
Julius F. Masted
M. Hany
Holy Family Hospital
Estherville
Wm. Boecker
Motherville
Renin
Plains
St Marys Alumni Triumph Over Graettinger 14 to 0
St Marys Alumni football defeated Graettinger Alumni 14 to 0 Sunday afternoon. Emmetsburg forced a fast start with a first minute score, then added a second in the final minutes after a Graettinger fumble deep in Graettinger territory. Graettinger coach Lester Craven led a stout defense as both teams traded drives, with St Marys benefiting from an aerial edge. A return match is planned in Emmetsburg next Sunday, with Graettinger optimistic of victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's
Graettinger
Emmetsburg
St. Mary’s
Lougher
Wood
Bimmetsburg
Emmetabure
Lester
Bud) Craven
Wm. Brown
The
Times
Gracttinger
Reverend Masted Family Leaves for Sandpoint Idaho
Rev and Mrs Julius II Masted and their children depart Graettinger for Sandpoint Idaho where Rev Masted has accepted a pastorate at the Lutheran church. In Graettinger they were residents for nearly five years and known for zeal in church and community work. The Times wishes them success in their new location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius II
Sandpoint
Idaho
Masted
Lutheran Church
the Times
Estherville Resident Barrett Visitor From Graettinger
O D Barrett longtime Graettinger resident and Estherville booster, aged 85, visited Andrew Herem in Estherville on Tuesday. He expects to be 86 next June and reports good health. Jimmy Wolfe of Graettinger, 14, was shot in the foot by an accidental 22 caliber rifle discharge Monday, causing several weeks of inconvenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Barrett
O. D. Barrett
Estherville
Andrew Herem
Times
Barrett
Graettinger
Barret
Mastherville
Gruettinger
Jimmy Wolfe
James Wolfe
Jimmy
Brother Goose Junior Class Play Friday Nov 1
The annual Junior Choir Play presented in the High School Auditorium features Jeff Baumycartner and Peggy played by Batty Duhn and other students. Lenore Hudson, Wanda Starkey, Hy, played by Jean Lune ren, and a cast including Helen, Mrs Trimmer, and many townsfolk drive a light hearted plot about inheritance and football. Miss Ron McManus directs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Luneren
Lenore
Percy
Peggy
Pegry
Ron McManus
Brother Goose
David Uauiniarkiony
Herb Lancaster
Hyacinth
Dean Lundgren
Helen
Deloris Mobland
Gladys Cameron
Wanda Starkey
Trimmer
Blue Jung
Betty Petersen
Kenseth Westergard
Frank Youn
Leo Hughes Returns to Duty at Local Creamery
Leo Hughes, recently discharged from Des Moines, spent two weeks as a patient at the Veterans hospital. He is now back on duty as bookkeeper at the creamery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Hughes
Des Moines
Veterans Hospital
First Lutheran Aid Chicken Dinner and Bazaar
Members of the First Lutheran Ladies Aid host a Thursday November 7 chicken dinner in the church dining room. Menu includes roast chicken with dressing mashed potatoes cabbage salad rolls pie and coffee. Serving begins 6:30 PM with tickets priced ten and a half cents. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Lutheran Tardies’ Aid
Mrs Margaret Flanagan Dies After Illness Near Graeltinger
Mrs Margaret Flanagan of south of Graeltinger died about 7 30 this morning after several months of illness she was stricken seriously ill on Tuesday the funeral will be held at the Catholic church in Graeltinger Saturday morning at 9 30 the obituary notice will appear in next week's Times
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Clanagan
Maytag Service Clinic In Progress At Appliance Store
Maytag factory representative attends McWilliams Appliance store Friday and Saturday to service washers. Lee Robinson plans a new business building nearby across from Shaver Mfg Co with Sanford Petersen building a welding shop nearby. Mr and Mrs Marvin Hansen start a new home east of Alfred Transen residence as the post office front gains fresh paint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maytag
McWilliams Appliance
Wayour Maytag
Lee Robinson
Shaver Mfg. Co
Sanford Petersen
Robinson
Marvin Hansen
Alfred Transen
Mrs. Adams Slightly Injured In Highway Collision
Mrs. Fred Adams sustained slight injuries in a last night accident on Highway 17 when her car, traveling south, collided with a trailer being pulled by a tractor from the opposite direction. She was bruised and shaken, treated by a local doctor, and was able to be about today. In Metherville City League play, Graettinger Boosters and Hetherville Tobins share the lead at 17-7 after Tobins won two of three to tie the standings with Gruettinger. Scorers included Bonstead 389, Martin 480, Rick 420, Marxen 514 for the Boosters. Henningsen 414, G Jensen 885, B Jensen 891, Sandvig 286, Miller 414 for the Legion. team totals 2310 and 1860 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Adams
Highway 17
Adams
Einer Bisgard
Graettinger Boosters
Hetherville Tobins
Metherville
Tobing
Gruettinger
Legion Boys
Bonstead
Boosters
Martin
Rick
Marxen
Legion
Henningsen
G. Jensen
B. Jensen
Sandvig
Miller
1860
Box Social at Hlapriy School on November 7, 1946
A box social will be held at the Hlapriy school in Jack Creek district No 8 on Thursday November 7 1946 at eight o'clock. An interesting program will be carried out. Mrs Pearl Higgins is the teacher. A cordial invitation is extended to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hlapriy School
Jack Creek District No
Pearl’ Higgins
Election Day Approaches in Graettinger and Palo Alto County
Graettinger voters head to the Legion hall next Tuesday for a quiet county election led by Sheriff candidate Richard Miller and incumbent Tom McCaffrey. The state representative race features J J Kacmaryski and Frank Koch, with county posts contested by Win McConnell and others, amid concerns over radio driven apathy in this off year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Graettinger
Richard
Dick) Miller
Tom J. McCafffrey
Lula
Montgomery
McCaffrey
Palo Alto
J. J. Kacmaryski
Mallard
Frank Koch
West Bend
Kacmaryski
Ellington Township
Kach
West Ben
Ile
Loo
Vale Alta
Win
McConnell
Grachtinger
J. M. Robinson
McGonnell
Martin Thompson
Atty
Joe Hand
Helth Democrats
Mo Thompson
Ellen Breraton
George W. Doerr
Dr. Brink
Lou G. Phillips
Secom
Frank Boley
Blue
Oscar Mr. Johnson
Iowa
Dolliver
Fort Nedge
Oscar Johnson
Suffered Broken Arm In Graettinger Visit
Miss Mary Ann Derr of Omaha sustained a broken arm while visiting Graettinger last week. Mrs W R Petersen and children accompanied by Mary Ann began return to Omaha but their car broke down at Storm Lake forcing a bus ride rest of journey. They had been visiting at the O L Thoreson home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann Derr
Omaha
Janice Petersen
Grachtinger
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Fogarty
Kliegl Torreson
Madison
Torreson—Madison
Estherville Daily News
Alice Madison
Albert Madison
Spirit Lake
Vernon ‘Torre
She Is
J. A. Hannasch
Carroll
St. Lawrence Hospital
Hanmiseh
Misa Josephine Dirks
Meh Murphy
Wome
Eran
Oke
Raymon Voumers
Navy Ia
Heime
Hawaii
Frisco
D. C. Barringer
Ichicken
Margaret Flanagan
Spies & Levi
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