Several Marriages Of Popular Young People
Mr. Leo Stewart son of Ma and Mrs Marlin Stewart of the Graet linger vicinity and Miss Margaret Van De Walle of Wallingford were married Tuesday at St Patrick Catholic church in Estherville. The Rev J J Keane officiated with attendants Jean Tund gren and Earl Parris. Brides attire featured soldier blue street length dress with white flowers and a pearls necklace. Bridesmaid Jean Tund wore light blue street length dress with a corsage of roses. Music included solos by James Burns and marches by Mrs Gene Misener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Stewart
Marlin Stewart
Graetlinger
Margaret van de Walle
Wallingford
St. Patrick's Catholi Church
Estherville
J. J. Keane
Jean Tlundgren
Earl Parris
Gene Misener
James Burns
Jean Tundwren
Injury at Wisconsin Lumber Co Ends Employment
Frank Weir was injured two weeks ago when a power saw splintered wood into his hand and side. Dr Mc Manus treated the wounds. The accident occurred on the last day of his employment at the Wisconsin Lumber Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Weir
Mr. Weir
Returned to Los Angeles and local visit notes
Me and Mrs San Olson left Tuesday for Los Angeles and spent weeks with local friends and relatives. Mr Olson was previously with McCarty and Olson in Graettinger. Coca Cola bottling plant tour for Graettinger ladies noted. 5100 bottles daily. Frances Knutsen teaches at Rutland. Gerald Lee born to Clancy Anderson and wife. Don Glazier to Dana College, Blair Nebraska after Labor Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
San Olson
Mr. Olson
W. C. Olson
Olson
Graettinger
McCarty & Olson
Okahoji
Coca Cola
Spirit Lake
Clancy Anderson
Gerald Lee
Anderson
the Times
Dana College
Don Glazier
Blair
Nebraska
Gracitinger
Don
Dance at Legion Hall in Graettinger next Tuesday night
Lynn Kerns orchestra provides music for the Legion hall dance in Graettinger next Tuesday night. A new sidewalk has been constructed in front of the Wm Rasmussen residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Lynn Kerns
Graettinger
Wm. Rasmussen
Corn Market Snapshot Reflects Poor Harvest and Rising Prices
The Graettinger market reports corn at 2.35 a bushel amid a poor WAT crop and scarce old corn. Farmers face shortages as high prices do not guarantee sales, hinting at tighter meat supply and pricier processed goods for consumers. The overall farm picture remains uncertain and gloomy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Brother Of Mrs. Bob Simonsen Passed Away
Andrew G. Morlan, 43, of Des Moines died in a Des Moines hospital after a heart attack. Survived by wife Elda Baker Morlan and three children Phyllis, Dick, and Mrs. Stanley Betters. Also survived by mother Elizabeth Morlan of Graettinger and siblings including Mrs. Robert Simonsen of Graettinger, with services held in Algona. Morlan was a painter by trade and had lived in Fort Dodge and Des Moines areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew G. Morlan
Des Moines
Elizabeth Morlan
Graettinger
Algona
Morlan
Elda Baker
Phyllis
Stanley C. Betters
Fort Dodge
Teettinger
Terry Joe
Curtis Allen Hetters
Fort Thadge
Bert Moerlan
Robert Simonsen
Gracttinger
Richard Sorensen
Celia Deal
Paul Perkins
Alsons
Raymond Loveaul
Brazil
Indiana
Paul Strand
Glasgow
Moriam
Watson converts hall into Hawkeye style apartments
New apartments begin on the Graettinger hall site with three units on the second floor and three on the first floor. The Hawkeye Apartments nearby house six units with no central heating, and the Watson building retains its historic public school origin, moved in 1914 for a new high school. Local visitors include W of L Noble and son Willis, a University of Oklahoma City senior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Watson
Hawkeye
Watson
Graettinger
W.of
L. Noble
Estherville
Willis
Oklahoma City
University At
Graettinger High School
U. S. Army
Old Graettinger Landmark Elevator to Be Torn Down
An aging Quaker Oats elevator and storage bins in Graettinger are being dismantled this week. Most lumber from wrecking will not be for sale, with some reused for a new office or an annex to the upcoming larger elevator. The structure, built about 60 years ago by J. A. Spies and later owned by St. John Grain then Quaker Oats, is among Graettinger’s oldest buildings. The Crippen elevator, toppled in a June windstorm, will also be dismantled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Quaker Oats Co
Graetlinger
J. A. Spies
Osgood
Mrs. Leon Knutsen Passes Away in Swea City
Mrs. Leon Knutsen aged 40 died at her home in Swea City on August 30 after a year and a half of invalidism. Funeral services were held September 2 with burial in Soath Walnut cemetery southwest of Grad linger. She was the former Marie Peters, married to Jean Knutsen 21 years ago at Terris, and leaves four children aged from 11 to early teens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Knutsen
Swea City
Soath Walnut Cemetery
Gradlinger
Knutsen
Marie Peters
Adolph Peters
Territ
Jean Knutsen
Terris
Piano Recital at Methodist Church in Graettinger
A piano recital by Mrs. Olene Jacobson’s pupils was held Sunday afternoon at two o'clock in the Graettinger Methodist church. A large audience attended and praised the well rounded program. The Times congratulates all participants on their accomplishment and fine performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olene Jacobson
Graettinger
the Times
Heat Causes Early Dismissal Across Town Schools
High schools and grade pupils were given a short vacation Tuesday with dismissal at 2 20 due to extreme heat. Most town schools closed early in the afternoon while Estherville and some other state schools did so Monday. In sports, the Graettinger Merchants defeated the Graettinger Legion 3-0 in bowling Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Longest Drouth Broken With Downpour in Northwest Iowa
The September 14, 1947 rain ended the longest drouth in northwest Iowa history with a light shower on Wednesday and a heavy early Thursday downpour. Cooler, cloudy conditions prevailed while the rest of the state remained hot. Schools closed early as conditions worsened for crops. Farmers report corn on heavy soil may yield well despite widespread drought on lighter soils, with soybeans and flax noted as important crops. Pastures are exhausted and plowing suffers from dry soil. The last significant rain was June 28. prior small showers failed to revive crops. Des Moines registered 10 as the warmest September on record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Iowa
Northwest Tawa
Mercury
Des Moines
Weather Bureau
Shaver Inc forms new Graettinger construction firm
Shaver Inc with EL Shaver as president and A W Shaver as secretary treasurer incorporates in Graettinger with 15000 stock. Mary Jon Shaver serves as director. The firm is contracted to build the International Harvester building in Craettinger. Other notes include a letter from Carrie and a hospital report on Mrs Goodwin Thoreson of Graettinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaver Inc
Graettinger
EL Shaver
Leslie and Marion
Shaver, Incorporated
Lesslie Shaver
A. WH. Shaver
Mary Jon Shaver
International Harvester
Craettinger
the Times
Rumage Sale at Herke & Dunder Seed Store
A rummage sale will be held at Herke and Dunder seed store starting Wednesday September 1. The sale will continue until all items are sold. The sale is sponsored by members of the Lost Workers circle of the Methodist church. A cordial invitation is extended to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herke & Dunder Seed
Qubtic
Graettinger Businessman Suffered Broken Arm
Elmer Kunz of Graettinger suffered a broken arm when his car collided with a passing truck two weeks ago. His arm rested on the lowered car door glass and was caught by the truck, breaking the bone. He will wear a cast and take an enforced vacation as he recovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Kunz
Graettinger
Mr. Kung
Portable Fence Post Co. promotes self-locking insulator post
At the Spencer fair Portable Fence Post Co. displays a plastic insulated fence post with an adjustable height insulator. One post supports multiple wires, easy installation, and reduces highway hazards. Company aims for wide sales across the state and urges purchase of posts and insulators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett Anderson
Lair
Portable Electric Fence Pest Co
Wallingford
Kleen and O'Brien Sell Graettinger Hotel to Algona Man
Herman Kleen and Herb O'Brien of Kleen and O'Brien sold their Windsor beer parlor business in Graettinger to Lee Marmbuchie of Algona. The invoicing was completed this week and the new proprietor plans to open Friday. The sellers have purchased a business place at Palmar in Palo County. They moved to Graettinger in January 1946, buying from W A Marley. The Times wishes success to both old and new proprietors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Klean
Herb O'Brien
Kleen & O' Ben
Windsor
Craettinger
W. A. Marley
the Times
Guilford Paulsen Visiting Here
Guilford Paulsen of Bremerton Washington has spent the past week with his parents Mr and Mrs John Paulsen of the city He is with the highway patrol in Washington with headquarters at Port Angeles He has gained weight since his high school and college basketball and baseball days After college he pitched for several teams in the Cardinal string and did pitching with the Cardinal team
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guilford Paulsen
Bremerton
Washington
John Paulsen
Highway Patrol
Port Angeles
Cardinal
Local girls teaching school at several places
Several local girls are teaching school at various locations. The list includes Gloria Vasey at Emmetsburg Frances Knutsen at Rutland Geneva Osher at Ayrshire Arlee Osher at West Bend Deloria Clemenson at Manila Thelma Anderson at Clarion and Betty Mills at Ruthven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloria Vasey
Emimetsburg
Frances Knutsen
Rutland
Geneva Osher
Ayrshire
Arlee Osher
West Bend
Deloria Clemenson
Manila
Thelma Anderson
Clarion
Betty Mills
Graettinger Beats Park Team 7 2 In Sunday Game
Graettinger Independents defeated Arnolds Park 7 to 2 on Sunday as Paul Andersen, star pitcher, was unavailable. Freddin Reschemer pitched three innings, six hits allowed and five strikeouts. Park lineup featured Dietcher Sanders and local players. Munson led Graettinger with multiple hits. The team aims for remaining three games, including matches against Fastoria, Fairmont, and Arnolds Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger Independents
Arnolds Park
Graettinger
Paul Andersen
MacQuown
Andersen
Gracttineer
Aussie
Byerly
Ruthven
Haulina
Vivto Vish
Schang
Myers
Strum
McCombs
Colman
Strain
Wk Munson
Freddin Reschemer
al Dut
Grautlinger
Worthington
Minnesota
Munson
Graettingeer
Fastoria
Fairmont
Lefty McQuown
Lyle Mullins
Kerem Reeves
National Plowing Match Near Jewell Iowa September 27
The national plowing match will be held near Jewell Iowa on September 27 with a soil conservation field day. Twenty two operations under the soil conservation program will be conducted on two farms and a Queen of the Furrow will be nominated by ballot. The programs are valuable for farmers and landowners of northwest Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewell
Iowa
Northwest
Towa
Esther Simonsen in Contest for Emmetsburg Papers
Esther Simonsen of Emmetsburg is a contestant in Walt Reinsch campaign for the two Emmetsburg newspapers. She previously ran in the Times campaign of 1939 and is described as a worker. The Times and Graettinger friends wish her success in the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Simonsen
Emmetsburg
Walt Reinsch
Eimmetsburge
Miss Simonsen
Times
Patient in Holy Family Hospital
Donald Jolnson of Graecttinger underwent surgery at Holy Family Hospital Estherville on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Family
Donald Jolnson
Graecttinger
Holy Family, Hospital
Estherville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frances FB. Kirutsen
J. W. Knutsen
Bob Simonsen
Andrew Morlan
Willis Noble
Eimer Nicol
Senius Christiansen
North Dakota
Yellowstone Park
John Kelly
Nicol
Underwood
Yellowstone
Christiansen
Seaside
Oregon
North Holladay Drive
Black Hills
Duane Johnson
Methodist
Drouth
Sehoole
Father and Sons Form Company
Danni. Jensen
Dan
Dan Larsen
Jensen
California
Carrie
Goodwin Thoreson
Holy Family Hospital
Portable Fence Post Co
Kleen & O’brien
Algona Man
Grabrttinger Veachers
Park
Iway Suss
Ty Steumo
Colnan
Rosehorner
Sanders & Gilmore
Kizer
Barker
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