Craven Children Ill With Polio In Sioux City Hospital
Two children of Mr and Mrs Lester Craven were taken to St Josephs hospital Sioux City Friday diagnosed with polio by a Neberville physician. No paralysis yet and both are recovering. Mary Ellen five and John seven first showed illness Tuesday and Wednesday. They will remain in isolation for about 10 days to two weeks. The parents plan to divide time between Sioux City and home and cannot be with them directly. Mr Craven works at Tobin Packing Co Estherville. Other polio victims in Graettinger, Mrs Arnie Masters and son Gary nine, have recovered with only a numbness in Garys arm likely to clear up.
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Lester Craven
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Sioeux City
Neberville
Sioux City
Mary Ellen
John
Craven
Tobin Packing Co
Estherville
Graettinger
Airs
Arnie Masters
Gary
Homecoming for Graettinger woman from hospital
Mrs. Lyle Anderson of eight miles west of Graettinger has returned home from Holy Family hospital after a period as a medical patient. She was ill for several days but is expected to recover fully with friends hoping for her speedy restoration of health and strength.
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Lyle Anderson
Graettinger
Holy Family Hospital
Paul Frick Joins U S Army from Graettinger High
Paul Frick son of Mr and Mrs George Frick left for Fort Dodge today to join the U S army. From Fort Dodge he will be sent to Fort Knox Kentucky. He is a Graettinger high school graduate and the Times wishes him honor and success in the service.
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Paul Frick
ARMY
George Frick
Fort Dodge
U. S. Army
Fort Knox
Kentucky
Paul
Graettinger High School
The
Times
Grand Opening Wednesday for Graettinger Floral Shop
Harald Ellwood opens a floral shop in Graettinger with a grand opening on Wednesday evening September 22 at 7 00 p m in the James Duhn building beside Grein Electric. Mr and Mrs Ellwood are young with substantial experience in the business.
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Harald Ellwood
Graettinger
James Duhn
Grein Electric
Ellwood
Auction News A Cy Jacobson Sale At Graettinger
A Cy Jacobson opens a closing out sale two miles north of Graettinger on Monday October 4. He recently sold his farm and plans to move to Graettinger this fall or winter. The sale features work horses five choice milk cows cattle machinery and household goods. Grodland Bortint Brown auctioneers with Graettinger State Bank as clerk. A Boecker estate sale follows Tuesday October 12 on the premises at 2:00 pm with 820 acres Webster soil, home barn and outbuildings. Terms 10 percent down with Feb 1 settlement and March 1 possession.
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A. CY. Jacobson
Graettinger
Jacobson
Grodland, Bortiit & Brown
Graettinger State Bank
Boecker
Theresa
Wm. Boecker
Grodland, Bortint & Brown
A F Peters Acquires Christiansen Shop in Manson
A F Peters of Manson Iowa purchased the Clarence A Christiansen blacksmith and welding shop and took possession Monday morning. Peters has 41 years in the trade and 20 years in solo business at Cherokee Iowa before moving to Manson. He visited the Times office with granddaughter Ellen Dalton, relative of late publisher Jack Dalton. Clarence Christiansen and his brother Clifford ran the shop for just over two years and are World War II veterans. No definite plans for the future were announced.
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A. F. Peters
Manson
Iowa
Clarence A. Christiansen
Peters
Cherokee
Times Office
Ellen Dalton
Ellen
Jack Dalton
Manson Democrat
Christiansen
Clifford
Clarence
The
Times
Richard Rick Injured in Pony Fall
Richard Rick suffered a severe head wound after falling from a pony while riding at his grandparents' home. Six stitches closed the wound and initial skull fracture fears were ruled out by Monday’s exam. The youth, son of Mr and Mrs Clifford Brighton, is hoped to recover fully.
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Richard Rieck
Monnday
Richard
Clifford Brighton
Frank Meyer
King family visits Iowa City and hospital patient
Mr and Mrs James King visited the McManus family in Iowa City last week. They brought Frank Kine to University hospitals where he returned home early this week but expects another admission later this week for a shoulder ailment. Mrs James King stayed in Cedar Rapids a few days with relatives.
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James King
Deadline for copy rules noted for ads and news
The notice states deadlines for copy: long items due Tuesday at 6 pm, short items and display ads accepted Wednesday, and Thursday only late news and classified ads with no display ads.
Mrs. Sevdy 72 Dies After Illness At Estherville
Mrs. C. T. Sevdy, 72, died September 9 1948 at Holy Family hospital Estherville after months of illness including a coma. Born In Norway March 22 1876 she came to the United States as a child and lived most of her married life at Graettinger Iowa. She leaves husband Christian W Sevdy four children Julius Wesley Amos and Mrs Hereim, 11 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Funeral Saturday at First Lutheran church with Rev Sk W Quam officiating. Burial in Lutheran cemetery. Burial arrangements by Martin Funeral Service. Out-of-town mourners listed.
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C. T. Sevdy
Holy Family Hospital
Estherville
Grachtinger
First Lutheran Church
Sk. W. Quam
Frank Baird
Lars Rouse
Duane Hereim
Ted Winters
Jordan Erieckson
Earl Erickson
Martin
Ingeborg Malinde Tvedt
Norway
United States
Roland
Iowa
Christian VY. Sevdy
Hope
North Wakosa
Graelliner
Wesley Sevdy
Graettinger
Amos
Thomas
John
Chris Tweet
Poulsbo
Washington
Sevdy
J. Sandvig
Thor
Gerhard Sandvig
Chester Pierson
Radcliff
Buffalo
New York
Jordan Erickson
Albert Lea
Ira Erickson
H. Roslien
Kensett
Carrie Martinson
Spencer
Mrs Wolfe Funeral Held In Graettinger Iowa
Mary Elizabeth Harris Wolfe died at home in Graettinger Iowa from pneumonia after a two and a half year illness and a prior broken hip. Funeral services were held at the home and Methodist church with burial at Valley View cemetery. Surviving are sons Blaine Loren Vivien and John and daughter Olive Vosburge along with eleven grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Elizabeth Wolfe
Methodist Church
J. Heber Miller
Valley View Cemetery
Graettinger
Martin Funeral Home
John Wolfe
Fred Wolfe
Emmett Harris
Hilton L. Harris
Ross Gilbaugh
R.T. Nane
Grand Jury to Act on Ruthven Shooting Case
Nels Christiansen faced a preliminary hearing in Ruthven justice court for the fatal shooting of his brother Julius. Bound over to the grand jury, his attorney Leslie A. Prichard says if charged with first degree murder he will face trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nels Christiansen
Julius
Justice Court
Ruthven
Leslie A. Prichard
Legion Feather Party Planned at Legion Hall
The American Legion members announce a feather party at the Legion hall on November 18. The event is expected to draw a large turnout and will be held at the Legion hall with general celebration planned.
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American Legion
Legion Hall
Injured Graettinger Race Car Derby Victim Hopeful for Recovery
Mrs. Wm Thompson reports S H Pederson age 92 injured in Graettinger Labor Day derby remains under doctor care and unable to walk. Pederson was knocked down by a racing car and has missed only one Labor Day in 43 years, with friends hoping for a full recovery.
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Wm. tHlampson
S. H. Pederson
Graettinger
Labor Day
Pederson
Graetlinger
Ruthven
Nurse Miss Jane McConnell Graduates at Council Bluffs
Miss Jane McConnell daughter of Supervisor and Mrs Wm McConnell was graduated from Jennie Edmundson Memorial Hospital in Council Bluffs on Friday September 10. The Times extends congratulations and wishes her success in her chosen profession.
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Jane McConnell
Wm. McConnell
Jennie Edmundson Memorial Hospital
Council Bluffs
the Times
Miss McConnell
Miss Orella Sevdy Works At Laurens Firm
Miss Orella Sevdy daughter of Mr and Mrs Wesley Sevdy has held an office post at Twin Craulic Mfg Co in Laurens for several weeks. The 1948 CHS graduate expresses satisfaction with her job.
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Laurens
Orella Sevdy
Wesley Sevdy
Craulic Mfg. Co
Orella
Officer Injured During Surprise Arrest
Marshal Albert Jensen sustained severe shoulder and leg injuries from bites during a routine arrest of an intoxicated out of town worker. The prisoner required hospital treatment for scalp wounds, was released the next morning, and hitchhiked home. Fellow workers say the man was shell shocked in the recent war.
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Albert Jensen
Jensen
Motherville Hospital
Arnie's Grocery Sold to Earl Erickson
Arnold Henningsen sells Arnie's Grocery to Marl Erickson due to health. The Erickson Produce eye and poultry business continues, with Turickson operating the grocery and produce departments. Henningsen plans outside work after ending his long service as school board president.
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Arnold Henningsen
Marl Erickson
Mr. Henningsen
Arnold
Erickson Grocery
Iowa
Henningsen
The
Times
the Times
Dr C A Shiley Resigns From School Board
Dr C A Shiley has resigned as a member of the board of education. The vacancy has not yet been filled. He served on the board for several years and also belonged to the county board of education for many years. He was a capable member.
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C. A. Shiley
Board of Education
Shiley
County Board of Education
Graettinger Class Elects Officers for First Semester
On Thursday September 9 Graettinger high school held elections to form officers for the first semester. Senior line includes President Robert Prather Vice President Dorothy Thomsen Secretary Treasurer Virgil Westfall. Juniors name President Wm Reynolds Vice President Avery Bonstead Secretary Treasurer Norris Rierson. Sophomores elect President Ingvert Appel Vice President Dale Larson Secretary Treasurer Betty Marie Martinson. Freshmen choose President Lloyd McCombs Vice President Donna Shiley Secretary Treasurer Ilona Bonstead.
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Lloyd McCombs
Donne Shiley
Ilona Bonstead
Petersen Couple Visit Decorah and Nearby Towns
Mr and Mrs Walter Petersen accompanied Phyllis on a Tuesday trip to Decorah Spillville and McGregor. They toured regional sights then returned via Cedar Falls where Phyllis remained to continue college studies as a Town State Teachers sophomore.
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Walter Petersen
Phyllis
Decorah
Spillsville
McGregor
Cedar Falls
Town State Teachers
Larson family returns to Long Beach after visit
Mr and Mrs Glenn Larson, Mrs Larson and her sister Mrs Dwight Lammers with two children returned to Long Beach after a pleasant two weeks visit with relatives and friends. This was Mrs Larson s first visit home in several years.
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Long Beach
Glenn Larson
Horse Show in Graettinger Next Sunday
A horse show is planned for Graettinger next Sunday September 9 with a grand parade at 1 00 p m through the business and part of the residential sections. The event will be at Graettinger baseball park north of the light plant, sponsored by local businessmen and run by town residents experienced in such events. A former Graettinger horse show drew a large crowd and pleased attendees.
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Graettinger
Annual Graettinger Horse Show Draws Local Sponsorship
Community leaders sponsor an annual Graettinger horse show on Sunday September 19 featuring the high school band and prize ribbons. Net receipts benefit the polio fund with admission set at 6 cents for adults and 25 cents for children. Events include Flat Drill Pony Pleasure Ladies Pleasure Thres Gaited Class Pony Musical Chair and more.
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Graettinger High School
Wallingford Graettinger Win Sunday Benefit Games
Large crowd attends Wallingford benefit double header as Wallingford defeats Lake Park and Graettinger beats Johnnie Johnson's DeKalb Farmers. Injuries to Wallingford players Stanley Youn and Pete Thersleff noted. game held for their support.
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Wallingford
Lake Park
Graettinger
Johnnie Johnson
DeKalb Farmers
Stanley Youn
Pete Thersleff
Vicinits
Mrs Max Soeth of Estherville Dies Suddenly at Home
Mrs Max Soeth, 47, of near Estherville, died Monday evening after being found slumped in a chair by her husband upon returning home. She had appeared in good health at supper and was taken to Park View clinic, where she died at 8 p.m. The death was sudden and the cause was not available.
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Max Soeth
Estherville
Injured Boys Recovering After Labor Day Crash
Gerald Mammen, hurt in a bicycle and car crash the Sunday before Labor Day, will come home from the hospital Saturday. A broken leg received a silver plate last Tuesday, which may stay temporarily or permanently. The Lewis boy, also injured, recovered nicely after a period of serious condition.
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Gerald Mammen
Lewis Boy
Miss Jeanine McConnell Named Bank Assistant at Graettinger State
Miss Jeanine McConnell becomes the new assistant at Graettinger State Bank succeeding Mary Elsenbast who served there during the summer vacation. McConnell is the daughter of Supervisor and Mrs. Wm McConnell.
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Jeanine McConnell
Graettinger State Bank
Mary Elsenbast
Miss McConnell
Wm. McConnell
Off for College Grachtinger Boys Departing
A number of Grachtinger boys have left for colleges and universities with more to depart next week. Officials expect a fairly complete list to be available soon.
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Sioux City Hospital
Pirates
Eckert
Mallard High School
Mallard
Eckerts
Prather
Gralttinger
al H. R
Appel
Elsenbast
Reynolds
Potten Ib Meyers
Etre Ee
Holland
Oteson
McCombs of Mallard
al VY R Appel, Ee Mankle SS Fain
Eres Pokken
Coc
Cena
Hekert
LA. C. Jacobson
Admi
Boecker Land Sale
Richard Rick
Mary Elizabeth Harris
Bureau County
Illinois
Fred L. Wolfe
Springfield
Ilinois
Barnum
Emmet
Wolfe
Mr. Wolfe
Legion Feather Party
Vppach
Arnie’s Grocery
GHS
Polio Fund
Max Sort
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