McKenna and Duhn Married in Graettinger Ceremony
Herbert James McKenna and Gloria Ardel Duhn were united in marriage Monday September 16 1940 at St Paul Lutheran Graettinger. Rev Verter N Carlen officiated with attendants Donald Bryan and Verna Duhn. They will reside in Estherville with McKenna employed at Montgomery Ward & Co. The Times extends congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert James McKenna
Frank McKenna
Dubuque
Gloria Ardel Duhn
E. P. Duhn
Graettinger
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Verter N. Carlen
Donald Bryan
Verna Duhn
Matt Hayes Married In Film Capital
Matthew Hayes son of Mrs Mayme Hayes of Graettinger formerly of Emmetsburg and Linda Chaparro were united in marriage in Hollywood California on Tuesday September 10 The groom grew up in the Graettinger area attended local schools and is described as a fine appearing man with many friends The Times extends hearty congratulations to the newlyweds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernie Jacobsen
McKenna
Estherville
Montgomery Ward & Co
Graettinger
Hmacand Dorinic
Rocattimantha
Kepler
Times
Matt Hayes
Film
Matthew Hayes
Mayme Hayes
Emmetsburg
Linda Chaparro
Hollywood
California
Hayes
Willkie Farm Speech Planned at Sioux City Event
Wendell Willkie schedule includes a major farm speech at Sioux City on Thursday September 20 at about 4 PM. Several hundred Palo Alto county residents plan to attend and a caravan may form. He will deliver four regular set speeches in the region. The next day September 27 he speaks at the Young Republican state convention in Iowa Falls with many young Republicans expected to travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willkie
Sioux City
Wendell Willkie
Palo Alto County
Iowa Falls
Mrs Sorensen in Serious Condition After Stroke
Mrs Ole Sorensen of Graettinger area is very low today after suffering a paralytic stroke a week ago. Many old friends regret to learn of her seriousness and fear for her recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorenson
Ole Sorensen
Graettinger
Regret
Free Dance At Watson Hall For Newlywed Hosts
Mr and Mrs Ferman Watson entertained friends at a free dance at Watson hall on Friday night. The hall was packed for the occasion and the couple, newly married a few weeks ago, hosted the social as a treat for their friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Ferman Watson
Watson Hall
Mrs. Watson
Market Report Graettinger September 19 1940
Graettinger market report lists prices for oats eggs butter and poultry. Oats 470. eggs No 2 large 20 cents No 1 4 20 cents. eggs trade 16 cents. Butter state brand 3 le. Hens 45 lbs 10 cents. leg horns 8 cents. heavy hens 6 lbs and over 12 cents. springs 5 and over 14 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Vrtteeeneereeen
Tveseceses
Duck Pin Alleys Set To Open In Town Tonight
A duck pin alley will open this evening in the Farmers Supply Co building on east Robbins Avenue. Harry Ploghoft of Red Oak Iowa will manage the business, a unit of the Irwin Bowling association. Three alleys installed. Neat, up-to-date facility. ladies especially invited. The Times extends best wishes to Mr Ploghoft for success in Graettinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Supply Co
East Robbins Avenue
Harry Ploghoft
Red Oak
Iowa
Irwin Bowling Association
the Times
Ploghoft
Graettinger
Lewis P Peterson 63 Dies at Wallingford
Lewis P Peterson 63 of Wallingford died Thursday September 5 after years of declining health. He underwent surgery June 19 but could not be cured and gradually worsened. Funeral was held Saturday with services at home and church led by Rev A K Gerde assisted by Rev T Hanson. Interment in Lutheran cemetery. Survived by widow Sarah two brothers Peter Hayfield IA Nels Wallingford and John Rochelle IL sister Mary and by the motherless Olson children Hazel and LeRoy. The Times notes his upright Christian character and extends sympathy to family and guardians of the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis P. Peterson
Hoa
A. K. Gerde
T. Hanson
Lakefield
Minnesota
Laftheran
Oscar Peterson
John L. Johnson
Andrew Rokne
Nils Johnson
Christy Anderson
Baste Jacobson
High Lake Township
Peter Peterson
High Lake
Nels
Mary Peterson
Sarah Peterson
Emmet County
Hazel
LeRoy Olson
Mary
Peter
Hayfield
Iowa
Wallingford
John
Rochelle
Illinois
Times
Peterson
the Times
Mrs Martinson suffers broken knee cap in fall
Mrs. Lester Martinson sustained a broken knee cap on her right leg after she slipped while running in the yard Friday morning. The injury caused her much pain and she faces weeks of healing, drawing the sympathy of many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Martinson
Coal Haulers Busy After Two Weeks of Work
Coal haulers have been active for two weeks while Bing stockpiles grow for an unfamiliar weather pattern in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bing
Los Angeles
Family ties mark Cedar Falls game night
A daughter of Rev and Mrs Bottom, a student at the State Teachers College in Cedar Falls, traveled from Graettinger for the game. Rev Bottom serves as the Methodist minister in the local parish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Myrs. Bottom
State Teacherst. College
Graettinger
Bottom
Ed Foy Funeral in Emmetsburg After Heart Attack
Ed Foy 70 Emmetsburg undertaker dies after heart attack on Thursday. Funeral held at St. Thomas church this morning. Survived by widow, a brother and a sister. Longtime local figure through Foy & Wilcox furniture dealers and undertakers. Married 15 years ago to Ann Donahue of Fort Dodge. The Times offers sympathy to family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Foy
Emmetsburg
St. Thomas Church
Foy
Palo Alto
Times
Foy & Wilcox
Ann Donahue
Fort Dodge
Volunteers For Sewing Knitting Now Wanted
Mrs. E. 5. George of Graettinger has charge of Reid Cross activities in a thin section. All ladies who can sew or knit are urged to contact Mrs. George so she can arrange calls when material arrives. A large workload is anticipated for the coming year and possibly long term, recalling the demand for knitted items in the last war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Graettinger
Reid Cross
Mrs. George
Mitchell Takes Charge at Thompson Grocery in Graettinger
A Mitchell, of Pocahontas, assumed control of the Thompson Grocery in Graettinger on Monday morning. The Times notes the business change and lists arrangements for the Mitchell family’s temporary residence with the Nelsons until mid October. The old and new proprietors advertise in this week’s Times, with best wishes for the new venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Mitchell
Pocahontas
Thompson
Graettinger
The
Times
the Times
Messrs. Thompson and
Mitchell
Jackson And Potter Bring Home Dog Show Ribbons
Jackson and Potter earned multiple top placements at McGregor Bunday and Wayne Potter’s Chesapeake Rajah and Jack Jackson’s Prince won two firsts. Their dogs topped the bench show and tied for first in the water trial with 28 bench entrants and no serious competition. The owners feel pride in their well trained Opa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Jackson
Prince
McGregor Bunday
Wayne Potter
Mr. Potter
Jackson
Potter
Messra
Abo
Opa
Lawrence Anderson Campaigns for County Auditor
Lawrence Anderson, a Republican candidate for county auditor, visits Graettinger briefly and plans an active campaign. The Times notes his busy schedule as he promotes his bid for the position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Anderson
Graettinger
Times
Anderson
Bel
Thoresons Return to Wallingford from Oregon
Carl Thoreson and his wife relocate from Toledo Oregon back to Wallingford arriving Monday. A reporter spoke briefly with Mr Thoreson for nine moments while friends in the section welcome the splendid family back to town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Thoreson
Toledo
Oregon
Wallingford
Thoreson
Four Hundred Attend Elsenbast Open House in Iowa
Four hundred people attended the open house at the Frank Elsenbast home two and one half miles west of Graettinger Sunday. Sponsored by Royal Lumber Co and Arnold Sevold the event highlighted modern kitchen linoleum and decor. The two story New England design home features a Green Colonial furnace with forced air, full basement rooms, and built in conveniences including hot and cold water throughout. The open house praised the home and its sponsors as a model of northwest Iowa living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Elsenbast
Graettinger
Royal Lumber Co
Arnold Sevold
Edgar Grein
Lars Petersen
Elsenbast Farm
Iowa
New England
Secon
Elsenbast
the Times
Howard Peterson Breaks Arm in Kitten Ball Game
Howard Peterson son of Mr and Mrs R T Peterson Graettinger had his right arm broken between the elbow and the hand Sunday while playing with the Graettinger Overgreens in a kitten ball game against Fenton at Fenton. He was sliding into first base when injured. This is the third time his right arm has broken and he says the experience is monotonous. The injury will incapacitate him for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Peterson
R. T. Peterson
Graettinger
Fenton
Howard
Schoolgirl Esther Raleigh in frail hospital condition
Esther Raleigh aged 12 sister of Stanford Raleigh Graettinger is very low at Town City hospital. Her mother Mrs O H Raleigh stays by her bedside. Graettinger friends sincerely hope for an early change for the better in the child’s condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Raleigh
Stanford Raleigh
Graettinger
Town City
O. H. Raleigh
Home from hospital recovery for Fred Simonson
Fred Simonson returned to his Town City home from Iowa City hospital. His nephew Alfred Sintongen traveled to bring him home, and many local friends are glad to hear of his speedy recovery and hope to see him out and about soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Simonson
Iowa City
Alfred Sintongen
Town City
A Bergum Very Poorly Now Confined at Bed
A Bergum, injured in an auto accident months ago, remains very poorly and confined to bed for six weeks. At 84 years old, he is in a fragile condition and friends hope for improvement soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Bergum
Bergum
Bondhus Home At Auction September 28
The Bondhus residence at Graettinger will be sold at auction on Saturday September 28 starting at two o clock on the grounds. The two parcels include a nine room house with lot and a half on the southeast corner and a second lot and a half with barn and lean-to garage on the southwest corner. Located just north of the high school the house has basement and new furnace and is modern. Inspectable anytime with usual town property terms. Grodland Reeves are auctioneers and H A Elsenbast is clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bondhus
Graettinger
Grodland & Reeves
H. A Elsenbast
Graettinger to Meet Fonda in Friday Football
Graettinger six man team, coached by Town, prepares after school for the season. They played Fonda in a festival at Havelock, Fonda taking the first quarter 12 to 0 as Graettinger replied 26 to 0 in the second. The season opener is slated for Friday afternoon at Fonda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coach Town
Havelock
Graettinger
Fonda
the Times
Brown
Bob Jackson Buys Rodman Restaur ant and Beer Parlor
Bob Jackson of Milford, a Graettinger boxing fan favorite, purchased a restaurant and beer parlor at Rodman. He took possession the day after Labor Day and is well known for appearing on many Labor Day boxing cards in Graettinger. The Times wishes him success at Rodman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Jackson
Milford
Graettinger
Rodman
Bob
the Times
Edgar Grein Buys Hansen Residence in Graettinger
Mr and Mrs Edgar Grein have purchased the Mrs Carl Hansen bungalow. The home was built by the late Carl Hansen and noted for fine workmanship and materials in Graettinger. The Greins expect to enjoy it greatly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Grein
Carl Hansen
Robert Robinson
Graettinger
Grain
Arnold Henningsen Sprains Ankle After Punt
Arnold Henningsen recalls changing times from his days with the G. H. 8. football team to a Sunday game where he joined boys for a punt or two. On the second attempt he sprained his ankle, a painful reminder that mishaps happen even in casual play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Henningsen
Arnold
Mrs. Fred Lippold Suffered Triple Fracture Of Arm
Mrs. Fred Lippold of Graettinger broke her right arm in three places when she slipped and fell at a Jonesville Michigan service station early Sunday. The injury required flesh was opened to set the bones. She will stay in Jonesville a week or ten days as she and her husband traveled toward Detroit to visit Lloyd Lippold and family. Friends in Graettinger regret the misfortune occurring shortly after midnight thirty miles from Detroit on the way home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lippold
Graettinger
Jonesville
Michigan
Trailer House Relocated Near Graettinger by Hester Family
Mrs John Hester moved a trailer from Arnolds Park to Graettinger Monday Eldon Swanson hauled it into town It sits on the residence property next to Mrs Hester and is occupied by Mrs Martin Aylward George Snyder who lives at the Hester residence will move to the trailer and Mrs Hester will move to the apartment vacated by Mr Snyder
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hester
Arnolds Park
Graetfinger
Eldon Swanson
Hester
Martin Aylward
George Snyder
J. H. Hester
West Graettinger
Snyder
Minnesota Farm Sold to Einar Kristofferson
Einar Kristofferson, living southwest of Graettinger, bought a finely improved 48 acre farm near Wadena Minnesota in a bargain purchase. The sale was handled by Fred Lippold, a local real estate dealer who has additional Minnesota farm prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Einar Kristofferson
Graettinger
Wadena
Fred Lippold
Miss Clara Paulsen Returns to Los Angeles
Miss Clara Paulsen returns to Los Angeles a week ago Monday. She is a teacher in the Los Angeles school. She had been home spending the summer vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Paulsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Clara Paulsen
P. J. Paulsen
ON DISPLAY SATURDAY 1941 CHEVROLET AT JENSEN CO
The 1941 Chevrolet will be on display this Saturday at Jensen Auto Co. and across the United States on the same date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jensen Auto Co
United States
Improvements Noted On Local Homes In Graettinger
The Julius Show family residence has been neatly painted. Henry Hankey of Terris owns the property. Wm Luhman is erecting a two story home with full basement on the C O Wikertotn west of Earl Erickson residence, former Gammon property. The 28 by 32 foot house will have cement basement poured yesterday and carpentry to continue this fall. John McDonald is building a new residence on Mrs Bessie Howard lots in East Graettinger. The McDonald lot now houses the family and is rented to Mr and Mrs Roy Gordon. Work on the McDonald residence progresses well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Graettinger
McDonald
Roy Gordon
WPA crews build new sidewalks in Graettinger area
Henry Steinfeldt and his WPA group are laying out multiple sidewalks on Graettinger school grounds before opening. Projects include a wide path from the grade building to the northeast corner, a wide path to the new gym, a four foot walk along the north side, and a path from the high school entrance to the playground edge. Additional sidewalks run from M E Mahan to Baumgartner and from the NW corner to Aul Jensen’s residence, with more in South Graettinger. Over eighty miles of sidewalk are on the schedule and parking work is praised as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Steinfeldt
WPA
Graettinger
M. E. Mahan
E. A. Baumgartner
GC. Aul Jensen
South Grachtinger
Walkers O. K
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Herbert McKenna
Gloria Duhn
Wil
Eatherville
Lewis Peterson
Thompson Store
New Farm
Graecttinger
Hawkeye Theater
Daltons
Randolph Scott
Kay Francia
Andy Devine
Edison
Spencer Tarey
Riteator
Lucky Cinco
Cesar Romero
Beth Hughes
Bob Hope
Paulette - Goddard Goddard
Mra. Lippold
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