Mrs. Erickson 61 Dies at Coleman Hospital
Mrs. Charles Erickson, 61, died Sunday at Coleman hospital Ha therville at 4:00 am after intestinal trouble worsened. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Estherville. burial in Dixon Illinois. She was born November 1 1881 in Ontario and married Charles A. Erickson in Sterling Illinois November 19 1902. The couple lived in Illinois and Graettinger before returning to Illinois and later farming in the area for 15 years. Surviving are her husband three daughters seven grandchildren a sister a brother and a grandchild predeceased. The Times extends sympathy to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Erickson
Coleman Hospital
Hatherville
Erickson
Mahlum & Anderson
Estherville
L. G. Hinderaker
Wallingford
Dixon
Illinois
Mary Catherine Haines
Ontario
Canada
Charles A. Erickson
Sterling
Ilinois
Graettinger
Myron Willey
Wesley Rutt
Irwin Haring
Fargo
North Dakota
Rev J H Miller Named Local Methodist Pastor
Rev J Heber Miller who has served as pastor of the Methodist church Graettinger for the past few months was re appointed pastor here at the Methodist conference just concluded at Fort Dodge Graettinger people are pleased to learn the good news Rev and Mrs Miller have made many friends in the short time they have resided here The Times wishes them every success and happiness in Graettinger
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J. Heber Miller
Graettinger
Fort Dodge
Rev
Mia. Miller
Times
Malta Fever A H Cameron Downtime and Recovery Hopes
A H Cameron contracted Malta fever and spent two weeks confined to bed. He was downtown the last of the week and remains weak but optimistic about rebuilding strength in coming weeks. Friends regret his illness and wish for a full recovery. Complete Line Household Goods Charles Erickson to auction a complete line of items next Monday as he moves to Dixon Illinois to live with his daughters.
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Malta
A. H. Cameron
Charles Erickson
Erickson
Dixon
Illinois
Mayor and Mrs George Celebrate Grandchildren Trio
The Times notes a personal milestone for Mayor BE George and his wife E S George with three grandchildren born within eight weeks. The paper also carries a front page warning to auto drivers from Mayor George, deemed important for readers.
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Times
E. S. George
BE. S. George
Chicken Supper And Bazaar At Local Church
The Methodist Ladies' Aid society will hold its annual bazaar and chicken supper on Saturday October 2 at the church parlors. Servings begin at 5 30. Menu includes chicken and dressing mashed potatoes gravy cranberries cabbage salad pickles bread and butter baked beans pie and coffee. Prices 60 cents for adults 30 cents for children. Public invited. In these days of rationing and points the menu is very tempting.
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Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society
Opening Game Of The Season Here Friday
Graettinger hosts Emmetsburg Catholic in the season opener at Graettinger high school on Friday afternoon. The Graettinger G H S squad, coached by Jones, seeks a strong home show to start the fall campaign despite two early losses to Harris and Bradgate. Emmetsburg Catholic comes off a county win over Havelock. a large crowd is expected at the gridiron showdown.
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Graettinger
Jones
Emmetsburg
Graettinger High School
Harris
Bradgate
County Seat
Havelock
Minscer Arm Amputated After Hay Baler Accident
Wm. Minscer, 45, lost his left arm below the elbow while operating a hay baler on September 21 at 4:30 pm. The hand and arm were crushed, amputation performed at 8 pm. elbow dislocated and set, arm cast. He is at Halloran hospital in Jackson. Family had moved there in May. daughter-in-law is Mrs. W. S. Stevens of Graettinger.
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Wm. A. Minscer
Jackson
Minnesota
Halloran
Minscer
Graettinger Fire Sparks Neighborly City Compare
Fleming boys of Graettinger caused a small grass and leaves bonfire near their home prompting a neighbor to call a fire alarm. Firefighters arrived quickly to find the youth curious about the activity and the incident drew attention to local burning practices. Albert F Johnson and son Alvin N Johnson recently bought the home once owned by Mrs. Frank Johnson, with the Johnsons occupying the residence for several years.
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Graettinger
Washington, D.C
Fleming
GC. F. Fleming
Albert F. Johnson
Alvin 'N. Johnson
Frank Johnson
Albert F. ‘Johnson
Baby Michael Adopted By Emmett Jackmans
Mr and Mrs Emmett Jackman have adopted a six month old boy named Michael They went to the Sioux City Catholic orphanage on Thursday and brought the baby home with them.
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Emmett Jackman
Michael
Closing-Out Auctions Across Rural Iowa Farms This Week
Erickson and Starkey near Graettinger and Wallingford hold multi-item closing-out sales October 4 and 5 featuring horses cattle pigs hay corn oats and extensive farm machinery. D C Barringer sells October 11 with 82 head of cattle and diverse equipment. Quinten Jensen and Grodland Teeves announce poultry and miscellaneous items including a Model A vehicle. Proceeds support farm and community needs.
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Charles A. Erickson
Charles Erickson
Illinois
High Lake
Graettinger
Wallingford
Erickson
Art Starkey
Hig Farm
Estherville
Starkey
Grodland & Reeves
Gaettinger State Bank
D. C
Times
Quinten Jensen
Barringer Farm Rented. Wilbur Christiansen to Close Out
Wilbur Christiansen of Ringsted vicinity rents the Barringer farm over 500 acres. Mr Barringer will quit farming this place and will hold a closing out sale October 11. Wilbur is at Marseilles Illinois this week attending to business matters.
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Barringer Farm
Wilbur Christiansen
Chria Christiansen
Ringsted
D.C
James Jacobsen Injured in Graettinger Gravel Truck Crash
James Jacobsen suffered cuts and bruises when his car collided with a gravel truck at the Inter section near the C. A. Jensen store corner in Graettinger Wednesday forenoon. He was thrown from the car, shaken, and driven home by Dr. McManus. The truck driver was uninjured. sheriff investigated.
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James Jacobsen
C. A. Jensen
Gordon Iverson
Jacobsen
Jensen Store
McManus
Graettinger
Montgomery
John DeVries Becomes New Chairman of Community Club
John DeVries was elected chairman of the Graettinger Community Club at Tuesday’s meeting. Francis McCarty was named vice president, and Jammett Martin secretary and treasurer. Officers for the year include A. D. McWilliams as chairman C. E. Norris as vice president and Mmil Joob as secretary and treasurer. The main improvement was the service board, a costly project that produced a very beautiful board and a notable dedication. The club voted to allocate 44 to cover rent lights and fuel for the local Red Cross room under the grain shocking fund. Many Graettinger residents attended Emmetsburg’s St Thomas church dinner Sunday.
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John DeVries
Gracttinger
Francis McCarty
Jammett Martin
A. D. McWilliams
C. E E. W Norris
Mmil Joob
Grachtinger
Commercial Club
Red Cross Room
Ringsted Woman Participates in Friday Event
Mrs. Chris Christiansen of the Ringsted area was a Grachtinger taller Friday, reflecting local participation in the event.
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Chris Christiansen
Ringsted
Melvin Hartman Death In Australia Clarified
Pfc Melvin Hartman of Gracttinger and Mrs Hartman learned via telegrams in April 1943 that their son died in the Southwest Pacific March 24 after being misreported alive. He had been released from hospital March 25 and died in a railway accident while en route to rejoin his infantry company trained at Camp Roberts California.
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the Times
War Department
Fred Hartman
Melvin
Southwest Pacific Area
U. S. Army
Camp Roberts
Cali
Home From Hospital Charley Jackson Returns
Charley Jackson is back home in Estherville after a stint in Coleman hospital with stomach trouble. He was severely weakened but hopes to travel to Rochester for further care in about a week. Friends in the area wish him a swift and full recovery.
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Charley Jackson
Coleman Hospital
Estherville
Rochester
Thomsen Seeks Mayo Help for Rheumatism at Rochester
Thomas Thomsen went to Rochester Friday to consult Mayo specialists. He suffers rheumatism and was very ill last spring, regaining health slowly. His brother Lars accompanied him to the Mayo hospital, and Graettinger friends hope for his early complete recovery.
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Rochester Hospital
Thomas Thomsen
Rochester
Mayo Specialists
Lars
Mayo Hospital
Thomsen
Graettinger
Lost boy loses finger in potato digging machine
The 8 year old son of Mr and Mrs Martin Ressell of Wallingford lost his finger this week while operating a potato digging machine. Friends of the family express regret over the accident and misfortune.
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Martin Ressell
Wallingford
Ray's Silver Moon Six to Play Friday Dance
Ray's Silver Moon six piece band will perform at Watson Hall Friday evening for a community dance with a lively floor show and social dancing.
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Ray
Silver Moon
Watson Hall
War Department Letter Confirms Death of Arthur P Clemitson
A War Department letter to Halver A. Clemitson of Graettinger confirms Corporal Arthur P. Clemitson Infantry died on 7 August 1943 from wounds received in action. Previous notices listed him missing in February 1948 and prisoner status per Italian Red Cross information. Brigadier General K. B. Lewis conveys condolences and gratitude for his son’s sacrifice.
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H. A. Clemitson
Cpl
Arthur P. Clemitson
War Department
Adjutant General's Office
Washington, D. C
Halver A. Clemitson
Graettinger
Clemitson
Bon
International Red Cross
K. B. Lewis
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America
West Virginia
Bethany College
Alexander Campbell
Disciples of Christ
Jake
Alex Campbell
H. Trotter
Belgium
Church
Chas. Erickson
Dixon, Illinois
J. H. Miller
Iowa
Catholic High of
Wm. Minscer
Washington
Johnson
Quinten Jensen Auction
Red Crony
F. McCarty
W.P. J. E. Martin
St. Thomas Church
Ene Dagelea
DTS Frestury Devartm
Pfc
Melvin Hartman
Australia
Sydney
A. Clemitson
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