Estherville Daily News from Estherville, Iowa • Page 3

OBITUARIES Phil Mergen Graduates WAYNE, Neb. Phil Mergen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clem Mergen, Estherville, graduated from Wayne State College, Wayne, in ceremonies May 1. Mergen graduated cum laude with a bachelor of science degree in sociology and a minor in psychology.

Governor Ray Proclaims Custodian Week DES MOINES Governor Robert Ray has proclaimed the week of May 16-22 'as Custodian Week in Iowa to recognize those men and women who spend their working day cleaning, sanitizing and maintaining the environment in which we work. Custodian week is sponsored by the Iowa Association of Custodians and Assistants, who have members throughout the state and 11 active chapters. Melvin Tirevold, Lincoln Central Community School, is the president of the Iowa Lakes Chapter, which meets for monthly training sessions at Iowa Lakes Community College, Emmetsburg. Estherville (la.) Daily News, FRIDAY, MAY 13, 1977 Chamber Challenges By BILL ENGLAND Executive Vice President John Martens Martens Opens Estherville Law Practice ESTHERVILLE John Martens will open an Estherville law practice on Monday, May 16, at Central Avenue, above the Hoye Super Rexall Drug Store. Martens has been an attorney since graduation from the University of Iowa's Law School in May, 1972 and passing the Iowa Bar examination in June, 1972.

He was associated with a U.S. District Judge from 1972 to 1974 and with the Fitzgibbons Brothers Law Firm, Estherville, since. 1972. John and Sue Martens have two children, Brent, 4, and Scott, 3. William McGrann Wallingford Marine Ends Training SAN DIEGO, Calif.

Marine Private William R. McGrann, son of Carol Reeves, Wallingford, has completed recruit training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego. During the 11-week training cycle, he learned the basics of battlefield survival, was introduced to the typical daily routine that he will experience during his enlistment and studied the personal and professional standards traditionally exhibited by Marines. McGrann participated in an active physical conditioning program and gained proficiency in a variety of military skills, including first aid, rifle marksmanship and close order drill. Teamwork and self discipline were emphasized throughout the training cycle.

He joined the Marine Corps in January 1977. LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE STATE OF IOWA IN AND FOR EMMET COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Marie 0. Clabaugh Deceased. Probate No. 5746 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO ALL PERSONS A INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF Marie 0.

Clabaugh Deceased: You are hereby notified that on the 2nd day of May, 1977, the undersigned was appointed administrator of said Notice is hereby given that all persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against said estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed six months from the second publication of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) such claims shall thereafter be forever barred. Dated this 2nd day of May, 1977. 8-Sandra Frerichs Administrator of said Estate 1503 5th Ave. No. Estherville, Iowa 51334 Fillenwarth Fillenwarth Attorneys for said Administrator Estherville, Iowa Date of second publication 13 day of May, 1977.

(May 6, 13, 1977) family lived in Estherville until 1925 when they moved to Superior. In 1946 they moved to Dunnell, and to Spirit Lake in 1952. Illness forced her to become a resident of Hilltop House. She was a member of the Spirit Lake Methodist Church, the women's society and Eastern Star Lodge. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs.

Ray (Ruth) Mitchel, Brainerd, Mrs. Earl (Naomi) Bueltel, Terril, and Mrs. Delbert (Ellen) Currie, Schaller; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and three brothers. Lily Bird Jacobson GRAETTINGER Services for Lily Bird Jacobson, 72, Graettinger, will be 2 p.m.

Saturday at the Bethel Lutheran Church, Graettinger, with Pastor O.J. Reitz officiating. Interment will be in High Lake Cemetery. Mrs. Jacobson died Wednesday, May 11, 1977, at her home in Graettinger.

She was born July 10, 1904, at Graettinger, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Sandvig. She received her education in schools in Graettinger and Cedar Rapids, where she obtained a teaching certificate. Mrs.

Jacobson taught for many years before her marriage. She was married to Blanchard Jacobson at Graettinger on March 15, 1936. The couple farmed in Emmet County before retiring and moving to Graettinger. Mrs. Jacobson was a member of the Bethel Lutheran Church, Graettinger, and active in the ALCW and other church activities.

She is survived by her husband, Blanchard; three sons, David Jacobson, Graettinger, Donald Jacobson, Minneapolis, and Richard Jacobson, Lakefield, three sisters, Mrs. R.S. (Florence) Knutsen, Estherville, Mrs. Ordine (Adeline) Olson, Estherville, and Mrs. Leland (Erlene) Aanonson, Denver.

and one brother, Gordon Sandvig, Estherville. Mrs. Jacobson was preceded in death by a daughter, her parents and two brothers. Friends may call at Fuhrman Funeral Home, Graettinger, until noon Saturday, when the body will be taken to the church. It's spring planting time And there's no better way to tool up for spring gardening chores than with these work savers from International.

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hour Estherville Implement Inc. Highway 9 East Estherville Ph. 362-3596 I would like to remind everyone of meeting on May 31, which is going to be have been able to get Paul Hadley, from speaker that night. This should be a very good meeting and reservations before May 27. The cost of roast beef, salad, relishes, potatoes, the upcoming Chamber membership the retirement party for Bev.

Also we the Mankato Chamber of Commerce, as we encourage everyone to make their the meal will be $5 each, and we will have vegetable, rolls and coffee or milk. The meeting will be at the VFW with attitude adjustment at 6 p.m. and the meal will be served at 6:30 p.m. Join us for a fun night. Also at'the May 31 meeting we will be The Board of Directors feel that we have of just Estherville, so we will vote on to Estherville Area Chamber of Commerce: rural friends and all businesses in the THE CARSON AND BARNES Circus is also happens to be the day of the Estherville attend both of these fine events.

The circus will have two performances, you could attend either performance and the relays events. Both events are worthy having a by-law change for the Chamber. grown to serve the whole area, instead change the by-laws and the name to the so we can continue to better serve our area. an Wallace Brown ESTHERVILLE Services for Wallace Andrew Brown, 75, Gruver will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 14, at the Fuhrman Funeral Home, Estherville, with the Rev.

Neal Armstrong, Gruver Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will be in East Side Cemetery, Estherville. Mr. Brown died Wednesday, May 11, 1977, at his farm home following a coronary. The son of Mr.

and Mrs. Andrew Brown, he was born Feb. 24, 1902, near Gruver. He received his education in Center Township schools and, on July 21, 1927, was married to Zelma Ditsworth at Jackson, Minn. Mr.

Brown farmed south of Gruver, on the farm where he was born, his entire life. He also served as a member of the Gruver School's Board of Education. He is survived by his wife, Zelma; three sons, LeRoy Brown, Des Moines, David Brown, Spencer, and Ronald Brown, Gruver; two daughters, Mrs. Rosemarie Williams, Hermantown, and Mrs. Kathleen Hewitt, Fridley, nine grandchildren; one great grandchild; brother, Chester Brown, Estherville; and four sisters, Mrs.

Iva Pennington, Plainfield, Mrs. Carol Vavra, Chicago, Mrs. Mildred Whaley, Chicago, and Mrs. Marjorie Wratten, Estherville. Mr.

Brown was preceded in death by one son, Russell Brown, his parents, a half-brother and two sisters. Friends may call at Fuhrman Funeral Home until time of services Saturday. Adelia Carnahan SPIRIT: LAKE Services for Adelia M. Carnahan, 71, Spirit Lake, were held Tuesday at the United Methodist Church, Spirit Lake, with interment in the Superior cemetery. Mrs.

Carnahan was born Sept. 6, 1905, at Estherville, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Westbrook. She graduated from Estherville High School in 1922.

On July 14, 1925, she was married to Merrill Carnahan at Spirit Lake. The coming to Estherville on May 24, which Relays. We would encourage you to one at 4:30 p.m. and the other 8 p.m. so still have plenty of time to enjoy most of of your time.

DON'T FORGET TO get your tag for the Holy Family Hospital, we need your support to keep this hospital open, we can't afford to loose it. Also this week is the last chance you tickets. They have 3 excellent concerts I will not have a column next week as my education in Chamber work at meeting. have to buy your Community Concert for you this year. Get your tickets today.

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