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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1956
Page
5
Palo Alto Sheriff Miller surveys a damaged walk-in door at the Graettinger school where burglars used shop tools to pry open a steel door and unlock a combination lock. The break-in early last Thursday morning yielded about 379 dollars.
Graettinger Community school was robbed of 379 dollars in a break-in that occurred between 1:30 and 6:30 a m last Thursday. Thieves used hammers bolt cutters and chisels to pry open a walk in safe in the school office and damaged a steel plated door. An attempt was made to access the safe through the east wall from the kindergarten room but was abandoned. The break in was discovered by janitors at 6:30 a m after the school board had finished a session.
Thieves raided Rodman School early Monday, taking 150 dollars. The breakage used tools from a school shop, mirroring a Graettinger incident last Thursday. Sheriff Miller notes a footprint in cement dust and ransacked superintendent offices. A separate Sunday night grab occurred at Rodman’s Quaker Oats Elevator, with 4 dollars stolen. Continued on Page Eight.
Merritt C Clark of Graettinger filed as Republican for county attorney in the June 4 primary. Democratic incumbent John J Duhigg will oppose him in November. Filing deadline was April 10. many offices drew candidates. Several offices remain unopposed. Other races include auditor Martin Thompson. treasurer Mercer Richter and Melvin Lampton. clerk of court Lloyd Frost. recorder Alice Wood. supervisors in Districts 1 2 and 5 with multiple candidates. state representative Arley Barringer Ruthven and Eddie Norland Cylinder. state senator Burl Ridout Emmetsburg Duane Dewel Algona.
Funeral services were held at the Graettinger Methodist church for Claude L. Sanders 66 a Graettinger farmer who died Saturday night of a heart attack. Rev J A Amundsen officiated. Burial was at the cemetery in his birthplace McCallsburg Iowa. Survivors include his wife Margaret Elizabeth Spen cer Sanders a brother Floyd of Gilbert Iowa one nephew and three nieces. His parents and two brothers preceded him in death.
Francis Schealler announces the White Service Station Graettinger grand opening next Saturday all day and evening in conjunction with a new grease rack and wash room. Richard Gray remains Skelly tankman as door prizes free treats and coffee are offered all day with a drawing at 8 p m.
Funeral services for Lincoln H. Traver 51 were held at the Graettinger Methodist church with Rev. John Amundsen officiating. Burial followed at Valley View cemetery. Survivors include wife Ruth Sampson Traver, son Virgil and daughter Maureen, plus sisters Vera Weera Eva Travers Dororthy Traver, and brothers Herbert Wayne Wyand.
Public auction to sell the DeLawyer house on Saturday April 24. The modern four room home sits one block east of the Grarttinger business district and includes a large lot and double garage. Mrs Mildred Myers administers and Attorney M C Clark of Grachtingur leads the sale with Bordingt and Brown representatives. For details see ad.
The Graettinger board offered renewal contracts to 26 faculty members at a recent meeting. All teachers received pay raises with elementary staff getting 112.25 more and high school teachers, including the superintendent, receiving 200 more. Supervisor Bess Hamilton resigned from the lunch program post. Elementary teacher Miss Stoulp plans marriage this summer amid broader county wage increases.
Wm Brown a Graettinger auctioneer and farmer was elected president of the Graettinger Park Association at the board meeting last week. John Tindall was named vice president. Howard Hanson steps down after two years. Other directors are Leo Lambe and George Frick. Plans for next year's activities were discussed.
The Graettinger Pirates defeated Lake Center High School 5-2 at Evergreen Park in mild spring weather. Paul Bonstead pitched five innings, Gary Stasters closed, and Bob Reeves scored for the Pirates. Lake Center benefited from miscues as two runs came in on errors and a single.
Season tickets for the 1956-57 Palo Alto Community concert series are on sale countywide through Saturday, April 14. Local residents may buy from the Grachtlager detet sales team led by Miss Clara Susa with Mrs. Curtis Thoreson and Mrs. Russell Lastine as assistants. New members pay $6 and receive a bonus concert. student rate is $3. The Concertmen will perform in Emmetsburg on April 24, as the final concert of the 1955-56 season, with a yellow membership receipt enabling entry.
Mrs Alfred Hansen 59 died about midnight Saturday at Emmetsburg hospital from a heart ailment. She had been in a week. Former resident of Grachtinger, she lived with her daughter and son in law Sheriff and Mrs Dick Miller in Emmetsburg. Funeral Wednesday 2 p m at St Pauls Lutheran, Grachtinger. Burial South Whinut cemetery. Pallbearers J W Knutson Ted Suss Dan Petersen Andrew Duus Ted Knudtson Roy Peterson. Born December 10 1897 Ruthven. Married Alfred Hansen March 6 1917 at Emmetsburg. Survivors: Marvin of Denver, Martha Miller of Emmetsburg, her mother Mrs John S N Hansen of Emmetsburg, seven grandchildren, and brother Tony Wendt of Redwood Falls.
Winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph caused damage across the area including downed TV antennas damaged roofs and a blown down crib. Tuesday and Wednesday bring clear skies and mild temperatures as farmers begin oats and grass seeding and spring field tasks. First bullhead fishing report notes 3 jack Barrett bullheads at Lost Island Tuesday.
Last week’s Times noted a farm south of Graettinger tied to Mr and Mrs Hamlin Sandvig who leased from Tom Doyle who bought the property in 1920 from the late John Midgeensey. The Sandvigs married in 1921 and have a daughter, with Dr Dale Sandvig a Hampton dentist and a daughter Mrs Doris Knapp of Armstrong, Iowa. The area’s naval farming operations run on a 120 acre farm with typical livestock values.
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