High Lake narrows and local notes on events
Night boating aids via reflected channel markers while Harry Blinkman and Geo Blinkman host a large rock and lapidary collection inviting visits and explanations. Weekend weather has been superb with highs in the high seventies. Community items include a 1955 Graettinger dog tag, a report on fishing at High and Ingham, and thanks to locals aiding translations for new Danish arrivals Jens and Hans Jensen family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Lake Narrows
Channel Guide
Harry
Geo. Blinkman
Jena Kirkegaard
Hans Jensen
Jensen
Denmark
Foxes, Wolf Taken in Six-Week Swea City Pursuit
In a six week pursuit Swea City hunters bagged 82 foxes and one wolf aided by aerial spotting by Ed Bauer boosting the total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swea
Ed Bauer
Appointment Notice of Anna Thorson Resh Estate
Martin Simonson appointed and qualified as executor of the Anna Thorson Resh estate in Palo Alto County Iowa. Creditors must immedately settle debts and filed claims with the Clerk of the District Court duly authenticated for allowance. Dated March 28 1955. G L Carmichael attorney for estate 331-3
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Iowa
Palo Alto County
Anna Thorson
Iowa
District Court
Martin Simonson
G. L. Carmichael
Local officials and civic leaders listed for Emmetsburg area
Thomas Thomson Lee Hughes and a large roster of officials and professionals are named, including auditor, clerk, sheriff, recorder, engineer, treasurer, attorney, coroner, and supervisors by district. Also listed are county superintendent of schools, public service providers, doctors, veterinarians, and churches with associated clergy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supervisors
W. H. Bergman
Joe Joyce Ard
William Fogarty
McConnell Sth
A. P. Rickleff
Matt Brown
Scriptural Readings and Proverb Passage Overview
A note lists nightly readings from II Chronicles chapters 10 to 13 and First Kings 1 along with a Deretional reading of Proverbs 2 1 10. The schedule highlights chapters to study and reflects a devotional sequence for these biblical books.
Rehoboam Foolishly Rejects Wise Counsellors
A literary reflection on Rehoboam from kingship to electoral defeat. The piece argues his failure stemmed from listening to inexperienced courtiers and his stepmothers, rather than seasoned advisers, leading to a costly misrule. It notes he was forty and lacked practical experience, sealing his fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rehoboam
Solomon
Tog Volod
Lis
Fire and community notices from Thursday April 10 1939
Fire in the J T Michael dwelling during high wind Saturday threatened disaster but was controlled by firefighters saving likely losses. Tark valued at $100000. building near Woodman hall. Twelve Mile Lake club met at Mrs Jorgen Andersen home. next meet April 24 at Thomas Thomsen home. Mrs Thomsen and Mrs Carl Leath entertained. Mrs Christoffer Jensen died in Chicago April 12 after long illness. son Carl and daughter Mrs Henry Duhn present. Catholic Missionary Society to meet at Mrs H A Elsendsat home April 15. Mr and Mrs H B E Fink left for Des Moines for a telephone meeting. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Clarence Westfall on April 3. Dr J P McManus and family moved into Charles Spies residence. Peter Petersen moved into Mrs J H Gammon residence. Council: Wm Blom chosen marshal, street and water commissioner, succeeding J A Fleming after six years. Blom formerly marshal of Grachtin- Ber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Michael
Woodman Hall
Twelve Mile Lake Club
Jorgen Andersen
H. BE. Fink
Des Moines
Clarence Westfall
J. P. McManus
Charles Spies
Peter Petersen
J. H. Gammon
McManus
Wm. Blom
J. A. Fleming
Blom
Grachtin- Ber
Body of Korean War detainee to be returned home
Word has been received at Charter Oak that the body of Donald Jones, who died in a Korean prison camp, will be returned to his native town soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charter Oak
S-Set
Donald Jones
Towa
Honored tribute to long-serving Allerton physician
The community of Allerton honored Dr. J. H. Mc Call for 47 years of service as the town physician, recognizing his long dedication and contributions to local health.
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Allerton
J. H. McCall
Balloon Found After Seeming Wanego Launch
A helium-filled balloon launched in Wanego Kansas in late February was found recently near Bloomfield. The discovery confirms the balloon's trajectory from Wanego to Bloomfield, suggesting a long drift over the region.
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Wanego
Kansas
Bloomfield
Also Mentioned on This Page
Association Emelist I
the Graettinger Times
P. T. Cody
Graecttinger
Palo Alto
Emmet
Fenton and Terris
High Lake
Harry Wahldiek
Harrys Place
Albert Suss
Cabinet Shop
al Menke
Graettinger
Robert Justice
Grachtinger Nursery
Bob
Menke
Jens
Herman Jensen
Frans Swanson
Rev. Sorensen
Times Office
Fido
High
Ingham
Mia
Grodland
Bess Hamilton
Estherville
Orange City
Emmetsburg
Spencer
Rock Rapids
Spirit Lake
Sibley
Emmet County
Edward Duling
Emmetsbrurg
John T. Ryan
Don C. Green
C. R. Kitchen
Optometrist
North 6Th
C. A. Shiley
Bouse
K. L. Johnson
Optometrist Vision Specialist
Gardaton Hotel
Emmett Martin Funeral Service
Olene Jacobson
Dr. M
Directory OF Graettinger Organizations
Community Club
Bam Watson
Pres
Legion Auxiliary
Mabel Andersen
Thomas Thomson Lee Hughes
Arthur Anderson CO
TOBIN
Bnd Craven
John DeVries
Alan Hersleff
Virgil Olpsen
Police
Streeta Dept
Albert Jensen Dale King Sele
Robert Murray
Joe, Grady
Directory OF County Officials
Martin Thompson
Lloyd W. Frost
Richard Miller
Alicea
Dick Love
Mercer Richters
Way Dubige
J. R. Hyde
E. Smith
W. M. Rode
A. H. Hobson
Broadway
BE. Dappen
G. H. Frye
Veterinariana Telephone No
Terry I. Anderson
Optometrist Emmet CO. Bank
Donahue Tire
Casper
CAP
Nelson Palo Alto County Abstract Co
Ted Knudtson
Wallingford Lutheran and
Immanuel Lutheran
Rev
C. B. Gunderson
Comm
Lions Club
Francis Heidecker
American Legion George Crown
BOY Scout
C. V. Cecter
Foreman
Saul
David
Orient
Ammon
EES
Wwe
State Bank
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