Graettinger Fire Department Benefit Ball Next Monday
The Graettinger volunteer fire department schedules its annual firemen’s benefit ball for Monday evening, April 26, with music by Don Shai orchestra. Tickets are $1.00, on sale Saturday night by firemen or at Jensen Drug store and Graettinger State Bank. Contributions welcomed from all residents to aid the department. Planning Board to Meet Friday at 8 p.m. in the school lunchroom for its first official session.
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Graettinger
Jensen Drug Store
Graettinger State Bank
Hansen And Grooms Buy Bar-X Transfer Truck Line
Claude Grooms and Claude Hansen announce the purchase of the Robb Livestock line in Graettinger area. The Bar-X Transfer company will operate with six trailers and haul livestock locally and over long distances for buyers and sellers. Del Baker to host open house May 1 marking one year of Del’s Farmers Supply with free coffee, cookies, prizes.
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Claude Grooms
Graettinger
Claude Hansen
Graettinger Implement Company
Hansen Gas Company
Robb Livestock Company
Eatherville
Bar-X Transfer Company
Hansen and Grooms
del Baker
Del's
Farmers Supply
Del’s
Correction on Notice for Bids Reads one half ton pickup instead of one fourth ton
In a notice to automobile dealers printed on page three of this week times, an error appeared stating a one fourth ton pickup. The notice should read a one half ton pickup.
Delmar J. Allen Dies in Des Moines Former Graettinger Resident
Delmar J. Allen a former Graettinger resident died Saturday at Iowa Methodist hospital Des Moines after a period of critical illness from lung cancer He lived in Des Moines 18 years and was 49 He was born in Graettinger son of the late Mr and Mrs Thomas V Allen Survivors include wife Lois a Des Moines area stepson Harold sisters Mrs Art Duhn Mrs John Poland Mrs Melvin Bratrud and brothers Vincent Ruthven Dayton Emmetsburg and Dwayne of Rhode Island Several relatives from Graettinger were present at the funeral
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Hamilton Feneral
Des Moines
Dibnar James Allen
Graettinger
Iowa Methodist Hospital
First Baptist Church
Rev
Jacobson
Don Oleson
Lief Rierson
Gaylord Olson
Delmar J. Allen
Thomas V. Allen
Lois
Harold
Art Duhn
John Poland
Melvin Bratrud
Ringsted
Vincent
Ruthven
Dayton
Emmetsburg
Dwayne
West
Graettinger Bucks awards announced for next week
Mrs James P Jensen claimed the 15 prize in Graettinger on Wednesday while Robert Mitchell and Mrs Johnnie Johnson did not claim their 10 and 80 prizes. Next week the awards rise to 10 15 and 100 in Graettinger Bucks redeemable at cooperating merchants.
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James P. Jensen
Graettinger
Robert Mitchell
Johnnie Johnson
Rain Helps Seeded Crops After Morning Shower
A half inch rainfall fell early Wednesday delivering needed moisture for recently seeded crops. Temperatures remained cool most of the week as oats showed growth above ground.
Graettinger High to Meet Cylinder at Evergreen Park Today
Graettinger High School baseball faces Cylinder High at Evergreen Park this afternoon. Next Thursday, April 29, they are scheduled to play Armstrong.
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Graettinger High
Cylinder High
Evergreen Park
Armstrong
Spring Baseball Sectional Slated Here May 3 5 And 7
Graettinger Evergreen park hosts Iowa High School spring sectional games with play starting Monday May 3 at 3 15 p m and night games May 6 and the championship May 7 at 7 30 p m Matchups include Whittemore and Cylpder Bainstabure Catholicia Graettinger and final clashes May 7 at 7 30 p m Also Estherville Lutheran Church event set Sunday at 3 and 6 30 p m with speaker DrujT F Gullitson on the Lutheran Merger movement among four church bodies
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Graettinger
Evergreen
Iowa
Whittemore
Estherville
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Bethany
Lutheran Church
Emmeteburg
P. i. Drujt
F. Gullitson
Wil
America
Aes
Brangeltdal Jaitheran
Graettinger Coop Grain Co to Hold Stockholders Meeting
The Graettinger Co op Grain Co will hold its annual stockholders meeting Saturday at the Legion hall starting at 8. Arnold Masters, manager, said Herman Mertens director of information has been secured as speaker. He will report on his European trip with colored slides. Elections for officers will occur during the meeting followed by free coffee served by the Legion Auxiliary.
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Graettinger Coop. Grain Company
Legion Hall
Arnold Masters
Herman Mertens
Legion Auxiliary
Pete Duus
Musts
Pheett Fern Iverson
Dale Garber
Henry Amd Frans Biwansen
Duus
Verson
Garber
Amos Masters
Muuiater
Graettinger Special Council Moves On Blacktop Plan
Graettinger town council held a special session to begin financing and engineering work for a proposed blacktopping project. An engineer will draft specifications while construction firms are asked to submit cost estimates for about 60 to 65 blocks on Graskinger's streets.
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Graettinger
Grasttinger
Atreeta
Graettinger Youth Fined in Mayor's Court Traffic Case
Graettinger police report a 9 Wallingford youth was apprehended last week for a traffic violation and fined $10 in Mayor's court. The incident underscores local enforcement of road rules.
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Graettinger
Wallingford
Costa
Martin Luther Movie At Watson Next Week
The half million dollar feature film Martin Luther heads to Watson Theatre. Shot on location in West Germany with a multinational cast and crew of seven hundred, it opens Thursday April 20 with additional shows through May 1 including a Saturday matinee. The film stars Niall MacGinnis and Lothar Wolff and is directed by Pichel and Rochemont Associates using sources from Catholic and Protestant histories. Local pastors may obtain special reduced rate passes.
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Martin Luther
West Germany
Watson Theatre
Hig
Lons de Rochemont
Niall
MacGinnia
U. S
France
Ireland
England
Scotland
Germany
Lothar Wolff
Rochemont
Pichel
Hollywood
Allan
Sloane
Wolff
the. Ares
Dr Don C Green Office Hours Change Notice
Dr Don C Green’s office will be closed Saturday April 24 through Tuesday April 27 for the Iowa State Medical convention in Des Moines. Beginning May 1 the office will close on Fridays after noon instead of Thursdays. all other hours remain unchanged.
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Don C. Green
Green
Des Moines
Dr. Green
Barber shops set new evening hours in May
The Jensen and Millen barber shops announce closing times shifting to 6 30 p m daily from May 1 with Wednesday and Saturday hours extended for joint operation with Gruettinger general store. A public auction of Famest Wikert estate is scheduled for April 24 at a Gruettinger location to auction personal property and household goods.
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Jensen Barber Shop
Millen
Gruettinger
Famest Wikert
Estate auction announced for Biner Petersen estate
A will be held auction for the Biner Petersen estate on Saturday May 11 with sale details to follow in later issues.
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Esale
Biner Betersen
Public auction of Vance V. Wolfe estate set for May
A public auction is planned to sell the personal property of the Vance V. Wolfe estate. The exact date is stated as Saturday in May with full sale details to follow in later notices.
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Vance V. Wolfe
Times
Graettinger Cub Scouts Meet Tuesday Evening
A Graettinger Cub Scouts meeting is scheduled for Tuesday evening, April 27, at the Legion hall. All parents of Cub Scouts attending camp are urged to attend.
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Graettinger Cub Scouts
Legion Hall
FHA Girls To Hold Open House May 6
The Home Economics girls of Graattinger High School will host Open House on Thursday May 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the school dining room for mothers and friends. Exhibits cover nutrition, home furnishings and clothing with a program of demonstrations talks and a Style Show featuring 68 Homemaking girls modeling garments. Tea will be served. public invited.
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Graattinger High School
Miss Viola Berge Resigns Teaching Position
Miss Viola Berge resigns as seventh grade teacher at Graettinger in the Graettinger school. Her resignation takes effect at the end of the board meeting Monday night. Virginia DeWalle appointed kindergarten teacher for the same year. Future plans for next year are not yet finalized.
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Viola Berge
Graettinger
Graettinger Board of Jeducation
Ming Virginia DeWalle
Somieg
Dairy Sweet to Hold Opening Next Week
Sam Watson proprietor of the Dairy Sweet announced that sale of Dairy Sweet products will begin Wednesday in the upcoming week. The lunch counter has been open for some time, but dairy product manufacture has not yet started.
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Dairy Sweet
Sam Watson
Tkarkc
Mavis Knutsen to Oslo University summer program
Miss Mavis Knutsen daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Knutgen has been selected to join a group attending a summer session at Oslo University Norway St Olaf College Northfield Minn granted her application for study at Ovla and covered part of travel and study costs This marks one of about twenty scholarships awarded this year through St Olaf with a focus on history art literature and Norwegian studies The trip will span three weeks with visits to European sites prior to return Graettinger stores announce summer opening hours starting next Wednesday with a weekly jackpot drawing at 9 pm through September and a plan to extend Wednesday evenings into the summer months The Graettinger Community Club approved the revised drawing arrangement and the opening date April 28 at Murray’s Cafe The Times note also reports ongoing local business activity including a furniture clearance sale at Martin’s Furniture Co Estherville and updates on local residents and injuries.
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Mavis Knuteen
J. W. Knutgen
Oslo University
Oslo
Norway
St. Olaf College of
Amiss
St. Olaf
Miss Knutsen
Euuyses
Triewel Vahubries
Ther
Kaitsen
Gravttinger
Iowa State Teachers College
Algona Public Schools
Graettinger
Graettinger Community Club
Murray's Cafe
Clb
Atukinee the
Werbiegenge Aeeaiky Paycite
Creottingea
Worbers
Cancer Sunday Plans In This County April Observed
Co Chairman Merrill Co Clark announced April 26 will be observed as Cancer Sunday in this county. Cancer Sabbath for Jewish congregations is set for April 24. Leaders of Catholic, Protestant and Jewish faiths have urged prayers and messages. Clergymen are asked to help observe with prayers and reflections on the role of prayer in fighting cancer. Scientists, doctors and volunteers credit prayer in cancer therapy.
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Merrill Co. Clark
Cancer Central Movement
ACS
St Pauls Lutheran to Sponsor Father Son Banquet
The St Pauls Lutheran Brotherhood will sponsor a Father Son banquet on Thursday May 6 and tickets go on sale this weekend for the popular event.
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ST. Paul's
St. Paul's Lutheran Brotherhood
Sixty Enrolled in Spring Kindergarten Classes
A record enrollment of 60 pupils reported for spring kindergarten sessions at the Legion hall with half-day classes starting April 42. Instructors Mrs. Robert Murray and Mrs. Dan Resh list pupils including Arthur Jones, Larry Joyce, Richard Nielsen, Pamela Robinson, Mary Rotfson, Connie Sandvig, Ronald Wilgon, Billy Graettinger, Linda Knapp, Jerry Petersen, Sally Ellis, Gale Starkey, and others. Separate item notes Donald Pay opened a blacksmith and welding shop in the Kuns building with up-to-date equipment to handle welding and plow work. he formerly operated a similar shop in Webb, Iowa.
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Legion Hall
Robert Murray
Dan Resh
Arthur Jones
Larry Joyce
Richard Nielson
Paul Fish
Nannette Held
Lynette Held
Stephen Stafford
Darryl Jensen
John Martin
Pamela Robinson
Way
Donald Pay
Kuns
Webb
Igwa
Fay
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Cylipder
Cuapapignship
Winala, Os
Estherville Circuit Lutheran Church
Watson
Mavis Knutsen
Meivilloms
Inna
Ace McWillines
Sein
Esthervill
Harl Chrisgliansen
Martin's
Martin’s Furniture Co
Dan Fresh
Holy Family Hospital
Steven Ostby
Mary Rotfson
Ann’ Wootfall
David Kadiee
Donna Suss
Francia Hughes
Connie Grethen
Sheila Brown
Mary Weir
Rolland Kuyper
Connie Sandvig, “Ronald ‘Wilgon
Robert Socbeo
Camo
Billy Graettinger
Randy James
Marcia Juhl
Wilma Hackett
Carol Duhn
Dean Petergon
Jarry Wikert
Billy Tindall
Linda Knapp
Jerry Petersen
Billy Whitney
Jimmy Boblit
Randy Henderson
Nene Fries
Mary Lou Swalve
Susan Olesen
Mark Mahon
Brian Root
Diana Bortini
Craig Stewart
Dale Hoffman
Sally Ellis
Gale Starkey
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