Fight FHA Boys Attend State FFA Convention
Members of the local Future Farmers of America chapter attended the state convention and contests in Cedar Rapids April 17 to 19. Participants included Gerald Haisman in Freshman Creed Speaking and Merlin Norris with the treasurer’s account. a parliamentary procedure team with Jim Swanson Arnold Madsen Dick Wikert Paul Currans and Harlan Hanson with Bob Sampson as alternate. a Chapter Exhibit. and prize emblems for the team and exhibits. About 1500 FFA members from over 200 chapters attended. activities included tours, sessions, a parade, a Cancer drive, a banquet, and a Corn Belt Farm Hour broadcast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imrald
Bob Sampson
Merlin Norris
Cedar Rapids
FFA
Paul Currans
Firemen's Ball Draws Town Support in Annual Fundraiser
The firemen held their annual ball at the Legion hall with strong attendance. Proceeds help cover fire company expenses. Tickets and donations accepted. checks to the firemen, Jensen drug store, or Graettinger State Bank. Firefighters are praised for their service and generosity.
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Legion Hall
Fire Company
Jensen Drug Store
Graettinger State Bank
Mourns Death of Brother Charles Higgins at Veterans Hospital
Mrs. Leo Schang mourns the death of her brother Charles Higgins 61 at the Des Moines Veterans hospital. Funeral held in Emmetsburg this Thursday morning. Survived by wife and daughter Patricia, two brothers, and four sisters. Local friends extend sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Schang
Charles Higgins
Veterans Hospital
Des Moines
Emmetsburg
Patricia
Attended Ice Follies Among Graettinger Residents
Graettinger residents attended the Ice Follies in Minneapolis last week. Among them were Mr and Mrs Robert Carter Dr and Mrs Shiley and family and Mr and Mrs Adolph Spies with Maryanna and Jimmy. The Spies also visited the Sports Show which featured nets similar to those at county and state fairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Minneapolis
Robert Carter
Shiley
Adolph Spies
Maryanna
Jimmy
Spies
Davenport relatives attend Ruthven lumberman funeral
Mr and Mrs Marvin Wikert traveled from Davenport Monday to attend the funeral of E B Henderson Ruthven lumberman and brother in law to Mrs Wikert. Funeral held Tuesday with the Wikerts returning that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Wikert
Davenport
E. B. Henderson
Ruthven Lumber
Father and Son Banquet at St. Paul Church
Lutheran Brotherhood of St. Paul church hosts annual father and son banquet on Thursday May 1 at 7 00 pm. Tickets cost 3 00 each and admit two people. A program follows the banquet. Tickets sold by J W Knutsen and other Brotherhood members. White Elephant Sale by Lions Club scheduled for Saturday night May 3. Residents urged to donate items. call 84 to arrange pickup for sale day to support local causes.
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Father & Son
Lutheran Brotherhood of the St. Paul
Father and Son
J. W. Knutsen
Brotherhood
Lions Club
Tractor Accident Claims Cylinder Worker George Bolte
George Bolte, 59, a Cylinder farmer, died in Emmetsboro hospital from injuries after a Sunday fall from his tractor. Authorities believe a stroke caused Bolte to lose control and fall, resulting in fatal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bolte
Emmetsbore Hospital
Kindergarten Class Notes Busy And Happy Bright Group
A report highlights 82 children in Mrs. Robert Murray's kindergarten class who are described as busy and happy. The roster lists Cheryl Jensen Richard Petersen Jean Torrence Stephen Graettinger Darrell Johnson Marvin Bondhus Robert Jensen Madonna Peterson Donna Knudtson Yvonne Clark Joel Gabrielsen Andy Peterson Ronald Thu Susan Ruppert Korene Manchester Mary Jean Joyce Virginia Harvey Bobby Galbraith Clayton Long Ruby Harris Jimmy Dalen Jackie Lavigne Donna Rierson Johnny Murphy Edmund Erickson Linda Starkey Marlene Schnell Paul Zeigler Deanna Henrickson Sandra Garretts Carol Prather Bobby Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Clase
Robert Murray
Cheryl Jensen
Richard Petersen
Jean Torrence
Stephen Graettinger
Darrell Johnson
Marvin Bondhus
Robert Jensen
Madonna Peterson
Donna Knudtson
Yvonne Clark
Joel Gabrielsen
Andy Peterson
Ronald Thu
Susan Ruppert
Korene Manchester
Mary Jean Joyce
Virginia Harvey
Bobby Galbraith
Clayton Long
Ruby Harris
Jimmy Dalen
Jackie Lavigne
Donna Rierson
Johnny Murphy
Edmund Erickson
Linda Starkey
Marlene Schnell
Paul Zeigler
Deanna Henrickson
Sandra Garretts
Carol Prather
Bobby Walker
Direct Blood Drive Under Ridgway Call Emmetsburg May 7
General Ridgway lauds blood donations from the American people as the lifeline for service members. Palo Alto County Red Cross Mobile Unit will visit Emmetsburg on May 7, offering at least 160 donation slots. Contact Mrs. Ray Davenport or co-chairs Mrs. Joe Hoyt and Mrs. E. A. Skewin to sign up or receive instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew B. Ridgway
U. N. Command
Korea
Palo Alto County
Red Cross
Emmetsburg
Ray Davenport
Joe Hoyt
E. A. Skewin
New Telephone Books For Wallingford Co Published
New telephone books for the Wall ingford Telephone Co were printed in the Times office this week and will be mailed to subscribers next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallingford Telephone Co
Times
Subscriptions Date Check and Pro Per Credit Question
The message questions last correction timing on the Times mailing list up to April 14 and asks the reader to verify their address label for pro per credit. It implies a review of subscription records and potential entitlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Traveler P L Dohn Returns From California
P L Dohn and Mrs Dohn breezed into the Times office Tuesday for a hurried greeting after his four months vacation in the California southland. They returned Sunday evening by train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
P. L. Dohn
Times Office
California Southland
Partnerships Formed By Christiansen And Nolan At Hotel Tavern
Earl Christiansen and Bob Nolan lease Hotel Tavern equipment from A. D. McWilliams and assume management Monday. Christiansen runs tavern and lunch room on east Robbins avenue. business currently closed. McWilliams weighing other plans. Nolan’s first venture. Firm expected to attract patronage. Snow In Graettinger Warm In Canada reports and a civil service exam announced for radiochemical positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Furl Christiansen
Dob Nolan
A. D. McWilliams
Mr. Christiansen
East Robbins Avenue
Graettinger
Canada
Sullivan
Winnipeg
Saskatoon
Mercury
California
The
Rule About Age Limit in Local Drawing
Attorney M C Clark states the local drawing rules require participants be at least 12 years old. No entries will be accepted from anyone under 12.
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Atty M. C. Clark
The
Times
Mrs Graettinger Suffering From Stroke in Minnesota
Mrs. M. J. Graettinger of Thief River Falls Minnesota suffered a stroke a week ago. Friends express regret at the news and hope for her early improvement and complete recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Graettinger
Thief River Falls
Minnesota
Graettinger
Change of date for Graettinger Cemetery meeting
The adjourned Graettinger Cemetery association meeting scheduled for May 1 has been moved to May 2 to avoid conflicting with St Pauls Lutheran church father and son banquet.
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Graettinger
Breaking Window Panes
Small boys have been breaking window panes in recent days. A special watch is now in place and when the youths are caught their parents may face a sizable bill.
Mrs Emmett Martin Injured in Odd Tricycle Collision
Mrs Emmett Martin, walking with a limp, collided with a family tricycle operated by a young Martin. The impact resulted in an injured toe and minor injuries.
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Emmett Martin
Martin
Fun Night At The School Gym Friday May 2
The Graetthiner school auditorium will host Fun Night Friday May 2 at 8:00 p m. Three one act plays by the Future Farmers of America are Prof Dummelhead s Class The Cow Was Painted Red and The Womanless Wedding with acts between. The Times display ad outlines further features.
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Graetthiner School
Future
Farmers of America
Dummelhead
Unclaimed prizes mark yesterday's business event
Don Grachtinger was drawn for 10 dollars Lea Wikert for 16 dollars and Andrew Duus for 165 dollars. Next Wednesday afternoon prizes will be 310 15 and 275 dollars. The afternoon drawing will be the last until September. Summer drawings start May 7 at 9:00 p.m. Next Wednesday April 1 is an afternoon 3:00 pm. A 215 dollar top prize makes being in town important.
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Don Grachtinger
Lea Wikert
Andrew Duus
Weir Family Return From California Winter Sojourn
Mr and Mrs Charles Weir arrived home from California where they spent the winter in the west. They have a daughter at Pittsburg and other relatives in the Frisco area. They enjoyed the western winter months.
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Charles Weir
California
West
Pittsburg
Frisco
Summer Business Hours Begin May 7 Wednesday Evenings
Summer business hours go into effect May 7 with stores open Wednesday evenings. Several businesses already announced Wednesday night openings in their newspaper advertisements.
New Homes Planned in Graettinger This Year
Council records show at least three new houses to be built in Graettinger this year. George Singer Fred Masters and C H Clemmensen plan modern residences. LeRoy Miller family home recently completed and occupied by Mr and Mrs George Case and family.
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Graettinger
George Singer
Fred Masters
C. H. Clemmensen
LeRoy Miller
George Case
Our Vexing Problems and the Cost of Defense Bonds
Gerard S. Nollen argues that while government expenses are criticized, the positive side is essential. He stresses defense and foreign aid finance as vital investments in security, liberty, and prosperity, urging Americans to support U. S. defense bonds and believe in collective power for world peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerard S. Nollen
U. S
Bake sale and open house notices from local church and family
The Junior Choir mothers of First Lutheran sponsor a bake sale Saturday afternoon April 26 at Ostby Grocery with all kinds of baked goods and food. Mr and Mrs Clarence Olson of east of Wallingford hold open houses April 27 from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 celebrating their silver wedding anniversary. Art Myhre from Cedar Rapids reports his daughter Sandra graduates high school this year and shares greetings as weather notes describe a week of mild spring and ongoing seeding and plowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ostby Stoke
First Lutheran Church
Ostby
Clarence Olson
East of Wallingford
Cedar Rapids
John
The
Times
Sandra
Art Myhre
Graettinger Band Parents Club
Band Parents Club
Iowa State College
Grachtinger High School
Graettinger High School
Miss Kreul
Perry
Saturcey
Grachtingen
Holstein
Emmetsburg Beats Cylinder In Thriller Pitching Duel
Lloyd McCombs and John Elsenbast teamed up for a 2 to 1 win over Cylinder as Graettinger collected 5 hits and 2 runs. The next day Emmetsburg’s Graettinger took a 9-8 decision with Roger Henningsen allowing 9 hits and 7 runs through four innings. Schedule shows West Bend Mallard Rodman Cylinder Ruthven visits in late April to early May. Coach George Case leads the Graettinger baseball squad.
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Lloyd McCombs
John Elsenbast
Cylinder
Gold Mine City
McCombs
Graettinger
Emmetsburg
Roger Henningsen
Larry Kirkegaard
Arnold Larsen
Graetlinger
West Bend
Mallard
Rodman
Ruthven
George Case
North Town WSCS Holds 12th Annual Meeting at Waterloo
The North Town conference of the Woman's Society of Christian Service met at First Methodist church in Waterloo April 16 and 17 with 998 members in attendance on Thursday. District treasurer Mrs George Singer and local WSCS president Mrs M O Smith attended. Dr Lewis B Carpenter and Miss Dorothy Nyland spoke on leadership and student work within Christian service.
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North Town
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Waterloo
George Singer
M. 0. Smith
WSCS
First Methodist Church
Lewis B. Carpenter
National ‘College For Christian Workers
Kansas City
Dorothy Nyland
Woman's Division of Christian Service
Carpenter
Red Cross Donations Drop Off Points Named
Mrs. Baumunk of Osgood locality chairs Walnut township Red Cross drive. Donations for flood relief can be left at Mills store in Osgood or Walker Feed Store in Graettinger. Walnut compiled 149 of 205 dollars toward its quota, with substantial gifts since. County chapter sent 375 dollars for relief.
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Baumunk
Osgood
Red Cross
Walnut Township
Mills
Walker Feed
Graettinger
Walnut
Old Timers Send Warm Greetings from Kennewick
Lewis A. Larson and wife send best wishes from Kennewick Washington noting they enjoy country life and garden progress after a mild winter. They welcome old friends to visit at 210 5th Ave BE and mention missing news of neighbors' deaths in recent weeks.
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Kennewick
Washington
Kilitor Times
L. A. Larson’s
5Th Ave
Mrs
Lewis A. Larson
Ruthven Doctor Dr. H. M. Houston Dies at 82
Dr. H. M. Houston died Monday afternoon at five o'clock aged 82. Ruthven physician of 58 years and veteran of the Spanish War and World War I. Funeral at the Catholic church Ruthven Friday morning at 9:30.
Graettinger Students Named on ISU College Honor Roll
Two Graettinger students appear on the winter honor roll at Iowa State Teachers College along with 249 peers. JoAnn Flannegan earns an 8.47 grade average while Mavin Knutsen records an 8.38. The list is reported by M. J. Nelson, dean of faculty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Graettinger
Iowa State Teachers College
M. J. Nelson
JoAnn Flannegan
Mavin Knutsen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Vy. S.M
V. S.C. Oy
General Ridgway
BLOOD
Earl Christiansen
Bob Nolan
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Veterans Administration
Civil Service
Frio
D.C
Central Board of U. S
D. C
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