Japanese Missionaries Visit St Pauls Church August 8 and 11
Members and friends of St Pauls Lutheran church host Pastor and Mrs Lloyd Neve missionaries to Japan August 8 11. Pastor Neve speaks at a joint service at 8 30 a m August 8 and Mrs Neve will address the women August 11 at 2 80 p m. The Neves are touring on furlough after active ministry around Kurume Fukuoka and Beppu Kyushu and will share experiences including floods they endured in Japan. They also discuss world Christianity during their Midwest visit.
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St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Lloyd Neve
Japan
Pastor Neve
Neve
Methodist’ Church
United States
Lake Okoboji
Kurume
Fukuoka
Beppu
Kyushu
Neves
Palestine
Italy
Germany
Denmark
Holland
Britain
Kindergarten Registration Delays Slow Start This Fall
More information on kindergarten enrollment appears as the Times notes age requirements for 1954 starts. Children born after November 15, 1949 must register with birth certificates. Official counts show about 70 expected, but only 24 to 32 names listed so far, with many registrations pending after 3 pm Wednesday.
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the Times
Keinedergarten
Patricia Carter
Bruce Johnson
Vicki Wolfe
Irian Dalen
Robert Biggaard
Ronald Fade
Paul Bisgard
Katherine Bradlay
Michael Hoyt
Linn Hagstrom
Terrance Young
Susan Winters
LeRoy Mowry
Karen Stader
Gary Dalen
Mark Reynolda
Richard Dalen
Robette’ Held
Francis Kempf
Gregory Jensen
Jeanne Wikert
Connie Dobbins
Danny Brown
Donald Nitchalle
Dorothy Mahan
Francia McGreevey
Roy Jensen
Jerry Grethen
Lorraine Hankey
Darwin Olesen
Sharman Nichtern
Alan Bonstead
Mary Mahan
David Zeigler
Pee-Wee Pee-Wees Swamp Fenton In 12-0 Pitching Win
Graettingur Pee-Wee baseball team routed Fenton 12-0 in a three inning game at Evergreen Park on Thursday night. Tody Murray pitched for the locals, striking out five in nine batters faced, allowing no hits. Graettinger scored eight in the first inning as six batters walked. Murray, Baedke and Masters had hits, and in the third inning Murray doubled with Baedke singling as two more walks added four runs.
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Graettingur
Fenton
Evergreen Park
Tody Murray
Graettinger
Murray
Baedke
Masters
Baédke
Ruthven
Hhe
Burg
Christiansen
Gary Masters
Roland
Graettinger Man Fined After Friday Night Altercation
A Graettinger man paid a fine in Mayor's Court for a Friday night altercation on Main Street. An Eutherville man also paid a $10 fine in connection with the incident.
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Graettinger
Eutherville
Thom
Soeney
Graettinger Two-Ball Foursome Planned at Estherville
Graettinger golfing couples plan a two-ball foursome at Estherville Country Club on Sunday afternoon at two o clock. Couples wishing to join should contact Mrs. R. T. Nase or Mrs. Joy in charge of the event.
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Graettinger
Estherville Country Club
R. T. Nase
Joy
Ninth Annual Softball Meet at Wallingford
Stanley Young of Wallingford announced pairings for the ninth Invitational Softball Tournament to be held August 9 to 12 and 14. Wallingford opens against Spirit Lake August 9 at 8 PM, followed by Whittemore versus Cylinder at 9 PM.
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Stanley Young
Wallingford
Spirit Lake
Whittemore
Cylinder
Humboldt
Baby Photo Contest At Grein Electric Grein Electric
Folks of Graettinger and vicinity may enter a baby photo contest at Grein Electric Store with 500 dollars in cash prizes. A children’s photographer will take pictures Thursday Aug 12 from 10 am to 5 pm for ages up to 13. Judging focuses on personality and expression.
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Graettinger
Grein Electric
The
Times
Sentences handed to seven Graettinger Estherville youths
Four Graettinger youths and three Estherville youths faced district court after an incident at an Emmet county farm on July 22. An Estherville woman drew six months at Rockwell City reform school and parole on good behavior. The oldest male received one year in county jail and the next oldest two years probation. Two boys were sent to the Boys Training School. Two Estherville women got probation, the third sentenced as well.
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Graettinger
Estherville
Fred M. Hudson
Emmet
Womens’ Reformatory
Rockwell City
Gat Eldove
Graettinger and Pomeroy and Bancroft Tourney Pairings
Graettinger meets Pomeroy and Armstrong faces Bancroft in the tournament. Graettinger residents have begun installing concrete curb and gutter along property to aid drainage with surveying provided by the town. Early participants include Frank Christensen and others, with additional signups led by D. C. Barringer and Sam Watson.
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Graettinger
Frank Christensen
Leo Hughes
Martin Funeral Home
Omer Gjerde
Thomas Thomson
Charles Westfall
Thoreson Hdwe
Rouse Chevrolet
5. Coan
County Mayors Meet to Tackle Traffic Problems
Graettinger Mayor Thomas Thomson joined seven Palo Alto County town leaders at Emmetsburg to form a safety committee focused on traffic safety. They plan a county wide organization and a Sept 9 meeting. A. E. Pertl of West Bend chaired by gubernatorial appointment. Attendees include mayors Thomson, Brown, Firking, Ausland, Froh, Thomas, Grange and Olson plus Sheriff Miller Deputy Bigenius and Patrolman Lewis.
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Graettinger
Thomas Thomsen
Palo Alto
Emmetsburg
Palo Alto County
A. E. Pertl
West Bend
W. S. Beardsley
Thomas Thomson
John J. Brown
Leola Firking
Rodman
James Ausland
Curlew
John Froh
Mallard
Edward Thomas
Cylinder
W. L. Grange
Ruthven
James Olson
Dick Miller
Jim Bigenius
Wilton F. Lewis
Children's Story Hour at City Library Saturday
Miss Patty Andresen will read at the library room in City Hall for a children's weekly Story Hour next Saturday at 3 p m. Pre school through third grade children are invited to attend.
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Patty ‘Andresen
City Hall
Winners Named in Wallingford Contest Tonight
Joan Brinkman was named Personality Queen at Wallingford last night with Esther Larsen as runner-up. Marvin Sevatson won the Talent contest, held for Twelve Mile Lake and High Lake townships at Wallingford ball park on Wednesday Aug 4. Winners will appear at the Emmet county fair Aug 10-19. the Personality Queen receives 50 dollars to buy a sash for the county finals.
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Joan Brinkman
Wallingford
Esther Larsen
Marvin Sevatson
Twelve Mile Lake
High Lake
Emmet
Stan Young
Bud Root
Lars Thompson
Romaine Heldeckers
Ole Refeell
Henry Lofblom
Art ‘Skattebo
E Andreasen
Howard Beaver
Leroy Schacherer
Mry
E. B. Burg
Legion Picnic at Lost Island State Park Aug 8
The Grachtinger American Legion invites all servicemen and families to its annual picnic at Lost Island state park next Sunday Aug 8. Attendees should bring sandwiches and a covered dish. ice cream and beverages are provided free. Legion officials hope for good attendance and a welcoming gathering for both members and nonmembers. Also a rummage sale by the W S C S of the Methodist church on Aug 14 with food served both afternoon and evening. sale location to be announced later.
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Legion
Grachtinger American Legion
Lost Island State Park
W.S.C.S
Methodist Church
Sears Auto First Prize in Sioux City Centennial Parade
A 1904 Sears automobile, owned by A. Christiansen of Graettinger, won first prize in the nuty di vision of the Sioux City centennial parade last Saturday. Sponsored by Elkin Motors of Sioux City, the renovated car defeated more than thirty entries and the parade was televised.
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Sears
A. ©. Christiansen
Graettinger
Sioux City
Elkin Motors
Semifinals Tonight Finals Sunday at Evergreen Park
Three trophies on display in C A Jensen and Son window honor Graettinger Midget tournament top teams. Winners receive trophies after the championship game Sunday at Ny erereen park.
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Evergreen Park
Graettinger
C. A. Jensen & Son
Graettinger Bucks Open North Iowa Midget Tourney Action
Graettinger and Graettinger Ruthven clash in Ever Green Park semi final night with Pomeroy, Armstrong, Bancroft in Friday and Sunday finals. Local prizes include Graettinger Bucks awarded to winners. multiple games feature 10 18 and 100 Buck prizes.
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Graettinger
James Currans
Howard Hanson
H. C. Munson
Faat Pomeroy
North Iowa
Evergrean Park
Armstrong
Bancroft
Graettinger Blacktopping Project Begins on East Streets
The Hargrave Construction Co starts asphalt work in Graettinger with prep grading and scarifying on Van Gorden Walnut and Maple streets. Rain delayed crews. project may finish in three to four weeks with full width blacktopping planned at downtown intersections and several blocks extended beyond initial list.
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Hargrave Construction Co. Eeereer
Mwuni-Wepetrpenenet Tr
van Gorden
Walnut
Maple
The
Hargrave Co
Graettinger
Pvt Richard Peton Completes Basic Training at Fort Leonard Wood
Pvt Richard D. Peton son of Mr and Mrs Paul E Peton Rt 1 recently completed basic infantry training at Fort Leonard Wood with a unit of the 6th Armored Division After induction at his home station he moved through the 6045th ASU Reception Station for initial clothing and tests to determine his Army assignment
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Fort Leonard Wood, Mo
Richard D. Peton
Paul E. Peton
Rt. 1
Fort Leonard Wood
6Th. Armored Division
Pvt
Peton
6045Th
ASU
Extensive Fire Damages Fred Nissen Home
A Tuesday morning blaze east of the Rock Island tracks damaged the Fred Nissen residence and its contents. The fire started from a kerosene stove used to heat water. Myra Nissen was away, and Fred Nissen awakened to flames and escaped through the porch and east door. He drove the car to Clarence Clemengen’s home to summon help. flames engulfed the porch and east end before firefighters arrived. Interior damage was extensive with upstairs contents scorched. downstairs suffered fire, smoke, and water damage.
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Fred Nissen
Rock Island Tracks
Myra
Nissen
Mr. Nissen
Clarence Clemengen
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