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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1951
Page
5
Graettinger’s league team beat Tri Mont 9 to 7 under floodlights in a high scoring night that thrilled fans. Sherburn held a number of supporters watching the outcome determine the league lead as Graettinger pulled ahead.
The Midget ball players entertained their coach, George Case, at a weiner roast at the park Monday evening. Mothers helped prepare the party and the boys presented a beautiful table lamp. Ball playing followed the roast with dads joining in. A very happy occasion.
The list shows a sequence of softball games between Graettinger Block and Tile, Graettinger Implement, Lost Island, Farmers Creamery, Farmers Elevator, Buds Service, and FFA with various dates from August 6 to September 7. A separate note states attorney Merrill Clark has rented the Watson Building and will open a Graettinger law office soon.
Tonight Terris baseball hosts Graettinger league team at Evergreen Park under ideal weather. A strong crowd is expected as local interest runs high. Pvt Gene McDonald arrives home from Korea on a 28 day furlough to visit family before reporting to Fort Sheridan Illinois.
Friday night Farm Creamery beat Graettinger Block and Tile 8 to 4 as Stuers pitched for the winners and Perdue for the losers. Elevator defeated Buds 11 to 2 with Brady pitching for Elevator and Schealler for Buds. Monday Farm Service edged Farmers Creamery with credited support from umpires, Pritchard and Stueve. Elevator then beat Lost Island 8 to 6 with Warren Christianson on the mound for the Elevator and Hermanson for Lost Island.
The Timed publisher met with Don Potter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Potter, before he leaves for Germany. His field artillery unit sails August 20 to Bremershaven, comprising the Estherville company with men from Graettinger Wallingford Estherville and nearby areas.
James Twigg reports July DHIA results with 24 tested herds totaling 310 cows. Average production per cow 868 pounds of milk 81.4 pounds butterfat. Two new herds joined Willig Brothers Mallard and Oscar Nielsen and Son Ruthven. Also notes Doyle Hansen, 11, ill at University Hospital Iowa City with family hopeful for recovery.
New state law requires all beer license applications to be filed thirty days in advance. Parties interested should note the deadline and prepare filings accordingly. The change imposes a set time frame for timely submission and regulatory compliance.
Display ad in today's Times invites readers to contact H A El Senbast, the local agent, for home purchases and immediate inquiries.
A group of men gathered at Ray Kischer farm to harvest 40 acres of grain while Kischer is in Rochester hospital. Seven combines were in operation with volunteers including Donald Elbert, Fred Wolfe, David Clemmenson, Walter Tindall, and many others. Ladies provided a large meal, with Jack Wolfe of Graettinger supplying sandwiches and watermelons and others contributing the rest.
Superintendent and Mrs E V Manchester and children Karen Michael and Korene returned from a four week vacation covering 18 states and 6987 miles. They toured the Pacific Northwest visited Grand Coulee dam Portland Sacramento Los Angeles Las Vegas Grand Canyon Salt Lake City Denver and more. Highlights included a giant Redwood tree 874 feet tall and 85 feet base diameter and a view of the second largest saw mill in the world.
Story reading hours return next Saturday afternoon at the City Library. Mrs. Robert Barringer will lead the younger group at 3 00 and Mrs. E V Manchester the older group at 4 00. Children know their group.
The city of Boston Massachusetts hosts the largest dry dock in the United States, indicating a major maritime facility with capacity and strategic significance for shipbuilding and repair activities.
Rain halted Wallingford's sixth annual event with a revised schedule. Ledyard vs Johngoa ve and Ted's of Emmetaburg lead Thursday's slate. Sunday features West Bend against Fort Dodge at 2:00 p.m and Wallingford facing the winner at 3:20 p.m. The finals shift to Wednesday night August 15 with the consolation at 8:00 and the championship Sunday August 14. The Hottentots visit Wallingford Sunday night at 6:80, led by Johnny Bright, an all American who also excels in softball.
Rev Edward Maynard takes charge of Immaculate Conception Graettinger on August 1 coming from Ledyard where he pastored for 18 years He is a popular priest from West Bend and succeeds Rev D K Hurley who retired to St Anthony's Home Sioux City Graettinger marks its third pastor in sixty years of the parish history
Abe Summers at Peterson Welding Shop building urges farmers to avoid the rush by bringing in plowshares early. The notice emphasizes prompt submission and local service for farm equipment repairs and sharpening.
Maps of Graettinger are available from the town clerk for $10 each without frames. The colored maps are zoned and sold at cost, reflecting the actual price.
Accompanied by Yard Representative Emlin Bergeson of The House of Bergeson Sioux City and friend Lloyd Tranatrum he visited Graettinger Monday Bergeson is a Mid-West Live Stock Commission Co member and former Palo Alto county representative to the Town legislature The Bergeson family maintains ties to their old hometown and friends here Pfe John Haag Patient In California Hospital
A lightning bolt hit the gas and supply company building on Highway 9 four miles west of Spirit Lake, starting a blaze noticed by a gasoline transport driver who alerted authorities. The same storm struck an Estherville electric pole, cutting power to about half the city. The week brought warm days and light rain with a promising corn crop outlook for the year.
The 1951 Old Settlers picnic at Evergreen Park Grasttinger was canceled due to heavy rain last Sunday. Rain stopped by noon but over an inch of moisture left the ground soggy and unusable.
Open house and an ice cream social will be sponsored by the First Lutheran Ladies Aid on Sunday, August 11, in the remodeled church parlors. The menu includes barbecued hamburgers, pie, cake, ice cream and coffee. The event will be served in the afternoon, during supper, and in the evening.
The Legion and Auxiliary announce their annual picnic at Evergreen Park Graettinger on Sunday August 12. The event opens with a noon picnic dinner and invites all ex service men their wives and children. It remains a popular annual event.
Mike Weinholzer resumes work at his jewelry store after a weeks long vacation prompted by a heart attack. The doctor advised rest, and he plans to follow medical orders for a gradual return to duties.
The Gracttinger town election will be held Tuesday November 6 the Tuesday after the first Monday in November. The mayor five councilmen and treasurer elected next November will not take office until April 1 1952 and their term will expire January 1 1954. The present officers were elected for two years and will hold office until April 1 1952. The state law requires the election of town officers in November of the odd numbered years. The present town officers are Adolph Spies mayor Ernie Andresen Joe Grady James Hansen Jack Wolfe and Earl Erickson councilmen Leo Hughes treasurer. The clerk is Sullivan Coan appointed by the mayor and approved by the council. Police officers are Albert Jensen and Leo Counley appointed by the mayor and salary fixed by the council.
The American Legion Auxiliary announces officers: President Clarissa Swanson first vice Clara Suse second vice Olive Downs secretary Helen Potter treasurer Arlene Bighton historian Irene Petersen chaplain Ellan Lundgren executive committee Lillian Barringer Leta McCombs Mayme Hayes Mrs Frans Swanson attended the department convention at Des Moines August 1 2 3.
Ray Kischer is a patient in Rochester Hospital. He and Mrs. Kischer went there a week ago. Mr. Kischer is undergoing examination and treatment. Friends hope for early improvement and recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Wilson of Terris stay at the Kischer home to care for children and farm work.
Mrs James Mahan came home from Holy Family hospital at the end of the week after an operation. Friends are glad to learn she is recovering nicely and rapidly regaining her health.
Announcement states school will not open until the first week of September with Labor Day registration only. Full classes begin Tuesday, September 4, due to school facilities not ready and a shorter summer vacation from late May closing. Officials emphasize the opening week is crucial to be ready.
Mrs. Synneva Olson, 70, died Tuesday morning at Holy Family hospital after five weeks illness including three weeks as patient. Virus pneumonia listed as cause. Funeral services were held at Sandin Funeral Home Estherville at 1 00 pm and First Lutheran church Graettinger at 2 00 pm. Burial followed at Valley View cemetery east of Graettinger. Survived by three sons Fred Clarence and Leos ward and two daughters Mrs Henry Valen and Mrs Edgar Iverson. Complete obituary next week.
The Graettinger FFA Livestock Judging team finished second with 384 of 450 points at the Black and White Dairy Show in Spencer, trailing Ida Grove by 14. Seventeen teams competed, with Graettinger’s four members Alien Thu Merlin Norris Arnold Madsen and Dick Wikert guided by coach Dale Schnirving as they prepare for upcoming fairs and expositions with local breeders listed among their supporters.
The district Holstein Show at Clay County Fair Grounds Spencer on Thursday August 2 featured top wins by Spies and Levi and Ronald Chapman of Palo Alto County. Spies Carnation Magic Ace led the senior and grand championship and inspired multiple firsts including bull calf three year old bull and several cows and produce of dam. Ronald Chapman’s aged cow won grand championship with other firsts in his lineup. Jimmie Levin’s 4 H heifer calf earned second in open judging for boys 16 and under, while Orlin Solberg won a door prize pure bred Holstein heifer from Herman Eggink farm. Mrs James Chapman finished second in women's judging.
Dutch Thompsen a Belmond clothing merchant called at the Times office Saturday afternoon. He had been at Spencer for golf, visiting Graettinger for an over Sunday stay. His family plans to drive Sunday for a family gathering. he is well known with hundreds of friends in Graettinger.
Miss Anna Horrem leaves by bus for Los Angeles on Saturday to spend a month with her niece Mrs Edwin Jorgensen and family.
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