St Pauls Circles Set Meetings and Events
St Pauls Lutheran circles meet August 15 at various homes and Lake Okoboji, with several circles not meeting. Esther Circle of First Lutheran meets August 19 at Dr Dawsons cottage on Ingham Lake. WSCS of Methodist church hosts August 21 with several hostesses. Carol Gjerde celebrates birthday with informal party. Mrs James Nelson also birthday observance. Three events include 25th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Sampson with open house at First Lutheran Church. Lost Island Islanders 4 H club held Achievement Day July 30 and meeting July 26 with demonstrations, project talks, and table setting tips.
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St. Paul’s
Esther
Dawson Cottage
First Lutheran Church
Dr. Dawson
Ingham Lake
Dawson
Duane Hereim
Carol Gjerde
Omer Gjerde
Gjerde
Arnold Sampson
Sampsons
Robert
Kenneth Sorensen
Wayne Dodge
Milford
Merle Suss
Gracttinger
Lost Island Islanders 4-H Club
Shirley Beck
Palio Fund
Darlene Wilcox
Siueh
Donna Suss
Pauling Wilcox
Eva Brown
Lorraine Suss
Mrs. Jorgensen
Mr. Oleson
Rasmus Family Members Leave Pomona Visit
Mr and Mrs Wm D Rasmus senior of Pomona California depart after visiting parents Mr and Mrs Wm A Rasmussen at their home.
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Wm. D. Rasmussen
Pomona
Calif
Wm. A. Rasmussen
Printing services ad says call The Times 164
A compact classified notice urges readers to call The Times at 164 for printing services including lutterneags envelopes or other printing options. The ad emphasizes quick service and local reach.
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the Times
Local Family Visits and Local News Snippets
Local residents share visits and updates from Mallard Waseca and Ottumwa. Orland Thoreson arrives on naval leave from Norfolk aboard USS Huntington as electronics tech. LeRoy Show returns to C N oil company duties after California trip. Dr. Paul Langehough visits his parents in Ottumwa Iowa City medical patient Janet Anderson returns home. Weekend guests include Floyd Masters Paula from Waterloo and other local families. Additional guests and births noted with neighbors and relatives in Ottumwa and Spencer.
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Orland Thoreson
Curt Thoreson
Orland
Norfolk, Va
Huntington
LeRoy Show
C & N Oil Company
California
Omaha
Birth announcements for Larry Lee Cowden and Jean Louise Munson
Mr and Mrs Robert E Cowden of Lincoln Nebraska announce a son Larry Lee born Tuesday August 12. He has a brother Lynn. Maternal grandparents Elner Bisgard of Grachtinger. John Munson Jr of rural Emmetsburg is father of daughter Jean Louise born Sunday August 10 weighing 6 lbs 10 oz. Paternal grandparents John Munson Sr of Gramttinger and Alvin Kruse of Royal.
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Robert E. Cowden
Lincoln
Nebr
Larry Lee
Lynn
Elner Bisgard
Grachtinger
John Munson Jr
Emmetsburg
Jean Louise
Munsons
John Munson Sr
Gramttinger
Alvin Kruse
Royal
Wayne Ditsworth Named Soldier of the Month
Pfc. Wayne Ditsworth of Britt has been named Soldier of the Month for the 570th Company at Croix France, earning runner up in the Army wide award. His unit praised his military appearance and bearing, with Capt. Cucul commending him as a credit to his outfit and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Ditsworth
Britt, Town
Hazel Sevdy
Grachtinger
570Th Co
Croix
France
Ditsworth
Anthony Cucul
Britt
Leo Sankeys
Janelle Morgan
Burt Wins Midget Tourney at North Town Invite
The Burt Midgets edged Estherville 6-5 to win the North Town Invitational championship. Wesley beat Lake Park 6-1 in the consolation final. Estherville had the tying run on third when a squeeze bunt failed and the tag at the plate ended the game.
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Burt
North Town
Estherville
Wesley
Lake Park
Hadley Castor
Diy Goeerdes
Larry Bradshaw
Estherville Miters
Evergreen Park
Dianivison
Sheross
Millerville
Bradshaw
Harmer
Blair
Wallingford Social News From Mrs Earnest Skattebo
Wallingford residents host visitors including Mr and Mrs Lawrence Gage and family from Opeousus Louisiana. Mr Gage works as a federal meat inspector. They plan visits to Kaye Gage in Estherville and other relatives. Nearby guests include Mr and Mrs Denver Lothlom and two daughters from Atlanta Missouri. Norman Egeland family attended the Sampson anniversary in Graettinger. Lars Thomson family drove to Mason City for Nancy's return. Dale Van Noy family of Faribault Minnesota visited Albert Christopher’s home. Magilyn Dgeland stayed with Jeanne Skattebo. Lester Larsen and Mrs Tindal teach at Wallingford school.
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Lawrence Gage
Harry
Bobbie Juan
Ope- Jousus
Louisiana
Gage
Vernon Predericksen
Grover
Lowisiana
My. Gage
Kaye
Estherville
Denver Lotblom
Atlanta
Missouri
Lotblom
Henry Lothiam
Norman Egeland
Sampson
Graeltinger
Sampsons
Egelands
Lars ‘Thomson
Mason City
Nancy
Dale van Noy
Faribault
Minnesota
Albert Christopher
Magilyn Dgeland
Jeanne Skatiebo
Lester Larsen
Tinda
Wallingford School
Nebraska Lady Wishes She Could Share Moisture
Mia Kress from Weston Nebraska writes of drought and desire for rain. She recalls July rainfall total about 11 inches in her area while nearby Lincoln reported over 15 inches and early August added 2 to 7 inches as harvest stalled and wheat needed drying. She laments the need for moisture and hopes for rain to end.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
Hospital admissions and discharges list
Holy Family Hospital admitted Donald Johnson of Graettinger on Wednesday August 6 and Mrs Elisabeth Hossath of Graettinger on Sunday August 10 and Mrs Wesley Dalen of Wallingford on Monday August 11. Don Johnson of Graettinger was dismissed on Friday August 8. Emmetsburg Hospital admitted Ronald A. Twait of Graettinger on Wednesday August 6.
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Donald Johnson
Graettinger
Elisabeth Hossath
Gracttinger
Wesley Dalen
Wallingford
Don Johnson
Emmetsburg Hospital
Ronald A. Twait
Old Yeller shines in Disney epic with young cast
The Technicolor adventure stars Tommy Kirk and Kevin Corcoran as the Coates children with Jeff York Beverly Washburn and Chuck Connors in supporting roles. Spike the dog Old Yeller dominates the film as a brave faithful canine whose summer experiences stir love laughter and heartache for Travis and his family. In a separate item Don Johnson of Graettinger is hospitalized after a machine accident injuring his left hand two fingers amputated and another injured his hand. he remains under care.
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Tommy Kirk
Kevin Corcoran
Coates
Jeff York
Beverly Washburn
Chuck Connors
Disney
Spike
Yeller
Coiles
Travis
Dorothy McGuire Triumpha
Watie Coates
Fess Parker
Jin
Tommy Kirkdors
Arliss Coates
Don Johnson
Graettinger
Graettinger Block and Tile Co
Don
Beatrice Johnson
Spirit Lake Child Injured After Ladder Fall
Hicharl Duhn five year old son of Mr and Mrs Louie Duhn of Spirit Lake and former Graettinger residents was hospitalized Thursday after suffering facial cuts and bruises from a ladder fall. He is reported recovering satisfactorily.
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Hicharl
Louie Duhn
Spirit Lake
Graettinger
Ursula Marley Smith Receives Master of Science Degree
Ursula Marley Smith of Los Angeles California received her Master of Science Degree in Education with a major in administration at Saint Mary College graduation ceremonies. She is the wife of Wm E Smith and has taught sixth grade at St Joseph parochial school for four years. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm A Marley, formerly residents of Grachtinger Sheldon then California.
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Ursula Marley Smith
Los Angeles
Calif
Saint Mary College
Sheldon
California
Graetlinger FFA rider takes second in Palo Alto fair tractor rodeo
Bob Reeves representing the Graetlinger FFA chapter earned second place in the tractor rodeo at the Palo Alto county fair Tuesday night. Butch Monk of Ruthven won first. Other local fair results will be published as available.
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Bob Reeves
Graetlinger Ffa
Palo Alto County
Butch Monk
Ruthven
Socom
Graettinger Municipal Light Plant Board Meeting Minutes
The Graettinger Municipal Light Plant board met August 11 1958 with all members present approving the minutes and paying all bills except Globe Machinery and Supply Co invoice sp05829. A transfer of 2000 to the bond fund was approved and the meeting adjourned after routine motions. Also listed are numerous utility and supplier payments and a brief local notice. A separate report notes Lloyd Preking of Marion township sustaining arm injuries from a windrower while removing canvass from the machine.
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Hannen
Petersen
Globe Machinery & Supply Co
Hansen
General Fund
Chicago
R. 1
Pacific
R. I. & Pacific
Standard Oil
Cooper Petroleum
Glob Machinery & Supply
Terry-Durin Co
Smith's Janitors Supply
Electric Motor Service
Tridustrind T & A
TAL Del's Farmers Supply
White
Rasmussen Standard
Clover Farm
Gaaettinger Telephone Ca
Bud's
The
Graettinger Times
Ralph Masters
Graettinger Lumber Co
G. F. Shaver
Lars C. Peten
James &. Hansen
Josephine Wilypatrick
See
Lloyd Preking
Marion Township
Prize winner at Minnesota State Fair horse show announced
Mrs Prank Rossler Jr of Minomanic Wik will prize RouRnt at the fair. Seven night performances and five matinees run Aug 23 to Sept 1. Rossler guided her Belgian mare Judy to top place in the 1957 former's single cart hitch event.
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Prank Rossler
Minomanic
Wik
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Methodist Church
Gayle Kuyper
Muriel Gaddis
Betty Gaddis
Edith Luhman
Idella Mammen
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Luella Harris
Maxine Iverson
Rose Weir
Charlotte Alger
Flossie Miller
James Nelson
H. H. Gjerde
Alta Reynolds
Nettie Rathman
Florence Swift
Elizabeth Herrmann
Lena Rosburg
Bessie Howard
Marie Reeves
Rose Peterson
Irene Salheim
Trent Nissen
Emma Montgomery
Opal Anderson
Louisa Oddson
Tina Sampson
Robert Sampson
Albert Jensen
S. T. Sampson
Albert Norris
Martin Norris
Arnold Bisgeard
Melvin Nissen
Forrest Perdue
Duane Mattheis
Lost Island
Mrs. Beck
Club
Maureen Murphy
Mary Joyce
Drive-In
Iowa
THURS
Twilight
GODS
Rock Hudson
Cyd Charisse
SUN
Frank Sinatra
Tony Curtis
Natalie Wood
Chorune
Jmione
Hersleff's
Hersleff’s
Hersleff
Gerettinger
Arnold Girres
Marvin Clark
Ann Girres
Mallard
Waseca
Minn
Arnold
Inlaw
Mit
Leo Girres
Familly
Paul Langehough
Iowa City
Dr. Langehough
Mrs
A. I. Langehough
Janet Anderson
Clancy Anderson
Floyd Masters
Paula
Waterloo
Paul Peton
John Carlson
Leonard Huebscher
Guy Sturdevant
Sandra
Susie Hanson
Roy Young
Keith Menken
Sandy and
Linda
Cedar Falls
Daniel Rush
Donald Ray
Diane Kay
Earl Bisgard
Ottumwa
Gloria Browner
Clearwater, Minn
Bisgards
Sally Zuverich
Jean Burbrech
Relda Hurley
Dorthy Kuntz
Spencer
Britt Tribune
Earnest Skattebo
Times Office
Mia
Frank Kress
Eugene Kres
Weston
Weston, Nebr
Graettinger Municipal Light Plant
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