New Methodist Pastor Begins Here Sunday
The Rev. Johannaes A. Amundsen, newly appointed pastor of the Grachtinger Methodist church, will start duties this week and preach his first sermon next Sunday. He comes from Ravenwood Missouri with wife Delores and four children after marriage in 1945. The family includes Diana Jean FohhT Qalini and Beth Ann. Delores Drehmer of Corning New York is his wife’s former name. Dr. Amundsen holds doctorates in physical medicine and divinity and has worked in youth leadership and MYF programs. He belongs to Boy Scouts of America and the American Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johannaes A. Amundsen
Grachtinger Methodist Church
Amundsen
Ravenwood
Delores
Diana Jean
Fohht
Jqalini
Ana Waz Beth Ann
Mra
Delores Drehmer
Corning
New York
Amundsens
College of Swedish Massage
Institute of Drugless Therapy
Western Univ
Emmaus Bible School
Moody Bible Institute
Rodehaver School of Music
American Divinity School
Amundaecn
Midwinter Institute
MYF
Boy Scouts of America
American Legion
Fire Tuesday At Fred Rubink Shop Near Rock Island Depot
A Tuesday noon fire at Fred Rubink's storage shed and adjacent blacksmith shop just east of the Rock Island depot gutted the storage shed and damaged both structures. Firemen contained the blaze quickly, with contents water soaked. Rubink said sparks from his equipment likely started the fire as he left to dine, and nearby grass fires were sparked by the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Rubink
Rock Island
Rubink
Billy Graham Feature at Watson Theatre This Week
Bam Watson announces a special Sunday Monday and Wednesday showing at the Watson Theatre. The film The Mighty Fortress stars Billy Graham and is billed as an experience that lingers in the heart and mind. See ad in this week’s Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Graham
Watson Theatre
Bam Watson
Watson Theater
Watson
Mr. Watson
Rouse Plowing Demonstration Today at Graettinger
An advertisement in this week’s Times notes a 1 p.m. Allis Chalmers plowing demonstration today at the Dan Miller farm one half mile south and west of Graettinger on the north side of the road. The event features the new 45-WD Allis tractors and plows. The Graettinger Municipal light plant reports the arrival of new street light poles and rapid progress on the main street lighting system. The 10-foot overhanging luminaires were installed and turned on around 7 p.m. Wednesday drawing shoppers to see the bright modernization along Graettinger’s main street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouse Chevrolet and Implement Co
Graettinger
Allis Chalmers
Dan Miller
Allis
Graettinger Municipal Light Plant
Grachtinger
Softball Doubleheader At Park Tonight
The married men's softball team will face the single men and the young girls play their dads in a softball doubleheader set for Thursday at Evergreen Park. The event was moved from Tuesday due to bad weather.
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Evergreen Park
Prizes Unclaimed After Last Night's Lucky Draw
No one claimed the two large jackpots. Mrs. Lou Schafer took the $10 prize while Mrs. Alman Young and Earl Bisgaard did not claim the $15 and $75 awards. Mrs. Frank Kempf also did not claim the $100. Next Wednesday’s drawings will offer 10 15 100 and 100 Bucks.
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Lou Schafer
Almon Young
Earl Bisgaard
Frank Kempf
Youngster Escapes Serious Effects Of Pill Swallowing
Last Thursday afternoon two year old Ivan Janssen nearly died after swallowing about 30 pills from a high kitchen shelf in Emmetsburg. He was rushed to the hospital where his stomach was pumped and he recovered quickly the same day. Ivan is the son of Mr and Mrs Leo Janssen of Graettinger.
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Ivan Leo Janssen
Ivan
Emmetsburg
Ivan Leo
Leo Janssen
Graettinger
Mr. Janssen
The
Graettinger Block and Tile Co
Donkey Softball Crowd At Evergreen Park Draws Big Turnout
A Sunday Donkey softball game at Evergreen Park drew an estimated crowd of over 700, described as the season’s largest. Sponsored by the Gratchinger American Legion Post, the Lions Club won unofficially 5 to 3 amid festive confusion, with tallying uncertain.
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Evergreen Park
Ail
Grachtinger American Legion
Lions Club
Legion
Doss Accepts Assistant Professor Role at Missouri College
Keith Doss, long time Graettinger school teacher, takes post as Assistant Professor of Speech at Central Missouri State College in Warrensburg. He will instruct Dramatics and related subjects, joining the college faculty. Parents Invited to Methodist Church Service for Dedication.
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Jack Schemmel
Rock Rapids
Towa
Graettinger
Moe
Wartburg College
U. S. Navy
Keith Doss
Doss
Missouri College
Central Missouri State College
Warrensburg
Services Held For Bertha Halverson
Bertha Agnes Halverson 68 died August 17 1953 after a fall led to infection. Services were at Lost Island Lutheran Church Spencer hospital cared for her, with burial at Test Island Center. She leaves a large family, many relatives and noted church worker who spent life aiding others.
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Lost Ann Latheraun
Brethi Halverson
Spencer
Paul G. Tolo
Test Island
Halverson
Arne Abwahamsen
Jo Shor
George Neilson
Norman the
Spencer Hospital
At & P.m
Bertha
Carrie T Malverson
Henry
Esther Simonsen
Jorgen
Iva) Paulsen
Craettinger
Mack
Gertrude) McKean
Armstrong
Corwin
Myrtle) Warner
Des Moines
Orville
Lillian) Lufkin
Aberdeen
South Oak
Bertha Halverson
Ty Ro
Lost Island Home Mission Society
Lost Island
Graettinger
Rain Brings Mixed Help as Hail Douses Local Fields
Local rainfall varied from under an inch near town to up to three inches east of town, delivered Tuesday evening by a heavy shower. The rain, though late for corn, offers some relief for soybeans and will reduce fire danger and aid fall plowing. Farmers report hail damage to beans, but insurance payments are not widespread.
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Avorst
Drouth
Chraettinger
Bain Cfm
Times
GraetUinger Band Parents Plan First Fall Meeting
The GraetUinger Band Parents announce their first fall meeting on Monday evening, August 29, in the band room at the school house. All members are urged to attend.
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GraetUinger Band
Vielock
Mayor Urges Town Pre Labor Day Clean Up
Graettinger officials urge residents to mow weeds and remove rubbish before Labor Day. Mayor Thomas Thomson asks cooperation to keep properties attractive for visitors and to present Graettinger well during the holiday period.
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Times
Thomas Thomson
Graettinger
Graettlinger
Local towns gather for memory of Callender resident
A memorial mention lists many friends and relatives from Spencer Ringsted Estherville Armstrong Ruthven Emmetsburg and nearby communities. The note reflects a communal tribute to a deceased Callender resident with regional attendance and support.
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Callender
Spencer
Ringsted
Estherville
Armstrong, Ruthven
Emmetsbury
Maany Olther
Free Acts Set For Labor Day Program Here
Labor Day plans advance for Gravtlinger's fifty ninth annual celebration with Ruth Orr headlining free acts. The lineup includes Wayne and Marguerite accordion artists Billy Raye the juggler Spee Thomas trampoline artist Robert song and many former residents expected to attend a reunion. Committees named overseers for concessions advertising band beaches and stage and baseball with local organizers coordinating the day’s events.
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Gravtlinger
Ruth Orr
Grrettinger
Wayne and
Marguerite
Billy Raye
Spee Thomas
Robert
School Opens Here Next Monday Aug 29 With Two Hour Session
School begins here Monday August 29 for all grades with two hour sessions on opening day. Students will return home for dinner and hot lunches start Tuesday August 30. Nine buses operate this year including two new 54 passenger buses. METHODIST W S C S TO SERVE ANNUAL LABOR DAY DINNER The Women’s Society of Christian Service of the Methodist church will serve their annual Labor Day chicken dinner Monday September 5 at the church. More details will appear in next week’s Times.
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Aceal
Methodist W. S. C. S
Women's Society of Christian Service
The
Methodist Church
Times
Graettinger Market Report Highlights Corn and Hog Quotes
Graettinger markets on Wednesday August 24 show corn at 1.23, oats 5.144, beans, hogs led by top butchers at 200.00 and top packers at 14.75, with figures indicating trading activity and price levels.
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BATES
Pai
Farm Changeover Near Graettinger Recalled In Notice
Last week’s farm, former John Lippert place now owned by Mr and Mrs Ralph Borchers and cultivated by their son Romaine in partnership with his father, lies two miles North two West and a half mile further West of Graettinger. The 160 acre site, bought in 1901 by Lipperts from Hectamon, was home to Lipperts over forty years ago before they moved in with their daughter and son in law, the Borchers, who recently upgraded the grain and livestock facilities including a new chicken house double corn crib and new grain bin.
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John Lippert
Ralph Borchers
Romaine
Graet
Tinger
Ashove
Hectamon
Lipperta
Borchers
Aveatock
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Rew Terghers
Mary Mortenson
Wimar
Minn
Graetiinger
Luther College
Crystal Lake
Miss Mortenson
Miss Krieger
Paul Frick
Catherine Wells
Cuarteron College
Wells
Hawkeye Apartments
New Methodist
John Amundsen
D.D
Rouse Plowing
Corwin Warner
Donna
Orville Lufkin
Ole Allison
Algona
Raymond Simonsen
Valley Falls
Kans
LeRoy Paulsen
Virgil Westfall
Connie
Topela
Archie Atkinson
Cedar Falls
Jutta Andersen
Walford Sandgren
Carroll Miller
Hollis Andersen
Geo. Flaney
Graettinger Markets
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