Miles Mahan visits Times office and family ties
Miles Mahan of Los Angeles, a Graettinger native, dropped in at the Times office while visiting relatives. The senior Mahan notes his son Miles Mahan Jr. is now Miles Mahan the Fourth. The piece also mentions Easter Hulls for Immaculate Conception parish, Labor Day band plans, and travels including the Pentagon trip by Elmer and Mrs. Nicol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Mahan
Los Angeles
Times Office
Mahan
Graettinger
Miles Mahan Jr
Mr. Mahan
Immmaculate Conception
Elmer Nicol
Washington, D. C
Pentagon
Mr. Nicol
Nicols
Nicol
Sack band in the world and a French bagpiper term
The clipping notes a sack band claim and mentions in France a bagpiper is called jouer de cornemuse. The text presents a linguistic aside without additional context or events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Meal menu for September 4 to 7 at school or facility
Tuesday through Friday lists meals including meat loaf with mashed potatoes and jelly peach sauce. potato salad and cold meat sandwich. roast pork with mashed potatoes and gravy. salmon loaf with lettuce salad. Beverages include tea buns milk and jello desserts appear with some misspellings.
Notice of Executrix Appointment in Estate of Thomas W Doyle
In Palo Alto County Iowa the undersigned Anna Doyle has been appointed executrix of the estate of Thomas W Doyle deceased. All debts should be paid to Anna Doyle and all claims must be filed with the Clerk of the District Court duly authenticated for allowance. Attorney M W H Morling represents the estate. Dated August 27 1956.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto County
Thomas W. Doyle
Anna Doyle
M. W. H. Morling
Helicopter Pilot Makes Coffee Break at Lake Mills Drive-In
A Lake Mills drive-in reported a surprising visitor when a helicopter pilot landed briefly during a routine coffee break at the site. The unexpected aerial guest drew curious patrons and staff, who watched as the chopper touched down and departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Mills
Municipal Directory and County Officials Listed
A compiled directory lists numerous local officials and church leaders including Bud Craven John DeVries Alan Hersleff Jena Kirkegaard Olesen Virg i Police St Albert Jensen and Gerald Weber. It names city clerks fire chief water departments trustees auditors clerks and supervisors, plus pastors from Immaculate Conception Methodist First Lutheran Our Savior's Lutheran St Pauls and Wallingford Lutheran churches. The document also notes the county superintendent of schools and the Immaculate Conception parish leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Craven
John DeVries
Alan Hersleff
Jena Kirkegaard
Olesen
Graettinger Events Include Ball, Schools Opening
Aug 27 1931 notes a kitten ball at the High School field, oats hit 17c per bushel, and the first Lutheran service in town held in the church basement. Graettinger public schools begin Labor Day with staff listed. a pony accident injured Edgar Grein. local rate changes cut rural and residential phone fees to 1.25 monthly. Legion Auxiliary launches fund drive for hospital equipment in Palo Alto County with home visits starting Aug 27 1956.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grachtinger Public
A. R. McMullen
R. V. Coder
V. I. Arney
Lois Everitt
Vivian Kelly
Eleanor Dunn
Cora Christopher
Gudrid Nane
Olene Jacobson
Ellen McEvoy
Esther Simonsen
Dorothy Myhre
Katherine Hubbard
Edgar Grein
P. J. Duus
West of Graettinger
H. E. Fink
Graettinger
Executors Appointed for J R Brown Estate Palo Alto IA
Notice states ALICE BROWN and WILLIAMS BROWN have been duly appointed and qualified as executors of the estate of J. R. Brown of Palo Alto County. Joseph P. Hand named as attorney for estate. Dated February 6 1956. 8 23 3. Also notice of proof of will for Lizzie E. Wagner deceased with hearing set September 10 1956 before L. W. Frost Clerk District Court. 8 16 3.
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State OF Iowa
Palo Alto County
J. R. Brown
District Court
Alice Brown
Williams. Brown
Joseph P. Hand
Amazing Sewer Cleaner Promises Quick Root and Grease Removal
Chemical Science introduces SEWERDAMER to ream sewer lines chemically and cheaply. The 10 lb cans claim to remove roots, rags, grease, and paper, offering quicker results at a lower cost. Dealers are urged to ask for Lillein Mak's product.
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Lilleinmak
Burned Woman Burn Injuries From Pressure Cooker Incident
Mrs. Nick Thomsen of Lakota suffered severe burns when a pressure cooker exploded. She was hospitalized and is recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Thomsen
Also Mentioned on This Page
One Press Association
the Graettinger Times
P. T. Cody
Graettinger, Ia
Nes
Palo Alto
Emmet
Fenton and Terrill
Graettinger High School
Iowa U. Highlanders
Jonne Shiley
Iowa
Germany
Highlanders
Albert Suss
Cabinet Shop
Marge Masters
State OF
Executrix
Estherville
Orange City
Emmetsburg
Spencer
Rock Rapids
Spirit Lake
Sibley
Emmet County
Gerald Stueve
Edward Duling
Emmetsburg, Iowa
C. R. Kitchen
Optometrist
North 6Th St
C. A. Shiley
K. L. Johnson
Gardston
J. Emmett Martin
Lene Jacobson, D. V. m
Directory OF Graettinger Organizations
Pree
del Baker
Woman's Club
Ether
Rasmus
Legion Auxiliary Tuesia Harris
Merle Jones
Robert Dawson
WWA
OF the
Town OF
Leo Hughes
Virg
Stre Albert Jensen
Municipal Light Plant
Melvin Nissen
Supt
G. F. Shaver
Mike Weinholzer
Lars Petersen
Ritta
Martin Thompson
Lloyd W. Frost
Richard Miller
Alice Yoch
James Riggs
Semen
Enone
Mercer Richter
Jay Duhigg
J. BR. Hyde
Arthur Anderson CO
W. M. Rode
A. H. Hobson
B. E. Dappen
G. H. Frye
Telephone
Terry I. Anderson
Optometrist Emmet CO
Iows
Reinders Bros
Escasse
Cane
Joyce Colbeanah
Cody
McConnell A. P. Rickless
Donarue
A, EB. Smith
First Lutheran and Our Savior’s Lutheran Rev
Paul G. Tele
Wallingford Lutheran and
Temanuel Lutheran
Ted Knudtson
Lions Club
Grady
American Legion
Phie James
BOY Scout
V. Carter
Jensen Hardware
Wm. Blom
Fire Truck Fund
Bisberg
Satomin
Urachtinger
Emmetsburg Legon
Cambaign
The
American Legion Auxiliary Vnit No. 192
Naametsburg
Lown
Representatives
Legion Auxiliary
Capper Publications, Inc
Mabel Carney
American Legion Auxiliary
Lizzie E. Wagner
L. W. Frost
Hanson’s
H & Ffa
Kerber Milling Company
Strings
Cal
Kerber Milling Co
A.strong Bank
Seea
State. Bank
Ino
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