Grachtinger Volunteers Add Eight New Firemen
At November meeting the Grachtinger volunteers nearly reached full attendance with 22 of 23 present. Eight new members were officially accepted Lorin Luchsinger Kenneth Jensen Leroy Show Cap Henderson Bob Garter Don Fay Avery Bonstead and Jimmy Hansen. New volunteers met equipment and respirator use was demonstrated despite crowded storage quarters.
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Grachtinger
Lorin Luchsinger
Kenneth Jensen
Leroy Show
Cap Henderson
Bob Garter
Don Fay Avery Bonstead
Jimmy Hansen
Retired Congressman Offer Less Fatiguing Than Governorship
A writer favors retirement over a governor run citing fewer confrontations and perks, noting a potential pay gap of about two thousand dollars less than a state executive salary. The piece contrasts political heat with the calmer duties of former service. Christmas series by Mary Vandervelde begins this week in the Times. The Observer reports High Lake at its lowest level in six decades with prior lows in 1895 to 1891 and low water again in the 1920s and 1930s. Nearby towns tout themselves as your Christmas city, while Graettinger’s claim remains unclarified.
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Mary Vandervelde
the Observer
Estherville
Graettinger Plans Christmas Spirit in Town Programs
Graettinger invites residents to celebrate Christmas with church and school programs. The town promises shopping convenience with decorations gift selections and drawings. This Saturday carols will be played on an electric organ to enhance the season.
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Graettinger
Narrow Escape in Sewer Ditch Cave-In at Omaha
Fred Hurst of Redfield narrowly survived after a sewer ditch caved in in Omaha burying him under tons of dirt. He wedged into a crouched air pocket with arms over his head and survived 25 minutes under debris. Rescue crews freed him about an hour later.
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Fred Hurst
Redfield
Omaha
Tractor Crash Injures Two When Car Strikes Parked Tractor
Two people were injured when a car hit a parked tractor on the road at night. The tractor, owned by Wilmer Lauderman of Richland, lacked functioning lights and was left by the owner to get his truck. An approaching car’s lights made the tractor visible too late for avoidance.
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Wilmer Lauderman
Richland
Drivers License Exams Schedule by City and Day
The schedule lists driving license tests on Mondays Estherville Orange City Tuesdays Emmetsburg Wednesdays Spencer Thursdays Hock Rapids Fridays Spirit Lake Saturdays Sibley mornings only The social security representative will be at Emmetsburg courthouse first and third Wednesdays 10:00 to 3:00 and at Es city hall on Wednesdays 8:30 to 12:00 each month
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Estherville
Orange City
Emmetsburg
Spencer
Hock Rapids
Spirit Lake
Sibley
Emmetsburg Court House
City Hall
Power for Life Lesson December 7 1958
Christian religion is not merely ideas or rules but power for living through divine love. Jesus restores a demon possessed man to himself, to society, and to God, showing Christ’s supernatural power over alcoholism and other evils. Cured individuals are most effective when they help others who face similar struggles.
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Dent
Foreman
Christ
Jesus
Legion
America
Galilee
Medora Mirasios
Alcoholjia
Notice of Proof of Will No 4610 for Benjamin E Cappen
Notice states 40 instruments in writing purport to be the last will and testament of Benjamin Ernest Cappen and sets December 22, 1958 for hearing proof. Official signatures and court seal dated November 19, 1958. Clerk L W Frost, Deputy Mary E Anderson.
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Benjamin Ernest Cappen
Auction results and notices from Graettinger area 1933
Horses sold up to 160 dollars and milch cows to 56 dollars at the L B Christen sen sale held Wednesday afternoon. Baumgartner's Graettinger store sold 5000 husking mitts this season. The delinquent tax sale postponed to April 2, 1934 by state law. Ben F Reeves to hold farm auction four miles east of Graettinger next Monday featuring 24 head of horses and mules. Minnesota drivers license law goes into effect with 35 cent fee, district court clerk collects 10 cents. Dr J P McManus attended a medical meeting in Algona Monday.
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L. BE. Christensen
Royal Lumber Co
Times
Baumgartner
Graettinger
Dhacoga
Ben F. Reeves
Minnesota
J. P. McManus
Algona
Vialt With Brother In Law Noted In Local Affray
Lloyd Nase is noted for enjoying a vialt with his brother in law at that place. The odd phrasing hints at a minor social incident or informal gathering reported in a local column, mentioning Nase and his relative without further details.
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Lloyd Nase
Mystery Romance at the Castle by Dorothea Malm
A story of Isabel a foundling daughter of a duke who claims a mysterious castle. She arrives empty handed and stays amid secrets and looming danger. The castle and its inhabitants provoke romance terror and a chilling climax. Also notes on Golden 400 Jane Marie Henderson and Silver 60 members.
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Dorothea Malm
Isabel
Due
Duc
Yves
Jane Marie Henderson
Berg Henderson
Pamela Robinson
Lee Robinson
Doyle Hanson
Merle Hanson
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Graet- Cnger
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Rafetliale
Palo Alto
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Albert Suss
Cabinet
Gerald Steuve
FRQNE
C. R. Kitchen
North
Styhrone
Esthervlse
C. A. Shiley
Howse
K. L. Johnson
Optometrist
Gardaton Hotel
Eatherville
J. Emmett Martin
Olene Jacobson, D.V.M
Iowa
Ted Knudtson
Truckee
Times Office
Omnes Town OF
Graettingee
Thomas Thomeon Tre
Leo Hughes Cor
Alan Horslet
Roy Niesen
Tohn DeVries Sons Kirkegaard In
Martin Thompecn
Lloyd W. Frost
Richard Millersivn
Alice York
Melvin Sampson Carl Spies
J. B. Hyde
J. E. Smith
Community Church
Immaculate Conception
E. G. Maynard
First Lutheran and
Lost Island Lutheran
T. Fhelstal
Ralph Grote
ST. Paul's Lutheran and
South Walnut Lutheran
Rev. H. Irving Petersen
Grace Baptist Church
Leonard Huskecher
Immanel Lutheran
Benjansin Cettvet
Community Club
Deha Wolfe
Womans Club
Hamiltca
Am. Legion Auxiliary
Robert Dawson
Gqraettinger
Tobe
Gaettinger Times
A. H. Hobson
G. H. Frye
Graettinger, Iowa
Terry I. Anderson
Emmet CO. Bank
Graettinger Times
Casper
Nelson Pate
Llanda
Power
God
L. W. Frost
Mary E. Andedrson
City Librarian
Rock OF Ack
Kallin-Peterson Monument CO
Ing. Prant
Fort Dodge Ia
Oscar Lee
Grand
Graettinger State Bank
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