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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1954

Page

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Hunters Run Off With Duck After Farmyard Shot

A farm west of Gradlinger was the scene Sunday afternoon when hunters disturbed bystanders, a man ran from trees and shot a pet duck, then kicked it and left. Mrs. Thu could not identify the vehicle or its occupants. The incident highlights farmer distrust of hunting crowds during pheasant season. Local notes include a letter from Emlin Bergeson about a potential state representative race, referencing family history in Woodbury and Palo Alto counties and a bid for seat 76 in the 56th General Assembly.

Iowa Thu Gradlinger Papa Palo Alto Emlin George George Graettinger Georgy Leo E. S Graettinger Stake 32Nd General Assembly Sioux Des Moines General Assembly the Times

Fills At Lakota Report Confusing Fragment

Fragmentary OCR note mentions Lakota and Mr in unclear context with possible reference to a person and motive. No coherent events, dates, or clear entities beyond Lakota and Mr. The text remains unreadable for precise summary.

Albino Ghost Bird Found by Treton Hunters

Hunters near Treton found a wounded white albino hen known as the ghost bird. The bird cannot fly and will be sent to the mate biology department for study.

Treton Mate Biology

Estherville Officials and Clergy Directory Fragment

A partial listing shows Estherville figures including police and fire department leadership, county officials, and church denominations. Names include Thomsen Hughes Sullivan Craven DeVries Heraleff Kirkegaard Olesen Countey Jensen Grady Thompson Miller Brereton Martin Richter Prichard Hyde Bargman Ricklefe Brown Smith Maynard and church affiliations for Immaculate Conception and several Lutheran parishes.

Luke 2 8 20 Evotional Heading

A devotional note references shepherds near Bethlehem in Luke 2 8 20. It highlights angelic proclamation and the birth narrative as a focus for reflection. The text emphasizes awe, humility, and praise surrounding the nativity scene.

Music of Christmas Lesson for December 19 1954

A Christmas meditation on the true music of the season. The piece contrasts popular songs with sacred praise, noting how the Christmas carol joy extends from churches to streets and hearts. It celebrates all beings, from kings to shepherds, joining in God’s glory through song.

Broadway Dr. Foreman Tai Jang- Livy Blias God Christ Elizabeth Church of Christ Eisenhower Ife Immanuel Shepharda

Rock Island Co contract for tee harvesting at Gractinger area

Kughn and Wilson of Hampton Town secured the contract to cut and load tee for the Rock Island Co in Gractinger. Ice will be taken from the gravel pit north of town. Mrs Maye Jensen and Amos Stanford Egeland wed at the bride’s mother’s home near Graeitineger at noon Wednesday. Miss Stinn Rolfson was bridesmaid and Art Jensen best man. Rev Peter Nordslotten officiated with ring ceremony. Robert Starkey and Glenn Shaver along with Mrs Spear visited Estherville. Bernard Lammers died Friday morning at 8:30. The funeral will be held at the Catholic church Sunday morning at ten. Catholic Missionary society meets at Mrs Jobe Hester’s home next Tuesday. Mrs Elsentast was a visitor from Estherville. Mrs C Sullivan and children returned to Joliet, Ill., after attending the funeral of Mrs Sullivan’s sister-in-law, Mrs T Sullivan.

Kughn & Wilson Hampton, Town Rock Island Co Grachtinger Town Amos Stanford Egeland Maye Jensen Aa. C. Jensen Graeitineger Der Stinn Rolfson Art Jensen Peter Nordslotten

Gibson couple marks sixtieth wedding anniversary

At Mount Ayr Mr. and Mrs. George Gibson recently observed their 60th wedding anniversary. The couple celebrated with family and friends, reflecting on six decades of marriage and shared memories from their life together in the community.

Mount Ayr George Gibson

Monster dug in Gila monster basement claim

Workmen at Le Mirs allegedly unearthed a Gila monster in a basement, a poisonous reptile linked to southwestern regions, raising alarm over the hazard.

le Mirs

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