FFA Judging Results Highlight District Grain and Forage Event
Spencer and Graettinger FFA teams led in the district grain and forage judging contest held Saturday December 13 with Spencer taking crop judging top honors at 5530 points and Graettinger placing third. Individual honors went to Dick Kerr of Spencer with 1890 points. Ronald Rieman Sac City and Virgil Traver Graettinger followed. Graettinger swept blue ribbons in team and several individual categories, marking the first annual contest hosted by Graettinger with 15 teams competing.
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Spencer
Graettinger
FPA
FFA
Allen Thu
Lawrence Buysman
Sibley
Saw City
Ronald Wilson
Sac City
Chicago
Graettinger Ffa
Virgil Traver
Merlin Norris
James Swangon
Aryshire Boys and Girls Hoop Friday with Graettinger clash
Aryshire prepares for a boys and girls basketball doubleheader against Graettinger on Friday at home in a non conference showpiece. Both teams aim to sharpen form and gain a local edge ahead of league play.
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Ayrshire Boys
Aryahire
Graettinger
Spies and Lein Herd Tops Holstein Test in Iowa
In Brattleboro Vermont area notes, Spies and Lein Graettinger Iowa report Holstein Friesian cows finishing official herd improvement tests. Highest producer Spies Carnation Polly Ann yielded 638 pounds butterfat and 16361 pounds milk at 89 percent, from two daily milkings over 827 days at age 6 years 1 month, averaging about 28 quarts daily. Marco Fayne Sir Beasle produced 624 pounds butterfat and 16478 pounds milk at 3.8 percent, from two daily milkings over 277 days at age 10 months, averaging about 28 quarts daily.
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Brattleboro
Spies & Lein
Graettinger
Iowa
Iowa State College
Holstein-Friesian Association of America
Spies Carnation Polly Ann
Marco Fayne Sir Beasle
Roontha
Wilson Farm Closing Out Sale Near Graettinger
Mrs. L H Wilson and Mrs. J H Wilson announce a complete closing out sale on the farm one mile east, one mile north and one-half mile east of Graettinger. A full line of farm machinery and livestock will be offered. Details will appear in the next Times issue.
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J. H. Wilson
L. H. Wilson
Graettinger
the Times
Ruthven Postmaster Ray Gleason Dies at 54
Raymond A Gleason G1 longtime Ruthven postmaster and rural mail carrier died at his home Friday evening of a heart attack. He had delivered mail that morning and seemed in good spirits. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Sacred Heart Ruthven with Rev E D Thom officiating. Burial in Calvary cemetery near Ruthven. Survived by his wife two daughters and four sons. mother Mrs Gleason Fargo and all grandchildren. Gleason served as Ruthven postmaster from 1932 until 1946 when he left for a rural route.
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Raymond A. Gleason
Ruthven
Gleason
New Hampton
John Gleason
Margaret Donlon Gleagon
Betty Gleason
Holy Family Hospital
Estherville
Maureen Weir
Ayrshire
Thomas
Geattle
Wash
Francis
Sheridan
Wyo
Edmond
Charles City
Raymond
Fargo
N. D
Graettinger Christmas Seal Sale totals rise in 1951 drive
Graettinger reports 176.45 dollars received by yesterday in the 1951 Christmas Seal Sale led by Mrs. Oleson, chairwoman. The campaign to support tuberculosis and heart disease programs closes December 25. Reminder notices will go out to those who have not contributed yet.
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Graettinger
Oleson
Tuberculosis Association
Anid
Qleson
Santa To Be In Graettinger Saturday Bond Election Details
Santa visits Graettinger on Saturday as Mayor explains questions about the December 30 bond election. The new Emmet Martin building for funeral services is complete with chapel, reception, office, ambulance room, brick exterior, acoustical ceilings, year round air conditioning, and planned open house. The addition to city hall, about 40 by 82 feet, will add fire truck parking and storage for town equipment. The 2 mill levy remains, keeping taxes from rising.
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Emmet Martin
Fagre Construction Co
Estherville
Suss Electric Co
Graettinger
Andre‘sen
Former Palo Alto Sheriff Alex Cullen Dies at 83
Alexander Cullen, 83, longtime Palo Alto County sheriff and Emmetsburg resident, died Friday in a nursing home in Algona after a recent stay in Iowa City hospital. Funeral held Monday at Assumption Church with Rev. John Cullen officiating. burial in St. John's Cemetery.
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Alexander Cullen
Palo Alto County
Algona
Ai ‘Hospital
Iowa City
Assumption Church
Emmetsburg
John Cullen
St. John’s Cemetery
Cullen
Weather Looks Warmer Then Braces for Weekend Snow
Since Saturday everyone in Graettinger and nearby areas enjoyed mild clear days with light mion fluries described as blustery. The forecast calls for wintry conditions to return by the weekend, bringing fresh cold air and a chance of snow.
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Graettinger
Mailing dates changed for Times subscription credits
Payments received at the Times office up to and including Friday December 12 have been credited for this week’s mailing. Check your address label to confirm proper credit and report any error to the Times promptly.
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Times
The
Engineer Vic Johnson Leaves Graettinger Shop
Vic Johnson proprietor of Vic's Radio TV Sales and Service announces he has accepted a position as first engineer at a radio broadcasting station in McComb, Illinois. He will start after Christmas and close his Graettinger shop, selling his radio and TV stock before leaving.
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Vic ‘Johnson
Vic
Radio TV
Radiio Broadcasting
McComb
Johnson
Graettinger
Two New Books Added to Public Library Shelf
The local library recently added two adventurous titles appealing to male readers. Kon Tiki by Thor Heyerdahl and The Caine Mutiny by Herman Wouk are now part of the collection.
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Thor’ Hoyer
Dahl
Herman Wouk
Holiday Schedule Listed For School Events
Supt. V Manchester announced the Grochy teacher schedule with Christmas vacation ending January 5. The Grover team twin bill is set for Tuesday December 30, with Everly teams visiting Friday January 2 for contests at the local gym.
Gracetinger Iowa Council Adopts Three Ordinances
Graet tinger's city council approved ordinances 37 38 and 39 in the last regular session. The measures cover animals at large, cattle and other livestock enclosures, and installation of stop signs with penalties for violations. Minutes published in this week's Times outline further actions on a coming special election and other business.
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Graettinger
Grachtinger
Iowa
Graettinger Cagers Sweep Terril Double Bill
Graettinger Pirates take both games at Terril high school Tuesday night. Girls win 49 26 holding Terril to five first quarter free throws. boys dominate 48 29 with a 12 1 start and 82 15 halftime lead. Coach Doschadla uses two squads, scoring spread across players. Christmas milk delivery canceled in Graettinger. Arrests noted in local court.
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Graettinger Pirates
Terril High
Terri
Graettinger
Terril Sextet
Terril
Pirates
Grachtinger Boys
Doschadla
Graet
Santa to Visit Graettinger This Saturday
Santa Claus will stop in Graettinger Saturday afternoon to hand out candy and greet children. A free movie starts at 2 PM at the Watson Theatre, with Santa touring the business district afterward. The Graettinger community club sponsors the event and announces stores will stay open the nights of December 22 and 23 for holiday shoppers.
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Graettinger
Santa Claus
Santa
Watson Theatre
Grachtinger
Holiday Service At Postoffice and Public Notice
Postoffice hours extended with Saturday closing at 6 p m and window service on Sunday December 21 and Christmas Day. Window hours depend on train arrival but will follow mail sorting. Charles Henningsen, 62, fell from a loading chute at a sale in Emmetsburg, broke his hip, and is hospitalized at Palo Alto Memorial Hospital recovering as well as can be expected.
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Wayne
Bud) Hamilton
B & K.dairy
Hamilton
KR. T. Nae
Nase
Charles Henningsen
Charles He Henningsen
Emmetsburg
Henningsen
Palo Alto Memorial Hospital
National Benefit Plans Available in County
An announcement notes hospital and surgical protection from National Benefit Insurance Company of Des Moines will be introduced to county residents. Now in its 44th year, the plan covers hospital and doctor bills, with extensive anticipated participation. An authorised staff may interview residents for signing.
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National Benefit Insurance Company
Des Moines
National Benefit
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Woltx Studios
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