Christmas Services In Graettinger And Wallingford
Christmas services announced for Immaculate Conception Church Graettinger with confessions Friday 9:00 to 6:30 and 7:00 to 8:30 pm and Saturday 10:00 to 11:80 am and 2:00 to 5:30 pm including Midnight Mass and Christmas Day Low Mass at 9:90 am Father Kane of Ruthven assists. Methodist Church invites all for Christmas Day services with Sunday School at 10:00 am and Worship at 11:00 am. Young People meet Thursday at 7:30 pm for choir practice and fellowship.
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Immaculate Conception
Graettinger
Father Kane
Ruthven
Methodist Church
Christmas Week Activities at St Pauls Lutheran Church
St Pauls Lutheran Church outlines a busy Christmas schedule with choir practices at 8 p m on Wednesday and Tuesday, a town Christmas Party at 8 p m, Sunday worship at 9 30 and 11, and a Christmas Concert on Wednesday. The Rev N C Carlsen will preach and Adult Confirmation will be held during the town service.
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Luther League
South Walnut
Graettinger
N. C. Carlsen
United Evangelical Lutheran Church
South Walnut Sunday School
South Walnut Church
St. Paul's
Christmas Worship and Meetings at Local Lutheran Churches
First Lutheran and Our Savior s Lutheran announce Christmas worships and services with schedules for December 26 to 28. Wallingford and Immanuel Lutheran churches list divine services, Sunday school, and a January 11 annual meeting. Herb Lancaster, a Pathfinderville Junior College student, suffers a broken arm from a tag match. locals regret the injury.
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Herb Lancaster
Patherville Junior College
Herb
Graettinger Boys Rally For Conference Victory Over West Bend
Graettinger defeated West Bend 81 to 36 Friday night marking their first conference win. Holland led Graettinger with 11 points, Elsen Bast 8, while the team showed strong shooting, rebounding, and defense. West Bend's girls topped Graettinger 61 to 19 with Gayle Graettinger scoring 12 for the losers.
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Graettinger Boys
West Bend
Graettinger
Holland
Elsenbast
Neme
Voigt
Fo W
IL Iverson
Greettinger
Appel
Larsen
Christiansen
Votter
Veesssrereses
Thomsen
Geet
Weat Bend
Gayle Graettinger
Lois Sandvig
Gwen McWilliams
McWilliams
Sandvig
California
Forsseceses
Peter A. Petersen
Los Doyle
Vccesssseesees
Ol Angeles
Bus Martinson
Otto Mason City
Knutsen
Kansas City
West
Grover Yaberg
Glendale
Dan Larsen
Portland
Oregon
Asslating In Postoffice x Duane Lammers
A fragment notes assisting in the post office during the holiday period involving Duane Lammers. The readable text mentions duties tied to holiday staffing and public service within the postal facility. No further names or dates are clearly identifiable.
Auction News breadth of multiple farm sales announced
The Times lists forthcoming auctions including John Mills Graettinger residence sale on December 28 at 2:00 p.m. near the elevator. Frank ONeill residence sale December 28 at 1:30 p.m.. and a large Ruthven farm sale January 9 at 12:30 p.m. by Barringer Sons with Harry McDonald and George Mowry featuring cattle, poultry, hay, machinery, and three tractors. The Mills sale plans relocation to South Dakota.
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John Mills
O'Neill
D. G. Barringer
Frank O'Neill
H. A. Elsenbast
Mra. D. C. Barringer & Sons
Harry and
James McDonald
George Mowry
Ruthven
Rasmussen Earns Mathematics Degree at Iowa State
William D. Rasmussen son of Mr and Mrs Wm A Rasmussen of Graettinger was among 400 graduates at Iowa State College receiving a bachelor of science in mathematics. Graduation marked the end of the fourth quarter with Dr Charles E Finley delivering the address. The Rasmussen family traveled from Graettinger to Ames for the ceremony and later the couple returned.
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William D. Rasmussen
Wm. A. Rasmussen
Graettinger
Iowa State College
William
State Gymnasium
Charles E. Finley
Graettinger High School
Times
Fuure
W. A. Rasmussen
Ames
Homecoming of J M Robinson After Hospital Stay
J M Robinson returned from St Marys hospital Rochester where he had been sick for several days after a major operation. He appears much improved and is happy to be back home. The Robinson family and Jim's friends celebrate his return this Christmas season.
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J. M. Robinson
St. Mary’s Hospital
Rochester
Julius Show
Times Office
Mr. Robinson
Chipner
Robinson
Jim
Christmas Cards at Rock Island Depot Post Office
People visit the Rock Island depot to mail Christmas cards. Envelopes with a three cent stamp enter the railway post office. two cent stamps are returned to Graettinger and mailed next day. Letters must have a three cent stamp to be accepted for railway service. Mrs. Clarion Paulson to return home from Iowa University for a two week visit after polio treatment. J M Resh ill at home this past week.
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Rock Island
Graettinger
First Lutheran Ladies Elect Officers for 1950
At the annual meeting of the Ladies Aid society of the First Lutheran church officers for 1950 were elected. President is Mrs Blanchard Jacobson, vice president Mrs Robert Carter, secretary Mrs Jomer Gjorde, and treasurer Mrs Earnest Knutaen.
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First Lutheran Ladies
Ladies’ Aid Society
First Lutheran Church
Blanchard Jacobson
Robert Carter
Jomer Gjorde
Earnest Knutaen
A Christmas Gift Subscriptions to Graattinger Times
A Christmas gift offer presents a yearly subscription to the Graattinger Times for $2.00 per year within the territory and $2.50 per year outside. The note promises ongoing weekly remembrance throughout the year, inviting generosity at Christmas.
Happy Christmas To All From Aimee Force
A festive message from the Aimee Force extends sincere greetings to the public wishing joy and peace this holiday season in a brief Christmas note.
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Aimee
Graettinger man Hanson Sandvik patient at Holy Family
Hans Sandvik of Graettinger was a medical patient at Holy Family Hospital last week. Local friends hope for early improvement and a complete recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Murray with daughter Shirley and friend Lyle Myers left by auto Tuesday for California.
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Hans Sandvik
Hans Sandyk
Graettinger
Holy Family Hospital
Hla
California
and Myre
Dave Murray
Shirley
Lyle Myers
Midnight Mass Marks Holy Year Beginning at Immaculate Conception
Special permission granted for a midnight Mass at Immaculate Conception Church in Graettinger on Christmas Eve night as the Holy Year declared by Pope Pius XII begins December 24 1950. The Mass recalls earlier services and the long tradition of Christmas Eve observances in the parish.
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Immaculate Conception
Graettinger
Pius XII
Sullivan Family Heads to Los Angeles for Christmas Visit
Mr and Mrs John J Sullivan leave Wednesday morning for a Christmas trip to Los Angeles to visit their children Mary Helen Vivian and Tom In Torrance Father Edward serves as assistant pastor at Nativity Catholic church The Times prints early this week with a special edition to malls next Wednesday and will publish January 6 as usual The office will be open part time next week and the newsletter wishes readers a joyful Christmas and New Year.
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Los Angeles
John J. Sullivan
Mary
Helen
Vivian
Tom
Edward
Nativity Catholic Church
Torrance
Times
The
Pastor James Duhigg Installed at Estherville Parish
The Rev. Father James H. Duhigg of Livermore is appointed pastor of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Estherville and assumed duties Monday. He succeeds Rev. Father J. J. Keane who is seriously ill at Sacred Heart hospital Milwaukee. Duhigg is son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Duhigg of Emmeteburg and a graduate of Loras College Creighton University and St Paul Seminary. Father R J Calkins, previously in charge, will devote full time to duties as chaplain at Holy Family hospital.
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James Duhigg
Estherville
James H. Duhigg
Livermore
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
J. J.keane
Sacred Heart Hospital
Milwaukee
Father Duhigg
Charles Duhigg
Emmeteburg
Loras College
Creighton University
St. Paul Seminary
Esthervile
Father R. J. Calking
Father Keane
Father Calkins
Holy Family Hospital
Peck Dam project and Mills family move to Lake Andes
John Mills, in the Times office, plans advertising for the Graettinger residence auction as his family moves to Lake Andes, South Dakota. Mills works on the Peck dam, a 10,000 foot long structure 1,600 feet wide at the base with a 60 foot top, to be crossed by two highways. It is a large project intended to control Missouri River floods and will require a long construction period.
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John Mills
Graettinger
Thig
Mills
South Dakota
Mr. Mills
Peck Dam
Times
Missouri River
Vatois Jensen Led Grinnell Yule Log Dinner Arrangements
Vatois Jensen, Graettinger, town, served on the committee in charge of arrangements for Grinnell College annual women’s Yule Log dinner. The event featured all white attire for attendees, caroling by the women’s gleat club, and a ceremonial Yule Log burning. The log was kindled from a portion of the previous year’s log.
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Vatois Jensen
Graettinger
Grinnell College
Alfred Hansen ill with heart condition in Graettinger
Alfred Hansen of Graettinger has been very ill with a heart condition for weeks. Friends in Graettinger and vicinity hope for a complete recovery. Mr and Mrs Marvin Hansen came from Boone last week to help in his father's produce business. Mrs Frank Dobberstein of Derlor suffered a broken arm in a recent incident.
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J. M. Resh
Alfred; Hansen
Alfred Hansen
Graettinger
Graattinger
Marvin Hansen
Boone
Marvin
Frank. Dobberstein
Derlor
Friends of Johnsons Host Open House Wednesday
Friends of Mr and Mrs Sophus Johnson sponsor a reception at the Johnson home to honor the newlyweds. They invite guests to call from 7 to 10 p m Wednesday evening. The couple recently returned from a wedding trip in Vancouver British Columbia and have many Grasttinger friends.
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Sophus Johnson
Johnson Home
Mrs. Johnson
Vancouver
British Columbia
Grasttinger
Open Nights at Grasttinger Stores This Week
Grasttinger businesses will stay open Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday nights this week and close at 7 00 p m on Christmas Eve. The three night hours aim to help shoppers with holiday buying. Ads highlight Christmas gifts, groceries, and good eats, urging daytime shopping if possible.
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Grasttinger
Last Days Of Christmas Business Appreciation Drive
Santa Claus surprised Watson Theatre crowds with gifts of candy for every child sponsored by the Community Club. The afternoon program featured cartoons and comics, praised as enjoyable by the youngsters. The Graettinger holiday drive continues with strong local sales and plentiful stock, inviting shoppers daily this week.
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Santa Claus
Watson Theatre
Grasttinger
Graettinger
Drake seniors tour Eli Lilly in Indianapolis trip
Wayne L Mansvers of Graettinger as a Drake pharmacy senior toured the Eli Lilly Co pharmaceutical concern in Indianapolis December 3-7. He was one of 28 Drake seniors on the Des Moines campus trip accompanied by Daren Burl Benton. A similar trip will be made in the spring semester.
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Wayne L. Mansvers
Graettinger
College of
Drake University
Eli Lilly Co
Indianapolis
Indiana
Drake
Des Moines
Daren Burl Benton
College of Pharmacy
Free School Show At Watson Theatre Friday Afternoon
Local school faculty will entertain high school and grade pupils at a free program in the Watson Theatre Friday afternoon at 1:86. The show lasts about two hours and buses will pick up students to return home in the country.
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Watson Theatre
Mary Lee Masters Passed Away In High Lake Area
Radio report states Mary Lee Masters former Mary Cunningham died this week. She leaves son Thomas and belonged to a historic High Lake family. Funeral details unavailable. John DeVries injured in fall.
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Mary Lee Masters
Mary Cunningham
Thomas
High Lake
John
Devries
Gerald C Thorson, 63, Dies After Paralysis Attack
Gerald C. Thorson died Saturday morning after an illness of three and a half years. Born April 14, 1886, in Illinois, he lived in Graettinger area since 1913, married Cora Nyborg in 1914, and worked as a carpenter. Survived by wife, two sons E I Thorson in Paris and Charles Elmer in Oregon, daughter Fern Gwendolyn, three grandchildren, and his mother, brother, sister, and communities mourn his loss. Funeral planned at Our Saviors Lutheran, Lost Island, with Martin Funeral Service in charge. burial at Lost Island Cemetery.
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Gerald C. Thorson
Graettinger
Thorson
Graattinger
Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church
Lost Island
Chicago
Livingston County
Illinois
Cora Nyborg
E. J. Thorson
Paris
France
Charles Elmer
Mapleston
Oregon
Fern Gwendolyn
Los Angeles
Judy
Mary Kay Thorson
Robert Lewis
J. M. Resh
Grachtinger
Porter
Martin Simonsen
Ruthven
Thornon
Slater
Gerald
Glendale notes from Mary Yaberg about events
From Glendale California Mary Yaberg writes of sending men by order for the Times for another year. She planned a visit to the Times office but found many coffee parties showers weddings and funerals. She mentions getting a picture framed and a trip toGraettinger with fond memories.
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Glendale
California
Timea
Times
Chicago
Graettinger
yMary Yaberg
Weather Outlook With Fog And Cold Wave
A cold, foggy spell continues with heavy Monday fog causing slick roads. Temperatures flirt with freezing with a rise above 32 in midmorning, then back to freezing for Tuesday forenoon. A white Christmas is anticipated but not guaranteed by the forecaster.
Basement Homes Move In For Olesen and Jensen
Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Olesen have moved into a completed basement home noted as comfortable and cozy with walls finished. They plan to finish the upper portion in a year or two. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Jensen have also moved into a basement home of similar design to the Olesen residence.
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Virgil Olesen
Kenneth Jensen
Olesen
Bel mond Couple Move Into Fine Home
Mr and Mrs Mac Jengon of Bel mond recently moved into a fine home as noted in local society. The report highlights the new residence and includes observations on the couple’s social standing and community welcome.
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Mra
Mac Jengon
Belmond
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