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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1946

Page

5

Bonnie Shelton and Kenneth Barringer Wed in Spirit Lake

Bonnie J. Shelton and Kenneth D. Barringer married December 23, 1946 at Spirit Lake Methodist Church. Ceremony featured Rev. Ralph Baker and Rev. Wayne C. Stauffer with Wagner and Claire de Lune music. reception followed. The couple plan to live in Des Moines after Drake University.

Misa Bonnie Joan Shelton Cecil B. Shelton Spirit Lake Kenneth D. Barringer D. C. Barringer Graetlinger Methodist Church Ralph Baker Ing Wayne C. Stauffer Flandreau South Dakota Lohengrin Wagner Claire de Lune Vesta Fuller Patricia Ahfena Helen Ling Sheldon Misa Ling Patty LaRue Peter Redington Robert. Barringer R. &. Jensen Graettinger R. ©. Hegg Paul Redington Graet- Hager Spirit Lake High School Eloss Morningside College Sioux City Graettinger High School Naval Service Sam Navy Frm Pacific Drake University Barringer Drake Univesity Des Moines Kenneth

Reynolds & Son hold closing out sale near Graettinger

John Reynolds and Son of four miles east of Graettinger will close out Monday December 30 at noon. They plan to quit farming and move to Graettinger and Emmetsburg, selling 64 head of livestock including 43 cattle 2 work horses 19 fall pigs plus 150 laying hens. A John Deere tractor and International Combine No. 62 top the machinery list alongside power equipment. Auctioneers are Bortin Finn and Grodland with Iowa Trust and Savings Bank of Emmetsburg as clerk.

Btn Ae Jotin Reynolds & Son John Reynolds and Son Graettinger John Deere Tractor and International Combine No Bortint, Finn and Grodland Iowa Trust and Savings Bank Emmetsburg Ad Jin Today’s Times Ben Boecker Enat

Mrs Willard Heyer dies in Estherville hospital

Mrs Willard E Heyer of Estherville died last Thursday at Holy Family hospital after a year of heart disease. She and her husband had returned to Estherville last fall from Childress Texas. The couple previously lived in Graettinger for years, ran a variety store in Myre. She was formerly Amanda Schluter of Jackson Minnesota. She leaves husband and two sons Donald 16 and Richard 22. Funeral attendance included many Graettinger residents.

Willard E. Heyer Estherville Holy Family Hospital Minnesota Donald Richard Graettinger the Times Mr. Heyer

Farm Service Co. Declares 9.1 Percent Dividend for 1946

Farm Service Company held its annual Emmetsburg meeting to declare a 9.1 percent dividend on member business for 1946 totaling 11,487.12. Local manager Jong Kirkegaard announced patrons in Graettinger and vicinity received 3,170 in dividends this year and highlighted service expansion potential to double business in two years. Directors Lars Thomsen Charles Heinrich Joe Oakes Martin Simonson J W Sharp Merritt Giffin were elected from Emmet Palo Alto Kossuth counties.

Jong Kirkegaard Farm Service Co the Times Graettinger Kirkegaard Lars Thomsen Martin Simonson Emmetsburg Farm Service Company Farm Bureau Emmet County Palo Alto Kossuth Charles Heinrich Joe Oakes J. W. Sharp Merritt Giffin Suth County Lester Gillette Fostoria Gillette Homer Lowman Curlew Gene Lows Rodman Jens Kirkegaard Weber Yager Fenton Dutch Nielsen Ringsted Wayne McKay Graver

Grade Operetta Greeted By Packed House

A large audience filled the school auditorium for a grade operetta titled Lazy Town. Miss Kreul led the pupils and teachers praising the production, which centered on Meena’s tenth birthday dream and a family in the Holland settlement. Papa Roozee has been missing for over a year as the family remains poor.

Kreul Upirs i Mama Roozee Peter Meena Holland Papa Roozee Meeng Ha Pals

Father Conway to celebrate first high mass

Francis Conway son of Mr and Mrs J W Conway of Cylinder was ordained December 21 by Bishop Edmund Heelan in Sioux City. He will celebrate his first high mass December 26 at 10:00 am at St Thomas Church Emmetsburg. Conway, a Palo Alto native, studied at St Eben’s Emmetsburg Presentation Whittmore and Trinity College Sioux City then Kenrick Seminary St Louis. The Times extends congratulations and wishes him health and strength in his priestly work.

Francis Conway J. W. Conway Cylinder Edmund Heelan Sioux City Father Conway St. Thomas Church Emmetsburg Palo Alto St. Eben's Presentation High School Whittmoore Limmetuburg Junior College Trinity College Trinity Kenrick Catholic Seminary St. Louis

Legion Sponsors A Fox Hunt Next Sunday

The Joan Nelson Post No. 162 of the American Legion hosts a fox hunt on Sunday December 29 1946 meeting at the Bill Herkel farm near Graettinger at 1 pm. Guns limited to shotguns no buckshot. All foxes killed will be turned over to the Legion.

Joan Nelson He American Legion Tern Hunt Bill Herkel Graettinger Legion

Local graduate Harry C Fink earns Iowa State B S in Botany

Harry C Fink son of Mr and Mrs H E Fink of Gracttinger received a Bachelor of Science in Botany from Iowa State College last Friday. Degree conferred by Dr Charles Fridy in Great Hall Memorial Union on campus. About two hundred students earned degrees that day. Fink’s studies were interrupted by several years of service in Europe with the U S Army.

Harry C. Fink H. E. Fink Iowa State College Charles Fridy Great Hall Memorial Union Harry Uncie Sam Europe

Early Next Week Times Printing Schedule Notice

The Times will be printed early next week with copy due in the office by Monday. This notice directs contributors to submit material promptly to meet the revised publication schedule.

Times

Funeral for C B Larson Held at Wallingford Lutheran

The funeral of C B Larson was held Sunday at Wallingford Lutheran church with burial in Lost Island Lutheran cemetery. Mention of Mr Larson's death appeared in last week's Times. this week's obituary details have not been received.

C. B. Larson Wallingford Lutheran Church Lost Island Lutheran Cemetery

Merchants Set to Meet Arnolds Park January 8

The Graedlinger Merchants lost to Everly Cattlefeeders 53 to 45 at the local gym last Thursday in a strong display. Munson led scoring with eleven field goals, and the Merchants anticipate a close rematch against Arnolds Park on January 8 after a narrow earlier loss. Whittemore game on January 15 is noted.

Graedlinger Everly Merchants Munson Arnolds Park Arenolds Park Whittemore

Graettinger High School Girls Win While Boys Fall Narrowly

Graettinger High School split a doubleheader with Rodman on their floor. Rodman boys edge GHS 26 24 after a tight second half. Frank Young leads with 12 points. GHS girls dominate, final 29 22 as Karolne Anderson 11 Jenn Murray 10 Kathryn McDonald 8 pace the win. Next up Mid Lakes Conference tourney at Ruthven Jan 2 3 4 with girls vs Ayrshire and boys Jan 2 3.

Graettinger High School Rodman Gracttinger Knoked Ted Bargman Frank Young Frick Kenneth Gilbaugh Baunwartner GIIS Giss Karolne Anderson Jenn Murray Kathryn McDonald Ruthven Graettinger Ayrshire

Bob Reynolds 19 Killed In Anthon Iowa Auto Crash

Bob Reynolds aged 19 son of Mr and Mrs Sam Reynolds of Anthon Iowa died from injuries suffered in a Saturday night automobile accident and passed away a few hours later. He recently returned from U S Navy service and funeral services were held in Anthon Tuesday with grandparents and other relatives attending.

Robert Bob) Reynolds Sam Reynolds Anthon Iowa U.S. Navy Reynolda Graattinger Bob

Killing Plane Crash Narrows Estherville Farmer

Estherville farmer Hang Moritz was killed when his airplane spun at low altitude and crashed about three miles north of Halfa. He had flown a neighbor to a sale near Halfa and then to Fairmont before returning to pick up the neighbor. Vernon Topp also flew to the sale and supplied Moritz with a crank before Moritz’s departure. Dr Hugo Lindholm of Armstrong was nearby and arrived at the scene shortly after.

Estherville Moritz Fairmont Hugo Lindholm Armatrong

Swimming Pool Plan Draws Favor in Graettinger

Gractkinger residents cheer a proposed public pool for safety and recreation. A Times note last week said the commercial club discussed the project and Adolph Spies was named chairman of a group to study it. Community cooperation is urged to ensure success.

Gractkinger Times Laat Commercial Club Adolph Spies 1 Group Time Girls Graettinger

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