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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1951
Page
5
Auto owners are urged to cooperate as city workmen will no longer move cars parked on Robbins avenue during nights when snow removal occurs. Cars blocking snow zones will not be moved, with snow left in front of affected businesses. The Robbins avenue clearance showed good progress this week and last, underscoring the plea for cooperation.
A new greeting advertisement appears in the business and professional men section of today's New Year page. The notice was originally intended for the Christmas page last week.
Graettinger town council met December 3 1951 at City Hall under Mayor Spies. Peter Miller received building water sewer permits for a 25 by 30 residence and a full basement with new materials. additional permits for a grain dryer and a Graettinger sign were approved. Grove street closure was authorized. a $5 slogan prize for the new sign was set. a financial report and listed bills followed.
Sale notices show C W Howard setting January 21 for a closing out sale after purchasing acreage at Emmetsburg and moving there. The minutes list various local payments and salaries, election officials, and a request to hire an attorney for a proposed fire house addition, with adjournment follows.
January 9 1952 sale at the Graettinger area farm features Wm Voigt Jr enlisting in the armed forces. The auction includes 106 head of livestock 18 cattle 93 hogs plus machinery 400 Leghorn pullets oats hay straw and miscellaneous items. Bortint Brown auctioneers Gracttin ger State Bank clerk.
J W Knutsen now of Graettinger will hold an entire closing out sale of livestock and farm equipment at the Knutsen farm five miles southwest of Graettinger on Friday January 4 1952. The catalog lists white faced cattle other livestock feed and a large machinery assortment including two tractors and power equipment. Gradland Bortiit Drawn are auctioneers and Gradlin ver State Bank will clerk the sale.
D C Barringer and George and Don Peglow announce a large sale Thursday January 17 at the farm eight miles northeast of Graettinger. Highlight items include 25 Holstein cattle 84 fall pigs ample hay straw and a full line of power farm machinery. More details to follow.
Dr B E Dappen of Grachtinger underwent major surgery at Holy Family hospital Christmas afternoon after illness at home. He rallied and rested well, with hopeful recovery. The Catholic church held a midnight mass as well as 9:00 and 9:30 Christmas morning services, while light snow did not disrupt traffic.
Wayne Munson, wounded in action in Korea, is home from a government hospital for a visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Jack Munson. The family traveled to Indianapolis to bring him back. He will stay about a month and friends hope his injuries heal without lasting effects.
A week of old fashioned cold winter weather has produced below zero mornings across the region. Spencer logged as low as 18 below with other towns like Graettinger Estherville and Emmetsburg recording zero or near zero. Snow totals around five to six inches remain, with clear sunny days offset by icy roads and forecasts predicting another cold spell ahead.
Lawrence Berman 51 of Kansas City died Christmas day after illness. He is a nephew of Mrs. J. P. Wagner of Graettinger. Mr and Mrs John Kilegl and Mr and Mrs John Goetera left for Kansas City to attend the funeral. Survived by wife three children brothers and sisters and his aged mother. Sympathy extended to the family.
The P. G. Gray Produce Co. of Estherville suffered extensive damage on Christmas day. Loss estimated at $100,000 or more, depending on cold storage damage. The business continues to operate from the undamaged portion of the building.
The Watson Theatre presents Her First Romance on New Year's Day and again on Wednesday featuring Margaret O’Brien and Allan Martin in the feature.
John Reynolds aged 80 died at his Graettinger home Monday evening after a prolonged diabetes illness. He had been critically ill for weeks and was previously hospitalized in Sioux City. Funeral services were held Thursday at 3 p.m. at the Methodist church with burial in Valley View cemetery. He is survived by his wife and two sons, George of Emmetsburg and Sam of Anthon, plus several grandchildren. The obituary note will appear in next week’s Times.
A six inch water main broke in front of Thoresan Hardware in Graettinger causing street paving work to halt while Estherville crews cut pavement to locate the leak. The leak was found Saturday evening and two large openings were filled with straw. By Wednesday officials deemed the repair satisfactory and no further leaks appeared.
Local items note visits and homecomings over the holidays. Andy Axelton and sister Bertha traveled to Phoenix to visit relatives. Grinnell College students David Baumgartner and Ronald Jensen returned home for the holidays. Dale Duhn plans to spend the season with his parents. Families from Nevada to Webster City shared Christmas with relatives. A daughter born to Verner Petersen at Holy Family hospital December 19, with congratulations from The Times. A son born to Emmett Murphy at Holy Family hospital December 19, with congratulations from The Times. JoAnn Flannagan and Donna Jean Flannagan return home for holidays from Cedar Falls and Mercy Hospital respectively.
Glenn Shaver returned from Rochester on time to spend Christmas at home. He made the long journey through the Mayo Clinic and was released with a 100 percent rating. A mild facial ailment caused anxiety and prompted his visit to Mayo specialists.
Music from the church chimes filled the air for two Saturdays and the day before Christmas and Christmas day. Residents of Grachtinger and visitors in town enjoyed the melodies during the holiday period.
The Grad finger Community club will hold an important meeting this Thursday at 8:00 p.m. in Town Hall. A prior special meeting drew light attendance. local business men are urged to attend. Lars C. Petersen has returned home from Veterans Hospital Des Moines after a ten day surgical stay and is recuperating.
Graettinger picnic slated for Sunday January 6 at Sycamore Park Los Angeles. District residents urged to attend. note mentions Mr and Mrs Berndorfner and Sullivans in LA. Also update: Mrs J P Wagner patient at Gradlinger home with leg muscle issue under Dr J H Walston care.
Copy must reach the Times office by Wednesday noon to be included before press hour Thursday afternoon. The notice wishes readers a Happy New Year and prosperity in 1982 with blessings for all.
N S Bartleman recently stayed at Holy Family hospital and is recovering, with plans to return home soon. Mr and Mrs Fred Gruettinger and daughter Joan travel to Pasadena California for a two week visit. Catherine Elsenbast, a Marycrest college student, spends holidays with her parents in Davenport.
Carmelita Sevdy Rouse, 24, wife of Earl Rouse and mother of three, died Sunday at Holy Family hospital after a two month heart illness. She lived with her husband and three children. her parents Mr and Mrs Weslay Sevdy, two sisters, and grandparents Oscar Oleson and C T Sevdy survive. Funeral services were held Thursday at the First Lutheran church with burial in South Rush Lake cemetery.
The slogan contest offers 85 to the winner whose phrase may appear on new highway signs. Submit your slogan to Slogan Contest Doox 81 Grachtinger. The contest ends January 16.
Miles Mahan of Los Angeles enjoys below zero weather and invigorating climate in northwest Iowa. He arrived before Christmas to visit his sister Mrs. Wm Sullivan and family with relatives and friends.
Multiple church notices list schedules for Immaculate Conception, Methodist, First Lutheran, Savior's Lutheran, Bethany Lutheran Emmetsburg, and St Paul Lutheran. Includes Mass times, confessions, Sunday school, worship, confirmations, Luther League events, and New Year services across Graettinger Emmetsburg and nearby parishes with specific dates and times.
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