Dreaded Polio Drive Mirrors Low Local Support
Palo Alto county and all Iowa counties face a tight March of Dimes quota of one dollar per person. Graettinger canvass shows few donors, with many giving tiny amounts or dropping coins, while no door to door solicitations occur. The campaign continues one more week with donations urged by mail or bank drop, under H A Elsenbest in Graettinger, Iowa.
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Palo Alto
Iowa
H. A. Elsenbast
Graettinger
H. A. Elsenbest
Graettinger, Towa
Christensen family letters from California and Pittsburg visit
From The Christensen s Dear Friends notes Irvin Graettinger travels from Kansas City toward California then diverts to Pittsburgh Pennsylvania to visit relatives. He plans to attend the Graettinger picnic on January 30 but winter weather halted westward plans.
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Irvin Graettinger
Pittsburg
Texans
West Coast
Kansas City
Pennsylvania
California
Irvin
Graettinger
Weather Letter Fragments From Shiley Source
The Times received a copy from Dr and Mrs Shiley in Shreveport Louisiana and a note from St Petersburg Florida describing warm ideal weather with 85 degrees in the shade and sunbathing enjoyment.
Suffered Broken Ankle In Home Incident
Mrs Frans Swanson sustained a broken ankle last Thursday while descending her stairway at home. Initial sprain concerns gave way to hospitalization at Omnersburg. Friends express sympathy and wish a full recovery. Banks To Close For Holidays reports that Graettinger State Bank and county banks will close on Lincoln's Birthday February 12 and Washington's Birthday February 22.
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Frans Swanson
Ommersburg
Graettinger State Bank
Lincoln
Washington
Foster couple to vacation in California this winter
Mr. and Mrs. Gene Foster of Estherville will leave for California in early February for a winter vacation visiting Los Angeles Torrance and nearby cities. Claus Kelting aged 77 was described as hearty and robust and enjoying life despite cold weather. Vince Young and family returned to San Diego aboard the Piedmont last Thursday after a pleasant visit with parents.
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California
Gene Foster
Estherville
Los Angeles
Torrance
Claus Kelting
San Diego
Vince Young
M. EU. Jett
S. Navy
Mra
Vince
Piedmont
M. ‘Young
Larsen Daughter Enrolls at Dana College Blair Nebraska
Dana College in Blair Nebraska reports Mies Dorsne Larsen daughter of My and Mia Larsen enrolled for the second year. Jorgen Larsen accompanies the student as a parent. The notice confirms attendance and ongoing enrollment at Dana College.
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Dana
Mies Dorsne Larsen
Mia
Jorgen Larsen
Blair
Nebraska
Jau
Auction News Spotted Poland China and Farm Sale
An improved half section farm east of Graettinger will be sold February 7 at 1 30 p m to settle the L E Conway estate. Sale lists eight Milking Shorthorn cows and many stock items for the Vic Mortensen sale February 16 at the Graettinger farm near Highway 17. Also noted is the Spies Lynn Spotted Poland China auction February 16 with 43 bred gilts and a top herd, plus a postponed Johnson household sale moved to March. Weather notes and local notices complete the page.
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L. E. Conway Pst
Vic Mortensen
Spies & Loin
Poland
China Broad
Graettinger
L. E. Conway
Finn and
Grodland
Graettinlger
Highway 17
Times
Burns, Foshiey & Grodland
Graettinger State Bank
Clark
Iowa
Minnesota
Spies & Levi Farm
Thia
Spies & Lynn
Iowan
Fremont
Nebraska
Charles W. Taylor
Ron Martin
Web Bay
China Bulletin
Graettinger Girls Win First Round In Sectional
Graettinger girls advance in sectional play after a 24 21 win over Dickens. Gruver and Armstrong also won. Graettinger to face Cylinder at 9 30 p m. Pairings list and results from last night’s games. Halvor Clemitson suffers two broken ribs in farm accident. hospital stay expected.
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Graettinger
Armstrong
Ringsted
Grover
Whittemore
Dickens
Cylinder
Center Two
Gruyer
Rodman
Home Burns In Emmetteburg Fire Traps Manwarrens
A two room home at Emmetteburg owned by Mr and Mrs Robert Manwarren burned Monday morning after a fire started by Mr Manwarren in a stove at the 6780 block. A roof collapse occurred about a half hour later and the couple escaped just before the structure caved in. Funeral services were held today for Miss Murphy and for Mrs Patrick Galisic whose death is noted.
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Emmeteburg
Robert Manwarren
Manwarren
Graettinger Boys Take Third At County Tourney Thriller
Graettinger high school defeated Curlew 39 38 in a tense consolation game to clinch third place at the Palo Alto county tournament in Emmetsburg. Joe King led Graettinger with 16 points, Vince Graettinger was clutch with a late push shot, and Mallard topped Cylinder 80 48 to claim the county title. Gene Eckert led Mallard with 16 in the semifinal win over Graettinger, as Joy King and Merle Meyers contributed for the Graettinger squad.
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ECH
ST. Joe
Flmersburg Catholic Hich
Sioux City
Fort Dodge
BCH
Emmetsburg Wos
Jim Thompson
Dic Donovan
Carpenter
Leduc
Conway
Rev. A. L. Bauer
Graettinger
Curlew
Palo Alto
Emmetsburg
Mallard
Cylinder
Gracttinger
Ruthven
Bob Prather
Graettingger
Don Anderson
Joy King
Merle Myers
Bernie el- Benbast
Gene Eckert
Vince Graettinger
Joe King
Merle Meyers
Dick Jackman
Dick Krjegl
Paul Dietrick
Ray Lowman
Cylinder Land
Eldon Fain
Charley
Ritcharty
Ivan Brumm
Centar
Gene Pokken
Mallard Land
Merle Moyers
Bernie Elsenbast
Take Trip to Europe by Mid West Women
Hazel L. Doerr reports a group of 29 women from the Midwest will depart February 22 for an audio Europe trip. Mrs. Jorgen Knutasen of Lost Island Women’s Club represents Palo Alto County Rural Women’s groups and will share impressions from several foreign countries. The feature recalls a similar trip by Midwest farmers last winter.
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Hazel L. Doerr
Europe
Mid-West
Jorgen’ Knutasa
Lost Island
Albert
Pete
Ted
Ill
Rebekahs Bake Sale At Thoresan Hardware Saturday
Rebekah lodge members plan a bake sale and coffee at Thoresan Hardware Grachtinger this Saturday in February. Donuts and coffee will be served. all are welcome.
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Rebekahs
Rebekah Lodge
Thoresan Hardware
Grachtinger
Auv
Washington Birthday Supper At Methodist Church
WSCS members of the Methodist church will host the Washington Birthday dinner on Thursday February 17 in the church dining room. Serving starts at 6 30 with roast beef mashed potatoes baked beans cabbage salad buttered rolls pickles jam pie and coffee. Prices 1 00 for adults 50c for school age 35c for preschool age. All are welcome. Subscriptions will be taken for the Methodist Woman and the World Outlook Adv.
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Washington
WSCS
Methodist Church
Methodist Woman
World Outlook
Methodist People To Start Work On New Church
Congregational meeting on February 1 resulted in near unanimous approval to begin construction of a new church once funding and permits are secured. Plans by Ft Dodge architect Stanley Griffith approved, new building committee named including John DeVries as chair and several members. Also notes parish events and Legion activities with schedule changes and local notices.
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Methodist Church
Stanley Griffith
Ft Dodge
John DeVries
M. O. Smith
Elmer Mastera
2. B. Burg
Home from Hospital and Graduation News Recounted
Tom Schuler is home from Holy Family hospital staying with his daughter Mia and James King and family. He was ill and hospitalized recently. Gratitude and wishes for his full recovery are shared by local friends. Tommy Thompsen of Torrance California graduated from high school mid term January 27 and completed a printing course. The Times extends congratulations and best wishes for success.
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Tom Schuler
Holy Family Hospital
Mia
James King and Family
Tommy’Thompsen
Torrance
California
Echool
Conrae
the Times Pail
Farah
Rev Wm Hanson to Be Installed Pastor Feb 13
William Hanson who earned a Bachelor of Divinity at Trinity Seminary Blair Nebraska will be ordained as pastor in the Lutheran Church. Atonement Lutheran Church Chicago will host the service with Dr N C Carlsen and Rev H G Jersild officiating. Prior to ordination Hanson will serve St Pauls Lutheran Graettinger IA and be installed Feb 18. He is a WWII veteran and former Tuley High School student leader.
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William Manson
Trinity Seminary
Blair
Nebraska
Atonement Lutheran Church
North Airfield Avenue
Chicago
N. C. Carlsen
United Evangelical Lutheran Church
H. G. Jersild
Wisconsin
Ilnois
William Hanson
Marie Hanson
North Francisco
Tuley High School
Schurz Evening College
Dans College
Germany
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Graettinger
Iowa
Train Arrives 24 Hours Late In Snow Disruption
The Rock Island passenger train due in Graettinger Friday arrived Saturday morning 24 hours late after turning around at Witherville and returning to Cedar Rapids later that day. Sunday's run reached noon about five hours late. Monday’s east mail arrived at noon roughly five hours late as heavy snow and huge drifts disrupted rail and all traffic.
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Rock Island
Graettinger
Witherville
Cedar Rapids
Grantliner
Reynolds III John Reynolds of Graettinger Dies… Not confirmed
John Reynolds III, 78, of Graettinger, has suffered a hot condition and complications. He was treated at Emmetsburg hospital for several days and later at Holy Family hospital after returning home. He remains at home in Graettinger, and friends hope for his full recovery.
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Halvor Clemitson
Halvor
Clemitson
Mr. Clemitson
Mr. Clamitson
Jerry Bortiit
Jerry Bortvit
Holy Family Hospital
Join Reynolds
John Reynolds
Graettinger
Emmetsberg Hospital
Valois Jensen Featured As A Grinnell Worker
A Sunday Des Moines Register notice highlights Misa Valois Jensen daughter of Mr and Mrs C A Jensen Graettinger as a diligent Grinnell College student. The rotogravure section showcased three Grinnell students including Valois Jensen who is pictured knitting without pausing her labor.
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Valois Jensen
Des Moines Register
Misa Valois
Jensen
C. A. Jensen
Graettinger
Grinnell College
Sunsny'p
Grinnell
Valois
18th 90 Years Old Birthday Observed at Home
A fragment notes an elderly woman, Mrs Jobe Rilerean of Tost Island, observed her 0th birthday anniversary on January 28. The text is garbled but marks a birthday celebration for an elderly resident, with names partially legible.
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Mra
Jobe
Bey
Keca
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