Graettinger Drive Stirs Local Pride and Fundraising Echoes
The Graettinger community celebrates a one day drive that set a local record, praising school faculty, business leaders, FFA and FHA members, former residents, donors, and auctioneers Brown and Bortint for cooperation. Notes ice fishing ends Feb 15, a humorous dig at area “spreaders,” and a motel address change in Malvern Ark.
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Graettinger School
Brown and Bortint
Elsenbast
FFA
FHA
Ed DeWalt
Wallingford
Malvern
Ark
Pine Bluff
Mac McGreevy Snow Shoveling Duty Sold to Jack Wolfe
The stubby one revealed that Mac McGreevy’s snow shoveling duties were purchased by Jack Wolfe. Good sports those school teachers, each a serviceman. Gary W. Young, San Francisco, would be glad to hear from Graettinger friends.
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Mac McGreevy
Jack Wolfe
Gary W. Young
U.S.M.C
U.M.A
F.M.A.W
CSO
F.P
San Francisco
Calif
Gary
Graettinger
The Grace of God in New Testament Thought
A compact study on grace as undeserved favor and divine power. It argues grace is God’s first move toward humanity, not earned by man, and contrasts New Testament truth with other religions. Grace is active, personal, and transformative, not a mere emotional moment or abstract doctrine.
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God
Foreman
Paul
Saint Paul
John
Jesus
Christ
al Christan Na
Tha A
Sliver of steel nearly injures Blairstown man on tractor
Joe Wilhelm of Blairstown was working on a tractor when a steel splinter struck him, almost causing him to lose an eye. The incident highlights the danger of flying debris during repairs.
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Joe Wilhelm
Blairstown
Was 103. Iowa's oldest resident dead in Marshalltown
Joseph Harding of Dillon died in Marshalltown at 103. He came to Iowa with his parents before the Civil War, marking him as one of the state's oldest residents and a long standing local figure.
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Iowa
Marshalltown
Joseph Harding
Dillon
Fracture-plagued eight year old girl fights bone deficiency
Sharon Kay Richards of Anthon has endured her 18th fracture as doctors diagnose a calcium deficiency behind the repeated breaks. The family seeks treatment options and notes the ongoing health challenge for the child.
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Sharon Kay Richards
Anthon
Executrix Appointed for John Jacobsen Estate in Palo Alto
Dorothea Jacobsen named Executrix of John Jacobsen estate Palo Alto County Iowa deceased. Creditors urged to pay and file claims with District Court Clerk per law. Dated January 26, 1855. Burt and Prichard, attorneys for the estate, listed.
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State OF
Iowa
Palo Alto County
John Jacobsen
Dorothea Jacobsen
Burt & Prichard
Local Officials and Services Listing in 1900s Ledger
A fragmented roster of officials and service providers appears, listing auditors clerks sheriffs recorders engineers treasurers attorneys coroners and supervisors by district. It also mentions well drilling water systems sales and installation contractors and several churches and pastors including Immaculate Conception Maynard Methodist First Lutheran and Our Savior's Lutheran with named ministers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immaculate Conception
Maynard Methodist Church
R. BE. Bedgkin
Lutheran and Our Savior’s Lutheran
G. Tele
Arthur W. Berenson
Vernon Township Republican candidate for supervisor in June primaries
Jim Robinson of Vernon township launches a bid for the Republican nomination for supervisor in the June primaries. He ran in the previous race, finishing last among four. Incumbent supervisor is J A Suas of Graettinger. A still was confiscated in Crippen neighborhood Saturday. Linda Spies hosted a party with bridge and high score by Maude Hamilton. Bert Barrett sold his restaurant to Ray Glazier who will assume Sunday. John Swift hosted a study party with a luncheon. Elvin Garrelts, 16, broke his arm while cranking a car east of Gradlinger. Sam Bondhus and Amanda Treitesa wed on December 28, 1929. Graettinger Independents defeated Lake Center 22–17 and Ringsted Independents 27–19, with Earl Erickson injuring shoulder ligaments and out for weeks. Earlier wins over Fenton 34–18 and 40–25. Graettinger players include T A Dunmire, Karl Erickson, Merle Grodland, Gerald Bonstead, Alfred Berdin, Howard Horstwell, Lester Craven.
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Jim Robinson
Vernon Township
Robinson
J. A. Suas
Graettinger
Crippen
Linda Spies
Maude Hamilton
Bert Barrett
Ray Glazier
Aaron Garrelts
Gradlinger
Sam Bondhus
John Bondhus
Amanda Treitesa
Akron
Colorado
Grachtinger Independents
Lake Center
Ringsted Independents
Ltter
Earl Erickson
Independents
Fenton
Fenton Boys
T. A. Dunmire
Karl Erickson
Merle Grodland
Gerald Bonstead
Alfred Berdin
Howard Horstwell
Lester Craven
Nail Collector N A A Anderson Displays 2655 Nails at Extra
N A A Anderson showcases a remarkable nail collection at Extra featuring over 2655 pieces arranged by description and size, highlighting the variety and breadth of the display.
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A. G. Anderson
Extra
Avery
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Yiowa Cress Association
Tas Assy Jasspcharilon
the Graettinger Times
T. Cody
Post Office
Graettinger, In
Palo Alto
Emmet
Fenton and Terris
Grachtinger
Albert Suss
Cabinet Shop
Iowa Development Report
the Times
John DeVries
Robert Carter
Nuff
St. John
Kansas
Folklire
Confucius
Bob Hope
Earl Long
Kenneth
Grace of God
Estherville
Orange City
Emmetsburg
Spencer
Rock Rapids
Spirit Lake
Sibley
Emmet County
Edward Duling
Don C. Green
C. R. Kitchen
Optometrist
North 6Th
C. A. Shiley
Thomas Thomeen
Leo Hughes
Arthur Anderson CO
TOBIN
Bud Craven
Alan Heraldff
Jens Kirkegaard
Virgil Olesen
Police—Streets Dept
Albert Tengen
J. Emmett Martin Funeral Service
Phone
R. W. Cameron
Insurance Town & Farm
Olene Jacobson
D_V. M
Raettinger
Directory OF
Crawfrincer Organizations
Fam Watson
Directory OF County Officials
Martin Thompson
Toloyd
W. Frost
Richard Miller
Mra
Allee Yooh
Wnee
Dick Love
Mercer Richter Day Dubigg de J. R. Hyde
Fat
W. A. Bargman
Joe Joyce
William Fogarty
Wm. McConnell
A. P. Ricklefe
W. M. Rode
A. H. Hobson
Broadway
B. E. Dappen
G. H. Prye
Wel
Terry I. Anderson
Optometrist Emmet CO. Bank
Supt. Co. Home
Cooee
Matt Brown
Donarue Tire
Emmetebura
J. E. Smith
Iaches
Casper
CAP
Nelson Pato Alto County Abstract Co
Emmetsburg, Jows
Ted Knudtson
Wallingford Lutheran
Lions Club
Franile Weldecker
Mor
Eee Gov. Carter
U.S. Treasury
State Bank
Graettinger Times Office
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