Highway Patrol Guest Speaker At Woman's Club
Graettinger Woman's Club hosts Patrolman Marvin Grebo to discuss safe motor driving and traffic court with local officials, emphasizing Education Enforcement and Engineering. The gathering notes high school courses, patrol statistics for 1949, and mentions community leaders and a government functions talk.
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Graettinger Woman's Club
George
Marvin Grebo
Highway Patrol
Peterson
Safety Council
M. F. Gilbaugh
Albert, Jensen
Wm. Blom
Manchester
Fink
Grebe
Iowa
Closing Out Auctions At Graettinger Iowa Farms
Multiple farm sale notices from Graettinger Iowa promote Herman Jensen Charles Burg Spies Levi Jerry Bonstead LeRoy Parker and J A Fleming listings. Auctions feature Holstein cattle 44 head purebred Poland China gifts tractors machinery milk equipment hay and household goods with bank clerks and local auctioneers Grodland Bortini Brown and Norman Bortvit. Dates February 20 21 27 28 and 26 with times and venue details provided.
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Widder Herman Jensen
Herman Jensen
Graettinger
Elmer Lindgren
Grodland, Bortiit & Brown
Graettinger State Bank
J Tbine
Charles Burg
Iowa
Grodland, Bortint & Brown
Spies & Levi
Writngs
Poland
China Bulletin
Minnesota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Towa
Auct
Norman Bortint
Fremont
Bon- Bread
Guernsey
Tve
Grodland, Bortini & Brown
Iowa Trust & Savings Bank
Emmeeteburg
Benefit Wrestling Card For Walking Blood Bank
A wrestling program at Hatherville on Wednesday February 22 features Jack Conley versus Jerry Adams in a two of three falls main event. Scotty Sullivan faces Jack Pesek. Cap Redenous battles Sol Schenke. Leo Barron meets Barney Hassel in a 16 minute limit match. Proceeds benefit the walking blood bank aiding 265 transfusions. Admission is 1.50 with tax. students under 14 admitted free.
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Hatherville
Jack Conley
Missouri
Jerry Adams
University of Nebraska
Scotty Sullivan
Sioux City
Jack Pesek
Graettinger
Rebekah Officers Installed for Six Months
The Rebekah lodge installed officers for a six month term led by Clarissa Swangon as noble grand and Idella Mammen as vice grand. Other officers include Fern Parker secretary Elnora Petersen treasurer Ada Fern Herke chaplain Mae Zitterich warden Margaret Mammen conductor Grace Mormon inside guardian Alta Reynolds outside guardian. LSNG Opal Kiner RSNG Frances Mills LSVG Evelyn Eldredge RSVG Ina Horke musician with committees Flower Anna Ware Gertrude Watson Evelyn Eldredge. Visiting: Vers Powers Margaret Mammen Ada Herke. Burial plans noted with several members listed. Arthur Tindall underwent surgery February 6 at Holy Family hospital and is recovering. Membership totals not provided.
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Clarissa Swangon
Noble Grand
Idella Mammen
Fern Parker
Elnora Petersen
Ada Fern Herke
Mae Zitterich
Margaret Mammen
Grace Mormon
Inside Guardian
Alta Reynolds
Outside Guardian
Tris Holland
LSNG
Opal Kiner
RSNG
Frances Mills
LSVG
Evelyn Eldredge
RSVG
Ina Horke
Flower
Anna Ware
Gertrude Watson
Vers Powers
Ada
Fern Herke
Greta McConnell
Ross Hamilton
Lois Lewis
Francea Milla
Ruby
McDonald
Fineance
Irig Holland
Marjorie Masters
Ina Herke
Florence Merk
Irma Robinson
Elsie Otson
Grace Brobst
District To Vote On 47000 School Bond Issue
Graettinger independent district residents vote on March 13 to approve a 47000 bond for school expansion. Funds will add to the school plant, enlarge Graettinger High and local grade schools, and support new courses under evolving reorganization laws. Patty Robinson of Sioux City named Red Cross class president.
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Graettinger
Tte
Graattinger
Grasttinger
Patty Robinson
Ralph Robinson
Sioux City
Thar Red Cross
Red Cross Council
Johnsons Journey Through Sleet and California Visit
Mr and Mrs Sophugs Johnson traveled from California Sunday evening. They drove 100 miles in a sleet storm, facing difficult driving as their car spun around. They visited many relatives and friends in California and attended the Grasttinger picnic on February 5.
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Sophugs
Johnson
California
Jone Johnson
Mrs Claude Sanders Recovering After Major Operation
Mr and Mrs Claude Sanders visited the Times office on Monday. Mrs Sanders has returned from Rochester three weeks ago where she underwent a major surgery. She is feeling well and rapidly regaining strength, with friends hoping for continued improvement.
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Claude Sanders
Times Office
LeDuc Treats GHS Basketball Girls with Steak Dinner
The GHS girls were treated to a steak dinner Sunday night at the DX cafe, courtesy of Mr. and Mrs. Ted LeDuc. The team extended thanks for the generous gift. A Friday fire alarm prompted a fire company response to a second floor McCullah apartment due to overflowed burner oil causing smoke.
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GHS
DX Cafe
Ted LeDuc
LeDucs
Fire ‘Company
McCullah
Fire Department
Mrs Petersen Returns From California Visit
Mrs. P Al Petersen of California returned home Friday after visiting since Christmas time. She stayed with her sister Mrs Grover Ynberg and family and shopped the weeks away in the West.
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P. al Petersen
California
Grover Ynberg
West
Florida Card From Wdorgen to Sunset Acres
A card from Wdorgen C Larten Saya sent to Sunset Acres 1760 Clearwater Largo Road Clearwater Florida notes arrival safely in Florida. It mentions enjoying pleasant climate and sunshine.
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Wdorgen
Larten Saya
hia-Timea
Clearwater
rLargo
Florida
Washington Birthday Dinner At Methodist Church Saturday
The Ge WSCG of the Methodist church plans its annual Washingtons Birthday dinner in the church dining room on Saturday February 18. Serving begins at 5 30 pm. Menu includes mashed potatoes roast beef gravy cabbage salad beans rolls jam pickles pie coffee. Prices are 1 00 500 and 5c. The event is a seasonal highlight and the public is invited. RELIGIOUS SCHOOL SATURDAY AFTERNOON The Sisters from Emmetsburg will teach religious school at Immaculate Conception church next Saturday February 18 from 1 00 to 4 00 pm. A large attendance is desired.
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Ge Wscg
The
Methodist Church
Washington
Emmetsburg
Immaculate Conception Church
First Grade Teacher Hired in Havelock
Mrs. Alice Gibson of Havelock begins duties as assistant first grade teacher at focal grade school. A Town State Teachers college graduate, she brings six years of teaching experience and started on Monday.
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Alice Gibson
Havelock
Focal
World Day of Prayer at Methodist Church
The Methodist church holds World Day of Prayer on February 24 and urges all members to attend. Service details emphasize collective participation and remembrance of the date.
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Methodist Church
Remember This Date Mrs Mason to Turn 91
Mrs R C Mason of Graettinger will be 91 on February 20 and receives a shower of remembrances.
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R. C. Mason
Graettinger
Graettinger Picnic Draws Graettinger Folks in LA
A Graettinger picnic report from Pasadena recounts two Sundays of gathering in Los Angeles with 82 attendees on February 6 and 67 on January 29. A list of local attendees includes Merle Young Lawrence Birkland Charles Ostheimer Roy Young Silas Knudson Anna Petersen Elton Sandall Cyril Hennle John Hand Slohiker Harold Duhn Ray Sandall Mattie Sloniker Gaylord Knudson Lloyd Larson Osher John Jengen Mary Hendricksen Jansen Darlene Thomsen William Thomsen Jr. and many more. The item notes rain interrupted both days but attendees still joined at the park and the piece continues on page eight.
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Graettinger
Los Angeles
Louis Christensen
Pasadena
California
Sundey
O. K
Barkleya
Johnsons
Geo
Merle Young
Lawrence Birkland
Charles Ostheimer
Roy Young
V. L. Young
USN
Silaz Knudaon
E. Jorgensen
Wm. Skow
Trena ‘Horsness
Hanna Duug Jensen
Yaberg
Anna Petersen
Elton Sandall
Cyril Hennle
John Hand
Slohiker
Harold Duhn
Ray Sandall
Mattie Sloniker
Gaylord Knudson
Lloyd Larson
L. R. Duhn
Andrew Roalni
Johnson
Jerudean
Pauline Barringer
Suale Thompson
Shirley _ Thoma
Suale
Emily'Thomp
Gon
Tommy. Thompson
al Johnson
Roy. Young
Louie
Richard Graettinger
Gusan Bosold
Gene Jones
John
Rampaging Loco Steer Leads to Capture and Slaughter
A local herd upheaval ends with the wild leader shot after a belt of chaos. Four steers moved through fences and were tracked by plane observers before being corralled and removed to the Duhn farm. Nearby residents assist in the roundup as word spreads of injuries and hospitalizations among residents.
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S. W. Duhn
Jeader
Wm J Luhman Place
Graettinger
Bud Hamilton
Clayton Duhn
Gifford Osher
Wallingford
Fred Graettinger
Alfred Simonsen Glace
Duhn
Stears
Young Boy Brian Petersen Suffers Broken Arm
Brian Petersen, son of Mr and Mrs Lares C Peterson, sustained a broken arm while coasting earlier in the week. The injury is painful and disappointing during the coasting season. Friends and classmates wish him a speedy recovery.
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Brian Petersen
Lares C. Peterson
Mother of Mrs Reynolds Dies in Indiana at 96
Mrs Ball aged 96 died at her Monon Indiana home. Her daughter Mrs John Reynolds traveled there early this week. No further details were available and condolences were sent to Mrs Reynolds and family. Mrs Briggs returned home from Holy Family hospital Sunday evening after a brief medical stay.
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J. A. Fleming
Holy Family Hospital
Estherville
Jens Rasmussen
Fort Dodge
Emmetsburg Hospital
Mia
Dora Sandiig
Susan Bosold
R. N. Hospital
Reynolds
Indiana
Brigan
Abbie Briggs
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Graettinger Community Club
Legion Hall
Sullivan Coan
Informada
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Ted Girard
Ted
Hudson Bay Area
Glenn Young
Marjorie
Portland
Kennewick
L. A
Gene Foster
Sioux Falls
Lippe
Hgh School
Graettinger’ Independents
Arnolds Park Independents
Nick Geelan
Nicht Geelan
Highway 17
Wr LeRoy Parker
Ferry Bonstead
Charles Burg Sale
LeRoy Parker
Montana
McConnell Place
Osgood
Thia
Norman Bortvit
Palo Alto County
Graettingst
Myron E. Russell
Iowa State Teachers College
Warren L. Jones
Krafft Music Co
Hathrville
Misa Tone Lease
Ayrshire
F. John Pulman
James Griffith
Mallard
T. A. Christiangen
Ruthven
Helen Claiborne
Wart Bend
the Times
Jones
Rebekah
Arthur Tindall
Sean
Mrs. Claude Sanders
Ted. Leduc
Honig
S. 0. Sande
Sande
Minneapolis
Deaconess Hospital
Pearl
Grachtinger
Will
Rey
Ralph Payton
Russell Christiansen
Harry Anderson
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