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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1956

Page

7

Card Party at Immaculate Conception Church

Chelea No Two and Three of Immaculate Conception church plan a Sunday card party in church parlors on February 26 starting at 8 90 p m after Lenten services. Chairladies include Mrs A Graettinger Mrs Richard Gray Mrs Sam Steckiocha and Russell Jones. Five hundred will be played with cash door prizes.

Chelea Immaculate Conception Church Meadames A. Graettinger Richard Gray Sam Steckiocha Russell Jones

Valentine Dance Crowns King of Hearts at Graettinger High

A large crowd at Graettinger High School's Valentine Dance crowned King of Hearts David Sandvig, with Betty Lundgren as presenter. Alumni and students contributed to the March of Dimes, while other students excelled in last Thursday’s Ratherville speech contest with multiple Division I ratings and plans to enter the pre district contest.

Grachtinger Fha King of Hearts David Sandvig Betty Lundgren Graettinger High School Ratherville Paul Kirkegaard Eleanor Beck

Mrs. Fred Jackson Dies in California Former Graettinger Resident

Mrs. Fred Jackson of Los Angeles California, formerly Graettinger resident, dies after a short illness. Funeral services set in Renville Minnesota Friday. Survived by brothers and sisters including Mrs Wil Sullivan Miles Mahan Mrs Mayme Woodke and Loretta Mahan all of Los Angeles and Thomas of Ames. Husband and a son preceded her in death.

Fred Jackson Los Angeles Calif Graettinger Renville Minn Jackson Miles Mary Ann Mahin Greetlinger Wasorn Grauttinger Wil Sullivan Emi Mieisburg Township Miles Mahan Mayme Woodke Ali

Twin Births in Graettinger Area Reported

Mr and Mrs Glen Reinders of Graettinger welcomed a son, Randall Lee, at Holy Family Hospital on Saturday February 11. The infant weighed 5 pounds 4 ounces. Grandparents are Mrs John Reinders of Graettinger and Mr and Mrs Nels Madsen of Palmer. A daughter named Carla Louise was born to Mr and Mrs Alvin Petersen of Graettinger at Emmetsburg Hospital on Wednesday February 0. The baby weighed 6 pounds 13 ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mia Jim Bolea of Graettinger.

Lester Martinson Richard Sehany South Wate, Calif Glen Reinders Graettinger Holy Family Hospital Randall Lee John Reinders Nels Madsen Palmer Alvin Petersen Grachtinger Emmetsburg Hospital Carla Louse Mia Jim Bolea

Totenberg Ensemble in Estherville Concert

The Emmet county community concert association announces the Yotunberg Instrumental Ensemble will perform at the Roosevelt Auditorium Estherville on Monday February 20 at 8 p.m. Members should arrive by 7:45 p.m. to ensure seating. nonmembers will be seated after 7:45. The April 5 Tod Duncan and Camilla Williams concert moved to April 7 due to a touring conflict.

Totenberg Estherville Emmet County Community Concert Association Yotunberg Roosenvelt Monilay At & P.m Tod Duncan Camilla Williams

School District Financial Report for Quarter Ending December 31

Emmet County offices report quarter ending 31 December 1956 with balances, receipts, and warrants. Schedule lists General Fund and Special Courses Fund activity, salaries, purchases, and a detailed warrants ledger including books, supplies, and services. Notary confirms accuracy and sworn statement by Secretary J. Robert C. Murray.

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County Soil District meeting speakers and schedule

Curly Cues Jon Mtritzel extension agent will speak at the County Soil District annual meeting in Emmetsburg Kah Hall at 1 30 p m Wednesday Feb 22 Soil and fertilizer interests urged to attend This is Striteal s second county appearance and commissioners arranged the date All attendees will enjoy refreshments Health dept reports 200 rabies cases in Iowa in 1955 urging pet vaccination and noting wild animal reservoirs Forty three cattle died of rabies in Iowa last year

Lisyd Lund Palo Alto Jon Mtritzel Jews State College Extension Service Solla K.P Emmetsburg Thin Striteal Iowa

We Mention a Family Cow That Had It Last Year

The note references a county context and recalls one family cow that contracted the condition in the previous year. It offers a concise, local detail without broader context or timelines.

FFA Lists Local Community Service Projects

The Community Service Committee of the Grachtinger EB A headed by Chairman Bob Zitte rieh offers seed germination tests for brass seed small grain and legume seed using a thermostatic heat controlled germinator at no cost to farmers. Dairy milk test will be done with farm equipment at no charge. Rat control boxes and bait are available at cost with guidance from the committee. Farm safety checks can be requested to identify hazards. Farm well testing for drinking water purity is conducted by FLA members at cost with samples sent to Town City. Contact Bob Zlutevich Don Rix or any FLA member for more details.

Grachtinger EB. 1 A Bob Zitterieh FL A Bob Zlutevich Don Rix

Mayor Proclaims Future Farmers Week in Grachtinger

Thomas Thomsen, mayor, proclaims the week beginning February 19 as Future Farmers of America Week. He urges citizens to recognize the group’s contributions to farm youth, leadership, and community service. The FFA chapter in KTettinger shows 53 active and 83 former members aiding agriculture and local economy.

Faiers of America Muture Farmers of America Organization Ktettinger Future Farmers of America Thomas Thomaon Grachtinger Thomas Thomsen

Leonard Bros Farm Identified by First Times Reader

Ira Schuits, first to name the Leonard Bros farm in last week’s Mystery farm draw. Joe Joyce won the free theatre ticket from the list of correct identifications. Other correct identifications include Mrs Leslie Baxter, Betty Masters, Mrs Lester Martington, Mrs John Nissen, Mrs Forrest Sipes, Jeaner Beck, Mrs Laura Oddson, Ralph Gradinger, Mrs Clarence Wealfall.

Fara Leonard Bros Ira Schuits Times Mystery Farm Joe Joyce Leslie Baxter Betty Masters Lester Martingon John Nissen Forrest Sipes Jeaner Beck Louraa Oddson Ralph Gradinger Clarence Wealfall

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