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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1947
Page
4
In Indianola Mrs Mahala Hargis marked her 14th birthday on February 1 but illness kept callers away She has seen twenty six presidents govern the nation and lived through six wars including the Indian War within her lifetime.
The WSCS of the Methodist church hosts World Day of Prayer on Friday February 21 at 2 30 p m with Dorcas Mission Society to meet next Tuesday in the town church. Hostesses are Martha Platter Irene Petersen and Nora Sandvig. Mrs M J Tindall entertained Catholic Ladies Missionary Society last Thursday. A birthday gathering honored Mrs Abbie Briggs, with neighbors and lunch. Ida Reynold reports a Spirea drop in Audubon. G McKinney of Marion County seeks 1000 for a carom shot after a crash involving KE Bell’s parked car. He sues the parked car owner.
GHS dropped a 47 to 37 decision to Ruthven. Poor ball handling and shooting plagued the Pirates as Ruthven led 23 to 17 at halftime and 32 to 27 after three quarters. Frank Young scored 11 and Paul Frick 10 to pace GHS, with seniors Frick, Glasier, McWilliams and Gilbaugh set to finish their seasons Friday when Lake Center visits Graettinger.
The GHL Pirates beat Superior in a Saturday night contest on the local floor. The win showcased sharp passing and determination led by Baumgartner with 10 points while Frick and Young scored 9 each. Starting forwards Prick and Young and guards Gil Saugh Lancaster and Baumgartner forged a strong attack as GHS led 6 to 4 after the first period.
In a tight matchup Graettinger led 11 10 at half and 22 18 after three quarters. Superior closing within one with a minute left. GHL girls overwhelmed visitors 42 16. Karoline Anderson scored 15 to lead, with many substitutes seeing action as the game wore on.
The page details two nuptials with full ceremonies, receptions, and lists of attendees. One couple wed in a candlelit ceremony with a three tiered cake baked by a relative, and planned a farm home near Fen ton. The other couple, Rath Croner and William Ellis, married in Estherville Baptist church with a large reception and detailed bridal party outfits, afterward to reside near Wallingford.
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