Ice rink drive in sub zero cold favors Graettinger club
Gerald Stueve and Jim Iverson of the Graettinger Lions club worked six hours in frigid weather to flood the old tennis court converted into an ice rink. Using a rural water tank truck they delivered about 10 000 gallons of water to create a smooth skating surface for holiday use. Mrs A B Carter of West Bend visited the Times noting she helped publish the paper a half century ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Stueve
Jim Iverson
Graettinger Lions Club
Times
A. B. Carter
Lena Larson
West Bend
Bear encounter and print shop ties in local travel column
Mary Vandervelde notes Alan Nelson, nicknamed Tuffy, survived a Yellowstone bear encounter in her World at Our Feet column. The Times publishers share interests, revealing Mrs. Carter’s visit and Marj’s reminiscences about early years and Alan’s navy service. The piece links a print shop past with current regional personalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Vandervelde
The
Times
Marj
Alan Nelson
Yellowstone
Alan
Tuffy
Navy
Petersens Observe 60th Wedding Anniversary in Calamus
Mr and Mrs EH Petersen of Calamus recently marked their 60th wedding anniversary. The couple has two daughters four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The Petersens have lived in Calamus throughout their married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EH Petersen
Calamus
Petersens
Social Security Schedule for Estherville and Emmetsburg
Social security representatives will visit Estherville city hall Tuesdays from 10 30 to 2 00 on January 3 17 31 February 14 28 and March 14 23 and at Emmetsburg courthouse Wednesdays from 10 00 to 2 00 on January 4 18 February 1 15 March 1 15 29 listing hours and dates for the local area towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Emmetsburg
City Hall
Court ‘House
Orange City
Spencer
Rock Rapide
Spirit Lake
Sibley
Glory in the Fourth Gospel as told by John and Cana miracles
The piece discusses the word glory as used in John's Gospel, linking it to God and to Jesus life. It explains seven sign stories in John, beginning with the wedding at Cana, and contrasts miraculous power with the mystery of divine glory. It emphasizes that Jesus’ first sign brings joy at a country wedding, not snobbery or gloom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Lio
Jesus of Nazareth
Jesus
John
Cana
Canaan
American Medical Association
National Aeronautics and Space Program
Jesus Christ
Phillip
Graettinger Notes in Brief From January 2 1936 Issue
Rev and Mrs Wm G Bohi arrive from Richmond Hill to become Graettinger Methodist minister. Obituary for George Amdahl of Graettinger Estherville area. City well yields water within 45 feet of loop, promising abundant supply. Palo Alto county notices tag ball machines and pin games per county attorney Hand. Times reports machinery troubles Dec 23 and repairs by Fred Rubink. Weather mostly snowy with record cold 14 to 20 below. Eggs fall in price due to new storage law. eggs at 17.
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Wm. G. Bohi
Richmond
Hill
Graettinger
Bohi
New City
Talboo
Palo Alto
Joseph P. Hand
Times Force
Maichinery
Fred Rubink
50 Year Loyal Feature for Les Gray of Independence
W L Les Gray of Independence was honored by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows for fifty years of membership. He received a jeweled pin marking the milestone and the fraternal group celebrated his long-standing dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. “Les” Gray
Independence
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Army Private Arnold Madsen Assigned to 32d Engineer Battalion
Fort Carson Colorado announces Army Pvt. Arnold R. Madsen 25 son of Mr and Mrs Jerry A Madsen Graettinger Iowa recently joined the 32d Engineer Battalion Headquarters Company after basic training at Fort Hood Texas Madsen a surveyor previously worked for the U S Forest Service in Boulder Colorado and is a 1954 Graettinger Consolidated High School and 1960 Iowa State University graduate
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Fort Carson
Colo
AHTNC
Arnold R. Madsen
iMr
Jerry A. Madsen
Graettinger
Iowa
Madsen
Fort Hood
Texas
U. S. Forest Service
Boulder
Army
Grachtinger Consolidated High School
Iowa State University
Mistress of Mellyn by Victoria Holt
Victoria Holt presents a romantic suspense tale in the Rebecca tradition. Martha Leigh, a spirited girl, becomes governess at a shadowy Cornish cliff house under a proud employer and his wary daughter. Her growing bond with the child and emerging attraction to the father drive her to uncover dark secrets that threaten her life. Guild selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellyn
Victoria Holt
Rebecca
Martha Leigh
Guild Selection
Also Mentioned on This Page
Emdriwe Press Association
the Graettinger Times
P. T. Cody
Graettinger, Ia
Emmet
Fenton and Terris
Doc” Dawson
Francis “Chief” Heidecker
Albert Suss
Cabinet
West Bend Journal
Whittemore Champion
Carter
Cleve Carters
Graettinger Business & Professional Directory
Yeour
F. Goodrich
Ray’s
U.K
Emmeteburg
C. A. Shiley
Arnold Park
K. L. Johnson
Optometrist
N. Cth &J
Estherville, Iowa
J. Emmett Martin
Olene Jacobson, D.V.M
Ted Knudtson’s Cabinet
Princess Diamonds
Town OF
Tom Millen
Byron Rolfson
Ted Knudtson
Francis Schealler
Gilbert Stueve
Night Marshal
Justice of Peace Municipal
Dwayne Lammers
Lee Hughes
Francis Heidecker
Wayne Potter Light Plant
Kenneth Jensen
G. F. Shaver
Pres
James F. Hansen
Lars Petersen
3.L. Coffey
W. H. Bargman Walter High
Arthur Cody
Wm. E McConnell
A. PB
Bicklefs
J. E. Smith
Clement Flannery
First Lutheran and
Lost Island Lutheran Rev. C. T. Freistul
Grace Baptiss Church
Ray Kasper
Robert Dawsonian
Eine Grevi
Graecttinger Res
Wallingford
G. H. Frye
A. H. Hobson
Terry I. Anderson
Emmet CO
Gerald Steave
Whees
Woman's Club
Mary Aleech
AM. Legion ‘ Auxiliary
Alsin Camer
Lions Club
Sela DeVries
Casper
CAP
Nelson Palo Alto
ABRAM
AAA
Berra Rae
Legion
Lions Chantos
Sra
Thareday
Neen
International Uniorm
Dr. Foreman
Voy
Division of Christian Education
Ational Camel
Churches of Christ
George Amdahl
J. G. Amdahl
Charley Jackson
Farman
Graettinger State Bank
D&E _ ELECTRIC
RADIO
Phono Records
Grein Electric
Pvt
Arnold Madsen
ENGR
City Librarian
City Library
Lloyd Sampoon
Mgs
Marv Tenkoff
Orc
Graettinger Merchants
Ron-Da-Voo
Oval
mAsas
State Bank
Lara Ae A
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