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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1952
Page
5
Severe ice blanketed Graettinger Monday morning causing slick walks and hazardous driving. Several large trucks stalled and were unloaded. three school buses were ditched and classes dismissed Tuesday with buses inactive in many towns. Temperature around 32 in the area while southern Iowa saw 60 above.
Ray Montgomery joined the Air Force last December and is stationed at Sampson Air Base in New York. The Times extends best wishes for honor and success in his service.
Fred Wolfe, operator of the town power equipment, is doing an A No. 1 job clearing streets of snow. He and Albert Jensen also raked the Robbing Avenue hillside walks Tuesday forenoon.
Mr and Mrs Sophus Johnson left for Los Angeles yesterday morning traveling from Ames by bus and then by train to California They expect a most enjoyable stay in the state as they begin their trip to the West Coast.
Mr and Mrs George Munden mourn the death of their infant daughter who passed away shortly after birth. Mrs Munden is a daughter of Mr and Mrs James Mahan of this locality. The Times extends sympathy to the sorrowing parents.
Mary Martin, daughter of Mr and Mrs J E Martin, sustained a broken arm from a fall on the ice at the Evergreen Park skating rink Wednesday of last week. Decorah’s Mrs Emily Stortz, the city’s oldest resident, marked her 108th birthday recently. In Bagley, John Patterson joined the century club, turning 100 on December 28, having arrived in Bagley in 1899.
A concise note defines oology as the science of bird eggs and their study. It explains the term blends biology and field observation, highlighting cataloging eggs, nests, and avian life cycles as core interests.
Mrs Grace Brobst of Graettinger won the $90 cash prize at the Community club goodwill event on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Ellen Lundgren took the $15 prize and Lyle Westergard’s name was drawn for $10 but he was not in town. Next Wednesday’s prizes will be $10, $15, and $85 with names announced at 3:00 p.m. after the fire siren. A large crowd attended the event and more are expected for upcoming drawings.
C W Howard has chosen January 21 for a complete closing out sale in Emmetsburg starting at 12 30 p m. Included are 6 Holstein cattle 50 feeder pigs 10 ewes and a large list of machinery in excellent condition with many items scarce in coming months Also 250 bales alfalfa hay 700 bales red clover and house goods Auctioneers John Finn and Bill Brown with Palo Alto County State Bank as clerk.
Mr and Mrs George Trucadell send a prepaid two year subscription payment to the Times from Phoenix Arizona. They note the cold weather and daily frost in the valley of the sun and send best wishes.
P C Jackman of Emmetsburg fell on an icy sidewalk Tuesday evening and suffered a dislocated shoulder and bruises. He was taken to Memorial hospital and is recovering nicely. A fireman operating a hook and ladder truck is described as a Tiller man.
The Graettinger picnic at Sycamore Park Los Angeles drew 71 attendees on Sunday January 6. Weather fears kept some away but many enjoyed the 1952 gathering. Distress over Mrs Merriman and news of Russel Duhn’s rebound from stroke were noted along with rain and cold. A long list of registrants followed including Edward Sullivan Christensen Petersen Brobst Galleger and many more. Reverend Arthur Rasmussen mourns his brother John Rasmussen who died in Wausau Wisconsin at 77. Mrs Earl Jones of St Petersburg Florida has returned home after medical care and is improving under a physician’s care.
Mrs James Anderson has returned home from Holy Family Hospital after major surgery. Friends will be pleased to learn she is recovering nicely and remains in good spirits during convalescence.
Sgt Glynn Creag is now located in England. Mrs Cresp and the children will join him as soon as arrangements can be made for home.
Mrs Bal Turner of Pocahontas died at 1 40 pm after a lengthy illness. She is survived by her husband a sister in Michigan and a brother Grover Yaberg in California. Funeral plans not complete. W E Hamilton fireman USN son of Mr and Mrs Wm P Hamilton of Graettinger spent Christmas in Naples Italy. After services crew of the Oglethorpe treated local orphans to a turkey dinner toys and a Santa Claus.
Pfc Deryl E Fleming son of Mrs Idella Fleming of Grachtinger Towa has been moved from Keesler AFB Biloxi Miss to McClellan AFB near Sacramento California.
The St. Paul congregation in Graettinger will host a farewell for pastor Rev. Wm. J. Hanson this Sunday at 2:30 PM in the town church. Next Sunday will be his last in Graettinger before the Hanson family departs Tuesday for Racine Wisconsin and then Downey California where he will lead a Lutheran church.
Mrs George W Webb of Os Goods passed away January 12 1952 at Emmetsburg Memorial hospital after illness Funeral services were at Graettinger Methodist church with Rev Arthur Rasmussen officiating Burial followed in Valley View cemetery near Graettinger Alta Born October 25 1898 near South Sioux City Nebraska she moved to Emmetsburg Iowa and married George W Webb April 18 1917 They had six children four sons and two daughters surviving husband four sons two daughters four grandchildren and many relatives The family extends thanks and sympathy to those who know them.
The First Lutheran Lavnes' Aid will host a bake sale at Thore son’s hardware store on Saturday January 19, starting at 2:00 pm and continuing into the evening. A range of bake goods will be offered and the public is invited. During the same period a Creamed Chicken Supper will be served by the Golden Route circle at Wilma Murray Leader’s Methodist Church on Saturday January 26.
The first Lutheran charet at Grachtinger sponsors a 7:30 Sunday morning program over Radio Spencer with local talent. The ladies quartet Frances Walston Mary Ann Jensen Betty Hanson and Alice Carter will sing and organ music will be by Mary Bonnie Cole.
A Largo resident writes to the Times sending a check and expressing eagerness for the home town paper. The letter notes warm sunshine, mentions visits to St. Petersburg, and references the John Jensen and Bennett Thoreson families through Mrs. Oscar Suss.
Ben Nichtern 79 died January 10 1952 in Emmetsburg Iowa. Funeral services were held Saturday at the Graettinger Methodist church with Rev Arthur Rasmussen officiating. Burial followed in Goldfield Iowa. Pallbearers were A C Christiansen W W Duhn W L O Connor O P Hanson Roy Young and Ed Petersen. Nichtern born March 18 1872 near Eagle Grove Iowa lived in Chicago Goldfield Graettinger and Emmetsburg. Survived by sister Mrs Rose Schwenck of Livermore and several nephews and nieces.
Graettinger High girls defeated Ayrshire 50 to 24 in the Palo Alto County tournament first round. Mallard beat West Bend. Ruthven vs Cylinder and Rodman vs Curlew scheduled tonight. Graettinger set to face Mallard Friday.
Graettinger defeats Gruver 65-53 in a tight game with McCombs and Elsen excelling on defense. After a tied 48 48 at end of regulation and a 53 58 score early in overtime, Roger Henningsen hits a left handed winner with seven seconds left in the second OT as Graettinger finally pulls away. also notes a slogan contest closing January 15 1952 for Graetlinger highway signs with about a hundred entries and town officials to judge the winner.
Herman Elsenbast, cashier at Graettinger State Bank, slipped on a step Tuesday morning, breaking two bones in a toe. The injury, though painful, allows him to return to his desk the same day, though it will cause weeks of inconvenience.
Marjorie Anderson a fifth grade pupil and daughter of Mr and Mrs Clancy Anderson suffered a broken arm while playing on the school ice Friday. Dr Walston treated the injury and friends and classmates express regret over the accident.
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