Mallard Girls Crowned Queens Saturday Night
Mallard claimed Palo Alto county basketball glory by routing Cylinder 51 to 17 in Graettinger. The Mallard team, famed for county titles, is expected to ride toward state play with strong play. West Bend beat Ayrshire 41 to 32 in the consolation, while Graettinger edged Ayrshire 44 to 33 in the opening round.
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Ruthven
Ayrshire
Graettinger
Mallard
Rodman
West Bend
Curlew
Cylinder
South Palo Alto
Palo Alto
Iowa
Ioné Point
Graattinger
Ayrahire
Roger and
Phayne Heathman
Supt. E
Manchester
Dolliver
Mallord
Auction News Ben Burns Sale and Related Auctions
A Norfolk Iowa like notice details two auction events by A A Kuyper and Joe Boecker near Graettinger. Kuyper sells Feb 2 with cattle hay and large machinery list followed by Boecker sale Feb 7 including tractors hogs and farm equipment. Auctioneers Grodland Bortvit Brown and the Graettinger State Bank as clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Burns Sale
A. Kuyper
Jos Boecker
Herman Jensen
Charles Burg
Spies & Levi
A.A. Kuyper
A. A. Kuyper
Beaure and
Oak
Brown, Bortvnt
Grodland
Finn l
Palo Alto County Bank
Tye Jon Boecker
Joe Boecker
Minnesota
Graettinger
Johnson Hospital Patient from Graettinger
John Johnson, 82, of Graettinger, has been a medical patient at Holy Family hospital in Estherville for almost four weeks. He is reportedly improving slowly, and old friends here hope for an early recovery and full improvement in his condition.
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John §. Johnson
Graettinger
Holy Family Hospital
Estherville
Mr. Johnson
New Barber Joins Jensen's Shop in Emmetsburg
Tom Milles of Emmetsburg, World War II veteran and barber school graduate, becomes the new barber at Gary Jensen's shop. He is popular, quickly making friends and delivering excellent workmanship and satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Milles
Emmetsburg
Veteron
Gary Jensen
Tom
Letter from Los Angeles subscriber renews Graettinger news
The Times published a brief note from Frank Berndorfner of Los Angeles who sent five dollars as a two year advance subscription. Though absent from Graettinger for years, he remains interested in the old hometown news and sends thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Times
Frank Berndorfner
Los Angeles
Berndorfner
Graettinger
Mr. Berndorfner
M J Lein Elected President Of Palo Alto Holstein Group
At the Emmatsburg Country Club on January 19 the Palo Alto Holstein Breeders association held its annual meeting. M J Levi was elected president, Harold Jensen as vice president, Hubert Campany as secretary treasurer, and directors named including Ronald Chapman Dick Hermanson Owen Anderson Henry Jansen and Eldon Anderson. Levi also became state director while John Stewart attended as a National Holstein Breeders fieldman and presentations covered dairy films district show reports and 4 H Holstein committee notes.
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Emmatsburg
Palo Alto
M. J. Levi
John Stewart
Holateln Breeders
Ronald Chapman
Hubert Campney Gaya
John Dorothy
Dpia
Maurice Partridge
PHIA
Funeral Of James Millen 89 Held Wednesday
Funeral for James Millen 89 was at Assumption church Emmetsburg Wednesday morning. The Very Rev W F Mason officiated. Burial followed at St John cemetery with Martin Funeral Service in charge. Millen, born 1860 in Blairstown, lived in Palo Alto county and Graettinger before moving to Emmetsburg in 1934. He married twice, survived by a son Hillary and a daughter Mrs W F Mains, a brother Thomas W Millea, 18 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
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James Milles
Assumption Church
Emmetsburg
W. F. Mason
St. John Cemetery
Martin
J. Corweiler
Jess Ellis
Edward Smith
Victor Hand
John Anderson
Joe Walsh
James Henry Millen
Blairstown
Benton County
Graettinger
Millea
Ganley
Hillary
W. F. Mains
Chicago
Thomas W. Millea
Fort Dodge
Palo Alto
Stage Party in Graettinger This Thursday
Claude W Hanson of Graettinger Implement Co sponsors a family party at Watson Theatre Graettinger Thursday Feb 2 starting 1 30 pm with stage entertainers in person The event promises a genuine old fashioned family party and big turnout from the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude W. Hanson
Graettinger Implement Co
Watson Theatre
Graettinger
International Harvester Co
Tia
Benefit Lunch And Bake Sale For New Athletic Field
Graettinger Woman's club sponsors a benefit lunch and bake sale at the Legion Hall next Saturday afternoon and evening to raise funds for the new athletic field. Serve starts at two with hot beefburgers, escalloped potatoes, home made pie, coffee and pickles. Proceeds go to the Graettinger Park association. volunteers welcome and contributions gratefully received.
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Graettinger Woman’s Club
Graettinger
Graettinger Park Association
Kia
Graettinger Woman's Club
Legion Hall
The
Cause
Fool
Martin Furniture Takes Over Maytag Agency
J Emmett Martin announces the purchase of the Maytag agency from McWilliams Appliances Graettinger including all parts supplies and tools. J M Resh visited the Times office Friday for a new 1950 subscription receipt after illness in December and at age 87 he looked hearty and gaining strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Resh
Times Offics
Mr. Resh
Sleet and Subzero Weather Disrupt Local Day
A Monday night sleet storm coated walks and roads with ice mak ing travel hazardous Tuesday. Winds intensified as bitter cold pushed temperatures to eight below zero by Wednesday morning. Schools dismissed and residents faced dangerous conditions from the slippery ice and wind driven snow.
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Heelan & Atorzard
March of Dimes Dance in Graettinger
A March of Dimes dance will be held at the Legion hall in Graettinger on Friday evening January 27. Music by the Richard Damstrom orchestra with Sam Watson calling. The event features old time and new time dances and supports the March of Dimes fund. Tickets are sold by local sellers to benefit the charity.
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The
Legion Hall
Graettinger
Richard Damstrom
Sam Watson
March of Dimes Fund
Shiley Patient In Hospital
T Shiley was taken to Holy Family hospital this morning for medical treatment. A report from the hospital stated he was resting nicely. Earlier he suffered a heart condition but fully recovered and has since enjoyed excellent health. Locals hope his present illness is temporary and that he will be well soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Shiley
Holy Family Hospital
Shiley
Benefit Basketball Game At High School Gym Sunday
A benefit basketball program at the high school gym next Sunday afternoon begins at 2:00 p.m. Proceeds go to the new athletic field. The Graettinger Independents meet the Cylinder Independents and the Cylinder Junior High faces Graettinger Junior High.
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J Graebtinger
Fenton
Migmetaburg
Ruthven
Tech School
Graettinger Independents
Cylinder Independents
Cylinder Junior High
Graettinger Junior High
Service Men Register at Legion Hall for Agricultural School
Frans Swangon commander reports 36 G I s registered at the Legion hall for enrollment in a local agricultural school. A second registration day is set for Saturday January 28 from 2 00 to 4 00 at the Legion hall. Discharge papers must be brought to register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frans Swangon
Legion Post
Legion Hall
Kidder Delivers Splendid Talk At Community Club
Rose J Kidder of the National Foundation of Independent Business spoke at the Community club meeting on Thursday evening. He discussed his past work at Eldora and Boy’s Town Omaha, praising Boy’s Town methods and criticizing Eldora. Attendance was small due to high school girls basketball tournament. A brief business session followed with club committees studying zoning and business notes.
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Rose J. Kidder
National Foundation of Independent Business, Line
Kidder
Eldora
Boyal
Father Flanagan
Omaha
Boye
Jesse Anderson
Times
Graettinger March of Dimes Drive Receives Generous Support
Graettinger residents show strong support for the March of Dimes with over 100 dollars raised at basketball events and donations in local shops. A March of Dimes dance at the Legion hall is set for Friday night with tickets at 76 cents. Contributions can also be left at Graettinger State Bank to reach the $1,000 local quota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Watson
March of Dimes Committee
Graettinger
March of Dimes Fund
Legion Hall
Graettinger State Bank
March of Dimes
Infantile Paralysis Foundation
Puto Alto County
Sioux City
Council Bluffs
Des Moines
Doris Baxter Underwent Appendectomy at Holy Family
Miss Doris Baxter GHS student daughter of Mr and Mrs Leslie Baxter had an appendicitis operation at Holy Family hospital Estherville last Wednesday She recovered nicely and rapidly gained strength and expected to return home early this week Classmates and friends will be pleased to learn of her speedy recovery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Baxter
GHS
Leslie Baxter
Holy Family Hospital
Estherville
Kermit Jensen Called to Camp Lee for Training
Captain Kermit Jensen of the Officers Reserve corps left Graettinger Saturday for Camp Lee Virginia for a 60 day training course. He is a traveling salesman for McKeagon Robbina Drug Co. He and his wife reside in Graettinger.
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Kermit Jensen
Camp Lee
Officers’ Reserve Corps
Virginia
Mr. Jansen
McKeagon-Robbina Drug Company
Graettinger
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