Open House Sunday at New Martin Funeral Home
J Emmett Martin announces an open house at the new Martin Funeral Home on Sunday February 1 from 2 to 930 pm. Visitors will tour the building and see its modern facilities, with details on air conditioning and acoustical ceilings. The one story brick and tile building sits in landscaped grounds and was built by Fagre Construction Co with Suss Electric and E C Andresen handling related trades.
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New Martin Funeral Home
J. Emmett Martin
Martin
Wisin
Estherville
Suss Electric Co
Graettinger
E. C. Andresen
Harold Jorgensen
Funeral Services for Mrs Nolan at Graettinger
Elizabeth Nolan 75 died at home near Graettinger on January 25 after long illness. Funeral held at Immaculate Conception Church with Rev Duhigg presiding. interment at Rt. Jacob’s Cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Martin Funeral Service managed arrangements. Survived by 10 children and siblings, reflecting a large Graettinger family.
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Elizabeth Nolan
Graettinger
May Contribute To March of Dimes Fund
Graettinger residents are urged to support the March of Dimes through the Watson theatre. Donations credited in the county quota include cash and baked goods for Emmetsburg on January 20. Contact Mrs. George Case in Graettinger to contribute pies or cakes by 4 PM Friday at the Case home.
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March of Dimes Fund
Watson Theatre
Graettinger
March of Dimes
Ateretertenya — Rennet
Emmetsburg
George Case
Rouse Implement Named New Idea Dealer for Graettinger Area
The Rouse Chevrolet and Implement Co. has been appointed a New Idea Farm machinery dealer for Graettinger and nearby territory. Vernon Rouse said the New Idea line will be offered with the firm’s Allis Chalmers machinery and Chevrolet agency. The operation will include a full repair and service department for New Idea implements and Allis Chalmers, staffed by experienced mechanics to service tractors, autos, and implements.
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Rouse Chevrolet and Implement Co
New Idea
Graettinger
Vernon Rouse
Rouge Chevrolet and Implement
Allis Chalmers
Chevrolet Car and Truck
Rouse
Clark Reappointed Cancer Chairman
Merrill Clark of Graettinger was reappointed fund raising chairman for Palo Alto county in the Iowa division of the American Cancer Society. John Williams of Red Oak announced the action, praising Clark for leading the county to exceed quotas and helping Iowa win top ACS awards in 1961 and 1952.
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Merrill Clark
Graettinger
Palo Alto County
John Williams
Red Oak
Iowa
American Cancer Society
Williams
Clark
Towa
ACS
Spies and Lein Hog Sale Details Announced
Spies and Lein plan a Spotted Poland China bred gilt sale on Thursday February 19 with full sale details to come in a later Times issue.
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Spies & Lein
Spies and Lein
Poland
The
Times
Thompson George Clarence obituary dies near Emmetsburg
George Clarence Thompson, about 79, died at his home south of Graettinger Wednesday morning January 28. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2:00 PM at the Methodist church in Emmetsburg with Rev. Paul Johnson officiating. interment in Evergreen cemetery. Martin Funeral Home in charge. Remains to be taken from the funeral home to the Thompson home today. A complete obituary will appear later.
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George Clarence Thompson
Graettinger
Methodist
Emmetsburg
Paul Johnson
Evergreen Cemetery
Martin Funeral Home
Thompson Home
Speech Contest Here Friday At Grachtinger High
Grachtinger High School presents its Home Speech Contest Friday Jan 20 at 7 30 p m in the H B Gym Admission 25 cents for students 36 cents for adults This contest opens the Iowa High School Speech Association series Winners advance to the prelims Radio speaking rare speeches over loud speaker Radio speaking and humorous declamation and interpretive reading comprise the event Continued on page Fight
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Grachtinger High School
Iowa High School Speech Association
Graettinger Girls Reach Ruthven Sectional Semis
Graettinger girls varsity defeated Gillet Grove 76 43 to advance to the Ruthven state sectional semifinals. They will face Curlew high after Curlew beat Cylinder 45 43. Ruthven meets Lake Center in the other Thursday game with winners meeting Saturday for the sectional title.
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Gillet Grove
Graettinger Girls
Ruthven
Curlew High
Cylinder Club
Lake Center
Ayrshire
Grover
Petitions Circulate on School Bond Issue and FFA Program
Citizens' Advisory Committee pushes for an election on issuing bonds to fund a new school building and related facilities. Three petitions seek votes on school construction, a bus garage, and an agricultural program tied to FFA. First return shows strong support for the building, weak for the agricultural site, prompting questions about voter interest in agriculture. Petitions must be returned to attorney M C Clark by Monday.
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Citizens’ Advisory Committee
Grachtinger Consolidated Independent School Board
Wovanticitot
M. C. Clark
Clark
Rites Held For Mrs. Mary Swift
Mary Gertrude Swift 82 died at Holy Family hospital after a nine day illness from a stroke. Funeral services were held at Immaculate Conception Church Graettinger with Rev. Father Cain of Emmetsburg. Interment in local Catholic cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Mary Gertrude Carroll married Peter Swift in 1900. they lived on a farm in Emmet county then moved to Graettinger. The Swifts resided in Graettinger for 25 years. Surviving sisters are Bixter Mary Anita and Blater Mary Hilda of Cedar Rapids.
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Vics
Mary Gertrude Swift
Holy Family Hospital
Immaculate Conception
Graettinger
Father Cain
Emmetsburg
Elmer Iverson
Blanchard Jacobson
George McCarty
W. L. O'Connor
Alvin Petersen
Eugene McCarty Jr
Blater Mary Hilda
Cedar Rapids, Lows
Graettinger Voters Split On School Bond Building Plan
About 60 residents formed a Citizens Advisory Committee at Graettinger to aid the school board on a proposed new two story L shaped building replacing the old grade structure while the high school remains. In a separate city vote 193 yes and 131 no fell short of the 60 percent requirement for a firehouse bond amid 328 ballots cast and 16 absentee ballots.
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Graetlinger’s
Graettinger
Thoreson
Dale Larsen to Perform with Dana A Cappella Choir
Dale Larsen son of Mr and Mrs Jorgen Larsen of Graettinger will sing with the Dana A Cappella Choir in a Sunday concert. The 48 member choir recently toured Canada and northern states. Tickets 4.00 adults 60c students. under school age admitted free.
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Dale Larsen
Jorgen, Larsen
Graettinger
Dana
Dale
Canada
Graettinger High School
Dana That Fol
Ray's Cafe
Jensen's
Jensen's Drug
Terril Boys and Girls to Play Twin Bill Here Tuesday
The Terril high boys and girls teams are slated for a twin bill on the local court Tuesday evening. On Friday, February 6, the locals travel to Ayrshire for a conference encounter there.
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Terril
Terril High
Ayrshire
Band Festival in Graettinger Set for February 4 1953
Dr Gordon Bird of Drake University will guest conduct the Graettinger band festival on February 4 1953. A 286 piece combined band and a 70 member all county band will rehearse during the day for an 8:00 PM evening concert at Graettinger High School auditorium open to the public with an admission fee to cover expenses. Participants hail from Ayr eshire Cylinder Emmereburg Graettinger Mallard Rodman Ruthven and West Bend. Programs include Liberty Fleet March Salutation March Blue Tango Avaca Nights Series Joshua Two Moods Overture Militaire Festival Hop and March Winds.
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Toruivar Karman
Liberty Fleet
Graettinger High School
Funeral for Fred Kruse 73 in Estherville
Funeral services for Fred Thomas Kruse a Jack Creek township farmer who died Wednesday January 21 were held at 2 pm Saturday at Estherville Lutheran Church Rev L G Hinderaker officiating Burial was in Oakhill Cemetery He was born February 14 1879 at Reinbeck to Henry and Ida Kruge He married Carrie Berdahl December 20 1904 Surviving wife five children Leonard Clifford Arthur and Kenneth at home Evelyn Jensen ArmStrong three grandchildren two brothers Guy and Earl and a sister Matta He was predeceased by a daughter Dorothy Sperry his parents and seven siblings He died at 73 years 11 months and 6 days after contracting flu about a week earlier then suffering a heart attack at home
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Fred Thomas Kruse
Jack Creek Township
Estherville Lutheran Church
L. G. Hinderaker
Oakhill
Kruge
Henry
Ida Kruge
Reinbeck
Carrie Berdahl
Leonard
Clifford
Arthur
Kenneth
Evelyn Jensen
Armstrong
Guy
Earl
Matta
Dorothy Sperry
Kruse
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John Carney
Alfred Weastergard
Gene Leonard
Ralph Graettinger
Emmett Murphy
Theo Suez
Tom Doyle
Phillip O'Connor
Leo Hughes
Jim Leonard
Ben Beecker
Elisabeth Quinn
Pittsburg
Charles Nolan
Nolan
Bernadette
Hughes
Florence) Joyce
Annatacia) Theil
Robert Nolan
John Nolan
Matt
Jim Quinn
Spies & Lein Hog Sale
Brydee
George Thompson Weednesday
Mary Swift
Citizens’ Advisory
John Bondhus
Merle Suss
George Twait
Wm, Brown
George Larson
Howard Munsen
Clarence Christiansen
Bert Atulfson
Arnold Aleseh
Rolfe Tundfren
Ray Kischer
Carl Wicks
Adolph Spies
George Frick
Bob Elsenbast
Aame
United States
Salt Lake City
Ana Choir
Fred Kruse
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