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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1950

Page

5

Woodall's 3-Run Homer Lifts Graettinger Past Humboldt

Graettinger catcher Woody Woodall hit a timely three run homer with two on, fueling a 7-5 win over Humboldt at Evergreen Park. Pitcher Eckert relieved Lyle Dodd, local players Munson McCombs and Coleman in the lineup, while Ruthven earlier beat the team 7-5. Joe King suffered a chest injury Friday night, evaluated at Holy Bavally hospital with a collapsed lung but recovered days later and returned to play.

Woody Woodall Graettinger Humboldt Evergreen Park Lyle Dodd Eckert South Palo Alto John Munson Dick McCombs Elmo Coleman Dutch Marxen Earl Farria Silbert Stueve Eagle Grove Visltors Ruthven Grachtinger Joe King Holy Bavally Hoapital Estherville Jon

Cravens Begin Excavation For New South Wesley Project

Excavation work started yesterday for a new home to be built by Mr and Mrs Bud Craven. The residence will be located just south of the Wesley Sevdy property and will include a large full basement. The Cravens currently occupy an apartment at the F A Peterson residence.

Bud Craven Wesley Sevdy Mrs. Craven F. A. Peterson

Graettinger Beats Ayrshire 8 2 In Baseball Showdown

Graettinger pitcher Holland limited Ayrshire to two hits as Graettinger won 8 to 2. McCombs led Graettinger with two hits while Holland and Leduc contributed key hits. Ayrshire scored twice with six runs on five hits and an error, after early trouble in the second inning.

Graettinger Ayrshire Holland Ingvert Appel Paul Appel Rob Thomsenaves Lloyd McCombs Appel Thomsen Elsenbast Burg Leduc F. Appel P. Appel Thomaen McComba Elgenbast Gang Grasttinger AR OH Appel Teseesseesarens Thomsenseseeserreree Iso Holland Sssesesseeee of McCombs Blaonbast Burg Vieeees Wee Leto Nenteninee Bbd

Graettinger shuts out Emmetsburg in 11–0 game

Graettinger high school routed Emmetsburg 11 to 0 in a July 4 game at Emmetsburg. Ronald Jensen pitched well, Graettinger tallied in every inning except the second, totaling 15 hits. Maynard Holland, Jerry Burg, and Vince Graettinger led with strong averages, while Emmetsburg committed two errors and managed five hits.

Graettinger Emmetsburg Maynard Holland Jerry Burg Vince Graettinger Grastlinger

Legion and Auxiliary Meeting on July 31

The Legion and Auxiliary plan a meeting on Tuesday evening, July 31, in the hall. Officers will be elected for the Legion and the Auxiliary will install newly elected officers. Attendance expected to be large. A partial box score mentions personnel and ship duty in the Korea area and notes a crew member from Graettingay.

Legion Appel le Ccescesvesseee Yonsen Sacs Civey Wel Thomgen Sree Holland McCombs Burg USS Piedmont Hag Sybie Gracttinger Vevnecryiy O Bay Manila Fanon Vasseveeseresne Korea DO Young Graettingay Vince Juland Sitca Maxohst

Celebrated July 4 In Unusual Way By Jim King

Jim King celebrated the Fourth in an unusual manner as his asthma worsened. He contacted Dr. Walston and planned a visit to the office. Chief Joe Grady of the fire department and Bud Hamilton brought an oxygen tank, reviving his serious condition. Friends hope for full recovery.

Jim King Gustar Mr. King Walston Joe Grady Bud Hamilton Jim

East Osgood Tops Soft Ball League Thrillers Friday Night

East Osgood leads the kitten ball league this week as East Siders edge Lost Inland 9 8 in a thrilling game. Thoregon’s beat Osgood 11 8 with Peterson and Thoreson’s pitchers supported by Moore. Joe King catches for Osgood while a Friday night program and next Tuesday night schedule loom.

East Osgood East Siders Lost Inland Thoregon Osgood Peterson Dalen Thoreson’s Moore Joe King

Death follows birth of daughter for Mrs Dale Webster

Mrs Dale Webster of Algona died at the local hospital June 16 two hours after the birth of her daughter Susan Elizabeth. She was 26 and died from delayed shock following birth while under anaesthetic. Funeral services were held June 17 at Ayrshire Methodist Church with burial at Silver Lake cemetery. She was born Elizabeth McDonald September 8 1929 in Terris and lived in Terris Rodman Ruthven Ayrshire before marrying Dale Webster on June 20 1948. The couple had recently moved to Algona where he works as a carpenter. She is survived by her husband daughter her parents and seven siblings.

Emmetsburg Dale Webster Algona Ayrshire Susan Elizabeth Webster Foy Clelland Carr Garth Cottington Don Allen Jack Kandel Lawrence Peterson Eugeni’ Merril Ofllizabeth McDonald Terris Harry McDonald LeRoy Minnesota Rodman Ruthven Ayrshire Methodist Church Pee ‘Ayrshire Webster and McDonald Kenneth McDonald

Graettinger CYO Girls Defeat Pocahontas In Four and a Half Inning Game

Graettinger girls beat Pocahontas 17 to 11 in a four and a half inning CYO softball contest. Graettinger led early, visitors closed gap late, park program started late due to Ayrshire high school team arrival. Delores Jespersen pitched well for Graettinger coached by Rev. Father Calkins.

Graettinger Pocahontas Cyo Pocahontas Petting Ayrshire Graettinger Girls Father Calkins Delores Jespersen

Gene Carney 64 Dies of Heart Attack at Boone

Gene Carney, 64, died suddenly of a heart attack at his Boone home on Wednesday evening June 28 after returning home from work. The funeral was held at Boone and burial followed in St. John's cemetery, Emmetsburg. He is survived by his wife and children. Mrs Carney, formerly Mary McDonald of Emmetsburg, is sister of Mrs Frank Elsenbast of west of Graettinger. The Times extends sympathy to the family.

Gene Carney Boone St. John’s Cemetery Emmetsburg Carney Mary McDonald Slater Frank Elsenbast Weat Graettinger the Times

Little Larry Joyce Loses Two Fingers in Accident

Lawrence Joyce, two, son of Mr and Mrs Wm Joyce, suffered crush injuries to the two middle fingers of his right hand while exploring water pumping gear at the farm. Rushed to Holy Family hospital for surgery, doctors expect to save most of the fingers. The family and friends express sorrow over the boy’s repeated illnesses.

Lawrence Larry) Joyce Wm. Joyce Holy Family Hospital Larry

Fourth annual Palo Alto County Sport Festival planned

The Fourth annual Palo Alto County Sport Festival will be held Thursday July 18 at the new Graettinger community park. Events start at 9:00 am with 4 H boys and girls softball and all star games, then races, field events, tug of war, trap and rifle shoot, dart throwing, nail driving, chair guests, horseshoe and more for all ages. Last Island defending champions face Fern Valley entries as township teams vie for points. Mr and Mrs Elmo Alley open a new studio in Graettinger next to the Watson Theatre. several weeks needed to equip it, with announcements to come.

Palo Alto County Graettingar Giyong

Graettinger Summer Baseball Schedule Preview

Greattinger High School announces a summer baseball slate with Ayrshire July 7 at 8:00 pm Ruthven July 16 at 2:20 pm and Everly July 23 at 2:30 pm A summer sectional tournament is planned for July 10 12 and 14 with Graettinger as a hoped site The team expects to add more games as the schedule firms up

Greattinger Ayrshire Ruthven Everly Graettinger

Visited the Marleys at the Royce hotel

Rev. Father Edward Sullivan and Mr and Mrs J J Sullivan spent a short time with Mr and Mrs W A Marley and daughters at the Royce hotel Sheldon Saturday. The Marleys are busy and enjoying a splendid business. They have 3 rooms available for transients and these rooms are usually taken every night. The family also occupies an apartment in the hotel.

Edward Sullivan J. J. Sullivan W. A. Marley Royce Sheldon Marleys

Father Sullivan Returns From Holy Year Pilgrimage

Father Edward J. Sullivan departed for Torrance California on Saturday after spending a week at home following the Holy Year pilgrimages to Rome and a tour of Europe including Ireland.

Edward J. Sullivan Torrance California Rome Europe Ireland

Graettinger to Host Baseball Sectional Tourney Schedule

Lyle Quinn of the LJ H A A promotes Graettinger as a regional elite site for a summer baseball sectional. The Graettinger High School team has impressed with four strong starts as locals praise the field and support. Tourney slate lists Fenton Ayrshire byes, Estherville Whittemore P A, Graettinger Rodman July 10 12 and 14 with a championship on July 14.

Lyle Quinn LJ. H Graettinger Graat- Hinger Fenton and Ayrshire Estherville Whittemore P. A Rodman

Mary Fisher Celebrates 100th Birthday at Delta

Mrs. Mary Fisher marks her centennial in Delta near the local observance. Born in Scotland on June 15, 1850, she arrived with her parents and has long resided in the area. Family notes she and her relatives were frequent visitors to the community over the years.

Delta Mary Fisher Scotland

Reception Held for Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Walston

A reception for Dr. and Mrs. J H Walston was held at the Legion hall last evening. Sponsored by the Community club and local ladies, the event welcomed the new doctor and his wife and Mrs Walston mother of the doctor. Mrs Walston hails from South Dakota and had been visiting in Minneapolis before coming to Graettinger. The Walstons came from Clarkfield Minnesota and occupy the former residence of Dr H E Sorensen at 123. They also use Sorensen’s office equipment in the Weinholzer building suite. The two year old daughter has made many friends in Graettinger. The Times extends a warm welcome and wishes the family happiness.

Dr. Walston Clarkfield Minnesot H. E. Sorensen Walston Dr. Sorensen Weinholzer Graettingger

Obituary for Roy E. Masters 60 in Graettinger

Roy E. Masters of Graettinger died Sunday July 2 1960 after a heart illness. Funeral held Wednesday at the Methodist church with Rev Arthur Rasmussen officiating. He was born November 23 1889 in Buchanan County and married Mamie Curry in 1943. Survived by wife seven stepchildren four brothers two sisters and many relatives. Burial at Valley View cemetery with pallbearers from the family. Funeral arrangements by Martin Funeral Service.

Roy FE. Masters Graettinger Efe Holy Family Hospital Canyail Methodist Church Arthur Rasmussen Valley View Cementury Herbert Ira Gilbert Benton Curry Alert Arnie Masters Martin Roy I. Masters Buchatan Lown Buchanan County Palo Alto Mamie Curry Masters John Henderson Carrie Clark Ned Bert Fred Masters Juss. Masters Crook Colorado Frank Magic Oregon Aman

Twins Weigh Nearly 18 Pounds At Birth In Grover

Twin boys born to Mr and Mrs Wayne Mather of Grover at Holy Family hospital June 28. David weighed 9 pounds 6 ounces and Dean 8 pounds 8 ounces. They are identical twins. The message notes Mrs Mather was Charlotte Anderson, linking the family to High Lake and Graettingar area histories.

Wayne Mather Grover Holy Family Hospital David Dean Lins Mather Charlotte Anderson Sam Anderson High Lake Township Chris Martingen Graettingar Anderson High Sage Township

Weather report paints bumper crops and warm spell

The past weeks brought warm weather with brief cool snaps. Growing conditions look excellent with corn knee high by July Fourth and hay and other crops at peak, though waist high on the Fourth suggests added protection may be wise.

Phillips 18 Dia Mra Emmete burg Prelim Notice

Miss L C Phillips of Emmetburg passed away yesterday afternoon after a brief illness. The deceased was known for her late husband and family ties in the Emmetburg community. Funeral arrangements are pending local notice.

L, C Phillips Phillipa Emmeteburg Sway

Also Mentioned on This Page

Woodall Burt Armstrong Graettinger Va. Thor GHS GHS Boys Legion and Auxiliary Meeting Bea Farm Service South Walnut St. Paul Flrst Lutheran Osgood. Va Osgood Va Thoreson Larry Joyce Graetsinger Elmo Alley Watson Building Watson Theatre Alley Hoa P. G. Petersen New Jersey Fenton Mya D. ¢. Barringer C. A. Jensen Yellowstone Park Lake Louise Canada John Nolan Charles Nolan Veterans Hospital Des Moines Railway Express Milwaukee Milweakiag Francis Warren Uo New Jersay Max Baumgartner Dea Moines J. H. Walston Roy E. Masters
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