Lizard on Display at Jensen Drug Store
A 15 inch lizard on display in Jensen Drug Store front window draws curiosity. It was brought by Iva Beaver of Phoenix, Arizona, who notes the lizard is 14 to 18 years old and carries poison only in its lower jaw. The Times thanks Mr. Beaver for the news tip as local youths Hennie and Kenneth Barringer attend a Methodist Youth Caravan Training Center at Morningside College preparing for seven weeks of service.
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Jensen Drug Store
Iva Beaver
Chris Jensen
Beavers
Phoenix
Arimona
Mr. Beaver
Hennie
Kenneth Barringer
Graettinger
Drake U
Morningside College
Sioux City
Iowa
Indiana
Bonnie
Kenneth
Methodist Board of Education
Nashville
Oregon Visitors Stay With Local Family
Mr and Mrs Ora Salisbury and children from Forest Grove near Portland Oregon were guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Earl Jones last week. Salisbury is the fourth brother of Mrs Jones. The family lived in Gravttinger in 1920 21 when he was a mail carrier succeeding Jack Molison. They moved to Oregon 18 years ago and Salisbury works in a raw mill.
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Oregon
Ora Salisbury
Forrest Grove
Portland
Earl Jones
Salisbury
Jones
Gravttinger
Jack Molison
Salighury
Waterloo Home Flooded During High Water Period
The home of Mr and Mrs Marion G Naae in Waterloo was flooded as water rose over the first floor. The Naees stayed with the L I Thoreson family for several days during the incident.
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Marion G. Naae
Waterloo
Left For The West By Elsenbast Family
Mr and Mrs Robert Elsenbast and daughter Joan left for California yesterday morning They plan a pleasant trip and may travel farther north than Los Angeles They also intend to visit Yellowstone Park
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West
Robert Elsenbast
Joan
California
Los Angeles
Yellowstone Park
Boy Larry Herke Hospitalized at Seven After Operation
Larry Herke aged seven, son of Mr and Mrs Ed Herke, is very ill in Mmmelsburge hospital. Doctors reported an operation took place today and his condition remains serious but hopeful. Friends of the popular boy are praying for his swift recovery and full restoration to health.
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Larry Herke
I Hospital
Ed Herke
Mmmelsburge Hospital
Allergo i Operacion
James Wolfe Ill in Graettinger Seeks Recovery
James Wolfe of Graettinger has suffered heart related attacks in recent days. Friends in Graettinger and nearby areas hope for his early recovery and full restoration to health and strength.
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James Wolfe
Ile James Wolfe
Graettinger
Don Tompkins Earns Coast Athletics High Point
Pasadena Star-News notes Don Tompkins son of Mr and Mrs Chuck Tompkins, tops Huntington School fifth and sixth graders in points for the year. He won a silver badminton medal, paired with Bob Bales to win the tennis doubles, and led in basketball baseball and football. His sixth grade squads claimed titles and Cub Scout teams earned a trophy amid strong schoolwide competition. Congratulations, Don.
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the Times
Pasadena Star-News
Don Hampkins
Chuck" Tompkin
Pasadena
Huntington School
San Marino
Don Tompkins
Don
Bob Bales
School Board selects three teachers for next year
Announcement by the Board of Education lists Nola Custis for First grade Helen Wattonville for High school English and Dramatics and Kenneth Curtis as Wish School Principal and Mathematics All three are enrolled in Buena Vista College summer session at Storm Lake Details of their backgrounds will follow Superintendent Hancer says he will be in the school office weekdays 9 to 12 to answer questions and help parents and students with arrangements for the coming year Instrumental Music position remains unfilled.
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Board of Education
Nola Custis
Helen Wattonville
Kenneth Curtis
Wish
Buena Vista College
Storm Lake
Hancer
Graettinger Wins Excursion Game 9-8 Over Terris
Graettinger team defeated Terris 9 to 8 in a free hitting contest. Virgo Strum hit a home run for Graettinger. Paul Anderson pitched for Graettinger, allowing seven hits and striking out 3. Terris traveled to Terril for a make-up game, but Superior did not show up, prompting Graettinger to drive to Terril and win 9-8. Box score details list Strum, Reeves, McQuown, Munson, Meyers, Anderson, Frick, Strain and others contributing across innings.
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Ray Suss
Grachtinger
Hare Hall
Terris
Virgo Strum
Tocala
Paul Andlersen
Graettinger
Milford
Wene
Rossie
Terril
Owen
Schaney Die
Reeves Be
Strum
McQuawn
Munson
Dd 'McCombs
Meyers O
Anderson
Frick
Ie Gracttinger
Ay Ternl
Gracttinger
Andisin
Terri Piloman
Ami Richie
Played Under Protest in Graettinger Mametshare Game
Graettinger and Emmetsburg clashed as a protest marked by a disputed two run homer by Vernie Strum after a called foul, inciting crowd and players. Umpire stood by call, game resumed after ten minutes, then forwarded to the Palo Alto Gothaneball league protest committee for reversal and replay from the point of dispute.
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Graettinger
Mametshare
Vernie Strum
Soni
Nmmersburg
Graettingery
Emmetsburg
Graettinger Boys
Lefty McQuam
Bernie Myers
Palo’ Alto Gothaneball League
Corn Two Weeks Behind For This Region
The best corn in the locality is two weeks behind the regular growing season. If growing weather remains ideal for several weeks, crop progress should accelerate quickly.
Milward Sullivan Delights in Six Hour LA to Chicago Flight
Rev Father Milward Sullivan arrived in Chicago from Los Angeles on a non stop six hour flight aboard a 42 passenger Constellation. He spent two weeks visiting his parents Mr and Mrs John J Sullivan and relatives in the city. Father Edward, chaplain at Last Angeles General Hospital, had been assigned there about a year.
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Father Milward Sullivan
Los Angeles
John J. Sullivan
Tel Warl
Chiago
Joe Sullivan
O'Brien
Chicae
Vather Edward
Anicoles General Hospital
Legion elected officers at Graettinger post meeting
Nelson Christensen post of Graettinger elected officers Tuesday night with Porrest Per tue named commander and J L Jensen as vice commander Don Gragttinger adjutant Carl Petersen treasurer A C H Cameron service officer RK B Knusen chaplain Swanson sergeant at arms and Al McConbs historian Previous commander Goodwin Thoreson and adjutant Lawrence Show not listed as elected guests include Mrs John Adams of Bremer and Miss Vern Booth of Ayrshire visiting Mr and Mrs J S Sullivan Adams family moved to South Dakota in 1921 and Mr Adams worked in Bremerton shipyards until recently The Adams family will likely invite relatives at Ontario California
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John Adams
Bremerios
Washington
Adams
Vern Booth
Ayrshire
J. 3
Sullivan
South Dakota
Bremerton
Ontario
California
Weather Report Promises Warm Week Ahead
A week of summer weather with very warm sun and comfortable heat levels. Communications work makes rapid progress as conditions remain favorable for outdoor activity.
Secretary Elizabeth Jensen Re-elected School District Secretary
Secretary of School Board Miss Elizabeth Jensen was re elected secretary of the school district at a meeting held earlier this month. She has served as secretary for several months and is considered capable. The report also notes local flooding and various community incidents from North Twin Lake and nearby areas. The item includes multiple brief mentions of local people, events, and a hospital update.
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Elizabeth Jensen
Roman siege artifact found at Jeru salem wall excavation
An ancient stone ball from a Roman catapult was uncovered during excavation of Jerusalem's Third Wall. This finding sheds light on siege methods used in antiquity and enriches the city’s archaeological record.
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Jerusalem
Auto Crash Near Une Under Jesseh Motherville
Mrs Van Rasevessen and her daughter Marjorie escaped injury when their car collided with a second vehicle driven by a Tawa safety commissioner just west of Une under Jesseh Motherville Friday morning. Both cars were moving slowly and sustained extensive damage amid confusion as a new driver on the Jelvis turn appeared poorly marked.
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van Rasevessen
Marjorie
Tawa
Une
Jesseh
Ruserussett
Detasseling Work Open in Palo Alto for Youth
A Times display ad invites young people to detassel Pioneer corn in Palo Alto. Work is coordinated through the county Pawn Bureau sanitation with applications via the Vines office or at Werke and Lunderen seed store. Transportation may be provided if enough workers apply. the duration is two weeks in July.
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Werke & Tundgren
Gradlinger
County Pawn Bureau
Vines
Herke & Lunderen
Times
Gratsy i
Boy Scouts Plan Early Season Hike and Camp
The Scouts resumed activities Monday night after delays. They walked from the Laiirond trestle to the river bridge about a mile, discuss returning next week, and plan a camp at Spirit Lake for one week starting Sunday afternoon. Cost is ten dollars plus one registration. Cub Scouts aged nine to twelve meet Thursday at St Paul’s Lutheran church basement.
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Spirit Lake
Donald Glazier
Mrs Jay McCarty Returned to Holy Family Hospital
Mrs Jay McCarty was returned to Holy Family hospital Tuesday of last week after months of spinal injuries from a sidewalk fall. She had a cast and has remained in bed for several months. The cast has been removed but she continues to suffer pain. Local friends hope for her early improvement and full recovery.
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HE Ital
Jay McCarty
Holy Family Hospital
Graettinger State Bank Report Promises Growth
The Sonni annual statement in Ulis week n Times highlights rising deposits as Desposits increase. The feature notes the bank’s total footings surpassing one and a half million dollars.
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Graettinger State Bank
Ulis
Vasey Home Return Delights Rochester Friends
Mrs. R. W. Vasey Sr. returned home yesterday after months of illness in Rochester. Her health is improving, a welcome update for numerous friends who wish her continuing recovery.
Rural Fire Truck Upgrade Planned For Graettinger
Graettinger Wire department launches fundraising drive starting Tuesday July 15 to buy a new rural fire truck. The craft will feature high pressure water fog equipment used by the military, aiming for faster response to farm fires. Donations of 40 per farm or 20 for renters and 85 for landowners fund the project for the truck's 15 year lifespan.
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Graettinger
Army
Navy
Vahdukl
Graettingee Mire
Iowa
Lown
Emmetaburg
Visit of Kaltveds to Rockford and Forest City
Sadie Kaltved and Mr and Mrs Willia Kaltved traveled from Rockford Winds to visit Sadie Kaltved's father Jacob Brekke and wife. They attended the Stavanger Amt Lager at Forest City on Saturday and returned Sunday. They met relatives and friends from Illinois Minnesota and North Dakota and Mrs Brekke met her daughter and husband from Lisbon Illinois. Mr Brekke met a boyhood friend not seen in 60 years.
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Stavanger
Sadie Kaltved
Willia Kaltved
Rockford
Winds
Jacob Brekke
Home From Hospital Aaron Garrelts Recovers After Illness
Aaron Garrelts recently spent several days in Emmetsburg hospital with an infection. He received many penicillin injections and his condition worsened for a time. A minor finger spimple, initially deemed trivial, contributed to the illness. Friends are glad to see him back on deck.
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Aaron Garrelts
Emmetsburg Hospital
Mr Garrelts
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Virgil Weasel
Near Leon
Warvey Huffman
Nashua
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Elmer Masters
Estherville
Wade Guenther
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Sabula Gazette
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Hank
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