Potato seeds and Red Skelton meeting noted in Graettinger area
Reports describe green potato fruits called potato apples found on potato plants and a discussion of Judy Thorson meeting Red Skelton in Washington. The column comments on population figures and vague claims about married men’s longevity, ending with a cautious note on proof.
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Barney Rolfson
World Book Encyclopedia
Rolfsons
Judy Thorson
Graettinger
Navy Department
Washington, D. C
Red Skelton
Washington
Judy
Red
Estherville
Red" Skelton
Aged Rhode Island Senator Green and a golfing aside
The column notes Senator Green of Rhode Island, 90, described as a bachelor and the wealthiest member of Congress, amid musings on slow driving, aging motorists, and a humorous nod to Father Maynard’s past Okoboji golf links champion claim. It ends with road-safety reminders and a caution to return alive from trips.
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Senator Green
Rhode Island
Congress
Father Maynard
Iowa
Sibley Parish
Okoboji
Lake Okoboji
Crescent Beach
Mechanic Burns From Gas Leak Fire During Repairs
John Oltman an auto mechanic suffered second and third degree burns when a leaky gas line ignited from a trouble light while he worked on a car. The Hecht bulb exploded during the incident.
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John Oltman
Hecht
Drivers' License Exams Scheduled Across City Branches
The driving license exams will be conducted on Monday in Estherville and Orange City, Tuesday in Emmetsburg, Wednesday in Spencer, Thursday in Hock Rapids, Friday in Spirit Lake, and Saturday in Sibley with morning sessions only.
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Estherville
Orange City
Emmetsburg
Spencer
Hock Rapids
Spirit Lake
Sibley
Thomas Thomson and Leo Hughes in Graettinger Town Case
Thomas Thomson and Leo Hughes are named in a Graettinger town matter. The record notes involvement of local residents in a civic issue with unspecified actions or outcomes. Further details not provided in the fragment.
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Graettinger
Thomas Thomson Leo Hughes
Background Scripture Devotional Reading References
The text lists biblical passages from Numbers Joshua Judges and Isaiah for study. It notes Numbers 13 44 1 10 24 30 98 Joshua 14 6 18 15 13 10 Judges 1 14 15 and Isaiah 40 27 31 as devotional readings.
Rugged Faith in Caleb and a Call to Rugged Faith
A Sunday sermon reflects on Caleb and Joshua facing giants with God as ally. It contrasts Luther and Hitler shows true faith seeks God's will not power and warns against faith used to mask fear or arrogance.
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Caleb
Moses
Joshua
Dr. Foreman
Palestine
Canaan
God
Luther
Hitler
Napoleon
Graettinger contest ends Friday with lawn show and sports notes
The Better Lawns contest by the Graettinger Commercial Club closes Friday July 15. Nearby sports include the kitten ball wins over Ruthven and Wallingford. Harvesting oats and barley begins as a wind storm sweeps Graettinger with rain and minor damage. Lloyd Appleton heads to the Olympics as an alternate after strong prep in Columbus Ohio. Oral Bonstead wins butter scoring titles with 95.25.
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Graettinger Commercial Club
Graettinger
Thun Gr
Lloyd Appleton
Carl Spies
Columbus
Ohio
Hess
Iowa State
Appleton
Amsterdam
Holland
Oral Bonstead
Grachtinger
Oral
Mr. Frettem
Hrettem Earns Second Amid National Competition
The assistant operator credits Mr Hrettem for securing second place with a 94.50 score in the National. first place finished at 95.25.
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Hrettem
Down Library Lane Lookworm Song at City Library
City Librarian invites readers to join the Lookworm song at Down Library Lane with weekly sessions on Wednesdays 3 to 5 and Saturdays 2 to 5. The cheerful verse lists many participants by name and promises a recurring special verse if others join.
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City Hall
Don
Linda
Primghar and Bancroft Win District Games
Primghar beat Lake Park 2-1 and Bancroft defeated Spencer 8-0 in district tournament openers. Primghar offense totaled 2 runs on 5 hits with 2 errors. Bancroft had 8 runs on 6 hits with 0 errors. Winning pitchers were Vanderschoot Ruby and Longstreet for Primghar, Clark and Schiltz for Bancroft. Mrs. Ralph Elbert of Algona recently broke her leg while mowing a lawn, losing balance on a hill and twisting her ankle.
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Primghar
Bancroft
Lake Park
Spencer
Vanderschoot
Ruby
Longstreet
Clark and Schiltz
Ralph Elbert
Algona
Garment worker loses finger in hay baler mishap
Elmer Urich of Garner lost an index finger when his hand was caught in a hay baler he was repairing. The injury occurred during maintenance work at his home farm, with no further complications reported.
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Elmer Urich
Garner
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China
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Cabinet
Gerald Steuve
C. R. Kitchen
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House Ph
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Gardston
Eatherville
J. Emmett Martin
Phone
Olene Jacobson, D.V.M
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Directory OF Officials
Pei
Bud Craven
Alan Hersleff
Albert Jen
John DeVries
Jens Kirkegaard
Municipal Light Plant
Melvin Nissen
G. F. Shaver
Mike Weinholzer
Lars Petersen
Martin Thompson Lloyd W. Frost
Richard Miller
Bis
Alice Yoch
Melvin Sampson
Jay Duhigg
J. BR. Hyde
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Walter Wigh
Arthur Cody
M H. McConnell
A. B. Ricklofs
J. E. Smith
Immaculate Conception
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First Lutheran and
Lost Island Lutheran
T. Fielstul Methodist Church
Ralph Grote
ST. Paul's Lutheran and
South Walnut Lutheran
Rev. H. Irving Petersen
Immanel Lutheran
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Graettinger Organizations
Robert Dawson
Graettinger Times
W. M. Rode Rodman
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Optometrist
B. E. Dappen
G. H. Frye
Telephone
Terry I. Anderson
Emmet CO
Reinders Bros
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del Baker
Woman's Club
Eather Rasmussen
AM. Legion Auxiliary
Arlene Brighton
Lions Club
American Legion
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CAP
Nelson
Lesen
T Water Depts
Clayton Duhin
Robert
Murray Bud
Hamilton
Wayne Potter
Axe
Reich
Ruthven
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Earl Lehigh
Bud Harris
P. J. Paulsen
Troyd Masters
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Steven
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Lloyd
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Nanette
Lynette
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