Light plant shows engines back in operation after outage
Focal light plant superintendent Melvin Nissen and crew spent hours restoring a 2300 bhp generating engine after a cylinder and piston failed. The unit cost about 1500 dollars and an extra piston was kept on hand for emergencies. The plant operated near capacity with one engine down until repairs completed by Monday noon. Construction on the Beth plant addition continues with a new generating motor to be installed in the fall.
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Focalight
Melvin Nissen
Focal
Supt
Nissen
Kenneth Jensen
Sido
Vie
Beht
Bigck
Township ASC Election Results Announced in Palo Alto County
The annual ASC community elections across Palo Alto County concluded with 73 eligible indlots cast. Newly elected chairs and vice chairs become delegates to the County ASC Convention on July 27 in Emmetsburg to choose county leaders and begin one year terms August 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missit
Palo Alto County
ASC
Uhia
Mmetshhburg
Walnut
John F. Carney
Fu Herke
Vic Johnson
Russell Lastine
Harry Dobbins
Lost Island
Joe Nyberg
Albert Norris
Harry Nelson
Dale B. Jenson
Pete J. Duus
Vernon
Ed J. Beeduhoeft
H. Stilinan
Hieghi Dean
Wayne Helmke
Joe TH. Melewan
Emtartsbury
J Donahue
A. Dobbins
Lester Grane
B. H. Thoreson
Wd Joven
Booth
Lloyd A. Anderson
P. Brodersen
Clarynee Wells
Ac. A. Donahuy
Central
Youngereenington
Jadarterns
Eugene Hinrichs
Maymond Carpentey
Pat Henderson
Ogernolds
Charles North
Melvin Cols
Hans Blis
Andrew Punk
Damniel Blackwenn
Fern Yul
Jacov Hartman
Roger Aoty
Legion to stage Donkey Ball game Sunday night
The American Legion sponsors a comedy Donkey Ball event at Evergreen park on Sunday night August 4. The Legion Ruff- Riders will face the Local Long- Spurs with star local athletes and appearances by the Godfrey Donkeys from Crescent Oklahoma. More details and lineups to follow in the Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Ralph Godfrey
Crescent
Oklahoma
Godfrey
Evergreen Park
The
Legion Ruff- Riders
Long
American Legion Post
Times
Midgets Shut Out Estherville 9-0 in Tuesday Game
The Gradiinger Midgets extended their undefeated streak by shutting out Estherville Midgets 9-0 Tuesday night. Local Mites dropped a 9-0 defeat, with pitcher Chesty Masters delivering a second straight no hitter in as many games against Estherville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Gradiinger
Tse Tay
Batherville
Ron Buedke
Keith Norris
Jerry Slonikker
Buddy Sehnel
Strubbar
Aring Battery
Mitesgleive
Chesty Masters
Frederick Bull Foot In Silage Blower Accident
At Paul Goff farm near Ruthven a former local resident, Frederick Bull, stepped to the rear of his trailer filled with silage and his foot slipped into the auger while the rear endgate moved. The auger engaged, injuring his right foot. He freed it, went to the barn, and called Mrs. Goff for help. X-rays showed no broken bones and the foot may be saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Plano
Helena
Paul Goff
Ruthven
Frederick
Mr. Goff
Mrs. Goff
Charley Lundgren 7 Dies at Stratford
Charley Lundgren age 7 died suddenly Friday at Stratford. Funeral services held Sunday in Stratford with pallbearers including five of Mrs Enon Lundgren’s sons from Graettingey, siblings and relatives attending from Des Moines to Wallingford and Osgood.
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Charley Lundgren
Stratford
Lown
Enon Lundgren
Graettingey
Hey
Wills
Wic Lundaren
Des Muines
Glen Lundgren
Rangested
Luke
Wallingford
Tulle
Osgood
Wred Lundgren
John Lunde
Steatford
Ruthven Superintendent L L Pickett Resigns Effective August First
Supt L L Pickett resigns as Ruthven Consolidated school head after 148 years service. He will become county superintendent of schools in Scott County and will office in Davenport.
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L. L. Pickett
Ruthven
L. Pickett
Mr. Pickett
Scott County
Davenport
Notice to Cub Scouts and Parents Hike or Swimming Party
Next Saturday July 20 the Grad linger Cub scouts and parents are invited to a hike and weiner roast at Legion hall meeting at 1 p.m. If weather worsens the hike will be cancelled for a swimming party. Bring swimming suit towel and any personal items. Parents are asked to attend.
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Gradlinger
Meir
Teaders
Werther
Legion Hall
Cub Scouts
Town sprayed Sunday evening on mosquito control effort
Local crews faced reduced effectiveness from winds during a Sunday night spray over Elenore Surat area. The second spray was delayed, and the Sunday event was not published on time, causing a late entry in this week’s Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elenore Surat
Secoml
Eveal
District Legion Meg At Bancroft Sunday Night
An inter district Junior Legion baseball game will be played at Bancroft Sunday night at 8 pm with the 7th district winner Mondagnin meeting Bancroft, the 8th district winner. St Johns Bancroft high school won the district title by defeating Primghar 130 at Evergreen Park.
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Bancroft
Mondagnin
St. John’s Bancroft High School
Primghar 130
Evergreen Park
Here
Clarence Nge land TO OL SHOE TOOLS AUCTION
A public auction of shop equipment will be held to clear the contents of a small hardware business. The owner plans to auction mining items, rap equipment, and foods. The sale is announced in this week's paper with details on date and venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Ngeland
Miareate
Komand
Everming
Thoreston Hardware
Avttinge
Mar
Mevland
Fred Adams Estate Public Auction Notice
Notice for a public sale of the Fred Adams estate in Algona Iowa to be held Saturday July 29 at 2 PM. Conditions include sale of real property and certain improvements. Auctioneer details and terms likely provided in the official notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Adams
Voceion
Algona
Acitis
Sol Walden Appointed Administrator at Watonwan Memorial
J M Walden, formerly leader in this area, becomes administrator of Watonwan Memorial hospital in St James Minnesota. He previously headed Estherville hospital 1923 1943 and Fairmont hospital ten years, most recently at Tri Mont for two and a half years. The Walden family sold their Fairmont home and moved to 1100 Armstrong Blvd North in St James.
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Sol Wolden
James Hospital
J. M. Walden
Watonwan Memorial Hospital
St. James
Minn
Waldens
Fairmont
Armstrong Blvd
Walden
Estherville Hospital
Bairmont Hospital
Tri-Mont
Library Story Hour Saturday at Laval Library
Mrs Helen Erickson will lead a children's story hour this Saturday at Laval Library. The activity runs from 2 to 2 30 PM with readings and activities for kids under supervision.
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Atrernoon
Helen Erickson
Remiky
Laval
Helt
Wings of Eagles at Graviting Theatre this weekend
Local Theatre presents Wings of Eagles on Saturday and Sunday July 16 and 22. John Wayne stars with Maureen O'Hara and Dan Dalley in a color drama filmed in Pensacola and aboard the USS Philippine Sea.
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Wings of Eagles
Eagless
John More
John Wayne
Dan Dalley
Maureen O'Hara
Pensacola
Florida
Philippine Sey
Pacif
Phy Wings of Eagles
Ule Dimatic
Commander Krank
Spiga Wead
Anmovica
Jronter
Navy
Fiydayw
Edo
Dan Tuasey
Neale
Moaunave Cook
Hollewood
Sydney Chaplin
Chant Williams
Y Gavin
Herbert Anderson
Helene Stanton
Jack Sher
Aaron Rosenberg
Shry
Prize Claims Report From Abia Wook Assity Milestone
Miva Kenneth Knudison claimed the Wednesday prizes while Abia Wook Assity was awarded the 315 prize. Charlie Neets failed to claim the 10 award. Will. Wiedaanson and Eiametsbure areas had unclaimed 230 and 19 18 40 prizes, with next week’s prizes set at 19 18 and 40.
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Miva
Kenneth Knudison
Abia Wook Assity
Charlie Neets
Fenil Wiedaanson
Af Eiametsbure
Small Grain Loan Rates Announced in Palo Alto Area
County ASC chairman William Brodersen announced county loan rates for barley oats wheat and flour. Oats priced at 28 per bushel while wheat for 1958 crop set at 1.58 per bushel. several rates lower than national averages. Applications filed at the county ASC office. note quality and acreage compliance. County rate figures vary by commodity with national averages referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto
Brodersen
Te Cemiity
Pato Alto
Yale
OT Vents
Tosett
ASC
Atta County
Swea City Midgets And Mites Here Next Tuesday Night
Swea City Midgets and Mites are set to play at home next Tuesday night. The Gravtlingies Midgets lead the Northern Town League while the Miles show early signs of contention after tied games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swea
Northern Iowa
Weather Stifling Heat With No Rain Dampens Crops
Heat wave grips the area with temperatures near 88 degrees on Wednesday and no rain in weeks. Farmers report drought stress as windrowing and early combining begin amid dry fields and moisture shortages.
Bertha Pederson Dies at Mason City Former Graettinger Resident
Bertha Pederson 72 former Graettinger resident died Thursday at Mercy Hospital Mason City after residing at Story City. Funeral services were held at Ue chapel Suns Rest Home Story City and Randall Lutheran cemetery. She was born in 188 in Scully and moved with her parents to Graettinger where she spent her youth. She married Peter G Pederson, a blacksmith of Iowa in 1907. After her husband died in 1936 she trained as a nurse in Des Moines and worked in Story City for several years with Sunset Old Folks Home. Surviving are seven grandchildren and siblings including Jerome Pederson, Kenyon Pederson, and five sisters. Five sisters listed: Inger Olson, Amanda Kern, Ann Sunnea, Lillis Franklin, Geneve Jackson. one brother Jor Kvielsen.
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Bertha Pederson
Mason City
Graettinger
Tage
Jon Galiivlsen
Mercy Hospital
Mason Mineral Services
Mehl
Ue Chapel
Tie Suns
Story City
Flint
Raga Bari
Randall Lutheran Cemetery
Pederson
Bec Ure
Waterloo
Iowa
Geneve Jackson
San Peego
Coby Tae
Mrs Elst Mother D1 In Minnesota
Mrs Johannakh Hide, mother of Mrs C T Fjelstal of Graettinger, died Friday in Thief River Falls Minnesota. Mrs Fjelstal had been with her mother for a week and had just returned home when she received word of the death. Pastor and Mrs Bjelatut left Saturday for Thief River Falls. funeral services were held there Sunday.
Crossmen Quartet to Perform at First Lutheran Graettinger
The Crossmen Quartet of Luatiwian Bible Institute Minneapolis will give a concert at First Lutheran Church Graettinger on Monday July 22 at 8 pm. Members: John Bergren Litchfield Donald Fultz Walnut Grove Robert Molidrem Beloit Edward een Estherville. They recently represented the Lutheran Bible Institute of Teaneck New Jersey in New England and are now touring the Midwest.
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Crossmen
Luatiwian Bible Institute
Minneapolis
Minn
First Lutheran Church
Graettinger
Sb. m
John Bergren
Litchfield
Donald Fultz
Walnut Grove
Robert Molidrem
Beloit
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