Wildey Retires as Deputy District Attorney After Long Service
H Leslie Wildey retires from the district attorney s office after a career spanning decades. A University of Minnesota and football alumnus, he later moved to California and was honored by Superior Judge Leo Freund on his last assignment. Wildey plans a possible return visit to Graettinger.
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Leslie Wildey
Ws Angel New
Ife
Wildey
University of Minnesota
California
Cuba
49Th Town Infantry
Amy Yahnestock
Preston Yahnestock
Graettinger
Anniversary clock gift from daughter in Germany
Mrs Henry Schoor of Humboldt received a year winding anniversary clock from her daughter in Germany. In Granger Earl Coulson, Supt of Schools, builds a house helped by three daughters Donella 16 Dorene 14 and Jeane 7 who aid with carpentry. Orin Judd a Dow City railroad agent earned a gold lifetime pass on Illinois Central for 50 years service. Robert Merfeld 14 near Cascade was injured when a bale of padding fell on him from a tractor. Ben and wife Fayette observed their 58th wedding anniversary, married in 1892. Television shown at Earl Long pool hall, a display ad highlights this modern feature.
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Henry Schoor
Humboldt
Germany
Granger
Earl Coulson
Donella
Dorene
Jeane
Orin Judd
Dow City
Illinois Central
Light Plant Reports Excellent Business Record
Graettlinger Municipal Light Plant shows strong fiscal results for year ending March 31 with net income of 4000 and electricity sales near 42000. Outstanding bonds total 10000 with 7000 due this year. Surplus increased. plant staff includes superintendent Kenneth McDonald and bookkeeper Gudrid Nune. Operators Edward Westfall Melvin Nissen and J W Ritzman. trustees Ki en Andersen president, Mike Weinholzer, G Shaver.
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Graettinger
Ivereel
Nice
Kenneth McDonald
Gudrid Nune
Bdward Westfall
Melvin Nissen
J . W. Ritzman
Kien Andersen
Mike Weinholzer
G. . Shaver
Father Calkins Transferred To Granville Parish Has Many Friends In Graettinger
Bishop Mueller announces changes in the Sioux City diocese with Father Raymond Calkins moved from Holy Family hospital to serve as assistant at Granville Iowa. The note mentions Calkins’ Graettinger ties and other clergy changes in surrounding towns. The health advisory urges safe swimming, proper filtration, chlorination, and supervision, warning against unsupervised rivers and pits.
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Calkins
Granville Parish
Graettinger
Mueller
Sioux City
Raymond Calkins
Holy Family Hospital
Granville
Iowa
Marguerite Calkins
Emmetsburg
Father Zensen
Estherville
Whittemore
Ruthven
Ayrshire
Madrid
Schaller
Danbury
State Health Department
Paul J. Houser
Division of Public Health Engineering
Iowa State Department of Health
A Fine Gentleman Says Wallace Betrays Peace
Gil Green, Illinois state Communist chairman, writes in the Daily Worker criticizing Henry Wallace as betraying the cause of peace. Wallace supports the United States and United Nations in the Korean war and Green faces conspiracy charges for overthrow of the U.S. government by force.
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Gil Green
Communist Party
Illinois
Daily Worker
Henry Wallace
Wallace
United States
United Nations
Green
U. S
Graettinger Free Parking Draws Long-Distance Buyers
Free parking in Graettinger attracts buyers, especially grocery shoppers, who travel long distances to access the town’s no-charge parking system. Local merchants note the arrangement boosts traffic and sales.
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Graettinger
Hope for Heart Patients From New Drug Study
A medical note discusses a cow lease on life for heart patients through coronary thromboids, noting a bed in a treatment row. A cannonry by leymarol and a drug from spoiled wiget clover are mentioned as potential aids in treating heart disease.
Gracttinger Summer Band Instruction Seeks More Students
Gracttinger high school offers a summer instrumental music program. Several students are listed by name for clarinet sax horn and trombone instruments. Aiming for at least 50 concert band members. New beginners class starts in September. Contact Warren L. Jones to enroll. no charge for lessons and a trial rental plan. Baton twirling class also planned. space limited. students should be in or above fifth grade.
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Gracttinger
Gracttinger High School
Sally Ditterich
Noeling Jensen
Jo Ann Paulsen
Karen Peterson
Luis Mahan
Karen Kine
Marjorie Kuyper
Enor
Doris Alger
Harn
Shirley Honstead
Jean Thompson
Harlan Hanson
Duane Kiner
Abeam
Maureen Trayer
Edwin Algar
Cass
Patty Andresen
Warren L. Jones
Mr. Jones
Rainy Weather And Local Happenings In Graettinger
Rain drizzled through Tuesday with several heavy showers since last Thursday causing farmers to worry about harvest. Small grain cutting starts next week. Joe and Mrs. Jackson from California visited Graettinger last week, sister Geneva Gabrielson and Ruthven relatives noted. Mrs. Thomas Doyle of Graettinger hospitalized for surgery, friends wish her a swift recovery. Mr and Mrs Edward Westfall and daughters on vacation to McGregor and Wisconsin Dells. Last summer band concert concluded the season. Warren L Jones takes a four week vacation. Graettinger Independent School District to sell 47000 in School Building Bonds on July 25 at 2 PM. Secretary Helen Helgeson.
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California
Joe Jackson
Graettinger
Oseph Gabrielson
Elbert Powers Home Damaged By Fire
Fire damaged Elbert Powers home while he and Mrs. Laverne Petersen occupied the second floor. Powers was burned while fighting the flames and is hospitalized. Mrs. Petersen and children were rescued, no smoke warning, insurance covers the dwelling, repairs to begin soon.
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Joeorud
A.m
Lavern
Grently
Peter
Knox Visit Plans to Grinnell in August
Mr and Mrs John Knox of New Mexico will visit relatives in Grinnell during August. Mrs Knox formerly Frances George is the daughter of C S George of Grinnell. Her husband heads the agricultural department at New Mexico State College.
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John Knox
New Mexico
Grinnell
Rochester This Week Family Visits Mayo Clinic
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Jensen and their son Ronald are in Rochester this week. Ronald will undergo clinic procedures and Mrs. Jensen will consult Mayo specialists. She has previously been a Mayo patient and has recently suffered a heart condition.
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AL Rochester
Gary Jensen
Ronald
Rochester
War era family visits and teaching moves
Mrs. Harry Berger and son Louis of San Bernardino are visiting Mrs. Berger’s mother Mrs. Mayme Hayes and plan to stay a month or more while Mr. Berger, a U S army sergeant stationed in Tokyo, recalls wartime Korea. Thelma Anderson will teach at Albert Lea Minnesota from September after three years at Newton Iowa. Mrs. Oscar Olegon is hospitalized at Holy Family Hospital awaiting surgery with hope for recovery. A CYO dance at Legion hall Friday July 21 opens to singles 14 and older with 25 cent admission and refreshments.
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Harry Berger
Gon Louis
San Bernardino
California
Mayme Hayes
Berger
U. S. Army
Tokyo
Son
Korea
Mise
Thelma Anderson
Albert Lea
Minnesota
Newton
Towa
Sha
Ed Anderson
Oscar Olegon
Holy Family Hospital
CYO
Legion Hall
Community Club Meeting At Hall This Evening
The regular July community club meeting at the hall is planned for this evening. Details mention a lesson, scheduling notes, and discussion of weekly events. A health update notes a family member in critical condition, with sincere condolences extended to Mrs. Brewer and family.
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HALL
Sabe Brewis
Weis
Phy Brewer
Norman Bansen to Speak Friday Night at St Pauls Lutheran
Norman Bansen returns from Europe with 260 color slides detailing a 2700 mile cycling journey and rail and ship travel. He will present at 8 p.m. Friday July 21, at St. Pauls Lutheran Church. Proceeds support the church organ chimes fund.
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Norman Bansen
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Bansen
Wisconsin
Wales
Ireland
Switzerland
St. Peter's Church
Rome
Eiffel Tower
Paris
Scotland
Loch Lomonde
England
Denmark
American Graduate School
University of Copenhagen
Devonshire
Lake District
America
Australia
India
Burma
Ceylon
the Union
Mexico
St. Paul's
Sugar import quota raised by 360000 tons
President Truman authorized a large additional sugar import quota of 360000 tons, aimed to ease shortages. The move, while likely to tempt hoarders, should reach dealers within two or three weeks and benefit the general public.
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Truman
United States
Work Begins at High Lake With Channel to Ingham
State workers have started at High Lake and will continue into Mud Leake. Dikes are under construction and pumping starts in about two weeks. A channel will be cut between High Lake and Ingham Lake to improve heat passage and benefit both lakes.
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High Lake
Ingham Lake
Des Moines Describes Schmicker Family Loss in Obituary
Franz Schicker born March 14 1855 in Wald breitbach Germany died at 95 after long illness. He came to the United States at 17, lived in Boone Des Moines Graettinger and Black Hills. Survived by four daughters ten grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Funeral at Graettinger conversion chapel with J Lindsay officiating. He was a devout Catholic and longtime policeman in Des Moines before retiring in 1935.
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E. D. Besaw
Wallingford
Ed D. Besaw
Holy Family Hospital
Calhoun County
Mary Barnhart
Palo Alto County
Graettinger
Franz Schicker
Waldbreitbach
Germany
United States
Northwestern
Boone
Black Hills
Des Moines
G. E. Lebo
J. Chamberlain
R. C. Fetter
B. R. Cole
the Times
George Recovers From Cataract Operation In Iowa City
George of Grinnell underwent successful cataract removal at University Hospital Iowa City. He is 82 or 85, can now distinguish light from dark, and will wear glasses in September. Address mail to C S George General Hospital Room W 283 Iowa City IA. The Palo Alto County Red Cross holds its annual meeting July 24 at 8:00 p m Fireside Room First Methodist Emmetsburg. Officers will be elected and reports heard. Refreshments served.
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S. George
George
Grinnell
University Hospital
Iowa City
Graettinger
C. S. George
General Hospital
Iowa
Palo Alto County
Red Cross
First Methodist
Emmetsburg
Bank Statement Shows Strong Earnings at Graettinger State Bank
Graettinger State bank’s recent statement in last week’s Times reports total footings above 1.5 million dollars and deposits near 1.4 million. Capital accounts reach 186 978 dollars, a figure officers directors and employees highlight with pride as the bank enjoys splendid business.
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Graettinger State Bank
A Times
Home Fron Fort Knox Soldier Returns from Kentuck Trip
Charles Christianson arrived home from Fort Knox Kentucky after completing basic service. He plans a trip with John Osher a student from Towns State College to visit Black Hills Yellowstone and Other points of interest.
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Fort Knox
Charles Christianson
Kentuck
Sam En
John Osher
Towns State College Atudent
The
Wear
Black Hilla
Yellowstone
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