Booster Club Saturday Night Prize Rises to 50 Dollars
Carl Bonstead did not claim the 25 dollar prize at the Booster Club’s first Saturday drawing last week. This Saturday the 50 dollar prize will be offered to local shoppers registered with the Grachtinger Booster Club. Must be 16 or older, register once, be present at 9:30 p.m. in a participating store, sign the store slip, then go to Elsbury’s Farm Equipment to claim the prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Bonstead
Booster Club
Grachtinger Booster Club
Elsbury
Booster Club Menners
Three Car Crash At Highway 17 Intersection
A three car collision occurred Sunday at 5 45 at the Highway 17 junction on the west edge of Grachtinger. Eugene Maland 29 Prairie Farm Wisconsin led northbound traffic in a 1954 Ford followed by Mrs Duane Moses 32 Estherville in a 1954 Ford and Markis Johnson 41 Rushmore Minnesota in a 1952 Chevrolet. Maland turned right into Grachtinger causing Moses to brake Johnson struck Moses rear end. only Johnson's car was damaged with $250 in repairs. State Patrolman Wilton Lewis filed a charge for failing to signal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grachtinger
Wilton Lewis
Eugene Maland
Prairie Farm
Wis
Duane C. Moses
Estherville
Markis Joh‘son
Rushmore
Minn
Maland
Lewis
Border League Standings and New Deputy County Treasurer
Border League standings listed through Friday July 25, excluding Rock Rapids Graettinger games from June 27 and July 25. Kathleen Graham, daughter of Clifford and Mrs. Graham of Ayrshire, is named deputy county treasurer succeeding Nancy Duhigg who is resigning to move to Albuquerque NM per County Treasurer Melvin Sampson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Border League
Kathleen Graham
Clifford Graham
Ayrshire
Nancy Duhigg
Albuquerque
N. M
Melvin Sampson
Children’s Story Hour At Local Library Wednesday
Mrs. F. M. Hartung will read at the Graetinger Public Library for a children’s story hour on Wednesday afternoon August 6. The program starts at 3:30 p.m. and runs a short time with stories for youngsters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Hartung
Graetinger Pubicibrary
Midgets and Mites Meet Round Lake Here Friday Night
The Grasttinger Midgets and mites prepare for a Friday night game at Round Lake. Local fans expect a competitive clash as the youth squads showcase junior talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Round Lake
Grasttinger
First Lutheran Ice Cream Social Set for Saturday
The First Lutheran Ladies Aid hosts an annual ice cream social on Saturday, August 2 at the Tuoreson Hardware basement. Lunca will be served from 2 p.m. through the evening. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Lutheran
First Lutheran Ladies Aid
Tuoreson Hardware
Lunca
Korean Bonus Applications Now Available
Applications for Korean service compensation are now available at the county recorder office or from Clifford Brighton commander of the Grand Ranger American Legion post. Veterans should attach a certified copy of DD 214 Report of Separation before mailing to the state compensation board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Your County Recorder
Clifford Brighton
Graddinger
Emmet County Fair at Estherville August 4 5 6 and 7
Emmet county Free Gate Fair will be held at the Estherville fairgrounds next week for four days starting Monday. The program includes band concerts displays midway and 4 H and FFA livestock and project exhibits with stage shows at 730 p m on opening three days. Mrs Dwayne Lammers father dies at Fort Dodge. Funeral plans set for Wednesday afternoon. Keith Williams appointed Palo Alto county speech correctionist to serve eight school systems. 20000 pounds of carp removed from Lost Island lake in rough fish seining operations with daily catches listed and crew set to return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Dwayne Lammers
Fort Dodge
Ed Rutherford
Gracttinger
Lammars
Paul Hasselman
Rock Rapids
Keith Williams
Lincoln
Web
Palo Alto County
Lost Island
Verl Holmes
Lost Island Lake
Rainfall in Graettinger Trails Yearly Totals and Crops
A brief thunderstorm dropped about half an inch in Graettinger on Monday evening, bringing July rainfall to 4.3 inches locally versus 5.7 in July last year and 6.7 in 1956. Year to date rainfall stands at 11.2 inches, below 14.8 inches at this point in 1957 and 14.6 in 1956. Local crops look promising though oats are being harvested while corn lags behind schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Citizens of Tomorrow Photo Prints Available at Times Office
Small glossy photos from the Times publication of Citizens of Tomorrow are offered free to parents. Requests should be made promptly after the photo appears. allowance is limited and may require swift action by interested families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TIMES
the Times
Pei
Palo Alto County ASC Committee Reelected Officials
Joe A. Lynch was reelected chairman of the Palo Alto county ASC committee at the annual Emmetsburg convention on July 26. Wm. P. Brodersen reelected vice chairman and L. H. Thoreson named third member. Nyborg and Herlee named alternates. One-year terms start August 1. duties include policy making for price supports acreage and other programs. Disney movie Bammi returns to Graettinger Theatre August 5 and 6 with Thumper and friends. Ma and Pa Kettle at Home shown at Graettinger August 2 and 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe A. Lynch
Elington Township
Palo Alto County
ASC
Emmetsburg
Iowa
Wm. P. Brodersen
Beah Township
L. H. Thoreson
Emmetsburg Township
Disney
Ramoel
Disney Studio
Graettinger Theatre
Bambi
Thoreson Household Goods Auction Saturday Aug 9
Mrs. O. L. Thoreson will hold a public auction of household goods on Saturday at 1 30 PM at the second house in the third block south of the C A Jensen store. Bortwit and Brown will auctioneer with the Grachtinger State Bank clerk. Sale ad to appear in next Week's Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. L. Thoreson
Hheir
C. A. Jensen
Bortwit and Brown
Grachtinger State Bank
Whl
Reelection of Rouse as Emmet County ASC chairman
W Ralph Rouse of Center township was reelected as chairman of the Emmet County ASC committee at the annual convention of township ASC delegates in Estherville. Rudolph Christensen of Jark Creek township was elected vice chairman and E B Burg of High Lake township named third member. First and second alternates are Holger R Aagard of Evsworth township and William T Nielsen of Swan Lake township. The six members serve a one year term starting Friday, August 1, responsible for county level operations of farm programs including policy making and decisions on allotments and cost sharing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Nyborg
Lost Island Township
Ed Herlee
Walnut Township
ASC
Asuil Bank
W. Ralph Rouse
Center Township
Emmet County
Estherville
Rudolph Christensen
Jark Creek Township
E. B. Burg
High
Lake Township
Holger R. Aagard
Evsworth Township
William T. Nielsen
Swan Lake Township
Lessons End Next Week at Testville Pool Schedule
Officials announce August 3 and 4 free swimming on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9:30 to 11:00 at Testville pool with a bus for transport and lifeguards on duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Testville
Citizens of Tomorrow Photos Feature Graatsinger Area Kids
This April photo feature from the Times showcases Graatsinger and nearby youngsters at Waltz Studios Des Moines. Top row left to right Linda Olson Randy Leo Libby Caral. bottom row Scott Janzen Sandra Funk Cindy Kerr highlight local families and names across Gruetlinger Ruthven Mountain Lake Rodman Graettinger Emmoteburg with ages from 1 to 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
Citizens of Tomorrow
Graatsinger and Vicinity
Waltz Studios
Des Moines
The
Times
Linda
Harley Olson
Gruetlinger
Randy Leo
Dire. Linds Libby
Ruthven
Botton Row
Tefl
Scott
Theo. M. Janzen
Mountain Lake
Mino
Adrian Kuyper
Graettinger
Sandra Lynn
Lioyd Funk
Rodman
Cindy Sue
Mos
Arthur Kerr
Vere] Emmoteburg
North Iowa Invitational Midget Baseball Tournament at Evergreen Park
Readable items describe a Palo Alto County fair calendar at Emmitsburg with 4-H and FFA activities across Monday to Wednesday August 11 12 and 13 including exhibits, shows, demonstrations, sales, and awards. Local FFA boys Rab Raatwa and Richard Brighton enter purebred Berkshires and a tractor radio event is listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alt County
Emmitsburg
FFA
Palo Alto
Omar
FIFA
FSA
Rab Raatwa
Richard Brighton
Market Lambs
Radeo
Dedication Set For Graettinger Methodist Church
November 2 is chosen for the Graettinger Methodist church dedication services. The program opens with a dedication sermon by Bishop F. Jorah Ensley of Des Moines. Pastor Grote says the day marks a high point in Groattinger's Methodist effort and the building program. Further details will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger Methodist Church
O. Grote
F. Jorah Ensley
Des Moines
Grota
Cars Damaged In Highway 17 Collision Near Graettinger
Sunday crash on Highway 17 three miles south of Graettinger left two cars badly damaged. Chris Laurson, 84, of Graettinger, drove a 1947 Dolge while Marin Rosendahl of Manson drove a 1958 Chevrolet. Rosendahl uninjured, Laurson suffered a hip injury. Larson’s car total loss with $500 damage to the Chevrolet. Deputy Im Bisenius investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway 17
Graettinger
Chris Laurson
Dolge
Marin Rosedahl
Manson
Palo Alto County
Im $Bisenius
Larson
Tohn Leonard
Ivargon
Rosendahl
Chevrolet
Local teachers to attend Cedar Falls leadership workshop
Mrs Kathryn Bailey and Rey Satory local English and Voc-Ag instructors will depart Sunday for Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls Iowa to attend a leadership workshop sponsored by the Iowa State Education Association and the National Education Association. The Coramons building sessions run through Wednesday afternoon with topics on legislation TEPS and salaries. Mrs Bailey serves as vice president and Hey Batony is president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Kathryn Bailey
Rey Satory
Jocal
Voc-Ag
Iowa State Teachers College
Iowa
Iowa State Education Association
National Education Association
Coramons
Asc
Bailey
Hey. Batony
Grac tingers North Iowa Invitation Midget Tourney Set
Graettinger hosts its annual North Iowa Invitation Midget baseball tournament starting Monday August 4 with first round games on Monday and Tuesday night. Teams include Ruthven Bancroft Estherville Armstrong Wesley Lake Park Burt and Graettinger. Semis Friday August 8 finals Sunday August 10 with awards by Graettinger American Legion post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gracttinger
Graettinger
Robert Weld
Ruthven
Bancroft
Estherville
Armstrong
Wesley
Leake Park
Burt
Graeitinger American Legion Post
New Postage Rates Take Effect August First
Postmaster R T Nance announces new postage rates effective August 1 under recent federal legislation. First class letters go to one ounce. post cards 2c. air mail letters 3c per ounce. post cards 5c. Graettinger to Graettinger city patrons 3c per ounce. Third class mail 8c first two ounces, 14c each additional ounce, weight up to 16 ounces. Penalty for postage due mail retained at 5 cents, renamed November 4. Midnight July 31 effective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Congress
Former AnEa resident dies at Archbold Ohio
Mrs Clarence Meek formerly Mabel Resh daughter of I M Resh Graettinger died July 13 at her home in Archbold Ohio Funeral services were July 16 at Central Mennonite Church Graettinger brother Daniel and Roy Estherville sister Mildred Grayhill Freeport Illinois other brothers Harry Richmond California Floyd Knoxville Iowa survived by husband two sons and three daughters all married Remembrance by many here in her hometown stems from years of local ties
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ANEA
Archbold
Clarence Meek
Mabel Resh
I. M. Resh
Graettinger
Ohio
Central Mennonite Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
Obeyedan
Sibley
Lake Park
PA Kettle
Marjorie Main
Percy Kilvelde
Ma and Pa Kettle
Grachtinger Theatre
Reelect
Rouse Emmet County
Evergreen Park
Sti
Caral, Ron
Afr
Mera
Curtis Ponderum
Wallingford
North Iowa
Methodist
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!