Graettinger Defeats Terris in Close 4-3 Ball Game
Graettinger high school beat Terris Junior Legion 4 to 3 on Sunday with Roger Henningsen pitching well and Feldman conceding 17 walks. Graettinger Midgets then opened league play with a 10 to 3 win over Terri, led by Tommy Burg before relief. Sioux Valley game featured Paul Bonstead no hitter with 12 strikeouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Terris
Terris Junior Legion
Roger Henningsen
GHS
Feldman
Mallard
Emmetsburg High School
Emmetsburg Dirty Sox
Terri Club
Tommy Burg
Keith Kischer
Paul Kirkegaard
Little Fellows
Sioux Valley
Lake Park
Minnesota
Paul Bonstead
Kischer
Lakes
Arnolds Park
Milford
Terril
Rasmussen Graduates From Graettinger High School
Mr and Mrs W D McWilliams of Estherville attended the graduation of their daughter Gwendolyn who becomes Mrs Darwin Te Rasmussen. After graduation Mrs Rasmussen joined her husband in military training at Fort Leonora Wood. Rasmussen is a graduate of Graettinger High School and also of State Teachers College with best wishes from The Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. DB. McWilliams
Estherville
Gwendolyn
Darwin Teasmussen
Rasmussen
Fort Leonora Wood
Graettinger High School
Times
State Teachers College
Off for Far East From Local Army Family
Mr and Mrs Wm Leduc Mr and Mrs Fred Kulow and Mrs Elroy Kulow took Pvt Elroy Kulow to Omatea Monday morning where he boarded a plane for California to report at an army camp. Pvt Kulow is enroute to the Far East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far East
Wm. Leduc
Fred Kulow
Elroy Kulow
Pvt
Omatea
California
Kulow
Far Raat
Prizes Awarded At Graettinger Merchandising Event
A large Graettinger crowd watched Mrs Blanchard and Jacobson win the $110 prize Chris Jokam sen took $15 and Mr Meng won $10 Prizes for next Wednesday are $10 $15 and $25 A Frozen Food Demonstration by Misa Kathryn Chapman Fort Dodge will be at 2 30 p m Monday June 16 in the high school gymnasium Free door prize will be given during the demonstration sponsored by Hansen and the local home making department Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Kathryn Chapman
Fort Dodge
Hansen
Clara J. Suss
Jon Graettinger
Graettinger
Suss
Cleveland Cottage
Crinnell College
Grinnell
Palo Alto County
Panama Canal Zone
Iowa
Presertet
State House
Iown
Mabel M. Wheeler
The
American, Legion Auxiliary
al Faber
Iowa Legionnaire
Robert F. Ray
State University of Iowa
Ronald W. Dickson
Marshalltown
Sally Bruwn
Beardsley
Sally
Waterloo High School
R. B. Monk
Iowa City
Leo K. Bekman
Ida Grove
Harlan Briggs
Lisbon
Jack Bours
Pocahontas
Glenn F. Hultauist
Winfield
John Haluska
Graettinger Library Hosts Summer Story Hour Series
The Graettinger library announces Saturday story hours this summer for preschool to third grade children starting at 2:00 p.m. Mrs. Merrill Clark will read this Saturday. Mrs. Forrest Perdue becomes librarian succeeding Mrs. Helen Peterson, now in EstherVille, with the community thanking Mrs. Peterson for her outstanding service and library guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Merrill Clark
Forrest Perdue
Helen Peterson
Estherville
Peterson
Gorgeous June Weather Lifts Growth After Weekend Rain
The article notes Tuesday afternoon with warm June weather and light seasonal rains fueling rapid crop growth, especially corn. A heavy rain accompanied by high winds hit around 2:00 a.m. Sunday, knocking down some trees and generating a loud storm roar while Graettinger observed a high cloud. Sunday and Sunday night were cool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Reverend Schuler Visits Graettinger From Los Alamos NM
Father Francis Schuler of the Santa Fe diocese visited Graettinger for Memorial Day to see his sister and family. He traveled from Ruthven after staying with his father Tom Schuler, plans to visit brothers George and Leo in Independence Iowa and then Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Schuler
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Graettinger
James
King and Family
Tom Schuler
Ruthven
Independence
Iowa
George
Leo
Minnesota
Ilingia
Bathon Sehulek
Santa ‘Fe
Los Alamos
Atomic Energy
Leo Schuler
Mr. Schuler
Home From Germany Don Potter Returned to Civilian Life
Don Potter is back from military service in Germany and is now a civilian. He spent Memorial weekend at home, then proceeded to Camp McCoy for discharge. Potter reports the trip abroad was worth a million but hopes not to repeat it. Roy Nissen left Holy Family hospital after surgery, reporting a good recovery and delight to be home again.
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Don Potter
Germany
Camp McCoy
Don
Roy Nissen
Holy Family Hospital
Iva
Warm Day Leaves Lawns Brown as Crops Thrive
Yesterday brought extreme heat with temperatures well above 90 degrees and early Sunday rain. Now moisture is needed to revive browning lawns while crops continue to grow well.
Five year old Jerry Best undergoes tonsil surgery
Jerry Best aged five, son of Mr and Mrs Gerald Best, was thrilled to tell our news reporter he would go to the hospital the next day. He had his tonsils removed on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Best
Gerald Best
Jerry
Mrs Oscar Suss In Colonial Hospital
Mrs Oscar Suss remains a surgical patient at Colonial hospital in Rochester Minnesota. Local friends express wishes for her swift and full recovery. The note mentions Leonardo da Vinci as the inventor of the wheelbarrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Suss
Colonial
Colonial Hospital
Rochester
Minnesota
Ralph Olivette Reported Missing In Korea
Ralph Olivette, an observation man on a plane, is reported missing in action in Korea. He is the son in law of Mr and Mrs Kelly Gammon of Los Angeles. His wife, Lois Gammon, and the couple have two children. No further particulars are available at this time. Friends and relatives hope for better news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph
Bill) Olivette
Korea
Kelly Gammon
Los Angeles
Lois Gammon
Gammon
First Communion Class at Immaculate Conception Church
Nineteen boys and girls comprised the First Communion Class at Immaculate Conception church during the 8:30 Mass led by Sisters from St. Ellen's School. The article outlines classroom prep, altar decor, and Father Maynard's brief sermon, with extensive notes on Girls State program details and staff for 1952 participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immaculate Conception Church
St. Ellen’s School
Mmetsburg
Graettinger
Maynard
Serman
Four Pages This Week From The Times
The Times notes it prints only four pages this week due to available material and mentions an exceptionally warm week ahead.
Local Soft Ball Doubleheader Thursday Night
Two local teams meet after the Midget league base game this Thursday night. The Midgets will also play a league contest, making for a busy evening of youth softball and baseball action.
Lions Club Ladies' Night At Emmetsburg
Emmetsburg hosts a Lions Club Ladies' Night at the Country Club with a 7 30 dinner and an officer installation led by Malcolm Gehlbach. Merrill C. Clark is installed as president with Pete Hersleff Wm McConnell and Gerald Best as vice presidents. Bob Carter Lion Tamer Joe Grady Tail Twister and officers and directors named. Also notes David Baumgartner earned a degree at Grinnell College and plans Navy duty soon with family updates.
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Emmetsburg
Lions Club
Graetstinger
Joe Grady
Merrill C. Clark
Pete Hersleff
McConnell
Gerald Best
Francis Warren
Bob Carter
H. A. Elsenbast
Adolph Spies
Robert Jensen
Roger Ostby
Malcolm H. Gehlbach
Garner
Slayton Student Joins St Thomas Honor Society
Paul Moran of Slayton was among 20 new members admitted into the College of St Thomas honor society at a March luncheon in the college grill. Moran, a pre medical student and newly named president of the Aesculapian club, is the fourth Moran son to enter the society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat
Murray County Herald
Slayton
Minnesota
Paul Moran
College of St. Thomas
College Grill
Paul
John Moran
St. Thomas
Moran
The
Herald
Mourna Mourns Father of Mrs Edward Kajewski
Mrs Edward Kajewski mourns the death of her father in Waseca Minnesota who died Saturday. She has the sympathy of her many friends in her sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Kajewski
Waseca
Minnesota
Guard Against Food Poisoning in Summer
The Iowa State Department of Health warns picnic season brings increased food poisoning risks. Custards cream filled pies pastries and other perishable items must be refrigerated. temperatures 60 to 100 F promote bacterial growth. Do not keep leftovers long even in fridge. prepare desserts shortly before use and refrigerate promptly. J. R. Smith a veteran Montezuma attorney who began practice in 1900 has died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Department of Health
George Frick Named to County Board of Education
George Frick of Grasttinger is chosen to replace resigned Max Baumgartner on the county board of education. He will serve until the next election in March 1958. Frick previously served many years on the Graettinger school board and is noted as well qualified amid state plan driven consolidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Frick
Grasttinger
County Board of Education
Max Baumgartner
Frick
Fricks
Graettinger
Father Hurley Cheerful in Siou x City Hospital Stay
Visitors note Father Hurley at St. Joseph's hospital Sioux City was cheerful and recovering. Attending physician says ailment is not a heart condition. Friends hope for continued improvement and full restoration to health and strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Hurley
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Sioux City
Hours of Mass Change at Immaculate Conception
Mass hours at Immaculate Conception Church will shift next Sunday to summer times of 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. The change affects parish schedules and weekday routines for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immaculate Conception Church
Clark Skew Move Office To New Chadwick Building
The Graecttinger Insurance Agency relocates to Chadwick building on the north side of Last Robbins avenue. Atty Merrill C. Clark moves law office from Watson building to the new location. Julius J. Skow transfers insurance records and equipment from Dr B E B Dappen building. Graettin ger Insurance agency members are Messia, Clark and Skow. They also handle real estate and town property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graecttinger Insurance Agency
Chadwick
Last Robbins Avenue
Atty. Merrill C. Clark
Watson Building
Julius J. Skow
Thumb cut by electric saw injuries Susan Schnirring
Eighty three year old Susan Schnirring daughter of Mr and Mrs Dala Schnirring touched a live motor driven saw soon after it was turned off, cutting one thumb and requiring three stitches. Doctors say the injury will not be permanent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Schnirring
Dala Schnirring
Susan
Improvement notes on Graettinger area progress
Weekly update describes progress on the new Methodist church grounds leveling and grass growth, remodeling of Otto Appel’s former auction residence, partial teardown of the west half and attached garage plan, demolition completion of the old post office, Ray Glazier salvaging lumber for a new 22 by 50 clay block building formerly Dr Burdick’s office, new homes under construction, painting at Standard Oil buildings, and installation of counters for Graettinger State Bank. More details promised.
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New Methodist Church
Otto Appel
Bis Paper
Ray Glazier
E. S. George
Dr. Burdick
Armstrong Education Sees Two Teaching Positions Filled
Christine Kruel returns as vocal music teacher and aids instrumental groups after seven years at Graettinger. Glenn A Knapp to teach vocational agriculture after three years at Ayrshire, married with one child, Town State college graduate, starting July 1 to set up the new shop and classroom in Carlson Millworks. An evening school plan includes 10 weeks for farmers and 20 weeks for young farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armistrong
Christien Kruel
Graettinger
Glenn A. Knapp
Ayrshire
Town State College
Carlson Millworks
Graettinger Beats Fenton In League Softball Thriller
Graettinger won the league softball game against Fenton with a 6 to 6 score at Evergreen ball park Tuesday night. Brady pitched for Graettinger with Brusall catching, as Estherville sends supporters to cheer and Graettinger prepares for a Thursday home game against Watherville.
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Graettinger
Fenton
Evergreen
Brady
Brusall
Graettinger Park
Watherville
Grasttinger
Estherville
Clarence Clemmenson Improving Nicely
Clarence Clemmenson, a Rochester hospital patient, is recovering well after minor surgery and hopes to return home next Sunday. He had been very ill at Holy Family hospital in Estherville before being moved to Rochester for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groettinger
Clarence Clemmenson
Rochester
Holy Family Hospital
Estherville
Kansas City Pilot Involved In Fatal Route Crash
Engineer Hugh Herbst, 65, of Kansas City, operating the Katy Streamliner from Omaha to Kansas City, narrowly missed a car near Hiawatha, Kansas. He then struck a car near the curve into Hiawatha, causing two deaths, and later collided with a dump truck in Kansas City killing the truck driver Earl Jenkins, 51.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Herbst
Kansas City
Omaha
Hiawatha
Kansas
Earl Jenkins
James Barringer Heads to National Music Camp
James Barringer will depart for northern Michigan on June 26 to attend an eight week session at the National Musical Camp. He is among students from area schools preparing for the summer program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Barringer
Northern Michigan
Frank Young Receives Navy Discharge in Washington DC
Frank Young son of Mr and Mrs R M Young of Graettinger has been discharged from the Navy after four years of service. He enlisted after Graettinger High School graduation in 1948. A letter to his parents says he passed the Civil Service exam with good grades, accepted a position, and is now at work in Washington staying with the Fleming family. Mrs Fleming is expected back in Graettinger in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Young
R. M. Young
Graettinger
Navy
Frank
Fleming
Washington
Good Deed Plows 90.9 Acres for Injured Man
A group of men plowed 90.9 acres of corn for Lester Martinson who has been laid up since an auto crash last September 11. The deed was carried out by Bob Schong Vincent Ted and Wi Leduc Gus Baedke and Bob Thompson. Beverages were provided by Wt Raa muesen and Omer Gjerde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Martinson
Martinson
Bob Schong
Vincent
Ted
Leduc
Gus Baedke
Bob Thompson
Raamuesen
Omer Gjerde
Barringers Visit Ohio Relative Returns for Summer Visit
Mr and Mrs D C Barringer and son James traveled to Columbus Ohio two weeks ago and met Rev Kenneth Barringer his wife and children from Revere Massachusetts. Kenneth Barringer will visit July 6 for a month here with relatives at Spirit Lake and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
D. C. Barringer
James
Columbus
Kenneth Barringer
Revere
Massachusetts
Barringer
Spirit Lake
Will Receive Degree At Owa State College
Robert Barringer will receive his degree at Iowa State College Ames Friday this week The Times extends congratulations and wishes Bob success He has accepted a position as agricultural teacher at Torri and will relocate July 1 Mr and Mrs Barringer and son James will attend graduation exercises Friday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grinnell College
David Baumgartner
David Covery
David
Max Baumgartner
Minneapolis
Navy
OWA State College
Robert Barringer
Iowa State College
Ames
Bob
Torri
Barringer
James
Bert Anderson Taken To Holy Family Hospital After Stroke
Bert Anderson was taken to Holy Family hospital last Thursday morning for medical care after suffering a stroke. He is a former resident who moved here from Armstrong and was known as a local businessman and former CEO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Anderson
Holy Family Hospital
Mr. Anderson
Armstrong
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Library News
F. Schuler
N. M
M. C. Clark
Leonardo da Vinci
Ralph Olivette
Clara Suss
Montezuma
J. R. Smith
Clark & Skew
Little Miss
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