Graettinger Leads the League With Perfect Record
Graettinger defeated Tri-Mont 8 to 2 to hold first in the South Central league with 3 wins, no losses. Don Nelson pitched seven hits allowed. Graettinger played errorless ball. Next games at Shorturn and home vs Sherburn planned. Ruthven rematch noted earlier. Graettinger also has four wins after beating Windom 15 to 3 in a postponed game. league record stands four and no defeats. Midgets to play Emmetsburg June 14 on Graettinger diamond. team coached by Mr Case showing strong early ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Tri-Mont
Don Nelson
Shorturn
John McBride
Erttts Graettinger
Windom
Minnesota
Emmetsburg
Case
Nick
Local Selection for Girls State Name Joan Graettinger
Joan Graettinger has been chosen to represent the Nelson-Christiansen Post of Graettinger at the 1951 Hawkeya Girls State. She is a high school junior in the upper half of her class and shows leadership. Girls State runs June 17 to 24 at Grinnell College with 240 delegates to learn democratic government machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson-Christiansen
Graettinger
Hawkeya
Wayne Potter
Joan Graettinger
Fred Graettinger
Grinnell College
Grinnell
Panama Canal Zone
Iowa
Atata House
Misa Clara Suas
Girls State
Graettinger Woman's Club enters $25,000 contest
Mrs Adolph Spies club president announced Graettinger Woman's Club will compete in the nationwide Build Freedom With Youth contest offering a national prize of 10000 dollars and smaller awards for top clubs. She said the club will need cooperation of teenagers and adults to reach the goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Graettinger Woman's Club
Adolph Spies
Graettinger’s Summer Band Concerts Begin Next Wednesday
Summer band concerts will start in Graettinger on Wednesday night, June 20, and may continue until mid July. Rehearsals occur Mondays at 7 30 in the high school auditorium. Open to all ages, with former players encouraged to help build a stronger group. Mr. Jones leaves for summer school at the University of Colorado after the initial concert period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Jones
University of Colorado
Uncle Ben Urges Fans To Attend Kitten Ball Games
Uncle Ben urges fans to attend recent softball games as Farmers Elevator and Lost Island split wins, Farmers Elevator beating Osgood 9 to 0 and Lost Island defeating Buds Service 17 to 14. Monday results include Farmers Elevator 18 to 7 over Farmers Creamery and Farm Service 14 to 2 over Graettinger Block and Tile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Ben
Farmers Elevator
Osgood
Lost Island
Buds Service
Brady
Don Moore
L. I
Ruds Service
Jensen
Suas
Farmers Creamery
Floyd Christiannen
Farm Service
Graettinger
Tilo
Johnson
Nitcher
Forrest Perdue
Folka
Ben
PFA
Bud's Service
Jost Island
Graettinger Block & Tile Va
FFA
Fire call for Bob Whitney farm fire near James Currans
Fire siren sounded at 4 40 p m Wednesday and a fire truck was sent to the Bob Whitney farm south of the James Currans place. Corn husks and cobs caught fire during shelling but no damage occurred. Thin farm owned by Wilbur Price now of Emmetsburg formerly Graettinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Whitney
James Currans Place
Thin Farm
Wilbur Price
Emmetsburg
Graettinger
Story Hours At Graattinger Library This Saturday
Weekly story hours begin at 9:00 on Saturday afternoons with Misa Arlee Osher reading to pre school through third grade. At 4:00 p.m. Mavis Knutson reads to fourth through sixth graders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graattinger Hbrary
Misa Arlee Osher
Mavis Knutson
Mrs Epica Recovering From Illness and Attack
Mrs J A Spies is recovering slowly from influenza contracted a couple of weeks ago. She was in Emmeteburg hospital for a week and then remained at home. She is up a little each day and regaining strength. Friends hope for continued improvement and a full recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. J. A. Spies
Bhs
Emmeteburg
Than
New Proprietor Takes Over Graettinger Seed Firm
Dale Walker, former Spencer hatchery manager, buys the Herke & Lundgren seed and seed business in Graettinger and the business building. Rolfe Lundgren joins Wisconsin Lumber Co. Ed Herke remains farming. The Times extends best wishes to both old and new proprietors. Robert A. Mills, USN apprentice seaman from Graettinger, assigned to Sasebo Japan, enlisted Oct. 25, 1950, after graduating from Graettinger High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herke & Lundgren
Dale Walker
Spencer
Graettinger
Mr. Walker
Herke & Landgren
Rolfe Lundgren
Wisconsin Lumber Co
Graecttinger
Ed Herke
Herke
Robert A. Mills
USN
Grachtinger
Iowa
Sasebo
Japan
Robert
Navy
Graettinger High School
Mrs Ted Christianson Rebounds After Pneumonia Stay
Mrs Ted Christianson of Graettinger spent seven days at Holy Family hospital with pneumonia. She returned home June 8 and is rapidly regaining strength. Friends hope for continued improvement and full recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Christianson
Graettinger
Holy Family Hospital
Chris M Hansen Dies After Heart Attack in Iowa Town
Chris M Hansen 55 died of a heart attack early Friday at Holy Family hospital Esther ville after an attack Thursday evening. A World War I veteran and lifelong resident, he worked as a farm laborer. Funeral services were held Tuesday at St Paul Lutheran Graettinger with burial in South Walnut cemetery. He leaves a father, stepmother, three brothers, eight sisters and many relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris M. Hansen
Holy Family Hospital
Estherville
John N. Hansen
St. Paul Lutheran Church
E. W. Quamn
Wm. J. Hansen
South Walnut Cemetery
Richard Miller
Thomas Fries
Marvin Hansen
Robert Wendt
Clyde Simington
Arnold Henningsen
Martin
Chris Hansen
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Graettingar
Towa
Highland Township
Palo Alto County
Graettinger
Alfred
Alvin
Froid, Montana
John
Wallingford
Mia
Gena Yokumsen
Hannah Wissen
Mra
Anna Nissen
Lily Westfall
Carrie Luitjens
Rowe Mason
Inga Simington
Ruthven
Clara Westfall
Red
A Victim of Heart Attack Olen Anderson Dies at 69
Olen Anderson, 69, died of a heart attack Saturday in Holy Family hospital Hatherville. He had been in failing health, with a recent period of improved mobility. Funeral was at the Anderson home High Lake township near Wallingford, with Clyde Johnson and Clarenica Frederick in charge. Burial at High Lake cemetery. Survived by wife Carrie and ten children, plus siblings and grandchildren. Anderson was a farmer and county educator long active in local affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olen Anderson
Holy Family Hospital
Hatherville
Anderson
Times Office
Graettinger
High Lake Township
Wallingford
Clyde Johnson
Clarenica Frederick
Burlin
High Lake
David Forsberg
Eli Quamn
Lewis Amonson
Clarence Clemmenson
Ivan Cook
Fred Walden
Clem Anderson
Plattville
Illinois
Entmet County
Carrie Johnson
Board of Education
Christine Leerson
California
Cleo Lammers
Jesse
Mrs Mary Jensen Dies in California Funeral Held for Marie Christina Jensen
Marie Christina Jensen 66 died in Riverside California. Funeral held in Fargo area after remains brought from California. Survivors include two children, one brother and several sisters. Married in 1903, moved to Fargo in 1915, later lived with daughter in Riverside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Christina Jensen
Grachtinger
Riverside
California
Home on Visit for Bob Olson From Navy
Bob Olson is home on leave from the U S navy visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Wm Olson in Graettinger. He has settled some weight and life and notes the service agrees with him. He traveled from California to Graettinger by auto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Olson
U. S. Navy
Wm. Olson
Bob
California
Graettinger
Mrs John Poland Departs for Pensacola Visit
Mrs John Poland leaves for Pensacola Florida to visit son Dale and his family. Dale serves in the U S Navy and is stationed in Pensacola Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Poland
Pensacola
Florida
Dale
U.S. Navy
Northwest Iowan Milking Shorthorn Picnic at Larsen's
Thilmer H. Larsen of Wallingford reported a Northwest Iowan Milking Shorthorn picnic at his farm east of Wallingford on Sunday June 17. Dinner is at noon with coffee provided, and the Lute rfisk band will play. Gilford Osher and Emmetsburg Flying Service advertise aerial spraying for farmers in today's Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larsen’s
Thilmer H. Larsen
Wallingford
Times
Luterfisk Band
Gilford Osher
Pavement Work Here Will Start Early Next Month
Supervisor W H McConnell said the Graettinger contract covers about 1.8 miles of 20 foot concrete pavement on East Robbins avenue starting July 2 and finishing August 25 with a low bid of 70477.40, about 38980 per mile, 10000 under estimate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. McConnell
Times
Graettinger
McConnell
Robbins Avenue
Public Demands Curb Of Speed Law Violations
A Graettinger message urges strict enforcement of speed limits after weeks of complaints about reckless driving, especially near the ball park. The mayor and police back the move, warning fines or license revocation for violators on the 20 mile zone street leading to the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Ball Park
Jorgensens Return From Missouri Clinic Stay
Mr and Mrs H M Jorgensen return from Excelsior Springs Missouri where Mr Jorgensen was a patient at McCleary clinic. Harold feels much improved and friends hope for continued health. He notes that the Grade Stinger Times arrives Saturday morning keeping him posted on home happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior Springs
H. M. Jorgensen
Missouri
Small World Encounters Across States Include Old Ties
Mrs Dave Olson of Aiken Minnesota cared for her sister in Riverside California. While buying a ticket from Riverside to Graettinger she met James Colitis who claimed to have worked there. He recalled his youth in Emmetburg and his service as relief operator in Graettinger forty years ago and sent regards to W L OConnor of Graettinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Olson
Aiken
Minnesota
Riverside
California
Graattinger
James Colitis
Emmetaburg
Graettinger
Mrs. C. F. Leonard, 74, Dies at Holy Family
Mrs. C. F. Leonard, 74, died Tuesday morning June 12 at Holy Family hospital after a period of critical illness. She previously resided in Rochester and is survived by one daughter and three sons. The funeral is set for Friday at 9:30 at Immaculate Conception Church Graettinger, with burial in St Jacob's Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Leonard
Holy Family Hospital
Rochester
Eddie Bennett A Graduate At State University
Eddie Bennett son-in-law of Mrs Anna MacDonald of Graettinger was among about 1600 graduates at the University of Town last week earning a degree in Bacteriology and Research Work. He will stay for the summer at Town University then move to Houston Texas as a University of Houston instructor. Mrs Bennett, Dorothy MacDonald of Graettinger, accompanies him. Mrs MacDonald attended the exercises. The Times extends congratulations and best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Bennett
Mra
Anna MacDonald
RB. N
Graettiner
University of Town
Town University
University
Bennett
Towa City
Houston
Texas
University of Houston
Dorothy MacDonald
Graettinger
Mis
Iowa City
the Times J
Eugene Rasmussen A Theology Graduate
Eugene M. Rasmussen graduated from Garrett Biblical Institute at Northwestern University Evanston with a Bachelor of Theology degree He will be ordained as a Master of the Methodist church on June 24 and receive an appointment in the North Iowa conference He is the son of Rev and Mrs Arthur Rasmussen of Graettinger and the pastor of the local Methodist church received congratulations and best wishes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene M. Rasmussen
Garrett, Biblical Institute
North Western University
Evanston
Methodist Church
North Iowa
Rasmussen
Arthur Rasmussen
Graettinger
Donald Swanson to Receive B S Degree at ISU
Donald Swanson son of Mr and Mrs Francis Swanson will receive his B S degree in mechanical engineering at Iowa State College on Friday June 16. After graduation he will move to Richmond Virginia for a research position. He is a World War II veteran and his father is a World War I veteran. The Times congratulates him and wishes success in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Swanson
Francis Swanson
Iowa State College
Richmond
Virginia
Donald
the Times
Mavis Tonderum Earns Cedar Falls Graduation
Mavis Tonderum, a Cedar Falls graduate of State Tendera College, completed a two year course on June 2. Accompanied by her parents Mr and Mrs G M Tonderum and family, she plans to teach fifth grade at Terris School nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mavis Tonderum
Cedar Falls
Mavia Tonderum
State Tendera College
GM. Tonderum
Wilson
Roger
Mavis
Terris
Jwlah
Enjoyed Flight Sunday by Ernie Andresen Couple
Mr and Mrs Ernie Andresen used a Gilford Osher plane Sunday to fly across the country landing at Spencer for a flight breakfast. They then continued to Clarion where Dutch Thompson met them and drove them to Belmond for time with the Thompson family. They enjoyed the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernie Andresen
Gilford Osher
Spencer
Clarion
Thompson
Belmond
Andresen
Thompsonamily
Victor Johnson Promoted to Sergeant at Michigan Air Base
Victor Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Joyce of Emmetsburg formerly of Grachtinger, has been promoted to sergeant in his unit at the Air Force Base near Traverse City, Michigan. He is receiving specialized training in radar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Johnson
Victor H. Johnson
Leo Joyce
Emmetsburg
Grachtinger
Air Force
Traverse City
Michigan
Sgt
Johnson
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Local Service Group
Epica
Ilneas
Emmet County
Mary Jensen
Con Leonard
State University
Eugene Rasmussen
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