18 Jun 1953
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1953
Page
1
Subscription rates list prices for Palo Alto Emmet County and Fenton Terri areas. One year costs 2.00, six months 1.26, three months 0. Outside the territory the same terms apply with variations noted.
Community mourns prominent Graettinger figure Max Baumgartner whose tireless work advanced local progress. The Times recalls 25 years of history, notes changing surnames in town directories, and shares fishing stories and small-town anecdotes from residents and visitors.
Ronnie asked to convey thanks to Mr. Suss. The message appears as a brief note or anecdote referencing a person named Ronnie and a Mr. Suss. The tone suggests a casual, personal exchange recorded for publication or correspondence.
Mrs. Carl Hansen and Miss Opal Johnson wed at the Presbyterian church in Estherville on June 6. The bride’s parents hail from Graettinger area. groom’s family from Hollandale Minnesota. Auto crash injures Miss Ella Nesselroid near Lake Farm east of Graettinger. Mrs. Frick and Ruth Frick unhurt. Mrs. Peter Donlon dies in Emmetsburg after pleurisy. High winds damage structures and trees south of Graettinger. Standird Oil sign blown, barns moved, Rierson building into a creek. Lars Petersen visits Emmetsburg. Frick Drug store interior repainted. J L Grady becomes local insurance agent.
A local ad offers a wide selection of fresh and cured meats and promotes serving special occasions like Sunday dinners with high quality options. It emphasizes carrying the best meats and invites customers to request what they want.
Enderes Tool Co Frances Stewart of Mason City enjoys a two week vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Martin Stewart. Mr and Mrs B A Baumgartner drive to Chicago for a few days away. Their daughter Mise Mildred, returning from Rockford college, accompanies them. John Helvig and daughter Jeannette go to New Richland Minnesota for a wedding. Doris Raepe marks seventh birthday with friends. Wilma Webbe leaves for Sioux City to train as a nurse after a farewell party at Henry Wobbe home. A son born to Mr and Mrs Ben F Reeves on Saturday June 9. Quinten Jensen returns home from Northfield Minnesota after a year at St Olaf college. Postmaster and Mrs C H Raleigh take a motor trip to northern Minnesota. John DeLawyer and family visit Amery Wisconsin. Thomas Sullivan and sons visit from Redfield South Dakota. Carl and Linda Spies return from college. Carl attends Iowa University and Linda graduates from Cornell.
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