Future Farmers Exhibit And Tractor Rodeo At Graettinger
Graettinger Community Club houses the Future Farmers event featuring live stock grain show and a tractor rodeo. Some 200 hogs expected, with divisions for market and purebred pigs and grand champions. Also includes a tractor rodeo, grain show items, and special awards from industry groups.
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Graettinger Community Club
Graettinger
Apongor
Barrow
FPA
A. Duroe
B. Duroe
D. Duroc Bonar
Ad. Duroc Boar
The
Duroc News
Breed Magazine
Hampshire
Poland
China
Splea & Leii
Spies & Levi
Communty Club
Gruettinger Community Club
Auction News Gractinger Home Sells At Public Sale
Auction set for Saturday June 30 features Elmer Kunz selling his six room Gractinger residence with two lots at 2:00 p.m. on the grounds. Grodland Bortint Brown act as auctioneers with clerk from Graettinger State Bank. E P Duhn buys Walnut schoolhouse on highway 17 for 1010. Reeves school building sold for 880.
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Elmer Kunz
Gracttinger
Grodland, Bortint & Brown
Graettinger State Bank
In Blue
E. P. Duhn
Highway 17
Andergen
Will Engage In Farming By Irvin Dalen
Irvin Dalen a mechanic at Thoreson Chevrolet plans farming next year moving to the Ingvold Dalen farm on March first He will dispose of his Graettinger home turning to a rural life and farm work as his next step.
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Irvin Dalen
Thoreson Chevrolet
Ingvold Dalen
Graettinger
Kenneth Jensen New Operator In Light Plant
Chris Martinson resigns as Graettinger light plant operator and will be succeeded by Kenneth Jensen starting July 1. Martinson, an experienced electrician, will assist Melvin Nissen with line work while Ed ward Westfall rotates to night shift. Superintendent A W Ritzman remains in charge.
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Chris Martinson
Graettinger
Kenneth Jensen
Martinson
Melvin’ Nissen
Edward Westfall
Messrs. Nissen and Jensen
A. W. Ritzman
Accidents That Could Happen Warn of Tree Cutting Dangers
Volunteers at a new Methodist church site felled a willow near power lines, breaking an electric light wire. A worker nearly touched the live wire, which would have caused tragedy. The item warns the public to avoid cutting trees near light or telephone wires without notifying the utility companies.
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New Methodist
Lght Company
Telephone Company
Clover Lawn Inka Fayne Mag net produces big butterfat test
A Holstein cow owned by Harold J Jorgensen Laurens Iowa completes a 824 day production test with 860 pounds of butterfat and 17184 pounds of milk testing 8.9% under Herd Improvement Registry supervision by Iowa State College and the Holstein-Friesian Association of America.
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Brattleboro
Clover Lawn Inka Fayne Magnet
Harold J. Jorgensen
Laurens
Iowa
Iowa State College
Holstein-Friesian Association of America
Pennsylvania Navy Yard Enigma in Inland Seacoast Map
Inland Pennsylvania hosts a navy yard paradox as locals debate why a coastline-less state houses a shipyard. Researchers note historical junctures where defense needs and inland waterways shaped the yard’s development, drawing attention from regional officials and maritime historians.
Best Named New Manager at Skelly Oil Co in Graettinger
Lee Robinson disposes of Skelly Oil tank station equipment and business to Gerald Best effective July 1. Best, previously employed at Martin Furniture Co in Graettinger, succeeds Robinson who handled bulk station and tank wagon service for many years. The Times extends best wishes to both men.
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Lee Robinson
Skelly Oil Co
Gerald Best
Mr. Robinson
Best
Martin Furniture Co
Graettinger
the Times
Mrs. J A Spies Celebrates 90th Birthday Open House
Mrs J A Spies marked her 90th birthday with an open house as friends called to offer congratulations. Despite her age she remains active attending daily Mass and busy at home. The Times extends best wishes for many more happy birthdays.
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J. A. Spies
Elisabeth Hossack
Rasmussen to Remain Graettinger Methodist Pastor
Reverend Arthur Rasmussen will continue as pastor of the Graettinger Methodist church for the coming year. He and Mrs. Rasmussen are well liked and have many friends. Their son Eugene Rasmussen was ordained at the North Iowa conference in Waterloo and will serve at Plover in Pocahontagon County. Rasmussen begins his pastorate September first while summer school and church building operations proceed, with basement dug and footings poured for the new edifice on West Robbing Avenue.
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Arthur Rasmussen
Graettinger
Rasmussen
North Iowa
Waterloo
Eugene Rasmussen
Plover
Pocashontag County
Methodist Church
West Robbing Avenue
the Times
Rev. Rasmussen
Grarttinger
Sherburn to Play Here Next Sunday Under Lights
The Sherburn league team is set to host Gracttinger next Sunday at Evergreen Park under night lights. Last Sunday Jackson defeated Gracttinger in a game at Jackson, circles of Methodist Church.
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Sherburn
Gracttinger
Evergreen Park
Jackson
Fourth of July Hours In Graettinger
Graettinger business places will be closed all day Wednesday July 4. The post office will observe holiday hours. The regular Wednesday evening street activity won t be held July 4 but will resume Wednesday July 11.
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Graettinger Graettinger
Dance at Legion Hall Friday Night
Rebekah lodge members host a dance at Legion hall Grachtinger Friday evening June 29 with music by the Charlotte Westergard orchestra. All are invited to attend.
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Legion Hall
Rebekah
Grachtinger
Charlotte Westergard Orchestra
Warning to not cut trees near lines in Graettinger
The notice urges all residents not to cut trees near electric light lines or telephone lines without prior notice to Graettinger Municipal Light Plant or Graettinger Telephone Co. The precaution protects workers and spectators to prevent broken wires and possible tragedy.
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Graettinger Municipal Light Plant
Graettinger Telephone Co
Tornadoes and hail sweep Iowa towns causing heavy damage
A trio of tornadoes struck the Duell area near Estherville at 3 30 PM, near Fairmont at 4 30, and Duncan west of Mason City around 5 00 PM, destroying most of Duncan housing. Hail and storms shattered windows northwest of Graettinger and drenched regions, with Graettinger and Estherville seeing rain and flooding. Crops show patchy growth amid unplanted areas, hay abundance, and thriving gardens. Local health and social notes mention Mrs Louie Sevatson and family in Long Beach, J M Resh under care at 88, and Cpl Dean Christianson’s furlough and move to Riverside, California.
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Duell
Estherville
Fairmont
Duncan
Iowa
Mason City
Dunne
Graettinger
Des Moines
Here
Francis Peterson
Eatherville
Minnesota
Watson Theatre to Close After July 4 Show
Watson Theatre in Graettinger will close after the July 4 program for extensive repairs. The 400 seat, air conditioned cinema will be shut indefinitely during machine work. The July schedule includes four dates July 1 2 3 and 4, with only clean, high quality films booked and praised by patrons.
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Watson Theatre
Watson
Graettinger
Graattlinger
Iowa
Was Killed in Korea LeRoy Halverson of Sioux Falls
LeRoy Halverson of Sioux Falls South Dakota was killed recently in the Korean conflict. An American serviceman he served three years in the navy during the war and later joined the National Guard. He was part of the 147th Field Artillery battalion of the 108th combat team. His brother in law Mrs Gordon Halverson of Huron is identified locally as Lois Nelson. The Halversons two young sons, Lee and Susan, visited relatives while memorials were held.
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LeRoy Halverson
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Gordon Halverson
Huron
Mars
Lois Nelson
Gordon Halversons
Lars Petergen
Grachtinger
Pfc
Halverson
Navy
National Guard
147Th Field Artillery
108Th Combat Team
Sioux Falla
Lee
Susan
Clara Suss Serves as Girls State Counselor at Grinnell
Miss Clara Suss of Graettinger served as a counselor at Girls State held for Grinnell last week on the Grinnell College campus. She, with another counselor, supervised 26 girls housed in Reed cottage. Sally Brunn of Waterloo, chosen for Girls State, shared the floor with the group Miss Suss guided.
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Clara Susa
Graettinger
Girls State
Grinnell
Grinnell College
Suse
Reed Cottage
Sally Brunn
Waterloo
Miss Suss
Change in Skelly Oil Co Managers Noted
Skelly Oil Co announced a management change too late to update the ad in the new telephone directories. The Times notes Mr. Best’s number 13F2 and the White Service Sta Lion number 149 share the same listing.
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the Times
Skelly Oil Co
Skelly
Golden Wedding Day for Sandvigs of Story City
Mr and Mrs Edward Sandvig of Story City celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday June 24 with a 2 to 6 pm reception at St Petri church parlors. About 150 relatives and friends attended. they have five children Edna Mildred Sadie Jennings and Mark, nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Attendants were Jake Nyborg and Magda Omundson.
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Edward Sandvig
Story City
St. Petri
Sandvig
Chhildren
Edna
Mildred
Des Moines
Sadie
Hubbard
Iowa
Jennings Sandvig
Mark Sandvig
Chicago
Questa
Graettinger
Estherville
Ames
Marshalltown
Roland
Clarion
Ellsworth
Jewell
Yerril
Webster City
Blue Earth
Ormsby
Minnesota
Mre
First Lutheran
Jorgenson
Bode
Jake Nyborg
Magda Omundson
Ed Anderson
Mra
Blanchard Jacobson
Hamlin Sandvig
Jes
Leland Aanonson
Ordine Olson
Gordon Sandvig
and. Eon
Knutsen
Albertine Sunde
Hane
Kenneth Gordon
Edward Blanding
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Nunes
J. Histon
Omar Gferdo
Farm Bureau
Walnut Township
Lost Island State Park
Pennsylvania
Navy Yard
Lare Petersen
Seven Andersen
James Sandvig
Petersen
J. P. Mahan
Creno Shiley
Crene
Shiley
St. Barnabasn Hospital
Minneapolis
Martin Ambulance
Holy Family Hospital
St. Barnabas Hospital
Brave and That
Inn
Walter Hamilton
Aberdeen
Chariton
Robert Chord
Robert McKee
Venice
California
Robert
Dwayne Neve of
Hancock
H. A. Anderson
Hawardan
Eugene Slocum
Guthrie County
Slocum
J. C. McCool
Boone, Clarion
Spencer
Boone
Delaware
Shwerburn
Methodist
Tid” Hacke
Thm
Mae Zitterich
Asst
Dhm
Clea Lammers
Sec-Treas
Lulu Baumunk
Edna Sampson
Ruth Traver
Stena Jensen
Ruth Baumgartner
Gladys Baxter
Maggie Clayton
Mably Dappen
Taa
Mae Voigt
Helen Erickson
Leona Garber
Edith George
Gladya Gilbaugh
Edith Grod
Armella Cornelius
Chin
Viola Masters
Christina Brown
Eunice Bergstrom
Mildred Starkey
Ina Lammers
Catherine Anderson
Margaret Andre
Coy Coan
Grace Brobst
Viola Counley
Bessie Fry
Herbert Curry
Lois Dobbina
Florence Emory
Hazel Gilbaugh
Loree Gilbaugh
Sanale Hamilton
Joy Hankey
Jucy Herke
Ruby Herke
Geo. B. Johnson
Therean
Johnson
Eilean Knapp
Gayle Kuyper
Edith Luhman
Frieda Lundgren
Trena Masters
Leta McCombs
LaVerna Miller
Verlae Nicol
Sadie Nicol
Elsie Peglow
Ruth Robinson
Mary Vasey
Emma Wikert
Golden Rule
Helen Potter
Chm
Ellen Lundgren
Sat
Lela Ritzman
Hazel Nanamaker
Carol Tindall
Anns Nichtern
Pearl Rolfson
Arlene Hamilton
Charlotte Algers
Dorothy Hyatt
Mae Andrews
Antoinatte Carter
Agnes Clayton
Helen Garber
June Green
Gladys Hankey
Bessie Harries
Bessie Howard
Mary Ann Jensen
John Munson
Susan Petersen
Elaine Reynolds
Vina Richardson
Margaret Sanders
Hazel Shaver
Sue Simonsen
Kate Thoreson
Winnette Vaney
Mildred Warren
Minnie Wikert
Long Beach
Louie Sevatson
Ray Glazier
Francine ‘Burrell
Kathy
Burrell
Sevatson
Burrells
California Southland
J. M. Resh
Mr. Resh
Dean Christianson
Oscar Christianson
Kenneth Root
Omsha
Riverside
Dean
Army
Alr Fores
Korea
Clara Suss
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