Junior High Basketball News From Rodman Tilt
Local junior high boys showcased solid play but lost to a sharp Rodman squad 26 to 85. Box score lists Bonatead 8 points, Gohoall 2, Algers 6, Sonstead 2, Baedke 2, Platter 0 as miscored entries. Tournament set for Rodman starting March 19 with first round versus Cylinder.
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Rodman
Bonatead
Gohoall Screeeseseye
Algers
Sonstead
Baedke
Essessaeaeeesee
Platter
Walter Mammen Auction Sale in Graettinger March 10
Walter Mammen will hold an auction sale in Graettinger on Saturday afternoon March 10 starting at 2 00 He will sell a frame garage building 28 by 86 feet located a half block north of Coan Grocery Some garage equipment automobile supplies and miscellaneous items will be sold The auctioneers are Grodland Bortiit i& Brown with Graettinger State Bank as clerk.
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Walter Mammen
Graettinger
Coan Grocery
Grodland, Bortiiti& Brown
Graettinger State Bank
J. C. Bosold
Anna GC. Bogold
John C. Bonold
John Deere
Graettinger Co-Op Grain Co
Graettinger Telephone Co
Class Games And Comedy Feature Event Friday Night
Graettinger gym hosts final events of the 1950 1961 basketball season on Friday March 9 at 7:80. Girls final Sophomore Class versus Senior Class and Boys final Sophomore Class versus Senior Class. A faculty team versus Bus Drivers and sundry local figures will follow to raise funds for state tournaments and scoreboard balance. Wolfe Grocery to open Sundays starting March 11.
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Graettinger
Thanks to Graettinger Fire Dept and responders
Mrs Barney Sampson and Mrs Robert Elacnbast express gratitude to the Graettinger Fire Department and others who helped at their homes after a fire and for get well wishes, letters, gifts, and visits while in hospital and after returning home.
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Graettinger Fire Dept
Barney
Sampson
Cartle
Robert’ Elacnbast
Graettinger School Election Set Next Monday
Graettinger voters head to the town hall for a school election to choose two directors and a treasurer. Incumbent Oral Bonstead and Robert Elsenbast run for director, with Wm. C. Olson as treasurer. Directors elected for three year terms to begin March 19, treasurer for two years starting July 1. Voting runs 12:00 to 7:00 p.m.
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Graattinger
Palo Alto
Iowa
Graettinger
Oral Bonstead
Robert Eisenbast
William, Olson
Helgeson
Board of Direstora
Grachtinger
Robert Elsenbast
Wm. C. Olson
Public safety warns deadline for 1951 tag revalidation
The State Department of Public Safety issued a final reminder that March 15 is the deadline to obtain and install 1951 Heensa revalidation tags on all vehicles. Safety Commissioner Pearl W. McMurry warned arrest after one week for untagged licenses, covering those who have not bought tags or have not attached them. Vehicle owners using streets after March 15 without proper registration face misdemeanor arrest and possible fines. License tags for 1961 have been on sale since December 1, 1950, with a 6 percent monthly penalty on unpaid fees after February 1.
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State Department of Public Safety
Pearl W. McMurry
McMurry
Church Notices and Schedule Across Several Lutheran Churches
Sunday masses listed at 9:00 and 10:00 a m with confession times on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays. Baptisms Sundays 2:00 to 4:00. Various meetings and classes include Luther League at 8 p m Thursday, Junior Choir Friday 7 p m, Sunday School Teachers Meeting, Junior and Senior Confirmation, and multiple Sunday School times. Lenten services, adult instruction, Bible study, and film events are noted with dates and hosts across Graettinger South Walnut and town names.
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Paul's Lutheran Church
Luther League
Anna Jorgensen’s
Graettinger
South Walnnut
South Walnut
Flist Lutheran
the Crags
Central
Town Ladies’ Aid
First Lutheran Church
Voint Lanten
Hannon
William Ras- Musgen
Bavier’s. Lutheran Church
Qarl Jensen
The
Methodist Church
WECS
Goodwill
Mey’ Andrews
Loyal forkers-Chale
Albert
Lundey
Burg
Visitor From Paris Visits Graettinger And Area
E L Thorson an embassy employee from Paris spent two weeks visiting in the area, visiting relatives in Los Angeles and Chicago before arriving in Emmetsburg and Graettinger. He plans to return to Paris by April 12 after visiting his uncle Chris Norris, with more time in Chicago.
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E. L
Mike) Thorson
Paris
France
Times Office
Mike
Los Angeles
Fern
Sullivans
Chicago
Milwaukee
Emmetsburg
Graettinger
Tokyo
Europe
Ray
Smoke fills basement as chimney draft hinders wind
Friday afternoon during a blizzard the fire company responded to Mrs Sampson's residence in the southeast part of town. No fire but heavy smoke filled basement and upper rooms due to a down draft from the high wind in the low chimney.
Firemen's Ball Scheduled for April 18
The annual Fireman's Ball will be held April 18 with tickets or cash donations encouraged. Support for the firemen is urged and preparations continue.
Easter Breakfast at St Paul Church
An Easter fellowship breakfast will be served at the St Paul church dining room on Easter Sunday morning starting at 8 00 am. An attendance of 160 is expected. Adult tickets cost 0c and children's tickets 30c.
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St. Paul Church
Mrs DeLawyer suffers broken hip in fall last week
Ringsted area resident Mrs Henry DeLawyer was taken to Holy Family hospital after a fall caused a broken hip. The family has long ties to Graettinger and now lives near their daughter’s farm. The Times wishes her a speedy recovery.
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Henry DeLawyer
Ringsted
Holy Family Hospital
DeLawyers
Graettinger
Meyer
The
Times
Alfred Johnson
Allen Birkland
Vance Knutien
St. Paul Marcel
the Times
Two Blizzards Ushers In First Week Of March
A weather summary recounts a brutal stretch of winter as two blizzards hit in the first week of March. Snow and ice piled on Robbins avenue with eight inches of snow then more in a late storm. City crews cleared drifts, opened lanes, and kept the Robbins highway passable. Temperatures swung from 40s to subzero, with talk of more snow and rain forecast for Thursday and Saturday.
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Winter
Mercury
Shovelere
Robbins Avenue
Herb Lancaster Now in Korea with 1st Cavalry
Pfc. Herb Lancaster is serving in Korea with the 1st Cavalry after completing a radio operator course on Eta Jima near Japan. He graduated February 24 and was transferred, sending home Japanese dishes and a box of valuables. He earned a trophy as Radio Operators basketball team manager. Mail can be addressed to Pfe. Herbert G. Lancaster BR57506282 18th Signal Co 1st Cav Div Inf APO 201 San Francisco CA.
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Herb Lancaster
Korea
1St, Cavalry
Eta Jima
Japan
Signal Corps
Radio Oaveratora
Herb
Pfe
Herbert G. Lancaster
18Th Signal Co
Cav
APO
Care PM
San Francisco
California
Henry Wobbe Mourns Death of Brother George
Henry Wobbe mourns the death of his brother George, 80, who died in Nevada Missouri last week Wednesday. Funeral held Saturday morning. Mr and Mrs Wobbe changed travel plans due to a rapidly developing blizzard. Survived by wife and five daughters. Three sisters and two brothers mourn his passing. Community sympathy extended to Mr Wobbe.
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Henry Wobbe
George
Nevada
Missouri
Legion And Auxiliary Meet Next Tuesday Evening
The American Legion and its Auxiliary plan a joint meeting next Tuesday evening at the usual hour, beginning at six thirty. Members are urged to attend and discuss upcoming activities.
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Auxiliary
American’ Legion
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Patrick O’brien
LaPorte
O’brien
Rolfe
Boyden
John Vesely, Sr
Tracr
Tracr Star-Clipper
Grachtinger Park Association
American Legion Hall
Francis E. Warren
Lecy-Treas
Emmatsburg
Hmmetsburg
ITP
Bonstead
P. ' Seasie
Schnell
Tenes Venee Algers
Theteee Bonstead
Redman
Dalen
J. C. Bosold Estate
Walter Mammen Sale
Wolfe Grocery
E. L. Thorson
Russell Christensen
Benton Curry
Mya. Christensen
Hey, Finish
Belv
Knots
Chris Martingon
Iowa City
University Hospital
Joseph Grady
Joseph’ Grady
Joe
Graethinger Park Association
Legion Hall
Irectors
Park Association
DeLawyer
Archie Lee Henry
Milford
Fort Madigan
Henry Wieskus
Robert Elsenbaut
St. James
Edwin Gangestad
Minnesota
Dakota
Wim
Olson
Canastota
South Dakot
Olaon
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