Weekend Snowstorm Sets New Local Record
Another weekend snowstorm dumped about nine inches from Saturday night to Monday evening, blocking roads and canceling some church services and Monday school. Snow was heavy and wet, with temps near freezing, pushing total seasonal snowfall to about 14 inches since Feb 17 and over seventy inches since December. Spencer’s station logged 80 inches this season, 4.44 inches more than 1936. Roof damage and drifted properties concern residents as livestock care becomes difficult. Schools closed again Tuesday amid continued drifting and northwest winds.
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Spencer
Ira Eee
Ceiling damage at Hammerberg Drug Store after snow
Wet heavy snow caused the roof to leak and a large area of ceiling to fall at the Hammerberg Drug Store on Sunday forenoon. No one was underneath when it dropped. Stock was moved from the affected area and adjacent sections at risk. Olesen Bros. began repairs Monday. Hammerberg said a new ceiling and roof will be required.
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Graettinger Lumber Co
Hammerberg
Olesen Bros
Died Sunday in Phoenix Ella O Gonzor 79
Ella O Gonzor 79 of Phoenix Arizona died Sunday afternoon after two years in hospital. She was born November 8 1882 daughter of James and Mary O Connor. Survived by brother W L O Connor Graettinger and sisters Sister Rosalie Dubuque Iowa Sister Paulette Imogene Iowa. Preceded by two brothers Michael Phillip and two sisters Mrs Geo Truesdale and Mrs Sidney Cook. Funeral details unavailable.
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Ella O’cormor
Phoenix
Ariz
Ella O’connor
James and
Mary O'Connor
O'Connor
Grachtinger
W. L. O'Connor
Graettinger
Rosalie
Dubuque
Towa
Paulette
Imogene
Michael
Phillip
Geo. Trruesdale
Sidney Cook
Miss Shamrock Contest Named In St Patrick Event
Graettinger senior Pat Kathman will represent the Graettinger school as a candidate for Miss Shamrock in Emmetsburg St Patrick’s Day festivities next Saturday. Other candidates include Wilma Schmeling Ruth Brennan and Janice Mullen. A winner will be crowned Saturday at 10 30 am at the Iowa theatre with judges Arnie Amiker and Ed Breen.
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Pat Kathman
Graettinger High School
Graettinger School
Shamrock
Emmersburg
Wilma Schmeling
Cylinder High School
Ruth Brennan
Emmetsburg Catholic High School
Janice Mullen
Emmetsburg High School
Iowa Theatre
Arnie Amiker
Keyc Mankato TV
Ed Breen
KQTV
Fort Dodge
Emmetsburg
Order of Hibérciana
Epometsburg
Geo. Keeney
Mallard
Annual Ball Park Stockholders' Meeting Next Tuesday
The Graettinger Park association will hold its annual stockholders meeting on Tuesday night March 20 at 7:30 at the R&B Cafe. Yearly reports, officers’ elections, and plans for the coming year will be discussed. Board terms of R. T. Nance and Geo. Frick expire this year. Other directors are Cap Henderson, Sam Watson, and Thomas Thomson.
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Graettinger Park Association
R&b
R. T. Nane
Geo. Frick
Cap Henderson
Sam Watson
Thomas Thomson
Dr. G. Rients Opens Chiropractic Office in Hero Week
Dr Verland G Rients opened his chiropractic office this week in the Weinholzer building. He trained at Palmer College of Chiropractic class of 1959 and post graduate work in Los Angeles. His family will reside in Lakefield Minnesota while plans are made to move to Graettinger.
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Verland G. Rientz
Weinholzer Building
Shiley
Rients
A. L. Manus
Palmer College of Chiropractic
Moine
B. J. Clinic
Chiropractic Promotion Board
Pl Tau Delta Honor Society
Cleveland College of Chiropractic
Los Angeles
Calif
Shirley
Ede
Pamela Ruth
Lakefield
Minn
Emma Skow Claims Saturday Award in Graettinger
Emma Skow of Graettinger was present to claim last Saturday's $25 Buck award at the 3 PM drawing. The prize will again be $25 in participating Graettinger stores.
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Emma Skow
Greettinger
Aweet
Graettinger
High Snow Banks Increase Traffic Hazards
Graettinger residents are urged to drive with utmost caution on snow-banked city and rural streets. Motorists are advised to use safety signals, including a red cloth tied to radio antennas to improve visibility at intersections.
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Graettinger
American Legion Free St Patrick's Dance Planned
The Gractiinger American Legion hall hosts a free St Patrick's Day dance on March 17 with music by the K R Four. Legion officials sponsor the event and invite all to attend.
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American Legion Free
St. Patrick’s
Gractiinger
American Legion Hall
Legion
K&r Four
Public Invited To Attend Resuscitation Film
The Graettinger Woman's club invites the public to a safety film show on resuscitation at the school all-purpose room Monday evening March 19. The meeting starts at p.m. The club urges a strong turnout from interested community residents to learn the latest resuscitation methods.
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Graettinger Woman's Club
Woman's Club
School Closing Extends Year Amid Persistent Snow
Northwest Town schools remain closed for the fourth consecutive Monday due to snow and wind. Hartung reports the official school year will end May 31 instead of May 25, with Memorial Day May 30 as a service day for teachers. A final assembly and early dismissal cap the term on May 31. Nearby districts including Grachtinger stay closed as heavy drifting delays road clearing and snowplows struggle Tuesday afternoon.
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Northwest Town
Hartung
Grachtinger
Rites Friday At Wallingford For Olaf Thoreson 82
Olaf Martin Thoreson, 82, will have funeral services Friday at 2 p m at Wallingford Lutheran Church with Rev. Benjamin Coltvett officiating. Burial will be in Wallingford Lutheran Cemetery. Pallbearers named Ernest Hendricksen Aadne Ness Donald Hendricksen Robert Ness Louie Holmberg Donali Holmberg. He died after several weeks of illness from old age complications. He had served as township trustee for many years. He is survived by nieces and three nephews.
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Wallingford Lutheran Church
Olaf Martin Thoreson
Benjamin Coltvett
Wallingford Lutheran Cemetery
Ernest. Hendricksen
Aadne Ness
Donald Hendricksen
Robert Ness
Louie Holmberg
Donali Holmberg
Paorean
Haly Family ‘Hospital
Fuhrman
Graettinger
Revere
Tivalve Mile Bake
Thareson
Giatera
Closing out sale at Mais Aene farm near Graettinger
Clarence D. Olson schedules a closing out sale of farm machinery at the Mais Aene farm four and a half miles south of Graettinger on Tuesday March 20. Sale starts at 1 p m with auctioneers Bortvit and Omeitt handling proceedings. See sale ad for details.
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Clarence D. Olson
Graettingéer
Spring Flowers Still Peeking Through Snow Borders
After a harsh winter, hopeful signs emerge as tulips and daffodils push above the ground near the Herkes’ home. Snow recedes from the south side of the house, suggesting spring may be near despite the lack of robins reported.
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Frank Herke
Herke
Voc Ag Instructor Hovenden Joins Graectinger School
Doug Hovenden, a February Iowa State University agriculture education graduate, assumed duties as vocational agriculture instructor at Graectinger School. He recently did practice teaching in Knoxville and is the son of J C and Mrs. Hovenden of Shenandoah Iowa. Snowplows faced heavy drifting as district crews started clearing county roads at 4 a.m. Wednesday with five plows active and a sixth to join after repairs. Road conditions remained challenging with winds shifting and limited progress reported. city plowing was slowed by a dry snowplow breakdown and repairs were to arrive Thursday.
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Doug Hovenden
Graectinger School
Iowa State University
Armes
Knoxville
Iowa
J. C. Hovenden
Shenandoah, Ia
Russell Peterson
Peterson
Hepalra
Contracts And Pay Raises To Local Teachers
Graeltinger board of education met in special session and extended contracts for next year. Salaries increased from 10 to 300 dollars. Supt F M Hartung rehired for the coming year. Board notes state standards require more education for teachers and plans to hire additional staff to meet state approval. Several teachers attend summer sessions and evening courses toward degrees.
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Graelinger Board of Education
Graeltinger
Supt
F. M. Hartung
State Department
Deadline Nears For First Half Tax Payment
Emmeteburg treasurer Johns J. Phillips reminds Palo Alto County taxpayers that March 31 is the deadline to pay the first half of real estate and personal property taxes. A three-fourths percent penalty applies for April and 3/4 percent for each additional month. Taxpayers may mail payments or contact local banks if visiting the office is inconvenient. Collections run behind last year at this date, urging timely payment to avoid penalties.
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Times
Palo Alto
Johns J. Phillips
Phillips
Emmeteburg
Final Session Of Graet tinger Adult Night School
The final session is set for Wednesday night March 21 with classes from 7 30 to 9 followed by a lunch reports and a business meeting Visitors may attend the final classes and lunch but visitors should reserve at the school office before Wednesday night
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Graettinger Adult
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