Kindergarten Opens Monday April 14 1952
Plans for the kindergarten opening on April 14 are announced with Mrs. Robert Murray in charge. A meeting for mothers of prospective students is set for April 8 in the Vocational Education Hall dining room, with health officials present to discuss pre school exams. Mothers should RSVP by postcard for April 3 attendance and provide child and parent details. Birth date proof will be required for registration due to a new attendance law.
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Robert Murray
Harriet Oxley
J. H. Walston
Manchester
Mrs Mary Kelly of Omaha Suffers Broken Hip
Mrs Mary Kelly 83 of Omaha suffered a broken hip in a fall. Her daughter Mrs Fitzpatrick and daughters Josephine and son Gerald went to Omaha the last of the week to visit her. The Kelly family lived in the community for many years and friends regret the misfortune.
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Mary Kelly
Omaha
Fitzpatrick
Josephine
Gerald
Kelly
John Munson Wins 440 Yard Dash in Army Contest
John Munson of Grachtinger with the First Cavalry in Japan wins the 440 yard dash in the army winter sports meet in Japan. The race was run on a noncinder path with new shoes. The general's wife presented him with a cigarette case as a prize.
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John Munson
Grachtinger
First Cavalry
Japan
John
Pay Taxes in March and Earn Penalty Relief in Iowa
March is the month for property tax payments with optional bank payment in Emmetsburg at Graettinger State Bank. Bank orders the receipts for you and payments must be made before March 81 to avoid a penalty. Mr and Mrs J A Carmen return home from California after several weeks away from the cold and ice.
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Emmetsburg
Graettinger State Bank
California
J. A. Carmen
Marine Corps Training Update for Chester Herke in San Diego
Pvt. Chester W. Herke, son of Mr and Mrs BH A Herke, is in Marine Corps training in San Diego. Address reads 1293564 Pit. 226 8th Red Tre Bn M C R D San Diego 40 California.
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Marine Corps
Chester Herke
Mra
BH. A. Herke
San Diego
Pvt
Chester W. Herke
Red. Tre. Bn
California
Sudden Death at Mallard Claims Frank Wagner at 50
Frank Wagner aged 50 died suddenly Monday night at 7 30 in a Mallard cafe. He was a single man and his parents had predeceased him. Sieko Luchtenberg of near Grundy Center narrowly escaped injury last week when a passing car struck his tractor wheel, throwing him to the pavement and causing severe bruising.
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Mallard
Frank Wagner
Sieko Luchtenberg
Grundy Center
Auction News SALE DATES Property Sale
Four tracts of the Elizabeth Collins Resh Estate will be sold by George Frick on Saturday March 22 starting at two o clock at the residence on West Robbins avenue Gradlinger The property includes the Resh residence unimproved 110 acre farm corner lot and building occupied by Coan Grocery and three lots near the Hawkeye Apt The Grodland Bortint Brown auctioneers and the Grachtinger State Bank as clerk
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Epdepe
Elizabeth Collins Resh
George Frick
West Robbins Avenue
Gradlinger
Coan
Hawkeye Apt
Build- Grodland, Bortint & Brown
The
Grachtinger State Bank
Wallingford Market Day Sale Scheduled for March 25
Wallingford's 40th annual Market Day sale will be at the Legion hall on Tuesday March 25 with dinner at 11 30 served by the Legion and Auxiliary. Norris Easa Post 567 conducts the sale, items to sell listed with Torreson Young Oil Co, auctioneers Grodland Bort int Brown, clerk Grachtinger State Bank. Items listed include tractors discs plow corn picker furniture and household goods.
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Wallingford
New Legion Hall
Legion and Auxiliary
Norris Easa Post
Torreson & Young Oil Co
Grodland, Bortint & Brown
Grachtinger State Bank
FFA Boys Win Several Firsts at Sac City
The Fr. T.F.A. local chapter dominated the Sac City district FFA contests with 47 entrants. Winners include Frank King first in Public Speaking and Arnold Madsen first in Parliamentary Procedure, Merlin Norris first in Treasurer’s Book, and Jim Currans second in FFA Quiz among others. The top performers advance to the State contest in Cedar Rapids on April 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr. Tf.a
FFA
Sac City
Schnirring
Frank King
Harvey Hanson
Dick Seikert
Harlan Hanson
Paul Currangs
Bob Sampson
Jim Swanson
Arnold Madsen
Don Bingonard
Merlin Norris
Jerry Haisman
Creed
James Currans
Paw Currans
Cedar Rapids
Paul Currana
Charles Ditsworth Breaks Ankle In Fall
Charles Diteworth, 11, suffered a broken ankle and must stay home while the foot is in a cast. Community friends note the accident and seek crutches for him.
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Charles
Ditsworth
Charles Diteworth
Prize event payouts noted in Graettine report
Frang Swanson was not present when his name was called for 65 dollars. Mrs. John Nissen received 10 dollars and Mrs. Margaret Aylward 16 dollars in yesterday's prize event. Next Wednesday’s prizes will be 10 dollars, 15 pounds, and 90 dollars.
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Frang Swanson
Graettine
John Nissen
Margaret Aylward
Elsenbast Heads Palo Alto Bankers Group
A meeting of all Palo Alto county banks formed the Palo Alto County Bankers association at Emmetsburg Country Club. H A Elsenbast was elected president and Kenneth Reeves secretary and treasurer. The group planned future meetings to discuss county banking interests. Attendees included H A Elsenbast and Francis Warren of Graettinger State Bank.
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Palo Alto County
Country Club
Emmetsburg
Palo Alto
H. A. Elsenbast
Francis Warren
GrachtInger State Bank
Aerial Graettinger Picture Featured In Daily News
The Estherville Daily News runs a Graettinger aerial view as part of a town picture series. Mayor Adolph Spies plans to receive the original gift from the newspaper this week in Estherville. Paul Hagsel, a Ringsted pilot, visited the Times with a copy and expressed interest in the image.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Daily News
Estherville
Paul Hagsel
Ringsted
Times
Paul
Al Graettinger Second In State Checker Tourney
Al Graettinger of this locality won second in the state checker tournament held at Hampton last week. Robby Kennedy of Cedar Rapids won first, Eddie Robinson of Des Moines took third. Six years ago Al was state champion, defeating Kennedy in Spirit Lake.
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al Graettinger
Hampton
Robby Kennedy
Cedar Rapids
Eddie Robinson
Des Moines
Kennedy
Spirit Lake
Congratulacions
Mrs. Conway 89, Palo Alto Pioneer, Dies at Home
Mrs. J P Conway, 89, longtime Palo Alto County resident formerly of Graettinger, died Sunday morning at five at her son T J Conway's home in Mallard after a heart condition. Her funeral was held at Immaculate Conception church with Rev Maynard officiating and burial at St. John's cemetery, Emmetsburg. Her spouse and siblings preceded her in death.
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J. P. Conway
Grachtinger
T. J. Conway
Mallard
Conway
Graettinger
Ralph Tindall
Immaculate Conception Church
Father Maynard
St. John's Cemetery
Emmetsburg
Card Party and Lunch by Rosary Societies
Two circles of the Rosary society at Immaculate Conception church plan a card party and lunch in the parish hall on Sunday night March 23. Play begins at 7:30 with about 100 attendees at the last event. Leaders Mrs Frank Elsenbast and Mrs Lester Grace head one circle, Mrs Gerald Best and Mrs Jack Wolfe lead the other. Admission is 60 cents. prizes and lunch provided. Public invited.
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Rosary Society of Immaculate Conception
Frank Elsenbast
Lester Grace
Gerald Best
Jack Wolfe
Porter Thorson couple mark 25th wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs Porter Thorson will hold open house next Sunday March 28 to celebrate their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. The event invites friends and relatives to join the family for the celebration.
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Porter Thorson
Mrs E C Kent 90 Dies in California
Mrs E C Kent aged 90 longtime Graettinger resident died in China Lake California Monday. Body returned to Indianola for burial. Survived by three sons Jay Columbus Mississippi Gaye Mascatine Fred Algona. three daughters Ruth Shupe Memphis Tennessee Hdna Wilson Burbank California Tou Tallackson China Lake California. Family moved from Graettinger to Indianola Iowa over forty years ago. Local friends extend sympathy to the relatives.
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BH. C. Kent
Graetlinger
China Lake
California
Indianola
Graettinger
Lee Robinson
Iowa
Frei
Kent
Re-Elected Bonstead Heads Board of Education
Oral Bonstead was re-elected chair man of the board of education at the first regular meeting Monday night. J W Knutsen was elected director replacing J K B Martin, who did not seek re-election. EB Manchester was re-elected superintendent and teachers will be hired April 1. Bonstead named committees on Bus Building Equipment and Operation and Supply.
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Oral Bonstead
Board of Education
J. W. Knutsen
J. K B. Martin
Knutsen
Martin
Oral
Farmers Creamery Co
Grachtinger
EB V. Manchester
Bonstead
Francis Heidecker
Robert Elsenbast
Wm. Luhman
Wm.Luhman
Democratic County Convention To Be Held In Emmetsburg
A Democratic county convention will be held in Emmetsburg next Monday afternoon at 10:30 p.m. The meeting will be at the Court House with delegates from the section attending, including Wain Hickay and Ma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Court House
Ye de Wain Hickay
New Rural Route Carrier Appointed at Grachtinger Post Office
F A Peterson named carrier on Rural Route No 7 with duties starting Monday March 24. He succeeds Hart Jones and follows Donald Jones Forrest and O Connor lineage. Dwayne Lammers to be promoted head clerk. Mrs Curt Thoreson to join as part time clerk next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Peterson
Grachtinger
Hart Jones
Donald Jones
Forrest
W. L. O'Connor
Mr. O'Connor
R. T. Nase
U.S. Navy
Dwayne Lammers
the Times
Messry
Peterson and
Lanmters
Curt Thoreson
Thoreson
Snow Storm Delights Readers Amid Melting March Ice
A striking snow storm, described as beautiful, dropped large flakes up to an inch in diameter on Tuesday. The heavy moisture created slush and roads remained slick, with gravel roads proving difficult to navigate as melting ice continues into the week.
Noted Sioux City K C Initiation and Banquet Draw 700
Visitors including Father Hurley and Wm Brown attended the Sioux City K C initiation and banquet at the Mayfair, marking the council's anniversary. The 60 new members joined a largely aged group of original members, with two survivors present. Father Hurley, retired, stays at St. Anthony's home, while former attendees mingled with relatives during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Hurley
K. C
John Th. Keefe
Sioux City
St. Anthony's
Grachtinger
Enjoying Base Ball Games in Florida Visit
A card from Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Donovan of Fatherville now in St. Petersburg Florida describes pleasant weather and good ball games. They mention meeting several people including Mr. and Mrs. Earl Jones and Mr. and Mrs. Beriott Thoreagn of Grad-Hager plus Ed Jonovang and John F. Jensen of St. Petersburg.
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G. M. Donovan
Fatherville
St. Petersburg
Florida
Earl Jones
Bériiott ‘Thoreagn
Grad- Hager
Edjonovang
John FP. Jensen
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Wilma Murray
Marcel
Elizabeth Collins
FFA Boys
Julie Ann Joyce
Mia
Wim, Joyce
Holy Family Hospital
Gil
Palo Alto Bankers Group
Kenneth Reeves
Ronald Amundsen
South Pole
Grove Street
Lea
Walnut Street
Maple Street
Elder Streat
Ernst
Elder Street
Farm
J.P. Conway
Durbre
Adolph Spies
Ames
Minneapolis
Spencer
Daniel James Hickey
Great Oak Township
James Hickey
Dan
Tom Hickey
KE. Ferguson J
Alice Hickey
J. W. Oakes
Joe Oakes
Oakes
E. V. Manchester
Fort Dodge
Dutch Thompsen
Daily News Dispatch
Webster City
Dutch Thompson
Belmond
Jim Gray
Rochester
Minnesota
Dutch
Lost Island
E.C. Kent
Knud Sorensen
Nevada
Sorensen
Bless Rusk
Algona
Rusks
Gunnar Thim
Cylinder
Lang
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