Jo an Christianson Wins Written Spelling Title at Estherville
Joan Christianson daughter of Clarence Christianson of Graettinger area won first in the written spelling contest at Estherville last week finishing second in the oral round Carol Lee Whitlow Armstrong won over all county spelling contest with Joan as second Harold Brown High Lake township and Shirley Salmonson Dolliver placed third and fourth respectively Carol Lee will receive a trip to Des Moines for the state spelling contest April 16 and prizes were awarded to other top finishers
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Joan Christianson
Clarence Christianson
Graettinger
Estherville
Times
Joan
Harold Brown
High Lake Township
Shirley Salmonson
Dolliver
Carol Lee
Carol Tee
June Madsen
Ringsted
Harold Frown
Phyllis Gram
Arstrong
Des Moines
Mark Serum
Feed J. Sawyer
M. J. House
Betty Ann Dominy
Alfred Hendricksen
Hf. Halte
Fatherville Daily News
Mrs D E McCarty and Adolph Spies Residence Plans
The Times notes no residence transfers in last week sale. Mrs McCarty will move into her remodeled home between two and mid April. Spies advertises the McCarty residence for sale with option to move or lease for a year. Spies plans a new one story white stone home in Graettinger with a large basement, to be built later if material becomes available.
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Times
D. E. McCarty
Adolph Spies
Hans Duus
McCarty
Spies
Wisconsin
Graettinger
When You Dine Out at the DX Cafe
The DX Cafe serves home cooked meals and baked rolls bread and pies. A large variety of sandwiches and salads is offered. Special Sunday dinners are served and the cafe stays open until 2 30 p m on Sundays run by Carrie and Jack Doyle as proprietors.
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DX Cafe
Carrie
Jack Doyle
Test Island Cemetery Association Annual Meeting Notice
The annual meeting of the members of the Test Island Cemetery Association will be held at the church Tuesday evening, March 26. Lunch will be served following the business session. All interested are cordially invited to attend.
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Mert
Test Island Cemetery Association
Surprise fans Swanson in Los Angeles encounter with attorney Wildey
A shorthand account describes Swanson diving along a Los Angeles street when a car pulls up beside him. The driver asks what county and town he is from, learns Palo Alto, and then Graettinger. The vehicle leaves, and the driver is identified as attorney H. H. Leslie Wildey, formerly of Graettinger.
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Fans Swanson
Los Angeles
Palo Alto
Graettinger
Leslie Wildey
Wallingford Market Day Auction March 26 Graettinger
The 18th annual Wallingford Market Day sale is planned for Tuesday March 26 with a noon dinner served by the Wallingford Ladies Aid society. Auction items include machinery household goods livestock and more. Property listings should see Chet Torreson or Asher Peterson. M. C. Grodland acts as auctioneer and Graettinger State bank is clerk.
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Wallingford
Chet Torreson
Asher Peterson
M. C. Grodland
Graettinger State Bank
Rey
Death of Estherville resident FE Hanke aged 83
George Hanke of Terris reports his father FE Hanke died at Estherville hospital shortly before Christmas after a heart ailment. He was 83, survived by his son George and two daughters. The Times notes he was a respected neighbor and friend, with 30 years of publisher visits.
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George Hanke
Terris
Times
Fe, Hanke
Estherville Hospital
Mr. Hawke
George
Bert Anderson Buys Mrs. Carl Huzsen Residence in Gract Finger
Bert Anderson has purchased the residence of Mrs. Carl Huzsen in Gract Finger. The deal includes property transfer and settlement arranged through local real estate channels.
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Bert Anderson
Mrs
Carl Huzsen
Gractfinger
Mrs Sam Briggs Passes Away in Pasadena Hospital
A press clipping reports Mrs. Sam Briggs died Friday in a Pasadena hospital after being removed from a Spokane bed. She was described as sister of Jack Molison of Spencer and sister-in-law of Mrs Abbie Briggs of this city, with no further details available.
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Mra
B.A. Baumgartner
J. H. Gammon
A. J. Johnson
Los Angeles
Sam Briggs
Pasadena
Briggs
Jack Molison
Spencer
Graettinger
Abbie Briggs
County Spelling Contest Scheduled For Tuesday Here
The Palo Alto county spelling contest will be held Tuesday afternoon in the Graettinger High School Auditorium. The winner will represent Palo Alto county at the state contest in Des Moines on April 1. The Des Moines Register sponsors the event. Local junior high entrants include John Fink Donna Loom Plannegan Ann Fhinnegan and Mary Anne Kirkegaard.
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Palo Alto County
Graettinger
Pato Alto County
Des Moines
Des Moines Register
John Fink
Donna Loom Plannegan
Ann Fhinnegan
Mary Anne Kirkegaard
Max Baumgartner Elected President Of School Board
Max Baumgartner was elected president of the school board at the organization meeting held Monday evening. He joined the board a year ago and succeeds Adolph Spies, who did not seek re-election after four years as president. H A Dblsenbast was elected. Gerald Stueve to succeed Dorothy Hoerswell as secretary as Hoerswell resigns.
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Max Baumgartner
Baumgartner
Adolph Spies
H. A. Dblsenbast
Gerald Stueve
Dorothy Hoerswell
Horswell
Chicago
Mallard Farmer John Kaemarynski Runs for Palo Alto County Seat
John Kaemarynski of Mallard enters the race as the Democratic candidate for representative in Palo Alto county. A well known farmer, he is popular among neighbors and friends and is viewed as a strong choice to serve. Frederickson, the current representative, is not seeking re election.
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John Kaemarynski
Mallard
Palo Alto
Rev B J Sullivan Embraces Chaplain Duties at General Hospital
Reverend B J Sullivan writes of his satisfaction with new chaplain duties at the General Hospital in Los Angeles, the city’s largest hospital with a 3000 patient capacity. He serves strictly within the hospital and resides at Sacred Heart rectory, not assisting elsewhere.
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B.J. Sullivan
General Hospital
Los Angeles
Father Edward
Sacred Heart Rectory
Returned From The Hospital
Martin Merrem returned home from Tory Family hospital Esther ville Monday after a serious surgical operation. He is recovering but still weak and had been ill since December. Friends are pleased he is on the road to recovery. Jorgen Andersen A L Herrem and M J Tindall traveled to the hospital to bring Mr Herrem home.
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Martin Merrem
Tory Family Hospital
Estherville
Mr. Merrem
Jorgen
Andersen
A. L. Herrem
M. J. Tindall
Mr. Herrem
A Fish Story Stuns at Erickson Grocery
A reporter witnessed a 70 lb halibut on Tuesday morning at Erickson Grocery. The fish was described as the largest seen by the outlet, making headlines in a local craft of seaside lore.
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Erickson
Music Program At High School Friday Evening
The annual evening program at the high school features the girly glee club band small vocal and instrumental groups and solo performances. The free event in the high school auditorium starts promptly at 8 30 p m Friday March 22 and is open to the public.
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I the Girly Glee Club
State dairy official samples milk for Iowa tests in Graettinger
W Oberg, state dairy specialist, called at the Times office to secure milk samples for bacteria testing in Des Moines by Dr. Peebles. Harry Linn of the state agricultural department coordinates the free service for Iowa communities, with cooperation from dairies to protect the milk supply. Oberg plans occasional future visits in this line of activity.
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Times Office
Graettinger
Des Moines
Dr. Peebles
Harry Linn
State Agricultural Department
Iowa
State Department
Oberg
Music Contest In Graettinger April 5 And 6
Music contest in Graettinger will be held Friday and Saturday April 5 and 6 with about 700 students registered to attend. Vocal and instrumental divisions will run across the two days and contestants from Emmetsburg Armrtone Burt Mallard Rinwalle Ruthven Swea City West Bend Grover Fenton Grant Two Waveland Lakota Ledgan Lone Rock Plover and Seneca Cons. of Venton are listed among participating schools.
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Graettinger
Re Voyal
Weat Bend
Grover
Fenton
Grant Two
Wavelock
Lakota
Ledganl
Lone Rock
Plover
Seneca Cons
Venton
Republican Candidate Ted Hermansen for District Supervisor
Ted Hermansen, a Lost Island resident, farmer, and landowner, seeks the Republican nomination for district supervisor. Wm. McConnell of Osgood also runs, with J. M. Robinson the current supervisor. The field appears ablaze with campaign activity.
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Ted Hermansen
Mr. Hermansen
Lost Island
Wm. McConnell
Osgood
J. M. Robinson
Fire destroys O'Sell grocery. Dolliver damaged at three
A fire swept through O'Sell grocery early Monday at three o'clock, destroying the stock while the walls remained intact. The adjacent Dolliver structure suffered damage though the second floor, recently remodell ed for an apartment, was vacant at the time.
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O'Sell
Dolliver
Opened Barber College by Weeden on West Madison Street
Chicago barber veteran tl Weeden opens a barber college on West Madison Street. The school teaches the barber trade and serves as a wholesale supplier for barber and beauty shops. Mrs Weeden, formerly Nav McCarty of Gruettinger, accompanies him in this new venture.
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Tl Weeden
Chicago
Madison Street
Weeden
Weeden Ig
Nav McCarty
Gruettinger
Limes
Weelen
Havelock Wins Tournament Crown In Overtime Thriller
Havelock defeated Whittemore 57 to 53 in a dramatic overtime game to claim the tournament crown Saturday night. In local election coverage Graettinger voters prepare for Monday's town election at Town Hall with two tickets vying for mayor and five council seats. The People's Ticket lists ES George for mayor and Hert Anderson, Oral Bonsteal, Frank Christensen, M. W. Gilbaugh, George Graettinges for council. The Citizen's Ticket backs A. Chreistiansen for mayor with council nominees including To Nanny, Raymond Michail, Alfred Thansen, Wayne Potter, Roy T. Petersen. J.C. Dunn and Mary McManus contest other posts.
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Havelock
Whittemore
Graettinger
1K. S. George
A. C. Christiansenior
George
Hert Anderson
Oral Bonsteal
Frank Christensen
M. W. Gilbaugh
George Graettinges
J.C. Dunn
Ase Senior
Mary McManus
Ds Collowss
A. Chreistiansen
Nanny
Raymond ‘Michail
Alfred Thansen
Wayne, Potter
Roy T. Petersen
Contests Set For Wallingford Town Offices Race
Wallingford presents two mayoral tickets for the upcoming town election with L. B. Nelson and Phil Van De Walle as candidates. Nelson heads a slate including Mrs. George Gunderson treasurer and several council nominees, while Van De Walle fields Mrs. Leonard Munson and others for town posts.
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Wallingford
L. B. Nelson
Phil van de Walle
Nelson
van de Walle
George Gunderson
Albert Walden
Gordon Sandvng
Leonard Munson
Norman Anderson
Norman Larson
Norman Michaelson
Asher Peterson
J. QO. Kasa
Gifford Ohser
Merlyn Clark
Clarence Hinson
Stanley Young
Two Candidates For Sheriff In June Primaries
Two candidates seek the democratic nomination for sheriff in the June primaries. Tom McCaffrey, the present sheriff, is a longtime deputy of Sheriff Montgomery. Joe Girres of Emmetsburg served in the Emmetsburg police and in the navy during the war. he is married with three children and is the son of Mrs. Ann Girres of Mallard.
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Tom McCaffrey
Tom
Montgomery
Joe Girres
Hiammetsburg
Joe
Emmetsburg
Navy
Ann Girres
Mallard
A Thriller Game At Whittemore Ends In Graettinger Win
Graettinger edged Whittemore 44 to 43 in a tense league game. Bill Voight hit a long basket in the final five seconds after Graettinger led 42 41. Don Hartman scored 16 for Graettinger while Voight Knutsen and Hartman starred on the floor for the winners. Stier led Whittemore on rebounds.
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Whittemore
Herbie Lancaster
Graettinger
Bill Voight
Fish
Don Hartman
Voight
Knutsen
Havelock wins Graettinger tourney in overtime thriller
Havelock defeated Whittemore 57 to 63 in an overtime final to capture the Graettinger basketball tournament title at the local gym Saturday night. Whittemore led early, but a 50 50 regulation draw gave way to a narrow overtime finish as Havelock pulled ahead to win. Emmetsburg took the consolation in a 70 to 48 rout over Lone Rock.
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Havelock
Whittemore
Graettinger
Emnetsburg
Lone Rock
Torms
Kanmetsburg
Emmetsburg
Algona
To & Foml
Mallard
Fiulf
Wavelock
Graettinger Taxes and Town Progress Highlight Mayor Remarks
In Graettinger a four year review shows town running costs down each year while bonds from prior administrations were paid early. Mayor E S George notes improved streets and police protection, a solid cash balance, planned water mains expansion, and school tax increases driven by the school board. Juvenile delinquency is described as not a major issue.
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Grabttn
Craettinger
Board of Education
Graettinger
George
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Frank Benesh
DL. B. McCarty
Lester Larson
Kistherville
Genesh
Busine
Mauch Poultry
Foshier & Burns
Auet, Ben &. Reeves
Mattiven
Auet
Ben F. Reeves
Ruthven
Olaf Michaelson
Michaelsons
Sre Ynda
Henry Lammers
Zepher Dan Sald
Mr. Lammers
Ben I. Reeves
Yor
Barber College
D. C Barringer
Burt
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