Public Invited To Meeting On GOC Group Assembly
State officials and Ground Observer Corps leaders urge Gracttinger residents to volunteer and form a local GOC unit. A Band Parents meeting Monday night will host the organizer who plans to recruit high school teams and set up a local observation post for early warning duties in case of national emergencies. Joe Grady is the contact for volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GOC
Observer Corps
Gracttinger
Joe Grady
Grachtinger
Des Moines
Grachtinger Band
N W Hereford Association Meeting Planned for Monday Evening
The Northwest Iowa Hereford Association will meet Monday March 28 at 7 30 p m at the Farm Bureau building in Spencer. The public is invited to join the evening with a basket social preceding the basket sale. Members and guests are urged to bring baskets. Cpl John Steffes phoned the Vincent Leducs from Seattle to say he had just arrived from the Far East after 17 months duty and would shortly be discharged in Colorado before visiting relatives in Omaha and Creighton University. John is a nephew of the Leducs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest Iowa Hereford Association
Farm Bureau
Spencer
Cpl
John Steffes
Vincent Leducs
Seattle
Wash
Far East
Colorado
Creighton University
Omaha
John
1955 Chevrolet Trucks On Display Friday At Rouse Showrooms
Vernon Rouse owner of Rouse Chevrolet invites the public to view the 1955 Chevrolet truck line at the Rouse showrooms on Friday March 25. The new design features increased driver convenience and styling with two light pickup options and a broad 75 model lineup across 15 wheelbases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevrolet
Rouse
Vernon Rouse
Rouse Chevrolet and Implement
Licensing of Dunnville pastor in local church ceremony
Rev. Donald Glazier, pastor at Dunnville Community Baptist church for two years, was licensed in a weekend ceremony led by Rev. Martin of Des Moines near Bloomfield Iowa. His wife Marlene Jenkins Glazier and companion Bessie Howard attended. they were delayed by a blizzard forcing an overnight stay in Fort Dodge before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Glazier
Ray Glazier
Grachtinger
Dunnville Community Baptist Church
Martin
Des Moines
Bloomfield
Iowa
Bessie Howard
Friday Auctions at Estherville Sale Barn
Estherville Auction Co. holds weekly sales every Friday afternoon at the Estherville sale barn. Buyers and sellers are urged to note the date. Bortint and auctioneers supervise the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Estherville Sale
Estherville Auction Co
Bortint
Wallingford Market Day Sale Opens With Lunch Then Auction
Wallingford hosts its annual Market Day with dinner served by the Auxiliary at 11 30 a.m. and the sale starting at 1 p.m. A large list of new and used items will be offered at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallingford
Jonne Shiley Wins University of Iowa Highlander Scholarship
Jonne Shiley, a junior at the University of Iowa and Graettinger native, was awarded a Scottish Highlander Scholarship for the second semester in recognition of outstanding work with the Highlander organization. The letter notes the scholarship covers fees for the semester and will be paid after March 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonne Shiley
University of Iowa Highlander
University of Iowa
Highlander Organization
Highlander Group
C. A. Shiley
Graettinger
Jonne
C. Jonne Shiley
Washington Street
Iowa City
Iowa
Highlander Governing Committee
Drake University Band to Perform in Graettinger High School
On Thursday at 2 p m the Drake University Concert Band under Daniel Marino will present a concert in the Graettinger high school auditorium as part of its 19th annual spring tour. The program features classical and semi classical works including symphonies tone poems and marches with ensembles and soloists such as Milan Kadbravek clarinet. Tickets are 7c and 31c from band students with the Graettinger Band Parents sponsoring the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drake University
Grachtinger
Zapiece
Daniel Marino
Drake
Des Moines
Milan Kadbravek
Clarinatia
Graettinger, Band Parents Organization
Iowa
Graettinger
Bacchus
Sylvia
Detibes
Services Held Tuesday For Mrs. John Rierson
Funeral services for Mrs. John Rierson 96 were held Tuesday at Lost Island Lutheran Church with Pastor Paul G. Tolo officiating. Burial followed at Lost Island Lutheran Cemetery. Mrs Rierson born January 25 1859 in Nore Norway married John Rierson November 24 1892 at Lost Island Lutheran Church. Survived by nieces and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rierson
Lost Island Lutheran Church
Anne Abrahamson
Paul G. Tolo
Lost Island Lutheran Cemetery
John Berger
Henry Halvorson
Lars Rierson
Leif Rierson
Raymond Rierson
Arthur Rogness
Martin Funeral Home
Nore
Norway
America
Arne Abrahamson
Firemen Reelect Joe Grady As Chief
The Grachtinger volunteer fire department reelected Joe Grady as fire chief at their annual meeting. Officers Francis Heidecker John DeVries and John Wolfe were reelected as assistants, with R. T. Naac named secretary-treasurer. Plans proposed for the annual Firemen's benefit dance set for April 19 at the Legion hall with the Al Menke orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Grady
Grachtinger
Francis Heidecker
John DeVries
John Wolfe
R. T. Naac
Legion Hall
al Menke Orchestra
Kenneth Henningsen Elected Soil Commissioner
Kenneth Henningsen of Ruthven was elected commissioner for the Palo Alto county Soil Conservation district at the annual meeting at the K P hall in Emmetsburg. He will succeed Charles Stillman Jr. who completed a six year term. Ted Willrich of Iowa State College spoke on soil drainage.
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Kenneth Henningsen
Ruthven
Palo Alto County
Winter In Spring Blizzard Halts Schools In Area
The storm dumped about four to five inches of snow from Sunday noon through Monday morning, creating blizzard conditions and hazardous driving. Schools including the Grachtinger school were closed Monday. Sunny Tuesday aided melt, but Wednesday brought falling temperatures and no thaw. Thursday morning dropped to zero or slightly above.
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Grachtinger
Graettinger School Board Names New President and Rehires Manchester
Graettinger consolidated district reelects George Twait as president and rehires Supt. E. V. Manchester for 1955-56. Board members Bonstead Kirkegaard Reeves Masters set committee chairs. No school Friday due to district teachers convention in Spencer.
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Twait
Manchester
Spencer
Supt. E. V. Manchester
Grachtinger
Iowa
Grachtinger Consolidated School District Board of Education
Elmer Masters
George Twait
G. O. Bonstenad
Jeng Kirkegaard
Gilbert Reeves
Four youths from Palo Alto county report for duty
One draftee and three volunteers left Emmetsburg by bus Monday to report to the Des Moines induction center. From there they proceed to Camp Chaffee Arkansas for duty and training. The movers are Kenneth Hartman Rodman volunteer Lloyd Zinnel Wesley volunteer James Buscherfeld Whittemore volunteer Lester Janssen Pocahontas
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Emmetsburg
Des Moines
Palo Alto County
Camp Chaffee
Ark
Kenneth Hartman
Rodman
Vol
Lloyd Zinnel
Wesley
James Buscherfeld
Whittemore
Lester Janssen
Pocahontas
Jensen and Son Opens New Millinery Department
The C. A. Jensen & Son store announces a new millinery department in Gruettinger. It features the latest styles and colors and marks the first such offering in years. Readers are invited to view the store’s advertisement in this week’s Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Jensen & Son
Gruettinger
Local Entries Win in Mallard Amateur Show
Bobby Reeves Jackie Jenkins and Paul Kirkegaard starred at the Mallard Band Roosters event Tuesday night. Reeves captured first prize in vocal talent with his rendition. Kirkegaard and Jenkins earned third in the instrumental division with a trombone-cornet duet. All three locals will be featured on Fort Dodge station TV next Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Reeves
Jackie Jenkins
Paul Kirkegaard
Roosters
Reeves
Kirkegaard
Jenkins
Fort Dodge
Leo Lambe And Wm Brown Named To Local Park Board
The Graettinger Park Association met at the Legion hall and approved the 1954 financial report. Wm Brown was elected to a three year board term and Leo Lambe to fill a vacancy expiring in 1957, replacing Jack Wolfe who resigned after last year. Members also discussed fielding a town baseball team in a local league this year.
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Leo Lambe
Wm. Brown
Graettinger Park Association
Legion Hall
Jack Wolfe
Pocahontas REA Loan Approved For Graettinger Area
The Rural Electrification Administration announced a 140000 loan to Pocahontas County Rural Electric Cooperative to upgrade and rebuild lines over three to four years. About 25 miles of feeder lines will be built from a new substation near Graettinger, improving service continuity with Emmetsburg and Ayrshire substations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Electrification Administration
Washington, D. C
Pocahontas County Rural Electric Cooperative
Ancher Nelson
R.E.A
R. R. Cuska
Taxes Due Reminders For Real Estate In Palo Alto County
Taxpayers who have not paid real estate and personal property taxes must pay by March 31 to avoid delinquency. Delinquent status begins April 1 with a three fourths percent penalty for April and for each subsequent month. Taxpayers may pay via Emmetsburg office or through local banks or by writing to the treasurer. Bring property descriptions or old tax receipts.
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Palo Alto
Mercer B. Richter
Richter
Emmetsburg
Prizes awarded in Graettinger drawing lone claimant
Albert Jensen was the sole claimant in Graettinger Wednesdays drawing, receiving $25. David Duhn, Mrs. George Hoyt, and Mrs. Russell Frick did not claim their prizes of $10, $15, and $100 respectively. Next week’s prizes are $10 $15 $50 and $100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Jensen
Graettinger
David Duhn
Ratherville
George Hoyt
Russell Frick
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N.W. Hereford
Don Glazier
Dunnville Church
Office of Students Affairs
University
Highlanders
Fauchet
Cavallini
Mannin Veen
Wood
Stars and Stripes
Sousa
Alberich
Dan Rheingold
Wagner
Osser
Simeone
Jerich
Gould
Osterling
New World Symphony
Dvorak
Anderson
Goldman
Clari: Net
Supt. E. V
Bonstead, Chm
Kirkegaard and Reeves
Balding
Masters, Chm
Bonstead and
Reeves, Chm
Bonstead and Masters
Finance
Kirkegaard, Chm
Reeves and Masters
Graettinger Community
Mallard
Pocahontas Rea Loan
Pocahontas County
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