Graettinger Pirates top Ruthven Rams 6 to 2 in six innings
Graettinger Pirates avenge loss by defeating Ruthven Rams 6 to 2 on May 2. Graettinger took a 1-0 deficit and tied in the sixth before a five run rally sealed the win. Prather pitched for Graettinger and Grange for Ruthven. Box score lists Appel Elsenbast McCombs Thompson King Holland and others. Mrs W C Foster returns from Phoenix after winter visit with Catherine Simis family.
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Graettinger Pirates
Ruthven Rams
Rams
Pirates
Graettinger
Prather
Grange
Rosewall
Ruthven
Elsenbast
McCombs
Thompson - A A
King Ves
Holland
Prather Ibed Ede
wilili _ Ruthven
Ruth
Ayrshire
Bigger
Reynolds Ceereesseeee
Appel L
Appel
Eedssreeene Elsenbast Weer Weed
Reynolds
Saagee
Aeces Eaetages
Vadene
Prather Mallard
Mallard Ducks
Mallard
Richart
Stafford
Apnel
Wee Elsenbast
Reynolds Wee Seeeee
Thompson Weaney
King Eet
Bonus Bond Blanks Available in Graettinger
Veterans of World War II can obtain their bonus blanks at Graettinger State Bank or Bkon Insurance Agency. Navy veterans have an additional blank to complete.
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Graattinger State Bank
Bkon Insurance Agency
Graettinger Man Starts Lake Patrol at Storm Lake
Irvin Graettinger began a lake patrolman job at Storm Lake in Buena Vista county on May 6. Marvin Hannon of Graettinger holds a similar post at Clear Lake. A shower of rain this morning refreshed the countryside as trees shed. Today marks the third hot summer day in a row.
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Irvin Graettinger
Storm Lake
Buena Vista County
Marvin Hannon
Graettinger
Clear Lake
School Calendar Highlights and End-of-Year Events
May events include seniors spring formal May 6 Junior-Senior banquet May 10 senior skip day May 18 for Weisha at Antes Baccalaureate May 15 class night May 16 parent-senior banquet May 17 commencement May 18-19 semester exams mornings only and May 20 last day. Mrs. A H Mills hospital update Iowa City University hospital recovering after recent surgery with positive news for friends.
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Weisha
Antes
Fire Destroys Garrelts Farm Building Near Graettinger
A Graettinger Fire Department response at 2:45 a.m. on Friday failed to save a 16x24 foot wooden outbuilding on Aaron Garretts farm east of Graettinger. The structure housed a tractor, cream separator, washing machine, lawn mower and clothing. Value estimated at $3500 with $200 insurance. tractor $800 with $500 insurance. other items $400 with some insurance. The blaze nearly reached the main house, but other buildings were saved. A Fenton man woke the Garretts. Alvin Garretts operates the farm with son Alvin and family. The report notes insurance and potential larger loss if wind had been higher. The piece also covers Social Security questions posed to Clifford W. Swedlund, Fort Dodge SSA manager, about protecting family benefits and contacting the SSA, with Swedlund visiting Emmetsburg and the employment service office on Wednesday morning, May 11, from 8:30 to 12.
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Graettinger
Alvin Garretts Farm
Fine Farm
Fenton
Garretts
Graettinger Fire Dept
Fenton Man
Aaron Garretts
Alvin
Federal Security Agency
Social Security Administration
Clifford W. Sivedlund
Fort Dodge
Swedlum
Social Security
Swedlund
Emmottsburg
Employment Service Office
Brown Swiss bull bought. fox terrier sets long life record
Graettinger buyer purchased Beauty's Roxie 93038 from Mrs. Rose Hefty & Son of Renwick. At Cherokee Claus Tilton's fox terrier Boots reached 24 years before a spring accident. Canine longevity quoted at 160 human years. In 1947 Howard Martin's prize cow Nebraska lost a hind leg, later fitted with wood and feather artificial limb. cow still gets around after two years. The name Nebraska derives from the Oto Indian term for the Platte River meaning shallow water.
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Donald Elbert
Graettinger
Rose Hefty
Cherokee
Claus Tilton
Boots
Howard Martin
Hardin County
Martin
Ordination of Rev Robert W Phillips in Emmetsburg Mass
The Rev Robert W Phillips was ordained into the Sacred Priesthood by Bishop J M Mueller at Assumption church Emmetsburg on May 4 1949. The ceremony marked the parish's first ordination since 1871 with clergy and laity in attendance and a first solemn Mass followed by a dinner reception and program.
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Robert W. Phillips
J. M. Mueller
Sioux City
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church
Emmetsburg
Graettinger
Leo McCoy
Fort Dodge
Joseph Fitzpatrick
Humboldt
John Cullen
Sutherland
Joeph Tolan
Sac City
Father Phillips
R. W. Phillips
W. F. Mason
R. L. Keefe
F. P. Conway
F. J. Brady
E. E.apt
Thurifer
James Cain
Nicholas Ruba
Ladies of Assumption Parish
Father Schissel
Pocahontas
Assumption
Knights of Columbus
Father Brady
Estherville
Luke Linan
Algona
St. Mary's Academy
Emmetsburg Catholic High School
Trinity College
Kenrick Seminary
St. Louis
Missour
L. G. Phillips
Palo Alto
Mrs Ralph Graettinger Hospital Return Home
Mrs Ralph Graettinger was released from Holy Family hospital after a brief surgical stay. She is about and feeling well with friends hoping for continued improvement and full recovery. Marjorie Rasmussen in Concert At Jewell Luther college student participated in a college band concert at Jewell with her mother and local relatives in attendance. Religious school at Catholic church next Saturday from 1 to 4 pm expects many from St Ellen's Academy to attend.
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R. Graettinger
Ralph Graettinger
Holy Family Hospital
Marjorie Rasmussen
Jewell
Luther College
Decorah
W.A. Rasmussen
Marjorie
Wm. Rasmussen
Iowa State College
St. Ellen’s Academy
Work Starts On New Home Excavation Near Johnson Home
Excavation work began this week for a new home associated with Thomas Thomson. Mr. Lenhart operated power equipment to remove trees early in the week. The site is located just east of Mrs. A. J. Johnson's residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Thomson
Lenhart Power Equipment
Mra
A. J. Johnson
First Mass Attended By New Iowa Priest
Rev. Father Hurley attended the first Mass of a newly ordained priest in Anthon, Iowa, a week ago today, marking an important milestone in the parish community.
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Father Hurley
Anthon
Iowa
Four Firsts Eight Seconds In State Music Contest
Graettinger High School musicians took part in the state music contest in Spencer with twelve events. Two soloists and two ensembles earned Division I ratings and will advance to Perry on May 7 for finals.
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Graettinger High
Spencer
Graettinger
Perrystowa
Gwen McWilliams
Ronald
Co-Op Grain Co Holds Annual Meeting Saturday
Graettinger Co-Op Grain Co held its annual meeting at the Legion hall on Saturday afternoon. Attendance was light as busy field work limited participation. The 1948 earnings reported were $15,000 with Frans Swanson and Harold Christiansen reelected to three year terms. Chris Knudtsen was elected to fill an unexpired 16 year term. Ole C. Peterson, elected to a three year term, resigned. Board composition favors producers. Donald Edison of Des Moines spoked on cooperation. Lunch and prizes followed. P J Duus serves as president. directors include Ebner Iverson Frans Swanson Harold Christiansen and Chris Knudtsen. Arnold Masters manages with A C Christiansen and Dick Campbell assisting. Kathryn McDonald is the book keeper.
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Graettinger Co-Op Grain Co
Legion Hall
Frans Swanson
Harold Christiansen
Chris Knudtsen
Ole C. Peterson
Reo
Donald Edison
Des Moines
P. J. Duus
Ebner Iverson
Arnold Masters
A. C. Christiansen
Dick Campbell
Kathryn McDonald
Earthquake Destruction Shown in Pacific Northwest Photos
Daily papers carried Seattle and Tacoma reports on a distant quake. Images depict damaged buildings, crushed cars, and ground openings. Tarcoma’s damage is heavy with one known death recorded. footage from the day of the quake emphasizes visual impact over radio reports.
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Patsy Masters
Seattle
Tacoma
Pacific Northwest
Mia
Ann Hornwell
Tarcoma
Mother-Daughter Luncheon Set at Methodist Church
A Mother-Daughter luncheon will be held at the dining room of the Methodist church on Saturday afternoon May 7 from 2 00 to 5 00 Tickets are now available to all desiring them A cordial invitation is extended by the organizers for this community event
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The
Methodist Church
Rally and choral union draw large Estherville crowd
A very large crowd attended the Estherville circuit Luther League rally and choral union at Lost Island church Sunday afternoon and evening. About 60 sang in the choral union, and 160 were served supper. Programs started at 2 30 P M and 8 P M, with Rev. Gerhard E Frost of Decorah, Iowa the principal speaker.
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Estherville
Lost Island Church
Choral Union
Gerhard E.frost
Decorah
Iowa
Thirty-One Seniors To Be Graduated On May 18
Graettinger high school prepares for graduation with 31 seniors. Events include the junior senior banquet at Emmetsburg Country Club, baccalaureate May 15 at the high school, and commencement May 18. Speeches by Rev. Earnest W. Quam and H W Saunders. Valedictorian Virgil Westfall and salutatorian Wilma Dulin. Class officers Wanita Knutsen, Einer Appel, Clara Mae Schaeller. Flowers, colors, motto listed.
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Graettinger High School
Emmetsburg Country Club
Earnest W. Quam
First Lutheran Church
Grachtinger
Will
H.W. Saunders
Dept. of Sociology
University of Iowa
Ruth D. Andersen
Einer Appel
Virginia Blsgard
Mavis I
Bonesa
Margaret R. Christiansen
Rosella L. Duhn
Wilma B. Duhn
Joan P. Fink
Opal L. J
Clara Mae. Schealler
Dorothy Mae Thomsen
Darlene Thompson
Shirley M. Thompson
Gloria Mavis Tonderum
Virgil 2. Wastfall
Mary Lane Herkeig
Wilma Dulin
Wanita Knutsen
Clara Mae Ischaeller
Robert Prather
Dorothy M. Thomason
Virgil Westfall
Ten Year Old Hurt In Farm Machinery Accident
Bernie Kulow, 10, daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Kulow of Emmetsburg formerly Graettinger, suffered a leg injury when farm machinery overturned pinning her leg. no bones broken. Dr J L Van Gorden, Emmetsburg and Minneapolis physician, has died. Mrs Luchsinger remains seriously ill at Holy Family Hospital with condition worsening. family hopes for recovery.
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Bernie Kulow
Bernie
Fred Kulow
Emmetsburg
Graettinger
Remains Of Clarion Christiansen Will Arrive Friday
The remains of Marine Private Clarion Christiansen, son of Mr and Mrs A C Christiansen, will arrive in Grachtinger Friday morning. The military funeral is to be held under the auspices of the Nelson Christiansen post of the American Legion.
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Clarion Christiansen
A. C. Christiansen
Grachtinger
Nelson-Christiansen
Ameri
Ex service men urged to wear uniforms at Marine funeral
The community asks ex service men to wear their uniforms for the funeral of Marine Private Clarion Christiansen at First Lutheran church on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Pastor Quam will officiate with assistance from Rev. Bobi. Burial in South Walnut cemetery. Family members travel from Chicago Sioux City and New Mexico for the service.
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Clarion Christiansen
Can Legion
First Lutheran
B W. Quam
Wm. G. Bobi
Graettinger
Christiansen
South Walnut Cemetery
Fern Thomson
Clavion
Chicago
Raymond Igon
Anthony
New Mexico
Arnold Christiansen
Sioux City
Weather Report Describes Unseasonably Warm Days
The report notes Tuesday reached 92 degrees in Graetlinger and near 90 by noon Wednesday. Homes with storm windows felt heat Tuesday night as a high wind persisted for days. Rain forecasts failed and another prediction suggested rain Wednesday night. Motatura is needed.
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Graettinger
Margaret Christiansen Returns To School After Illness
Margaret Christiansen of Bath recovers from illness and returns to class, with classmates pleased by her speedy return. Catholic Ladies Aid changes church cleaning date to Wednesday May 11 from May 18, with cleaning from 1 to 2 pm and calls for many members to attend.
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Margaret Christiansen
Bath
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Phoenix
W. C. Foster
Arizona
Catherine Simis
A. H. Mills
Iowa City Hospital
University Hospital
Alvin Garrelts
Nebraska
Platte River
Petty
I. Dale Larson
IL Gradlinger H. S
Bani
Co-Op Grain Co
Rally and Choral Union
J. L. van Gorden
Minneapolis
Luchsinger
Dolores Ann Galleger
J. P. Gallegar
Cedar Repids
Mercy Hospital School of Nursing
Deg Moines
St. Ambrose Cathedral
Miss Galleger
J. J. Sullivan
John Galleger
William D. Rasmussen
Ames
Wm. D. Rasmussen
W. A. Rasmussen
Walt Grange
Kimmeralburg
Hazel Barringer
Victor Kruel
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