Embarrassing Mixup For Leonard Barrett Dinner Invite
Leonard Barrett received a call from Nina inviting him to supper at Nina and Wes Sevdy’s home. He arrived to find the Sevdy couple had already begun their evening when he entered and questioned the caller. Nina confirmed she had asked him to join them, leaving Barrett puzzled by the mixup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gracttinger
Leonard Barrett
Leonard
Nina
Lockerman Barrett
Wes Sevdy
Barrett
Sevdys
Alftter
Nina Sovdy
Nina Langehough
A. I. Langehough
Mothers Day column and town notes from Canada to Des Moines
The piece recounts a playful mix up with a caller from Ontario Nina Langehough and Mrs. Edward Thorson of Sault Ste. Marie, who sought guidance on sending a letter of nomination for Rural Teacher of the Year. It reflects local weather, Queen Elizabeth’s approaching visit preparations, and the scant turnout for summer recreation planning, noting Chas Henningsen’s return as chair with Ray Haag and Cliff Brighton aiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Ontario
Edward Thorson
Sault Ste. Marie
Cora Christopher
Des Moines
Thomson
Fern Christiansen
A. C. Christiansen
Graettinger
Christopher
Collect
Mrs. Thomson
Eve
Ma. Thomson
Tnd
Chas
Henningsen
Richard Brighton
Ray Haag
Cliff Brighton
Drivers License Exams Move Across Towns Weekly
Drivers license exams are scheduled Mondays at Estherville and Grange City. Tuesdays at Emmetsburg. Wednesdays at Spencer. Thursdays at Rock Rapids. Fridays at Spirit Lake. Saturdays mornings at Sibley. Social Security representative visits Emmetsburg courthouse first and third Wednesdays 10 to 3, and Hetherville city hall second and fourth Wednesdays 8 30 to 12 00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Grange City
Emmetsburg
Spencer
Rock Rapide
Spirit Lake
Sibley
Social Security
Emmetsburg Court House
Hetherville
Facing My Sin Lesson May 10 1959
A sermon explains David’s moral reckoning under Nathan showing that even kings are under God’s law. It emphasizes recognizing sin as real, imagining being sinned against, and admitting guilt without excuses, with a call to feel genuine remorse before God and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Nathan
Dr. Forem
St Samual
Bathsheba
Uriah
God
Jace
Local notices and social news from Graettinger area
Dry cleaning opens in James Jacobsen building Mr Hanson of Ucheycdan introduces a new business. Ben Davenport of Sioux Falls to open a radio shop in Graettinger Fahnestock office building. Dr. Burdick dies in Seattle. Dust storm toll and May basket thefts noted. Graettinger high school class of 1934 commencement May 22 at Hanwkeye Theatre with list of graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Hanson
Ucheycdan
James Jacobsen
Mr. Hanson
Jacobsen
Toli Ag
Graettinger State Bank
Emmetsburg
Ben Davenport
Sioux Falls
Graettinger
Fahnestock
A. BE. Burdick
Seattle
Washington
South
South Dakota
Bobby Barringer
Kenneth
Graettinger High School
Hanwkeye
Eileen G. Sullivan
Mabbel Artene Swanson
Kenneth D. Swift
Mabel Francesa Tindall
Harold E. Wikert
Early Fishing Licenses Taken Despite Cold Weather
Local stores report nominal sales of annual fishing permits as winter remains dry and cold. Early license buyers include Eddie Herke, Lean and Rut, Mr and Mrs R W Nanamaker, Richard Brighton, Mr and Mrs Jack Platter, Cap Henderson, F L Baschorner, George Singer, Mr and Mrs Albert Schealler, Max Jamison, Leonard Barrett, and Lars Rierson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed i Herke
Lean and Rut
R. W. Nanamaker
Richard Brighton
Jack Platter
Cap Henderson
F. L. Baschorner
George Singer
Albert Schealler
Max Jamison
Leonard Barrett
Lars Rierson
Local Students Take Merit Test at Gracttinger High
Gracttinger High School students Charles Witt Marvin Egeland Brian Duus and Kay Carter took the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test at 9 am on Tuesday April 28 Principal Mr. Anderson announced. The three hour test measures educational development and college aptitude with emphasis on broad skills rather than factual recall. About 10000 semifinalists will be named next fall and will take a second exam to determine finalists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Witt
Marvin Egeland
Brian Duus
Kay Carter
Gracttinger High School
Anderson
National Merit Scholarship Corporation
Mercy Sisters in Korea 1951 Refugee Clinic Tale
Down Library Lane reports on Sister Maria del Rey and three Maryknoll Sisters who landed in Pusan in 1951 to aid Korean War refugees. They built a lean working team and helped establish Korea’s largest hospital, despite scarce resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercy
Maria del Rey
Korea
Pusan
North Korea
Maryknoll
Handa
John J. Sullivan
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the Graettinger Times
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Palo Alto
Emmet
Fenton and Terris
Alove
Albert Suss
Cabinet
Marj Vandervelde
Marj White
Woneree EF Buei
J. H. Riley
131 Farms Bank
Spencer, Iowa
DR. C
North Éth St
Esthervase
C. A. Shiley
Emmett Martin
Tphone
Olene Jacobson, D.V.M
Iowa
Ted Kenudtson
Owa
Trocklma
Times Office
Wenen
Gabwad Ord
Alan Hershoy Niesex
Tet
Scho
Raettinger
Thomas Thomson
Leo Hughes
John DeVries
Jens Kirkegaard We
Sacecea B Water Depts
Gibert Stueve
Dwayne
Lammers
Francis Heidecker
Ken
Wayne Potter
CIPAL
Eivin Nissen
G. F. Shaver
Pree, Hipen & Lar Peterven
Lot ‘Ade
Martin Thompson
Alma Burns
Richard Miller
Alice Yoch
Melvin Lampoon
Charles Barlow
J. L. Coffey
E. Smith
Community Church Directory
A. M. Conlon
First Lutheran and
Lost Island Lutheran Rev
C. T
Robert Dawson
A. N. Kruse
Optometrist
Weat Main St
G. H. Frye
A. H. Hobson
Terry
Emmet CO
BANK
Gerald Asteuve
Wallingbord
Nerbert Jelivetts
Ayer
Casper
CAP
Nelson Palo Alto County
Cs. Emmetsburg
Newt
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THE
Spea
Kenneth J. Forema
City Library
City Hall
Joyce Hyatt
Bils, Elwood Hyatt
Ruth Annn Bisgaard
Arnold Bisgaard
Graettinger Coop Grain CO
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Cyan State Bank
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