Senior Class Play Friday Evening Was Splendid
The senior class play Double Disposary was performed to a full house at the high school auditorium amid good audience reception despite bad weather. Cast, costumes, staging, and lighting drew praise. directed by Miss Ann McManus. The plot unfolds in Dr Carruthers clinic at a rural New York retreat during June over three days, with Old Mill Players taking over the clinic during the doctor’s vacation. Read Potter as Dr Carruthers and Melvin Doerning as Markham Carruthers led a strong cast. other notable performers included John Jorgensen, Richard Herum, Margaret Cameron, and Lenor Clemenson. Interludes featured vocal and instrumental solos by Joyce Hauenstein, Marjorie Rasmussen, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann McManus
Dr. Carruthers
Read Potter Annd
Doetor
Markham Carruthers
Melvin Doerning
John Jorgensen
Tate Smithers
Old Mill Players
Miss Lenor Clemenson
Sarah Crenshaw
Cristobal
Chris) Crenshaw
Chris
Valois Jensen
Joyce Hauenstein
Kreul
Marjorie Rasmussen
Chase
Donald McWilliams
Bonnie Jenkins
Girres Files Candidacy for Democratic Sheriff Nomination
Emmetsburg man Joe Girres announces his bid for the Democratic nomination for sheriff in the June primaries. A married father of three, he served over five years on the Emmetsburg police force and spent two years overseas during the recent war. His brother Arnold Girres is also a local figure. His primary opponent is Sheriff Tom McCaffrey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Girres
Emmersburg
Girres
Emmetsburg
Arnold Girres
Tom McCaffrey
Estherville Visitor Mrs Suss Noted Yesterday
Mrs. Ted Suss was an Estherville visitor yesterday, stopping at local shops and greeting residents during her brief stay in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Suss
Estherville
Confirmation to Be Held May 15 at Immaculate Conception
Coadjutor Bishop Thomas L. Soa of Sioux City will administer the sacrament of confirmation at Immaculate Conception church by Gracttinger on Wednesday May 15 at 3 o clock in the afternoon. Bishop Noa was recently named coadjutor bishop of Sioux City. Rev. Father D. Kk Hurley attended the consecration. Rev. Walher J. d. Keane of Esther ville gave two splendid sermons on Estherville radio last Sunday. The high mass at St Patrick's church was broadcast with exceptional choir singing. High mass will be broadcast again on Sunday May 19 at 11:00 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas L. Soa
Sioux City
Noa
D. Kk. Hurley
Walher J. d. Keane
Estherville
St. Patrick’s Church
LaSalette Seminary
Hollinger ordained to priesthood at St Vibiana's May 4 1946
William J Hollinger son of Mrs J A Hollinger of 7427 South Hobart Boulevard Los Angeles was ordained to the Catholic priesthood by Archbishop Cantwell at St Vibiana's Cathedral on May 4 1946 The celebration of his first solemn mass followed at St Raphael's Church at 10 01 am A reception for the young priest's family was held at their home from 2 00 to 4 50 pm The Times notes the long friendship between Father Hollinger and Father Sullivan and their shared St Raphael's parish background
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J. Hollinger
J. A. Hollinger
Hobart Boulevard
Los Angeles
California
John J. Cantorwell
Diocese of
St. Vibiana
Father Hollingers
St. Raphael's
John K. Flanagan
Milward J. Sullivan
Melvin Young
Wm. P. Russell
Times
Father Flanagan
Father Russell
Edward Sullivan
Grachtinger
Bill” Hollinger
St. John's
Camarillo
Wm. Hollinger
St. Raphael's Parish
Father Hollinger
Hassell Farm Sale Draws Large Attendance
Joe Hassell held a farm sale on Saturday with strong turnout. The Hassell family from Ottawa conducted the sale and returned there early in the week. Vincent Hassell and his daughters Maxine and Marlys joined Mr and Mrs Hassell for the trip back to Ottawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Hassell
Graettinger Man Suffers Weak Spell and Head Injury
Martin Laughlin of Graettinger collapsed Saturday afternoon, struck his head on a car bumper and was unconscious for a time. Dr. Mc Manus attended him. Laughlin’s heart was described as quite weak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Laughlin
Graettinger
Dr. McManus
Mr. Lausehlin
Ritzman couple enjoy Oklahoma City stay and local scenes
Mrs A W Ritzman writes from Oklahoma City that she and Mr Ritzman are enjoying their visit. The weather has been a trifle cool. Strawberries have been a home crown delicacy for the past couple of weeks. The Ritzmans take interest in Grachingter and their friends here and they enjoy the Times each week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Ritzman
Oklahoma City
Mr. Ritzman
Ritzmans
Grachtinger
Bank to Close May 15 for District Meeting
The Groetliger State rank and all county banks will close all day Wednesday May 15 for a bankers and employees district group meeting. May 15 also marks the fishing season opening, though the date was not chosen for that purpose. Mrs Th T Nane and daughter Miss Gudrid visited relatives and friends at Estherville on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groetliger State
Th. T. Nane
Miss Gudrid
Estherville
Catholic Church Drives May 12 Canned Food Drive
Community drives on Mother's Day collect canned goods for starving Europe and Asia. Mrs. Walt Hamilton chairs local effort urging churches to form committees to receive and pack tins of milk peanut butter vegetables and fruit. Donations expected to reach several hundred dollars via envelopes and a nationwide campaign approved by church leaders and Pope Pius XII.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt Hamilton
Europe
United States
Asia
Pius X11
War Relief Service
National Catholic Welfare Council
Far East
Immaculate Conception
Frances Crane Weds Emmett E Best in Des Moines Wedding
Frances Crane of Des Moines marries Emmett E Best at the Lutheran church wedding chapel on May 1. The ceremony, attended by relatives and friends, featured nuptial music from Radio WHO and lilies at the altar. The bride, a Drake University student and WHO secretary, and the groom, a Graettinger native with a naval background, were praised by the Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prank Crane
Hunter Avenue
Des Moines
Iowa
Pratees
Emmett By
Best
Ravtlinger
Tawa
S Hn
Lutheran Church
Des Moin
Frederick J. Weerty
Hivau
Marjorie Lewis
Waklo Wheeler
Ken Gfeller
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Veterans’ Administration
Graettinger
The
Times
Hin
Senior class events and play feature in school pages
May events include a junior senior banquet on May 1, Baccalaureate on May 19, and commencement on May 24. A writeup notes the class play Double Exposure performed May 1. In another column, a house fire at the Duhigg residence in Eine metsbure caused extensive damage, with losses over 1000 dollars and unknown cause. Mrs Ledlue, Graettinger, is listed as house keeper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike
Duhigg
A Letter From Home and Local Visits
Charles Hrickson of Dixon writes to the Times about a $2.40 renewal check for the Times and a clipping with a picture of Maude Hamilton from Estherville formerly Graettinger. Mrs Anna McDonald visited St Paul over the weekend to see her aunt Mrs Frank Madigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hrickson
Vey
Anna McDonald
St. Paul
Frank Madigan
Plowing Bee at LeRoy Parker Farm
A week ago Monday neighbors gathered at the LeRoy Parker home in Ostoud to plow 40 acres. Thirteen men with tractors worked in record time while eight ladies prepared a hearty meal. The event was a community effort in friendship. Mr Parker, without a tractor, expressed gratitude to his friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy Parker
Ostoud
Parker
Record Attendance at New Watson Theatre Show
A record attendance marked five days of "The Belly of St. Mary's" at the Watson Theatre with many townspeople returning for a second viewing.
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Watson Theatre
St. Mary's
Flower sale at Hansen's Hardware for Mother's Day
Members of the Methodist church will conduct a flower sale at Hansen's Hardware in Grad e Friday and Saturday. All kinds of flowers for Mother's Day will be on sale. Cordial invitation extended to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansens Store
Youn Weoples Epi
Hansen's Hardware
Mathea
Philip Johnson residence remodel at Graettinger Nursery
A new residence at the Graettinger Nursery is being remodeled and enlarged by a New Resede Contractor J crew led by workmen near Andresen. The Philip Johnson house will be transformed into a very nice home by early July as Mr and Mrs Jolison move from the farm. George and Johnsen families already relocated a school house to the Nursery and will join the project.
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Wce
Ake Andresen
Philip Johnson
Graettinger
WS. George
Johnsen
Ayrshire Team To Play GHS Here Friday
Craettine Ger High School boys added victories in a season marked by tough games. Lancaster, McCombs and Prick each tallied in a 4-1 win over Ponce Rock, while Fenton’s strong offense edged them 15-7 despite 11 hits. Don Williams hit a three-run homer as Terril beat GHS 9-5, with Reed Potter leading locals in a 4-for-4 day. Final 46 season game vs Ayrshire is Friday.
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Craettineger High School
Whittemore
Raing
Ponce Rock
Lancaster
Mel Combs
Prick
Fenton
Davil Baumgartner
McCombs
McWilliams
Young
Richard
Phillip Werum
Potter
Semtan
Resentation Academy of
Hoya
Terril
Core of
Abe
Jagals
Terril Lads
Terris
Gravttinger
GHS Boys
Glazier
Foearls
Frank Young
Ao Nice Gingle
Richard Heron
Herb Lancaster
Don Williams
Reed Potter
Frick
Young Wer
Patter
Glagier
Ayrshire
Maurice Sandvig Killed in Auto Crash
A radio report states Maurice Sandvig twenty of Marengo Town was killed in an early morning auto accident while returning from a dance. The incident also mentions Mawrive and a student horse killed. details were not yet released. Maurice was the eldest son of Murlanl Sandgig and often visited Graettinger at the home of his grandparents Mr and Mrs Sindvig.
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Yadio
Maurice Sandvig
Marengo
I Dance
Mawrive
Maurice
Murlanl Sandgig
Graettinger
Gransparents
Mrs. San Sindvig
Ruthven to Open League Ball Season Here Next Sunday
Ruthven's baseball team travels to Graettinger for the opening league game next Sunday afternoon, with both teams fresh from a practice session. The Palo Alto County league includes nine teams: Graettinger Ruthven Mallard West Bend Rodman Havelock Webb Marathon and Kimbersburg. A full schedule will be printed soon and opening-day pairings are listed. Meeting of the Craettinger Athletic Club set for May 16 at City Hall. Two new school buses ordered and financing arranged. A fire loss prompts community chicken shower and relief gifts for Mrs. Mamie McGlothlin's family.
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Graettinger
Lom Set
Ruther
Sharp
Schedutert Loate
Uthyver
Gractlinger
Ruthven Tean
Gracttinger
Giles
Ruthven
Migda
Palo Alto County Baseball League
Mimmersburg
Farlowe
Mallied
West Bend
Rodman
Havelock
Webb
Marathon
Kimmersburg
Mallard
Emmetshure
Redman
Reelin
Harmetshure
Craettinger Athletic Club
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Wm. J. Hollinger
Mass
Catholic Church
China
Ib Trice
Cermanry Bee
Reece
Baeeter
Ungary
Iba
Vatican
Uy National Committee
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Philippines
Roumania
Yugoslavia
Frances Crane
Emmett E. Best
D. C. Barringer
GHS
J. P. Walmer
Wettimer
Aupruat
Tich Vasey
Mamie McGlothlin
Menlo
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