May snow memory and odd newspaper tidbits
In response to a information query Mrs. Andrew Nelson recalls a May 28 1947 snowstorm that blanketed corn gardens and flowers. she notes it did not freeze and caused little damage as it was her birthday. The piece also mentions typing test sentences and light local notes including a Mother’s Day reminder and a quirky item about Japan’s divorce rate. Milwaukee Braves fans visit the Times office during a local tour.
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Andrew Nelson
Nelson
Japan
Milwaukee Braves
Louie Montgomery
Paul Donovan
Milwaukee
Times Office
Weekend crowd packs stadium for opening day
In Des Moines the Conservation Commission notes two pun incidents drawing attention. A crow owl joke and a dog joke amuse readers while the Iowa county board of supervisors gains a new gavel and book ends from Bear Creek bridge remains. Rodney Lingle, one year old of Denison, was hospitalized after kerosene ingestion.
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Conservation Commission
Des Moines
Iowa County Board of Supervisors
Fred Voightmann
Bear Creek
Rodney
Ramon Lingle
Denison
Observer Walter Rabe Recognized for Decade of Weather Service
Observer Walter Rabe of Bell Plaine has long served as a volunteer weather observer. The weather bureau recently cited his ten years of service, noting his dedication to collecting data as a hobby and his contribution to local meteorological records.
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Walter Rabe
Bell Plaine
The
Weather Bureau
Local Clergy and Officials Named in County Directory
The list includes numerous pastors and community leaders such as Matt Brown County Superintendent of Schools and Rev. John Amundsen of Maynard Methodist Church. Others named are Immaculate Conception, St. Pauls Lutheran, Our Savior's Lutheran, and South Walnut Church clergy along with Supt. Co. Home and J. E. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt. Co. Home
Matt Brown County Superintendent of Schools
J. E. Smith
St. Paul's Lutheran and South Walnut Church
Arthur W. Berenson
Gospel for All Men, Not Just Some People
A May 13 1956 sermon argues the Gospel is for all, not a select group. It recalls Cornelius and Gentiles, urges churches to drop prejudice, and notes contemporary white churches often resist missions or welcome diverse believers. It cites Billy Graham and numerous examples across races and classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius
Jerusalem
Simon Peter
Jesus
Russia
Billy Graham
Cambridge University
Senior class list and notices from Graettinger High
A May 7 1981 Graettinger Iowa page lists senior class members led by Gladys Bratrud secretary treasurer and valedictorian Marian George with salutatorian Verna Grodland. It notes a cold Tuesday after a Monday ice event. local PTA Mothers Day observance at Mrs A H Henningsens home May 19 and several local family trips and a garage equipment auction May 12. Also mentions John Doty killed in an auto accident near Emmetsburg and Selmar Nelson recovering from illness. An ad promotes Itch Me Not for relief of skin itch with 40 cent price.
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Grachtinger High School
Gladys Bratrud
Gilbert W. Christiangson
Clarence BR. Doeming
Elizabeth V. Doyle Allene Duffy
Marian George
Verna R. Grodland
Cecil E. Jane Trygver
Larsen Elmer L. Petersen
Helen M. Reidy
Kurt R. Spies
Loretta M. Swift Alys
John Doty
C. P. Jengen
Graet- Unger
Emmetsburg
Selmar Nelson
Fallon Creamery
Labor Day Meeting Ordered After Commercial Club
Monday updates note dust not as bad as prior storms with high wind in the day and heavy rain at night. Chairman Charley Jonsen has called a Labor Day meeting for Monday evening after the Commercial club session at city hall. Labor Day is less than four months away.
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Charley Jonsen
Notice of Appointment No 4325 in Palo Alto County Iowa
Notice of appointment and qualification as administrator of the estate of Mia James Culligan late of Palo Alto County deceased. Creditors urged to pay immediately and claimants to file with the district court clerk duly authenticated for allowance. Dated April 23 1956. Thos F Moran administrator and Joseph P Hand attorney for estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Iowa
Palo Alto County
Mia
James Culligan
Thos. F. Moran
Joseph P. Hand
Bert R. Anderson
L. W. Frost
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the Graettinger Times
P. T. Cody
Graettinger, Ia
National Epler ° Associati 7
Palo Alto
Emmet
Fenton and Terrill
Albert Suss
Cabinet Shop
Miteno Church OF
Estherville
Orange City
Spencer
Rock Rapids
Spirit Lake
Sibley
Graettinger Business & Professional Directory
Kft Phorkh
Graetsinghr
Emmett County
Gerald Stueve
Edward Duling
Emmetsburg, Iowa
Sucessor
John T. Ryan
C. R. Kitchen
Optometrist
North
C. A. Shiley
Gracttings
K. L. Johnson
Optometrist Vision Specialist
Gardston Hotel
Emmett Martin
Graettinger
Wwlene Jacobson
D. V
Iowa
Directory OF Graeitinger Organizations
del Bake
Woman's Club
Ens
Legion Auxiliary Preal
Edneeey
Inomas Thomson Leo Hughes
Bud Craven
John DeVries
Alan Hersleff
Jena Kirkegaard
Virgil Olesen
Police
Streets & Water
Albert Jensen
Gerald Weber
Robert Murray
Joe Grady
Arthur Anderson CO
Tobin
Owa
Uraetlinger
A. H. Hobson
B. E. Dappen
G. H. Frye
Municipal Light
Melvin Nissen
Sept
F. Shaver
Pres
Mike Weinholzer
Lars Fetersen
OF County
Supervisors
Martin Thompson
Lloyd W. Frost
Richard Miller
Alice Yooh
Dick Love
Mercer Richter
Jay Duhigg
Br. J. BR. Hyde
H. Bargman
Joe Joyew
William Fogarty
Wm. McConnell
A. P. Ricklefs
Immaculate Conception
Father E
Maynard
Methodist Church
John Amundsen
Flist Lutheran and Our Savior’s Lutheran Rev
Paul G. Tolo
Lowa
Terry I. Anderson
Optometrist Emmet CO
Towa
Reinders Bros
Donabue
Rev
C. B
Ted Knudtson
Signs Club
Adolph Spiess
American Legion Mandat
Rebs
BOY Scoursme NO
Beoutmaster
F. V. Coster
Xemationsl & Noisy School
Kenneth J. Foreman
Trange
Foreman
God
Chris Hansen
Jensen Drug Store
Gracttinger
Red Oak
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