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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1956

Page

4

Religious notices from Immaculate Conception and area churches

A dense local notice page lists services for Immaculate Conception, Wallingford Lutheran, Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran, First Lutheran and Lost Island Lutheran, St. Pauls Lutheran, and Walnut Church. It details masses, confirmations, choir rehearsals, catechism and Sunday School schedules, seasonal Bible camp announcements, and social events such as weddings and showers, with names of pastors, hostesses, and parish groups.

A.m Sorensen's Arlee Osher Sylvia Berge Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Lost Island Martin Norris Lost Island Church Council First Lutheran Church Parlora Mirlvin Joyce Chrestansen

Methodist Church Installation of Officers Service

Rev J A Amundsen D D will install church officers at 2 p m Sunday After the service Sunday school begins at 9 30 and morning worship at 10 30 A M

Circle Bille Cirelys Gary Jensen George Crown Frank Jacobsen Otto Appel Ho J. Jorgensen John Nissen Town Church

Graduates Roll Continues With Class Diploma List

The feature presents the class roll for graduates continuing on page 1, naming Allan Ray Bartets Eleanor EB Beck Norma Lea Bortint Paul A Bonstead Patricia Ann Christensen Velda Mae Ditsworth Karen G Eldridge Desores Marie Galbraith Dennis R Graettinger Darry G Henrickson Willard R Herke Jacquelyn Kay Howell Donald L Jacobson Marcolla B Jensen Martyn Jean Johnson Paul J Kirkegaard Marjee Ann Kuyper Elizabeth Lundgren Karen A Manchester John M Peterson Lowelll Platter Gregory John Rogge Joan M Schnell Hugh Edward Thompson Judy E Thorson Theresa Ann Tindall Linda Sharon Tonderum Carol Janette Torreson Gene Lowell Twalt Nona Ann Wikert Richard Dean Wolfe.

Allan Ray Bartets Eleanor Eb, Beck Norma Lea Bortint Paul A Bonstead Patricia Ann Christensen Velda Mae Ditsworth Karen G Eldridge Desores Marie Galbraith Dennis R. Graettinger Darry G Henrickson Willard R, Herke Jacquelyn Kay Howell Donald L. Jacobson Marcolla B. Jensen Martyn Jean Johnson Paul J. Kirkegaard Marjee Ann Kuyper Elizabeth, and Lundgren Karen A. Manchester John M., Peterson Lowelll Platter Gregory John Rogge Joan M. ‘Schnell Hugh Edward Thompson Judy E. Thorson Theresa Ann Tindall Linda Sharon Tonderum Carol Janette Torreson Gene Lowell Twalt Nona Ann Wikert Richard Dean Wolfe

Graettinger Grabs Distance Title in District Track Meet

Paul Bonstead won the football throw with a 208 ft 11 in effort at Aurelia district track, setting a new record and earning state qualification. Teammates Ward Sohn Peterson and Colbert Jensen placed fifth and sixth in sprint events, while coach Jack Schemmel leads the Graettinger thinclads. The state meet heads to Amea next Saturday. Forty four Graettinger FFA members toured 49 farms on May 8 to study projects including beef, dairy, sheep, hogs, corn, oats, and soybeans, with a High Lake picnic lunch and Arnie Masters of Graettinger Grain Co. accompanying the group on the 100 mile-plus trip.

Paul Bonstead Aurelia Paul Graettinger Thinclady Ward Sohn Peterson Colbert Jensen Graettinger Jack Schemmel Amea FFA Graetlinger High Lake Arnie Masters Graettinger Grain Co

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Don Bisgårid Joins Firefighting Sodor Group From Grad linger

Don Bisgårid son of Mr and Mrs Arnold Bisgårid of Grad linger helped fight New Mexico forest fires. He is taking a one week guided missile and radar course at Fort Bliss Texas. The family received a phone call on Sunday evening May 6. He noted 92 degree heat and expects to be home on leave around August.

Don Bisgaarid Arnold Bisgaard Gradlinger New Mexico Don Ft Bliss Texas Arnald Bisgaards

Peace Officers Meet in Palo Alto County Town Hall

Graettinger peace officers hosted the Palo Alto county peace officers on Tuesday night with over 22 officers from county towns, Sheriff Dick Miler Deputy Sheriff Jim Bisenius and County Attorney Jay Duhigg present, plus Mayor Thomsen marshals Albert Jensen and Jerry Weber and former marshal Wm Blom. Dr C A Shiley of Graettinger named Palo Alto county chairman of the State University of Iowa Dads Association. Membership in the association stands at 1355.

Grachtinger Palo Alto County Dick Miler Jim Bisenius Jay Duhigg Thomsen Albert Jensen Jerry Weber Wm. Blom Graettinger Shiley Iowa U. Dad's Association C. A. Shiley Palo Alto State University of Iowa Dad's Association

Wilretta McConnell Candidate for Roller Queen

Wilretta McConnell daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm McConnell of Cirenettinger is named as a candidate for Roller Queen at the Jackson rink in Emmetsburg. She attends Graettinger High School and is listed among rivals for the title.

Wilretta McConnell Wm. McConnell Cirenettinger Jackson Emmetsburg Wilretta Graettinger High School

Carl Sevatson Dies at Estherville

Carl E. Sevatson, 76, lifelong Estherville resident, died Sunday morning at Ulmer Rent Home after hospitalization. Survived by six sisters including Bertha Wigton and Ima Anderson, three brothers Martin, Steve, and Louis, plus numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Wallingford Lutheran Church.

Carl E. Sevatson Estherville Ulmer John Bertha) Wigton Bmunielaw Wash Q. J Imma) Anderson Wallingford Marvin Gena) Miller Sumner Anna) Pecor San Diego Calif Lena Sevatson Alma Peterson Issberville Martin Balmer Steve Carson, Ill Louis Niecrs Wallingford Lutheran Church

Graettinger FFA Chapter Receives $25 Stock Share

At a special Graettinger FFA meeting on Friday May 11 the chapter room presented one $25 share of class A common stock in the Farmers Coop Grain Co. P J Duus pres of the board and Arnold Masters manager handed the certificate to FFA members. Bob Reeves pres accepted the stock on behalf of the FFA members.

Graettinger F.F.A P. J. Duus Farmers Coop Grain Co Arnold Masters Bob Reeves

Pirates Bonstead Fans Prevail in Sub-Regional Clash

Bonstead struck out 17 Remsen batters as two walks in the first and seventh frames troubled Remsen. Remsen managed only three hits. Bonstead and Kirkegaard teamed for the win, while Galles Schroeder Nacke and Harpenau took the loss. The Graettinger Pirates secured a 1 run decision over George High School in the opening round sub.

Bonstead Remsen Pirates Kirkegaard Galles Schroeder Nacke Harpenau Graettinger Pirates George High School

Pirates sweep George with Burg dominant mound effort

Tom Burg pitched a complete game two hit victory for the Pirates Monday at the George diamond, fanning 12. Paul Kirkegaard caught. Graettinger scored first on Reeves, Burg homered? actually Burg's single produced the run, George tied in the fourth, Pirates exploded for four in the fifth on two George errors and three hits, final line Graettinger 5 runs 6 hits 3 errors, George 1 run 2 hits 4 errors.

Tom Burg Pirates Paul Kirkegaard Gractt Inger Reeves Kirkegaard George Burg Pirate Jesperson Bartels Murray Graettinger

Pirates win district title at Arnolds Park in baseball final

Graettinger defeats Highview 4-1 in the first round then beats Arnolds Park 7-3 to claim the district championship. Graettinger pitcher Gary Masters held Arnolds Park in check after a tense third inning, with Burg and Kirkegaard behind the plate and Jimmy Christensen delivering key defensive plays.

Pirates Highview Messure Arnolds Park Gracttinger Graettinger Burg Kirkegaard Paul Bonstead Gary Masters Mastera Pirate Jimmy Christensen

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Sa News Nn 7 al Wallingford Lutheran C. B Assam Hostessen Mmes Jens Rasmussen Stan Richey Nordein Peterson Ilsie Gunderson Gefford Osher Amos Egeland Henry Lofbiom Light Bearer's Mission Society Mines Ivan Cook Arnold M. Olson Carrol Charlson Harold Howard Vernon Johnson Carrol Charigan Howard Mitchell Sorengen First Lutheran Paul G. Tolo Ruth Circle Mabel Iverson Luther League Center Circle of Carl B. Jensen Synodical Mission Walnut Church Faith Gabrielsen Marilyn Masters Gary Tenborg Karen Reeves Brian Duus Rodney Thim Jack Sturgeon Bay California Van Wilretta M’connell Carl Sevatson Cudahy Weiners U. S. Prime POLAR Hio
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