Evergreens Triumph Over Arnolds Park in Graettinger
Graettinger Evergreens defeated Arnolds Park 26 to 7 at Evergreen Field on Sunday. Heavy hitting and solid fielding highlighted the day with Kermit Reeves leading Graettinger’s batting and John Reeves, Kenneth McCombs, and H Peterson among the pitchers and fielders. Donati McCombs was out with a sprained ankle. The Merchants lost 15 to 6 to Gamble Robingen of Estherville after a tough first inning. Next Sunday the Evergreens travel to Dickens while plans for a late-June field day and community cooperation are noted.
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Graettinger Evergreens
Arnolds Park
Evergreen Field
Graettinger
Graaettinger
Kermit Reeves
Gruettinger
John Reeves
Kenneth McCombs
H. Peterson
R. Luchsinger
Ole Luchsinger
Cecil Jones
Jack Weaver
Clem Martin
Mills
Johnson
Mitchell
Donati McCombs
Weaver
Brown
Graettinger Merchants
Gamble Ktobingen
Estherville
Merchants
B. Schaney
M. Petersen
D. Miller
K. Medin
C. Banstead
J. Fish
H. Brady
M. Young
R. Rasmussen
Ganding
Pseche Yi
Steam
Willy
Evergreens
Conservaton League
Dickens
Dr Simonsen Opens Chiropractic Office in Graettinger
Dr Simonsen, a Graettinger native and Palmer school graduate, opens an office over the Bob Sim market in Graettinger ready to begin practice next Monday. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Simonsen and formerly graduated from Graettinger High School. The Times wishes him success in this new location.
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Dr. Simonsen
Graettinger
R. H. Simonsen
Palmer School
Davenport
Bob Sim
Simonsen
Simon Simonsen
Graettinger Igh School
Davenport School
Court House Hours Summer Schedule in Emmetsburg
Starting June first the court house offices in Emmetsburg will close at noon on Saturdays. Emmetsburg attorneys offices also close Saturday afternoons during summer months. The schedule is in effect June July and August.
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Emmetsburg
Hanes
Perfect Attendance Highlight at Twelve Mile Lake No 8
Charles Christianson achieved a perfect attendance record for the past year at Twelve Mile Lake No 8. Joan Christansen and Linda Nielsen also posted perfect spelling records, showcasing student excellence in core subjects.
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Twelve- Mile Lake No. 8
Charles Christianson
Joan Christansen
Linda Nielsen
Bank to Close Friday for Memorial Day Observance
Bank will be closed all day Friday May 80 for Memorial Day observance. Government offices and some services may be affected. customers advised to plan deposits and inquiries accordingly.
Mass Hours Change at Catholic Church on Sundays
The Catholic Church will adjust Sunday mass times to 7:80 and 9:30 a m. These updated hours apply to all Sunday services moving forward.
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Catholi
L. M. Heuertz Survives Firetruck Accident in Los Angeles
L. M. Heuertz of the Los Angeles fire department was badly bruised but escaped death after a ladder pin broke while he stood on a fire truck at one o clock Tuesday morning. He was thrown about 20 feet and slid on the pavement. no bones or internal injuries were found. Heuertz is the brother in law of the Times publisher and his wife Kathryn Sullivan is a former Miss Sullivan.
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L. M. Heuertz
Los Angeles
Heuertz
Heuertza
the Times
Kathryn Sullivan
Estherville Station Man Fatally Crushed By Gravel Truck
Clyde Wilder, 4 p m accident at his service station on South Ninth Street in Estherville killed when he fainted and fell in front of the back wheels of a loaded gravel truck. Driver Carl Higgins stopped after noticing the bump and said Wilder appeared unwell. Coroner O H Miller ruled death accidental with crushing of the head by the truck. no inquest.
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Estherville
O. H. Miller
Higgins
Wilder
Graettinger Horn Quartet Surges At National Competition
The Graettinger high school French horn quartet finished fourth at the national magic contest in St Paul ten days ago. Members Mary Evelyn Fogde Shirley Whiteside Ruth Young and Jana McDonald helped the group place among state winners at Sioux City. The Times congratulates the girls on their state title and national showing and wishes them continued success next year.
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Graettinger High School
St. Paul
N Times
Mary Evelyn Fogde
Shirley Whiteside
Ruth Young
Jana McDonald
Sioux City
Times
Subscribers respond in record numbers to state ments
A large wave of readers have replied to the recent subscription statements, with many expressing appreciation and intent to continue or renew. The messages reflect strong reader support and engagement across the subscriber base.
Eighth Grade Exercises Held Thursday Night
The eighth grade commencement at the high school auditorium May 22 featured processional by Miss Anna Lou Reeves and remarks by Rev. M Mandsager. Sixteen graduates received diplomas as Supt. Kyle Jones presented certificates and Mr. Spies spoke on the spoon award tradition.
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Anna Lou Reeves
M. Mandsager
First Lutheran Church
Dolores Paulsen
Merlin Mandsager
Carmelitta Sevdy
Ruth Wikert
Beverly Jones
Ruth Frick
Wm. G. Bohi
Methodist Church
Supt
Kyle Jones
Ruolph Spies
Board of Education
Spies
Caroline Maurstad
Donald Christensen
Gerald Clayton
Naomi Cushman
John Daten
Ruth Friel
Lorena Frye
Dolores Kathman
Lois Kerr Merlin Mandsager
Deloris Paulsen
Carmelitta Sevily
Harold Strain
Samuel Young
the Times
Gilbaugh Sale of Household Goods Saturday May 31
The late Mrs. A B Gilbaugh’s personal property will be sold at auction in Graettinger on Saturday May 31 starting at two o’clock. M F Gilbaugh conducts auction at the residence two blocks east and three north of the Rock Island depot. A complete list appears in this week’s Times. Grodland Reeves are auctioneers. Graettinger State Bank is clerk.
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A. B. Gilbaugh
Graettinger
M. F. Gilbaugh
Rock Island
Grod+land & Reeves
Graettinger State Bank
Home Front California Returnees from Lind See California
Melville and Virgil Olson and Martin Helgeson arrived from Lind California on Monday. They had worked there a year or more. Bob O'Neill who had been with them has joined the army and is at Fort Sill Oklahoma.
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Melville
Virgil Olson
Martin Helgeson
Lindsay
California
Bob O'Neill
Graettinger Market Report May 29 1941
Market details show corn prices and egg values with various poultry and butter quotes. Entries include eggs at No 2 and straight run, state brand butter around 38 cents, heavy hens 4 5 pounds at 18 cents, leghorns and other hens 14 cents.
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Graettinger
Thureday
Two Marriages In Graettinger Area This Week
Loren Luchsinger and Lois Rustad wed at Lakefield Minnesota in a five o clock Sunday ceremony at the Norwegian Lutheran parsonage using the single ring service. Roberta Margaret Baas and Delbert M Bates tied the knot at Sergeant Bluff Iowa on May 24 1941 with Bates teaching in Graettinger High School. Both couples plan to reside in Graettinger and Graettinger residents congratulated the newlyweds.
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Luchsinger
Rustac
Lois Rustad
Lewis C. Rustad
Wal-lingford
Loren Luchsinger
L. RR. Luchsinger
Wallingford
Ineal High School
Bess
NMG
Singer
Triryg
Bates—Saas
Roberta Margaret Baas
Phillip Baas
Sergeant Bluff
Towa
Delbert M. Bates
Lake Preston
South Dakota
Graettinger
Times
Mrs. Bates
Fine Red Cross Display At Sevold’s Furniture Store
Sevold’s furniture store window features 24 children’s dresses and knitted goods ready for shipment to Emmetsburg and then England. Graettinger ladies crafted the garments and volunteers thank them for hours of labor.
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Red Cross
Sevold’s
Sevold
Emmetsburg
England
Graettinger
Johnsons Buy Home in Humboldt Town
Mr and Mrs Andy Johnson purchased a fine home at Humboldt. Mr Johnson is employed in a Chevrolet garage in Humboldt. The Johnsons plan to reside there for many years and they express appreciation for the town and its people.
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Andy Johnson
Humboldt
Johnson
Johnsons
Rain Graces Graettinger After Dry Spell
Graettinger received beneficial rainfall Monday and Tuesday aiding parched soil as moisture levels improved after a prolonged dry period.
Gone With the Wind Opens at Grachtinger Theatre
Grachtinger theatre presents Gone With the Wind starting Thursday afternoon and running through Saturday night with one matinee and one evening show daily. Fans who saw it already are eager for a repeat viewing and locals are urged to attend.
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Grachtinger Theatre
Nels Nelsen Secures Estherville to Emmetshure Mail Contract
Estherville papers report Nels Nelsen Graettinger has won the star route mail contract from Estherville to Emmetshure. He will depart Estherville at six oclock each evening and deliver mail to Kinsetshure, with no mail on the return trip to Graettinger.
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Estherville
Nels Nelsen
Graettinger
Emmetshure
Kinsnetshure
Lawrence Johnson Killed In Crash Tuesday Night
Lawrence Johnson, about 380, was killed in an auto accident Tuesday night near Pequot Minnesota. He was son of Mr. and Mrs. L Johnson, residing in Pequot. No further details are available at this time.
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Lawrence Johnson
M. J. Jotson
Pequot
Minnesota
Wayy
Worl
Grayttinger
M. L. Johnson
Tohnas
Returned To California After Visit With Graettinger Friends
Mrs A d Johnson and Mrs J H Gammon left for California Sunday morning after visiting Graettinger friends. They had stopped in Vloria then Graettinger, and on the way home they called on EK C Kent family at Indianola.
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A. d. Johnson
J. H. Gammon
California
Gammon
Graettinger
Mrs. Johnson
Vloria
Vomng
EK. C. Kent
Indianola
Marble Tourney For Graettinger Boys Planned
Local residents plan a marble tournament in Graettinger for boys 16 and under. Meeting at the marble grounds near the water tower Saturday at four in the afternoon to discuss plans and assess local talent. Includes town and country youths.
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Graettinger
Local Soldier Riner Jensen Returns From Ft Sill
Riner Jensen arrived home from Ft Sill Oklahoma on Wednesday morning without a discharge from the army. He spent four weeks in the hospital unable to stand the marching. A special shoe was provided but he required four weeks of treatment. He enjoyed army life and is disappointed unable to continue service.
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Riner Jensen
Ft. Sill
Oklahoma
Einer
Hostital
Install New Pastor At Wallingford Sunday
Rev Lenard Hinderaker will be installed as pastor of Wallingford and Immanuel churches on Sunday June 1 with services at 10 30 A M in Wallingford and a later service at Immanuel, District President Dr Larson Story City officiating. He comes from La Crosse Washington succeeding Rev Peder Nordaletten who resigned last summer. Rev A K Gaard Cylinder has substituted.
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Lenard Hinderaker
Wallingford
Immanuel
Immanuel Church
Larson
Story City
L. G. Hinderaker
la Crosse
Washington
Peder Nordaletten
Memorial Day Observed in Graettinger With Patriotic Program
Memorial day ceremonies will be held Friday May 30 in Graettinger with a parade forming at the high school grounds at 9 00 am. Service members students and others will gather at the school for a 9 00 am grave service and prayer by Rev M Mandsager. The Legion program at the Legion hall begins 9 30 am with prayers colors retirement music and addresses by Rev A P Schuldt and Vanca Knutsen followed by a mixer quartet and a Gettysburg Address.
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Graattinger
FP. Schuldt
Emmetsburg
Wm. G. Bohic
Navy Sends Off Local Boys in Service Flight
Leo Young son of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Young left for Des Moines to join the U S navy. Brohet Murray son of Mr. and Mrs. David Murray and three Gradlinger brothers previously joined the navy. Quarantine ends soon and they expect to enter Paradise. The Times extends best wishes to all in the service for honorable, successful careers.
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NAVY
Leo Young
R. M. Young
Des Moines
U. S. Navy
Damar M Urray
David Murray
Misses Kern and Lillian Jensen Board For California
Left for California Friday daughters of Mr and Mrs Carl Jensen. They plan to remain there for some time. One has been teaching school and the other is a nurse.
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California
Kern
Lillian Jensen
Carl Jensen
Major Operation For Mrs George At Emmetsburg
Mrs George underwent two major surgical operations at Emmetsburg hospital this morning. Local friends sincerely hope for her early and complete recovery.
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George
Emmetsburg
St Paul Church to Enlarge Graettinger Lutheran Parish
St Paul Lutheran in Graettinger plans a cruciform renovation to enlarge the church. The chancel moves back 24 feet, transepts add eight feet wider than the present width, with gothic arches and a churchly, reverent atmosphere. Construction begins soon after unanimous approval.
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St. Paul 'Dutheran
Graettinger
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Luther League
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Carl Higgins
Gilbaugh
M. Batey
Sargeant Butt
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