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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1956

Page

4

Immaculate Conception and Lutheran Church Schedules

Weekday masses at 7 a.m. Confession Saturdays 3 00 to 6 00 p m and 7 00 to 8 30 p m Sunday masses at 7 30 and 9 30 a m Choir practice Thursdays 7 30 p m First Lutheran and Lost Island Lutheran share services with specific times for worship, Sunday School, and choir. Vacation Bible School runs through June 8 at Grachtinger School and Lost Island Lutheran Church with a 5 00c milk lunch option.

E. 3. Maynard Lost Island Paul G. Tolo Naomi Emma Christianson First Lutheran First Lutheran Ladies Aid Byron Rolfson Duane Heretm Bertha Axelton Harold Prather Myron Fogde GrachtiInger Public School Lost Island Lutheran Church ST. Paul's Arthur W. Sorensen Town Walnut Church Childran Soc

Mystery Farm Identification Winners Named

Betty Lammers was the first to identify last week's Times mystery farm with Carl Spies following in second. Orval Peterson won a free theatre ticket from the pool of correct identifications. Other readers sharing correct identifications include Mrs. Lester Martinson Betty Masters Glenn Reeves Mrs. Tom Fries Mrs. Leslie Baxter Gene Leonard Mrs. John Nissen Paul Joyce Mrs. Punk Leduc Karen Manchester.

Betty Lammers Times Times Mystery Farm Carl Spies Orval Peterson Lester Martinson Betty Masters Glenn Reeves Tom Fries Leslie Baxter Gene Leonard John Nissen Paul Joyce Punk Leduc Karen Manchester

Wallingford Lutheran announces farewell party

Wallingford Lutheran Church invites all to a farewell party for Rev. and Mrs. Gunderson and family in the church basement following a Sunday service schedule that includes 9:30 a m divine services 10:45 a m Sunday School and Bible classes and a 2:00 p m farewell gathering with additional Wednesday 8:00 p m senior activities announced.

Wallingford Lutheran Co B. Gunderson

Midget Schedule and Dance Features Highlight Local Event

The page lists a dense set of midget league games across June and July with matchups including Spirit Lake Estherville Ocheyedan Har rig Lake Park Milford and Graettinger Harris. It also describes a Scottish dance program featuring Reel of Tulloch performances, a chorus of folk songs, a Harry Lauder set, and a highland drum dance with a lassie performing the Highland Fling on a bass drum.

Estherville Ocheyedan Milford Graettinger Harris Spirit Lake Lake Park Garcis Mlford

Primary and local election candidates listed for state and county offices

A list of primary party candidates across many state offices and county positions. Names cover Lt Governor Secretary of State Auditor Treasurer Lecy of Agriculture Attorney General Commerce Commission and Representatives, plus State Senator and Representatives, County officers including Auditor Treasurer Clerk Sheriff Recorder Attorney Coroner and Supervisors by district with party affiliations and paired choices. No third and fourth district supervisor elections this year.

Leo Hough W. H. Nicholas Wendell Pendieton Wm. H. Bartley Geo. E. O’mallory Frank L. Davey Melvin D. Synhorst Chet B. Akers Geo. E. Eischeid, Sr John E. Hansen M. L. Abrahamson Lec'y of Agriculture Clyde Spry Harold Ohlsen Atty Edward R. Fitzgerald Wm. H. Welch Don Wilson Norman A. Erbe Don Hise State Commerce Commission B. M. Richardson Ray H. Thompson H. M. Reed

Highlanders drum majorette Milas Shiley to lead group

Milas Shiley, daughter of Dr and Mrs A Shiley of Graettinger, serves as Highlanders drum majorette after four years with the troupe. The non profit unit will sponsor a community benefit in Graettinger on June 6 with support from the Graettinger Lions Club which pledges 100 toward youth recreation. The program features Scottish songs, novelties and intricate dances including Bagpipe Band selections Highlander Dance and Sword Dance.

A. Shiley Grasttinger Milas Shiley The Highlanders Graettinger

Rural fire protection plan eyed by Palo Alto County voters

Jim Ausland president of the Palo Alto county firemen's association says Emmetsburg Freedom Great Oak Nevada Independence Silver Lake and Freedom townships may vote on a proposal to let township trustees levy up to 114 mills for rural fire protection. The cost to farmers would range from 0 to 1.50 per thousand valuation, depending on need, with seven townships already operating similarly and nine more possible to join.

Jim Ausland Palo Alto County Palo Alto County Fire Men’s Association Dear Farm Palo Alto Co

Anniversary meeting auction to showcase 17 name brand appliances

REA and Chas A Olson of Poca hontas announce an anniversary gathering with 17 major electrical appliances auctioned after three entertainment acts by the Hart family Nipcords and Doug Avis. Over 2,000 are expected to attend at a large cooperative event likely near capacity in the auditorium.

Chas. A. Olson Pocahontas Hart Family Nipcords Doug Avis Stockdale Pocshontes

Electric cooperative grows serving 3000 members in two counties

The close of the program notes attendance prizes to be distributed. Through the local cooperative, nearly 3,000 members in Pocahontna and Pato Alto counties receive electricity. fewer than 10 farms lack service. The group shows growth with gross revenue rising from about $34,000 in 1929 to over $178,000 last year, a roughly 14 fold increase.

Pocahontna Pato Alto

Spies and Levi Farm Preserves Holstein and Hog Lineage

The Spies and Levi farm on 240 acres in Iowa has modernized notably since 1943 with three updated farmhouses and new buildings. Led by Mr. Spies and the Levi family, the operation features top registered Holstein cattle and Spotted Poland China hogs. The herd sire Sooland Carnation Beets Ace has earned All-American Holstein Senior honors.

Spex Spies & Levi Iowa Spica Minard Levi Jim Spies Levi Poland China Spies & Levi Livestock

Yearling and All American Two Year Old Holstein Bull

A Holstein bull earns recognition as a yearling and All American two year old, highlighting standout show ring performance and conformation. Local herd entries showcase breeding strength with notable lineage and judges’ emphasis on general appearance and udders.

4-H Camp Plans and County Fair Meat Animal Judge

Curly Cues notes the West Okoboji district 4-H camp set for June 12 19 and 14 with at least two members per club. Dwayne Nelson Jon Ritters Larry Bonnstetter and others named from several towns plus Bob Fix chosen to judge county 4-H Fair meat animals. he brings strong credentials from Wilson and Co and Town State College. All 44H livestock clubs will tour in June and a baby beef session with Irvin Solberg and Russ Brannon is planned June 5 at Freedom township with hoof trimming clipping and showing demos. attendees urged to bring lunch. Emmetsburg Grain Co provides treats. parents welcome.

West Okoboji West Bend Dwayne Nelson Jon Ritters Larry Bonnstetter Rush fuake-Ellington Monte Woodford Jimny Jensen Brian Smith Emmetsaburg Ralph Munson Steven Helgeson Billy Zeigler Highland Billy Brown Jim Campney Jerry Brady Bob Fix Bob Wilson and Co Albert Lea Minn Town State College Irvin Solberg Freedom Township Kentridge Farms Muscatine County Russ Brannon Brannen Muscatine Emmetsburg Grain Co

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Immaculate Conception Miics Olebee Stanley Tichey Norman Olson Johnnie Johnson Carl Berkland Joan Elsie Gundergon Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Mystery Farm Jack Armour PAN Angel Food Cake Ea Borden Harry Lauder Sorcerers Apprentice Hall of the Mountain King Dawn Duens Ties Rinski-Korsakens Seheherazads Ravel Bolero Townships Palo Alto County Firemen Curly St. W. Ashby KRAFT Cleo C.A. Jensen
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