Junior Class Play Meet Me In St Louis Friday Nov 9
Four sisters and a bustling family plan chaos as Lon and his boyfriends face a snobbish Eastern girl in the junior class play Meet Me In St Louis to be presented Friday November 9 1951. The cast includes Rose Eather Agnes Tootie and many supporting roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose
Zona Starkey
Eather
Marilyn Bonstead
Agnes
Jane Wolfe
Tootie
Jean Graettinger
Wayne Peterson
Lon
Larry Kirkegaard
John
Bob Sampson
Fred
Lanny Eldridge
Lucille
Gloria Hanson
Ida
Twila Jean Nelson
Waughop
Harriet Herke
Duffy
Paul Currahs
Smith
Mr. Dodge
Ronnie Robinson
Duane Anderson
St. Louis
Our Weather Report For Wednesday
The mercury dropped to 20 this morning and the noon air is quite cold though sunny with no snow or rain. It has been an ideal fall week for farmers busy with bean harvesting and farm tasks. Some corn is being picked mainly for feeding, drying rapidly and ready for cribbing in about ten days. The only snow this fall occurred October 18 in the forenoon as large flakes that melted quickly.
Legion Auxiliary of Spencer Meeting Invite
The Légion Auxiliary of Spencer invites officers and members to a meeting Tuesday evening at eight o'clock November 6 at the First Congregational Church. Mrs. R. B. Monk of Sheldon will be guest speaker. County meeting at Ayrshire November 6 at 8:00 with prize for the unit with the largest attendance. Contact officers to go and arrange rides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Légion ‘Auxiliary of
Spencer
First Congregational Church
R. B. Monk
Sheldon
Ayrshire
Fall Board Meeting Called and Holiday Campaign Funds
The Palo Alto Tuberculosis and Health association held its fall board meeting on Nov 1 at Emmatyburg. Supplies were distributed for the campaign workers, with funds from Christmas seal sales earmarked for the dual effort against tuberculosis and heart disease. Mrs Oscar Olezon chairs Graettinger. Also notes on travel from Deena and Sophus Johnaga Saya and family, letters from Kenmare ND, and a Navy visit from Duana McDonald of the US Navy missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto Tuberculosia and Health Association
Emmaty
Sburg
Oscar Olezon
Graettinger
Japan
Duana’ McDonald
US Navy
Tig
Seaside
Oregon
Duane
John
McDonald
Auction News from Fred Cook Estate Sale Notes
Auction notices from Cedar Rapids and nearby towns outline events for Friday November 2 and Monday November 5. Fred Cook Estate sale features 43 Shorthorn cattle 27 milk cows 12 sheep 11 hogs and farm machinery. Henry Moran sale offers 67 pure bred Poland China boars and gifts starting at 8 pm at Henry farm northwest of Emmetsburg. Spies Levi sale reports Spotted Poland China boars selling up to 960 dollars with buyers A J Anderson & Sons Kellogg and Irvin H Zahn of Bellingham paying top prices. FFA boys auction at Graettinger school yields three top prices 105 102.50 100 with average 74.50. A H Cameron returns home from Veterans Hospital. Large attendance at Thirteen Hour Devotions at Catholic church. Change in Wednesday business hours noted for May reopening on Wednesdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Cook
Willard Haak
Cedar Rapids
Grodland, Bortint & Brown
Groettinger State Bank
Menry and Moran
Buford Henry
Leo Moran
Henry Farm
Emmietsburg
Graettinger
Poland
Norman Bortiit
Palo Alto State Bank
Sf T Spies & Levi
Spies & Vals
A. J. Anderson & Sons
Kellogg
Iowa
Andersons
Irvin H. Zahn
Bellingham
Minnesota
Messrs
Spies
Levi
FFA
Dale Schnirring
Vo. Ag
Dick Wikert
Bernard Elsenbast
Grodland, Bortiit & Brown
Graettinger State Bank
Sehniring
Cornerstone Laying at Methodist Church Draws Large Crowd
A large Sunday crowd attended the outdoor cornerstone laying at the new Methodist church on West Robbins avenue in 1961. The service featured a full program with leaders Rev. A Rasmussen Rev. T S Bassett Rev. J H Miller Rev. E M Rasmussen and Rev. Fred Ortmeier among speakers and performers. Also included were exhibits of the cornerstone box containing 1897 Times edition and 1961 Times copy, with the dedication planned for next summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Methodist Church
West Robbins Avenue
Mia
W. Vasey
A. Rasmussen
T. S. Bassatt
J. H. Miller
E. M. Rasmussen
Fred W. Ortmeyer
Christ
E. S. George
W. H. Noble
Estherville
Rev. Bassett
J. Heber Miller
Belmond
M. Rasmussen
Plover
Richard Raa- Munsen
Correctionville
Fred Ortmeyer
Algona
Jess Ellis
Em- Mereburg
the Times
Special Meeting Called at St Paul Church on Wednesday
A special meeting of the members of the St Paul church is scheduled for Wednesday evening at 8:00. The meeting will consider Rev Hanson’s resignation and related matters.
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St. Paul Church
Ae Canamant
Hanson
Hans
Hag
Loa
Resignation of St. Paul Pastor Hanson Leads to Westward Move
Rev W J Hanson, pastor of St Paul Lutheran churches in Graettinger and South Walnut, resigns to take a Home Mission post near Los Angeles. A meeting November 7 will act on the resignation. The new posting covers a growing inland area with 3,000 families and no church. A church site cost 21,000 and a chapel with parsonage will be ready by January. Hanson and family plan to leave Graettinger late January after serving since 1949 and preaching here since 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win. J. Hanson
St. Paul
Hanson
Marie Hanson
Gracttinger
St. Paul's Church
Graettinger
Pancakes and Pow Wow at Wallingford Army Day
Wallingford Legion and Auxiliary plan Armistice Day activities branded as Wallingford's Pancakes Day and Pow Wow. Pancakes served from 8:00 all day, Auxiliary lunch service in the evening, a turkey being released from a building at 15:00, and two amateur talent shows at 7:30 and 9:30 hosted by Manon Dixon with MAS. S. G. S. invites amateur talent in the Graettinger area to register. details to come next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallingford Legion
Wallingford
Manon Dixon
Graettinger
First Lutheran Ladies Net $435 at Chicken Supper
The First Lutheran ladies raised 435 at a Thursday evening chicken supper drawing a large attendance. The event highlighted the new dining room and kitchen described as among the finest in northwest Iowa and marked a proud, successful community effort.
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Iowa
Mrs Harvey Sorensen Returns Home After Surgery
Mrs Harvey Sorensen is home from Holy Family hospital after an eight day stay following major surgery. Friends report she is recovering nicely and progressing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Sorensen
Holy Family Hospital
Mrs H B Hetzler Dies in Ackley October 15
Mrs Hetzler of Ackley Iowa died October 15 following a trip to Mexico five days earlier. She was about 65 and survived by her husband with other relatives in the area. A visit from Mr and Mrs H A Elsenbast was noted during their eastern trip through Iowa.
Wallingford Bazaar and Legion Armistice Supper Events
The Wallingford Lutheran WMI bazaar at Wallingford church Friday November 2 starts 7 30 p m with Norwegian cafeteria lunch featuring rosettes kringia krumkake fattigmand lefsa and more. Legion Auxiliary Armistice Day Supper follows Saturday November 10 at 6 30 p m at the Legion hall with chicken pie mashed potatoes carrots berries rolls date cake whipped cream and coffee priced 75c adults 50c children under 12. Card party and lunch offered at the Catholic church hall Thursday evening starting 8 00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallingford
WMF
Wallingford Lutheran Wmi
Legion Hall
Election Tuesday For City Officers and Bond Issue
Election day is Tuesday November 6 with polls at the Town Hall from 8:00 a m to 8:00 p m A mayor treasurer and five councilmen will be elected to take office April 1 for 21 months ending January 1 1954 A $10 000 bond issue for a new fire station and storage building is on the ballot located south of the present town hall The petition to call the election met the required threshold and the vote is combined with the town election to reduce costs The fire department needs new housing space to protect equipment and allow storage and maintenance duties The polling place is the town hall and hours are 8:00 a m to 8:00 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grachtinger
Thos. Thomsen
Lag Hughes
Earl Wrickson
James Hansen
Melville Cleden
Alan Hersleff
Jens Kirkegaard
Larry
Community Club Elects Officers at Thursday Meeting
Earl Long of West End Poo Bah named chairman and Morris Clark selected secretary at the Community Club meeting held Thursday night. Bob was elected vice chair for the year, with other officers announced as part of the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Club
Earl Long
West End
Graettinger Rolls Over Bode 38 to 0 in opener
Graettinger dominated Bode 38 to 0 as the line stifled defense and multiple pass plays set up nine touchdowns. McCombs, Andersen, Hansen, Bonstead, and others scored or helped with key completions and extra points as Graettinger surged to a decisive win in the season opener at 8:00 p.m. in Swen City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Bode
Joe Andersen
Paul Appel
Bill Hansen
Grasttinger
McCombs
Bonstead
Bonatead
Romaine Peterson
Bury
Swen City
Boya
Last Game Of Season For Graettinger Pirates
Graettinger Pirates wrap up their season with a Friday night game at Evergreen Lighted Field Graettinger. Game time is 8:00 p m. Sidelight cheers boost morale as the team closes the season with support from local fans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evergreen
Graettinger
Graettinger Pirates
Sideliffes
Free Demonstration at Grein Electric Next Saturday
A Grein Electric showroom in Graettinger hosts a free demonstration of the Easy Washer on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A female demonstrator will present features and money saving tips, with free door prizes. All welcome to attend and learn laundry tricks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grein Electric
Graettinger
Walcome
Green Electric
Martinson Hospital Stay Delays Return Home
Lester Martinson cannot be moved to his home today as planned. A 2:00 am telephone report cited rising temperature and a doctor’s decision to keep him hospitalized in Maryville after injuries from an auto accident in September. Friends remain hopeful for his recovery and discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Martinson
Martin
Maryville
Missouri
Martinson
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Deena
Sophus Johnaga Saya
Times
Boston
St. Patersburg
Florida
Carrie Jengen
Kenmare
North Dakota
Martin C. Christensen
Bob
A. H. Cameron
Veterans Hospital
Des Moines
City
Tagen
Heapthy Martin
Singer
Singer Sewing Machine Co
Bennett Thoreson
St. Petersburg
Mr. Thoreson
Vernon
Kicd
Roberta Kulow
Gal] Kuyper
W. J. Hanson
St. Paul’s
Los Angeles
H. B. Hetzler
Ackley
Legion Auxiliary
GHS
Will
Swea City
Chris Schroeder
J. C. Schroeder
Emmetsburg
Ingham
Mra. M. OQ
Grodland
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