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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1947

Page

5

Dear Papa Junior Class Play at High School Auditorium

The Junior class presents the three act comedy Dear Papa at the high school auditorium on Tuesday evening November 18 starting at 8 00. The cast includes Mr Carr Joe King Mrs Carr Wanda Knutsen Laine Carr Joy Knutsen Dicky Turner Kiner Appel George Carr Orval Jorgensen Carol Ruth Carr Beverly Hanson Lucinda Carr Mavis Tonderum Mrs Elvira McDuffie Dorothy Thomson Mr J Caswell Drennan Don Johnson Don Drannan Ronald Jensen Mr Yeates Virgil Westfall Janet Raden Bonnie Jenkins and friends Liz Estes Mickie Strong Dorothy Sipes Ina Mae Luhmann.

Papa Mr. Carr Joe King Mrs. Carr Wanda Knutsen Laine Carr Joy Knutsen Dicky Turner Kiner Appel George Carr Orval Jorgensen Carol Ruth Carr Beverly Hanson Lucinda Carr Mavis Tonderum Elvira McDuffie Dorothy Thomson Mr. Yeates Virgil Westfall Janet Raden Bonnie Jenkins Liz Estes Mickie Strong Dorothy Sipes Ina Mae Luhmann Laine

Mason City Editor Addresses Emmetsburg Teachers Dinner

W Earl Hall Mason City editor addressed the County Council of Teachers in Emmetsburg at their fall dinner on October 29. He spoke on language learning in South America and the need for practical driving education, praised American soldiers and supported firm policy toward Russia. Nearly 150 attended the event at the Congregational church with musical selections and fall decorations.

W. Earl Hall Mason City Emmetsburg County Council of Teachers South America Hall Clark Gable G. L Cherbourg France Russia Congregational Church Ruthven Richardson Ayrshire Margaret Reeves Claiborne West Bend

Auction Sale News From Emmetsburg and Nearby Farms

Auction notices itemize sales at W A Henry & Son near Emmetsburg on November 10 offering 46 purebred Polands and gifts with 8 p.m. start, auctioneered by Kesseh Finn and Brown, bank clerk. other sales include Glenn Young near Wallingford November 11 for 20 Holstein cows and dairy gear plus calves, with Grodland and Foshier as auctioneers. Oscar Oleson sale in Graettinger November 15 of household tools and buildings. Charles Phillips near Graettinger November 17 closing out cattle equipment horses hogs hay and gear, with Grail land Bertin and Brown as auctioneers.

W. A. Henry & Son Glenn Young Oscar Oleson Charles ‘(Gunnor Phillips Burnna Wm. A. Henry & Son Emmetsburg Henry Enmetsburg Wallingford Vernon Fredarickson Grodlund & Foshier Emmitt County State Bank Triad Hast Graettinger Graettinger Grodland, Bortint & Brown Graettinger State Bank Charles Phillips Phillips Washington State Grailland, Bertint & Brown Ruthven State Bank

Letter from Nan Mitchell Allan to John about Times subscription

A dated letter from Nan Mitchell Allan to John accompanies a check for 2.50 for Times through October 148. She mentions enjoying reading the paper, asks for an address change, and sends best wishes to John and his family. The note references Palo Alto and a Times subscription in a California context.

United States Palo Alto California the Times John The Times Nan Mitchell Allan

Graettinger Residents Admitted as Medical Patients

Estherville Daily News reports Graettinger residents Mrs. George B. Johnson Mrs. Charles FE Weir and Adrian Kuyper admitted to Holy Family hospital as medical patients.

Estherville Daily News George B. Johnson Charles FE. Weir Adrian Kuyper Graettinger Holy Family Hospital

Mrs Wicks Returned Home After Hospital Stay

Mrs Ole Wicks spent two weeks as a medical patient at Holy Family hospital Wi therville. She is home now and friends hope for her full restoration to health and strength.

Mra Ole Wicks Holy Family Hospital Witherville

Death of Mrs L M Heuertz in Leon hospital

Mrs L M Heuertz 80 died from burns and smoke after fire destroyed the home of Mr and Mrs Chase at Aller ton Town Leon Iowa. She died at Queen of Angels hospital in Leon following transfer. She was the wife of J K Chase father of Supt K M Chase of Manilla Iowa and mother of two or three daughters.

L. M. Heuertz Chase Queen of Angels In Leon Hospital Minor Chase K. M. Chase Manilla Iown Leon Iowa KM. Chase Gradlinger

Mrs J M Heuertz undergoes operation in Los Angeles

Mrs J M Heuertz of Los Angeles California underwent a surgical operation at Queen of the Angels hospital Tuesday morning after two weeks illness She is sister of the Times publisher Relatives and friends here hope for her early complete recovery George Frick injured in poultry house roof collapse with back and leg injuries Mr Johnson uninjured Prick able about but not contesting a footrace at present Girl Scouts To Be Reorganized in Graettinger mothers and girls meet Monday November 10 at 4 pm to organize in Home Economies room Thirteen Brownie Troop girls signed up Intermediate Troop has ten girls Prepared by local notices and community updates

J. M. Heuertz Los Angeles California Queen of the Angels Hospital Heuertz Kathryn Sullivan The Times George Frick Johnson Prick Girl Scouts Graettinger K. Z. Hancer Arlene Massonette

Gust Lundgren Leaves for University Hospital

In Iowa City Gust Lundgren traveled to University Hospital Tuesday morning with an illness tied to a heart condition. Loyal friends hope for his early and complete recovery. A. T. Lundgren, Gust’s brother, and Rolfe Lundgren accompanied him to Iowa City.

Iowa City Gust Lundgren Towa City University Hospital A. T. Lundgren Gust Rolfe Lundgren Trim

Snowfall Forecast Without Arrival This Morning

Flakes of snow drifted in the air this morning as a cool day began. A predicted fall of several inches of snow was anticipated, though the storm had not reached the area by midafternoon.

Bowling News Graettinger Merchants Hold Lead Despite Loss

The Graettinger Merchants went 0 1 on Monday night and remain first in the league as the Legion also dropped three games.

Graettinger Merchants Legion Merchants

David Sandvig Hospitalized For Tonsil Adnoid Removal

David Sandvig is a patient at Holy Family hospital for the removal of tonsils and adenoids. Friends and classmates hope for his speedy recovery.

David Sandvig Holy Family Hospital

Mrs Leslie Shaver Flies To Frisco Visit

Mrs Leslie Shaver flew to Frisco two weeks ago for a visit with relatives and friends. She returned by train Tuesday evening.

Frisco Leslie Shaver San Francisco

School Vacation This Week In Local Schools

No school today and Friday as teachers attend a state meeting. The absence affects students and families awaiting daily classes and activities this week.

Marion Shaver Flies to Fort Dodge on Business Trip

Marion Shaver flew to Fort Dodge today on a business trip. He traveled in his own plane. The dread of dying is one thing that makes life worth living.

Fort Dodge Marion Shaver

Week Of Nov 9 15 Is American Education Week

The twenty seventh annual observance of American Education Week will be held from November 1 to the POAT. Sponsored by the National Education Association American Legion US Offices of Education and the National Congress of Parents and Teachers. The theme is Thy Schools are Yours. Parents and others are urged to visit Graettinger Public School during the week as teachers arrange visitor plans.

Annnual Observanca National Education Association American Legion U. S. Offices of Education National Congress of Parents and ‘Teachers Graettinger

Albert Hackett Injured In Weed Sprayer Incident

Albert Hackett, an employee of Adolph Spies, was seriously injured Wednesday when a weed spray nozzle came loose and sprayed liquid containing carbolic acid into his face and eyes. Eye injuries could not yet be assessed, and friends hope no permanent damage occurred.

Albert Hackett Adolph Spies

Fred Rubink Injured in Shop Wheel Accident

Fred Rubink of the Graettinger Blacksmith and Welding Shop suffered facial injuries yesterday noon when a wheel struck his face after a sawhorse tipped. He had a bruised and cut cheek and a painful right eye from the impact.

Fred Rubink Graettinger Cie Iis Rubink

Minhetsburg Upsets Matherville in Lakes Conference Clash

Minhetsburg defeated Matherville 20 to 7 Monday night, handing Matherville its first conference loss and securing the Lakes Conference title for Cherokee. Graettinger foothill fans traveled to attend, while a Colorado Springs note accompanies a $2.50 remittance for T. 3 Wicks and a friendly reader message about Graettinger Times.

Matherville Minhetsburg Mathervile Cherokee Graettinger

Teenagers invited to weiner roast at Fahnestock City Park

A community notice invites teens to a weiner roast at Fahnestock City Park on Monday evening November 10 starting at 8:00. Attendees are asked to arrive on time and bring their own weiners cokes and buns for a fun gathering.

Fahnestock City Park

Legion Auxiliary Anwistiea Day Dinner at Grachtinger Legion Hall

The American Legion Auxiliary plans its Anwistiea Day dinner at the Legion dining hall in Grachtinger on Tuesday in November. Serving starts at 5:40. The menu features creamed chicken, biscuits, mashed potatoes, hot rolls, glazed carrots, cranberry salad, cake and coffee. Tickets are 75 and 40 cents? Both likely. Public invited.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Dining Grachtinger Tuegiay

Caroline Myhre Hospital Patient Recovery

The Times family visited Sunday with Miss Caroline Myhre a patient at Park View clinic. She suffered a broken hip last July when she slipped and fell and complications followed leaving her weak and underweight. Friends hope for early improvement in her condition.

Times Caroline Myhre Park View Clini Myhre

Parkinson Ensemble Invited to Play at Grachtinger High

The Parkinson Musical Ensemble directed by Col Parkinson will present an artistic educational program at Grachtinger High School auditorium Thursday afternoon November 4 at three o clock. A cordial invitation is extended to the public and admission is single.

Parkinson Grachtinger High School Welock Col. Parkins Son OA Algle

Illness of Fort Dodge resident Tony McCarty noted

The Times reports long time Fort Dodge resident Tony McCarty is seriously ill in a Spokane hospital, after living in the west for many years. The notice expresses hope for his recovery and regrets the news. A separate item notes Mrs James Anderson's home four miles south of Graettinger was struck by lightning during last Thursday's storm, injuring no one and causing porch damage and power outages.

Fort Dodge Iowa the Times Tom McCarty Spokane Tte Anna McCarty Ata Fort Dodge Times Tony McCarty Dhe McCarty James Anderson Highway 17 Graettinger

Death of Attorney Wim M Bale in Sudden Heart Attack

Wim M Bale aged 42 of Baethervilla died of a heart attack while at home with his family. He collapsed at the table and the physician said death was instantaneous. He had a three year heart condition and was hospitalized last summer after a major attack. Bale was born in Matherville on August 29, 1905.

Wim. M. Bale Baethervilla Dash Summer Mrr. Bate Matherville

Mallard girl suffers broken arm at skating rink

Miss Frances Schumacher daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Schumacher of Mallard suffered a broken arm the other evening at the roller skating rink at Falmersburg. Many friends sympathize with her in her misfortune.

Frances Schumacher Joe Schumicher Mallard Falmersburg

Correction notice on births and patient update at Estherville

A Times correction states a son was born to Mr. and Mrs Ray A Frys instead of Mr and Mrs Robert Frys. It notes Frank W Christensen, patient at Holy Family Hospital Estherville, is improving and expects to be home in a week. Relatives and friends visited Sunday as he recovers from hip surgery and hopes for a speedy recovery.

The Times Robert Frys Ray A. Frys Frank W. Christensen Moly Family Hospital Estherville

James Wolfe 65 Dies Suddenly At Home

James Wolfe aged 65 died Monday evening from a heart attack at his mother's home Melfred Wolfe. He had a long heart condition and had a major attack last summer. Funeral Friday at First Lutheran church with service at 2:00 p.m. He leaves a daughter Mrs Gene Mearty and a son James Wolfe, plus his aged mother and other relatives.

James Wolfe First Lutheran Mel Fred Wolfe Mr. Wolfe Imother Vivien Wolfe Gene McGarty South of Grachtinger First Lutheran Church Gene Me

Butterfat and Milk Records Highlight Registered Cow

A Holstein-Friesian cow owned by Spies and Levi in Gracttinger Two completed a U47 day production test with 47 pounds of butterfat and 22 786 pounds of milk. The animal was five years old at test start and was milked five times daily. Testing was overseen by Town State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts in cooperation with the Holstein-Miresian Association of America. A Times reporter visited Holy Miamity hospital and commented on recent remodeling and facilities including chapel and living quarters.

Spies & Levi, Gracttinger Holstein- Vriesian Association of America Ane Noulice Mey Linnswood Legis Town State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts The Holstein-Miresian Associaion of America

Flower Show At Fatherville Greenhouse Attracts Graettinger Ladies

Graettinger women attended a Sunday flower show at the Fatherville Greenhouse in Wsbherville. The event showcased the progress of courtship through blooms and displayed seeds bulbs cuttings soil and chemicals used to produce Cremuhouse Fresh flowers. Each attendee received a flower while attendance remained high in the afternoon. The letter from Harry Kesh noted other local topics and weather.

Graettinger Wsbherville Fatherville Greenhouse

Barnhart to Spend Winter in Backus Minnesota

Barnhart, a man in his fifties, called Times Monday to have the paper mailed to his son in Backus Minnesota. He plans to leave for Backus this week to spend the winter months. The Times and Graettinger friends wish him a pleasant winter.

Barnhart Times Backus Minnesota The Graettinger

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