Community Musings on Cancelled Football and Local Notes
A note recounts the Graettinger versus Sioux Rapids football game cancellation due to flu, the writer’s plan to visit for pie and coffee, and a chat with publisher Ted Witter about undefeated teams. It also mentions Simon Omundson raising Brown Swiss calves and a Cedar Rapids to Chicago flight where Jonne Shiley Christensen helped the hostess, joking about no refund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirate
Sioux Rapids
Graettinger
Ted Witter
Pirates
Ted
Simon Omundson
Simon
Andy Christensen
Jonne Shiley
C. A. Shiley
Grachtinger
Cedar Rapids
Cleveland
Ohio
Iowa University
Chicago
Claudia Ritter
Denver
Colo
Jonne
Marian Lanes opens with bowling for Graettinger folks
Graettinger residents enjoy league and open bowling at Jack Jacksons Marian Lanes in Emmetsburg. The former Jackson roller rink houses ten alleys with automatic pin setters, offering teague and open bowling. Also noted are Halloween pranks, local figures Ira Schultz on duty, and Curlew mayor Jake Andresen, a former Graettinger resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Jack Jackson
Emmetsburg
Jack
Jackson
Ira Schultz
Curlew
Ira
Jake Andresen
Jake
Olga
Clouds
Isead Devotional Reading Focused on Unity in Body
Background scripture I Corinthians 12 and Ephesians 4 4 16 guides a devotional on spiritual gifts and unity. The piece emphasizes one body many parts and Christ the head, urging readers to serve in harmony. It reflects church teaching and practical applications for daily faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Corinthians
Ephesians
Gifts of God Lesson for November 10, 1957
A Sunday school lesson on Paul’s message in First Corinthians chapters 12 and 13. It explains that every Christian has a Holy Spirit given gift, not for personal glory but for the common good, and that love is the essential force that gives life to all gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Foreman
Corinth
Jesus
United States
Saint Paul
Christ
D. L. Moody
Moody
Gracttinger Gridders Finish Schedule at Laurens Friday
A battered Gracttinger crew stuck to their guns and completed the Gract tinger schedule at Laurens Friday afternoon, overwhelmed by Laurens touchdowns. Also notes on a P T A program, a real estate purchase, social events, a football game for charity, a bridge tournament, tax reductions, and the upcoming election with Hoover and Roosevelt dominant in the county race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurens
East Side
West Side
Graettinger High School
George Frick
Graettinger
Emmetsburg
Bridgie Martin
Board of Supervisors
Palo Alto County
Herbert Hoover
Franklin D. Roosevelt
School Lunch Menu For Next Week
Weeklong menu lists daily offerings from Monday to Friday. Items include hot entrees, sides, bread or sandwiches, fruit, pudding or cake, and milk. Many lines are incomplete but show standard school fare such as beef stew, fish sticks, and dried beef gravy.
Down Library Lane and New Biography Reviews
Robert Laxalt’s Sweet Promised Land traces Dominique Basque exile and return with his son, exploring identity and heritage. James L Summers’ Ring Around Her Finger follows Jack and Lucy Wag ner as they navigate marriage, work, and resilience in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet Promised Land
Robert Laxalt
Dominique
America
Robert
James L. Summers
Jack Wagner
Lucy
Los Angeles
Jack
Notice of Proof of Will No 4490 for John H Swift
An instrument claimed to be the last will of John H Swift deceased was produced opened and read. A hearing for proof is fixed for Monday November 18 1957. Witnessed by L W Frost official signature and court seal dated October 23 1957 Clark District Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Swift
KEEP THIS AD Over 20 000 arthritis sufferers use this medicine
Advertising blurb promotes an inexpensive home remedy for arthritis and rheumatism. It invites readers to request free information by mailing their name and address to P O Box 826 Hot Springs Arkansas.
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P. O
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Saint Iowa Press Association
the Graettinger Times
P. T. Cody
Graettinger, Ia
National Editorial Association
Palo Alto
Emmet
Fenton and Terril
Ee Jsumuwss
Witter
Albert Suss
Cabinet
Ralph Grote
Erickson
S&h
Martin
Sputnik
Muttnik
Wutnik
Graettinger Business & Professional Directory
Busi
Gerald Steuve
C. R. Kitchen
North 6Th St
Estherville
House
K. L. Johnson
Gardston
Eatharville
J. Emmett Martin
Olene Jacobson, D.V.M
Iowa
Ted Knudtson
Freight Receift Books
TIMES
Woman's Club
OF the
Thomas Thomson
Leo Hughes
Bad Craven
Alan Hersleff
John DeVries
Jens Kirkegaard
Virgil Olesen
Streeta & Water Depts
Albert Jensen
Clayton Duhn
Dwayne Lammers
Bad Hamilton
Justice of Peace
Wayne Potter
Municipal Light Plant
Melvin Nissen
G. F. Shaver
Mike Weinholver
Lars Petersen
O—Oo
Martin Thompson Lloyd W. Frost
Richard Miller
Alice Yooh
Melvin Sampson
J. B. Hyde
Wsenly Bees Briceas Ce Walter High Ltd
Arthur Cody
Wm H. McConnell Ltd
A. P. Rickless
J. E. Smith
of O Community Church Directory
Immaculate Conception
Father E
Maynard
First Lutheran and
Lost Island Lutheran
C. T
ST. Paul’s Lutheran and
South Walnut Lutheran
Rev. H. Irving Petersen
Wallingford Lutheran
Norbert Jolivette
Immanel Lutheran
Benjamin Colivet
Directory OF Graettinger Organizations
Community Club
Prealdent del Baker
Esther Rasmus
Prealdent
AM. Legion Auxiliary
Arlene Bbughten
Lions Club
Arnold
Alesch
American Legion
Kenneth
Jonse
Robert Dawson
THE
Graettinger Times
A. H. Hobson
Optometrist
B. E. Cappen
G. H. Frye
Telephone & Graettinger
Terry I. Anderson
Emmet CO
Isead
Kenneth J. Foreman
Geod
P.T. A
P. Duhn
Thomas and Mary Donlon
James
Richard Spies
Mildred Neary
Orange City
Spencer
Rock Rapids
Spirit Lake
Sibley
Library Lane
City Hall
L. W. Frost
Clark District
England
Rebecca
Graettinger State Bank
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