Graettinger High Opens Basketball Season With Twin Bill
Graettinger High School launches the 1951-52 boys and girls basketball seasons on Tuesday November 18 with Ringsted at home. Girls coach Marvin Doschadis fields 17 players from 45 tryouts led by Andresen Baedke Graettinger and others. Boys coach leads 31 tryouts with 12 on opening squad including Appel Duhn Elsen bast Burg and returning Lettermen. The schedule promises a tough slate facing Mallard Hartley Ruthven Cylinder Titania Grover and others as players balance practice and sacrifice for a solid season.
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Graettinger High
Graettinger
Ringsted
Marvin W. Doschadis
Patricia Andresen
Elaine Baedke
Jean Graettinger
Harriet Herke
Noline Jensen
Martha Knutsen
Judy Rolfson
Janis Masters
Eloise McDonald
Jo Ann Paulsen
Pearl Ann Reaves
Jonne Shiley
Joanna Speck
Maryanna Spies
Zona Starkey
Jean Thompson
Annette Thim
Paul Appel
Richard Duhn
Lloyd McCombs
John Elsenbast
Pat Burg
Roger Henningsen
Frankie King
Larry Kirkegaard
Romaine Peterson
Billy Hansen
Dan Jacobson
Gary Algers
Gary Bonstead
Harlan Hansen
Lanny Eldridge
Mallard
Hartley
Ruthven
Cylinder
Titania
Grover
Cafeteria Lunch and Bazaar Draws Wallingford Ladies
The Wallingford Lutheran WMF ladies hosted a bazaar and Norwegian cafeteria lunch last Friday evening. Bazaar sales began at 7 30 with Norwegian dishes featured in the meal. The event was very successful and well patronized.
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Wallingford Lutheran Wmf
Don Anderson Returns to Seattle by Plane
Don Anderson son of Mr and Mrs Bert Anderson returned to Seattle by plane a week ago Wednesday. His parents took him to Minneapolis to catch the plane. Don is a member of the crew of the carrier USS Princeton. He served for a long time in far eastern waters and just completed a very pleasant visit at home.
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Don ‘Anderson
Bert Anderson
Seattle
Minneapolis
Don
Princeton
Far Eastern
Ome
Private August Herke Nears Training End at Fort Leonard Wood
Pvt August Herke of Graettinger with the Sixth Armored Division nears completion of a 16 week cycle at Fort Leonard Wood. He has eight weeks basic training and eight weeks engineer training. He is expected to be sent to a specialist school after completion.
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August Herke
Sixth Armored Division
Mra
Wm. Herke
Graettinger
6Th Armored Division
Fort Leonard Wood
Mediapolis couple marks 68th wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs B E Johnatap of Mediapolis recently observed their 68th wedding anniversary, a milestone celebrated by family and neighbors. The couple, who have shared many years together, were photographed and honored in a small local observance.
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Camen
Ario
Mediapolis
E.johnatap
Legion Auxiliary Armistice Day Supper at Legion Hall
The annual Legion Auxiliary Armistice Day supper will be held at the Legion hall on Saturday November 10. Serving begins at 6 30 PM with chicken pie mashed potatoes glazed carrots cranberries rolls date cake whipped cream and coffee. Adults 75 cents children up to 12 pay 60 cents. A cordial invitation is extended to the public.
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Legion Hall
Bake Sale At Murray's Store November 17
The Golden Rule circle will hold a bake sale at Murray's Variety Store on Saturday November 17. Baked goods and food items will be on sale with a cordial invitation extended to the public.
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Murray's
Golden Rule Circle
Murray’s
Adv
Bazaar and Lunch at Immanuel Lutheran
The Immanuel Lutheran WMF will hold its annual bazaar and lunch on Wednesday November 18 starting at 8 00 p m The auction begins at 8 00 and the lunch follows the sale Rev C B Gunderson is pastor of the church The ladies invite the public to attend.
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Immanuel Evangelical Wmf
C. B. Gunderson
Catholic Ladies Bake Sale Saturday November 17
The Catholic ladies announce a bake sale for Saturday November 17 at the Weinholzer store. A variety of baked goods and foods will be offered for sale and the public is invited to attend.
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Weinholzer
Bazaar and Norwegian lunch at First Lutheran bazaar
Members of the First Lutheran society hold their annual bazaar Thursday evening November 16 starting at 8 00 p m The bazaar items will be sold at auction at eight o'clock There will be many nice articles Norwegian lunch served after the sale Menu includes sandwiches pie a la mode rosettes kringla krumkaka potato cake sandebakkele and coffee Public invited
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First Lutheran Society
Bake Sale at Hansen's Hardware Nov 21
Members of Mrs. Mammen's Happy Hour circle hold a bake sale at Hansen's Hardware in Graettinger on Wednesday afternoon November 21. Choice baked items for Thanksgiving dinner on sale. Public invited.
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Hansen's Hardware
Free Turkey at Graettinger High School Opener
A Thanksgiving turkey will be given away at the opening game of the 1951 52 basketball season in Graettinger gym on Tuesday November 18. Mr Manchester notes the prize depends on luck and a large crowd. Bring someone and enjoy the event.
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Graettinger
Manchester
Regular Legion Meeting Set for November 18
The American Legion holds its regular meeting at the hall on November 18 at the usual hour. All Legion men are urged to attend.
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Legion
The
American Legion
Electroliers Break on Robbins Avenue After Truck Collision
An oil truck backed into a street electro lier on Robbins Avenue Monday morning causing the fixture to break off at the base and shatter into four or five pieces on the sidewalk.
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Robbins Avenue
December death forecast linked to highway crash
A cryptic notice predicts a highway crash in December causing a death. It links the event to a so called millionth death and assigns a 1 in 68 chance the victim will be an Iowan alive today.
Bonstead and McCullah Meet in Yokohama While Homeward Bound
Pvt Avery J Bonstead and Pvt Eolin McCullah, both from Graettinger vicinity, met in Yokohama Japan on October 17. They spent the afternoon reminiscing about old times and sharing stories as military service continues.
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Japan
Avery J. Bonstead
Eolin McCullah
Yokohama
Graettinger
Paper Containers Offer Recycling Boost in Business Area
The Paper Containers initiative places waste paper bins in the business section near Robbins Avenue to promote a cleaner, waste-free environment. Businesses are urged to use the containers to dispose of paper responsibly, helping maintain an orderly area.
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Robbins .Avenue
Graettinger State Bank Closure Set for Monday
Graettinger State Bank will be closed all day Monday November 12 as part of a bank holiday or observance. Local patrons are asked to use alternative branches or services during the closure.
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Graettinger State Bank
Old Man Winter Gave Preview Of Coming Events
A northwest Iowa storm brought gusty winds and scattered snow on Saturday with near zero temps earlier in the week. Temperatures rose from 5 to 28 degrees, Des Moines winds hit 73 mph, and residents began storm window preparations for potential continued cold.
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Old Man Winter
Iowa
Mercury
Des Moines
Mrs Rierson Recovering From Pneumonia
Mrs John Rierson, aged and living with Mr and Mrs Anne Abrahamson, is slowly recovering from a three weeks siege of pneumonia. Friends hope for her continued improvement and complete recovery.
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John Rierson
Anne Abrahamson
Penumonia
Mrs. H N Osher Breaks Hip After Fall
Mrs. H N Osher of Muscatine sustained a broken hip in a fall and was taken to Iowa City hospital for treatment. She resides with her daughter Mrs Englund and family. Local friends here regret the misfortune and wish for her speedy recovery.
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H. N. Osher
Muscatine
Iowa City Hospital
Wm. Michael Critically Ill In Memorial Hospital
Wm Michael is in critical condition at Memorial hospital in Emmetsburg after a severe Monday stroke. His daughter Mrs Viola Johnson of Crawfordsville Indiana arrived to be with him. She had spent two weeks with him recently while he was ill after a prior stroke. Local friends regret his serious condition.
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Wm. Michaels
Memorial Hospital
Emmetsburg
Viola Johnson
Crawfordsville
Indiana
Auction sale at Ruthven Legion hall
The American Legion Auxiliary of Ruthven announces a public auction at the new Legion hall on Monday evening November 19 at 7 80. Donations come from various companies and individuals. Free lunch will be served and a door prize will be given.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Ruthven
New Legion Hall
Mrs Mammen Injured In Accident At Egg Plant
Mrs Amos Mammen suffered a badly injured finger while operating an egg handling machine at Hetherville. Flesh is cut and a bone may be broken. She will be off work for several days.
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Mammen
Amos Mammen
Hetherville
Operation for 7 year old Bates at Holy Family
Robert Bates aged seven, son of Mr and Mrs Glenn Bates, had his appendix removed at Holy Family hospital Friday. He recovered nicely from the operation after a bout with infection. He had been in Guite il fox for some time and recently received treatment at Rochester.
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Robert Bates
Glenn Bates
Holy Family Hospital
Robert
Guite Il Fox
Rocheater
Empty Milk Bottles Seeks Returns From Patrons
An 8.0.8 appeal goes out as Empty Milk Bottles asks patrons to return bottles. Accumulated bottles at Grachtener homes create a need for more dairy supplies and hot conditions are noted as a concern for service restoration.
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Grachtinger
Bond Issue For New Fire Station Carried Tuesday
A 10 000 bond issue for a new fire station passed 187 to 89 at the municipal election Tuesday with 230 total votes. Citizens ticket candidates drew no opposition. New officers to take charge in April include Mayor Thomas Thomsen with 194 votes, Councilmen J F Hansen 209, Virgil Olesen 207, Jens Kirkegaard 204, Alan Hersleff 203, Treasurer Leo Hughes. Incumbents Adolph Spies, Earl Erickson, James F Hansen, Ernie Andresen, J J Grady, and Jack Wolfe remain on Council. Hughes as treasurer. Officers serve until January 1, 1954. Next municipal election set two years hence. future town elections move to odd-numbered years, with possible fall elections to implement the new schedule.
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Citizens
Thomas Thomsen
Earl Erickson
J. FL Hansen
Virgil Olesen
Preen Wnetsee
Loe
Adolph Spies
James F. Hansen
Ernie Andresen
J. J. Grady
Jack Wolfe
Leo Hughes
Duffy Twins Win $50 for Most Alike in Contest
Twin daughters of Mr and Mrs Patrick Duffy of Dubuque won $50 as the most alike twins in a contest. Their photos appeared in this movie's Des Moines Register. They are grandchildren of Mr and Mrs T J Duffy of Mallard, formerly Graettinger.
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Patrick
Gene) Duffy
Dubuque
Moviy
Des Moines Register
T. J. Duffy
Mallard
Graettinger
Wallingford Pow Wow and Pancakes Opens Saturday
Wallingford hosts a community Pow Wow and pancake day on Saturday November 10 with pancakes served from 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM. Turkey toss at 7:15 PM, amateur shows at 7:30 and 9:00, MC Mason Dixon, auxiliary servers, games for all ages, and heavy local turnout expected.
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Wallingford
Targe
Times
Mason Dixon
The
Spencer Radio
Graettinger
Convention At Sioux City Elects Catholic Nurses Treasurer
Miss Doris Webbe R N attended a convention to organize the National Council of Catholic Nurses at Sioux City Tuesday. Delegates from the hospitals of the Sioux City diocese were present and Webbe was elected treasurer. The organization will be open for membership to all Catholic registered nurses of the diocese whether in active or engaged in nursing.
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Sioux City
Doris Webbe
R. N
National Council
Miss Webbe
Weather Outlook Sees Warm Thursday With Hope For Indian Summer
Today is Thursday with sunny skies and warm temperatures. A trace of new rain fell Saturday, and forecasters hope for more Indian summer days ahead.
Auction of Haag Estate Near Graettinger
The estate of the late Michael Haag offers a complete line of household goods tools and some machinery at auction on Tuesday November 20 at the farm west of Graettinger. More details will follow in this Times auction news column noting fall sales during corn picking season.
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Michael Haag
Graettinger
Times
Earl Jones Retires After 33 Years as Rural Mail Carrier
Earl Jones retires from RFC No 2 after a 33 year service. He began the local route in July 1918 and previously served in Cylinder for about three years. He and Mrs. Jones plan to visit St. Petersburg, Florida, arriving in December, with daughter Mrs Bennett Thoreson residing there.
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Earl Jones
RFC No. 2
Cylinder
Jones
St. Petersburg
Florida
Bennett Thoreson
Moran's 4 Leaf Clovers Featured in Ripley Column
Mrs Wm Moran of Orange California has spent a week in this locality tending farming interests. She owns over 5000 four leaf clovers and has gained nationwide publicity through radio and television. Her photo and collection appeared in Ripley's Believe It Or Not. She also received prizes including airplane trips and a water softener from a limerick contest.
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Wm. Moran
Orange
California
Home From Rochester After Major Surgery
Mrs John Rathman returned home from Rochester hospital two weeks ago after a four week stay following major surgery. She is regaining health and strength and friends will be pleased by the good news.
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Rochester
John Rathman
Rochester Hospital
Garbage pickup continues in Graettinger with prep request
Graettinger will keep regular garbage pickup. Patrons are asked to wrap waste in paper before placing it in containers to prevent freezing and removal issues. There are 125 pickups on the route currently.
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Graettinger
Meet Me In St. Louis Junior Class Play Nov 9
The junior class at the high school presents Meet Me In St. Louis in the auditorium Friday November 9. The cast includes Zona Starkey Marilyn Bonstead Jane Wolfe Jean Graettinger Larry Kirkegaard Gloria Hanson Twila Jean Nelson Marilyn Munson Frankie King Mary Westfall Harriet Herke Paul Currans and Duane Anderson. The play follows four sisters trying to manage life with their brother and who will fall to snobish eastern charms. Attenders are warned to not miss this lively fall production.
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St. Louis
S. Times
Zona Starkey
Marilyn Bonstead
Jane Wolfe
Jean Graettinger
Wayne Peterson
Larry Kirkegaard
Bob Sampson
Lanny Eldridge
Gloria Hanson
Larry
Twila Jean Nelson
Gloria
Marilyn Munson
Marilyn
Frankie King
Mary Westfall
Harriet Herke
Paul Currans
Ronnie Robinson
Gail Kuyper Elected District President at Des Moines
Mrs. Gail Kuyper was elected president of the North Central Iowa district at the state teachers convention in Des Moines. The district includes 16 counties and Leona Leonard served as a county delegate while visiting teachers toured WHO radio and were luncheon guests of Herb Plambeck and Chuck Forbes.
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Gail Kuyper
Iowa
Des Moines
Graettinger Pirates End 1951 Football Season Friday
The Graettinger High School Pirates closed the 1951 season with a 25 to 14 loss to Swea City Friday night at Evergreen Field as cold conditions tested fans. Earlier they crushed Bode 88 to 0, but scoring luck eluded them in the final game.
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Graettinger High School
Pirates
Swea City
Evergreen Field
Bode
GHS
Groettinger
Funeral of Rev. Father O Brine Friday Morning
The funeral of the Rev. Father O Brine will be held Friday morning at 9 30. He was well known at Emmetaburg and Ruthven where he served for several years. Friends regret his death.
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Father O’brine
Father O'Brine
Emmetaburg
Ruthven
Ten year old Wegman undergoes emergency appendix surgery
Jerry Wegman age 12, son of Mr. and Mrs. Orville Wegman, underwent an emergency appendicitis operation at Holy Family hospital Tuesday and is reported to have recovered nicely.
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Jerry Wegman
Orville Wegman
Holy Family Hospital
Fred Rubink Wins Pancake Eating Contest Title
Fred Rubink topped a pancake eating contest at Wolfe Grocery with 49 pancakes, four points ahead of the runner up after trailing at halftime.
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Fred Rubink
Wolfe Grocery
Jorgen Andersen Resigns from Palo Alto County Board
Jorgen Andersen resigned from the Palo Alto county board where he had served since his early appointment. He devoted much time to duty in World War II and performed his duties in an impartial, gentlemanly manner as a Ruth- area representative.
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Jorgen Andersen
Palo Alto County
Febona
Fn Ae
Ruth
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H.N. Osher
Wm. Michael
Leo Huges
Ther Twins
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