Mr and Mrs Alvin Mills Buy Osgood Store
Mr and Mrs Alvin Mills have purchased the Osgood store and continue its hours with daily and evening service including Sundays. The Mills, former Regina, Washington residents, recently moved from Regina to Graettinger area after Mills worked seven years for Boeing Aircraft. They have three daughters Janice 7 Pitty Jean 3 and Barbara 2 and reside in rear store quarters. Former owners Garvin Mills and wife now live in Arizona. Mrs Garvin Mills was postmaster at Oxford since 1935 and the Osgood post office was closed last spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Mills
Osgood
Gariig
Mills
Thagew
Regina
Washington
Boeing Aircraft Company
Mill
Janice
Pitty Jean
Barbara
Elmer Simington
Ruthven
A. H. Mills
St. Paul
Junior Class Play Strange Boarders at High School
The Junior Class presents the comedy mystery Strange Boarders at the High School auditorium on Friday November 12. The three act play features a cast of 15 men and 7 women and starts at pm. A complete character cast is listed in this week’s Times advertisement. Graettinger youths enlist in navy Edwin Alger James Murray and Ronnie Anderson, all Graettinger or Estherville residents, left Sunday for Des Moines to enlist in the U S Navy and to begin training in San Diego.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pom
Graettinger
NAVY
Edwin Alger
Mrew L
Alger
James Murray
Dave Murray
Ronnie Anderson
Estherville
Des Moines
U. S. Navy
San Diego
Fourth to sixth grades present Hansel and Gretel operetta
The Gruet finger school grades four through six will stage the operetta Hansel and Gretel on Monday evening November 22 in the school auditorium. Directed by Miss Grathen Kreiger. More details to follow in next week's Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moushc
Gruetfinger
Hansel and Gretel
Gratehen Kreiger
Polio Case Reported in Fort Dodge Area
Six year old Bill Graettinger was admitted to Lutheran hospital in Fort Dodge late Monday afternoon and isolated in the polio ward. Doctors said his condition remained about the same and may represent a light form of polio. He attends Graettinger school and is the first known polio case in the area. No visitors except immediate family. mail can be sent through the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lill
Edwin Graettinger
Lutheran Hospital
Fort Dodge
Bill
Graettinger
Hay fire threatens crib on Rassler farm near Graettinger
About 300 bales of hay burned and a combined crib and machine shed were greatly at risk when a Sunday afternoon blaze swept the Ken neth Rassler farm eight miles southwest of Graettinger. Ruthven firemen assisted as the origin remained undetermined. 1200 lashels of this year’s yarn crop in the crib were damaged. Rassler was alone at home when the fire was observed after he and his family had been at a neighbor’s farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Rassler
Graettinger
Curtis Thoreson
Ruthven
Rassler
Rasslear
Ed Brinkman Dies in Omaha at About 74
Word comes from relatives that Ed Brinkman aged about 74 died October 25 in Omaha Nebraska. A former resident of the Graettinger area he had lived in Omaha for many years. He leaves several children a brother and sisters. He was brother of the late Mrs Martin Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Brinkman
Omaha
Nebr
Brinkman
Graettinger
Martin Stewart
Pirates Cage Season Opens With Community Club Elections
The Gracttinger Community Club named Sam Watson president for the coming year and elected Vernon Rouse as vice president and Sanford Olson as secretary treasurer. Retiring officers were Francis Warren, Francis Heidecker, and Sullivan Coan. The group hosted a "pot-acquainted night" for Gracttinger teachers at Murray's Cafe and outlined Christmas plans including street drawings, free movies, and treats for youngsters with committees named for decorations, treats, street drawings, and a Christmas movie lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gracttinger Community Club
Sam Watson
Vernon Rouse
Sanford Olson
Francis Warren
Francis Heidecker
Sullivan Coan
Whih
Joe Grady
P. T. Cody
Melvin Nissen
Jack Wolfe
Lars Erickson
Robert Jensen
Coan
Ray Glazier
Adolph Spies
Everett Manchester
Russell Jones
del Baker
Auction Planned For Farm Machinery And Sheep At Carn
Feld LE Feld LE Ray Haag will sell a full line of farm machinery and 87 head of sheep at public auction on his farm located 11 miles southeast of Grachten on Highway 17, then 2.5 miles west on the north side. The Ladies Aid of the First Lutheran church holds its annual Bazaar at the church parlors Thursday evening, Nov 11, with a supper and Norwegian smorgasbord plus sandwiches pies and ice cream. Graettinger Pirates begin 1954 55 basketball drills with 22 candidates under Coach Melt. Graduated players include Harlan Hanson Roger Henningsen Tony Jacobsen and Paul Bonstead. Newcomers contest starting spots alongside reserves. Baedke sidelined by illness last season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Haag
Grachtinger
Ladies Aid
First Lutheran Church
Graettinger Pirates
Meltot
Pirates
Harlan Hanson
Roger Henningsen
Thony Jacobsen
Paul Bonstead
Gary Alpous
Gary Bonstead
Darrell Schnell
Curt ‘Tawson
Martin Racodke
Hugh Thompson
Gree Rogere
Paul Kirkegaard Baedke
Laist
Tare Wight
Laurens Teams Open 1954-55 Season at Home
Laurens Pirates boys and girls start the 1954-55 basketball season next Tuesday on the local court. The following Friday they travel to Hartley for a twin bill. Gym capacity expanded to about 1400 to seat fans. Continued on Page Five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirate
Laurens
Hartley
Late Saturday Night Fire Damages Graettinger Tile Plant
A late Saturday night fire at the Graettinger Block and Tile company damaged the plant with several thousand dollars in losses. Firefighters battled smoke filled interiors, focusing on the north west roof section and a Dodge truck inside the building. Owners John DeVries and Robert Carter were noted as the plant’s proprietors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Graettinger Block and
Glenn Shaver
John DeVries
Robert Carter
Christmas Seals go out Nov 20 for 48th Anniversary
Mrs. Oscar L. Oleson reminds Graettinger residents the annual Christmas Seal letters will mail Saturday Nov 20. This year’s seal marks the 48th anniversary and supports tuberculosis and heart disease fights. Area chairmen include Mrs. Elbert Powers in Walnut and Mrs. A M Westergard in Tost Island among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar L. Oleson
Maila
Oleson
Graettinger
Graittinger
Walnut
Elbert Powers
Tost Island
A. M. Westergard
Vernon
Ulrich Juhl
Emmetsburg Township
Harold Dammann
Marken Sale Notice at Graettinger Farm Auction
Ed Marxen will hold a closing out farm sale Thursday November 18 on the farm located 24 miles west of Graettinger. The sale features 67 head of livestock 3 tractors and a usual run of farm machinery. See ad in this week's Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marken
Ed Marxen
Graettinger
Wallingford Bazaar and Supper at Lutheran Church
A bazaar and cafeteria supper will be held at Wallingford Lutheran Church on Tuesday evening. The bazaar opens at 8 p.m. with many items, and the supper runs 5:30 to 8 p.m. featuring a Norwegian menu of hot chicken sandwiches potato cakes lefse fattigmand krumkake kringla rogettes donuts cake pie coffee. The Happy Hour circle of the Methodist church will host a luncheon on Saturday at the church basement serving from 2 p.m. to supper hour with chili mankites pie and coffee. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallingford Lutheran Church
Methodist Church
Obituary for Earl L Mills Ends Mourning in Graettinger
Earl Lester Mills 25 died October 27 1954 in Minneapolis after a yearlong illness. Funeral services were held November 1 at St. Paul’s for Mills a Graettinger native who served in the U S Navy 1946 to 1948. Survived by wife two daughters his mother four sisters and five brothers plus other relatives. He attended Graettinger High School and later worked for Western Electric after civilian electronics training in Chicago.
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Hell Munday
St. Paw Minn
Enok L. Mills
Mills
Gracttinger
U. S. Mary
Enorl Lester Mills
Arlie and
Frances Mills
Graettinger
Iowa
Fort Snelling Veterans Hospital
Minneapolis
McGuire
St. Paul
A. H. Milla
Mya
Eva Abel
Harry Ploghoft
Portland
Oregon
Lennie Pompe
Whittemore
Shirley Mills
Alvin Mills
Osgood
Dale
Robert Mills
Johnny Ae Emmetsburg
Don Mills
7Eho U. 8. Navy
Cornado
Calif
Ploghoft
Blale Larson
Earl
Gracttinger High School
U. S. Navy
Navy
Chicago
Western Electric
Prizes Awarded Next Wednesday Draw Names Listed
Next week's Wednesday prizes will be 10, 15 and 100 Graet tinger Bucks, but none of this Wednesday's awards were claimed. The drawn names are Viola Schubbs with 10, Dale L. Behnkring with 25, and A. W. Ritzman with 76.
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Graettinger
Viola Schubbs
Dale L. Behnkring
A. W. Ritzman
Anna Redmond Died Monday At Graettinger Estherville
Anna Redmond 79 died Monday November 8 after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Church Graettinger with Rev. E S Maynard officiating. Burial followed at St Jacob's cemetery. Survivors include sisters Mrs Matt Murphy and Mrs Margaret Aylward Graettinger and a brother Martin Redmond. Pallbearers listed.
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Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Grachtinger
Anna Redmond
Holy Family Hospital
Balmer Rest Home
Estherville
E. S. Maynard
St. Jacob's Cemetery
Martin
California
Kansas City
Matt Murphy
Margaret Aylward
Graettinger
Martin Redmond
Alan
Ainces
Join
Wichsel
Mary
Gerald Mines
Nevada
Mira
Elmer Moffitt and Son
Manson and Me
Chirence Moffitt
Esthervill
Indian Summer Continues as Corn Harvest Near Peak
The article notes warm afternoon temperatures near 70 degrees and a bumper corn yield across farmers, with reported yields from 70 bushels per acre to over 100 bushels. Moisture levels have dropped as the harvest progresses this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Injures Finger in Elevator Hopper Chain Incident
Wilfred McCarty, a Gractfinger farmer, injured the first finger of his left hand when entangled in an elevator hopper chain while elevating corn at his farm. The fingertip was severely cut but may be saved. The accident happened about 1 p.m. Tuesday as he worked unloading corn. Neighbor Emmet Murphy shut off the power and McCarty was taken to Holy Family hospital after a call to Dr Green's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfred McCarty
Wilfred
Emmet Murphy
Annual Meeting Notice of Palo Alto Cancer Society
The Palo Alto chapter of the American Cancer Society invites members to its annual meeting on Monday evening November 15 at 8 p.m. in Trinity Episcopal church parish house Mametsburg. Miss Wanda Rex Northwest Town Field Director will attend to help plan the coming year and answer questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto
American Cancer Society
Trinity Episcopal Church
Mametsburg
Wanda Rex
Northwest Town
Legion Sets Date for Pheasant Supper at Graettinger
The Graettinger American Legion post announced its annual pheasant supper for Monday evening December 6. The event includes dancing and a social hour after the meal, with members urged to donate pheasants stored by Ben Boekker or at the Graettinger Locker. Post officers also announced the purchase of the vacant lot west of the Legion hall at Tuesday's meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Graettinger American Legion Post
The
Post
Ben Boecker
Graettinger
Army air News Center features Westergard in Germany
Cpl Kenneth D Westergard of Gruettinger and Pvt Daniel P Hanley Jr record a Thanksgiving tape in Germany for the Army Western Area Command. Westergard, 28, chief of the property section at Rhine Engineer Depot, graduated from Iowa State College in 1952 and served as an inspector for the Town State Highway Commission before joining the Army in 1953. He has been in Germany since 1958.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Home Town News Center
Kansas City
Kenneth D. Westergard
Gruettinger
Daniel P. Hanley Jr
Germany
Army
Western Area Command
Dorene
Greettinger
Alfred M. Westergard
Rhine Engineer Depot
Westergard
Towa State College
Town State Highway Commission
U. 5
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Mrs. Alvin Mills
Mr. and
Mrs
Bill Graettinger
Fort Dodge Hospital
FIDE
Omaha, Nebr
Times
Waltz Studios
Top Row
Patricia
Mra
Gii Cassery
Emma Jean
Emmet Harris
Donna Kay
Eldon Swanson
Suzanne
Yvonne
Merrill Clark
John Perdue
Forrest Perdue
Pirates’ Cage
Watson
Feld LE
Wallingford
Earl L. Mills
Annal Meeting of
Cancer Society
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