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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1954
Page
4
Masses are held Sundays at 8 and 10 a m with weekday services at 7 a m Confessions follow Saturday slots from 8 to 6 and 7 to 8 30 p m The notice lists Rev 5 8S Maynard as pastor and outlines mass and confession times for the parish
Bt. Paul’s Lutheran announces a box social Thursday at 6:30 p m hosted by Mr and Mrs Arnold North with coffee. Friday circles meet at listed members homes. Jr Confirmation Saturday with choir practice and classes. Sunday services at Town and So Walnut churches with Bible classes and Family Night program showing Martin Luther film. Methodist notes include Korea relief effort contributions aiming for 100, and Happy Hour Luncheon set for Saturday Nov 20.
Community churches list Thursday rehearsals and meetings at First Lutheran and Our Savior's with programs led by Susan Shiley and the Guiders. Confirmation classes, junior choir, and Sunday worship are noted along with Thanksgiving services at Our Savior's and Elmt Lutheran.
Pirates led 64-44 with two minutes left but faltered in the final minute. Laurens scored eight and had two free throws to tie in the last 12 seconds, yet missed, as Graattinger controlled a jump ball. Paul Bonstead led with 28 points, others adding double digits, while Finnestad topped the losers with 18. Local fans called it a strong showing despite the setback.
Laurens seized a late two point gap as Arnette Thim anchored the Pirettes. A front court stall preserved a two point lead in the final minute with 1:40 remaining, highlighting Thim’s veteran presence.
In the Pirette back court the guards gave a good account of themselves and gained needed game experience. Maureen Traver Nona Wikert Luella Potter and Betty Speck teamed with Thim on defense as the locals showed promise for stronger backcourt defense as the season progresses.
Ice fishing shack permits are available through state conservation officers and the Conservation Commission. Harold Johnson at Estherville issues permits for Five Island Lost Island Ingham High lakes and nearby waters. Paul Shuck at Lake Okoboji issues shelters on West Okoboji Boat Okoboji Spirit Lake Silver Lake and nearby areas. Erwin Graettinger at Clear Lake issues permits for Clear Lake area. Only well built structures allowed. permit numbers must be painted in a contrasting color.
The regulation requires shelters to show numbers at least 6 inches high and the owner’s name and address on the door in a legible durable manner. There is no fee for ice fishing shelter permits.
Ed Cook, 47, of near Terril, lost his right hand Thursday when it was caught in a mechanical cornpicker on his farm. He was alone as the rollers drew his gloved hand into the machine while clearing husks. He was hospitalized at Holy Family Hospital where the hand was amputated above the wrist.
Our area enjoyed warm dry weather with highs in the high sixties throughout the past week. Corn harvest progressed rapidly with many farmers reporting it completed. Fall plowing occurred over the last two weeks in ideal conditions as the corn crop dried considerably.
Wallingford Lutheran and Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran announce Sunday divine services at 9:80 and 11:00 respectively with Sunday School at 10:45 and 10:00. Altar offerings for Luther an welfare, adult choir Monday 8 PM, men’s chorus Monday 8:15 PM. Wednesday Nov 24 8 PM special meeting on Home Mission Circuit Sponsorship Plan. Choir rehearsals Thursdays 8 PM, Saturdays 9:30 AM, confirmations Saturday 9:00 and 10:45 AM.
The Library Board announces new titles headed by The Dollmaker by Warright Arnow as a top best seller. Other Farm Bureau reading picks include Passage in the Night by Scho ler, God and My Country by MacKinlay Kan tor, With Kitchen Privilege by Louise Kent, Ghost Town by Bonanns, and Be Black by Ruby Goodwin.
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