Henry Appel 69 Dies in Florida Former Local Resident
Henry Appel 69 longtime local resident died in St. Petersburg Florida after suffering a stroke last week He had lived in the area many years coming from Denmark before World War I He is survived by his wife Catherine two sons Jorgen and Kenneth a daughter Henrietta and multiple siblings in Denmark plus a sister who died recently in Denmark.
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Otto Appel
Henry
St. Petersburg
Florida
12Th St. So
Henry Appel
Denmark
12 Mile Lake
New York State
Catherine
Jorgen
Kenneth
Montour
Henrietta
Rochester
Otto
Grachtinger
Jens
Martin
Chris
Anna
Trail Riders Feather Party Friday Night at Legion Hall
The Northwestern Trail Riders sponsor a feather party and dance at the Legion hall Friday night. Doors open 7:30, dance starts 9. There will be a door prize and entertainment, with lunch served all evening. Second annual event hoping for strong attendance.
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Northwestern Trail Riders
Legion Hall
Trail Riders
Aimiir
Simington Dairy Farm Public Auction Notice
Mr and Mrs Paul Simington will hold a public auction of their improved 120 acre Palo Alto County dairy farm on Monday November 23 starting at 1 30 pm. The farm lies 1144 miles south and 314 miles west of Grachingter with Elmer Ducommun as auctioneer.
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Simington
Paul Simington
Palo Alto County
Grachtinger
Elmer Ducommun
Irvin A Christensen Auction Saturday Nov 28
Irvin A Christensen will hold an auction sale of household goods and miscellaneous items on the farm at the southeast edge of Grachtinger just east of the ball park. Details of sale will appear later.
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Irvin Cuhistensen
Irvin A. Christensen
Grachtinger
Graettinger Hosts 75 Buck Prize Draw Saturday Night
Graettinger holds a 9 o clock drawing offering a 75 dollar prize this week in participating stores. Melville Olesen of Graettinger did not claim last Saturday nights 60 dollar prize. Coffee strip drive ends December 10 at C A Jensen or Murray's Variety for St Anthony Sioux City and Palo Alto county retarded children school gifts.
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Graettinger
Melville Olesen
Bess Hamilton
C. A. Jensen's
Murray's
Enroll Now in Graettinger Adult Farmers Classes
Enrollment is open for Graettinger Adult Farmer Classes starting December 2. Open to all Graettinger residents interested in agriculture. three field trips planned and the shop will be available for building and repair work. Contact Advisory Council members John Elsenbast, Martin Norris, LeRoy Wikert, Harry Dobbins, Leland Knudtson, Jeke Zitterich, or Ray Ruppert to enroll. no enrollment fee.
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Graettinger
John Elsenbast
Martin Norris
LeRoy Wikert
Harry Dobbins
Leland Knudtson
Jeke
Thanksgiving Worship Services Planned Around Area Churches
Local churches schedule special Thanksgiving services this week. Immaculate Conception holds 8 30 a m Mass Thanksgiving Day, while St Pauls Lutheran observes a service Wednesday evening at 8 p m. South Walnut Lutheran creases a 9 a m service, Wallingford Lutheran at 9 30 a m, First Lutheran hosts joint service with Lost Island on Wednesday at 7 p m, and Graettinger Methodist plans a 8 p m Wednesday event. An offering supports Lutheran World Relief.
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Immaculate Conception Church
St. Paul's
South Walnut Lutheran
Wallingford Lutheran Church
First Lutheranan
Lost Island Lutheran Churches
First Lutheran
At & P
General Lutheran World Relief
Graettinger Methodist Church
Thanksgiving Week Times Publishes Wednesday Issue
The Times will publish on Wednesday next week due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Advertising and news copy must be submitted one day earlier than usual. In a crash near Jefferson, Alma Nap fatally injured. car driver also injured. Mrs Nap survived by husband, four children, six sisters, and a brother.
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Times
Mra
Tom
Alma
Vernon Township
Jefferson
Palo Alto County Farm Bureau
Jim de Spain
Emmetsburg
Mons
Nalg
State Farm Bureau
Des Mesines
Graettinger Reports Backlash From Car Borrowing Spree
Graettinger residents report another car theft incident with a night entry, flat tire, and low fuel. Earlier in weeks past two teens were arrested, sent to juvenile court, and placed on probation. Sheriff Dict Miller and local officials urged cooperation and promised action.
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Graettinger
Paulo Alto
Dict Miller
Pirates Cagers Fall to Emmetsburg in Doubleheader
The Grachtinger Pirates opened their cage season at Emmetsburg and lost both ends of a Lakes Conference doubleheader. The A team trailed by four with a minute left but the E-Hawks widened the margin to 51 43. Kay Carter had 16 rebounds and 14 points to lead the Pirates. Egeland added 13. The B team lost 45 31 as Norris led with nine points.
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Grachtinger Pirates
Emmetsburg
Pirate
E-Hawks
Pirates
Kay Carter
Carter
Egeland
The
Keith Norris
FHA Girls To Conduct Drive For Retarded Children
The local FHA Chapter will canvass Graettinger on Friday morning November 20 to receive contributions for the Retarded Children. An FHA member will contact each family. The chapter notes parents seek to do their best and urges support and understanding.
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FHA
Graettinger
Vach
Special Graettinger Dec 16 election on natural gas deal
Graettinger voters will decide on December 16 whether to contract with Northern Natural Gas Company of Omaha to buy gas for resale through a municipal distribution system. The plan follows a 1967 municipal election approval and involves an Emmetsburg pipeline route with possible delays. Minneapolis Omaha and Council Bluffs seek a review of the federal order affecting costs, which could alter Graettinger’s gas eligibility and payment responsibilities.
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Graettinger
Northern Natural Gas Company
Omaha
Atty. Schultz
Emmetsourg
Graattinger
Ooty
Schultz Alo
Ateel
Minnea‘polla
Council Bluffs
Smalier
Schultz
Casey
Northen
Iowa
Meyers, Schultz and
Northern
Federal Power Commission
Minneapolis
Minneapolia Gaa Co
U. S
Washington
Federal ‘Power Commission
Northern Natural
Tuesaday
Omsha
Council Bluffe
Commission
Gracttinger Chorus to Begin Christmas Rehearsals
The Gracttinger Community Chorus plans rehearsals for its annual Christmas concert at St. Pauls Lutheran Church at 8 30 this evening. Interested residents are welcome to join. The concert is an annual popular event, with the date to be announced later.
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Gracttinger Community Chorus
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Porchlight Drive For Muscular Dystrophy Funds
The Grachtinger volunteer fire department will sponsor a one night Porchlight Campaign for the Muscular Dystrophy Association of America on Monday night, Nov. 23. The siren will sound at 7 PM to begin the drive, inviting residents to light porches or doors and contribute. Fire teams will canvass neighborhoods as sirens mark the start. Funds support MDA research and local patient services. MDA notes over 250,000 victims. Contact Fire Chief Heidecker for details.
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Grachtinger
MDA
Mise Edon
Fin
Qhief Hondecker
Cub Scouts To Sell Christmas Wreaths in Graettinger
Graettinger Cub Scouts sponsor Christmas wreath sales in Graettinger with orders sought by December 1. Wreaths cost 35 cents more or less than last year and profits fund local Cub Scout activities. Orders contact Roy Nissen or several mothers, with pickup at the Roy Nissen home and delivery date to be announced.
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Graettinger
Ecouta
Roy Nissen
Graettinger Pirates place three on Northwest Town grid honor roll
Three Graettinger Pirates on the Northwest Iowa prep grid honor roll chosen by daily writers. Buca Gjerde end Kay Carter Jaokie and Bennie Tondesum halfback named among the honorees.
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Graettinger Pirate
Buca Gjerde
Kay Carter
Jaokie
Bennie Tondesum
Turkey Days special bargains in Graettinger stores
Graettinger merchants plan pre Thanksgiving Turkey Days across Thursday to Saturday November 19 21 with 25 free turkeys awarded Tuesday November 24 at 2 PM in a street drawing. Shoppers register at Chamber of Commerce member stores November 19 20 and 21.
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Graettinger
Merchants Otter
Garettinger
Gradlinger
Yegisater
Chamber of Commeores Momyoe
Tavo
Chamber of Commerce
Open House At Coop Grain Co Open House
The Graettinger Coop Grain Co invites residents to visit its new 22 by 12 office building at an open house next Tuesday November 24 from 9 am to 4 pm Coffee and sandwiches will be served Jim Iverson manager says the event also shows appreciation for patronage The building was built by Okwan Bros Graettinger with Suss Electric heating by Erma Anderson materials from Graettinger Lumber and Graettinger Block and Tile Co The open house is in cooperation with Felco Feeds Farmer Elevator Insurance Co and YC Chemical Co
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Graetlinger Coop Grain Company
Jim Iverson
Coop Grain Company
Okwan Bros
Graettinger
Suss Electric
Ernia Andresgn
Graettinger Lumber Co
Iverson
Felco Feeds
Farmer Elevator Insurance Company
YC Chemical Co
County Joint Legion Meeting Set For November 2
A joint county Legion meeting will be held in West Bend on Tuesday November 2 at 7 p.m. All local members are urged to attend. Local Auxiliary officials remind members to turn in coffee strips and leave them with Mrs. Helen Potter as instructed.
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West Bend
Helen Pottar
Poole Wie
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