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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1963

Page

5

Thanksgiving Services for Local Churches Announcement

The area churches announce Thanksgiving worship times. Bethel Lutheran and Graettinger Methodist hold services Wednesday Nov 27 at eight o'clock. Immaculate Conception church hosts a High Mass at 7:30 am Thanksgiving Day. Lost Island Lutheran attends at 9 am with Wallingford Lutheran also holding a Thanksgiving Day service. Details appear in church news columns on pages three and eight.

Bethel Lutheran Graettinger Methodist Church Immaciate Conception Church Lost Island Lutheran Wallingford Lutheran

Two Men Injured In Deer Strike South Of Wallingford

Graettinger residents Gerald Weber and James R. Martin were treated at Holy Family hospital Monday morning after their car struck a deer three miles south of Wallingford on Highway 17. Weber suffered bruises and abrasions, Martin a knee injury and bruises. Deputy Knox reported the 6:20 a.m. crash sent the vehicle into the east ditch. the car was a total loss and the deer was sent to the Emmet county farm.

Graettinger Gerald Weber James R. Martin Holy Family Hospital Weber Martin Knox Wallingford

Great-Granddaughter Of M. S. Murphys Featured In Register

Mary Katherine Murphy, great granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Murphy of Graetzinger, featured on front page of the Daily Register. Born premature at 13 inches and 1 pound 13 ounces, she is now seven pounds and healthy at home. Doctors gave little chance of survival three months ago. Wim E Murphy son of Elmer Murphy of Manson, and the Murphys have three sons: Peter seven, Patrick five, Matthew three.

Mary Katherine Murphy Wim. E. Murphy Des Moines 8Nday Register Mary Katherine M. L. Murphy Graetzinger Wm-E. Murphy Elmer Murphy Manson Their

Greillinger Reports Town Well In Use After Delay

Graettinger city officials said the new town well began operation Wednesday after completion weeks earlier. Delayed pumping equipment caused the late start though main lines from the well area were flushed on Tuesday.

Graettinger

Graettinger Supt Joins State School Board Panel

Paul Stuart superintendent of the Graettinger Community school was selected for the Group D discussion panel at the Town Association of School Boards meeting in Des Moines. Graettinger school board representatives planned to attend the event on Thursday and Friday.

Supt. Stuart Paul Stuart Graettinger Community School Town Association of School Boards Des Moines Graettinger

Armstrong Here Tuesday Night In Home Cage Season Opener

Grac ttinger High opens 1963 64 season at home in a non conference doubleheader led by coach Jake Hoekstra. Boys' lineup includes Fude Corneliya Felkey Nane Henderson Hoekstra Munson Rathman Bobet Jensen Graettinger Feir with WIKERT Naig Nissen Hoffman among B team and freshmen Moran Murphy Bonstead Bisgard Nicol Reynolds Petersen Bisgaard Schnell Swanson Hankey Hodecker Mowry. Girls' squad features Susa Tuininga Hyatt Telkey LamTherm Heraleff, Boecker Schnell Schang Studer Petersen Edwards and others as reserves.

Armstrong Pirate Jake Hoekstra Hoekstra Bill Fude Len Corneliya Dennis Felkey Doug Nane Randy Henderson Greg Hoekstra Dale Munson Bill Rathman Jim Bobet Larry Jensen Bil Graettinger Randy James Jim Wikert Mike Naig Dale Nissen Dale Hoffman Chuck Moran Tim Murphy Steve Bonstead Paul Bisgard Gary Nicol Mark Reynolds Dean Petersen Bob Bisgaard Donald Schnell Dave Swanson Ben Hankey Tim Heidecker Leroy Mowry Hamlin Nelson Donna Susa Rose Ann Tuininga Joyce Hyatt Diane Telkey Danna Lam- Therm Cynthia Heraleff Bernadine Boecker Marlene Schnell Irene Schang Merry Mig

Services Held Saturday For Truman Naig

Funeral services were held Saturday at St. John's Lie Sheran Church Depew for Truman Naig 36 Graettinger farmer killed in a one car crash near Graettinger last Wednesday night. His son Michael 15 was in the car and hospitalized but in good condition. Naig born near Depew son of Theodore Naig attended local schools served in the Navy and later farmed near Torris and Depew before moving eight miles east of Graettinger. He married Marjorie Twait in 1948 and is survived by his wife four children his parents a brother and three sisters.

St. John’s Lie Sheran Depew Trumain Naig Graettinger Farmer Here Naig Graettinger Graettingert School Nalp Michael Holy Fandy Hospital Truman Naig Theodore Naig Torris Donald Margery) Twait Fenton Arden Joan) Twaiten Cylinder

Light Showers and Seasonable Temps Early Week

Light rain fell here Wednesday morning as temperatures stayed near seasonal norms. Forecasters expect a light snow risk and cooler temperatures tonight, with mild readings continuing through the week.

Love Is a Ball shines in Graettinger engagement

Bright comedy film starring Glenn Ford Hope Lange and Charles Boyer plays Saturday and Sunday at the Graettinger theatre. Martin Poll directs a Technicolor Riviera romance with Marco Ricardo and Mortalban co starring, released by United Artists.

Glenn Ford Hope Lange Charles Boyer Martin Poll Graettinger Theatre United Artists French Riviera Ricardo

Eugene Voigt Claims 175 Prize and 25-Prize Draw

Eugene Voigt of Graettinger collected last week's 175 prize after being a ducky shopper in town. This week's drawing offers 25 dollars at participating stores in the three o clock drawing.

Eugene Voigt Graettinger

Thanksgiving vacation closes Graettinger classes early

Graettinger students will be dismissed at 2 45 pm Wednesday November 27 for the annual Thanksgiving break. Classes resume Monday morning December 2. The Goodwill Industries truck will visit Graettinger December 4 to collect discarded clothing toys and shoes for Sioux City workers.

Graettinger OOD Goodwill Industries Tracl Goodwill Industries Sioux City

Free Turkeys Offered In Graettinger Stores Weekend

Graettinger stores urge shoppers to register Thursday Friday and Saturday for 20 free turkeys. A general store closing is planned Thursday November 28 Thanksgiving Day with all local businesses observing the holiday. The post office will be closed all day with no window service or rural mail delivery.

Graettinger

Times to Publish Day Early Next Week

The Times will publish one day earlier than usual next week due to Thanksgiving. News and advertising copy must reach the Times office one day earlier to meet the earlier deadline.

Times

Wallingford Lutheran Stewardship Suppers Next Week

Wallingford Lutheran church advances its Your Partnership In the Gospel program with stewardship suppers for all members and confirmation classes next Monday and Tuesday evenings. General chairman Amos Egeland, secretary Mrs. Norman Egeland, Vision Committee chair Robert Ressell, and a broad committee including pastors, deacons, trustees, Luther League members, ALCW activists, and Sunday school staff organize the event with continued details on the back page.

Wallingford Lutheran Church Amos Egeland Norman Egeland Robert Ressell Vision Robert E. Glaser Church Council Raymond Herum Silas Lundy Bernard Osher Richam Herum Sam Natterstad C. W. Olson Ordine Olson Wiston David Young James Skattebo The Luther League Gerald Bonstead Trygve Larsen ALCW Nordien Petersen Richard Herum Brothersived Romaine Borchers Verner Gunnarson Merlin Twiste Harald Rustad Gilbert England

Farm sales posted for Graettinger area auctioneers

Calendar lists three farm sale closings near Graettinger Iowa. Friday Nov 22 Borvit and Brown auctioneers advertise one mile south and four miles west. Saturday Nov 23 Soren W. Duhn, two miles south and four miles west, auctioneers Boritin and Brown. Monday Dec 2 sale notice by Brown and Clark includes eight miles east location.

Clarence Thu Graettinger Borvit and Brown Soren W. Duhn Bortint and Brown Adin Eee

Local groups collect coffee strips for charity gifts

Local organizations including the Graetliinger American Legion Auxiliary and the Braorningey Woman's club collect Mutternuit coffee strips and labels for Christmas gifts. Strips may be dropped at Mrs Elton Lundgren or Auxiliary president Clara Rolfson, or at Millea's Barber shop with Mrs Tom Millea. The ButterNut Christmas club previously brightened over 31,000 homes and hundreds of institutions with toys, candy, and stockings. Collect by December 15.

Graetliinger American Letien Mutternuit Elton Lundgren Clara Rolfson Jraottingey Woman's Club Millea Tom Millea Woodward ButterNut Christmas Club Christmas Club Dew

Room Visitation At PTA Meeting Tuesday Might

The Graettinger PTA November meeting drew about one hundred attendees for an informal room visitation where parents visited their children’s rooms while teachers were on hand. The program opened with a prose reading, a humor piece, and a recording by Don Lonie of Michigan on teen behavior topics. Eugene Cullen and Ralph Graettinger welcomed guests. hostesses included Messrs Harry Dobbins Carl Wicks Howard Suss Dwayne Lammers Edwin Tindall Tom Boecker Otto Reitz Orville Nicol Dora Flint John DeVries Loris Alger and Paul Frick.

Graettinger Pta Garnet Voigt Ashburn Don Lonie Michigan Mr. Lontie United States Eugene Cullen Ralph Graettinger

Ortman Appointed County Speech and Hearing Therapist

The Palo Alto County Board of Education names William W. Ortman of Cedar Falls Iowa as Speech and Hearing Therapist. He replaces Keith Williams who resigned last August and will join after finishing requirements at the State College of Iowa.

Palo Alto

Turkey Days in Graettinger Offer Big Bargains

Graettinger stores launch Turkey Days shopping with registration for 20 free turkeys. Registration runs Thursday to Saturday in participating shops, with the street drawing Tuesday afternoon at three. Winners must be present. one turkey per family. Numerous stores offer specials and Graettinger Slamps for savings.

Graettinger

FFA Harvest Ball Saturday Night

The annual FFA Harvest Ball is slated for Saturday night. Students from the Future Farmers of America program will host the event with music, dancing, and recognition activities planned for attendees.

FFA

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