Pirates Win From Terril in Conference Play
Graettinger guards beat Terril 57 to 36 as Pirates surge after an 13-12 first quarter. Larry Westfall tops with 21 points, Gary Park 18, Terril’s Janice Sidles poured 48 for the visitors. Pirettes drop 69-1?01? score in other half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger Cagers
Terril
Pirettes
Pirates
Janice Sidles
Terrill
Anderson
Firettes
Graettinger
Merry McGinnis
Siiles
Janet Moyer
Mary Bennington
Stiles
Jocals
Pirate
Larry Westfall
Gary Park
Bud Schnell
Keith “Norris
Bill Fude
Larry Cornelius
Bob Vasey
Doug Nane
Bill Rathman
Ron Baedke
Federal Land Bank Open House in Emmetsburg Friday
The Federal Land Bank Association of Emmetsburg invites the public to an open house at their Brink building offices on Friday December 1 from 1 to 7 pm. Directors will be present at all times. Alvin C. Jolliffe manages the association with Pauline Crahan as assistant manager. See ad for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Land Bank
Emmetsburg
Federal Land Bank Association of
Brink
Alvin C. Jolliffe
Pauline Crahan
Jim Christensen Shines as Guard for Mankato State Five
Jim Christensen, senior from Graettinger Iowa, stars at guard for Mankato State College with 5 9 frame and sharp passing. Former Pirate multi sport standout, he lettered at Estherville Junior College before transferring, seen as key man for MSC’s 1961 basketball plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Christensen
Mankato State College
Mankato
Minn
Jim
Warren Christensen
Graettinger
Iowa
Chris
Estherville Junior College
MSC
Accident Victims Improve After Intercounty Collision
Mrs. Marion Bekx and her three year old son Edward, seriously injured in a week old auto accident near Lost Island township center school, are reported much improved and in good condition. Edward suffered a skull fracture and cerebral concussion while Mrs. Bekx had severe lacerations and multiple bruises from the collision with a car driven by Joe Tindall at a county road intersection one mile west of the Lost Island center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Bekx
Edward
Bekx
Joe Tindall
Lost Island Township Center School
Farm Bureau Study Highlights Property Tax Relief Need
Farm Bureau president Max Rouse of Palo Alto County says the study shows property taxes are inequitable for many residents. The report notes tax burdens vary and calls for reforms to ease homeowners’ load across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Max Rouse
Palo Alto
Osher, 77, Emmet Graettinger Resident Dies
Gilbert B. Osher, lifelong Emmet and Palo Alto counties resident, died Wednesday at his Graettinger home after seven weeks of stroke-related illness. Services Saturday at 2 p.m. at Wallingford Lutheran, burial Oak Hill Estherville. He was born August 23, 1884 near Wallingford. He married Rebecca Burg in 1920 and Kate Osher in 1955. Survived by wife Kate and nine stepchildren, plus a brother and sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert B. Osher
Emmet
Palo Alto
Graettinger
Wallingford Lutheran Church
N. L. Jolivette
Oak Hill
Estherville
Friends
Fuhrman
Mr. Osher
Wallingford
Bergus Osher
Ruthven
Norman Osher
Denver
Colo
Ernest Osher
Westover
Mass
Glenden
Esther) Thu
Terril
Daryell
Ruth
Graveside Rites Held Here for Ralph Tatman 45
Graveside rites were held at St. Jacob's cemetery for Ralph Tatman 45 who died suddenly of a heart attack at his Spirit Lake home. Services were at St. Mary's Church Spirit Lake with Rev. Francis Staber officiating. Military rites were given by Graettinger American Legion. He was survived by his wife Sally four children two brothers and his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Jacob's Cemetery
Ralph Tatman
Spirit Lake
St. Mary’s Catholicchurch
Francis Staber
Keith Myers
Herman Leduc
Fred Christensen
Wm. Post
Tatman
Sally Brown
Graettinger
Emmetsburg
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Knights of Columbus
Sally
Tony
Michelle
Brian
Robert
Wayne
Newell
Iowa
James
Stanhope
Town
Reber Tatman
Rural Cylinder
Need More Singers For Local Chorus
The Graettinger Community Chorus seeks community members to join for a rehearsal tonight at First Lutheran Church at 8:30. The group prepares for its annual Christmas concert and invites singers to contribute to the holiday messages and stories in song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
First Lutheran Church
Ringsted Cagers Face Riesel Nonconference Doubleheader
Ringsted basketball teams will oppose Riesel on the home floor in a nonconference doubleheader Tuesday night starting at 7 p m. Dee and the girle teams are scheduled to provide the opposition for the Pirates on the home court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riesel Sekenhvelbee
Girle
Pirates
Wernt, Dee
Farm and ranch sales listed across multiple Iowa farms
Friday December 8 a farm sale of livestock and machinery at George Johnson farm four miles east and half mile north of Ringsted at 1 p m. Monday December 14 Mrs Lois Thompsons closing out farm sale three miles south of Graettinger on Highway 17 then one mile east and a half mile south. see ad next issue. Thursday December 14 Boblit farm sale one fourth mile north of Depew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Johnson
Ringsted
Lois Thompson
Graettinger
Boblit Farm
Depew
Howard Hanson Takes Over Graettinger DX Tank Wagon
Howard Hanson a Graettinger farmer now operates the Graettinger DX tank wagon per an issue advertisement. Francis Heidecker, former operator, will devote full time to Heidecker's DX station. Mr and Mrs Manson are building a new home in Graettinger and plan to move from the farm when construction finishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Hanson
Graettinger
Francis Heidecker
Heidecker
Manson
1962 Auto Plates Go On Sale Friday
Iowa automobile license plates for 1962 go on sale at 8 o'clock Friday morning at the county treasurer's office in the courthouse. Treas urer Jack Phillips says plates must be purchased for autos by February 1962 or a penalty will be charged. Owners may reserve a number matching their telephone or last year's plate by leaving a deposit. the office will notify when the requested number is available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Jack Phillips
Phillips
Mrs Leo Thompson Wins Theatre Ticket
Mrs Leo Thompson won a free theatre ticket in a drawing. The entry identified last week's mystery form as that of the Leonard Bros. and Leona Leonard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Thompson
Leonard Bros
Leona Leonard
Timely Tips For Christmas Mailing
Pre prepared by the postal department these tips urge patrons to buy stamps early and prepay postage. Mail should show full addresses with return address in the upper left. greeting cards should be first class and prepaid. Pack parcels tightly in strong containers within weight and size limits of 70 pounds and 100 inches. Consider registration or insurance and use Air Mail Special Delivery and Express options for faster delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postal Department
Air Mall
Graettinger’s Oldest Resident Mrs Nelson Dies
Mrs John Kirsten Nelson 12 died at 4 39 Monday at Holy Family hospital after a stroke Thanksgiving. Funeral 2 p m Wednesday at St Paul’s Lutheran Graettinger with Rev H Irving Petersen. Burial in St Paul’s cemetery. Pallbearers were grandsons Harold Jorgensen Lawrence Thomsen William Thompson Jr Richard Stuland Ronald Christianson James Thompsen. Born August 23 1869 in Denmark, she moved to the U S at 13 and lived in Emmet and Palo Alto counties. Survived by four sons and five daughters and four stepchildren, 28 grandchildren and 49 great grandchildren. She was a member of St Paul’s Lutheran and a Gold Star mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Thompson, Jr
Richard Stucland
Ronald Christianson
James Thompsen
Denmark
Chris Larsen
United States
Emmet
Palo Alto
Jens Thomsen
Mr. Thomsen
Thomas Thomsen
Graditinger
Lars Thomsen
Wallingford
Clarence
Mary) Christianson
Estherville
Sam
Mayme) Stueland
Herman
Minn
William Thompson
Graettinger
Ernest
Clara) Andresen
Albert
Dutch) Thompsen
Belmond
Nels Nelson
Graetger
Jack
Martha) Platter Sr
Bill Nelson
Laurens
Stena Hersleff
Wall- Ingford
$25 Buck Prize Draw Announced for Saturday Afternoon
Graettinger stores participate in the weekly three o'clock Saturday drawing with a $25 Buck prize. Clifford Harris appeared to claim last Saturday's $100 Buck award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Clifford Harris
Businessmen's Meeting This Afternoon At Firemen's Rooms
Graettinger businessmen gather this Thursday afternoon at 8 p.m. in the Firemen's room of the town hall. All local business men urged to attend as important topics will be discussed including dates for the Christmas drawings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Hansen Couple Headed to Las Vegas Conference Trip
Phillips Petroleum announces Claude Hansen of Hansen Gas & Appliance in Graettinger Iowa and his wife will join 48 other Phillips Philgas distributors from 17 states for a holiday weekend business conference at the Tropicana Hotel Las Vegas Nevada. They depart December 1 1961 from Kansas City and return December 4 1961.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips ‘Petroleum Company
Claude Hansen
Hansen Gas & Appliance Company
Philgas
Graettinger
Iowa
Tropicana Hotel
Las Vegas
Nevada
Hansen
Iphillips
Mrs. Hansen
Alrnes
Kansas City
End-Of-Month Bank Closing And Card-O-Rama Signups
The Graettinger State Bank will close this Thursday afternoon as part of its last day policy. A community wide Card-O-Rama signup deadline is Monday for contract bridge and 500 card players to support a fundraising event. Prospective bridge players should contact Mrs. Evelyn Shiley and Mrs. Ham merberg. 500 players may contact Mrs. Joleen Petersen. Entry forms are on page three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger State Bank
Ernoon
NFO Convention Set for Des Moines December 7 8
The Nation al Farmers Organization plans a two day convention at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium Des Moines Iowa on December 7 and 8 It features a Friday banquet address by Secretary of Agriculture Orville Freeman and speaker Michael DeAngelis The program opens with registration at 9 am on December 7 and includes officer elections Friday afternoon Expected attendance runs around 3500 delegates with participates from Palo Alto county and notable figures including Charles W McInnis Vince Rossiter John T Schiebecker and others slated to speak
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Memorial
Des Moines
Iowa
National Farmers Organization
NFO
Orville Freeman
Michael DeAngelis
Orin Lee Staley
Staley
Charles W. McInnis
Allied Meat Enterprises Cooperative, Ltd
Toronto
Ontario
Palo Alto County
Vince Rossiter
Hardington
Nebbanker
John T. Schiebecker
Iowa State University
Miller Named Officer Of State Sheriffs Association
Palo Alto county sheriff R Q Dick Miller was elected secretary of the State Sheriffs Association at the annual Des Moines meeting Tuesday. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Pete Miller of Graettinger.
Also Mentioned on This Page
FPA
Graettinger Ffa
FFA
Joyce Anderson
Joyce
Wesley Anderson
Immaculate Conception
Mankato State
G. B. Osher
Timely
John
Kirsten) Nelson
John Nelson
Mr. and
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!