Graettinger Pirates Triumph 25-6 Over Estherville Bees
Graettinger high school Pirates dominated Evergreen field for their second win in three games, defeating Estherville Bees 25 to 6. Strong blocking and hard tackling fueled four Graettinger touchdowns, with key rushes by Elsenbast and McCombs and a late score by Elsenbast. Estherville managed a lone late score as Graettinger, storied to have not fielded a team since 1941, earned 16 first downs to the Bees’ seven.
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Estherville Daily News
Graettinger
Pirates
Evergreen Field
Quberville
Bees
Bernard Elsenbast
Lloyd McCombs
McCombs
Elsenbast
Estherville
Hoye
Olson
Rauns
Elgenbast
Eisenbast
Larsen
Olaon
Jensen
Hagerman
Eatherville's
Spies & Lein Invite Fall Sale of Purebred Hogs
Spies and Lein of southwest of Graettinger announce their annual fall sale Friday night October 27 featuring purebred Spotted Poland China hogs. This herd is described as among the finest in northwest Iowa, with more details to follow.
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Spies & Lein
Graettinger
Towa
Lost Their Baby Girl in Emmetsburg Death Notice
Mr and Mrs Eugene Fitzgerald of Emmetsburg mourn the death of their baby girl born but died Tuesday morning Shortly after birth Mrs Fitzgerald is a daughter of Mr and Mrs John Kliegl The sorrowing parents have the sincere sympathy of their many friends
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Eugene Fitzgerald
Emmetsburg
Fitzgerald
John Kliegl
Baby dies mourned by Emmetsburg couple
Mr and Mrs Don Broadwell of Emmetsburg mourn the death of their six weeks old baby boy. The funeral was held Monday morning with Mrs J P Wagner of Graettinger in attendance at the service.
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Don Broadwell
Emmetsburg
J. P. Wagner
Graettinger
Barney Sampson Dies After Stroke in Ruthven
Barney Sampson 80 retired farmer died at Holy Family hospital Tuesday morning after a stroke Monday. Funeral held at Ruthven Zion Lutheran Church with Rev Knudson officiating. burial in Crown Hill cemetery. Survived by wife Trine and two sons Bruce and Leo. brother O J Sampson and sister Mrs O M Olson.
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Barney Sampson
Holy Family Hospital
Ruthven
Zion Lutheran Church
Rev
Knudson
Crown. Hill Cemetery
Lester
Lurrine
Arnold
Sampson
Orrie
Leon
Gaylord Oson
Vero
Martin
Mra. Sampson
Graettinger
Dick Campbell
Mr. Sampson
Stavanger
Norway
United States
Marseilles
Ilinoisa
Hamilton County
Trine Leland
Spencer
Bruce
Terris, Towa
Leo
O. J. Sampson
Ventura
O. M. Olson
Alden
Terris
Lutheran Church
Times
Mrs America Mason in the hospital
Mrs America Mason of Graettinger is in University hospital for medical treatment with her daughter Mrs Alfred Jensen visiting. Eldon Swanson, formerly at Holy Family hospital, has been moved to Fort Dodge Hospital for treatment while friends wish for improvement.
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America Mason
Graettinger
University, Hospital
Town City
Alfred Jensen
University Hospital
Tom Sullivan Delays Return To Los Angeles
Tom Sullivan postponed his Los Angeles trip after falling ill at home and was rushed to Holy Family hospital where Dr. W. H. Walston diagnosed appendicitis. He underwent emergency surgery around 1 a.m. and recovered well, hoping to be home by the weekend.
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Holy Family Hospital
Tom Sullivan
Los Angeles
W. H. Walston
Tom
Walston
the Times
Marie Hanson Injured In Fall At Son's Home
Mrs Marie Hanson mother of Rev Wm J Hanson sustained a fall at her son's home Tuesday. She was taken to Holy Family hospital, remains under observation, and may have internal injuries. Friends wish her a speedy recovery. St Pauls Lutheran church announces annual Fall Festival beginning Sunday October 8 with guest speaker Pastor Clarence Paulsen of Neola Iowa.
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Marie Hanson
Wm. J. Hanson
Holy Family Hospital
ST. Paul's
Lutheren Church
Clarence Paulsen
Neola
Iowa
Paulsen
Iowa District Luther League
UELC
Mer cedes Konigen Homestead dairy cow in herd test
Brattleboro Vermont reports 611 pounds of butterfat and 16 981 pounds of milk tested 3 8 percent credit for Mer cedes Konigen Homestead Holstein Friesian cow owned by Spies and Levi Graettinger Iowa completed an 865 day production teat under Herd Improvement Registry Milked twice daily aged two years six months at start of test supervised by Town State College in cooperation with Holstein Friesian Association of America. John A Johnson of Dolliver suffered a stroke and is hospitalized at Holy Family hospital Mrs Johnson known locally as Milas Emma Duus Graettinger friends hope for full recovery
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Brattleboro
Mercedes Konigen Homestead
Spies & Levi
Graettinger
Iowa
Town ‘State College
Holstein-Friesian Association of America
John A. Johnson
Dolliver
Holy Family Hospital
Mrs Edgar Grein Returns to Oakdale Sanatorium
Graettinger friends hope for quick improvement in Mrs Edgar Grein 's health after her return to Oakdale sanatorium for treatment and for her complete recovery.
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Oakdale
Edgar Grein
Oakdale Sanatorium
Graettinger
Mrs Con Leonard In Hospital
Mrs Con Leonard a medical parent at Holy Family hospital. Friends from Graattinger hope for her early and complete recovery.
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Con Leonard
Holy Family Hospital
Local Lutheran Members Attend Petersburg Convention
Local First Lutheran church members attended the W M F convention at Statelig Lutheran church in Petersburg Minnesota. The fragment notes attendees from the congregation and the event location.
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First Lutheran ‘Church
Statelig Lutheran Church
Petersburg
Minne
Graettinger Reaches Population Milestone of 1000
Des Moines Register reports Graettinger likely reached a 1000 population after private enumerators added 22 uncounted names. Earlier estimates fluctuated between 960 and 1200 as officials prepared the official Dec ember first release.
Local Young Men Hospital Patients The Past Week
Two Graettinger youths were added to the hospital list this past week. Jimmy Spies sustained a brain concussion during grade football on Wednesday and has returned home after treatment. Robbie Jensen was operated on for ruptured appendicitis at Holy Family hospital and is recovering well.
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Holy Family Hospital
Granddaughter Born to Mr and Mrs Howard Pedersen of Dowg Iowa
The Times congratulates Diana Elaine born October 1 to Mr and Mrs Howard Pedersen of Dowg. A first child for the couple and a first grandchild for Mr and Mrs William Duhn of Graettinger.
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Diana Elaine
Howard Pedersen
Dowg
Iowa
the Times
Wm. Duhn
Graettinger
Luther League Rally and Choral Union Concert in Estherville
Estherville Circuit of the Evangelical Lutheran Church held its Fall Luther League Rally and Choral Union Concert at Bethany Lutheran Church in Emmetsburg Ray. Dr J W Yivisaker spoke after a program led by Circuit Leaguers. about seventy choir members performed and six hundred attendees from Circuit and nearby congregations attended. Officers elected for the coming year include Rev E W Quamn Graettinger president and Nancy Simonton Ruthven secretary. committees and advisors listed.
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Estherville
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Luther League
Bethany Lutheran Church of Emmetsburiz
Ray
C. H. Johnson
Circuit
J. W. Yivisaker
Circuit Choice
Choral Union
Carl Will
Bifteers
E. W. Quamn
Graettinger
Helen Lillevik
Mergburg
Mary ‘Jane Swiggum
Eatherville
Lavaune Natterstad
Wallingford
Pocket Testament League
Nancy Simonton
Ruthven
B. Gunderson
Chicken Supper and Bazaar at Lost Inland Lutheran
A chicken supper and bazaar are set for Tuesday October 10 at Lost Inland Lutheran Church. Serving starts 5 30 p m. Adults 1 00, children 60c. Menu includes chicken dressing potatoes gravy buttered peas carrots salad rolls bread cranberries pie coffee. Public invited.
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Lost Inland Lutheran Church
First Grandchild Born to Mr and Mrs James Largon
The Times reports the birth of Daniel Ray on September 30 to Mr. and Mrs. James Largon of Lone Rock. Congratulations go to the parents and to the grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Ray Rosburg of Graettinger, the Rosburgs' first grandchild.
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Daniel Ray
James Largon
Lone Rock
the Times
Ray Rosburg
Graettinger
Rosburgs
Graettinger Commercial Club Annual Meeting Set for Oct 19
The Graettinger Commercial Club will hold its annual meeting Thursday evening October 19. Sullivan Coan, the club chairman, says you do not have to be present to win.
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Graettinger Commercial Club
Sullivan Coan
Pfc John Haag On Rest Leave In Yokohama Japan
Mr and Mrs Michael Haag received a letter from son Pfc John Haag written from Yokohama Japan It notes he was slightly wounded in action September 6 but makes no mention of the injury He was to be in Japan for ten days and uncertain where he would be sent next He serves with the 27th Infantry of the 26th Division and his parents were glad to hear from him.
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Michael Haag
Pfc
John Haag
Yokohama
Japan
John
27Th Infantry
Driver Training Clinic Set For Graettinger October 21
Graettinger hosts one of Iowa's 13 Driver Training Clinics on October 21, 1950. District No. 6 of the Iowa Highway Patrol organizes the event with instructors, driving cars, and high school students. Demonstrations, tests, lectures on safety, and psycho physical checks will occur. Five students will advance to the State Clinic in Des Moines on October 28. KICD will tape and interview participants.
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Graettinger
Iowa Highway Patrol District No. 6
Don Lyall
Brady
Sanders Cab Co
Spencer
Town Highway Patrol
Des Moines
KICD
Times
Mrs Fred McCarty Dies at 65 in Algona
Mrs. Fred McCarty 65 of Algona died suddenly Wednesday evening after a long heart condition. Funeral held Saturday morning in Emmetsburg. Survived by husband three sons and several grandchildren. The Times extends sympathy to the family. Dance October 13 The American Legion sponsoring a dance October 18 in the evening. Must 2.
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Fred McCarty
Algona
Emmetsburg
Governor Beardsley Visits Graettinger Tuesday Afternoon
Governor Wm. S. Beardsley visited Graettinger Tuesday afternoon meeting a large audience at the high school auditorium. He spoke about education praising the state and national systems, introduced by Mayor Adolph Spies, with coffee and doughnuts served afterward and meetings at Jensen Drug Store.
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Wm. S. Beardsley
Graettinger
Warren L. Jones
Highway 17
Beardsley
Senator Jones
Warren County
Palo Alto
Atty. A. W. Smith
Carl L. Spieg
Emmetsburg
Cour
Adolph Spices
Jensen Drug Store
Frank Koch
West Bend
Representatiive
Times
Farms Sold at Auction Last Thursday
Two farms owned by the James W. Connor Estate were auctioned last Thursday. A 200 acre Lost Island farm was bought by Harold Jorgensen for $29,100 and is being farmed by Myr Jorgen sen near Laurens. A 320 acre farm near town, now occupied by John Nissen, was sold to Bert Farmer for $31,000 with Herman Elsenbast serving as referee at the sale.
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James W. Connor
Lost Island
Harold Jorgensen
Jorgensen
Laurens
John Nissen
Bert Farmer
Herman Elsenbast
Mr. Farmer
Killing Frost Destroys Some Crops Wednesday Morning
A killing frost hit Tuesday night and again Wednesday morning October 4. Temperatures fell to about 25 degrees with light frost not capable of killing all vegetation. Corn condition shows about 76 percent sound, indicating some soft corn. The sky remains overcast and the weather cool today.
James King Patient in Holy Family Hospital
James King was taken to Holy Family hospital at Estherville Monday night about midnight for another asthma attack. He has been a frequent hospital patient since last summer and plans to seek treatment from a specialist in Omaha. Friends hope for his complete recovery.
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James King
Holy Family Hospital
Estherville
Mr. King
Fregent Hospital
Omaha
Fire Prevention Month Urges Home and Business Inspections
October is fire prevention month with a fire prevention week. Firemen will inspect local business places and homes may be inspected if occupants request the visit.
Korner Cafe Changes Hands in Emmetaburg
Mr and Mrs Eugena Pendelbury of Emmetaburg have purchased the Kozy Korner cafe and took possession this week. The former owners Rus Sell Christiangon have retired. The Times offers best wishes to both sets of proprietors.
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Korner Cafe
Eugena Pendelbury
Emmetaburg
Kozy ‘Korner Cafe
Russell Christiangon
the Times
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Set For Tuesday Evening
The next Legion Auxiliary meeting will convene at the Legion hall Tuesday evening at the usual hour. Hostesses Mary Duus, Anna Jorgensen, Clerisa, Bertha Bortvit, and Bwanson will attend.
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Legion ‘Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Mary -Duus
Anna Jorgensen
Clerisa
Bertha Bortvit
Bwanson
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Eldon Swanson
Fort Dodge Hospital
Fort.Dodge
Xegoyary
Des Moines Register
Young Men Hospital
Jimmy Spies
Robbie Jensen
Legion
Gov. Beardsley
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