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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1948

Page

5

Aryshire 7 Graettinger Pirates 1 in Friday game

Aryshire defeated Graettinger Pirates 7 to 1 on Friday October 1. Bob Prather pitched superbly striking out nine while Harry Stowell faced the bats for Aryshire. In the fourth inning Aryshire scored five runs turning the game.

Aryshire Graettinger Pirates Pirates Bob Prather Harry Stowell Appel Sweeeeese Sd Holland Myers J.ieeeseeree McCombs Elsenbast Bob

Boecker land sale near Graettinger October 12

The Boecker half section farm east and north of Graettinger will be sold at auction on Tuesday October 12 starting at 2:00 p.m. to settle the Theresa and Wm Boecker Estate. The property includes a home large corn cribs granaries machine sheds chicken hogs garage milk house and more on Webster soil. 10 percent down with settlement February 1 and possession March 1. Auctioneers are Grodland Bortint Brown. clerk is Graettinger State bank. A Times ad has full details.

Boecker Graettinger Theresa Wm. Boecker Webster Grodland, Bortint & Brown Graettinger State Bank

Lande Family Moves From Graettinger to Estherville

C T Lande family relocates to 421 Fourth Avenue North Estherville after decades on a Palo Alto farm. J Lande requested Graettinger Times be changed to Estherville. Alma Lande, a nurse at Holy Family hospital, will live with her parents as they settle into the new home and there is best wishes for their rest from the Times.

CG. J. Lande Graettinger Estherville Fourth Avenue Landes Palo Alto Kermit Lande Alma Lande Holy Family Hospital Mrs. Lande the Times

Nobles and Trevett Head to San Diego California

Mr and Mrs W H Noble and Mrs Trevett of Estherville depart Tuesday for San Diego California They plan to visit Dale Noble and family Verna Graham sister of Mrs Noble and reside near Pomona Waldo Dalen brother-inlaw lives in Alhambra Mrs Travett accompanies them and will make her future home in California She is Mrs Noble’s mother

W. H. Noble

Home From The Hospital Two Local Boys Recovering

Gerald Mammen and Harold Lewis, both 21, are back home after injuries from a motorcycle collision near Zetherville. Mammen, struck August 29, remains in a leg cast for eight more weeks at Holy Family hospital. Lewis recovered from a broken hand and had been in serious condition on admission.

Gerald Mammen Elmer Mammen Holy Family Hospital Zetherville Harold Lewis

Tenborg Suffering Broken Arm At School Slide

Gary Tenborg son of Mr and Mrs Roy Tenborg suffered a broken arm last Wednesday while playing on a school slide. He was taken to Holy Family hospital for treatment and returned home after the bone was set.

Gary Tenborg Roy Tenborg Holy Family Hospital

First Visit In 40 Years By Westbrook Couple

Mr and Mrs F B Gordon of Westbrook Minnesota spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Roy Gilbaugh. The visit marked a 40 year gap since their last meeting with bridesmaid friendship noted. The piece mentions May graduations and a push to start a large group for a band instrumentation test given to students from both bands.

F. B. Gordon Westbrook Minnesota Roy Gilbaugh Gordon Gilbaugh Thia Bth Behea Saphoon As’ Poe

Polio Patient Nine Is Treated In Sioux City Hospital

Darla Andresen nine year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman Andresen was taken to St Joseph hospital Sioux City Monday with polio affecting her throat and one sex. She has been ill two weeks under a physician care. The four other polio cases in Graettinger have fully recovered and are well.

Darla Andresen Herman Andresen St. Joseph Hospital Sioux City Graettinger

Iowa State College Band to Perform Saturday at Home

Don McWilliams of Graettinger Iowa will play tenor saxophone as part of the 101 piece Iowa State College marching band during the Cyclones game with Kansas University. It is the first band appearance this year under new director Frank Piersol, who succeeds Alvin Edgar as bandmaster. Both directors praised this year’s musicians as possibly the finest in school history, crediting Town high school training.

Iowa State College Clyde Williams Cyclones Kansas University Don McWilliams A. D. McWilliams Graettinger Iowa Don Lews State Frank Piersol Alvin R. Edgar Edgar Iowa State Piersal Stanley Maynard Osage West Waterloo Jowa State College Town

Mrs James Sandvig Undergoes Surgery At Holy Family

Mrs James Sandvig Sr underwent a surgical operation at Holy Family hospital Estherville this morning Local friends hope for her early recovery and complete restoration to health and strength

James Sandvig Holy Family Holy Family Hospital Estherville

William Luhman Joins School Board Seat

Wm Luhman is named to the local school board succeeding Dr C A Shiley who resigned. The appointment runs until an election in March. Luhman is a farmer and landowner and is described as a capable addition to the board.

WM. Luhman Wm. Lubhman C. A. Shiley Mr. Luhman

Uncle of Mrs Adolph Spies Dies at 91 in Mallard

George G. Sands 91 of Mallard, uncle of Mrs Adolph Spies of Graettinger, died Sept 29 at Mallard. Funeral held Friday in Mallard. Born in Wisconsin in 1857, he ran a hardware business there for years. Survived by wife, four children, and two brothers William of Spokane and Charles of Mallard.

Adolph Spies George G. Sands Mallard Graettinger Spies J. P. Wagner Mr. Sands Wisconsin William Spokane Washington Charles

Draft Registration Up In Emmeteburg Report

The Emmeteburg Reporter notes 916 Palo Alto men aged 19 to 26 registered for the draft. County Attorney Joseph P Hand is named appeal agent by Brig General Charles Grahl. Jorgen Andersen of Graetinger serves on the three‑member draft board.

Emmeteburg Palo Alto Joseph P. Hand Charles Grahl Jorgen Andersen Graetinger

John McCain Heads Young Democrats in Palo Alto County

John McCain of Emmetaburghas been appointed chairman of the Young Democrats of Palo Alto county He will call a meeting soon and launch a drive to enlist members across the county The group plans an active campaign and community involvement

John McCain Emmetaburg Young Democrats Palo Alto

Homecoming of Frank King From Iowa City Hospital

Frank King returned home from University hospital in Iowa City last week after a two week stay. An elderly resident with many friends in north Palo Alto, he hopes for steady improvement and a complete recovery.

Frank King University Hospital Iowa City Mr. King North Palo Alto

Boy Returns to Hospital for Cast Removal

Roy Young, an 11 year old patient, returned to University Hospital in Town City on Tuesday to have a cast removed after several weeks. Doctors hope the boy will be able to walk soon.

Roy Young University Hospital Town City Stils

Trucker Kenneth Neilson Injured In Highway Crash Near Wallingford

Kenneth Neilson a 21 year old Graettinger trucker suffered a left elbow fracture and facial lacerations when his gravel truck left Highway 17 near Wallingford. He swerved to avoid Mrs Kate Plaister in a passing maneuver. He was treated at Holy Family hospital. Authorities planned charges of improper passing against Plaister.

Estherville Kate Plaister Fort Dodge Wallingford Cooperative Creamery Emmet Orville Williams Marvin Grebe Neilsen Maurice Boggress Iigeland Rasmus Nielsen Gray, Jr Neilson Plaister Egeland Imgeland

Howard Suss Returns From Veterans Hospital on Leave

Howard Suss, son of Mr and Mrs J Suss, is home on 30 days leave from Des Moines Veterans Hospital after a long stay following a serious auto accident. He suffered a badly injured leg and now uses crutches, planning to resume electrical work in about six weeks. Local friends are glad to see him cheerful and improving. Mrs J R Luchsinger Recovering Nicely After Surgery In Holy Family Hospital she is sitting up and expected to stay a week or more to regain strength.

Howard Suss Veterans’ Hospital J. Suss Veterana Hospital Des Moines Armed Service Howard Worga Luchsinger J. R. Luchsinger Holy Family Hospital

Mrs EB to Spend Winter in Phoenix with Son Rolland

George plans to leave for Phoenix Arizona around the first of November and will winter at her son Rolland Graettinger’s home. The note mentions a church event a picnic.

Phoenix George Arizona Rolland Graettinger Delagation Rp Eeens

Chicken Supper Bazaar This Evening at Methodist Church

This evening the Methodist church hosts a chicken supper starting at 4 20 with roast chicken on the menu. A bazaars sale includes various articles. Dinner is 1.00 for adults and 50 cents for younger children. Vincent Young, son of Mr and Mrs R M Young, recently arrived at Port Chicago near San Francisco after duty with the USS Piedmont in Tsung Toa China. He visited his brother Charles and family in San Bruno last week. Vince begins his fourth year in the navy.

Methodist Church Vincent Young R. M. Young Piedmont Tsung Toa China Port Chicagro San Francisen Charles San Brann Vince Navy

This Week Is Fire Prevention Week In Iowa

Fire Prevention Week aims to reduce fire hazards in Graetlinger area with chimney, wiring, furnace and stove inspections. Local firemen will check business premises for hazards and residents can request home inspections by notifying Fire Chief Bennett Thoregon.

Iowa Grachtinger Loval Graelfinger Bennett Thoregon

Warning From Sheriff Office On Damaged School Property

A Palo Alto schools news release by Supt. K T Hancer reports multiple cases of malicious damage to rural school properties. Sheriff Dick Miller notes that serious penalties await those who injure deface or destroy school property, urging prompt cooperation.

K. T. Hancer Palo Alto Dick Miller Damara Miller Hunter

Estherville Circuit Luther League Convention at Graettinger

The Estherville Circuit Luther League Convention meets October 8 10 at First Lutheran Church Graettinger with speaker Rev Ingolf Kronstad Sioux City The theme Hear Gods Word Today opens Friday at 8 00 PM other sessions Saturday twice two sessions and Pocket Testament Supper at 6 50 PM led by Marion Bringle Public invited to attend.

Estherville First Lutheran Church Marion Bringle

Important Legion Meeting Tuesday Evening Urged

Local Legion men are urged to attend a very important meeting at the hall next Tuesday evening at 8:00. Plan for the Armistice Day dance and the November feather party will be discussed. Be sure and be present.

Legion Elight

Spices and Lein Dairy Farm at Waterloo Cattle Congress

Minard Lein of Spices and Lein Dairy Farm attends the Waterloo Cattle Congress this week. Several Holstein entries from the Spies and Lein herd compete while Mr Lein traveled to Waterloo Sunday and Mrs Lein plans to join later this week.

Waterloo Minard Lein Spices & Lein Spies & Ein Mr. Lein Mrs. Lein

Mass Hours Changed At Catholic Church

Maas hours at the Catholic church are 8 00 and 10 00 on Sundays. The change was made the first Sunday in October.

Mrs James Harrian Hospital Recovery Hope

Friends of Mrs James Harris, a resident of Riloiake Ory, hope for her complete recovery after a hospital stay. Medical staff and family assist in her care as she works toward improvement.

James Harrian James Harris Binniy

Fire injures local firefighter and devastates Matthews farm

Graettinger fire at Leo Matthews farm destroys a hip roof barn a granary and chicken house with hay loss and limited water supply. Fireman Jack Wolfe sustaining a severe eye injury was taken to Holy Family hospital Estherville then to a specialist in Fort Dodge. Matthews family faces about 6000 dollars in damages while their house and machine shed survived.

Jack Wolfe Fort Dodge Graettinger Matthews Farm Holy Family Hospital Estherville Mr. Wolfe Wolfe Leo Matthews Matthews Grauttinger Eddie Jensen Anna Jor‘Jensen

Auxiliary Meeting Tuesday in Ocobber October 12

The American Legion Auxiliary invites members to an eight o'clock meeting on Tuesday October 12 to plan a county gathering and Armistice Day events. Dues are due this month. send payments to secretary Clarissa Swanson if unable to attend. Hostesses include Mabel Anderssen Marie Duhn Lena Stillian and Mae Sugs.

Ocobber American Legion Auxiliary Clarissa Swanson Mabel Anderssen Marie Duhn Lena Stillian Mae Sugs Helen Potter

Henry DeLawyer Visits Times Office In Ringsted

Henry DeLawyer of the Ringsted vicinity called at the Times office Monday. He and Mrs DeLawyer were in Graattinger shopping and visiting old friends. DeLawyer is hearty but not as active as years ago. The DeLawyers are welcome visitors in Groettinger.

Henry DeLawyer Ringsted Times DeLawyer Graattinger DeLawyers Groettinger

Dear John Note From Omaha Family

A brief Omaha message requests changing an address to 1602 Sp 29th for Berthe Masters and family. They express having bought a home and invite John to visit when he comes to town. The note emphasizes securing a place to live and asks to update records with the new address.

Omaha Nebraska John Berthe Masters

Land Sale Tuesday near Graettinger auction

The Boecker half section farm east and north of Graettinger will be sold at auction next Tuesday October 12. It is described as one of the best farms in the state with high productivity and a full-participation display outlined for the sale.

Board of Education Supt Manchester Crowell Collier R. W. Fobes Boecker Eagt Graettinger Walt Hhaaa Angie

Also Mentioned on This Page

Prather Ayrshire Graettinger High School Warren L. Jones Mr. Jones Lyons Banda Lyons Band Instrument Company Graet‘inger High Are Chicago Fale Ince Goodchild & Son Thos. Boecker, Admr Spies & Levi Spica & Lein Spies & Lein J. Q. Rosa Jamie Kasa J. 9.Aso Kstate Wallingford Today’s Times C.T. Lande San Diego California Sioux City Hospital Bospital Kenneth Neilson Sheriff’s Office Estherville Circuit Luther League Convention
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