GHS Pirates Fall In Two Nearby Games
Community collects around four hundred dollars for Leo Matthews family after a devastating farm fire on October 6 south of Graettinger. Matthews sustained losses above ten thousand dollars with four thousand insured. Local businessmen L. and Luchsinger along with Barney Rolfson led the subscription effort. Flying home from St Louis today are Mr and Mrs Charles Spies. Mrs J A Spies and Mrs Wm Hossack will meet them at Mason City airport. Charles Spies had been treated for a blood clot in his leg and shows steady recovery.
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Leo Matthews
Graettinger
ST. Louis
Charles Spies
St Louis
J. A. Spies
Wm. Hossack
Mason City
Charles
Emmetsburg
Sale of Pure Bred Spotted Poland China Boars October 29
Auction notices list dates for estate sales and a key event a sale of 50 pure bred Spotted Poland China boars led by the herd boar Rocker praised as one of Iowa’s best. The event is from Spies and Levi near Graettinger, with commentary on rapid growth and 300 pound weights.
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Spies & Lein
Graettinger
Poland
Rocker
Iowa
Messrs
Spies & Levi
Mystery Card Mentioned Harry S. Truman Home
A unsigned card from Missouri praised the Times publisher and referenced the Missouri home of Harry S. Truman, the 32nd U.S. president. The note hinted at political change in the upcoming election and included remarks about Truman’s residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Missouri
Harry S. Truman
United States
Harry
Dinner Well Patronized by Methodist Indies
The chicken dinner in the dining room of the church Thursday evening drew heavy attendance and a tasty meal. A bazaar was held with many articles sold. Although turnout was strong, it fell slightly from last year. The Methodist ladies express gratitude for generous public patronage.
Roy Masters Family Trip to the West
Mr and Mrs Roy Mantors of Graettinger and Mr and Mrs Ely with Erickson Rand Gon travel west on a family trip. The group includes several adults and plans visiting multiple western states.
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Roy Masters
the. West
Roy Mantors
Graettinger
Rand
Ely
Wood Erickson Rand Gon
Hethgty
Successful Luther League Convention at First Lutheran
A well attended Luther League convention met at the local First Lutheran church October 8 to 10. Rev. I. C. Kronstad of Sioux City was the speaker, formerly pastor at Wallingford, with Mrs. Kronstad the former Melvina Burg of Wallingford. The Kronstads visited Wallington relatives during their stay. The R. M. Young family were awakened Sunday night by a phone call from Franco Thorgun Vince on a trip from China back to the west coast, hoping to speak with his parents in the old hometown. Vince last visited home in May 1947.
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First Lutheran Church
I. C. Kronatad
Sioux City
Wallingford
Kronstad
Melvina Burg
Kronstads
Wallingtorn
R. M. Young
Franco
Thorr Gon Vince
China
Vince
Parents and Teachers Meet at Ruthven October 22
The fall conference of the parents and teachers of District No. 3 will be held at the new consolidated School auditorium in Ruthven on Friday October 22. Registration at 9:00 a.m. Executive board at 9:15 a.m. Call to order 9:30. Business session 10:00 with roll call 10:46. Afternoon session 1:15. Dr. T. A. Hippaka of Iowa State College will give the address at 3:00 after music. Social hour and tea by the hostess follow. All parents and children invited.
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Fine New Consolidated ‘School
Ruthven
Rexford Hansen
T. A. Hippaka
Iowa State College
Frank Young Navy sailor on brief home leave
Frank Young son of Mr and Mrs R M Young has finished boat training at Great Lakes and is home on a fleeting leave He plans a brief trip to Iowa City then back to the Great Lakes and on to Bayonne New Jersey to attend School He is enjoying every minute of his visit at home.
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Frank Young
U.S. Navy
R. M. Young
Great Lakes
Iowa City
Bayonne
New Jersey
Frank
Wolfe Aims to Regain Eye Vision After Fire Injury
Jack Wolfe of the Graettinger Fire Department is recovering from a severe eye injury suffered during the Lea Matthews fire on October 6. Six stitches closed the wound near the eye and he is hopeful to restore full vision. Wolfe and his wife drove from Fort Dodge for a specialist eye exam last weekend. Ted McCarty of San Francisco, in the legal department of a large insurer, has been promoted to assistant manager and will move to Sacramento with his wife.
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Jack Wolfe
Grachtinger Fire Dept
Lea Matthews
Mee
Wolfe Rannie
Fort Dodge Hospital
Mrs. Wolfe
Fort Dodge
Ted McCarty
Sacramento
San Francisco
McCarty
Graettinger
The
Times
Ault, Nurse Captain Visits Graettinger Before Italy Assignment
Capt Edith Ault RN arrives from Letterman General Hospital San Francisco to visit her mother Mrs Bessie Ault then heads to Albany New York and on to Italy with an army unit. She will serve near Rome for two years following four years as an army nurse. Sister of Mrs Lyle Anderson. The Times wishes her overseas success. Mrs Bessie Howard returns home from California after summer and fall at a resort cafe where the Morans from Orange California also worked. The Morans plan to return to California after a short visit.
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Edith Ault
R. N
Graettinger
Letterman’s General Hospital
San Francisco
Bessie Ault
Albany
New York
Italy
Rome
Austia
Lyle Anderson
the Times
California
Bessie Howard
Louie Sevatson
Wallingford
Graettingar
Wm. Moran
Orange
Morans
Weather Report Notes Pleasant Fall Week
A fragmentary weather item says the week brought pleasant fall conditions with light frosts on one or two mornings. Mercury readings were slightly above normal, and no severe weather occurred through October 14.
High School Group Sells Magazines in Community
A local high and junior high school group will start selling about fifty magazines led by Crowell Collier titles. The campaign runs two weeks with prizes for participants. No price increase. the school keeps half from Colliers and Woman's Home Companion and a percentage from other titles.
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Focal
Anle
Crowell Colliers Group
Colliers
American
Woman's Home Companion
American Girl
the American Mercury
Boys’ Life
Calling All Girls
Catholic Digest
Christian Horak
Coronet
Cosmopolitan
Etude
Farm Journal
Field and Stream
Good Housekeeping
Look
Outdoors
Parents Magazine
Science Digest
Pathfinder
True
Varsity
Young America
Colliers and Woman's Home Companion
Horse Show Netted $265.95 For Polio Fund
A Graettinger polio fundraiser netted 265.95 as Jack Wolfe reports. Jedue and Dick Wermerson led the promotion with seven to eight assistants, with local business support praised. The event is urged to become annual and more planning is suggested. Mrs. Francislannegan is recovering after hospital surgery. Bishop J M Mueller will confer a confirmation class of 47 at Immaculate Conception Church Graettinger on Sunday October 24 at 3 pm. Instructions for confirmed set for eight estate Wednesday and Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Wolfe
Graettinger
Bae
Eee Jedue
Dick Wermerson
J. M. Mueller
Sioux City
Immaculate Conception Church
Mrs James Sanding Sr Returns Home After Hospital Stay
Mrs James Sanding Sr left Holy Family hospital in Eatherville Sunday after undergoing a surgical operation the previous Thursday. She is recovering and will stay indoors until her strength returns, as local friends hope for her early recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francislannegan
Holy Family Hospital
James Sanding, Sr
Eatherville
Indeo
Osthelmers Return to California After Visit
Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Osthelmer and their son have returned to California following a pleasant visit with Mrs. Osthelmer’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ether, and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
C. W. Osthelmer and
First Lutheran Bazaar and Supper Opens Busy Evening
The Indies of the First Lutheran church will host its annual bazaar and chicken supper on Thursday evening October 21. Menu includes roast chicken and dressing mashed potatoes gravy buttered corn cabbage salad roll and cranberry sauce pie and toffee. Meal served family style with adults $1.00 and children 60 cents. Serving begins at 6:30. Public invitation extended.
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First Lutheran
Indies
Lutheran Church
McCann Sells R & S Grocery Store in Town
L W McCann has sold his R and S Grocery to a gentleman from southern Iowa. Possession to be given on November first. McCann has been in poor health for months and underwent several operations. The new purchaser’s name is not yet confirmed in this issue.
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W. McCann
Towa
Graetlin Ger Community Club Dues Up For Vote
The Graetlin Ger Community Club will meet Thursday October 21 at City Hall. Topics include the annual dues overhaul from five dollars upward, membership dues discussion, a pre holiday business drive, Christmas decorations, and possibly a proposed ice skating rink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graetlinger
Sioux Falls Man Crushed by Trailer Injuries
Carl Hansen 47 of Sioux Falls severely injured yesterday when a partly loaded trailer crushed him. He suffered five broken ribs a broken arm and two cuts. He was taken to two Sioux Falls hospitals and is recovering. The accident occurred while he helped pick potatoes when a sharp trailer turn threw him from the front area. the driver stopped instantly. Merle Hansen visited him. Quinten Jensen transported him.
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Carl Hansen
Sioux Falls
Merle Hansen
Quinten Jensen
Graettinger High School Hosts Halloween Masquerade Dance
On Friday October 29 Graettinger High School sponsors a Halloween masquerade dance in the high school gym. Senior class invites three guests by invitation only at 60 cents admission. Food will be served, and the event will be chaperoned at 7 30 p m.
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Graettinger High School
Usl
Ralph Graettinger Sustains Broken Ribs
Ralph Graettinger suffered broken ribs last week with details not disclosed. The injury is described as not serious though it caused considerable pain.
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Ralph Graettinger
Leech Lake Fishing League Champion Dale Garber Catches 18 Pound Pike
In a weekly fishing league update Dale Garber is named the new champion after catching an 18 pound northern pike at Leech Lake last week. The report, with witnesses and a mounting plan, notes the catch occurred on October 7 and will be displayed at Grein Electric after mounting. Also mention of St. Marys grid victory over Garner 20 to 6 with praise for players Kliegl and Leduc.
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Times
Isgny
Bill Berke
Woman's Lake
Minnesota
Herke
Lawrence Rathman
The
Bill Herke
Leech Lake
Wm. McConnell
Ed Herke
George Singer
Bert Anderson
Leech Iake Boosters’ Club
Dale Garber
Leech Iake
Edgar Grein
Grein Electric
Dale Garver
Maurice Jacobsen
Lester Garber
Grein Hiectrich
ST. Mary's
Garner St. Mary’s
Emmetsburg
Garner High
Wm. Hughes
Father Bauer
Graettinger
Larry Kliegl
Johnny Leduc
Kliegl
Ritzman suffers broken heel after scaffold fall
A. W. Ritzman sustained a broken heel when a board caused him to topple from a scaffold at the James Currane place south of town. His foot was placed in a cast and friends hope for a full recovery.
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A. W. Ritzman
A. W. Ritzsman
James Currane Place
Army Private Herb Lancaster Visits Home on Furlough
Herb Lancaster of the U S Army is on furlough from Fort Sill Oklahoma visiting relatives and friends. He has completed preliminary training and expects to enter specialized service. Readiness and pride mark his first home visit since enlisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herb Lancaster
U. S
Ft. Sill
Oklahoma
Herb
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