Plans Set For Big Homecoming Here This Friday
Homecoming week unfolds with a Thursday bonfire at Evergreen Park at 7 PM followed by a pep rally and homecoming queen results. Friday features a parade at 2 PM, float judging on the school grounds, a football game at Evergreen Park with a flag raising, band exhibition, and crown ceremony, then a dance with Al Menke’s orchestra. Alumni and the public invited.
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Evergreen Park
Betty Lundgren
Claudia Hansen
Maryanna Spies
Jane Wolfe
GHS
Roger Ostby
Merrill Clark
Pete Hersleff
Robert Jensen
Arthur Sorensen
Graettinger Pirates
Titanica Indians
al Menke
Escape Injury In Auto Mishap Near Graettinger
Jimmy and Maryanna Spies and several youths escaped serious injury when their car left a gravel road and plunged into a ditch Sunday afternoon. Miss Elizabeth Spies and Arlene Chapman were taken to a hospital with minor cuts and bruises. Patty Andresen also rode in the Adolph Spies Dodge, which was badly wrecked but caused no serious injuries.
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Jimmy
Maryanna Spies
Adolph Spies
Graettinger
Elizabeth Spies
Charles Spies
Emmetsburg
Arlene Chapman
Ronald Chapman
Ruthven
Patty Andresen
Last Rites For Mrs. Geilenkirchen
Mrs. Viola Halloran Geilenkirchen 58 died October 1 1952 at home after months of ill health. Funeral October 4 at Immaculate Conception Graettinger with Father Maynard officiating. Burial at St Jacob's Cemetery. Pallbearers listed. honorary pallbearers named. Services arranged by Martin Funeral Service. Survived by husband William two children and brother D J Halloran. The Times expresses sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russel Dominy
Larry Goodwin
Greg Alberts
Wilbur Christensen
Mia
Harry Wahidieck
Mra
Richard Jensen
Louie Maas
Roy Fry
Martin
Viola Halloran Gellenkirchen
Lindsay
Nebraska
William Geilenkirchen
William
Graettinger
Lesle
Kathleen) Soper
Geilenkirchen
D. J. Halloran
Newman ‘Grove
the Times
Holy Name Society Forming at Parish Meeting
Trev. Father Maynard announced Sunday that Holy Name Society would be organized in the parish. A meeting of the men is called for Thursday evening at the parish hall to discuss the formation and goals of the group.
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Holy Name Society
Maynard
Holy Name
Men of the Pariah
Auction sale notices for Graettinger Methodist Church and local hog events
Graettinger Methodist Church building to be sold at auction Saturday October 18 starting at 2 00 p m to include two lots and miscellaneous items followed by sale of the building and then the lots A FFA Hog Sale pure bred hogs November 1 buyers from Iowa and neighboring states Spies Levi sale pure bred Spotted Poland China Friday night October 24 McDonald Henry sale pure bred Black Poland China hogs Monday November 3 chicken supper and bazaar Thursday October 16 at Our Saviors Lutheran Lost Island everyone invited
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Methodist Church
Spies & Levi
FFA
McDonald & Henry
Albas Methodist Church
Methodists of
Poland
Iowa
Emmetsburg
Future Farmers of America
Our Saviour’s
Ladies of Our Saviour’s ‘Lutheran Church of
Lost Island
Prizes Unclaimed in Merchants Advertisement Event
None of the prizes were claimed in the merchants advertising event on Wednesday. Donald Westfall did not claim the $10 award, Henry C. Duus failed to claim the $15 prize, and John Munson did not claim the $175 prize. Next Wednesday the prizes will be $10, $16 and $225.
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Donald Westfall
Henry C. Duus
John Munson
City Council Special Session Grants Utility Extensions
Graettinger city council met in special session with full board and Mayor presiding. It granted extensions of water lines from Hoffman and Jackson streets east one block and north half block about 450 feet and extended sewer line from Hoffman Street north on Cameron Avenue for over 800 feet, plus sewer and water line extension from Cedar Street west on Spies Avenue for one block. Water sewer and building permits were issued to Vernon Rouse for a residence on Cameron Avenue and a water permit to Paul Poton.
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Cameron Avenue
Paul Poton
Fire at Ray's Cafe Promptly Contained
Fire siren drew firefighters to Ray's Cafe early Wednesday as an oil basement fire flared. Quick action by the firemen and Ray's own efforts prevented serious damage.
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Ray
Ray’s
Fire Inspectors Tour Graettinger Seen Some Hazards
Fire chief Joe Grady with assistants led a routine inspection of Graettinger areas last weekend. Grady, Jack Wolfe, and R T Nane toured South Graettinger while Bob Jensen, Oral Bonstead and John Bonstead covered the north side. Inspectors found most sites in fair shape but noted poor wiring and careless trash handling in basements and storage spaces. Residents were urged to address these conditions promptly to prevent fires.
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Joe Grady
Graetttinger
Grady
Jack Wolfe
R. T. Nane
South Graettinger
Bob Jensen
Oral Bonstead
John Bonstead
Atc
Formal Opening Sunday Duck Hunting Hours
Duck hunting hours are listed for the next week as 30 minutes before sunrise and one hour before sunset. This briefing sets daily timing for the upcoming opening Sunday season.
Graettinger High to stage Variation Show of 1952
Graettinger High School vocal department presents a Variety Show of 1952 on Tuesday October 21 at 8:00 p.m. in Graettinger schools with Donald L. Malthaus directing. The program features Girls Glee Club and Soloists including Jane Wolfe and various arrangements by Hahn Taylor and Rodgers Hammerstein.
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Graettinger High School
Graettinger
Donald L. Muithaus
Green Cathedral
Hahn
My Johnny
Taylor
Emperor Waltz
Strausa Gibb
Orchestra Song
Schuman
Girls' Glee Club Trees
Rasbach
Malthaus
Mary Bonnie Cole
Janla Mastars
Bloyse McDonald
Twila Jean Nelson
Pearl Ann Reeves
Maryanna Spies
Porter
Donald Malthaus
Rodgers & Hammerstein
Merle Jengen
Bob Sampson
Larry Kirkegaard
Wayne Petersen
Dick Wikert
Paul Kirkegaard
Lang
Rodgers& Hammerstein
Janis Masters
Three Little Maids
Elliott
Narrator
Lary Kirkegaard
Jimmy Murray
Darold Henrickson
Farmer
Dengis
Millton
Romberg
Glee Glee “Club
Jane Wolfe
Auf Wiederseh
Mukhauf
Girls’ Glee Club
New Pupils Enroll After Consolidation at Gravttinger School
Gravttinger Public school opened with 31 new grade pupils after consolidation election. Supt Manchester notes transfers include 34 from Gravel Pit, 9 from Walnut township, 9 from Emmetsburg area, Blue Bottom and Wolfe schools. A new IHC 42 passenger bus joins fleet, bringing total to seven. driver Knutsen covers until permanent hires.
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Gravttinger Public School
Supt
Manchester
Gravel Pit
Walnut Township
Emmetsburg
Blue Bottom
Wolfe
IHC
Gruettinger
Sone Knutsen
Republican Caravan to Hear Dick in Fort Dodge
A caravan of Republicans plans to travel from Emmudtsburg to Fort Dodge to hear vice president nominee Richard Nixon. The trip departs next Wednesday at 3 p.m. Local residents from Gruettinger should call 219 or see Merrill Clark to join. Nixon is scheduled to deliver a public speech at 5:30 p.m. in Fort Dodge that Wednesday, October 22.
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Fort Dodge
Richard Nixon
Emmudtsburg
Gruettinger
219
Merrill Clark
Nixon
Methodists To Hold Special Services Sunday
The Formal Opening of the New Methodist Church for Worship will be held on Sunday October 19 1962. Morning service at 10 30 with Bishop F Gerald Ensley sermon. Basket dinner at noon. Afternoon program at 2 00 with choir music greetings from former pastors and friends talks by Official Board and Woman's Society of Christian Service and address by District Superintendent Rev Fred W Ortmeyer. Public invited.
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New Methodist
Church For
F. Gerald Ensley
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Fred W. Ortmeyer
Farm Bureau Meeting at Emmetsburg High School
The annual County Farm Bureau meeting set for October 28 at 8 00 p m will be held at Emmetsburg High School. The program features a business session entertainment and lunch with all Farm Bureau members and families invited to attend.
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County Farm Bureau
Emmetsburg High School
Farm Bureau
Republican Rally at Legion Hall in Grachtinger
Republican rally to boost the Get Out the Vote campaign will be held at Legion hall in Grachtinger on Monday evening October 20 at 8:00. All Republicans are urged to attend to plan outreach efforts.
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Legion Hall
Grachtinger
History of the New Methodist Church Building
A historical overview recounts the 1541 start by the Woman's Society of Christian Sominee funding the New Church. Pledges intensified in 1045 with additions in 1949, and a lot was bought August 26 1947 from Harold R Duhn and Leona E Duhn.
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New Methodist Church
Woman's Society of Christian Sominee
Harold R. Duhn
Leona E. Duhn
High School Band Tables in State Title Glory in Sac City Meet
The Graettinger high school band won top honors at the State Contest held in Sac City with a Division 1 state champ display on a decorated bus. Drum major Carol Torreson led the march as the group, after months of new members and rigorous drills, celebrated with a Main Street parade.
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Sac City
Robbins Avenue
Graettinger
Carol Torreson
Albert City
Alta
Rockwell City
Blood donors urged to return cards in Emmetsburg
Local Red Cross asks all donors to return their cards promptly to the Emmetsburg Red Cross office and to be on time on Wednesday October 22 when the mobile unit will be at the First Methodist church in Emmetsburg.
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Red Cross
Emmetsburg
First Methodist
Hintmetsburg
Weather Plain, Dry Autumn Week With Normal Temperatures
The past week featured continued fall weather with near normal highs and sunny skies. No rain occurred despite forecasts, keeping the region dry and unseasonably pleasant.
Graettinger Community Club Meets Tonight at City Hall
Secretary Merrill Clark said the Graettinger Community Club will meet tonight at City Hall starting at 8 p m. The session will include election of officers and other pending business matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill Clark
Graettinger “Community Club
Graettinger Junior High Falls 21 7 to Spencer
Graettinger junior high fell 21 to 7 at Spencer in the opening of a two game schedule. The team will host Emerburg junior high at Evergreen Park on Tuesday October 28 for the next game.
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Spencer
Graettinger Junior High
Spencer Junior High
Evergreen Park
Emmergsburg Junior High
Corn moisture readings mark early 1952 harvest
The 1952 corn harvest is under way with little new corn arriving at local elevators. Early loads test as low as 18 percent moisture, while most samples run between 21 and 28 percent. Norris family plans Des Moines move.
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McInture
Norris
Des Moines
C. E. Norria
Graettinger
Allen Denny
Denny
Graettingar
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Atte
Row Methodist
Mit
Vrepublican Caravan TO Hear “Dick
Methodists
Bishop Ensley
Farm Bureau Meeting
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