Graettinger Plans Halloween Party for Children
An evening of gala Halloween fun is planned by the Graettinger Planning Council for children of all ages in Graettinger and area on Saturday Oct 30. Kids meet at the schoolhouse in costume at 7 30 pm with a 7 45 pm judging of costumes, followed by a parade through town and treats at designated church basements and the school. UNICEF contributions are requested.
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Graettinger
At & P.m
Methodist Church
Catholic Church
St. Paul’s
Postpone Hearing On Proposed Changes In Railroad Service
The Town Commerce Commission and Rock Island railroad postponed the October 27 hearing in Dakota City to December 1 at the Humboldt county courthouse. The hearing concerns discontinuing trains No. 19 and 20 and returning to mixed service. Commerce Counsel services can be used at no charge by writing to James Steffard in Des Moines.
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Town Commerce Commission and
Rock Island Railroad
Dakota City
Humboldt County Court House
Rock Island
Commerce Counsel
State of
Iowa
James Steffard
State of Town
State House
Des Moines
Commerce
Sac City
Crippen Corner
Graettinger
Graettinger Dedication Adds 27 Rooms to School
Graettinger Consolidated school district inaugurates a 289000 addition with 27 rooms for elementary and high school use including classrooms, a gym, auditorium, and new vocational spaces. Dedication Tuesday Oct 26 features Dr. Donald F. Howard and H. S. George.
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Graettinger
Name Myers Phone Manager Here After Clasen Declines Post
W. R. Clason reversed his earlier decision to accept the management post at the Graettinger Telephone Company. Officials announced Keith Myers of Emmetsburg as manager of the local office, with Myers expected to take over on November 1. The 86 year old veteran has a decade with Central Iowa Telephone in Emmetsburg and service in World War II. The Myers family plans to move to Graettinger later.
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Francis D McNally
Francis D
Sass) McNally
Emmetsburg
Thas
Palo Alto
McNally
Palo Alto County
Sass
Palo Alito County
W. & Clasen
Buffalo Center
Graettinger Telephone Company
Keith Myers
Myers
W. R. Clason
Central Iowa Telephone Company
Graettinger
Night school enrollment hits 127 in Graettinger session
An all time high enrollment of 127 adults attended Graettinger adult night school opening last Wednesday. Officials expect more enrollments and note that enrollment remains open. Courses include Agriculture 27 Upholstering 23 Alloring 21 Beginners Rowing 19 Photography 18 Driver Training 12 Knitting 3 followed by square dancing 9 15 to 10.00.
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Graettinger
Automatic signals installed at Rock Island crossing near Graettinger
Rock Island crews completed installation of automatic crossing warning lights and bells at the Rock Island crossing near the depot in Graettinger. Funds from the Town Highway Commission farm to market program covered most costs with Rock Island contributing 10 percent. Maintenance will be handled by the Rock Island Railroad. Graettinger Cub Scout Pack led by Dr. Don Green will meet Monday at 7:30 PM at the Legion Hall for boys ages 8 to 10 with parent/guardian supervision required.
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Ste Tygogk Asland
Rock Island
Cgraettinger
Town Highway Commission
The
Tock Island Railroad
Graecttinger Cub Scout
Don Green
Legion Hall
New 1955 Chevrolet to Be Shown at Rouse Chevrolet
The 1955 model Chevrolet will be displayed in Rouse Chevrolet showrooms in Griettinger on Thursday Oct 28. The public is invited to attend the first showing of the new models with free coffee and doughnuts served at the showroom.
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Rouse Chevrolet
Griettinger
Rouse
Pirates Face Stiff Test At Ruthven Friday
The Pirates travel to Ruthven for a key Corn Belt conference battle. Ruthven, a top unit, lost by two points to West Bend last week and seeks revenge for last year’s narrow 14 to 18 defeat by Graettinger. A large crowd is expected as the longtime rivalry draws fans.
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Pirates
Ruthven
Wear
West Bend
Graettinger
Graettinger Band Parents Plan Monday Meeting
The Graettinger Band Parents group schedules a Monday evening gathering. Members are urged to attend, with details about the time and location noted in the notice.
Harvest Ball Planned by Graettinger FHA Chapter
The Graettinger FHA chapter sophomores sponsor a Harvest Ball on October 29 after the football game. The event will be formal and semi formal with admission 50 cents for singles and one dollar for couples. Alvin Frick’s orchestra will provide the music. Eye masks available in advance or at the door.
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Graettinger Fha
Alvin Frick’ Orchestra
IOWA HEREFORD ASSOCIATION TO MEET IN SPENCER
The Northwest Iowa Hereford Association plans a Monday evening meeting on October 25 at the Farm Bureau building in Spencer. Officials urge strong turnout from members. A separate sports note reports a 46-8 victory by an unnamed high school team over Spencer Freshmen. Graettinger Junior High blanked Estherville seventh graders 21-0.
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Iowa Hereford Association
Northwest
Iowa, Hereford, Association
Will Madt
Farm Bureau
Spencer
Graettinger Junior High Slejwen
Esthervise
Four Graettinger youths volunteer for service duty
Four Graettinger youths volunteer for armed services duty and plan to leave Emmetsburg next Monday. The volunteers are Billy Hansen, Paul Currans, Richard Duhn, and George Tonderum, sons of local families.
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Graettinger
Armed Services
Emmetsburg
Billy Hansen
Claude Hansen
Paul Currans
James Currans
Richard Duhn
Soren Duhn
George Tonderum
G. M. Tonderum
Prizes Won and Unclaimed in Local Drawing Night
Chris J. Earson claimed the 70 Buck prize while Mrs Maxine Jacobsen of Wallingford did not claim the 15 Buck prize and Marl M Besaw of Estherville did not claim the 10 Buck prize. Next week's awards total 10 15 and 50 Bucks with drawings set Wednesday after noon at 8 o clock.
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Chris J. Earson
Maxine Jacobsen
Wallingford
Marl M. Besaw
Estherville
Pirates Come From Behind To Overtake Titonka 12-7
Graettinger Pirates rally to defeat Titonka 12 to 7 at Evergreen Park. Hugh Thompson scores on a nine yard run after halftime to give Graettinger the lead, with a second score on a Boedke to Thompson pass. Titonka threatens late but falls short despite two long drives and two late passes.
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Pirates
Titonka
Groatfinger Pirates
Evergreen Park
Boedke
Thompson
Sandfield
The
Tonderum
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Amny Jorgensen
Alien Brown
Grachinger
Highpwaiy
Anna Redmond
Howard
Donald F. Howard
Iowa State Teachers College
H. S. George
Curries Hardware
Mason City
Grachtinger Consolidated
Fagre Construction Company
Eatherville
Heldkp Wleetric of
Sand Ottoson Plumbing
Name Myers
Clasen
CUB Scout Pack
Parenta
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FHA
Harvest Ball
Terril
Sioux Rapids
Mallard
Marathon
Gr. T
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Tv Cone
Great Bend
Aus Terril
Oa Graettinger
Abene Ruthven
Evtree
Ween
Mallard Paneer Sane
Swea City
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