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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1951
Page
5
The Graettinger Methodist Episcopal Church marks 54 years of service with a history tracing from a small band in 1891 to the 1897 completion and dedication of the current church. Communities contributed rock, labor, and support, culminating in a multi-service dedication led by Dr W. Lewis and Bishop Lewis.
Spies and Lein announce a Friday October 26 pure bred Spotted Poland China hog sale starting 7:30 PM under cover to thwart weather. The event features 46 choice boars led by Ringmaster and Royal King with Brown and Bortvit assisting, plus a bank clerk and field man.
Mr and Mrs John Poland will spend this week at Pocahontas visiting friends. Poland finished his summer job at the Rock Island gravel pit north of Graettinger and winter plans remain undecided. They may spend most of the winter in Florida unless reassigned by Rock Island. Mrs Poland is daughter of Mrs Tom Allen of this locality.
Edward Noonan, 23, was killed by lightning Saturday afternoon while riding a tractor. The strike left his body on the tractor for thirty minutes as the machine dragged through gates and fences before stopping. He is survived by his parents, three brothers, and five sisters. He resided near Ayrahire.
Pfc John L. Platter remains a patient at Hill Air Force Base Hospital in Ogden Utah after four months of illness due to arthritis in both ankles. Friends are urged to send a note to the base hospital ward.
Charles J. Spies, president of Town Trust & Sayings Bank, was elected to the executive council of the American Banking Association at the state meeting in Des Moines. Also noted are church meeting announcements for the Methodist parish next Tuesday afternoon.
More than 400 gathered at Ingham Lake to dedicate the Lutheran Bible camp and lay the chapel cornerstone. Pastors from 42 churches participated in a ceremony that marked the project’s realization from hopeful plans to solid progress since 1948. The 21 acre site at the lake’s southwest corner features a 400 seat chapel and multiple dormitories, dining hall, wash houses, and recreational space. Mrs. Forrest A. Peterson underwent major surgery at Holy Family hospital Tuesday morning and is recovering.
The Catholinn ladies announce a card party in the church hall next Thursday evening November 1 at eight o'clock. Admission 50 cents includes lunch and the public is invited. Also pancakes giveaway at Wolfe's Grocery Grasttinger Wednesday October 31 from 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Ranch House Jim will cook and serve. Erickson's Store remodeled by Harvey Eldridge with new interior and fresh paint changes.
Andy Adams a long time Emmetsburg resident celebrated his 78th birthday yesterday. He played music on his Stradivarma violin at the 8 oclock party. The Times extends best wishes for many more happy anniversaries. The Graettlager Community club meets this Thursday evening to discuss plans conduct business and elect officers. Bob Murray is chairman with Bud Hamilton as secretary.
Mrs. Ole Dalen dies at Memorial Hospital Emmetsburg after a fall causes a broken hip and fatal blood clot. Funeral at 1:00 p.m. at home and 2:00 p.m. at First Lutheran Graettinger with Rev. E W Quamn officiating. Burial in Graettinger cemetery. Survived by her husband twelve children and nine grandchildren.
A Tuesday weather note records a cool forenoon with cloudy skies and a Tuesday morning white frost. Last Saturday brought a summer rain shower with hail thunder and lightning. Corn is drying well and bean combining progresses. the outlook favors a good corn crop. Also noted is the Week of Prayer and Self Denial for Women of Methodist Church from October 25 to 26 with an all day meeting at the Methodist church including a noon quiet hour and lunch.
The Walnut Two Farm Bureau met Tuesday evening at Jens Kirkegaard’s home. Hibert Powers was chosen director Leslie Baxter secretary and treasurer with Mrs Powers as publicity chair. Henry Hankey showed movies. A basket post was planned for the next meeting in December.
First Lutheran Ladies Aid invites the public to a chicken supper on Thursday October 25 in the church dining room. Serving begins at 6 30 pm with tickets priced at 1.00 and 50c. Menu includes roast chicken and dressing mashed potatoes peas carrots cabbage salad bread and butter pie and coffee.
The Wallingford Lutheran WMP will hold its annual bazaar at Wallingford church on Friday night November 2. The sale starts at 7:30 with a Norwegian cafeteria lunch including coffee rosettes kringla krumkake fattigmand lefse potatoe cakes pie doughnuts hot chicken sandwiches and hot cheese filled rolls. The public is cordially invited.
Thirteen hour devotions arranged at the Catholic church begin Sunday October 28 with Maas at 8:00 a.m. and conclude with a sermon and benediction at 9:00 p.m. A missionary priest will arrive Saturday to hear confessions and conduct Sunday devotions, with several neighboring priests attending in the evening.
The cornerstone for the new Methodist church in Graettinger will be laid Sunday October 28 1951 a special service will follow. The box will include literature and copies of the Times from August 5 1897 and October 25 1951 plus records from the old church sealed for future opening. The new building on West Robbing Avenue nears completion with Rev Arthur Rasmussen leading services at 2 30 pm. Local pastor Rev T J Tassell will offer the prayer with district superintendent Rev Fred W Ortmeyer presenting the address. The public is invited to attend.
Nell Sewell Lounsberry, 62, died at Emmetsburg Memorial hospital after a two year battle with heart disease. Funeral held at Emmetsburg Methodist church with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Survived by husband, daughter Mrs Boyd Ayers of Thompson, two grandchildren, four sisters and three brothers. Martin Funeral Service in charge.
Attendees Elmer Olson Pred Graettinger Mrs Art Aanongon Mr and Mrs Jesse Anderson Mr and Mrs Wesley Anderson Mrs Louis Lammers Milo Harvey Anderson at Pequot Lake Minnesota last Wednesday for the funeral of Mr Olson’s niece aged two killed in a truck and car crash. She is survived by her husband and five children.
A. H. Cameron was taken to the Veterans Hospital in Des Moines on Monday after being moved from Emmetsburg Hospital last Wednesday following a stroke and complications. His condition is very serious and friends hope for early improvement and a complete recovery.
Mrs Allene Kerr was returned by plane to Wilmington California Sunday after a snow induced delay of about two hours. The flight faced a blizzard and could not land in Denver, delaying passengers before arriving in Omaha where Mr and Mrs Bert Anderson accompanied her.
The almost two miles of highway from the White Service station corner east across the Des Moines river were completed last week. The regular highway work finished Wednesday and the two wings were installed by Friday. The road connects with Robbing avenue and extends to the first industrial track. The new concrete road will soon be open to traffic.
Max Baumgartner visited his Grasttinger store Monday afternoon for a brief, hour long appearance. He had returned from University hospital Friday after a 16 day stay for a major operation, and the community notes his speedy return to business.
Tom Boecker Sr. s son, eight, was injured October 16 at the family farm when he fell from a hog house and struck a rock, breaking bones between the elbow and wrist. Friends say they are sorry to hear of his misfortune.
Mrs. A. T. Lundgren showcases the northwest Town champion turnip in a striking display. The unusual 1951 harvest item sits beside a large pumpkin, inviting passersby to stop and view. A separate item notes a newborn son for Mr. and Mrs. Brymmert Rileycat Holy Parally.
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