St Pauls Lutheran Church to Mark 70th Anniversary
Graettinger records show St Pauls Lutheran church will celebrate its 70th founding anniversary October 31 to November 2 with worship services at South Walnut and Town churches. Guest speakers include Rev Fred Jacobsen and Rev H P K Hansen. a potluck and anniversary programs mark the weekend, with history notes detailing church growth and past pastors.
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St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Graettinger
Arthur W. Sorensen
South Walnut
Ladies Aid
Vera
Rav. Engholm
Graettinger
Spencer War
St. Paul's
M. C. J. Engholm
Pasadena
Calif
H. M. Krogh
Luck
Wis
Mrs Jensen Appears on KRNT Theater Program
Mrs. Robert Jensen appeared as a soloist on a Des Moines KRNT Theater program with the Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star. The event drew attendees from Des Moines and the surrounding area on a Wednesday afternoon.
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Robert Jensen
KRNT
Des Moines
Services Wednesday At Wallingford For Arthur Skattebo
Funeral services were held at the Wallingford Lutheran church for Arthur Francis Skattebo 58 a retired Wallingford farmer who died Sunday. Rev B Gunderson officiated and burial was in Riverside cemetery Pallbearers were six nephews Earnest Skattebo Harold Graff Clare Skattebo David Paulsen Andrew Graff and Eldon Skattebo. Skattebo lived in Emmet county most of his life farming in Twelve Mile Lake and High Lake townships until retiring about six years ago when he and his wife moved to Wallingford. Born Sept 7 1896 in Twelve Mile Lake township he was the son of Mr and Mrs K K Skattebo. He attended local schools and married Elmira Paulson in 1926 at Wallingford. He belonged to the Wallingford Lutheran church. Survivors include his widow and three brothers Clarence Loyed and Francis all of Wallingford. He was preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers.
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Wallingford Lutheran Church
Arthur Francis Skattebo
Wallingford
B. Gunderson
Mr. Skattebo
Emmet County
Twelve Mile Lake
High Lake
Skattebo
Twelve Mile Lake Township
K. K. Skattebo
Twelve Mile Lakes Township
Mgr
Elmira J Paulson
Missing LaVern Enget Tallies with Grein Family Ties
Four year old LaVern Enget of Powers Lake North Dakota remains missing after following his father to a pasture. The boy is grandnephew to Edgar Grein of Graettinger and son of Obert Enget. His grandmother is Mrs Hextad of Powers Lake, formerly Selma Sampson of Ruthven. The search has drawn wide coverage by newspapers.
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LaVern Enget
Powers Lake
N. D
Loat Paince
Mya
Edgar Grein
Graettinger
Ivin Sampson
Mra
Harry Gommels
Emmeteburg
Hextad
Powers
Lake
Selma Sampson
Ruthven
Slater
Grein
Junior Class Play at Grachtinger High on Nov 12
The Grachtinger High School junior class will present the comedy Strange Boarders at the high school auditorium Friday evening November 12. The play features a cast of 15 with eight men and seven women. Further details will follow.
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Grachtinger High School
General Election Next Tuesday in Walnut Township
Voters in Walnut township may cast ballots from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Legion hall Graettinger for the General Election on Tuesday Nov 2. A special ballot asks Yes No on funding a township hall via a tax not exceeding three fourth mill.
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Walnut Township
Legion Hall
Graettinger
Palo Alto County
Osgood
Culver Seeks County Attorney Post Bid by Robert E Culver
Attorney Robert E of Culver seeks the Palo Alto County post for county attorney. A long time resident with four years in local practice, he is a World War I veteran and Drake Law School graduate. He is married with two children and active in civic groups including Veterans of Foreign Wars and Red Cross. He currently chairs the City Zoning Board and has served in multiple organizations.
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Robert E
Culver
Palo
Alto County
Wag A ‘Graettinggr. Wedney
Iislong
Sarag
U. S. Dans
Drake
Atty Culver
Veterans of Foreign Wars
American Red Cross
Commerce
Izaak
Walton League
Xaning
Republican League
Bante
Jand
Emi
Burgige
Center Dinner Menu at Center School Selection Day
The Center circle will serve dinner and supper at the Center school on selection day Tuesday November 2. Menu includes Escalloped potatoes with ham cabbage salad jello salad bread and butter sandwich baked beans pie and coffee. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
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Center Circle
Center School
Farm Auction Notice in Ray Haag’s estate sale
Ray Haag will hold a complete closing out auction of farm machinery and livestock on his farm on Monday November 15. More details of sale later.
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Ray Haag
Walnut Township Republican Women Meet Friday at Legion Hall
The Walnut Township Republican Women's group will meet at the Legion hall in Graettinger on Friday October 29 at 2 30 p m Local Republican women are urged to attend this meeting Light refreshments will be served at the close of the meeting
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Walnut Township
Legion Hall
Graettinger
Rouse Chevrolet and Implement Company
Chevrolet
Vernon Rouse
Rouse Chevrolet
Pirates Drop 19 18 Heartbreaker To Ruthven In Contest
Ruthven defeats Graettinger 19 18 as Allan Helmke leads late scoring. West Bend over Marathon 27 7 and other results listed. Schedule includes West Bend at Mallard Sioux Rapids at Graettinger Ruthven at Marathon.
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Pirates
Ruthven
West Bend
Marathon
Term
Titanka
Graettinger
Mallard
Sioux Rapides
Sioux Rapids
Graettinger Pirates
Allan Helmke
Fife
Helmke
Satier
der Graettinger Ruthven
Graettinger Stores Plan Evening Closings and Christmas Draws
Graettinger stores will close Wednesday evenings starting in November while a Wednesday 3 PM door prize drawing begins next week. The Graettinger Community club, after harvest delays, will sponsor pre Christmas events including Santa Claus and a free cartoon show at the Watson venue. Local merchants prepare Christmas stock and cash drawings.
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Graettinger
Graettinger Community Club
Santa Claus
the Watson
Christina
Earl Mills 26 Former Graticnger Resident Dies at St Paul
Earl Mills 26 a former Graticnger resident died Wednesday afternoon at 2 30 at St Paul Minnesota after a period of illness. He was a son of Mrs A H Mills of St Paul and survived by his wife two children his mother and several brothers and sisters An obituary will appear later in The Times. FHA Chapter to Sponsor Harvest Ball at Graticnger High School October 29 after the last football game. Admission 60 cents single 75 cents couples Alvin Fricks Orchestra to play eye masks sold in advance or at the door
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Earl Mills
St. Paul
Minn
A. H. Mills
Mills
Taeut
Hlsie Lutsen
Gruvttinger
Armed Servicer
Iggue
the Times
FHA
Gradtinxer
Alvin Frick
Scouts Offer Services In Corn Pick Up Program
The Gracttinger Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts plan a gleaning operation to aid farmers and scouts. Corn left by pickers will be shared fifty fifty between farmers and Scouts. Farmers willing to cooperate should provide a wagon and tractor for every six boys. Contact Francis Heidecker, chairman, for details.
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Gracttinger Boy Scouts
Cub Scouts
Francis Heidecker
Prizes Won and Unclaimed at Wednesday Drawing
Mrs Blanchard Jacobson claimed 50 Bucks on Wednesday night. Mrs Lars Thomsen did not claim the 10 Buck prize and Mrs Harold Prathar failed to claim the 15 Buck prize. Prizes of 10 15 and 55 Bucks will be awarded next week. The regular Wednesday drawing will be held at 8 PM in the afternoon a Sapte.
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Blanchard Jacobson
Lars Thomsen
Harold Prathar
Sioux Rapids Here Friday In Season's Grid Finale
The Graettinger Pirates host Sioux Rapids at Evergreen Park Friday night for the 1954 grid finale. Kickoff is at 8 p.m. Graettinger aims for a 7th win to improve a 6-2 record while Sioux Rapids seeks another victory to climb the Corn Belt Conference standings.
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Sioux Rapids
Graettinger Pirate
Evergreen Park
Cams
Pirates
Sioux Rapids Indians
Colunn
School Dedication Draws Large Local Crowd
An estimated 900 people attended the dedication of the new elementary school addition in Graettinger. The $289000 project adds 27 rooms and boosts gym seating to 1400. Speakers praised the school’s history and progress while architect Norman Madsen and contractor Stanley Faegre presented the building.
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Until & P. My
Paul G. Tolo
Robert Jensen
Thin House
Mra
Adolph Spies
Oral Bonstead
Local Board of Education
Mra. E. S. George
Norman Madsen
Stanley Faegre
George Twait
Board of Education
Donald F. Howard
Iowa State Teachers College
Thompson Seeks Palo Alto County Auditor Post
Martin Thompson, a Democratic candidate, seeks the Palo Alto County auditor post. He toured the Grasttinger area, urging voters to support him, and thanked supporters for past backing.
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Mart Thompson
Palo Alto County
Auditor Post
Martin Thompson
Grasttinger
Thompson
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St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
N. P. Clemmensen
N. P. Simonsen
H. P. K. Hansen
Fort Dodge
Axel M. Andersen
Webster Groves
James P. Christensen
Brush, Cole
Verner N. Carlsen
Council Bluffa
Fred Jacobsen
Alberta
Mii
William’ J
Harison
Norwalk
Albert Lea
Arthur Skattebo
Francis D. McNally
Mercer B. ‘Richter
Anthony M. Stoffel
Lloyd W. Frost
R. C. Miller
Ellen Brereton
Alice Yoeh
Robert F. Culver
John Jay Duhigg
Wm.” H.’ McCnnell
Wm. Fandel
Edward Norland
United States
Thomas EE
Martin
Guy McGillette
Frnest Jd
Manis
Townam Loo
Leon Elthon
Maurice E. Rawling
Sec. of State
Melvin D. Synhorst
Frank L. Davey
Esther ¥. Seemann
Republicians
Chet B. Akers
J. Rex Weddle
G. G. Hang
Segimateys
M. L. Abrahamson
BE. Hansen
Sec. of Agriculture
Clyde Spry
Albert J. Loveland
Daytona Countryman
L. EB. Plummer
John M. Ropes
John A. Tallman
Walter I. Conway
Walter A. Vaughn
Supreme Court
Robert L. Largan
John E. Mulroney
W. A. Smith
Loren M. Hullinger
Frank F. Messer
A. R. Shepherd
District Court
Fred M.hudeon
G. W. Stillman
County Attorney -Post
Planning Council
Preachool
Kithodlet
Chien
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
First Lutheran Church
Corn Belt Conference
Firat Do
Roger
Anal Baer
Rouse
Walnut
Wm. J. Herke
John F. Carney
Soren M. Andersen
Clerka
Raymond Tindall
Robert Elaenbast
W. L. O'Connor
Fannie Clayton
Eleanor Jacobson
Ralfe Lundgren
Gene Leonard
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