Iowa District Convention Opens at St Pauls Lutheran Church
The United Evangelical Lutheran Church Iowa District begins its annual convention at St. Pauls Lutheran Church with about 160 delegates and guests expected. Meetings will also be held at Graettinger School to accommodate attendees and close Sunday at 2:30 with speakers including Dr George Forell of the University of Iowa. Rev C M Widebeck of Atlantic Iowa presides. elections and district reports on mission work are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Evangelical Lutheran Church
Iowa
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Graettinger School
George Forell
University of Iowa
C. M. Widebeck
Atlantic
Mrs Jennie Felkcy Dies After Stroke in Armstrong
Mrs Jennie Felkey 78 longtime resident of Armstrong died Monday evening at Oly Family hospital after a Friday stroke while living with son Harlan in Graettinger. Funeral set Thursday at 2 pm at Armstrong Presbyterian Church with Rev Alex Orr. burial in Armstrong Grove Cemetery. Born May 12 1876 at Watherville she became Jennie Isabelle Davis before marrying Jesse Felkey July 1 1901. Survivors include two sons Harlan Graettinger Merle Kenosha Wis, one daughter Mrs Ralph Flier Amery Wis, four sisters and 13 grandchildren 10 great grandchildren. Preceded by husband two brothers one sister and two children Worth and Mildred Belle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Fellecy
Armstrong
Oly Family Hospital
Harlan
Grachtinger
Presbyterian Church
Alex Orr
Armatrong Grove
Watherville
Jennia Isabelle Davis
Jesse Felkey
Worth
Mildred Belle
Gracttinger Club to Hold Fall Meeting at Harriet's Cafe
Officials of the Gracttinger Community club announce the first fall meeting will be next Monday at Harriet's Cafe at 6 30 pm. Important business matters are scheduled and all businessman members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gracttinger Community Club
Harriet’s
Legion
American Legion
AuSillaes
Epilar
Legion Hall
Leopion Auxiliary
Meembers
Services Held Here Sunday
The body of Richard Peters, 57, was found in the barn hayloft on his farm nine miles east of Graettinger. Coroner Dr. John Hyde of Emmetsburg ruled a .22 caliber rifle wound in the forehead as the cause, likely occurring late Tuesday or early Wednesday. Devotional services were conducted at the Marlin Funeral home Sunday afternoon by Pastor Paul G Tale of Graettinger, with burial in Evergreen Cemetery at Emmetsburg. Pallbearers: Bryan Johnson, Andrew Peters, Eldon Widlund, Charles Emerick, David Ahrens, William DeMoss. Peters was born Oct. 22, 1898, in Palmer, Indiana, to Enne and Gretje Peters. He married Elsie Ahrens Feb. 12, 1928 in Ewington Township, Jackson County, Minnesota. They lived in Minnesota until six years ago, when they bought a farm near Graettinger. Survived by wife, daughter Marlys, six brothers Henry of Winthrop, Minn. Peter of Emmetsburg. Hiram of Albert City. William of Rochester, Minn. six sisters Anna Klein of Pomeroy. Tena Wilts of Palmer. Barbara Boyden of Pomeroy. Jennie Widlund of Manson. Mary Woods of Watseka, Ill. Grace Ahlrichs of Palmer. Preceded by parents, two brothers, one son, one daughter.
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Richard Peters
Graettinger
Palo Alto
John Hyde
Emmetsburg
Peters
Marlin Funeral Home
Paul G
Tale of
Gracttinger
Evergreen Cemetery
Eryan Johnson
Andrew Peters
Eldon Widlund
Charles Emerick
David Ahrens
William DeMoss
Richard EB. Peters
Palmer, In
Enne
Gretje Peters
Elsie Ahrens
Ewington Township
Jackson County
Minn
Minnesota
Marlys
Henry
Winthrop
Peter
Hiram
Albert City
William
Rochester
Anna Klein
Pomeroy
Mra
Tena Wilts
Palmer
Barbara Boyden
Jennie Widlund
Manson
Mary Woods
Watseka, I
Grace Ahlrichs
Weather Update Says No Rain Through Wednesday
The pattern continues with desert conditions, warm days and cool nights. Daytime highs around 80 degrees and nighttime readings in the forties persist with no precipitation in sight through the midweek period.
Services Held Here For James V. Leonard
Funeral services were held for James V. Leonard at Tinmacwate Conception church following a heart attack. He was born November 6, 1907 in Walnut township and served in World War II before returning to Emmetsburg. Survivors include his mother, several siblings, and two nephews. he was employed at Emmetsburg Cement Block. Also noted were a Graettinger fire, and Legion Auxiliary meetings and dues reminders.
School closed Monday for county teachers' institute
V Manchester announced there will be no classes Monday enabling local students to attend Children's Day at the Clay County Fair. The observance shifts to Monday, coordinating with the county teachers' institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. Manchester
County Teachers’ Institute
Clay County
Four Winners Take Home 150 In Drawing
Four winners shared a drawing worth 150 dollars. Duane Herelm won one of the 100 jackpots while Edgar Iverson did not claim the 100 Buck award. Other winners were Mrs. Everett Manchester 25 dollars Mrs. Kenneth Gilbaugh 15 dollars and Mrs. James P Jensen 10 dollars. Next week's prizes will be 300 15 and 100 Bucks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane Herelm
Edgar Iverson
Wallingford
Everett Manchester
Kenneth Gilbaugh
James P. Jensen
Field Day At Emmetsburg Next Sunday
The Izankwalton League of Emmetsburg Iowa holds its Annual Field Day on Sunday September 11 with events including Retriever Trial starting at 8 am trap shooting archery bait casting and horseshoes. A Wildlife Exhibit dances in full costume drawing for prizes street dance and refreshments on the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Izankwalton League of
Emmetsburg
Towa
Conservation Commission
Tara
Indiana
Pirates Open Grid Season Friday Night At Gilmore City
The 1956 football season begins with a non conference game as the Pirates travel to Gilmore City Friday night. Coach Sield plans to test many inexperienced players and find the best early season lineup as they rebuild from last year. The starting lineup announced includes ends Tedlin and by ear, tackles Tone Pans Leandes and jetsen, guards Job Peterson Deb Jensen Roger Pondherim Lowell Pinter, center Del Jensen Richard Wolfe. In the backfield standouts are David Sandvig Gary Masters Tommy Grein Hugh Thompson Tom Burg and Paul Kirkegaard. Bob Reeves is out with an injured finger. Detailed lineup appears on Page Eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andreeway
Pirates
Gilmore City
Melieevy
Sield
Oueh Tedlin
Will Veo
Tone Pans
Leandes Jetsen
Tary Johnson
Atin Bartel
Ruards
Job Peterson
Deb Jensen
Roger Pondherim
Lowell Pinter
Dennis Grivetfinger
Lowell Phitter
Charles Carter
Dan Jacobsen
del Jensen
Philip Johnson In Critical Condition In Estherville
Philip Johnson a 69 year old former Grachtinger businessman remained in critical condition at Holy Family hospital Estherville at 7 30 this morning following a stroke in July 1954 that left him speechless and bedfast. He had spent recent months in Hofsteader rest home and was hospitalized after a deterioration Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Johnson
Estherville Hospital
Grachtinger
Holy Family Hospital
Johnson
Hofsteader Rest Home
Labor Day Show Draws Near Record Crowd and Steer Sale
A Labor Day program in Graettinger drew one of the largest crowds in years with a 59th annual celebration. The cattle auction sold 12 FRA fat steers for an average of 24.40 dollars per hundredweight. Top price 28.50 paid by Morrell Packing Co for Gary Bonstead’s 380 pound grand champion angus. Reserve champion Hereford shown by Paul Bonstead sold for 25.25 to Bar Erichsen at 910 pounds. Other notable sales included Curt Larson’s 1080 pound steer to Merrell Packing at 24.76, and Don Johnson’s 1080 pound steer to Wels Farmers Supply at 23.00. Auctioneers were Norman Bortiit and Wm Brown with H. A. Elsenbarth clerking. The evening’s main attraction featured free acts and a trey net stage at the north end of Fahnestock park, with seating about 1200. Continuous entertainment by Ruth Orr troupe and FHA fashion show noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger Fra Dhapter
Morrell Packing Co
Gary Bonstead
Paul Bonstead
Bar Erichsen
Curt Larson
Merrell Packing
Grand Paulsen
Trossh ‘Champsen
Cinettider
KRU Gratin Atone
Carnettinger Eekers
Bol Zitterich
Don Johnson
Wels
Dennis Graetlinger
Quaker Oats Co
Graetfinger
Chaettinger
Fahnestock Park
Daveliy
Trea
Nelson
Ruth Orr
FHA
Second Polio Shot Here Tuesday For 2nd 3rd Graders
Palo Alto county nurse Avanche Rutherford announces the second Polio shot will be given to second and third graders at Ginetlinger School next Tuesday afternoon from 1 to 2 pm. Eligible students are those who received the initial vaccine shot last May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto County
Avanche Rutherford
Ginettinger School
Rock Island Must Continue Passenger Service Denied
The Iowa State Commerce Commission denied Rock Island Railroad's plan to discontinue passenger service between Cedar Rapids and Estherville for November 19 and 20. The commission attributed the revenue drop to the railroad's failure to provide adequate service and to retain a mail contract lost on September 30, 1954.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa State Commerce Commission
Rock Island Railroad
Cedar Rapids
Estherville
Commerce Commission
Rock Teland
Mystery farm owned by Wolfe couple near Graettinger
The Times notes Loren Spike Wolfe and Helena Wolfe operate a 120 acre grain farm three miles east of Graettinger with corn oats and beans. They own 160 extra acres and raise about 500 chickens annually. The family includes four children and several grandchildren. they attend Immaculate Conception church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dren
Wolfes
Darrell
Leon Jespersen
Delores Jespersen
Roseburg
Oregon
Mrs. Wolfe
Immaculate Conception Church
Graettinger
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Gary Boostead
Angus
Morrell Ga
Wey Ois Au Sen
Mrs
G. 0. Bonstead
Gary Johnson
Gary
Everett Johnson
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Jennie Felkcy
James V. Leonard
Sulemn
Mather
Maynard
Gradtlinger
Msgr
WF. Mason
Pather James Duhigg
Mason
St. Jacobs Cemetery
LeRoy Miller
John Wolan
Lester Craven
Paul Mahan
Wm, Schang
Kenneth Kenyon
John Carney
Leo Hughes
Emmett Murphy
Leo Thompson
Forrest Sipes
Herbert Gurry
Martin
Walnut Township
Ttarpo
Lay Sheev
SCU
Letterman Ion Hospital
San Francisco
Galil
Emmetsburg Cement Block Company
Jim
John Leonard
John
Michael
Mary
Julia
Des Moines
Catherine
Virginia
Herman) Kleen
Tom
Labor Day
Rock Island
the Times
Loren Wolfe
Grasttinger
Loren
Spike
Helena
Mr. Wolfe
Fred L. Wolfe
Finnegan
Wolfe
Helena Doernting
Herman Doerning
Woody
Vivian) Hicks
Columbus
Ohio
Kathleen
Fred
Donald
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