Local Notes Mix Odd Tales From Algona Area
A collage of small town items includes a window display with a Turkin chicken crossbreed at Murray's Variety, a No Place named population 259, Father Maynard farming plans after purchasing a sow, Leo Janssen's horseshoe triumph at Ermmersburg, and piano sales optimism. Also announces appointments for estates in Palo Alto County and retirement of Juss Frazier after 33 weeks in Indianola newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labac
Mrnckgon's
Nick Sherman
Murray
Ern Wikert
Maynard
Sue
Leo Janssen
Ermmersburg
Wasayhen
Elbert Powers
Patie
Local church and community listings feature area religious leaders
A scanned segment lists multiple local figures and organizations including Immaculate Conception Father E. Maynard Methodist Church Rev. John Amundsen First Lutheran and Our Savior's Lutheran Rev. Paul G. Tele St. Paul's Lutheran and South Walnut Church Rev. Arthur W. Sorensen plus other names. It also references welldrilling and water system services offered by W. M. Rode Graettinger Supt. Co. and various individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immaculate Conception
Father E
Maynard Methodist Church
Rev
John Amundsen
First Lutheran and Our Gavior’s Lutheran
Paul G. Tele
St. Paul's Lutheran and
South Walnut Church
Arthur W. Sorensen
Right and Wrong In Life Guided by God’s Will
Devotional reading contrasts popular norms with biblical guidance. It argues that right and wrong endure despite consensus, warns against counting noses to judge ethics, and emphasizes God’s will through the Ten Commandments, the Golden Rule, and loving neighbors as fulfilling the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Iowa
Yalo Alto County
Mag
A. A. Johnson
Palo Alto County
Joseph L. Hanson
Smith & Hanson
Emmetshburg
Towa
Borneo
Malachi
God
Farm tractor rodeo winner faces fertilizer spreader mishap
At a rural event, Lowell Phitter, 44, attempted a back move with the Gehl tractor spreader on a gate, but the effort fell short of the spreader’s reach. Bob Heeves finished as runner-up with the Tess total points in the contest.
Platter Wins Tractor Rodeo by 1 Point Margin
Lowell Platter won the RIVA tractor rodeo on Monday morning on Diamond out Bet Reeves in the marbo west of Mars Suns. Platter scored 1290 points while Reeves totaled 1010 points. Spectators filled West Main Street for viewing, a change from past venues at school grounds. Other scores included Grant Wilson 109, Clifford Egeland 90, Joe Graettinger 107, Darwin Schnell 108, Orland Paulson 108, Bob Ritterich 105, Hugh Thompson 114, Willie Herke 126, Dennis Graettinger 108.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Platter
RIVA
Monay
Diemond
Reeves
Marbo
Mars Suns
Platter
West Main Street
Gaber Div Ss
Grant Wilson
Clifford Egeland
Joe Graettinger
Darwin Schnell
Orland Paulson
Bob Ritterich
Hugh Thompson
Willie Herke
Dennis Greacttinger
Corn crop outlook for region remains poor despite late rains
Distant subscribers see a disappointing corn yield with estimates around 40 percent, though moisture improved pastures. Some farms fare better, many fields may yield little or none. The report notes late rains limiting harvest prospects, while other items record a August marriage in Eaton, Colorado and travelers leaving for unspecified destinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Ira D. Croghan
Mabel Lucille Nichtern
Eaton
Colorado
John Ciemmensen
Louis Sevatson
LeRoy Bartleman
Local Notes From Luech Lake and Nearby Towns
Sunday events include fishing trips and travel in Luech Lake Minnesota. A death notice recalls John Ho wit who died in a hospital at Larned Kansas after injuries from a car crash near the town in August. Howard family with two children headed toward Chestlinger while Evelyn Swift left for Ced Falls for a prima course at Town State Tenehe. Oliver, Swift and McManus families accompanied Miss Swift to Cherokee for school opening.
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Luech Lake
Minnesota
Muenlion
John Howit
Larned
Kansas
Auust
Hownrd
Chseltinger
Evelyn Sywift
Cedi Falls
Town State Tenehe Oiver
FHA Show Exhibits Highlights and Ribbon Winners
The FHA Show display drew about 135 entries with judges awarding blue red and white ribbons across several categories. Notable names receiving blue ribbons included Jo Ann Levy Marjorie Johnson Connie Jensen and Judy Clemensen while red ribbons went to Margaret Fude Arleen Bisgaard and Karen Wolfe among others. White ribbons were earned by Miriam Peton Irene Bradley Sue Shiley Joann Fay and Joann Murphy with several entries in spread cookery quick breads and chocolate cake also earning ribbons. Continued on Page Six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachtinger FA Guapter
Jo. Annn Leevy
Marjorie Johnson
Connie Jensen
Judy Clemensen
Bernice Cole
Marilyn Stoltz
Therese Ann Tindall
Beverly Linn
Shirley Thompson
Marlene Duus
Patty Watson
Margaret Fude
Arleen Bisgaard
Karen Wolfe
Carol Torreson
Judy Thorson
Myrtle Nissen
Claris Thu
Mary Laubenthal
Sharon Kiner
Marilyn Peton
Mary Jo Martin
Miriam Peton
Irene Bradley
Sue Shiley
Joanne Fay
Joann Murphy
Agnes Abrahamsen
DeEtta Meng
JoAnn Johnson
Aileen Bisgaard
Janet Anderson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Iowa Press Association
TAL SA Rv Association
Associaria, Dinas
the Graettinger Times
VY. T. Cody, Publisher
Graettinger
Falo Alto
Emmet
Fenton and
Tercil
Tad
Loren
Spike) Wolfe
Spike
Albert III
B.c.stubs Wolfe
Theresia
Emebanet
Falo Alto County
Talver Kiersen
Palo Alto
Anna O. Riersen
Burt & Prichart
Altorness
Juss Frazier
Indianola
Hell
Record
Feral
Tribune
Chadbroak
Cedar Rapids
Estherville
Orange City
Emmetsburg
Spencer
Rock Rapids
Spirit Lake
Sibley
Emmet County
Edward Duling
Optometrist
Don C. Green
C. R. Kitchen
North 6Th At
C. A. Shiley
K. L. Johnson
Optometrist Vision
Gardaton
Bidg
J. Emmett Martin Funeral Service
Olene Jacobson
D. V. M. Veterinarian
Directory OF Graettinger Organizations
Community Club
Sam Watson
Arrose
Woman's Club
Beas Hauilten
Legion Auxiliary Press
Ed Mark
Thomas Thomson Leo Hughes
Bud Craven
John DeVries
Alan Hersleff
Jena Kirkegaard
Virgil Olesen
Robert Murray
Joe Grady
Weeene
Directory OF County Officials
Thompson
Lloyd W. Front
Richard Miller
Irs
Alice Yook
Dick Love Mercer Richter
Jay Duhigg
Dr. J. B. Hyde
H. Bargman
Eeee Jae Joyce
William Fogarty
Jose Woe
McConnell Seen
A. P. Richlofa
Arthur Anderson CO
TOBIN
W. M. Rode Graettinger
A. H. Hobson
Broadway
B. FE. Dappen
G. H. Frye
Lowe
Terry I. Anderson
BANK
Supt. Co. Home
Matt Brown
Donabue Tire
Vewe
J. E. Smith
Wallingford Lutheran and
Immanuel Lutheran
C. B. Gunderser
Casper
CAP
Nelson Palo Alto County Abstract Co
Ted Knudtson
Pres
Lions Club
Adolph Spies
American Legion
BOY Scout
C.V. Coster
Dr. Foreman
Gr Community ‘Press
Bsr
Ols Ourg
State Bank
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