Labor Day Observance and Community Roles Highlighted
A local Labor Day recap describes driver caution on the highway and stresses safer habits. Notables including Mr E S George and Abe Christiansen helped organize early events, with long-time supporters like Vesty O Conner active since the first celebration. Community members attended greased pole contests, races, and social duties, while early morning cleanup crews tidied the streets. Spirit Lake’s baby perch abundance is noted from State Conservation Commission findings after netting surveys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Abe
Christiansen
Lo J “Vests
O'Conner
Vesty
Ganize
Chris Norris
Fred Spies
John Graettinger
Carl Spies
Perch Stock Reported From Spirit Lake Netting
An Iowa report notes a large catch of perch at Spirit Lake this year with 138 fish per net, a haul seen as notable by officials. The account mentions changes in opinion and past conditions affecting the fishing effort and defense, with emphasis on the kicking team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spirit Lake
Iowa
Resson
Graettinger Town Officials and Services Directory
The town lists offices and contacts including mayor treasurer clerk and council members. It also records departments such as police streets fire and sheriff, plus church denominations and clergy at Immaculate Conception Methodist First Lutheran Our Savior’s Lutheran and others. Numbers for offices and telephone 69 appear in the entry.
Graettinger Graettinger Area News and Announcements
Leo and Francis Bannon and John Smith of Waterloo visited Graettinger Week age for the Later Day celebration. Local events include hog shipments, business lease news, a tractor accident, and school enrollment figures showing 169 in grades and 104 in high school with more girls than boys. Local grocer Robert Simonsen promotes meats and groceries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo
Francis Bannon
John Smith
Waterloo
Graettinger
Ross Clayton
Clayton
South Dakota
Wilson
West Bend
Lloyd Luchsinger
Alfred Skow
Los Angeles
California
W. I. Stevens
James Jacobsen
Growing in Love Lesson for September 15 1954
A mid century lesson on Christian love contrasts divine self giving love with ordinary possessive love. It explains love beyond liking enemies, cites Paul and John, and discusses whether perfect Christian love is possible, noting God’s transforming work in believers while acknowledging human limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jems
Paul
John
Foreman
Jesus
God
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ena
National War Editorial New Association
the Graettinger Times
P. T. Cody
Graettinger, Ia
Palo Alto Snd Emmet Counties
Feston and Terri
Igwa
Albert Suss
Towa
Ira Schultz
Em Wikert
Bert Wikert
Jas
State Conseration Commission
Gite Rincer
Emmetsburg
Spencer
Palo, Alto
Emmet County
Age Y C. Green
Sumgeon Graettinger
RES
DR. C. BR. Kitchen
Optometrist
North 6Th St
Estherville
C. A. Shiley
Gouse
Graettinge
On i Jean
J. Emmett Martin Funeral Service
Cameron
Insurance Town & Farm
Olene Jacobson
Raettinger
Thomas Thomson Teeamurer
Leo Hughes Clerk
Sullivan Coan
Bad Craven
John DeVries
Alan Heraleff
Jens Kirkegaard
Virgil Olesen
Police—Streets Dept
Lea Countey
Albert Jensen
Joe Grady
Directory OF County Officials
Matin Thompsen
EB. M. Thompson
Richard Miller
Ejlen Brereton
T. R. Martin
J. BR. Hyde
Supervisors
W. H. Bargman
Jon Joyce
William Fogarty
Wim. McConnell
A. P. Bickless Supt. Co. Home
W. M. Rode
Casper
CAP
Nelson Palo Alto County Abstract Co
Emmetsburg, Iowa
A. H. Hobson
Broadway
B. E. SV Apren
H. Prye
Telephone
Euperintendent
J. B Smith
Waters Lemienn and
Ers
B. Gundoroes
Terry I. Anderson
Optometrist Emmet CO. Bank Bldg
Donahue Tire
Ted Knudtson
Wey
American Legion
George Drewis
Boy Cout
NO. Ing - Geoutmaster
Aeeere
Wayne Hegler
Lions Club
the Times
Robert Simonsen
DEL
Soglow
Grarttinger, Iowa
Irks GrtaFger Mie Betce
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