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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1949

Page

5

John Robbins Dies at Livermore After Illness

John Robbins passed away at his Livermore home Tuesday of last week after a five year illness. Funeral held Saturday. Survived by wife and two sons Werren and George and daughter Marjorie. Former Graettinger resident, he worked at Gammon lumber yard before moving to Livermore over 25 years ago. The Times offers sympathy to the family.

John Robbins Livermore Robbins Werren George Marjorie Lodema Cameron Graettinger A. H. Cameron Richard Robbing Gammon the Times

Local Notes From Emmetsburg Area News

Local items include visitors and travels of residents from Emmetsburg Graettinger Estherville Belmond and Superior. Families attend fish trip in Canada and a nurse trainee at Iowa City. Births noted in Des Moines and Sanford Florida with congratulations from The Times.

P. C. Jackman Emmetsburg Graettinger R. L. Spies Jack Phillips Superior J. M. Pedersen Latimer Joe Rathman Romaine Janita Miller Estherville University Hospital Iowa City Roy Nissen Robert Vanderhoff Gillett Grove Elmer Montgomery Brookings South Dakota Leonard Barrett Grasttinger B. T. Osher Lake Nippigon Canada Sheffield Ames Anna Jorgensen Wm. Luhman Ina Mune Charles Luhman Des Moines Ina Mae Nancy Ann A. Young Sanford Florida the Times Johnson Margaret Cameron A. H. Cameron

Church Notices and Schedule for Immaculate Conception and Local Churches

Immaculate Conception Church lists Sunday masses at 7:80 and 9:80 a m with confessions on the first and third Saturdays, 4:00–6:00 p m and 7:80–8:80 p m. Paul’s Lutheran: confirmation class at 9:00 a m, Sunday School in Graettinger at 2:00 p m and South Walnut at 10:30, morning worship 9:80 at South Walnut and 11:00 in Graettinger. Monday Sunday School teachers’ meeting at Firat Lutheran. Tuesday Dorcas Mission at 2:80. BC Club first meeting at 3:00 p m at town church. Thursday Luther League at 8:00 p m at Hiner Bingard’s home. Visitors welcome at St Paul’s. Methodist Church invites attendees to morning services. school at 10:00 a m. worship at 11:00 a m. Women’s program titled The Tender.

Immaculate Conception Luther League Hiner Bingard St. Paul's Methodist Church Wallingford First Lutheran Graettinger Evangelist Lee Circuit W. M. F Graettinger Tudeday Circuit Bible Camp Association and Gas Wallingford Lutheran Mmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Divine Services Dri Oaar Hangon Lutheran Bible Institute Mane Estherville Be In Our Church Seumons Choral Union Watlington Gana First Lutheran In Circuit W. M. J. Graettinger Gircuit Bible Camp Association Camp

Burns Machinery Sale Set for September 27 Near Estherville

Estherville based Burns Machinery Auct Ben Burns announces a machinery sale on Highway 17 south of Estherville Tuesday September 27. The auction features tractors corn pickers combines plows and more with a 40 by 26 corn crib and 98 by 16 coal shed also to be sold at Ruthven that day at 2:00 p.m. Cash terms apply. Auctioneer John Finn. Farmers Co Op Elevator Co. prop. Ad in today's Times.

Burns Machinery Spies & Levi Burns Machinery Sale Ben Burns Estherville Highway 17 Gale Emmiet County State Bank Ruthven John Finn Farmers Co-Op Elevator Co

Ben Reeves Car Damaged In Sunday Intersection Crash

A Plymouth driven by Ben Reeves was heavily damaged in an intersection collision east of Graettinger Sunday afternoon. Gerald Burg, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Burg, drove the other vehicle. highway patrolman M. L. Grebe cited brake failure on Burg’s car. Neither driver was injured.

Ben Reeves Graattinger Gerald Burg Charles Burg M. L. Grebe Reeves

Luther League Rally and Choral Union at Wallingford

The Estherville Circuit of the Evangelical Lutheran Church holds its Far Luther League Rally and Choral Union Concert at Immanuel Lutheran Church led by Rev. C. Gunderson next Sunday at 8:00 and 8:00 p.m. Dr. Oscar C. Hanson will speak on the theme Let Christ Be Lord. The event features tour choirs and a concert with pieces by Melius Christiansen, Mendelssohn, Stainer, and others, with a public invitation extended.

Lutheran Church Hible William Rasmussen Estherville Luther League Imman Wallingford Lutheran Divine Oscar Hanson Lutheran Bible Tatitute Uather League Choral Union Evangelical Lutheran Church Immanuel Lutheran Church C. B. Gunderson Christ Jesus Earth Jesus Christ God Father Oscar C. Hanson Lutheran Bible Institutes Minneapolis Seattle New York International Luther League Mendels‘gohn Thac F. Melius Christiansen Stainer Reissiger TF. Melius Christianseni I. Melius Christiansen Berniece Walden Pocket Testament

Spies and Levi Holstein Win Big at Spencer Fair

Spies and Levi Holstein carried off a basket of ribbons and prizes with their Holstein cattle at the Spencer fair. The Times congratulates Fred Spies and Minard Levi on a strong Spencer showing, including senior and grand champion titles and multiple firsts across age groups. Mr. and Mrs. Welch of Shenandoah, guests of Mr. and Mrs. Gabrielson, are noted horticulturists and nursery owners visiting Graettinger. Wm. Ruddy of Omaha, brother of the late Anthony Ruddy, died last week. funeral attendees from Graettinger area expressed sympathy.

Is. &. Welch Shenandoah Joe Gabriels Welch Mt. Arbor Nurseries United States Kart May KMA State Horticultural Society Graettinger Gabrielson Arnolds Park Okoboji Lake Wm. Ruddy Omaha Anthony Ruddy Herman Leduc Vincent Leduc George Sehryver Estherville

Family gathering at Osher and Henningsen homes

A family gathering occurred Sunday at the home of Mrs. H N Osher and Mr and Mrs A H Henningsen. Guests included Dr and Mrs Norman Osher of Milwaukee Mrs Schooley of New Jersey Mrs England of Muacazine and Mr and Mrs Bameat Jensen of Lone Rock. The Henningsens plan to move to Amen soon.

H. N. Osher A. H. Henningsen Norman Osher Milwaukee Schooley New Jersey England Muacazine Muscatine Henningsen

Deer hunting invitation lands with Graettinger pilot

Emmatsburg resident Jack Jackson seeks Graettinger hunters for a deer hunting trip in Canada aboard his plane. The note suggests the trip and calls interested hunters to contact him. A separate item notes school closures on Friday September 23 for the Multiple County Teachers Institute at Spencer requiring all teachers to attend.

Jack Jackson Emmatsburg Canada Jackson Jack Graettinger Multiple County Spencer

Two Marm Deals Involving The Root Family

The Root farm has been sold to a Mr Jamison of Grover. Mr Jamison and Mrs Root have bought a farm in Forest City.

Donald ‘Root Mr. Jamison Grover Mrs. Root Forest City

Fragmented note outlines dates and places for events

The text lists scattered items such as Sept 27 Rodman and Sept 80 cylinder references with October mentions. It mentions Graver and cylinder locations, and a statement about the United States and a legal principle: an animal that killed a man should be prosecuted for murder.

Rorera RA Rodman Plata

Will Serve Chicken Supper Friday September 30

South Walnut Ladies' Aid to host a chicken supper at the South Walnut church dining room Friday evening September 30. Menu includes roast chicken with dressing mashed potatoes and gravy buttered peas cabbage salad pickles jam bread and butter sandwiches pie and coffee. Public invited. Also note Buddy Poppy Day on September 24 with poppy sales in Grachtinger and Palo Alto county per Mrs M F Stilkan.

South Walnut Ladies’ Aid South Walnut Church Buddy Grachtinger Palo Alto County Grachtingey

Catholic Ladies To Serve Dinner Next Sunday

The Catholic Ladies' Air society will host its annual bazaar next Sunday, September 25, with dinner at noon. A large needlework display will be for sale after the meal, with adults at $4.00 and children 50 cents.

Catholic Ladies’ Air Society Grachtinger

Truckers and Drivers to Spencer Sunday

J. J. Show informs the Times that a meeting of truck owners and drivers will be held at Spencer September 2h. The gathering starts with a 1:00 dinner at the fair grounds followed by a safety meeting. The aim is to inform attendees about safety regulations and recent changes in Iowa traffic laws. No admission or dinner charge.

J. J. Show The Times Spencer Far Grounds Iowa

Local Soldiers and Residents Featured in Community Notes

Laverne Niasen brought a photo of Co. C 194th Field Artillery at Fort Leonard Wood with Don Potter. other members include Donald Mills Beryl Starkey and Coach Peterson. Battery C is in Estherville. training lasted 14 days in August with the local youths enjoying the encampment. J R Brown visited Graettinger, nursing operation recovery, age 78, declined accent operation, spent time with friends and family. My and Mrs San Olson returned from Los Angeles after a visit with Mr Olson’s parents. Bob Olson, in the Navy, had gone on duty in California region near Pengacole.

Laverne Niasen Times Office Co. C 194Th Field Artillery Fort Leonard Wood Don Potter Donald Mills Beryl Starkey Coach Peterson Peterson Army Reserve Estherville J. R. Brown Graettinger V. R. Brown Mr. Brown Holy Family Hospital Rochester Ossge Iowa Mrs. San Olson Los Angeles Mr. Olson W. C. Olson Bob Olson Florida Bob Navy

Operation Report On Joan Uamey In Estherville

Joan Uamey underwent a serious operation at Holy Family hospital Estherville Friday morning. He recovered nicely though weak and hopes for continued improvement and full recovery. A growing plant requires 1 to 20 chemical elements.

Joan Uamey Holy Family Hospital Estherville Alicerary

Laff It Off Home Talent Play staged in Graeitin ger

The Laff It Off home talent show in Graeitinger promises entertainment with Dixie B. Devine directing. Mary Ann Jensen and Allen Horsleff sing, Bobby Reeves performs, and many local children participate. Contestants vote at local businesses closes Sept 23, with winners crowned King and Queen of Toyland.

Legion Graeitinger Dixie B. Devine Mary Ann Jensen Allen Horsleff Bobby Reeves Mary Jo Martin Marjory Anderson Myrtle Nissen Aileen Bisgaard Susan Shiley Patty Watson Judy Clemenson Opel Martinson Shirley Weir Karen Kiner Marilyn Anderson John Craven Francis Murray Delbert Jensen Leon Hockett David Landing Allen Hockett Jimmie Spies Gordon Young Frank Ewing Robert Harris Allen Kunz Clara Suss Katy Wnd Queen of Toyland Sard Jean Gjerde Leonard Cormmellus Whoreson Hardware Korene Michael Manchester Jensen Drug Carol Lee DeVries Darrel Reeves Hastings Jerry Boat Gordon Mauries Anderson Anderson Eddie Erickson Thhe Erickson Mark Teriborg Dale Nissen Ray's Madonna Peterson Douglas Nave Wotfa Nancy Jean Fries Coan Jackie Lavigne iWest End

Fall Weather and Corn Crop Outlook in This Week

A week of fine fall weather with morning cool and midday heat. No rain occurred. Corn crop ahead of normal with good ripening. Leaves show light frost hints. A reader requests a corn crop estimate for distant subscribers. Projected crop is excellent, about 10 to 15 percent lighter than last year.

Spencer Fair Draws Large Crowds Despite Cool Night

The Spencer fair drew large crowds daily last week with a total attendance of 81,000. Monday's cool windy night reduced turnout slightly.

Autumn Td Coming Autumn ia coming very noon

A fragmented line notes a schedule or deadline related to autumn and a time reference. It mentions a date likely Friday morning September 28 and times around six minutes after a three, with unclear context. Entities include September and Friday, but specific events or actions are not clear.

Sam

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