Dr J P McManus Dies At Iowa City Rites Held
Dr Joseph P McManus 82 of Iowa City a Graettinger physician from 1928 to 1947 died suddenly at 726 E Washington Street after brief illness. Requiem mass Monday at 10 a.m. burial in St Joseph's cemetery Iowa City. Survived by wife Agnes Murphy McManus two daughters Mary and Ann and a grandchild. He practiced in Parnell and Graettinger and was active in Catholic and medical societies.
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Joseph P. McManus
Iowa City
E. Washington Street
Mynday
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Adair
McManus
Michael L
Ann Kerrigan McManus
Adair High School
University of Iowa College of Medicine
Northwestern Medical School
Parnell
Graettinger
California
Vernon Torreson Wins Iowa Soil Conservation Award
Vernon Torreson of near High Lake won the Division TI award in the Iowa Conservation Soil Conservation Achievement program for recent practices including contour farming land diversion cut and filled terracing and a water diversion terrace. Robert Valen farms northwest of Estherville also received recognition in Division I of the program.
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Contos
Vernon Torreson
Near High Lake
Torreson
Robert Valen
Estherville
Storck Display Showcases 1965 Chevies and Buicks
Storck Chevrolet Buick in Emmetsburg advertises a weekend display of 1965 Chevrolets and Buicks with Romaine Heidecker serving as Storck’s representative for details. The feature ad highlights 415 models across five lines, including 20 sport models, and notes new styling for Chevelle, Corvette, and Corvair. Standard four wheel disc brakes on the Corvette and FM stereo option are among the era’s notable features.
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Storck Chevrolet
Buick
Emmetshburg
Chevrolet
Romaine Heidecker Ty
Storck
Sevad
Fire damages Lenners home near Graettinger
A Friday evening fire gutted the kitchen and damaged the dining room and much of the Lenners home three miles east of Graettinger after return from Clay County fair. Mrs Lenners rescued daughter Rosemary suffering leg burns. other family members displaced. Firemen confined blaze to kitchen. rest of house heavily damaged by heat and smoke amid aid drives from Immaculate Conception church group.
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Lenners
Graettinger
John Lenners
Rosemary
Poren
Ann
Dren
Vie Fa
Henry Jensen Elected President of Graettinger School Board
Henry Jensen was chosen president of the Graettinger Community School District board of education at the organizational meeting. Orville Nicol and Merle Susy took the oath of office after being elected September 1. Other members include R. T. Nane and Ralph Graettinger. The old board handled routine business and canvassed the September 1 vote.
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Henry Jensen
Graettinger Community
Wallingford High Lake school board picks new president
Richard Herum was elected president of the High Lake Wallingford school district board of education at the board’s organization. Herum, Joan Logan and Wesley Anderson, elected to one year terms at the Sept 11 election, were given the oath of office. Sept 14 vote was canvassed and other business discussed.
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Richard Herum
High Lake
Wallingford
Herum
Joan Logan
Wesley Anderson
Buddy Poppy Days Set in Graetlinger This Weekend
Budd y Poppy sales take place Friday and Saturday in Graetlinger with Bessie Howard chairing. She urges support for disabled veterans, recalling the sacrifices of soldiers who fought for freedoms and the benefits enjoyed today.
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Buddy Poppy
VFW
Graetlinger
Bessie Howard
Bob Martin Dies At Boulder Colorado
Bob Martin 34 a former Graettinger resident died unexpectedly at a Boulder Colorado hospital Sunday evening after entering that morning. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in Boulder with burial there. Survivors include wife Evelyn three sons Renald Jim Pete and two daughters Teresa Nitchall Stella Fogarty Mary Egelaind and Evelyn plus two brothers Pete and Clem.
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Roo Marlin
Boulder
Colorado
Graettinger
Martin
Evelyn
Air Force
Blythesville
Ark
Jim
Pete
Dean
Teresa) Nitchall
Colo
Joe
Stella) Fogarty
Kimball, Minn
Clidford
Mary) Egelaind
California
Clem
Mason City
Gate Closed After Vandalism At Evergreen Park
Evergreen Park entrance gate is closed following vandalism. Park officials cite repeated damage to park buildings and vehicles, expressing regret while prioritizing safety and reducing risk during periods with no scheduled activity.
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Evergreen Park
Grepars
Poland
Ulair
B Gridders To Play Emmetburg Bere Monday
The Pirate 1 team will meet Emmetsburg BG gridders Monday at seven o clock in a game at Evergreen Park. On Wednesday Terril Jr High will face the Pirate Juniors at four o clock at Evergreen Park.
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Pirate 1
Emmetsburg
Evergreen Park
Terril Jr. High
Pirate
Correction on Scout Awards Names
A correction notes two award recipients were mislisted in last week's issue. Juuith Bradley received a tender scout pin and Kenneth Neilson received a one yen pin, not Kenneth Bradley and Kenneth Gilbaugh.
Good Fishing At Ingham and High Lakes This Year
Good Fishin Lester Smith and Leonard Rudingham report excellent angling at Ingham and High Lakes with a fresh limit of walleyes. Fish ranged 2 to 3 pounds as locals note thousands of walleyes caught since opening day and larger fish from High Lake after the hot spell.
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Lester Smith
Ingham Lake
Ingham
High Lakes
Leonard Rud
Hici
High Lake
Democratic Dinner in Emmetsburg October 1
Democratic leaders and candidates attend the Emmetsburg dinner as part of the Sixth District Democratic Caravan. Governor Harold Hughes and Congressional hopeful Stanley Greigg are slated to appear along with state and local contenders. reservations due by September 20.
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Palo
Tso
Jack Bibbs
Equnty Democratic
Chaiman
Emmetsburg
Harold Hughes
Stanley Greigg
Robert Fulton
Lawrence Scalise
Gary Cameron
Lorne Worthington
Paul Framenburg
Kenneth Owen
Jack Whibbie
Jind Nels Neilson
House of Representatives
Emmet
Palo Alto
County Central
Warning on Following Fire Trucks Too Closely
Graettinger authorities warn motorists not to chase or crowd fire trucks en route to emergencies. Even with good intentions, following fire crews can hinder response and endanger people. Laws may impose penalties and a fire zone can be established. motorists should pull aside for emergency vehicles and only follow at a safe distance after all units have passed.
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Graettinger
Move chicken dinner to school lunch room Sunday
The Immaculate Conception church annual chicken dinner has been moved to the school lunch room next Sunday September 27 due to water seepage in the church basement. See Fuhrman’s Community Calendar in this issue for more details.
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Rosary Faely
Reeves And Son Win To Awards At Clay County Fair
Reeves and Son of Graettinger won top honors in two hog shows at Spencer contests. They captured junior and reserve champions in open Berkshire boars and first in march boar at Spencer. At the National Barrow Show in Austin Minnesota they placed sixth and seventh in Berkshire class among thirty eight entries. Prices announced by three Gravtlinger beauty shops Bea's Dorothy's and Joan's Beauty Salon advertise details.
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Reeves and Son
Clay County Fair
Graettinger
Spencer
Austin
Mun
Berkshire
Gravtlinger
Bea
Dorothy
Joan
Ser
$75 Prize in Graettinger Stores Saturday
Graettinger stores offer a $75 prize this Saturday as part of a weekly drawing. Janet Andersen did not claim last week's $50 Buell prize. period details unclear. Local participation encouraged at participating stores.
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Graettinger
Wil
Sores
Janet Andersen
Graettinger High School Homecoming Plans Announced
Graettinger high school outlines events for Homecoming Friday October 2 with activities starting Thursday evening at Evergreen park including a FILA barbecue supper pep rally and bonfire. Friday features a school pep rally coronation parade and a Corn Belt game Marathon versus Pirates plus an all school dance following.
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Graettinger High School
Evergreen Park
King and Coreen
L P
Date Backhaus
Backhaus
Marathon
Pirates
Reyalty
Pirates Hit Sioux Valley Friday Night in Corn Belt Clash
The Pirate gridders travel to Peterson to face Sioux Valley in a Corn Belt contest aiming to improve their 5 00 season mark. Friday night game time is 7 30. Both teams enter the matchup with identical conference records.
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Pirate
Peterson
Sioux Valley
Died Graettinger Farmer Leo Lambe 63 Rites Today
Leo Phillip Lambe 63 a Graettinger farmer died Monday night at Rochester Mayo Methodist Hospital after a brief illness. Funeral services are at Immaculate Conception church Thursday at 9 am, with burial at St. Jacob's cemetery. Surviving sister Margaret and brother Charles, plus several nieces and nephews, are listed.
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Leo Lambe
Methodist Hospital
Rochester
Minn
Holy Family Hospital
Immaculate Conception Church
Vincent Beachom
St. Jacob's Cemetery
Fuhrman Funeral Home
Tindall
Wm. Brown
Ed Anderson
Wm. Leduc
Lester Craven
Wilfred Witt
Leo Phillip Lambe
Graettinger
Frank L. Lambe
Chicago
Margaret of
Gradlinger
Chiaurtes
Frankfurt
Germany
Gas tax refund deadline nears for Iowa applicants
The state office in Des Moines reminds that federal gas tax refund applications must be on file by September 30. Eligible purchases cover July 1 through July 30 and involve eligible taxpayers seeking refunds.
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Des Moines
RCA Victor Week Sale at Duhn's TV
Duhn's TV and Appliance joins the nationwide RCA Victor Work sale from September 27 to October 4 offering specials on RCA Victor color and black and white TVs stereos and other RCA merchandise. See ad in this issue of the Times.
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RCA Victor
Duhn
RCA
FFA Hog Show Highlights at Clay County Fair
In the Clay County fair FFA hog show Don Reeves and Billy Graettinger displayed top hogs. Ben captured first and third in Berkshire showings, market pig awards, and a showmanship honor. Bill earned second place in individual Dure market hog and market litter prizes.
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Clay CO
Don Reeves
Billy Graettinger
Graettinger
Bous
Clay County
Ben
Berkshire
Bill
North Central Iowa County Superintendents pick leader
Wm. H. Young, president of the North Central Iowa County Superintendent's Association, is elected to lead. He hails from Palo Alto County and oversees the regional school system. The area includes Bremer Buller Franklin Cerra Gorda Lloyd Hanock Kossuth Worth Mitchell Winnebago Humboldt Pocahontas Minimet Hamilton Wright and Palo Alto.
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WM. H. Young
N.C. Co
Jensvold Motors Display 65 Fords Friday Sept 25
Jensvold Motors in Emmetsburg showcases the 1965 Ford lineup with 17 models including a new LTD series. Ford officials describe modern styling with vertical dual headlamps and hexagonal taillights, highlighting new tires and roof to bumper redesigns.
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Jensvold Motor Cy
Emmetsburg
Lloyd Jensvold
Ford
Emmitsburg
Jensvold
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J. P. McManus
Soil Conservation Award
Wallingford Board
Bob Martin
Boulder, Calo
Emmetburg Bere
Jensvold Motors
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