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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1950

Page

2

Rodman Girl Dies After Highway Crash Near Sioux City

Virginia Hough of Rodman, 20, died from injuries suffered Sunday when a car driven with her fiancé Lee Buettner veered off the road after blinding oncoming lights near Sioux City. She died Monday after being taken to St Joseph's hospital with a fractured leg and severe rib injuries. Buettner survived with bruises and shock. She is survived by her parents and several siblings. Uranium deposits have been discovered near Lake Superior.

Virginia Hough Joe Hough Rodman Sioux City Lee Buettner Buettner St. Joseph’s Hospital

Contracts Let For School Addition At Graettinger

The Graettinger Independent district board let the contracts for a new school addition. The general contract went to Fagre Construction Co. of Estherville, heating and plumbing to Frank Rodgers of Estherville, electrical work to Snyder Electric Co. of Spencer. A $47,000 bond issue has been authorized and sale set for October 16. Completion is expected August 15, 1951. The notice notes life expectancy figures from 1846 as context.

Board of Education Graettinger Independent Graettinger Fagre Construction Co Estherville Frank Rodgers Snyder Electric Co Spencer

Viking Motors Estherville promotes full parts stock and repair services

Viking Motors highlights a complete on hand stock of parts for Hudson cars and Massey Harris farm machinery to provide prompt service. They emphasize skilled repair and overhaul work, reasonable charges, and savings by visiting their shop in Estherville for new Hudson cars or Massey Harris tractors and implements.

Viking Motors Hudson Cars Massey-Harrigs Massey-Harris Atock Viking Motos Estherville Hudson Magsey-Harris

Motor Supply at Estherville Serves Garages Wide Range

A progressive auto parts firm offers a clearing house between manufacturers and garages. It stocks axle shafts gears bearings pistons and more with exact specifications, saving time and expense. The Estherville establishment invites car owners and mechanics to visit for high grade material and courteous service. The manager actively participates in community growth and cooperates with garages blacksmiths and mechanics.

Estherville Garaga

Methodist and Lutheran church notices for Graettinger area

Sunday October 1 services at the Methodist Church with Sunday School at 10 and Worship at 11. The M Y F meets Thursday evening. Worldwide Communion Sunday observed next Sunday. Family Night with fellowship lunch at 7. St Pauls Lutheran hosts Luther League debate Thursday on two churches. Friday chicken dinner at South Walnut Church. Rally Day events Saturday and Sunday with multiple services. Church council, Bible study, and choir schedules listed.

Methodist Church Worldwide Communion Fellowship of Suffering The Christian Fellowship St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Luther League Lutheran Luther League Graettinger South Walnut Church Ladies Aid Clara Suss South Walnut New Ringeleise Darlene Thompson Melvin Ora Bonstead Brotherhood Knud Sorensen Einer Blsgard Clarence Olesen Ole C. Olesen F. R. Heidecker Estherville Circuit Bible Camp Association Estherville Circuit Stewardship Conference Estherville Lutheran Ayayam Ipimanuel Lutheran Moat Luther League Lordia

Radiator Repair Guaranteed by Farm Service Station

Farm Service Station on Highway 17 offers radiator repair with full guarantee. Location and date noted as October 18, 1911.

Highway 17

Church Event Schedule and Meetings Across Several Lutheran Congregations

A digest of worship services Bible classes and church group activities across First Lutheran Jur Sayior Wallingford and Estherville Circuit including Divine Worship Sunday School and Bible study times home mission society meetings confirmations and choir practices with hosts hostesses and locations noted for the Eagle Grove Circuit Camp association meeting and pastor participation.

Graettinger Proposes Fire Station Bond Election

Graettinger Iowa schedules a special town election for October 19, 1950 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to vote on purchasing and remodeling a fire station, issuing bonds up to 10000 dollars, and levying a tax up to three mills annually. Ballot form outlines yea or nay choices and official ballot wording.

Graettinger Iowa Grachtinger Towa Ballo

Hetherville Circuit W M F Convention Meeting Notice

Readable fragments show Lutheran events in Estherville and surrounding areas. Meetings include Hetherville Circuit MF convention October 8 at Union State Line Lutheran Petersburg. Estherville Circuit Stewardship Rally October 10 at 2 p m Estherville Lutheran Wallingford Lutheran churches. Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran services and Luther League events with Joyce Natterstad as program chair and serving committee member. Confirmation class and other gatherings listed with times.

Hetherville Circuit Union State Line Lutheran Petersburg Estherville Estherville Lutheran Church Wallingford Lutheran Joyce Natterstad John Natterstad Raymond Theil

Donovan Motors Estherville Body Shop Ad

Donovan Motors in Estherville offers Chrysler and Plymouth sales service and a complete body and fender shop including wreck rebuilding and general auto repairs. The ad promotes careful driving and pledges rapid service for wrecked cars from experienced motorists and garagemen in the region.

Chrysler & Plymouth Donovan Motors Estherville Guy Néw ¢Ay Dongvan Motors Chrysler Plymouth

Western Auto Store Promotes Broad Stock and Savings

Estherville’s Western Auto Associate store touts a broad lineup including auto accessories, electrical supplies, hardware and sporting goods. The ad emphasizes stock, dependable merchandise, fair prices, and customer satisfaction as keys to ongoing community service and repeat business.

Davis Tires Truetone Western Auto Associate notter + dd Estherville

Joyce Lumber Co Building Material and Coal Ad

Joyce Lumber Co offers high quality building materials and coal at 803 Central Estherville with courteous service. The firm promotes plans, technical home construction help, and relies on buying power to keep prices reasonable. It emphasizes community contribution and aims to help customers own homes for thrifty living and education.

Estherville Joyce Lumber Company Han Hed Statistica

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