Quaker Oats Elevator Adds Splendid City Facility
The Quaker Oats Co announces a new elevator at Graettinger measuring 82 by 87 feet with 49 000 bushel daily route capacity replacing the old unit of 60 000 bushels. Machinery includes six storage bins, a 10 by 40 foot steel boot, overhead motor, and automatic scales. John Swift has guided since 1927 with Alvin J Weir as assistant manager. praise goes to Swift and Weir for this enterprise boosting local business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graet Hneer
H. P
Wilding
Aiso
Graettinger
Quaker Oats Co
St. John In Co
John Herberger
St. John Co
John Graettinger
John Swift
Carl Drake
Alvin J. Weir
Reland — Luelsinger
Marines
the Times
Messrs
Swift_and Weir
Birthday greetings to editor Branagan in Democrat note
A brief congratulatory note extends wishes to Editor Ww. Branagan on his birthday. The message, from the paper’s staff, also remarks on the Democrat’s four years of operation and the writer’s early start in the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Sullivan
Emmetsburg
V. Branagan
Democrat
W. T
Barkuloo Family Move to West St Paul Minnesota
Mr and Mrs C. Barkuloo relocate to West St Paul Minnesota. Mr Barkuloo works for Northwestern Airways. Mrs Barkuloo is noted as a daughter of Jacob Brekke, Gracttinjer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weat
Spies and Hosesck To Rochester For Mayo Consultation
Mrs. J A Spies and Mr and Mrs Wm Hosesck will travel to Rochester next week to consult Mayo specialists about Mrs Spies health, with local friends hoping for better news on her return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
J. A. Spies
Wm. Hosesck
Relief Agent Lloyd Nase Serves in Graettinger Role
Relief agent Lloyd Nase is serving in Graettinger while Mr. Vaney receives care as a patient at Coleman hospital in Estherville. The arrangement places Nase in relief duties during the medical absence, reflecting local staffing needs and hospital care requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Nase
Graettinger
Mr. Vaney
Coleman Hospital
Estherville
Keeney Seeks Democratic Nomination for State Representative
Dr G H Keeney of Mallard and Palo Alto County, current state representative, visited Graettinger on Tuesday. He seeks the Democratic nomination in June primaries, touts a long Des Moines record, hardworking and honest. Local residents praise his credit to the county and repeatedly endorse him for the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Keeney
Mallard
Palo Ala
Couly
Graettinger
Des Moines
Talo Alto
Achievement Day in Palo Alto for Home Project workers
A program will be given at the Iown Theatre Emmetsburg at two o clock in the afternoon Mrs Raymond Yuyre Des Moines state president will be the principal speaker All ladies interested in this work should attend.
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Palo Alto
Iown
Emmetsburg
Raymond Yuyre
Des Moines
Miss Jennie Jensen Dies at Fourteen in 1949
Jennie Jensen aged 13 died Sunday at home near Graettinger Iowa after a brief illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday at South Walnut Lutheran Church with Rev Werner N Carlsen officiating. Interment followed in South Walnut cemetery. She was a member of South Walnut Church and survived by four sisters and one brother, plus four nieces and three nephews. Funeral arrangements were by Martin Funeral Service Graettinger.
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Jennie Jensen
Philnund Jensen
Grulinger
Prin
Medival
Werner N. Carlsen
South Walnut Cemetery
Martin
Graettinger
Lost Islami Township
Iowa
Lotta Walnut Lutheran
Fred Christiansen
Ruthven
Margaret Jensen
Elkhorn
Ethan Mengers
Denver
Colorado
Emma Jensen
Whittier
California
Edmund
Miss Jensen
Comemunity
South Walnut Church
Correction notice on Peterson title mix up
The Times apologizes for naming Corporal Orval Peterson in error last week. The subject is actually Sergeant Orval Peterson of Gunter Field Alabama and the correct title should reflect his rank.
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Orval Peterson
Gunter Field
Alabama
Times
Corporal Orval
Peterson
Orval
Air Cops
Cire And Vuhe Transactions From Late March to Early April
A compact record of trades and movements includes Carl Schafer of West Bend selling a truck and a trick as part of a sequence from March 30 to April 4. Bud Phelan of Emmetsburg appears with a tractor buy. The Buack Coast company in Emmetsburg lists a truck sale amid other vehicle transfers including passenger car and motorcycle. West Bend Telephone Co. is noted in a truck dispute.
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Cire and Vuhe
Carl Schafer
West Bend
Bud Phelan
Emmetsburg
Buack Coast. Co
West Bend Telephone Co
FBI Des Moines Office Telephone Number Listed
The Des Moines FBI office at 739 Insurance Building will appear in the new telephone directories with the number 32 8998. A special agent in charge oversees the Des Moines office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, U S Department of Justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. UG. 1
Des Moines
Federal Bureau of Investigation
U. S. Dept of Justice
Insurance
Dinner at St Thomas church Emmetsburg announced
A dinner will be served in the dining room of St Thomas church Emmetsburg on Sunday April 12 Serving will start at 11 30 and continue until all are served A cordial invitation is extended to Graettinger and north Palo Alto people
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
St. Thomas Church
Graettinger
North Palo Alto
Two Marriages During The Past Week
Two marriages occurred in Graettinger area with details of partners Merland Geving and Joan Friberg at Worthington Minnesota and Merle LeRoy Jones and Lek Larsen at the couple's families home. The reports describe wedding ceremonies, attire, attendants, receptions, and future homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merland Geving
Joad Friberg
Worthinetem
Merle Jones
Benedict
Ruthven
Easter Egg Show Draws Graattinger Youths
Three hundred boys and girls from Graattinger and nearby areas attended the Easter Egg Show on Saturday afternoon. A western feature and an entertaining comedy drew the crowd for an admission of one fresh eye. Mr. Livingston, a leading Graattinger business figure, sponsored the event for a second year, with local merchants offering specials, especially in groceries. The youngsters expressed gratitude to Mr. Livingston for the lively community affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graattinger Ami
Livingston
Grasttinger
Graettinger
Mr. Livingston
Army Day Talk Highlights Local Program Speaker Lineup
Judge Paradise led the Army Day program with Mrs. Gract’ linger the same as thousands of cities. Commander Whiteside organized a hearty program with coffee and doughnuts after. The event featured Judge Georete Mo Paratise Sioux City as principal speaker, Art tringle Esther ville, and G H 8 S coach Scheidt who spoke on Russia. Home front morale talks followed with many local figures, including Adolph Spies and Geraldine feels. April 6 marked Army Day in 1917 the entry date for the United States into World War I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Diy
Gract
Saime
Darice
Whiteside
Legion Poss
Bath
Georete Mo Paratise
Sioux City
Art Tringle
Estherville
Guy Wryider
Aistretnadine Tant
Deming
Metherville
Pnd
Me Thomas
Lee Ow Post
Frans Swinson
Polo Alto Comety
Ceomupandert
David Scheidt
Vowel
Cain
Marcel
Fonoerly
Hepdety
Scheidt
G. H
Russia
Moscow
Tyga Stan Uus
America
Adolph Spies
Spies
Wan
Go Holi
Methodist Church
Omianler
Gloria Vasey
Acmonellise
Adulph
Newoampirnist
Misa Geraldine
Wang
God Bless
Glorie Vasey
Bay Seoute
Thi Sperkine Anil
Klies Casy
United States
Mrs. Kleigl Improving After Illness
Mrs. Jol. Kleigl who was ailing with a heart attack for a couple of weeks is improving nicely now. Family and local friends are pleased with her progress. Her son Robert has returned to Camp Dix recently. Hope for her early and complete recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kieigl
Jol. Kleigl
Robert
Camp Dix
Kleigl
Will Inevitably Tail Secretary Stimson Army Day Assertion
Secretary of War Stimson stated on Army Day that malignant and skilled enemy efforts to sow false suspicions and prejudices within the ranks will inevitably fail. The remark emphasizes unity and resilience against internal division during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stimson
Army Day
New Mayor And Council Take Office In City
New mayor George Chartivijzer succeeds Bret Spies as mayor. The new council includes Oral Bon stead Ray Clagier Clarence Clemenien sen Co A Jensen and George Chartivijzer. Old council members listed include Ce A Jensen Clarence Chommenuson Dre BB Dappen Bennett Tam and Quinten Jensen. Mrs McManus succeeds Stanford as city treasurer. Christiansen remains senior. Five Kaatsen and Win Blom are reappointed as city police with pay raises. Miss Gudril Nae is re-appointed town clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ook Place
Truald Cauagil
OW Thor
Eng
S. George
Bret Spies
Oral Bonstead
Ray Clagier
Clarence Clemeniensen
Co A. Jensen
George Chartivijzer
Counvil
Ce A. Jensen
Clarice Chommenuson
Dre BB. Dappen
Bennett Tam
Quinten Jensen
McManus
Stanford
Christiansen
Kaatsen
Win
Blom
Gudril Nae
Red Cross Clinic Hours at Red Ore Office
Clara A Sass announces office hours at the Red Ore office on Wednesdays and Saturdays for appointments. Four 8 feet and 20 may other days may be arranged at her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Waing
Red Ore
Clara A. Sass
Barnum Named New Head Of Local School
V. H. Barnum is hired as superintendent of Graetlinger public schools in Winter Iowa. He replaces Acting Superintendent H Mesvird J. Girsch who resigns at year end. Barnum formerly led Ware schools for two years and was a former Pomeroy principal. Girsch plans to move to a larger system next year if not drafted. The Times welcomes Supt Barnum and family and wishes both leaders success.
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Taotum
Winte
Iowa
Graetlinger Publc
Hmesvird J. Girsch
Abn Farnum
Ware
Pomeroy
Cedar Falls
Mgr. Girsch
Frank W. Kreizenbeck
Ft. Benning
Girsehy
Times
Mrs. Barnum
Mr. Girsch
A Splendid Office Remodel At Wisconsin Lumber Co
The Wisconsin Lumber Co office remodeling is nearly finished under C K Norris. The private manager’s corner and north east room are enlarged with stock shelves, a horseshoe counter, and welcoming seating. Large west and north windows brighten the entrance and show off varied building materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Lumber Co
C. K. Norris
Makever
Grachtinger
Soathy
Beps are like drail insurer you
A garbled ad fragment touts insurance by a local company promising low rates and yearly service. It warns of notification lapses and stresses crop protection and season readiness. Mentions a contact in Cruettinger, Iowa, with a vague phone hint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drail Insurer
Hever
Gew Wood
Ieee
Ater
Tisattainee An
Gota
Alls
Lilo Fire Insurance
KAQO
Horswele
Illness Update on W. C. Buster and Graettinger Friends
W. C. Buster, previously gravely ill from uremic poisoning, shows slight improvement after two weeks. He recovered from a coma last week as his daughter Mrs Iinis arrives from Arizona. Graettinger friendy hone Mr. Posters condition also should improve in coming days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C
W. C. Buster
Iinis
Arizona
Graettinger
Poster
Redrove Nurses Course Opens Second Part on Care of the Sick
The first section of the Redrove Nurses course completed with examinations that proved highly successful. The second part begins focusing on diseases and the care of the ill, with a new class now started under Clara J. Suse.
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Redrove
Clara J
Suse
Red Cross Class Cancelled This Week
Red Cross classsessions for Thursday and Friday are cancelled this week and will resume next week as announced by Dorothy Horswell.
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RED Cross
Dorothy Horswell
Property Value Reduced By County Board in Graettinger
The Graettinger property valuation was cut by 20 percent after a special Graettinger meeting led by Supervisor J M Robinson. Mayor Spies and the council aided by petition filed March 28 1942, with the state tax commission, which ordered action by April 10 and resulted in further reductions and adjustments. The Times notes prior increases and the overall impact on tax bills, stressing that relief came from mayor and council efforts and Robinson persuasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mata
J. MM. Robinson
Graettinger
Board of Supervisors
Robinson
Spies
Offics
Magreh
Grachtinger
State Tax Commission
Ty Commission
Man Robinson
Crneltinger
Apiniar
Ula
Garnet- Viner
Times
Ummersburg
Ruthven
the Times
Johinson
County Board
Property Valuation Changes to Raise Local Taxes in 1944
A front page notice from March 27, 1944 outlines revised property valuations increasing county and city taxes by about 50 percent, with school tax impacts varying between city and outside property. The four year valuation stand, with possible adjustments at the April meeting, is noted and objecting owners may appear before the town council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcord
Joan Tord
Ciit
Counel
Lyon Wration
Vethae
War Bonds Committee Seeks Local Buyers
War bonds drive reports contact gaps as committee members reach out. Chairman Dr Olene Jacobson leads volunteers Jorven Andersen Jd Sullivan A W Ritzman Whi Duhn and Peter F Petersen. Bond pledges accumulate daily and Gruettinger quota nears completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olene Jacobson
Jorven Andersen
Jd. Sullivan
A. W. Ritzman
Whi. Duhn
Peter F. Petersen
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Flushing
Graetdiner
Graet- Baxter
Guving—Friberg
Martin Geving
Lake Mills
Joan Friberg
Axel Friberg
Spencer
Worthington
Minnesota
Geving
M. Weinholzer
Faity
Igh
Gradlinger
Mes
Melvin Larsen
Bennett Therese
Misn
Mn Hood
R. W. Vacey
Rock Island
Grauettinger
Lee
Judge Paradise
Sion City
V. H. Barnum
Barnum
Wary
Graetlinger
Girseh
Robison
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