Fire destroys Young barn in Graettinger area
A Monday blaze levelled the Young property barn on the S R Young residence near Graettinger as wind-fed flames threatened the Weiseman and Wiegman structures. Grachtinger Fire Department saved the Wiegman residence with chemical lines and bucket brigades. acting chief Fred Rubink lost his coat. The cause appears to be children playing with matches. The Henry Rathman Estate owns the Young property. Also noted: Estherville School Board cuts pay and eliminates teachers. Graettinger and Spencer boards plan tax or wage reductions. Genia Smith, 68 mother of Estherville monument man Clng Smith, dies, survived by five sons and two daughters.
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S. R. Young
Grachtinger
Grachtinger Fire Department
C. Wiegman
Wiseman
Young
Fred Rubink
Wiegman
Mathes
Henry Rathman
Spencer Fire Ruins Replaced by New Structures
Senior erasa members report the ruins from last June fire in Spencer have disappeared and new structures now replace those destroyed. Spencer is described as a live wire business town with possible railroad abandonment on the Omaha branch between Mendelia and Fairmont, a 30 mile stretch, leaving Truman Northrop and Lewisville without rail service. Road construction spending dropped from 28 million to 11 million this year after 42 million in 1980.
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Spencer
Erasa
Spencer Monday
Omaha
Swegtern
Mendelia
Fairmont
Truman
Northrop
Lewisville
Highway Commission
Hias
Foreman John Connors Transferred to Bricelyn Minnesota
John Connors former Rodman section foreman is reassigned to Bricelyn Minnesota. He previously managed the Osgood section for several years.
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John Connors
Minnesota
Rodman
Bricelyn
Mr. Connors
Osgood
Vernon Reminds John Swift Of Days Gone By
John Swift, manager of the Quaker Oats Co, visited Vernon township to tend business and revisit his former farm home. A drought ago a slough dried up, but the current moisture fills Vernon with water, making it resemble a quarter century past.
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Vernon
John Swift
Quaker Oats ‘Co
Vernon Township
Swift
Mrs John Lippert Interested In Sunday's Election
A fragmented note mentions Mrs John Lippert and her interest in a Sunday election. References to Paul von Hindenburg and Adolf Hitler appear in garbled form, with stray figures like 6,000,000 and scattered words about Germanys presidency.
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John Lippert
Paul von Hindenburg
Germany
Byiday
Hlment van Adolph
Hitler
Presi
Hindenburg
Hawkeye Theatre Opens Spring Program With Farce and Drama
The Hawkeye Theatre in Grad linger launches its spring program with Honor Among Lovers as the opening production on April 10. A second comedy Row Row Row adds lighthearted entertainment, inviting picture fans to the opening night at the Hawkeye on April 16.
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Hawkeye Theatre
Gradlinger
The
Hawkeye
Doctor Nane Gifts Congressional Record to Graettinger Club
Dr Th T Nane of Graettinger presented the Graettinger Commercial Club with a copy of the congressional record for long-term reference. The records will be kept at the Commercial Club rooms in City Hall for citizens to use, with copies obtained through friend and former townsman M L Eidaness, now senate doorkeeper.
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Th. T. Nane
Graettinger
Old Dwelling To Present Fine Appearance
The J. M. Kesh property known as the Michael residence is being finely improved with a new roof, an redesigned inside stairway, and re arranged second floor partitions for living rooms. This residence survived a threatening blaze two years ago this month when high winds drove flames toward Woodman Hall Times building and Charley Jensen buildings before firefighters halted the spread.
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J. M. Kesh
Michael
Woodman Hall
Times
Charley Jensen
Mainatore
Graetlhigera
Sheriff Gordon Warns Estherville Motorists Over Plates
Sheriff Gordon of Estherville warns motorists that cars without 1932 license plates will be tagged and drivers may be barred from driving unlicensed vehicles. The notice emphasizes penalties for lacking proper plates and equipment. Spencer youth Floyd Claussen, 19, faces assault with intent to rob after attacking gas station employee A R Wilbur with an axe. Wilbur fought back and overpowered him.
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Gordon
Estherville
Spencer
Floyd Claussen
Spencer Farm Boy
A. R. Wilbur
Employa
Auto thieves active at Belmond steal four cars this week
Four automobiles were stolen at Belmond this week. Two were taken from a business street, one from a residence parking spot, and one from a garage. The article mentions former townsman Harvey Paterson as a possible victim.
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Belmond
Harvey Paterson
Little Store on Hill to Open Later This Month
A small hill store plans opening soon as M D Grossland, the proprietor, tells the Times weather delays may push the debut. An official date will be announced later.
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M. D. Grossland
First National Watches For Lindberg Money
Bank cashier H A Elsanbast says he has received serial numbers for U S bank notes given by Col Lindberg to ransom kidnappers or fraudsters. U S Treasurer Woods asks inspection of all 20s 10s and 5s against the U S bulletin list. One 20 bill passed in New York City. appearance in Grachtinger doubtful.
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Bleenbast
Lindberg
New York City
H. A. Elsanbast
First National Bank of
Grachtinger
Thera
Elsen
Bast
New Route Brings 35 Patrons to Graettinger Creamery
Palmer Trottom, operator in the Graettinger creamery, reports the board has hired a second truck driver and added a second truck. Cleve Race, the new driver from northeast of Graettinger, serves 35 patrons on the new route. Graettinger creamery patrons approach 300 as Mr. Frettem builds a strong business.
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Palmer Trottom
Lotus Creamery
Cleve Race
Grachtinger
Graettinger
Frettem
Foster Sets Truck Mileage Record At 270000 Miles
W C Foster of Grachtinger holds a new truck mileage record with his Ford truck, in constant use for thirteen years and now driven 270000 miles. Authorities or researchers call this a real record and salience grows as the figure stands.
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W. C. Foster
Grachtinger
Biblical Play At M E Church Sunday Night
A religious program titled Jason the Band Disciple will be presented Sunday evening at the M E Church Estherville by a young cast from Matherville directed by Miss Mann. The united churches report the play’s excellence and the young choir directed by Miss Helen George will perform as well.
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Jason the
Band Disciple
Metheling
Matherville
Mann
Estherville
Young People's Choir Index
Helen George Will
Madam Louise Vanishes With Farmer's $900 Deposit
Odebolt farmer spent 900 dollars on fortune teller Madam Louise Wm. Rabe amid two pending lawsuits over note payments. He hoped she could resolve the cases and return the money, but she disappeared with the cash before the trial.
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Wm. Rabe
Odebolt
Madam Louise
Japs Lost Many Killed Laurens Boy A Witness
Letter from Raymond Davis, former Laurens boy, describes arrival near Yangtze, witnessing shelling of Woosung forts by Japanese cruisers and destroyers. He recalls hearing distant gunfire and witnessing war’s early horrors before adapting to wartime routine. Contd on page three. Thompson a Cleaner City describes a sheriff raid revealing liquor, urging similar actions in northwest Iowa towns.
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Raymond Davis
Laurens
Laurens Sun
Yangze
Woosung
Thompson
Iowa
Father Kelly Improves After Mayo Hospital Treatment
Rev. Father Kelly returned home from Rochester on Friday after a month in the Mayo hospital for treatment. He planned to go home Saturday but rode as far as Wealey where his niece Miss Vivian Kelly met him. He feels much improved and hearty, and Graettinger friends wish him a swift, full recovery.
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Father Kelly
Rochester
Wealey
Vivian Kelly
Mayo Hospital
Sheldon Flour Mill Blaze Destroys Iowa Mill Sunday
A $50,000 fire at the Sheldon Prairie Queen flour mill Sunday evening burned the mill a nearby residence and a box car full of oats. Four fire departments from neighboring cities aided Sheldon firefighters. The building had not milled flour for years and was used as a terminal warehouse.
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Prairie Queen
Sheldon
Nxw
Waldorf College Choir in Concert at First Lutheran
Waldorf College choir from Par ent City Iowa will give a sacred concert at First Lutheran church on Saturday April 16 at 8 pm Tickets sold by choir members 26 cents. The 48 singer chorus is led by Odvin Hagen noted for strong talent and praised by critics and music leaders. Do not miss this opportunity to hear them.
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Waldorf Choir
First Lutheran Church
Waldorf College
Parent City
Iowa
First Lutheran
Odvin Hagen
Herman Leduc Injured While Chopping Trees
Herman Leduc sustained a serious leg injury when a tree fell on him while cutting timber last Friday. Two X rays were taken to check for bone damage, but the results were inconclusive. A few days later he slipped in the hay loft and again bruised the same leg.
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Merman Leduc
Mr. Leduc
Graettinger and Terril Baseball Duel Friday
Graettinger and Terril High School teams meet at Hilsenbast field Friday in Graettinger on April 1 at 3 PM. Graettinger fields a strong squad with intensive training under Coach Arney, and the local diamond conditions are good for the game. The contest should be interesting as both sides prepare for the clash.
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Graettinger
Terril
Hilsenbast Field
Terri
Arney
Travel On The Installment Plan
Travel becomes affordable with an installment plan offering a return ticket to Europe for a down payment and set monthly payments. The plan promises flexible terms, enabling travelers to budget airfare across several months.
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Europe
Spencer High Boxers Meet St. Marys Stars Friday Night
Spencer High School boxing team travels to Emmetsburg to face St. Marys Academy in a five bout program at the St. Marys gym. Ten events form the evening, with Emmetsburg rotating into form and Spencer sending a strong, debuting squad. Joe Hand, veteran Emmetsburg referee, to serve as third man. Show starts at 2:15 p.m. Admission charged.
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Spencer High School
St. Mary's Academy
St. Mary’s
Emmetsburg
Spencer High
Emmetsburgers
Academy Boys
Joe Hand
Water Seepage Threatens Hereim Grade Road
Water seeping along Hereim Grade near Graettinger has filled sloughs on both sides, eroding the roadbed which now crumbles after a week of deterioration. Leonard Johnson’s Standard Oil truck became mired while attempting the grade as the area’s wet conditions recall past duck pond-like sloughs.
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Graettinger
Leonard Johnson
Estherville Sedan Stolen and Found at Dump Grounds
A 1026 Chevrolet sedan owned by Cornell Olson was stolen from the Lutheran church grounds in Estherville Tuesday and recovered the next morning at the city dump grounds. The car had all removable parts stripped and was not found by police that evening. Father Dobberstein of West Bend plans summer grotto work, focusing on the Grotta of the Tombs.
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Cornell Olson
Estherville
Daily News
Father Dobberstein
West Bend
Wright County Medical Association Care Contract
The Wright County Medical Association recently signed a contract with the board of supervisors to provide medical care for the poor for the coming year at a sum of 2100 dollars. It represents an increase of 60 dollars over the prior year's agreement.
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Wright County Medieal Association
Board of Supervisors
Former Ruthven Dentist Slain Near Des Moines
Dr. W. T. Hemphill, formerly of Ruthven, was killed near Fort Des Moines Army post Tuesday night. Robert Brooks, 21, and Tom Ford, 23, were arrested within hours and faced charges in connection with the death after allegedly driving the wounded dentist to the post hospital where he died.
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W. T. Hemphill
Ruthven
Fort Des Moines
Robert Brooks
Tom Ford
Hemphill
Polk County
Hamphill
Lester Blackford
Blackford
Brooks
Ford
Army Post
Corporal Morris
Morris
Post Hospital
Dr. Hemphill
Des Moines
Knoxville
Firemen Test Hydrants and Bank Robbery at Jesup
Firemen tested the W. G. Foster corner hydrant Tuesday noting a two inch main and poor pressure amid recent calls in six weeks. In Jesup a robber forced three employees and a customer into the vault, escaping with 1950 dollars, aided by two women and a raincoat wearing man in a coupe about 45 years old.
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W. G. Foster Corner
Jesup
Sloughs Filled With Water in Local Report
Ray Hall from Des Moines Monnay reports sloughs and creeks in this section are well filled with water. Ground has not been so soaked in many years. George Reynolds sustained a dislocated elbow after a fall a couple weeks ago and will wear a sling for several more weeks.
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Ray Hall
Des Moines
Monnay
George Reynolds
School Banquet At Kermore Emmetsburg Honors Juniors and Seniors
The Junior class hosts a combined banquet with the Senior class as guests of honor at Kermore in Emmetsburg. About seventy pupils attend, marking the largest Ker banquet this year aside from Emmetsburg High. Graettinger is a Class A school with 126 students.
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Kermore
Emmetsburg
Kerte “Tris
Emimetsburg High School
Graettinger
Nelson Hands Out Dividends At Tarmera Savings Bank
J A Nelson, examiner in charge at Ringated Tarmera Savings Bank, announces a twenty percent dividend to depositors of the closed bank. A total of 82000 dollars is being paid in repression checks to recover funds.
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J. A. Nelson
Tarmera
Ringated
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GOP
Parm Eersee Btc
Reese
Dr. Nane
Sheriff Gordon
Lindberg Money
Humboldt
Lennon
Northwestern Robbers Association
M. E
Extherville
M. E. Church
Louise
Laurens Boy
Marine
Jap Lassen
Mikado
Herman Leduc
Yerril High School
Elsenbast
St. Mary’s Stars
van Hilt
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