Phantom Bells junior class play offered at high school
The Phantom Bells, a three act play set on the Pacific coast in early fall, will be presented at Graettinger high school auditorium on Tuesday evening May 5 1942 at 8 15. The cast includes Betty Mills Laura Rhodes Irene Thomas Lela Sayles Geneva Osher Miriam Booth Eleanor Daldn Harriet Forbes and others with Ruth Nichtern Verna Duhn as property managers Dale Jorgensen LeRoy Rasmussen as stage managers and Vanne Knutsen on stage effects. Supt. Howard J Girsch directs with musical numbers between acts including Mozart Goldmark Strauss and others. Admission is 85 cents for Rel ated seats and 25 cents for general admission.
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Pacific Coast
California
Lis
Graettinger
Mrs. Rhodes
Betty Mills
Laura Rhodes
Irene Thomas
Lela Sayles
Geneva Osher
Miriam Booth
Eleanor Daldn
Harriet Forbes
Wilmeta Stoltz
Joseph Kennedy
Berle Green
Ned Carruthers
Donald Swanson
Jack Page
Richard Starkey
Darrel Carson
Duane Larson
Victor Lavelle
George Frick
Ruth Nichtern
Verna Duhn
Flowers Transplanted to Basements Amid Early Bloom
Mr and Mrs George W Crooks moved from their farm and placed two snowball bushes in the basement where heat and sunlit conditions brought blossoms last week. A peony plant in the same basement had 12 buds about to open in the latest indoor bloom display.
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George W. Crooks
Garr
Lahei
Social Items and Showers Highlight Local Notes
Social items report meetings at First Lutheran Mission Society East Side Circle and First Lutheran Ladies Art Society with hostesses and program details. Showers honoring Mrs Abel Mrs Geving and the Petersens were held at church venues with refreshments and gifts for brides and newlyweds.
Roy Hanna Seeks U.S. House Seat in Sixth District
Republican Roy Hanna campaigned in Ruthven and Graettinger for the sixth district race against incumbent Fred C. Gilchrist of Laurens. He voices a strong radio presence and active doorstep canvassing, described as a capable orator and well informed candidate.
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Roy Hanna
Ruthven
Hanna
Graettinger
Fred C. Gilchrist
Laurens
Navy Recruit On Two Week Home Furlough
F. A. {Presty) Peterson arrived from the Great Lakes station Sunday on a two weeks furlough. He enjoys life in the navy and finds the training centre crowded with boys in training. He is clearly enjoying his vacation visit at home.
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F. A
Presty
Peterson
Great Lakes Station
Navy
Great Lakes
Two Killed In Train Auto Crash At West Bend
A car carrying Mrs. H. M. Mantz and Irvin Mriederz collided with a Rock Island passenger train two miles from West Bend, killing both on impact. Driver George Faber and Mrs. Reina Bauian were injured while en route to attend a funeral.
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West Bend
H. M. Mantz
Irvin Mriederz
St. Jon
Kossuth County
Rock Island
Prade
George Faber
Reina Bauian
George
St Fees
Croesing
Faber
Nephew Dies Suddenly in Sheldon Heart Attack
Mrs. Burns traveled to Sheldon Sunday after her nephew died suddenly of a heart attack. She returned home Tuesday evening amid the sympathy of her Gruettinger friends who expressed condolences.
Dust Storm Strikes Graettinger Monday Night
A heavy dust storm hit Graettinger Monday night with high winds reducing visibility to a few hundred feet in rural areas. The storm damaged the Yobbins Avenue bill board and disrupted electricity, with lines out of service until early Tuesday morning.
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Graettinger
Ar Itiele
Bill Hoard
Yobbins Avenue
Windy Assault Destroys Dolliver Farm Structures
A severe windstorm battered Dolliver causing major damage on the Wm. Olson farm with the barn top twisted, hay rock blown over a fence, and numerous trees uprooted or broken. Other local farms suffered similar wind damage.
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Dolliver
Gravtting
Trees and shrubs planted around Catholic church grounds
Graettinger Nursery completed plantings on the south and east sides of the Catholic church and in the parking area on the south side. Once growth is full, the greenery will greatly enhance the grounds' beauty.
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Graettinger Nursery
Miss Marjorie Fink Leaves for Iowa City Course
Miss Marjorie Fink departed Saturday to attend a nurses aide training program in Iowa City. The course is expected to last four to six months, and the Times extends best wishes for her success.
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Marjorie Fink
Iowa City
Shower honors Mr and Mrs Merlin Geving
Friends of the newlyweds sponsored a shower in their honor Tuesday evening at the First Lutheran church dining room. The event was largely attended with a program enjoyed and dainty refreshments served. The couple received many beautiful and useful gifts as a remembrance of the happy occasion.
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Joe Abel
Methodist Church
Geving
Merlin Geving
Lars Petersen
St. Paul Church
First Lutheran Church
Fire Fighters Summoned Twice Past Few Days
Six year old Jimmy Mitchell showed courage during a fire at home after finding a candle and matches. He alerted two girls who tackled the blaze, calling in firefighters to stop the flames. Damage included lace curtains a scorched window frame a damaged mattress and scorched toys.
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Jimmy Mitchell
Jimmy
Ambrose Mitchell
Hawkeye
Ruth Prick
Helen Gilbaugh
Emmet Harris Named New Proprietor of City Dray Line
The Times announces the purchase of the City Dray line from the estate of the late Wm. C. Foster by Emmet Harris. Harris has served with the company for years and is described as capable and reliable as he takes the helm.
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Emmet Harris
New Proprietor
City Dray Line
Emmet Harrig
Times
Wm. C. Foster
Harris
the Times
Ted Sussa Caller Seen After Veterans Hospital Return
Ted Sussa, a caller at the Times office yesterday, recently returned from the veterans' hospital in Minneapolis about a month ago. He weighs about 170 pounds and still suffers arthritis, keeping him from work. He appears to have improved since Labor Day and hopes to regain full health and strength.
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Ted Sussa
Ted Suss
Times Office
Veterans’ Hospital
Minneapolis
Ted
Graettinger Community Club Supper At Legion Hall
Graettinger Community club hosts a 6:30 dinner at the Legion hall tonight served by Auxiliary ladies. A program and open forum follow the meal, offering members a chance to participate in the evening activities.
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Legion Hall
Graettinger
Bingo Party at Catholic Church This Sunday
A bingo party will be held in the Catholic church dining room next Sunday evening May 4 starting at eight o'clock. A charge of 25 cents includes a tasty lunch. Cards will be available for those who do not wish to play. All are cordially invited.
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First Lutheran Mission Society
Tom Hampson
Catholic Church
Home From Hospital R W Vasgy Returns After Operation
R W Vasgy, Rock Island agent, came home from Coleman hospital Monday after abdominal surgery. He is feeling well and expects to resume normal activities soon. Local friends in Graettinger greet the good news with relief and well wishes.
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R. W. Vasgy
Rock Island
Coleman Hospital
Graettinger
Thanks to Boys in Service for Their Mail
The Times notes appreciation for letters and cards from boys in the service received over the past weeks and hopes to continue catching up with the mail, thanking the servicemen for their remembrance.
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Times
Rain Arrives After Long Drought in Graettinger
Rain fell Wednesday morning bringing Graettinger its first heavy shower in a long time. The long awaited weather event disrupted the dry spell and marked a notable change in the local forecast.
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Graettinger
Irene Nelsen and Lars Petersen Wed in Ridge
Irene Nelsen and Lars Petersen were united in a candle light ceremony at St. Paul Lutheran church last evening at eight. Rev. Verner N. Carlen officiated with Geraldine Reeves singing and Mrs. Verner N. Carlson at the organ. The couple, both from Gracttinger, plan a future home in California. The bride wore a white net gown with train and fingertip veil. Groom is a painter and decorator with past ownership of shops in Gracttinger and Los Angeles. The Times extends congratulations.
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Lars Petersen
Peter Petersen
Irene Nelsen
Alfred Nelsen
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Mail of Honor
Geraldine Reeves
Verner Ny Carlson
Cunt Mas
Petersen
Metosen
Han
Gracttinger
Ately
Rock Rapids
Los Angeles
West
the Times
Lawrence Thompson Injured in Fall From Truck
Lawrence Thompson, G. H. H. student, son of Mr and Mrs Lars Thompson, fell from a Green pickup truck Friday noon suffering a scalp wound. He was taken to Dr McManus for treatment. The injury was painful but not serious and required care.
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Lawrence Thompson
G. HH
Lars Thompson
Dle
Joe Swift Named New Carrier on Catherville Emmetsburg Route
Joe Swift becomes the new mail carrier for the Catherville to Emmetsburg route replacing Nels Nelson. He will relay mail from Watherville to Emmetsburg to connect with the east bound Milwaukee train, earning about 700 dollars yearly.
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Joe Swift
Catherville
Emmetsburg
Viai
Watherville
Tyain
Nels Nelson
Wayne Potter Taken Vacation During Illness Recovery
Wayne Potter took a vacation of several days last week while recovering from an attack of acute nephritis. He had a high temperature for several days. Local friends hope for his early and complete recovery.
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Wayne Potter
Registration at Legion hall drafts 15 more for war strength
Men aged 45 to 85 registered at the Legion hall on Monday, with 23h registrants reported. The draft will require drafting 15 younger men to bring the company up to war strength.
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Legion Hall
G H S Falls to St Marys 6-4 in Rainy Evergreen Field
The G H S baseball team lost to St Marys 6 to 4 on Evergreen Field Tuesday afternoon. The Rae was well played and very interesting.
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ST. Mary's
St. Mary’s
Evergreen Field
Graettinger Market Report April 30 1942
Market report lists prices for oats beans eggs state brand butters and poultry in Graettinger on Thursday April 30 1942. Heavy hens leghorns hens heavy rooster light rooster prices noted with pounds and grade identifiers.
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Graettinger
Gorn
Scieeecereesesisey
Creighton honors Ted McCarty with Hynes award
Ted McCarty son of Mrs OK McCarty Graettinger won the William Hynes award at Creighton law school. The prize covers tuition and fees for one semester and honors any law student in the competition. Friends extend heartfelt congratulations to Ted McCarty.
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Ted McCarty
Creighton Wndward
Tl. McCarty
OK. McCarty Graettinger
William Hk. Hynes
Creighton
Nimes
Graettinger
David Duan Injured In Haml Corn Shelley Incident
David Duan suffered severe flesh wounds to a hand while operating a haml corn shelley. He is about 15 and a cousin of Shirley Masters Gracttinger. no bones were broken in the accident.
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David Duan
David Duhu
Shirley Masters
Installation of Rev Julius Masted Next Sunday
The Graettinger and Lost Island Lutheran congregations will install Rev Julius Masted as pastor next Sunday. He arrives from Pine River Minnesota and succeeds Rev Mandsager who left for Montana. The Times welcomes Rev Masted and family and promises more details in next week’s issue.
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Rev. Masted
Graettinger
Lost Island
Julius Masted
Mandsager
Entered Military Service From Old Town
Everrett Mike Thoreson returned from Chicago for a 36 hour visit before joining Uncle Sam’s forces this week. He enlists with a regiment specializing in Diesel engine work and may be sent to Russia or England. Graettinger friends wish him success and honor in the service.
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Everrett
Mike) Thoreson
Chicago
Mike
Uncle Sam
Russia
England
Graettinger
Mrs. O. D. Barrett Dead at 76 in Estherville
Mrs. O J Barrett 76 died at 3am Tuesday at her home in Estherville after a period of illness. Survived by husband and three children Leonard Frank and Mrs W Crim. Family longtime Grauthinger residents with many friends in the community. The Times offers sympathy to the family.
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O. D. Barrett
O. J. Barrett
Estherville
Leonard
Prank
W. Crim
Barrett
Grauthinger
Child Burned by Hot Tea In Saturday Accident
Maxine Martinson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Leste, sustained burns on an arm from spilled hot tea Saturday afternoon. Friends express sympathy and hope for a swift recovery.
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Maxine Martinson
Music teacher hired for Graettinger high school
Miss Mary Ann Smith of Burt has been hired as music teacher at Graettinger High School succeeding Mrs. McChain. Smith is a graduate of the State Teachers College Cedar Falls. A coach has also been hired, but his contract is not yet signed.
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Mary Ann Smith
Burt
Jaws
Graettinger High School
McChain
Smith
State Teachers’ College
Cedar Falls
Sugar Ration System Begins Next Week in Graettinger
Sugar rationing starts next week with registrations at Graettinger school from Monday May 4 through Thursday. One adult per family registers for a ration book covering all household members, detailing sugar types and amounts on hand. Registrants must provide full profiles of each family member and may face severe penalties for fraud.
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Graettingee
Minchersburg
D. M. Bates
Howard di
Girseh
Ain Ima
Tue
Yiu Tan
Graettinger Vrade School
Off for the Marines from Gradtinner to Des Moines
LeRoy Simonson and Mrs Martin Simonson told friends in Gradtinner Tuesday afternoon they would travel to Des Moines then to San Diego for Marine training. He recently passed the physical at Des Moines. Best wishes from the Times.
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LeRoy Simonson
Martin Simonson
Spencer Music Contest Kicks Off Today
The state music contest at Spencer begins today and runs for three days. Graettinger enters ten or eleven groups with one group winning first prize at Seen City. George Frick, Dr. Holga and national tithe from a year ago noted. The Times offers good wishes to Graettinger contestants.
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Spencer
Graettinger
Fen
Prue
Seen City
Geerge Frick
Dr. Holga
Branagan Interview With Northwestern Youths Featured
Chicago Herald and Examiner published a picture story featuring Wm. Branagan Jr and several Northwestern students. They share views on war, matrimony, and related questions posed by the reporter. HiN is noted as a senior and president of his class.
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Branagan
Wm. Branagan, Jr
Northwestern
Chicago Herald & Examiner
Chicago Reporter
Hin
Lasa
Mrs Latson Improves From Rheumatism Illness
Mrs. R J Latson has been very ill with inflammatory rheumatism for several weeks and is now improving. Loyal friends express regret at her illness and hope for her early and complete recovery.
Homecoming of Leo Hartman from Army Service
Leo Hartman returned from the army and arrived home at Fr. Leonard Wood. He is spending a week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hartman, and with many Graettinger friends. He is thriving and enjoying army life.
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Leo Hartman
Leonard Wood
Fred Hartman
Graettinger
Leo
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Briggs
Wis.t
Ritzman
Maesdames Clayton
Hamilton
Mills
Singer
Bohi
A. H. Shaver
First Lutheran Ladies’ Aid
First Lutheran Ladies' Art Society
Elmer Feldman
Wm. Gilson
Julius Levity
Goodwin Thoreson
Wesley Sevdy
West Graettinger
McCarty
Francis McGarty Grocery
Julius
Hawkeye Theater
Iowa
Henry
Gene Yean
Gene Autry
Sierra Sur
Pwo Yanks
Trinidad
Pat O'Brien
Brian Donlevy
Design For Scandal
Rosalind Russell
Walter Pidgeon
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