Vacation Time In The Rockies And Redwoods
The Graettinger party visits Wyoming and Cheyenne during a northwest southwest trip. The writer notes Wyoming facts, Frontier Days, and Yellowstone. Palo Alto County to send Mary Mulry and Eugene Goeders to the State 4 H Conservation Camp at Camp Mitigwa near Boone August 10 to 13.
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Yellowstone Park
Wyoming
Palo Alto County
Farm Bureau
Ames
Mary Mulry
Eugene Goeders
Camp
Mitigwa
Boone
Mary
Eugene
Camp Mitigwa
Legion elects officers at basement hall meeting
The Legion elected officers a few evenings ago at a meeting in the basement of the new Legion hall. Frans Swangen was chosen commander, Alfred Mc Combs vice commander, Karl Nielsen adjutant, A H Henningsen historian, Frank Herke sergeant at arms and Dr Olene Jacobson chaplain.
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Legion
Legion Hall
Frans Swangen
Alfred McCombs
Karl Nielsen
A. H. Henningsen
Frank Herke
Olene Jacobson
Ruthven WPA Foreman Keeps Crew Busy on Center Strip
Paying through the Ruthven business section, foreman Frank Ahrens and his crew have worked on the center strip laid last fall. The daily trips to Ruthven are made by truck, servicing the site and surrounding area.
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Ruthven
Frank Ahrens
WPA
Milas Halverson Returns From University of Colorado
Gertrude Milas Halverson has returned from Boulder Colorado where she attended the University of Colorado. She studied oil painting and found the Colorado mountains an ideal setting for her work.
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Colorado
Milas Gertrude Halverson
Boulder
University of Colorado
Silver Anniversary Attendance Ties Parish and Clergy
Rev. Father Kelly and Edward Sullivan traveled to Carroll on Monday to attend the silver anniversary of the ordination of Rev. Father Antopher at that location.
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Father Kelly
Edward Sullivan
Carroll
Father Antopher
Bible School Attendees at Lakes Rey
Attending Bible School at Lakes Rey are Mrs Verner Carlsen Miss Clara Suse Mary Jans Suse Gloria Verna Dubn Mira Anna Jorgensen and others, with Lutheran chapel services planned at the location this week.
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Lakes Rey
Verner Carlsen
Clara Suse
Mary Jans Suse
Gloria
Verna Dubn
Mira
Anna Jorgensen
Graettinger Market Report for Thursday August 10 1939
Market notes list commodities with prices including oats at 2.60 eggs No 2 at 9 cents No 1 at 14 cents and state brand butter at 27 percent heavy hens 4 to 6 pounds at 9 cents five pounds at 10 cents leghorns at 7 cents heavy springs five pounds over 12 cents and leghorn springs two pounds over 8 cents.
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Graettinger
Chicken Dinner At Emmetsburg Next Tuesday
Assumption parish in Emmetsburg will hold its annual picnic on August 15. A chicken dinner starts at 6 p.m. Two Junior Legion baseball teams play at 3 p.m. The event draws Graettinger residents and nearby neighbors.
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Assumption
Son Of John Wolfe's Son Burned In Accident
Richard Wolfe, year old son of Mr and Mrs John Wolfe of Algona, spilled boiling water while the mother cooked pot in. He sustained severe burns from the face to the feet with neck bleeding and one arm in splints, and his condition was reported as very serious.
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Richard
John Wolfe
Algona
Mr. Wolfe
Ares Wolfe
East of Graettinger
Louise Grady Competing In State Red Head Contest
Louise Grady will represent Graettinger as part of an Iowa statewide pageant to select the most beautiful red headed girl. The contest occurs at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines during August 27 28 29 80 with over 200 nominations. The top six will receive motion picture screen tests and the state queen earns a trip to Hollywood.
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Graettinger Red Heads
Louise Grady
Iowa
Des Moines
Hollywood
Hollywood Studios
Golden wedding anniversary planned for August Herke couple
Mr and Mrs August Herke of Graettinger area will celebrate their golden wedding Sunday August 19 with an open house from 2 to 5 pm. They wed August 11 and moved near Graettinger. long time friends neighbors and acquaintances are invited for refreshments.
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August Herke
Graettinger
Yime
Illness of Graettinger Resident B. Anderson
B C Anderson, a longtime Graettinger citizen, is very ill at his daughter Mrs P J Duug s home west of Graettinger The Times joins friends in hoping for his speedy recovery.
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B. Anderson
Grastinger
P. J. Duug
Weat
Graettinger
Anderson
Grastinger Bakery Rolls Out 24 Ounce Jumbo Loaf
Grastinger Bakery introduces a new 24 ounce jumbo loaf on Friday morning. The loaf sells for a dime and is offered with grocery orders.
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Grasttinger
Alice Marie Joyce 14 Dies After Illness
Alice Marie Joyce 14 daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Joyce of Graettinger area died Saturday August 5 after weeks of illness. Funeral was at St Thomas Emmetsburg with Rev M McNerney. interment St Johns cemetery. She belonged to 4 H club and Catholic Daughters of America and rosary was recited at home. Survived by parents five sisters and one brother. The Times extends sympathy.
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Alice Marie Joyce
Joseph
Joyce
Graettinger
St. Thomas Church
Emmetsburg
M. McNerney
St. John’s Cemetery
Sandy Dick-Peddie
Donald Kerwick
Billy Ben McNamara
Pat Hoben
Jack Fisher
Dick Hand
Norman Schacht
Kenneth Edge
Bd Hughes
Tommy Rooney
Tommy McNulty
Bruce Johnston
Alice
Catholic Daughters of America
Town City
Rochester
Mary
Helen
Kathleen
Theresa
Joe
Ann
Thanks for kindness in Good Will Subscription Contest
Margaret Lambe expresses gratitude to friends for help and generosity in the Good Will Subscription Contest. Her note thanks the supporters and pledges the kindness will be remembered and appreciated.
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Margaret. Lambe
Clay County Fair Queen Candidate Seeks Support
Spencer Iowa ad promotes Mias Graettinger as candidate for Clay County Fair Queen from September 11 to 16. Voters are urged to cast one ballot per admission at the fair.
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Clay County
Clay County Fair
Mias Graettinger
Mrs J P Mahan Very Ill With Blood Poisoning
Mrs J P Mahan of Graettinger is reported very ill with blood poisoning. The notice expresses regret at her condition and hopes for a complete recovery.
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J.P.’ Mahan
J .P. "Mahan
Graettinger
le Fortune
Plans Under Way For Graettinger Labor Day Celebration
Plans are under way for Graettinger’s Labor Day event as committees are formed for the 42nd annual celebration. The Legion and Sam Watson will supervise chances and the Legion will manage the baseball game between Emmetsburg and Mallard. A boxing show is to be handled by Spencer men led by Don Guehan and the Criscolls and DeCoster with Johnnie Johnson possibly headlining. Attractions include rides and midway concessions, with White Horse Patrol sought for a security act and a speaker to be secured soon.
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Graettinger
Legion
Sam Watson
Emmetsburg
Mallard
Spencer
Don Guehan
Criscoll
DeCoster
Phillips Hotel
The
Limes
Johnnie Goodson
Barney Hassel
Hassel
Cresco
Don Buchan
White Horse Patrol
Sioux City
Wallingford Welcomes New Up-To-Date Fire Truck
Wallingford has secured a fine new fire truck with a small water tank and booster pump. The motorized outfit can serve both town and country areas. Chett Jorreson and Gilfford Osher flew to Laverne, while Myr. Torreson drove the new vehicle home to Wallingford.
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Wallingford
Chett Jorreson
Gilfford Osher
Laverne
Myr
Torreson
Visitor from Arlington Plans Graettinger Visit in September
Mrs. Margaret Lancaster received a letter from Gerda E. Klucken of Arlington Virginia announcing plans to visit Graettinger in early September. She recalls school friends Edith Iverson Gladys Iverson Bridgie Conway and Verna Marie who married on June 27. She mentions attending a royal visit in Washington and states her father Mr Eidsness is feeling fine and hopes to visit Graettinger next summer.
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Margaret Lancaster
Gerda E. Klucken
Arlington
Virginia
Glucken
Gerda Hidsness
Graettinger
Iverson
Edith and
Gladys Iverson
Bridgie
Legion Picnic Sunday at Lost Island State Park
Annual Legion and Auxiliary members picnic scheduled for Sunday August 18 at Lost Island State Park. All eligible members and their families are cordially invited.
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Legion
Auxiliary
Lost Island State’ Park
Boxers Invited to Graettinger District Meet
Amateur boxers in Graettinger and vicinity are invited to participate in the district meet on Wednesday and Thursday the 16th and 17th. Winners will receive all expenses paid to the state meet.
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Graettinger
Spencer
Thureday
Ice Cream Social Planned by St Paul Ladies Aid Society
The St Paul Ladies Aid society will hold an ice cream social in Hawkeye basement this Saturday August 12. Serving starts at 3 p m and runs through the evening. Menu includes hot roast beef sandwiches with gravy 10c, sliced tomatoes and pickles, pie or cake 5c, ice cream 5c, coffee. Public invited.
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St. Paul
Beautiful flowers at Gravttinger showplace garden
The Johnson residence in Gravttinger draws many locals and out of town visitors to view the summer flower garlen. The display is noted as a standout attraction with frequent visitors stopping by during the season.
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Albert’ Johnson
Gravttinger
Johnson
Attempted Robbery at Jensen Auto Co Office
A break in at Jensen Auto Co. occurred Tuesday night as an intruder entered the office area, broke a glass, and left. blood stains were found. Two arrests followed, with confessions obtained. No names are published.
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Jensen Auto Co. Grachtinger
The
Times
Secretary of Canadian Racing Association Photo In Times
The Times received the rotogravure section of a Toronto daily during the king and queen's visit. A page shows the kin and queen at Woodbine race track with racing association officers. Mr Galleger, racing secretary at Woodbine Park and other tracks, appears in the image.
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the Times
Toronto
The
Times
Patrick C. Gulleger
J. J. Sullivan
Woodbine Racing Track
Galleger
Woodbine Park
Incorporated
Canadian Racing Association
Strange August Weather Sparks Furnace Fires in Graettinger
Graettinger reported numerous furnace fires as an unusually cool spell gripped the town. Residents noted Tuesday night felt like an October evening, with weather lingering in the cool side for another day.
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Graettinger
Mallard Names Mrs Thomas Hood New Postmaster
Mrs Thomas Hood has been renamed postmaster at Mallard after serving in the role for some time. Her prior experience and ongoing duties support continuity in local mail service management.
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Mallard
Thomas Hood
Hawkeye Theater Engagements at Hawkeye Theater Graettinger
Friday and Saturday August 11-12 Pha Kid from Kokomo with Pat O’Brien Wayne Morris and Joan Blondell Sunday and Monday August 13-14 Good Girls Go to Paris with Melvyn Douglas Joan Blondell and Walter Connell Tuesday and Wednesday August 15-16 Sorority House with Anne Shirley and Famine Elligon Plus Timber Stampede George O’Brien Marjorie Reynolds Friday and Saturday August 18-19 Tarzan Finds a Son with Johnny Weismuller Maureen Sullivan
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Pha Kid
Kokomo
Pat O'Brien
Wayne Morris
Joan Blondel
Unday
Paris
Melvyn’ Douglas
Joan Blondell
Walter Connell
Anne Shirley
George O Brien
Marjorie Reynolds
Tarzan
Johnny Wooler
Maureen Sullivan
German Immigrants Inspect U S Farms and Harvests
August and Otto Spies brothers from Graettinger arrive in the United States their first trip abroad. They tour farming here noting larger scale operations, combines in action, and crop differences such as maize rye barley grapes and fertilizer use. Continued on page five.
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August
Otto Spies
Carl
Fred Spies
Graettinger
Germany
United States
New York City
Spices Brothers
Ringsted couple wed in June amid best wishes
Postmaster and Mrs A L Andersen of Ringsted and a sister of Mrs Andersen recently called the Times off evenings to announce a six weeks west honeymoon. The bride taught in Clear Lake schools before marriage. Ralph, publisher of the Ringsted Dispatch, is praised as a fine and outstanding publisher. Northwest Iowa friends extend congratulations and best wishes.
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Andersons
A. L. Andersen
Ringsted
Proud of His Peach Crop In Los Angeles Yard
Laula Christensen planted a peach tree in his Los Angeles home yard four years ago. A few days ago he picked two peaches from the tree and earned pride from unusually large and luscious fruit for such a young plant.
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Laula Christensen
Los Angeles
Berndorfner Couple Reports European Trip Return
Mr and Mrs Frank Berndorfner return from an extended visit in Germany Austria and the Sudeten land and promise the Times an interesting account of their trip to appear next week in the newspaper.
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Germany
Frank Berndorfner
Graettinger
Austria
Sudetenland
Berndorfner
the Times
Times
Miss Lorraine McNamara Visits Graettinger in Fair Contest
Miss Lorraine McNamara Miss Emmetsburg in Spencer fair contest was in Graettinger Saturday evening meeting residents. She was with her parents Mr and Mrs William McNamara. Lorraine is described as a charming young lady and is expected to garner a large vote in the contest.
School Election Saturday in Lost' Jaland Township
Voters in Lost' Jaland township will cast ballots Saturday from 10 to 12 at the Center School house. A proposition to authorize building two new school houses will be voted on.
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Jaland
Auapa
Woot
How Tall Is Your Corn Contest in Graebtinger Territory
The tallest stake wins $2, the second tallest $2, and the third tallest receives the largest melon found in Graebtinger. The Thompsons Grochty contest ends August 19 and is conducted in the Graebtinger territory.
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Graebtinger
Thompsons
Heavy rain forecasted with impact on crops
The report notes heavy rainfall this forenoon with a gloomy sky and continued moisture likely. Officials expect the rain to benefit some corn fields while causing potential challenges for others.
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Berniece Gilbaugh
Evergreen Vield
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