Graettinger Machine Shop Transforms Into Manufacturing Plant
Graettinger local shop operated by Glenn F Shaver shifts from repair work to manufacturing a manure loader and a combined manure loader hay buck unit. 18 units sold, 26 more planned. prices 200 and 275 dollars plus tax. 1981 startup, expansion plans include more floor space and machinery, patent pursuit underway.
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Graetinger
Graettinger
Glenn F. Shaver
Shaver
Clarence Jenkins
Twin Cities
L. H. Wilson
East of Graettinger
Glenn Shaver
Grachtinger
the Times
Jensen health update at Rochester Mayo Clinic visit
Mr and Mrs Chris Jensen and Mrs A J Johnson attended Rochester Hospital a week ago. Mrs Johnson and Mrs J P Jensen with daughter Honor returned recently. Chris Jensen to undergo Mayo Clinic evaluation as his health has been poor for some time. John P Jensen recovers from a serious operation but will be out longer.
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Rochester Hospital
Chris Jensen
A. J. Johnson
Rochester
Johnson
J. P. Jensen
Honor
Mayo Clinic
Mrs Reeves Illness Improves After Sudden Sickness
Mrs. Ben F. Reeves of Estherville fell suddenly ill yesterday morning and was treated by Dr. J. P. McManus. Her condition eased by evening and she was much improved the next morning with friends hoping for her full recovery.
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Reeves
Ben F. Reeves
Estherville
J. P. McManus
Graettinger
Shortage of Cigarettes in Graettinger Sparks Shortages
Cigarettes are scarce and not on sale in Graettinger most days. Tuesday and Thursday shipments arrive like hot cases, but suffering will not be serious while roll your own stock remains available.
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Graettinger
Meld Annual Picnic By American Legion At Lost Island Park
The American Legion and Legion Auxiliary held their annual picnic at Lost Island State Park on Sunday. The event drew a large turnout and was described as enjoyable by attendees.
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American Legion
the Legion Auxiliary
Lost Island State Park
Open House At Home Of Mr And Mrs Rosburg
A Sunday open house is set for August 27 at the home of Mr and Mrs Ray Rosburg a mile north of Graettinger on the gravel road. Visitors are invited for the afternoon and evening to mark the Rosburgs 26th wedding anniversary.
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Mrs. Rosburg
Ray Rosburg
Graettinger
Rosburgs
Plans for Labor Day in Sioux City area
Plans for Labor Day are rounding out for the register papers upcoming entertainment features. An ad will appear next Sunday in the Register and Sioux City Journal. Speakers have not yet been secured for the day.
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Register
Sioux City Journal
Graettinger to Play Lone Rock Here Sunday
Graettinger faces Lone Rock in a baseball game at Graettinger on Sunday August 20 at 2 30 PM replacing the Envetsburg match. Lone Rock beat Graettinger 3 to 2 last Sunday as both teams posted five hits with Fredericks and Brown pitching for Graettinger and Brile Long Engers for Lone Rock.
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Bernard Myers
Dick Starkey
Dale Young
Richard McCombs
Bill Nelson
Paul Suss
Vincent Young
Lone Rock
Graettinger Schools Set to Open Labor Day September 4
Graettinger plans for the new school year with buildings renovated by custodian L. J. Alger and faculty nearly complete except for a vocal music position. Miss Maxine McNulty resigned this week due to illness in her family, and a replacement is hoped to be arranged soon. Further details will be published next week.
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L. J. Alger
Maxine McNulty
Graettinger
Times
Improvements at Fred Mas ters White Service station
Shaver and Mammen carry out extensive improvements this week at Fred Masters White Service station extending the front south to Henry Westergard blacksmith shop and enclosing wash rooms grease rooms and storage on both sides. Emmett Jackman billiard hall closes for painting while Emmett Martin display room inside Jensen Auto Co is painted. George Frick and son Paul lay a large section of linoleum in Adolph Spies office.
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George Frick
Paul
Adolph Spies
Weather report notes warm spell and rains after Sunday downpour
A week of warm, not especially cold weather with several showers since Sunday night downpour. Threshing and combining operations are nearly complete as harvest winds down.
Flags Flying as Second Invasion of France Opens
Flags on Robbins Avenue waved at dawn Tuesday marking the opening of the second invasion of France. Citizens observed the early hour as the event began with patriotic demonstrations and local officials presenting colors.
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Robbins Avenue
France
Alfred Lammers Barn Destroyed By Lightning
A barn on Alfred Lammers farm east of Gruettinger was struck by lightning Sunday at 6 30 PM and burned rapidly. Lammers, in the hay mow, escaped with help from his wife whose screams alerted him. The property is owned by Mrs Gust Anderson of Spencer who plans a new barn. Loss included hay, animals, harness and equipment. no insurance.
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Alfred Lammers
Gruettinger
Mr. Lammers
Grayttinger
Gust Anderson
Spencer
Graettinger
Owithbers
Urnettinger
Wm. Luhman
Times Office
Alfrat Lammers Place
Luhman Place
Lammers
Bumper Canadian Crop Outlook Reported by T. S. Sullivan
T S Sullivan formerly of Graettinger now a Canadian National superintendent at Saskatoon states Canada will have a bumper crop this year. The summer was ideal for Canadian wheat and the outlook is favorable for farmers.
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T. S. Sullivan
Graettinger
Canadian National
Saskatoon
Canada
Adolph Spies Family Move Into Lake Home
Mr and Mrs Adolph Spies and family are settled in a new lakefront residence valued at $20,000. The home is described as among the finest in the Oko bodji region, reflecting a comfortable relocation to the lakeside property.
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Adolph Spies
the Lakes
Okobodji
John Iverson Suffered Broken Leg in Hospitalization
John Iverson of Wallingford neighborhood was rushed by ambulance to Holy Family hospital in Witherville after a broken leg occurred while turning in bed. He previously fell a month earlier while carrying milk pails and sustaining a cracked bone. doctors say the leg broke completely Tuesday night.
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John Iverson
Wallingfor’t
Holy Family Hospital
Witherville
Mra. Iverson
Mr. Iverson
Iverson
Wm. G. Olson
Gravttinger
Miller Household Goods Sale Near Gract- Linger
John Miller hosts a Friday auction at his farm four miles south and three east of Gract- Linger beginning at 1 40 pm. He and his wife sell remaining house items and several electrically operated articles after disposing of livestock and machinery weeks earlier. Auctioneers are Ben I Reeves and M O Grodland with Central Trust Savings Bank of Hmmelsburg as clerk. full details appear in ads and on weekly bills.
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John Miller
Gract- Linger
Ben I. Reeves
M. O. Grodland
Central Trust & Savings Bank
Hmmelsburg
Cloyk
Old Settlers Picnic Held At High Lake August 20
The Old Settlers association of Palo Alto and Emet counties will hold its annual picnic Sunday August 20 at the Mary Peterson home at High Lake Emmet county. Everyone is invited to attend bringing a covered dish for the 1:00 p.m. dinner. Wear badges if you have them.
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Old Settlers Association
Palo Alto
Emet
Mary Peterson
High Lake
Emmet
George
It DOES PAY Again in the Times advertising
Wilmer Luarsen of Wallingford regularly runs ads in the Times for Milking Shorthorn cattle. Last week three callers came from Arizona, two from Alabama, and one from Tennessee, showing advertising in the Times truly pays.
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Times
Wilmer Luarsen
Wallingford
Arizona
Alabama
Tennessee
Boy Killed as Runaway Haywagon Team Scatters
A 14 year old named Clarence Bunwart of Scott in Wisconsin was killed when the hay rake he drove ran away last Friday. The incident occurred near West Bend during a team pulled by Kangas horses. Police reported no further details available at this time.
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Clarence Bunwart
Scott, Kangas
West Bend
Waste Paper Drive By American Legion In Graettinger
The American Legion plans a waste paper drive in Graettinger during September asking residents to start saving paper now. Local citizens have stored waste paper to a level that created a fire hazard and compelled collectors to burn it. The Legion hopes Graettinger residents participate in the upcoming drive.
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American Legion
Graettinger
Grauettinger
Legion
Miss Eva Andersen Becomes Registered Nurse at Mercy Hospital
Miss Eva Andersen daughter of Mrs James Andersen of south of Graettinger has completed training at Mercy hospital Des Moines and graduated as a registered nurse. She is at home for a vacation visit and a rest. The Times extends hearty congratulations and best wishes.
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Eva Andersen
James Andersen
South of Graettinger
Mercy Hospital
Des Moines
Andersen
Joe Carney Named Milwaukee Depot Agent at Sexton Iowa
Joe Carney of Emmetsburg son of JP Carney near Graettinger has been appointed Milwaukee depot agent at Sexton. He began his duties last week after ten years as a barber in Emmetsburg and learning railroad work there. His family stays in Emmetsburg for now. The Times offers congratulations. Jorgen Anuensen cedes Sullivan place north of Graettinger to Mr and Mrs Jake Jensen now occupied by Fred Graettinger with move planned in spring.
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Joe Carney
Emmetsburg
JP. F. Carney
Graettinger
Milwaukee
Sexton
Joe
the Times
Jorgen Anuesen Das Sui
Sullivan
Farm purchase near Graettinger and West Bend livery sale
Mrs. D. C. Barringer bought the Helgen 450 acre farm nine miles east of Graettinger. The sale marks a notable rural acquisition in the area. Meanwhile the Bell livery barn at West Bend is being torn down, reflecting the decline of local horse stables as towns once featured multiple barns.
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D. C
Bell
West Bend
Change in Price at Hawkeye Theatre Admission
The Hawkeye Theatre lowers child admission to 10c for all under 12. A new revenue tax ruling is also noted, affecting pricing and theater revenue.
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Hawkeye Theatre
Sergeant W Bernard Doerning Killed in Action
War telegrams bring tragedy to the Doerning family of Clarence as Sgt. W Bernard Doerning is confirmed killed in action in France on July 21. A prior message had reported serious wounds, renewing familyhope until the latest telegram. The Times will publish updates as the family hears from the War Department.
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J. A. Doerning
War Department
Sgt. W. Bernard Doerning
France
Dwerning
Doerning
Clarence
Henry
Marvin
Ralph Gracttinger
Gail
the Times
Apain
Fenton Reporter Discontinued Temporarily
Postmaster and Mrs. Jake Schwartz of Fenton were guests at the Sullivan home. Mrs. Schwartz has edited the Fenton Reporter during Robert Schwartz’s military service. The paper, printed at Bancroft, paused July 28 due to a typesetting issue, but the lapse is considered temporary and hopes for resumption are voiced.
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Jake Schwartz
Fenton
J. J. Sullivan
Phways
Milkweed Pod Drive Aids War Effort In County
The county superintendent and rural teachers oversee a milkweed pod collection drive planned for early September. Participants should learn the meadow lore soon. The Times will publish information. Pods' floss aids a needed type of wartime equipment. collectors receive a set price, but participation matters most.
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the Times
Labor Day Picnic to Celebration History Begins 1912
A Labor Day event started as a picnic in 1912 and evolved into a celebration the following year. A J Johnson served as first chairman and A H Shaver as first secretary, both holding offices for several years. The note credits Mr Shaver for the news item.
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A. J. Johnson
A. H. Shaver
Shaver
Thorsons to Hawaii for eight week air repair course
Mr and Mrs Ted Thorson of Ogden Utah depart for the Hawaiian Islands to take an eight week special school course at Hill Field near Ogden. After completing the course they will move to the Pacific Islands to work in an airplane repair plant. They will first spend 46 days in Spokane before sailing.
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Hawaiian Islands
Ted Thorson
Ogden
Utah
Hill Field
Pacific Islands
Spokane
Fire destroys barn and hay north of Emmetsburg
Lightning struck the Charles Hansen barn four miles east of Emmetsburg, destroying the barn and about 1,000 bales of alfalfa hay. The Hansens carried $1,600 on the barn, but the loss far exceeded that amount.
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Charles Hansen
Hansens
Emmetsburg
Gravel Pit Draws Crowds North of Groettinger
The Rock Island gravel pit north of Groettinger is a popular spot during the hot days with heavy raffle activity at the site.
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Rock Island
Groettinger
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