Fred Spies Observes Germany On Board Europa 1985
Fred Spies recounts a travel diary from August 20 1985 aboard Europa detailing a German itinerary from Saarbrucken to Rothenburg, Heilbronn and Feuchtwangen. He praises landscapes cites cities and castles near Heidelberg and notes a drained lake at Rothen See while highlighting hosts and travel fatigue.
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Europa
John
Germany
Saarbrucken
Pfalz
Palatinate
Munch
Paradise
Kaiseslautern
Neustadt
Ludivigshafen
Mannheim
Heidelberg
Heilbronn
Rothenburg
Tauber
Rothen See
Lake
Feuchtwangen
Local Workers For Coming Celebration
A long list of Labor Day committees names the officials and volunteers. Key roles include Chairman D I McCarty and Secretary Max Baumgartner with numerous directors across finance, speaker, attractions, base ball, street sports, band, concessions, license, dance, advertising and distribution. Members span Geo Frick Earl Ericson Mike Weinholzer A J Duhn W L O Connor and many others.
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D. I. McCarty
Max Baumgartner
Geo. Frick
Earl Ericson
Mike Weinholzer
A. J. Duhn
W. L. O’connor
A. P. Thompson
Ralph Masters
John McBride
W. L. O'Connor
A. H. Henningsen
J. F. McManus
Gon
Lee” Robinson
Ross Clayton
Emil—Ruatan
Charl—Miler
Russeley
Gilbert
Moyers
Roy Lund
Gren
Harold
Duhn
Jordan Ericson
Bennett Thoreson
Wendt
Glenn
Shaver
R.W. Vagey
John
McBride
Ben IF
Leo
Tom
Hamil
Graettinger Market Report August 29 1935
Market notes list eggs at 18c for No 2, 22c for eggs in trade, 16c for straight run, 4 to 4.5 lb springs 14c? 1dc unclear. Heavy hens and Leghorn springs 19c, light hens and Leghorns 11c, old roosters 7c, State Brand Butter 28c.
Autographed souvenir ball from Coon Rapids old timers contest
Ted McCarty of Grachtinger earned a prized souvenir last week when Col. Ben F. Reeves presented him the four-base hit baseball from the old timers contest at Coon Rapids on August 19. The ball bears signatures from Reeves and several former major leaguers, a keepsake to grow more valuable with time.
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Ted McCarty
Grachtinger
Ben F. Reeves
Ted
Coon Rapids
Mr. Reeves
A J Johnson Victim Of Stroke In Graettinger
A J Johnson well known Graettinger businessman suffered a slight stroke Saturday morning. Confined to bed, he shows rapid recovery with blood pressure returning to normal. He runs the Farmers Supply Co Ford agency and has been busy since January opening the new auto agency. Previously he was in the implement business for many years and is 59. Friends and associates regret his illness and wish him a speedy recovery.
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A. J. Johnson
Graettinger
Johnson
Light Frost Grips Graettinger Area Wednesday
A light frost persisted in the Graettinger vicinity Wednesday morning but caused little to no damage and no reported injuries.
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Graettinger
Change of Location for Dr McManus Office
Dr J P McManus announces new office location moving to rooms above Weinholzer Jewelry Store. Local readers informed of the relocation and contact details may follow for appointment access.
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Weinholzer Jewelry Store
Dr. J. P. McManus
Fenton Man Becomes Local Hotel Manager
LeRoy Huiskamp of Fenton has arranged to buy the Loveall Hotel and Cafe in Grach tinger. He has applied for and secured beer and cigarettes licenses. Possession may occur Friday morning or Tuesday morning next week. The Lovealls run the business currently and have enjoyed strong patronage and community friendships.
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LeRoy Huiskamp
Fenton
Loveall Hotel & Cafe
Grachtinger
Huiskamp
Mra. Love
Improvements Reported On Local Homes And Garages
Construction and repair updates appear across several residences and businesses. Mrs Louie Gracttinger and Floyd Fleming families underway with new shingles, porch, garage, and fresh painting. John Swift adds a gas in porch. A B Gilbaugh repainting Robbing Avenue electrolots in Irish green. Andrew Christopherson building housing Ralph Masters garage also freshly painted.
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Louie Gracttinger
Floyd Fleming
Ura Leaguing
John Swift
A. B. Gilbaugh
Robbing Avenue
Andrew Christopherson
Ralph Masters
Auto Collision On Highway North of Grachtinger
Sunday night a car driven by a Leonard brother from northeast of Grachtinger collided with a car driven by Mr. Roberts of Estherville on Highway 17 south of Grachtinger. The Leonard car rolled three times. Roberts’ front fender and wheel were damaged. No injuries. Roberts formerly ran a battery shop at Emmetsburg. The Leonard brothers farm northeast of Grachtinger.
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Leo Leonard
Mr. Roberts
Estherville
Leonard
Emmetsburg
Grachtinger
Hilton Harris and Bessie Derrickson Wed in 1936 Wedding
Mr Hilton Harris and Miss Bessie Derrickson united in marriage on Tuesday August 27 1936 at the groom's mother's home Mrs Rose Harris with Lu Ella Derrickson bridesmaid and Emmett Harris best man in a single ring ceremony officiated by Rev Arthur Bottom at three o'clock The couple plan to live in Grachtinger and the community extends congratulations and best wishes for health wealth and happiness.
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Hilton Harris
Bessie Derrickson
Rose Harris
Lu Ella Derrickson
Emmett Harris
Arthur Bottom
Harris
Grachtinger
Trickel Faces Becker in Eight Round Card at Electric Park
Verne Trickel of Graettinger meets Chicago’s Ben Becker in the eight round feature at Electric Park tonight. Trickel is favored to win as he brings hard driving aggression. Becker’s lineup is not listed, but Trickel is expected to prevail.
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Verne Trickel
Graettinger
Ben Becker
Chicago
Electric Park
Trickel
Gracttlingrer
Street Sports Lined Up For Labor Day
Local Labor Day events feature multiple foot races for various ages, wheelbarrow and nail driving contests, a pole climbing challenge, a horseshoe pitching contest at 2 p.m. at Alfred Hansen cream station, with prizes totaling $4.00 and individual entry fees listed.
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Alfred Hansen Cream Station
Clean-Up Notice Ahead of Labor Day Picnic
Property owners are urged to remove rubbish and ashes from their lots before Labor Day. A related weed notice asks completion by September 1. Mayor E. S. Georg asks cooperation to have areas cleaned for the Labor Day picnic.
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E. S. Georg
Graettinger Public Schools Open September Second
The Graettinger Public Schools will open September second. Any pupils not previously enrolled are requested to come to the School House before Monday, September 2. Rn. Brom, Superintendent.
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Graettinger
Rn. Brom
Public Schools
Local Schools to Open Monday After Labor Day Parade
Local schools will open Monday September 2 with a light morning session due to Labor Day activities. New superintendent Mr Brom asks unregistered pupils to visit the school. Classrooms and halls have been repainted. Staff lists include Miss Kelly principal and English, Mr Behrens athletics, Miss Hibbs athletics and home economics, Mr Snyder music and social studies, Miss Raiche commercial and music, Mr Ball mathematics and junior high, Miss Coates music and junior high, Miss Christopher grades five and six, Miss Naac departmental, Miss Simonson grades three and four, Miss Hall second, Miss Starr first.
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Graettinger
Brom
Miss Kelly
Behrens
Hibbs
Snyder
Miss Raiche
Ball
Miss Coates
Great Fairmont Fair Offers Extra Attractions
The Fairmont fair runs Monday to Wednesday September 9 10 11 for its 70th annual event with twelve sensational acts harness and running races big Pike clean shows and twelve 4 H club booths. An afternoon and evening program is set for September 10 and 11 with Monday as entry day plus a bowery dance with Vern Winters 10 piece orchestra and literature displayed in Graettinger business windows.
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Vern Winters
Graettinger
Extra Copies Of The Times This Week
Extra copies of The Times are printed to advertise the Labor Day celebration and advertised bargains. Read today’s ads for extremely low prices on groceries meats apparel and school supplies. New readers are urged to subscribe to save money.
Evangelistic Meetings Set For September At First Lutheran
Evangelistic meetings from September 4 to 8 will be held at First Lutheran Church sponsored by the Josas Young Peoples League. Rieder Haakon son is the speaker. Meetings occur each evening beginning Wednesday and all day Sunday. All are welcome as Rev M Mandsager urges prayer and attendance.
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First Lutheran Church
Josas Young Peoples’ League
Rieder Haakonson
M, Mandsager
Thanks for Timely Subscriptions Settlements
Readers express gratitude as a large number of subscribers settle accounts in full over the past weeks, reflecting appreciation for timely payments and support.
Luther League Convention At Emmetsburg
A Luther League convention for the Forest City and Estherville circuit will meet in Emmetsburg at Bethany Lutheran church Friday through Sunday. Miss Marie Thoreson of Graettinger serves on the music committee. Gladys Bratrud provides the Friday devotional. A Saturday trio by Marie Haakon and Alys Thoreson is planned, with a Sunday 9 a.m. choral rehearsal and a full program across all sessions attended by Graettinger youth.
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Luther League
Emmetsburg
Forest City
Estherville
Bethany Lutheran Church
Marie Thoreson
Graettinger
Gladys Bratrud
Marie, Haakon
Alys Thoreson
Bitter Council Action Splits Graettinger On Sewer Plan
Graettinger residents voiced anger after city council rejected the sewerage proposition despite a close vote in favor by residents and a recent special election. Mayor George called a meeting to align with a 45 percent government grant with council members Clemmensen Harrington DeLawyer Allen opposing and Westergard absent.
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Graettinger
George
Clarence Clemmensen
Charles Harrington
Henry DeLawyer
Thomas Allen
Henry Westergard
Olson and Jones to Open Labor Day Fight Card
Local promoters announce a thrilling curtain raiser on Labor Day evening. Norman Olson and Casey Jones will fight four rounds or less starting at 8 30 p m. The bout is expected to set an energetic tone for the card with no stalling. Threshers remain busy in the area and work continues steadily into Labor Day week. Some jobs drag past the holiday.
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Norman Olson
Casey Jones
Great Program Ready For Labor Day
Great Graettinger Labor Day celebration on September 2, 1986 promises biggest since 1898. Hennies Bros. Shows, 100 feet of concession, four tents and rides, Graettinger Concert band led by Edward Snyder provide music. Events include street sports, speeches by Sen. Albert J. Shaw and Tobe Diamond, baseball game Estherville Eagles vs Bancroft Lions, pony race, horseshoe contest, theater showing Nitwits, continuous shows from 1:30, dancing from 7, Frank Robinson orchestra, 40 by 80 tent, old time dance, autonomous acts at 7:30, boxing main event Frankie Vogl vs Jack Kranz.
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Graettinger
Hennies Bros
Edward Snyder
Albert J. Shaw
Pocahontas
Iowa
Tobe Diamond
Sheldon
Estherville Eagles
Bancroft Lions
Hansen Cream Station
Alfred Hansen
Frankie Vogl
Middle West
Jack Kranz
Chicago
Kranz
Joe Louis
Vogl
Mid-West
Sammy Mandell
Pacific Coast
Mandell
Labor Day
Barney Hassel
Jack Robinson
Robinson
Verne Trickel
Trickel
Joe Jackson
Milford
Sumb
Fort Dodge
O'Hara
Allen
Gracttinger
Price Correction In Store Ad For Steak
The store reports a typographical error in last week’s advertisement. The steak price was listed as 12 cents per pound but should have read 21 cents per pound.
Potato Crop Light in the Graettinger Territory
The potato crop in the Graettinger territory is very light this year. Potatoes are now being shipped in from a distance.
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Graettinger
Patrolmen Assigned for Graettinger Labor Day Traffic
It is reported that Mrs. Alex Miller has assigned a number of Iowa patrolmen for duty in handling traffic in Graettinger Labor Day.
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Labor Day
Alex Miller
Iowa
Graettinger
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Graaettinger
Christopher
Naac
Miss Simonson
Miss Hall
Starr
Times
Hawkeye Theatre
Jean Harlow
William Powell
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Nitwitts
Wheeler and Woolsey
Richard Dix
Margot Graham
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