Poppy Day Set For Graettinger Next Saturday
Mrs. M F Stillian says September 1 will be poppy day in Graettinger. VEW workers will sell poppies to aid Veterans of Foreign Wars and needy ex service men and orphans connected with the national home at Eaton Rapids Michigan. Benefits go to service men and their dependents.
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Graettinger
M. F. Stillian
The
Times
National Home
Eaton Rapids
Michigan
United States
Corn Crop Prospects Fade On Poor Weather Outlook
Distant readers may note the Times foresees a weak corn crop this year. Farmers report the weather will decide the outcome. Stalks are tall yet spindly, ears long and thin, with August estimates at 70 percent and September outlook around 60 percent, potentially only a half crop if favorable weather does not continue.
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Times
Graettinger Opera House Co Elects New Board
A stockholders meeting at the Graettinger theatre elected a new board after all old officers resigned. A. P. Thompson became president with Mrs Thompson as secretary and treasurer. New directors are Lars, Thomas, Wm Thompson, George Graettinger, and Alfred Westergard. Ian Watson will continue to operate the theatre business.
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Graettinger Opera House Co
A. P. Thompson
Thompson
Lars, Thomas
Wm. Thompson
George Graettinger
Alfred Westergard
Ian Watson
Lightning kills famed Clarinda Holstein at state hospital
State hospital at Clarinda mourns the death of a seven year old Holstein cow named Clarinda Mei gigler Progressor, an excellent class cow among few at state institutions. The bolt also damaged another building at the institution. Pears abundant this year says Michael Haag, who brought a pear and large plum to the Times office. The pears are sweet and tasty, from trees bought from Graettinger nursery.
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Iowa
Clarinda
Clarinda Meigigler Progressor
Michael Haag
Times Office
Graettinger Nursery
Weather Notes Predict More Heat After Warm Start
A heat wave pattern is described with Monday to Wednesday very warm to extremely hot. Thursday fore noon should ease slightly but another hot afternoon is expected. Sunlight comes through with little dust obstruction. humidity is not noted as sultry.
Freddie Bailey and Rhythm Makers Set Dance at Watson Hall
Freddie Bailey and his Rhythm Makers will provide the music for a Friday night dance at Watson Hall, Grach tinger, inviting the public to attend.
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Freddie Bailey
Watson Hall
Grachtinger
Fire Drill At Graettinger Fire Station
Graettinger firefighters conducted a brief civic drill Tuesday afternoon to inspect tents hoses and equipment ahead of Labor Day. Principal aim was to test readiness and ensure gear was in good order.
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Graettinger
Sewer Systems Needed in 16 762 US Communities
The U S Public Health Service reports that of 16 762 communities in the United States 18 915 require additional sewerage or sewage treatment facilities.
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United States
U. S. Public Health Service
Sam Watson Buys Mrs Petersen Lots on Rob bins Avenue
Sam Watson purchased the Mrs. Peter Petersen business lots on Rob bins avenue. The 44 foot frontage includes two buildings named the Fahnestock office and the Wilby warehouse. Plans call for a large new building on the site.
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Sam Watson
Peter Petersen
Robbins Avenue
Fahnestock
Wilby
Masses Next Sunday at Local Catholic Church
Beginning next Sunday masses at the Catholic church will be held at 8 00 a m and 10 00 a m throughout the day parishioners are advised to attend the service that fits their schedule and observe any church guidelines set by the administration.
Mrs Martin Helvig Dies After Stroke at 69
Mrs. Martin Helvig, 69, died Tuesday at 9:40 p.m. at her daughter’s home near Rolfe after a series of strokes. Her daughter Mrs. R. W. Nunamaker of Graettinger cared for her. the family previously lived in Graettinger where Mr. Helvig ran a service station. Funeral set for Saturday at 2 p.m. in Plover.
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Martin Helvig
Plover
B. C. Lehus
Rolfe
Helvig
R. W. Nunamaker
Graettinger
Helgig
Nanamaker
Funeral Of Mrs. John Drew Was Held Monday
Mrs. John Drew of Chicago formerly of Graettinger died in Chicago last week. Her remains were brought to Emmetsburg for burial and the funeral was held Monday afternoon from Martin Funeral Home. Interment occurred in Evergreen cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Drew, now both deceased, lived in Graettinger for many years. After her husband’s death she moved to Chicago to live with her daughter. Graettinger friends extend sincere sympathy to the family.
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John Drew
Chicago
Graettinger
Emmetsburg
Martin Funeral Home
Evergreen Cemetery
Hail Storm Ravages Martin County Crops Near Fairmont
A Friday afternoon hailstorm severely damaged crops across two townships near Fairmont Minnesota. Fields were stripped and soybean leaves riddled as plants wilted. About ten thousand acres were affected by stones covering the ground. The storm lasted from five minutes to half an hour.
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Martin County
Minnesota
Fairmont
Bancroft Juniors Face Strong Line-Up in Labor Day Ball Game
Bancroft Junior American Legion, Iowa state champions in 194?, 1946, meet Graettinger in a highly anticipated Labor Day baseball clash at Graettinger’s new ball park. The Bancroft boys, a national event participant this year, clash with Graettinger’s strong lineup as kickoff at 3:00 PM signals a thriller.
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Bancroft
Labor Day
Three Lost Island School Buildings At Auction Sale
Ruthven Consolidated School District conducts an auction Friday September 7 at 1 30 p m starting with the Lake school two miles north of Ruthven. Two District Nos 8 and 9 in Lost Island township include insulated buildings with furnaces in good shape. Equipment also sold. Finn and Meyers auctioneers Emma Herman clerk. Display ad in Times lists details.
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Lake School
Ruthven
Lost Island Township
Finn & Meyers
Emma Herman
Ruthven Consolidated
One Day Drive Nets Funds for Local Churches and Veterans Tablet
Members of the St. Paul church raised nearly 3000 in a one day effort for a Hammond electric organ at Graettinger church and stained glass at South Walnut church. The goal was 2500 and the drive totaled almost 1000. 82 World War II veterans will be named on a bronze tablet to be placed at the church. Also notes move of a Graettinger farmhouse to town and a hospital stay for Mrs. Nels Smith of Marengo after foot surgery.
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St. Paul
Graettinger Church
South Walnut
the Times
Jacobsen
Nels Smith
UN Hospital
Marengo, Iowa
University Hospital
Iowa City
Graettinger
Miss Beverly Jones Takes Post at Standard Oil Office
Miss Beverly Jones of Mason City graduated Graettinger high school and attended Mankato Business college before securing a position at the Standard Oil Co. office in Mason City and starting work a week ago Monday.
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Mason City
Beverly Jones
Standard Oil Co
Graettinger High School
Mankato Business College
Quality Of Oats In 1945 Harvest Praised
The 1945 oats yield shows very good quality and volume, though not a record. The Tropa variety stands out as among the finest grown locally, with excellent grain quality and strong overall performance.
The Indians Are Coming Labor Day Show at Tama Park
The Tama Indians from the Tama Indian reservation will perform free acts at Labor Day in Fahnestock Park. Two shows are listed at 4:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. daily. the act is described as a high class attraction for the 1945 celebration.
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Fahnestock Park
Charter Bus Service Expands From Graettinger to Sioux City
A new Graettinger Charter Bus line offers round trip travel to Sioux City with a six hour visit for Graettinger residents. The route connects at Havelock, passes Storm Lake, and includes a Des Moines stop with optional extended stay. Patronage grows as the busy season continues.
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Charter Bus
Sioux City
Graettinger
Havelock
Storm Lake
Des Moines
Los Angeles Letter Illustrates Victory Day Scenes
Vivian Sullivan of Los Angeles recalls meeting Ruth Milla on a street car and describes Victory Day scenes in Iowa. She notes ticker tape, papers flying through the air, and a street blizzard of headlines, with a view from her office window.
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Los Angeles
Times
Vivian Sullivan
Ruth Milla
Graettinger
Iowa
Vivian
Lote
Special 4-H Editions Draw Praise From The Times
The Emmetsburg Democrat and the Eamersburg Reporter published special 4-H editions last week. Both issues were splendid with news and advertising, reflecting the significant labor and material involved. The Times publisher praised the editions for their quality and effort.
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Emmetsburg Democrat
Eamersburg Reporter
Times
Jack Creek townships flax yield tops 1945 record
Norman Iversen marketed flax showing a yield of 20 bushels per acre. Market price noted at 2.95 dollars with Farmers Grain Co. report from Raymond Tindall and A. C. Christiansen to the Times. Oaks claims it is another championship for Jack Creel.
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Jack Creek
Norman Iverson
Farmers Grain Co
Raymond Tindall
A. C. Christiansen
Times
Oaks
Jack Creel
Bank Closed Labor Day Notice
The Grachtinger State bank will be closed all day Labor Day. Local business people should plan for change needs as the bank will not be open in the morning as in previous years.
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Grachtinger State Bank
Graettinger Falls to Lone Rock Sunray 8 to 4 in Note
Graettinger catcher Dick Starkey suffered a knee injury after being hit by a foul ball as Graettinger lost to Lone Rock Sunray 8 to 4 at Lone Rock.
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Lone Rock
Graettinger
Lone Rock Sunray
Dick Starkey
Graettinger Prepares 49th Labor Day Celebrations Monday
Graettinger readies for the 49th Labor Day with Ambrose Mitchell and committee members finalizing plans. The event features a morning setup, a Bancroft Junior American Legion baseball game at 1:00 p.m., a 2:00 p.m. address by Major Frank Miles at Fahnestock Park, and two Hawkeye Theatre shows starting 1:30 p.m. Local traffic control and parking directions are provided, with Legion Auxiliary lunch service in the Legion hall dining room.
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Craettinger
Ambrose Mitchell
Graettinger High School
Iowa
Frank Miles
Bancroft
Nht
Athletic Club
Hawkeye Theatre
The
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Died of Injuries of Camp Pendleton Marine
Pfc Roland V Luchsinger 23 died after a truck accident at Camp Pendleton California A foggy slippery road caused the truck to skid no collision occurred Several marines were injured including another boy with a broken collar bone Funeral plans set for Graettinger Iowa interment at Whitemore Lake. brother Cpl Norman Luchsinger arriving from Germany. Roland born November 21 1921 in Whittemore Iowa was a Graettinger High School graduate class of 1940 noted as an outstanding athlete.
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Roland V. Luchsinger
Usmy
L. R. Luchsinger
Graettinger
Marine Base
Camp Pendleton
California
Roland
Oceanside
Lorin Luchsinger
San Diego
Grachtinger
Whittemore
Norman Luchsinger
Boston
Jefferson Barracks
Germany
Roland Virgil Luchsinger
Iowa
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Grasttinger Labor Day 1945 Celebration Details Anticipated
The 49th annual Grasttinger Labor Day event features free Tama Indians acts at 4:30 and 2:30, meals from 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. serving, music by Graetlinger high school band, dances at Watson and Legion Halls, and a full program including a Major Miles address and Bancroft vs Gruettinger baseball.
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Tama Reservation
Fahnestock Park
Game Park
Graetlinger High School
Wat+ gon
Legion Tlal
Finandia
Robbins Avenue
Grasttinger
Frank Miles
Bancroft Va
Gruettinger
Tama Indians
Hawkeye
Watson Hall
Legion Hall
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Albert Sugs
Lars Petersen
John Clemensen
Alfred Jorgensen
Dan Resh
Frank Herke
C. C. Wikert Truck Garage
Henry Westeryard
M. L. Johnson
D. C. Barringer
J. J. Show Insurance and Land Office
B. E. Dappen
Dr. Dappen
Harvey Eldredge
Chet Torreson
the Lakes
Chet. Torreson
DX Cafe
O.T. Osher
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