Spies Bank First To Cash Corn Loan Vouchers
The Iowa Trust and Savings Bank in Emmetsburg and Palo Alto county issued the first government corn loan checks in the two counties. George Downs of Emmetsburg received 1400 dollars and Eugene McCarty of Wallingford received 1900 dollars. H A Elsenbaat of Graettinger was hired to prepare corn loan applications for Palo Alto sealers as Emmet county proceeds continue. Farmers should act soon as loans are guaranteed at 45 cents per bushel with expectations of rising prices before August first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Palo Alto County
Emmet County
Emmet
Palo Alto
AAA
Recorders
Emmetsburg
Uncle Sam
Abe
Sam
Maren
Mrs Brekke Slowly Recovers From Fall Injury At Church Steps
Mrs Jacob Brekke remains hospitalized and unable to walk freely after a late October fall on the First Lutheran church steps. She is confined to a bed and then a wheelchair with the leg bruised and possibly weeks more to regain mobility. Relatives from Thor and Kennett Iowa and Sherburne and Lake Crystal Minnesota have visited as prayers rise for a full recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Brekke
Mrs Fran Tewell’s Grieving Tribute Reported
Fragmented OCR notes reference Mrs Fran Tewell linked to Cornell Bluffs events last week. The readable text notes a person named SUA or related initials and references a ceremonial or memorial context without full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fran Tewell
Cornell Bluffs
Fal
Sua
Emmetsburg Couple Married In Graettinger
Akel Christenson manager of the Council Oak store at Emmetsburg and Minnie Doty of Graettinger wed at St. Pauls Lutheran parsonage Graettinger on Thanksgiving day The ceremony was by Rev James P Christensen They will make their home in Emmetsburg The bride is from Graettinger and well known locally The groom is a successful Emmetsburg businessman and store manager The Times sends congratulations and best wishes to the couple
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akel Christenson
Council Oak
Emmeetaburg
Minnie Doty
Jemmatsburg
GO. P.densen
Graettinger
St. Pauls Lutheran Parsonage
James P. Christensen
Emmetaburg
Emmetsburg
Minagur
Obituary: Lars Omundson Passes At 83 In Story City
Lars Omundson well known in the Story City area died last Saturday at his home in the north part of town after years of declining strength. He was a little over 83. Funeral services were held Monday with Rev. Searvie officiating. Interment was at Mamrelund cemetery. He was born July 6 1880 in Lanale county Iffodis near Ottawa. He moved to Iowa in 1870 at age 20 and settled on a farm north of Story City. He married Josephine Romstahl in 1873 and they had nine children, six survive him. He lived on farms near Story City, Gruet tinger, and then moved to Story City in later years. He is survived by six children, 31 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. The children listed include Lowia of Roland, Mrs Edward Santvig of Roland, Mrs Edward Anterson of Graet Unger, Joseph of Estherville, Nels and Mrs Anna Oluon of Story City.
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Story City Herald
Lars Omunilson
Rev. Searvie
Lewis Tagebrinen
Sam Jacobson
A. G. Larson
L. C. Kahrs
B. T. Holm
Dan Olmson
Mamrelund
Lure Omundeon
Lanale County
Iffodis
Ottawa
Iowa
Story City
Josephine Romstahl
Lowia
Roland
Edward Santvig
Edward Anterson
Graet Unger
Joseph
Estherville
Nels
Anna Oluon
Ben F Reeves Horse Sale Next Tuesday in Graettinger
Ben F Reeves of four miles east of Graettinger will host a sale of horses and mules Tuesday December 1 at one oclock. About 325 head of horses and mules are offered with emphasis on quality. A few cattle are listed as well though the sale centers on horses. The Iowa Trust Bank will clerk the sale with nine months time. Full particulars appear in the display ad on page three of this weeks Times.
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Ben F. Reeves
Graettinger
Mr. Reeves
Reeves
Yowa Trust & Buyings Bank
NOVICE Arrangements Made for Utility Bill Payments
A Frick Drug Store listing notes that arrangements have been made for payment of light and power bills. Date Nobile is collector for the company in negotiation with Public Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frick Drug Store
Date Nobile
Igenottlnner Lowe
Public Service
Frick
Dae Nobjo
Iit Gradttingsr
Lows Public Service Co
Had Knee Dislocated One of the Girls
Fragmentary notice notes a girl suffered a knee dislocation while handling an ore basket. Details are unclear due to incomplete OCR. The incident remains plausible but unverified in the readable text.
CWA Activities Expanding Employment in Emmetsburg Area
Paulo Alto county added 168 CWA laborers in four days, bringing totals near sixty dollars. Women also found work as Graettinger High School cleaning began, with several projects planned by the Commercial club and county CWA board. Proposed work includes water system extensions, pipe relays for fire protection, street gravelling, storm sewers, and a tile drain. not yet approved, funding relies on city finances and agreements with Des Moines and Emmetsburg officials. The program promises broad relief, easing bills and boosting local purchasing power through February and possibly into April.
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CWA
Emmetaburg
West Robbing Avenue
W. C. Foster Corner
Foster Ender
Emmetsburg
Des Moines
Grachtinger Nursery
County Pit
Tag Cwa
Fiest
Public Works Administration
Byninosk
Earl Larson Auction Sale Next Monday
Earl M. Larson of Wallingtord Hill South will hold an auction next Monday December 18 starting at one o clock. He offers 10 head of cattle eight milch cows and stock, 21 head of hogs with six sows and fall pigs, vaccinated hogs, 10 tons of alfalfa hay 800 bushels of corn one stack of corn fodder. Greenland and Reaves will conduct the sale with Emmet County State Bank as clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl M. Larson
Wallingtord
Larson
Larnonx
Grodland & Reaves
Emmet County State Bank
Busy Week in Local Basketball Circles
Graettinger high school teams split results with Ayrshire Friday night at the local gym. Ayrshire boys won 88 14 while Graettinger girls fell 19 14. Graettinger boys dominated Ayrshire 38 14 in the nightcap as Joe Grady 22 and Edward Sullivan 13 led scoring.
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Graettinger
Ayrshire
Gaettinger
Lyoxan
Grastmnswer
Joe Grady
Edward Sullivan
Grady
Sullivan
Lawrence Jensen
Leon Moraine
Emmetsburg High School
Emmetsburg
Terrill
Whittemore
Superior Township
I#itla
Superior
Gruettinger
Sam Reynolds Family Locate At Granville
Sam Reynolds moves to Granville Sioux County Iowa to take a new role at the local oats elevator. He previously worked as manager at the Buaper or similar facility and is noted as a capable young businessman and hustler. Local colleagues and friends extend best wishes as the Reynolds family settles into Granville.
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Sam Reynolds
Granville
Sam Royngluts
P Peatton
Pedpla
Jose
Grid
Mis. Reynolds
Ily
Vary
O' 4Y
Streets Decorated For Holiday Season On Graetlinger Street
Graetlinger business streets glow with Christmas lights and a central tree from Graetlinger Nursery at Robbing Avenue. Lights extend to four points along the street, evergreens adorn the wire, and shops burst with holiday stock across groceries, drugs, hardware, and varieties.
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Graetlinger Business
Graetlinger Nursery
Robbing Avenue
Busiess
Free Movie At Hawkeye Friday And Saturday
Graettinger residents and nearby areas are invited to a free child friendly screening at the Hawkeye Theatre on Friday at 3 30 pm and Saturday at 1 30 pm The film Little Orphan Annie will be shown once on Friday and twice on Saturday with no charge while the usual evening programs proceed for a fee All children and adults are welcome to attend the free matinees
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Graettinger
Hawkeye Theatre
Santa Claus visiting Graettinger on December 23
Santa Claus will come to Graettinger for a week from Saturday December 23, bringing his usual supply of candies for the boys and girls of Graettinger and vicinity. Further announcements will be made in next week’s Times.
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Santa Claus
Graettinger
Andrew Nelson Suffered Stroke Of Paralysis
Andrew Nelson of west of town suffered a stroke of paralysis Wednesday night. One side is paralyzed and he talks with difficulty. He is recovering nicely and relatives hope for a quick recovery. Nelson is a young man with many friends in Grattan.
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Andrew Nelson
West of Town
Mr. Nelson
Tate Nelson
Nelsops
Graattin Ap Ty
Bake Sale Next Saturday At Osher's Department Store
The Willings Workers plan a bake sale at Osher's Department Store next Saturday, December 16. E M Thompson clerk of court visited Emmetsburg Tuesday evening, greeting many old friends and acquaintances.
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Willings
Osher's Department Store
E.M. Thompson
Emmetsburg
Two Craven and Barringer Accidents Injure Three
Oscar Craven and his daughter Agatha were hurt when their truck collided with a D C Batvinger truck amid a sleet storm near Craven and Masters. Agatha suffered deep facial wounds. Oscar craved chest injury. A service truck driver, Mr Rasmussen, and Mr Barringer were also injured as the truck rolled under stock and pushed the service vehicle downhill.
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Agatha Craven
Oscar Craven
D.' C. Barringer
Agatha
Craven
D. C. Bartinger
Masters Farm
Cravert
D. C. Batvinger
Jensen Auto Co
Wm. Rassmuesen
Barringer
Mr. Barringer
Graettinger
Hans Matsen Sustains Dual Arm Breaks From Fall
Hans Matsen of Lake Crystal Minnesota son in law of Mr and Mrs Jacob Brekke of Graettinger fell from a pile of corn fodder and suffered both arms broken just above the wrists. The high stack forced him to reach for a ladder when he slipped and landed downward with his arms outstretched to break the impact. He avoided a head injury by a narrow margin and Graettinger residents express regret at his misfortune.
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Hans Matsen
Lake Crystal
Minnesota
Jacob Brexke
Graettinger
Mat
Will Rogers And Skits At Emmetsburg This Weekend
Will Rogers and Zazsu Pitts bring a rollicking traveling show to Emmetsburg Sunday and Monday December 17 18 featuring humor and yodeling skits with a Christmas vibe. Also Little Women screens at the Iowa Theatre December 24 26 with advance ticket guidance from local public service and arrangements.
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Will Rogers
Zazsu Pitts
Lowa
Emmetsburg
U. S
Zusu Pitts
Iowa Theatre
Tow
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Spies’ Bank
Gena McCarty
George Downs
Ed. Anderson
Gractlinger
Earl Larson
Neil Spleg
He A
Hlaengagt Cand
Graetlinger Loy
Emimetsburg
Hawkeye
Briday
Rugty
Tim’ McCoy
Jorgen Anderton
Jorgen Anderson
Mimsynet
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