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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1944

Page

5

Arnolds Park Man Murdered By Assailants

Spirit Lake investigators pursued two suspects after Rob ert W. Raebel a 62 year old Spirit Lake operator was shot in the chest and died and his wife 63 was beaten and seriously injured at their Raebel home. The scene showed signs of a hurried entry and a possible robbery motive.

Spirit Lake Java Robert W. Raebel Hii Raebel H. Wt. Narey Dickinson Rachel Charles White Audubon Will Clark R. W. Netherwall Stuliy Bureau of Investigation Nes Moines Storm Lake State Bureau of Investigation Stow Lake Fort Dodge Fort. Dodge Des Moines Narey Reebel's Winnie Callahan Dr. Scott J. de McQuirk Sponer Jones Zaid the .Lakes Montgomery Raehel Bpirit Lake Ideal Bukit

Auction Sales 4G Bo Johnaun Jan S CG D Johnson

Auction notice announces large sale to be held late Monday January 8 with full details to follow. Mgr and Mrs Johnson move to smaller farm one mile west of Graet Singer. Mrs R T Peterson hospitalized after serious surgery planned midweek. health has been poor for some time.

Bo Johnaun Jan D. Johnson Graetlinger Mgr Mrs. Johnson Graet- Singer

Graettinger Well Represented At Annual Meeting

The Graettinger area attended the annual meeting of the Farm Service Co at the Kermore hotel with over 100 stockholders and patrons. Ruthven’s Mar shear was elected to a three year term and Jerrit Giffin of Tangsted was also chosen for three years. Lester Gillette urged coop growth and farm-problem solutions. The company reported a five percent capital stock dividend and plans for expanded member services. Local remarks and farm-service guests joined a social lunch, with post meeting notices noting Graettinger’s local service station run by Mr and Mrs Jens Kirkegaard.

Barn Service Company Kermore Farm Bureau Capital Marsheen Ruthven Jerrit Giffin Tangsted Joseph Hassel Graettinger Eleet Lester Gillette Fostoria Gillette Harold C. Erskine Erskine Cone Spencer R. W. Ashby Palo Alto County Emmetsburg Democrat

Graettinger Splits With Ayrshire In Cagers Doubleheader

Graettinger high school teams split a Friday night doubleheader with Ayrshire. Boys won 20 to 18 while girls lost 21 to 9. Ayrshire’s T Wiggen scored 22, Graettinger’s Kathryn McDonald led with 9. A later GHLS win over Ayrshire featured Sant Youn’s decisive basket in a tight finish.

Graettinger Ayrshire T. Wiggen Graettinge Kathryn McDonald Graettinger Singh School Pirates Sant Youn Varpeller Ware Graettinger Boys— i Appel Vrick Barrinwer Graettinger High School Cylinder Thg Graettinger Pirates Cylinder Lassies Graettinger Girls Pirates Pame Aslay G.H.S. Loya Reed Potter Forard Paul Frick Acor

Asa Hankey 49 War Veteran Dies Suddenly

Asa Hankey 49 a war veteran died Friday after a sudden illness. He collapsed at the Court bus area and died shortly after at Emimetsbure hospital. Funeral services were held Monday at the Methodist church in Min swisburg with interment at Mver green cemetery. Martin Funeral Service of Grachtinge arranged the services. A fuller obituary will appear in the next Times.

Asa Hankey Emimetsbure Jovenoon Unil Methodist Ehtech Minswisburg Mvergreen Martin Grachtinge The Times Mia Hankey Aut

Vacation Week Announcement and Obituary Note

The Times will not publish next week as a long standing custom affords a breathing spell. Maurice Murphy, 40, husband and father of five, died of a heart attack at Barnetsburg Hospital Friday evening. He is survived by his wife and children, with family ties to local figures. his death mourned by relatives including sister Mrs Francis Jackman.

Times Fee Maurice Murphy Bmntetsbure Francis Jackman Siation Graet Unger Cetroth Oates, Werothers Pisters

Emmetsburg Catholic Bows To Graetlinger In Scrappy Tilt

In a Tuesday at local court Graetlinger led Emmetsburg Catholic 1 20 despite a late rally by Ruthven and Frick scoring fourteene points for the visitors. Southsiders trailed 20 to A at half and were unable to close the gap as Strain and Neary stood out for WC4L. Christmas caroling by high school students and teacher Miss Conneally followed the game, drawing praise from onlookers.

Cylinder Shirley Thompson Cylider Frick Aes Strain Appel Wel Volter G . Nareinger Recess Dee ‘ Vel Young P. Gilbaugh McWilliams K. Gilbaugh Glazier Graettinger Girls Tz I Murray McDonald Bilis Abeee James Vane Rasmussen Papa Aideraon Héliand Graettinger Cleémongson Peterson Pauy Frick Emnetsburg Emmetsburg Graetlinger T Te Orange Ruthven Young Fourtesse Southsiders Aylward Sawa Neary Wone Strainalong Drick Stradlinger Miss Conneally

Mrs Roy Brown Dead Estherville Woman Died

Mrs Roy Brown of Estherville died Monday afternoon. Survived by husband and four children. A brother Elmer Elis lives in Emmetsburg. Mr Brown runs a ladies wear store in Estherville. The Times offers farm income tax record blanks. Christmas Masses at the Catholic church set for 7:00 and 9:30 a.m. Confessions available the last days of this week and Sunday afternoon.

Roy Brown Estherville Elmer Elis Emmetsburg Mr. Brown Stherville Brown the Times Cristmas

Winter Weather Report Shows Frigid Morning Readings

A week of cool but pleasant winter weather described with a mistyped note. Thursday morning’s temperature registered 8 below zero, the coldest of the season, while overall conditions remained cold but calm with no snowy precipitation reported.

Stores Open Tonight in Graettinger for Christmas

Graettinger business places are open every night for the remainder of the week as a special service to Christmas shoppers. The move aims to boost late season sales and accommodate last minute buyers.

Niginis Graettinger

Milk Cow Of Spies & Lean Herd A Real Producer

Bob Bar a one year old cow owned by Spies & Lean was tested by state supervisors and produced 2669 pounds of milk in the month with 4 percent fat and 16.8 pounds of butterfat. milking twice daily at about 1 quarts per milking. butterfat value 7.20 at 10 cents per quart would be 98. Lb notes a real can dy dot jul like this.

Bob Bar Spies & Lean

Free Show At The Hawkeye Next Saturday

Gracttinger business men sponsor a free show at Hawkeye Theatre next Saturday afternoon December 23 starting at 2:80. All born and girls of Gracttinger and vicinity invited. Details uncertain. if Mr. Watson secures a suitable picture it will be a Western likely to please boys and girls. Candy for free distribution unavailable due to war. feature omitted. Norman Petersen married. son of Mr and Mrs Velersens Gractinger. Ceremony at Santa Monica church on Sunday December 10. Friends extend congratulations.

Gracttinger Hawkeye Theatre Allborn Norman Petersen Bb. G. Velersens Graeltinger Horan Rch Santa Monies Noxman

Sales Rise for Shaver Mfg Power Loaders in 1944 Demand

Sales of power loaders by Shaver Mfg Co. Gradtéinger have picked up the last week as 1944 buying for 1944 expense record. Mr. Shaver expects heavy loader sales in early spring. Potter's Bakery & Cafe announces closure Sunday through Tuesday with reopening Wednesday morning.

Shaver Mfg. Co. Gradtéinger Shaver Potter’s Bakery

Wolf Capture Reported Near Grayt Tinger

Alfred McCombs trapped a wolf on Friday afternoon in the area south of Grayt tinger. Wolves are not numerous in this thin region.

Alfred McCombs Grayttinger

Christmas Vacation Dismissal Dates Given for Graettinger Schools

Graettinger pulse schools will dismiss Friday December 22 at 4 p m for Christmas vacation and resume Tuesday January 2 at 9 30 a m James LeStrange called from Terri Thursday with a Terri territory ad in the Times noting good results from Times advertising.

Graettinger Pulse James LeStrange the Times Times

Suss Couple Leave for Tucson Winter Trip

Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Suss of west of Virgettinger left for Tucson Arizona on Wednesday of last week. They will spend the winter months at that place.

Tucson Oscar Suss West of Virgettinger Arizona

Friday Night Dance at Watson Hall with Malek's Accordion Band

Dance Friday night at Watson hall features Malek's Accordion Band playing music. All are invited. Also includes a basketball schedule listing upcoming games and home times at 7:30 and 9:00, with dates in December to March and location notes.

Malek Watson Hall Ruthven Rodman Wast Bend Lake Center Gillett, Grove Hoye’ County ST. M Thero Ve. Thero Eee Geioaat Kamea

150 Children in Xmas Operetta at Graettinger High

The Christmas operetta At the Court of Santa Claus by Maude Wallace will be presented at the Graettinger high school auditorium Thursday December 21 starting promptly at 8 15. All Graettinger grade school children take part in the program. The operetta features Christmas music gay costumes and fun. It is directed by Miss Connealy Cavistopher Law Orcutt Derfler and Oregon. The tale follows a poor family aided by a rich girl and Mr and Mrs Santa Claus.

Maude Wallace Graettinger High School Wieht Graettinger Connealy Cavistopher Law Orcutt Der

Wayne Masters Undergoes Emergency Appendicitis Surgery

Wayne Masters age 17 son of Mr and Mrs Fred Masters of Graettinger was rushed to Holy Family hospital Eastville Saturday night for an emergency appendicitis operation. He was very ill for several days but is recovering nicely and friends and classmates hope for a full recovery.

Wayne Masters Fred Masters Graettinger Holy Family Eatherville Wayne

Palo Alto Drive Yields Slow Box Office Progress

Palo Alto county chairman Barringes reports that to bend gates are far behind quota. Pledges are satisfactory but actual purchases are not yet completed in many cases. Palo Alto is falling behind while Graettinger and Mallard went over the top to push the drive forward.

Barringes Palo Alto Graettinger Mallard

Joe Gabrielson's Award Note from San Diego

The San Diego note reads a short intro by Joe Gabrielson about warm sun and shirt sleeves. He mentions shade and cool air and reflects on San Francisco and Oakland scenes and tempo, with promise of more writing later.

Joe Gabrielson San Diego San Trancisco Oakland

Home From Hospital Mrs Dan Resh Returns

Mrs Dan Resh arrived home from Emmetsburg hospital Wednesday afternoon after a car accident. She was taken to Grachtinger by ambulance and will remain in bed for at least ten days while recovering from her injuries.

Dan Resh Emmetsburg Grachtinger

Advertised Annual Meetings In Times Today

Three annual meetings are listed in today's Times. Farmees Grain Co. holds its meeting January 11, Grain Co. meets January 6, and Lost Island Creamery Co. convenes January 9.

Farmees Grain Co The Grain Co and the Lost ‘Laland Creamery Co

Notice of annual meeting at Lost Island Creamery

Annual meeting of Lost Island Creamery Company shareholders will be held at the creamery on Tuesday January 9 1941 at 1 00 pm to elect officers and transact any proper business. Lunch will be served after the meeting. A M Westergard secretary.

Lost Island Creamery Company A. M. Westergard

Graettinger Graettinger Telephone Company meeting notice

holders of the Graettinger Telephone Company will be held at the Hawkeye Theatre Graettinger Iowa Monday January 8 1945 at 140 p m for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year and for the transaction of any other business that may properly come before the meeting holders of the Farmers Grain Company Graettinger Iowa will be held at the Hawkeye Theatre Graettinger Saturday January 6 1946 at 180 p m for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year and for the transaction of any other business that may properly come before the meeting

Graettinger ‘Telephone Company Hawkeye ‘Theatre Graettinger Iowa Farmers Grain Company Hawkeye Theatre Iny Forther Jongen- Andersen

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Arnolds Park Johnson R. T. Peterson Graet- Hager Holy Family Hospital Monady Farm Service Co Spies Lean Herd the Hawkeye
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