Hurlburt Sale Tuesday and Other Auctions Noted
The Times sales column lists multiple forthcoming auctions including Hurlburt at Graettinger on March 6 with 42 head of livestock 32 cattle 15 milch cows six brood sows 475 chickens and assorted machinery. Henry Lammers March 11 offers 40 bred gilts and sows to Gold Leader with Belgian horses and other stock. Jorgen Anderson March 12 announces an entire closing-out sale and farm rent move to Graettinger. Other sales and notes include Bob Starkey Lars Rierson Oudes and Dahl Magnus Omundson Vernon Nissen and a top milch cow price at the Ned Brown sale near Emmetburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Hurlburt
Graettinger
Hurlburt
Wallingford
Tom Barron
Grodland & Reeves
Graettinger State Bank
Henry Lammers
Enat
Poland
China
Iowa
Grasttliger State-bank-is
Lammers
Jorgen Anderson
Bob Starkey
Mr. Starkey
Lars Rierson
Oudes& Dahl
Magnus Omundson
Vernon Nissen
Finnish Aid drive grows as funds reach Des Moines
J A Rasmussen adds 33.00 to the Finnish Aid fund, mailing this week's contribution to Des Moines. The Times total reaches 16.50. Battlefield news from Finland is not encouraging, yet aid may arrive in time to avert disaster as Austria Bohemia and Poland already faced upheaval. The piece questions whether Sweden or Norway could be next in a troubled world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Rasmussen
Des Moines
the Times
Finland
Austria
Bohemia
Poland
Sweden
Norway
Graettinger Market Report February 29 1940
Market report lists egg prices and poultry figures including eggs No 2 and No 1 in trade, state brand butter at 82, heavy hens 45 lbs 8, leghorns 6, heavy springer 5 lbs horna 6, heavy hens 5 lbs and over 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Ieee Ieeesereenssenes Abiqc
Mildred Wikert Joins Morningside Honor Fraternity
Mildred Wikert of Graettinger, a Morningside College junior in Sioux City, becomes a member of Sta Sigma Phi, the national Latin and Greek honor society. Miss Lillian Dimmitt, Latin professor, is adviser. Helen Osbey of Sioux City is president. The Times extends congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Wikert
Morningside
Graettinger
Morningside College
Sioux City
Sta Sigma Phi
Lillian E. Dimmitt
Helen Osbey
the Times
Mildred
Fire Equipment Fund Grows with Weekend Donations
Donations poured in for the local fire equipment fund raising the total beyond 160 dollars. Ben F. Reeves and the Times list donors including Rasmussen Oral Bonstead John Tindall Elmer Hansen C L Sanders Robert Starkey A C Jacobsen Lars Petersen and others. The funds may buy two gas masks after coats and helmets are paid for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben F. Reeves
the Times
Aa Fe Times
Ap. Nie Ets Sebi G
Ca ‘H, Rasmussen
Oral Bonstead
John Tindall
Elmer Hansen C. L. Sanders
Robert Starkey
A. C. Jacobsen
J Lars Petersen
Block and Tile Co Preparing For Spring Rush
Graettinger times notes Graettinger Block and Tile Co makers of concrete products led by manager John DeVries. The firm gears up for spring and summer demand with heavy tile output and concrete silos used on farms in Palo Alto and nearby counties, providing factory and delivery jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Graettinger
Graettinger Block & Tile Co
John DeVries
Palo Alto
Al Graettinger Places Fifth in State Checker Tourney
Al Graettinger finished fifth in the state checker tournament held in Cedar Rapids. Bobby Martin won, Victor Davis was second, Bill Cooke of Ocheyedan placed third, and Walter Popeka of Cedar Rapids was fourth. Graettinger earned seven dollars and fifty cents. the meet had 35 players and featured two 16 year olds. Bobby Kennedy placed tenth in A division and Bobby Killian third in B division. Graettinger was elected vice-president at the state organization business meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Graettinger
Bobby Kennedy
Bobby Killian
Graettinger
Catholic Ladies Aid Bake Sale March 23
Social items note bake sale by Catholic Ladies Aid society on Saturday March 23 with assorted food articles. Public invited. First Lutheran Ladies Aid to Meet March 6 at Graettinger church parlors hosted by Mrs Mandsager, Mrs Jens Rasmussen, and Mrs L J Sandvig. All invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Ladies’ Aid
Catholic Ladies’ Aid Society
First Lutheran Ladies’ Aid
First Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society
Graettinger
Mandsager
Jens Rasmussen
L. J. Sandvig
Brown's Cagers In Win Over Arney's Team
G H Basketeers beat Arney's Emmetsburg seconds 17 to 15 in overtime at Graettinger gym Tuesday night. Leo Grady scored the winning basket for Graettinger. curtain-raiser featured local schools with Ball's team winning comfortably. Brown's G H Cagers head to Estherville sectionals to face Milford at 9:30 pm, then potential Spirit Lake matchup. Times wishes them success.
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Brown
Arney
G. H. $. Basketeers
Emmetsburg Seconds
G. H
Cagers
sEmmetsburg
Graettinger
Leo Grady
Grachtinger
Coach Ball
Basketeer’s
Estherville
Milford
Spirit Lake
Snow Surprises Town After Warm Tuesday Afternoon
A light fluffy snowfall surprised residents Tuesday night following a warm spring afternoon. Weather experts note the brief change in conditions near Grachtinger as the town adjusts to the unexpected fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grachtinger
Neighbors Assist Carlson Family in Home Reconstruction
A group of neighbors helped Mrs. Carl J. Carlson tear down the frame work at the Carlson residence over ten days. The kitchen portion is expected to remain, as the neighbors’ generosity and kindness are gratefully acknowledged by Mrs. Carlson and her family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Grein
Oakdale
Grein
Iowa City
McNew
Carl J. Carlson
New Oil Station To Open For Business Saturday
The Farm Service Oil station on Highway 17 west of the Catholic church opens Saturday March 2 with free gifts for all. The site replaces a burned building. a new structure and equipment are in place. Guests from Chicago area and local neighborhoods attend the opening and extend congratulations to Mr and Mrs Osher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway 17
Dred
Mrs. Osher
Chicago
Bradley
Cicero
Berwyn
Illinoia
St. Anne
the Times
Cylinder Boy Drowned In Stock Tank Near Emmetsburg
Four year old John Pugsley drowned in a stock tank ten miles east of Emmetsburg on Tuesday while playing alone in the yard. The tank held four feet of water, and this marked the first drowning in town in 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pugsley
Ann
Claude Pugsley
Emmetsburg
Greenlee Named For Position At Ames College
J A Greenlee former dean of the junior college at Emmetsburg is named assistant registrar at Town State College Ames effective June 1 as part of registrar office reorganization. Sage registrar announced the change with Esther L Rawson moving to recorder. Greenlee served as principal and former social studies instructor at Emmetsburg and belongs to Phi Delta Kappa and Pi Gamma Mu honorary fraternities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Greenlee
Emmetsburg
Town State College
Ames
J. R. Sage
Greenlee
Esther L. Rawson
Dr. Greenlee
Phi Delta Kappa
Pi Gamma Mu
Our Own Hardware Takes Tractors Line
Bennett Thoreson announces agency for a new line of tractors at Our Own Hardware. The west display room is reorganized to feature the tractors. Contractor Albert Suggs built a new west side door large enough for machine entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett Thoreson
Albert Suggs
Waldorf College Choir to Perform in Graettinger
The Waldorf college choir will present a program in Graettinger on Tuesday March 26. Tickets are on sale at Jensen drug store priced 30 cents and 1 cent. A cordial invitation is extended to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldorf College
Graettinger
Jensen Drug Store
Tomorrow Is Moving Day On Iowa Farms
March marks the start of the farm year in this region with March moving day underway. Improved weather and roads have hastened the season as many farm families participate in the annual move and related gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Independence Day of Agriculture Marked by A A A
The American Agriculture Association plans a nationwide Independence Day of Agriculture on Friday night March 8. Celebrations in 19 states include loudspeakers for speeches by President Roosevelt, James A. Farley, and Henry Wallace. In Palo Alto county Iowa the Emsmeta burg event features a 6:30 supper, toastmaster, entertainment, and talks starting after 9.00. Tickets are sold by committees with proceeds to defray expenses. non political and open to farmers, wives, and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
James A. Farley
Henry Wallace
Iowa
Palo Alto
South Side
Emsmetaburg
Boy Taken Home From Emmetsburg Hospital
Joseph Kliegl, youngest son of Mr and Mrs John Kliegl, returned home Sunday from Emmetsburg hospital where he had been since last week. The couple had earlier taken him to Rochester for treatment. Friends express hope for his early and complete recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worland
Mia
Joe Swift
Eagle Grove
Fort Dodge
Britt Game
Mgr
Mr. Worland
Hone
Emmetsburg Hospital
Joseph
John Kliegl
The Profit Puzzle of the Buying and Selling Horse
A reader asks if buying a horse for 70, selling for 80, repurchasing for 0, and selling again for 100 yields a net gain of 10. The radio man claims 10 profit, while the counter view disputes it. The calculation hinges on cumulative cash flow vs final net position.
Fisher Recovering After Illness at Daughter’s Home
A. Fisher of Emmetsburg has been very ill for three weeks at his daughter Mrs. Wm Gallegor’s home and is now improving. Friends express hope for a quick and complete recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Fisher
Emmetsburg
Wm. Gallegor
Mr. Fisher
Snowy Friday Brings Old Fashioned Winter Night
Several inches of snow fell Friday aided by high winds and a drop in temperature. Saturday morning records showed below freezing as the cold persisted. By Sunday and Monday the weather moderated and Tuesday remained cool but pleasant.
Subscription Date Corrections On Mailing Labels
Notice informs readers that all subscription dates on mailing labels have been corrected up to this week. Check name and date to ensure proper credit has been received.
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Woodrow Wilson
Gracttinger Redskins
Dugan Reeves
Graettinger Redskins
Jackie Grady
Herbie Lancaster
Frank Young
David Baumgartner
Paul Gilbaugh
Donald Heyer
Bobby Fratten
Dale Masters
Redskins
City Meat Market
Robt
Simonsen
Prop
Telephone
Lows
Block & Tile Co
Two Table Bridge Club
Margaret Lancaster
Olene Jacobson
Wim
Osher
Graettinger Bridge Club
Armold Seyold
Wm. Rasmussen
Graettinger Men’s Bridge Club
Adolph Spies
C. A. Jensen
St Anne
Tlinois
Carlson Farm
T. J. Duffy
T.J.J. Duffy
Duffy
Cylinder and
Rodman
James Charles
Ames College
John A. Greenlee
Jd. C
Nice
Vo Lons State College
Waldorf College Choir
Coming
Sonja* Henle
Milland
Greta ‘Garbo
Melvyn Douglas
Bast
Furious
Ann Sothern
Franchot Tone
Plug
Montreal
Richard Arlen
Andy Devine
Destry
Marlene Dietrich
Jamey Stewart
Emnetsburg South Side Gym
Bartleman
Phillips’ Hotel
Cate
Bartleman Bros
Martin Yhre
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