Local Auction Sale Preview Highlights Various Farm Disposals
In Graettinger area notices, Amey Mammen plans a closing-out sale January 14 featuring 7 cattle, horses, 37 hogs, and a large machinery list including an F-14 Farmall. Heinie Miller quits farming with a January 24 sale and many livestock and machinery items. R K Miller's January 31 sale includes cattle, horses, hogs, huge machinery and grain stocks. Joe M Tonderum and W A Fife sales are listed for January 20 and 28 respectively with multiple animals, machinery and buildings. Grodland Reeves act as auctioneers with Graettinger State Bank serving as clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amey Mammen
Amos Mammen
Gardner Farm
Grachtinger
Grodland & Reeves
Graettinger State Bank
Heinie Miller
Emmetsburg
Graettinger
Jake Zitterick
Miller
John Deere
Grachtinger State Bank
Adience Paper
R. K. Miller
Spies Corner
Mr. Miller
Wm. Thompson
State Bank of Terril
Times
Joe M. Tonderum
Folay's Times
Red Cross thanks Graettinger women for sewing help
Palo Alto county Red Cross Chair man Mrs Middleton and helpers in Emmetaburg sewing rooms express gratitude to the women of Graettinger and vicinity for a year of sewing and knitting. The Palo Alto chapter met quotas and aims for continued loyalty and cooperation the coming year. Emmetaburg sewing rooms now open each afternoon for work and material distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Cross News
Palo Alto
Wanted 100 Women To Sew For Red Cross
Graettinger seeks volunteers for January surgical dressings. Red Cross quota is 5000. average 16 dressings per hour per woman. Sewing at Red Cross rooms Tuesday evening, Wednesday and Thursday sessions. Dress code includes hair covering and clean attire. This urgent call emphasizes immediate help from local women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Red Cross
Warning From Ration Board Warns 80 Day Waiting Period
The War Price and Ration boards instruct not to pass on any application for replacement of lost stolen or destroyed ration books or coupon sheets until thirty days after filing. The tire situation remains critical book holders eligible only for Grade III tires truck owners urged to monitor tires as shortages exceed passenger car tires.
Dairy Subsidy Notice to Farmers for Oct Dec Payments
Farmers eligible for dairy subsidy payments must file butterfat or milk receipts at the county AAA office in January. January payments issued after Feb 1. New price set at 5 cents per pound for butterfat and 86 cents per 100 pounds for milk.
Casper Miller 76 Dies at Charter Oak Iowa
Casper Miller age 76 died at his home in Charter Oak Iowa on December 30 after six months illness. Funeral held January 8. Survived by wife three sons and four daughters including John Emmetsburg Henry south of Graettinger Raymond Terril and daughters Mabel Kathryn Rose and Helen. Miller described as upright and loving husband and father. The Times extends sympathy to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casper Miller
Charter Oak
Iowa
Mr. Miller
Walnut
Grachtinger
Mainz
Germany
United States
Mary Boyers
Graettinger
Walnut Township
Sioux City
John
Emmetsburg
Henry
South
Raymond
Terril
Mabel
Kathryn
Omaha
Rose
Curlew
Helen
Miller
the Times
Floyd Fleming Illness in Washington Admits Possible Operation
Floyd Fleming of Washington DC was ill last week with ulcers of the stomach. It is hoped no operation will be needed and that the ailment can be cured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Fleming
Washington, D. C
Lippert Funeral Follows Long Illness in Estherville
Mrs. John Lippert 71 died January 2 1944 at her daughter’s home in Estherville Iowa after years of illness and a stroke. Funeral held January 5 at home and at German Lutheran church with interment in Oak Hill cemetery. Survivors include three daughters with a son and daughter dying earlier. she and husband John Lippert married 60 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lippert
Ralph Borchers
Estherville
Oak Hill Cemetery
Mr. Lippert
Fred Spies
Carl Spies
John Graettinger
Frank W. Christensen
Gilbert Osher
Michael Haag
Horn
Wilhelmina Lavatt
Minsterappel
Wheinpfalz
Germany
Lippert
United States
Cleveland
Twelve Mile Lake Township
Emmet County
Iowa
Albert
Augusta
Amelia Barteta
Remodeling at Mrs. J. B. Lambe residence takes shape
John Clemmenson, owner, plans interior revamp including oak floors and redecorated walls and ceilings. Exterior will adopt bungalow style with renewed plaster and a new porch, while outside work waits for spring. Gilbaugh and Clemmenson, local contractors, handle the remodeling this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Clemmenson
J. B. Lambe
Gilbaugh and
Clemmenson
Chester Lundgren Commended For Bravery In Action
Chester L Lundgren of the USS Mobile receives a commendation from the commander for bravery under fire and ingenuity in handling a turret casualty. He served on the heavy cruiser Northampton before torpedoing and has seen Pacific action. The Times anticipates his future battle stories.
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Chester Lundgren
Mobile
Chester
A. T. Lundgren
Graettinger
Navy
Sam
Northampton
Uss
Lundgren
Chester L. Tck
US Navy
Sulian Wheeler
Military Funeral Held For Wm. J. Wendt Sunday
Wm. J. Wendt 51 died January 6 1944 at his Graettinger home after a heart ailment. A World War I veteran a military funeral was held at St Paul Lutheran with prayers by Rev Fred Jacobsen and Rev M C Thompson. Pallbearers and a salute with taps marked the grave as veterans attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. J. Wendt
Graettinger
Wendt
Anderson
Prave
M. C. Thompson
Emmetsbure
America
Dr. Pb, Fe, Cappen
Ralph Masters
D. C. Barringer
Stolen Lincoln Zephyr Left in City Lot
A Lincoln Zephyr owned by George Baker of Gilmore City was left opposite the City Mall on New Year’s Eve and later listed as stolen. The 4‑door car bore license 42 6661, initially tied to Hardin County, then transferred to Humboldt County. Officer Albert Jensen reported the vehicle to Sharif B. FL Montgomery. No local machine was taken that night and it is presumed the person sought a path to the best little city in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Baker
Gilmore City
City
Waal
Hardin County
Humboldt County
Albert Jensen
Sharif B. FL Montgomery
Towa
Will Be 91 Years Old Hans Duus Birthday Note
Will be 91 then 94 on January 18. The writer notes Hans Duus, a longtime local figure, remains hearty, bright and active. He can get around as well as two or three years ago, and hundreds of Palo Alto and Emmet county friends join the Times in a hearty happy birthday.
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Hans Duus
Duus
Palo Alto
Emmet County
The
Times
Kenneth Sorenson Recovers After Appendectomy
Kenneth Sorenson was a caller at the Times office during the week. He spent ten days in Emmetsburg hospital undergoing an operation to remove his appendix. He was released December 29 and friends report he is now in good health and looking hearty.
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Kenneth Sorenson
Times Office
Emmetsburg
O. K
Rochester Hospital Visitors From Christensen Family
Mrs. Joseph Thorsness and her son from California have been at Mayo hospital in Rochester this week. The 38 year old son is a patient suffering from a heart ailment. Mrs. Thorsness is a sister of Frank W. Christensen and other Christensen relatives in the area.
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Rochester Hospital
Joseph Thorsness
California
Mayo Hospital
Thorsness
Frank W. Christensen
Christensen
First Lutheran Aid Bake Sale and Coffee Saturday
The First Lutheran Ladies Aid society will host a bake sale at Baumgartner's store Saturday afternoon and evening. All kinds of baked articles will be on sale. Coffee sandwiches and doughnuts will be served. Public is invited.
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First Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society
Baumgartner's
Miller Purchases Chicken Inn at Emmautsburg
H T Miller of south of Gracttinger buys the Chicken Inn at Emmautsburg from Charles Taylor and plans a closing out sale on January 24. He has leased his farm to Jake Zitterich. The Times wishes him success in this new line of business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T
Heinie) Miller
Gracttinger
Emmautsburg
Charles Taylor
Miller
Jake Zitterich
the Times
Mr. Miller
Peter Petersen Dies at 69 in Pasadena
Graettinger residents were shocked to learn on Friday that Peter Petersen, 69, died in a Pasadena hospital after a illness. His body will arrive in Graettinger Saturday morning for funeral services Monday at 1:30 at the residence and 2:00 pm at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Lars Petersen with the U S coast patrol had a brief furlough to attend the Pasadena services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Peter Petersen
Pasadena
California
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Lars Petersen
U. S. Coast Patrol
Death of C C Love at 71 after heart attack
C C Love, about 71, died suddenly Monday forenoon at his farm home near Graettinger from a heart attack. Funeral services were held at the home and Grover church. Survived by wife, three daughters and 18 sons. daughters include Mrs. Starkey, Mrs. Flood, and Mrs. Anderson. Ming Plead of Varina attended, local community remembers him as a fine gentleman.
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Co. C. Love
Enat
Graettinger
the Times
Love
Navy Air Corps Exams Set for Alcona High Thursday
Navy Air Corps examining board to hold mental and preliminary physics tests at Alcona High School Thursday afternoon January 14 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for 17 and 18 year old seniors and graduates to qualify for final Navy Air Corps program ending with eight months college then flight training.
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Navy Air Corps
Navy Air Corps Examining Board
Algona High School
Navy Air Corpanir
Gentora
Jacob Brekke Injured After House Stair Fall
Jacob Brekke, over eighty, fell on cellar stairs at his home and injured his side. He remained mobile but endured considerable pain, narrowly avoiding more serious harm.
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Jacob Brakka
Brekke
Graettinger State Bank Shareholders Meet Today
The Graettinger State bank holds its annual shareholders meeting in progress today. A report of the meeting will be issued next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger State Bank
Graettinger Sets Bond Day For Tuesday
Graettinger residents plan to buy about $18 000 in war bonds in a one day drive Tuesday January 26 at City Hall between 1230 pm and 7 pm The fourth bond drive runs January 18 to February 15 with the same individual quotas as September The same workers will handle the applications and local committee members plan personal visits to Walnut Vernon Lost Island and south Emmet townships to meet targets The January sign up effort follows a successful prior drive and the community is urged to participate
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Graettinger
Iowa
Walnut
Vernon
Lost Island
South Emmet
Leat Island
Palo Alto
Fire destroys tenant house at P J Duus farm near Graettinger
A tenant house on the P. J. Duus farm four miles west of Graettinger burned Thursday night at 10 30. The building and contents were a total loss with no insurance. Occupants Mr and Mrs L B Stover and their 7 year old daughter were away. Neighbors and Graettinger volunteers fought the fire. ten minutes elapsed from alarm to on duty.
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P. J. Duus
Graettinger
L. B. Stover
Duns
Blize
Shiley Buys Frick Residence in Local Deal
Shiley purchased the George Frick residence, home of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Norris, with possession set for February 20. The Shilkeys retired from the farm last spring and report the new dwelling is cozy and well located.
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Shiley
George Frick
C. E. Norris
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W. A. Fife
Graetzinger
N Times
Ration Board
Floyd Fleming Ie
Lambe
Midwest
Alice van Gorden
George Flood
K. D. Warner
University of Town
Daily Iowan
Vas Gorden
First Lutheran Aid
C.C. Love
Jacob Brekke
Graettinger Bond
P.j.duus
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