National And Civilian Defense Setups Formed
A Civilian Defense meeting was held at the Legion Hall to perfect a local organization. Governor Wilson leads Iowa defense, with W. G. Middleton in charge of the county. Julius Shaw heads the local committee. members include Rev. Wm. G. Bohr and Rev. Werner N. Carlsen. The United States is at war and the plan is to be ready for community tasks.
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Legion Hall
George A. Wilson
Iowa
W. G. Middleton
Emmetsburg
Wm. G. Bohr
Julius Shaw
Werner N. Carlsen
American Legion
National Defense Organization
United States Isat
Karl Nielsen
Frans Swanson
Fred Graattinger
R. S. Knutsen
A. B. Cameron
Art Ritzman
Weather recap shows mild spell after cold spell
The ten day period brought conditions comparable to mild April weather with sun breaking through. Snow melted in many areas but remains visible in sheltered spots as the sun warms the region.
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Graattinger
Graettinger Boys and Girls Sweep Lake Center Wins
Graettinger teams defeated Lake Center on the local floor Monday night. The G H S girls won 48 to 25 after a 27-14 halftime lead. The Graettinger boys followed with an 34 to 26 victory, led 10-7 after the first quarter and 24-18 entering the final period.
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Graettinger
Lake Center
May Hold School on Saturdays Plan Considered
Parents of grade and high school students are asked this week about a proposed plan to hold school on Saturdays possibly five or ten times. The school year could end one or two weeks earlier under the plan.
Mrs Harry Lund Undergoes Surgery for Appendicitis
Graettinger residents report Mrs Harry Lund of Graettinger underwent an appendicitis operation Monday at Coleman hospital Estherville. Friends hope for her prompt and full recovery.
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Harry Lund
Graettinger
Coleman Hospital
Estherville
Cemetery Meeting Of Catholic Cemetery Association
The annual meeting of the Catholic Cemetery association will be held at the home of Mrs D J Mc Carty on Saturday January 24. All members are cordially invited.
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Catholic Cemetery Associaton
D. J. McCarty
Christmas Cards From Columbus Prompt Factory Mix-Up
O. D. Edlaworth of Adel received two Christmas greeting cards of identical type and envelope, both postmarked the same day but from different towns Columbus Mississippi and Columbus Wisconsin. Harlan faced guilt over aiding John Schnepel to send fruit cakes to U S service members. He mailed cakes to all named.
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O. D. Edlaworth
Adel
Columbus
Mississippi
Wisconsin
Harlan
Johnchnepel
U. S
Schnepel
Fire destroys poultry and community lends aid
A fire at the Christiansens Denigon property destroyed their poultry. Neighbors gathered next week to help, bringing chickens and providing a lunch after games. Sam Zorn of Montezuma, 74, now knits extensively, producing four bed spreads and many garments for family and others.
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L. H. Christiansen
Denigon
Christiansens
Sam Zorn
Mr. Zorn
Community Club Dinner at Legion Hall Next Thursday
A Community Club dinner will be served at the Legion hall dining room on Thursday January 29 starting at 6 30. Admission is 45 cents with tickets urged to be bought early to help the ladies know how many to expect. After the meal there will be musical numbers and a short program. This is the club’s first regular dinner meeting since organization and every community booster should attend. Attending Aviation School Howard Suss of Graettinger is in California at an aviation school since December 1. The Times wishes him success.
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Legion Hall
Howard Suss
T. J. Suss, Graettinger
California
the Times
Howard
Miss Virginia McDonald Bride Of Nevada Man
Miss Virginia McDonald and Merril Heintz were married in a double ring ceremony at St Patrick's Church Nevada. Rev James D Mahoney officiated with Nuptial Mass. The bride wore white satin with train and long veil and pink rose corsage. Attendants included Mary Heintz maid of honor and Virginia McDonald with coronet headpieces. Best man was Dale Heintz and Francis Heintz attendant. Organist Mrs H E Shaffer led the music. After dismissal a wedding dinner followed at the groom's parents home. The couple will reside in Ames and both hold local employment. The Times extends best wishes.
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Nevada Evening Journal
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Nevada
Virginia McDonald
John McDonald
Grady Singer
Merril Heintz
Lew Heintz
James D. Mahoney
Mary Heintz
Dale Heintz
Francis Heintz
H. E. Shaffer
Marie Hanson
Ames
Heintz
Nevada High School
Ray McKee
Grachtinger High School
Baldus Hatchery
Woodland Dairy
the Times
Mrs Noble Recuperating After Hip Injury at Emmetsburg Hospital
Mrs Noble, wife of W H Noble, is a patient at Emmetsburg Hospital after a fractured hip from a fall. Graettinger friends have visited, and all express hope for her early and complete recovery from the painful injury she sustained.
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Noble
Emmetsburg
W. H. Noble
Emmetsburg Hoapital
Graettinger
Mrs. Noble
Major Kreizenbeck Called To Serve In War Effort
Graettinger moves to replace superintendent Major Frank W Kreizenbeck with acting leaders as he receives orders to report to Ft Benning Georgia for active duty. He served with AEF in France and has led local schools through wartime changes while urging strong community support.
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Graettinger Schoola
Bening
Georgia
Frank W. Kreizenbeck
France
U. S
Kreizenbeck
War Department
Graettinger
Uy Mirae Kerb
Howard J. Girsch
Graettinger High School
Letter From W G Middleton On Defense Set Up
Middleton outlines forming county defense committees asking each community to appoint three members. He seeks patriots ready to work, irrespective of politics, and plans for future wartime duties. An outline of suggested activities from the State Commissions is included for consideration.
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Bohl
Jongen Andersen
Graettinger
Iowa
County Defense Council
Important Red Cross Meeting Saturday Night
The yearly meeting of the local Red Cross chapter at City Hall was poorly attended last Saturday. Absence of chair A H Henningsen leaves a vacancy to be filled, as the group stresses the growing importance of Red Cross work and civilian aid. interested people may join via Margaret Lancaster at C A Jensen store.
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Red Cros
The
American Red Cross
A. H. Henningsen
Red Cross
Graettinger
Margaret Lancaster
C. A. Jensen
Stepson Of Graettinger Man Killed In Crash
Jatin Richard Robinson a private first class in the Marines was killed when his car skid on a washed highway near Camp Elliott San Diego after a Christmas leave An approaching car struck his vehicle A boy in the front seat was uninjured three in the rear were unhurt Robinson was stepson of Liner Petersen of Graettinger and son of Mr and Mrs Peter Patersen of Graettinger California relatives reside there and in California
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Jatin Richard Robinson
Camp Elliott
San Diego
Robinson
Liner Petersen
Peter Patersen
Graettinger
Miner Petersen
California
Three Local Boys Join the Marines from Graettinger
Three Graettinger youths Rolland Luchsinger Don Rasmussen and Clarion Christiansen left Monday to enlist in the Marines. They took physicals in Des Moines Saturday and departed for the San Diego base that afternoon. Christiansen left a few days earlier. the Times wishes them success in the service.
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Rolland Luchsinger
L. R. Luchsinger
Don Rasmusser
Wm. Rasmussen
Graettinger Mrnday
Marines
den Moines
Marine Base
San Diego
California
Clarion Christiansen
A. C. Christiansen
San Mayo
the Times
Fire at Suss Farm Destroys Outbuildings and Appliances
Graettinger fire crews responded Friday morning to Ted Suss farm where a wash house and pump house were on fire. Arriving in four minutes, they confined the blaze to one structure though a washing machine, stove, coal, cobs and a pump jack were destroyed. The cause was an overheated stove.
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Suss Farm
Graettinger Fire Company
Ted Suss Farm
M. E. Mahan Very Ill In Minnesota Home
The Times reports M E Mahan Graet tinger is very ill at his daughter Mrs Fred Jacksons home in Renville Minnesota. News has been scarce since last Saturday and few expect recovery though friends hope for a rally and return to activity.
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M. BE. Mahan
Times
M. E. Mahan
Graettinger
Fred Jackson
Renville
Minnesota
Mr. Mahan
Graettinger Red Cross Drive Nears $800 Goal
Graettinger’s relief fund seeks 800 dollars with 270 raised and 30 remaining to reach the goal. Donations may be left at the barn or bank or added to prior gifts. weather delayed the drive a week but organizers expect full collection this week.
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Graettingar
Red Cross
Graettinger
Graettinger Market Report January 22 1942
Market notes from Graettinger for Thursday January 22 1942 list grain and livestock prices. Corn 4a at 70 cents, corn new at 80 pounds per hundredweight, beans No 2 at 24 cents, eggs trade and straight run at 28 cents, state brand butter at 88 cents, heavy hens 4 to 6 pounds at 14 cents, leg hens 17 cents, heavy hens 6 pounds and over at 16 cents, springs and live stock prices included.
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Graettinger
Renort
Graettinger Picnic At Los Angeles Feb 1
The California Graettinger Town picnic will be held Sunday February 1 at Sycamore Grove Park Los Angeles. The park is reachable by bus or streetcar with the north Figueroa line giving direct access. Mrs J H Gammon asks all relatives and friends of Graettinger residents serving or in defense work to inform them and attend the event. Local readers should write to relatives to ensure attendance.
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California
Thane
A T Lundgren Auction Sale at Graettinger
A T Lundgren will hold an entire closing out sale Monday January 26 starting at 12 80 near Graettinger. Proceeds go to quitting farming as his sons serve in the military. Sale includes 58 head of livestock 44 cattle 13 Chester White hogs one black horse farm machinery household goods hay and silage with many small items. Local auctioneers Groa land Reaves Wech note cattle grade Holsteins in demand.
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A. T. Lundgren
Grachtinger
Lundgren
Graettinger
GM. Graettinger
Wilson Place
Spies Hankey At Farm Bureau Good Will Meet
Mayor Fred Spies Graettinger and Asa Hankey attended a Farm Bureau good will meeting in Emmetsburg with many county residents. About one hundred members gathered to begin a drive for Palo Alto County Farm Bureau membership. Don Trenary from Pocahontas county assists. Martin Simonson chairs the organization committee formed last Thursday.
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Fred Spies
Graettinger
Asa Hankey
Osgood
Farm Bureau
Emmetsburg
Palo Alto County
Don ‘Trenary
Pocahontas County
Martin Simonson
Mrs A Johnson and Mrs Ben Reeves Travel to California
Mrs A Johnson and Mrs Ben Reeves left for California yesterday by auto and plan a lengthy absence. Reeves has a son and daughter and other relatives in Los Angeles.
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California
A. Johnson
Ben Reeves
Reeves
Los Angeles
Ruthven to Open New Gym January 26
Ruthven high school opens its new gym on Monday night January 26 with a boys and girls doubleheader against Ayrshire. The 1000 seat concrete facility features a 6 ft 8 in by 44 ft 8 in court, indirect heated air, full visibility from seats, and planned trophy display cases, with the public invited for the 7 45 PM tip off.
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Ruthven
Ruthven High School
Ayrshire
Palo Alto
Hoya
Thia
Girls Tourney Opens This Week in Emmetsburg
Palo Alto County Girls basketball tournament begins at Emmetsburg High School gym with games next week schedule including Rodman versus Ruthven and Graettinger facing Ayrshire. Consolation and championship set for weekend, admission 26 and 85 cents including tax. Graettinger later defeated by Ayrshire by 10 points.
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Palo Alto County
Emmetsburg
Rodman
Ruthven
Graettinger
Ayrshire
Mallard
Curlew
Et Bend
Cylinder
Emmetsburg High School
Weat Bond
Groettinger
Redman
Emmetsburg Catholic
Quite
Ags
Graettinger J
West Bend
Loval
Scheidt
Annual Meeting of First Lutheran Church Elects Officers
The yearly meeting elected Paul Petun as trustee for three years Jorgen Andersen as secretary William Olson as treasurer Igetoh Brekke as cemetery custodian Sam Sandvig as church custodian Stanford Raleigh head usher Clarence Christiansen Gabrielson and Ray Rose as ushers Bertha Axelton Sunday School superintendent Mrs Wim Rasmussen as vice superintendent Refreshments were served after the meeting Notice lists stores to make one daily delivery after February 1 at 9 oclock and orders by 3 oclock.
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First Lutheran Church
Paul Petun
Jorgen Andersen
Wmn. Olson
Igetoh Brekke
Sam Sandvig
Stanford Raleigh
Clarence Christiansen
Doe Gabrielson
Ray Rose
Bertha Axelton
Wim. Rasmussen
Show Well Attended Free Show By Peterson Sons Dealers
R T Peterson and Sons local implement dealers had a well attended free show Saturday afternoon sponsored by the Peterson brothers and presented by International Harvester Co. The event was educational and entertaining with hundreds of attendees enjoying the program.
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R.T. Peterson & Sons
Messrs. Peterson
International Harvester Co
Food Sale Saturday Aids Defense Bond Drive
The Auxiliary ladies hold a food sale at C A Jensen store Saturday afternoon and evening to raise funds for a defense bond. A cordial invitation is extended to the public. A varied selection of items with a food line will be on sale.
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C. A. Jensen
Ublig
Mrs Patterson Dead in Hmmelsburg Home
Mrs Charlea Patterson aged 82 died at her Hmmelsburg residence. The funeral was held four weeks ago Tuesday with attendance from Mrs A J Johnson of Graettinger. Patterson was an uncle of the late A J Johnson.
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Patterson
Charlea Patterson
Hmmelsburg
A. J. Johnson
Graettinger
Mr. Patterson
Kenneth Johnson Joins the Navy from Pequot MN
Kenneth Johnson son of Mr and Mrs M L Johnson has joined the navy. The family resides in Pequot Minnesota. The Times extends wishes for success and honor in the service.
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Kenneth Johnson
Navy
M. L. Johnson
Pequot
Minnesota
Times
Kenneth
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