Fredericksen Opens Des Moines Desk in Iowa Assembly
Emmetsburg farmer Fredericksen begins term as Palo Alto County representative in the Iowa House. He draws assignment on seven committees, hosts a local pupil visit, and backs a dredging bill for Five Island Lake while noting interest in a new school code and possible income tax changes.
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Hmmetsburg
Frederickson
Emmetsburg
Des Moines
Randolphile
Gad Ie
Leo
neRoy Powers
Walnut No. 6
Osgoods
Ella Mae Bruck
Ruthven
Blue
TeRoy
TeRey
Five Island Lake
Slippery Town Walks Cited In Accident Insurance Note
The warning states slippery sidewalks risk injuries and notes town liability questions. It urges owners to keep walks clear per town laws, to avoid public expense and potential court issues, and to prevent accidents.
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Mable
Subscription rates for regional and distant mailings
The notice details subscription pricing by region with S200 per year for Valu Alle and Baimet counties and $2.50 elsewhere. It notes a new rate of $2.00 per year for distant sales and $2.00 local rate, and that service subscriptions accepted at $1.00 per year until February 10.
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Valu Alle
Baimet Coumies
Slipgit Chinesh
Palo Alto
Timinet
Shaver Mfg Shipments Include 36 Tank Heaters
The Shaver Manufacturing Company shipped four dozen tank heaters to Algona, Wesley, Maple Grove and nearby points on Tuesday. Additional units are on hand for several dozen more, hindered only by sheet metal supply. The firm also produces a loader attachment for tractors, with orders coming in for early spring delivery.
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Shaver Mfg. Co
Algona
Wesley
Maple Grove
March of Dimes Drives Support for Infantile Paralysis Fight
The message urges continued support for the March of Dimes to combat infantile paralysis. Despite wartime strain, contributions are needed to fund research and aid victims, encouraging public participation in the lifesaving campaign.
Ruthven sale to offer 40 Black Poland China pigs
Auction near Ruthven by Frank Weir and partners will feature 40 Black Poland China boars and sows bred for March and April. March gilts over 400 lbs noted. entries include PEDIGREES. Sale starts 1 p.m. Saturday with Duncan Goodchild and Buford Henry as auctioneers. Ruthven State Bank clerks. Displays in this week's Times.
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Borg
K. J. Burg
Ruthven
Poland
Duncan
Prec Goodchild
Buford Henry
Ruthven Stati Bank
Township leaders plan yearlong meetings in Palo Alto county
W H W Stacy of State College sociologist attended a January 1 meeting in the Farm Bureau office with reps from Lost Island Walnut Vernon Emmetsburg Freedom and West Bend townships. They outlined monthly topics for 1945 including agriculture veterans education health and youth programs and planned entertainment through committees. The Program Service of Iowa Station College offers materials and discussions for township leaders.
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W. H W. Stacy
Town State College
Palo Alto
Farm Bureau
Lost Island
Walnut
Vernon
Emmetsburg
Freedom
West Bend
Iowa Station College
January Thaw Warms Grundy County Roads
A 1945 January thaw on January 23 brought bright sun and a rapid melt reducing snow and ice. Grundy County records note Reinbeck Marshall Henry Willett’s squad car as a heavily used vehicle, registered 17 times and still delivering reliable service.
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Grundy County
Reinbeck
Henry Willett
Annual Meeting Of Farmers Creamery Jan 31
Farmers Creamery Co of Grachtinger stages its annual meeting January 31 at Legion Hall starting 10 50 a m Officers will be elected and a general business session held followed by talks of interest to dairy farmers A free lunch will be served and all creamery patrons are invited to attend
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Barners Creamery Co
Grachtinger
Wil
Legion Tall
Lie Creamery
Legion Hall
Postwar jobs hinge on petroleum industry leadership
A wartime speech by William R. Boyd urges priority for oil sector in postwar planning. He envisions returning veterans finding work at service stations, trucking, and refinery operations, tying national life to energy industry stability and American prosperity. He calls for oil bosses to guarantee jobs and housing for veterans.
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Anul
William R. Boyd
Petroleum Industry War Counan
Christmas Seal Sale Totals Reported by Local Chair
Miss Helen Helgeson reports a very successful Christmas seal sale. The year’s total was 128.40 dollars, compared with 219.89 dollars last year, reflecting strong local support and continued fundraising momentum.
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Helen Helgeson
Spraineed Ankle Report From City Sidewalk
Ray O'Niell slipped on a sidewalk near the J A Zming home last weening and sustained a sprained ankle. He is off duty at the Wal' apocery at present.
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Ray O'Niell
J. A. Zming
Ankig
Wal’ Apocery
Growth Removed From Knee At Sioux City Op
Mas Charles Spies of Mannedburg underwent a surgical operation at Sioux City a few days ago. A growth was removed from his knee and Graettinger friends wish him an early and complete recovery.
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Charles Spies
Sioux City
Sheet
Im Fay
Graettinger
Trish Eyes Are Smiling Show At Hawkeye Theatre
Hawkeye Theatre presents Trish Eyes Are Smiling as a feature Friday and Saturday January 26 and 27. Readily advertised for local patrons, the event promises a light entertainment choice with showings across Ovo nights.
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Trish
Hawkeye Theatre
Sinshine
Hospital Patient A H Cameron Under Medical Care
Mrs A H Cameron remains at Emmetsburg Hospital for medical treatment. She is reported to be suffering from a heart ailment and is described as being under medical care.
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Emmetsburg Hospital
A. H. Cameron
Mimmetsboro
Jase ‘Phurs
West Miss Telzegen Visits Idaho Sister
Miss Helen Telzegen left Saturday evening for Idaho to visit her sister and plan stops at other west coast points. She will be away about a month. Barney Bunkers has served 43 years as Plymouth county justice of the peace. He has handled about 2,000 cases, none marriages, and was re elected last fall. Clarence Hoag of Wear Union found a fox frozen to death after becoming trapped between tree limbs while attempting to jump for a bird.
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Helen Telzegen
Idaho
West Coast
Barney Bunkers
Regen
Bunkers
Plymouth County
Hiis
Clarence Hoag
Wear Union
Francis Lambe Marguerite Jones Wed In Chicago
Francis Lambe of Chicago married Marguerite Jones of Chicago at St Wilary's Catholic Church in Chicago. The ceremony included wedding attire details and a reception for 40 at Oak Park Arms. The couple planned a honeymoon in New Orleans with Lambe noted as well known in Graet teer area.
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Francis Lambe
Chicago
Frank Lambe
Marian Schindel
Ray Wernerskirch
Alga
Oak Park Arms
New Orleans
Graetteer Ak
St. Momas College
St. Paul
Emeries
Deb
the Times
Brey O Brien My Joseph Brey Mrs Elizabeth OBrien Married
Joseph Brey of Spencer Iowa and Elizabeth O’Brien of Ceylon Minnesota were united in marriage in Spencer early January. The couple will reside in Ceylon where Mrs Brey runs the Ceylon hotel. Friends of the bride extend congratulations.
Twins Born at Holy Family Hospital Estherville
A boy and a girl were born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Valen at Holy Family hospital in Estherville on January 22, 1945. The boy weighed 7 pounds 4 ounces and the girl 6 pounds 15 ounces. The mother is former Miss Berthy Olson of Graettinger. The Times extends hearty congratulations.
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Henry Valen
Holy Family Hospital
Estherville
Berthy Olson
Graettinger
Town Urges Shoveling Sidewalks After Snowfalls
Town officials urge property owners and renters to shovel sidewalks after every snow event. The program requires cooperation from all residents to keep walkways clear and safe.
Alberta visitor Ernest Hall at Times office
Ernest Hall of Alberta Canada visited the Times office today to see his daughter Mrs Jens Kirkegaard and family after 46 years away. He spoke of the Hall family wartime service, farming in Alberta, and Canadian wheat prices, noting meat plenty and past hardships in the prairie region.
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Ernest Hall
Alberti
Times
Jens Kirkegaard
Hall
Hurl Hall
Anasinis
Mason Tch
Alberta
St. Paul
Halls
Hie
Europe
Iso
Canadian Air Corps
Jefferson
Iowa
Hennie Reeves
Guthrie Center Area
Ben F. Reeves
Vow
Matherville
Canada
United States
Coe
Anuch
Camara
Local girls basketball team shows resilience in hard-fought win
The GHS girls, led by high school anchor Miss Hepmke, pulled a dramatic win over Lake Center and then beat Ciilett Grove. Coach and players earn praise for a close but decisive victory while improving shooting from recent slumps.
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Imes
Hepmke
GHS
Lake Center
Ciilett Grove
Tnnes
County Treasurer Reminds License Buyers Deadline
George W. Doerr warns that January 31 is the final day to purchase car, truck and trailer licenses before penalties attach. Starting February 1, a penalty of 1 percent per month applies, with a minimum of $1.00 per month.
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George W. Doerr
Income Tax Books For Farm Records Sale
The Times offers income tax books useful for farm records and valuable at year end 1946. Price listed as $360.
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the Times
Girls Won Boys Lost In Friday Evening Games
Graettinger High split a double header with Gillett Grove with the GHS girls winning easily 38 to 0. Dean Murray led with points while Iva Murray Joyce Wilsh and Kathryn McDonald added two each. Gillett Grove edged the GHS boys 44 to 40 in a tight finish. The GHS girls advance to Emmetsburg County Tourney. boys drawn vs West Bend next weekend.
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Graettinger
Hgih
Gillett Grove
GNS
Dean Murray
Iva Murray
Joyce Wilsh
Kathryn McDonald
Hail Dime
GHS
Gileth Cirove
GHS Pirates
Gillett Grove Boys
Eider
Lncal Boys
Oon
Gillett
Grove
Emmetsburg
Grauttinger
Emmetsburo
GHS Hoya
West Bend
Sane
Unclear sports schedule fragment for county sectional event
Fragmentary text shows scattered references to county and sectional events, girls’ sectionals, dates like 8 10 and 28, and names or places partially unreadable. no coherent game, team, score, or official items present. The readable items suggest a local girls sectionals schedule with incomplete details.
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Mary's
Rutiven
Death of Art Edwards Shocks Local Family in Wilmar
The obituary notes Art Edwards died in Wilmar Minnesota the first of the week. His nephew Mr Alvers mourns the loss and funeral was held Wednesday. Alvers mother from Dickinson is ill and Mr Alvers stayed with her a few days. Me as survived by four children. Local friends extend sympathy and wish for his mother’s recovery.
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Deatie
Alvers
Liutdings
Art Edwards
Vavay
Wilmar
Minnesota
Mr. Alvers
Dickens
Minards
Alero
Boxing Show Highlights Johnson Victory At Spencer Pavilion
A boxing and athletic program sponsored by Dutt Uishan, formerly of Graettinger, took place at the Spencer sales pavilion on Monday night. The main attraction featured Jack Johnson in a performance that concluded with his victory. Ralph Patton, a noted wrestler, also appeared on the bill. Local crowds cheered as Ping, a famed heavyweight contender, drew attention for his weight and past battles with Phil Deadwood, a former Graettinger-era figure and West Iowa contender.
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Dutt Uishan
Graettinger
Spencer Sales Pavilion
Jack Johnson
Perse
Johnson
Ralph Patton
Ravi
Phil Deadwood
South Dakota
Graettinger Mhaness
Heavyweiht
Cham Plesehip Af
New Subborders and Cafe Change in George Building
The Times notes new subscribers in the Sixth District and reports Jake Andresen and wife of Sibley purchasing the O'Brien Cafe in the George building. They will run a general cafe business after interior changes and a period of closure when the O'Briens owned the hotel at Ceylon.
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Jake Andresen
Sibley
O'Brien Cafe
George Building
O’briens
Ceylon
the Times
Hospital notice for Donald and Ralph Robinson
Donald Robinson son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Robinson is a patient in a Sioux City hospital after an appendicitis operation. Ralph Robinson, in the U S army in Europe, is also in a hospital in Paris France undergoing treatment.
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Donald Robinson
Ralph Robinson
Sioux City
U. S. Army
Europe
Paris
France
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