Entire Closing-Out Auction At Spies Corner Farm
Local buyer interest follows a January 31 sale by R K Miller eight miles east and one mile north of Spies corner. The auction lists 14 cattle including 6 milch cows, 7 horses, 13 Spotted Poland China hogs, plus extensive machinery, 880 bales oat straw, hay, 990 bushels corn, 700 bushels School Marm oats. Grodland Reeves auctioneers. State Bank of Terril clerk. Heinie Miller reports a large crowd and strong bidding at Monday sale. Graettinger Times promotes sales via Grodland Reeves, bank, and newspaper publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. K. Miller
R. J. Miller
Spies Corner
Mr. Miller
Wm. Thompson
Grodland & Reeves
State Bank of Terril
Wedding of Sgt Noble and Wanda Dallas in Lawton
In a candlelight ceremony at Centenary Methodist Church Lawton Wanda Dallas daughter of Mr and Mrs B F Dallas Lawton formerly of Lawton married Sgt Willis L Noble Fort Sill son of Mr and Mrs W H Noble Estherville Iowa Rev Forrest A Fields read the ceremony in presence of many guests Bride wore powder blue crepe dress with rhinestone trimming carried a white Bible with sweetheart roses The couple will honeymoon in Wichita Falls Texas before a longer trip during Noble’s 15 day furlough They will reside at 918 E avenue Lawton Oklahoma
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda Dallas
B. F. Dallas
Oklahoma City
Lawton
Willis L. Noble
Fort Sill
W. H. Noble
Estherville
Iowa
Centenary Methodist Church
Oklahoma
Forrest A. Fields
Forrest Purds
Jean Gennings
Evelyn Hankins
Miss Gennings
Miss Hawkins
W. H. Davis
Irvin Janckiewicz
Dallas
E. L. Snider
Bel
Lawton High School
Post Ordinance
Noble
Field Artillery Replacement Training Center
80Th Army Ground Forces Band
Mra. Noble
E. Avenue
Okla
Fred Simonsen Dies After Long Illness in Graettinger
Fred Simonsen died at his residence in South Graettinger at 4 30 this morning after a year of ill health. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1 30 at the residence and 2 00 at St Paul Lutheran church. A revenue department field man will visit Graettinger February 21 to aid taxpayers with filing returns, with stops in Emmetsburg February 17 18 and Estherville February 24 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Simonsen
South Gracttinger
Simonsen
St. Paul Lutheran Church
The
Revenue Department
Graettinger
Emmetsburg
Estherville
DeLawyers Buy Deronda Store After Alcan Highway Summer Work
John DeLawyer and his son purchased a general store with building lots fixtures and stock at Deronda Wisconsin. John spent last summer working on the Alcan highway and warns that the road is dangerous with hills and curves already costing lives. Robert DeLawyer son of the family returned from Kiska where he served since February and notes booby traps set by Japanese forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John DeLawyer
Deronda
Wisconsin
Henry DeLawyer
DeLawyer
Alcan
Robert
DeLawyers
Kiska
The
Mountain. Infantry
Ayrshire Woman Injured by Fork as Cow Kicks Pitchfork
Mrs. Jack McBride, of Ayrshire, was struck in the leg by a fork tossed when her husband, working in the barn, was struck by a kicking cow. The injury, initially not serious, led to infection and is described as quite serious but potentially curable with treatment. Family and friends extend sympathies and hope for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack McBride
Ayrshire
Mr. McBride
Graettinger
Graettinger Telephone Co Clears Mortgage Debt
The Graettinger Telephone Co repaid all debt after borrowing to rebuild the west Lines following grounded electricity and a damaging sleet storm. Manager H. Fink paid off 1800 during 194% and 1400 at year end, leaving no indebtedness. Shareholders are praised for the strong showing and service maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger Telephone Co
H. & Fink
Fink
Back the attack and the fourth War Loan Bond urge
Mrs Frank Johnson has been very ill for several months and is quite unwell this week. Local friends hope for her early recovery while urging support for the extra fourth War Loan Bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Johnson
Auto licenses January 81 deadline for no penalty
Time is short now. Extravagant spending at home leads to costly casualties. Buy extra war bonds today to back the attack and keep casualties to a minimum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auto Hcensen
John Drew 68 Dies After Stroke in Palo Alto County
John Henry Drew of Graettinger died January 22 1944 at Mrs Clancy Andersons home after a stroke of paralysis in frail health. Funeral held Tuesday with services at 1 30 and 2 at First Lutheran Church Emmetsburg Evergreen Cemetery. Survived by wife two sons Rufus and Vincent two daughters Sylvia Edith and Lillian stepdaughter Lillian Schmidt stepson Clyde Major twelve grandchildren five step grandchildren and numerous siblings. The Times offers sympathy to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Drew
Graettinger
Clancy Anderson
Drew
First Lutheran Church
Julius F. Masted
East Palo Alto
Emmetsburg
Evergreen Cemetery
Martin
John Henry Drew
New York State
Henry
Sarah Drew
Palo Alto County
Mr. Drew
Mary Galbraith
Myrtle Major
Sylvia
Gracttinger
Depew
Whit
Edith Landsteiner
Fairmont
Minn
Lillian Vetteler
Fenton
Lillian Schmidt
Chicago
Clyde Major
Grachtinger
Mra. Drew
Milwaukee buys bonds in Fourth War Loan drive
Milwaukee Road to invest 20 million dollars in Government securities as part of its statewide fourth war loan plan. Each county in its 12 operating states receives a share, with Palo Alto County allocated 3.28 million to be distributed among 66 counties. Trustee H A Seandrett asks federal court for authority, citing wartime support and railroad benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto County
Milwaukee Road
H. A. Seandrett
Federal Court
Chicago
United States
Balance on Graettinger Light bond falls to $91,000
Correction notes that the Graettinger Municipal Light plant reduced its bond issue from $95,000 to a remaining balance of $91,000 after payments. It adds that earnings funded substantial improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger Municipal
Funeral notice misnaming pallbearer Thompson corrected
A printed obituary notice incorrectly named pallbearer A. P. Thompson. The correct pallbearer is A. H. Thompson. the funeral service details remain unchanged in the published notice.
Edward Kane Dies at 32 in Los Angeles
Mrs. V. V. Pringle and family report the death of Erl Kane in California at about age 42. A printer by trade, he worked in Chicago for years and later came to Emmetsburg six years ago for a funeral. The exact cause is not known but heart ailment is suspected. Mrs. Pringle and her friends share in the sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. Pringle
Miss Kathryn McCarty Transferred to Los Angeles
Miss Kathryn McCarty left Knox ville Tennessee Friday evening for Los Angeles in government service. She stopped in Des Moines en route to the west and had been home recuperating since last November after on duty injuries from a log chain struck her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn McCarty
Los Angeles
Knoxville
Tennessee
Des Moines
McCarty
Milking Strain Delivery Mired in Seven Inches of Mud
January 26 report from Wallingford notes Hilmer Larson returning from Webb with a Milking Shortyorn yearling. His truck became deeply stuck in seven inches of mud in the farmyard during delivery. Also reported a boy named Bobby Masters undergoing tonsil removal at Iowa University hospital and eye treatment after an ambulance trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilmer Larson
Wallingford
Times Office
Tuen- Jay
Webb
Bobby
Albert Masters
Iowa University Hospital
Obituary for 84 year old man in Emmetsburg area
Mr. Carroll aged 84 died from heart failure Monday evening while walking from the business district to the residence of high non Orville. He is survived by his wife and ten children. The funeral was held at Manson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll
Emmetsburg
High Non Orville
Manson
Oddson Buys Conway Residence in Grachtinger Area
Laurie Oddson purchases Mrs J P Conway residence in the east part of Grachtinger. She plans retirement from farming. The home is described as a very nice, well located and modern dwelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conway
Laurie Oddson
J. P. Conway
Grachtinger
Oddson
Des Moines Trip Members Headed to Defense Plant
Employed group including Jamea Duhn Carl Bonstead Denni Petersen and the Misses Alvina Duys and Pearl Knudtson traveled to Des Moines Monday. The two girls remained in Des Moines and will work in a defense plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Jamea
Mourna Death Of Father Mrs Otto Rick Eastherville
Mrs Otto Rick of Eastherville mourns her father who died in Perham Minnesota. Mr and Mrs Rick and Mr and Mrs Gordon Rick and Richard of Graettinger attended the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Rick
Eastherville
Perham
Minnesota
Rick
Gordon Rick
Richard
Graettinger
Dows Cafe Fire Claims Customer Tragedy
A cafe fire in Dows destroyed the Sanders cafe in the early hours of January 19. Hazel Sanders Jetmumil, 30, died from smoke suffocation in an upstairs room while Eldon Sanders and wife slept in the rear living quarters. The blaze began around 2:00 am. rescuers and a doctor alerted the couple who were unaware of the danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanders
Dows
Eldon Sanders
Hazel Sanders Jetmumil
Shorpitizoult
Ding Sebhee
Wee Jetmund
The
Sechees
Hawaii
Rock Island Railroad
Our Weather Report Announces Mild Winter Stretch
A sequence of mild winter days continues with clouds and damp pavements turning to bright sun and rising temperatures. The week brings springlike conditions and a heavy rain this morning, with temperatures around 30 above, giving a buoyant, uncertain forecast.
Beatrice Johnson Plans New Beauty Shop in Clemmenson Home
Mrs Beatrice Johnson, former manager at Modern Beauty Shop Emmetsburg, will open a new beauty shop next Wednesday in the John Clemmenson residence, previously the Mrs J L Lambe home, with all new equipment. Dr J T Ryan Emmetsburg eye specialist will shortly attempt Navy commission after physical. Mr and Mrs Ed Hall of Emmetsburg visit Graettinger with daughter Mrs Erickson, 83, recuperating after Rochester trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Johnson
John Clemmenson
Navy
J. T. Ryan
Emmetsburg
Ed Hall
Emmatsburg
Bar Erickson and
Graettinger
Mrs. Erickson
Hall
Rochester
Graettinger Teams Fall in County Tournament Opener
The Graettinger boys were defeated by Ruthven and the Graettinger girls fell to Ayrshire in the first round of the county tournament at Emmetsburg yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Graettinger Boys
Ruthven
Graettinger Girls
Ayrshire
Emmetsburg
Will Move To Everly Farm Near Graettingsr
Mr and Mrs Roy Splinter relocate from east of Graettingsr to a rented farm near Everly and expect to move in a few weeks. The couple plans to settle on the new property in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everly
Roy Splinter
East of Graettingsr
Graettinger Leads Fourth War Bond Drive Over Top
Graettinger tops the Fourth War Bond drive with a tabulated total over 18000 dollars on Graettinger Bond day Tuesday. The community shows strong cooperation with more callers than last September and cash sales exceed pledges by about 98 percent to 2 percent. Bond purchases continue with all sales through February 15 credited to the buyer’s community or township. The bond committee thanks Graettinger residents through the Times for their full appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Grachtinger
Times
Treasury seeks industry support for wartime ads
In a December 30, 1943 letter Secretary Morgenthau urges newspaper publishers to mobilize advertising sponsorship from local businesses to back the Fourth War Loan drive. He stresses the campaign depends on effective newspaper promotion to reach more citizens and raise funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Treasury
Washington
HW. Morgenthau, Jr
Bond Drive Boosts Graettinger and Walnut Support
The community unites to fund war bonds as Graettinger Walnut and Ringsted report strong showings. Walnut chairman Alfred McCombs thanks residents while Graettinger posts a 12:30 sign-up opening and five siren blasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olena Jacobson
Jorgen Andersen
J. J. Sullivan
Adolph Spies
Max Baumgartner
Quinten Jensen
Francis McCarty
Frank W. Christensen
W. L. O'Connor
H. A. Elsenbast
Graettinger
Walnut Township
Alfred McCombs
Walnut
Graettinger Teams Fall to Lake Center in Twin Games
Graettinger’s boys and girls basketball squads hosted Lake Center at the Graettinger gym Saturday night. The Graettinger boys lost 20 to 16 while the girls fell 80 to 10. A strong crowd attended as the Lake Center girls held the edge in their contest. Graettinger’s player names were listed in last week’s Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Lake Center
Graettinger Gym
Alcova Woman Sends Winter Greetings From Wyoming
From Alcova Wyoming in remitting for the Times Mrs Peter Fisher of Alcova Wyoming writes We are having real winter here since Christmas About two feet of snow has fallen Best wishes to yourself and family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
Peter Fisher
Alcova
Wyoming
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Heinie Miller
Graettinger State Bank
Graettinger Times
Sgt. Noble
Milwaukee
Peter Petersen
A. P. Thompson
A. H. Thompson
America
James J. Hill
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Mississippi
Hill's Stone Bridge
Europe
Curie
Pasteur
Nobel
Galen
Mendeleei
Edward Kane
Palos Alto
Alcova, Wyoming
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