Torrid June Heat Wave Takes Big Toll In Iowa
Iowa endures tenth day of heat as low pressure systems block relief. Heat records fall with dozens of deaths reported across the state. Agricultural losses minimal so far but livestock and crops suffer, while farmers work fields at night and people seek cooler spots by beaches and rivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Dakotas
Eugene McCarty
Graettinger
McCarty
Emmetsburg
Toray
Des Moines
Bials
Tve
P. J. Duus
West of Graettinger
Duna
Emseteburg
Lost Island
Estherville
Rock Island
Closing Hours For This Week On Fourth Of July
Graettingay business places will open Friday evening July 3 until all patrons are accommodated and again on Saturday forenoon July 4 until 10 am. The Fourth of July brings changes in open hours for local shops to serve shoppers in the community.
Mrs. Fredericksen Died Suddenly in Estherville Area
Local notice records the sudden death of Mrs. Fredericksen, wife of Dr. Keen of Estherville. Details are fragmentary with locations mentioning Gardaton Hathervills and Abe H. Fink residence as recently cited points. The report notes the death occurred Sunday evening following illness stated Monday morning.
Graettinger Market Report July 2 1981 Eggs Prices
Graettinger market report for Thursday July 2 1981 lists various egg grades and prices including No 2 eggs and old roosters with notes on light hens spring hens and leghorn spring stock in terse commodity terms. The text records market activity and price points for poultry items typical of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Letah
C.e
Esee
Onsh P
Leghorn Springs
Ramblers Lose to Gold Diggers in Hot Battle
The Irish Ramblers fell 4 to 3 to the Gold Diggers at the High School park in a thrilling game. Graettinger pitcher Allen held Emmetsburg scoreless until the sixth as Emmetsburg added two late runs. Graettinger scored twice early, Emmetsburg replied in the third and Graettinger added two in the fourth. Emmetsburg threatened in the seventh but Allen’s defense preserved the lead. Batteries: Emmetsburg Cretzmeyer Willingham Graettinger Allen Craven. The two teams meet again in Emmetsburg next Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golks
Allen
Graettinger
Emmetsburg
Cretzmeyer
Willingham
Craven
Father Kelly Observed 42nd Anniversary
Father Kelly observed the 42nd anniversary of his ordination as a priest on June 24. Attending were Rev. A. E. Zimmer man, D. I., Sioux City. Rev. R. T. Oaken, Royal. Rev. C. P. Conway, Hawarden. Rev. V. LeBlond, Spirit Lake. Rev. P. Guerin, Onawa. Rev. L. J. Savage, Estherville. Rev. Mr. Dacker, seminarian, St. Paul. Rev. Mr. Detholf, seminarian, St. Paul. Rev. Mr. Daily, seminarian, St. Paul. He has led Graethinger parish with brief interludes. two years ago a banquet and $2,000 purse were given for his fortieth anniversary. The Times extends congratulations and wishes health and strength for years to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fathers Kelly
A. E. Zimmerman
D. 1
Sioux City
R. T. Oaken
Royal
C. P. Conway
Hawarden
V. LeBlond
Spirit Lake
P. Guerin
Onawa
L. J. Savage
Estherville
Dacker
St. Paul
Detholf
Daily
Father Kelly
Pather Kelly
Northwest
Iowa
Father Keily
Did You Buy 9e Binder Twine
Farmers Grain Co advertises binder twine at 9 cents per pound urging farmers to order now. The Times notes warnings to secure supply this year as prices are lower than a year ago and twine demand is expected to rise.
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Times
Pari
Farmers Grain Co
Emmet Farmer Victim of Heat Wave
A Hatherville area farmer Gregory died of sun stroke on Monday after sending his son for water. The boy found him unresponsive. neighbors report the town has endured over a hundred heat related deaths during the current heat wave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet Farmer
Gregory
Hatherville
Brookhart Attacks Congress and Railroads in Emmetsburg Speech
Senator Brookhart lambasted Congress, railroads, and Wall Street before about 5,000 in Emmetsburg, tying the 1920 address to his ouster from the Republican Party and Senate. He blamed a low mood for wealth disparity, criticized the farm board and surplus handling, praised Hoover and Barnes, and urged government action to finance farm surpluses and protect farmers.
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Town
Brookhart
Congress
Wall Street
Emmetsburg
Republican Party
Senate
Canada
Farm Board
Hoover
Barnes
Wallstreat
Board of Trade
Barney Hassel to Fight July Fourth Bout at Arnolds Park
Barney Hassel, of Graattingey, trains hotly for a July Fourth clash at Arnolds Park against Clay County’s Rubel with Rachel of Spencer as the opponent. Hassel’s recent four round decision and large local following set the stage for a decisive finish under the lights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Hassel
Graattingey
Iaya
Leone
Charles
Rachel
Spencer
Arnolds Paix
Barney
Forshim
Clay County
Arnolds Park
Thia
Thefana
Battling
Rubel
Coro Ia
Grayttinger
July Fourth Pic nic Celebrations in Graettinger and South Walnut
July Fourth events planned by First Lutheran church Graettinger on church grounds feature a noon chicken dinner of creamed chicken meat loaf mashed potatoes carrots peas pickles rolls pie and coffee. Afternoon program includes Sunday school children a kitten ball game races and other sports with large expected attendance. A Danish Lutheran celebration at South Walnut church offers a similar noon chicken dinner a patriotic address by Rev. Pauleen of Chicago and a singing program with games for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Lutheran Church of
South Walnut
South Walnut Church
Pauleen
Chicago
Waldorf Meets High Standards For Teacher Certification
Professor J L Rendahl dean of the Junior College reports after a conference with Minnesota State Department of Education officials that with minor revisions Waldorf College's teacher training curriculum meets state standards for the standard state certificate. Waldorf graduates already hold Iowa state certificates and will soon be eligible to teach in Minnesota city schools as well as Iowa. Minnesota ranks high in certification standards, reflecting well on Waldorf College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Rendahl
State Department of Education of
Minnesota
Waldorf College
Minnesota State Department
Waldorf
Iowa
Swea City Veteran Livestock Buyer Fights Financial Woes
Swea City's veteran buyer W O Nelson faces cash flow trouble as Estherville bank seizes proceeds from recent shipments to cover his account. Shippers in town hold checks under 500 dollars while Nelson pledges to settle with cooperation, acknowledging stock buying risks and market volatility. The community expresses sympathy and respect for his past influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Nelson
Swea
Town Trust and Savings Bank
Estherville
Nelson
Morgover
Square Deating
Times
Bighonor
Swea City Herald
Rain Cooling Heat Wave Ends This Afternoon
Rain fell this afternoon as the sky remained overcast and temperatures cooled. The heat wave broke under steady showers, bringing relief to residents after an intense spell of hot weather.
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Nise
Sparkler Ignites Spencer Blaze Destroys Business District
A ten cent sparkler started a $2 million fire at Spencer Saturday afternoon, destroying about four blocks of the business district. Fire departments from Emmetsburg Estherville Spirit Lake Sac City Sheldon and Everly aided as dynamite was used to check the blaze after emergency calls. The Nordwestern Bell Telephone Co dry goods store and many offices suffered heavy losses while nearly 60 businesses were put out of commission. An 18 year old employee’s burns and substantial cash and charge account losses were reported as crowds of up to 20 000 watched the ruins Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spancer
Bjornstad
Emmetsburg
Estherville
Spirit Lake
Sac City
Sheldon
Everly
Des Moines
Spencer
Northwestern Bell Telephone Co
Graettinger
C. L. Rubenstein
Fort Dodge Messenger
Iowa
Severy
Minnesota
Milan
Spencer Blaze Destroys Bank Records and Burns Coal
Fire scorched the Clay county bank vault where records of Cornwall & Cornwall were saved only to the safe. The Bell Telephone Co. suffered $250000 in losses while $96000 of coal burned. Nine fire companies fought the blaze from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Twenty thousand visitors viewed the ruins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay County Bank
Bell Telephone Co
Spencer
Cornwall & Cornwall
Spencer Sunday
Graettinger Stores Ready For Fourth Of July shoppers
Graettinger business places offer large stocks clothing and fruit plus other warm weather items. Stores open Friday night and Fourth of July morning to 10 am to serve patrons with special prices advertised in this week’s Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
the Times
Rally Day for Palo Alto 4-H Girls at Emmetsburg High
Over 125 4-H club girls and parents attended the rally day program of Palo Alto county clothing clubs in Emmetsburg High School gym Friday June 2. The day featured a music memory contest with Highland township first, West Bend second, and Freedom third, plus club musical numbers and a pageant on The History of Woman's Dress. Louise Dawson was elected president with Mildred Shafar vice president Leila Frieden secretary and treasurer and Ernestine Bradigan historian. A covered dish picnic at Soper Park followed a brief games session. Marian Sullivan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Sullivan, left for Rochester Minnesota to train as a nurse at St. Mary's Hospital.
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Palo Alto County
Emmeteburg
Ames
Highland Township
West Bend
Freedom
Florence Forbes
Louise Dawson
Mildred Shafar
Leila [Frieden
Ernestine Bradigan
Soper Park
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Paat
Mrs. Fredericksen
Raattn
Ramblers
Gold Diggers
Gruettinger Parish
Carol
Swea City
Heart of Business
Con
Mali
Legion Maires
Spencer Blaze
Marian Sullivan
Wa Hy Sullivan
Grachtinger
Rochestar
St. Mary's Hospital
Misa Sullivan
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