J B Enes 68 Dies at Pequot Lakes Minnesota
J B Enes 68 died at Pequot Lakes Minnesota after a period of ill health. Born June 23 1894 at Grand Mound Iowa he moved with his family to Holstein and Graettinger before settling in Pequot Lakes. He married Clara Saxvold April 1 1902 and left a wife five children a grandson two brothers and four sisters as survivors. The Times offers sympathy to the Enes family and relatives.
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J. J. Mines
Pequot Lakes
Minnesota
Our Saview
Rev. Hess
Mies
Graettinger
H. H. Sandvik
Enes
Kim
Jacobe B. Macs
Grand Mound
Clinton County
Iowa
Holstein
Idy County
Clara Saxvold
Ben
Ernest
Arthur
Tstalene
Clarence
Gracttinger
Bertha Monsen
Oleesnes
Anna Hoff
Glendale
California
the Times
Aindvik
Sugar Rationing Continues In Graettinger This Summer
Sugar rationing will be continued in Graettinger for several weeks and likely through the summer. The schedule lists Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1:00 to 10:00 p.m. Any changes will be announced in the Times.
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Eee
Uoning Daxs
Graettinger
Palo Alto County War Time Notices and Ration Updates
A collection of local directives and warnings from Palo Alto County including weed cutting dates from July 10 to 18, renewal of A books due by July 26, driving limits of 90 miles per month per car, fuel oil ration updates, call for 4000 plus volunteers to verify and issue A books, tire maintenance and recap guidance, B and C book holders urged to apply for new A ration, and display of the new Federal windshield stamps required since July 1.
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Palo Alto
Provesa
War Bonds and Payroll Savings Plan Urged by Treasury
The U S Treasury urges American workers to fund postwar justice for Tojo and Japanese war criminals by increasing payroll savings. Calculate monthly family costs and income, then allocate extra funds to war bonds with a suggested 10 percent starting point. Encourage every penny to support the war effort.
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Tokio
Tojo
U.S. Treasury Department
Death notice for C Droegimeller in Emmetsburg region
C Droegimeller died last evening at Emmetsburg hospital on July 7 1943 at 845. Remains were taken to Martin Funeral Home Graettinger for burial prep and a funeral is planned Friday from Martin Funeral Home. Interment in Graettinger city cemetery. Born September 25 1855 in Germany he was nearing his 88th birthday. He lived at the county home for a decade and was known as a quiet unassuming man with many friends and no enemies. He had lost an arm earlier in life but remained active and skilled at his work.
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Chris Droegimeller
Emmetsburg
Martin Funeral Home
Graetinger
Graettinger City
Germany
Bath
Emmetsturg
Graettinger
Tases
Hfe
Change at Ruthven selects new Ruthven Route Two carrier
Donald Richardson of Dougherty Iowa becomes Ruthven Route Two mail carrier on July 1 succeeding John Conway who moves to Dougherty Conway is son of Mrs L Conway of east of Graechtin Connie Lehigh Richardson formerly Gruettinger and now West Bend parents reside there Richardson and wife have a three year old daughter and have leased Lawrence Anderson residence in Ruthven
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Donald Richardson
Dougherty
Iowa
Ruthven
John Conway
Richardson
Conway
L. Conway
East of Graechtin
Connie Lehigh
Gruettinger
West Bend
Lawrence Anderson
Fourth of July crowds at South Walnut and Emmetsburg
A large afternoon and evening crowd gathered for the South Walnut Fourth of July picnic and the Emmetsburg celebration. Governor Hickenlooper delivered the feature address in Emmetsburg to an estimated ten thousand listeners.
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South Walnut
Emmetsburg
B. B. Hickentooper
Hickenlooper
Comforter No 84 War Letter From Camp Elliott California
A Waterloo boy wrote Ringsted residents thanking them for making Comforter No 84 during wartime. The note expresses gratitude to the ladies for their effort and dedication at Camp Elliott in California.
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Ringsted, Town
War Cuty
Camp Elliott
California
Waterloo
John Aylward Dies at Brainerd After Emmetsburg Ties
John Aylward formerly of Emmetsburg died at his Brainerd Minnesota home. He was a brother of Martin and Rich Aylward, both well known in Graettinger. The report notes his ties to Graettinger and his relatives.
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John Aylward
Emmetsburg
Brainerd
Minnesota
Martin and
Rich Aylward
Graettinger
Mrs. J Sullivan Called Northward by Illness in Family
Mrs J J Sullivan was summoned to Emimetsburg Tuesday evening due to the serious illness of her mother Mrs John Galleger.
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John Galleger
J. J. Sullivan
Emimetsburg
Graettinger State Deposits Passes Seven Hundred Thousand
The Graettinger State bank shows deposits exceeding $700,000 in the June 1940 statement. The Times congratulates bank officials, employees, and customers on the strong financial showing amid wartime investments.
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Graettinger
Grachtinger
the Times
Dr Norman Kunath builds food dehydrators for preservation
Eldora scientist Dr Norman Kunath develops government specifications dehydrators to preserve fruit and vegetables. Each unit is 30 inches by 20 inches by 5 feet with seven wire mesh trays on wood frames inside asbestos lining. Heat from small kerosene heaters rises through a metal spreader to evenly dry produce.
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Norman Kunath
Eldora
Car Theft Tangles Lucas County Deputy Case
A thief stole a car from across the street where Lucas County Deputy Sheriff Glen Weede slept. Officer Schuyler Auspurger observed the car’s usual parked manner. the vehicle vanished by morning amid legal tension and pursuit.
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Lucas County
Glen Weede
Schuyler Auspurger
Rabies Threat Ties Grinnell Family to Animal Attack
A Grinnell family learns a cat bite and scratch on three year old Bobby Agnew, son of Mr and Mrs Ray Agnew, were confirmed as rabies. The cat and other animals on the farm are being tested or culled as a precaution while Bobby and his father receive preventive treatment.
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Bobby
Ray Agnew
Grinnell
Mr. Agnew
Mrs. Frank Johnsen Ill With Heart Ailment
Mrs. Frank Johnsen af Gratt tinger is very ill with a heart ailment. Her condition has been serious for several days. Local friends hope for her early and complete recovery.
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Frank Johnsen
Gratttinger
Lost Island Farm Bureau Meeting at Center School House
The Lost Island Farm Bureau will meet at the Center school house on Monday July 12 at 7:00 p m. The program will be given by the Lost Island Islandr's 4 11 club. All are invited.
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Lost Island Farm Bureau
Lost Island Islandr
Apply For A Books Now For Gasoline Rationing
The notice urges quick action to obtain an A book to avoid delays as rationing boards catch up. It warns that delays may leave some without gasoline during busy periods and emphasizes acting promptly to secure a rationing document.
Dance Friday Night at Watson Hall Graettinger
A dance will be held at the Watson hall Graettinger Friday evening July 9 with music by Cecelia and Her Little Giants. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
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Watson Hall
Graettinger
Cecelia and Her
Little Giants
Dr C A Shiley Buys Fine Lake Boat
Dr C A Shiley purchased a fine lake boat and spent the holiday testing his new craft while keeping busy with its trials and outings by the water.
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C. A. Shiley
Des Moines Visit Ties to Local Defense Work Plan
Des Moines trip by Elvira Duus and Eve Knutsen alongside Mrs Dorothy Dulin occurred last Friday. The pair intend to pursue work at a defense plant in the city, signaling hopeful employment in wartime industry.
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Des Moines
Yho
Elvira Duus
Eveyn Knutsen
Dorothy Dulin
Rutledge Hospitalized for Treatment in Des Moines
T. F. Rutledge, Sr., of Emmetaburgs went to Des Moines Monday of last week for medical care at a hospital. He suffers from rheumatism and is under treatment.
Storm Lake Man Makes 80 Mile Bicycle Trip in One Day
Donald Christensen of Storm Lake rode 80 miles from Storm Lake to Ute in a single day, completing the long bicycle journey and marking a notable endurance feat.
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Donald Christensen
Storm Lake
Ute
Jackson and Suss Teams Triumph in July 5 Games
Graettinger Merchants beat Unimetebare 18 to 1 at the ten ball celebration game. Marley caught for Graettinger as Raymond Nuss led the West of Graettinger team in forenoon play against Cylinder. South Side edged North Side to even the count. North Side later defeated the Tite Factory team. Games are held every Tuesday and Thursday at the high school ground. The Jacksons Merchants combine players from North and South Side and the Tite Factory. Kliegls of Cylinder and relatives attended as guests at Mrs. J. Wagner’s home. Joe Kliegl Sr. has long served Palo Alto County's board of supervisors.
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Jackson
Graettinger
Lmimetelare
Akiller
Graetinger
Marley
Raymond Nuss
West of
Temainly
Doe Kliegl
Cylinder
John Kliegl
Joe Kliegl
Josephine Slagle
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
J. 2
Wagner Vida.x Slasie
Joe Keigl
Kliegl
Board of Guncrvisers of
Palo Auto County
Canadian visitor notes changes in Alberta and local labor
C Dennis McCarty of Alberta Canada travels Monday to visit his brother Eugene McCarty and family and other relatives. He observes many changes over the years and notes labor scarcity mirrors conditions at home. He recalls Bill Merley as the last surviving member of a once large circle of friends and compares Canadian conditions with local ones.
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Dennis McCarty
Alberta
Canada
Eugene McCarty
McCarty
Private Schissel Intervenes With King George In Tunisia
A Washington DC clipping reports Pvt. John B. Schissel of Cherokee Iuywu worried by King George’s walk in North Tunisia. Schissel challenged the king as an unnotified sentry, but an American officer reassured him the royal party was safe, averting incident.
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Washington, D. C
John B. Schissel
Iuywu
Tunisia
George
England
Schissel
Lost Island 4-H Picnic Plans July 12 1945
Lost Island 4-H club invites all to Ruthven State Park for a July 12 picnic with swimming lunch and an Achievement Day program. East Island Ivhanders 4-H presents a patriotic program including Star Spangled Banner pledge piano duet and plays. Auction of aprons and hot pan holders funds defense stamps. Lunch served by 4-H girls. Laura Le Cogdill reporter.
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Astanners
Ruthven State Park
East Island
Ivhanders
Betty Duhn
Joy Knutsen
Miss Seldon
Violet Jensen Mme Cishovitz
Laura Lee Cogdill
Belmont
Arlene Bubsell
Haye
Frances Johnson
Ruth Ann
Sass
Fate
Lost Island School No
Save More for War Bonds, Support Victory at Home
A wartime appeal urges families to increase their savings in war bonds beyond basic needs. It argues every extra cent supports equipment and munitions for troops in Europe and Africa, comparing civilian sacrifice to frontline dedication and asking households to decide their personal contribution.
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Solomons
Africa
Europe
U.S. Treasury
Romance Of CCC Days Sailor And WAC Wed At Dix
A romance of CCC days ends in the marriage of Delbert Warren Robbins U S N and Miss Louise A Wolf a WAC at Bt Dix New Jersey on Friday June 11 194 The groom son of Mr and Mrs J W Stobbins Livermore with the U S fleet in the Atlantic The bride a Fenton girl serving with the WACs at Ft Dix with a medical detachment in Tilton General hospital Friends extend heartfelt congratulations.
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Delbert
Warren Robbins
Louise A Wolf
WAC
Bt. Dix
New Jersey
J. W. Stobbins
Livermore
A. H. Cameron
Graetlinger
U. S
Atlantic
Fenton
Wacs
Ft Dix
Tilton General Hospital
Ween Delbert Wis
Cccs
Bancroft
Unclear date and local note from Jacksonville readers
A fragmentary message from Jacksonville expresses missing Gravttinger and traveling to enjoy wool weather, notes a month of near 100 degree heat and its impact on soldiers, and mentions efforts to serve thousands of toys with limited supplies while hoping Gravttinger friends are well.
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Nestron
Ars. d
Py der Sun
Jacksonville
Florida
Sil Fuller
Hinvetws
Thotsands
Farm At Auction Near Fenton Two Miles South
The “heesfield 30” farm two miles south of Fenton will be sold at auction Saturday July 10 at 2 pm A splendid home on the BC electricity is across the highway from the school Terms desired Olaf Tweet Grodland Reeves are the auctioneers Ad in today's Times Denton hospital in Chicago pleurisy surgery occurred friends wish for recovery
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Heesfield
Fenton
Olaf Tweet
Grodland & Reeves
Times Boil Town Items Cut to Fit News Budget
In small towns the Times trims items to fit income, prioritizing actual news and shortening semi news and contributed notes to keep publication viable.
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Times
Rev Heber Miller New Pastor Of Methodist Church
Rev Heber Miller and Mrs Miller arrive in Graettinger to lead the Methodist church while the parsonage undergoes repairs They previously lived in West McHenry Illinois and Evans ton Indiana where Miller studied at Garrett Theological Seminary The community welcomes the new pastor and his wife with a reception at the church dining room praising their program and wishing them success.
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Heber Miller
Methodist Church
Graetlinger
M. Weinholaer
Grachtinger
Briller
Garrett Theological Seminary
Evanston
Hinds
Rain Deluge and Storm Lashes Graettinger Area
Northwest Iowa residents faced heavy rainfall and a violent electrical storm over the weekend and into Tuesday. Graettinger reported ample moisture with renewed downpours contributing to ongoing wet conditions in the region.
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Raln
Iowa
Graettinger
July War Stamp Drive Opens in Graettinger at Hawk Eye Theatre
The Shangri La July sale of war stamps begins in Graettinger with a community drive centered at the Hawk Eye Theatre. The goal is to raise about 1000 dollars for Graettinger and surrounding townships. Each person in the township is encouraged to buy one stamp worth of savings and then trade stamps for war bonds later.
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Palo Alto
South Enunet
Ration Calendar Dates and Coupon Validities Listed
List of ration categories with expiration dates and inspection deadlines. Includes No 6 gasoline, fuel, coffee, sugar, processed foods, red stamps, and meat products with multiple validity windows across July 1943. Improvised notes mention bulk coupons and commercial vehicle inspections.
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Ivutiline
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J.B. Enes
Palo Alto County
Board of Supervisors
Ration News
Neel
C. Droegimeller
Jackson and
Suss
Emmetsburg and
CCC
Sailor
Dix
Sailor Is
Mr. and
Mrs. J. Robbins
Yom Denton
Om Denton
Chicago
Graattinver Friends
Shangrlla T
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