Nephew of Mrs Fogde killed in Kula Gulf
George B. Ill, 22, seaman first class in the U S Navy, died from injuries while on active duty aboard the destroyer Strong in the Kula gulf. The Strong was torpedoed and sunk during bombardment operations near New Georgia island. Ill's death is confirmed by a navy communique and a telegram received by his father George Vedder of Estherville. Surviving are his father, two sisters, and two half siblings.
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George Vedder
Estherville Daily News
War Department
George
Pacific
Strong
Kula Gulf
Times
Vedder
Myron Vogde
Graettinger
Mary Vedder
Fogede
Estherville
Emmetsburg
Hill City
Navy
Great Lakes
Atlantic
Wayne Huntsinger
Fay Higgins
Frank
Verlyn Vedder
Mary Ann
Prominent Hotel Man Purchases Albany Hotel
The Times prints a quarter page ad announcing the purchase of the Albany hotel by Billie Nolan and another gentleman. The ad says Nolan has vast hotel experience and owns or has interest in at least six large hotels. Supposedly Nolan is son of Mr and Mrs Michael Nolan, formerly of Emmetsburg, now in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Saskatoon
New Albany
Billie Nolan
Nolan
Michael Nolan
Emmetsburg
Canada
Phoenix visitor Gwendolyn Beaver to return soon
Mrs Gwendolyn Beaver and her Aunt Miss Bertha Axelton arrived from Phoenix two weeks ago to visit with relatives and friends. Gwendolyn’s husband serves in the army in Texas. She teaches at Phoenix and plans to return in a few weeks. Mrs Beaver is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Chris Jensen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Gwendolyn Beaver
Bertha Axelton
Gwendolyn
Texas
Womanless Wedding in Graettinger Sponsored by Legion Auxiliary
A Womanless Wedding hosted by the Legion Auxiliary is set for Graettinger on Thursday July 92. Proceeds will benefit the USO fund with details forthcoming in watch bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Legion Auxiliary
Graettinger
USO Fund
Five Sheep Strayed Ad Prompt Reward Offer
A historical Times notice reports an ad offering a reward from C. O. Wikert for information leading to the recovery of five sheep said to have strayed away. The item questions whether the animals actually wandered or were lost and seeks public help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. Wikert
Miss Mildrad Wikert Takes Post With United Air Lines
Miss Mildrad Wikert recently left for San Francisco where she accepts a position in the United Air Lines office there. Her sister Miss Wilma also departed for San Francisco last Thursday.
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United Air Lines
Mildrad Wikert
San Francisco
Wilma
Fred Graettinger Confined To Bed With Back Injury
Fred Graettinger has been confined to his bed for several weeks due to an injury from lifting a leg. His cheek is injured and he will refrain from active work while recovering. Neighbors and friends gathered at the Graettinger farm to plow 50 acres of corn and harvest alfalfa hay. The Graettingers appreciate the kindness and friends regret his illness, hoping for a quick recovery.
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Fred Graettinger
Graettinger
Visitor from Kansas City with sister in Graettinger
Mrs J J Youngwirth of Kansas City visits her sister Mrs A D McWilliams in Graettinger, staying at her home.
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Kansas City
J. J. Youngwirth
A. D. McWilliams
Graettinger
Who's Who In Graettinger Homes Feature
On page three this week's Times prints remaining groups of pictures of Who's Who In Graettinger Homes. Parents are asked to provide correct child names. weekly one or two series of four or five pictures will run as a unit. The five pictures in each block will be re printed once names are secured from parents.
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Graettinger
Wm. Korleski Dies At 90 In Emmetsburg Area
William A. Korleski 90 of Emmetsburg died at home after a lingering illness. Funeral 3:30 Friday at St. Thomas Church with Rev. Vollmer. burial in St. Michael's Whittemore. Survived by six daughters including Mary Fries and Agnes Doerning. three sons John, Joe, and William. one son Frank died 21 years ago. Described as a successful farmer with extensive real estate holdings and a long life of hard work.
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Emmetsburg
William A. Korleski
Third Ward
St. Thomas Church
Edward Vollmer
St. Michael’s Cemetery
Whittemore
Foy
William and
Howard Fries
Henry and
Clarence Doerning
William Korleski
Patrick Farrell
J. J. Brakke
Geoge ‘Klieg
P. C. Jackman
Charles Duhigg Sr
Paul Schaney
Clem Fitzpatrick
Poland
America
Chicago
Josephine Novak
Korleski
Mary Fries
Clara Fude
Cylinder
Julia Farrell
Anna K. Peterson
Sioux City
Agnes Doerning
Graettinger
Rose Laughlin
Clara J. Suss Visits Home from South Carolina
Clara J. Suss of the Women's Army Home returns to her hometown on furlough from Charleston after training in Des Moines. The first lady soldier praises military life and enjoys a warm South Carolina visit before returning Sunday to Arlington, Virginia after a day with Vivian Sullivan.
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Women’s Army Corps
Aux
Gracttinger
Misa Clara J. Suss
Charleston
South Carolina
Oll
Des Moines
Vivian. Sullivan
Arlington
Rasmussen vs Potter at Graettinger school grounds tonight
Tonight a kitten ball clash unfolds on Graettinger high school diamond as North Side’s Ralph Rasmussen faces South Side’s Wayne Potter. The rivals claim the other is worried while both predict a clear win. Last Sunday Jackson's Merchants beat Suss. next Tuesday South Side meets Tile Factory. Fans say rivalry sharpens and value for money rises.
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Graettinger High School
Ralph Rasmussen
Wayne Potter
Rasmussen
Tile Factory
Purchased Jacobsen Farm Near Graettinger
Herold Prather bought the James Jacobsen farm adjoining Graettinger on the northeast a 40 acre tract with fine improvements He also secured a five year lease on the Jacobsen 80 acre farm south of Graettinger Possession is set for March 1 The Jacobsen couple will relocate to the hill residence formerly occupied by Mr and Mrs Gerhardt Jensen.
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Jacobsen
Herold Prather
James Jacobsen
Graettinger
Prather
Gerhardt
Jen+sen
Newton Couple Weds At First Presbyterian Church
Louis Allan Nefstead and Ida Mae Talley wed at Newton First Presbyterian Church on Monday June 28 at 8:00 p m Dr James B Bean officiated in a double ring ceremony In attendance were family and friends The couple plans to reside in Huron South Dakota where the groom will pursue an instructor training course in the army air corps reserve The bride a Winthrop Iowa High School graduate attended Iowa State Teachers College and worked in the Art Department of Advertising Novelty Co Newton She is active in Newton Woman's Club and local social groups The groom a Newton High School graduate attended Town State College for a year before entering military service He is noted to have ties to Graettinger and frequent visits to his grandparents’ home there
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Louis Allan Nefstead
Vesta Nefstead
Newton
Towa
Bonita ‘Talley
Ida Mae Talley
First Presbyterian Church
James B. Bean
Huron
South Dakota
Army Air Corps Reserve
Winthrop
Iowa
Iowa State Teachers College
Advertising Novelty Co
Newton Woman's Club
Newton High School
Town State College
Graettinger
Christopher
Times
Sunday Free Day At Estherville Municipal Course
Estherville the city recently bought the local golf course now known as Estherville Municipal golf course. It features new bent grass greens and a new clubhouse. Next Sunday is Urme Day with a breakfast from 7 40 to 10 00. Graettinger residents and families are invited to stay all day with picnic baskets and royal treatment for visitors.
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Polf
Graettinger
Estherville
Howae
Malta Fever Rising in Iowa Doubles in Six Months
An Iowa outbreak of Malta fever, or Bangs disease, has doubled in the first half of 1942. The illness in humans is serious and can be fatal, with recovery often leaving lasting effects for a year or more. The piece urges strict cattle testing and careful handling of milk by producers and distributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malta
Iowa
Molly Pitcher Tag Day Planned in Graettinger
Auxiliary members set August 7 to hold a Molly Pitcher tag day on street corners with pitchers of bonds and stamps rather than water. Proceeds fund bombs and bullets for soldiers. Watch for publicity on Molly Pitcher tap day.
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Graettinger
Funeral Notice for Mrs Vincent O Rourke
Mrs George Graettinger was summoned to Dubuque Wednesday by word of her sister in law Mrs Vincent O Rourke s death The funeral is set for Friday in Dubuque The O Rourke family long resided here and recently moved back to Dubuque Sympathy is extended to Mrs Graettinger in her sorrow
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George Graettinger
Dubuque
Vincent O'Rourke
O’rourke
Graettinger
Workers Fill Gap at Fairmont Canning Plant
At Fairmont Canning Co. plant, Gracttinger resumes relief of labor shortage. Employees listed include John Howard, Stussell Gilbaugh, Eleanor Dalen, Betty Mills, Betty McDonald, Lenore Clemmenson, and Phyllis Clemmenson, with others possibly unrecorded.
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Fairmont
Fairmont Canning Co
John Howard
Stussell Gilbaugh
Eleanor Dalen
Betty Mills
Betty McDonald
Lenore
Phyllis Clemmenson
Howard Horswell In Mayo Hospital At Rochester
Howard Horswell, who has trained with the navy at Chicago, is temporarily surveyed out pending final board decision. A small growth near the car required an operation and he underwent surgery Saturday at Mayo Hospital in Rochester. Mrs Horswell and two daughters left for Faribault. children stayed at the Horswell home while she visited Rochester. Friends regret his misfortune and hope for a quick recovery and potential re-enlistment in the navy.
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Howard Horswell
Navy
Chicago
Howard
Mayo Hospital
Rochester
New Officers Of Auxiliary Installed Tuesday Evening
At the Auxiliary meeting July 1 Mrs Frais Swanson installed the drivers for the coming year. They are Tela Ritaman president Ida Christensen first vice president Helen Potter second vice president Mabel Henningsen secretary Lillian Barringer treasurer Margaret Johnson chaplain Clarissa Swanson sergeant at arms. Executive committee Alela Cameron Genevieve Spies Leta McCombs. Mrs Swanson and daughter Jane Irene hosted. A delicious lunch was served to auxili ary and Legion members present. Ritzman appointed chairmen for child welfare poppy publicity rehabilitation. Plans were made for the LA picnic at Lost Island state mark Sunday August 8.
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Frais Swanson
Tela Ritaman
Ida Christensen
Helen Potter
Mabel Henningsen
Lillian Barringer
Margaret Johnson
Clarissa Swanson
Alela Cameron
Genevieve Spies
Leta McCombs
Swanson
Jane Irene
Auxiliary
Legion
Daylight Out Of The Rising Sun Campaign Urges Stamps
The drive for war stamps has slowed but Graettinger led with a strong pledge. July is Shangri-la month with a quota of one dollar per person to fund a giant aircraft carrier and modern devices. Buy stamps at the post office or theatre. support Uncle Sam’s navy and curb the Japanese threat.
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Graettinger
United States
Wartime Suggestions free booklet from McWilliams Hardware
Wartime measures change living patterns and food storage. With fewer market trips and smaller refrigerators, guidance emphasizes what to leave out of the fridge as crucial as what to put in. Free booklet explains proper storage and refrigerator care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McWilliams Hardware
Heavy Rain Tuesday Affects Harvest Prospects
A storm began around 6 45 p m Tuesday and brought heavy rain. Despite the wet spell, the week’s principal activity was harvest with grain running into a strong yield outlook as fields show rapid progress and promising conditions for outs.
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Graetlinger
Cora
Graettinger Graduates Plan Enlistment in Air Corps
Des Moines today sees George Frick Jr and Berle Green, Graettinger high school alumni, announcing plans to enlist in the army air corps. The Times extends best wishes for success to both enlistees.
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AIR Corps
George Frick, Jr
Berle Green
Des Moines
Army Air Corps
Graettinger High School
Times
No Band Concerts This Summer At School
The school band will not perform Wednesday night concerts this summer due to difficulty securing members. Previous years showed continued trouble keeping the group together for summer performances.
City Officials Awarded Pay Increases At July Meeting
Albert Jensen city marshal and Misa Gudrid S Nage town clerk received substantial pay raises from the city council at the regular July meeting. The council and mayor praised their efficiency and contributions in approving the increases.
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Albert Jensen
Misa Gudrid S. Nage
Greeting From Bombing Bob to Jimmy Fay
In 1948 a Navy bomber pilot and former Notre Dame halfback known as Bombing Bob Saggan sent a friendly salute to attorney James W. Fay of Emmetsburg Iowa. The note recalls Saggan’s Iowa ties and Notre Dame days as he piloted dive bombers in the Pacific while praising Fay, Iowa fans, and Des Moines Tribune writer Jack North.
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James W. Fay
Emmetsberg Afferney
Middle West
Iowa City
Hawkeye Iron Men
Irish
Notre Dame
Iowa
Bob Saggan
Denison
Iown
Bob
Wée
James W. May
Navy
Sam
Pacific
USA
Southwest Pacific
James Fay
Jimmy” Fay
Lief Erickson
Alcanal
New Georgia
Saggan
Ralph W. Cousian
Chicago
Viru Beach
Jimmy Way
Emmetsburg
Jack North
Des Moines Tribune
Jensen Illness Strikes Family in Iowa Towns
Seriously ill Ms and Mrs C A Jensen were called to Forest City Iowa yesterday due to Auge Jensen illness. Mr Jensen was attacked in Thompson Iowa where the family resides. He had a prior attack weeks ago but recovered. Local friends wish for his early recovery and restoration of health.
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C. A. Jensen
Forest City
Iowa
Auge Jensen
Jensen
Thompson
Miss Helen Sullivan Returns Home From Washington
Miss Helen Sullivan arrived home from Washington D C this morning for a ten day visit with her parents Mr and Mrs J D Salvan and family. Helen is an examiner for the Civil Service Commission in Washington. Her brother Tom, an aviation student at San Antonio Texas, was also expected home this morning but did not arrive.
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Washington, D. C
Helen Sullivan
Jr. d. Salvan
Helen
Civil Service Commission
Washington
Tom
San Antonio
Texas
New Sloping Sidewalk Installed Before Barringer Garage
A new sloping sidewalk has been built in front of the Barringer garage on East Robbing Avenue. Mr. Barringer recently purchased the brick building from A. R. Speck, which was originally constructed by the late Bartel Gail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Improvement News
Barringer Garage
Dance Friday Night at Watson Hall with Ramblers
Friday evening entertainment at Watson hall features music by Sewell Rogers and his Night Club Ramblers. All are cordially invited to attend the dance in Graettingsy.
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Watson Hall
Graettingsy
Sewell Rogers
Ramblers
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Myron Fogde
George C. _ Vedder
Minn
Navy Department
Wm. Korleski
Mrs. Doerning
Palo Alto
Clara J. Suss
Women’s Army Home
Potter
Louis Nefstead
Groom Is
Cora Christopher
Bay Shangri-La
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