New Regulations In Regard To Food Shipments
The order outlines 1948 ECA rules authorizing the SCA to use funds to cover ocean freights and possible agreements to absorb terminal charges. Effective July 6 1948 relief parcels to listed European and other destinations will have 4 cent per pound postage reductions. Parcels must meet size weight and value limits and bear U.S. A. Gift Parcel on address and customs forms.
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SCA
Austria
Belgium
China
France
Great Britain
Northern Ireland
Greece
Italy
Luxenburg
Netherlands
Germany
Trieste
United States
Insular
U.S. A
Annual Institute of Women’s Society of Christian Service
The second annual institute of the Women’s Society of Christian Service was held at Lake Okoboji June 27 to 40. Delegates included Mrs. M. O. Smith of Osgood, with attendees Mrs. Singer, Mrs. Mainmen, Mrs. Luchsinger, and Mrs. Ritaman. Rev. and Mrs. J. Heber Miller stayed at a lakeside cabin and attended.
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Wses
Secon
The
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Haid
Lake Okoboji
M. O. Smith
Osgood
Singer
Mainmen
Luchsinger
Ritaman
J. Heber Miller
the Lakes
Philgas Units Installed by Rasmussen Service Team
Workmen from Rasmussen One Stop Standard Service station install Philgas units in Graettinger homes. The system provides self serve tanks with a container holding two gas tanks. A display ad in today's Times highlights the service.
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Rasmussen
Graettinger
Town Budget Notice Shows Slight Increase in Tax Need
The town budget notice outlines past expenditures and the coming year's estimate, including the amount to be raised by taxation. Despite rising costs, the budget is up only $400 from last year, indicating careful, economical town management.
Letter from Mary Murphy in Pomeroy Iowa Update
Mrs J J Sullivan of Pomeroy Iowa received a brief note from Miss Mary J Murphy also of Pomeroy. She says she is recovering well after leaving Council Bluffs two weeks ago and staying with her brother near Pomeroy. She uses a cane to get around and plans a first Mass attendance in months. She sends greetings to all.
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Pomeroy
Iowa
J. J. Sullivan
Mary J. Murphy
Council Bluffs
Truman and Barkley Nominated for Presidential Ticket
President Truman was nominated for president and Senator Albin W Barkley of Kentucky named as vice president. The ticket forms a strong vote-getting team as Truman seeks a full term amid a GOP Congress seen as blocking his initiatives. The fall campaign is expected to be a vigorous national contest.
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Truman
Barkley
Harry S.truman
Albin W. Barkley
Kentucky
Fvo
Congress
Rain And Wind Tuesday Flattened Stand Of Oats
A heavy Tuesday rain with brisk wind across Graettinger and vicinity damaged small grain. Fields west of Graettinger lay flattened, with some east and northeast areas down. Corn suffered some stalk breakage and bending. Farmers expect variable losses, with overall crop damage emerging over the next days. The storm cooled a summer heat wave and marked the season’s first major storm.
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Grachtinger
Dolla
Graettinger
Times
Spies Brothers Fly to Graettinger on July Fourth
Jerrold, Keith and Freddie Spies, sons of Mro and Mrs Otto Fy Spies of Mayville North Dakota, piloted a plane to Graettinger July 4. They stopped at Vilmetsburg to visit their uncle Attorney Spies, then landed on the Carl Spies Sr pasture before returning. Jerrold 22 and Keith 19 are licensed pilots. Freddie remained in Mayville with their mother.
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Jerrold
Keith
Freddie Spies
Mro
Otto Fy Spies
Mayville
North Dakota
Graettinger
Vilmetsburg
Atty
Car
Paulsens Visit Graettinger From Des Moines
Mr and Mrs John Paulsen of Des Moines visited Graettinger two weeks ago last Sunday to see local relatives. They were brought by Mrs Frank Andersen, their daughter, and planned to return by train today. The Paulsens reporter noted a hearty visit and enjoyment of Des Moines despite more noise there from traffic and aircraft.
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Paulsens
John Paulsen
Des Moines
Graettinger
Frank Andersen
All Boy Scouts Plan Camp Next Week
All Boy Scouts wishing to attend camp must report to Ray Glazier's Cafe before 6 p.m. next Saturday. A $1 registration fee is requested. The group will depart Sunday afternoon at 2 80.
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Ray Glazier
Bond drive extended as Palo Alto falls short quota
Palo Alto county bond campaign extended to July 16 by county chairman Dr R W Hesse of Emmetsburg after sales lag. Only a portion of the quota was met by early July as organizers emphasize lack of time rather than funds and urge residents to buy Security Bonds before the deadline.
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Palo Alto County
R. W. Hesse
Emmetsburg
Hesse
Palo Alo County
Annual Member Picnic At Spencer
Minard Leii announces the Black and White Halatein organization will host a picnic at Spencer fairgrounds on Wednesday July 28. It is a family event inviting town residents and farmers with a pure bred Chapman bull from the herd and dozens of prizes to be awarded free. More details to come in next week’s Times.
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Minard Leii
Spencer Fairgrounds
Daly
Chapman
Tobin Pack Pays Record Open Market Price for Steers
Tobin Packing plant in Estherville bought twenty Hereford steers from Bancroft buyers Bill Quinny and George Merron for an average of 693.12 per head, a likely new open market record. The load weighed 1524 pounds on average, total 36,500 pounds, with the heaviest steer at 2020 pounds costing 767.60. The sale followed a Chicago record set last Wednesday at about 699.30 per head.
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Estherville Daily News
Tobin
Bill Quinny
George Merron
Bancroft
Chicago
H. W. Vin Rogan
Tobin Cattle
Quinn
Merron
Scarly
Suss Couple Embarks On Westward Sightseeing Trip
Albert and Miss Clara Suss travel on a vacation to the west visiting the Black Hills region. They began with a stop in Sioux Falls for Mr. Suss to conduct business before continuing their leisurely itinerary.
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West Albert
Clara Suss
Black Hills
Sioux Falls
Sweet corn harvest note from Graettinger July 12
Mrs. J. P. Wagner of Graettinger enjoyed early garden sweet corn on July 12. The observer notes this is unusually early for this crop in the area.
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J. P. Wagner
Graettinger
Mrs O T Hereim Dies in July 1948 at 53
Mrs O T Hereim, 53, died Friday July 9 1948 at Holy Family hospital Batherville after two weeks of illness from a heart condition. Oxygen from local firefighters aided transport to the hospital. Funeral services were held July 22 at the Sevdy home and First Lutheran Church Graettinger with Pastor Theodor Woo Quam officiating. Survived by husband Osnis Ty Meretin and children Mrs Robert Martin Mason City Mrs Francis Hesehorter Erametsburgrss Mrs Ted Winter [uane Hereim] Miss Eve Verein wid Mary Herein all of Graettinger. One child Chester Theodore died young. There are 12 grandchildren. She is survived by aged parents Mr and Mrs LT Sevdy of Graettinger and brothers dative Sevdy Poulsbo WA and Wesley Sevdy Graettinger. The community mourns her kindness and devout Lutheran faith. The Times offers sympathy to the family.
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O. T. Herein
Holy Family Hospital
Batherville
C. T. Sevdy
Sevdy
Regula
Tatheran Ehnreh
Che Pastor
Woo Quam
Taneral
Bemmafal
Tveran Mieiary
Hell
Une Bartherny
Craelling Mall- Vira
Cherence Christiansen
Melvin Nissen
Donald Gartaen
Mritkeon
Arnold Nielsen
Fiera
Martin Utes Ausives
Arorthy Sevedy
Chrstian
Sevily
Hoon
Story County
Tewaumairy
Graettinger
Oknis ‘Ty Meretin
Hosein
Tate
Herein
Couple Plans Move to Seattle in August
Mr and Mrs Alvin Mills plan to leave Graettinger for Seattle Washington around August first to establish their future home. They recently returned from a western trip and visited Seattle where employment is plentiful wages are high and living costs comparable to elsewhere. The Times regrets their departure but wishes them success in the west.
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Grabbttisger
Alvin Mills
Seattle
Washington
the Times
Graettinger
Child Suffered Arm Injury While Operating Tractor
Beryl Starkey son of Mrs Sylvix Starkey broke an arm a couple of weeks ago while cranking a tractor. The break is healing but the arm must stay in a sling for several weeks.
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Beryl Starkey
Sylvix Starkey
Man Undergoes Serious Operation at Holy Family Hospital
McCann of the B and G firm underwent another serious operation at Holy Family hospital Friday morning. The illness was prolonged but he is now recovering. Friends and fellow businessmen hope this will be the last operation and he will recover fully.
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I. We. McCann
Groottinger
Holyamily Hospital
AieGann
GPP
July Heat Wave Eases With Cool Rainfall
The first July heat wave breaks as cooler air moves in and scattered rain cools the atmosphere. Stronger clouds reduce temperatures and bring relief after days of high heat across the region.
Delbert Hansen 19 Loses Arm After Crash Near Ruthven
Delbert Hansen, 19, was injured when his car side swiped Virgil Topstad’s eastbound vehicle on Highway 18 near Ruthven. Hansen’s arm was severed. he was taken to Spencer hospital in serious condition. Topstad, 20, from Graettinger, escaped with minor injuries as both cars veered into the ditch. Leo Totter and two others accompanied Hansen.
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Estherville Daily News
Delburt Thansen
Primebar
Spencer Hospital
Ruthven
Lidiata
Thansen
Anon
Virgil M. Topstad
Graettinicher
Tansen
Hansen
Che Speier Hospital
Vase
Quide Togstad
Uney
Leo Totter
Prinwhar
Baxter
Cone Cookingham
Ayeshire
Tovstad
Towstad
Matherville
Sheltera
Emmetsburg Boys to Play Local Junior Ball Team
Emmetsburg youths return from Kimetsburg via Prank Nisenhast track late Sunday afternoon. They beat the Emmetsburg unions in baseball 7 to 2. Grauttinger players listed include Appel Vic Grauttinger McCumbs Holhuid Esenbast Potter Gile Py Appel and Elsemnbast. Emmetsburg’s Jackson Pirates lineup features Pat Iury Artie Alien Joe Gard Varner McLean Gerald Burg Keith Larg Bob Carpenter Bol Scott Terry Murphy and Tommy Jurk. Reports say Jackson Pirates are practicing hard for the Graettinger rematch this Sunday at two o’clock. Fans urged to attend.
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Kimetsburg
Emmetsburg
Aea
Grauttinger
Appel
Vic Grauttinger
1. McCumbs
IM. Holhuid
Esenbast
1. Potter
Gile
Py Appel
J. Elsemnbast
Jackson Pirates
Pat Iury
Artie Alien
Joe Gard
Varner McLean
Gerald Burg
Keith Larg
Bob Carpenter
Bol Scott
Terry Murphy
Tommy Jurk
Grapesine
Eamersburg
Jackson
Pirates
Graettinger
Dikmwad
Spies Receives Extension for German Visit
Fred Spies gained a two week extension to his U 0 day time in Germany allowing extra time with his brothers and relatives. He departed New York by plane. The two brothers he visits stayed here during the summer of 1929. Mailing dates corrected for this week’s Times. subscriptions paid up to July 14 were updated.
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Fred Spies
Germany
Spies
New York
the Times
George Nursery Public Park Proposal Urged by Professor
Emeritus Professor Henry S. Conard calls for turning the George Nursery into a public park. He cites rare evergreens seen by students at Lakeside Laboratory, Ames and Iowa City, Crannell College grounds, and Long Island estates. He warns a buyer aims to convert the site to a residence and pledges fifty dollars toward purchase. Town, July 12, 1948.
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George Nursery
State University of Iowa
State College
Ames
State University
Iowa City
Crinnell College
Long Island
Grachtinger
Down
Henry SS. Conard
Buty
Arinnell College
State University of Town
Town
Lattown
Ratory
Milford
Missionary Bach to Speak at St Pauls Lutheran Church
The Reverend O. G. M. Bach, long time Japan missionary, will address the audience at St. Pauls Lutheran Church Friday evening. He is touring the United States to discuss missionary work in Japan and invites the public to attend the eight o clock service.
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Gi. M. Bach
Japan
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Bach
United States
Nels Peterson Hospitalized in High Lake Locality
Nels Peterson of the High Lake area is back at Holy Family hospital for treatment after a long period as a patient. Friends in Mametsaul Pato county hope for his early improvement and full recovery.
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Nels Peterson
Nels. Peterson
High Lake
Holy Family Hospital
Peterson
Mamet Saul Pato
Atte County
Household Goods Sale by Mills Couple in Ceravttinger
Mr and Mrs Alvin Mills announce a household goods sale in Ceravttinger on Saturday evening July 19 to clear items ahead of moving to Seattle for their future home. Full particulars appear in today's Times.
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Alvin Mills
Ceravttinger
San Diego Attorney T McCarty Returns From South America Cruise
T McCarty a San Francisco attorney and U S Navy reserve officer recently returned from a two week cruise to South America aboard a navy destroyer. He spent the Fourth in San Diego and visited Dale Noble formerly of Graettinger. He planned to contact Kurt Spies another former Graettinger resident.
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San Diego
T. McCarty
San Francisto
U. S. Navy
South America
Dale Noble
Graettinger
Kurt Spies
Louis-Walcott Fight Pictures At Watson Theatre
Louis-Walcott pictures shown at the Watson Theatre Thursday Friday and Saturday this week feature eleven rounds of championship battling with no extra charge.
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Louis-Walcott Pictures
Louis-Walcott
Watson ‘Theatre
Thurslay
Donald Root Underwent Appendicitis Operation
Donald Root underwent a surgical operation for appendicitis at Holy Family hospital on Friday. His many focal friends wish him a speedy and full recovery.
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Donald Root
Holy Family Hospital
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Philgas
Spies Brothers
Mayville, N. D
Spencer Wed
Minard Levi
Tobin Pack
O. T. Hereim
Delbert Hansen
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